The Ottawa Carleton District School Board is on the brink of approving the shift to grade 7-12 high schools in Kanata North – that means moving our grade 7 and 8′s to Earl of March SS and West Carleton SS.  The move is being considered as a way to relieve the overcrowding in our schools – a situation all parents with kids in the Kanata School system is well aware of.  more »

Three weeks post-election and reflection has started to transition to focus on new projects, so I suppose it is time to get some of my thoughts down on “paper” before the rose coloured glasses start to distort.  Here are a few of the many lessons I learned in my recent role as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Carleton-Mississippi Mills (for the second time): more »

Last week I attended the wake for Jamie Hubley, a teenager in my community who committed suicide.  There were so many people there to share in the grief of Jamie’s family that was a two hour wait to speak with the family.   Hundreds turned out for his funeral.  As a member of our community, as a parent and as an acquaintance of Jamie’s father, my heart broke over this tragedy.  more »

Canada Day Round Up: Carleton-Mississippi Mills

I love Canada Day – possibly more than Christmas or my birthday!  I look forward to the celebrations all year long.  For the past couple of years I have helped out as volunteer co-ordinator for Canada Day In Kanata and it has been amazing working with the dedicated volunteers who work all year to put that event together.  This year I am going to enjoy the day with my family and check out lots of different local events – so I thought I would share my round up of events in Carleton-Mississippi Mills with you.  I am sure I have missed some – please let me know if you have any for me to add: more »