Ottawa Neighbourhood Watch Positions and Poster

Just a reminder that we’re still looking for a Champlain Park neighbourhood watch coordinator, also the Neighbourhood Watch organization is looking for people too, and on a not quite related note, has a Crime Stopper poster available.

Call for Application for Executive Positions Ottawa Neighbourhood Watch – For Chair And Secretary. See https://onwec.com/2017/02/06/call-for-application-for-executive-positions-ottawa-neighbourhood-watch/ for the application form.

Get the PDF (portable document format) file from https://onwec.com/2017/02/02/crime-stoppers-posters/

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2017-02-06

This week’s topics:

STEP in February – Seat belts and red lights.
Information Session and PREP Test workshop.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for February 6
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2017 13:27:20 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for February 6, 2017. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in receiving it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com. If you would like to contact Cst. Dawn Neilly directly, please us neillyd@ottawapolice.ca.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2017-02-06.pdf

United We Stand Event at Ottawa Mosque – February 4

Following on from Friday’s successful supporters around the mosque event, there will be a community gathering on Saturday.

From: ahmed ibrahim
Date: Thu, Feb 2, 2017 at 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: Champlain Park Community Offers Support to Ottawa Mosque.
To: Carol Arnason (the CPCA social events liaison person)

Dear Carol,

People like you is what makes Canada a great place for everyone.

We are having a unity community gathering at the Ottawa Mosque on Saturday from 10AM till 12:00 PM at the Ottawa Mosque, 251 NorthWestern Avenue,

Feel free to join your brothers and sisters

In peace,
Ahmed Ibrahim
VP Ottawa Mosque

From https://www.facebook.com/OttawaMuslimAssociation/posts/

United Muslim Organizations is holding a unity community gathering in solidarity with the Quebec terror victims at The Ottawa Mosque on Saturday, February 4, from 10 AM till 12:00 PM. Please feel free to join us.

United We Stand Sign.jpeg

Next Hydro Ottawa Community Forum Date and Place Survey

Original online version at http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=54a9225c34e7620f0820cbd11&id=648d397723

Hydro Ottawa’s 2017 Community Forum – We want your input!

Good afternoon,
Last year, we hosted our very first Community Forum to share information on our programs offered in your community as well as information on various initiatives. The forum gave Community Associations an opportunity to exchange views and ideas with Hydro Ottawa personnel in an open and interactive environment – and we are getting ready to do this again.

This spring, we will host our second Community Forum and we want to ensure you are part of the planning process — we want to hear from you!

We invite you to complete a short questionnaire so we can do our best to accommodate your schedule and ensure the information presented is relevant to your community.

We encourage you to take a few minutes and provide your feedback. Your input is important to us and we thank you in advance.

Click here to complete the short survey.

Lindsay Armstrong
Community Engagement Officer/ Agente d’engagement communautaire
Tel./tél.: 613-738-5499 | ext./poste 523
Cell.: 613-299-0790
lindsayarmstrong@hydroottawa.com

Forum communautaire 2017 d’Hydro Ottawa – Nous voulons connaître votre opinion!

Bonjour,
L’an dernier, nous avons tenu notre tout premier Forum communautaire pour communiquer de l’information sur les programmes que nous offrons dans votre collectivité et sur diverses initiatives. Les associations communautaires ont alors eu la possibilité de faire part de leur point de vue et de leurs idées en discutant avec des employés d’Hydro Ottawa dans un contexte ouvert et interactif – et nous nous préparons à répéter l’expérience cette année.

Nous tiendrons ce printemps notre deuxième Forum communautaire et nous souhaitons que vous participiez à sa planification. Nous voulons entendre ce que vous avez à dire!

Nous vous invitons à remplir un court questionnaire pour nous aider à tenir compte le mieux possible de votre emploi du temps et à nous assurer que l’information présentée sera utile à votre communauté.

Nous vous invitons à prendre quelques minutes pour répondre à nos questions. Nous attachons une grande importance à vos préférences et nous vous en remercions à l’avance.

Cliquez ici pour répondre au court sondage.

Lindsay Armstrong
Community Engagement Officer/ Agente d’engagement communautaire
Tel./tél.: 613-738-5499 | ext./poste 523
Cell.: 613-299-0790
lindsayarmstrong@hydroottawa.com

Support for Ottawa Mosque Event – February 3

Subject: support for Ottawa Mosque
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 22:33:14 -0500
From: Alex Hay <alex.hay@ocdsb.ca>

Hi Carol,

This is one idea — see attachment. I spoke to the Imam at the Mosque, as well as a leader of the Board; they both said that this action would be appreciated. If you’d be willing to use the CPCA list to get the word out, that would be great.

Peace,

Alex

Here’s a link to a Facebook event for the same action:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1759271724400740/

mosque-poster-20170203-event.pdf

And here’s what it looked like:
Mosque Supporters.jpeg

There’s also a good writeup with pictures on Mary Ellen Kot’s blog: http://maryellenkot.blogspot.ca/2017/02/rally-at-ottawa-mosque.html

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2017-01-30

Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Jan. 30
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:43:49 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

1. Suspicious male

A resident in the Fisher Park area reported a suspicious male who is possibly trying to break into houses. The following description was furnished. If you spot him, inform the police by calling 613-230-6211. If you see a crime in progress or any other emergency, call 911.

White
Approximately 6’0” in height.
Slim – medium build
Late 20’s to early 30’s.
Dark brown facial hair, either a goatee or full stubble.
Local accent.
Blue jeans.
Blue / grey coloured thinnish jacket.
Grey hoodie underneath the jacket with hood up.
A ‘Herschel’ backpack which was a sort of tan or olive green colour

2. 3rd Annual Polar Plunge for Special Oympics

The Ottawa Police Service is honoured to host the 3rd Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics taking place at Algonquin College (north side of ‘P’ Building) on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in partnership with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (OLETR).

The Polar Plunge takes place in several cities across Canada and raises much-needed funds for the athletes and families of Special Olympics Ontario.

“Make it a team building activity and get your coworkers, friends, family and teammates together to make a splash and help out some pretty amazing local athletes,” said Ottawa Police Constable Mike Edens, captain of Polar Plunge team ‘Shock and Thaw’.

Plunging begins at 9am! There is free parking at Algonquin College located at 1385 Woodroffe Avenue.

“The OLETR are Special Olympics Ontario’s strongest supporters. Events like the Polar Plunge bring communities together to empower athletes through the joy of sport,” stated Glenn MacDonell, President and CEO of Special Olympics Ontario.

Athletes range in age from children, youth to adults who have an intellectual disability. Sports and training programs are only possible through funds raised through initiatives like the Polar Plunge.

“These athletes are my heroes, truly,” said Ottawa Police Inspector John McGetrick. “Their perseverance and dedication to their sport, coupled with their enthusiasm and sportsmanship, makes for a really enjoyable team experience for athletes, as well as their families.”

About Special Olympics Ontario

Special Olympics Ontario is part of a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through transformative power and joy of sports. We empower people with intellectual disabilities to become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. Using sports as the catalyst and programming around health and education, Special Olympics is fighting inactivity, injustice and intolerance. Special Olympics encourages sports and fun, bringing people together and breaks down stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities through a unified sports approach.

For more information, please visit http://www.specialolympicsontario.com/
Twitter: @soontario
http://facebook.com/specialolympicsontario

3. OPS Gala raises $100,000

This evening, Ottawa Police Service Chief Charles Bordeleau will present two cheques, each totalling $50,000, to the Ottawa Distress Centre and the Youville Centre, at the Ottawa Police Services Board’s meeting. The cheques represent the total funds raised at the seventh annual Police Gala held on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Shaw Centre.

The Ottawa Police has been hosting the Gala since 2010 and has raised $645,000 to date.

“Every year we celebrate not only our police service, but also those who work tirelessly to make this city one of the best places to live,” said Chief Charles Bordeleau. “The gala has a lasting impact beyond the event itself through the funds we raise for local charities that deliver much needed services and programs to the most vulnerable in our community.”

Applications from local registered charities interested in becoming the next charity of choice are currently being accepted. Interested applicants can complete and submit a Charitable Application Form. The deadline for applications is February 20, 2017.

The OPS would like to acknowledge this past year’s Gala sponsors for their commitment and leadership, particularly the two Platinum Sponsors, TELUS and The Barley Mow.

The eighth annual Police Gala will be held on Saturday, October 28, at the Shaw Centre. Tickets for this event will go on sale in the spring.

Champlain Park Community Offers Support to Ottawa Mosque

From: Carol Arnason <carol.arnason@ocsb.ca>
Date: Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 5:25 PM
Subject: Champlain Park Community Offers Support to Ottawa Mosque.

Dear Imam Samy and Naeem Malik: In light of the sad news of a terrorist attack on the Islamic Centre in Quebec City we feel the need to offer our support to you, the Ottawa Muslim Community,at this time. Unfortunately, it is only a couple of months since we joined in a solidarity walk through Hintonburg after the vandalism of places of worship in November in Ottawa.

Once again, we will ask all of the residents in the Champlain Park Community to be vigilant and report quickly to police any suspicious activity in the area of the Ottawa Mosque.

At our Champlain Park Winter Carnival 2017, last Saturday, January 28, 2017, I was heartened to see neighbours of a variety of cultures drinking hot chocolate, taking sleigh rides, and listening to fiddle music. I could hear English, French, Arabic, and Chinese being spoken along with a lot of laughter. As we discussed in November, we should plan more of these multicultural family events.

Please contact us if you have ideas of how we can show support. The Champlain Park Community Association is ready to join with you to build a warm, welcoming community.

Sincerely,
Carol Arnason (613-729-6639)
Social Coordinator and Communications
Champlain Park Community Association

Winter Carnival Photos and Thanks

Champlain Park Families come out of hibernation to reconnect and to enjoy sleigh ride, outdoor rink, fiddle music, and chili at Winter Carnival 2017!!!

Carol Arnason, Social Committee Coordinator on the CPCA Executive, reports a large turnout of neighbours and a very successful party on Saturday afternoon, January 28, 2017. We welcomed visits from our elected representatives in all three levels of government: City Councillor Jeff Leiper, MPP Yasir Naqvi, and MP Catherine McKenna. Our Federal Environment Minister was judge of the Chili Cook-Off Contest and diplomatically celebrated all of the cooks until she awarded the Metro Gift card prize to Joscelyn Coolican, long time volunteer from Carleton Ave.

Thank you from the Champlain Park Community to the following enthusiastic volunteers who made it a memorable fun event:

Sarah Kotyck and Natalie Raffoul were the awesome organizers of Winter Carnival 2017.
Jim Kot had rink in great shape and Graydon ran outdoor activities.
Champlain Park Community Association sponsored free sleigh rides, free coffee and hot chocolate, and free entertainment.
Jason Keats, creator of balloon animals, kept the children amused.
Linda Landreville, Katie and Olivia Bolger, served food and hot drinks.
Chris and Sharon Kelly provided the sleigh rides.
Triple Trouble, Canterbury High School students, entertained with fiddles and step dancing.
Bridgehead supplied coffee and hot chocolate at a discount.
Neighbours donated chilis and baked goods for the lunch counter.

Here are a few photos by John Arnason from this year’s Winter Carnival:

CPCA Winter Carnival organizers Sarah Kotyck (left) and Natalie Raffoul (right) with volunteers Olivia and Katie Bolger.

Triple Trouble provided musical entertainment, sponsored by the Champlain Park Community Association

Turning a corner. Sleigh and horses provided by Chris and Sharon Kelly, sponsored by the Champlain Park Community Association.

Jason Keats, Carleton Ave. resident, entertains children with balloon animal creations.

Fun and games on the outdoor rink managed by Jim Kot.

137 Carleton Proposal Update

See the previous discussion at 137 Carleton Advance Proposal.

Subject: Update: 137 Carleton Proposal is now on the CofA web site.
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:38:10 -0500
From: pearhea@aol.com

This is an update on the proposal to build a new semi-detached at 137 Carleton Avenue. The Committee of Adjustment (CofA) will hear the proposal on February 1, 2017. The (135)/137 Carleton Avenue plans are posted on the CofA web page (Agenda items 2 – severance – and 3 – minor variance – applications). To view the application:

Click this link: http://app05.ottawa.ca/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=7109&doctype=AGENDA
Click item 3: 137 Carleton. The relevant .pdf documents will appear in the panel to the right.
Click: 137 Carleton Plans.pdf to view a copy of the site plan and elevations.

Thank you,
Heather Pearl

Carleton 137 Plan Thumbnail.jpeg

Park Planning Consultation – January 26, 28

From: “Mitchell, Fiona” <Fiona.Mitchell@ottawa.ca>
Date: January 24, 2017 at 5:17 PM
Subject: RE: Plan Your Parks! Kitchissippi Parks Participatory Plan – Consultation. Reminder: Round 2, Session 1 – Thursday, Jan 26 6:30- 9:00pm at Churchill Senior’s Centre. Session 2 – Saturday, Jan 28 1:00- 3:30pm at Tom Brown Arena

Good afternoon everyone,

You are receiving this e-mail either as a representative of your association or because you filled out the on-line survey in December and submitted your e-mail address in order to be kept up to date.

Thank you all so much for helping us spread the word for these consultation sessions, and for those of you who have been able to attend either session in Round 1, thank you as well for taking time to attend and submit your ideas. We are really enjoying the conversation so far, and are working towards a very strong vision for the future of our CIL funds. I wanted to reach out and send a quick reminder about the up-coming sessions for Round 2 of our Kitchissippi Parks Participatory Plan. These sessions will be very important moving forward. The final sessions in Round 3 will not be the opportunity to take further feedback regarding what kind of park improvements folks would like to see. Round 3 will work towards building our priorities, after assessing all of the previously-submitted ideas. Please let me know if you need me to clarify any of that information. So if there are any ideas that have yet to come forward, this is your chance!

The two sessions for Round 2 are:

This Thursday, Jan 26 from 6:30-9:00pm at the Churchill Senior’s Centre OR

This Saturday, Jan 28 from 1:00-3:30pm at Tom Brown Arena

To learn more about what will be happening during these sessions, check out this blog post:

http://kitchissippiward.ca/content/plan-your-parks-kitchissippi-parks-participatory-plan-round-2

As a reminder, both locations are fully accessible and child care is provided! Thank you Dovercourt. J

We hope to see you and the members of your associations there.

Thank you.

Kindly,

Fiona

Fiona Mitchell-Gougeon
Councillor’s Assistant | Adjointe au conseiller
Office of Councillor Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward 15
City of Ottawa | Ville d’Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
t: 613.580.2424 ex. 15823
e: fiona.mitchell@ottawa.ca

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