Event: Ward 15: Looking 4Ward: A Conversation with Jeff Leiper

From our friends at the Hampton-Iona Community Group.

Wednesday October 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Real Canadian Superstore Demonstration Kitchen.

"Hampton Iona Looks 4ward to the Future

Think about the qualities that drew you to live in Hampton Iona.  What made this part of Ottawa a place in which you wanted to live, raise a family and retire?   How do you feel about the way your neighbourhood is developing now?  What concerns you?  What excites you?  How do we retain the qualities that make this a special part of the city in which to live, while dealing with issues such as intensification and opportunities such as the LRT?

Come and join us for a “big picture” conversation concerning the future of our corner of Kitchissippi Ward.    With significant new development, infill and changing transportation systems, Hampton Iona and the rest of Kitchissippi Ward will look significantly different in 10 or 20 years.  How can we have a voice in what our future will look like?  What role can citizens play in designing our neighbourhoods and city; and coping with change?  How can we make sure that our social and physical infrastructures keep pace with our population growth?

On October 18 from 7 pm to 9 pm, the Hampton Iona Community Group (HICG) will be holding a public conversation with Councillor Jeff Leiper:   Ward 15: Looking 4ward.  Facilitated by our own professional facilitator, Ken Hoffman of One World, Ward 15: Looking 4ward will be an opportunity to learn more about what is envisioned by the City of Ottawa for our area, and for us to work in small groups to discuss what is important to us.  From population projections to the impact of the LRT on our neighbourhoods, this will be an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the future, the role we can play and that of our community association in helping to make decisions.

While we have all had concerns and complaints about both the impacts and implementation of intensification, we recognize that growth is going to happen.  The purpose of this event is to spend a productive evening learning more about how Westboro and Kitchissippi are expected to grow, what are our key issues and how we can better control our future.

For a number of years we have had a Secondary Plan for Westboro and Richmond Road which has sadly not worked the way we intended.  On October 18^th, we will learn more about what we need to do to get the City to revise our Secondary Plan so that it has teeth and, what our role is in revising the Plan.

Ward15: Looking 4ward will be held in the second floor demonstration kitchen (handicap accessible) at the Loblaws Superstore (Richmond Road and Kirkwood).   For details or questions, please contact HIGC at webmaster@hamptoniona.ca.    We look forward to seeing you on October 18^th."

Big Trees of Kitchissippi - Hampton Park walk Sunday Oct 22

From our friends with Big Trees of Kitchissippi:

Sunday October 22nd from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 645 Parkview Road.

"Hampton Park Tree Walk –Meet near the wading pool at the parking lot off Parkview Road, which can only be accessed from Kirkwood Avenue, via either Buell St. or Sebring Ave.

Join us for a guided Walk with Tree Enthusiast and Master Tree Identifier Owen Clarkin. What species are the trees in Hampton Park? How old are they? How are they doing? Owen will share his wealth of knowledge about trees, and stories about what makes these particular trees so fascinating and important.

Forest therapy guide Andrea Prazmowski will be on hand to talk about the benefits trees provide, and their value in Ottawa’s urban environment.

For the final part of the session, we'll have a Q & A session with tree enthusiasts who live in Kitchissippi Ward. Find out how you can get involved in protecting and planting trees -- for today and for future generations.

In case of drizzle, we will proceed. In case of heavy rain, please meet at Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Drive.

At this event, we’ll collect donations to cover costs associated with Owen’s time."

October WVCA board meeting postponed!

Our October WVCA board meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday October 10th at 7:30 p.m. has been POSTPONED by exactly one week to Tuesday October 17th at 7:30 p.m.  

The change has been made due to the scheduling of the Ottawa Public Library Board meeting which is taking place at the same time on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Several of our members have expressed interest in attending this important meeting instead, to voice their opinion on the proposed renovation of Rosemount library, in lieu of investing in a badly needed new facility for the west end area. More information on the OPL meeting and READ Rosemount can be found at http://www.readrosemount.ca/. We encourage all local residents attend this meeting to ensure the best possible decision is made by the Board.

#BudgetSpeak 2017

From the Office of Councillor Leiper:

We wanted to make you aware that this year, we are again hosting a #BudgetSpeak session alongside Councillors Chernushenko, Fleury, McKenney and Nussbaum.

Following a similar format to last years’ event, this session will consist of short plenary presentations with opportunities to provide input on four themes:

• Winter walkability and accessibility


• Arts, culture and music


• Social services and housing


• Reducing our carbon footprint

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The session will be held on Tuesday, October 17 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm here at Jean Pigott Hall (110 Laurier Ave W).

There is an Event Brite page for folks to register their attendance:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/budgetspeak-parlonsbudget-2017-tickets-38230696041

Regulations for Snow Plow Driveway Markers

From the City of Ottawa:

On June 27, 2017, we let you know that the City was looking to formalize the rules for snow plow driveway markers, and you were invited to provide feedback on the current guidelines under the existing pilot program.

We have reviewed the feedback received during the public consultations and developed recommendations that will go to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CPSC) for approval on August 31, 2017.

A copy of the report will be publicly available on ottawa.ca late in the day on August 24, 2017.   You will be able to access it on the Council and Committee Meetings page by clicking on the August 31 CPSC meeting agenda under “Documents” and then on the report link in the agenda.

If you require assistance, please contact Amanda Greene at amanda.greene@ottawa.ca .

Review of City Noise By-Law

From the Office of Councillor Leiper:

The City is conducting a Noise By-law review, and residents are invited to attend one of three public meetings that the City is holding and provide feedback. Registration for the workshops are now available:

http://ottawa.ca/2/en/city-hall/public-engagement/public-workshops-noise-by-law-review-april-25-2017

Dates for the workshops:

• Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m: McNabb Recreation Centre (180 Percy Ottawa, ON, Assembly Hall)


• Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m: Greenboro Community Centre (363 Lorry Greenberg Ottawa, ON, Meeting Room A&B)


• Monday, May 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m: Overbrook Community Centre (33 Quill Street Ottawa, ON, Main Reception Hall)

READ: Rosemount Annual Report

From our friends at READ, find their 2016 READ Annual Report, here.

WVCA Meeting

WVCA Agenda - 2017-03.

City of Ottawa Community Environmental Projects Grant Program

From the City of Ottawa:

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your environmental ideas into action?

Ottawa Race Weekend call for volunteers

From the Organizing Committee of Ottawa Race Weekend:

On May 28, the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon comes north along Fairmont to Wellington, then along Wellington to Richmond Road. We are celebrating Canada 150. The theme for the event is to Run across Canada. In the stretch of road just described will be the Manitoba section of the route. We are looking for community involvement to cheer the runners as the make their way by. If you want to be included in our Cheering Contest let me know and I will put you in touch with our Cheering Coordinator.

 

LRT: Tunney's Noise Exemption Overnight February 13th and February 17th

From the City of Ottawa:

There is an application for a noise exemption in order to drill two geotechnical boreholes (GB-3 and GB-4 from the attached .pdf) for the future bridge at Tunney

WVCA Meeting

wvca-agenda-2017-01.

Local Private Refugee Group Needs Items

A local private sponsorship group has reached out to the WVCA.

Spencer Street Rehabilitation

The City has notified us that the Spencer Street rehabilitation will occur this summer, not 2017 as originally planned.

Spencer Street Rehabilitation

The City has notified us that the Spencer Street rehabilitation will occur this summer, not 2017 as originally planned. The WVCA is quickly looking for feedback from the community before we determine a postiion.

Community Request for Info: Barn Swallow Survey

From Nature Canada (a charitable organization, not a government agency:)

 

Nature Canada, a national charitable organization based in Ottawa, is currently leading a project focused on Barn Swallow conservation and stewardship in the Ottawa region. One of our project objectives is to identify key local nesting and feeding areas for Barn Swallows, a species listed as Threatened under Ontario

AskWVCA: Helping Refugeees

We recently asked the hundreds-strong WVCA mailing list for their opinion on what we should do (in anything) to help refugees coming to Ottawa.

Western Transitway Closures Start Sunday

A reminder that the Transitway from Lebreton eastwards is closing starting Sunday.

Fisher Park Rink is Open

Thanks to Andrew Casey, Steve Potter, and the rest of the volunteer team for the wonderful skating rink just up the street (and they

Mizrahi Development approved at the OMB

From the Ottawa Citizen:

Sam Mizrahi