Laura Dudas
@lauradudas.bsky.social
Ottawa City Councillor, proudly representing Orléans West-Innes/Orléans Ouest-Innes
Far more than 3,018 push-ups achieved! Way to go 3018 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - Orléans for slamming your push-up-a-thon challenge, to raise money for your unit and awareness about cadets in our community! Between rounds, I was honoured to meet incredible young women who were leading the pack.
Thank you to everyone who joined our coyote information session. The questions and discussion were thoughtful and made for a very engaging evening. If you couldn’t make it, the full session recording is now available alongside my earlier session. Watch it here: lauradudas.ca/living-with-wildlife/
As sundown marks the beginning of Purim, Jewish communities come together to celebrate a joyful holiday rooted in courage, resilience, and generosity. Wishing everyone observing a very Happy Purim. Chag purim sameach!
Thank you to everyone who joined my family skate at Lois Kemp Arena. Seeing confident gliders and first‑time skaters share the ice was wonderful. And of course, hot chocolate after a cool skate made the night even better. Grateful for this community. #community #skate #connection
An inspiring show of support at the 2026 Ottawa Downtown Coldest Night of the Year walk. This event highlights the challenges of homelessness and the importance of The Ottawa Mission’s services. Still time to help meet the $200K goal. More information at en.cnoy.org/location/ott.... #CNOY
Ottawa is fortunate to share in such rich and diverse cultural traditions. Grateful to join the Chinese Community Association of Ottawa for this year’s Lunar New Year celebration; beautiful performances, incredible vendors, and a truly memorable experience!
This community is powered by incredible volunteers who keep our 270+ outdoor rinks running. From early‑morning flooding to late‑night shovelling, they make winter fun possible. Grateful for the chance to thank them today. Shout out to Myers Automotive Group for supporting the event!
Welcomed my colleague Councillor David Hill to Ward 2 for a great conversation over fresh-made cannoli at Café Amore. Moments like this remind me that Council works best when we take time to listen, learn from each other, and collaborate across wards. #Council #Collaborate #CaféAmore
Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back on Saturday, March 7! Grab your green and join the fun! #StPatricksDay #OttawaEvents
Rideau River ice blasting begins this Saturday. City teams will conduct controlled blasts to break up melting ice and reduce flood risk. Please stay clear of the river. Blasting creates open water, strong currents, and unstable ice. #RideauRiver #FloodPrevention #Kaboom
Great conversations at Acadian Gardens. Residents raised LRT and bus connection concerns and shared excitement for the River Outlook project. I’m grateful for the insights and for a community that’s engaged and optimistic. #InnesWard #LRT #Community
Excited to invite you and your family to my free Family Skate tomorrow from 6–8 pm at Lois Kemp Arena. Enjoy ice time, hot chocolate, music, and neighbours. Hope to see you there! #familyskate #community
As of Feb 23, 13,973 potholes have been filled in Ottawa. Up from 7,243 last year. Freeze/thaw cycles create the perfect recipe for more. City crews are working in overdrive this year to stay ahead and they rely on residents to help report them. See one? Report it: ottawa.ca/en/3-1-1/rep...
Summer camp registration opens tomorrow at 9 pm. Browse programs today and get your account set so checkout is fast. ottawa.ca/en/recreatio... ottawa.ca/fr/loisirs-e... #ottawa #Summer #Camp
Recognizing Pink Shirt Day and its reminder to choose kindness. Proud to support a movement that encourages empathy, acceptance, and standing up for one another. #BeTheLight #Kindness #PinkShirtDay
Vote for your favourite design for the new fitness equipment for Roger Montpetit Park. The plans up are on Engage Ottawa, and voting is open until March 13. engage.ottawa.ca participons.ottawa.ca #park #ottawa #fitness
Pleased to see the Plant Your Place! Program continue to grow. After the 2022 derecho, I moved a motion to help residents plant trees on private property. Due to high demand, the program expands in 2026 to 2,500 trees. Details and registration: envirocentre.ca/plant-your-p... #Ottawa #Trees
“Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries,” with MP Mona Fortier. An inspiring Black History Month celebration with Councillors @timtierney.ca & @rawlson.bsky.social recognizing leadership and creativity in our city. #BlackHistoryMonth #Ottawa
Cheering on Team Canada 🇨🇦 hockey game this morning with a few close friends! The atmosphere is electric at The Bad Alibi. Go Canada Go!!!! 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 Ce matin, j'ai encouragé l'équipe canadienne de hockey 🇨🇦 avec quelques amis proches. #hockeygame #Olympics #teamcanada #canadahockey
I had the privilege of presenting a proclamation declaring Feb 21 as Great Canadian Kilt Skate Day in Ottawa. It’s a small civic act, but traditions like the Kilt Skate connect us across Canada and Scotland, and remind us to celebrate winter and our Scottish heritage. #Ottawa #ScottishHeritage
The 2026 Polar Plunge brought our community together in support of Special Olympics Ontario. Thanks to the @ottawapolice.bsky.social, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, and all the brave jumpers who helped raise $32,065 toward the $50,000 goal. #FreezinForAReason #OttawaEvents
It was a pleasure to attend the Ottawa Chinatown BIA’s 2026 Lunar New Year Parade celebrating the Year of the Horse. This vibrant event showcased incredible performances and community spirit. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year! 新年快乐 #lunarnewyear #ottawa #chinatown
An unforgettable morning at École secondaire catholique Garneau as we cheered on Garneau alumna and hometown hero Ivanie Blondin in the 1500 m Olympic event. Joined by those who helped shape her journey, the room was filled with pride, a reminder that dreams truly can begin at home.
Huge week for Canadian #hockey. The Women’s Team goes for gold today at 1pm, and the Men’s Team plays their semifinal tomorrow at 10:30am. Family-friendly watch parties at Orléans (1–4pm) and Blackburn (1–3pm) libraries, or catch the games at local eateries. #GoCanadaGo
Wishing you a blessed Ash Wednesday and a meaningful beginning to Lent. Je vous souhaite un mercredi des Cendres béni et un début de Carême riche de sens. #Renewal #AshWednesday
Wishing a joyful Lunar New Year to all who celebrate. Nous souhaitons un joyeux Nouvel An lunaire à tous ceux qui le célèbrent. #LunarNewYear
From my family to yours, happy Family Day! De ma famille à la vôtre, bonne fête de la famille! #FamilyDay
