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
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.
Anyone with info about Kleve-Lyn’s whereabouts is asked to call 613-236-1222 ext. 7300.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 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.
Anyone with info about Kleve-Lyn’s whereabouts is asked to call 613-236-1222 ext. 7300.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of the City of Ottawa.
Lest We Forget
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 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
Honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of the City of Ottawa.
Lest We Forget
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Happy Thanksgiving River Ward
I hope you are enjoying a great weekend.
For those who must work, thank you for keeping our City rolling, your efforts & time away from family are acknowledged and appreciated
All household curbside waste collection is delayed by one day all week.
I hope you are enjoying a great weekend.
For those who must work, thank you for keeping our City rolling, your efforts & time away from family are acknowledged and appreciated
All household curbside waste collection is delayed by one day all week.
October 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Happy Thanksgiving River Ward
I hope you are enjoying a great weekend.
For those who must work, thank you for keeping our City rolling, your efforts & time away from family are acknowledged and appreciated
All household curbside waste collection is delayed by one day all week.
I hope you are enjoying a great weekend.
For those who must work, thank you for keeping our City rolling, your efforts & time away from family are acknowledged and appreciated
All household curbside waste collection is delayed by one day all week.
Stalled Road Construction on Fisher/McCooey
Per contractor: there is a design conflict with an existing Hydro duct. The Fed Govt is working with Hydro Ottawa on a modified design. Construction expected November 3.
Both lanes are open to traffic.
Road cut paving to be topped up
Per contractor: there is a design conflict with an existing Hydro duct. The Fed Govt is working with Hydro Ottawa on a modified design. Construction expected November 3.
Both lanes are open to traffic.
Road cut paving to be topped up
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Stalled Road Construction on Fisher/McCooey
Per contractor: there is a design conflict with an existing Hydro duct. The Fed Govt is working with Hydro Ottawa on a modified design. Construction expected November 3.
Both lanes are open to traffic.
Road cut paving to be topped up
Per contractor: there is a design conflict with an existing Hydro duct. The Fed Govt is working with Hydro Ottawa on a modified design. Construction expected November 3.
Both lanes are open to traffic.
Road cut paving to be topped up
The City is installing a new crosswalk across Paul Anka Drive approx 160m west of the Paul Anka / McCarthy intersection.
This area has a high volume of pedestrians crossing the road to access McCarthy Park and the community centre.
This area has a high volume of pedestrians crossing the road to access McCarthy Park and the community centre.
October 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The City is installing a new crosswalk across Paul Anka Drive approx 160m west of the Paul Anka / McCarthy intersection.
This area has a high volume of pedestrians crossing the road to access McCarthy Park and the community centre.
This area has a high volume of pedestrians crossing the road to access McCarthy Park and the community centre.
A new rain garden at the Carleton Heights Comm Centre was installed last Friday.
Many thanks to our friends at the Enviro Centre, Carleton Heights Community Assn & the Centre for making this happen. What a great addition!
Who says Councillors don't get their hands dirty? 😃
Photos: Tim Patterson
Many thanks to our friends at the Enviro Centre, Carleton Heights Community Assn & the Centre for making this happen. What a great addition!
Who says Councillors don't get their hands dirty? 😃
Photos: Tim Patterson
October 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A new rain garden at the Carleton Heights Comm Centre was installed last Friday.
Many thanks to our friends at the Enviro Centre, Carleton Heights Community Assn & the Centre for making this happen. What a great addition!
Who says Councillors don't get their hands dirty? 😃
Photos: Tim Patterson
Many thanks to our friends at the Enviro Centre, Carleton Heights Community Assn & the Centre for making this happen. What a great addition!
Who says Councillors don't get their hands dirty? 😃
Photos: Tim Patterson
This morning, the Mayor and I welcomed the Minister of Sport, MPP Neil Lumsden to Carlington to announce an $8 million investment in our community to expand and renovate the Alexander Community Centre.
Final design consultation is expected this calendar year. Shovels will go in the ground in 2026.
Final design consultation is expected this calendar year. Shovels will go in the ground in 2026.
October 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This morning, the Mayor and I welcomed the Minister of Sport, MPP Neil Lumsden to Carlington to announce an $8 million investment in our community to expand and renovate the Alexander Community Centre.
Final design consultation is expected this calendar year. Shovels will go in the ground in 2026.
Final design consultation is expected this calendar year. Shovels will go in the ground in 2026.
On this day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
Remember
Honour
Listen
Act
Remember
Honour
Listen
Act
September 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
On this day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
Remember
Honour
Listen
Act
Remember
Honour
Listen
Act
Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!
Bon Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes!
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag.
Célébrons ce moment historique en vert et blanc avec la communauté francophone
Bon Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes!
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag.
Célébrons ce moment historique en vert et blanc avec la communauté francophone
September 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!
Bon Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes!
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag.
Célébrons ce moment historique en vert et blanc avec la communauté francophone
Bon Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes!
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag.
Célébrons ce moment historique en vert et blanc avec la communauté francophone
Watermain renewal is a dirty/inconvenient project for residents, but it provides long term infrastructure stability.
Millions more invested in the Carleton Heights community as Arnhem & Apeldoorn are renewed.
The City & contractor have been good to work with - thx to all involved!
Millions more invested in the Carleton Heights community as Arnhem & Apeldoorn are renewed.
The City & contractor have been good to work with - thx to all involved!
September 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Watermain renewal is a dirty/inconvenient project for residents, but it provides long term infrastructure stability.
Millions more invested in the Carleton Heights community as Arnhem & Apeldoorn are renewed.
The City & contractor have been good to work with - thx to all involved!
Millions more invested in the Carleton Heights community as Arnhem & Apeldoorn are renewed.
The City & contractor have been good to work with - thx to all involved!
The River Ward Older Adult Summit was a smashing success yesterday!
A full house, tradeshow, great presentations (Fraud, Social Isolation, Brain Health/Dementia), special updates from the Mayor, OPL, Ottawa Hospital + Parks & Rec.
Thx to The Waterford (Ottawa South), our sponsor
A full house, tradeshow, great presentations (Fraud, Social Isolation, Brain Health/Dementia), special updates from the Mayor, OPL, Ottawa Hospital + Parks & Rec.
Thx to The Waterford (Ottawa South), our sponsor
September 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The River Ward Older Adult Summit was a smashing success yesterday!
A full house, tradeshow, great presentations (Fraud, Social Isolation, Brain Health/Dementia), special updates from the Mayor, OPL, Ottawa Hospital + Parks & Rec.
Thx to The Waterford (Ottawa South), our sponsor
A full house, tradeshow, great presentations (Fraud, Social Isolation, Brain Health/Dementia), special updates from the Mayor, OPL, Ottawa Hospital + Parks & Rec.
Thx to The Waterford (Ottawa South), our sponsor
The Ottawa Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old, Ntemo Ogeara.
Ntemo was last seen in the Carling/Merivale area at approx noon today.
He is described as Black, 6’1”, 221 lbs & with short dark curly hair.
Call the OPS at 613-236-1222 x7300.
Ntemo was last seen in the Carling/Merivale area at approx noon today.
He is described as Black, 6’1”, 221 lbs & with short dark curly hair.
Call the OPS at 613-236-1222 x7300.
August 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Ottawa Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old, Ntemo Ogeara.
Ntemo was last seen in the Carling/Merivale area at approx noon today.
He is described as Black, 6’1”, 221 lbs & with short dark curly hair.
Call the OPS at 613-236-1222 x7300.
Ntemo was last seen in the Carling/Merivale area at approx noon today.
He is described as Black, 6’1”, 221 lbs & with short dark curly hair.
Call the OPS at 613-236-1222 x7300.
Proud to support the annual Pride festival and parade - not just once a year, but always.
Joined a number of my colleagues on the City of Ottawa float yesterday. Although we never moved 1cm, it was great to see so many residents out to support!
Joined a number of my colleagues on the City of Ottawa float yesterday. Although we never moved 1cm, it was great to see so many residents out to support!
August 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Proud to support the annual Pride festival and parade - not just once a year, but always.
Joined a number of my colleagues on the City of Ottawa float yesterday. Although we never moved 1cm, it was great to see so many residents out to support!
Joined a number of my colleagues on the City of Ottawa float yesterday. Although we never moved 1cm, it was great to see so many residents out to support!
The River Ward Older Adult Summit is coming up and you are invited.
September 4, 8:30am to Noon.
See information below and please RSVP.
September 4, 8:30am to Noon.
See information below and please RSVP.
August 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The River Ward Older Adult Summit is coming up and you are invited.
September 4, 8:30am to Noon.
See information below and please RSVP.
September 4, 8:30am to Noon.
See information below and please RSVP.
It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Jill Dunlop to City Hall today, with thanks to Mayor Sutcliffe for hosting the venue.
We discussed the newly created Emergency Preparedness Ministry and how the City of Ottawa and Ministry can work together to better prepare our citizens.
We discussed the newly created Emergency Preparedness Ministry and how the City of Ottawa and Ministry can work together to better prepare our citizens.
August 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Jill Dunlop to City Hall today, with thanks to Mayor Sutcliffe for hosting the venue.
We discussed the newly created Emergency Preparedness Ministry and how the City of Ottawa and Ministry can work together to better prepare our citizens.
We discussed the newly created Emergency Preparedness Ministry and how the City of Ottawa and Ministry can work together to better prepare our citizens.
59 years ago today - August 10, 1966
Heron Road Bridge collapse, 9 dead, dozens injured
In 2016, City Council unanimously endorsed my motion to rename the bridge the Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge.
We will never forget.
Heron Road Bridge collapse, 9 dead, dozens injured
In 2016, City Council unanimously endorsed my motion to rename the bridge the Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge.
We will never forget.
August 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
59 years ago today - August 10, 1966
Heron Road Bridge collapse, 9 dead, dozens injured
In 2016, City Council unanimously endorsed my motion to rename the bridge the Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge.
We will never forget.
Heron Road Bridge collapse, 9 dead, dozens injured
In 2016, City Council unanimously endorsed my motion to rename the bridge the Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge.
We will never forget.
Congratulations Victoria Mboko, Queen of the National Bank Open in Montreal!
August 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Congratulations Victoria Mboko, Queen of the National Bank Open in Montreal!