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
A fire earlier today on Ledbury Avenue, part of the Banff-Ledbury OCH community, was contained to a single home and no injuries have been reported.
February 4, 2026 at 6:35 PM
A fire earlier today on Ledbury Avenue, part of the Banff-Ledbury OCH community, was contained to a single home and no injuries have been reported.
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2025-018710
Address: 1519 Laperriere Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a commercial building
Permit Issued: February 3, 2026
Address: 1519 Laperriere Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a commercial building
Permit Issued: February 3, 2026
February 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2025-018710
Address: 1519 Laperriere Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a commercial building
Permit Issued: February 3, 2026
Address: 1519 Laperriere Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a commercial building
Permit Issued: February 3, 2026
Reminder - TONIGHT
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION, OPEN HOUSE
Fisher Ave & Fisher Ave/Meadowlands Dr
Intersection Reconstruction
Tonight, 6:30-8:30pm
Fisher Heights Community Place, 31 Sutton Place
You may also participate through viewing/commenting online: ottawa.ca/FisherMeadowlands
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION, OPEN HOUSE
Fisher Ave & Fisher Ave/Meadowlands Dr
Intersection Reconstruction
Tonight, 6:30-8:30pm
Fisher Heights Community Place, 31 Sutton Place
You may also participate through viewing/commenting online: ottawa.ca/FisherMeadowlands
Fisher Avenue & Fisher Avenue/Meadowlands Drive intersection | City of Ottawa
The project also includes full road reconstruction with sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes along Fisher Avenue from Meadowlands Drive to Dynes Road and a fully protected intersection at Fisher Avenue and Meadowlands Drive.
ottawa.ca
February 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Reminder - TONIGHT
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION, OPEN HOUSE
Fisher Ave & Fisher Ave/Meadowlands Dr
Intersection Reconstruction
Tonight, 6:30-8:30pm
Fisher Heights Community Place, 31 Sutton Place
You may also participate through viewing/commenting online: ottawa.ca/FisherMeadowlands
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION, OPEN HOUSE
Fisher Ave & Fisher Ave/Meadowlands Dr
Intersection Reconstruction
Tonight, 6:30-8:30pm
Fisher Heights Community Place, 31 Sutton Place
You may also participate through viewing/commenting online: ottawa.ca/FisherMeadowlands
Watermain break
Near 2639 Marble Cres (between Springland Dr & Flannery Dr )
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 3pm today.
Near 2639 Marble Cres (between Springland Dr & Flannery Dr )
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 3pm today.
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Watermain break
Near 2639 Marble Cres (between Springland Dr & Flannery Dr )
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 3pm today.
Near 2639 Marble Cres (between Springland Dr & Flannery Dr )
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 3pm today.
Watermain break
Near 1265 Coldrey Ave (between Merivale Rd and Kenzie St).
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 4am, Tuesday.
Near 1265 Coldrey Ave (between Merivale Rd and Kenzie St).
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 4am, Tuesday.
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Watermain break
Near 1265 Coldrey Ave (between Merivale Rd and Kenzie St).
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 4am, Tuesday.
Near 1265 Coldrey Ave (between Merivale Rd and Kenzie St).
Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 4am, Tuesday.
Snowbank removal in River Ward tonight/overnight:
Arnot
Baseline
Claymor
Coldrey
Debra
Eiffel
Falaise
Greenbriar
Heron
Kochar
McCarthy
Meadowlands
Paul Anka
Woodward
Arnot
Baseline
Claymor
Coldrey
Debra
Eiffel
Falaise
Greenbriar
Heron
Kochar
McCarthy
Meadowlands
Paul Anka
Woodward
February 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Snowbank removal in River Ward tonight/overnight:
Arnot
Baseline
Claymor
Coldrey
Debra
Eiffel
Falaise
Greenbriar
Heron
Kochar
McCarthy
Meadowlands
Paul Anka
Woodward
Arnot
Baseline
Claymor
Coldrey
Debra
Eiffel
Falaise
Greenbriar
Heron
Kochar
McCarthy
Meadowlands
Paul Anka
Woodward
Celebrate Winter Walk Month!
Winter Walk Month is an event that encourages students to arrive at school by walking to school in the winter.
Winter Walk Day falls on February 4 this year but schools and families across Ontario celebrate all month long.
Winter Walk Month is an event that encourages students to arrive at school by walking to school in the winter.
Winter Walk Day falls on February 4 this year but schools and families across Ontario celebrate all month long.
February 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Celebrate Winter Walk Month!
Winter Walk Month is an event that encourages students to arrive at school by walking to school in the winter.
Winter Walk Day falls on February 4 this year but schools and families across Ontario celebrate all month long.
Winter Walk Month is an event that encourages students to arrive at school by walking to school in the winter.
Winter Walk Day falls on February 4 this year but schools and families across Ontario celebrate all month long.
Snowbank removal tonight/overnight in River Ward:
Baseline Road
Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge
Paul Anka Drive
Uplands Drive
Baseline Road
Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge
Paul Anka Drive
Uplands Drive
February 1, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Snowbank removal tonight/overnight in River Ward:
Baseline Road
Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge
Paul Anka Drive
Uplands Drive
Baseline Road
Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge
Paul Anka Drive
Uplands Drive
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2026-000733
Address: 1171A Emperor Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling
Permit Issued: January 30, 2026
Address: 1171A Emperor Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling
Permit Issued: January 30, 2026
January 30, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2026-000733
Address: 1171A Emperor Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling
Permit Issued: January 30, 2026
Address: 1171A Emperor Ave
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling
Permit Issued: January 30, 2026
Today's Update
Additional charge today in the investigation into the homicide that occurred on January 28, on Mayview Avenue.
41-year-old Selina Rose O’QUINN of Ottawa has been charged with second-degree murder. She will appear in court today.
Homicide Unit: 613-236-1222 ext 5493
Additional charge today in the investigation into the homicide that occurred on January 28, on Mayview Avenue.
41-year-old Selina Rose O’QUINN of Ottawa has been charged with second-degree murder. She will appear in court today.
Homicide Unit: 613-236-1222 ext 5493
Update:
Deceased: Shawn Challis-Eatough, 28, of Brantford.
Charged: 41-year-old Steve VIVIAN of Ottawa & 19-year-old Anthony MEREDITH of Kitchener, with second-degree murder.
A 41-year-old Ottawa woman was also arrested today.
Homicide Unit: at 613-236-1222, ext 5493
Deceased: Shawn Challis-Eatough, 28, of Brantford.
Charged: 41-year-old Steve VIVIAN of Ottawa & 19-year-old Anthony MEREDITH of Kitchener, with second-degree murder.
A 41-year-old Ottawa woman was also arrested today.
Homicide Unit: at 613-236-1222, ext 5493
The Ottawa Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Mayview Ave earlier tonight.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Today's Update
Additional charge today in the investigation into the homicide that occurred on January 28, on Mayview Avenue.
41-year-old Selina Rose O’QUINN of Ottawa has been charged with second-degree murder. She will appear in court today.
Homicide Unit: 613-236-1222 ext 5493
Additional charge today in the investigation into the homicide that occurred on January 28, on Mayview Avenue.
41-year-old Selina Rose O’QUINN of Ottawa has been charged with second-degree murder. She will appear in court today.
Homicide Unit: 613-236-1222 ext 5493
Since Jan 18, City of Ottawa snow operations crews have removed more than 841,000 cubic meters of snow using 711 semi-trailers & 2,900 dump trucks to haul it to six snow storage facilities.
Snow removal operations will be paused starting Friday night and will resume on Sunday.
Snow removal operations will be paused starting Friday night and will resume on Sunday.
January 29, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Since Jan 18, City of Ottawa snow operations crews have removed more than 841,000 cubic meters of snow using 711 semi-trailers & 2,900 dump trucks to haul it to six snow storage facilities.
Snow removal operations will be paused starting Friday night and will resume on Sunday.
Snow removal operations will be paused starting Friday night and will resume on Sunday.
Update:
Deceased: Shawn Challis-Eatough, 28, of Brantford.
Charged: 41-year-old Steve VIVIAN of Ottawa & 19-year-old Anthony MEREDITH of Kitchener, with second-degree murder.
A 41-year-old Ottawa woman was also arrested today.
Homicide Unit: at 613-236-1222, ext 5493
Deceased: Shawn Challis-Eatough, 28, of Brantford.
Charged: 41-year-old Steve VIVIAN of Ottawa & 19-year-old Anthony MEREDITH of Kitchener, with second-degree murder.
A 41-year-old Ottawa woman was also arrested today.
Homicide Unit: at 613-236-1222, ext 5493
The Ottawa Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Mayview Ave earlier tonight.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
January 29, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Update:
Deceased: Shawn Challis-Eatough, 28, of Brantford.
Charged: 41-year-old Steve VIVIAN of Ottawa & 19-year-old Anthony MEREDITH of Kitchener, with second-degree murder.
A 41-year-old Ottawa woman was also arrested today.
Homicide Unit: at 613-236-1222, ext 5493
Deceased: Shawn Challis-Eatough, 28, of Brantford.
Charged: 41-year-old Steve VIVIAN of Ottawa & 19-year-old Anthony MEREDITH of Kitchener, with second-degree murder.
A 41-year-old Ottawa woman was also arrested today.
Homicide Unit: at 613-236-1222, ext 5493
Snowbank Removal today in River Ward:
Albion
Banff
Colman
Cromwell
Hobson
Kitchener
Jasper
Larose
Lepage
Malden
McBride
Morisset
Sandhurst
Springland
Walton
Woodward
Albion
Banff
Colman
Cromwell
Hobson
Kitchener
Jasper
Larose
Lepage
Malden
McBride
Morisset
Sandhurst
Springland
Walton
Woodward
January 29, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Snowbank Removal today in River Ward:
Albion
Banff
Colman
Cromwell
Hobson
Kitchener
Jasper
Larose
Lepage
Malden
McBride
Morisset
Sandhurst
Springland
Walton
Woodward
Albion
Banff
Colman
Cromwell
Hobson
Kitchener
Jasper
Larose
Lepage
Malden
McBride
Morisset
Sandhurst
Springland
Walton
Woodward
The Ottawa Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Mayview Ave earlier tonight.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 AM
The Ottawa Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Mayview Ave earlier tonight.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
The victim has succumbed to their injuries and the matter is being treated as a homicide.
Multiple crime scenes are being held in the area while detectives investigate.
Two individuals are in custody.
Watermain break
This happened earlier today...
1058 Chevrier St. (between Dorchester Ave & Trent St.) Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 8pm tonight
This happened earlier today...
1058 Chevrier St. (between Dorchester Ave & Trent St.) Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 8pm tonight
January 27, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Watermain break
This happened earlier today...
1058 Chevrier St. (between Dorchester Ave & Trent St.) Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 8pm tonight
This happened earlier today...
1058 Chevrier St. (between Dorchester Ave & Trent St.) Local households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 8pm tonight
In the coming weeks, Ottawa Forestry will be pruning the trees in the Riverside Park Neighborhood parks as part of their Neighborhood Operational Workplan.
The parks include:
Ernie Calcutt Park
Flannery Green
Marble Park
Mooney's Bay Park
Paget Park
Pauline Vanier Park
The parks include:
Ernie Calcutt Park
Flannery Green
Marble Park
Mooney's Bay Park
Paget Park
Pauline Vanier Park
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
In the coming weeks, Ottawa Forestry will be pruning the trees in the Riverside Park Neighborhood parks as part of their Neighborhood Operational Workplan.
The parks include:
Ernie Calcutt Park
Flannery Green
Marble Park
Mooney's Bay Park
Paget Park
Pauline Vanier Park
The parks include:
Ernie Calcutt Park
Flannery Green
Marble Park
Mooney's Bay Park
Paget Park
Pauline Vanier Park
One year ago yesterday (January 25, 2025), I opened the brand new Walkley Trillium Line station.
The Trillium Line remains the most reliable form of transit provided by OC Transpo.
The Trillium Line remains the most reliable form of transit provided by OC Transpo.
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
One year ago yesterday (January 25, 2025), I opened the brand new Walkley Trillium Line station.
The Trillium Line remains the most reliable form of transit provided by OC Transpo.
The Trillium Line remains the most reliable form of transit provided by OC Transpo.
Watermain break
Local households near 975 Sproule (off Shillington) may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be fully restored by 8pm.
Local households near 975 Sproule (off Shillington) may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be fully restored by 8pm.
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Watermain break
Local households near 975 Sproule (off Shillington) may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be fully restored by 8pm.
Local households near 975 Sproule (off Shillington) may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be fully restored by 8pm.
Due to on-going snow removal operations, a daytime winter weather parking ban is in effect until 7pm today across Ottawa.
On-street parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed.
On-street parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed.
January 26, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Due to on-going snow removal operations, a daytime winter weather parking ban is in effect until 7pm today across Ottawa.
On-street parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed.
On-street parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed.
St Andrew's Church, 82 Kent at Wellington, my home church, will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2028.
All are welcome.
All are welcome.
Good morning Ottawa.
Bonjour Ottawa.
Bonjour Ottawa.
January 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM
St Andrew's Church, 82 Kent at Wellington, my home church, will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2028.
All are welcome.
All are welcome.
Bye-bye snowbanks (daytime removal) today in River Ward:
Chevrier
Clyde
Hollington
Kingston
Shillington
Summerville
Chevrier
Clyde
Hollington
Kingston
Shillington
Summerville
January 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Bye-bye snowbanks (daytime removal) today in River Ward:
Chevrier
Clyde
Hollington
Kingston
Shillington
Summerville
Chevrier
Clyde
Hollington
Kingston
Shillington
Summerville
Snowbank removal tonight/overnight in River Ward:
Dynes
Fisher, Baseline to PoW
Meadowlands, PoW to Fisher
Prince of Wales, Fisher to Forest Hill
Dynes
Fisher, Baseline to PoW
Meadowlands, PoW to Fisher
Prince of Wales, Fisher to Forest Hill
January 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Snowbank removal tonight/overnight in River Ward:
Dynes
Fisher, Baseline to PoW
Meadowlands, PoW to Fisher
Prince of Wales, Fisher to Forest Hill
Dynes
Fisher, Baseline to PoW
Meadowlands, PoW to Fisher
Prince of Wales, Fisher to Forest Hill
Some good news...
First day of winter in Ottawa, Dec 21, 2025
Sunrise: 7:40am
Sunset: 4:24pm
Total Sunlight: 8h43m
January 21, 2026 (one month later)
Sunrise: 7:35am
Sunset: 4:54pm
Total Sunlight: 9h19m
Gain: 36 minutes in one month
First day of winter in Ottawa, Dec 21, 2025
Sunrise: 7:40am
Sunset: 4:24pm
Total Sunlight: 8h43m
January 21, 2026 (one month later)
Sunrise: 7:35am
Sunset: 4:54pm
Total Sunlight: 9h19m
Gain: 36 minutes in one month
January 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Some good news...
First day of winter in Ottawa, Dec 21, 2025
Sunrise: 7:40am
Sunset: 4:24pm
Total Sunlight: 8h43m
January 21, 2026 (one month later)
Sunrise: 7:35am
Sunset: 4:54pm
Total Sunlight: 9h19m
Gain: 36 minutes in one month
First day of winter in Ottawa, Dec 21, 2025
Sunrise: 7:40am
Sunset: 4:24pm
Total Sunlight: 8h43m
January 21, 2026 (one month later)
Sunrise: 7:35am
Sunset: 4:54pm
Total Sunlight: 9h19m
Gain: 36 minutes in one month
Frigid Temperatures
Call 3-1-1 for shelter referral or to get assistance for transportation to get out of the cold.
Call 2-1-1 to access drop-in centres, community/health resource centres, food banks/food programs, winter clothing, Out of the Cold locations with meals/snacks
Call 3-1-1 for shelter referral or to get assistance for transportation to get out of the cold.
Call 2-1-1 to access drop-in centres, community/health resource centres, food banks/food programs, winter clothing, Out of the Cold locations with meals/snacks
January 22, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Frigid Temperatures
Call 3-1-1 for shelter referral or to get assistance for transportation to get out of the cold.
Call 2-1-1 to access drop-in centres, community/health resource centres, food banks/food programs, winter clothing, Out of the Cold locations with meals/snacks
Call 3-1-1 for shelter referral or to get assistance for transportation to get out of the cold.
Call 2-1-1 to access drop-in centres, community/health resource centres, food banks/food programs, winter clothing, Out of the Cold locations with meals/snacks
Carlington, say goodbye to your snowbanks...
Snowbank removal today (daytime):
Admiral
Anna
Crerar
Crown
General
Marshall
Stevenson
Tunis
Snowbank removal today (daytime):
Admiral
Anna
Crerar
Crown
General
Marshall
Stevenson
Tunis
January 22, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Carlington, say goodbye to your snowbanks...
Snowbank removal today (daytime):
Admiral
Anna
Crerar
Crown
General
Marshall
Stevenson
Tunis
Snowbank removal today (daytime):
Admiral
Anna
Crerar
Crown
General
Marshall
Stevenson
Tunis