Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 6, 2022

Subject:Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for May 6, 2022
Date:Fri, 6 May 2022 09:55:31 -0400
From:Darren Joseph <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

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Secure your windows to prevent injury

This week, the Ottawa Police responded to a call where a child fell from an open window and suffered injury. With the warmer weather upon us, there is a stronger likelihood that windows are open, creating a safety risk potential for children to fall out.

It is important to secure access to your windows. Here are some safety tips to keep children safe:

  • Lock your window closed at all times when you cannot supervise a small child around this falling hazard
  • Install window guards
  • Put up window stoppers
  • Move furniture away from windows (there are more accidents when furniture is near a window).
  • Remove the cranks from crank-open windows to keep kids from opening them.

To make a police report:

  • Contact Cst. Darren Joseph directly (west of O-Train, Line 2) at josephd@ottawapolice.ca or 613-236-1222, ext. 5871.
  • Contact Cst. Stephanie Lemieux directly (east of O-Train, Line 2) at lemieuxs@ottawapolice.ca or 613-236-1222, ext. 5290

Blood Moon Viewing – May 15

Blood Moon Viewing

  • At Champlain Park (NCC woods end, former Pontiac Street)
  • Sunday, May 15 (10pm – midnight, weather permitting) to view the total lunar eclipse.

This is a free event. You do not need to bring anything but your curiosity, and perhaps a folding chair. You are of course welcome to bring a telescope or binoculars and snacks. Don Monet will set up his 8 inch Ritchy-Cretien telescope which will be open to all on site. The actual eclipse is total by 11:30 it lasts this way until 1 am. This is the longest total lunar eclipse that Canadians have been able to see in 15 years. Astronomers call it the Blood Moon because when it is eclipsed by our earth shadow it is still visible, but turns a darkish red colour, due to the many sunsets surrounding the earth that collectively shine their colour on the eclipsed moon. Hope to see you there!

[Blood Moon 2021 Painting by Don Monet]

Don Monet
Cowley Ave.

Hintonburg Fundraiser against New High-rise

via Heather…

The Hintonburg Community Association is going to the Ontario Land Tribunal to appeal a decision by City Planning Committee to allow a developer to put up 12 storeys on a block of Wellington that is zoned for six storeys. It seems that this decision could have serious implications for planning and development in neighbouring communities like Champlain Park. Here is the fundraising poster with links to details about this appeal:

[Hintonburg Poster]
http://hintonburg.com/help-stop-hintonburgs-traditional-main-street-from-becoming-a-high-rise-canyon/

Provincial Election All Candidates Debate – May 17

Provincial Election, Ottawa Centre, All Candidates Virtual Debate

Local community associations are hosting a virtual (Zoom Webinar) All Candidates Debate on May 17th from 7 to 9 pm. Please see the attached poster, and the instructions on how to attend and how to submit a question.

Candidates from the Conservative, Green, Liberal and NDP parties have confirmed their attendance.

[Poster]
Official Flyer – May 2022 Provincial Election.pdf

instructions for the public (attending & how to ask questions in advance) – May 2022 Provincial Debate.pdf

Organizing community association, last minute updates: https://mckellarpark.ca/

Community Association Board Meeting Agenda – May 4

Agenda

Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA) Board Meeting

Wednesday May 4, 2022
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 March 5, 2022 – Liz
    2. Report of interim motions – all
    3. Rink Coordination – decision – Kris, Matt
    4. Community Partner Insurance Program – Information – Lynne
    5. Approval in principle of funds to be used in partnership with the FCA on a commemorative tree and plaque (in honour of Amy (Kempster) Steele – Decision – Heather
    6. General Covid Operations & sample waiver – Lynne
    7. Membership and awareness drive – Richard
    8. Night Sky Telescope viewing proposal – information/decisions – Richard & Don Monet
    9. Other Business
    10. Next Meeting

Agenda last updated at 21:15 on April 30th.

Ottawa Fly Fishers Swap Meet – May 5

From that comment from the organizer, it looks like it has been moved from the 3rd to the 5th due to weather…

The Ottawa Fly Fishing Society is having a members swap meet and social evening on Tuesday, May 3rd.

It’s in Champlain Park at the fieldhouse (and outside so they have space to test equipment), from 6pm to 8:30pm or full dark. Neighbourhood people are welcome too.

https://ottawaflyfishers.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/ottawaflyfisherssociety

[Round Logo with a feather and fish hook in the middle]

Spring Cleanup 2022 Wrapup

The 2022 Spring Clean Up was once again a great success with nearly 50 participants! Folks had lots of fun collecting trash to keep the neighbourhood clean while chatting with friends and neighbours and enjoying some delicious doughnuts!

We would like to address a heartfelt thank you to every one who contributed by showing up on Saturday morning despite the cool grey day to volunteer, give out gloves and garbage bags and build community spirit. We would also like to thank the Champlain Park Community Association for funding the snacks.

Wishing everyone a happy spring,

Kris, Eirene and Nick

Naturehood Club

From the drumming of the majestic Pileated Woodpecker to the flowering of the dainty Trout Lily in early spring, the Champlain Park naturehood abounds with an abundance of plants, fungi and animals living out their lives just outside your door.

Join the Naturehood community and discover some of your wild neighbours while connecting with other local nature-lovers. Outings will be announced on the website, listserv and Facebook page. All are welcome!

Feel free to contact Jennifer if you have expertise to share and are interested in leading an outing (jen@spiritwalkers.ca)

UPCOMING OUTINGS

Spring Bird Walks

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