October 22, 2026 • Volume 40, No. 14
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Incumbents make case for re-election
(Clockwise from top left) East end incumbents Catherine Kitts, Matt Luloff, Tim Tierney and Laura Dudas are all hoping voters will send them back to city council in next week’s municipal election. FILE PHOTOS
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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star For the second municipal election in a row, all four incumbent city councillors in the east end are running for a renewed term in office. They are Tim Tierney in Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward 11, Laura Dudas in Orléans West-Innes Ward 2, Matt Luloff in Orléans East-Cumberland Ward 1 and Catherine Kitts in Orléans South-Navan Ward 19. Tim Tierney is seeking his fourth term in office, having first been elected in 2010 and successfully running for re-election in 2014, 2018 and 2022. Laura Dudas and Matt Luloff are both seeking a third term in office. The were first elected to city council in 2018 and subsequently re-elected in 2022. Catherine Kitts was first elected to city council in a by-election in 2020 and then was reelected in 2022. When asked why she’s running for a second full term, Kitts explained that she still has a lot of important work to do and projects she wants to see through to completion. “Since first getting elected, we’ve made
tremendous progress advancing long-overdue infrastructure projects, investing in community amenities and advocating for our suburban and rural communities,” says Kitts. “But there’s more to do, and I’m motivated to build on that momentum. I love serving the community that raised me, and I want to continue being an accessible, responsive and effective voice for residents.” Her key priorities, should the voters return her to office, are widening Brian Coburn Blvd. with segregated bike lanes, the Renaud Road realignment, HOV lanes on Innes Road, express transit shuttles and the Cumberland Transitway. She also wants to keeping property taxes as low as possible by controlling spending and investing in Ottawa’s rural communities. Matt Luloff is running again to build on the successes gained over the previous two terms. “Over the past eight years, we’ve worked together to secure funding and get important projects shovel-ready. I’m running to see that work through, keep delivering for our neighbourhoods and help our community thrive for years to come,” says Luloff. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Annual Poppy Campaign to kick off on October 24 ORLÉANS – The 2026 Poppy Campaign will kick off this Friday, Oct. 24. As in the past, the poppies will be available at a number of locations throughout Orléans. Poppy kiosks will be located at Walmart, Canadian Tire, the Real Canadian Superstore, Home Depot, FreshCo, Metro Convent Glen, Place d’Orléans, Costco on Ogilvie Road, and the Costco Business Centre on Innes. Proceeds from the Poppy Campaign are used to support veterans who live in retirement and nursing homes, homeless veterans, veterans who are disabled and need physical or recreational support, and to assist veterans make the transition from military to civilian life. In addition, Poppy donations are used to support youth activities for Cadets, and bursaries for children and grandchildren of Veterans.
Orléans resident Justin Houle gets a little ‘taken off the top’ as he’s presented with a cheque for $3,000 by Wild & Free Hair Boutique owner Kayleigh Stroz as part of his fundraising effort for in the Fight for the Cure event that was held on Oct. 3. Although Houle did not win his fight, he did manage to raise over $200,000 which helped the organizers raise over $1.7 million in total. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO NOVEMBER
Balance in Branch Poppy Trust Funds as of Jan. 1, 2026 Income from campaign Sub Total
$166,656.21 $3,347.69 $170,003.90
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Petrie Island Canoe Club in fight for survival a year, leaving little money to cover other operating costs, such as $5,000 in property taxes. The financial issues came to a head this past summer when the club ran out of money midway through the season and couldn’t afford to pay it’s staff. The club commodore Sarah Kennedy was able to pay the staff out of her own savings, but the key problem was unresolved. The club reached out to Orléans EastCumberland councillor Matt Luloff in early September, who in turn has been meeting with city staff to try and resolve the club’s financial issues. One possible solution is for the city to buy the boathouse from the club which would, in turn, rent it back in a leasing arrangement. While negotiations with the city are ongoing, the club has launched a GoFundMe campaign with the goal of raising $78,000 to cover the club’s costs for one year. They also have a self-imposed deadline to raise the money by Nov. 1. The Heart of Orléans BIA has now become
Unforeseen costs overruns in the design and construction of a boat house in 2024 has put the Petrie Island Canoe Club on the verge of bankruptcy. PICC PHOTO involved and is encouraging its members to join in an initiative that would see the BIA match any funds the GoFundMe campaign
manages to raise. As of Thursday, Oct. 15, the GoFundMe campaign had reached nearly $27,000.
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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star The future of the Petrie Island Canoe Club is in jeopardy, thanks to an going financial burden that’s tied to a boathouse that has yet to be completed. In 2023, the boat club made plans to replace a storage shed with a two-storey boathouse. The original cost estimate was $829,000. After the club successfully applied for a Canadian Community Revitalization Grant in the amount of $609,000, the remaining $220,000 was largely covered by local city councillors Matt Luloff, Laura Dudas and Catherine Kitts who contributed $50,000 each, while the club was responsible for raising the remaining $70,000. But somewhere along the way, the cost of design and construction nearly doubled to $1.45 million – and without the second level. The club has had to finance the additional $621,000, plus its initial commitment of $70,000, on its own. To service the debt costs, about $60,000
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Service above self “Service above self” just happens to be the motto of the International Rotary movement, but it also best describes the volunteer members of service clubs everywhere. Service clubs present a perfect opportunity for ordinary citizens to serve their community in a selfless manner while also providing an opportunity to meet other like-minded people. Orléans is blessed with a number of excellent service clubs which are more than happy to welcome new members. The Rotary Club of Orléans, the Optimist Club, the Kin Club of Orléans, Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est and Lions Club chapters in Orléans, North Gloucester, Navan and Cumberland, all have a long history of serving their community. The Rotary Club of Orléans is part of Rotary International which is a worldwide organization made up of more than 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders. Among their many initiatives and activities are the Ottawa Rotary Youth Forest, the Orléans Rotary Youth Awards and the semi-annual Fallingbrook Park Cleanup. They also organize a number of fundraising events to help raise money for Rotary programs such as the International Student Exchange program. As the name suggests, Kiwanis East Ottawa Est is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. Their biggest fundraising activity is the sKreamers haunted attraction at the Proulx Farm. They are also the founders and custodians of the Kiwanis Adventure Playground at Millennium Park in addition to being the founding partner of the World Trivia Night event which benefits the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa. One of the main purposes of the area Lions Clubs is to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. The clubs are involved in a number of fundraising activities in the various communities they serve such as the Navan Fair, the Canada Day Seniors Bingo, the A4 District Memorial Forest, and the Blind Anglers Tournament. Among the initiatives they support are the Eye Glass Recycling Program, Camp Banting, and service dog training. Although not as large in numbers as the other area service clubs, the Optimists International has chapters in Orléans, Blackburn Hamlet, Beacon Hill and Carlsbad Springs and like the Kiwanis Club they mainly support and organize youth initiatives. As you can see, there are a number of clubs you can join to both help support your community and expand your connections and friendships. Just do a little research and pick the one you feel most comfortable in joining. – Fred Sherwin
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Is Orléans getting its fair share? On October 26, Ottawa residents will elect a mayor, councillors and school board trustees. Their decisions affect our daily lives, including roads, transit, parks, recreation and our children’s education. As election day approaches, I hope Orléans residents ask a simple question: Are we getting our fair share? Our community has grown rapidly. We’ve welcomed thousands of new neighbours and contributed significantly to Ottawa’s tax base. Yet property taxes keep climbing. Have roads, transit, recreation facilities and other amenities kept pace? After four years, what has really improved? Has the mayor delivered for Orléans, or are we simply treading water? Are we seeing completed improvements or more “promises” for the future? Residents deserve clear answers about how their tax dollars are being invested. Examine the candidates’ records and plans, including those running for school board trustee, and above all, vote! There is progress in Orléans worth celebrating. This fall, three new elementary schools opened in Orléans: Marie-Soleil, L’Aventure and Brian Mulroney. More schools are under construction or funded. I’ve worked hard to secure these investments from the province
and will continue pushing for more classrooms close to home. Young families also need affordable child care. The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program can save participating families thousands of dollars each year. But those savings mean little if parents cannot find a space. The federal and provincial governments must increase funding, while the City of Ottawa, which administers the program locally, must prioritize spaces in growing communities like Orléans. Few measures provide such direct relief to family budgets. On October 27, the Ontario Legislature returns after a 146-day break from regular sittings. The House may have been away, but families’ concerns didn’t go away. I’m eager to get back to Queen’s Park and hold the government accountable. Last session, I pressed for fair Ottawa transit funding, better special education support and stronger consumer protections. That work continues, alongside health care and affordability. Whether at City Hall or Queen’s Park, what matters isn’t just what governments promise. It’s what they deliver. Orléans has grown. Our expectations should too.
Making the case for the status quo for the next four years
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Up Front Fred Sherwin they will tell you time and experience. The first term for any city councilor is a learning process. You have to learn how municipal governance works. You have to learn how the wheel turns and who the people are who are turning it. But the most important thing a rookie city councillor must learn is who their fellow city councillors are and how to find ways to work with them. Being a city councillor is very much a social endeavour. No single councillor can get anything done without the help of their fellow councillors, and especially without the help of the mayor. It takes time to establish those relationships. To vote for a challenger running against an incumbent means being willing to take a step back and in some cases two steps back
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depending on the challenger. The current crop of candidates includes Tim Tierney in Beacon Hill-Cyrville, Laura Dudas in Orléans West-Innes, Matt Luloff in Orléans East-Cumberland and Catherine Kitts in Orléans South-Navan, all of whom have all been effective at their job with the odd hiccup. The very nature of the job means that no city councillor will get everything they want or everything their constituents would like to get. Who ever invented the phrase, “taking some wine with your water”, must have had the job of city councillor in mind. Now, I’m sure I’m going to hear from some readers who will say that I am only endorsing the incumbents because they support the paper financially though advertising. And while it is correct that the incumbents have all advertised in the paper from time to time, so has every incumbent dating back to when I bought the paper in 2016. As, I imagine, future councillors will continue as long as this paper continues to be published. I also have the distinct advantage in that I know all of the incumbents on a personal level which gives me a unique insight into
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who they are and what they’re about. Now, as for Matt Luloff and his impaired driving conviction. The incident happened almost two and a half years ago. He was found guilty, fined $4,500 and lost his licence for a year. His actions were irresponsible and put both his safety and the safety of others at risk. However, since then, Matt has acknowledged his mistake, accepted responsibility and been honest about what happened. He has not shied away from difficult conversations. In my opinion, one serious mistake should not erase his service as an Afghan War veteran or his eight years of service to the community. Since his conviction, Luloff has stopped drinking, prioritized his mental and physical health, and continued to serve his community with dedication and a renewed sense of purpose. He has shown that accountability means more than accepting the consequences of your actions; it means learning from your mistakes and making meaningful changes. We should hold people accountable, but also recognize their capacity for growth and change. Not everyone will agree with me, but that is what elections are for.
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I don’t often make endorsements when it comes to candidates running for political office – I usually leave the decision up to each individual voter as they see fit. In fact, I can count the number of endorsements I’ve made over the last 37 years covering this community on one hand. But this week, I’m going to use all four fingers on the other hand, as I believe all four of the current crop of east end city councillors are worthy of re-election. Or at least they haven’t done anything that would, on its own, be enough to toss them out of office and that includes Orléans East-Cumberland incumbent Matt Luloff, but more on him later. I also don’t think that any of people seeking to replace the current crop of incumbents don’t deserve your vote. They are all good people, running for very good reasons, with a lot of very good ideas. The only thing they lack is experience. Unfortunately, experience is the one key ingredient to being an effective city councillor. Ask any of the incumbents what transformed them from just another rear end at the council table to someone who is able to have an impact at city hall and get things done and
Opposition continues to build against ALTO high speed rail
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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star The ALTO high speed rain project is far from a fait accompli as opposition to the highly controversial project continues to grow. A new government in Quebec, rising concerns among MPPs in Ontario and a new federal government report that projects a final price tag billions more than first estimated, is adding to the cumulative opposition of the project. And then there’s the concerns of the people who will be most affected should the project going to steam forward, the farmers and other property owners who live along the proposed route the high speed rail line will follow. Although the exact route is still a matter of conjecture, the most likely route through Eastern Ontario would follow a direct
line from Hawkesbury to Ottawa, taking it through Cumberland and just south of Navan along the old CN Rail line that is currently being used as a recreation trail. That distinct possibility has landowners like Navan farmer Wyatt McWilliams lying awake at night wondering whether or not their children will have anything to inherit. “A lot of us haven’t been sleeping well at night because we’re worried about our future” McWilliams recently told the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food. “I wish I could relate the conversations around the restaurant I have with my fellow farmers. They’re at their wits’ end of what’s going on with this damn train that’s not needed.” Opponents of the high speed rail project are particularly upset about the lack of any real public
consultations of which there has been none so far. “There hasn’t been any consultation,” McWilliams told the committee members. A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the potential cost at $75 billion to $113 billion. That’s well above the original estimate of $60 billion to $90 billion and likely well below the cost of construction when it is planned to begin four to five years from now. The federal Conservative Party has already taken the position that the project should be canceled, shedding doubt on whether the project would survive should the ruling Liberals suffer a loss at the polls. During the recent election in Quebec, the Bloc Québécois was vocal with its concerns about expropriations and the lack of consultations. Those concerns
Navan farmer and ALTO high speed rail opponent Wyatt McWilliams speaks before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on Oct. 9. FACEBOOK PHOTO will likely intensify, now that the Bloc Québécois will form the next government in that province. Warning bells are also starting to ring outside of Ontario and Quebec
as Canadians in other provinces wake up to the fact that their tax dollars will help pay for the high speed rail’s construction and also subsidize its operation.
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The Challengers... Orléans East-Cumberland Ward 1
Mazhar Sherif Choudry Rizk
Yvette Ashiri, 44, is a public servant having worked at Heritage Canada since 2020. She is also the founder and president of the Fédération Femmes Enfants Avenir Monde and the former vice-president of the Congolese Community Association of Ottawa-Gatineau. Among other things, she has served as a member of the Collège La Cité board of directors and the Montfort hospital governance committee. She has run for city council twice before. On both occasions she finished second to Catherine Kitts. In the 2020 by-election to replace Stephen Blais in what was then Cumberland Ward, she received 1,907 votes in a crowed field that included nine other candidates. Kitts was elected with 4,736 votes. And in 2022 she received 2,716 votes and again finished second to Kitts in the newlyformed Orléans South-Navan ward. This time around Ashiri has focused her campaign on the theme, “Thriving Forward Together”. Among her key issues are the need for reliable public transit, a stronger local economy, with the creation of a federal government hub so federal civil servants can work closer to home and avoid lengthy commutes. The lack of a reliable public transit system has ramifications far beyond mere inconvenience, says Ashiri. “When a bus doesn’t arrive, it’s not just a transportation problem: it’s someone being late for work, a student missing a class, or a senior citizen missing an appointment.” “Public transportation connects people to their jobs, supports local businesses and reduces pollution. When the network works, the entire community moves forward. Investing in mobility means investing in a strong local economy and a sustainable environment: a connected, dynamic community where everyone can progress and thrive together.” To learn about Yvette Ashiri’s position on the issues, visit yvetteashiri.ca.
Mazhar Choudhry, 58, is a solutions architect and the founder of Robbito, a social media marketing and consulting firm. As a resident of Cumberland, he founded both the Cumberland Cricket Club and the “Canada Day in Cumberland” event held every year in Cumberland Village. Although he has never run for city council, he did run as an independent in last year’s federal election and received 162 votes. During the campaign he has been Matt Luloff’s most vocal critic. His platform covers a variety of topics from the poor condition of local roads, to the need for federal public servants to be able to continue to work from home, although it’s a federal government issue and not a municipal one. Like many of the other candidates running in Ward 1, he has taken aim at the poor state of public transit in the east end in general and the multiple delays in the O-Train east extension in particular. The lack of a reliable public transit service is a quality of life issue as is the need for more recreational facilities and greater choice in programming. Rectifying both issues would allow residents to spend more time in their community and with their families, as would a stronger local economy that would attract more businesses and create more jobs. Choudry also wants to improve the water quality in Cumberland Village, force builders to pay for infrastructure required for growth, and increase the number of affordable housing units on city-owned Orléans corridor land. He also wants to create a network of cycling stations near local cafes that would connect Orléans to Ottawa’s broader cycling network. “I will fight to make everyday life in Orléans easier,” says Choudry. To learn about Mazhar Choudry’s position on the issues, visit choudhry.org.
Sherif Rizk is the principal lawyer and founder at Rizk Law Office and a long-time resident of Orléans. He practices in civil litigation with a focus on civil fraud and personal injury law. Beyond his professional work, Rizk is deeply invested in mentorship and civic engagement. He has mentored youth and aspiring lawyers, volunteered as a judge in advocacy competitions, and delivered presentations aimed at empowering communities with knowledge and confidence. As a father of young children, he is especially motivated to help build a city that is safe, inclusive and full of opportunity for the next generation. Rizk is running because he believes Orléans is ready for a new chapter that is grounded in “competence, integrity and service”. If elected, he plans to serve the community with honesty, hard work and a long-term vision for a city that works for everyone. He also believes the city needs to be more pro-active rather than reactive when it comes to the areas of public transit, roads and other infrastructure associated with growth. “I believe good municipal government should do more than respond when something goes wrong. It should anticipate problems, maintain what we already have, measure whether services are actually working and make responsible use of taxpayers’ money,” says Rizk. To achieve this, he draws on his professional background: “As a lawyer, I built my career by identifying problems, finding practical solutions and advocating for people. I want to bring this same approach to the city hall and ensure that Orléans receives the attention and investment it deserves.” On the issue of housing, Rizk wants the city to build more units near infrastructure that can support them while also making better use of public lands To learn about Sherif Rizk’s position on the issues, visit sherifrizk.ca.
Barbara Daniela Gandolfo Barbara Daniela Gandolfo is a proud resident of Orléans, having moved to the community from Toronto with her husband and their young son in 2021. She currently serves on both the Orléans Federal Liberal Riding Association and the Provincial Riding Association and was a core team member for both the 2025 federal Liberal and 2025 provincial Liberal elections campaigns. Closer to home, Gandolfo is the coordinator of the Fallingbrook Neighbourhood Watch program and an active member of the East Ottawa Neighbourhood Watch Program Committee. She is running for city council because she believes government should work as hard as the people it serves. “I’m ready to bring strong, new leadership to Orléans East-Cumberland.” Gandolfo’s campaign has been focused on the need for “action, accountability and affordability”. “We need real action on transit to restore our local bus lines, accountability and transparency in spending, stronger community engagement and a streamlined process for new businesses wanting to open their doors and grow our local economy,” says Gandolfo. “And we need affordable, expanded bilingual childcare options for families, strong climate resilience and protection of our precious green space for future generations.” Other areas where Gandolfo would seek improvement if elected are strong oversight on road construction and repair projects, an increase in traffic calming solutions with measurable results and affordable, expanded bilingual childcare options for families. To learn about Barbara Daniela Gandolfo’s platform, visit barbaraforcouncil.ca.
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Orléans East-Cumberland cont’d East end incumbents make case for re-election Bob Bell Tammie Continued from page 1
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Luloff’s top priorities are to improve east-end transportation by creating reliable connections to the LRT, improved transit and long-term solutions to congestion, including advancing the Brian Coburn extension and a second east-west route and to build on the Orléans Economic Corridor and Integrated Community Improvement Plan to “create complete communities where people can live, work and access the services they need”. Laura Dudas is running for a third term to ensure that property taxes remain affordable, see through the successful opening of the east end LRT, increase reliability across the bus network, and continue support for road resurfacing, and upgrading parks and pathways. “Since being elected in 2018, I’ve worked hard to make sure our community has a strong voice at City Hall, and over those years I’ve built real relationships, within the community, around the council table, and with our federal and provincial partners, that have delivered the investments and services
we need,” says Dudas. “The decisions made at City Hall have a real impact on people’s everyday lives. I want to put that experience to work for another term, build on the progress we’ve made and keep delivering for our amazing community.” Tim Tierney is the dean of city council having served since 2010. He’s running for a fifth term after recently being appointed president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). “As an experienced city councillor and now president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), I have an opportunity to bring Ottawa’s priorities directly to the federal table,” says Tierney. “I want to build on the progress we’ve made, continue delivering real results for Beacon Hill-Cyrville and make sure Ottawa has a strong voice where important decisions are being made.” Among his top priorities in the next term of council are delivering safer communities, investing in infrastructure people actually use and keeping Ottawa affordable.
Bob Bell is a former business and real estate lawyer. who wants to “use his knowledge and skills to the community’s advantage”. In his time as a lawyer, he helped small businesses fight back against corporate landlords, helped first time homeowners get their first homes and negotiated on behalf of community members and small businesses alike. A recent transplant to Orléans East-Cumberland, Bell was a member of the Riverview Community Association who advocated for a transitway along the Alta Vista corridor. In his own words, he is running for city council because he feels a moment has been reached where the future of the city is being defined. “Standing still is not an option,” Bell states on his website. “This is a time to rethink, challenge the status quo and rebuild our city with intention. That means we need councillors who will lead with clarity, advocate for what matters, and guide our community through this transformation with purpose and integrity. I believe I can be that councillor for Ward 1, and that is why I am running for city council.” Among his priorites are an improved public transit system that addresses the real needs of its users, addressing housing affordability, giving Ottawa a stronger voice in the development of the ALTO high speed rail project and making City Hall and the decision-making process more transparent. “Too often, we are unaware of the issues discussed at city council meetings and the votes of our councillors,” Bell says, while advocating for a publicly accessible vote-tracking tool. “Citizens could then easily consult the files submitted to Council and the votes of their councillors, which would facilitate councillor accountability, says Bell. The vitality of our democracy requires complete transparency in the decision-making process. This vote-tracking tool would be an important step in the right direction.” To learn about Bob Bell’s position on the issues, visit bobell2026.ca.
Trellert Tammie Trellert is a business development and communications professional with more than 20 years of experience across business development, communications, marketing, finance, defence, insurance and government and the private sector. She has also spent years advocating, fundraising and vol unteering in the community, from hockey and youth programs to charitable and community organizations. Trellert’s campaing platform is focused on three key planks – improving transit and transportation, maintaining public safety and improving the overall quality of life for residents. “Fixing our transit system and improving our roads will help families spend less time in traffic and more time where it matters most, together,’ says Trellert on the issue of transit and transportation. “That starts with the basics: safe roads and neighbourhoods, reliable transit, responsible development and infrastructure that keeps pace with our growing community.” On the issue of public safety, Trellert believes that every improvement made in the future should focus on keeping the community’s streets “safe, accessible, and welcoming for families, seniors, cyclists and pedestrians alike.” Last but by no means least, Trellert says she will make herself as accessible as possible to her constituents. “I want to be a councillor who is present, accessible and accountable, someone residents can reach and trust to advocate for them at City Hall,” saysc Trellert. “I’ll continue listening directly to residents, identifying the issues that matter most and working to get practical results. Our community is home, and my goal is simple: make sure our home is heard, supported and moving forward.” To learn about Tammie Trellert’s position on the issues, visit tammietrellert.ca.
The Challengers...Orléans West-Innes Ward 2
Jenna Jessop
David Purchase
Jenna Jessop, 39, is a public servant who has built her career working in change management, communications and stakeholder engagement. Much of her work has focused on helping people navigate change, bringing different perspectives to the table, and making sure those affected by decisions are informed and heard throughout the process. The Convent Glen resident and proud mom of two young children believes that public service should ultimately be about people and that the job of a city councillor should be about listening carefully, communicating openly and finding practical ways to make things better. Jessop is running to bring a collaborative, practical approach to City Hall and to focus on the things residents experience every
David Purchase, 27, is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has also worked in the federal public service with both Health Canada and Elections Canada, as well as with Ottawa Community Housing, and is currently a licensed real estate agent with EXP Realty. Married with an infant son, Purchase, who is fluently bilingual, lives on the same street in Blackburn Hamlet he grew up on and is a member of the Blackburn Community Association’s board of directors. During the campaign, the three main issues Purchase says he has been hearing at the door are transit, speeding and public safety. On the issue of transit, Purchase wants to bring back direct rush-hour express buses
The Challenger... Orléans South-Navan
Jason Wing Jason Wing, 39, is the owner operator of the La Ha Tacos food truck located on Trim Road next to the Kult Barbershop. He is running against Orléans South-Navan incumbent Catherine Kitts. In his own words, Wing decided to throw his hat in the political ring out of a desire to bring back infrastructure equity and accountability to Orléans South-Navan. “Taxpayers in Orléans see their taxes rise while basic services fall behind. Reports presented to council confirmed what residents already feel. The east end is systematically shortchanged on road and transit dollars compared to other suburbs,” explains Wing who is a life-long resident of Orléans. Chief among his priorities is building the Brian Coburn Extension to Anderson Road
which will improve rush hour traffic flow in both directions, drastically improving local OC Transpo service and directing development charges to pay for local infrastructure. “I will prioritize finishing the Brian Coburn corridor, ending gridlock, restoring reliable transit so our families aren’t stranded and directing development charges back into our community’s roads, recreation, food security and basic infrastructure. Growth must pay for growth. It’s time City Hall delivers our fair share.” In running for city council, Wing is following advice once given to him by his mother. “My mom told me, ‘If you don’t like it, run for office.’ So I’m taking my mom’s advice to heart, I’m ready to take those years of practical, real-world experiences in running a small business to serve the residents of Orléans South-Navan at city hall.” To learn about Jason Wing’s position on the issues visit, voteforjay.ca.
that take people straight to where they work. He also wants to bring back local routes that allow people to get around the community using smaller buses that transport people more efficiently. On the issue of speeding and public safety in general, Purhase wants to see more officers in patrol cars dedicated to the individual communities and neighbourhoods they serve, instead of coverage spread across the entire east end. He also wants to see an increase in funding for temporary traffic-calming based on need. Finally, Purchase wants the city to adopt a smarter approach to future development and growth that takes into account whether or not the necessary infrastructure is either in place or will be put in place to support it. He also believes any future plans for intensification must fit the existing surrounding community. To learn about David Purchase’s position on the issues, visit davidpurchase.ca.
The 2026 Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards
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Do you know someone in your community under the age of 18 whose talents and abilities set them apart during the past year? If so, why not consider nominating them for the Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards? Nominees must be 17 years old or younger as of Sept. 1, 2026, and reside within the City of Ottawa east of Blair Road. Nominees will be judged on their accomplishments between Oct. 1, 2025 and Sept. 30, 2026. All submissions must include the name, address and phone number of both the nominee and the nominator as well as a resume of the nominee’s accomplishments. There are no categories per se – those nominated will be judged on their accomplishments in any one area, or a combination of areas. Nominations can be submitted by e-mail to OYA@orleansstar.ca or regular mail to the Orléans Star c/o 745 Farmbrook Cres., Orléans ON, K4A 2C1. The deadline for entries is Oct. 31. For additional information visit www.orleansonline.ca/OYA or call Fred Sherwin at 613-447-2829.
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day: reliable transportation, safer and more connected neighbourhoods, well-maintained infrastructure, strong community spaces, and responsible decisions about how the City spends taxpayers’ money. “Residents deserve a stronger voice in the decisions that affect their everyday lives. Too often, people hear about changes after decisions have already been made or feel like raising a concern with City Hall leads nowhere,” says Jessop. “Residents should know what is happening in their community, understand why decisions are being made, and have meaningful opportunities to shape them Some of the key aspects of Jessop’s campaign are increased transit availability, making pedestrian and cyclist safety a priority, and investing in additional community spaces such as parks and recreational centres. To learn about Jenna Jessop’s position on the issues visit jennajessop.ca.
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Busy Fingers knitting club in need of more wool senior. The only caveat is that the donated items cannot be resold. The core group of about 20-30 women, meets the first and third Monday of each month in McCaughey’s South Fallingbrook home where they share their love of knitting. “It’s a way to keep busy and feel like we’re doing something useful,” says McCaughey. ““Never underestimate the power of a senior, especially senior women. We can do anything we put our minds to.” In past years, the club has depended on donations from the public. Last year, a call for donations resulted in hundreds of balls of yarn and wool of every type and colour thanks to the generosity of Orléans Star readers. McCaughey is hoping for another successful drive this year. If you have any wool or yarn you wish to donate you can drop it off at Willowbend Retirement Community at the corner of Innes and Trim Road, or you can drop it off at Eileen’s home at 1967 Solano Terrace in Fallingbrook.
Laura Sloan, marketing manager at the Willowbend Retirement Community in Orléans, delivers some wool donated by residents to Eileen McCaughey,founder and president of the Busy Fingers knitting club based in Orléans. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO
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By Jody Maffett The Orléans Star The Busy Fingers knitting club needs more wool. The club takes wool and yarn donated by the general public and turns it into scarves, mitts, hats, socks, dolls and afghans, which are then donated to organizations that deal with people who need them, such as community resource centres, women’s shelters, hospices, seniors’ homes and hospitals. The club’s members also knit little caps for newborns in pre-natal units and pouches that can be hung on walkers used by seniors with mobility issues. So far this year, the club’s 200+ members have knitted and donated over 3,000 items. Most of the club’s members live in Ottawa, but there are chapters in Quebec, including two groups of nuns near Quebec City. It’s a win-win situation. The club gives members a chance to do something meaningful knowing the items they knit will be going to someone who truly needs them, whether it’s warm socks, mitts for a homeless person or a cozy afghan blanket for a
Club Richelieu Kiwanis Service Clubs of Orléans Orléans Do More Than You Thought Possible With ROTARY EASTERN OTTAWA EST
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Special to the Orléans Star Rotarians are people of action! The Rotary Club of Orléans is very active, featuring activities which primarily focus on food retention/ distribution, youth and preserving our environment. We spearhead programs dedicated to bolstering both our local and international communities. Locally, our impactful food retention projects include supporting the food bank, distributing fresh bread to local food banks (working with partners Lionsheart Inc., COBS Bread and the Capital City Church), and distributing Christmas food hampers to families in need. Our work with youth includes our annual Youth Awards where we recognize local high school students for outstanding strength of character. We also supply dictionaries to Grade 3 students
at a local school and support two High School Rotary Interact Clubs as they conduct service projects of their own. Our Ottawa Rotary Youth Forest project is an environmental project with the aim to plant over a thousand trees for a greener environment. We have involved high school students in this initiative. In fact, our Club won a District Gold Environmental Star for our efforts with our green spaces. We assist the Ottawa Rotary Home in providing respite programs for individuals with physical disabilities or complex medical needs, and actively champion the Legion’s Poppy Campaign. These are just a few ways we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community. Globally, our Rotary Youth Exchange program provides local
high school students an opportunity to study abroad and international high school students to study in Canada. We are involved in international projects that focus on Rotary’s many areas of service. For instance, we have a project to provide children in Villavicencio, Colombia, with basic education and literacy and we support Rotary’s End Polio campaign, which internationally has vaccinated three billion children in over 122 countries. Join us in our mission for positive change! Becoming a part of the Rotary Club presents an opportunity to contribute positively to our local and global communities while forming meaningful connections. If you’re curious to learn more, consider joining us at one of our
The Rotary Club of Orléans organizes an annual award program aimed at recognizing outstanding youth in the community. PHOTO SUPPLIED meetings or exploring our website for further insights. You will leave feeling energized! Check out our upcoming meet-
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Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est: ‘In the service of children’ peers, Kiwanians make transformative changes through its more than 19 million hours of cumulative service every year. Local clubs like Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est organize and support local initiatives while the international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. EVENTS – Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est is responsible for organizing a number of community events, and is perhaps best known for its signature annual event, sKreamers. The service club is also responsible for the construction of the children’s playground at Millennium Park, supplying helmets to youth across Ottawa in collaboration with Helping With Bikes, and providing laptops to children in need to help bridge the edu-
cational digital divide. The club also provides below-market rates on tent rentals to community organizations. The club also organized the firstever World Trivia Night in 1993 and eventually handed the event over to the Children’s Aid Society, which has turned it into its biggest fundraising event of the year. MEMBERSHIP – Members of Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. They are all passionate about making their community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. Unlike most traditional service clubs, Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est does not require you to pay for a membership. Instead, they ask for your most valuable resource – time. In lieu of dues, membership
is earned through 25 hours of community service annually. By becoming a Kiwanian, you get the opportunity to give back to your community and build fellowship with people who share your values. COMMITMENT – By becoming a member of Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est, you get a golden
opportunity to give back to your community and become part of the club’s tradition of service. The club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. More info: www.keoe.ca. Join the Kiwanis Club of Eastern Ottawa Est today or drop by one of their meetings to see what they’re all about.
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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Kiwanis International is a global community of service clubs dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. In 1988, Kiwanis Eastern Ottawa Est was granted its charter from Kiwanis International and has been an active service club chapter in the eastern Ottawa and Orléans area since. You may know them from some of the events they have organized such as Canada Day on Petrie Island, the Orléans Canada Day Kids Festival at Millennium Park and the sKreamers haunted attraction at Proulx Farm in the weeks leading up to Halloween. MISSION – The Kiwanis mission is to help kids around the world. Whether rolling up their sleeves or collaborating with their
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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star The east-end law firm of Grandmaitre Virgo Evans Lawyers/Avocats (GVE) has moved their office to the village of Navan where they occupy the renovated space of the old Shaw House at the corner of Trim and Colonial Roads. The law firm acquired the property – which suffered fire damage in 2023 – in 2024. As a lifelong resident of Navan and someone who appreciates the village’s heritage, Phil Grandmaitre, joined by his partner Josée Cameron-Virgo (a former Navan resident and current Cumberland resident), decided to acquire the 150-year-old historical landmark and rebuild it while keeping as much of the old structure intact as possible. The result is a contemporary building that stays as true to the old Shaw House as possible in terms of it’s footprint on the surrounding property and its general look. Up until they moved, GVE was located at 2628 St. Joseph Blvd, near the McDonalds.
Founded in 1979, the firm has been built on three pillars: excellent client service, a commitment to the profession and professionalism, and contributing to the community that sustains the practice. At GVE, they focus on personalized legal services that draw on the team’s collective strengths and specializations. Legal services they provide include Wills and Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Real Estate law and Business and Corporate law. The practice is built on a team concept that incorporates not only their own lawyers and staff but also the other players involved in your situation or problem. They put their full collective expertise to work for their clients, no matter which individual lawyer is assigned to their file. They also reach out to a broader network, working with other trusted advisors such as legal specialists, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, appraisers, surveyors, accountants, bankers, financial planners etc., all in an effort to achieve their client’s
The law firm of Grandmaître Virgo Evans recently moved to their new location at the corner of Trim and Colonial Roads in the village of Navan. STAFF PHOTO objectives while working in a collaborative way with others who are part of the process. To find out more about Grandmaitre Virgo
Evans and how they can help you achieve your legal objectives, you can visit their website at gvelaw.ca .
Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards now accepting nominations By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards, which recognize the outstanding achievements of youth ages five to 18. Unlike other awards that are divided into categories, the Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards are designed to recognize youth who are outstanding in a variety of areas. For instance, they may excel in a specific sport or an artistic discipline while maintaining excellent grades and contributing to the community through volunteering, mentoring
or tutoring. Anyone can submit a nomination, including a parent, teacher, coach or even the individual themselves. The first step in the process is to put together a resume or CV listing the nominee’s various achievements between Oct. 1, 2025 and Sept. 30, 2026. Each submission must also contain the nominee’s name, address and phone number as well as the name, address and phone number of the nominator. Nominations can be submitted in either English or French. The CVs will then be vetted and the
top 20 nominees deemed deserving of an Outstanding Youth Award will be invited to the awards ceremony which will be held at École secondaire catholique BéatriceDesloges in January The Outstanding Youth Awards are made possible thanks to the generous support of this year’s platinum sponsor, Richcraft Homes, gold sponsors M. L. Bradley Ltd., and Sobeys Trim Road, and local elected officials including Orléans MP Marie-France Lalonde and Orléans MPP Stephen Blais. The program was started in 2005 by orleansonline.ca as a way to recognize the
many accomplishments of young people in Orléans and to act as a means of positive reinforcement for youth in the community. Past recipients include Olympic speed skater Ivanie Blondin, five-time Canadian curling champion Rachel Homan, Canadian actress and singer Steffi Didomenicantonio and recording artist Michelle Treacy. To submit a nomination, simply e-mail the nominee’s CV to OYA@orleansstar.ca. Submissions can also be mailed to 745 Farmbrook Cres., Orléans K4A 2C1. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 15. and the winners will be notified the week of Nov. 29.
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Five inducted into Cumberland Panthers Hall of Fame level as well as the club’s bantam varsity program. She also served on the Panthers board for approximately six years as registrar and vice-president of administration, including two years where she handled both roles at the same time. Justice Koradi was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the player category. The son of fellow Hall of Fame members Jeff and Joanne Koradi, Justice began his Panthers journey in the mites program and spent the next 13 seasons as a Panthers player — eight in NCAFA and four at the varsity level — winning five A-Cup championships and a provincial championship along the way. Near the tail end of his playing career, he joined the coaching ranks and has spent the better part of the last six years, passing on his knowledge of the game to the next generation of Panther players. During his four-year stint with Cumberland Panthers, Nate Martey was an NCAFA AllStar, and was named his team’s Defensive MVP and Most Improved Player. He also competed for an A-Cup championship,
(L to R) Nate Martey, Sean baptiste, Jacques Coulombe, Sharon Baptiste and Justice Koradi are the newest inductees into the Cumberland Panthers Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CUMBERLAND PANTHERS and helped capture an OPFL provincial championship.
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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Five members of the Cumberland Panthers family were inducted into the football club’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Millennium Park on Oct. 20. Sean and Sarah Baptiste are a husband and wife team who have been with the Panthers since 2010. Sean started coaching in the Panthers Mite program and then moved up through the ranks from tyke all the way to bantam and midget. At the same time, he became an important part of the club’s varsity and junior varsity programs. For most of those seasons, Baptiste served as a head coach before transitioning into defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator roles. He was inducted into the Panthers’ Hall of Fame in recognition of his longevity, leadership and willingness to continue giving back have influenced generations of Panthers players. Sarah Baptiste spent approximately 10 to 12 years managing teams across every age
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ORLEANS LEGION BOTTLE DRIVE – Bring your bottles and cans to the Orléans Legion Branch 632, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. This is the last bottle drive of the year. The organizers would like to thank everyone who contributed their bottles and cans this year.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24 CUMBERLAND FARMERS’ MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with a variety of local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds! FREE ADMISSION.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23 INDIGENOUS VETERANS COMMEMORATION 11 a.m. at the Orléans Legion Cenotaph, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place indoors at the Legion.
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