Stephane OCH
@stephaneoch.bsky.social
Building Homes, Communities and Better Outcomes
CEO Ottawa Community Housing
CEO Ottawa Community Housing
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We all know that Ottawa is a terrific place to live. It's gratifying to see that Ottawa was ranked #1 among major cities, and #4 out of 454 cities overall, in the Globe and Mail's report today on Canada's Most Livable Cities.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We all know that Ottawa is a terrific place to live. It's gratifying to see that Ottawa was ranked #1 among major cities, and #4 out of 454 cities overall, in the Globe and Mail's report today on Canada's Most Livable Cities.
Great momentum to end youth homelessness in Ottawa!
Great leadership and commitment from @en.ottawa.ca , @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social , United Way Ottawa, ATEH and RBC
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @och-lco.bsky.social
Great leadership and commitment from @en.ottawa.ca , @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social , United Way Ottawa, ATEH and RBC
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @och-lco.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Great momentum to end youth homelessness in Ottawa!
Great leadership and commitment from @en.ottawa.ca , @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social , United Way Ottawa, ATEH and RBC
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @och-lco.bsky.social
Great leadership and commitment from @en.ottawa.ca , @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social , United Way Ottawa, ATEH and RBC
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @och-lco.bsky.social
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We’re saying yes to housing. That’s why council unanimously adopted a plan yesterday to eliminate or reduce the scope of 26 different studies that used to add time and cost to the housing process. We want to be the most housing-friendly city in Canada.
January 29, 2026 at 7:13 PM
We’re saying yes to housing. That’s why council unanimously adopted a plan yesterday to eliminate or reduce the scope of 26 different studies that used to add time and cost to the housing process. We want to be the most housing-friendly city in Canada.
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Many cities have seen division and disruption over their new zoning bylaw. In Ottawa, we worked effectively and collaboratively to achieve consensus on a new bylaw that will make it easier to build new homes in Ottawa, particularly near transit and major corridors.
January 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Many cities have seen division and disruption over their new zoning bylaw. In Ottawa, we worked effectively and collaboratively to achieve consensus on a new bylaw that will make it easier to build new homes in Ottawa, particularly near transit and major corridors.
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OCH’s CEO @stephaneoch.bsky.social and Board Chair @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social reflect on affordable housing in 2025 and the path ahead in an op-ed published by Le Droit. They highlight housing as essential infrastructure and collaboration across all sectors. 🔗 bit.ly/3NHZnwM
Building Homes, Building Futures - Ottawa Community Housing
By: Stéphane Giguère, CEO, Ottawa Community Housing and Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, Chair of Ottawa Community Housing Board of Directors As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a truth that guides ...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:42 PM
OCH’s CEO @stephaneoch.bsky.social and Board Chair @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social reflect on affordable housing in 2025 and the path ahead in an op-ed published by Le Droit. They highlight housing as essential infrastructure and collaboration across all sectors. 🔗 bit.ly/3NHZnwM
We are investing $84 million across our portfolio addressing long-deferred maintenance and critical repairs to preventative restorations, delivering meaningful improvements where they matter most—our residents’ homes.
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @glengower.ca
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @glengower.ca
January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We are investing $84 million across our portfolio addressing long-deferred maintenance and critical repairs to preventative restorations, delivering meaningful improvements where they matter most—our residents’ homes.
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @glengower.ca
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @glengower.ca
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It is very cold outside. Please call 311 if you need access to a warm space or a shelter for you or someone you know. Our system has more than 100 extra beds available, no one will be turned away.
Full list of warming centres and shelters: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
Full list of warming centres and shelters: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
January 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM
It is very cold outside. Please call 311 if you need access to a warm space or a shelter for you or someone you know. Our system has more than 100 extra beds available, no one will be turned away.
Full list of warming centres and shelters: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
Full list of warming centres and shelters: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
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Great news, Shepherds of Good Hope is making their building at 216 Murray Street available as a warming centre 24/7 during the extreme cold.
Thankful to all of our community partners who are stepping up to make sure everyone has a warm place to go.
Thankful to all of our community partners who are stepping up to make sure everyone has a warm place to go.
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Great news, Shepherds of Good Hope is making their building at 216 Murray Street available as a warming centre 24/7 during the extreme cold.
Thankful to all of our community partners who are stepping up to make sure everyone has a warm place to go.
Thankful to all of our community partners who are stepping up to make sure everyone has a warm place to go.
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OCH is hiring experienced Maintenance Workers.
Come meet us at our hiring event!
📅 Feb 9 | ⏰ 2–7 pm
📍 39 Auriga Drive
📄Bring your resume
Full-time, $33.67/hour, benefits, pension, daytime hours.
Register here and share this with someone who could be interested: bit.ly/49JFKNr
Come meet us at our hiring event!
📅 Feb 9 | ⏰ 2–7 pm
📍 39 Auriga Drive
📄Bring your resume
Full-time, $33.67/hour, benefits, pension, daytime hours.
Register here and share this with someone who could be interested: bit.ly/49JFKNr
January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
OCH is hiring experienced Maintenance Workers.
Come meet us at our hiring event!
📅 Feb 9 | ⏰ 2–7 pm
📍 39 Auriga Drive
📄Bring your resume
Full-time, $33.67/hour, benefits, pension, daytime hours.
Register here and share this with someone who could be interested: bit.ly/49JFKNr
Come meet us at our hiring event!
📅 Feb 9 | ⏰ 2–7 pm
📍 39 Auriga Drive
📄Bring your resume
Full-time, $33.67/hour, benefits, pension, daytime hours.
Register here and share this with someone who could be interested: bit.ly/49JFKNr
Social Innovation at its best - welcoming ConstructGta and @ottawapolice.bsky.social Youth Council. Stay tuned for more new transformative initiatives at @och-lco.bsky.social
@glengower.ca @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social
@glengower.ca @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Social Innovation at its best - welcoming ConstructGta and @ottawapolice.bsky.social Youth Council. Stay tuned for more new transformative initiatives at @och-lco.bsky.social
@glengower.ca @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social
@glengower.ca @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social
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This year is a once in a lifetime moment for our city. Ottawa turns 200 and we want everyone to be part of it. We’ve created new funding opportunities to help your events, projects, festivals, performances and community ideas come to life as part of Ottawa 200.
January 20, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This year is a once in a lifetime moment for our city. Ottawa turns 200 and we want everyone to be part of it. We’ve created new funding opportunities to help your events, projects, festivals, performances and community ideas come to life as part of Ottawa 200.
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#OCHTenantTip In winter, please keep your windows and doors closed. This helps make sure your home stays warm and prevents frozen pipes and flooding.
Veuillez garder vos fenêtres et vos portes fermées. Cela permet de garder votre logement au chaud et d’éviter le gel des tuyaux et les inondations.
Veuillez garder vos fenêtres et vos portes fermées. Cela permet de garder votre logement au chaud et d’éviter le gel des tuyaux et les inondations.
January 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM
#OCHTenantTip In winter, please keep your windows and doors closed. This helps make sure your home stays warm and prevents frozen pipes and flooding.
Veuillez garder vos fenêtres et vos portes fermées. Cela permet de garder votre logement au chaud et d’éviter le gel des tuyaux et les inondations.
Veuillez garder vos fenêtres et vos portes fermées. Cela permet de garder votre logement au chaud et d’éviter le gel des tuyaux et les inondations.
Honouring Paul Dewar legacy by renaming Van Lang Field House to Paul Dewar Field House in his memory - heartwarming .
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Honouring Paul Dewar legacy by renaming Van Lang Field House to Paul Dewar Field House in his memory - heartwarming .
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
What a beautiful way of closing 2025 and moving ahead into 2026!
Thank you to our amazing 34,000 residents!
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
Thank you to our amazing 34,000 residents!
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
🎄✨ Wrapping up an amazing holiday season! Over 50 events brought neighbours together across OCH communities! Thank you to OCH tenant volunteers, Community Developers, and partners for making it all possible 💚 Connecting, celebrating, and building community!
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
What a beautiful way of closing 2025 and moving ahead into 2026!
Thank you to our amazing 34,000 residents!
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
Thank you to our amazing 34,000 residents!
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
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Le Sommet de la Francophonie représente une occasion en or pour notre ville.
January 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Le Sommet de la Francophonie représente une occasion en or pour notre ville.
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From @hydroottawa.bsky.social:
Top 5 most common causes of power outages in 2025
glengower.ca/information/...
Top 5 most common causes of power outages in 2025
glengower.ca/information/...
Top 5 most common causes of power outages in 2025 - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
(re-posted from the Hydro Ottawa web site) Power outages can be disruptive, but understanding what causes them can make the experience a little less stressful. Each year, we gather detailed informatio...
glengower.ca
January 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
From @hydroottawa.bsky.social:
Top 5 most common causes of power outages in 2025
glengower.ca/information/...
Top 5 most common causes of power outages in 2025
glengower.ca/information/...
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The Rideau Canal Skateway is fully open, all 7.8 kilometres of it. Being able to skate through the heart of our city is a big part of what makes winter in Ottawa special. Bundle up, skate safe, and make the most of it while conditions are great.
January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The Rideau Canal Skateway is fully open, all 7.8 kilometres of it. Being able to skate through the heart of our city is a big part of what makes winter in Ottawa special. Bundle up, skate safe, and make the most of it while conditions are great.
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Happy New Year from all of us at OCH! Our offices are closed today. Community Safety Services and theCall Centre are available 24/7 at 613-731-1182.
Bonne année 2026! Nos bureaux sont fermés aujourd'hui. Les services de sécurité communautaire et le centre d’appels sont disponibles au 613-731-1182.
Bonne année 2026! Nos bureaux sont fermés aujourd'hui. Les services de sécurité communautaire et le centre d’appels sont disponibles au 613-731-1182.
January 1, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Happy New Year from all of us at OCH! Our offices are closed today. Community Safety Services and theCall Centre are available 24/7 at 613-731-1182.
Bonne année 2026! Nos bureaux sont fermés aujourd'hui. Les services de sécurité communautaire et le centre d’appels sont disponibles au 613-731-1182.
Bonne année 2026! Nos bureaux sont fermés aujourd'hui. Les services de sécurité communautaire et le centre d’appels sont disponibles au 613-731-1182.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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🌨️⚡ Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Ottawa starting Sun, Dec 28, possibly continuing into Mon, Dec 29. Surfaces may be slippery—plan travel carefully, dress warmly, and stay safe.
December 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🌨️⚡ Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Ottawa starting Sun, Dec 28, possibly continuing into Mon, Dec 29. Surfaces may be slippery—plan travel carefully, dress warmly, and stay safe.
Wakefield in winter ❄️
December 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Wakefield in winter ❄️
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🎄 Happy holidays from OCH! Thank you to our staff, partners, and our tenants for supporting our communities and helping us provide more than a home, because we care. This year’s Holiday Card features artwork from tenants across OCH communities. @stephaneoch.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎄 Happy holidays from OCH! Thank you to our staff, partners, and our tenants for supporting our communities and helping us provide more than a home, because we care. This year’s Holiday Card features artwork from tenants across OCH communities. @stephaneoch.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social
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It was a privilege to attend “Brilliant Voices” a youth showcase in Britannia Woods. TY City of Ottawa for investing in local youth expressing their culture through the arts . This is a community with lots of talent. So proud of all participants. @en.ottawa.ca @och-lco.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
It was a privilege to attend “Brilliant Voices” a youth showcase in Britannia Woods. TY City of Ottawa for investing in local youth expressing their culture through the arts . This is a community with lots of talent. So proud of all participants. @en.ottawa.ca @och-lco.bsky.social
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Tenants are essential partners in building healthier, more connected communities. Thank you to the tenant volunteers and leaders who support neighbours with complex needs and make a difference every day.
Meet Stephen, Brandy, Chantal and Danny: https://bit.ly/455iM0c @stephaneoch.bsky.social
Meet Stephen, Brandy, Chantal and Danny: https://bit.ly/455iM0c @stephaneoch.bsky.social
Tenant Spotlight: Neighbours Who Lead the Way - Ottawa Community Housing
Your safety, health, and community well-being are important. And we know some of you, or your neighbours, face certain challenges that can’t be solved with a one-sized fits all approach. That is why...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Tenants are essential partners in building healthier, more connected communities. Thank you to the tenant volunteers and leaders who support neighbours with complex needs and make a difference every day.
Meet Stephen, Brandy, Chantal and Danny: https://bit.ly/455iM0c @stephaneoch.bsky.social
Meet Stephen, Brandy, Chantal and Danny: https://bit.ly/455iM0c @stephaneoch.bsky.social
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It’s always fun to visit with so many friends at @och-lco.bsky.social Britannia Woods including the guest of honour, Santa! Thanks to all the volunteers who made this a special evening. @stephaneoch.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
It’s always fun to visit with so many friends at @och-lco.bsky.social Britannia Woods including the guest of honour, Santa! Thanks to all the volunteers who made this a special evening. @stephaneoch.bsky.social