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COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN OCTOBER 13, 2017
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Councillor’s Column KEEPING YOU INFORMED
SHAD QADRI – WARD 6 - STITTSVILLE
New Feature at Village Square Park to Quench
Your Thirst
This fall, the City will be installing a water fountain at Village Square.
This is a suggestion I have received from residents over the years that I agree would prove to be
a beneficial addition to the park. The Trans Canada Trail which runs through the park is heavily
used and soon trail and park users will have access to City water to drink and refill their water
bottles… the fountain even has a feature to allow our four-legged friends the opportunity to
hydrate as well!
Construction will be delayed until after this Saturday’s 9RunRun event on October 14th. As part
of the project it was required to move the historic plaque for the great fire located within the
park however, this will be re-installed close to the original location after all construction is
complete.
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Community BBQ Recap
I would like to take a moment to thank all residents who stopped by Village Square Park last
Friday afternoon for my office’s community BBQ.
Over 600 burgers and hotdogs were enjoyed by all in attendance at the event and the bouncy
castle and inflatable joust entertained hundreds of Stittsville youth throughout the day.
Over $244 was raised for the Stittsville Food Bank in addition to the large bins being filled and
our community partners had an excellent time sharing resources and chatting with every one of
youth.
I, as well, had an exceptional time enjoying the beautiful weather and being able to provide
youth a carefree way to spend their afternoon.
To Mayor Watson who took the time to join us, to all of our community partners, volunteers, and
City services that contributed to the day’s success, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
9RunRun
A reminder that 9RunRun will be taking place this Saturday, October 14. This is a great event in
our community that supports Ottawa’s fire, police and paramedic services. Please note that some
roads will have limited access throughout the day as a result.
Funds raised through 9RunRun will support two key initiatives: Is It Just Me? Conversations about
Youth Mental Health and the DIFD Mach-Gaensslen Chair in Suicide Prevention Research at The
Royal. Is It Just Me? is an educational awareness program that helps students understand how
their thoughts and feelings affect their mental health.
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Join in on the fun and cheer on the runners! Stittsville road closures related to the event are
posted below. Please plan ahead if you will be traveling in the area.
For more information, visit:
http://www.9runrun.ca/
On October 14, 2017, the following road closures will be in effect to allow runners to safely
complete the courses.
Details:
07:00 to 13:00 Abbott Street West – both directions will be closed from Stittsville Main
Street to Westridge Dr
08:45 to 09:30 Stittsville Main Street – both direction from Abbott St to Fernbank Rd will
be closed for the start of the 10K and Half Marathon races. The roadway will re-open
once the last Half Marathon runner has passed by Fernbank Rd.
08:45 – 09:30 Closure of 10 K route (Stittsville Main, Brae Cres, Henry Goulbourn, Cypress
Gardens, Snowberry Way, Westridge from Snowberry to Abbott)
08:45 to 09:45 Stittsville Main to Flewellyn – southbound lane closed till last half
marathoner passes Flewellyn
08:55 hrs to 09:30 Westridge Rd – northbound will be closed from Snowberry St to Abbott
St The road will reopen once the last 10k runner has passed and is on the trail
09:15 to 11:15 Flewellyn Rd – westbound only, will be closed from Main Street to Munster
Rd. It will be re-opened once the last runner has turned onto Munster Rd.
09:30 to 11:15 Munster Rd – northbound lane only, will be closed from Flewellyn Rd to
Fernbank Rd. It will be re-opened once the last runner has turned onto Fernbank Rd.
09:30 to 11:30 Fernbank Rd -eastbound will be closed from Munster Rd to Jinkinson Rd.
It will be re-opened once the last runner has turned onto Jinkinson Rd.
09:30 to 12:00 Jinkinson Rd -both directions will be closed from Fernbank Rd to a
location north of the Trans Canada Trail (passed the turn around point). It will re-open
once the last runner is on the Trans Canada Trail.
PARKING
Parking is available at Sacred Heart High School. More information about parking will be made
available closer to race day.
NOTE: There is no parking at the Goulbourn Recreation Centre and on Abbott St West – it will be
closed from Main Street to Westridge for the duration of the race.
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Johnwoods Closure Update
As was noted to the community in the past, it is still the intention for this closure to be done this
Fall. Working with my office, the planning department is preparing a communications package
that will be mailed to all residents in the immediate area with further information on the
project. The communications package will include pertinent dates and timelines regarding the
project, the landscape plan for the area and a Frequently Asked Questions document. This
information will be mailed out in the coming weeks to residents in the following areas: Bryanston
Gate, Fairwinds West, Rosehill Drive, Johnwoods Street, Hartin Street and Joseph Circle.
Prior to the closure, there will be signs placed in advance in a number of locations near this
street and notice will be provided in my electronic Newsletter and in my column in the Stittsville
News as well. In addition, I can advise that Rosehill Drive will be opened with traffic calming
measures between Johnwoods to Huntmar before Johnwoods is closed.
This is all the information that I have to share at this time. More information will be provided in
the coming weeks to the community.
For background information on this item I encourage residents to please review the previous
information shared with the community available on my website here -
https://shadqadri.com/2016/06/03/johnwoods-street-conversion-to-linear-park-2/
Road Resurfacing
I would like to take a moment to provide an updated schedule for road resurfacing work taking
place in parts of Stittsville throughout October.
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The project will be staged such that the high traffic intersections that require night work will be
done first to benefit from mild evening temperatures. The locations to be completed under this
project are:
Please note that these dates are tentative and weather dependent.
Further updates and more specific dates will be shared in my newsletter as I receive them.
Ward Road From To
Tentative
Start Date
Week Of
Tentative
Completion
Date
Comments Cyclists
Impact
Pedestrian
Impact
Impact
on
Traffic
6
Carp Rd
(paved
shoulders
only)
Westbrook
Rd
Rothbourne
Rd TBD TBD
Tentative
Night work Low Low Med
6
Abbott St
Stittsville
Main
Intersection
Postponed.
New date
TBD
Postponed.
New date
TBD
Tentative
Night work Low Low Med
6 Carp @
McCooeye Intersection 11-Oct-17 14-Oct-17
Tentative
Night work Low Low Med
6 Hobin @
Renshaw Intersection 13-Nov-17 15-Nov-17
Contract
Awarded Low Low Med
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Stittsville’s Fire Captain Brian Bedard honoured for
40 Years of Service
L to R – Deputy Chief Hutt; Deputy Chief Ayotte; General Manager, Emergency & Protective Services, Anthony DiMonte; City
Manager, Steve Kanellakos; Captain Brian Bedard; Fire Chief, Gerry Pingitore; Councillor Mark Taylor
Brian Bedard joined the Goulbourn Fire Department on Feb 21, 1977. In 1989 he was promoted
to Lieutenant and kept this rank, through amalgamation, until he was promoted to Captain of
Station 81, Stittsville on May 11, 2013.
On February 11, 1994, he received a Diploma from The Ontario Fire College for the Fire
Protection Technology Course.
On June 18, 1998, Brian was awarded The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of
20 years of loyal meritorious service to public security in Canada.
On October 12, 2017, Brian was recognized for 40 years of dedicated service with the Goulbourn
Fire Dept. and Ottawa Fire Services.
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Brian’s dedication to his station and the area
residents includes many hours of public education,
training, emergency response, community events,
including the role of Parade Marshall for the Annual
Parade of Lights and many, many other events over
the last 40 years.
I have known Captain Bedard for many years, he as a
very important member of Stittsville’s Fire Station 81.
This exemplary milestone is one of dedication and
commitment. I am very pleased to see that Brian was
honoured for his work. On behalf of Stittsville
residents I thank him for his years of service to our
community.
I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to all Ottawa Fire Services staff and other
emergency services staff for keeping our community safe.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Grace Thompson Room Recognition
Group photo: Danielle Macdonald, Barbara Bottriell, Shad Qadri, OPL Board Chair Tim Tierney, Lesley MacKay,
OPL Trustee Kathy Fisher
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On October 5th, I had the honour of participating in the commemorative naming ceremony for
the Grace Thompson Room at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public library.
Grace Thompson was a significantly involved resident in the Stittsville community. A local
historian, author, and philanthropist, she was the first secretary-treasurer of the Stittsville
Goulbourn Horticultural Society, a founding member of both the Stittsville Women’s Institute and
the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, and member of the original steering committee for the formation
of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society. Grace was one
of the first volunteers of the Stittsville Public Library when it
opened in 1973 and continued to volunteer well into the
1980s.
At the naming ceremony it was inspirational to hear all the
work that Grace undertook in her lifetime. Both Barbara
Bottriell and Lesley McKay spoke of how Grace touched their
lives and her dedication to the community. I would like to
thank Barbara and Lesley for submitting the naming
application to honor Grace.
Kavanagh Green Commemorative Naming Proposal
The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on
naming proposal for Kavanagh Green in Stittsville.
In recognition of the Kavanagh family’s historical significance to the community of Stittsville, a
proposal to name a future park at the southwest corner intersection of Hazeldean road and
Stittsville Main Street has been submitted to the Commemorative Naming Committee. For nearly
a century, Kavanagh family members have made important contributions to the community of
Stittsville and surrounding areas which include owning and operating the popular Stittsville Flea
Market for 25 years and volunteering with the Food Bank, Holy Spirit Church and the Ruddy-
Shenkman Hospice.
Comments on this proposal must be received no later than November 11th, 2017.
If you would like to submit comments regarding this proposal or obtain further information,
please contact: Emma Leroux at 613-580-2424, extension 28705 or [email protected] .
For more information please visit here.
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Jo-Jo’s Pizza Pumpkin Bash!
Jo-Jo’s Pizza is hosting a Pumpkin Bash on Saturday, Oct. 21 at their location on 1573 Stittsville
Main Street. Free pumpkins, a bouncy castle, and prizes for the best costumes will be given out.
The event will take place from 11-3 with a rain date of October 22nd.
I highly encourage all residents to stop by for this fun event as everyone is welcome!
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The Complex is Haunted!
Stop by the Goulbourn Rec Complex on October 27th
for an array of spoOoOoOoky fun!
Show off your costume as you partake in cookie
decorating, a haunted house, a spooky family portrait
and more!
Admission is free and donations will be accepted
toward the Stittsville Food Bank. The event runs from
5:00-7:00 PM with Haunted Swim continuing until
8:30.
I hope that all residents join this great opportunity for
a wicked good time!
Amberwood Neighbourhood Garage Sale
While summer winds to an end, there is still at least one community garage sale in Stittsville
residents may want to check out!
Amberwood Village will be holding a
neighbourhood garage sale on Grand Cedar and
Innebrook Courts on Saturday, October 14 from
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Stop by for any last minute
nick-knacks before the holiday season!
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Church Harvest Dinner
It’s time again for the Stittsville United Church Harvest
Dinner Feast!
On Saturday, October 21st from 4:00-7:00 PM,
residents are invited to stop by the church on 6255
Fernbank Road for a delicious assortment of turkey,
ham, veggies, salads, desserts and more!
Tickets will be available on site and are $20 for adults,
$5 for kids 6-12 and children under 6 eat free!
I highly encourage all residents to stop by this
excellent event for good food and great company!
For more information, please visit
http://www.suchurch.com/
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AROUND THE CITY
Trick or Treat with the Mayor
On Saturday, October 28th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Mayor Jim Watson will once again host a safe
Halloween event in support of the Ottawa Food Bank's Baby Basics Program. The Baby Basics
Program targets the most vulnerable members of our society, infants and toddlers, whose parents
lack the resources to adequately provide for them. As a result of this program, expensive items
such as formula, baby food and diapers are made available to assist families in need.
Trick or Treat with the Mayor, along with some favourite costumed characters, in the Haunted
Heritage House after passing through the Ghoulish Graveyard on Elgin Street. Follow the Yellow
Brick Road with Dorothy and all of her friends to the Halloween Dance Party on Marion Dewar
Plaza, where guests can trick or treat and dance with more costumed characters. Guests can also
take a ride on the GT Express, decorate a miniature pumpkin or be wowed by the outdoor magic
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potions lab and show. Inside City Hall there will be hot chocolate and treats in the Hocus Pocus
Café.
I highly encourage all residents to consider stopping by this excellent annual event for a great
evening of fun, games, and Halloween excitement. With the support of our corporate sponsors, a
memorable evening is assured for everyone while supporting a very worthy cause.
Electric Vehicle Days
Electric Vehicle Days are coming to Kanata, Orléans and Barrhaven October 20-22. Stop by the
Kanata Research Park on October 20th from 12-6, the Ray Friel Centre on October 21st from 12-
4, or the Fallowfield Park and Ride from 12-4 to learn more about how to cut down your fuel
consumption and get the latest trend of electric-powered vehicles.
This is a great opportunity for residents interested in the prospect of purchasing an electric
vehicle to drop by to chat with friendly Electric Vehicle owners from the Electric Vehicle Council
of Ottawa (EVCO).
Residents can also find out about available rebates and incentives for purchasing an
environmentally friendly electric vehicle, have their questions answered, explore some of the
latest models, and take a “pressure-free” test drive with Plug N Drive.
With more and more automotive industries shifting toward the demand for electric-powered
vehicles over gas, I highly encourage all residents to consider stopping by to learn more and see
if the time is right for them to make the switch!
For more information, please visit facebook.com/events/396705277412051
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Oasis in Kanata
On October 16th at 7:00 PM, The Oasis in Kanata, a place for
caregivers of people with mental illness, presents “Exploring the
Possibilities” – a free public information session
Paul McIntyre, a volunteer with the Mental Illness Caregivers’
Association (MICA), will share some of the lessons he has learned
as a caregiver for loved ones living with mental illness, from
treatment and rehabilitation to recovery - including recovery now
focused on exploring the possibilities.
The event will be held at the Glen Cairn United Church, 140
Abbeyhill Drive.
I highly encourage all residents to take this opportunity to learn more about mental health and
how to care for our loved ones. For more information, please visit www.theoasiskanata.ca
Mìwàte: Illumination of Chaudière Falls to open on
October 6
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I am happy to share that Ottawa 2017 event, Mìwàte: Illumination of Chaudière Falls is officially
open to the public!
Stop by Chaudière Falls for a stunning visual and audio display as a rich soundscape celebrates
Indigenous Peoples of Canada and their cultures including the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn, as
well as local Métis and Inuit communities.
Vincent Letellier led the team of composers for Moment Factory, with additional creative
contributions from: A Tribe Called Red, David Maracle (Indigenous Mohawk composer and multi-
instrumentalist), the Pikwàkanagàn Wildflowers (youth hand drummers and singers), and
Pikwàkanagàn community members who spoke the words and phrases.
In addition to the illumination, participants will be invited to explore the Algonquin Awareness
Exhibit, which will share information on the presence of Indigenous Peoples in the region. This
special exhibit is presented by the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn.
Dates and times for Mìwàte:
• • October 6 to 22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• • October 23 to November 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The lighting display runs in a continuous 10-minute loop. It takes about 30 minutes to enjoy the
entire experience.
Spectators will be able to view Mìwàte from the new public space overlooking the falls that is
part of Hydro Ottawa’s Chaudière Falls expansion project.
I highly encourage all residents to check out this incredible one-of-a-kind experience paying
tribute to the rich indigenous history our country has to offer.
For more information, please visit http://www.ottawa2017.ca/magnificence-of-chaudiere-falls/
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CITY SERVICES
Crime Prevention Ottawa is Recruiting
Crime Prevention Ottawa is governed and guided by a Board of Directors which is responsible for
setting strategic direction, assuring sound financial management and hiring an Executive
Director. The Board of Directors is made up of 16 members: 8 members representing the
community and 8 members representing institutions which contribute to safety in our
community. The Board seeks to be reflective of the community of Ottawa.
Until November 17th, residents of the City of Ottawa who are 18 years of age or older are invited
to apply for a position on the board. Individuals who reside outside of the city may be eligible if
they have made a significant contribution to the Ottawa community.
Eligible candidates for the Board of Directors will be invited for interviews by a nominations
committee consisting of current Board members and a Community Forum member. A reference
check will be conducted to determine fit.
Please submit a one-page letter of application outlining your qualifications, specific skills,
interests and background either electronically or through regular mail to:
Francine Demers, Crime Prevention Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West-Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
Fax: 613-580-2593 – E-mail: [email protected]
For more information on the responsibilities, selection process, or current members of Crime
Prevention Ottawa, please visit www.crimepreventionottawa.ca.
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Registration for the Planning Primer II: Development
Review and Implementation
Residents are invited to join Planning Primer II on October 21st and 23rd at Ottawa City Hall.
The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department offers the Planning Primer
Program to help residents become more aware of, and more involved in, the land-use planning
process. The program is a series of half-day courses. Please see our schedule for other Primer
courses. The content of these Primer courses is the same as those offered in previous years.
The event will be held in the Colonel By Boardroom on the second floor of 110 Laurier Ave W
from 8:30-12:00.
You can register for the course online until October 19, 2017. Seating is limited to 40 residents
per session.
For more information, please email [email protected].
New road safety technology on O’Connor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cROrsLSw1d0
I am happy to share an exciting new safety initiative being implemented within Ottawa. In
partnership with SmartCone Technologies, a local Stittsville start-up company, Safer Roads
Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service have launched a new cyclist detection system on the
O’Connor bike lanes at the corner of Waverley.
SmartCone implements innovative prototype sensor technology using cameras, motion
detectors, and programmable LED lighting to bring greater attention to cyclists travelling down
O’Connor.
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How does it work:
The cameras capture the motion of the cyclists approaching the intersection
The information is sent to a computer stored in a protected casing on each hydro pole
The computer then sends a radio signal to each of the LED lights
LED lights flash as an alert to motorists.
The goal is for the SmartCone system to accurately detect cyclists approaching the un-signalized
intersection of Waverley and O’Connor and to trigger a series of nine individual LED lights
located on both sides of the intersection. This makes the bike lanes safer for cyclists and warns
motorists that cyclists are approaching.
The system provides an additional level of warning to drivers turning left from O’Connor onto
Waverley or who were proceeding from the west side of Waverley across O’Connor.
I would like to thank Safer Roads Ottawa for all of their work on enhancing safety across Ottawa
and for partnering with this innovative Stittsville start-up to bring this revolutionary new idea to
Ottawa’s streets. I look forward to observing the progress of this endeavor to see how we can
improve bike lanes in Ottawa for now and throughout the future.
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Ottawa Launches Canada’s First On-Street Test of An
Autonomous Vehicle
This week, Ottawa became the first Canadian city to launch testing of an on-street autonomous
vehicle (AV) communicating with live City infrastructure.
Until now, testing of AVs in Canada has been done in closed, segregated areas. By partnering
with BlackBerry QNX and its Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Centre (AVIC), Ottawa now has the
facilities and technology to further the advancement of driverless car testing on active public
streets.
I was thrilled to join Mayor Watson and my councillor colleagues as we celebrated this milestone
with partners from BlackBerry QNX, Invest Ottawa, and the Kanata North Business Association as
the car took its first spin around the Kanata North Technology Park. During the ride, the car
stopped at a traffic light at a pedestrian crossing, allowing people to cross the road.
The test area, which loops around the Kanata North Technology Park, is equipped with the latest
technology from BlackBerry QNX, along with Codha Wireless, Luxcom and NovAtel. The City’s
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Traffic Services have optimized the infrastructure within the test route area for communication
with autonomous vehicles via Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) transmitters at the
traffic lights, re-painted street lines in the test area, and accelerated installation of controllable
LED street lights.
This milestone in AV testing brings Ottawa a step closer to its vision of being a Centre of
Excellence for Autonomous Vehicles, a highly competitive designation that will allow further
advancement of driverless car testing. The City and Ottawa’s technology community are
committed to working together to ensure that the testbed is continually being updated with
leading-edge technology.
I am thrilled that Ottawa has taken this incredible step in leading the charge for Canadian
municipalities on this new technological frontier. I look forward to what else we can expect as
testing continues to develop and we become one step closer to fully-autonomous vehicles. The
future is now!
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COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
Council/Committee approves zoning amendments for
housing and commercial developments in Stittsville
This week, Planning Committee and City Council approved commercial and residential zoning
amendments in Stittsville.
Once it is confirmed that the existing infrastructure has the capacity to support new
development, the Poole Creek Village subdivision could grow by three residential lots. The
currently vacant land was previously in a floodplain, where development is not permitted. The
Poole Creek floodplain was updated in 2016, making the land available for development.
A grocery store, two retail stores and a restaurant could be coming to 5960 Fernbank Road, once
water services are extended to the currently vacant site. The zoning would also permit other
commercial and residential uses.
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
Ottawa – All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless
otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts or visit
ottawa.ca/agendas, or call 3-1-1.
Built Heritage Sub-Committee – Monday, October 16, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room
Application to Alter 61 Park Road, a property located in Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District, designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (ward 13 – Rideau-Rockcliffe)
Environment and Climate Protection Committee – Tuesday, October 17, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room
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Recent Developments in Waste Reduction and Diversion – Verbal Update
Sump Pump Back-up Power Rebate Program
Community and Protective Services Committee – Thursday, October 19, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room
Crime Prevention Ottawa Annual Action Report
Status Update – Community and Protective Services Committee Inquiries and Motions - For
the Period Ending October 12, 2017
By-Law and Regulatory Services 2016 Annual Report
Community Partnership Capital Programs Summary of Funding Allocations