Newsletter - June 8

Written By David Brown

From the desk of Councillor David Brown

City’s proposed garbage policy doesn’t pass the smell test

You’ve no doubt heard that City staff have proposed changes to Ottawa’s garbage collection that would see the current policy of allowing six bags every two weeks replaced with an onerous and punitive bag-tagging system. Residents would be provided with 55 garbage tags annually, with additional tags available for purchase at a cost of $3 each. You’ve also likely heard that I am not in support of this proposed policy.

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Ward Updates

Community Feedback: Centennial Park Pathway
The Manotick Parks, Culture and Recreation Association (MCPRA) is looking into upgrades to the Centennial Park pathway network and they'd like your input. A survey is available until June 20, on the MCPRA website, along with the supporting materials. For more information, you can contact Alexa Ives at aaives@rogers.com.

Trees and Forests: new engagement survey
The City of Ottawa is looking for your input to help shape the future of tree and forest-related outreach and stewardship in your community! Learn more about the Trees and Forests Outreach and Engagement Strategy and take the survey: engage.ottawa.ca/forestry-strategy

Renewal of Fourth Line Road Bridge to begin in August
Construction to replace the Fourth Line Road Bridge 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.

It takes a village … to raise a building.
Purchase your personalized plaque in support of the Richmond Legacy Community Pavilion. Plaques will be mounted between the pillars around the periphery of the new Pavilion, providing a lasting commemoration to the community members who have provided support to make this vision a reality. Each 3” x 6” stainless steel commemorative plaque sells for $150, and can be inscribed with a personalized message. For details and ordering, visit www.richmondlegacy.ca.

Ongoing Road Closures

  • EXTENDED: The Barnsdale Road closure, from Twin Elm Road to Moodie Drive, has been extended until June 30, 2023. Monday to Friday, 9 to 3.

  • Shea Road Southbound, from Fernbank to Flewellyn, until Monday, July 31, 2023.

  • Eagleson Road Northbound, from Perth Street to Fallowfield, until August 25, 2023.  

Upcoming Events

Library Programs: Check out what programs are happening this month at your local Ottawa Public Library branch. Learn more

North Gower Farmers’ Market: Visit the vendors at the North Gower’s Farmers Market, every Saturday, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more

Manotick Farmers Market: The Market is open Saturdays, from 9 am until 2 pm, June 3 until October 14, at the Carriage Shed. Learn more

Richmond Market: Enjoy 30+ vendors at St John the Baptist church hall, on June 10, from 10 am until 3 pm, at 67 Fowler Street in Richmond. Learn more
 
ROSSS Afternoon Tea: Support our rural seniors with this Afternoon Tea fundraiser on June 10, from 1 to 3 pm, at 7275 Parkway Road. Learn more

Tickets on sale: The Way We Were: Tickets are on sale for The Way We Were, a retrospective of much-loved scenes from 5 decades of performances. Two performances will be held on June 10. Learn more

Round-the-Islands Paddle Event: Father's Weekend family fun event paddling on the Rideau Canal and the back channel around Long and Nicolls Islands. If you own a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, this paddling adventure is for you, your family and friends. Learn more

Quilts in the Garden: Don’t miss out on Quilts in the Garden, June 17, from 10 am until 2 pm, at The Country Quilter, 3444 McBean Street, Richmond. Learn more

Ride for ROSSS: Another great fundraiser for ROSSS. Sponsor a senior for this Charity Motorcycle Ride on June 17, from 8 am to 1:30 pm, at 4827 Bank Street. Learn more

Ramp Paint Event: Help paint ramps to improve accessibility to local businesses, on July 22nd and 29th, from 9am - 1pm at Ottawa Tool Library, 877a Boyd Avenue. Learn more

Bicentennial Celebration: St. John Baptist Anglican Church will be celebrating its bicentennial with a day of activities, on June 24, from 11 to 6. Learn more

The Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors: The Mayor of Ottawa invites all seniors to join him for a Canada Day breakfast from 8 - 10:30 am, on July 1, at the Aberdeen Pavillion at Lansdowne Park. We have a limited number of tickets to give away. First come. First Served. Please email ward21@ottawa.ca.

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.

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