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Riley Brockington
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Father - 2 amazing daughters
Mooney's Bay 'Hood
Ottawa City Councillor-River Ward
Fmr School Trustee
AMO Board & Caucus Chair
Economics Guy
Ecology Ottawa Youth Summit - Nov 29

For youth aged 16–23 from across the city to connect, learn, & lead on local environmental action
Expert speakers, interactive workshops & networking
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecology-ottawas-second-annual-youth-summit-tickets-1968312175703?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ecology Ottawa's Second Annual Youth Summit
Ecology Ottawa's Youth Summit is an opportunity for local youth to connect and learn from experts about local ecology action in Ottawa
www.eventbrite.ca
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Rideau Winter Trail - Information Session
Tuesday, November 18 - 7:30pm
See image below for more details 👇
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Beginning January 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin.
Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, recycling is going provincial.
Learn more at: Ottawa.ca/IPR.
Continue to put out your bins as normal.
Recycling | City of Ottawa
The new province-wide program means producers are now responsible for collecting and recycling materials across Ontario. The City of Ottawa will continue to handle garbage and organics collection.
Ottawa.ca
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The OPS is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 13-year-old Kleve-Lyn Laroque-Franko, last seen in the Debra Avenue area on Nov 13 at 4:40pm.

Anyone with info about Kleve-Lyn’s whereabouts is asked to call 613-236-1222 ext. 7300.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
6.6 million thank yous to the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corp for visiting the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre yesterday.
This represents the City's share of proceeds from the Hard Rock Casino on Albion Road for 2025 that refurbish aged community centres across the city.
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Due to mechanical issues with the Bookmobile, today's service stop in Banff-Ledbury is cancelled.
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The stormwater pond in Celebration Park is currently estimated to contain 1,000 goldfish.
The City of Ottawa will be removing the fish next week.

In the late winter (2025), the City pulled approx 5,000 dead goldfish from this pond.

The origins of the fish remain a mystery.
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A touching Remembrance Day ceremony today at W E Gowling PS in Carlington.
Honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of the City of Ottawa.

Lest We Forget
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We will remember them - today and always.
a field of red poppies with the words `` lest we forget ''
ALT: a field of red poppies with the words `` lest we forget ''
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 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
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 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
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 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
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 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.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Overnight Construction Work
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
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
November 2, 2025 at 4:13 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.
October 30, 2025 at 3:38 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.
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Demolition Permit - DEMO-2024-007925
1604 Apeldoorn Ave

Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage

Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025 at 7:44 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.
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 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
October 27, 2025 at 6:11 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
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
River Ward E-waste Depot
Saturday October 25, 10am-4pm
Behind the McCarthy Road Metro
See poster for all the details
October 23, 2025 at 5:56 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.
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM