By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, December 2018) It was a cold, rainy and windy November day – but that wasn’t enough to stop the intrepid residents of the Glebe Annex from coming out to celebrate the re-opening […]
Community Engagement for the Ottawa Hospital Campus Expansion
By Bhagwant Sandhu and Sue Stefko, Campus Engagement Group members (Appeared in the Glebe Report, September 2019) After many years of back and forth decision-making, the three levels of government jointly announced in 2016 that The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus […]
289 Carling Site Plan
The John Howard Society (JHS) has released a site plan proposal for 289 Carling. There are no major surprises. As promised, the plan conforms to zoning, with no variances required. The development will still contain 40 units, space for education […]
Thank you for your input into the Canada Lands’ Proposal for 291 Carling
Here is proof that community engagement can make a difference! Canada Lands Company had initially planned to submit a zoning change application to the city this summer based on the plan they unveiled in June. However, as a result of […]
Bus schedules after the Phase 1 LRT Launch
As we prepare for the LRT’s launch on the afternoon of September 14th, OC Transpo has updated its website to help Ottawa residents prepare for the change, including providing information on hours of operation, how to pay, etc: https://www.octranspo.com/en/news/article/welcome-aboard. All […]
Fall Community Clean-Up
Please join us for our fall community clean-up as part of the city’s Cleaning the Capital Campaign. Date: Saturday, September 21st, 10:30-noon Location: Dalhousie South Park, 343 Bell St South Rain date: Saturday, September 28th, 10:30-noon As per longstanding tradition, […]
291 Carling Avenue – The site for our grocery store? Next Community Park?
Our Last Chance to Influence the Site’s Zoning! On Tuesday evening, Canada Lands Company held an information session on the 291 Carling site, unveiling its preferred concept. Being an empty parking lot, the 3.4-acre site provides a clean slate and […]
Thank-you for Making the Party in the Park a Success!
Thanks to all who helped with the event – whether as volunteers, sponsors, partners or attendees! There were many smiling faces, and lots of participation in the games and activities. We estimate about 60-80 people attended throughout the day, which […]
CLC Public Meeting for 291 Carling Ave
The following photos are from today’s Canada Lands Company (CLC) public meeting for the development of 291 Carling Ave. Additional background information for this development can be found on the CLC website at: https://clc.ca/property/532.
Reminder – Party in the Park
Reminder – Party in the Park The weather looks incredible for Saturday afternoon, and all systems are set to go! We hope to see you out at the Party in the Park, this Saturday, June 22nd, from 1-4 p.m. at […]