On November 26, my team and I participated in the 25th Santa Claus parade in Orléans along St. Joseph Boulevard.
A huge crowd of over 100,000 people attended this year.
I want to thank the organizing committee, Bob Rainboth and our Ottawa firefighters for their outstanding work. They collected toy and cash donations all along the parade route to help families in need. This year, over $25,000 was collected to buy toys.
On Friday, December 9, I hosted my annual free movie night at Ciné Starz Orléans. More than 350 people joined me to watch DC League of Super-Pets.
In closing, I want to wish the community of Orléans a merry Christmas and a happy 2023.