News & Community Updates
Blais proposes $8 million expansion of Millennium Park
Largest investment in park infrastructure since amalgamation Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais today announced that with the signing of a…
Blais supports Franco-Cité
Donation will pay school sports football fees of less affluent students Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais presented a cheque for…
Blais renews support for Cobras
Donation to help pay for uniforms Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais has donated $500 to help the U15 Girls Cumberland…
Blais unveils the "I stop, you stop" road safety campaign
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais launched the “I Stop, You Stop” road safety campaign at Maple Ridge Elementary School in…
Cairine Wilson varsity girls soccer team off to England
Blais presents $1,000 to help offset cost Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais was proud to present a cheque for $1,000…
Blais calls on province to allow cameras on school buses
Drivers ignoring flashing lights Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais is calling on the Ontario government to allow for cameras that…
New Park & Ride for Orléans
Permit park and ride to open at Ray Friel Centre Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais and Orléans Councillor Bob Monette are…
Blais named Francophile of the Year
Cumberland Ward Councillor Stephen Blais today was awarded the “Laurier Rogers: Francophile of the Year” by ACFO. “I would like…
Blais awarded Community Service Business of the Year
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais was proud to be awarded the 2013 Community Service Business of the Year award from…
Blais joins "Team Frosty" with donation
Inspired by students and Kevin Frost Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais was proud to present a cheque for $1,000 to…
Blais supports amateur arts
Students to perform at festival in Scotland Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais was proud to present a cheque for $1,000…
Welcome the Corner Bar & Grill
Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais welcomed Athon Varvaresos owner of The Corner Bar & Grill to Orléans. “Small business is the…
Millions invested in road renewal for Cumberland Village
Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais is pleased to announce that with the approval of Budget 2014, $4 million of road renewals…
Councillor Blais officially opens Provence Avenue
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais is pleased to announce the extension of Provence Road is now complete and the road…
François Dupuis set to get community centre
As part of Budget 2014, the François Dupuis Recreation Centre is set to see an expansion with the construction of…
Budget 2014: Orléans & Cumberland families win
Today, the City of Ottawa tabled the draft 2014 budget and it’s a big win for the families of Orléans…
Watson puts his future on the line
Written by Joanne Chianello in the Ottawa Citizen Joanne Chianello looks at the political risk the mayor is taking with…
Light Rail coming to Orléans
Today, the City of Ottawa is recommending Light Rail be extended to Orléans in the second phase of the light…
Mayor readies transportation plan
Written by Joanne Chianello in the Ottawa Citizen Expect political intrigue as council grapples with conflicting visions of who gets…
Hundreds of new trees to be planted in Orléans
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais, is pleased to announce hundreds of new trees will be planted by the City of…