Newsletter Date Councillor’s Newsletter September 16, 2016 KEEPING YOU INFORMED

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Revised Site Plan for Walk Approved 2 Hello residents, Hesse Crescent Stormwater Management Work 3 West-end Councillor’s Budget Meeting Recap 4 I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to Cleaning up the Capital 5 provide their input on the re-naming of select streets in Kidney Walk 6 Stittsville. As you may know by now, I too would prefer to Blackstone Community Meeting 7 not have to re-name any of our Stittsville streets; however, Potential Downtown Truck Tunnel Update 9 it has been made clear by the City these changes are Last minute Ice Rentals Now Available 11 necessary in the advocacy of public safety. We are deeply …and more! connected to our history here in Stittsville and I think the responses from residents on this topic prove just how important our roots are to us. It is important to explain that names received under the commemorative naming process, despite passing the vetting The City advised that the following street names are process, are not being provided for this vote. required to undergo changes: Bell Street, Goulbourn Street, Elm Crescent, Long Meadow Way, and Meadowland Drive When we began this process, the opportunity was provided (Walker Road, which was also subject to the re-naming for residents to submit names in honour of an individual or process, has already undergone the necessary changes to family name for commemorative purposes. A large number become Henry Walker Grove as per suggestion from the of commemorative naming suggestions were received, many community). of which had very strong merits and community significance. However, in some cases, multiple suggestions were made

I want to assure you that this street re-naming is taking for the same street and concerns were shared that this could place throughout the and it is not only result in a competition between these well deserving family happening to our community of Stittsville. Given the names. Therefore, in discussion with City staff it was significant interest and feedback from Stittsville residents, decided that instead it would be recommended to those who submitted a commemorative naming application to have the City has taken additional steps in the consultation process and I would like to thank City Staff, Rebecca these names used in future Stittsville developments. Anderson, for her extensive amount of work and time committed to this file. I greatly appreciate the feedback we have received and I feel that this new listing of street naming suggestions is a large We have now completed two rounds of opportunities for improvement from the last round provided to residents in residents to provide their feedback with suggested street June. names. I feel that through this second round we have collected a considerable number of suitable suggestions. The lists in their entirety have not been supplied to residents These suggestions underwent a thorough vetting process as they are quite extensive; however, this information - and now, all names that have passed this process are including all name options being provided to residents on being provided to the affected residents. Each property will affected streets and those names which were submitted and be able to cast a vote on the name they prefer; affected did not pass the vetting process - are available on my properties will receive the suggestions and voting website at www.shadqadri.com. Please note that some information in their mail and only those who are affected names considered offensive/derogatory have been removed will be permitted to cast a vote for their street. from the list of names that did not pass vetting. -Shad

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Revised Site Plan Approved for Stittsville Walk Development

The City has approved the revised site plan for the Stittsville Walk development at 1491 & 1493 Stittsville Main Street, which is located on the east side of Stittsville Main Street between Abbott Street and Wintergreen Drive.

The purpose of the application is to allow for modifications and revise the site plan (City File No. D07-12-08-0263) that was approved for the subject property in 2011. The previous site plan approval included a five-storey building consisting of retail on the ground floor, offices on the second and third floor and residential apartments in the fourth and fifth floors on the front portion of the site. No changes are proposed to the front of the site as part of the subject approval.

The rear of the site was to be developed with five three-storey buildings fronting on a private street, containing a total of 24 stacked townhouse units, 16 units were to have two parking spaces each) a garage with an additional parking space in the driveway), and the remaining eight units were to each have one outdoor parking space in front of the building. Landscaped space was to be provided around the perimeter of the site and a 1.9-metre screen fence was proposed along the rear and side property lines. One building, Block A2, was constructed under the original approval. It contains four stacked townhome units, each with an individual garage and driveway. To review the plans please visit here.

The changes proposed to the rear of the site are as follows:  Blocks A1, A3 and A4 will be developed as street oriented townhouse dwellings with attached garages. Each block consists of 5 townhouse units for a total of 15. The associated landscaping, bicycle parking, vehicle parking and garbage enclosure have been modified.  The elevations of these three buildings have been modified to have a combination of brick, stone and siding, rather than composite panels and siding as previously approved. The exterior of the existing A2 Block will be approved within 6 months and modified within 1 year of registration of the amending site plan agreement to be consistent with the new buildings.  Each of the 15 townhouse units will have a total of 2 parking spaces per unit.  Block B5, at the rear of the site has also been redesigned to consist of seven street oriented townhomes with one surface parking space per unit.  Two visitor parking spaces are also provided in accordance with the Zoning By-law.

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In the Stittsville Main Street Community Design Plan and Secondary Plan the subject lands are designated Village Centre Precinct and Low Rise Residential/Traditional Mainstreet. The proposed revision respects the site specific policies stipulated in the Secondary Plan.

I have been in contact with landowner throughout this process and have requested an update regarding the construction timelines to share with the community, however unfortunately I have not received any additional information at this time. It has been stressed to the developer that the community and I have had many concerns with this development and we are eager to see the project completed. Please be assured when I have more information regarding the construction timelines I will share this with the community.

Hesse Crescent Stormwater Management Work

The City is having stormwater management work undertaken in the area of land north of Hesse Crescent in Stittsville. This work began earlier this month and should be completed next week weather permitting.

Contractors working for the Storm Water Facility Unit are undertaking this scheduled major maintenance work on the storm water management facility at the subject location. The completion date is very dependent on the weather and amount of rainfall over the next week or so, as well as the contractors scheduling abilities.

The work being done entails: - clearing of brush and some limited small tree removal - removal of accumulated sediment and earth grading - reinstatement of the low flow drainage channel extending from the storm sewer outlet from Hesse Crescent to the outlet structure on the north side of the block

The work is required to ensure that: i) flow from normal rain events is conveyed through the city block without undue erosion; and ii) adequate space is provided to accommodate storage of storm water volume from extreme rainfall events, in order to protect residence from flooding and downstream lands from erosion.

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West-end Councillors’ Budget Meeting Recap

On Thursday September 15th I along with my west-end colleagues Councillor Marianne Wilkinson and Councillor Allan Hubley held a budget 2017 information session at the Kanata Recreation Complex. Deputy City Treasurer Isabelle Jasmin and staff support Christine Moran were on hand to give a brief overview of the City’s budget. Ms. Jasmin explained the break down on how the budget funds such services as fire, police and paramedics, roads, parks and recreation, libraries and the buses that take residents to work and home. This was then followed by residents breaking out into two groups for brain storming and discussion on what they would like to see reflected in the 2017 budget. A number of comment sheets were received and these will be submitted for review and consideration.

Here is a short video to assist you on understanding the basics of how the City budget works.

There are many other opportunities for residents to provide input during this process before the tabling of the draft budget at Council on November 9th. Other wards will be holding future consultation sessions in addition to the one we held in Kanata. All are welcome to attend these sessions as they are open to the public. Residents can also participate in the online consultation: plan a simulated municipal budget using our interactive consultation tool.

After the draft budget is tabled, the public are welcome to register as a public delegation at a budget review meeting: Members of the public can make a five-minute presentation to Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions when they meet to review the draft budget. Please consult the meeting schedule in eAgenda and inquire with the listed contact person to register for a budget review meeting.

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Hazeldean Gardens Community BBQ – September 24

As many passers-by will have noticed, construction has recently commenced on the site of the former landmark Stittsville Flea Market. This will be the home of Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence, providing much needed accommodation and care for seniors in our community. Located on 6130 Hazeldean Rd in the heart of Stittsville, it promises to be a fantastic retirement residence for the Ottawa area.

I would like to invite all residents to attend a community BBQ and to learn more about this exciting new development. Complimentary food and refreshments will be provided.

The event runs from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 24th and I will be stopping by at 11:30 for a brief ceremony.

I hope that interested residents will take a moment to enjoy some BBQ and learn about what is sure to be a great potential future residence.

Tim Hortons Cleaning up the Capital

The City of Ottawa and Tim Hortons are pleased to announce the annual Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital campaign, which takes place from September 15 to October 15.

My office and I will be out on the town cleaning up Hazeldean and Stittsville Main St next Friday, September 23rd and I invite all residents to join us for this great initiative. I also encourage you to start up your own cleaning project teams.

If you, or someone you know, plan on participating, simply follow the registration guidelines below and do not hesitate to let me know when and where you will be as the Tims fairies love to stop by to say thanks.

REGISTRATION IS QUICK AND EASY:

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 Go to Ottawa.ca, or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401), to register for the cleanup. The interactive map on our website will show you which locations have already been claimed, allow you to register your own project site and choose the cleanup supplies that you need.  Select a location such as a park, ravine, shoreline, bus stop, pathway or any public area that requires litter pickup or graffiti removal.

WIN PRIZES

Volunteers who register their cleanup project before Wednesday, September 14 have a chance to win one of many early-bird prizes donated by our generous sponsors. Volunteers who submit a final cleanup report by Monday, October 31 will be eligible for more prizes.

Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital is a city-wide event that brings together neighbours, communities and friends to help keep Ottawa clean and green. Last year alone, 82,000 volunteers collected more than 65,600 kilograms of litter from 1,400 locations.

This is a great opportunity for families and friends to work together on community cleanup projects that help make Ottawa clean, green, graffiti-free and litter-free. Cleaning the Capital is also an excellent way for high school students to earn their community volunteer hours. For more information and to sign-up, please visit http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and- environment/green-living/cleaning-capital.

Ottawa Kidney Walk

Last week, I was incredibly pleased to be there to support participants in the annual Stittsville Kidney Walk. Over $10,000 in funds were raised and the campaign continues forward in full momentum. I would like to thank Marianne and Bill Graham and their team for organizing it as well as the United Church, Reverend Grant Dillenbeck and Ruth Richardson for helping and their continued support over the years.

There is a great need for organ donations in and walks like these are incredibly important in both funds raised for research and the awareness they provide to residents.

If you missed your opportunity to participate in the Stittsville Kidney Walk, there is still time to register for the Ottawa Walk taking place at City Hall on Sunday, September 25th.

The Ottawa Walk runs from 8:30-11:30. Registrants can earn prizes as well. Raise $100 or more and receive a Kidney Walk t-shirt; Raise $1000 or more and become a Kidney Walk Champion.

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To register, or for more information, please visit the Walk page here. You can also contact volunteer, Bruce Hill at 613.724.9953 ext.4560.

Blackstone Community Meeting

Last Wednesday, September 14th, I was happy to join the community of Blackstone in their first official pre- emptive community association meeting. Over 30 prospective members stopped by with interest to share their thoughts on these early community association planning stages.

As things continue to organize, I have strong belief that Blackstone will join the growing list of active community associations in the area. For that, I share my congratulations.

I would like to thank Adrienne Charlton and her husband for organizing the event as well as Brad Weber for his active participation in helping to launch the association.

For more information including how to become involved, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Grassroot Grannies

I would like to take a moment to congratulate the Grassroot Grannies on their very successful “Ride to Turn the Tide” event last week.

The group of friends are all longtime residents of the Kanata/Stittsville area who support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign; the campaign works to assist African Grandmothers who have lost adult children to HIV/AIDS and are struggling, with few resources, to care for their orphaned grandchildren.

The Ride To Turn The Tide event is one way they raise money for this cause. The 260km cycle over 3 days, done by Grandmothers (and grand-others) raises both awareness and donations for the campaign.

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Totals raised to date by the 23 cyclists and 4 support personnel are in excess of $63,000! This is an outstanding achievement which every participant and contributor should be proud of. Congratulations, Grannies.

Last year, approximately $35,000 was raised for this cause. As the riders pay for their own expenses, all monies raised are forwarded to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

I was pleased to show my support for the Grannies last Wednesday, September 7 while the festivities continued momentum until Friday.

I hope that this group continues down the incredible journey they’ve begun in changing lives and encourage residents who might be interested to get involved. For more details, please visit their website at: www.grassrootgrannies.com.

Just Shawarma Now Open

This week, I had the pleasure of stopping by Stittsville’s newest business addition, Just Shawarma on Hazeldean and Carp Rd. An Open House was held yesterday and business was booming.

If you are like me and love the taste of garlic (or enjoy one of the several other Lebanese-inspired menu items), be sure to stop by and have a bite!

Stittsville Village Association Volunteer Award

I am happy to let residents know that the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) is now accepting nominations for their inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award!

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This is the SVA’s first year bestowing the award and as Stittsville is full of deserving individuals, there is no reason not to nominate a local volunteer for their dedicated service to the community!

Nominees must be residents living in the Stittsville Ward, and can be of any age. Please email your nominations to [email protected], including the name of the individual, and a short description of why they would be deserving of this award. If possible, please include contact info for the nominee such as email address and phone number.

The award will be presented at the SVA’s annual general meeting this November.

The deadline is September 30th and I hope that with the outstanding community we have around us, everyone takes the time to nominate one of the many deserving volunteers that we meet every day.

Potential Downtown Truck Tunnel Update

I would like to give resident a quick update regarding the proposal to study the feasibility of a downtown truck tunnel in Ottawa. In August, a report was released that deemed the tunnel technically feasible. Now, at City Council on Wednesday, a motion passed which will allow Ottawa to formally request an environmental assessment of feasibility be conducted and to share funding of the project amongst the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government.

I am excited to see what potential this project may hold for the future however, I remain cognizant of ensuring the tunnel does not disrupt local traffic and instead, links directly to the Queensway.

As this item progresses, I will be certain to continue to inform residents through my weekly column.

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National Tree Day

Wednesday, September 21st is National Tree Day and Chair of the Environment Committee, Councillor Chernushenko, had planned an evening of activities to take place at the Horticulture Building (1525 Patricia Way).

The night will include a photo exhibit as well as what promises to be a compelling presentation by Marc Berman, a professor in environmental psychology from the University of Chicago. Events begin at 6:00 PM with a Healthy Communities Expo with opening remarks and presentation taking place at 7:00 PM.

Trees play an important role in beautifying our city as well as cleaning the air we breathe and enhancing our overall quality of life. I hope that any interested residents are able to make it down and appreciate the fresh air at this event.

For more information, please visit treefestottawa.org.

Queen Mary Street Public School Would Like Your Gently Used Clothing Items

A fair number of children in our beautiful and prosperous city live in need. Items that are often in shortage throughout the school year are running shoes, winter boots, snow suits and snow pants, mittens, neck warmers and hats. Queen Mary Street Public School likes to have these items on hand to give to students as needs arise.

If you can, I would like to invite all residents to consider donating their gently used clothing items to help out children of less fortunate families.

The shoe and boot sizes for boys and girls that are most needed are size 11 to size 6 and clothing from sizes 5 to 14.

The school also provides breakfast and healthy snacks to students. Higher protein foods like oatmeal and yogurt along

Keeping You Informed Page 11 with a variety of fruit make a difference in setting kids up for success as they start their day at school. Although set amounts of funding are available through foundations, it proves difficult to sustain yearlong food programs. Community donations are welcome to support Queen Mary Street School breakfast and snack programs with the option of tax receipts for donations.

If you, or someone you know are interested in helping out, please contact 613-749-1692. I will also be accepting clothing donations at my ward office which is open Mondays 9am – 2pm, Wednesdays 3-8 pm, Fridays 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm (Please note these hours are subject to change and I recommend you call the office first at 613-580-2424 ext 33440 to confirm it will be open).

Last-minute arena ice rentals now available 15 days in advance

Are you and your team in need of one final practice session before the big game? Last-minute ice rental is now available for booking 15 days in advanced at a reduced rate at the Goulbourn Rec Complex and other City facilities.

Take advantage of a reduced arena rental rate by booking last- minute ice; perfect for last minute events, practice or just a casual game with your friends, family or team!

Go online to view arenas with last-minute rental availability in the next 15 days. Availability is updated daily.

To book a last-minute ice rental:  Log in to ottawa.ca using your Family PIN  Search for available last-minute ice rental in the next fifteen days  Submit a Rental Request Form  A staff person will contact you within two business days to confirm your rental request

Last minute ice is booked in one-hour increments.

This is a great opportunity to get out there for some physical activity without the worry of expensive ice times. For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1.

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Ottawa 2017 applauds the Government of Ontario for its support of sesquicentennial celebrations in ’s capital

This week, I am happy to let residents know that the Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne, and the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Eleanor McMahon will be contributing $9 million to the Ottawa 2017 celebrations on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

Through this investment, Ottawa 2017 will offer a diverse range of activities to highlight the 150th anniversary of Confederation, as well as mark the 150th anniversary of Ontario.

I, along with Mayor Jim Watson and the Ottawa 2017 Bureau, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, am thrilled to welcome the Government of Ontario as a partner for Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in the nation’s capital.

Ottawa 2017 events supported by this announcement will include, among others, the Underground Multimedia Experience, Ottawa Welcomes the World, the Interprovincial Picnic on the Bridge, YOWttawa, Inspiration Village, La Machine, Agri 150, Red Bull Crashed Ice, Stanley Cup® 125th Anniversary celebrations, Canadian Videogame Awards happenings and other yet-to-be-announced events.

Canada’s 150th celebrations will offer Canadians and visitors from around the world an exceptional and memorable year of exciting experiences while bringing a record number of visitors to Ottawa in 2017 to celebrate this important milestone for our country.

To stay informed on plans for Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in the capital, visit ottawa2017.ca, or follow on Twitter @2017ottawa (#Ottawa2017) and Facebook.

Ottawa advances to next bidding phase to host 2021 Canada Summer Games

This week, the Canada Games Council announced that Ottawa is among the cities advancing to the second phase of the bid process to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games.

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This is great news for our City to really show what it’s made of on a National platform and showcase some of the great strides taken in athletic arenas the past few years including the newest changes to Lansdowne Park and the TD Place Stadium.

The Games are Canada’s largest multi-sport event for the next generation of national team athletes and represent the pinnacle of interprovincial/territorial sport competition. In addition to the 4,600 elite Canadian athletes who would compete at the Games, the event would bring thousands of family members, members of the media, officials and tourists to Ottawa.

The move to the next phase in the bid process follows:

 The City’s Letter of Intent to Bid submission in May, which launched the process.  The Canada Games Technical Review Committee’s (TRC) visit to Ottawa on August 22 to conduct site visits to the Games Village and selected sport and non-sport venues. Sites visited included: the Nepean Sportsplex; Walter Baker Park; Lansdowne Park, including TD Place Stadium and TD Place Arena; the Terry Fox Athletic Facility; Carlington Park; the University of Ottawa; ; the Rockcliffe Yacht Club; and, the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club.  The Bid Evaluation Committee’s review of the TRC’s evaluation and recommendation, including any conditions required.

The City will now submit its Phase 2 – Comprehensive Host Community Bid proposal, showing the strength of the bid and overwhelming community support. The proposal will be evaluated by the Canada Games Council and scored against other bids from Greater Sudbury, Niagara Region, and a partnership between the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Cambridge. An announcement of the successful bidder is expected on March 30 or 31, 2017.

The Canada Games rank alongside other major sporting events like the Grey Cup, World Junior Hockey Championship and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) championships. The games are a two-week long sporting event that would take place in late July and early August of 2021.

Promoting the nation’s capital as an ideal location for major national and international events and conventions is a cornerstone of the City’s economic development plan. The City developed the Bid More, Win More, Host More strategy in partnership with Ottawa Tourism to promote Ottawa as a world-class event hosting destination, create jobs and grow our local economy.

For more information on the games, please visit their website here.

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Stittsville Service of the Week – Stittsville Lions Club

The Stittsville Lions Club is another great organization offered to residents. The Lions are active members of the Stittsville community for over the last fifty years (over a hundred years in the Ottawa West community) with a knack for contributing to local charities and organizations.

This year alone, they’ve participated alongside my office selling daffodils for the Canadian Cancer Association, participating in the Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke, and have contributed with countless other measures such as the Case for the Cure and their 68th annual Effective Speaking Competition.

Their hall can be rented for a fee for receptions, birthdays, or weddings, (etc) with proceeds going to support other community programs sponsored by the Lions.

The Board of Directors meet once a month with all members invited to join twice a month for dinner meetings.

I encourage any resident interested in philanthropic and community-supportive events to get involved as they are a fantastic family of activists always ready to lend their support to a worthy cause. For more information, visit their website or contact [email protected].

Local Authors in Stittsville

This week, I would like to bring attention to two local authors from the community of Stittsville.

The first had his official book release this week. I would like to extend my congratulations to Peter Kunstadt. After a year’s labour of love, his book – “Promised Land – A Life's Journey to Success in Canada" had its release party Thursday at Kunstadt Sports.

It is a story of tough decisions taken, of resilience, imagination and

Keeping You Informed Page 15 persistence, immigration to an unknown country, but above all, it is a story of family. The book describes the history of his families in Eastern Europe, surviving Nazi tyranny, including family losses in the Holocaust, and the irony of liberation by Russian forces that soon led to a more persistent and deadening tyranny under Communist rule. Despite it all however; his family saw success.

The book is available for purchase on their website at http://kunstadt.com/products/promisedland- alifesjourneytosuccessincanada

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The second local author goes by the name of Murray Ault. Murray will be signing copies of his semi- biographical book, View from the Deck, at Coles at Billings Bridge this Saturday, September 24 from 11-2.

View from the Deck is a personal account of the adventures of an 18- year-old on the CGS C.D. Howe—a hospital ship equipped to meet the medical needs of the Inuit (Eskimo) during an era defined by a high incidence of tuberculosis, the Cold War and a changing way of life— and those who sailed with her during the summer of 1959.

It was the Howe’s tenth annual voyage to Canada’s North, providing medical and dental services to inhabitants of the Eastern Arctic, but it proved to be a first in many ways for this Ottawa boy. Icebergs, the stark landscape, the vast expanse of snow and sky, the engaging and resilient peoples of the North—the young Murray Ault enthusiastically recorded impressions of all of these, and much more. It was the summer of a lifetime, sparking a love for the North that continues to this day.

Generously illustrated with archival photographs taken by the author, View from the Deck deftly captures a time of change—for both a young man and a people. Copies are available for sale at the Mill Street Books in Almonte, The Book Nook and Treasures in Perth, and Perfect Books (258 Elgin St.) and Books on Beechwood in Ottawa.

For more information, you can contact the author at [email protected]

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Meetings at next week

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

Transit Commission - Wednesday, September 21, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room  Status Update – Transit Commission Motions and Inquiries for the Period Ending September 2, 2016  2016 Operating and Capital Budget Q2 – Transit Commission Status Report  Canadian Urban Transit Association 2016 Annual Conference – Councillor Stephen Blais

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