Month: January 2018

Sir John A. Macdonald Riverfront Park Plan Survey

http://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/our-projects/sir-john-a-macdonald-riverfront-park has background information and a draft (very extensive, detailed, well researched, chapter 5.3 is about our neighbourhood, seem to have thought of everything) of the NCC’s plan for the river park. That web page lists the general highlights:
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Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Info Session – January 31

Subject: Ottawa Hospital public information session
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:41:12 +0000
From: Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Constituency Office) <ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org>

Dear Friends,

As many of you may know, the Ottawa Hospital has begun the planning process for the development of a new regional trauma and acute care centre at the former site of the Sir John Carling building to replace the existing Civic Campus, which has been in operation since 1924. Public engagement so far has included a third-party report on engagement, a series of community feedback sessions, and the launch of a website devoted to sharing information and soliciting ideas. I encourage you all to get engaged and share your ideas and priorities for the new campus.

To read a summary of feedback and ideas shared to date, including common themes and highlights, click here.

Please note that the Ottawa Hospital will host a public information session this Wednesday to present an update on hospital services planned for the new campus and the background journey to an architectural design concept.
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Ribbon Cutting at the SJAM Winter Trail Fence Gap

This morning visiting dignitaries officially opened the opening in the fence at Champlain Park, then went down to Remic Rapids for the SJAM Ski Festival.

Here’s part of the story, in photos and video.

Early Morning Gathering at the Fence.


Video of Getting into Position for Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting with I think left to right: Gary Lacey (Executive Director, Capital Stewardship, NCC), Sue Holloway (four-time Olympian), Her Excellency Anne Kari H. Ovind (Norwegian Ambassador), Jeff Leiper (City Councillor for Kitchissippi Ward), Dave Adams (kneeling, Winter Trail Manager and Head Groomer), Yasir Naqvi (MPP Ottawa Centre), Young Spiderman (possibly a relative of Yasir), Unknown.

Public Photo Opportunity.

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Busy Winter Weekend – Reminder

It’s going to be busy in the park this weekend and we hope you will be able to join us with your family and friends for both of these winter events – the Winter Carnival on Saturday and SJAM Winter Trail Celebration and Ski Festival on Sunday.

Our Winter Carnival event organizers are asking for your help with the following, if you have some free time for a few hours:

  • Help with running and assisting with the rink activities during the carnival – if interested please contact: Jim Kot phone 613-722-7519 or e-mail kris.tom@sympatico.ca
  • Help with providing Chili or Chili cook pots – please contact: Sarah Kotyck email: sarahkotyck@gmail.com or Natalie Raffoul email: nraffoul@cbrcanada.com

Thanks, we appreciate your support and hope you have fun!

Here’s the Ski Festival schedule from Dave Adams:

Scenario – SJAM Winter Trail.pdf

SJAM Ski Festival and Pontiac Ribbon Cutting – Reminder

Just a reminder about the Sunday Ski Festival described in a previous post.

It’s starting on morning of January 28th with a ribbon cutting at the new Pontiac Fence Crossing at 09:10, followed by the delegates skiing to the Remic Rapids ski festival site by 09:30.

See the attached Media Invitation from the NCC for more information. Check the Ski Festival web site http://sjam.ca/ for weather updates.

MI – Sir John A. Macdonald Winter Trail Celebration and Ski Festival.pdf

FCA-FAC Planning Workshop – January 27

Just a note that the FCA is putting on a workshop titled “Ottawa – a City of Neighbourhoods” on the topic of:

It is intended to be a forum for discussion about planning among community associations, residents, city officials and the development industry. It is an opportunity to learn about planning issues, solutions and a long term vision for neighbourhoods in Ottawa.

See http://fca-fac.ca/2018/01/jan-27-weekend-workshop-ottawa-a-city-of-neighbourhoods/ for information. One of our co-chairs, Heather, will be attending and everyone else is welcome to attend.

Environmental Concerns & Park Month

From: Lea Scherer <lea.scherer@ecologyottawa.ca>
Subject: Environmental concerns & Park Month
Sent: Mon, Jan 15, 2018 2:15 pm

Hi Champlain Park Community Association,

Thank you for all that you do to make your community a better place. Ecology Ottawa, a local grassroots environmental organization, is planning a busy 2018 and we need your community association’s help.

Below, you will find two requests for action. We hope you can take the time to respond. We look forward to building a better Ottawa with your community’s help.

1. Can you tell us about the top three environmental concerns in your community?

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TD Park People Grants

If you’re interested, please apply to the Park People directly and send a note to the Champlain Park Community Association to keep us in the loop and to check for scheduling conflicts.

TD Park People Grants

When our parks come alive, people are happier, communities are more connected and cities thrive. That’s why the TD Park People Grants will provide $2000 to groups from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal to help make community events like movie nights, harvest festivals and nature walks happen in parks.


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