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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/welcome-to-convent-glen-orleans-wood-forum/5 "2025-12-08T22:50:49Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your interests to your profile. What is one thi… --- ## [48 hours to the Halloween Bike Parade](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/48-hours-to-the-halloween-bike-parade/107)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/48-hours-to-the-halloween-bike-parade/107 "2026-10-29T15:08:46Z")
We’re only about 48 hours away from the Halloween Bike Parade in Convent Glen North. Get your tricks and treats ready, and dress for the weather as we check out decorations and show off our costumes. Meeting at Father Ri… --- ## [October 2026 Newsletter](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/october-2026-newsletter/106)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/october-2026-newsletter/106 "2026-10-17T14:30:04Z")
Here’s what’s happening in Convent Glen & Orléans Wood this fall :fallen\_leaf: :superhero: Superhero Academy, Oct 25 :ballot\_box\_with\_ballot: Municipal Election Day, Oct 26 :bicycle: Halloween Bike Parade, Oct 31 … --- ## [Fwd: 29 lives lost on Ottawa roads this year: Police urge immediate action from all road users / 29 vies perdues sur les routes d’Ottawa cette année: on incite tous les usagers de la route à agir immédiatement](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/fwd-29-lives-lost-on-ottawa-roads-this-year-police-urge-immediate-action-from-all-road-users-29-vies-perdues-sur-les-routes-d-ottawa-cette-annee-on-incite-tous-les-usagers-de-la-route-a-agir-immediatement/105)
**Author:** [@CGOW\_Admin](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/CGOW_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/fwd-29-lives-lost-on-ottawa-roads-this-year-police-urge-immediate-action-from-all-road-users-29-vies-perdues-sur-les-routes-d-ottawa-cette-annee-on-incite-tous-les-usagers-de-la-route-a-agir-immediatement/105 "2026-10-15T20:15:18Z")
Ottawa — Ottawa has now recorded 29 traffic-related fatalities in 2026, surpassing the 23 fatalities recorded during all of 2025. Following a series of recent fatal collisions, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in an ong… --- ## [Orleans Community Harvest, October 18](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/orleans-community-harvest-october-18/104)
**Author:** [@CGOW\_Admin](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/CGOW_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/orleans-community-harvest-october-18/104 "2026-10-08T18:52:37Z")
We’re getting very close to Orleans Community Harvest, taking place at Orleans United Church on Sunday, October 18, from 11:30 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. The centrepiece is our Fill the Truck collection of food,… --- ## [YouTube Recording of the Ward 2 Candidates Q&A Session](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/youtube-recording-of-the-ward-2-candidates-q-a-session/103)
**Author:** [@RobAttrell](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/RobAttrell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/youtube-recording-of-the-ward-2-candidates-q-a-session/103 "2026-10-08T17:58:47Z")
Watch the recording of the session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUPjn66tSO8 --- ## [Volunteer Coordinator](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/volunteer-coordinator/19)
**Author:** [@RobAttrell](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/RobAttrell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/volunteer-coordinator/19 "2026-10-08T15:15:09Z")
This position is looking for someone who is organized and good with people. Among other tasks, we’d be looking for someone to take on the following: Send regular updates to the volunteer group about new and upcoming o… --- ## [Question for tonight’s elections Q&A](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/question-for-tonight-s-elections-q-a/102)
**Author:** [@Mo\_E](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Mo_E)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/question-for-tonight-s-elections-q-a/102 "2026-10-06T21:35:18Z")
Hi, I’m a Ward 2 resident and unfortunately won’t be able to attend tonight’s Q&A. I was hoping the candidates could be asked the following question: Had you been the Ward 2 councillor when the final Lansdowne 2.0 agre… --- ## [Community building](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/community-building/101)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Collins](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Jeff_Collins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/community-building/101 "2026-10-06T18:07:53Z")
Hello candidates! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to answer the questions from your community. My question is all about community. We have just exited some of the hardest years of our lives. The pand… --- ## [A barrier-free Ward 2](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/a-barrier-free-ward-2/100)
**Author:** [@Super\_Kyle\_Humphrey](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Super_Kyle_Humphrey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/a-barrier-free-ward-2/100 "2026-10-06T10:06:46Z")
When families are looking to put down roots and choose a ward to call home, including families where a member uses a wheelchair, they need to know that their neighbourhood won’t present daily, systemic barriers. Right n… --- ## [Protecting our Waterways ](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/protecting-our-waterways/99)
**Author:** [@calreid](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/calreid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/protecting-our-waterways/99 "2026-10-05T20:56:27Z")
Ward 2’s ravine systems and waterways play a critical role in managing stormwater, reducing flood risks, protecting wildlife habitat, and maintaining slope stability. Yet residents have documented cases of improper activ… --- ## [Keeping local bus routes - Community Q&A Question ](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/keeping-local-bus-routes-community-q-a-question/98)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Kernick](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Alexander_Kernick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/keeping-local-bus-routes-community-q-a-question/98 "2026-10-05T20:56:15Z")
How will you work with OC Transpo to protect neighbourhood bus routes like the 25, 39, and 226, so local trips within Ward 2 aren’t sacrificed just to feed the new LRT lines under the new OC Transpo hub and spoke model? --- ## [Municipal taxes](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/municipal-taxes/97)
**Author:** [@Marc-Andre\_Blais](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Marc-Andre_Blais)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/municipal-taxes/97 "2026-10-05T19:47:47Z")
We’ve seen one of the mayoral candidate promise a maximum of 2.5% tax increase. Do you believe that with the infrastructure, transit and other investments highlighted in your respective campaign that a 2.5% tax increase … --- ## [EV charging retrofits](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/ev-charging-retrofits/96)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/ev-charging-retrofits/96 "2026-10-04T17:53:28Z")
How are you going to plan and advocate for EV charging to retrofit existing rental/condo buildings and townhomes? --- ## [New Builds and Variety of Parking Options/Amenities](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/new-builds-and-variety-of-parking-options-amenities/95)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/new-builds-and-variety-of-parking-options-amenities/95 "2026-10-04T17:52:17Z")
Question about new residential buildings and parking/greenspace/bike facilities and parking and infrastructure for electric vehicle charging…perhaps community things such as a commercial space for e.g. coffee shops, and … --- ## [Parks Accessibility](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/parks-accessibility/91)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Lefevre](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Lynn_Lefevre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/parks-accessibility/91 "2026-10-03T16:07:10Z")
Our park infrastructure across the ward is starting to age out. What measures would you implement to ensure all Park renewals include upgrades that allow children and caregivers barrier free access to the playgrounds? --- ## [Jeanne d'arc multi use path crosswalk](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/jeanne-darc-multi-use-path-crosswalk/94)
**Author:** [@Marc-Andre\_Blais](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Marc-Andre_Blais)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/jeanne-darc-multi-use-path-crosswalk/94 "2026-10-03T15:10:30Z")
In Convent Glen, near convent Glen Catholic school and fire station 52 there is a multiuse pathway that is cut by Boulevard Jeanne d’Arc. It would be great to have a safe signalized crossing ultimately connecting residen… --- ## [Where Does Orléans Boulevard Stand?](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/where-does-orleans-boulevard-stand/88)
**Author:** [@maz](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/maz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/where-does-orleans-boulevard-stand/88 "2026-10-01T21:06:37Z")
Residents along Orléans Boulevard have been waiting for an update. When I contacted Dudas’s office for a simple status update, I was told your office could not respond. Can you tell the residents of this community: what … --- ## [https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/council-approves-lansdowne-20-redevelopment-plan](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/https-ottawa-ca-en-city-hall-city-news-newsroom-council-approves-lansdowne-20-redevelopment-plan/86)
**Author:** [@Sconek](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/Sconek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/https-ottawa-ca-en-city-hall-city-news-newsroom-council-approves-lansdowne-20-redevelopment-plan/86 "2026-09-30T21:09:56Z")
At a time when residents are concerned about transit, roads, infrastructure and affordability, Council approved Lansdowne 2.0 with a $418.8 million project budget. What would you say to Ward 2 residents who question whet… --- ## [Candidate Q&A](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/candidate-q-a/85)
**Author:** [@IanG](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/IanG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/candidate-q-a/85 "2026-09-30T21:09:27Z")
Uploading of the 174 to the Province has been promised for several years; what are the barriers to resolution and what, specifically, can Council and the Mayor do to conclude the process? Past Councillors have held … --- ## [Access to Carshare and Bikeshare in Orleans](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/access-to-carshare-and-bikeshare-in-orleans/84)
**Author:** [@RobAttrell](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/RobAttrell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/access-to-carshare-and-bikeshare-in-orleans/84 "2026-09-30T11:25:55Z")
Ottawa has had carshare services for years and piloted bikeshare in the past (are we are considering it again now). However, these services have never been available for residents in Orleans. How would you aim to increas… --- ## [Electric Vehicle Charging](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/electric-vehicle-charging/83)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/electric-vehicle-charging/83 "2026-09-30T11:21:16Z")
What can the City do to improve community based Electric Vehicle charging - especially in areas where there are no charging options for people living in Apartments. --- ## [Aging Infrastructure Response](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/aging-infrastructure-response/82)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/aging-infrastructure-response/82 "2026-09-30T11:20:41Z")
How will you improve the City’s response to our aging infrastructure (roads, water mains, etc)? --- ## [Community Association Funding](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/community-association-funding/81)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/community-association-funding/81 "2026-09-30T11:19:58Z")
What steps would you take to strengthen Community Associations (Funding, Insurance, City Resources, etc)? --- ## [Transparency and Consultation](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/transparency-and-consultation/80)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/transparency-and-consultation/80 "2026-09-30T11:19:17Z")
What specific steps would you take so that residents and community associations are informed of new project and construction plans in a timely manner. At present we have properties ready for development or projects being… --- ## [Traffic Signal Priority](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/traffic-signal-priority/79)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/traffic-signal-priority/79 "2026-09-30T11:17:41Z")
In Blackburn Hamlet, we have a lot of traffic traveling through the Hamlet along Innes Road instead of the Bypass. This is in part due to the traffic signal priority given to Innes Road traffic. At some intersections it … --- ## [Traffic Calming in School Zones](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/traffic-calming-in-school-zones/78)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/traffic-calming-in-school-zones/78 "2026-09-30T11:16:32Z")
How will you promote the implementation of traffic calming measures in school zones when City Traffic Engineers refuse to consider them? --- ## [Active Transportation across the Greenbelt/to Ottawa](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/active-transportation-across-the-greenbelt-to-ottawa/77)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/active-transportation-across-the-greenbelt-to-ottawa/77 "2026-09-30T11:15:51Z")
What is your position on improving the Orleans/Blackburn Hamlet Active Transportation connectivity? Would you be willing to push for grade separated MUP’s through Orleans all the way to the Cyrville Road MUP within your… --- ## [What is your position on an Ottawa Ring Road?](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/what-is-your-position-on-an-ottawa-ring-road/76)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/what-is-your-position-on-an-ottawa-ring-road/76 "2026-09-30T11:14:06Z")
A ring road around Ottawa has been in the news for a while. What do you think about the proposal? --- ## [Retirement Years](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/retirement-years/75)
**Author:** [@June\_Lane](https://forum.cgow.ca/u/June_Lane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.cgow.ca/t/retirement-years/75 "2026-09-30T01:24:16Z")
Hello, I have a question I would like to ask the candidates: I am a retired person. What benefits or activities will you make available to help make sure my retired years are spent in comfort and provide me with the hea… [Next page](https://forum.cgow.ca/latest.md?page=1)