News & Community Updates
Blais named Chair of Transportation Committee
Vows roads to get serious attention Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais is pleased that after successfully chairing the Transit Commission…
Amazon will create more than 600 full-time jobs in Carlsbad Springs
Years of groundwork leads to massive investment in Cumberland Ward For some time the City of Ottawa has been working…
Blais proposes massive new park
Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais proposes massive new park at the François Dupuis Recreation Centre (FDRC). The City owns 19 hectares…
Six runs for FDRC
Councillor Stephen Blais scored six runs for FDRC. The City is preparing to break ground on a combination of soccer…
Relief coming to Tenth Line
Stephen is happy to announce that the much-needed road resurfacing of Tenth Line will begin this month following $5.6 million budget increase to help roadways in East End neighbourhoods.
Blais honours Don Boudria
Major new park in Avalon Encore proposed to be named for legendary east-end leader.
Using a Presto card just got easier
Transit customers will be able to purchase monthly passes, load funds, check their balance, and set age-based discounts at 66 different Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore locations across Ottawa.
Notre-Dame-des-Champs resident honoured
Cumberland Ward resident receives Sovereigns Medal for volunteerism.
Roundabout construction about to begin
Stephen was proud to secure the $1.8 million in the 2018 budget to have the roundabout constructed this year.
Blais welcomes new businesses to Orléans
Stephen is pleased to welcome the arrival of two new businesses to Cumberland Ward in Orléans.
New park for Summerside West
Online consultation for Mondaria Park in Summerside West. The community is invited to provide comments on the proposed concept plan.
Fixing the Green Bin
Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais is pleased that the City is finally addressing the inherent problems with the Green Bin Program. The Green Bin Program could expand under a revised contract with Orgaworld Canada Ltd.
Left turn arrow - Tenth Line & Vanguard
City staff have developed a plan that would change the operation of the traffic signal from current operation where vehicles turn left on a green ball to one where vehicles can only turn left with a left turn arrow.
Blais delivers new Orléans fire station
Stephen is pleased to announce a new Fire Station, located on Portobello Blvd. (beside the expanded Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre) is now open.
Strong fiscal management leads to budget surplus
Strong fiscal management leads to budget surplus in 2017. Council has decided to use most of this surplus to accelerate the renewal of aging infrastructure.
Major improvements for Orléans bus riders
Cumberland City Councillor and OC Transpo Chairman Stephen Blais is proud to announce additional and significant improvements for Orléans public transit users.
Budget 2018 good news for Cumberland
The 2018 budget continues our efforts to keep tax changes under control allowing families to better budget to meet the growing demands of modern life.
Brian Coburn Boulevard extension is open!
Construction is complete for the extension of Brian Coburn Boulevard, which connects Mer Bleue Road to Navan Road, and the roadway is now open to residents.
Blais secures new school crossing guards for Summerside PS
Stephen Blais is proud to announce that students of Summerside Public School will be able to get to school safer this year with the addition of a new Adult Crossing Guard.
Orléans, Cumberland to be linked by new bike, walking paths
Joggers, cyclists, in-line skaters, dog walkers and folks out for an evening stroll will soon be able to choose it to get from Innes Road to the southern edge of Ottawa’s urban boundary without stepping foot on a busy arterial road.