Newsletter - 9 October 2026
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Happy Thanksgiving from Ward 21
As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, I want to wish everyone across Ward 21 a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Whether you are gathering around the table with loved ones, travelling to visit family, or simply enjoying a quiet long weekend, I hope you have the chance to relax and enjoy the season.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the residents of Rideau Jock and for the many conversations, community events, and connections I have shared with residents throughout the year.
From my family to yours, I wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. I hope it is filled with good food, good company, and plenty to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ward Updates
Thanksgiving Week: Garbage and Recycling
There will be no curbside garbage, green bin, recycling or bulky item collection on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12. Collection for the rest of the week will be delayed by one day.
Most curbside homes in Rideau-Jock are on a Friday collection schedule, so those pickups will move to Saturday, October 17. Please set out your bins at your usual time on your delayed collection day and keep them at the curb until they are emptied.
Find more information about City service changes here.
E-Scooter/Bike Info Session
The Manotick Village & Community Association is hosting an informative Community Discussion Forum on safe and responsible e-scooter/bike use, local regulations, and road safety in our villages.
Whether you ride, walk, drive, or are a parent of youth who uses e-scooters, this session is for you.
The session is taking place on Thursday, October 15 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Manotick Community Centre (5572 Doctor Leach Drive). All residents are welcome. Come share your questions, learn about rules, and help keep our community safe for everyone!
Fire Prevention Week: Lithium Battery Safety
This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the focus is on lithium-ion batteries. They power phones, laptops, cordless tools, e-bikes, and many other rechargeable devices found in our homes. Fire departments across the country are warning that fires started by these batteries are growing quickly. They burn hot and fast, can be very hard to put out, and can reignite hours or even days later.
A few steps to cut the risk:
Buy certified. Look for a CSA, cUL or CETL label. Cheaper batteries without certification may lack safety features.
Don't modify batteries to charge faster or hold more.
Charge safely. Use the charger made for that device, charge on a hard surface away from anything combustible, and unplug once it's fully charged.
Watch for warning signs. A battery that swells, hisses or smells unusual should be taken out of use.
Recycle properly. Never put batteries in the garbage or regular recycling. Take them to a battery drop-off site and tape over the terminals first. Damaged batteries need a special container at select drop-off sites.
To find a drop-off location, use the City's Waste Explorer at ottawa.ca/wasteexplorer. For fire safety questions, please visit Ottawa Fire Services’ Fire safety, prevention and education page for more information on protecting your home from fire.
Fall is full of opportunities to reduce waste across Ottawa! Attend the Circular Fair where you can bring a broken item to the Repair Cafe or find a new-to-you outfit at the Clothing Drop and Swap, learn tips to prevent food waste, or find a treasure at Giveaway Weekend.
These events make it easy to keep useful items out of the landfill, save money, learn new skills, and connect with your community.
Find upcoming events and details at ottawa.ca/wastereduction. New events are added regularly, so be sure to check back often.
Out & About
What an incredibly moving day in Manotick. I was honoured to participate in the Royal Canadian Legion 100th Anniversary Pipes and Drums Tribute Parade Saturday, September 26. Over 200 musicians marched in honour of our fallen soldiers. Following the parade, I attended a deeply meaningful ceremony rededicating the Cenotaph and recognizing the 17 fallen soldiers from both the First and Second World Wars.
I had a lovely time joining everyone at the Rural Ottawa South Support Services Afternoon Tea Sunday, September 27 at Orchard View Wedding and Events Centre.
It was wonderful to catch up with so many community members, enjoy the live music, and support such a fantastic local organization. Thank you to everyone who made the afternoon so special.
Celebrating Baxter Conservation Area's 50th Anniversary and honoring 60 years of the Rideau Valley Conservation.
A sneak peek at the newly renovated Manotick Curling Club!
Celebrating the official transfer of the Dickinson House and Carriage Shed to Watson's Mill Manotick Inc Wednesday evening.
Construction Updates
Road Resurfacing & Construction Impacts
A number of resurfacing, maintenance, and preservation projects are scheduled across Ward 21 in the coming months. Some work may include nighttime construction between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., which may result in temporary noise impacts for nearby residents.
We will continue to share updates as these projects progress, and we appreciate your patience during this work to improve our roads.
Bridge Rehabilitation
Rideau Valley Drive South from Roger Stevens Drive to Lockhead Road East will be closed until Saturday, October 31st for work to rehabilitate a bridge in the south end of Kars Village
Temporary access for pedestrians and cyclists will remain during construction on the bridge
Third Line Road South from Prince of Wales Drive to Roger Stevens Drive will be closed from Monday, June 29th until mid-November for work to rehabilitate the Stevens Creek Bridge northwest of North Gower Village
Road Closure
Rideau Valley Drive (Manotick) will be closed between Barnsdale Road and Bankfield Road from Monday, October 19th to Sunday, November 1st.
Taggart Construction Ltd. will be completing a storm sewer crossing, a sanitary sewer connection to the existing system, and a watermain connection.
This will be a full road closure with a signed detour in place. Residents should plan for additional travel time and follow the posted detour signage while this work is underway.
Road Renewal Projects
Bankfield Road, from Kilreen Lane to 370 metres west of Prince of Wales Drive
Work completed
Black’s Side Road, from Fernbank Road to Ridingview Crescent
Pavement markings to be completed
Brophy Drive, from Eagleson Road to Fourth Line Road
Work completed
Community Way, from Fourth Line Road to Relin Way
Work completed
Doctor Leach Drive from Beaverwood Road to Potter Drive
Baselift of asphalt is completed. Toplift work is ongoing
Fallowfield Road, gravel road upgrade to asphalt hard surface, from McCaffrey Trail to Dwyer Hill Road
Work completed
Fallowfield Road, from Munster Road to Dwyer Hill Road
Work completed
Farmstead Ridge, crack sealing, from Church Street to Church Street
Work completed
Fernbank Road, from Jinkinson Road to Munster Road
Pavement markings to be completed
Fourth Line Road, from Lockhead Road West to Shellstar Drive
Landscaping ongoing
Harbison Road, gravel road upgrade to hard asphalt surface, from Proven Line Road to McCordick Road
Work completed
Jinkinson Road, from Fernbank Road to 2.7 kilometres north of Fernbank Road
Pavement markings to be completed
McBean Street, from Perth Street to Strachan Street
Work ongoing. Resurfacing of the road has now been scheduled for early summer in 2027 to avoid disruptions during the school year and to avoid a poor-quality final product as the season is quickly coming to an end.
Phelan Road West, slurry seal, from Prince of Wales Drive to Ormond Road
Work completed
Rideau Valley Drive South, crack sealing, Dilworth Road to Roger Stevens Drive
Work completed
Other Construction Projects
➔ Hydro Work Supporting Dwyer Hill Training Facility Expansion
Hydro Ottawa is working on major electrical upgrades in Ward 21 to support the long-term expansion of the Department of National Defence’s Dwyer Hill Training Centre, a project scheduled to continue through 2034.
Phase 1: Hydro Pole and Equipment Installation on Dwyer Hill Road
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Phase 1 has been completed.
Phase 2: Transformer Installation and Infrastructure Upgrade on Garvin Road
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Phase 2 has been completed.
➔ Pole Installation on Franktown Road
Hydro Ottawa continues to install new hydro poles and equipment along Franktown Road. This work is being carried out by Bradley Kelly Construction Ltd. and is ongoing.
For a full list of current and upcoming road work in Ward 21, visit the Ward 21 website. Major construction notices will be shared in future newsletters and community updates.
To explore citywide construction projects, use the City of Ottawa Interactive Construction Map.
Community Events
You can check out the Ward 21 website at any time to see an up-to-date list of upcoming events.
In case you missed this week’s event newsletter, click here: Upcoming Community Events in Ward 21!
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