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This council must put teeth ments of city money in this en- Budget 2021 is an important to its refreshed 10-year hous- velope in this term of council opportunity to make progress ing and homelessness plan there are still more than 12,000 on providing a permanent passed earlier this year to in- families on the centralized fix for thousands of Ottawa clude aggressive targets to waiting list looking for an af- families. preserve and increase the fordable roof over their heads. As the mayor and city coun- affordable housing supply, We are losing ground. cillors sit down to debate this increase access to housing The number of families ac- pandemic budget, we urge affordability and eliminate cessing an emergency over- them to address this core need chronic homelessness. night shelter has increased by in our community. We encourage our readers to more than 70 percent since We call on council to commit reach out to their councillor to 2014. at least an additional $20 mil- encourage them to get behind A city staff report on the up- lion in Budget 2021. Hopefully, this important initiative. dated 10-year housing and there will be new monies over Everyone deserves the dig- homelessness plan detailed and above current federal and nity of a roof over their heads. what is at stake. provincial funding to build We all need to be committed “It is well documented that new affordable housing. to build an inclusive, safe and poor housing conditions and Council needs to go further affordable city for everyone. Op-Ed: No political will to make streets safer tragic year for cyclists on The latest example of basic, low-cost solutions. projects each cost as little steps must be taken to Ottawa’s streets. Three this inaction occurred From 2015 to 2018, the as $1,000 to $12,000. avoid a similar event.” people were killed while on Oct. 7 at the transpor- Healthy Transportation Despite Ottawa’s leader- What we know is that cycling: Idan, Simon, tation committee where Coalition made low-cost, ship claiming it is com- people are needlessly los- and a 60-year-old man funding to improve the pop-up improvements to mitted to Vision Zero, ing their lives on Ottawa’s killed in a hit-and-run safety of 29 intersections infrastructure in several we are not seeing the roads, low-cost solutions on Laurier Avenue beside was denied. lower income neighbour- action needed to match have worked in other ju- City Hall. City staff estimated it hoods across Ottawa. the words. Vision Zero is risdictions, and Ottawa Walking to work that would cost $32 million We ‘paved’ a gravel path- the reasonable idea that currently lacks the po- morning, I saw his blood to improve safety for cy- way in a park in Heron not one person should be litical will needed to im- on the ground, beneath clists at the 29 high-traf- Gate, installed bike lanes killed on our streets. It is prove safety. the yellow caution tape. fic, unsafe intersections in Bells Corners, and the simple notion that I’ve personally con- It is an image burned in the consultants studied. put in a safe pedestrian streets can be designed cluded that we need new BY TREVOR HACHÉ my memory. It makes me The City, we are told, crossing in Bayshore. to prevent death. leadership at city hall. sad, angry, every time I just does not have the Transit riders in Vanier Vision Zero’s ethical We need people com- Idan Azrad, age 27. think about it because his money. But that is not were provided a bench rules for the people who mitted to honouring the Thirteen-year-old Simon death was preventable. true. A single three-ki- and shelter to use while design transportation dead, and those willing Khouri. Despite countless calls lometre road widening waiting for the bus. systems include that “life to improve safety on our We must remember for safety improvements, project in Barrhaven is With countless hours and health can never be streets for the living. them, honour Yourthem, and the people in power at costing more thanK $100ANATA of volunteer time, inge- exchanged for other work to ensure improve- Ottawa city hall continue million. WEST CARLETONnuity, imagination, and benefits within the soci- Trevor Haché is a mentsCommunity are made to the to fail to act in meaning- What is lacking isOTTAWA po- SOUTHa strong commitment ety,” and that “whenever Kanata resident and co- safety of our streets.Your Communityful, lastingNewspaper ways, to makeVoice litical will, imagination, to improving neigh- someone is killed or seri- founder of the Healthy The last year was a our streets safer. and a willingness to enact bourhoods, the pop-up ously injured, necessary Transportation Coalition
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Editor: Fullerton The proposed re-zoning The lot in question is Member of Provincial Parliament of 33 Maple Grove would prime real estate, no Kanata-Carleton permit the construction doubt about it. I under- of two apartment build- stand the city’s interest ings with a total of 12 to allow the construction units. of two apartment build- Remembrance Day – That lot currently con- ings as the additional tax sists of one single family revenue from twelve units A Day of Gratitude home. There is signifi- would be substantial. I am honored to take part in our community’s Remembrance cant community interest On the other hand the Day activities as your Kanata-Carleton MPP representative. in not allowing the con- city has an obligation to It was Sir Winston Churchill who observed, “Gratitude is not struction to proceed. balance its financial in- Happy Halloween! I hope you all have a fun and safe Hal- only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the other.” As a I believe that the pro- terests against the con- loween. This year, we have seen that the COVID-19 pandemic has Canadian who has grown up in this wonderful City of Ottawa, posal to change the cerns of residents in the altered the way we celebrate 2020 holidays. Unfortunately, this I have great appreciation and a reverence for those who came zoning and allow the area who feel that this includes Halloween celebrations as Dr. Vera Etches has explicitly before us and fought for our freedom and democracy. construction of an apart- construction would said that there will be no trick or treating this year. This does not This year marks the 75th anniversary of the ending of World ment building should not significantly change War II, a horrifi c global confl ict that exacted a heavy toll on mean we can’t celebrate though. Ottawa Public Health encourag- mankind. More than 66 million people perished and nearly proceed. the character of their es us all to be “HalloWise” and celebrate at home. Share your 46 million were civilians. Tens of millions more were uprooted People move to the sub- neighbourhood. ideas for a safe Halloween by using #HalloweenAtHome to inspire from their homes and countries. In the war effort from 1939- urbs because they want to All of the residences in others. 1945, more than one million Canadians served and of those live in a low density area. this area are single family With the move to a modifi ed Stage 2, small businesses are fac- approximately 42,000 were killed and another 55,000 The advantages are homes. On the opposite ing incredibly large challenges. They need our help now more than wounded. In memoriam, may we never forget the sacrifi ces many; open spaces with corner is a hospice. On ever. There are many ways we can safely support them. Please con- made and never take for granted the liberties won. more greenery, a quieter the other corner is a cem- sider ordering takeout, purchasing a gift card, or promote within Those men and women who served command our respect for environment, less traffic, etery where our family your network. Every little bit helps! their willingness to defend their beliefs in the times when they a safer place for children, has three plots. An apart- The 2021 Budget will be a diffi cult one due to the fi nancial un- were being challenged. Similarly, we must thank the Canadian more privacy and better ment building bordering knowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that the city will have limited options for how to spend your money, your Forces personnel who today serve our country around the world air quality. these facilities is com- feedback is important to make sure we’re investing in your priori- for their steadfast commitment to our country. It is so important Residents pay a premi- pletely inappropriate. that we continue to recognize and value the tremendous costs ties. In addition to a virtual consultation I created a survey to garner of our peace and freedom. For these signifi cant reasons we must um for this lifestyle both My spouse and I have your feedback. Each Standing Committee will be able to review the take the time on November 11th to be grateful. in terms of housing costs lived in Kanata since 1975 draft budget in November and the 2021 budget will be tabled in We are very fortunate in Kanata-Carleton to host two active and commuting times. and we have raised our early December. Legion Branches as well as the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion It is a disservice to these family here. The city is planning to construct a new sidewalk on Halton Ter- Command. Legion members are to be commended for their residents to change zon- I am extremely disap- race from Newcastle Avenue to Flamborough Way to improve volunteer services in our community and for the fi ne example ing from low to high den- pointed to see the chang- connectivity and safety for our community. Earlier this month, I host- they set for us all in demonstrating the core values of civic duty. sity after they have made es that have occurred in ed a virtual public consultation where residents had the opportu- Though this year we may not be able to gather together to the decision and financial Kanata since that time. nity to share questions and concerns. You have until October 31st show our respect, our Legions are conducting modifi ed local investment to live in a low The original vision for our to share your concerns directly with city staff. Staff is reviewing all ceremonies on November 11th. density area. city has been lost, largely feedback and will work on addressing concerns to create a de- Kanata Legion Branch 638 will have wreaths laid at Village It is tantamount to due to zoning changes tailed design plan for the sidewalk. Green Memorial Park Cenotaph (and will have a virtual service changing the rules of and construction that Crews continue to work hard on the Herzberg Sewer Trunk proj- on Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at www.stpaulshk.org/webcast) the game after the game should never have been ect. Unfortunately, earlier this year, there were unforeseen delays In Carp, there will be wreaths laid at the Cenotaph and when commissioning the sanitary sewer forcemain, as the fl ow rate this will be streamed on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ has started. Many of my allowed. neighbours share my view was lower than expected. Since then, this issue has been resolved; WCWarMemorial . West Carleton Legion Branch 616 is hosting however, this has postponed the completion date of this project a service of Remembrance on Nov. 7 for executive members that this is unfair and per- Brian Dougall haps even unethical. to summer 2021. Construction will continue for the remainder of only, due to COVID-19 guidelines. Katimavik 2020 and Herzberg Road is expected to be paved prior to the The 2020 National Remembrance Ceremony is streaming live winter. The pedestrian pathway between Legget Drive and Carling from the National War Memorial at 10:45 a.m. on Nov 11th – SIMPLIFY YOUR MORTGAGE SEARCH Avenue will continue to be maintained. more information about the telecast at www.legion.ca. Lastly, Remembrance Day is fast approaching. While we won’t By wearing a poppy and taking a moment to recognize our BENJAMIN JAMES all be able to gather in person, a ceremony to recognize the sacri- local Remembrance Day services, we can honour our Canadian Mortgage Agent fi ces of our veterans remains just as important. I encourage you to past and refl ect on our country’s fortunes. This November 11th Agent License #: M20002180 take a moment on November 11th to remember and give thanks to may we refl ect on and hope for a world without war and human the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces and our Veter- suffering. Through this refl ection, may we fi nd the promise ans. Stay safe Kanata North! and commitment to ensure a better world to pass on to future 613-262-5202 generations. 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BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI Kanata councillors Allan Hubley and Jenna Sudds The City’s draft budget held a virtual budget con- for 2021 includes a three sultation on Oct. 28 after percent increase to the this newspaper went to municipal tax rate. print. At three per cent, the Coun. Hubley said in an average urban ratepayer interview it’s not going would see a $115 increase to be possible to meet in 2021 and rural ratepay- everyone’s wants and ers $89. demands in the 2021 The draft budget will budget, stressing the city be tabled at a special is going to have to “really, City Council meeting on really sharpen the pencils Wednesday, November 4 Submitted on this budget.” followed by public meet- Coun. Allan Hubley “We absolutely have ings throughout the fol- to make sure we deliver lowing month, where the council must first deal the core services that standing committees of with how to balance the the public need before council will consider each books for 2020 with fi- we start creating a list of portion of the budget and nance staff projecting a wants and nice-to-haves hear from delegations. $59.6-million deficit this and putting money to- Meeting dates will be year due to rising costs wards that,” Hubley posted on ottawa.ca and steep revenue de- added. Entering the 2021 bud- clines brought on by the get deliberations, city COVID pandemic. PLEASE SEE BUDGET, PAGE 18
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KANATA BRANCH 638 No formal Remembrance Day 70 Hines Road, ceremony in Kanata this year Kanata, SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI “We will offer a few ON K2K 2M5 words, pay our respects THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY For the first time since and say a prayer and then 613-591-5570 opening in 1989, the we’re gone,” Judge said. Kanata branch of the It is requested there be POPPY CAMPAIGN Royal Canadian Legion no spectators. won’t be holding a for- To pre-purchase a From the last Friday in October to mal Remembrance Day wreath, those interested Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians ceremony. are asked to contact 613- wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never Due to the restrictions 836-2530 or treasurer. forget those who sacrificed for our freedom. in place for COVID-19, [email protected] and the event is being scaled it will be pre-positioned Please look for a poppy donation box in back this year. before the ceremony. your local stores or send a donation directly Bruce Judge, president Those wanting to pay to the Kanata Legion. Clearly marked for of the branch the past their respects in person Poppy Trust Fund. Thank You three years, who retired are encouraged to drop from the armed forces by the cenotaph and as a major 12 years ago leave their poppies at Kanata Remembrance Day after a 28-year career different times during Ceremony – Nov. 11, 2020 in the military, said a the day, being careful to By: Jim Watson, Mayor small contingent will adhere to public gather- Due to the restrictions in place for A year ago, Council appointed Deputy Mayor Matthew Luloff as City Council’s Liaison be piped in a parade to ing protocols. for Veteran and Military Issues. As a former member of the Canadian Forces having the cenotaph in Village Judge recognizes it COVID-19, the Kanata Remembrance Day served in Afghanistan in 2008 with the 2nd Battallion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Green Memorial Park won’t be the same with- Ceremony is being scaled back. Light Infantry, it was clear that Councillor Luloff would be the perfect representative to in Colchester Square on out the huge crowds and A short ceremony will be held at the November 11 to hon- the marching bands. solidify the City’s important relationship with the 23,000 active service members and Cenotaph, Village Green Memorial Park, our veterans and their more than 53,000 veterans and their families living in Ottawa. Councillor Luloff will co-chair the newly created Veterans Task Force, responsible for sacrifices. PLEASE SEE CEREMONY, PAGE 11 Colchester Square to honour the Veterans developing a culture of supporting our veterans and their families in our community. and their sacrifices. It is requested there The Task Force’s key objectives are the following: be no spectators and that they watch the The Royal Canadian Legion • Championing the cause of helping veterans living in our community who are experiencing challenges with their transition to civilian life; National Ceremony from home. Kanata Branch 638 • Advocating for our veterans and their family, particularly those not supported by To pre-purchase a wreath please contact entities (i.e. VAC) to receive complete and appropriate health care, including case George at 613-836-2530 or Honouring those who serve management services and working with the Province to ensure they have access to a family doctor on a priority basis; [email protected], and it will From the last Friday in October to Remembrance • Making housing more affordable and easier to secure for veterans and their be prepositioned before the ceremony. Day, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a family dealing with fi nancial precarity. (In fact, the City is partnering with visual pledge to never forget those who Tune into St. Paul’s Anglican Church website or YouTube Multifaith Housing to build approximately 40 affordable housing units for Mon. Nov. 9 at 11 am for a short Legion Virtual sacrificed for our freedom. Veterans at the Rockcliffe Air Base); and Remembrance Service. • Enhancing 2nd career opportunities for veterans and their family. We invite everyone to show I look forward to working with Councillor Luloff, the Task Force and our strategic Bottle Drive to Raise Funds their recognition by proudly partners in the years ahead to deliver projects, facilitate access to resources and We are collecting beer/wine bottles and cans. wearing this symbol of Remembrance promote opportunities for those who have served, and continue to serve our great and taking a moment to reflect. country. I fi rmly believe that the creation of this Task Force will help foster the inclusive Please drop them off any time at the back environment that active members, veterans and their families truly deserve. door of the Kanata Legion on Hines Rd. All funds raised go into the Poppy Trust Fund to P.S. Every year on November 11, Canadians gather around the National War Memorial If you are unable to drop them off, and would support needs of Veterans and their families. in downtown Ottawa and across the country to honour the men and women who like them picked up, please contact Lorraine have sacrifi ced so much for the freedom we enjoy today – some giving the ultimate 613-831-8319 or email Please look for donation boxes in your local stores and give generously to sacrifi ce. This year, on the 75th anniversary of Armistice Day, the Royal Canadian [email protected] to arrange a pick up. Legion has planned a more intimate ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The the Poppy Trust Fund Legion’s Poppy Campaign continues to run this year from October 30 to November 11. Thank You For Your Support This year donations can be sent directly to the Visit www.legion.ca/contact-us/fi nd-a-branch to fi nd poppies near you. Kanata Branch 638 at 70 Hines Road, For more information on the Task Force and the Liaison’s role, please visit Kanata, ON K2K 2M5. www.ottawa.ca Please identify donation is for the Poppy Trust Fund www.kanatabr638.ca Lest We Forget. Community Voice - October 29, 2020 11 RREMEMBRANCEEMEMBRANCE DDAYAY 20202020
>>CEREMONY, FROM PAGE 10 retirement homes accom- website at stpaulshk.org/ panied by a bagpiper and webcast But he stresses it’s very sing some songs and say Moira Green, president of important to mark the sol- some prayers. the Legion branches ladies emn occasion in some way Visiting rules at these facil- auxiliary, a member of the “because one of the goals ities make that impossible branch since its inception of the Legion is to keep this year. in 1989, explained all the Remembrance alive and Instead, that will hap- veterans residing in local honour those who served pen virtually this year on long term care centres and their country.” November 9 at 11 a.m. from retirement homes will be A team of five or six volun- St. Paul’s Anglican Church. named and recognized for teers from the local Legion The small service will be their service. branch normally visit area live streamed on the church’s [email protected]
On Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to those past and present who served our country with courage and compassion. LEST WE FORGET "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the Councillor Allan Hubley parentparent of Merrileeall the others." Fullerton Ward 23 • Kanata South Kanata-Carleton- Sir Winston MPPChurchill 613-580-2752 • [email protected] www.MerrileeFullerton.ca
To the Canadian heroes who served and sacrificed, we thank you.
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020
Karen McCrimmon Your Member of Parliament for Kanata—Carleton
Contact Me: Constituency Office: [email protected] Telephone: (613) 592-3469 KarenMcCrimmonMP.ca Address: 555 Legget Drive, Suite 121, Kanata 12 October 29, 2020 - Community Voice News Mixed development approved The solution to for Teron, March intersection BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI
COVID-19 starts A mixed residential/ commercial complex at Teron and March roads with keep ing has received city approv- al against the advice of the Kanata-Beaverbrook your distance. Community Association. The proposed develop- ment at 1131 and 1151 Teron will be built in two • Wear a face covering. stages. Submitted The property at 1131 An artist’s rendering shows the proposed nine-storey • Keep 2m apart from anyone Teron, a 30-unit, three- apartment building with ground floor commercial uses at outside of your household. storey apartment building Teron and March Roads in Kanata. with a temporary surface • Limit your close contact to parking lot will be built Understanding the pro- he felt the proponents were first. posal met official plan re- overestimating the need your household only. The adjacent property quirements, association for hi-rise apartment units at 1151 Teron, a 109-unit, president Neil Thomson “including an overreliance • Wash your hands often. nine-storey apartment argued before planning on the desirability of rent- building with ground floor committee on October 8 ing at this location based commercial uses will fol- he believed the proposed on future access to nearby low, together with an un- project “has a partial risk downtown transit.” derground parking garage of failing.” and a surface parking lot. Thomson told councillors PLEASE SEE TERON, PAGE 17
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COVID-19 RESPONSE • Working collaboratively with Dr. Etches and her team at Ottawa Public Health, local hospitals, and our federal and provincial partners • Working to improve access to COVID-19 testing • Creation of an Economic Partners Task Force to provide the City with “on the ground” feedback from the business community as the pandemic evolves • Implementation of a Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program and creation of a Business Reopening Toolkit • Opening self-isolation centres for our most vulnerable residents
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC SAFETY • Keep life in Ottawa affordable while investing • Progress on construction of Stage 2 LRT • Hiring new paramedics to improve response times in essential services with a cap on taxes • Extending no-charge OC Transpo service for seniors to in all areas • Continuing to attract major events, sporting include Sundays in addition to Wednesdays • Hiring additional community-based police officers championships and film productions to Ottawa • $80-million investment to improve the state of roads • Launching the Automated Speed Enforcement • Breaking ground on the new Central Library across the city (ASE) pilot project, seeing 8 cameras installed • Supporting job-creating projects like the • Increasing cycling tourism opportunities in in Community Safety Zones to encourage safer Advanced Building Innovation Centre rural villages driving behaviours near schools
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ENVIRONMENT AND INCLUSIVITY • Investing $3 million per year in energy retrofits • Partnering with Ottawa Community Housing to City facilities, with a seven to ten-year payback and the federal government to build 700 housing through energy savings, for a total investment of units across three sites on Gladstone Avenue $12 million this term of Council • Partnering with Multifaith Housing to build • Growing the city’s urban tree canopy through 40 housing units for veterans at the new partnership opportunities that will see an Wateridge Village additional 500,000 trees planted over the term, • Increasing the amount of City land available with an initial focus on areas impacted by the for affordable housing along transit corridors recent tornadoes • Appointing Liaisons for Veterans’ Affairs, • Protecting Ottawa’s water environment for Gender Equity and Anti-Racism future generations through the Ottawa River Action Plan (ORAP) and the Combined Sewage • Achieving gender parity on advisory committees Ottawa Tourism and Storage Tunnel (CSST), now fully operational
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the councillor reminded in hockey leagues in Superior Court Justice Ways to go Kanata North Update families it is important Kanata, according to the Mark Labrosse follow- to balance to be COVID-WISE while councillor. ing a hearing earlier this city budget BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI repeated the public health participating in organized “I respect the advice summer asking the court message that transmission sports. of Dr. Etches and would to enforce a decades-old The city has started the Councillor encour- of the virus has occurred in “Transmission of COVID ask all residents to do the greenspace agreement. budgeting process for the aging residents to be indoor organized sports. is possible before, during same whether it is hockey “Knock on wood, we next year. COVID-WISE Chief Medical Officer and after training,” Sudds or any other sports,” she should hear any day,” the Sudds acknowledges the of Health Dr. Vera Etches said. concluded. councillor said. “It is a bit city’s finances are not in the Four schools in Kanata shared with councillors The councillor pointed of a guessing game. I am greatest of shape due to the North have reported pos- recently the news that to a handful of suggested Lytle Park very anxious to hear the COVID-19 pandemic. itive COVID-19 cases, ac- transmission may have precautions to limit the getting a Justice’s decision on that.” “Our costs have certainly cording to Coun. Jenna occurred in a variety of spread, such as mini- spruce up If the Justice rules in the increased and at the same Sudds. ways. mizing social gatherings city’s favour, Sudds said time our revenues are In her monthly virtual This, according to the before and after a team The city’s forestry team the municipality will ask substantially down, par- community meeting up- councillor, included dur- sport activity, including is planning to plant some the planning tribunal ticularly when you think date, the councillor said ing team play, in locker the change rooms, stands new trees in Lytle Park in to dismiss the ClubLink of public transit as well as these schools include: rooms, car pools with and other areas outside of Beaverbrook before win- appeal. our recreation programs, George Vanier, St. Isabel, members outside of play- the recreational facility. ter hits. Nevertheless, the city’s the councillor said. Stephen Leacock and All ers’ households, eating Keeping that two metre Sudds says while on site planning committee will The province has stepped Saints. together among team- distance and wearing foresters will be looking deal with the development in and provided bridge The elementary schools mates, parents, coaches masks is also strongly sug- also to remove some eva- application on November funding this year to help al- have one case each and and other children or gested if there is socializ- sive plants from the park. 26. A staff report will be leviate some of those pres- the high school has four. team staff members who ing in parking lots outside It gives a better chance released to the public one sures for the city. Sudds was quick to note are involved in more than a recreational facility, the for the native trees already week prior. But there is still some way it was her understand- one team and individuals councillor said. there to thrive and also for Sudds says this public to go for the city to balance ing that tracing found the not wearing masks. And, finally, Sudds said in the new trees to thrive. meeting will be an oppor- the 2020 books, Sudds said. cases were not directly re- Recognizing it is impor- order to slow the spread it “I’m so excited to have tunity for anyone in the Cities are not allowed to lated to transmission in tant to stay active and it is important to not coach that happen,” she said. community to participate run a deficit. the school settings, but is important for kids to or play for more than one “I’m always happy when in the process. “So, we are forced with from elsewhere in the get out and be active and team. we get more trees planted If interested in speaking really hard decisions to community. engaged for their mental There have been a in our community.” at the meeting, the coun- balance our budget every On COVID, the councillor and physical well-being, handful of positive cases The councillor assured cillor asks residents to year,” the councillor there should be very little reach out to her at jenna. added. impact to the community [email protected] She has a survey on her while the work is being “I know the community is website at kanatanorth. Don’t forget to done. anxious to hear news with ca asking for the public’s There might be a short respect to this applica- input on what they see as period of time where a tion. I know it’s important their Kanata North priori- turn back the clocks path needs to be closed, for everyone to have that ties for the budget Sudds added, “but it will information.” [email protected]. Sunday, November 1, 2AM be quite short in dura- tion and signage would be posted if it is needed.” LOIS ‘n’ FRIMA’S HEADS UP ICE CREAM ClubLink appeals BARBER SHOP to planning UUPCOMINGPCOMING tribunal The operators of the Kanata Golf and Country IISSUESSSUES Club have filed an ap- We publish every 2nd week and mail peal of its development “Kiddy Cones” “Haircuts” to eeveryvery home, aapartmentpartment & businessbusiness application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. for kids aged 0-12 for Military Publication Date Submission deadline ClubLink has partnered with builders Minto and Richcraft to bulldoze the Halloween Nov. 2 to 11 November 12 ...... November 5 th course and construct up Oct 30 3-7pm Remembrance LLastast iissuessue Oct 31st 12-7:30pm November 26 ...... November 19 to 1,500 homes on the Day 70-hectare site. ooff tthehe yyear!ear! Sudds says that hearing December 10...... December 3 won’t likely be heard until January of 2022. 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SURVIVING AND THRIVING ON MAIN STREET: KANATA NORTH’S LUNA CRÊPES & CAFÉ PIVOTS DURING PANDEMIC By Matt Horwood and delivering food to their customers’ we didn’t want people to forget we are a homes. Prior to the pandemic, Gulen said crêpes shop, but if we go into lockdown For Ammar and Cigdem Gulen of LUNA the restaurant utilized UberEats, but the again we will bring the items back.” DIGITAL Crêpes & Café, food delivery services couple quickly moved to also sell through In late September, Gulen was able have been a lifesaver for their restaurant. SkipTheDishes and even do the occasional to redesign LUNA’s website thanks to MAIN STREET Thanks to delivery apps such as Uber delivery themselves. Gulen said his a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant Surviving and Thriving on Main Eats and Skip the Dishes, as well as new restaurant is now averaging about fi ve to from the Kanata North BA as part of its Street is presented by Invest menu items designed for delivery and a seven deliveries a day. COVID-19 Response Fund. Customers Ottawa. revitalized website that allows people can now order from the restaurant to order online, the Kanata North online, and Gulen said they have been Digital Main Street (DMS) helps couple has continued serving their receiving two to three orders a day, a small businesses impacted by crêpes, baked goods, paninis, salads, number he expects will increase over COVID-19 in Ontario to recover gelato and more. the coming months. and grow. Through government- But when COVID-19 hit Ottawa One of the greatest parts of owning funded programs such as Future in March, “everything spiraled a restaurant, according to Gulen, Proof, main street businesses downwards.” The couple was forced has been building friendships with (restaurant, retail shops, skilled to lay off all 12 of their employees at customers. During the pandemic, trades, and home-based both locations and close their dining Ammar and Cigdem gained a greater businesses) can access their own space to customers. In the fi rst few appreciation of the kindness and digital squad, business advisors weeks, sales at the restaurant fell by generosity of the wider Kanata North and training resources – for free. 80 per cent, which Gulen described as Gulen said in order to attract new community. “horrible and frustrating.” customers and boost sales during “Our neighbours would come in and Develop digital ads, create a new “There were days where I had to sit at my lockdown, LUNA Crêpes & Café modifi ed buy gift cards to give to their friends. I online business model, or set up restaurant and wait just for one customer its menu to add a variety of fresh and was impressed by how they spread the a digital marketing strategy for to come in, or for one order to come in frozen Mediterranean and Middle Eastern word that we were still open, and tried to your business – all free through through the phone,” he said. meals. support this family business,” Gulen said. Digital Main Street: investottawa. For their business to survive, Ammar and “It was a good idea because we sold “During the lockdown, we missed that ca/digital-main-street Cigdem had to pivot to serving takeout a lot,” he said. “We stopped because sense of community.” 16 October 29, 2020 - Community Voice News
an area of rock, trees and Remember Kanata: How Kanata got started marshes, next to the western edge of the Greenbelt. Editor’s Note: In this issue roads and freeways so peo- the city. For long range de- central city for day- to-day By the early 1960s, Teron we debut a new column ple could get to jobs and velopment the plan said needs. had put together 3,200 acres from Marianne Wilkinson. services. that surrounding villages Bill encouraged investors in March Township. In this space, she will offer It was the birth of urban like Arnprior, Almonte and to support him in purchas- He convinced the local, readers her insights on sprawl. To counter sprawl Carleton Place could grow ing enough land to create part-time council to sup- how our community has a “New Town” movement as satellite centres. a city of 60,000 to the west, port his development plan, developed over the past started. Bill Teron, a young builder where the prevailing west as a means of improving the half century. In Ottawa, the Gréber in Ottawa in the 1950’s, un- winds blew away the ‘rotten local economy. They were Report, set the vision for derstood the Gréber plan. egg’ smells from paper mills excited about Teron’s mas- After the Second World War, Canada’s capital - a green- He built homes in Ottawa, remaining from the time ter plan for a garden city. returning soldiers created a belt, moving the railway out but his dream was to create when Ottawa was a timber I’ll tell you about that plan huge demand for housing. from the centre and build- a city in the country, a garden town. in the next “Remember North America was chang- ing parkways along the canal city, where all urban services The site was where the Kanata’ article. ing from a rural to an urban and Ottawa River. would be available. Queensway was to be ex- society. The Queensway, a free- Residents would live, work tended as part of the Trans- Marianne Wilkinson is a WITH MARIANNE Car dependent, suburban way that replaced a railway and play in this “new town” Canada Highway. To protect former Kanata mayor and WILKINSON residential areas needed route, was planned to cross with no need to travel to the agricultural lands he chose Ottawa city councillor. COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY - 613-458-6423 X101 YARD MAINTENANCE WATER WATER MAINTENANCE WE’RE THERE FOR YOU WHEN YOUR WATER BREAKS MANICURING Plumbing DECKS & PATIOS Water Treatment ORGANIZING & MOVING Softeners •Water Softeners •Pumps & Pressure Systems U.V. Sterilizers SO MUCH MORE! •Iron/Sulphur Filters •MOE Licensed Well Technicians Water Pumps •UV Systems •30 YEARS IN BUSINESS At Your 613-406-0353 •Reverse Osmosis •FULLY INSURED Wells & Extensions Commercial or Residential [email protected] 613-256-5129 • 3331 March Road, Carp Service! [email protected] thewaterdoctor.ca • 613-880-0587 TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES ROOFING STUMP REMOVAL 15 years Warranty Ray’s Tree Removal Service on labour • Trimming Senior Stump Removal By Grinding Over 30 years % Machine Will Fit Th rough A 36 Inch Gate BH Roofing • Stump Removal Discount ONE CALL DOES IT ALL experience 25 Insured, Free Quotes, Professional Service Same Day / Emergency Service 613-277-9713 Fully insured Fully Call or Text 613-556-0212 Free Estimates Insured 613-850-4444 www.beechgroveforestry.com www.bhroofing.ca PLUMBING MASONRY JUNK REMOVAL • Junk & Clutter Removal • Estate & Moving Cleanouts OttawaSpecializing Valley in Masonry Masonry Repairs • Fences & Decks Torn Down • Construction & Reno Debris BELL PLUMBING • Chimneys • Brick Replacement • Lawn & Garden Waste, Trees Cut • Window Sills • Steps • Small Shed & Building Demolition • Parging 613-836-2736 • Repointing CHEAP RATES • NO-NONSENSE • Residential Installations and Repairs • Licensed and Insured ALWAYS AVAILABLE • Renovations • Custom Homes • Servicing the Area Since 1978 EXCELLENT SERVICE 613-899-7269 Free quote call Byron @ 613-720-6695 CARPENTRY HANDY MAN 35EXPERIENCE YEARS A1 CARPENTRY The Odd Job Man This space could be yours! GENERAL CONTRACTORS THERE IS NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR US! ALL TYPES OF RENOVATIONS Drywall & repairs•Tile & fl oor•Deck & fence Finished Basements, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Flooring, Carpentry work•Kitchen & bath•Painting Please call 613-45-VOICE (613-458-6423) Framing, Drywall, Painting, Baseboards, Windows, Plumbing & electrical• Garden & design Doors, Decks, Fences and More! FREE ESTIMATES FREE ext 101 to fi nd out how. CALL PHIL 6138289546 www.theoddjobman.ca•613-220-5488•[email protected] News Community Voice - October 29, 2020 17
>>TERON, FROM PAGE 12 a couple of other “partial delay of LRT is that the only one of two seven-storey development proposal on Sudds disagreed apartment failures” residents have thing that has been built structures geared to seniors the site. Full city council units were not in demand, Citing a 10-year-old ori- seen that put the success of there are the apartment has been built. agreed, rubber stamping believing there is a lack of gin-destination study, the 1131/1151 Teron in doubt buildings,” said Thomson, “The assumption that the decision at its Oct. 14 entry-level and affordable community association in their minds. suggesting further “they are there is a demand for hi- sitting. housing in the community. president pointed out “one He pointed out a series of having difficulty keeping rise in the community and Kanata North Coun. [email protected] of the key things we have mid to hi-rise apartments renters because the prom- seniors moving in there always known in Kanata built on the former Kanata ised infrastructure and has not carried through,” (north) is that 70 per cent of Town Centre lands that live-work-play just never Thomson said. “These are •SHRUBS & TREES people that live here, work were all predicated on the materialized.” some lessons that need to here. basis of the town centre. It Based on this history, at be understood that things Only seven percent (pre- was planned as a whole- this point, Thomson said he that may work in Westboro •SHAPING COVID) work downtown, sale live-work-play desti- saw no prospect where the but when translated and Thomson claimed. nation that was to include mixed development pro- put into a suburb such •PRUNING “So the overwhelming office related businesses, posal for the site at March as Beaverbrook may not • Landscaping by a Professional Team need for transit is needed main street kind of retail, a and Teron could move work.” • Award Winning Company but not to get to and from restaurant and other ame- forward. The committee in the Matheson Landscaping Services LTD. downtown,” he added. nities such as a community He also pointed to the end was not swayed by his 40 613-839-2730 YEARS The community associa- centre. scaled down development arguments voting unani- [email protected] tion president pointed to “Well, the net result of the at 2 The Parkway where just mously to approve the COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY - 613-458-6423 X101 PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING HUNT’S ABdec Painting PAINTING Serving Ottawa & The Valley since 1993 Small Renos • Trim Install • Handyman • Spray painting • Small Repairs • FREE Estimates • Interior and exterior painting Biagio Basile • Drywall & minor repairs • Drywall and Handyman services 613-599-4556 Scott Hunt • 613-612-9727 • Free estimates and great prices [email protected] [email protected] • Fully insured www.abdecpaint.com BRINGING HOMES TO LIFE NOW ACCEPTING VISA AND MASTERCARD HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT WOW! RENOVATIONS Dwell Tectonics Ltd. • Renovations • Restorations • Bathrooms COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICES • Kitchens • In-Law Suites • Basements • Water Damage Repair & RENOVATION PROJECTS Richard Balon Mr. Doris Guay - 30 years experience [email protected]•613-220-1594 613-229-9101 • [email protected] References available•Insured•Serving Ottawa for Over 30 Years HANDY MAN HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Bathrooms Specialist 613-723-5021 • Supply and install cabinets • Free in home consultation Serving Kanata-Stittsville Ottawa.handymanconnection.com for 15 years Carpentry • Electrical* • Plumbing • Design and remodel • References available on request Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Painting • General Repairs One Call Gets the Things CREDIT CARDS GIO RENOVATIONS You Want Done...DONE! YOUR COMPLETE HOME IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION SPECIALIST Fully Insured. Independently Owned and Operated in Ottawa since 1998. *Electrical work performed by ECRA contractors. ACCEPTED 6134076645 • WWW.GIORENO.COM FIREWOOD FIREWOOD DECKS & FENCES FENCES & DECKS FIREWOOD Sales•Installation•Repairs Clean, Dry, Seasoned Hardwood FIREWOOD to All Types And Sizes of Cut & split, Kindling also available Dry firewood for sale Fences•Decks•Railings•Interlock•Landscaping All hardwood DELIVERY [email protected] or 613 227 8608 613-229-7533 INCLUDED 613-839-5739 2510 Old Second Line Rd Kanata 18 October 29, 2020 - Community Voice News
>>BUDGET, FROM PAGE 8 Outside of transit, the trea- surer explained various re- Coun. Sudds told Your serves would be tapped to Community Voice “the city is cover projected deficits in facing difficult times but so other city departments. are residents and, of course, Moffat said an emphasis so are many businesses.” over the past decade to beef With that in mind the up reserves has seen the Kanata North councillor rainy day accounts double said as the budget debate from about $150 million to unfolds council needs to be $300 million, helping the very cautious. city weather this year’s per- “Every penny, of course, fect storm. counts,” she said. “We need Submitted “We’re not dealing with a to make sure residents get Coun. Jenna Sudds typical year so far,” he told the most value they can from those tuned into his vir- this city budget.” Oct. 19 that attracted just a tual budget consultation. Catherine Pulcine, Owner and Lead Designer of CPI Interiors, will speak about all the The former economist handful of residents. “Thankfully over the past wonderful things that must go into a great kitchen design. She will walk you through the renovation steps taken by a professional renovation company. and executive director of City treasurer Wendy 10 years the city has built the Kanata North Business Stephanson was on hand to up healthy reserves. We are There is no charge, but you must register to attend the webinar. Association recognizes paint a picture of where the in a healthy financial posi- the effect of COVID has city’s finances stood and tion. Any good corporation been exponential on small what path her team was rec- is supposed to be in that 10 businesses. ommending to fill the fund- percent of total budget range “We have to be mindful we ing gap for 2020. being available for reserves. do what we can to support Upper levels of govern- Whether there are any in- Tuesday, November 10th from 6:30-8:30 pm them because obviously it is ment have come to the frastructure projects delayed To register, please call our office at 613-599-5564 very important.” table with an initial round of in the coming year or not will Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. funding under the Re-Start depend on funding from or visit www.cpiinteriors.ca/events Scott Moffatt was the first Agreement. Municipalities upper levels of government Once registered a link will be emailed to you. out of the gate with his vir- have until month’s end to to fill this year’s projected tual budget consultation on apply for additional mon- deficit. ies to help fill the growing Provincial legislation pro- gap between revenues and hibits municipalities from expenditures projected for carrying a deficit from one year’s end. year to the next. On the transit side, the city Stephanson says the 2021 received about $79.4 million budget was drafted under from the feds and the prov- the assumption provincial ince to address steep losses and federal partners will be at the fare box due. there with COVID help. Despite an uptick in rid- “What we have done to ership of late, the bus com- safeguard the city’s posi- pany is expected to end the tion is we have mitigations year $49 million in the red. that are sitting in the back- The city will be applying for ground. If we need to lever- a second round of funding age those we will to fill our from upper levels of govern- gap,” she said. “My hope is, ment to cover that gap. no, we won’t have to defer If successful, Stephanson any more capital projects. says the city won’t have to It’s best for our city. It’s best defer transit capital projects, for our economic recovery in stressing under no scenario so many ways. So, it’s just de- would the second phase of pendent in terms of whether the light rail extension proj- other levels of government ect further east, west and come to help us or not.” south be delayed. [email protected]
Now Serving You From 2 Locations Ottawa Arnprior 2222 Carling Ave. 210 Madawaska Blvd. 613-366-1932 613-623-2909 News Community Voice - October 29, 2020 19 Monahan Landing residents miffed with new bus route BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI as transit committee chair local homeowners to push happen.” a concrete platform and ahead of his responsibili- for some kind of public con- Jutting, who acknowledg- bus shelter at the site of the Some Monahan Landing ties to the homeowners in sultation on the issue. es he is not a transit user, old bus stop. He suggests residents are just waking his ward. OC Transpo’s director of says he was told riders, not Meadowbreeze, one street up to the fact that a city bus “I am on Summitview and customer service and plan- residents along the route, over from Summitview, was route temporarily moved to this is the first I have heard ning Pat Scrimgeor says asked for the re-routing off built wider to accommo- their residential streets dur- of it.” Route 252, which provides the busy arterial road to his date buses and makes “a ing the Hope Side Road re- The opposition isn’t unani- a direct connection to the residential street. whole lot more sense” than construction has become mous as one transit custom- O-Train Line at Tunney’s “Who are these bus riders putting transit on the nar- permanent. er said they preferred the Pasture and Route 164, who are so adamant they rower Meadowgraze and Aside from the pre-dawn new route because crossing which offers local ser- want it kept this way when Summitview. wakeup call from the idling Hope Side Road to get to the vice within Kanata, were there are at least 50 home- Jutting also points out there Patrick Uguccioni photo bus, residents complain of community was dangerous changed to improve service owners who are inconve- is one stop on the three- Mike Jutting and his noise from squeaky brakes with little lighting, no side- for transit users in the area. nienced by this bus,” he told block detour and only in one wife Susan want proper and the roar of the engine. walks and speeding cars. “This was not a tempo- this newspaper. “I’m going direction. consultation about the bus The other concern centers “It was torture trying to rary change,” he said in a to guess from the response I [email protected] route moved to their street. on the belief that the streets, run across an icy road in the statement relayed through got from the (Facebook) post with parking on both sides, winter,” they posted. “I saw a the city’s communications people did not know this are two narrow for buses. couple of people almost get department. route was going to become WWe’ree’re in BeeBee snessnes ss Many have turned to the hit by cars. It was accident “The current routes bring permanent. We never got Bee swax Cand le s community Facebook page waiting to happen I under- transit service closer to resi- polled nor did anyone no- to voice their frustration stand the bus on residential dents of the area and remove tify us.” with several claiming they streets is a nuisance but it’s a the need for transit custom- Jutting doesn’t argue Hope ariti e ay anata were never informed or con- lot safer for residents.” ers to cross a busy road to Side Road is dangerous for sulted about the switch. In a recent post on the so- walk to or from their nearest bus riders crossing the busy dkella g ail co The comments include: cial media platform, Mike bus stop,” he added. street, questioning the wis- “Our councillor obviously Jutting encouraged affected Hubley in an interview dom of why the city spent has no regard for those he is neighbours to email ward said of the previous Hope “an unnecessary expen- supposed to be represent- councillor Allan Hubley with Side Road stop: “It was crazy. diture of money” to con- andles For All ccasions ing and is putting his duties their concerns. He asked Something was going to struct a centre divider, and It’s Not Too Soon to Plan Your Next Chapter It’s not too soon to plan your next chapter. There is always going to be another virus, flu, broken pipe or some other emergency that makes living alone challenging. At The Bradley, you’ll find that we have a caring, live-in management team available day and night so our residents feel safe and secure in beautiful Now surroundings. We also take care Accepting of the grocery shopping, cooking, Move-Ins! weekly housekeeping and local transportation to doctor’s appointments, leaving more time to enjoy retirement.
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