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
City Budget Night - Tonight
Jim Durrell Recreation Complex, 1265 Walkley Road
6:30pm start - Budget overview, Q&A session
The event is hosted by Councillors Bradley (Gloucester-Southgate, Carr (Alta Vista), Menard (Capital) and myself (River).
Jim Durrell Recreation Complex, 1265 Walkley Road
6:30pm start - Budget overview, Q&A session
The event is hosted by Councillors Bradley (Gloucester-Southgate, Carr (Alta Vista), Menard (Capital) and myself (River).
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
City Budget Night - Tonight
Jim Durrell Recreation Complex, 1265 Walkley Road
6:30pm start - Budget overview, Q&A session
The event is hosted by Councillors Bradley (Gloucester-Southgate, Carr (Alta Vista), Menard (Capital) and myself (River).
Jim Durrell Recreation Complex, 1265 Walkley Road
6:30pm start - Budget overview, Q&A session
The event is hosted by Councillors Bradley (Gloucester-Southgate, Carr (Alta Vista), Menard (Capital) and myself (River).
Upcoming Street Closure
Preston Street (Carling to Col By)
Saturday Nov 29 and Sun Nov 30
7am to 5pm, both days
Type of Work: . Excavation, ramming, and installation of utilities followed by backfilling and pavement.
Preston Street (Carling to Col By)
Saturday Nov 29 and Sun Nov 30
7am to 5pm, both days
Type of Work: . Excavation, ramming, and installation of utilities followed by backfilling and pavement.
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Upcoming Street Closure
Preston Street (Carling to Col By)
Saturday Nov 29 and Sun Nov 30
7am to 5pm, both days
Type of Work: . Excavation, ramming, and installation of utilities followed by backfilling and pavement.
Preston Street (Carling to Col By)
Saturday Nov 29 and Sun Nov 30
7am to 5pm, both days
Type of Work: . Excavation, ramming, and installation of utilities followed by backfilling and pavement.
Water Service Interruption
Due to water infrastructure repairs near 2002 Jasper Ave. (between Brookline & Notting Hill) households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 6pm.
Due to water infrastructure repairs near 2002 Jasper Ave. (between Brookline & Notting Hill) households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 6pm.
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Water Service Interruption
Due to water infrastructure repairs near 2002 Jasper Ave. (between Brookline & Notting Hill) households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 6pm.
Due to water infrastructure repairs near 2002 Jasper Ave. (between Brookline & Notting Hill) households may experience interruptions in water service.
Water service is expected to be restored by 6pm.
Reminder - TONIGHT
Normandy (North) and Valmarie Watermain Integrated Project Information Session
Location: Carleton Heights Community Centre
6pm Doors Open
6:30pm Presentation, followed by Q&A
City staff will be on hand until approx 8pm
Normandy (North) and Valmarie Watermain Integrated Project Information Session
Location: Carleton Heights Community Centre
6pm Doors Open
6:30pm Presentation, followed by Q&A
City staff will be on hand until approx 8pm
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Reminder - TONIGHT
Normandy (North) and Valmarie Watermain Integrated Project Information Session
Location: Carleton Heights Community Centre
6pm Doors Open
6:30pm Presentation, followed by Q&A
City staff will be on hand until approx 8pm
Normandy (North) and Valmarie Watermain Integrated Project Information Session
Location: Carleton Heights Community Centre
6pm Doors Open
6:30pm Presentation, followed by Q&A
City staff will be on hand until approx 8pm
The catenary system on Line 1 btwn Rideau & uOttawa needs to be replaced over one track.
Line 1 service is only available on the WB platform at Rideau & Parliament.
Line 1 continues to operate btwn Tunney’s Pasture & Blair.
Repairs expected overnight.
Full service Friday AM.
Line 1 service is only available on the WB platform at Rideau & Parliament.
Line 1 continues to operate btwn Tunney’s Pasture & Blair.
Repairs expected overnight.
Full service Friday AM.
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The catenary system on Line 1 btwn Rideau & uOttawa needs to be replaced over one track.
Line 1 service is only available on the WB platform at Rideau & Parliament.
Line 1 continues to operate btwn Tunney’s Pasture & Blair.
Repairs expected overnight.
Full service Friday AM.
Line 1 service is only available on the WB platform at Rideau & Parliament.
Line 1 continues to operate btwn Tunney’s Pasture & Blair.
Repairs expected overnight.
Full service Friday AM.
Ecology Ottawa Youth Summit - Nov 29
For youth aged 16–23 from across the city to connect, learn, & lead on local environmental action
Expert speakers, interactive workshops & networking
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecology-ottawas-second-annual-youth-summit-tickets-1968312175703?aff=oddtdtcreator
For youth aged 16–23 from across the city to connect, learn, & lead on local environmental action
Expert speakers, interactive workshops & networking
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecology-ottawas-second-annual-youth-summit-tickets-1968312175703?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ecology Ottawa's Second Annual Youth Summit
Ecology Ottawa's Youth Summit is an opportunity for local youth to connect and learn from experts about local ecology action in Ottawa
www.eventbrite.ca
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Ecology Ottawa Youth Summit - Nov 29
For youth aged 16–23 from across the city to connect, learn, & lead on local environmental action
Expert speakers, interactive workshops & networking
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecology-ottawas-second-annual-youth-summit-tickets-1968312175703?aff=oddtdtcreator
For youth aged 16–23 from across the city to connect, learn, & lead on local environmental action
Expert speakers, interactive workshops & networking
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecology-ottawas-second-annual-youth-summit-tickets-1968312175703?aff=oddtdtcreator
Rideau Winter Trail - Information Session
Tuesday, November 18 - 7:30pm
See image below for more details 👇
Tuesday, November 18 - 7:30pm
See image below for more details 👇
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Rideau Winter Trail - Information Session
Tuesday, November 18 - 7:30pm
See image below for more details 👇
Tuesday, November 18 - 7:30pm
See image below for more details 👇
Beginning January 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin.
Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, recycling is going provincial.
Learn more at: Ottawa.ca/IPR.
Continue to put out your bins as normal.
Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, recycling is going provincial.
Learn more at: Ottawa.ca/IPR.
Continue to put out your bins as normal.
Recycling | City of Ottawa
The new province-wide program means producers are now responsible for collecting and recycling materials across Ontario. The City of Ottawa will continue to handle garbage and organics collection.
Ottawa.ca
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Beginning January 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin.
Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, recycling is going provincial.
Learn more at: Ottawa.ca/IPR.
Continue to put out your bins as normal.
Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, recycling is going provincial.
Learn more at: Ottawa.ca/IPR.
Continue to put out your bins as normal.
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.
Due to mechanical issues with the Bookmobile, today's service stop in Banff-Ledbury is cancelled.
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Due to mechanical issues with the Bookmobile, today's service stop in Banff-Ledbury is cancelled.
The stormwater pond in Celebration Park is currently estimated to contain 1,000 goldfish.
The City of Ottawa will be removing the fish next week.
In the late winter (2025), the City pulled approx 5,000 dead goldfish from this pond.
The origins of the fish remain a mystery.
The City of Ottawa will be removing the fish next week.
In the late winter (2025), the City pulled approx 5,000 dead goldfish from this pond.
The origins of the fish remain a mystery.
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The stormwater pond in Celebration Park is currently estimated to contain 1,000 goldfish.
The City of Ottawa will be removing the fish next week.
In the late winter (2025), the City pulled approx 5,000 dead goldfish from this pond.
The origins of the fish remain a mystery.
The City of Ottawa will be removing the fish next week.
In the late winter (2025), the City pulled approx 5,000 dead goldfish from this pond.
The origins of the fish remain a mystery.
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
We will remember them - today and always.
a field of red poppies with the words `` lest we forget ''
ALT: a field of red poppies with the words `` lest we forget ''
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We will remember them - today and always.
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
Saturday in River Ward
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Saturday in River Ward
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
Carleton Memorial United Church
740 Melfa Crescent (off Prince of Wales)
9am to 1pm
Books, jewelry, collectibles, baking, preserves, home decor, sports equipment.
W E Gowling PS Craft Sale (46 tables)
250 Anna Ave
10am to 3pm
Free admission
City Council is proceeding with Lansdowne 2.0, on a vote of 15-10.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
City Council is proceeding with Lansdowne 2.0, on a vote of 15-10.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
After weighing all the information and material, including significant feedback from River Ward residents, I voted NO to the project.
I will issue a detailed rationale in my next e-newsletter.
River Ward loves trivia and I am hosting a special Christmas Trivia Event on Friday December 5.
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
[email protected]
or 613-580-2486
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
[email protected]
or 613-580-2486
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
River Ward loves trivia and I am hosting a special Christmas Trivia Event on Friday December 5.
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
[email protected]
or 613-580-2486
Organize teams of 4
5:15pm, doors open for pizza/salad
6pm, trivia starts
Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Questions and/or register:
[email protected]
or 613-580-2486
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2025-015868
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Demolition Permit: DEMO-2025-015868
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
Address: 1260 Trenton Avenue
Description of Work: Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: November 4, 2025
Road Closure - Anna Avenue
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Road Closure - Anna Avenue
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
Anna Avenue from Carling Avenue to Crerar Avenue is closed from TODAY to Friday, November 21.
The contractor, Taggart Construction Ltd. will be undertaking sanitary and storm sewer mainline installation for integrated renewal of infrastructure.
Overnight Construction Work
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
November 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Overnight Construction Work
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
Tonight (weather permitting) or one night later this week
1 Finch Private - Shearwater Development (off Uplands)
Continuous concrete pour required
PumpkinFest is today: 1-3:30pm
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
November 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
PumpkinFest is today: 1-3:30pm
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
Ernie Calcutt Park (Mooney's Bay Place at Springland)
Bring your pumpkins to line the park
Face painting and kid's activities
Firefighters, pumper truck, Obi the dalmation at 2pm, pumpkin drop from 2-3pm
Hot chocolate and snacks
Community booths
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.
Measles Exposure
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Measles Exposure
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
Ottawa Public Health is informing the public of measles exposure at the Westgate Shopper's Drug Mart, 1309 Carling Avenue on Wednesday, October 22 between 5:45pm and 8pm.
The risk to the general population remains low, however, it is important to share this information.
Demolition Permit - DEMO-2024-007925
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Demolition Permit - DEMO-2024-007925
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025
1604 Apeldoorn Ave
Demolish a 1-storey detached dwelling and detached garage
Permit Issued: October 28, 2025