Riley Brockington

Father - 2 amazing daughters
Ottawa City Councillor-River Ward
President of AMO
Fmr School Trustee
Economics Guy
Textbook Scorpio

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Earlier this week, on behalf of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, I signed an MOU with the Ontario Chambers of Commence to work more closely together, sharing information and data, working to strengthen Main Street Ontario & address issues of mutual concern.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

It was a pleasure meeting His Excellency, Ambassador Diaz of Cuba today at his embassy.
On behalf of Mayor @_MarkSutcliffe I presented a special proclamation declaring Cuban Culture Day.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Happy 20th Birthday Porter Airlines

Attended today's birthday bash at YOW

31 direct flights from Ottawa.
540 employees based in Ottawa.
Maintenance hanger/facility built and opened at YOW in 2024.
Here's to smooth skies in the years ahead!

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

On October 21, the OPS stopped a motorist travelling 116km/h in a 60km zone on Riverside Drive near Hunt Club.
The driver was charged with five offences under the Highway Traffic Act, his driver's licence was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

@DominicoAlvarez Time for a hobby.

[Ottawa By-law @OttawaBylaw]

Did you know?

Snowplow driveway markers may be installed between October 20 (yesterday) and April 30th of each year.

More info: https://t.co/zSquZun80i #OttCity

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Emergency Road Repairs - Fisher/Holland Avenue, southbound lane (see area in red on map, left side)

Thursday and Friday this week

The detour will divert southbound traffic on to the Experimental Farm Driveway to Tunis.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Today I am attending the Canadian Urban Transit Association National Policy Forum in Ottawa.
I spoke on a panel of elected officials discussing 'Transit & Municipal Leadership'.
Predictable, long-term funding from all three levels of govt will assist with various transit projects

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Today, on behalf of the Assn of Municipalities of Ontario, I was in Toronto to support proposed legislative changes to make the archaeological assessment process faster & easier.
Approval times will be cut - up to 80%
First Nations will have meaningful roles in shaping policy/law

[Ottawa By-law @OttawaBylaw]

Wild animals large and small are very active in the fall!

It’s normal for there to be an increase in sightings of wild animals this time of year as they forage for food in preparation for winter.

Make your property uninviting for wild animals: https://t.co/n9iya9yQFz #OttCity

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Effective immediately & until further notice, the flags at all City of Ottawa facilities have been lowered to half-mast in honour of the victims of the tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17, 2026.
The City expresses its solidarity with the Wainwright community.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Today, members of the community joined the Sankey Family and I to commemorate the late John Sankey and dedicate the pollinator garden in his memory at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre.
A fitting tribute to a dedicated community leader.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

The letters spell beautiful...this afternoon on Scout Street in River Ward's Central Park neighbourhood.

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North Carlington Intersection/Road Closures

Intersection Closures:

Veteran Ave - Harrold Place South to Crerar - to be closed October 13-23
Anna Ave at Crerar Avenue - to be closed October 19-30

On-going Road Closures
Anna Ave: General to Carling
Crown Cres: General to Tunis

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Love the mini ghosts on Pigeon Terrace tonight...spooky.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Watermain break, Riverside Drive, north/eastbound, under the Via Rail bridge (just north of the Canada Post distribution facility)

Riverside is closed to traffic in both directions. Southbound lanes on Riverside will reopen later this afternoon, depending on repair progress.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

This afternoon, door knocking on Garwood Avenue, look at these amazing trees.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Ledbury Park Renewal and New District Park

Public information night, October 15, Ellwood Hall, Jim Durrell Athletic Complex, 1265 Walkley Road, 6:30-8pm

Please learn more about two significant park projects here and attend next week's public session:

https://t.co/Ka76WaN7LS

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Today is Ottawa Bylaw and Regulatory Services Appreciation Day.
As the Chair that oversees the Service, I am proud to have created this special day last year, to honour a dedicated and important group of City employees, serving a critical role.

[Riley Brockington @RiverWardRiley]

Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition Career Fair
October 14, 11am-4pm
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road
All are welcome, see details below