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Community Voice - September 2, 2021 1 Your CommunityVoice KANATA September 2, 2021 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 4 No. 12 Anil Jhalli photos It’s Election Season The candidates vying to become Kanata-Carleton’s next federal representative, from left to right, Melissa Coenraad for the NDP, Jennifer McAndrew is the Conservative Party’s hopeful, Scott Miller on behalf of the PPC, Dr. Jennifer Purdy is sporting the Green Party’s colours and Jenna Sudds is running for the Liberals. Kanata-Carleton riding featuring five election candidates BY COMMUNITY VOICE STAFF door-to-door battle for campaigns in the past,” “As our city continues to For those in the villages there has been that adjust- votes having previously said Sudds, a mother of grow, we need to make sure and on the concession ment,” said Sudds. Liberal candidate Jenna canvassed in 2018 when three girls. we invest in this critical in- roads, Sudds said a com- For the urban dwellers, Sudds feels getting light she was running to be- The former executive di- frastructure to connect the mon concern she hears at the conversations cover rail out to Kanata is vital come Kanata North’s next rector of the Kanata North people of this riding to the the door is poor Internet everything from child care for one of the city’s hubs for municipal representative. Business Association rest of Ottawa,” said Sudds. connectivity. to climate change, which job growth that also serves She was eventually voted noted the Kanata-Carleton Sudds has learned first- “During a pandemic, we ties into the need for ex- as an economic driving in as city councillor for the riding features Canada’s hand in the expansive rid- have all relied on good tending light rail to one of force. west end ward. largest technology park in ing of Kanata-Carleton the working Internet because the fastest growing areas of On an unpaid leave of “I had the benefit from Kanata North, and boasts issues facing the urban many of us have been the city, Sudds said. absence from City Hall, that type of interaction the second largest employ- and rural voters are very forced to work from home Sudds is no stranger to the having been involved with ment base in Ottawa. different. and learn from home so PLEASE SEE RIDING, PAGE 12 Free consultations. No fees until we settle. Disability insurance denials, car crashes, wrongful dismissal, slip and fall accidents and medical malpractice. Call today 613-599-3535 or www.gironeslawyers.com You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. 2 September 2, 2021 - Community Voice News “if the concern is getting City answers.” GG SALESALE “”Ask the questions, they’ll CCLOSINLOSIN get answered and, if you want the public to know, After 29 years, we have decided to retire. Watch share the answers publicly” he said. “That is what is hap- Councillors see File photo pening with the memos. A % % no need for special Kanata South Coun. Allan meeting doesn’t change Savings of 30 to 70 off our regular prices on: Hubley. that.” • Quilting Cottons transit meeting • Fashion Fabrics are in agreement. BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI While she is on a paid leave Muirhead interested • Machine Embroidery Supplies of absence, Jenna Sudds • Accessories for Husqvarna Viking & BabyLock machines The chair of the City’s stressed she is still the elect- in council seat • and more Transit Commission says ed representative for Kanata a majority of members re- North and is staying on top A familiar name to Kanata cently voted against hold- of ward issues. North ward voters says he Everything must go! ing a special meeting this On the call from several will put his name forward to month on recent LRT and members of council to hold replace Coun. Jenna Sudds Sale ends Saturday, September 25. bus breakdowns because a special meeting ahead of if she is successful in her OC Transpo staff need time the regularly scheduled federal run for the Liberal to investigate and review Transit Commission meet- Party. the findings. ing on Sept. 20, Sudds told Matt Muirhead, who fin- The train system was dis- this newspaper OC Transpo ished second to Sudds in rupted recently when an General Manager John the 2018 municipal election SEW for IT! axel problem on one car Manconi “has been incred- with approximately 32 per- 418 Moodie Dr. Ottawa spurred management to ibly responsive in answer- cent of the vote, says he is pull the entire fleet from ing questions.” in whether council decides 613-820-2201 • www.sewforit.ca the Confederation Line “I have received almost to go with a by-election or to get at the root cause. daily memos addressing sides with an appointment Fabrics | Classes | Sewing Supplies Several double-deckers issues and concerns,” she process. were also pulled from the said. “I don’t see the need Sudds is on a paid leave of road after a steering prob- for a (special) meeting at absence for the duration of lem caused one to enter a this time.” the federal campaign. ditch on Carling Avenue West Carleton-March Muirhead, a one-time near Herzberg Road. Coun. Eli El-Chantiry president of the Kanata Kanata South Coun. Allan agreed “because staff are Lakes and Briarbrook- Hubley told this newspaper answering all the questions Morgan’s Grant commu- staff’s efforts would be bet- for all of us.” nity associations, ran twice ter spent on determining “What we don’t need is previously against for- with certainty what the is- grandstanding,” he said. mer councillor Marianne sues are and what the rem- Stittsville Coun. Glen Wilkinson finishing both edy would look like. Gower said he didn’t see the times in the runner-up spot. Where official He added management need for a special meeting “While I would have much has been issuing updates with councillors receiving preferred to see the elect- almost daily via memo from memos almost every day ed councillor honour her big kids come the outset “providing every- from OC Transpo manage- commitment to serve for one with insight into the ment with detailed updates the four years, I will make complex issue as they work about the train and bus ser- certain there is a choice for through them. So nothing is vice and information about voters,” said Muirhead, a to play being held back.” repairs and investigations high school drama teach- “I want answers and have into the technical issues. er. “I certainly know all the every intention of con- “An emergency meeting issues in Kanata North and tinuing to ensure what- might be warranted,” he have for many years.” ever we learn is shared said, “if that information Wilkinson told this news- with our riders, employees wasn’t being made avail- paper recently she is con- and taxpayers immedi- able, or if there was an im- sidering putting her name ately,” Hubley continued. mediate issue to address forward should council “ I do not support holding around public safety, fi- decide on an appointment back the updates until the nance, etc.” process. She indicated she Register Today (Sept. 20) meeting is held With councillors getting would not be interested in and will continue to push regular updates from OC putting her name on a bal- ocsb.ca/register back against those who Transpo management, lot if the decision is to hold want to only release info at Ward 21 Coun. Scott Moffatt a by-election meetings.” said he didn’t find a special [email protected] Other west end councillors meeting was necessary News Community Voice - September 2, 2021 3 Organizers planning to bring fair back next year BY ANIL JHALLI to keep our numbers in and what we are hear- Bonnie Gagne, who lives respect to guidelines and ing, our goal is to have in Bells Corners, attend- The Kanata Family Fun keep everyone safe.” it next year leading up ed the fair one day with Fair proved to be a suc- McSweeney noted the to Canada Day celebra- some friends and family. cessful venture for all money raised for the tions which takes place “Everyone was super involved. Glen Cairn Community in the same area,” con- friendly, and they (fair or- The event, which Activities Group will go tinued McSweeney. “We ganizers) were good with took place from July 30 towards the renovation really pulled something all the COVID protocols,” until August 15 in the of the outdoor rink at the off that was fun for ev- said Gagne. “It was great front parking area of Clarence Maheral Park eryone, and it was just fun and nice to get out.” the Kanata Recreation on Castlefrank Road. nice to see some smiling [email protected] Complex, raised over “Based on what we saw faces.” $6,000 for the Glen Cairn Community Activities Professional Corporation Group. The Kanata Family Fun AdamMillerKelly Lawyers Fair was scheduled to run until August 8 but was ex- Providing legal tended based on demand services to and feedback from fair Anil Jhalli photo Kanata-Stittsville visitors. Geordie Todd, left, the owner and operator of All Canadian and surrounding The fair featured games, Entertainment, and Colin McSweeney with the Glen Cairn areas for more rides and food for all ages Community Activities Group, teamed up to bring the Kanata to enjoy. Family Fun Fair at the Kanata Recreation Complex. than 30 years. “Our goal was to pro- Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan vide something fun for McSweeney, a represen- initiate the Kanata Family Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates people who haven’t been tative of the Glen Cairn Fun Fair.