We were also treated to a thoughtful and inspiring talk by the City of Ottawa’s Auditor General, Natalie Gougeon, who shared her experiences and the challenges she has faced as a woman in her field.
I was honoured to attend Councillor Curry’s International Women’s Day Breakfast yesterday morning with my daughter, Heather-Lina. We enjoyed our breakfast with many of our fellow Councillors, including David Brown and Theresa Kavanagh (pictured here).
We were also treated to a thoughtful and inspiring talk by the City of Ottawa’s Auditor General, Natalie Gougeon, who shared her experiences and the challenges she has faced as a woman in her field.
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The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has issued its first Flood Outlook Statement of the season for the Carp River watershed. The City's freshet task force says widespread significant flooding is not expected at this time. Read the MVCA's full statement here: mvc.on.ca/flood-status...
It was a record turnout despite the cold temperatures for Mike and Peter’s 19th Annual Ice Fishing Derby On Sunday! This is an amazing tradition that I’m proud to support. A big thank you to Mike Fines, Peter Strong and their families for hosting this wonderful event every year.
Beginning on Monday, March 9, seasonal load restrictions will be in effect. Full details here:
www.clarkekelly.ca/post/seasona...
Young potted trees lined up in a wet parking lot marked with traffic cones.
🌳 The 2026 Plant Your Place! program has sprouted! Free trees for eligible residents!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46uuBxN
Coming up on Wednesday...
The City is carrying out studies to address safety concerns at the Dunrobin Road-Constance Bay Road intersection. You're invited to participate in the Public Information Session on March 4th at the Constance and Buckham's Bay Community Centre. Details here:
www.clarkekelly.ca/post/public-...
Our friends at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) are hosting their Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk (2 km & 5km) this Saturday, February 28th at the John G. Mlacak Centre. Learn more at cnoy.org/location/ott...
With significant snowfall still on the ground, the City of Ottawa wants to encourage residents to lend a helping hand and become a Hydrant Hero. Hydrant Heroes keep 1.5 metres of snow clearance around fire hydrants to help firefighters have easy access when needed. For more info: bit.ly/3SkyKhb
Adults 50+ are welcome to attend the "Strategies to Age in Place" Seminar coming up at Constance Bay branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It's set for Apr 1 from 6:00-7:30pm. Learn about home care and renovations that could keep you at home safely.
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I look forward to participating in Ottawa's St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 7, 2026. After a five-year pause, the city will once again come alive with Irish pride, music, and community spirit. Full details below: www.ottawafestivals.ca/post/the-202...
Please be advised that the Baird Park Play Structure Renewal site requires further assessment this year, so design and construction for the new play structure are now expected to begin in 2027. Full details here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/baird-p...
It was a very busy and fun weekend at the Fitzroy Harbour Winter Carnival. I was back on Saturday morning to help the hardworking crew from Ottawa Fire Station 62 serve breakfast to the community. Thank you to the Fitzroy Harbour CA and everyone who helped make this a special weekend.
The Fitzroy Harbour Winter Carnival got off to a great start last night with a busy (and delicious) spaghetti dinner followed by the annual City vs Country hockey game. A really fun night and it’s just getting started with more fun over the next two days. See you there!
The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is urgently looking for 30 foster volunteers to support their Sheltering Animals From Emergencies (SAFE) program. To find out more, or to sign up as a volunteer, visit their website below: www.ottawahumane.ca/get-involved...
St. Michael's Church in Fitzroy is hosting a series of 4-hand euchre fundraisers at the Fitzroy Community Centre. The next one is set for March 7th.
A message here from Dunrobin's Caily Lemmex, who has qualified to represent Canada at the World Junior Snowboard Cross Championships in Switzerland over the March break. Congratulations, Caily!
Starting on March 30, waste collection day will change for some Ward 5 residents. In Ward 5, if your pickup day has usually been Tuesday, it will soon be switching to Monday due to the City's new contract. Full info here.
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I was more than a little bit rusty, but I had an absolute blast playing in the Kinburn Community Association’s 4 on 4 outdoor hockey tournament on the weekend. Thank you to the volunteers at the KCA, and the guys from Ottawa Fire Station 61 in Kinburn for letting me play on their team.
Thanks to everyone who joined my family and me, along with members of the Ward 5 team, for our annual Family Day skate in Kinburn. I’d also like to thank Tony Baroud, owner of the Warm Up at the Cavanagh Sensplex for keeping us all fed with hot dogs and his delicious pizza.
An update from our Roads and Parking Services team. Periods of heavy snow are expected to begin late this morning or early this afternoon and continue into the evening, with 7 to 12 cm possible. Based on the timing, there's no Winter Weather Parking Ban scheduled for this one.
It is with great sadness that I share the loss of another great West Carleton-March resident, Jack Shaw. Jack was the last Reeve in Fitzroy Township before its amalgamation to West Carleton Township. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/council...
It was a chilly but beautiful day on Saturday as we enjoyed our time taking in the Carp Winter Carnival. Thanks to the Huntley Community Association for putting on such a great event. We enjoyed bacon on a bun, a sleigh ride, maple taffy by the fire, and some outdoor hockey action.
I was pleased to be on hand last week to help honour the city's top athletes at the annual Ottawa Sports Awards. It was a proud night for West Carleton-March with some outstanding achievements over the past year. Read more here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/ward-5-...
Trinity Presbyterian Church will be hosting an informative seminar entitled "The Power of Planning" on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1-4 pm. All are welcome to this free event; RSVP by phone or email.
Circle the date: My annual Family Day Skate returns for another year on February 16th from 1:30-3:30pm at Cavanagh Sensplex. Join us for this free family event, which includes snacks and refreshments.
❄️🎉The Carp Winter Carnival, proudly hosted by the great folks at @HCACarp, will kick off this Thursday. Check out the detailed schedule of community winter fun here: hca-carp.ca/home/event-r...
