Newsletter - June 29
From the desk of Councillor David Brown
Happy Birthday, Canada!
This Saturday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 156th year. There are a number of activities planned within the ward, neighbouring areas, and downtown Ottawa. Whatever you choose to do on this celebratory holiday, please stay safe.
Munster: Bring the kids out for some water fun and mini horses, from 10 am to 1 pm. Fireworks (weather permitting) will be set off from the ball diamond park at approximately 10 pm. Learn more
North Gower: Visit the Canada Day edition of the Farmers Market for live music, facepainting, a BBQ, and more, from 8:30 am to 1 pm. This will be followed by a Bike Parade, opening ceremonies, family-friendly activities, music trivia and fireworks. Learn more
Surrounding Communities: See what is planned for other communities within the City. Learn more
Ottawa: The Government of Canada has a full list of programing for Canada Day celebrations between 9 am and 10:30 pm at LeBreton Flats Park and activities elsewhere in Ottawa-Gatineau. OC Transpo will be offering free service all day. Learn more
Other things to note:
City services will be operating on a holiday schedule.
The Ward office will be closed on July 3, 2023.
Rules around Fireworks Learn more about what is allowed
Ward Updates
Door knocking in Ward 21
During the next week or two, our team will be visiting the villages in our ward and engaging with residents around any concerns or issues they may have. While we may not get to every door given the size of our ward, we will be aiming to do as much as possible. Hope to see you when we come knocking. As always, if we miss you, we welcome you to email or call our office with any questions or concerns.
Scheduled Resurfacing Work in Ward 21
Pollock Rd (Malakoff Rd to Fourth Line Rd): Tentatively scheduled to begin the week of September 3rd.
Second Line Rd South (Roger Stevens Dr to Century Road East): Tentatively scheduled to begin the week of September 3rd.
Pierce Rd (McCordick to Malakoff): Tentatively scheduled for July 23rd to August 4th. Road will be open to street residents and emergency vehicles, but closed to pass-through traffic.
Ongoing Road Closures
SCHEDULE CHANGES DUE TO STRIKE ACTION: Work on Barnsdale Road between Twin Elm Road and Moodie Drive was anticipated to be completed on June 30. However, due to ongoing strike action at Hydro Ottawa, work has been delayed until a settlement is reached. Barnsdale has been reopened to regular traffic, though residents may still see some signage and equipment. Following the strike, Hydro Ottawa may re-apply for a temporary road closure to complete outstanding work on Barnsdale. Residents are encouraged to read more or contact Hydro Ottawa for more information regarding the strike.
Shea Road Southbound, from Fernbank to Flewellyn, until Monday, July 31, 2023.
Eagleson Road Northbound, from Perth Street to Fallowfield, until August 25, 2023.
Renewal of Fourth Line Road Bridge to begin in August
Construction to replace the Fourth Line Road Bridge over the Crawford Hill Municipal Drain is tentatively scheduled to commence in August, and will require that Fourth Line Road be closed for the duration of construction, approximately 10 weeks. A detour using Pollock Road, McCordick Road and Century Road West will be in place.
Upcoming Events
Farmers' Markets:
North Gower: every Saturday, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more
Manotick: every Saturday, from 9 am until 2 pm, until October 14, at the Carriage Shed. Learn more
Richmond: on July 8, from 10 am until 3 pm, at 67 Fowler Street. Learn more
Library Programs: Check out what programs are happening this month at your local Ottawa Public Library branch. Learn more
Fiddles on the Rideau Festival: It’s the first Fiddles on the Rideau Festival in Manotick, happening July 14-16, 2023, at the Manotick United Church. Learn more
Kars Family Fun Day: Come out for a day of food, fun and music on July 15, from 8 am to 10 pm, including a complimentary BBQ dinner from the Ward 21 team. Learn more
Hamlet in the Park: Join a Company of Fools as they present their version of Hamlet on July 20, at Centennial Park, at 7 pm. This fast-paced 90-minute rendition of the Bard’s greatest tragedy will feature disemboweled puppets, a sword fight to the death, live underscoring, and 5 actors taking on 15 different roles. Learn more
Stay in touch
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Emailing your concerns to ward21@ottawa.ca
Calling the office at 613-580-2491
Meeting with Councillor Brown at the North Gower office every Thursday. Email ward21@ottawa.ca to book an appointment.