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Your CommunityVoice KANATA November 26, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 23 City planners reject ClubLink development proposal BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI The so-called 40-per- is not expected until cent Agreement is cur- January 2022 because of a City planning staff op- rently the subject of a backlog due to COVID-19. pose a development pro- court application com- Neil Thomson, presi- posal that would see the menced by the City. A dent of the Kanata- Kanata Golf and Country Superior Court hearing Beaverbrook Community Club razed and up to was held in mid-July. A Association, said after the 1,500 homes built on the decision has not yet been release of the report it 70-acre site. rendered. was clear to him from the That is a recommenda- The agreement requires outset that ClubLink was tion in a report going to that 40 percent of the looking to leverage as- planning committee on total development area of pects of the City’s Official Nov. 26 and from there to the community be open Plan and current provin- full council on December space for recreation and cial and LPAT decisions to 9. natural environment pur- put intensification ahead “We are not surprised poses, including the golf of all other criteria. City staff made this rec- course. “It has also been clear ommendation. We’re Homeowners, backed by from the extreme level of glad they have now con- Kanata North Coun Jenna redevelopment they pro- firmed in writing how Sudds, rallied to fight the posed that they are look- deeply flawed the plan is. planned development ar- ing to waste the city’s time We have stated all along, guing it violated the de- and funds (likely through that it’s not in keeping Photo by Patrick Uguccioni cades-old agreement to multiple submissions) to with the existing com- Barbara Ramsay, president of the Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition, owns a home keep the tract as greens- wear the City and com- munities,” the Kanata backing onto the Kanata Golf and Country Club. She helped rally the Kanata Lakes community pace forever. munity down so there is Greenspace Protect to fight the golf course operator’s plan to develop the greenspace. ClubLink has already ap- eventual agreement to Coalition said in a news pealed its development some less ambitious re- release. “Planning staff ClubLink, seriously re- staff recommendation many years ago, and application to the Local development plan and to agree that this application consider this self-serving “in an effort to have the that residents rightfully Planning Appeal Tribunal do the same for defeat- is rife with inconsisten- arrangement.” greenspace protected believed would protect arguing the City didn’t ing the 40 percent agree- cies and misinformation. Mayor Jim Watson based on the 40 per cent them from overdevelop- make a decision within ment,” Thomson added. It’s time local developers said through a spokes- agreement that was ne- ment in the Kanata Lakes a provincially legislated that have partnered with person he supports the gotiated in good faith community.” timeline. That hearing PLEASE SEE CLUBLINK, PAGE 11 CALL NOW for registration and Information 613.981.8050 130 Terence Matthew Cres. Suite G1, Kanata [email protected] www.ucmas.ca 2 November 26, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Just do it For eight months we have listened to the family gathering or school setting. The virus messaging from public health officials and spreads like wildfire. our political leadership on COVID that has For the most part, we have shown in this told us to do the responsible thing – wear a city that lockdowns and restrictions while mask, wash your hands, physical distance massively disruptive and plain horrible have and stay in your bubble. proven to be very effective. While positive cases here dip ever so slight- There really is not an alternative unfortu- ly, our top doctor cautions against prema- nately. We do not have many windows of op- turely celebrating, casting a worrying eye on portunity to slow this down other than these the percentage of positive cases per 100,000 drastic sweeping measures. that isn’t budging, and hospitalizations Lockdowns do actually work if your goal is that have hovered around 50 the past two to actually bring infection rates under con- months. She also points to daily poop tests trol and buy time so we can get a functioning showing the virus is ever present in our city. contact tracing and tracking system in place Premier Ford sits in judgement by armchair while we wait for a vaccine. quarterbacks on one hand telling him to We need to buy time to save lives. lockdown the province and other conspira- The majority of Ottawa residents are doing tors complaining their hard fought liberties what is asked of them and they have made are at risk. those individual changes in behavior. People Restrictions are necessary. We can all agree wear masks, physical distance and they do on that. Just look at what happened when attempt to stay home while they are sick. we came out of hibernation this summer. But there’s a chunk of the population for The second wave all the experts warned of whom these kinds of appeals to hearts and actually happened because we collectively minds and do the right thing are not produc- let our guard down. ing changes and action. We have seen what can happen when We appeal to their sense of individual re- one person asymptomatic or not pres- sponsibility to change their behaviour. ents at a wedding, backyard barbecue, Just do it because it is the right thing to do. pressures and needs. Canadian Armed Forces Op-Ed: Tasks remain after Remembrance Day The mayor’s task force can members, RCMP, and their help by marshaling partners families who are in financial Ottawa who are facing chal- need to work together to service dogs. that have a front line role in distress. lenges with their transition support veterans. Sadly, it is estimated that connecting with veterans. Financial support is avail- to civilian life. The dedicated There is proof that collab- there are some 80 homeless For example, social services, able for food, heating, group includes government oration amongst agencies veterans in Ottawa. first-responders and hous- clothing, prescription medi- organizations and veterans and veterans can achieve Fortunately, there is no ing agencies need to help cation, medical appliances champions and service results. shortage of inspiring veter- identify veterans in order to and equipment, essential providers. Local low-income hous- ans who are volunteering connect them with benefi- home repairs and emer- The task force follows an ing provider Multi-Faith their time to support veter- cial government and chari- gency shelter or assistance. initiative that I led at city Housing has rallied part- ans in need. For example, table programs. Retired Navy Captain Mark hall prior to my departure ners to build Canada’s first Canada’s first female infan- In too many cases veter- Eldridge let me know that aimed at strengthening the housing for veterans. The try officer, Sandra Perron, ans do not mention their the Solders Helping Soldiers social safety net for veterans new building will house 40 has been a strong advocate previous military service. It initiative continues full BY STEVE DESROCHES by bringing together a range homeless or at-risk veterans for veterans and she is an in- is a shameful situation when steam to tackle homeless- @SteveDesroches of front line services and vet- with access to support ser- spiration to many. veterans’ programming goes ness in Ottawa. There is no erans support organizations vices from a variety of part- Members of the Royal un-used because veterans shortage of people and orga- Our collective acts of re- in Ottawa. ner agencies. Canadian Legion are a force are not connected with the nizations who want to help membrance and support for It was also very encourag- This new Veterans House of nature and one should assistance available to them. without the hassle of red veterans should not wane or ing to see local Minister Lisa at the former Rockcliffe air never get in their way when Where government pro- tape and bureaucracy.