I am so honoured to have been re-elected to represent all of you for the next four years! Thank you so much for getting out to the polls and for helping me build the platform that resonated with so many voters. It isn’t possible for me to do this job properly without knowing what you think, how you feel, and what you want from your municipal government.
Throughout this election, as I listened to so many of the candidates all over the city for all of the various positions and roles, I was struck by the difference between candidates who understood what it is to represent others and those who pushed their own agendas. I hope you see these next four years, with me as your City Councillor, as an ongoing opportunity to help me understand what you think, how you feel and what you want. As many Kanata North residents know, the best way for me to communicate with you and to hear from you is through this bi-weekly newsletter. We heard over and over again at the doors how much people were missing it. All of us in the Kanata North office were, too!
As councillors and staff transition to the new term, there are training sessions and all kinds of transitional events and activities we all have to attend. I have outlined a few things below that will set expectations for the next few weeks. However, you will get my next newsletter this Friday! Watch out, it is a long one. A lot happened during the election blackout period. There was a lot to cover!
Again, Kanata North, thank you for re-electing me to this important role. I will do my best. You can be sure of that.
Cathy
Interim Period
As the current term of Council comes to an end on November 14 and the 2026–2030 term begins on November 15, the Kanata North Office is preparing for the transition. Our team is currently working through some internal reorganization and adjustments as we get ready for the next four years. As we work through this transition, I also wanted to take the opportunity to remind residents of some important contact information and resources that may be helpful when dealing with various City services and other matters.
City Services and General Inquiries
For a wide range of City service requests and issues, the best place to start is by contacting 3-1-1, either by phone or online through the City of Ottawa’s 3-1-1 service.
Emergency Services and Ottawa Police
- Emergencies: Call 9-1-1.
- Non-emergency police matters: Call 613-236-1222.
- To file a police report by phone: Call 613-236-1222, ext. 7300.
- To file a police report online: Visit File a Report – Ottawa Police Service.
Mental Health and Crisis Support
If you require urgent mental health assistance, the following resources are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8.
- Distress Centre Crisis Line: Call 613-238-3311.
For non-emergency health advice and information, please contact Health811 (Health Connect Ontario) by calling 8-1-1.
In the case of a hydro outage please refer to Hydro Ottawa Outage Map for the most up-to-date information.