Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-01-26

This week’s topics:

  • Elderly female arrested for illegal activities – Drug and cigarette sales.
  • Have a happy Winterlude – Parking security.
  • Community complaints work – Heavy pedestrian traffic.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Jan. 26
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:30:06 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for January 26, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-01-26.pdf

Elmdale BookFest – February 27, 28

BOOKFEST 2015, Feb. 27-28.

BookFest is Elmdale Public School’s annual celebration of BOOKS.

This year we combine this great second-hand book sale and its low, low prices, with SPECIAL APPEARANCES and READINGS by some of Ottawa’s best-known authors:

FRANCES ITANI: Whose latest novel Tell was short-listed for a Giller Prize
MARK SUTCLIFF: Editor of iRun magazine and author of Why I Run
BOB PLAMONDON: Author of many political books, most recently The Truth about Trudeau
ROBERT MCMECHAN: Author of Allison’s Brain
CHARLES GORDON: Journalist and author of At the Cottage and The Canadian Trip

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 27, 9:00am to 9:00pm, and Sat., Feb. 28, 9:00am to 4:00pm
WHERE: Elmdale Public School, 49 Iona Street

FOR INFO RE: TIMES OF AUTHOR READINGS, VISIT http://elmdalecouncil.com

Books to donate? We’ll come and get them- Email: kathclaus@sympatico.ca.
Funds raised at Bookfest support Elmdale Public School.
Surplus books donated to worthy causes in the community.

Ash Tree Removal in Hampton Park – January 27 to February 3

Subject: Ash Tree Removal in Hampton Park /Abattage de frênes au parc Hampton CRM:0025248
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:10:53 -0500
From: Jocelyne Moncion <jocelyne.moncion@ncc-ccn.ca>

(le texte français suit)

Good afternoon,

The National Capital Commission (NCC) issued today a Safety and Traffic Advisory regarding a number of dead or dying ash trees infested by the emerald ash borer that will be removed from Hampton Park.

Maintenance crews will begin removing trees on Tuesday, January 27 and continue until February 3, weather-permitting. Work will take place inside the park between 7 am and 5 pm.

For more information, please refer to the Safety and Traffic Advisory.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact NCC Client Services at 613-239-5000 or info@ncc-ccn.ca.

Jocelyne Moncion
Officer, Public and Community Relations
Agente, Relations publiques et communautaires


Bonjour,

La Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN) vient d’émettre un avis de sécurité et de circulation au sujet de l’abattage de frênes morts ou malades, infestés par l’agrile du frêne, au parc Hampton.

Les équipes d’entretien abattront ces frênes du mardi 27 janvier au 3 février, si la météo le permet. Les opérations à l’intérieur du parc se dérouleront entre 7 h et 17 h.

Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de ces travaux, veuillez consulter l’avis de sécurité et de circulation.

Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec le service à la clientèle de la CCN au 613-239-5000 ou à info@ncc-ccn.ca.

Jocelyne Moncion
Officer, Public and Community Relations
Agente, Relations publiques et communautaires

Over 20 million Ash trees dying in Ottawa

Subject: Over 20 million Ash trees dying in Ottawa.
From: graham.saul@ecologyottawa.ca
To: CoChair1
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 16:53:47 +0000

Be part of the solution
(Une version française suit le texte anglais)

Did you know that in the next three to five years Ottawa will be losing over 20 MILLION Ash trees, including about 25 percent of the trees in the urban area? The sheer scale of it blows my mind. It’s a tragedy that I’m reminded of every day by the big red “Xs” I see on trees in my local park.

A problem of this magnitude calls for a truly community wide response, one that brings people like you together to take action in small and large ways. That’s why Ecology Ottawa has teamed up with other leading organizations in the City of Ottawa to launch Tree Ottawa, an ambitious plan to plant, protect and promote trees.

If you want to know more about how you can help, then sign-up to come to one of Tree Ottawa’s upcoming workshops in three areas across Ottawa; January 20th in Centerpointe, January 27th in Kanata, and February 3rd in Orleans.  A range of experts will present on topics such as the Emerald Ash Borer and the City of Ottawa’s tree planting program; the benefits and considerations of planting local indigenous trees; and on how to organize a successful tree planting event in your neighbourhood. Space is limited, so if you want to learn more about how you can help protect Ottawa’s tree canopy RSVP for one of our Workshops here! You can find out more about others ways to get involved by checking out the Tree Ottawa website at www.treeottawa.org

Below I’ve included other upcoming events on issues like active transportation and stopping oil pipelines that you should know about. For a regularly updated list of environment-related events in the City of Ottawa, you can always check out the events calendar on our website here: http://ecologyottawa.ca/calendar/

Thanks for all you do,

Graham, on behalf of the Ecology Ottawa Team

Ontario Government’s Final Energy East Consultation
When: January 22nd, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata (Map)

Last April, the Ontario government came to Ottawa to ask residents here what we thought about the proposed Energy East pipeline. Overwhelmingly, hundreds of us came to tell them that the proposed pipeline was a bad idea.

Now that TransCanada has filed their official application, the Ontario government is back, and wants to hear if your opinion has changed. More than ever, we know this export pipeline isn’t necessary, and is a threat to our waterways and our climate. Come out on January 22nd for a public hearing in Kanata to tell Kathleen Wynne that Ottawa residents don’t want the Energy East pipeline. RSVP online or on Facebook. It’s critical that the Ontario government hear from concerned residents who are opposed to this pipeline.

Community Forum on Sustainability in Ottawa Centre
When: Tuesday, January 20th at 7pm
Where: McNabb Community Centre (180 Percy Street)

Come join local leaders in sustainability, Jonathan Westeinde (Windmill Development Group), Meredith Brown (Ottawa Riverkeeper) and Graham Saul (Ecology Ottawa) who will discuss priorities in our community for protecting the environment and promoting health. This event is hosted by Catherine McKenna, Liberal Party candidate for Ottawa Centre. RSVP: joanne@catherinemckenna.ca

The Human Scale free movie screening
When: January 29, 2015 at 6pm – 8:45pm
Where: The ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street

Join Ecology Ottawa and many other organizations for a free screening of the excellent documentary, The Human Scale, and stay for 30 minutes after the film as a panel of experts discuss what the City of Ottawa has done well and what it can do better related to urban planning, sustainable transportation, and creating a more liveable city. Questions from the audience will follow.  RSVP Here: http://healthytransportationcoalition.nationbuilder.com/the_human_scale

Plus de 20 millions frênes périssent à Ottawa
Saviez-vous que lors des prochaines 3 à 5 ans nous allons perdre plus de 20 millions frênes à Ottawa, c’est-à-dire 25 pourcent des arbres en milieu urbain? L’ampleur de la problématique est énorme. La gravité de la situation est soulignée à chaque jour lorsque je croise des arbres marqués par un gros X rouge.

Une problématique d’une telle ampleur nécessite une action collective qui réunit des personnes comme vous qui collaborent de manières diversifiées et tangibles. C’est justement pour cette raison qu’Écologie Ottawa travaille en collaboration avec d’autres organismes de la Ville d’Ottawa afin de lancer Arbre Ottawa qui vise à planter, protéger et planter des arbres.

Vous êtes invité à venir vous joindre à nous pour apprendre plus sur comment vous pouvez vous impliquer! Nous aurons trois ateliers (en anglais uniquement) dans les semaines à venir; le 20 janvier à Centrepointe, le 27 janvier à Kanata et le 3 février à Orléans. Lors de ces ateliers, plusieurs thèmes seront abordés par des experts de leur domaine dont l’agrile du frêne, le programme de plantation des arbres de la Ville d’Ottawa, les bénéfices de planter des arbres indigènes et comment organiser des plantations d’arbres dans votre communauté. L’espace est limité donc réservez votre siège dès aujourd’hui en regardant l’horaire des ateliers. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez www.treeottawa.org
Ci-dessus, nous avons inclut divers événements sur des problématiques tel le transport actif et l’arrêt des pipelines qui vous intéresseront possiblement. Pour connaître les événements qui se passent dans votre communauté, visiter régulièrement notre wite web : http://ecologyottawa.ca/calendar/

Merci pour tout ce que vous faites,

Graham, au nom de toute l’équipe d’Écologie Ottawa

Dire à Kathleen Wynne que les citoyens d’Ottawa ne veulent pas du pipeline Énergie Est
En avril dernier, le gouvernement ontarien est venu ici, à Ottawa, pour demander aux citoyens ce qu’ils pensaient du projet de pipeline Énergie Est. La réponse a été massive. Des  centaines d’entre nous se sont déplacés pour dire à ce gouvernement que le projet de pipeline était une mauvaise idée.

Maintenant que le projet de TransCanada a été déposé officiellement, le gouvernement ontarien est de retour pour savoir si votre opinion a changé. La réponse est non. Plus que jamais, nous savons que  ce pipeline d’exportation n’est pas nécessaire et qu’il représente une menace pour nos cours d’eau et notre climat.

Le 22 janvier prochain, venez à Kanata pour assister à  une audience publique et dire à Kathleen Wynne que les citoyens d’Ottawa ne veulent pas du pipeline Énergie Est. Veuillez confirmer votre  présence sur le site d’Écologie Ottawaou sur Facebook.  Il est crucial que le gouvernement entende la voix  des résidents inquiets opposés au projet.

Quand : Le 22 janvier de 18 h à 21 h
 :  Brookstreet Hotel au  525, Legget Drive, à Kanata (Carte)

Cependant, si vous ne pouvez y assister, vous avez l’option d’écouter l’audience publique en direct ou d’écrire une lettre à la Commission. Vous trouverez les indications sur les moyens d’écouter l’audience en direct ou de faire parvenir une lettre en consultant le site Web de la Commission de l’Énergie de l’Ontario.

Visionnement gratuit du film « Human Scale »
Quand? Le 29 janvier 2015, 18 h à 20 h 45
Où? Cinéma ByTowne, 325, rue Rideau

Joignez-vous à nous et aux nombreux organismes présents pour un visionnement gratuit d’un documentaire excellent. Venez pour le film « Human Scale » et restez pour un panel de discussion composé d’experts qui offriront des critiques sur ce que la Ville d’Ottawa a bien fait et ce que nous pouvons faire de mieux en terme de la planification urbaine, du transport durable et d’une ville plus vivable. Vous aurez la chance de poser vos questions. RSVP: http://healthytransportationcoalition.nationbuilder.com/the_human_scale

Mysterious Water Meter Reader

Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:52:10 -0500
From: Sarah Livermore <sarah.livermore@hotmail.com>

Hello Champlain Park residents:

I would like to pass along information important to Champlain Park residents.

On Monday January 19, 2015: there was a young man walking along Patricia Avenue with some sort of device in his hand. He was going up to people’s houses and appeared to be reading their water meters. He was not wearing anything that indicated he was from either Hydro Ontario or Hydro Ottawa. He was not ringing doorbells of homes either. He was wearing black snow pants, a grey hoodie, and a toque with the colours of the Green Bay Packers. He was Caucasian.

I contacted Const. Dawn Neilly and she advised me that Champlain Park residents should be notified. So, if you should see someone who matches the above description, please contact the police so that they may attend and identify the male at the time, and confirm if he is indeed suspicious or if he is doing a job.

If you could also drop me an e-mail, that way I may keep track of ongoing issues in the neighbourhood.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Sarah Livermore, B.A. (Hons.), M.A.
sarah.livermore@hotmail.com

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-01-19 Extra

Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Jan. 19 extra
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:33:47 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

The Ottawa Police Service investigated a “Grandparent scam” scheme in progress and arrested an Ottawa man on Saturday, January 17, 2015 in the 1700 block of Riverside Drive.

A male suspect called the victim, an 86 year old man, last week identifying himself as his grandson, saying he was in need of money and asked for a loan of $10,000. During the week, the suspect attended the victim’s residence identifying himself as a courier who was to deliver the money to the grandson. The suspect then made arrangements for a further loan of 5,000.00$ for the grandson.

On January 17, 2015, the victim called his actual grandson informing him that the additional $5,000 was ready for him to pick up. The grandson alerted him that something was wrong as he had not made any demand for money. The grandson contacted police to report the incident.

As patrol officers attended the elderly man’s residence to speak with him, he identified the suspect who was actually attending the building that day time to pick up the additional money ($5,000.00$). The suspect was arrested.

James D. GALL, 27 years old of Ottawa, is charged with:

  • Possess proceeds of Property or Thing Obtained by crime
  • Harassment by Repeated communication with person
  • Fraud Exceeding $5000 / Specific victim
  • Attempt Fraud / Exceeding $5000

The Fraud Section wants to remind the public of fraud schemes and advises that you should be vigilant at all times over the phone and through the internet. When it comes to your money, be particularly alert.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Fraud Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 5433. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

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Le Service de police d’Ottawa a fait enquête sur une « arnaque des grands-parents » en cours, ce qui a conduit à l’arrestation d’un homme d’Ottawa, le samedi 17 janvier 2015, dans le pâté de maisons des 1700 de la promenade Riverside.

La semaine dernière, le suspect avait téléphoné à la victime, un homme âgé de 86 ans, s’identifiant comme étant son petit-fils, se disant avoir besoin d’argent et lui demandant de lui prêter 10 000$. Durant la semaine, le suspect se rendit à la résidence de la victime, se faisant passer pour un messager chargé de livrer l’argent au petit-fils. Le suspect prit alors des dispositions pour un autre prêt de 5000$ pour le soi-disant petit-fils.

Le 17 janvier 2015, la victime téléphona à son véritable petit-fils, lui indiquant que l’autre 5000$ était prêt et qu’il pouvait passer le prendre. Le petit-fils lui signala que quelque chose n’allait pas, puisqu’il ne lui avait pas demandé d’argent. Le petit-fils communiqua avec la police pour signaler l’incident.

Lorsque des agents patrouilleurs se rendirent à la résidence de l’aîné pour lui parler, celui-ci identifia le suspect qui devait justement passer chez lui ce jour-là pour ramasser l’argent additionnel (5000$). Le suspect fut appréhendé.

James D. GALL, âgé de 27 ans d’Ottawa, est inculpé de:

  • Possession de profits ou de biens obtenus au moyen d’actes criminels
  • Harcèlement à l’endroit d’une personne en communiquant de façon répétée avec elle
  • Fraude de plus de 5000$ à l’endroit d’une victime déterminée
  • Tentative de fraude de plus de 5000$

La Section des fraudes organisées tient à rappeler aux gens certaines mesures à prendre pour ne pas être victime de diverses arnaques et conseille à tous de demeurer vigilant en tout temps, au téléphone et sur internet. En ce qui concerne votre argent, soyez particulièrement prudent.

Toute personne détenant des renseignements pertinents à cette affaire est priée de communiquer avec la Section des fraudes organisées du Service de police d’Ottawa en composant le 236-1222, poste 5433. Vous pouvez fournir anonymement des renseignements par la voie d’Échec au crime en composant le 613-233-8477 (TIPS), sans frais au 1-800-222-8477, ou en téléchargeant gratuitement l’appli iOS de la Police d’Ottawa.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-01-19

This week’s topics:

  • OPS recruitment heads up!
  • Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship – for minority women joining the force.
  • New app for iOS users – online reporting, crime maps, etc.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Jan. 19
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:47:16 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for January 19, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-01-19.pdf

Sad News of Marjorie Boggs, a Long Time Resident on Clearview Avenue

Post requested by Joyce and Charles, because there may be a number of residents who may like to attend the memorial service next Saturday at St. Matthew’s Church on Glebe Ave.

From http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=173885392

BOGGS, Marjorie Evelyn Lilian (Armstrong)
June 15, 1935 – January 10, 2015
Predeceased by her loving parents, George and Etta Armstrong, brothers Walter (WWII), Bob, Jack (Bernie Patterson), and sisters June (Edwards, Elwood Edwards), Laura (Larry Belter), Lois (Joe Court), and Irene (Bud Fraser). Survived by daughter Katherine Janet Elizabeth Boggs (Gustaaf Wehnes and grandson Hendrikus Garreth Desmond) and son John Desmond Sutherland Boggs (Claire Gordon) and her sisters Dot (Jack Beattie), Grace (Cam Wilson) and Phyllis (Claire Thrasher); and her many valued nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Marj was a Registered Nurse, a 1956 graduate of the Regina General Hospital School of Nursing. She spent the latter part of her working life as an Administration Assistant for the Ottawa Board of Education. She was known for her love of Canada, family, music and people. A founding member of the piano group “Marjiore” (named in her honour), she was also a member of various choral groups, the latest being the Women’s and Girl’s Choir of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ottawa. A Celebration of Marj’s Life will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ottawa, on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Friends and loved ones are invited to share stories, and enjoy a musical celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Marj’s name to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Hull. May she rest in peace.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-01-12

This week’s topics:

  • Hintonburg / Wellington Village robbery suspect arrested – BIA bulletins help.
  • Ottawa Police recruiting – January 15.
  • Investigation of sexual assault.
  • Traffic project in school zones – tickets issued.
  • Open letter by Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau – general crime down, gang shootings up, proactive prevention needed.
  • University of Ottawa survey: deadline extension – for women who have experienced violence.
  • Looking for Gerry Lambert – suspected burglar.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for January 12
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:36:18 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for January 12, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-01-12.pdf

MPP’s New Year’s Levee – January 18

From: ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Sent: 09/01/2015 5:45:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: New Year’s Levee!

Dear Friends,

I hope that you will join me on Sunday, January 18th for my annual New Year’s Levee!

When: Sunday, January 18, 2015

Where: Rideau Canoe Club (804 Hog’s Back Road)

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please find an invitation attached. All are welcome so spread the word!

I look forward to seeing you there.

Happy New Year!

Yasir

Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre

[Yasir Naqvi MPP 2015 New Year's Levee]