News & Community Updates
📢 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…
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.
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….
ORDER A SPECIAL LAWN SIGN TO CELEBRATE CANADA DAY 🇨🇦
Our office will be distributing special Canada Day lawn signs to celebrate our Nation’s birthday. Please complete this form to request your…
Maple MAGA beware
Maple MAGA (Canadians supporting Trump over Canada) is wrong about having a dialogue with the “madman” occupying the Oval Office…
11th Annual Ladies Tea | le 11e thé annuel pour les dames
Join us for MPP Stephen Blais’ 11th Annual Ladies Tea on Saturday July 13th at 12:00pm at Queenswood Heights Community Centre. Please…
Deal for Ottawa isn’t as generous as touted
On a per capita basis, the City of Toronto is getting much more support from the Premier than we are….
Aline-Chrétien Health Hub Services
Stephen recently met with the new President of the Montfort Hospital, Dominic Giroux, about the healthcare challenges facing the community…
BOWLING BLITZ IS BACK! 🎳
Bring your kids and family for some friendly competition! FREE entry and snacks to be provided!
Happy Hanukkah
Wishing everyone a joyous and illuminating Hanukkah! May the Festival of Lights fill your homes with warmth, love, and countless…
Christmas Bazaar Season
It’s Christmas Bazaar season and I was busy this weekend checking out what local Orléans entrepreneurs had on offer. I…
Remembering Gordon Kerluke
Last weekend I learned that my friend Gordon Kerluke passed away this spring. Gord and his wife Charlotte were fixtures…
Celebrating Morocco’s Independence Day
I was honoured to speak in celebration of Moroccan Independence Day and the flag raising at Queen’s Park. J’ai…
Lest We Forget
Stephen was honoured to pay tribute to the fallen and lay a wreath on behalf of Ontario at the Remembrance…
Don’t Ghost on Safety This Halloween
Below are some additional pointers for a hauntingly safe and fun Halloween: Remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you…
Get into the Halloween Spirit! 🎃👻🍬
There’s something strange in the neighbourhood…it’s great to see people getting into the Halloween spirit.