Author: AGMS

I'm a game programmer, doing pretty much everything (from Wii, Kinect to iPad). On the side, just for fun, I write file systems (for the nifty BeOS/Haiku operating system) and experiment with metadata.

Blind Spot Experience – October 2

Pedestrians and cyclists – how to avoid blind spots and be seen in low light

Come and experience firsthand the dangers of a large vehicle’s blind spots and learn how to make sure you can be seen. The City of Ottawa is holding an interactive demonstration to help pedestrians and cyclists learn how to stay safe.

[Graphic of a truck showing where the blind spots are beside it]
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Pet Food Bank – September 27

The Ottawa Paw Pantry, a local nonprofit committed to helping pet owners in need by providing free pet food and supplies, is hosting a pop-up pet food bank event in the Westboro/Van Lang community in partnership with Carlington Community Health Centre on Saturday, September 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Van Lang field house.


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City Zoning By-Law Open Houses – September 25, 29

Following up on City Zoning By-Law Draft 2 Survey there are a couple of open houses remaining to discuss the zoning changes. See https://engage.ottawa.ca/zoning for details and background material.

Community Association Board Meeting Agenda – September 23

Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA) Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:00 PM via Google Meet
Everybody Welcome

Agenda items are limited to 5 minutes unless otherwise requested.

This is a meeting of the CPCA Board of Directors. Champlain Park Community members are welcome to attend, if you would like to propose items for discussion, to ask questions, to organize an event or activity, or to learn more about the issues affecting our community.

Activities and Issues must fall within our community plan/areas of operation in order to be addressed by the CPCA. You can write to the webmaster champlainpark@gmail.com to request a link to join the meeting and/or to connect you with the appropriate Board member for information and guidance including how to submit a Community Project Proposal.

  1. Approval of June Minutes
  2. Interim Motions/Decisions:
    August: Ping Pong Table 3 Up to $700 (spent $542)
  3. Motion to Appoint Interim Secretary – Lynne
  4. Community Members’ Agenda Items
  5. AGM 2025 Planning – Lynne & everyone to assist in planning, 20 minutes
  6. Financial Update (savings including GIC’s and current account) – Lynne
  7. Guidelines for Surplus Funds Expenditures Draft – Lynne, 10 min
  8. Parks Committee Update – Joanne
  9. Community meeting to discuss Parks update and plans – Richard
  10. Tunney’s Pasture redevelopment update – Heather
  11. New zoning bylaw final comments due by Oct. 3. Recommend that residents try to attend one of the upcoming Open Houses – Heather
  12. Motion to Sign Letter Request for Increased Funding for Support Services in Supportive Housing – Heather
  13. Bob Grainger’s book on the history of Champlain Park – Alex
  14. Update on Historical Photos on Fieldhouse walls – Richard
  15. Traffic Safety Committee update – Bill
  16. Project Proposal Forms Updated (but not yet on website) – Lynne
  17. Update on Google Drive and Meet – Alex, Lynne, Anita Info
  18. Engaging Community re: Spending Surplus Monies – Everyone
  19. Other business
  20. Next Meeting

Agenda last updated on September 22 17:30. Please contact the secretary to add topics.

Island Park Drive Walking Tour – September 21

Heritage Ottawa recently posted about a walking tour of Island Park Drive history that may be of interest to Champlain Park residents. Visit https://shop.heritageottawa.org/en/2025-walking-tour-season to sign up, and for details about time and place.

[Picture of Island Park Drive on garbage collection day, for a 2025 walking tour]

A heritage asset of the National Capital Commission opened in 1923, Island Park Drive was designed to extend the Capital parkway system, which continues to preserve the original design intentions as well as many of the original homes along its entire length. As one of Ottawa’s most prestigious historical neighbourhoods, Island Park Drive has been home to many prominent Canadians who contributed significantly to the economic and cultural development of Ottawa. Residents have included legendary jeweller Jack Snow, printing tycoon Rolla Law Crain, W.H. Taylor Arkley, “the tailor,” and Daniel and Lucy Rochester, and Dr. Stafford Kirkpatrick, a Queen’s University metallurgical genius.

The guide is Jennifer Hornby Gillespie, a long-time resident, long-time board director and Past-President of the Island Park Community Association, who worked for 30 years in the technology sector.