News & Community Updates
Spend a lovely afternoon with us at our 13th Annual Ladies Tea!🌸🍵🍰
MPP Stephen Blais is delighted to invite you to join him for a lovely afternoon at his 13th Annual Ladies Tea. Bring a friend and enjoy good conversation, tea, and treats in a welcoming community setting.
Upload of Highway 174 and LRT: we need more than photo-ops
We need more than photo-ops and old announcements, The upload of Ottawa’s LRT was promised last year and the upload of Highway 174 was promised two years ago. Zero progress has been made on both…
Talented young public speakers
MPP Blais was honoured to attend the Public Speaking Competition at Chapel Hill Catholic School last Friday and participate as a judge.
📢 Francophone Community Grants Open until Apr 23
Non-profit organizations, social entreprises and businesses can apply through two funding streams: community and culture (up to 80% of the project will be covered) and economic development (up to 50% of the project will be covered).
Fix OSAP ASAP - Bringing the voices of Orléans students to Queen’s Park
Last week, MPP Blais held a virtual town hall with high school students across Orléans on the Ford government’s decision to drastically reduce OSAP supports, pushing more and more students into a greater debt burden. We are calling on the government to fix OSAP ASAP and ensure that students across the province can study and start their lives without a mountain of debt.
“Waves of Change” Movement for Obesity Awareness
Vicki-Anne Rodigue, I want to thank you for your dedication and courage in raising awareness and reminding our community that dignity and respect must be at the centre of every health conversation. Your determination, strength, and leadership are truly inspiring.
Expansion of Urgent Care Services in Orléans
Stephen Blais recently met with the leadership team at IDEAL Health Group to discuss the construction of a major new healthcare facility that will expand urgent care services in the east end of Ottawa…
Cheer on Canada at the Olympics!
The Winter Olympics are almost here, and like so many families across Orléans, we’ll be gathering around the TV to cheer on Team Canada from our men’s and women’s hockey teams to…
Heart of Orléans BIA Lunch
We have a thriving small business community in Orléans ready to…
All Seniors Care Senior Games at Chapel Hill 🏅
Earlier this week, I was proud to help open the All Seniors Care Senior Games at Chapel Hill Retirement Residence…
Decades of Community Service ⛸️🏒
Some people make a community stronger simply by showing up year after year, and doing the work that brings people together.
Dave Redmond is one of those people…
Community Consultation | Ottawa Police Service District Model
The Ottawa Police Service is inviting community service providers to take part in upcoming community consultations as it prepares to launch a revitalized District Model in 2027….
📢 Navan Road Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility Open House
Waste Connections of Canada (WCC) is inviting residents to share their feedback on a proposed increase to the landfill capacity at the Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility. A public open house has been scheduled to…
Join us for our Family Day Skate!⛸️❄️
Join MPP Stephen Blais for some quality time on ice! Perfect for kids, families, and friends!
East Urban Community Elementary School Study
The OCDSB is excited to be building a new elementary school with 674 pupil places, located in the East Urban community at 700 Spring Valley Drive. The New East Urban Community Elementary School will welcome students in September 2026.
To prepare for the opening of the new school, they must establish a boundary, define program offerings, and determine the initial grade configuration. They are seeking feedback on these topics from the community schools and the broader public.
The Quiet Crisis Facing Our Boys and Young Men
I want to talk about something many parents, teachers, coaches, and employers are already noticing: the growing challenges facing boys and young men.
This isn’t about blame or ideology. It’s about outcomes, and the trends are hard to ignore.
Happy New Year! • 2026 !
I would like to begin 2026 by extending my warmest wishes to all of you and your families….
Promise Made, Promise Kept - New English Catholic High School Funded
Last week, MPP Stephen Blais successfully secured a $74.7 million provincial investment for a new English Catholic high school in Orléans….
20th annual Christmas card revealed!🎄
This year’s winning design was by Riley from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School in Fallingbrook….
Advocating for the safety and health of the brave men and women of our fire services
Speaking to the OPFFA 2025 legislative conference in Toronto. We rely on Firefighters to keep us safe, and as a society we owe them the same. We must do everything to keep…