At Home With… is a new bi-monthly feature presenting Vanier residents within their home environment. The series began with Gavin Lynch, a Vancouver artist.
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Madeleine Meilleur served as a councillor for the City of Vanier from 1991 until 1994 when she was elected to the Regional Council, representing the Rideau-Vanier ward in the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. In 2000, Meilleur became a city councillor in the newly amalgamated City of Ottawa. She was first elected to the Ontario legislature, representing Ottawa-Vanier, in 2003.
Meilleur is a registered nurse and lawyer specializing in labour and employment law. On March 30, 2012, she was appointed to the rank of Chevalier in the Legion of Honour, France’s highest decoration established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Who: Madeleine Meilleur, MPP (Ottawa-Vanier)
Where: Tudor Place, Vanier (Ottawa)
What: Art Deco inspired two-storey house
VanierNow (VN): How long have you lived in the space?
Madeleine Meilleur (MM): I have enjoyed living here for the past 4 years. Prior to that I lived on Barrette Street for 27 years. Vanier is a great place to live.
VN: Why did you move here?
MM: Since moving to Ottawa over 40 years ago, I have always dreamed of living in Kingsview Park – country living right in the middle of the city. I am very happy that my partner and I took the opportunity to make this dream come true.
VN: What did it look like when you originally moved in? How have you made it your own?
MM: The house had been renovated and its unique modern art style was maintained. The conservation work was indeed recognized by the City of Vanier and the Vanier Heritage Committee in 1999. Since moving into the house we have put a lot of thought into the interior decoration of the house to make it our own.
VN What is your favourite space to spend time in at home?
MM: We enjoy our family room. This space is where we get together to relax, listen to music, watch a movie or read.
VN What do you like best about your street or neighbourhood?
MM: I like being so close to the park and the river. We have nature right in our backyard and we frequently see squirrels, ducks and even skunks—you can spend hours watching their antics.
VN: Do you see yourself still living here in five years?
MM: Yes of course. I look forward to spending many more years in this house and in our community.
(by Mike Steinhauer)
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Madeleine Meilleur served as a councillor for the City of Vanier from 1991 until 1994 when she was elected to the Regional Council, representing the Rideau-Vanier ward in the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. In 2000, Meilleur became a city councillor in the newly amalgamated City of Ottawa. She was first elected to the Ontario legislature, representing Ottawa-Vanier, in 2003.
Meilleur is a registered nurse and lawyer specializing in labour and employment law. On March 30, 2012, she was appointed to the rank of Chevalier in the Legion of Honour, France’s highest decoration established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Who: Madeleine Meilleur, MPP (Ottawa-Vanier)
Where: Tudor Place, Vanier (Ottawa)
What: Art Deco inspired two-storey house
VanierNow (VN): How long have you lived in the space?
Madeleine Meilleur (MM): I have enjoyed living here for the past 4 years. Prior to that I lived on Barrette Street for 27 years. Vanier is a great place to live.
VN: Why did you move here?
MM: Since moving to Ottawa over 40 years ago, I have always dreamed of living in Kingsview Park – country living right in the middle of the city. I am very happy that my partner and I took the opportunity to make this dream come true.
VN: What did it look like when you originally moved in? How have you made it your own?
MM: The house had been renovated and its unique modern art style was maintained. The conservation work was indeed recognized by the City of Vanier and the Vanier Heritage Committee in 1999. Since moving into the house we have put a lot of thought into the interior decoration of the house to make it our own.
VN What is your favourite space to spend time in at home?
MM: We enjoy our family room. This space is where we get together to relax, listen to music, watch a movie or read.
VN What do you like best about your street or neighbourhood?
MM: I like being so close to the park and the river. We have nature right in our backyard and we frequently see squirrels, ducks and even skunks—you can spend hours watching their antics.
VN: Do you see yourself still living here in five years?
MM: Yes of course. I look forward to spending many more years in this house and in our community.
(by Mike Steinhauer)
