News & Community Updates
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!
Auditor General: Irregular process benefits insiders to the tune of $8.2 billion
The Auditor General’s report found that Government-connected landowners stand to profit by $8.28 billion from opening up 7,400 acres of…
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….
Spring Legislative Session Ends
After an action packed Spring Legislative session, the Legislature has risen for the summer. This will allow all MPPs to…
Ottawa Paramedics Need Funding
Stephen asks the government if they will get Ottawa the resources it needs to ensure ambulances are available when 911…
Advocacy for Ottawa Getting Results
Stephen has been a fierce advocate for Ottawa pointing out the lack of funding for housing and homelessness in Ottawa…
Emergency Rooms Closing
Stephen asks the government why so many hospital emergency rooms are closing, especially in Ontario’s small and rural communities.
Spring & Summer Drive Safe
Stephen reminds neighbours that with the warm weather comes more pedestrians and cyclists and to drive safe in our communities.
Government kills Stephen's anti-harassment bill inspired by the Chiarelli situation in Ottawa
Last month the Government changed their position and decided to kill Stephen’s Private Member’s Bill, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders…
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…
Bill 5, 2023 - Flood the Floor!
It’s 2023. Human rights cannot wait. On Tuesday, May 30th, we will make it known that the only way forward…
Blais' Advocacy on Bail Reform Successful
I am happy to say that the Ontario government has listened to my calls to strengthen bail reform in Ontario….
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…
ONTARIO’S BIG CITY MAYORS SUPPORT BLAIS’ BILL 5, 2023
— Ontario’s Big City Mayors support Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act — QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s Big…