Category: News and Events

  • Join Us for our Annual Party in the Park!

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    Saturday, August 22, noon to 3 p.m. Summer is in full swing, and it’s time for the Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) to host another Party in the Park! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours and join us for a free afternoon of food, fun, and community spirit on Saturday, August 22, from noon to…

  • Community Survey

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    We’re so grateful to everyone who supported us by purchasing a membership this year – thank you for your support! We’d still love to hear from all Glebe Annex residents. Your perspectives help us understand what matters most in the neighbourhood and where you’d like GACA to focus its energy in the year ahead. If…

  • Development Update – 522 Cambridge S.

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    The site plan for the planned 4-storey, 19-unit development has been released – only a short comment period was provided. GACA’s feedback included concerns about minimal parking and insufficient bicycle storage, the removal of all existing trees, and issues related to garbage placement. The detailed site plan can be found here: https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D07-12-26-0047/details

  • Neighbourhood Clean-Up – May 2nd

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    This coming weekend is our spring Community Clean-Up event. Date: Saturday, May 2ndTime: 10-11:30 a.m.Meeting Location: Dalhousie South Park, 343 Bell St South Rain Date: In the event of heavy rain, we’ll shift our clean-up to Sunday, May 3rd at the same time and place. We will send an email if we postpone – otherwise…

  • Development Update (299 Carling)

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    Recent weeks have been busy on the development front. 299 Carling, between Bell and Lebreton S. has finally been sold: https://www.arcadis.com/en-ca/news/north-america/canada/2026/3/arcadis-named-lead-architect-in-landmark-four-tower-development-in-ottawa There are plans to develop 4 towers, with 750 residential units and 600,000 square feet of mixed-use space that will include a grocery store! We will share more details in the May edition of…

  • GACA Membership Campaign 2026

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    We are excited to announce the start of our 2026 membership campaign, which will run from now through the summer. Your support enables GACA to continue our efforts to improve our neighbourhood, represent its interests, and bring those who live and work in our community closer together. To purchase your $10 family membership, you can…

  • GACA Annual General Meeting – May 6, 2026

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    The Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) would like to invite you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online via Zoom, on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Join us to meet our Board, learn about what we’ve been working on this past year, and hear from the following special…

  • Canada Service Corps Opportunity

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    The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Ottawa Valley is offering a Youth Program through the Canada Service Corps, which provides access to meaningful volunteer service placements to help gain essential life skills and experience. Participants will complete a conservation project on a topic of their choice. The program includes various workshops and mentoring as…

  • New bench in Dalhousie South Park

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    After hearing from residents that there aren’t places for parents and caregivers to sit and watch kids play from inside the fenced area, GACA worked with the Councillor’s office to find a good location inside the park for a new bench facing the play structures. The chosen location is in the southwest corner of the…

  • Community Safety Update

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    We are working to improve neighbourhood safety in response to concerns about disruption, public drug use and dealing, and other safety-related incidents. ANCHOR One important result is the expansion of Ottawa’s Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR) into the Glebe Annex. ANCHOR provides a 24/7, non-police response to non-violent mental health and substance use crises. Trained…

  • GACA Annual General Meeting – May 14, 2025

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    Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 14th, from 7 – 8:15 p.m. to hear updates from the Canada Lands Company on the park consultation results and overall development of 299 Carling, our Capital Ward City Councillor, Shawn Menard, and the GACA board. Along with meeting our Board and hearing about…

  • Community Clean-Up – Saturday, September 21st

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    We’re excited to invite you to our fall Community Clean-up event! Let’s come together and make our neighbourhood shine. Date: Saturday, September 21st Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Location: Starting at Dalhousie South Park, 343 Bell St South Rain Date: In case of heavy rain, the clean-up will be rescheduled to Sunday, September 22nd, at…

  • Halloween in the Park Makes its Spooky Return

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    Last year’s Halloween event saw over 100 enthusiastic residents (and pets!) come to show off their costumes and enjoy some candy. We’ll be back again this year with more candy, scary music, and—weather permitting—our popular photo booth.

  • Thank You for Making Our Party in the Park a Success!

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    Despite the uncooperative weather, we were thrilled to see so many of you at this year’s Party in the Park! The cool, windy day didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits as neighbours came together to mingle, snack, and enjoy Tyler, our magician headliner. A few photos from the day, taken by Gabrielle (one of our key organizers,…

  • Hello Glebe Annex residents! Our annual party in the park is almost here!

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    This year’s edition of the Party in the Park begins at 12 p.m. with free BBQ, crêpes, and other savory and sweet treats. We are excited about the artists featured at this year’s event. The Elliot Smith Magic Show will start at 12:30 p.m., and Bubble Artist Bert will perform at 2 p.m. Please join…

  • More 417 Closures: Rochester On and Off-Ramps

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    Not long after the westbound Bronson exit re-opened, we are amidst yet more closures. The Rochester eastbound off-ramp and the westbound on-ramp are now closed and are expected to not re-open until October 8. For information about alternate route suggestions, see the Ministry of Transportation’s site: http://hwy417bridgereplacements.ca/TrafficImpacts.html

  • New Civic Hospital Construction – Night Work

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    The Hospital has informed us that an upcoming phase of construction of the new hospital’s parking garage requires access to the area around the Trillium Line LRT trench that crosses the site. To ensure the work will not interfere with the LRT construction and testing schedule, the hospital notes that some overnight work will be…

  • The Ottawa Hospital Connection to Dow’s Lake Station – Public Open Houses

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    The City is hosting two Open Houses for The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) Connection to Dow’s Lake Station Environmental Assessment Study. The same information will be provided at each Open House; the main difference is that one will be held in person and the other virtually, although there will be a presentation at the virtual one.…

  • GACA Annual General Meeting – May 22, 2024

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    The Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) would like to invite you to our 2024 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online via Zoom, on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, 7 – 8 pm. Along with meeting our Board and hear about what we’ve been working on over the past year, you will have the opportunity…

  • GACA Annual General Meeting – May 22nd

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    Please save the date in your calendars – our AGM is coming up on Wednesday, May 22nd from 7 to 8 p.m. It will be a virtual event, featuring presentations from Councillor Menard as well as our community police officer. We will be providing more details, including how to join, soon.

  • Community Clean-up Next Weekend – May 4th

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    We are excited to invite you to our Spring Community Clean-Up event. Let’s come together and make our neighbourhood shine. Date: Saturday, May 4th Time: 10 a.m. Location: Starting from Dalhousie South Park, 343 Bell St South Rain Date: In the event of heavy rain, we’ll shift our clean-up to Sunday, May 5th, at the…

  • Survey on Immediate Measures to Improve Bronson Avenue

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    The Bronson Redevelopment Project will upgrade Bronson Avenue’s infrastructure, including water mains and sewers, between the canal and the Queensway. It presents an opportunity for the city to make major structural changes to Bronson and improve pedestrian and road safety. However, the project has faced repeated delays – current plans see the project starting no…

  • Deciphering federal plans for building homes in the Glebe Annex

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, December 2023) Local federal government properties are on the list to be converted to housing after a November 7 announcement that Canada Lands Company (CLC) would “support the construction” of more than 29,200 homes across Canada over the next six years. More than 700 homes are slated…

  • GACA’s Party In the Park – Saturday, 9 September

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    Glebe Annex residents! Our signature event is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited because this year, we’re celebrating the Glebe Annex Community Association’s 10 years! This year’s edition of the Party in the Park features a FREE BBQ, crêpes, as well as other treats and activities. We are also delighted to welcome Monkey…

  • Attention, Glebe Annex neighbours – mark your calendars!

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    The Glebe Annex Community Association is planning its first-ever free “Yoga in the Park” event. This will be held at 11 a.m. on July 22nd in Dalhousie South Park (in front of Abbas). This is a beginner class; we will have some extra mats on site if you don’t have one.

  • GACA marks 10 years

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, May 2023) As the Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) prepares for our upcoming Annual General Meeting, it’s an opportunity to look back on the year that was and on the decade since our founding 10 years ago. The impetus for creating a community association stems back to…

  • Tulip Festival Starts Today

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    The 71st Canadian Tulip Festival is happening in Ottawa’s Commissioners Park from May 12th to 22nd. The opening ceremonies on May 13th starting at 11 a.m. will feature a special display by the Royal Canadian Navy on Dow’s Lake concluding with an official gun salute. The festival is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10…

  • A Better Lansdowne

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    Over the next two months, the proposed Lansdowne 2.0 re-development plan will be a key focus for the city. The proposed plan includes constructing three skyscrapers and additional retail space, aiming to fund a new event centre, revamp the north side stands, and alter the public realm. Councillor Menard’s office has introduced a new resource,…

  • World Migratory Bird Day

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    To commemorate World Migratory Bird Day on May 13th, Safe Wings Ottawa has initiated an informational campaign aimed at reducing bird-glass collisions. You can find their poster at this link. For more comprehensive information on preventing collisions, visit their small-scale solutions webpage at: https://safewings.ca/small-scale-solutions. Safe Wings Ottawa’s estimations suggest that window collisions in Ottawa cause…

  • Neighbourhood Survey

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    In previous years, GACA has conducted surveys as part of our membership campaign to better understand what is most important to Glebe Annex residents. It has been several years since we have run one, but this year our survey is back! Please take a few minutes to respond – your input will help set GACA’s…

  • GACA Annual General Meeting – May 17, 2023

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    The Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) would like to invite you to our 2023 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online via Zoom, on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Along with meeting our Board and hear about what we’ve been working on over the past year, you will have the opportunity…

  • The Canvasser’s Upcoming Public Premiere!

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    Some of you may recall our Glebe Report article featuring “The Canvasser,” a film by Scott Blurton, a former GACA President. This comedy follows an unemployed resident running for an Ottawa City Council seat and the challenges he faces along the way. The movie was shot in Ottawa, with several scenes taking place in the…

  • Save the Date: GACA’s AGM

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    GACA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place virtually on Wednesday, May 17th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. We are delighted to have guest speaker Mr. Robert Bell from the Dow’s Lake Residents’ Association join us. He will discuss the Katasa building at 774 Bronson and their efforts to enhance the initial proposal. Councillor…

  • Pollinator Garden

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    Our Dalhousie South Park pollinator garden has enjoyed two successful seasons, and we anticipate another flourishing one ahead. Pollinator gardens are designed to support vital pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and insects, and play a crucial role in plant reproduction and food production. By fostering biodiversity and environmental health, they not only contribute to the…

  • Butterflyway Project

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    Heidi A. Thomson, a Butterflyway Ranger in the Glebe Annex, is inviting residents to create habitat for native species in their own gardens! She is offering free seeds both for spring/early summer and fall sowing as part of the David Suzuki Foundation’s Butterflyway project. The seeds were kindly donated by The North American Native Plant…

  • The early history of the Glebe Annex

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, April 2023) The area today known as the Glebe Annex used to be part of two villages – Orangeville and Mount Sherwood, both of which belonged to the township of Nepean (as did the city of Ottawa, until it officially incorporated as its own town in 1849).…

  • New plan for Bronson and Carling high rise

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, March 2023) In the fall of 2021, the Katasa Groupe and Fotenn Planning + Design unveiled plans to develop 774 Bronson at the corner of Bronson, Carling and Cambridge Street South. The intent was to develop a 26-storey, 328-unit building with 174 parking spots. It was to…

  • Minoru Saeki’s lifelong passion for karate

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, January/February 2023) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ottawa Japan Karate Association (JKA). Its founder, Minoru Saeki, first came to Canada from Japan as a tourist in 1973. While here, his mastery of and commitment to Shotokan karate was obvious, and he was convinced to…

  • The Story of the Lakelander Condominium

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, December 2022) The handsome, red-brick Lakelander towers have graced the Glebe Annex skyline at the corner of Carling Avenue and Cambridge Street South for more than 30 years. The site, previously 279 Carling Avenue, had belonged to the Ottawa Suburban Roads Commission, which had a road implement…

  • Vacant buildings a fire hazard in the Glebe Annex

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, November 2022) While the buildings at 269 and 271 Bell Street South were slated to be demolished eventually to make way for a new project, we didn’t expect them to be destroyed so soon or in such a dramatic fashion. At about 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September…

  • John Howard Society opening soon at 289 Carling

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, October 2022) The six-storey, 40-unit John Howard Society (JHS) supportive-housing complex will soon welcome its first staff, residents and visitors. It has been a long road. A supportive-housing residence was proposed for the then parking lot in 2016. The JHS was selected in early 2019; construction began…

  • The Party in the Park is back!

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, September 2022) For the first time since 2019, on Saturday August 13th, the Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) hosted a ‘Party in the Park’ at Dalhousie South Park. Residents were enthusiastic to pick up where we last left off – people came out, many with families and…

  • The Glebe Annex Hits the Big Screen!

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, August 2022) Scott Blurton, a former president of the Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA), has chronicled, and perhaps slightly satirized, his time running for city council in a new movie called ‘The Canvasser,’ which he describes as, “a story about an earnest but overmatched volunteer who decides…

  • Fall Community Clean-up

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    Our fall community clean-up will take place next weekend, starting from Dalhousie South Park at 343 Bell St. South. The target date will be Saturday, September 24th, from 10:30 a.m. until noon, with the rain date the following day – Sunday, September 25th, at the same time. Please join us to help keep our neighbourhood…

  • If Change is the only constant… more development proposed for the Glebe Annex

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, June 2022) There is yet another development proposed for the Glebe Annex. While most of the development to date has been occurring at the south end of the neighbourhood, this one is planned for the north, close to the 417. It is situated at the north end…

  • Taking stock of Another Year

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    By Sue Stefko (Appeared in the Glebe Report, May 2022) The Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) is preparing for our annual general meeting, which will again be run virtually on Wednesday May 18th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Our headline presentation for this year’s meeting will be Canada Lands Company, who will be providing results…

  • Pollinator garden – Looking for garden volunteers

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    We’re happy to see almost all of our plants have survived the brutal winter and have returned in our pollinator garden. Once again, we’re looking for community volunteers to help us tend to the garden, which is in Dalhousie South Park. This largely includes watering, as well as some weeding. Please contact us at info@glebeannex.ca…

  • 275 Carling Ave: Katasa Appeal

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    In January we learned of a minor variance request from Katasa for 275 Carling, to permit the use of mechanical space on the 17th floor to become interior amenity space – a lounge. After the variance request was denied by the Committee of Adjustment, Katasa is now appealing the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal…

  • 273-281 Bell St S. Development Proposal

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    Yet another development is being proposed in the Glebe Annex – this time at the north end. Five buildings (273-281) at Bell St South, where Orangeville turns into Bell, are planned to be demolished and replaced with two apartment buildings.The two white houses to the north are staying. A six-storey building is proposed on the…

  • Janes Walk this Weekend – May 7th and 8th

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    Janes Walk is a festival of free neighbourhood walking tours that help people learn about and be more connected to their city. This year, to adjust for the COVID environment, the number of walks will be limited to 30, and people must register in advance for in-person walks. There will also be self-guided and virtual…

  • Virtual Provincial Election Debate – Thursday, May 12th, 7 p.m.

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    The Glebe Community Association (GCA), in partnership with local community associations (including GACA) is hosting a virtual candidate’s debate for candidates for Ottawa Centre from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12th. To register, please see the GCA’s website. The public is invited to submit questions in advance to electiondebate@glebeca.ca by 6 p.m. on…

  • Road Closure: Cambridge St. S. – Friday, May 6th

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    Cambridge St. S., between Carling and Clemow avenues, will be closed on Friday, May 6th between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. for the installation of a tower crane for the 275 Carling Ave. construction site. Lakelander residents will still be able to access their parking garage, and emergency vehicles will have access if required. The…

  • Community Spring Clean-up – Saturday, May 14th

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    This year our spring clean-up will take place on Saturday, May 14th, from 10:30 until noon. We will meet at Dalhousie South Park, 343 Bell St. S. Our rain date is the following day, Sunday, May 15th (same time and location). Please join us to help keep our neighbourhood beautiful!

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    A number of changes are being proposed for Lansdowne Park, including rebuilding the north side stands, building a new (smaller) arena/event centre east of the football field, and constructing three-high rise towers where the Civic Centre currently stands. The GCA has been heavily involved in this proposal – please see their website for further information.…

  • Bronson Ave. Re-design Consult – Wednesday, May 4th, 7 p.m.

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    Councillor Menard will be hosting a public consultation on the re-design of Bronson Ave. on Wednesday, May 4th at 7 p.m. It will be held over zoom. You can register here: https://www.shawnmenard.ca/bronsonavenueconsultation. The feedback received from residents will be compiled and submitted to the City in advance of its own consultations, which will be held…

  • GACA Annual General Meeting 2022

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    The Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) would like to invite you to our 2022 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online via Zoom, on Wednesday, May 18, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Along with meeting our Board and hear about what we’ve been working on over the past year, you will have the opportunity…

  • Occupation of Downtown Ottawa

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    Letter from the Glebe Annex Community Association on the occupation of downtown Ottawa February 9, 2022 Dear Mayor Watson, Premier Ford; Yasir Naqvi, MP; Ministers Blair and Mendicino, Joel Harden, MPP; Councillors Menard, McKenney and Deans: The Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA) works to represent the interests of those who live in Glebe Annex in…

  • Blasting Concerns Related to 275 Carling (‘The Clemow’)

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    There have been numerous complaints arising from the blasting occurring as part of the construction of 275 Carling. Blasting started in September, and so far, Katasa has excavated two floors of the five-storey parking garage. We expect blasting to continue until February. In response to the complaints, both GACA and Councillor Menard engaged Katasa, BurMont…

  • New Gateway Speed Zone Signs Installed 

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    We are pleased to report that gateway speed zone signs have been installed in the Glebe Annex. Our speed limit has gone from 50 km/hr (unsigned) to 30 km/hr, with speed zone signs at entrances and exits to the neighbourhood. We note that there are still missing signs in areas that are under construction (namely…

  • 774 Bronson development comment period extended

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    The City of Ottawa has extended its comment period for the proposed development at 774 Bronson until October 13th. The development is located on the south side of Carling at Bronson in the Dow’s Lake neighbourhood, combining the three lots of 700 Bronson, 774 Bronson, and 557 Cambridge St. S. We encourage interested residents to submit…