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Available commemorative street names for City-Wide use

Since the adoption of the Commemorative Naming Policy in 2002, the City of Ottawa has approved the commemorations below. For more information about this list, please contact namingottawa@ottawa.ca.

Names previously approved through the commemorative naming process and available for use city-wide:

Name of Nominee	Street Name	Approval	Reason for Commemoration
John Kim Bell	John Kim Bell	March 2003	Commemorating John Kim Bell for his many achievements in the arts and for his contributions to the Aboriginal community.
Joséphine Marchand	Joséphine-Marchand	October 2015	Founded the monthly magazine Le Coin du feu, the first periodical in French edited by a woman.
Helen McKiernan	Helen McKiernan	April 2017	Helen was the second of only two women in Canada to manage a major international airport. She also has an extensive community service record.
Katerina Mertikas	Katerina Mertikas	June 2017	Local artist recognized for her unique painting style, “naïve expressionism”. Katerina strives to convey positive messages of peace, love, friendship and innocence in her artwork.
Dominic D'Arcy	Dominic D'Arcy	December 2017	Recognized as "Ottawa's singing policeman", Dominic continues to use his musical talents to be a leading voice for community service and social responsibility after a 36 year career with the Ottawa Police Service.
Jim Rader	Jim Rader	April 2018	Long-time community volunteer, organizing inclusive volleyball sessions for 30 years among other community initiatives.
Gary Michaels	Gary Michaels	January 2021	Long-time radio and broadcasting personality in the Ottawa Valley. Along with his broadcasting career, he volunteered and participated in several charities and events.
George Foss	George Foss	July 2021	A mechanic, blacksmith, bicycle repairman and inventor of the first successful gasoline-powered automobile built in Canada, which was later referred to as “Fossmobile”.
Michael A. Jordan	Mike Jordan	September 2021	Former Principal and recipient of the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal for de-escalating an armed teenager who attacked students and staff with a knife, prevented a serious situation from escalating into tragedy.

Available commemorative street names for designated wards

Names previously approved through the commemorative naming process and available for designated wards:

Name of Nominee	Street Name	Ward	Approval	Reason for Commemoration
Dr. John F. Puddicombe	Puddicombe	Ward 17 – Capital	July 2010	Commemorating Dr. John F. Puddicombe, the doctor who delivered Princess Margaret Francisca, the third daughter of Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and the first and only North American-born princess.
Des Adam	Des Adam	Ward 5 – West Carleton-March	May 2013	Des Adam has a long record of public and community service in Ottawa, serving two terms as an Alderman on Kanata City Council and two terms as Mayor of the City of Kanata.
John Fermoyle	John Fermoyle	Ward 22 – Gloucester South Nepean	September 2013	Historical significance as an early settler along the Jock River at Heart’s Desire.
Irving Taylor	Irving Taylor	Ward 11 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville, Ward 18 – Alta Vista	February 2014	Member of the Ottawa Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Flyers, who won the gold medal in ice hockey for Canada at the 1948 Winter Olympics.
Bernard (Bunny) and Joan McCann	Clan McCann	Ward 1 – Orléans, Ward 12 – Rideau Vanier	November 2016	Bernard (Bunny) and Joan McCann headed a large musical family comprised of their sixteen children. The family would perform at benefit concerts around the City of Ottawa, entertaining crowds and fundraising for various charities and initiatives. Both Bunny and Joan were award-winning, active volunteers and community leaders.
Garry Hamilton	Garry Hamilton	Ward 9 – Knoxdale - Merivale	January 2017	Long-time community volunteer with exceptional contributions to the community.
Marcel Laplante	Marcel Laplante	Ward 18 – Alta Vista	February 2017	Marcel was the President of Ideal Roofing Company. He was also very involved in the community as a member of Vanier Richelieu Club and supporter of several charities. He championed francophone causes in the City, and his efforts helped keep the Montfort Hospital open as the region’s only bilingual hospital at a time of hospital amalgamation.
Wilfrid Champagne	Wilfrid Champagne	Ward 12 – Rideau Vanier	March 2017	Life-long resident and leader in Eastview/Vanier who demonstrated his commitment to this community by serving as the area's Alderman, Councillor and Mayor and working as a civilian member of the RCMP.
Roland Colonnier	Roland Colonnier	Ward 12 – Rideau-Vanier	March 2017	Alongside his partners, Roland established the first Francophone law firm in Eastview. He also served in various community groups and institutions.
Peter Tilley	Peter Tilley	Ward 11 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville	April 2017	Peter worked at the Ottawa Food Bank and the Ottawa Mission for 20 years and continues to make a positive impact on the lives of residents, the community and the City.
Malala Yousafzai	Malala	Ward 22 – Gloucester-South Nepean	June 2017	An honorary Canadian citizen, Malala became the youngest Nobel Peace prize recipient at age 17. She has made significant contributions towards improving social justice around the world by fostering equality, reducing discrimination and promoting education for women, girls and children.
Fred Dashper	Dashper	Ward 7 – Bay	December 2017	A pilot during World War II, Fred received the Distinguished Flying Cross award for his numerous achievements, including flying 38 missions over enemy territory without losing a single crewmember.
Brownrigg Family	Brownrigg	Ward 20 – Osgoode	February 2019	Many generations of the Brownrigg Family have resided in the Osgoode Ward, resulting in historical significance to the community.
Kenny Gordon	Kenny Gordon	Ward 20 – Osgoode	February 2019	An established developer, long-time resident in Osgoode Ward, and quiet supporter of several Ottawa and local charities.
Bower Henry	Bower Henry	Ward 7- Bay, Ward 8 - College	September 2019	A military veteran with the Royal Canadian Field Artillery in the early 1900s, Bower returned to Canada and purchased a dairy farm. He became Councillor of Nepean in 1912, 1st Deputy Reeve from 1913 to 1915, and Reeve from 1916 to 1918.
Olusegun Raji	Segun Raji	Ward 22 – Gloucester-South Nepean	January 2021	A community leader, pastor and supporter of several Ottawa and local charities/initiatives.
O’Connor Family	O’Connor Farm	Ward 1 – Orléans, Ward 2 – Innes, Ward 16 – Cumberland	July 2021	A mixed farming operation for many years; known for its working collaboration with pharmaceutical and medical researchers, for the provision of pregnant mare’s urine (PMU) for use in pharmaceutical/estrogen products for women.
Gordon Kettles	Gordon Kettles	Ward 20 – Osgoode, Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn	July 2021	Served the community as a firefighter for 35 years and was an active member of Kiwanis in Manotick.
Craig Duncan	Craig Duncan	Ward 6 – Stittsville	November 2021	An active member of the community and engaged as a volunteer.
Sarah Lavalley	Sarah Lavalley	Ward 5 – West Carleton-March, Ward 7 – Bay	December 2021	An Anishinaabe artist, midwife, nurse, and community leader that was bestowed the Order of Ontario in 1981, the Order of Canada and the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal in 1982.
Joseph Watson	Joseph Watson	Ward 22 – Gloucester-South Nepean	August 2022	Joseph Watson was a farmer, an entrepreneur, and a well-known breeder of racehorses.
Gord Atkinson	Gord Atkinson	Ward 6 – Stittsville, Ward 9 – Knoxdale-Merivale	October 2022	Gord Atkinson was a well-known figure across Ottawa’s entertainment industry. His fundraising contributions raised over $1-million dollars for the Ottawa Hospital.
Lt-Col Jessie Chenevert	Jessie Chenevert	Ward 22 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek	May 2023	Lt-Col Jessie Chenevert joined the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in May 1953, serving as a nurse during the Korean War. Jessie continued her service in the armed forces for another 25 years, retiring as the Director of Nursing at the National Defence Medical Clinic.