Please be advised that Carp Road, from Kinburn Side Road to Galetta Side Road, will be closed for culvert replacements from Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 06:00 to Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at 19:00.

Please be advised that the West Carleton Client Service Centre will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2. Here's the full list of closures and other changes to city services and schedules due to the holidays. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/holiday...

Christmas spirit was in abundance across Ward 5 over the weekend, and that includes the Constance Bay Santa Claus Parade on Saturday night. It was great to be joined by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to celebrate the season with the community.

The West Carleton Food Access Centre's Christmas Initiative is underway. Its goal is to help our community come together to ensure everyone has access to a joyous holiday celebration. Please note the deadline for requests is this Friday, and the last day they're open in 2025 is Dec. 22.

TODAY is the deadline to register for the 2026 West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League January–March season! Get all the details and find the registration links on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WCODR

If you don't yet subscribe my Ward 5 Newsletter, you can read the latest one here and sign up so that future issues are emailed straight to your inbox every other week. mailchi.mp/clarkekelly/...

Yesterday, Council discussed priorities, strategies, and funding during a roughly 10-hour long conversation about the 2026 budget, which has now been approved. You can read my full statement (and more) here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/council...

I addressed Council yesterday before the re-zoning vote on the Marchurst BESS proposal. You can see the video at the link below as well as my written statement. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/council...

A winter weather parking ban will be in effect tonight, December 10, from 7 pm to 7 am tomorrow morning. During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so #OttCity crews can plow easily and effectively. Info: https://bit.ly/4iPtsWn

Another quick reminder about tonight's meeting...

Some of the scenes on a festive day in Fitzroy Harbour on Saturday. Heather-Lina had a great time at the Children’s Christmas Party, where she visited with Santa. Later on, we were back in Fitzroy for the Santa Claus Parade. Thanks to all the volunteers and organizers.

Sunday was another wonderful day of Christmas cheer in West Carleton-March. As we do every year, we headed to the Kinburn Community Association's Brunch With Santa, then we enjoyed the snow and picked out a beautiful tree at MacGowans Christmas Tree Farm.

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Another reminder about this clinic tomorrow in Kinburn.

Santa Claus is comin' to town, making three tour stops in Ward 5. His parades are set for Fitzroy Harbour on December 6th, then back-to-back on December 13th in Constance Bay and Carp.

Register now for the 2026 West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League January–March season! Ages 5–15, in Carp, Fitzroy, Constance Bay, and Dunrobin. Get all the details and find the registration links on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WCODR The deadline to register is December 15.

A few pics from my Nov 27 visit to the Corkery Community Centre to check on the progress of the expansion project. The schedule is on track and work is progressing well all around. The final stage for roofing and siding installation will commence shortly.

The two-day Christmas Market at the Carp Farmers' Market starts today at the Carp Fairgrounds from 3-8 pm. This is the final market of 2025 and features over 70 local vendors. There's also live music, a food court, and a visit with Santa. www.carpfarmersmarket.ca/markets/mark...

Another reminder that we're renewing the play structure at Baird Park, located at 2388 Fitzroy Street. Two exciting designs have been developed, and we invite your feedback to help shape the final design. engage.ottawa.ca/baird-park-p...

Here's the latest weekly update from the Corkery Community Centre expansion project. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/corkery...

The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is hosting The Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities that serve people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. The event takes place on Saturday February 28th, 2026. Details: cnoy.org/location/ott...

Save the date: Please be advised that we'll be hosting a Community Information Session for residents with Dry or Low Water Wells in the Winter Season on Monday, December 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. More details here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/dec-8-c...

Tomorrow: Another reminder that Brookfield Renewable will be hosting a Community Town Hall to discuss the Marchurst BESS proposal. It's set for Tuesday, Nov 25th from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at the Carp Agricultural Hall. More details here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/west-ca...

The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, in partnership with Ottawa Police Service, is hosting a seminar to protect seniors from fraud and distraction crimes. When: Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 Time: 2:30 – 3:30p.m. 2 MacNeil Court, Kanata, ON Register: [email protected]

The City of Ottawa is renewing the play structure at Baird Park, located at 2388 Fitzroy Street. Two exciting designs have been developed, and we invite your feedback to help shape the final design. engage.ottawa.ca/baird-park-p...

On Wednesday night, West Capital Power held a Virtual Community Information Session about their proposed BESS project at the Carp Airport. You can listen to the audio from the meeting here: westcapitalpower.ca/capacity/com... Presentation and transcript here: westcapitalpower.ca/capacity-pro...

Santa Claus is comin' to town, making three tour stops in Ward 5. His parades are set for Fitzroy Harbour on December 6th, then back-to-back on December 13th in Constance Bay and Carp.

Coming up on December 6th, Ottawa Public Health is hosting a one-day COVID-19 & Flu vaccine clinic in Kinburn. This is a walk-in clinic, so no appointments are required. Date: December 6, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Kinburn Community Hall, 3045 Kinburn Side Road

Last week at Council, I was very happy to get the full support of my council colleagues and the mayor in voting to support the staff recommendation to deny the most recent application to expand the urban boundary in South March. My full statement here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/council...

A reminder that registration begins tonight at 9 pm for winter activities. You can browse winter activities now at this link: anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ottawa/home?... Then register for winter swimming lessons tonight (Nov 18) at 9 pm and all other activities on November 20 at 9 pm.

Coming up this Saturday from 10am-1pm, the Constance & Buckham's Bay Community Association is hosting the first edition of "Cookie Dash", a Fun Run/Walk to raise funds for the food bank and the Humane Society. Here's the link for registration and details: www.tickettailor.com/events/cbbca...

Another reminder that West Capital Power will be hosting a Virtual Community Information Session about their proposed BESS project at the Carp Airport. It's set for this Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Visit westcapitalpower.ca/capacity/com...

With the winter conditions now upon us, the City's winter operations team has everything you need to know about significant weather events, parking bans, and snow removal. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/all-sys...

Ottawa’s Draft Budget 2026 was tabled yesterday at City Council. Over the next week, I will be doing a lot of reading and digesting to determine what this budget will mean for our ward. But I do have a few preliminary thoughts... www.clarkekelly.ca/post/council...

Children born in 2020 or 2021 and enrolled in kindergarten can benefit from the Eye See…Eye Learn program. After a free OHIP-covered eye exam with a participating optometrist, eligible children may receive 1 free pair of glasses if needed with this program. Learn more: https://optom.on.ca/esel

There are two public meetings coming up later this month to discuss the West Carleton-March BESS Proposals. Both meetings are being hosted by the proponents. Full details here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/public-...

Coming up tonight...

In a special meeting on Friday, City Council voted 15-10 in favour of approving Lansdowne 2.0, Here's my statement about today's decision. clarkekelly.ca/post/councillor-kelly-s-statement-on-lansdowne-2-0-decision

Here's the latest Corkery Community Centre Expansion Update. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/corkery...

Thank you to all residents who joined the Village of Carp and area Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, and for the thoughtful ideas and concerns shared with City staff and myself. It was great to see such a productive, respectful discussion among everyone in attendance. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/council...

Coming up tonight. All Village of Carp and area residents are invited.

Starting January 1st, some big changes are coming to how blue and black bins are collected across the province. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/blue-an...

Another reminder that I will be hosting a Village of Carp and area Town Hall Meeting tomorrow night (Nov. 4, 2025), from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Carp Agricultural Hall. This community discussion will help guide my decisions around development, infrastructure, and overall vision for the community.

I was honoured to be on hand for the ribbon and cake-cutting ceremonies at the official grand reopening of the Dunrobin Plaza yesterday morning. Nearly seven years after a 2018 tornado hit the plaza, the ceremony was a great moment of renewal for our community. www.clarkekelly.ca/post/stateme...

I look forward to the grand re-opening ceremony of the Dunrobin Plaza this morning (Oct 29) at 11:00 AM. The public is warmly invited to attend this milestone for the Dunrobin community, following the 2018 tornado which devastated the plaza.

Coming up tonight...

The City's final Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event of 2025 will be in Ward 5. It's set for this Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Westbrook Snow Dump Facility (200 Westbrook Rd) near the Carp Road 417 exit. Residents can bring their materials to the event from 8 am to 4 pm. ottawa.ca/.../hazardou...

Have your say on the City of Ottawa's Draft Budget 2026. Another reminder that I will be hosting a Ward 5-specific public consultation tomorrow night (Oct 29th), from 6-8pm at the West Carleton Community Complex (Dr. Roland Armitage Hall at 5670 Carp Road).

Here's an opportunity to see and provide input on the City's recommended design plan for the Carp Road widening project, from Highway 417 to Hazeldean Road. The presentation is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025. Full details here: www.clarkekelly.ca/post/public-...