Loved my visit to Carleton Heights Park and pool this afternoon. Thx to our amazing summer camp staff, lifeguards and pool attendants for offering fun, affordable summer camp experiences.

Culvert renewal work this week along the Brookfield Road MUP and off-ramp. Take caution as you come off the Airport Parkway.

Bat Walk - TONIGHT Back by popular demand, Friends of Carlington Woods is hosting a Bat Walk TONIGHT. Nicole Nolan has once again agreed to be our guide. Please aim to arrive at 8:30pm, walk starts at 8:45pm. Meet near the corner of Clyde Avenue South & Castle Hill Crescent.

Due to Bytown Day yesterday, all household curbside waste collection is delayed by one day, all week.

Bytown Day A day that commemorates Col John By, builder of the Rideau Canal and an important part of this year's bicentennial commemorations. FREE admission to the Bytown Museum today. The museum is located beside the Rideau Canal, where it flows in to the Ottawa River.

IronMan Ottawa The triathlon will begin at 6am on Sunday at Britannia Park. The event will include a 3.8km swim, 180km bike course & 42.2km run through Ottawa. 3,000 athletes expected to participate over 18 hours. There will be road & bridge closures Info: www.ironman.com/races/im-canada-ottawa

I recently hosted OC Transpo GM Rick Leary for a discussion at the River Ward, Ward Office, which focused on bus route reliability. I also took the GM to the Mooney's Bay, Walkley & South Keys Trillium Line stations for a tour and chat about ways to improve passenger experiences.

To help residents navigate through the insurance & (July 1) storm-recovery process, outside legal professionals will be volunteering at tomorrow's public session. Location: Ben Franklin Place, second floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive Thursday, July 30, 2-6pm All welcome

Heavy rains are forecast If safe to do so, please clear any debris from nearby catch-basins to help water flow through the drainage system as intended.

Here is the River Ward heat map illustrating the concentration of reported household flooding from the July 1 storms. All neighbourhoods reported issues, but Carleton Heights and Riverside Park had the highest number of cases.

Ottawa Mountain Bike Association – Carlington Pump Track! TODAY from 5-8:30pm Come do some laps on the pump track... Challenges: fastest lap, best trick, longest manual, and highest bunny hop! There will be a BBQ afterwards ottawamba.org/omba-days-ca...

There's another Household Hazardous Waste event set for this Saturday, July 25, at Kanata Research Park, 373 Leggett Drive, from 8 am to 4 pm. ottawa.ca/en/garbage-a...

The City will file a more comprehensive area of coverage with the Province (very soon) that will include River Ward & many other wards that were impacted by the July 1 flooding. I spoke with the Premier's Deputy Chief of Staff this morning, to underline this is serious concern.

Tomorrow evening, July 22, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum will host its monthly Welcome Wednesday event from 4-8pm. Admission and parking are free and there will be a variety of fun activities for visitors of all ages. More information is available here: ingenium.ca/agriculture/...

Welcome Wednesday evenings

This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

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The Ottawa Fire Service has confirmed that at approx 4:30am this morning, they responded to a 2-alarm fire at 2702 Flannery Drive. One person with a pet have been displaced, victim services is supporting the resident. Flannery Drive is closed between Marble and Lynhurst.

Upcoming (July 1) Storm Recovery Information Sessions July 20 at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, from 2-6pm July 21 at Maki House, 19 Leeming Drive, from 2-6pm July 22-25 at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive 22: 4-8pm 23: 2-6pm 24: 2-6pm 25: 10am-2pm

Demolition Permit: DEMO-2026-010354 Address: 1368 Summerville Avenue Description of Work: Demolish a 3-storey detached dwelling and shed Permit Issued: July 20, 2026

Support the Ottawa Humane Society’s Emergency Pet Food Bank & help ensure no one has to choose between feeding themselves or their pet! The OHS’s biggest need is dry dog food in 7 or 8kg bags, but any unopened pet food is greatly appreciated. Drop off: 245 West Hunt Club Road

Should be a beautiful night tonight, for the Ottawa Lebanese Festival (750 Ridgewood Avenue, across from Mooney's Bay Park). Last night I had dinner with Coun Hill and this afternoon, a soggy time with Coun Leiper. The Festival concludes tomorrow night.

Visited every household this afternoon on Harrold Place, checking in with residents about the current integrated watermain and road renewal project.

Neuron Mobility Canada has been purchased by LIME Canada. Replacement of the orange Neuron Mobility e-scooters on Ottawa's streets with lime green ones, will happen as of July 20.

The Royal Canadian Legion Turns 100 Incorporated in July 1926, the Legion was established to unify distinct veterans’ groups following the WWI. Today, the organization operates 1,350 local branches - advocating for veterans, promoting national remembrance & community programs.

Thx for CAWI (City for All Women Initiative) for hosting tonight's safety walk over the Juno Beach Bridge and along the Sawmill Creek MUP to South Keys Station. Many good suggestions received to improve safety.

Additional storm recovery-focused Community Information Sessions Friday, July 17, 10am-2pm Maki House (19 Leeming Dr) Friday, July 17, 4pm-8pm: Richmond Room at the Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Ave) Saturday, July 18, 11am-3pm: Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Dr)

Riverside Drive WB lanes are closed as of this week, from Data Centre Road to Neil Way (near Pleasant Park Road). During this closure, one lane of traffic in each direction will be redirected via a temporary road to use Riverside Dr EB. In place until August 31.

River Ward's Uplands Riverside Park will be renamed Riverside Bicentennial Park, a fitting tribute to Ottawa's bicentennial year and prime location close to the Rideau River. City Council approved the name change at the July 15 meeting.

The Ottawa Lebanese Festival has opened and will run to Sunday July 19. The Festival is located on the parish grounds of the St Elias Cathedral, 750 Ridgewood Avenue, across from Mooney's Bay Park. The website contains valuable information: ottawalebanesefestival.com

Enforcement of Ottawa’s towing & vehicle storage industry by the OPS under the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act & the Highway Traffic Act. From April 1-June 30: 39 HTA charges 23 TSSEA charges 14 TSSEA & Ontario Regulation charges issued to vehicle storage yards

The Insurance Bureau of Canada has activated its Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion, staffed by insurance industry personnel. Residents impacted by the July 1 storms can contact the Centre at 1-844-227-5422 or ConsumerCentre@ibc.ca with ques about insurance policies.

July 1 Rainfall Amounts Across Ottawa Varied Considerably Britannia 167.2mm Colonnade at Prince of Wales 151.2mm Woodroffe at Hunt Club 143.4mm Mooney's Bay 117.8mm Close to Mooney's Bay, nearby Brewer Park recorded 68mm, a striking difference for two areas fairly close to each other.