Community Voice - September 3, 2020 1 Your CommunityVoice KANATA September 3, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 17 Ford explorer Anil Jhalli photo Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, recently explored the DRS Technologies Canada facility along with Kanata-Carleton MPP Merrilee Fullerton and Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley. The company, which manufactures and supplies defence electronic systems, recently used 3D printers to produce medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rick MacMillian, right, the manufacturing program manager at DRS Technologies, provided a company overview to Ford when he visited the capital on August 27. 2 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice News Photo courtesy of OLG Couple Wins Big Tawfik Sindy, left, and his wife, Nabi, of Kanata, won the guaranteed $1-million prize in the July 29 Lotto 6/49 draw. The couple plan to set up education funds for their children and purchase a new home with their winnings. Seniors housing planned in Beaverbrook BY ANIL JHALLI 2021. will back onto some greens- “The waitlists are increas- pace, including Tom The Ottawa Community ing and there is a tremen- Thomson Park. Housing Corporation is dous need for affordable “There are some mature proposing additional af- housing all across Ottawa,” trees that are there so it’s just fordable housing units for noted Youdale. “Any oppor- the question of what can be seniors in Beaverbrook. tunity we have to fulfill the done,” said Thomson. “This The City of Ottawa re- need, we have to take that is certainly positive news all ceived a zoning bylaw chance.” around.” amendment application Each L-shaped unit comes Kanata North Coun. Jenna for 251 Penfield Drive. The equipped with one bed- Sudds said there was suffi- developer wants to build a room, a washroom, living cient land to meet the need townhouse-style building room and kitchen area. The for additional affordable consisting of eight single- homes have independent housing. storey units. This latest entrances. “I have always said af- plan is an extension of 231 Neil Thomson, president fordable housing options Penfield Drive that features of the Kanata Beaverbrook are missing here in Kanata seniors housing. Community Association, North, “ said the councillor. Depending on the ap- welcomes the idea of more “I am glad to see we are find- proval process and time- affordable housing in the ing areas here and I am al- lines, Cliff Youdale, the community, understand- ways looking for some more chief development officer ing purchasing or renting options in the community.” with Ottawa Community anywhere across Ottawa For more information, Housing, hopes construc- can be pricey. visit ottawa.ca/devapps. tion starts at some point in The newest development [email protected] Professional Corporation AdamMillerKelly Lawyers Providing legal services to Kanata-Stittsville and surrounding areas for more than 30 years. 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Opposition to a planned planned development He added street parking apartment proposal in does not represent appro- has become an issue over Katimavik is picking up priate representation of the years, and it becomes steam. intensification.” increasingly difficult, es- Nearby residents argue Layne has lived in pecially in the winter, the plan doesn’t fit in to Katimavik for 35 years, and to navigate through the the established residential feels the design, scale and community. community. size of the buildings do not “Imagine an ambulance, Nearly 900 people have meet the City’s own criteria or a snowplow, or a big- signed an online petition for intensification. ger vehicle trying to get opposing the plan at press Katimavik features a large through for an emergency time. number of single family and can’t because all the All ladies The City of Ottawa recent- homes and an apartment cars are parked all over the ly received an application complex does not meet place,” said Torti. “I feel this $ to rezone the current piece or enhance the character is a very shortsighted plan.” of property at 33 Maple of the community, Layne Kanata South Coun. Allan clothing Grove Road at the corner argues. Hubley believes the devel- buy 3 ladies clothing get 1 free!!! of Maple Grove Road and “What precedent is this oper is targeting younger buy 3 ladies swimsuits, McCurdy Drive to allow the going to set if this plan goes tenants who are likely to All ladies $ construction of two apart- through,” she continued. use public transit over a 20 swimsuits ment buildings with a total “I did my own canvassing vehicle. get 1 free!!! of 12 units. and there is an overwhelm- Fourteen parking spaces AALLLLargearLgeL QQuantities uMMEN’SanEtitNies’ oofSf SSmall SSHIRTSmaHll IaandnRd T55XLX25SL + ssmall 66XLXmL +a 77XLlXLl ttoo 7 XXLL “We understand that in- ing number of people who will be available between $ tensification is both de- don’t want this and don’t the two buildings (12 spac- ALL STORE RACKING & HANGERS FOR SALE! sired, and desirable, to see it as a benefit to the es for tenants, and two visi- 5 the province and the city community.” tors spots). from the point of view of Lou Torti, who has lived The councillor said he is cost-effective land use,” in the Katimavik area OPEN DAILY 10 – 4 PM (Covid precautions in place) said Kathleen Layne, one since 1987, believes the PLEASE SEE IRKS, PAGE 5 Call Cindy Health, Happiness to book a personal and Home tour Timberwalk Retirement is safely welcoming new residents in Kanata. • Private suites in a vibrant community • Full continuum of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care • A variety of activities and events to keep our residents safe, happy, and connected Evelyn, 613-903-6136 I TimberwalkRetirement.com I 1250 Maritime Way, Kanata Timberwalk 4 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Time to follow suit The provincial financial financial impacts as a result partnerships with compa- in services. This will be in bailout to municipalities is a of the pandemic and has sig- nies like Uber that offer on- addition to the federal and good start, but only goes part nalled more money could be demand services. provincial increases in taxes way to filling the deep hole on the way. A task force has been formed required to cover the costs of the city finds itself in. But the second phase of under the leadership of the the pandemic. The combined additional funding won’t be a blank city treasurer looking at ad- Everyone will have to tight- funding by the province of cheque ditional budget reduction en their respective belts. $124 million represents just The city will have to submit measures in the event the city The city cannot run deficits two-thirds of the projected an application for Phase 2 doesn’t receive the second by provincial law. It means shortfall of $192 million for funding by the end of October round of provincial funding our elected representatives the fiscal year 2020. outlining expenses tied to to close the gap heading into will have to make some hard Of this amount $75 million COVID-19 operating costs. 2021. decisions affecting ongoing is for the deep drop in transit For OC Transpo, which has In other words, finance staff operations. revenue, just half of the antic- seen a steep decline in fare are trying to build a safety net Other municipalities across ipated year-end loss for OC revenue, and other transit should the expected remain- this country have bitten the Transpo. agencies in the province, ad- ing one-third shortfall not be bullet and laid off full-time The balance is to cover ditional financial relief comes covered by the upper level of staff temporarily, notably bus COVID-19 operating costs with a caveat. The provincial government. City council is operators – except Ottawa. and other budget pressures government has mandated missing a major piece of the This council needs to take for 2020. that the city will have to con- puzzle when it sits down to the blinders off and start talk- The Ford government has sider replacing some of their craft the 2021 budget, which ing tough with its unions that recognized some munici- least-used bus routes with is due in 120 days. the status quo isn’t an option palities like our capital city private short-haul private Be prepared for tax in- going forward. A hiring pause have experienced greater services – potentially through creases as well reductions will not be enough. it took strong leadership beside them to remind res- to help these river keep- OP-ED: Be a local river keeper and commitment to chart idents that the drains have ers acquire and protect for a plan to stop downtown a strong connection to our posterity ecological prop- requirements. Sales of the watercraft are sewers from spilling into local ecology. The paint job erties and wetlands or to Fortunately, Ottawa has a strong and rentals through in the Ottawa River. is not graffiti. Rather it is a help plant much needed long list of attractions and the share-economy are The same determination powerful message deco- trees in the river valleys. tourism officials are doing very popular. The park- is needed by all those who rated by youth participat- If you do get a chance to their best to promote what ing lots of local conserva- swim, drink and fish.