Spring Cleanup 2023 Wrapup

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who volunteered during the 2023 Spring Clean-Up! This year’s turnout was amazing, with over 45 volunteers enjoying delicious donuts and cleaning up trash in and around Champlain Park. Thanks to you, our neighbourhood is so much cleaner and more beautiful! We are looking very forward to doing it again next year!

Kris, Eirene and Nick

Community Association Board Meeting – May 11

Agenda

Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA) Board Meeting

Thursday May 11, 2023
7:30 PM via Google Meet
Everybody Welcome

Board meetings will have an open session for community residents to observe business discussions. Non board community members will also be invited to participate at certain times by the chair and there will be “in camera” topics for the board members only. Please contact the secretary via champlainpark@gmail.com to request a link to join the meeting.

Open session

  1. Approval of minutes of April 11, 2023 – Liz
  2. Planning and Zoning update – Heather – 6 minutes – information
  3. Report on the Westboro Beach Project consultation – Richard – 5 minutes – information
  4. Proposal to hold a panel discussion or presentation on what recent provincial legislation on Housing and Zoning will mean for Champlain Park – Richard – 15 minutes – decision
    The idea here is to provide an opportunity for Champlain Park residents to be more aware of what the implications of this legislation will be for Champlain Park. I proposed a panel with Jeff Leiper, Heather Pearl and a real estate agent to give their perspectives. When I approached Heather, she opted for a presentation instead to be given by an urban planner who she worked with previously on zoning issues. The objective is to just introduce the proposal for consideration by the Board.
  5. Membership Drive Proposal: Lynne – 15 minutes – Decision
  6. Financial Procedures – Lynne – 5 minutes – information
  7. ONCA (Ontario Not for Profit Legislation) – Lynne – 10 minutes – Information
    a) Lynne has background information, and the start of drafting a CPCA amended constitution (called “By-Laws” under ONCA).
    b) Recommended Seminar to Attend if interested (Geared to Community Associations): http://fca-fac.ca/2023/04/onca-webinar/
  8. ONCA Articles and By-Laws Need to be reviewed – Lynne – Information
  9. Review of Letters Patent (“Articles” under ONCA) – Lynne – 10 minutes – Decision (to retain as is or amend?)
  10. Other Business
  11. Next Meeting

Agenda last updated on May 7. Please contact the secretary to add topics.

Climate Resiliency Workshop – May 23

City councillor Jeff Leiper describes it as:

The City is collaborating with Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability to host an in-person climate resiliency workshop next month at the Hintonburg Community Centre. The event will be held on May 23 from 7-9 pm focusing on what’s needed in the ward to be prepared for climate change impacts. It’s part of a city-wide series to help inform the upcoming climate resiliency strategy.

[Poster for 20230523 Climate Resiliency Workshop]
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Tunney’s Pasture History and Future Walk – May 7

From https://mailchi.mp/b44d2e75d3d0/tunneys-pasture-redevelopment-news-december-480613…

Greetings from the Neighbours for Tunney’s Group

Greetings Neighbours for Tunney’s!

We wanted to let you know that local historian Dave Allston will be leading a Jane’s Walk right here in Tunney’s Pasture this weekend–with Neighbours for Tunney’s feeding in as well. The walk will begin behind the LRT station at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. It is a planned two hour walk, with lots of tidbits and stories from Tunney’s Pasture’s past (former residential sections, the shantytown, the nuclear reactor, the axe factory, Cave Creek, the railways and more) and information on what we know of the redevelopment plans for the future, including details on what community members are pushing for in our important ongoing role at the table as part of the Communities Perspectives Group.

Sign up in advance here: Tunney’s Pasture: The past and future!

If you don’t already know, Jane’s Walks are a festival of free walking tours celebrating the ideas and work of Jane Jacobs. Jane was a scholar, author and urban activist who championed cities designed for people. Following her advice to “get out and walk,” Jane’s Walk provides a collective experience for people to become more familiar with Ottawa, and hopefully, to increase our sense of shared ownership of the city.

Find all of this year’s walks, including details on an exciting new launch event, by visiting the website here: janeswalkottawa.ca

Hope to see you Sunday!

Yours Sincerely,
Neighbours for Tunney’s

CN Cycle for CHEO (Road Closures) – May 7

From: Julie Berube (jberube@cheofoundation.com)
Date: 04/05/23 20:40
Subject: CN CYCLE 2023 – Road Closure Notification

French version to follow

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Good Evening,

On Sunday, May 7, CN Cycle for CHEO participants take to the streets to support the biggest oncology fundraiser for CHEO!

Now in its16th year, this is a fun, non-competitive event that offers a wide range of cycling and walking routes for people of all ages, helping raise over 1 Million dollars each year to support oncology care and research for CHEO.

This year’s event will be held at the Canadian War Museum and LeBreton Flats and to ensure the safety of everyone involved, some streets will be partially closed to vehicle traffic between 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Please refer to the attached document for the preliminary road closures. An updated version will be sent to you the week prior the event.
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Spring Flooding 2023 Update for Champlain Park

The water is projected to continue rising for the next few days. In particular, kids and pets may not be as cautious as needed around water that is very cold and very fast moving. The safest course of action is to avoid the area until the flooding abates. Please check the websites listed below to stay updated on spring flooding:

Note that the water is about a foot (30cm) below the storm drain grate at the corner of Keyworth and Pontiac, as of May 1. Hope it won’t get as bad as 2019…

Pontiac and Keyworth Sandbag Wall in the Rain and Sleet

River Parkway Renaming Stories – May 10

Join us and share your stories about the parkway

As you may know, the National Capital Commission (NCC) is proceeding with a proposal to rename the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway (the parkway) through an Indigenous naming and engagement exercise.

Now is your chance to contribute. We want to hear your stories about the parkway, the river, and surrounding areas.

Join us in person to share your stories and memories about the area and to learn more about the engagement exercise that is currently underway with Indigenous communities to find a name for the parkway. Your stories will be featured in a summary report and may inform a future interpretation plan for the area, including the parkway and riverfront park.

Details and Registration

Running All Candidates Meetings

K-Ward All Candidates Volunteers

Engagement Opportunity! Join the Kitchissippi Elections Working Group and Help Make Ward 15 Elections Debates Happen

A group of volunteers from Kitchissippi (Ward 15) community associations have for years ensured that Federal, Provincial and Municipal All-Candidates Debates were organized for this Ward. The quiet period between elections is a great time for people to join them and learn the ropes. Please click the link below for details:

https://hintonburg.com/join-the-ward-working-group-for-elections-debates-help-make-these-important-events-happen/

[Poster for Volunteers for Running Election Debates]
Poster.pdf