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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Honoured to join Ambassador Plakhotniuk, Mayor Sutcliffe & Ottawa's Ukrainian community at City Hall for the flag raising marking Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. Ukrainians have shown incredible determination defending their sovereignty. Ottawa stands with Ukraine.🇺🇦

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Proud to join Mayor Sutcliffe & Council colleagues for Capital Pride Ottawa's flag raising at City Hall: officially kicking off Pride Week in Ottawa! Here's to a city where everyone is free to be their true selves & love who they love. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It was a pleasure to join Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard at her popular corn roast event at Optimist Park last weekend which featured free swimming, local corn and live music!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Congratulations to Cooperation Integration Canada on the occasion of their 20th anniversary. The organization provides newcomer services to the French-speaking immigrant community in Ottawa. I was happy to speak at their fundraiser last weekend.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Overbrook Day festivities last week were amazing! Thank you to the Overbrook Community Association, Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, Ottawa Community Housing, Overbrook Community Centre staff, City departments and community organizations for a great celebration!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

As a Community Services Committee member, I was ecstatic to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for the City's new transitional housing facility on O'Connor Street. The facility will house approximately 125 families and will be pivotal to address homelessness in Ottawa.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Congratulations to the Vanier BIA for raising $80,000 this week at its 8th annual Partage Beechwood event held at the Beechwood Cemetery this week! All proceeds will benefit the Partage Vanier food bank.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference this week to meet with Minister McGregor & Solicitor General Kerzner to discuss the need for new social infrastructure investments in Ottawa. Congratulations to Riley Brockington on his election as AMO President.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Great turnout last weekend at the Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester Community BBQ held by MP Mona Fortier that brought together residents, community leaders, organizations & families across our area to celebrate the organizations and people who contribute to its success!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

City staff held a second round of public consultations concerning proposed Beechwood Avenue public realm improvements at the New Edinburgh Fieldhouse this week.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Congratulations to the many amazing residents and community partners who enjoyed the Forbes Cummings Community Party on Borthwick, Gardenvale and in Trojan Park last weekend, despite the inclement weather!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I had a lot of fun dropping by the Canada Summer Jobs BBQ, hosted by Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester MP Mona Fortier at the Vanier Hub this week, to acknowledge the 500+ youth in our area that benefited from paid summer work experience and skill development for the job market!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was wonderful to provide a tour of critical social infrastructure in Ward 13 to City Manager Wendy Stephanson this week, including the ACB Wellness Resource Centre and the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The City of Ottawa issued a special commemorative coin in 2026 to mark the bicentennial of the 1826 founding of Bytown. This week, I was happy to present coins with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to local Ward 13 volunteers and community leaders as a symbol of gratitude for their service.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was great to attend the grand opening of the 32nd Annual Family Gathering at Saint Charbel Maronite Catholic Church in Overbrook this week.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Attended an informative public consultation undertaken by city staff with residents last weekend at New Edinburgh Park concerning proposed improvements to Beechwood Avenue’s public realm.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was great fun attending an open house of the Ottawa Police Service Mounted Unit last week to learn what a training session looks like and how horses help with police work within the city.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was wonderful to welcome Youth Futures interns from the Ottawa Public Library to City Hall last week for an exciting discussion about professional development and library governance!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Honoured to have joined the West Indian Youth Association of Ottawa earlier this month for their Emancipation Day flag-raising ceremony at Ottawa City Hall, alongside High Commissioners from Guyana and Grenada and my colleague Councillor Plante, as we marked this important day.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I was pleased to attend the inauguration of Herbert and Estelle Brown Park in Sandy Hill this week. It was a honour and privilege to second Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stephanie Plante’s motion to rename the park after such important Ottawa entrepreneurs and community builders.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I was honoured to provide opening remarks at the Black Male in Excellence Conference in the RBC Foundry space earlier this month at Bayview Yards.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Nice to see hundreds of people drop into VegOttawa Fest at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre in Overbrook last weekend!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Had a lovely time at MPP Lucille Collard’s annual summer corn roast in New Edinburgh Park last weekend talking to many residents, along with my colleagues Beacon Hill-Cyrville Councillor Tim Tierney and Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stephanie Plante!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Congratulations to both MyLook Vision Care in Manor Park and the East Ottawa Compounding Pharmacy in Wateridge Village for establishing new businesses in our communities and for your sponsorship of neighbourhood events!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Picked up a copy of “The Sport of Never Growing Up” by local author Jean-Pierre Allard at @booksonbeechwood — a deeply personal memoir of resilience, loss, and hope set here in Ottawa. Jean-Pierre will be back for a book signing on Aug 22. Support local authors & bookstores!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Great to attend the opening of the Byward Square pedestrian space this week in the Byward Market with Mayor Sutcliffe, Rideau-Vanier Councillor Stephanie Plante and the board and staff of the Byward Market District Authority.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It was a pleasure to attend an amazing groundbreaking ceremony last weekend to celebrate the commencement of construction of the Wateridge Lifestyles Retirement Residence in Wateridge Village.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It was great to join the diplomatic community at the French Embassy in Rockcliffe Park to celebrate Bastille Day.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It was great to join the Overbrook Kids & Youth Action Group at Presland Park this week to imagine the future potential of play spaces for children and youth in the neighbourhood!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I enjoyed hearing from engaged residents who provided their input concerning the revitalization of Bathgate Park in Carson Grove at a public consultation I held last weekend. The plan includes reforestation and resurfacing the central paved pathway.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I held an excellent and engaging public consultation in Manor Park last weekend focused on planned improvements to Alvin Heights Park.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Honoured this week to attend the launch of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union at the Official Irish Residence in Rockcliffe Park with His Excellency John Concannon, the Ambassador of Ireland to Canada and Orléans West-Innes Councillor Laura Dudas.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I was pleased this week to join business leaders for the Ottawa Board of Trade’s Business on the River networking event, held in celebration of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Thanks to the Den Haag OCH community tenant champions for volunteering and sharing your incredible baked treats with your neighbours at your Canada Day BBQ this week!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congratulations to the African Canadian Association of Ottawa for holding its Multicultural Festival last weekend in Brewer Park which featured live music, arts and culture, food and drink, drumming and dance along with an extensive vendor market!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Had lots of fun at the Eastview Legion Annual Canada Day Celebration where there was food, music and dance, accompanied with much fun and frivolity for the entire community!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Had lots of fun attending the ACB Wellness Resource Centre’s Canada Day BBQ in Overbrook with my colleagues Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester MP Mona Fortier, Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard and Beacon Hill-Cyrville Councillor Tim Tierney!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Very pleased to attend and speak at the Canada Day Community BBQ and Open House hosted by the Assunnah Muslims Association and held at the Mosque of Mercy to celebrate the Muslim community’s volunteerism, service and civic engagement in the City of Ottawa!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Thank you to the Ottawa Titans Baseball Club and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for hosting a special citizenship ceremony to commemorate Canada Day at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium in Overbrook where 50 people took the oath of citizenship to become Canadian citizens!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It was fun to join neighbours in Rockcliffe Park this Canada Day to celebrate our incredible nation!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Had an amazing time with my colleague Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard at the 30th Annual Canada Day Breakfast hosted by the Lindenlea Community Association!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Had fun celebrating Canada Day serving tea and coffee to many residents with my Council colleagues at the Mayor’s Celebration for Seniors breakfast held at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre in Overbrook! Thank you to the sponsors and volunteers that made the event possible!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Enjoyed a tour of the rehabilitation of Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church in Overbrook with parish members during the church’s 13th annual festival celebrating the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It was wonderful to join Cornerstone Housing for Women last weekend at its annual community BBQ and arts sale at its supportive housing residence in Westboro! Over the past year, residents worked alongside Minwaashin Lodge to create beautiful art and handmade goods!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It was fun to attend the annual CHEO Teddy Bears’ Picnic last weekend at Carleton University to say “thank you” to the community for its decades of support for Ottawa’s children hospital!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

What a pleasure to attend the Somali-Canadian Business Expo at the Hall of Peace last weekend in support of incredible local entrepreneurs!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It was amazing to attend the Repair Fair at Heartwood House on McArthur Avenue last weekend where skilled menders from EcoEquitable offered free minor repairs to help extend the life of well-loved garments and sewing machines, alongside the Heartwood House thrift sale!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Had an amazing time at the Multicultural Event hosted by the Wateridge Village Community Association last weekend, sponsored by local-area businesses!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

It was wonderful to join the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association and the Rockcliffe Park Foundation at a joint reception this week which honoured Canada Day!

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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Recently, I joined Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester MP Mona Fortier to celebrate the grand opening of MyLook Vision Care, a new family-owned optical practice in Manor Park.

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