Carlington Woods Nature Walks – July 18-19

From: amacdonald@naturecanada.ca
Sent: 17/07/2015 9:55:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Free community event, July 18-19th in the Carlington Woods area

Good morning, Ward 15 community association leaders,

My name is Alex MacDonald and I’d like to pass along a quick note regarding a free, family-friendly NatureBlitz event Nature Canada is holding in the Carlington Woods area, beginning this Saturday (July 18) at 12pm and ending at 12pm Sunday (July 19). More information, including a full schedule, directions and more is available here: http://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/natureblitz_july2015/.

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who may be interested in taking part! Once again the event is free, family-friendly and will take place rain or shine.

I’ve attached the event poster as well. Apologies for cross-postings/redundant notifications.

Cheers,

Alex

Alex MacDonald, M.Sc.
Senior Conservation Manager – Species at Risk, Urban Nature & Protected Areas
Gestionnaire principal de conservation – espèces en péril, nature urbaine & zones protégées
amacdonald@naturecanada.ca
613-562-3447 ext. 300 | 1-800-267-4088
300-75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7

Celebrating 75 years as Canada’s voice for nature. Join us today!
Une voix pour la nature au Canada depuis 75 ans. Devenez membre aujourd’hui!

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Organic Master Gardener Course – October 17+

Subject: Upcoming Organic Master Gardener Course in Ottawa Fall 2015
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:35:23 -0400
From: Julia Dupuis <julia@cog.ca>

Canadian Organic Growers is hosting the Organic Master Gardener Course in Ottawa again this Fall. The course runs for three weekends, both Saturday and Sunday October 17-18, November 7-8, and November 28-29 from 10am-4pm. The course location will be COG’s National Office at The Royal Ottawa Hospital, 1145 Carling Ave. Ottawa. The cost is $670 (+HST) early bird price (until September 25) and $720 (+HST) regular price. For more information, visit our website or, register directly here.

We thank you in advance for helping us to promote this great course.

Wishing you a nice day,

Julia Dupuis
Organic Agriculture Program Coordinator
Canadian Organic Growers
7519-1145 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
1-888-375-7383
julia@cog.ca

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Kitchissippi United Church Picnic and BBQ – June 21

Kitchissippi United Church invites you to a Picnic and BBQ
Sunday, June 21 at Champlain Park

Please join us for a service in the park, followed by a picnic. We have a lot to celebrate and we will mark the end of another great year. We gather at Champlain Park under the trees at 10am, followed by picnic, family friendly games and a barbecue. If it rains we’ll move the picnic indoors to the church hall at (630 Island Park Drive). Burgers, hot dogs, veggie dogs and drinks are provided. For more information contact Kitchissippi United Church at 613-722-7254.

Kirsten Gracequist
Kitchssippi United Church
613-722-7254

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Winston Square Grand Opening – June 6

From: Jennifer.Falconer@ottawa.ca
Subject: Winston Square Grand Opening
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2015 20:43:00 +0000

Press Release

For months the buzz has been building, and we’re a few short days away from the Winston Square urban park grand opening! The whole city is invited to the party on June 6 at 388 Richmond Road

Join Councillor Jeff Leiper, Mayor Jim Watson, the Westboro Village Business Improvement Area, and special guests to officially open the space. There will be musical performances, activities and more for much of the day, and the official ribbon-cutting happens at 2:00. See you there!

Winston Square is the first of its kind in Ottawa: a disused right-of-way repurposed to create a dynamic urban space for gathering in the heart of Westboro. The space combines a sleek, modern design with an architectural theme mimicking the rooflines of the homes along Winston Avenue, joining the square to the community. In the spring, the living walls are now coming to life and, in the fall, the Virginia Creeper ivy will be ablaze in oranges and reds. Permanent fixtures and moveable furniture will invite guests to make themselves at home in the Square, and the addition of a custom-designed chandelier later this summer, celebrating the flora and animals indigenous to the Ward, will add a warm, welcoming glow.

Key Contacts

Mary Thorne, ED, Westboro BIA executivedirector@westborovillage.com 613-729-8145
Councillor Jeff Leiper jeff.leiper@ottawa.ca 613-580-2485

The Facts

What: A new urban park in the heart of Westboro that will be programmed with music, crafts, and entertainment all summer long by the Westboro Village BIA. The park had its genesis in a request by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 480 to beautify the right-of-way space next to its building. Community consultations resulted in the beautiful oasis now being opened.

Where: Adjacent to the Westboro Legion at 391 Richmond Road

How: The Winston Square Park was paid for through $420,000 cash-in-lieu-of-parkland funding from the Councillor’s office.

For more information visit: http://www.westborovillage.com/winston_square

Please Join Us!

Jennifer Falconer
Assistant to Councillor Jeff Leiper
City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Ave. West
Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
jennifer.falconer@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext 17015
http://www.kitchissippiward.ca

Looking for Taiga NPHC Board Nominations

From: Bonnie Campbell [mailto:boncampbell@sympatico.ca]
Sent: May 29, 2015 9:11 AM
Subject: Taiga NPHC – Board Nominations

Notice

The Taiga Non-Profit Housing Corporation is looking for members for its board. Taiga is a 104 unit affordable housing building located at 1600 Scott Street (corner of Churchill and Scott). If you are interested in becoming a member of the board, please indicate your interest by June 8 to taiga@on.aibn.com or call 613-725-2651.

Bonnie Campbell
Westboro Beach Community Association
613-725-9872

From: Mary Lynn Brian, Taiga NPHC [mailto:taiga@on.aibn.com]
Sent: May 28, 2015 2:59 PM
Subject: Taiga NPHC – Board Nominations

Good Afternoon Bonnie,

Attached is the posting for Board positons at Taiga NPHC

Sincerely,

Mary Lynn Brian

Coordinator
Taiga Non-Profit Housing Corporation
2100 Scott Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 1A3

2015 Board advertisment.pdf
2015 tenant info session for board election.pdf

FAST Signs of Stroke

A public service announcement from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Walkability Audit for Albert and Scott Streets – May 25

Last fall’s audit was discussed in a previous post.

From: Cheryl Parrott <cheryl.vance@sympatico.ca>
Date: 21 May 2015 at 11:51
Subject: Last Pedestrian Safety Walkability Audit

Last Pedestrian Safety Walkability Audit, Albert and Scott Streets

Anyone available to help either at 2 pm or 4:30pm on Monday, May 25 – we only have 1 person confirmed. Please let me know if you can help.
RSVP: cheryl.vance@sympatico.ca

Monday May 25 – 2 pm for Albert St and at 4:30pm for Scott St.

We partnered with the Council on Aging and Good Companions Senior Centre to pilot an all season Pedestrian Safety Walkability Audit of Albert and Scott. The last audit is scheduled for Monday May 25. As in the past there will be 2 parts – Albert Street and Scott Street.

We plan to meet at The Good Companions for a 2 p.m. start along Albert Street, and at the Tom Brown Arena for a later start at 4:30 p.m. along the Scott Street route – on Monday, May 25th. If you can join us for either or both of these audits please let us know.

On the Scott St side a number of sidewalk hazards were identified and sent to the City in the first audit. Those sidewalk/trip hazards have just recently been marked in orange paint for repair.

The widening of Scott St. is expected to start soon – perhaps in May. The contract for the work should awarded soon.

The collected data from three Ottawa neighbourhood walkability audits will be part of an All-Seasons Pedestrian Safety Report developed in partnership with Ecology Ottawa.

Hope to see you there. Please RSVP so we know how many people we will have.

Cheryl

Afternoon Tea and Sale – June 6

Afternoon Tea Sale.pdf

You are invited

When:
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
2:00 – 4:00 pm

What:
Tea cups, teapots, tea trivets, tea lamp, other tea themed items, table linens, kitchen items, candles and other decorative items

AND:
Tea, coffee and baked goods sale

Where:
Champlain Park Fieldhouse
149 Cowley Ave.
Ottawa
(N. of Scott St. E. of Island Park Drive, and W. of North Western Ave.)

Pine Lodge Ottawa River Meeting – May 17

Subject: PINE LODGE Conference – “WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE THE MIGHTY OTTAWA” w/ Romola Trebilcock, Albert Dumont & Douglas Cardinal (invited)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 16:37:16 -0400
From: Daniel Stringer <thestring@rogers.com>

The Program: 9:00AM – The Blessing of the Water Ceremony led by Joanna McMillan on Pine Lodge Beach with Drummers

10:00AM – Grandfather William Commanda’s Legacy with The Spirit of The Water, Romola Trebilcock – Main Hall, Pine Lodge

11:00AM – What The Ottawa River Means to The Algonquin People, Albert Dumont – Main Hall, Pine Lodge

NOON – Complementary Lunch, Chicken Caesar Wraps & Chili in a Tortilla Basket, Deserts and Beverage, all made from scratch, without preservatives, in the famous Pine Lodge Resort kitchen

1:00PM – Stroll Down to the Ottawa River – Pine Lodge Beach – 3 minutes away

1:30PM – Eels & Dams: Old Tech & New Tech – Douglas Cardinal (invited) – Main Hall, Pine Lodge

2:30PM – Discussion – Participants – Pine Lodge Beach – weather permitting

3:15PM – TBA – a work in progress

4:00PM – Closing

CIRCULATE FAR & WIDE

WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE THE MIGHTY OTTAWA:

Learning from the Aboriginals

Pine Lodge Conference ll

The Ottawa River is the great metaphor for Canada; the historic meeting place of French, English and Native peoples open and accessible to all. It is one of the 100^th longest rivers in the world but its waters, like those of all rivers and lakes in Canada, are vulnerable.

It hosts a nuclear reactor and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country alongside ancient aboriginal archeological and religious sites, significant biodiversity and recreational areas and above all is the most important natural feature of our area.

The Pine Lodge Discussion is calling you to join hearts and minds to protect the future of the Ottawa River. Do we need an Ottawa River Commission, similar to the NCC to deal with all the governments, industries and individuals impacting on it. How about having the Ottawa declared a Heritage River? What is your suggestion?

Join the discussion @ Pine Lodge Resort in Bristol, Québec, on Sunday, May 17, 2015, just a three minute walk from the Ottawa River where we will begin at 9:00 AM with a Blessing of the Water. Romola Trebilcock will open the conference with a presentation on Grandfather William Commanda’s spiritual legacy with the Water at 10AM. Discussion and other presenters will follow. Lunch will be served at noon. This free event, which will continue all day until 4PM, is hosted by the National Capital Peace Council.

Hope to see you on the 17^th

Sincerely,

Daniel Stringer, Peter Stockdale, Sulaiman Khan & Richard Jackman

Please reserve by contacting Daniel Stringer: 613-218-1431 or email thestring@rogers.com;

Directions to Pine Lodge are below.

The National Capital Peace Council is a network of Ottawans, largely non-aboriginal, who are dedicated to peace at all levels and who were touched by Grandfather Commanda’s vision for Victoria Island. We wish to assist its realization in any appropriate manner possible. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30AM for a complimentary breakfast at Donna’s Express/Newport Restaurant on Churchill Ave. at Scott Street, listen to interesting guest speakers and enjoy compelling conversation. Our meetings are open to all peace loving people. We support William Commanda’s vision and have been doing so in various ways including Friends of The Ottawa Riverbank GreenUP at Westboro beach and elsewhere along the Ottawa River.

Financial support for the conference is provided by the Universal Peace Federation and the Family Federation

Directions to Pine Lodge:

http://www.pine-lodge.ca/directions.htm

Directions from Ottawa to Pine Lodge (approximately 1 hour)

Depart on Champlain Bridge [Island Park Dr] (North) 0.6 km
Enter Québec
Road name changes to Pont Champlain 0.7 km
Turn LEFT (West) onto Chemin D’ Aylmer (2nd set of lights after the bridge) 1.4 km
Turn RIGHT (North) onto Chemin Eardley (2nd set of lights after Tim Horton’s) 6.5 km
As you leave Aylmer, Chemin Eardley will become RTE-148 50 km
Turn LEFT at the Bristol Road; Turn off and follow the signs to Pine Lodge (approximately 10 minutes)

Tree planting in Hampton Park

Subject: Tree planting in Hampton Park / Plantation d’arbres dans le parc Hampton CRM:0025258
Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 17:39:08 -0400
From: Jocelyne Moncion <jocelyne.moncion@ncc-ccn.ca>

(le français suit)

Hello,

As part of its emerald ash borer management activities, the National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to inform you that approximately 200 trees will be planted in Hampton Park in the coming weeks. This planting program is a follow-up to the tree cutting that took place in January as a result of emerald ash borer infestation.

Work will begin today and will take place from Monday to Friday between 7 am and 5 pm. The replanting is being performed by Gemma Property Services, and should be completed by mid-June, depending on equipment availability and weather conditions.

Prolonged street and trail closures will not be required for this work. However, it may require the temporary closure of trails and streets to allow access for the vehicles required to perform the work. We ask you to exercise caution, and to follow instructions provided by on-site workers.

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Bonjour,

Dans le cadre de ses activités de gestion de l’agrile du frêne, la Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN) a le plaisir de vous informer qu’elle plantera au-delà de 200 arbres dans le parc Hampton au cours des prochaines semaines. Ce programme de plantation fait suite à l’abattage des frênes qui a eu lieu en janvier dernier.

Les travaux se dérouleront du lundi au vendredi, entre 7 h et 17 h, à compter d’aujourd’hui. Ils se termineront au plus tard à la mi-juin, selon la disponibilité du matériel et les conditions météorologiques. Les travaux seront effectués par Gemma Property Services.

La fermeture de sentiers ou de rues pour une longue période ne sera pas nécessaire. Toutefois, ces travaux entraîneront, au besoin, la fermeture temporaire et de courte durée de sentiers et de rues afin de permettre la circulation des véhicules requis pour faire les travaux. Nous vous demandons d’être vigilants et de respecter les consignes émises par les travailleurs.

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.

Merci de votre collaboration.

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