Category: Community Events

Ottawa Mosque Site and Landscape Plans

  • We have been notified that the previously approved site plan and landscape plan for the Ottawa Mosque on 251 Northwestern, which had lapsed due to lack of funds, will now go forward.
  • Part B on the landscape plan pertains to the new lands, which are not currently landscaped.
  • the plan is to landscape them now and also to build catch basins.
  • Since this was previously reviewed and approved, including by Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA), the City of Ottawa does not feel another public review is required.
  • However, at my request, they did allow our CPCA Development Committee to view it again, as it has been dormant since 2008.
  • The CPCA Development Committee thinks the attached landscape plan, which includes paving, parking space markings and plantings, including a variety of trees, will greatly enhance the site.

Site and Landscape Plans

ottawa mosque site and landscape plans 2013-05-25

CoChair1
Co-Chair
Champlain Park Community Association
on Behalf of the Development Committee

 

Call for Canvassers – 2013 Membership Drive

Champlain Park Membership Drive

 It’s that time again! This year, we need your help!

CANVASSERS are the core of our Community Association’s fundraising effort.  Revenues collected from our annual membership drive enable a variety of activities in our community, including:

  • Contributing directly to your community’s well-being; and
  • Providing financial resources to the Development Fund.

This year, our Community Association needs 20 volunteers to help out with the membership drive. Our goal this year is to increase our Community Association memberships to 75 percent of all households.

 Duties:  Canvass approx. 20 homes on your street

 Required: 1-2 hours of your time

High school students: Sign up to earn your volunteering credits

The 2013 Champlain Park Community Association Membership Drive begins May 25.

To volunteer as a canvasser please contact:

Barbara Borylo-Gourdie

phone: 613-722-6829;

email: bmbg@sympatico.ca

Friendly reminder – No Messing around: Spring Cleanup 2013

Champlain Park goes green and clean on Saturday, April 27, 2013

The last weekend in April is Capital Cleanup Weekend, and Champlain Park needs volunteers.

This annual tradition is a chance for neighbours of all ages – kids, teens, and adults – to get together and help spruce up the neighbourhood.

This year we’ll meet at the fieldhouse Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. Juice, coffee and cookies will be served. There is a map so that people can choose an area to work on. We’ll wrap up by noon. In case of rain, we’ll meet instead on Sunday, April 28.

The designated cleanup areas are the south side of Premier above the transitway; the boulevard on Northwestern and the path at its north end; and the areas along the fence on Patricia and Pontiac. It can also include the area along the river at the foot of Carleton, or any other public spaces you think could use some help.

We recommend wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts. Wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves. The City will provide garbage bags.

The Keyworth School Age Program has adopted Champlain Park and the students of St. George School are doing a great job cleaning it each spring and fall. Thanks go to them.

Now it’s time for the rest of us in the neighbourhood to do our part. Last year 42 people showed up – a wonderful turnout.

If you have any questions or suggestions, call Andrea Murphy or Ian Reid at 613-715-9504.

No Messing around: Spring Cleanup 2013

Champlain Park goes green and clean on Saturday, April 27, 2013

The last weekend in April is Capital Cleanup Weekend, and Champlain Park needs volunteers.

This annual tradition is a chance for neighbours of all ages – kids, teens, and adults – to get together and help spruce up the neighbourhood.

This year we’ll meet at the fieldhouse Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. Juice, coffee and cookies will be served. There is a map so that people can choose an area to work on. We’ll wrap up by noon. In case of rain, we’ll meet instead on Sunday, April 28.

The designated cleanup areas are the south side of Premier above the transitway; the boulevard on Northwestern and the path at its north end; and the areas along the fence on Patricia and Pontiac. It can also include the area along the river at the foot of Carleton, or any other public spaces you think could use some help.

We recommend wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts. Wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves. The City will provide garbage bags.

The Keyworth School Age Program has adopted Champlain Park and the students of St. George School are doing a great job cleaning it each spring and fall. Thanks go to them.

Now it’s time for the rest of us in the neighbourhood to do our part. Last year 42 people showed up – a wonderful turnout.

If you have any questions or suggestions, call Andrea Murphy or Ian Reid at 613-715-9504.

Ontario Providing More Opportunities for Sport and Recreation

English: Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre

Dear Friends,

Ontario is helping people of all ages and abilities get active, stay fit and live healthier.

The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund  is now accepting applications for 2013-2014. This fund will enable eligible local, regional, and provincial sport and recreation organizations to implement innovative programs and services that:

Increase opportunities for participation in sport and recreation;

Educate Ontarians about the important role physical activity plays in their health; and

Provide training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development.

Building a more active province can directly contribute to positive economic and social outcomes such as increased labour force productivity, improved student achievement and the social strength of individuals and communities.

The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund replaces the Healthy Communities Fund which previously funded integrated health promotion projects. Please note that the Statement of Interest deadline for provincial projects is February 6, 2013, and the application deadline for both provincial and local/regional projects is March 19, 2013. The application is attached for your use.

Supporting healthy, strong communities is part of our government’s commitment to provide all Ontarians with access to local and provincial programs that help them live healthier, more active lives.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of any assistance to you.

Sincerely,
Yasir

PDF: OntarioSportandRecreationCommunitiesFund

Yasir Naqvi, MPP | Ottawa Centre |
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance
Community Office | 109 Catherine Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4
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Friendly Reminder – Winter Carnival – It’s Winter fun time!

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Noon-3:00pm

Bring your family and friends to the

Champlain Park Field House and skating rink at

149 Cowley Ave

(between Clearview and Carleton)

  • Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride
  • Chili Cook-off, plus hotdogs
  • Bake table
  • Skating, Hockey, Games, and More…
  • Free hot chocolate and coffee!

If you are able to bring a chili or baked goodies, or helping out in any other way, PLEASE contact one of the organizers to let us know.

We would be VERY grateful!!

Contacts: sarah.brooks@sympatico.ca & peterlaughton@rogers.com

Activities starting up next week!

Winter – Spring 2013

Please checkout the following activities starting next week at the Champlain Park Fieldhouse, you may want to participate in the fun!

07-Jan-2013: Aerobics– new classes start for Winter – Spring

09-Jan-2013: Yoga – new classes start for Winter – Spring

 

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Winter Carnival – It’s Winter fun time!

wintercarnival2013

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Noon-3:00pm

Bring your family and friends to the

Champlain Park Field House and skating rink at

149 Cowley Ave

(between Clearview and Carleton)

  • Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride
  • Chili Cook-off, plus hotdogs
  • Bake table
  • Skating, Hockey, Games, and More…
  • Free hot chocolate and coffee!

If you are able to bring a chili or baked goodies, or helping out in any other way, PLEASE contact one of the organizers to let us know.

We would be VERY grateful!!

Contacts: sarah.brooks@sympatico.ca & peterlaughton@rogers.com

1613-2013 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain

What is Champlain’s connection to Champlain Park?

How can Champlain Park mark this 400th anniversary?

Why Not attend a meeting to learn more about the history of our neighbourhood?

Where? Champlain Park Fieldhouse

When? You have two opportunities!

  

   Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm

   OR Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 4pm to 5:30pm

This event is hosted by Champlain Oaks Project with historical tidbits offered freely to you by Debra Huron and Daniel Buckles.