News & Community Updates
Sports dome at Garneau coming along
Stephen was thrilled to see the progress of the sports dome at Garneau HS with School Trustee Bob Rainboth. Class…
Progress on Collège Mer Bleue school addition
Thank you to school Principal, Chantal, and student President, Blanda, for the tour of the new expansion under construction at…
Stephen advocates for Orléans school construction
Everyone in Orléans knows just how quickly our community is growing. If we are going to ensure our kids have…
Celebrating 10 years at Notre-Dame-des-Champs Elementary School
Stephen was proud to join school officials, parents, students and local dignitaries to celebrate the 10th anniversary of École élémentaire catholique Notre-Dame-des-Champs.
$200,000 Grant for MIFO to kick-off Franco-Ontarian day celebrations
As part of the celebrations for Franco-Ontarian Day, Stephen was proud to present MIFO with a grant for $200,000 from…
Pray for Morocco
The images from Morocco are difficult to see. My heartfelt condolences go out tothe entire Moroccan community of Orléans, along…
School is back in session
Like many of you, our house has been a very busy place the past few weeks getting ready for school…
DAPO Day a success!
Stephen was happy to join community members in person for Dapo Day inBlackburn Hamlet. This annual event brings people together…
Summer Corn Roast and BBQ!
Come down to Petrie Island for lots of activities and fun for the whole family!
Carivibe at Petrie Island a Success
Once again Carivibe at Petrie Island was a tremendous success. This was the first Carivibe event at Petrie since 2018….
High School Football All-Star Bowl 🏈 🏆
Stephen had the honour of performing the opening coin flip for the 2023 Ottawa High School All-Star Bowl. It was…
Remembering Al Tweddle
Orléans lost an important community leader earlier this month. On May 1st, after a long battle with cancer and surrounded…
1,000 Trees in 2 Hours 🌳
Stephen had an amazing morning with students from St. Peter High School & École secondaire publique Gisèle-Lalonde planting the Ottawa Youth…
Annual Ladies Tea is Back!
After a three year hiatus please join Stephen for his 10th Annual Ladies Tea. As always enjoy homemade sandwiches with…
Moose Hide Campaign
Stephen is proud to wear the Moose Hide pin to show his support for endingviolence towards women and children. Did…
Stephen welcomes new business to Orléans
Molto bene!👌 Stephen stopped in to Café Amore to welcome them to Orléans and congratulate Emma on pursuing her dream. Excellent…
Orléans Youth Council 2023 Applications Open
Are you an Orléans youth aged 15-25? Applications are now open for the Orléans Youth Council 2023 hosted by myself…
Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and kids at play
Stephen reminds motorists to be extra vigilante while driving to protect Ontarians, specifically children, who may be out walking, biking,…
Blais sanctioned by Putin 🇷🇺
On April 12, Stephen and all members of the Ontario Legislature were sanctioned by Vladimir Putin and banned from entering…
$100,000 Grant for MIFO
Congratulations to MIFO for a $100,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant! Over the years, thousands of committed, dedicated and courageous people…