Riley Brockington
@riverwardriley.bsky.social
Father - 2 amazing daughters
Mooney's Bay 'Hood
Ottawa City Councillor-River Ward
Fmr School Trustee
AMO Board & Caucus Chair
Economics Guy
Mooney's Bay 'Hood
Ottawa City Councillor-River Ward
Fmr School Trustee
AMO Board & Caucus Chair
Economics Guy
Hunt Club resident Stephanie McDougall (middle of photo, holding white envelope) walked through fire to save her son's life. Today, the Ottawa Fire Service and community honoured her heroism.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/mother-walked-through-fire-to-save-son-from-burning-house-1.7403576
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/mother-walked-through-fire-to-save-son-from-burning-house-1.7403576
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Hunt Club resident Stephanie McDougall (middle of photo, holding white envelope) walked through fire to save her son's life. Today, the Ottawa Fire Service and community honoured her heroism.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/mother-walked-through-fire-to-save-son-from-burning-house-1.7403576
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/mother-walked-through-fire-to-save-son-from-burning-house-1.7403576
Saturday in River Ward
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Saturday in River Ward
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
City Council is proceeding with Lansdowne 2.0, on a vote of 15-10.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
City Council is proceeding with Lansdowne 2.0, on a vote of 15-10.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
River Ward loves trivia and I am hosting a special Christmas Trivia Event on Friday December 5.
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
abbie.simpson@ottawa.ca
or 613-580-2486
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
abbie.simpson@ottawa.ca
or 613-580-2486
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
River Ward loves trivia and I am hosting a special Christmas Trivia Event on Friday December 5.
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
abbie.simpson@ottawa.ca
or 613-580-2486
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
abbie.simpson@ottawa.ca
or 613-580-2486
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2025-015868
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2025-015868
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
Road Closure - Anna Avenue
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Road Closure - Anna Avenue
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
Overnight Construction Work
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
November 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Overnight Construction Work
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
PumpkinFest is today: 1-3:30pm
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
November 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
PumpkinFest is today: 1-3:30pm
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
The water infrastructure renewal project on Arnhem Street is on schedule and making progress.
Thank you to local residents for your patience during these challenging times.
Thank you to local residents for your patience during these challenging times.
October 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The water infrastructure renewal project on Arnhem Street is on schedule and making progress.
Thank you to local residents for your patience during these challenging times.
Thank you to local residents for your patience during these challenging times.
Measles Exposure
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Measles Exposure
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
Demolition Permit - DEMO-2024-007925
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Demolition Permit - DEMO-2024-007925
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
The Westgate Mall will be closing at end of day, October 31 (except the Shopper's Drug Mart).
The mall will be demolished starting in November.
A grocery store is expected to be built immediately abutting the drug store in 2026
Residential towers are still part of the long-term vision.
The mall will be demolished starting in November.
A grocery store is expected to be built immediately abutting the drug store in 2026
Residential towers are still part of the long-term vision.
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Westgate Mall will be closing at end of day, October 31 (except the Shopper's Drug Mart).
The mall will be demolished starting in November.
A grocery store is expected to be built immediately abutting the drug store in 2026
Residential towers are still part of the long-term vision.
The mall will be demolished starting in November.
A grocery store is expected to be built immediately abutting the drug store in 2026
Residential towers are still part of the long-term vision.
Paget Park Rink Needs Your Help!
Paget Park Rink will not open without volunteers.
We need your help to maintain the outdoor rink.
You’ll receive training on how to build the ice base layer, & the techniques for clearing/flooding the surface.
Pls email: rinks@riversidepark.ca
Paget Park Rink will not open without volunteers.
We need your help to maintain the outdoor rink.
You’ll receive training on how to build the ice base layer, & the techniques for clearing/flooding the surface.
Pls email: rinks@riversidepark.ca
October 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Paget Park Rink Needs Your Help!
Paget Park Rink will not open without volunteers.
We need your help to maintain the outdoor rink.
You’ll receive training on how to build the ice base layer, & the techniques for clearing/flooding the surface.
Pls email: rinks@riversidepark.ca
Paget Park Rink will not open without volunteers.
We need your help to maintain the outdoor rink.
You’ll receive training on how to build the ice base layer, & the techniques for clearing/flooding the surface.
Pls email: rinks@riversidepark.ca
In loving memory of Brkti Berhe (1988 - 2024)
Please join Brkti’s family, Councillor Riley Brockington and our community to celebrate the life of Brkti Berhe with the unveiling of a memorial plaque.
Paul Landry Park (Uplands Drive)
Tuesday, October 28, 5:30pm
Please join Brkti’s family, Councillor Riley Brockington and our community to celebrate the life of Brkti Berhe with the unveiling of a memorial plaque.
Paul Landry Park (Uplands Drive)
Tuesday, October 28, 5:30pm
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In loving memory of Brkti Berhe (1988 - 2024)
Please join Brkti’s family, Councillor Riley Brockington and our community to celebrate the life of Brkti Berhe with the unveiling of a memorial plaque.
Paul Landry Park (Uplands Drive)
Tuesday, October 28, 5:30pm
Please join Brkti’s family, Councillor Riley Brockington and our community to celebrate the life of Brkti Berhe with the unveiling of a memorial plaque.
Paul Landry Park (Uplands Drive)
Tuesday, October 28, 5:30pm
River Ward E-waste Depot
Saturday October 25, 10am-4pm
Behind the McCarthy Road Metro
See poster for all the details
Saturday October 25, 10am-4pm
Behind the McCarthy Road Metro
See poster for all the details
October 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
River Ward E-waste Depot
Saturday October 25, 10am-4pm
Behind the McCarthy Road Metro
See poster for all the details
Saturday October 25, 10am-4pm
Behind the McCarthy Road Metro
See poster for all the details
Tonight is the Annual Members' Meeting of the Riverside Park Community Association.
The meeting will be in person, starting at 7pm at the Riverside United Church.
I will be attending and will provide a detailed report.
The meeting will be in person, starting at 7pm at the Riverside United Church.
I will be attending and will provide a detailed report.
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Tonight is the Annual Members' Meeting of the Riverside Park Community Association.
The meeting will be in person, starting at 7pm at the Riverside United Church.
I will be attending and will provide a detailed report.
The meeting will be in person, starting at 7pm at the Riverside United Church.
I will be attending and will provide a detailed report.
Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool is closed today due to an unexpected maintenance issue.
The pool is likely to reopen tomorrow morning.
The pool is likely to reopen tomorrow morning.
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool is closed today due to an unexpected maintenance issue.
The pool is likely to reopen tomorrow morning.
The pool is likely to reopen tomorrow morning.
It’s 6pm and your leaf and yard waste is still at the curb. Don’t worry! Leaf and yard pick up is extended until 8 pm during the autumn season.
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It’s 6pm and your leaf and yard waste is still at the curb. Don’t worry! Leaf and yard pick up is extended until 8 pm during the autumn season.
Soil and Groundwater Assessment
Harrold Place Park
October 22 & 23
The City will undertake a proactive assessment of the soil and groundwater in Harrold Place Park. Nothing to be alarmed about...this work is also being undertaken in Alexander and Celebration parks, nearby.
Harrold Place Park
October 22 & 23
The City will undertake a proactive assessment of the soil and groundwater in Harrold Place Park. Nothing to be alarmed about...this work is also being undertaken in Alexander and Celebration parks, nearby.
October 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Soil and Groundwater Assessment
Harrold Place Park
October 22 & 23
The City will undertake a proactive assessment of the soil and groundwater in Harrold Place Park. Nothing to be alarmed about...this work is also being undertaken in Alexander and Celebration parks, nearby.
Harrold Place Park
October 22 & 23
The City will undertake a proactive assessment of the soil and groundwater in Harrold Place Park. Nothing to be alarmed about...this work is also being undertaken in Alexander and Celebration parks, nearby.
EnviroCentre will be hosting a live music-themed celebration called “Tunes and Tracks” at three O-Train stations in October.
Dates and times:
Hurdman Station: October 21, 8am-11am
Bayview Station: October 23, 3pm-6pm
South Keys Station: October 26, 11am-2pm
Dates and times:
Hurdman Station: October 21, 8am-11am
Bayview Station: October 23, 3pm-6pm
South Keys Station: October 26, 11am-2pm
October 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
EnviroCentre will be hosting a live music-themed celebration called “Tunes and Tracks” at three O-Train stations in October.
Dates and times:
Hurdman Station: October 21, 8am-11am
Bayview Station: October 23, 3pm-6pm
South Keys Station: October 26, 11am-2pm
Dates and times:
Hurdman Station: October 21, 8am-11am
Bayview Station: October 23, 3pm-6pm
South Keys Station: October 26, 11am-2pm
Did you know, 1 in 6 Canadians experience challenges starting or expanding their family.
Proud to attend and support the inaugural Fertility Matters 6km Run/Walk in River Ward this past Saturday.
Proud to attend and support the inaugural Fertility Matters 6km Run/Walk in River Ward this past Saturday.
October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Did you know, 1 in 6 Canadians experience challenges starting or expanding their family.
Proud to attend and support the inaugural Fertility Matters 6km Run/Walk in River Ward this past Saturday.
Proud to attend and support the inaugural Fertility Matters 6km Run/Walk in River Ward this past Saturday.
Line 2 Trillium service is operating in two loops between Bayview and Mooney’s Bay stations & between South Keys and Limebank stations.
Line 2 service is suspended between Mooney’s Bay & South Keys stations
R2 service will operate between South Keys & Carleton Univ.
Line 2 service is suspended between Mooney’s Bay & South Keys stations
R2 service will operate between South Keys & Carleton Univ.
October 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Line 2 Trillium service is operating in two loops between Bayview and Mooney’s Bay stations & between South Keys and Limebank stations.
Line 2 service is suspended between Mooney’s Bay & South Keys stations
R2 service will operate between South Keys & Carleton Univ.
Line 2 service is suspended between Mooney’s Bay & South Keys stations
R2 service will operate between South Keys & Carleton Univ.
Work crews working on the Arnhem Street water infrastructure renewal project will be on site tomorrow, Saturday, during normal working hours to continue working on this priority project.
October 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Work crews working on the Arnhem Street water infrastructure renewal project will be on site tomorrow, Saturday, during normal working hours to continue working on this priority project.
Happy 75th Anniversary Carleton Memorial United Church.
I was happy to return for worship on Sunday & presented the congregation with a framed plaque from Mayor Sutcliffe and myself.
I plan to include a brief historical write-up about the church in the River Ward Autumn Bulletin
I was happy to return for worship on Sunday & presented the congregation with a framed plaque from Mayor Sutcliffe and myself.
I plan to include a brief historical write-up about the church in the River Ward Autumn Bulletin
October 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Happy 75th Anniversary Carleton Memorial United Church.
I was happy to return for worship on Sunday & presented the congregation with a framed plaque from Mayor Sutcliffe and myself.
I plan to include a brief historical write-up about the church in the River Ward Autumn Bulletin
I was happy to return for worship on Sunday & presented the congregation with a framed plaque from Mayor Sutcliffe and myself.
I plan to include a brief historical write-up about the church in the River Ward Autumn Bulletin
More Turkey!!!
Carleton Memorial United Church will host their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday October 25.
I have my tickets. Details on how to get yours are below.
Carleton Memorial United Church will host their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday October 25.
I have my tickets. Details on how to get yours are below.
October 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
More Turkey!!!
Carleton Memorial United Church will host their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday October 25.
I have my tickets. Details on how to get yours are below.
Carleton Memorial United Church will host their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday October 25.
I have my tickets. Details on how to get yours are below.