Serving the Glebe community since 1973 www.glebereport.ca ISSN 0702-7796 August 18, 2017 Vol. 45 No. 7 Issue no. 494 FREE ILLUSTRATION: CITY OF OTTAWA CITY ILLUSTRATION: On the Glebe side the footbridge will go over the canal pathway and the reconfigured lily pond and end at the lights at Queen Elizabeth Drive and Fifth Avenue. It’s a go: Fifth – Clegg footbridge construction to start this fall by John Dance Long recognized as a key link for sary funding,” Carricato commented. lor Chernushenko. The city has labelled the city’s active transportation network, Yasir Naqvi, in the company of Cath- the bridge bureaucratically as the Rideau With Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi’s the footbridge’s progress was stalled erine McKenna, Jim Watson and David Canal Crossing (Fifth – Clegg); how- recent announcement of $5 million of because of a price tag about double that Chernushenko, made the funding ever, others have used such names as provincial funding for the canal foot- of other city footbridges such as the announcement to the cheers of foot- Midtown, GOES (acronym of Glebe, bridge at Fifth Avenue, all necessary Adawé footbridge over the Rideau River bridge advocates who have long lobbied Ottawa East and South) and Lans- funding and approvals are in place. at Somerset – Donald and the footbridge for what they affectionately call the downe. Another suggestion is that it be “The Glebe Community Association over the Queensway by the train station. “Midtown” bridge. the Dewar Bridge in honour of former (GCA) is thrilled that the Fifth – Clegg The extra costs for the Fifth – Clegg “Building a bridge to connect our mayor Marion Dewar. footbridge will become a reality with footbridge result from needing the extra communities will improve the quality of The city will initiate a public art construction starting this fall – three height and related ramps to allow unob- life for our neighbours by encouraging competition this fall for the footbridge years ahead of schedule,” says vice structed boat traffic, the restricted “real environmentally friendly transporta- artwork. “The surrounding commun- president Anthony Carricato. estate” available to land the ramps and tion, improving the accessibility of our ity will have an opportunity to give After a decade of community advo- the need to ensure the heritage elements city, and ultimately connect people and comments on the shortlisted proposals, cacy, the specific location of the of the Rideau Canal – particularly the build stronger communities,” wrote which the peer assessment committee bridge has been chosen, the design is lily pond along Queen Elizabeth Drive Naqvi eight years ago. Bridge advocates will take into consideration during their complete, the construction contract – were respected. at Naqvi’s announcement noted the discussions,” says Grabina. has been awarded and all sources for “The GCA worked tirelessly over footbridge will promote healthy trans- Construction is expected to be complete the required $21 million have been the last decade with other commun- portation and will be much safer than in 2019, being somewhat constrained by found. Ottawa Centre MP Catherine ity associations in the urban core to the existing Bank and Pretoria bridges. the need to ensure the canal and skate- McKenna committed $10.5 million advocate for this footbridge and this A name and the selection of its public way can maintain regular operations. of federal funding for the project last collaboration is a great example of how art are yet to be decided. summer. The bridge construction can we can all contribute to vital improve- “In terms of the bridge’s naming, I John Dance is an Old Ottawa East proceed now that the new provincial ments in our neighbourhood. Thanks, think it would be safe to say that there resident and a long-time advocate of commitment and the $5.5 million of MP Catherine McKenna, MPP Yasir will be a large collaborative, consultative a new Canal footbridge who has kept city funding that Councillor David Naqvi and Councillor Chernushenko process with all partner organizations,” Glebe Report readers up-to-date on Chernushenko secured are in place. for your efforts to secure the neces- says Ian Grabina, advisor to Council- its progress. MARK YOUR CALENDARS WHAT’S INSIDE Canada 150 Embassy Events Hort Bldg, Aug18 Colombia, Aug 20 Trinidad and Tobago, Aug 24 Ukraine, Aug 25–27 Indonesia, Sep 10 Bulgaria Aug. 21–25 ..... Choir day camp for children 6+, St. Matthew’s Church Aug. 24–26 ..... Burn, Gladstone Theatre Aug. 28............ Lansdowne free movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 8:30 p.m. Sep. 9 .............. Community circumnavigation of Rideau Island Sep. 9 .............. Ottawa Bug Day, 9–4, Experimental Farm, 960 Carling Ave. Sep. 9 .............. Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run, Humane Society, Lansdowne Sep. 9 .............. GACA movie, Dalhousie South Pk, Bell St S., 8:30 p.m. Sep. 13–17 ..... Cityfolk Festival, Lansdowne Glebe House Tour Pages 2 – 3 Vacancies on Bank Street – a BIA perspective Pages 10 – 11 Sep. 16, 17 ..... Glebe Fine Art Show, 10–4, GCC Sep. 17............ Glebe House Tour and Tea, 1–4 p.m. NEXT ISSUE: Friday, September 15, 2017 Sep. 27............ GNAG AGM, 7 p.m., GCC EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Friday, August 25, 2017 Sep. 30............ GCA 50th Anniversary events ADVERTISING artworK DEADLINE*: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 *Book ads well in advance to ensure space availability. Full Service online grocery shopping and home delivery, now 7 days a week. 754 Bank Street 613.232.9466 metroglebe.com @metroglebe.com 2 Glebe Report August 18, 2017 GLEBE HOUSE TOUR Glebe House Tour offers a peek inside by Suzanne McCarthy with house Tickets are $30 per person and descriptions by Stephanie Small $35 the day of the event, available at Bloomfields Flowers, 783 Bank Street; Take a Sunday afternoon stroll at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 through Ottawa’s Glebe neighbour- Third Avenue; by phone at 613-564- hood and peek inside five beautiful 1058 or 613-233-8713; or online at private homes. www.gnag.ca under Events. The Glebe House Tour, the 17th Adults and children age 11 and up annual, is Sunday, September 17, 2017 are welcome, as are babies in arms. from 1 to 4 p.m. and includes a com- Tickets are limited. plimentary shuttle bus service. At the The Glebe House Tour is a volun- end of the tour, enjoy tea and superbly teer-run fundraiser. Your entry fee baked goods at the Glebe Community supports the Glebe Neighbourhood Centre from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Activities Group, in particular a fund Come and see up close what home- to make child and youth programs owners have done to renew their older accessible to all Ottawa families. homes. Get inspired to create beauti- This event is not possible without the ful spaces with art, flowers, furniture, generosity of homeowners who wel- lighting, paint and textiles. Volun- come the public to tour their homes. teers are stationed throughout the We offer our grateful thanks to them. homes with details including sources of materials, names of paint colours Suzanne McCarthy is chair of the Glebe and contact information for contrac- House Tour Committee, and Stephanie tors and designers. Small is a committee member. 16 RUPERT STREET 69 THIRD AVENUE By knocking down walls and crea- This charming gem of a home ting soaring spaces, the homeowners 17TH ANNUAL GLEBE HOUSE TOUR AND TEA blends traditional features like crown transformed this house into an airy Sunday, September 17, 1 – 4 p.m. moulding with fabulous modern light home that’s as well-suited for parties fixtures and art, just as it mixes some as it is for fun with their small child- Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 on the day antique and family pieces with lovely ren. A skylight, abundant windows Tickets available at: Bloomfields Flowers, 783 Bank Street; contemporary furniture. Built-ins and and light floors help make the house Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue; smart storage help maximize space in feel bright even on dark days. Be sure this semi-detached house. 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