Nature Blitz – September 16, 17

Nature Canada (I think that’s the correct link, but I didn’t find any mention of this event on their web site; only found out about it via a Jeff Leiper Facebook post – Alex) is hosting a 24 hour NatureBlitz in our nearby river park and forest, with an emphasis on biodiversity inventory.

For more information about the different activities (even bat watching with ultrasonic microphones) and to register for a particular time slot (starts Friday noon), visit:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/champlain-park-natureblitz-september-2016-tickets-27468627404

NCC and Civic Hospital Site – September 22

From: “Yasir Naqvi, MPP (Constituency Office)” <ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 7:53 AM
Subject: NCC Land Review Consultation for Civic Hospital Location

Dear friends,

I wanted to share with you that the National Capital Commission (NCC) has announced the list of potential federal sites for the new Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital, as well as a series of draft criteria upon which each site will be assessed. I urge you to take part in the consultation process in person and/or online.

The NCC is consulting public sector partners, stakeholders as well as the general public on the potential federal sites and draft selection criteria.

Public Consultations:

You can have your say at the NCC’s public consultation:

  • An open house and presentations on September 22, 2016, at the Canadian War Museum
    – 3 pm–9:30 pm — Open house
    – 7 pm–8:30 pm — Presentations and Q&A session
  • An online survey, available on the NCC’s website from September 22 to October 6, 2016

Find out more details on the sites being reviewed and the selection criteria here:
The Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus) Site Review
The Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus) Site Review Public Consultation
NCC Board approves site selection process for The Ottawa Hospital (June 28, 2016)

This is a very important issue in our community. I have heard often from my constituents that we need the Civic Hospital to remain in the downtown core to provide essential emergency care. Ottawa needs a trauma centre that is accessible by emergency vehicles and by transit. It is very important that we all have a say on the future of our community’s healthcare.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office: ynaqvi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org or 613-722-6414.

I do hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Yasir

Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2016-09-12

This week’s topics:

  • Back to school safety tips.
  • News for post-secondary students – campus safety.
  • STEP in September – school bus laws, seat belts.
  • Automatic License Plate Recognition vehicle – now cruising and scanning, 5000 an hour!, with privacy rules too.
  • Scam e-mails and the Canada Revenue Agency – identity theft goal.

– Alex

—– Forwarded Message —–
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for September 12
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:52:37 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for September 12, 2016. 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.

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

NeighbourhoodWatch-2016-09-12.pdf

Tree Planting – September 17, 18

Come plant trees in the NCC forest, Sept 17-18.

The National Capital Commission and community groups in Champlain Park have struck an agreement to foster a healthy forest between Pontiac Ave and the Parkway. In the spring the NCC removed buckthorn and felled dead trees that were possible hazards along pathways. We will plant trees in these cleared spaces to support the gradual succession of the flora and fauna towards a mature forest.

Come with your shovels near the north entrance to St. Georges’ School, between 9 am and 4 pm Saturday and 9 am and 2 pm on Sunday. Contact Daniel Buckles if you have any questions: 613-807-8048; dbuckles@sympatico.ca

145 Carleton Avenue Renovation Proposal – September 15

The property owner invites Champlain Park residents to view and discuss their renovation proposal for the property at 145 Carleton Avenue

Location: Champlain Park Fieldhouse
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
Time: 7:30 P.M.

The proposal is for reduced side yard setback to facilitate the construction of an addition on the north side of 145 Carleton Avenue.

Minor Variance Request:

  • 0.35 metres (14 inch) side yard setback is requested
  • 1.2 metres (4 feet) is required

Link to Committee of Adjustment Documents for this application:
http://app05.ottawa.ca/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=352586

Members of the Champlain Park Community Association Executive will attend this meeting.

CPCA Planning and Zoning Contacts:

Duncan Bury la.db@sympatico.ca
Heather Pearl hpearl2012@gmail.com
CoChair1 champlainpark@gmail.com

meeting-notice-145-carleton-15sept2016.pdf

Big Trees of Kitchissippi at Trees Fest Ottawa – Saturdays, September to October

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Join BIG TREES of Kitchissippi at

Tree Fest Ottawa this fall

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Nature + Art + Food + Community

Brewer Park at Brewer Pond
Saturdays – September 10th to October 15th
10am – 5pm

Join us on the opening day of Tree Fest Ottawa (September 10, 2016) to learn how Kitchissippi tree activists are working to promote, protect, connect and celebrate the role trees play in our lives. We will also be on hand for Tree Fest’s Day of Action on October 15. Hope to see you at Brewer Park in Old Ottawa South!

For more information about Big Trees of Kitchissippi, please visit our Facebook page.

To learn more about Tree Fest Ottawa’s 2016 slate of activities, visit http://treefestottawa.org/fall-tree-festival

tree-fest-announcement-sept-2016.pdf

Info Session on LRT Tunnel near Cleary – September 14

From: stage2@ottawa.ca
Subject: Public Information Session – Richmond Corridor Tunnel Update/Séance d’information publique -Mise à jour sur le tunnel du couloir Richmond
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2016 18:30:43 +0000

We would like to invite you to attend a public information session on the tunnel portion of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line between Cleary Avenue and Woodroffe Avenue. We will be reviewing options for adjusting the current alignment under Richmond Road, including potential construction considerations on Byron Avenue and the Bryon Linear Park. Your feedback will be important in helping balance the importance we put on all three of these areas. The meeting is on September 14th, 2016, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

The purpose of this information session is to engage and obtain input from property owners, businesses and residents affected by this potential change. Stakeholder feedback and information will then be included in a forthcoming report that will go to the City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee (FEDCO) and City Council for final approval.

What: Public Information Session – Richmond Corridor Tunnel Update
When: Wednesday September 14th, 2016 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Presentation at 7:00 p.m.)
Where: Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1000 Byron Avenue

For more information, please feel free to contact the Stage 2 Project Office at stage2@ottawa.ca.

Nous aimerions vous inviter à une séance d’information publique sur le tronçon en tunnel de la ligne de train léger sur rail (TLR) entre les avenues Cleary et Woodroffe. Nous examinerons les façons de rectifier le tracé actuel sous le chemin Richmond, y compris les détails d’aménagement possibles sur l’avenue Byron et le parc linéaire Byron. Vos commentaires contribueront grandement à équilibrer l’importance accordée à ces trois secteurs. La réunion aura lieu le 14 septembre 2016 à l’église orthodoxe ukrainienne.

Cette séance d’information vise à attirer l’attention des résidents, des entreprises et des propriétaires fonciers concernés par l’éventuelle modification du tracé et à obtenir leurs commentaires à cet égard. Les rétroactions et les observations des parties concernées seront ensuite consignées dans un prochain rapport qui sera présenté au Comité des finances et du développement économique de la Ville (CFDÉ), puis au Conseil municipal aux fins d’approbation finale.

Quoi : séance d’information publique – Mise à jour sur le tunnel du couloir Richmond
Quand : le mercredi 14 septembre 2016, de 18 h à 21 h
Où : église orthodoxe ukrainienne, 1000, avenue Byron

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le Bureau de l’Étape 2 du projet du TLR, à etape2@ottawa.ca.

Open House for 190 Richmond Road – September 13

From: Andrew.McCreight@ottawa.ca
Subject: Open House – September 13 – 190 Richmond proposal
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2016 18:46:29 +0000

Hello,

Please note that Councillor Leiper and the applicant for 190 Richmond Road (Retirement Home proposal) have scheduled an Open House meeting on Tuesday September 13th.

All members of the public are invited to attend. Here are the details.

Tuesday September 13, 2016
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Van Lang Field House
29 Van Lang Pvt

Draft AGENDA

6:30-7:00 Open house
7:00 – 7:10 Councillor Leiper introduction followed by applicant, 5 minute presentation.
7:10-7:20 Milieu presentation on feedback to date (from web tool)
7:20 – 7:40 Q + A
7:40-8:30 Open house & discussion
Details are also available on http://www.kitchissippiward.ca/

I will be attending the meeting and look forward to the discussion, as well as meeting individuals in person whom have submitted comments.

Best regards,
Andrew

Andrew McCreight MCIP RPP
Planner/Urbaniste
Urban Services Branch/Services Urbain
Development Review/Examen des demandes d’aménagement
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
Services de planification, d’infrastructure et de développement économique
110 Laurier Ave West | 4th Floor | Ottawa, ON | K1P 1J1
City of Ottawa | Ville d’Ottawa
ext./poste 22568
http://ottawa.ca/planning / http://ottawa.ca/urbanisme

Garden Club Speaker Ed Lawrence – September 13

Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 15:20:57 +0000
From: Laurie Fagan <laurie.fagan@cbc.ca>

Ed Lawrence, CBC’s popular and well loved horticulture expert will kick off the season for the Champlain Park Garden Club. Please join us on Tuesday September 13th at the fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m. Ed will do a short demo and he’ll answer all your gardening quesions. The club meets September to June on the second Tuesday of the month and we’re always looking for new members. We have amazing slide shows of gardens from around the world, workshops, and experts in all kinds of gardening who share their expertise.

Yearly membership is $25.00 or $5.00 drop-in fee. Details call 613-728-1945.