Far more than 3,018 push-ups achieved! Way to go 3018 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - Orléans for slamming your push-up-a-thon challenge, to raise money for your unit and awareness about cadets in our community! Between rounds, I was honoured to meet incredible young women who were leading the pack.

Thank you to everyone who joined our coyote information session. The questions and discussion were thoughtful and made for a very engaging evening. If you couldn’t make it, the full session recording is now available alongside my earlier session. Watch it here: lauradudas.ca/living-with-wildlife/

As sundown marks the beginning of Purim, Jewish communities come together to celebrate a joyful holiday rooted in courage, resilience, and generosity. Wishing everyone observing a very Happy Purim. Chag purim sameach!

Thank you to everyone who joined my family skate at Lois Kemp Arena. Seeing confident gliders and first‑time skaters share the ice was wonderful. And of course, hot chocolate after a cool skate made the night even better. Grateful for this community. #community #skate #connection

An inspiring show of support at the 2026 Ottawa Downtown Coldest Night of the Year walk. This event highlights the challenges of homelessness and the importance of The Ottawa Mission’s services. Still time to help meet the $200K goal. More information at en.cnoy.org/location/ott.... #CNOY

Ottawa is fortunate to share in such rich and diverse cultural traditions. Grateful to join the Chinese Community Association of Ottawa for this year’s Lunar New Year celebration; beautiful performances, incredible vendors, and a truly memorable experience!

This community is powered by incredible volunteers who keep our 270+ outdoor rinks running. From early‑morning flooding to late‑night shovelling, they make winter fun possible. Grateful for the chance to thank them today. Shout out to Myers Automotive Group for supporting the event!

Welcomed my colleague Councillor David Hill to Ward 2 for a great conversation over fresh-made cannoli at Café Amore. Moments like this remind me that Council works best when we take time to listen, learn from each other, and collaborate across wards. #Council #Collaborate #CaféAmore

Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back on Saturday, March 7! Grab your green and join the fun! #StPatricksDay #OttawaEvents

Rideau River ice blasting begins this Saturday. City teams will conduct controlled blasts to break up melting ice and reduce flood risk. Please stay clear of the river. Blasting creates open water, strong currents, and unstable ice. #RideauRiver #FloodPrevention #Kaboom

Great conversations at Acadian Gardens. Residents raised LRT and bus connection concerns and shared excitement for the River Outlook project. I’m grateful for the insights and for a community that’s engaged and optimistic. #InnesWard #LRT #Community

Anyone else done with this never-ending snow? Pickles the Bull Terrier is over it! 🤣 #BringOnSpring

Excited to invite you and your family to my free Family Skate tomorrow from 6–8 pm at Lois Kemp Arena. Enjoy ice time, hot chocolate, music, and neighbours. Hope to see you there! #familyskate #community

As of Feb 23, 13,973 potholes have been filled in Ottawa. Up from 7,243 last year. Freeze/thaw cycles create the perfect recipe for more. City crews are working in overdrive this year to stay ahead and they rely on residents to help report them. See one? Report it: ottawa.ca/en/3-1-1/rep...

Summer camp registration opens tomorrow at 9 pm. Browse programs today and get your account set so checkout is fast. ottawa.ca/en/recreatio... ottawa.ca/fr/loisirs-e... #ottawa #Summer #Camp

Recognizing Pink Shirt Day and its reminder to choose kindness. Proud to support a movement that encourages empathy, acceptance, and standing up for one another. #BeTheLight #Kindness #PinkShirtDay

Vote for your favourite design for the new fitness equipment for Roger Montpetit Park. The plans up are on Engage Ottawa, and voting is open until March 13. engage.ottawa.ca participons.ottawa.ca #park #ottawa #fitness

Pleased to see the Plant Your Place! Program continue to grow. After the 2022 derecho, I moved a motion to help residents plant trees on private property. Due to high demand, the program expands in 2026 to 2,500 trees. Details and registration: envirocentre.ca/plant-your-p... #Ottawa #Trees

“Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries,” with MP Mona Fortier. An inspiring Black History Month celebration with Councillors @timtierney.ca & @rawlson.bsky.social recognizing leadership and creativity in our city. #BlackHistoryMonth #Ottawa

Cheering on Team Canada 🇨🇦 hockey game this morning with a few close friends! The atmosphere is electric at The Bad Alibi. Go Canada Go!!!! 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 Ce matin, j'ai encouragé l'équipe canadienne de hockey 🇨🇦 avec quelques amis proches. #hockeygame #Olympics #teamcanada #canadahockey

I had the privilege of presenting a proclamation declaring Feb 21 as Great Canadian Kilt Skate Day in Ottawa. It’s a small civic act, but traditions like the Kilt Skate connect us across Canada and Scotland, and remind us to celebrate winter and our Scottish heritage. #Ottawa #ScottishHeritage

The 2026 Polar Plunge brought our community together in support of Special Olympics Ontario. Thanks to the @ottawapolice.bsky.social, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, and all the brave jumpers who helped raise $32,065 toward the $50,000 goal. #FreezinForAReason #OttawaEvents

It was a pleasure to attend the Ottawa Chinatown BIA’s 2026 Lunar New Year Parade celebrating the Year of the Horse. This vibrant event showcased incredible performances and community spirit. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year! 新年快乐 #lunarnewyear #ottawa #chinatown

An unforgettable morning at École secondaire catholique Garneau as we cheered on Garneau alumna and hometown hero Ivanie Blondin in the 1500 m Olympic event. Joined by those who helped shape her journey, the room was filled with pride, a reminder that dreams truly can begin at home.

Huge week for Canadian #hockey. The Women’s Team goes for gold today at 1pm, and the Men’s Team plays their semifinal tomorrow at 10:30am. Family-friendly watch parties at Orléans (1–4pm) and Blackburn (1–3pm) libraries, or catch the games at local eateries. #GoCanadaGo

Wishing you a blessed Ash Wednesday and a meaningful beginning to Lent. Je vous souhaite un mercredi des Cendres béni et un début de Carême riche de sens. #Renewal #AshWednesday

Ramadan Mubarak to all observing. Ramadan Mubarak à tous ceux qui le célèbrent. #RamadanMubarak

Happy Shrove Tuesday! Joyeux Mardi gras! #ShroveTuesday #Lent

Wishing a joyful Lunar New Year to all who celebrate. Nous souhaitons un joyeux Nouvel An lunaire à tous ceux qui le célèbrent. #LunarNewYear

From my family to yours, happy Family Day! De ma famille à la vôtre, bonne fête de la famille! #FamilyDay

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Lowell Green. For decades, Lowell was an unmistakable voice on Ottawa’s airwaves and a true broadcasting icon. Through his long‑running talk radio work on CFRA, he shaped conversations, challenged listeners, and created a space for debate and thoughtfulness.

Happy National Flag of Canada Day! Today, we celebrate our most recognizable and unifying symbols. On February 15, 1965, the red and white Maple Leaf flag was raised for the first time—a moment that marked a new chapter in our country’s identity. I am incredibly proud to be #Canadian.

Still thinking about The Drowning Girls—an exquisite, socks-knocking-off performance by Kanata Theatre. The depth of talent in Ottawa is incredible. Tonight was this performance's final curtain call, so I was beyond pleased to catch it before it was gone!

Congrats to the 2025 Think Ottawa Leaders recognized for bringing major conferences, conventions and events to Ottawa, welcoming nearly 30,000 visitors and strengthening our local economy. It was an honour to celebrate them, including Orléans' own Cassandra Auguste-René. @ottawatourism.bsky.social

Another heartbreaking story this morning, this time so close to home. My thoughts are with the families and community affected by the tragic loss & innocent lives taken far too soon. So much difficult news to process today, take care of yourself. Talk to someone you trust & seek support if needed.

The tragedy unfolding in Tumbler Ridge, BC, is beyond heartbreaking. A safe place intended for learning and hope shaken by a violent act no one should ever endure. In this time of grief, Ottawa stands with Tumbler Ridge & holds them in our hearts.

Join me, Cllrs. Luloff & Kitts and Coyote Watch Canada for a virtual session about safely coexisting with coyotes. Wed Feb 25 @ 7 pm. Register👉 ottawa-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Can't make it? Visit my website for an earlier session I hosted with Coyote Watch Canada : lauradudas.ca/living-with-...

Snow didn’t stop me from getting out, knocking on doors, and checking in with residents on Kamouraska Circle. From snow clearing to cheering on our Olympic athletes, thank you for sharing your thoughts and perspectives. Your voices mean so much. #community #conversations #Orléans

Skating the @rideaucanalskate.bsky.social is my annual Winterlude tradition. Each year I aim to skate its full length at least once. I love the mix of lively chatter and tranquil stretches- a uniquely Ottawa experience that grounds me in the simple beauty of winter. #Ottawa #WinterMagic #Skate

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Great turnout this morning at the OPS District Model consultation at the Diane Deans Greenboro Community Centre. Residents called for stronger police presence, faster response times, and a proactive approach. The new model, expected in 2027, aims to strengthen community ties. #CommunitySafety

My family and I look forward to Fête Frissons at the Shenkman Arts Centre every year—it’s become one of our favourite winter traditions. This free, all‑ages event is Sunday, Feb 8, with performances, artmaking, workshops and storytelling. shenkmanarts.ca/en/fete-fris...

Ottawa’s east end will be represented at the #MilanoCortina2026 by Rachel Homan, Ivanie Blondin, and Isabelle Weidemann. Learn more about our local athletes and the full Team Canada roster at: olympic.ca/athletes/ Let’s show the world what Ottawa and @team-canada.bsky.social are made of.🍁

Sports give youth more than exercise; they build friendship and belonging. I joined Ashley Ruelland, President of GCRA, at the 49th Devils’ Winter Inferno and discussed partnership opportunities that help keep girls in sport. Schedule: gcringette.msa4.rampinteractive.com/event/79319

I am truly saddened by the news of Catherine O’Hara’s passing. She was, and will forever be, a Canadian icon. Thank you for the laughter, the inspiration, and the characters that will live on long after the screen fades to black. 💔

What a huge milestone! Kim is celebrating her 20th year as a crossing guard keeping our kids safe. Congrats Kim and thank you for all you do!

🎶"We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.” Let's celebrate the Bard, raising a cup o’ kindness, for old times’ sake, in tribute to Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, and his legacy. Thanks Scottish Society of Ottawa for inviting me to give the Toast to the Laddies last night.

Great meeting with many east-end community assn. enviro committee reps along with Councillors Kitts and Luloff. Discussed new zoning bylaws, cohesive communities and improvements to our neighbourhoods. Appreciated the thoughtful convo and chance to listen, learn, and advocate for our community.

Canada’s Alto high-speed rail project will begin on the OTT–MTL corridor, a major step for East Canada travel. With projected speeds >300 km/h, travel to Montréal could be less than an hour and Toronto in about two.

Today I got to spend this beautiful winter afternoon speaking with residents on Highburn Crescent about municipal services, neighbourhood improvements and exciting City projects underway that will benefit residents of all ages in the coming months and years.