Category: News and Events

The Katasa Group, who is in the midst of building a senior’s residence in the Glebe Annex at 275 Carling, has also bought and plans to develop 774 Bronson, on the south side of Carling at Bronson in the Dow’s Lake neighbourhood. They are combining three already large lots – 700 Bronson, 774 Bronson, and…

GACA plans to conduct another physically distanced community-clean up this fall. It will occur over the weekend of September 18th and 19th (this coming weekend). Please email us (info@glebeannex.ca) by Friday the 17th if you would like to join us, and we will be happy to drop off garbage bags, gloves, safety instructions and a…

After receiving a large amount of feedback on the new Official Plan (OP), the City wrote an “Interim As We Heard It” report, which explains how this feedback will impact the next draft of the new Official Plan. The City is holding sessions for the different transects across the city to further discuss this. Of…

As an update to our newsletter from earlier this month, we have learned that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation staging area at Orangeville is larger than had been previously communicated to us. The planned closures are: Orangeville: between Rochester and Lebreton (as opposed to Booth) from Monday, July 5th, 2021 until November 1st, 2025. Raymond:…

Thank-you to all who have renewed their membership so far, and to those that have become new members! Your support is appreciated and helps us do the work that we do. As a reminder, there are three ways to purchase your $10 family membership: Interact e-Transfer to info@glebeannex.ca (we have auto-deposit – no password required);…

OC Transpo and the Gatineau STO system are making some changes to their service in Ottawa starting June 20 and June 21 respectively. The key changes for routes that service our neighbourhood are: Route 55 – Starting June 20, the 55 will start and end its trip along Carling Ave. at the Westgate Mall, no…

We will soon see the effects of the mid-town bridges replacement project near our community. This project will replace 5 bridges on Highway 417 between Preston Street and Percy Street, as well as implement “operational improvements” from Island Park Drive to Kent Street. The project is expected to get underway in the following weeks. While…

Many Glebe Annex residents expressed concern over signage and restricted access on Powell Ave in the Glebe. GACA, as well as many Glebe Annex residents, have been in touch with the Councillor and his office on this issue. The signage results from the City’s policy to permit local traffic only signs in some neighbourhoods to…

The City’s Cleaning the Capital campaign is resuming after a pause during the stay-at-home order. However, due to ongoing restrictions, GACA plans to do another physically distanced clean-up, as we did last fall. The clean-up will occur next weekend, June 12th and 13th. Please email us if you would like to volunteer to help by…

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has put out a notice on the modification of the Bronson Ave interchange as part of its midtown bridges replacement project, which includes replacing Highway 417 overpasses at Preston, Booth, Rochester, Bronson and Percy. This project is expected to start in the spring of 2021 and take at least five…

GACA was one of 29 signatories to call for the inclusion of public toilets as essential public health infrastructure in Ottawa’s 2020-2021 budget considerations. The GottaGo! organization is spearheading the initiative, which calls upon the City of Ottawa to provide safe, clean, and accessible public toilets in strategic locations where there are no nearby public…

After a spring hiatus imposed by COVID-19, GACA plans to conduct another community-clean up this fall. COVID continues to impose restrictions however, so we will be conducting a physically distanced clean-up next weekend – September 26th and 27th. Please email us if you would like to join. We will be happy to drop off garbage…

The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health are looking for the public’s feedback regarding COVID-19 public health and safety measures, priorities for easing restrictions, and how to support local businesses. For a link to the survey, as well as feedback the City has received to date, please see: https://engage.ottawa.ca/covid19.

While our membership campaign is still underway, we are thrilled with the support we’ve received so far, whether from people renewing their memberships or becoming new members. Thank-you! Please note that this is also the last weekend for our scavenger hunt. The prize draw will take place on Monday, July 6th. For those interested in…

Highway 417 will fully close in both directions between Carling and Bronson Avenues from 8 p.m. today, Thursday, July 2, until 6 a.m. on Monday, July 6. Bronson will be part of the detour route for eastbound motorists, as they will exit at the Carling/Kirkwood offramp, travel along Carling and then north on Bronson to…

The following is a notice from Just Food and the City’s Human Needs Task Force: Just Food and the City of Ottawa’s Human Needs Task Force are partnering to provide free seeds and soil to 3000 households living on lower income or who lost work because of COVID-19 in Ottawa. Home gardens are a great…

Glebe Annex spring clean-up As we are pausing GACA’s community activities, which includes the spring clean-up, it has been brought to our attention that many areas of the neighbourhood have more litter. Please be respectful and dispose of your garbage appropriately, particularly as GACA will not have the opportunity to do our traditional spring clean-up.…

Just Food is offering low-income and vulnerable households a ‘Good Food at Your Doorstep’ box for $20. People may also buy a box for someone they know is having difficulties, or donate a box, which Just Food will distribute to someone who has requested help. Deliveries will be done on a ‘no contact’ basis. For…

Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO), together with the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women, Interval House of Ottawa, Ottawa Victim Services and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, has launched a secure and confidential text and online chat for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. According to CPO, “the tool was designed to help…

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has sent another newsletter to community associations, which includes further information on testing criteria, care clinics and other care options, helping children cope during the pandemic, older adults, a reminder on physical distancing, and mental health resources. The newsletter can be found on our website: OPH Update.

The City of Ottawa has created a list of Ottawa restaurants which offer food delivery or pick-up: http://www.localeatsottawa.com.* Closer to home, the Preston Business Improvement Area has shared a list of restaurants near Preston St that remain open during this time: https://www.prestonstreet.com. Even closer to home, a reminder that our corner stores remain open for…

Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) is warning Ottawa residents to be on guard against criminals who are trying to benefit from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in three emerging areas: Cybercrime – This includes hacking, phishing attacks and fraud (such as criminals who pose as hospital officials, claiming a relative has contracted the virus and demanding payments…

A neighbour has reached out and asked us to spread the word about an initiative that she started to help neighbours take care of each other during this time of uncertainty. Please see her notice below. Hey #LittleItaly and #GlebeAnnex residents: hello from a neighbour! Let’s come together and help one another out during the…

Crime Prevention Ottawa will hold a discussion about disturbing trends linking animal abuse and intimate partner violence. CPO is hosting this event in recognition of International Women’s Day and the ongoing violence women experience at the hands of their partners. R.S.V.P. to register. For more information: https://www.crimepreventionottawa.ca When: Friday 6 March 2020 Time: 9:30 am…

The Centretown Community Association is hosting a discussion on how to make safer and healthier neighbourhoods in Ottawa. The speakers include Chief Peter Sloly of the Ottawa Police Service and Dr. Vera Etches, Chief Medical Officer for Ottawa. The event will be moderated by CBC’s Adrian Harewood. Date: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Time: 6:30 pm…

Last week the Ottawa Police Break and Enter Section announced a series of daytime residential break and enters in the areas of Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven and Orleans. While there has not been an increase of crime reported in the downtown core, our Community Police Officer Constable Lemieux asked us to remind the community to be…

On Tuesday November 5th, the five urban councillors, including Councillor Menard, will be hosting budget consultations in Jean Pigott Hall at City Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This is an opportunity for taxpayers to ask questions and make suggestions for the City’s upcoming budget.

The Federation of Citizens’ Associations is hosting a workshop on the main policy proposals for Ottawa’s new Official Plan, known as the Five Big Moves. The workshop will be held this Saturday, October 26, at Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Road) from 9 until noon. For those who are interested, it will be followed by…

From the Glebe Community Association Mon., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Horticulture Building If you care about the future of Lansdowne Park and how the land will be used in the coming years, come to this public meeting with the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), Glebe Community Association, Old…

During our door-to-door membership campaigns, traffic and parking are consistently rated as one of our top neighbourhood issues. In response, we are putting together a committee to look at traffic and parking in the Glebe Annex. We are hoping that residents can share their concerns with us to help inform our discussions as well the…

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 bus routes will remain as is until October 6th, at which point a number of…

A reminder that the Bronson Ave. sewer and water main work between Arlington and Imperial is expected to start in the next several weeks (tentatively planned for mid-May) and continue until the fall (see City of Ottawa website). During the first stage of the project*: One southbound lane will remain open on Bronson. Northbound traffic…

“On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.” (From the Janes Walk website) Please see the…

Starting this spring, watermains and sewers will be replaced on Bronson Ave, between Arlington and Chamberlain Avenues. The work is expected to last until the fall. A public information session will be held on Thursday, February 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre (175 Third Avenue). This work is a precursor…