News & Community Updates
Speaker's Book Award 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the 2022 Speaker’s Book Award.
Let's Support our Public Schools 👩🏫👨🏫📚
Stephen asks the government why they are prioritizing Private Schools over Publicly funded schools for access to rapid tests.
The City of Barrie Endorses Stephen's Private Members Bill
The City Council in Barrie endorsed Bill 10, 2022, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act. “It’s important that we…
AEDs Save Lives 💔⚡️❤️
Last week, Stephen launched a campaign to bring awareness to the value of and need for public access AEDs. According…
Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Current monitoring indicators show a consistent and significant increase in the number of people testing positive for…
Delay lifting COVID restrictions
The province is adjusting its COVID-19 response that will strengthen the province’s proof of vaccination requirements and enhance public health…
The Cumberland Museum Vintage Village of Lights
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum provides an immersive and educational experience that showcases life in the 1920s and 30s with dozens…
How Did the Government Lose $200 Million?
Last week Ontario’s Auditor General released her annual report. Amongst her many observations, the AG found serious issues and misappropriation…
Advocating for Outdoor Activity
Stephen speaks about the importance of outdoor activity and in support of a motion to safely open outdoor activity.
LRT to Orléans
The LRT project has hit another milestone with construction slated to begin on the Jeanne d’Arc LRT station. Orléans will…
Long-Term Care Commission Report
Today, I wrote to the Premier about the upcoming report from the COVID-19 Commission on Long-Term Care. Families with relatives…
Paid Sick Leave
Last week, my colleague the MPP for Don Valley East, put forward Bill 247 Paid Personal Emergency Leave Now Act.This bill would have…
Orléans needs funding for MIFO
In the past few weeks I have continued to push the government to allow funding for a pillar of the…
A Message from Stephen
Dear neighbours: It has been a difficult and often confusing few days. The frustration of residents is palpable, and my…
Message from Dr. Etches - March 31st
Dr. Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health provides an update on COVID-19 in our community.
Vaccines in Ottawa
Stephen asks the Minister of Health about the problems with the Provincial vaccination system for residents of Ottawa.
Orléans, Cumberland to be linked by new bike, walking paths
Joggers, cyclists, in-line skaters, dog walkers and folks out for an evening stroll will soon be able to choose it to get from Innes Road to the southern edge of Ottawa’s urban boundary without stepping foot on a busy arterial road.
Cumberland Councillor getting a taste of OC Transpo commuter life
Coun. Stephen Blais is taking every commuter route in his ward this winter to get a first-hand look at recent route changes and schedules through Cumberland ward.
Coun. Stephen Blais Makes Paramedic Debate Personal
An Ottawa city councillor who himself required emergency assistance in 2013 after suffering a massive heart attack became incensed with…
Time ripe to acquire hydro customers
Written by Jon Willing A councillor wants the province to give Hydro Ottawa a fair shot at acquiring Hydro One…