Councillor Clarke Kelly

Our Community Events page will help you keep track of the fun and interesting things that are happening throughout West Carleton-March. ClarkeKelly.ca/events Want to promote an upcoming Ward 5 event? Send us a note at [email protected].

Ian Scott, an economic development professional with two decades of experience, is the City's first Rural Business Liaison. Ian is now regularly available on Wednesdays at the Carp Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Learn more here: clarkekelly.ca/post/supporti…

The City of Ottawa is renewing the play structure at Baird Park, located at 2388 Fitzroy Street. City staff has now completed phase 2 of the environmental assessment. clarkekelly.ca/post/update-o…

Doing some fall cleaning? Don't forget about the final Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event for 2026. It will be held this Saturday November 7 from 8 am to 4 pm. This one is in Ward 5 at the Westbrook Snow Dump, 200 Westbrook Road.

The City is hosting a series of Rural Business Service Showcases, a helpful opportunity for anyone with a rural business or thinking about starting or expanding one. The next one is tomorrow (Nov. 3) at Osgoode Township High School from 7-9 pm. bit.ly/4k3vlkW

Please be advised that Farmview Road from Hunt Line Road to Kinburn Side Road has reopened. It had been closed for several days to repair a failed culvert. The contractor should have everything cleaned up by tomorrow and that should be it for the work.

The Arnprior Region of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is hosting their Harvest Dinner this Friday at the Kinburn Community Centre. The guest speaker will be Senator Rob Black, whose top priorities are agriculture, rural communities and youth leadership.

The City is hosting a series of Rural Business Service Showcases, a helpful opportunity for anyone with a rural business or thinking about starting or expanding one. It's coming up on Nov. 3 at Osgoode Township High School from 7-9 pm. bit.ly/4k3vlkW

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! A quick reminder that certain City services will be will be following holiday schedules tomorrow. See more details on the holiday schedule changes here: bit.ly/3LNyHGV . .

This is Agriculture Week in Ontario, a chance to recognize the farmers who work hard to put food on our tables every day. Please join me in thanking the farmers across West Carleton-March for all they do for our community. ontario.ca/laws/statute/98o1…

Another quick reminder that you can help support our community by dropping off your scrap metal, e-waste and used batteries this weekend. This four-day event is a Kinburn Community Association fundraiser and begins on Friday at the Community Centre.

The Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program provides financing to help your home become more energy efficient. Want to learn more? Check out the online webinar this Thursday afternoon from 12 PM to 1 PM. Registration details here: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/budge…

Last week marked an exciting milestone for Fitzroy Estates. After many meetings, conversations, and a great deal of advocacy, we have finally reached the point where the process of bringing a park to Fitzroy Estates can begin. Details below: clarkekelly.ca/post/my-updat…

Tickets for Wing Dings event in Dunrobin will close on Sept 5. The event is for Sept. 12 with: - All You Can Eat wings & fries - Live Music - and a 50/50 Cornhole Tournament See the event page for more details. zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wi…

As Deputy Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, here are my remarks at our meeting on Thursday about bringing back the Rural Summit in this term after a long absence. clarkekelly.ca/post/councill…

Please be advised that Farmview Rd. has been closed from Kinburn Side Rd. to Hunt Line Rd. for culvert repair. Duration is unknown at this time. Updates to follow when available.

Here's a link to my latest newsletter for those who missed it last week. The link below also has an easy "subscribe" button at the top left of the page. Leave your name and email address and you'll receive the newsletter the moment it's published. mailchi.mp/.../ward-5-newsle…

St. Mary’s Annual Community Old-Time Corn Roast is set for this Wednesday, August 19, from 5pm to 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

City staff has informed us that they're about a week into the road resurfacing project that includes Canyon Drive, Latimer Avenue & Early Avenue. The roads will remain open to traffic, and the work is expected to be completed by fall 2026.