News & Announcements

I and community stakeholders received word this week that Main & Main, which owns the recently heritage-designated gas station at the corner of Island Park and Richmond Road, has applied for permission to build an addition to add a drive-through to the site for a "high end coffee shop".

This week, in Newswest, Lorrie Marlow wrote an excellent piece touching on her concerns about a recent food truck "rally" proposal at Richcraft's Parkdale Avenue site. The proposal, for the corner of Lyndale and Parkdale, is for up to three food trucks during weekdays - but only after property owner, Richcraft, receives a demolition permit for the two houses and former Cottage restaurant.

Over the past few weeks, our office has been working with READ [Rosemount (library) Expansion And Development], both in promoting their advocay efforts and in helping facilitate their public consultation sessions. We connected READ with Wesley Petite, who facilitated our public consultations for the re-development of Reid Park. Wesley is now working with READ to facilitate their consultation sessions and we are excited that the first round of consultations will be getting underway this weekend. As with our Reid Park consultations, there are multiple parts to this process.

My office has been fielding more questions about the John Howard Society proposal for transitional housing on Carruthers Avenue. In advance of a public meeting tentatively scheduled for April 11, we've asked for the following FAQ document to answer some preliminary questions.

John Howard Society: 55-59 Carruthers Development

What is the John Howard Society?

Need a ride to the information session on Monday, March 7 for the New Civic Campus Redevelopment? We've got a bus!

On a first come, first serve basis we are accepting names to take a bus to the information session located at 200 Coventry Road. The details are as follows:

Monday, March 7

Information Session:  Redevelopment of 900 Albert St
Tues, March 8th 6:00-8:00pm
Orpheus Musical Theatre Society (17 Fairmont Ave)

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Leiper's Leap Year Campfire is canceled! We are really sorry everyone, as we've heard a lot of excitement around this event. We are hoping a campfire at Winston Square will still be possible this winter and we will keep you all updated.

Thank you and happy Leap Year!

Please find below information regarding the Public Information Session for the Spencer Street Re-construction project. There is also a website for additional information, in English and French. Please note that these notices will be delivered to residents in the catchment area, but any interested persons are welcome to attend the public session!
 

http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/planning-and-development/spencer-street-rehabilitation

Back in the thick heat of summer, the Westboro Beach Community Association brought an idea to our office and the NCC: get a porition of the NCC pathway groomed for cross-country skiers, snowshoers, walkers and bikers to enjoy. Everyone felt as though it would be a great project and we are happy to announce that it is finally a reality. Please read the press release below. If you hit the trail this weekend, make sure to tweet some pictures out! 

The Sir John A. Macdonald Winter Trail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE