The City is updating their membership passes and drop-in admission options. The new simplified options start on December 1st.
What’s changing?
Membership Passes will be based on the type of activities you do, rather than where you go. The new system offers:
More Flexibility
Access to more locations
More access to activities within each building
Drop-in Admission Fees will offer more flexibility as well. You can pay as you go or get a 10-visit pass for the price of nine. Passes are available in Basic, Plus, or Super and can be used at any facility offering the activities you love.
A safer, more consistent Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard North is finally within reach!
After years of resident concerns and advocacy, a plan to harmonize and simplify speed limits along Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard North is moving forward. It was approved by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee this month, with a final vote at City Council in November.
If you’ve driven this stretch, you know the challenge: six different speed limits over just a few kilometres, including time-based school zones and abrupt transitions. This patchwork doesn’t just confuse drivers, it creates real safety risks, especially for children, families, and other vulnerable road users.
Jeanne d’Arc North is a complex, mixed-use corridor. It runs through residential neighbourhoods, passes schools and parks, connects to transit (including a new LRT station), and serves as a higher-capacity route in parts. Yet the current speed limit setup hasn’t kept pace with the realities on the ground.
This has been a priority of mine for several years. I began working on it last term, when the entire corridor was located within Ward 1. At that time, we were able to harmonize speeds through the Villages, but a full corridor-wide solution was still needed.
With ward boundary changes this term, Councillor Dudas and I worked together to make that broader fix a reality. Her motion last spring prompted a full review by City staff of the entire 7.5-kilometre stretch and we’re now seeing the results of that work.
The solution: A simpler, safer, more predictable roadway.
The proposed changes are practical and grounded in common sense. They aim to eliminate confusing and inconsistent speed zones, support safer and more predictable driver behaviour, and improve overall safety, particularly near schools, parks, transit hubs, and residential areas.
New speed limits:
From St. Joseph Blvd to 170m south of Fortune/Vineyard: 50 km/h (was 60 km/h)
From 170m south of Fortune/Vineyard to 200m west of Bilberry (west): 40 km/h (was 40, 50, and 60 km/h)
From 200m west of Bilberry (west) to 100m west of Tenth Line: 40 km/h (was 40 and 50 km/h)
From 100m west of Tenth Line to Inlet Private: 50 km/h (was 60 km/h)
Importantly, the new limits will be in effect 24/7, eliminating time-based rules near schools and making it easier for drivers to follow the law and keep everyone safe.
Next steps
Once approved, the changes will be implemented before January 2026 and will include new signage, updated pavement markings, and traffic signal timing adjustments.
This has been a long-standing issue, and I’m grateful to Councillor Dudas for her collaboration and persistence in helping move this forward, and to Councillor Tierney, Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, for his support.
It’s been a true team effort. I also want to thank the many residents who raised concerns and stayed engaged over the years. Your input helped shape this outcome, and your voices were clearly heard.
The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application proposing to replace the existing building at 4405 and 4409 Innes Road with a new two storey, 1,115 square metre commercial medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Orléans community.
Earlier this month, I was proud to support the Community Improvement Plan grant application for this project, and I am now pleased to see it moving forward in the development process. This initiative represents a significant investment in local healthcare infrastructure and will help address the shortage of family doctors and specialists in our community. It is exactly the kind of development our community deserves.
Project Highlights:
Two-storey building with 34 parking spaces (8 on the east side, 26 on the west) and a one-way vehicular route around the site
Expanded location for the Orléans Urgent Care Clinic, offering extended hours, more exam rooms, and added diagnostic services for a higher volume of patients
Expanded Innes IDEAL Pharmacy on the main level
Second floor to host a range of healthcare providers, including family physicians and specialists
Accessibility-focused design, including a fully compliant elevator for stretchers and mobility devices, plus barrier-free access throughout the facility.
Residents are encouraged to provide feedback or ask questions about the site plan application.
Contact: Steve Belan, Lead Planner – Steve.Belan@ottawa.ca
After a very successful east end joint pre-budget consultation with my east end council colleagues earlier this month, I’m looking forward to hosting another session for the residents of Cumberland! Please join us and share your thoughts on the City’s budget directly with staff.
Date: November 3
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Maple Hall (2552 Old Montreal Road)
In the Community – Small Business Week – October 2025
Stuffed Cookies by Kat – 5929 Jeanne D’Arc Blvd Unit 11
The Heart of Orleans BIA – 245 Centrum Blvd
The Book Market – 1675 Tenth Line Road
Danerion Cards and Games – 250 Centrum Blvd Unit 110
9Round Orleans – 3681 Innes Rd
Yemen Gate – 2871 St Joseph Blvd
Michael Willems Photography – 110 Place D’Orleans Dr
La Maison d’Or – 110 Place D’Orleans Dr
