Category Archives: Updates

This week I had the pleasure of witnessing the first testing of an autonomous vehicle (AV) on a public street in Canada. I’m proud to say that test was done right here in our city and that this is just the first of many tests to come. Hundreds of people gathered at the Kanata North…

This week I had the opportunity to check out OC Transpo’s new light rail training facility. The facility includes a train simulator that allows operators to try out scenarios on the new Confederation Line before it opens in 2018. Once seated in the simulator, you man the controls as you pass by the same landmarks…

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of taking a three-hour paddle on the Ottawa River with former Innes Ward Councillor Rainer Bloess and Lynn Leduc. We made our way to view the ruins of what was once Beacon Hill’s very own lighthouse.   Built in 1860 and located behind Lower Duck Island, this hidden gem…

I represent the best ward in this city. There is no question about it. I'm not talking about development or landmarks, restaurants or parks in this post. I'm walking about you - the people who live here. Never has this been more apparent than this past month, when the community banded together to raise money…