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Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff9 hours ago
Don’t miss out on fall fun!

Mark your calendars with these upcoming registration dates:

📆View fall programs online: Tuesday, July 28
📆Registration for all fall swimming activities: August 11 at 9 pm online.
📆Registration for all fall activities: August 13 at 9 pm.



Ne manquez pas les activités de l’automne !

Inscrivez ces dates importantes à votre calendrier :

📆 Consultez les programmes d’automne en ligne : mardi 28 juillet
📆 Inscription en ligne aux activités aquatiques d’automne : 11 août à 21 h
📆 Inscription en ligne à toutes les activités d’automne : 13 août à 21 h
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff14 hours ago
Stay informed about important City business by signing up for the City’s email newsletters. There are two main e-newsletters for you to receive updates about important updates:

– City News weekly round-up: Get a weekly summary of City updates, including links to full stories, as well as important information during emergencies
– City News daily updates: Get updates on City services as they happen and important information during emergencies

To learn more please visit https://shorturl.at/gbWxQ



Restez informé des actualités importantes de la Ville en vous inscrivant aux infolettres électroniques. Il existe deux infolettres électroniques principales qui vous permettront de…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 day ago
Today I spent the afternoon at Veterans’ House Canada, where Orléans resident Jay Sanko and his wife, Natalie, continue to do something truly remarkable.

For well over a year, they have organized a monthly lunch for the residents, creating far more than just a meal. They have built a tradition of fellowship, dignity, and community for the men and women who once wore Canada’s uniform.

As a veteran myself, I know that one of the hardest parts of military service is not always the deployment. Sometimes it’s what comes after. Leaving the military can mean leaving behind the sense of…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 day ago
As a dog owner myself, I know that our pets are family. It’s heartbreaking to think about the animals and families who have been displaced by the ongoing wildfires, and I’m grateful to see local businesses stepping up to help.

I’m proud to share that Crown Pointe Animal Hospital is supporting the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society by donating veterinary supplies, including vaccines and medications, to help care for animals affected by the wildfires.

They’re also asking our community to help by donating:
• Blankets and towels
• Disposable gloves
• Disinfectants (including hydrogen peroxide)
• Garbage bags
• Paper…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 day ago
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit Natural Food Pantry and spend some time chatting with the manager, Laura. It didn’t take long to see why this locally owned business has built such a loyal following in our community.

Whether you’re looking to eat healthier, accommodate dietary restrictions, or simply support local, there’s something for everyone. They have an impressive selection of organic produce at great prices, plenty of vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free options, delicious frozen meals for busy days, high-quality supplements, and an incredible assortment of bulk spices and teas.

What really stood out to me, though, was the…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff2 days ago
Today marks Tisha B’Av.

Observed by Jewish communities around the world, Tisha B’Av is one of the most solemn days in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, while also honouring the memory of countless tragedies and centuries of suffering endured by the Jewish people.

It is a day of mourning, remembrance, and reflection. It is also a powerful reminder of the resilience of the Jewish community and the enduring hope for peace, understanding, and a future free from hatred.

At a time when many in our Jewish community continue to face…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff2 days ago
Update: Environment Canada has ended the tornado warning for our area.

Mise à jour : Environnement Canada a levé l’avertissement de tornade pour notre région.

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Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for our area.

A thunderstorm possibly producing a tornado was located over Vars and is moving quickly northeast at approximately 65 km/h. The communities currently listed in its path include Vars, Hammond, Bourget, Curran, Riceville, St. Isidore and Plantagenet.

This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

If you are in or near the affected area, take cover immediately. Go to a basement, an interior room…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff2 days ago
One of the best parts of serving Orléans East-Cumberland is the opportunity to connect directly with residents.

Whether it’s a question about City services, a neighbourhood concern, or an idea to help improve our community, my team and I are always happy to meet with residents, listen, and work together to find solutions. Some of the best conversations happen right in our neighbourhoods, and those conversations help shape the work we do every day.

If there’s something on your mind, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to listen and help however we can

📧: matt.luloff@ottawa.ca



L’un des…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff3 days ago
Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit STEMquest right here on Centrum Boulevard, and I came away genuinely impressed.

It was a pleasure spending time with Neesha and Nav, the owners of STEMquest, and hearing about the passion they bring to helping children discover STEM through hands-on learning.

While not every child will grow up to become an engineer, programmer, or scientist, the skills they develop along the way are valuable no matter where life takes them.

Coding, robotics, and hands-on problem solving help build logical thinking, creativity, resilience, persistence, and confidence. They teach children that it’s okay to make…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff3 days ago
Support the Ottawa Humane Society’s Emergency Pet Food Bank and help ensure no one has to choose between feeding themselves or their pet this summer!

The OHS is collecting donations for their pet food drive and your support makes a real difference to for pets in need.

The OHS’s biggest need is dry dog food in 7 or 8kg bags, but any unopened pet food is greatly appreciated.

Drop off your donations at the OHS Shirley Kearns Memorial Adoption Centre, 245 West Hunt Club Road or through the online wish list here: https://shorturl.at/4p01v



Soutenez la Banque alimentaire d’urgence pour…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff3 days ago
National Drowning Prevention Week is a reminder that a day on the water should end with great memories, not tragedy.

This year’s Lifesaving Society theme, “Prepare to be Water Smart,” is a simple but powerful reminder that planning ahead, building skills, and making smart choices save lives.

Long before I served in public office, I spent many years as a lifeguard and a National Lifeguard Service instructor. I had the privilege of teaching countless people not only how to swim, but how to respect the water. Those experiences taught me a lesson I’ll never forget: drowning is often silent, it…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff4 days ago
Check out the newest newsletter from the Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa



Découvrez le tout dernier bulletin de la succursale de Cumberland de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa !
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff4 days ago
Happy National Ice Cream Day!

There’s no better way to celebrate summer than with a scoop (or two!) of your favourite ice cream. Whether you prefer classic vanilla, rich chocolate, or something a little more adventurous, today is the perfect excuse to treat yourself.

We’re fortunate to have several amazing local ice cream shops right here in Orléans East-Cumberland that help make our community even sweeter.

Where’s your favourite place to grab an ice cream? Share it in the comments and let’s show some love to our local businesses!



Bonne Journée nationale de la crème glacée!

Il n’y a…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff5 days ago
I had a wonderful time this afternoon at George Darouze’s Veterans Lunch.

One moment that really stayed with me was hearing George share a story from his childhood in Lebanon. He spoke about his town being bombarded, and how Canadian United Nations peacekeepers arrived to help in the aftermath. It was a powerful reminder that for so many people around the world, the sight of the Canadian flag has represented hope, compassion, and the promise of peace.

Those of us who have worn the uniform with the maple leaf on our shoulder know what that means. We know the responsibility…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff6 days ago
Check out my latest newsletter!

https://mailchi.mp/dcfff2b3c607/newsletterjuly17-18171212

In this edition, you will find:

✅Matt at City Hall
✅Building our community: infrastructure updates
✅Storm related resources
✅Matt in the community: highlighting small businesses
✅Warmer days, busier streets: summer road safety reminders
✅Local artist spotlight: Michael Ricco
✅Ingenium Canada Strong Pass
✅Local markets

Il est aussi disponible en français: https://mailchi.mp/3baa8ab25ae3/17juillet-18171216

Le bulletin inclus:

✅Matt à l’hôtel de ville
✅Bâtir notre communauté : mises à jour sur les infrastructures
✅Ressources liées à l’événement météorologique
✅Matt dans la communauté : mise en valeur des petites entreprises locales
✅Journées plus chaudes, rues plus achalandées : rappels…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff6 days ago
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion.

As many of you know, I have a special connection to Legion Branch 632. There’s a reason they call it the Friendliest Legion.

For many Afghanistan veterans, myself included, the Legion hasn’t always felt like an obvious place to belong. Maybe it’s because there’s a perception that it caters to an older generation of veterans. Maybe it’s because there’s a perception that Legions are drinking halls, and many of us, including myself, have made the decision not to drink because it simply isn’t good for our mental health.

But Branch…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff6 days ago
This morning I stopped by Bushtukah Orléans to replace the rear quick release skewer on my bike after the old one finally gave up.

I wanted to take a moment to recognize a fantastic local business.

Jeff and his team were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and had me safely back on the road in no time. I also learned that many of the staff are Canadian Armed Forces veterans, which made the visit even more meaningful to me.

Bushtukah isn’t a big corporate chain. It’s a locally owned business run by people who genuinely care about the outdoors and about the…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff7 days ago
July is #SmallBusinessEveryDay month, and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is encouraging Canadians to show their appreciation for local businesses. Be sure to check out the Big Thank You Contest, where you can nominate your favourite small business for a chance to win prizes for both you and the business!

It was a pleasure to stop by Eidoz Barber Shop and see another outstanding local business serving the Orléans community. From classic cuts to modern styles, the team takes pride in providing quality service in a welcoming atmosphere. It’s great to see local businesses like Eidoz Barber Shop…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 week ago
Earlier this week, I stopped by the pathway connecting Kennedy Lane East and West to check on the progress of the renewal work, and I’m happy to share that the pathway has now been resurfaced. Crews just have the final topsoil placement and grass restoration to complete along the edges of the pathway.

While a small pathway renewal project like this may not make headlines on its own, it’s exactly the kind of infrastructure investment that makes a real difference for families and residents. Whether it’s kids riding their bikes, neighbours walking to the park, or people moving safely through…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 week ago
My team and I are set up at the Orléans Farmers’ Market in the Ray Friel parking lot this morning!

If you’re out and about, come support our amazing local vendors, and be sure to stop by my table to say hello. I’d love to chat and hear what’s on your mind.

Hope to see you there!



Mon équipe et moi sommes installés ce matin au Marché fermiers d’Orléans, dans le stationnement du complexe récréatif Ray Friel!

Si vous êtes de passage, venez encourager nos formidables commerçants locaux, puis passez à notre kiosque pour nous dire bonjour. Ce sera…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 week ago
Today wasn’t about a haunted house.

It was about preserving something that has brought neighbours together for 26 years, given hundreds of young people the opportunity to volunteer, and raised more than $100,000 for CHEO.

Every year, beginning in late August, Pat Albert, his family, neighbours, and an incredible team of volunteers spend hundreds of hours transforming an ordinary home into something extraordinary. Local students give up evenings and weekends to earn volunteer hours while raising money for children at CHEO. It’s kids helping kids, and it’s one of the very best examples of community spirit you’ll find anywhere.

Pat Albert never asked for special treatment. He simply asked for the opportunity to continue giving back to his community. Throughout this process, he has been patient, respectful, and unwavering in his commitment to finding a solution. That’s the kind of person Pat is.

I’m grateful to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for recognizing how important this tradition is to our community, and to his office, By-law and Regulatory Services, Building Code Services, and everyone who spent countless hours working through this file. Thank you to John Light, John Buck, Jake Gravelle, and the many staff members who took the time to carefully examine every concern and every possible path forward.

I’m also grateful to my colleague, Councillor Catherine Kitts, for seconding my motion and to my Council colleagues for supporting it unanimously.

Today’s vote doesn’t resolve every issue, but it does send a clear message: this tradition is worth preserving. Council has directed staff to continue working with the Albert family to identify planning and regulatory options that will allow this incredible community tradition to continue while respecting our by-laws.

That’s what good local government looks like. Listening, working together, and refusing to give up on something that brings out the very best in our community.

I look forward to the work ahead, and I hope to see you at the Albert House this Halloween.



Aujourd’hui, il n’était pas seulement question d’une maison hantée.

Il était question de préserver une tradition qui rassemble les voisins depuis 26 ans, qui a permis à des centaines de jeunes de faire du bénévolat et qui a permis d’amasser plus de 100 000 $ pour le CHEO.

Chaque année, dès la fin du mois d’août, Pat Albert, sa famille, leurs voisins et une formidable équipe de bénévoles consacrent des centaines d’heures à transformer une maison ordinaire en quelque chose d’extraordinaire. Des élèves de la région donnent de leur temps afin d’aider d’autres enfants par l’entremise du CHEO. C’est l’esprit communautaire à son meilleur.

Pat Albert n’a jamais demandé un traitement de faveur. Il a simplement demandé la possibilité de continuer à redonner à sa communauté. Tout au long de ce processus, il a fait preuve de patience, de respect et d’une volonté constante de trouver une solution. C’est tout à son honneur.

Je tiens à remercier le maire Mark Sutcliffe d’avoir reconnu l’importance de cette tradition, ainsi que son équipe, les Services des règlements municipaux, les Services du Code du bâtiment et toutes les personnes qui ont consacré d’innombrables heures à ce dossier. Merci à John Light, John Buck, Jake Gravelle et à tous les membres du personnel qui ont pris le temps d’examiner chaque enjeu et chaque possibilité.

Je remercie également ma collègue, la conseillère Catherine Kitts, d’avoir appuyé ma motion, ainsi que l’ensemble de mes collègues du Conseil pour leur appui unanime.

Le vote d’aujourd’hui ne règle pas tout, mais il envoie un message clair : cette tradition mérite d’être préservée. Le Conseil a demandé au personnel de poursuivre son travail avec la famille Albert afin d’identifier des solutions en matière d’aménagement et de réglementation qui permettront à cette tradition exceptionnelle de se poursuivre dans le respect de nos règlements municipaux.

C’est exactement ce à quoi devrait ressembler un gouvernement municipal : être à l’écoute, travailler ensemble et refuser d’abandonner quelque chose qui fait ressortir le meilleur de notre communauté.

J’ai hâte à la suite des choses, et j’espère vous voir à la maison Albert cet Halloween.
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 week ago
Today at City Council, we discussed Ottawa’s plan to prepare for the federal government’s return-to-office mandate.

I supported the City’s 48-point action plan because preparing for increased congestion is the responsible thing to do. Our staff have put together a thoughtful package of measures, and they deserve recognition for that work.

At the same time, I also made it clear that the transportation challenges facing Orléans and Cumberland didn’t begin with this return-to-office mandate. For years, we’ve dealt with congestion on Innes Road, delays on Highway 174, limited transit options, and infrastructure that simply hasn’t kept pace with the growth of our community.

I’ve also been consistent from the very beginning: I support flexibility for federal employees, and I do not believe a blanket return-to-office mandate is the right approach. Decisions that affect tens of thousands of commuters have real consequences for families, businesses, our transit system, and our road network.

I also took the opportunity to call for greater certainty around the opening of the Stage 2 East LRT Extension. Our community has waited through years of construction, detours, and delays. That investment needs to be part of the solution, and you deserve to know when you’ll finally be able to ride the train.

Preparing for increased traffic is important. But we also need to keep investing in long-term solutions like the LRT, the Brian Coburn Boulevard extension, improvements to Highway 174, and better transit for our rural communities.

I’ll keep showing up, speaking up, and working every day to make sure you and your family get the transportation infrastructure our community deserves.



Aujourd’hui, au Conseil municipal, nous avons discuté du plan de la Ville pour se préparer au retour obligatoire au bureau imposé par le gouvernement fédéral.

J’ai appuyé le plan de 48 mesures de la Ville, parce qu’il est de notre responsabilité de nous préparer à l’augmentation de la circulation. Notre personnel a accompli un travail important, et il mérite toute notre reconnaissance.

J’ai toutefois rappelé que les défis en matière de transport à Orléans et à Cumberland ne datent pas de ce retour au bureau. Depuis des années, nous vivons avec la congestion sur le chemin Innes, les ralentissements sur l’autoroute 174, des options limitées en transport en commun et des infrastructures qui n’ont pas suivi le rythme de la croissance de notre communauté.

J’ai également été constant depuis le début : j’appuie la flexibilité pour les employés fédéraux et je ne crois pas qu’un retour obligatoire généralisé au bureau soit la bonne approche. Les décisions qui touchent les déplacements de dizaines de milliers de personnes ont des répercussions bien réelles sur les familles, les entreprises, notre réseau de transport en commun et nos routes.

J’ai aussi demandé plus de certitude quant à l’ouverture de l’extension est de l’Étape 2 du TLR. Notre communauté a attendu pendant des années, en composant avec les travaux, les détours et les retards. Cet investissement doit faire partie de la solution, et vous méritez de savoir quand vous pourrez enfin monter à bord du train.

Se préparer à une augmentation de la circulation est essentiel. Mais nous devons aussi continuer d’investir dans des solutions à long terme comme le TLR, le prolongement du boulevard Brian Coburn, l’amélioration de l’autoroute 174 et un meilleur transport en commun pour nos communautés rurales.

Je continuerai à être présent, à défendre vos intérêts et à travailler chaque jour pour obtenir les infrastructures de transport que notre communauté mérite.
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 week ago
The days are longer, the air is hotter and the flowers are blooming – summer is here. With it comes a familiar shift across our streets and pathways, as more people are out walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors. As activity increases, so does the risk of collisions, particularly at intersections, crosswalks and in school zones.

Whether you’re driving, cycling, riding a motorcycle or walking, a few simple actions – like staying aware of your surroundings by putting away your phone and headphones – can help prevent serious collisions and keep our communities safe.

Learn more: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/warmer-days-busier-streets-summer-road-safety-reminders



Les journées…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 week ago
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit the Bob Monette Community Centre to see young community members hard at work on a beautiful new mural.

The mural was brought to life through a wonderful collaboration between La Coalition des familles francophones d’Ottawa – CFFO, Goūtart Altruism , the City’s Paint It Up! program, and talented artist Emilie Darlington.

More than 25 participants, including youth from CFFO and Goūtart Altruism and adults with exceptionalities from Fostering Forever Friendships, picked up a paintbrush and worked side by side to create something truly special. The finished mural is a beautiful reflection…
Matt Luloff
Matt Luloff1 week ago
Looking for a great way to enjoy lunch while supporting a wonderful cause?

Stop by the Orléans Community BBQ on Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sobeys (Trim & Innes) for free BBQ, great company, and the opportunity to support Ronald McDonald House. Donations are welcome, with all proceeds helping families when they need it most.

Be sure to stop by, enjoy a bite to eat, and help make a difference in our community!



Vous cherchez une belle façon de profiter de l’heure du dîner tout en appuyant une excellente cause?

Passez au barbecue communautaire…
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