News & Community Updates
Deal for Ottawa isn’t as generous as touted
On a per capita basis, the City of Toronto is getting much more support from the Premier than we are….
Aline-Chrétien Health Hub Services
Stephen recently met with the new President of the Montfort Hospital, Dominic Giroux, about the healthcare challenges facing the community…
BOWLING BLITZ IS BACK! 🎳
Bring your kids and family for some friendly competition! FREE entry and snacks to be provided!
Happy Hanukkah
Wishing everyone a joyous and illuminating Hanukkah! May the Festival of Lights fill your homes with warmth, love, and countless…
Christmas Bazaar Season
It’s Christmas Bazaar season and I was busy this weekend checking out what local Orléans entrepreneurs had on offer. I…
Remembering Gordon Kerluke
Last weekend I learned that my friend Gordon Kerluke passed away this spring. Gord and his wife Charlotte were fixtures…
Celebrating Morocco’s Independence Day
I was honoured to speak in celebration of Moroccan Independence Day and the flag raising at Queen’s Park. J’ai…
Lest We Forget
Stephen was honoured to pay tribute to the fallen and lay a wreath on behalf of Ontario at the Remembrance…
Don’t Ghost on Safety This Halloween
Below are some additional pointers for a hauntingly safe and fun Halloween: Remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you…
Get into the Halloween Spirit! 🎃👻🍬
There’s something strange in the neighbourhood…it’s great to see people getting into the Halloween spirit.
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….