Laura Dudas
@lauradudas.bsky.social
Ottawa City Councillor, proudly representing Orléans West-Innes/Orléans Ouest-Innes
Christmas came early for Ottawa! 🎄
This morning, PM Mark Carney announced major investments for our city:
🏠 3,000 new mixed-income and affordable homes
💙 $1.2M to tackle substance abuse and improve safety
🌍 Canada’s bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie in 2028
This morning, PM Mark Carney announced major investments for our city:
🏠 3,000 new mixed-income and affordable homes
💙 $1.2M to tackle substance abuse and improve safety
🌍 Canada’s bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie in 2028
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Christmas came early for Ottawa! 🎄
This morning, PM Mark Carney announced major investments for our city:
🏠 3,000 new mixed-income and affordable homes
💙 $1.2M to tackle substance abuse and improve safety
🌍 Canada’s bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie in 2028
This morning, PM Mark Carney announced major investments for our city:
🏠 3,000 new mixed-income and affordable homes
💙 $1.2M to tackle substance abuse and improve safety
🌍 Canada’s bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie in 2028
Flipping pancakes at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association Pancake Breakfast. Fabulous way to start the day with many neighbours, pancakes and a visit from Santa Claus!
👏Congrats to the BCA Volunteers for a massive success and huge turnout!
👏Congrats to the BCA Volunteers for a massive success and huge turnout!
December 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Flipping pancakes at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association Pancake Breakfast. Fabulous way to start the day with many neighbours, pancakes and a visit from Santa Claus!
👏Congrats to the BCA Volunteers for a massive success and huge turnout!
👏Congrats to the BCA Volunteers for a massive success and huge turnout!
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
Every year, I look forward to the #ChristmasCheerBreakfast. It is an incredibly fun way to launch the holidays, and provides much-needed support for the vulnerable in our community.
Shout out to the organizers and supporters, as well as those on the front lines to look after the most vulnerable.
Shout out to the organizers and supporters, as well as those on the front lines to look after the most vulnerable.
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Every year, I look forward to the #ChristmasCheerBreakfast. It is an incredibly fun way to launch the holidays, and provides much-needed support for the vulnerable in our community.
Shout out to the organizers and supporters, as well as those on the front lines to look after the most vulnerable.
Shout out to the organizers and supporters, as well as those on the front lines to look after the most vulnerable.
Two Orléans West-Innes residents have been recognized for outstanding contributions:
✨ Holly Ellingwood received the Order of Ottawa for advocacy of transgender & disability rights
🏒 Courtney Rego of the Capital City Condors received the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
Bravo et merci!
✨ Holly Ellingwood received the Order of Ottawa for advocacy of transgender & disability rights
🏒 Courtney Rego of the Capital City Condors received the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
Bravo et merci!
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Two Orléans West-Innes residents have been recognized for outstanding contributions:
✨ Holly Ellingwood received the Order of Ottawa for advocacy of transgender & disability rights
🏒 Courtney Rego of the Capital City Condors received the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
Bravo et merci!
✨ Holly Ellingwood received the Order of Ottawa for advocacy of transgender & disability rights
🏒 Courtney Rego of the Capital City Condors received the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
Bravo et merci!
Ottawa's Scottish community has left an indelible mark on our city, from street names, architecture, cultural celebrations and cuisine, yeah haggis!
Today, we celebrated the many contributions of the Scottish community by raising the flag at City Hall for Scottish Heritage Day and St. Andrew’s Day.
Today, we celebrated the many contributions of the Scottish community by raising the flag at City Hall for Scottish Heritage Day and St. Andrew’s Day.
November 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ottawa's Scottish community has left an indelible mark on our city, from street names, architecture, cultural celebrations and cuisine, yeah haggis!
Today, we celebrated the many contributions of the Scottish community by raising the flag at City Hall for Scottish Heritage Day and St. Andrew’s Day.
Today, we celebrated the many contributions of the Scottish community by raising the flag at City Hall for Scottish Heritage Day and St. Andrew’s Day.
✨ What an unforgettable night at the Santa Parade of Lights in Orléans! ✨
A huge thank you to the Ottawa Fire Service for organizing such a spectacular community tradition year after year! ❤️🎄
#ChristmasSpirit #Christmas ##HolidayMagic
A huge thank you to the Ottawa Fire Service for organizing such a spectacular community tradition year after year! ❤️🎄
#ChristmasSpirit #Christmas ##HolidayMagic
November 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
✨ What an unforgettable night at the Santa Parade of Lights in Orléans! ✨
A huge thank you to the Ottawa Fire Service for organizing such a spectacular community tradition year after year! ❤️🎄
#ChristmasSpirit #Christmas ##HolidayMagic
A huge thank you to the Ottawa Fire Service for organizing such a spectacular community tradition year after year! ❤️🎄
#ChristmasSpirit #Christmas ##HolidayMagic
Congratulations to Omar and the fantastic team at Louis’ Pizza Express on their big move to their new home at 2520 St. Joseph Blvd.
They’re gearing up for their grand opening tomorrow from 1 to 3 pm. Swing by and help welcome them to their new location. 🍕
They’re gearing up for their grand opening tomorrow from 1 to 3 pm. Swing by and help welcome them to their new location. 🍕
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations to Omar and the fantastic team at Louis’ Pizza Express on their big move to their new home at 2520 St. Joseph Blvd.
They’re gearing up for their grand opening tomorrow from 1 to 3 pm. Swing by and help welcome them to their new location. 🍕
They’re gearing up for their grand opening tomorrow from 1 to 3 pm. Swing by and help welcome them to their new location. 🍕
A moving #RemembranceDay ceremony at the RCL Orléans 632. This moment of reflection reminds us of the courage and selflessness of those who serve our country, and of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could be free.
Their legacy lives on in the peace we enjoy today. #WeWillRememberThem
Their legacy lives on in the peace we enjoy today. #WeWillRememberThem
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A moving #RemembranceDay ceremony at the RCL Orléans 632. This moment of reflection reminds us of the courage and selflessness of those who serve our country, and of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could be free.
Their legacy lives on in the peace we enjoy today. #WeWillRememberThem
Their legacy lives on in the peace we enjoy today. #WeWillRememberThem
Incredible win by hometown team, Atlético Ottawa! What an amazing team; you make us so proud. 👏 ❤️
Incroyable victoire de l'équipe locale, l'Atlético Ottawa ! Quelle équipe formidable, vous nous rendez si fiers. 👏 ❤️
Incroyable victoire de l'équipe locale, l'Atlético Ottawa ! Quelle équipe formidable, vous nous rendez si fiers. 👏 ❤️
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Incredible win by hometown team, Atlético Ottawa! What an amazing team; you make us so proud. 👏 ❤️
Incroyable victoire de l'équipe locale, l'Atlético Ottawa ! Quelle équipe formidable, vous nous rendez si fiers. 👏 ❤️
Incroyable victoire de l'équipe locale, l'Atlético Ottawa ! Quelle équipe formidable, vous nous rendez si fiers. 👏 ❤️
Thank you CBC Ottawa, for covering this important issue for my community and our city:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Bill 60 threatens 'dream' of multi-use pathway on Orléans Boulevard, says councillor | CBC News
Coun. Laura Dudas says she has been trying to make Orléans Boulevard safer since 2018. But new provincial legislation is threatening Ottawa's ability to alter its own roadways.
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Thank you CBC Ottawa, for covering this important issue for my community and our city:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
De nombreux amis, membres de la famille, collègues et membres de la communauté se sont réunis aujourd'hui pour célébrer le parc Trèva Cousineau, récemment renommé, une reconnaissance bien méritée pour une femme au dynamisme exceptionnel.
📍1756, promenade Grey Nuns
📍1756, promenade Grey Nuns
November 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
De nombreux amis, membres de la famille, collègues et membres de la communauté se sont réunis aujourd'hui pour célébrer le parc Trèva Cousineau, récemment renommé, une reconnaissance bien méritée pour une femme au dynamisme exceptionnel.
📍1756, promenade Grey Nuns
📍1756, promenade Grey Nuns
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans will be expanded! After years of work to add a gym and improvements to this older facility, we are moving ahead thanks to a federal contribution to the project.
Thanks to MP Marie-France Lalonde for your partnership on this essential project.
Thanks to MP Marie-France Lalonde for your partnership on this essential project.
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans will be expanded! After years of work to add a gym and improvements to this older facility, we are moving ahead thanks to a federal contribution to the project.
Thanks to MP Marie-France Lalonde for your partnership on this essential project.
Thanks to MP Marie-France Lalonde for your partnership on this essential project.
Ready to scare...I mean welcome, all the kids tonight! Happy Halloween everyone!
Prêts à effrayer... je veux dire, à accueillir tous les enfants ce soir ! Joyeux Halloween à tous !
#Halloween #ghoulsandgoblins
Prêts à effrayer... je veux dire, à accueillir tous les enfants ce soir ! Joyeux Halloween à tous !
#Halloween #ghoulsandgoblins
October 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Ready to scare...I mean welcome, all the kids tonight! Happy Halloween everyone!
Prêts à effrayer... je veux dire, à accueillir tous les enfants ce soir ! Joyeux Halloween à tous !
#Halloween #ghoulsandgoblins
Prêts à effrayer... je veux dire, à accueillir tous les enfants ce soir ! Joyeux Halloween à tous !
#Halloween #ghoulsandgoblins
After years of thoughtful community consultation and collaboration, I’m thrilled to announce that the newly raised and signalized Pedestrian Crossover on Forest Valley Drive is now officially activated! 👣🚦
#roadsafety #pedestriansafety
#roadsafety #pedestriansafety
October 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
After years of thoughtful community consultation and collaboration, I’m thrilled to announce that the newly raised and signalized Pedestrian Crossover on Forest Valley Drive is now officially activated! 👣🚦
#roadsafety #pedestriansafety
#roadsafety #pedestriansafety
💎 I’m so happy to crown the next 2025 Gem: Marino’s Hair Studio! 💎
Located at 2701 St Joseph Blvd, this beloved salon has been a go-to destination for decades.
Whether it’s a fresh new style or a special occasion look, Marino’s has been helping community members feel their best for years.
Located at 2701 St Joseph Blvd, this beloved salon has been a go-to destination for decades.
Whether it’s a fresh new style or a special occasion look, Marino’s has been helping community members feel their best for years.
October 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
💎 I’m so happy to crown the next 2025 Gem: Marino’s Hair Studio! 💎
Located at 2701 St Joseph Blvd, this beloved salon has been a go-to destination for decades.
Whether it’s a fresh new style or a special occasion look, Marino’s has been helping community members feel their best for years.
Located at 2701 St Joseph Blvd, this beloved salon has been a go-to destination for decades.
Whether it’s a fresh new style or a special occasion look, Marino’s has been helping community members feel their best for years.
💎 Celebrating another business Gem!
Café Amore is a family-owned and operated business offering authentic Italian specialty coffee, paninis, gelato and even a cannoli bar!
Congrats! 👏
📍2409 St Joseph Blvd
@cafeamore.bsky.social
Café Amore is a family-owned and operated business offering authentic Italian specialty coffee, paninis, gelato and even a cannoli bar!
Congrats! 👏
📍2409 St Joseph Blvd
@cafeamore.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
💎 Celebrating another business Gem!
Café Amore is a family-owned and operated business offering authentic Italian specialty coffee, paninis, gelato and even a cannoli bar!
Congrats! 👏
📍2409 St Joseph Blvd
@cafeamore.bsky.social
Café Amore is a family-owned and operated business offering authentic Italian specialty coffee, paninis, gelato and even a cannoli bar!
Congrats! 👏
📍2409 St Joseph Blvd
@cafeamore.bsky.social
Moose and I joined in Orléans Parkrun this morning, just in time to see several volunteers recognized for their ongoing support of the much-loved event!
A huge shout out to the folks who make this weekly event possible.
Want to take part? Info:
www.parkrun.ca/orleans/
A huge shout out to the folks who make this weekly event possible.
Want to take part? Info:
www.parkrun.ca/orleans/
October 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Moose and I joined in Orléans Parkrun this morning, just in time to see several volunteers recognized for their ongoing support of the much-loved event!
A huge shout out to the folks who make this weekly event possible.
Want to take part? Info:
www.parkrun.ca/orleans/
A huge shout out to the folks who make this weekly event possible.
Want to take part? Info:
www.parkrun.ca/orleans/
I’m proud to highlight another incredible east end Gem, Atelier Rosso! 💎
This family-run treasure has been buzzing with energy since opening last year, offering a warm space and a rotating menu of delicious treats. A true community favourite!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence #SmallBusinessWeek
This family-run treasure has been buzzing with energy since opening last year, offering a warm space and a rotating menu of delicious treats. A true community favourite!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence #SmallBusinessWeek
October 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I’m proud to highlight another incredible east end Gem, Atelier Rosso! 💎
This family-run treasure has been buzzing with energy since opening last year, offering a warm space and a rotating menu of delicious treats. A true community favourite!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence #SmallBusinessWeek
This family-run treasure has been buzzing with energy since opening last year, offering a warm space and a rotating menu of delicious treats. A true community favourite!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence #SmallBusinessWeek
🚨 2025 Gems Announcement!
Thrilled to kick off this year’s with our first winner: Forest Valley Pharmacy! 💎
Known for their patient, kind, and sincere approach to care, this east end team goes above and beyond for their clients.
A true Gem in our community!
Congrats!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence
Thrilled to kick off this year’s with our first winner: Forest Valley Pharmacy! 💎
Known for their patient, kind, and sincere approach to care, this east end team goes above and beyond for their clients.
A true Gem in our community!
Congrats!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
🚨 2025 Gems Announcement!
Thrilled to kick off this year’s with our first winner: Forest Valley Pharmacy! 💎
Known for their patient, kind, and sincere approach to care, this east end team goes above and beyond for their clients.
A true Gem in our community!
Congrats!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence
Thrilled to kick off this year’s with our first winner: Forest Valley Pharmacy! 💎
Known for their patient, kind, and sincere approach to care, this east end team goes above and beyond for their clients.
A true Gem in our community!
Congrats!
#Gems #EastEndExcellence
Thx to the St. Matthew HS Senior Band for a great National Anthem performance at Ottawa City Council this am. Showcasing East-end excellence, it was a strong show of talent and potential.
Kudos to Mr. Sereda on the custom arrangement, putting every instrument in the spotlight.
GO Tigers!
Kudos to Mr. Sereda on the custom arrangement, putting every instrument in the spotlight.
GO Tigers!
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thx to the St. Matthew HS Senior Band for a great National Anthem performance at Ottawa City Council this am. Showcasing East-end excellence, it was a strong show of talent and potential.
Kudos to Mr. Sereda on the custom arrangement, putting every instrument in the spotlight.
GO Tigers!
Kudos to Mr. Sereda on the custom arrangement, putting every instrument in the spotlight.
GO Tigers!
🚆 The O-Train Stage 2 Eastern Extension is gearing up for departure! Rail Fans Canada’s latest video shows the impressive progress on stations and trackwork ahead of substantial completion and trial running!
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFf...
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFf...
October 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚆 The O-Train Stage 2 Eastern Extension is gearing up for departure! Rail Fans Canada’s latest video shows the impressive progress on stations and trackwork ahead of substantial completion and trial running!
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFf...
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFf...
A spectacular Diwali celebration last night by the India Canada Association - National Capital Region. It was great to join the community in this important celebration!
🪔 Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! 🪔
#Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights #IndiaCanadaAssociation #OttawaCelebrates
🪔 Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! 🪔
#Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights #IndiaCanadaAssociation #OttawaCelebrates
October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A spectacular Diwali celebration last night by the India Canada Association - National Capital Region. It was great to join the community in this important celebration!
🪔 Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! 🪔
#Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights #IndiaCanadaAssociation #OttawaCelebrates
🪔 Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! 🪔
#Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights #IndiaCanadaAssociation #OttawaCelebrates
With the drop of the puck, a new chapter in local minor hockey begins!
The East End Storm officially kicked off its inaugural season today. Thank you to the organizers for inviting me to take part in this momentous event.
#Hockey #hockeylife❤️🏒🥅 #GreatCanadianSport
The East End Storm officially kicked off its inaugural season today. Thank you to the organizers for inviting me to take part in this momentous event.
#Hockey #hockeylife❤️🏒🥅 #GreatCanadianSport
October 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
With the drop of the puck, a new chapter in local minor hockey begins!
The East End Storm officially kicked off its inaugural season today. Thank you to the organizers for inviting me to take part in this momentous event.
#Hockey #hockeylife❤️🏒🥅 #GreatCanadianSport
The East End Storm officially kicked off its inaugural season today. Thank you to the organizers for inviting me to take part in this momentous event.
#Hockey #hockeylife❤️🏒🥅 #GreatCanadianSport
Today, our neighbourhood came together for one of the most cherished traditions of the season — Friendsgiving. More than a meal, it was a celebration of connection and the joy of sharing stories around the table. Thanks to Mélanie and her team of volunteers for organizing.
October 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today, our neighbourhood came together for one of the most cherished traditions of the season — Friendsgiving. More than a meal, it was a celebration of connection and the joy of sharing stories around the table. Thanks to Mélanie and her team of volunteers for organizing.