Diane Holmes's Biographical Information

• Place of Birth Montreal, Quebec
• Education Physical Education - McGill University 
  
• OccupationProfessor
• • Past President of the Centretown Citizens Community
  • Strong interest in planning, transportation, environment, culture, health services and women's issues
    
  • Founding Member of Ottawa-Crime Prevention Council and WISE (Women's Initiative for Safer Environments)
  • Member of Community and Protective Services Committee and Planning and Environment Committee

Recent News Stories

Last-minute changes neuter notion of 'landmark buildings' in Centretown - Ottawa Citizen

Last-minute changes neuter notion of 'landmark buildings' in Centretown Ottawa Citizen OTTAWA — Days before a critical council vote, the city is backing off a plan to allow extremely tall buildings in Centretown if they have major public amenities at ground level, bowing to demands from residents who want more certainty about what'll be ... and more »  View More...

Youth speak! Let’s listen, then act: Community Meeting of the Ottawa Board ... - Ottawa Start (press release)

Youth speak! Let’s listen, then act: Community Meeting of the Ottawa Board ... Ottawa Start (press release) “This meeting is about giving young people a forum to share their points of view about health issues that are important to them and learning how they are engaged in youth-focused health programs,” said Councillor Diane Holmes, Chair of the Ottawa Board ...  View More...

City opens O-Train Pathway for cyclists and pedestrians - Ottawa Start (press release)

City opens O-Train Pathway for cyclists and pedestrians Ottawa Start (press release) Mayor Jim Watson, Transportation Chair, Councillor Keith Egli, and Somerset Ward Councillor Diane Holmes have officially opened the City's new O-Train Pathway – a 1.5 km multi-use, paved pathway that runs parallel to Preston Street and links National ...  View More...

New towers planned for Bayview transit station as long-delayed area plan nears ... - Ottawa Citizen

New towers planned for Bayview transit station as long-delayed area plan nears ... Ottawa Citizen OTTAWA — A city plan to encourage tall buildings close to the Bayview transit station, years in the making, is headed to city council's planning committee next week. The “Bayview Community Design Plan” was begun in 2005 but moved in fits in starts as ... and more »  View More...

Floralove Katz receives Mayor's City Builder Award - Ottawa Citizen

Floralove Katz receives Mayor's City Builder Award Ottawa Citizen A lifetime dedicated to the arts and philanthropy has earned Ottawa's Floralove Katz the Mayor's City Builder Award. Katz received her award this week from Mayor Jim Watson and Coun. Diane Holmes. The honour recognized Katz for her outstanding ... and more »  View More...

'A milestone of urbanization' - Ottawa Citizen

'A milestone of urbanization' Ottawa Citizen OTTAWA — It used to be a gas station. Now it will be a ... Somerset Ward Councillor Diane Holmes, who has accepted towers on Carling but wants to protect the low-rise environment north of there, opposes both the nine-storey towers and mews. Counters ... and more »  View More...

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