News & Community Updates
Happy Francophonie Month
Happy Francophonie Month! Let's be proud of our traditions that forge identities and build ties between generations. Together let's share, shine and stay proud Francophone! 💚
Provincial Inaction on Trucker Occupation
It’s now been 17 days since the start of the illegal occupation in downtown Ottawa, and the Premier’s Government continues to be…
Federal Government Invokes Emergencies Act
For the first time in Canadian history, the Prime Minister of Canada has invoked the Emergencies Act to strengthen and support law-enforcement,…
In-Person Learning to Resume on January 17
The Ontario government announced Wednesday that Ontario elementary and high school students will be returning to in-person learning on Monday January 17. Vaccination…
Stephen's Advocacy for Safe Schools 👩🏫👨🏫
With students returning to in-person learning again on January 17, parents and education workers want to know that the schools…
AEDs Save Lives 💔⚡️❤️
Last week, Stephen launched a campaign to bring awareness to the value of and need for public access AEDs. According…
In-Person Return to School Delayed
As part of the province’s response to the Omicron variant, starting January 5, students will move to remote learning for 2 weeks….
All Ontarians 18+ Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Appointments at Three-Month Interval
To protect Ontario’s progress in the fight against COVID-19 and safeguard the province’s hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs) in…
Letter to Premier on Omicron
COVID-19 cases in Ontario are exponentially growing and our province is being dominated by the Omicron variant. This is why…
We Need Booster Shot Clinics in Orléans
On December 13, 2021, Stephen wrote to Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health urgently requesting she ensure that booster shot capacity in…
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…
The New Horizons for Seniors Program
The Government of Canada launched the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2021-2022 call for proposals for community-based projects. The deadline to submit applications is December…
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…
Ontario Expanding Booster Eligibility to More Ontarians
Eligibility Will Expand Gradually Based on Age and Risk to Provide Extra Layer of Protection Against the Delta Variant The…
Ontario Parliament Education Lessons 👩🏫 👨🏫
Calling all teachers! Are you looking for new interactive learning activities for your students? The Ontario Parliament Education has detailed lesson plans…
Temporary Road Test Centre in Ottawa 🚘
Since the summer, I have been calling on the Ontario government to open a temporary road test centre in Ottawa…
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Vera Etches 💉
On October 15, 2021 Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health released the following letter: “Dear parents, guardians…