COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Councillor’s Column KEEPING YOU INFORMED

SHAD QADRI – WARD 6 - STITTSVILLE

Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day Reflections

It is once again the time of year where red poppies are worn proudly upon the hearts of Canadians everywhere. Of course, it is Remembrance Day.

It is a sad time but a time that also harkens feelings of joy, of nostalgia, and of respect toward the veterans of this incredible country who have devoted their lives in service to this land, its people, and what we stand for.

“Lest we forget.”

The term “Remembrance Day” as it is presently known was first coined in 1931 – 86 years ago. It has now been 72 years since the end of the last world war and those who lived to witness the atrocities committed are becoming fewer and fewer.

Now, more than ever, it is important that we look back to our history to learn from the past and honour the noble sacrifices made by our veterans in order to build a better future for us and our children.

On November 11th, Canadians will come together - whether it be at home, at work, or at an organized memorial site – in a moment of silence to remember the sentiments behind these sacrifices.

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I encourage all residents and all citizens of our nation to take the time out of their busy lives to stand together in a silent moment of reflection to remember the heroes of our past who have fought for our rights and freedoms, the heroes of our present who are still fighting to keep us at peace, and the heroes of tomorrow who aspire to creating a world in which fighting is no longer necessary.

I invite all residents to join me tomorrow at the Stittsville Cenotaph following the Remembrance Day Parade organized by the Stittsville Legion.

Participants will line up at the Stittsville Legion at 1:30 and leave at 1:45, marching up to the Cenotaph by the Johnny Leroux Arena (10 Warner-Colpitts Ln).

Afterwards at approximately 2:45, all attendees are invited back to the Legion (1480 Stittsville Main St) for food and live music as we acknowledge our brave veterans who have fought and are still fighting for our country.

Thank you, and please remember to wear your poppy in support.

Shea Road Woods Protection Approved at City Council

I am thrilled and honoured to share the great news that the motion to purchase and protect a portion of Shea Road Woods in Stittsville was discussed and approved at this week’s City Council meeting.

As a result of the decision, 5.4 hectares of land in the area south of Abbott St East and East of Shea Rd in the Fernbank Community would be acquired by the City. This is great news for the community as the woods are a popular site for many Stittsville residents to walk, play with their dogs and soak in some of the community’s natural beauty. It is important to note that while the

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future uses will still need to be discussed, it is my intention to ensure the allowance of off-leash dogs in sections of this area is maintained.

Working on retaining this property has been a priority project of mine for quite some time. I understand that with the recent growth of our unique little village, it is important to ensure our large areas of natural environment remain preserved wherever possible.

City Council committed to acquiring this important natural area in 2009, to ensure area residents have access to high quality outdoor recreational space. The agreement with CRT Developments would see the City pay cash for about one third of the property. The remaining two thirds would be transferred in exchange for another parcel of land that was to be developed as a City park.

As part of subdivision agreements, requires each developer to design and build parks on behalf of the City. As part of a subdivision next to the Shea Road Woods, CRT Developments had already planned a 3.28-hectare park. In exchange for the Shea Road Woods property, the City would allow that land to instead be developed with low-density housing. There would be no net loss of recreational park facilities within the Fernbank Community as CRT Developments would pay for parks facilities next to the Shea Road Woods.

The City would pay cash for the remaining 1.72 hectares, at an estimated cost of $1,577,573. Funding for that purchase would come from the Environmental Resource Area Acquisition Reserve Fund, which Council established to help acquire and protect natural features like Shea Road Woods.

I would like to thank Mayor Watson and City Staff along with CRT Developments for their support in working with me to protect this important greenspace so that it can continue to be enjoyed by the community, and future generations. I would also like to highlight the following staff – Stephen Willis, John Smit, Nick Stow, James Bowser, Mark Richardson, Kevin Wherry and Jennifer Shepherd - for all of their hard work on this file as well as Councillor and Planning Committee Chair Jan Harder for providing her support.

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Last but certainly now least, I would like to thank all residents for their incredible support of this very important item; it is great to see all of the hard work of the committed team of staff finally come to fruition. I look forward to sharing more news with the community as it is released.

Johnwoods Closing November 15th

I would like to remind residents that Johnwoods Street will be permanently closing on November 15th. Commuters are encouraged to use Huntmar Road and other alternate routes.

I have continued to receive questions and comments on this road closure and working with staff I have the following information that I can share with the community.

TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES  Flex stakes were installed this week on Rosehill Drive, these are temporary and were installed by the developer. In my electronic newsletter last week, I advised the community that the long term plan is for chicanes to be permanently installed on the street next year – chicanes are a proven form of traffic calming which narrows a roadway to encourage drivers to slow down.  In addition, there are already plans underway to have a speed board in this area on the street as soon as it is received. I will also be requesting additional Police presence in the area after Johnwoods closes.  This week, I met with Transportation Staff regarding traffic calming for the other portions of Rosehill Drive and this will be included for traffic calming initiatives as well.  Permanent traffic calming measures are done through the Area Traffic Management (ATM) group at the City. For a roadway to receive permanent traffic calming measures, it first must meet a set of Council approved screening criteria. If a roadway does meet the screening criteria, it is then prioritized against other locations that have also meet the screening criteria. It is difficult to say when a roadway that meets the screening criteria

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will receive permanent traffic calming measures. Approximately seven studies are done a year by the ATM group and at last count they had over 40 locations on their list of locations eligible for review with more locations being added that can change the priority ranking.

TRAFFIC COUNTS  Traffic counts have already been done for the area and in addition to those counts, the City is also collecting data through the use of road tubes (ATR) which collect speed and volume data (this is planned for this Fall, weather permitting).  As referenced in the documents on my website, there was a Traffic Impact Study completed for the Fairwinds West subdivision (33 Johnwoods) and this study has been available on the City of Ottawa Development Application website. In addition, there was also a traffic review done for the temporary and permanent traffic calming measures installed on the street. The City did undertake traffic counts recently in the area (including on a Senators game night) and will conduct traffic counts after the closure as well. I also had a private consultant conduct a traffic count on Johnwoods.  After the traffic count following the closure is completed, I will share all this information with the community.

ROSEHILL CAPACITY  Rosehill was built and planned as a collector road which has the capacity to hold additional traffic volume and can accommodate buses as well. While I sympathize with residents on Rosehill that they may not have realized the road was planned for this, it was noted in the development plans for the subdivisions and in the purchase and sale agreements. o In the subdivision agreement (instrument number OC1658889) for the Mattamy’s Fairwinds West subdivision (draft approved on October 2013 and registered on August 13, 2014), both Rosehill Avenue and Santolina Street have been identified for potential transit services. o Rosehill Avenue between Huntmar Drive and Johnwoods Street is designated as a Collector street within the City’s Transportation Master Plan and is planned to function as a connection between Huntmar Drive and Johnwoods Street. o Rosehill Avenue, beginning with the portion within the original Mattamy Fairwinds subdivision (draft approved in 2006) has always been built to a 21.5 metre right of way width, with sidewalks on both sides and designed to accommodate bus traffic.

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As I disclosed last year, the City did make an oversight in not completing the last stage of the consultation before granting the final decision to close the road. However, this road closure was considered because of the complaints from residents through the Kanata West Concept Plan discussions when the Fairwinds West development application was submitted. I encourage you to review the reports such as the Delegated Authority Report and the Traffic Impact Study where the residents’ concerns are noted.

If you would like additional background information please visit my website at shadqadri.com/johnwoods-closure. The documents on my website include detailed information regarding the decision to close Johnwoods and in the reports there is also a summary of the concerns raised by the residents in the area which led to the recommendation to close the road.

Student Crossing Concerns at Stittsville Main and Beverly

This fall, I received safety concerns from a number of parents and caregivers of students at Holy Spirit School at 1383 Stittsville Main Street regarding cars failing to provide the right-of-way to students crossing the street at the intersection of Stittsville Main Street at Beverly Street. This was also reported as an issue for students at St. Stephen School at 1145 Stittsville Main Street.

It was very concerning to hear and also witness drivers not providing the right-of-way to the students and their caregivers who were crossing when they had the legal right-of-way. It is imperative that drivers ensure they respect the rules of the road and keep pedestrians safe in our community. If a pedestrian has a walk signal at a signalized

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intersection, then the vehicle must wait until the pedestrian has crossed in front of the vehicle before proceeding.

I did have an on-site meeting with Transportation Staff and Ottawa Police where we had the opportunity to speak with pedestrians and drivers regarding this safety concern. We also discussed the importance that pedestrians ensure they follow the rules of the road and only cross during the WALK signal as well as dismounting from their bikes when crossing. I have discussed this concern with the Principal of Holy Spirit School and requested this message also be shared with the school community.

The following actions were taken after the on-site meeting I held at Stittsville Main Street and Beverly Street with City staff:

- The intersection of Beverly & Stittsville Main was set to bring-up a pedestrian recall before school and after school. This means that pedestrians do not need to activate the pushbutton to receive the ‘WALK’ display during this time, it will be automatic. - Recently the crossing area had zebra markings painted on the north side of the intersection for the east-west pedestrian crossing. This is to assist in increasing visibility to the crossing area to all users of the intersection. - A pedestrian conflict study was undertaken in response to the request for an advanced walk signal. Transportation staff advised that this is not recommended at this time. The pedestrian conflict study undertaken this fall reveals that all 63 pedestrians: activated the pushbutton; began crossing on the ‘WALK’ display; completed their crossing; and received no vehicle interference during their crossing. - Residents also asked if traffic calming can be done on Beverly Street and traffic staff will be assessing Beverly to determine whether permanent traffic calming measures could be installed. - The Stittsville Main Street and Beverly Street intersection was also included in the City’s Adult School Crossing Guard review list for the upcoming spring. - In addition, earlier this year there were school zone markings placed on Stittsville Main Street in the vicinity of the school.

Moving forward, I will continue to monitor the intersection. It is very important that residents REPORT concerns directly to the Police as well. If you witness safety issues please report it online here or through the Ottawa Police Services app. More reports received by the Police will

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highlight the area as a concern and officers can be deployed to the area for enforcement. I am also able to review the number of reports submitted for an area and this provides assistance for me when I am considering traffic calming measures in Stittsville.

Construction Work at Hazeldean and Stittsville Main

As residents may have noticed, construction work has been well underway for at the corner of Stittsville Main and Huntmar. This work is being completed to connect the sanitary sewers to the upcoming Hazeldean Gardens retirement residence.

Unfortunately, due to the unforeseen weather and infrastructure issues, the work which was supposed to be completed this week has fallen behind schedule. I have received word from the City’s Traffic Management Inspector that work at the intersection should now be completed by mid-next week. After which time, work will continue to occupy the Southbound lane on Stittsville Main and be moved to the sidewalk near Neil Ave before contractors return to repave portions of Main Street. The current estimate for all work to be completed is 2 weeks.

I apologize for the inconvenience this extended work has been causing some residents and would like to thank you for your patience at this time.

Richcraft Homes Zoning Approved for development at 1620 and 1636 Maple Grove Road

This week at City Council the zoning application for the Richcraft Homes development at 1620 and 1636 Maple Grove Road was approved. This site is located south of Maple Grove Road, west of the Carp River and north of the Grant Shopping Plaza (Lowes).

The zoning amendment they submitted is to permit a residential subdivision for proposes 945 units that include a mix of single-detached, townhouses, back-to-back townhouses, stacked townhouses and low-rise apartments. A school, a commercial block and three parks are

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proposed. A holding symbol on a portion of the land along the Carp River can only be lifted once conditions related to Carp River restoration works have been met. The lands will be rezoned but the holding provision will be carried forward until conditions are met.

Planning Committee Zoning Report Plan of Subdivision

The development applications for this site were submitted in 2004 and public consultation was undertaken during that time. There was a concern expressed by some in the community that there was not adequate time for the community to provide comments on the zoning application. Concerned residents requested the item be deferred to the following Planning Committee and given the concerns I did put a motion forward requesting a deferral. However, my motion was not supported by the committee and the committee approved the zoning application with my dissention on the report. I also dissented on the report at City Council where it was approved.

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A Fond Farewell to the Outgoing OPH Medical Officer of Health

On Monday November 6th, my close friend and colleague, Dr. Isra Levy, announced his resignation as the Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health (OPH) effective January 8, 2018 as he ventures into a new challenge as Vice President, Medical Affairs and Innovation of the Canadian Blood Services (CBS).

In this role he will assume leadership and oversight of the CBS’s medical, scientific and epidemiological programs in blood and organ donation and transplantation, and its renowned Centre for Innovation.

Dr. Levy has provided 10-years of strong leadership and dedication to the health and welfare of Ottawa’s Public Health. He leaves OPH in a position of great strength as since his arrival, OPH has seen the establishment of the Ottawa Board of Health, been granted Exemplary Standing by Accreditation , and consistently improved programs and services to meet the needs of the community.

During his tenure he has had a positive impact on not only the residents of the City as a whole but the individual members of the professional team at OPH and those sitting at the Board of Health (BOH) table. As Chair of the Board of Health (BOH), I have had the privilege and opportunity to learn and work alongside Dr. Levy for over three and a half years.

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It is certainly sad to see such an intelligent, positive, and outstanding member of the Ottawa Public Health team depart but on behalf of the BOH and my office, I wish Dr. Levy health, happiness and success in his new endeavor with CBS.

HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE

Shad’s Annual Christmas Card Contest

November has arrived which means… CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

For the children of Stittsville, this means that my annual Christmas Card decorating contest is now officially underway! Artists up to 12 years old are encouraged enter their beautiful, original Christmas cards. The four winning entries will be included in my online Christmas Greeting for 2017.

This is an exciting chance for an aspiring young artists’ creativity to be seen by hundreds including the Mayor of Ottawa himself, Jim Watson!

Get creative but try to avoid the use of glitter and stickers! And don’t forget your name, age and phone number on the back of your entry.

Entries can be dropped off at my Ward office in the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (1500 Shea

Rd) (if my office is closed, don’t fret! Feel free to slide your entry under the door) or mailed to my City Hall address at 110 Laurier Ave W,

Ottawa, On K1P 1J1.

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The deadline is November 27th so get those colouring pencils and markers warmed up for this wintery event!

Cookies with Santa at the GRC in Support of Mental Health!

On Saturday December 2nd I invite you and your family to join me at my annual cookie decorating and photo with Santa event at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex’s from 9a.m. to 11a.m. This event is being held in conjunction with the GRC’s holiday celebration, Jingle Your way through the GRC.

From 9:00-11:00 AM, residents are invited to bring their young ones and their Christmas cheer as a slew of stations including gingerbread cookie decorating, photos with Santa, and art stations will all be set up to get you in the Christmas Spirit!

New this year, children will be invited to contribute their art and sign a jumbo-sized community Christmas card which will be prominently displayed in my office at the GRC for the month of December!

Winners of my annual Christmas Card Contest will be announced at 9:45 and Santa should be making his arrival around 10:00 so be sure to show up early!

This is one of my favourite events each year as Christmas and the holiday season is a great time to bring families together for celebration, cheer, and overall merriment.

As the event is free, every year in the past, we have asked for a donation to the Stittsville Food bank. This year we are helping to raise funds in support of the Queensway Carleton Hospital

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Foundation’s Hopes Rising Campaign for Mental Health. A suggested donation of $5 per family or whatever you can give would be appreciated.

Hopes Rising is a $5 million campaign to enhance and improve mental healthcare for a rapidly growing number of adults and families. It is a campaign inspired by the hopes of families throughout our community to enhance acute mental health services for adults of all ages.

Myself along with nine of my Councillor Colleagues have stepped forward to take on the role of Ambassadors Raising Hope to help raise $500,000 in critical funds over the year for one of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation’s highest priorities.

I highly encourage all residents to stop by and join in the fun for this once a year event while helping a great cause!

To learn more about the Hope Rising campaign and to see what other events are happening you can visit here.

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Queensway Carleton Hospital has been providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency mental health services through its Mental Health Program since 1976. The Mental Health Program is the sole provider of emergency and acute mental health services in West Ottawa serving a population of over 400,000. Over 90% of admissions to the mental health unit come through the QCH emergency department – and patients facing emergency mental health crises.

Currently QCH operate a 24-bed inpatient unit as well as day treatment programs, assessments, emergency consultations, inpatient liaison and mental health outreach clinics in the Ottawa Valley.

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Due to an unrelenting increase in the number of adults of all ages requiring acute mental health care services, their Mental Health Program urgently needs to transform its space and the care it delivers to meet the needs of the communities it serves.

QCH is meeting the needs of our community as the go-to hospital in our region for Emergency mental health crises and physician outpatient referrals. With your support of the Hopes Rising Campaign, QCH can enhance and improve mental healthcare for a rapidly growing number of adults and families. It is a campaign inspired by the hopes of families throughout our community to enhance acute mental health services for adults of all ages.

Stittsville Parade of Lights – Volunteers Requested!

The Parade of Lights is once again returning to Stittsville on December 2nd starting at 6:00 PM!

This is an annual tradition which brings families, friends, and neighbours together to enjoy the beautiful floats and get in the holiday spirit as they move down our scenic Stittsville Main St.

The Stittsville Village Association is looking for volunteers to help with the Parade from 5:30 pm to approximately 8:30 pm.

Volunteers will be monitoring traffic barricades along Stittsville Main Street, and can do so while enjoying the parade with family or friends. Student volunteers may claim community service hours. Youth under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Tanya Hein at [email protected] if you're able to volunteer.

Thank you for supporting this annual holiday tradition in Stittsville!

For more information, please visit http://www.stittsvilleva.com/event/stittsville-parade-of- lights/

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Holiday Craft Fair

The Cheer Sport Sharks’ Annual Holiday Gift & Craft Fair fundraising event is back at the Johnny Leroux Arena again this year!

On November 18th from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, stop by 10 Warner-Colpitts Lane to browse over 40 vendors with unique one-of-a-kind handmade items in support of the Cheersport Sharks - Pacific Sharks team to help raise funds to compete at the World Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida.

A bake sale and a raffle table with lots of great prizes will also be available.

Admission is free and all are welcome to stop by to view the beautiful holiday decorum.

People are invited to visit our Facebook event page to check out highlights of the vendors that will attending our event.

For more information, please visit the Craft Fair Facebook Page.

Snowflake Bazaar and Luncheon

Stop by St Thomas Anglican Church at Stittsville Main at Carleton Cathcart Street on Saturday, November 18th to enjoy the fun-filled Snowflake Bazaar and Luncheon!

The event runs from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and features a silent auction as well as home décor, books, Christmas items, crafts, baking, jewelry, and more!

I highly encourage all residents to stop by for a great lunch and good company!

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Christmas Concerts Around Stittsville

WEST OTTAWA LADIES CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus (WOLC) gathers at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (20 Young Rd) from December 1-2nd for “An Old Fashioned Christmas!” with special guests the Manotick Brass Ensemble.

This winter's concert will celebrate the season and bring the spirit of Christmas to the heart of the audience. Bidding goodbye to autumn and welcoming in the winter season, this concert will present some of the most beautiful arrangements of traditional and contemporary Christmas ballads sharing cultures and some rhythmic and fun selections. The variety of music will be sure to please the entire audience.

The show begins at 7:00 on December 1st and 2:00 on December 2nd. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance and free for children under 12. To get your advance tickets, please stop by Gaia Java (1300 Stittsville Main), Kanata Barbershop (2 Beaverbrook), Kanata Cleaners (1029 Teron Rd), by email at [email protected] or online at www.westottawaladieschorus.ca

For more information, please visit http://www.westottawaladieschorus.ca/events.html

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GOULBOURN MALE CHORUS

Then, on Saturday, December 9th, join the Goulbourn Male Chorus (GMC) for a special Christmas concerts.

“From Handel to the Beach Boys” takes place at the Trinity Presbyterian Church at 7:00 PM, December 9th. Tickets are $15 and available for purchase from GMC members, Gaia Java, Brown’s Independent Grocer, Kanata Cleaners and online at www.goulbournmalechorus.com

IN THE COMMUNITY

Wanted: Outdoor Rink Supervisor for Bryanston Gate Skating Rink

The outdoor skating rink at Bryanston Gate is in need a new rink supervisor this winter season and residents are invited to apply! This is a great opportunity for an individual 14 years of age or older to take initiative and tend to a service that benefits the whole community.

The requirements are as follows:

 The person(s) would have to be 14 years of age or older, but would require someone 18+ to sign the contract on their behalf  A valid Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector (can be done online for free with a letter I can provide (18+))

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 Supervise the site/change hut for a minimum of 20 hours/maximum of 30 hours per week.  Record attendance and statistics during the scheduled hours

There is a Grant for this supervision contract so residents are encouraged to email Shawna at [email protected] with CC to me at [email protected].

Thank you for looking out for your community!

Secret Eats in Stittsville

I would like to thank all residents who bought tickets for Ottawa 2017’s Secret Eats Tour in Stittsville!

On Sunday, November 26, attendees are invited to snack their way through Stittsville as the Secret Eats tour takes participants to four stops where they will eat, visit, and learn about the people and places that contributed to the history and character of Stittsville.

This is a great event to really highlight the fantastic local businesses within the Stittsville community and even showcase it to those who may not live in the immediate Stittsville

Unfortunately, due to high demand, this event is already sold out. My apologies to any individuals who may have missed their chance to buy tickets!

To all those who did manage to get tickets to this exciting event, I look forward to seeing and eating with you on November 26th!

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All That Glam Fundraiser

As a student in grade 12, Stittsville resident, Eva Von Jagow, began a charity event called ALL THAT GLAM, a sale of gently- used jewelry and handbags to raise money for school breakfast programs in Nunavut. Now, four years later, the All That Glam Committee has donated over $100,000 to much-needed breakfast programs in Nunavut.

Now I am happy to share the 5th annual fundraiser which will take place at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata on Saturday, November 25th! Eva has provided the following press release for further information:

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My journey to help the kids in Nunavut began with the realization of exorbitant food prices in our Far North. To see a photo of a jar of peanut butter in a Nunavut supermarket costing $18.99 is almost unbelievable! Even with federal shipping subsidies, a head of cabbage can cost over $20 and a 3-L container of orange juice is typically $9. In the winter months especially, fresh fruit and vegetables are prohibitively expensive and usually of poor quality. All this means that many Nunavut children start off their school day with poor nutrition. In Canada, a country that is hailed as having one of the highest standards of living, no child should be going to school hungry or malnourished.

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Tens of thousands of pieces of gently-used jewelry and brand-name handbags will be available and the silent auction features some beautiful designer bags or unique pieces of jewelry. I highly encourage all residents to come out and support one Stittsville resident’s new annual tradition for a great cause.

For more information, please visit www.allthatglamfundraiser.com or email [email protected].

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Shopapalooza

Shopapalooza is returning to Sacred Heart High School on Saturday, November 18th at 10:00 am-2:00pm

Shopapalooza is an annual shopping event, featuring approximately 60 vendors (local and national) with the latest in food, clothing, gifts, crafts and collectibles.

Now in its 7th season, the one-day shopping event draws hundreds of guests and repeat exhibitors, due to the popularity amongst the Stittsville/Kanata community.

The event is organized by the Pointe of Grace Competitive Dance team parents, in Stittsville, .

Drop by and take care of your seasonal shopping, by supporting your community businesses!

AROUND THE CITY

Start the Conversation on Women’s Heart Health

On Tuesday, November 1st, the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church is hosting "Start the Conversation- A Women's Heart Health Across her Lifespan" – an event about women's heart health.

This is a free event for all residents to learn more about the statistics and prevention of the number one killer of women over 35 worldwide.

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I highly encourage all residents looking to improve their overall health and the health of the women closest to them to stop by for this informative session. Residents can RSVP by email at [email protected] or calling 613-831-1256

CITY SERVICES

CPO Community Safety Awards

As Chair of Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO), I had the privilege of attending the CPO 2017 Community Safety Awards on Monday November 6th at City Hall. Every year during Crime Prevention Week in November, Crime Prevention Ottawa recognizes the people and programs that have made a difference in preventing crime and making communities safer across the city.

The Community Safety Awards is one of our favorite nights of the year. It is an evening where we recognize community leaders in many different walks of life. It is our chance to share inspiring stories and celebrate community successes. Recognizing the efforts of our local safety heroes and to illustrate that there is a role for each of us to play as a resident in making our communities a safer place to live, work and play.

Each year, the evening is kicked-off by Mayor Jim Watson taking the opportunity to proclaim Crime Prevention Week in Ottawa. This is followed by videos recognizing each recipient who then take to the stage to accept their award. I encourage you to watch the individual videos and learn more about this year’s recipients.

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Ottawa Police Service partners with MedicAlert to protect our city’s most vulnerable

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will be partnering with MedicAlert Foundation Canada in a new initiative aimed at enhancing the safety of the most vulnerable in our community.

The MedicAlert Connect Protect service gives police officers 24-hour access to a registered subscriber’s photo, identity, past wandering history, and other vital emergency information through their MedicAlert medical IDs. MedicAlert has recently expanded its service to include those with autism and Alzheimer’s, as well as anyone who could benefit from having police know about a medical condition before they interact with officers.

This information will help officers search more efficiently, increasing the chances that those who go missing are reunited with their loved ones sooner. Officers called to an emergency involving a MedicAlert subscriber will also have access to vital information, which may be necessary to save a life.

Residents are invited to attend the official launch 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28th at Mall, 2121 Carling Ave.

I highly encourage any and all interested residents to stop by for the launch of this great initiative! For more information on the MedicAlert Connect Protect service, please visit ottawapolice.ca/MedicAlert or medicalert.ca/ConnectProtect.

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Winterize Your Equipment to Stay Safe!

As the cold weather approaches, I and Ottawa Fire Services would like to remind residents to take all the necessary precautions in ensuring they remain safe over the holidays.

Remember to prepare your pool before it freezes over, properly store your barbeques, lawnmowers and any other electrical equipment and

always read instructions to store fuel/chemicals safely.

The National Fire Protection Association has assembled a great checklist to make sure the inside of your home stays safe as well. Be sure to review that here and have a great winter.

Ottawa 2017’s Guy Laflamme recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

Ottawa 2017’s Guy Laflamme has been awarded the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario.

The Executive Producer and Director of Ottawa 2017 was honoured at the annual Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala on Tuesday, November 7th in Niagara Falls.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of Ontario’s tourism industry. Recipients of this award

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demonstrate a lasting commitment to Ontario tourism which results in positive outcomes for the social, economic, natural or cultural environment in which they have operated.

Guy has been creating, producing and marketing tourism products for over 25 years. Prior to leading the organization of Ottawa's sesquicentennial celebrations, Guy's many successes include Canada Day celebrations, Winterlude festivities and Mosaika—an award-winnning sound and light show on Parliament Hill. He has also served as Senior Vice President, Capital Experience at the National Capital Commission, Chair of the JUNO Awards Host Committee (2017, 2012, 2003) and Chair of the Genie Awards Host Committee (2009). He also sits on (and has chaired) the International Festivals and Events Association. Outside of event promotion and marketing, Guy has been a professor in the Executive MBA program at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa for the past 25.

I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Laflamme for all of his hard work on Ottawa 2017 to earn this incredible achievement. The year isn’t over yet though! To see what else Ottawa 2017 has in store, please visit www.ottawa2017.ca

COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE UPDATES

Draft Budget 2018

This week at City Council, a draft budget for 2018 was tabled for consideration. The draft provides a balanced, affordable and progressive future for Ottawa. For the fifth year in a row, the proposed increase in City of Ottawa property taxes is at two per cent or less.

Among the Stittsville items, I am thrilled to share that funding has been included in the draft budget for playground renewal features at Bryanston Gate Park and Amberway Park! More information on these park renewals will be made available on my website and through my electronic newsletter as they come.

Other items of interest include:

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Parks and Facilities Planning

• $127,000 for Hazeldean Gardens older adult improvements – Design & Construction

• $577,000 for Minto Potter's Key - Park 1 Development – Design & Construction

• $639,000 for Stittsville South Cavanagh Park Development – Design & Construction

• $394,000 for Stittsville South Regional Park Development – Design & Construction

Transportation Planning

• $3,050,000 for intersection control measures at the following locations: o Stittsville Main Street and West Ridge Drive. Investment also applicable to ward 21 o and Abbott Street. Investment also applicable to ward 23 o Terry Fox Drive and Westphalian Avenue (project completed, repayment to developer). Investment also applicable to ward 23 o Fernbank Road and Robert Grant Avenue (project completed, repayment to developer). Investment also applicable to ward 21

Traffic Services

• $60,000 Street Lighting Major Replacements – Hydro Pole replacement Shea Road (2018)

• $40,000 per year for Strategic Initiatives - Temporary Traffic Calming Measures Program: Locations determined annually with ward Councillor (2018)

• $3,500 - $40,000 per year to install PXO at 1 feasible location (if identified). Location to be determined. The cost of the PXO will depend on the type of PXO to be installed (B, C or D) (2018)

Planning Infrastructure and Economic Development

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Road Resurfacing – approx. $340,000, highlights: (From: To)

• Liard St: from Fernbank Rd to Stittsville Main St

Parks and Buildings – approx. $330,000, highlights (Location: Scope of Work)

• Bryanston Gate Park Playground – Replace senior play structure and play equipment

• Johnny Leroux Arena – Install handrails in arena stands

A full list of Stittsville-related highlights and recently completed projects can be found on my website here. To view all available chapters of the Draft Budget, please click here.

As always, I encourage residents to share with me any thoughts regarding the budget before it is discussed at Council Wednesday, December 13th. Please email me at [email protected] with CC to [email protected] to share your comments.

Committee receives audit updates, OKs Auditor General’s 2018 work plan

This week at Audit Committee, Committee members received three follow-up audit reports and approved the Auditor General’s work plan for 2018.

The Committee received follow-up reports on two audits and one review: the Audit of Construction Supervision; the Audit of Specific Contracts and Processes in Fleet Services Branch; and the Review of City Funding to the Ottawa School of Speech and Drama.

For the Audit of Construction Supervision, 10 of the Auditor General’s 13 recommendations have been fully implemented and three are partially implemented. The follow-up audit confirms that the City has significant measures in place to monitor, review and assess construction contracts

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and to use information collected on contractor performance to inform decisions about new projects.

In regards to the Audit of Specific Contracts and Processes in Fleet Services Branch, the follow- up audit finds that the majority of the recommendations have been implemented. Since the original audit was done, the City has moved to an in-house parts inventory program.

On the Review of City Funding to the Ottawa School of Speech and Drama, the follow-up report finds that tracking, follow-up and documentation have improved in agreements for new developments to provide community benefits. Two of the recommendations have been implemented and one is partially implemented in the follow-up report.

Auditor General Ken Hughes also tabled his proposed work plan for 2018, which was approved by the Audit Committee for City Council consideration. The plan includes new audits to be undertaken, audits in progress and follow-up audits to be done.

Items considered at Audit Committee will go to City Council on Wednesday, November 22. The Audit Committee will consider a new set of completed audits on November 30.

Remembrance Day schedule changes

Please be aware of schedule changes taking place across the City of Ottawa on November 11th-13th as a result of Remembrance Day weekend. The flags at all City of Ottawa facilities will be lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset to honour the memory of all Canadians who have served their country in time of war.

In recognition of the significance of Remembrance Day in honouring Canadian Veterans and those serving in the military currently, and in accordance with the City of Ottawa’s Remembrance Day By-law 2008-355, most retail businesses are required to close until 12:30 p.m. on November 11.

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For a full list of changes please visit https://ottawa.ca/en/news/remembrance-day-schedule- changes-8

Client services:

 Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centre located at 110 Laurier Avenue West, will be closed on Monday, November 13. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, November 14.

 The City’s Provincial Offences Court, located at 100 Constellation Crescent, will also be closed on Monday, November 13. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, November 14.

 The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters requiring the City’s immediate attention. Call 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400 to speak to a customer service representative. For persons with a hearing-related disability, call (TTY): 613-580-2401.

Garbage, green bin and recycling:

 Curbside green bin, recycling, garbage, and leaf and yard waste collection will take place on its regular day with no changes to the collection schedule.

Transit service:

 War veterans who wear their medals or uniforms may ride OC Transpo, Para Transpo and Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) for free during National Veterans’ Week from November 5 to 11.

 On November 11, OC Transpo will operate a regular Saturday schedule and a regular weekday schedule on Monday, November 13. On November 11, buses will pull over to the side of the road (where it is safe to do so) to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. The Last Post and Reveille will be played over the radios of OC Transpo buses. STO will operate a Saturday schedule on November 11 and a special schedule on Monday, November 13. Riders are invited to consult the User’s Guide, visit Plani-Bus on the STO web site at www.sto.ca or call 819-770-3242 for more details.

 Para Transpo will operate a regular service. Customers may begin booking their trips on Saturday, November 4, by calling 613-244-7272.

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Parking:

 On November 11, vehicles with a veteran’s licence plate will be allowed to park for free in the parking garage at City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. Free parking will also be available for vehicles displaying veteran’s plates in the on-street paid areas around the National War Memorial, specifically on downtown streets bordered by and including Somerset Street to the south, to the west, the Ottawa River to the north and the Rideau Canal to the east. All other on-street parking regulations continue to apply.

Recreation services:

 Pools, arenas and fitness centres will be open for public swimming, fitness, aquafitness and public skating with modified schedules. Please check on ottawa.ca or with the facility of your choice for details.

 Registered programs at swimming pools, community centres and arenas will be operating; however, clients should check with their facility to confirm, as some exceptions will apply.

Ottawa Public Health:

 The Sexual Health Centre and Satellite Clinics will be closed.

 SITE program: SITE office at 179 Clarence Street will be open Saturday, November 11 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., however, the site mobile van will be operating on a regular schedule from 5 to 11:30 p.m.

Municipal child care services:

 All Municipal Child Care Centres will be closed.

Library services:

 All branches and services of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed. Branches will return to their regular hours on Sunday, November 12.

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Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week

All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.

Planning Committee – Tuesday, November 14, 9:30 a.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall (will continue on November 15 and 17 if necessary)

 Zoning By-Law Amendment – 250 Vanguard Drive (Ward 19 – Cumberland)  Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2144 East Acres Road (Ward 11 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville)  Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment – 325, 327, and 333 Montreal Road, 334 Montfort Street and 273 Ste. Anne Avenue (Ward 12 - Rideau-Vanier)

Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee – Budget – Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m., Champlain Room

Community And Protective Services Committee – Thursday, November 16, 9:30 A.M., Champlain Room  Arts, Culture, Heritage and Recreation Advisory Committee – 2015-2016 Annual Report

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