News & Community Updates
Cleaning the Ottawa River
The $250 million dollar Ottawa River Action Plan aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows into the Ottawa River has paid…
City and province announce funding for Hunt Club 417 interchange
The Province of Ontario matched the City of Ottawa’s contribution committing 22 million to construct the Hunt Club road and…
City wants to snag hydro customers
Written by Jon Willing in the Ottawa Sun City councillors are eager to move 50,000 electricity customers to Hydro Ottawa…
Blais goes back to school
Councillor Stephen Blais recently read to a Grade 4 Class at St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School. “As a father, I…
City gears up to study HWY 174 widening
Written by Jon Willing in the Ottawa Sun Commuters can rejoice after council Wednesday approved a plan to study widening…
Blais keeps promise to save city millions through investments in technology
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais is pleased to announce the City of Ottawa is investing in technology that will lead…
Blais serves it up for McHappy Day
Councillor Stephen Blais served breakfast to customers at McDonalds today to raise funds in support of Ottawa children in need….
City promises more scrutiny of construction work
Written by CBC.ca City staff who supervise construction and repair work across Ottawa will have to start sharing information as…
Weeding out the bad apples
Written by the Ottawa Sun Editorial Board Ottawa city council was right to approve a motion this week geared at…
Blais targeting problem contractors
Ottawa City Council approved a motion by Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais to make city contractors more accountable. “The City needs…
Blais announces tree planting for Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, Councillor Stephen Blais planted a red maple tree, donated by J. A. Laporte Flowers and…
Widening of HWY 174 moving forward
Councillor Stephen Blais today kept another campaign promise today by securing City Hall’s support to partner with the Ontario government…
Blais tours Avalon Public School to view smart board technology
Councillor Stephen Blais, Vice Chair of the City of Ottawa’s Information Technology (I.T.) sub-committee toured Avalon Public School to view…
Blais announces National Nutrition Month
Ottawa City Councillor Stephen Blais, Vice Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, is pleased to celebrate National Nutrition…
Cumberland bypass to be named after former mayor
Written by Jon Willing in the Ottawa Sun A road could be named after a former Cumberland mayor and provincial…
Blais announces naming of Brian Coburn Boulevard
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais is proud to announce the renaming of the Blackburn By-pass Extension to Brian Coburn Boulevard….
City proposes renaming Blackburn Bypass extension after former Cumberland Mayor
Written by Joanne Chianello in the Ottawa Citizen The confusingly titled Blackburn Bypass extension may soon be renamed in honour…
Blais champions improvements for Orléans bus commuters
As a member of the City of Ottawa’s Transit Commission, Councillor Stephen Blais is pleased to announce that he is…
City approves zoning for Orléans Health Hub
As a member of the City of Ottawa’s Planning Committe, Councillor Blais is pleased to announce that the City has…
Trim Road widening set to begin
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais today announced that construction on the long awaited widening of Trim Road is scheduled to…