David Hill - Councillor - Ward 3 Barrhaven West

06/14/2026

Yesterday I had the chance to visit with local author Jean-Pierre Allard about his latest book, The Sport of Never Growing Up: Innocence, Tragedy and Survival. A tale of persistence and resilience, Jean-Pierre is looking to share his story and strategies to grief and motivation. Thank you for sharing with me. He will be hosting future signings at indigo Orleans on Jun 20 and Indigo Kanata on July 5 (both from 12-3)

06/13/2026

Due to a forecast of heavy rain and a significant chance of severe thunderstorms, tomorrow's I ❤️ BARRHAVEN MARKET has been CANCELLED. This is not a decision that we take lightly but for the safety of all involved, it is unfortunately the right one.

We thank you for your interest in this event and we are excited to let you know that you can save the date for BARRHAVEN HARVEST FEST on September 20th! More details to come!

PLEASE NOTE: The regular Ottawa Farmers' Market will still be operating, it is the event portion (BBIA giveaways, Artisan vendors, bouncy castles, entertainment, etc.) that is cancelled. Feel free to stop by to grab your regular weekly veggies!

We thank you for your understanding! Stay safe everyone!

Ottawa Farmers' Market Locally Crafted Markets Wilson Lo - Councillor, Barrhaven East David Hill - Councillor - Ward 3 Barrhaven West

06/13/2026

Yesterday at my second of three end of year school parties, I got to join students, family and some Star Wars friends from Wazosan elementary for a fun celebration of the transition from studies to summer holidays! Thanks to the parent council for always making a great party and for organizing ideal weather!!

06/13/2026

The renewal of a section of the railway path near Houlahan Park is anticipated to start Monday June 15th and be substantially completed by June 25th. This construction will be completed due to the current poor condition of the pathway. The pathway will be reconstructed and will be widened to 3 meters in width, instead of the existing 2 meters. More details about the project in the link below: https://www.davidhillbarrhaven.ca/post/pathway-renewal-near-houlahan-park-june-2026

06/13/2026

Congratulations Khalsa Aid Canada for collecting over 160,000 pounds of food during your annual food drive - setting another record. A special shout out to Wazosan public school for their active participation this year, and I was proud to represent the mayor and my council colleagues to recognize the dedication and hard work of our Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) for their volunteerism, leadership and participation. Thank you to Karmin, Mandeep and all who supported this impactful event. At a time when food insecurity is so prevalent, every act of kindness to support a neighbour is felt that much more. Thank you

06/13/2026

If you are a stem kid at heart of have a kid that loves robotics, the place to be is Ruth e Dickinson library - come check out the amazing talent at our local high schools, Algonquin college, area x.0 and more! Tons of smart folks here in Barrhaven driving the tech of tomorrow - open til noon!

06/13/2026

The Ottawa South United (OSU) soccer club will be offering community drop-in soccer at the Quinn's Pointe Turf field, starting June 15th - June 30th (Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays), from 3:30-4:30PM, for two weeks at no cost to children in the community! Players can sign up to reserve a spot following this link here:
https://form.jotform.com/261572514665259

06/12/2026

What a nice evening to join the parents, staff and students at Half Moon Bay public school for their end of school party! Congratulations all and thanks for the invite! I’m super glad to hear the feedback regarding the greenbank realignment construction and the Cambrian roundabout. Have a great summer!!

06/12/2026

When riding an e-scooter, please be mindful of pedestrians, other road users, and your own safety.

Understand the rules of the road for e-scooters | bit.ly/3vzXrIK

E-scooters are expected to double in volume on our roadways this year to approximately 1500 operators as more people either purchase one for personal use or rent one from the City of Ottawa’s pilot e-scooter program that launched on May 28th.

It’s important that both users and drivers understand the rules of the road for e-scooters to ensure the safe use of these devices and to remember to share the road.

“We get a lot of questions about how to operate an e-scooter. The best rule of thumb is that you operate an e-scooter the same way you would ride a bicycle,” said Traffic Unit Sergeant Robert Cairns. “Be safe, wear safety equipment and watch out for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and children.”

This includes riding in bike lanes or on the shoulder of a roadway and not on sidewalks. Riders who are found using their e-scooters on sidewalks are subject to a $150 fine.

More: bit.ly/3vzXrIK

06/12/2026

Hey Barrhaven! The weather should be perfect this Sunday to stop by the Nepean Woods Park & Ride for the 3rd annual I ❤️ Barrhaven Market!

Join the Barrhaven BIA, Ottawa Farmers’ Market, and Locally Crafted Markets on Sunday, June 14th, 10am to 2pm, for an exciting day of shopping and family fun - with over 100 vendors, facepainting, delicious food, and amazing music!

Check out the BBIA's page below for more details:
https://barrhavenbia.ca/market-events/