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COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
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Councillor’s Column KEEPING YOU INFORMED
SHAD QADRI – WARD 6 - STITTSVILLE
Please Exercise Caution Driving in School Zones and
Parks
As school returns in session, I would like to take a moment to remind residents to be courteous
when driving in school zones, residential areas near parks and be mindful of school buses. I have
received a number of complaints from residents and we all need to be part of make our roads
safe.
It is imperative that we all practice road safety, including:
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Coming to a full and complete stop at stop signs and when turning right on a red light.
Yielding to pedestrians at Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) and roundabouts, pedestrians
have the right of way.
Be aware of pedestrians crossing at intersections, and ensure pedestrians are no longer in
the intersection before proceeding – this is the law. This has been raised as a safety
concern at Stittsville Main and Beverly Street as well as other areas of the community.
Stop for school buses when lights are flashing. If there is no median on the street, then
you must stop in BOTH directions when the school bus lights turn on. It is very difficult
to hear how many drivers are NOT following this rule on Hazeldean Road with buses
stopping to pick up/drop off children at the Imagination Station school. Be aware when
driving, when you see the lights flashing STOP.
Be respectful of school crossing guards, they are assisting in keeping the children safe.
Educate your children on pedestrian and cycling safety and ensure they check before
crossing roads even if they have the right of way. Pedestrians and cyclists must follow
the rules of the roads we well.
Always ensure that you are cognizant of all surroundings before proceeding through an
intersection or making a turn. I have received reports of cars driving through red lights as well.
Be aware at all times. For additional School Zone Traffic Safety information please visit here.
I will also be continuing my review of
areas of concern with Ottawa Police and
the City of Ottawa. If you have an area of
concern, please let me know and also
please report it to the Police. The greater
number of reports the Police receive
assists the Police in identifying an area of
concern and they can allocate officers to
the area. You can report online here and
if there is a specific time or day that is a
concern let us know.
Thank you for your help in protecting
those we love.
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Fairwinds Winter Parking Restrictions Public Meeting
As residents may know, my office has been working with the Fairwinds’ Community Association
and The City of Ottawa to review the parking and operational issues in the Fairwinds community
from previous winter seasons. There is an upcoming meeting on September 28, 2017 at 7pm at
the Goulbourn Recreation Complex in Hall A to discuss a pilot for winter parking restrictions in
the community.
Due to concerns my office has received from both residents and City Winter Operations Staff
regarding the narrowing of the travelled portion of some streets during the winter months, a
meeting is being held to discuss a pilot project to allow parking on only one side of the street,
with seasonal winter parking restrictions on the other (No Parking, Dec 1st to March 30th). This
will enable better access for snow plows resulting in clearer and safer streets for everyone in the
community.
We emphasize that this meeting is to discuss a possible pilot for this winter season and staff will
monitor the outcome, if the pilot goes ahead, to determine if this will remain in place for winter
2018-2019. It is important that my office and the City’s Traffic Department hear from affected
residents on this project.
Residents living on affected streets will be receiving hand delivered notices this week advising
them of the proposed changes and inviting them to attend the public meeting and provide their
feedback.
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If you are unable to attend the meeting on September 28th, information regarding the pilot will
be included in my upcoming weekly newsletters. If you do not yet receive my weekly newsletter
and would like to, please email me at [email protected] and I will add you to my mailing list.
October 6th BBQ in the Park
ATTENTION ALL BARBEQUE LOVERS!
Please join me in kicking off
Thanksgiving Long Weekend on Friday,
October 6th, 2017 with a FREE
community BBQ! Residents who attend
are asked to please bring a small
donation for the Stittsville Food Bank
in the name of a non-perishable food
item, thank you.
The event will take place at Village
Square Park (at the corner of Stittsville
Main Street and Abbott Street) from
11AM-4PM with hotdogs and beef burgers being served while quantities last between 12PM-
3PM. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions; however, we encourage you to
bring your own food of choice and join in the festivities!
As part of their corporate community giveback, Tim Horton’s will be on site with their mobile
café and Enbridge will be preparing the food while ample fun and games will be present for
children, teens, and families. This is a great opportunity for youth of all ages to spend some time
outdoors connecting with their peers and having some fun! Seeing as October 6th is a P.D. day
for some school boards, my hope is to see as many youths attend the event as possible!
I am also extending an invitation to any community groups or associations who are interested in
attending the BBQ and sharing information with residents about their organization. If your
community group is interested in attending, please let my office know by emailing
[email protected] so we can ensure that a table and chair is available for your booth to set
up at.
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More details will be shared in my electronic newsletter in the
weeks leading up to the event so stay tuned! Stittsville, I look
forward to seeing you on October 6th and enjoying a hamburger
and/or hotdog with you!
Overnight Road Resurfacing Work in Stittsville –
Abbott/Stittsville Main and Carp/McCooeye
As part of the City of Ottawa’s new infrastructure funding approved by Council, the following
road re-surfacing projects are scheduled to go forward this year.
I am pleased to see that some of the funds are being shared in Stittsville. Along with other
projects, the intersections of Abbott Street at Stittsville Main and Carp Road and McCooeye Lane
will receive resurfacing this fall. Work will involve milling of the existing surface, adjustment of
maintenance holes and catch basin grates, install granular A, and roadway resurfacing.
As these intersections experience heavy amounts of traffic, the work will be done overnight and
will involve minor lane interruptions. The work is expected to be underway soon and will be
completed by the end of October.
A letter is being delivered to residents in the immediate area of the work, please review the letter
here for more information. The Contractor, R.W. Tomlinson, is obligated to provide 24 hr.
notification of temporary loss of access / egress. In the event that access to your driveway is
restricted due to construction activities, a Temporary On-Street Parking Permit (orange form) will
be distributed to permit on-street parking within two blocks of the residence.
For further information about this project, please contact my office and the City’s Project
Manager or the Contractor’s Representative: Justin Trudel Project Manager, Infrastructure
Projects [email protected] / 613-580-2424 x21612.
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Would you have photos of Stittsville from 1967?
For the City of Ottawa’s time capsule I am trying to locate a photo(s) of Stittsville Main Street in
1967. If you have any photos around this year, please contact my office by Wednesday,
September 27th. I would like to have some images we can include from the centennial year as
the time capsule will be opened in 2067 and I think it would be great to see how Stittsville will
have changed since 1967 and 2017.
For more information on this project please visit here.
Blasting North of Stittsville
Over the last month I have received some inquiries from residents in the north end of Stittsville
around Jackson Trails reporting that they are expecting loud noise and ground shaking similar to
what is experienced with blasting. I have checked with the area developers (Minto, Mattamy,
Tartan, Tamarack) and none of them have been undertaking blasting in this area.
City staff have further investigated the matter and have noted this may be experienced by work
at a nearby quarry. My office has followed up with Karson regarding their site on Carp Road as
this would be closest operating quarry to the area. They do not believe any of their work would
be experienced by residents in Stittsville, however, moving forward they will advise my office
before they do blasting. I am asking that residents please contact my office if you experience
blasting type occurrences with the date and time of the occurrence. I am hoping that working
together we can determine the source of the activity residents are experiencing.
Quarry blasting operations are governed by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and if residents
would like to lodge a complaint they can call the local office at 613-521-3450 and request to
speak with the Duty Officer. After Hours call 1-800-268-6060 and residents should leave their
contact information and their address in order to confirm the closest quarry and they will
investigate. As noted above, please let me know if you do experience this activity as I will be
working with Karson to determine if it could be coming from their site.
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Site Alteration By-Law Development - Provide
Comments by September 25
In Stittsville and our surrounding areas, we see
firsthand some of the changes that development
brings to our landscape. Site alteration as it is
conducted in our communities is most noticeable
through actions such as tree clearing, leveling of
properties and other preliminary construction
activities.
Due to the disruption that these acts can cause
for residents, it is very important that the City
has control over site alteration that takes place
on future development lands.
The City is developing a Site Alteration By-Law which will address these concerns that we face in
Stittsville as well as a number of other items that are important to the rural areas of the City.
I think this is a very important policy for the City to implement. I encourage residents review the
discussion paper and provided by-law and provide their comments by September 25.
Additional Information on this proposal By-law:
Staff is developing a new by-law to regulate site alteration. This initiative responds to policy
direction in the City's Official Plan for such a by-law to be established.
The ability for municipalities to enact a Site Alteration By-law is provided by the Municipal Act.
Such a by-law can apply to all or part of the municipality and would define the nature of site
alterations that may be permitted.
The Site Alteration By-law is intended to:
Prevent drainage problems
Protect the productivity of soils in designated Agricultural Resource Areas
Protect designated natural areas and other identified natural heritage features (such as
significant woodlands and valleylands) from negative impacts
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Reduce the risk of root damage to City-owned trees or other trees protected under the City’s
tree by-laws
Establish basic rules for how site alteration is done, to avoid impacts to neighbours and the
environment
Where site alterations are undertaken that are not in keeping with the rules, the by-law would
provide the ability for the City to require corrective actions.
Staff have been working with key stakeholders to develop a draft site alteration by-law.
These stakeholders include representatives from other government agencies, affected industries,
and local interest groups.
Public input is also being invited through postings on the project web page at key stages
including:
A discussion paper [PDF 1.48 MB] PDF opens in a new tab or window in early summer 2016
The draft by-law PDF opens in a new tab or windowin summer 2017
Please provide your feedback to Amy MacPherson and myself no later than Monday, September
25.
Amy MacPherson, Planner II
Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
Email: [email protected]
At this point, it is expected that recommendations related to establishing a Site Alteration Bylaw
will be brought forward for consideration by Committee and Council in fall 2017.
October 5th West-end Budget Consultation
City Councillors will be hosting pre-budget consultations with the public from now through to
October. Please join myself along with Councillors Marianne Wilkinson and Allan Hubley as we
hold a joint budget consultation on October 5th, 7pm upstairs in Hall A at the Kanata Recreation
Center.
If you are unable to attend the public consultation on October 6th or would like more information
regarding budget consultation please visit the following link.
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Fall Tree Planting Schedule
Although the trees are changing colours, residents can expect to see some new greenery
showing up in Stittsville soon.
Forestry’s fall planting program is scheduled to begin the week of October 2nd and will run,
weather permitting, until mid November. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities,
and along streets.
Please find attached a detailed list of locations where trees will be planted in Stittsville this
season.
Note that this information is what is planned as of today and cancellations/changes typically
occur. Where a tree planting is scheduled on City property adjacent to a residence, individual
notifications will be provided to the resident in advance of planting. Residents should also
expect to see utility locate flags and paint on the ground prior to planting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Scaring is Caring
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Looking for something spooky to get up to this October? Consider stopping by Saunders Farm’s
7th Annual “Scaring is Caring” event!
This October 6th, Saunders Farm will once again be donating $5 to the Youth Services Bureau to
support mental health services for local youths.
Scaring is Caring was established six years ago in the memory of Jamie Hubley, son of Kanata
South Councillor Allan Hubley and his wife Wendy. This is a wonderful opportunity to raise both
money and awareness in support of youth mental health programming in the Ottawa area.
Once more, my office is sponsoring discounted tickets ($20 instead of $40) and free bus
transportation to and from the event (times to be determined).
I would like to thank Councillor Hubley’s office for organizing this event and Angela and Mark
Saunders for their continued assistance in hosting.
I highly encourage all residents to consider making it out and supporting this great cause! For
more information, please contact [email protected].
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Tysen’s Jeans, Jersey, & Jewels Gala
Have you ever wanted to attend a gala but hate all the effort of wearing a fancy dress or suit?
Well, I am happy to share that Tysen’s Mission to a Million is hosting an exciting event for the
casual-dresser in all of us!
On November 11th, get out your best blue jeans, Sens jersey, and bling for a gala of celebration.
What is being celebrated? Why, Tysen’s Mission to a Million’s fifth year of course!
Funds raised will go to support the Make-a-wish foundation through Tysen’s Mission. To date,
Tysen has already raised over $668,000 and counting on his way to $1,000,000 and 100 wishes
granted for children in need!
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The event will take place at the Brookstreet Hotel. Cocktail time begins at 5:00 PM with dinner at
6:30 following by dancing. Tickets are $150 a person.
I highly encourage all residents to step out and enjoy this great event for a great cause!
For more information, please visit https://makeawisheo.ca/tmmgala
Stittsville Rams Bottle Drive
The Stittsville RAMS minor atom hockey team will be doing a bottle drive this Saturday afternoon
from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Forest Creek, Amberwood and Granite Ridge communities. They
would be very grateful for any bottles or cans you are able to donate. Thank you!
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On October 14th, 2017, 9runrun will be hosting its 8th annual run and your help is requested!
9runrun is Ottawa’s very own run in support of local emergency services. It is a community event
that supports mental health programs in our community such as Do It For Daron (DIFD), bringing
together runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators through its partnership with the Ottawa
Police, Paramedic and Fire Departments.
Volunteers are needed to support traffic barricades along the race route, perhaps directly on
your street.
Successful barricade management helps to ensure runners are kept safe throughout their run
and keeps traffic moving as needed.
Volunteering is a great way to take in the race, be involved in the community, cheer on your
friends and neighbours, and for students to collect community service hours! Youth under 16
years old are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
To date, the race has raised over $140, 000.00!
I would like to encourage all residents to consider helping out with the race for this great cause.
To register as a volunteer, please click here. For more information and to register as a racer,
please visit http://www.9runrun.ca/
Road Closures
On October 14, 2017, the following road closures will be in effect to allow runners to safely
complete the courses. Note that these times are approximate and may change closer to the
date/without notice.
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
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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.
La course des Patriotes 2017 at Paul-Desmarais October
28th
Get your running shoes on and tighten your laces!
The second edition of La course des Patriotes is on its way.
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On Saturday October 28, 2017, stop by Paul-Desmarais Catholic Secondary School for this major
event featuring a 2km family, 5km and 10km run.
Paul-Desmarais Catholic Secondary School is committed to promoting health and physical
activity among our youth and the community in western Ottawa.
Donations will be accepted by participants for the Stittsville Food Bank. This course takes place
on Abbott, Shea, Robert Grant and Fernbank and will be blocked and controlled by police.
I highly encourage all hot-footed residents to consider joining in this great endeavor.
For more information and to get involved, please visit http://paul-
desmarais.ecolecatholique.ca/fr/La-Course-Des-Patriotes--Un-Evenement-Annuel_75
AROUND THE CITY
Ottawa Public Health advising residents to take
precautions during unusual late season heat wave
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is advising residents and visitors to take precautions during the hot
weather expected this weekend and into next week. A heat warning has been issued by
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). A heat warning is issued when the
temperature is expected to exceed 31°C during the daytime and the night time temperature will
not be cooler than 20°C or the humidex of 40 C is forecast for two consecutive days.
Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death. Seniors,
infants, young children, outdoor workers and athletes, people who are homeless and people
taking certain prescription medications for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and
depression are at a greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness.
Tips and advice during hot weather:
Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, preferably water and limit or avoid caffeine and
alcohol
Avoid or be very cautious if engaging in strenuous physical activity outdoors
Limit or avoid direct exposure to the sun and look for shade
Look for shelter in an air-conditioned location such as a shopping mall, local library or
community centre
Never leave children, the elderly or pets unattended in a car, even with the windows open
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Stay connected with people in your community who have a difficult time coping with hot
weather and those who live alone and check on them regularly.
Residents and visitors can cool down at City of Ottawa indoor pools, splash pads and community
centres as well as at Ottawa Public Library branches. Please check respective web pages for
locations and schedules.
High air-pollution and UV index levels often occur during hot weather conditions. People with
breathing and heart problems, and parents and caregivers of children, should pay attention to
the hourly Air Quality Health Index available at airqualityontario.com.
Check the UV index forecast daily at theweathernetwork.com, weather.gc.ca or in the local
media. Choose a sunscreen and lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher.
For additional information, visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca or call Ottawa Public Health Information
at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instragram.
Recovery Day is coming to Ottawa September 23rd and all residents are invited to celebrate in
reducing the stigma around addiction recovery.
An event will take place at City Hall from 11am to 4pm with main stage events starting at about
12:30pm. The Mayor’s Proclamation and speeches by other dignitaries will begin at
approximately 2:00 and the annual RDO award will be presented at approximately 3:30pm.
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Over 2,000 attendees joined the celebration last year, with over 50 community organizations and
peer support groups with information booths.
For more information, I encourage residents to visit http://www.recoverydayottawa.ca. Join in
helping to protect our vulnerable citizens from the stigma of recovering.
Civic Events Funding Program
The City invites local not-for-profit organizations, such as community groups and recreation
associations to apply for up to $3,000 in funding to deliver community events that take place in
local, geographic communities and neighbourhoods in the City of Ottawa. These family-friendly
events must include family entertainment and activities that appeal to members of the
geographic community where the event is being held. The deadline to apply for the funding is
October 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Civic Events Funding program is to provide a funding contribution to events
that: Promote neighbours meeting neighbours in their local, geographic community, include
multiple activities, family entertainment and attractions designed to appeal to residents in a
specific geographic neighbourhood/ district or ward. Activities should target a variety of age
groups and interests. · Develop a spirit of unity by welcoming all community members.
To find out more details about the Civic events funding or to apply you can visit here.
Board of Health Meeting Update
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The Ottawa Board of Health (BOH) met on Monday, September 18th. The following reports were
reviewed and considered:
Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention – Status Update
This report provided an update on OPH work with respect to harm reduction and overdose
prevention over the summer months and recommended that OPH enter into a time-limited
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre (SHCHC) to
operate an interim Supervised Injection Service (SIS) at 179 Clarence Street.
The report referenced a significant increase in suspected overdoses in Ottawa, starting in June
2017, as demonstrated by Ottawa Paramedic Services reported number of naloxone
administrations, the number of suspected drug overdose-related emergency department (ED)
visits, the number of suspected opioid overdose deaths to which the Ottawa Police Service has
attended, and anecdotal information from community groups and other service agencies with
respect to suspected overdoses and deaths that may not be seen by paramedics, emergency
departments or police.
In addition to approving the proposal for an interim SIS at 179 Clarence, the Board directed further
action with respect to: facilitating an expedited approval for the Somerset West Community Health
Centre’s application to Health Canada for an exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act (CDSA) in order to operate a SIS at its location, at 55 Eccles Street; bringing forward
a progress report, at the first meeting of 2018, based on the first 60 days of operating the interim
SIS at 179 Clarence Street; and bringing forward, as part of the progress report, recommendations
for a more permanent solution for enhancing OPH’s harm reduction services through the provision
of SIS at fixed or mobile facilities, either directly or through partner agencies.
As Chair of the Board I support the report going forward based on the fact that many lives are
being lost. In the past I have said that I did not support SIS as a solution unless the model being
proposed supports treatment options and counselling that can be on hand for the users to access.
I will continue to work with OPH and our partners recognizing that, while SIS is an important
component of any comprehensive approach to working with people who inject drugs, it will not
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solve all the issues. Treatment, education and guidance to recovery is imperative both from a
proactive and reactive approach.
Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Immunization Strategy
In follow-up to a report provided to the Board in June 2017, this report provided further updates
on new provincial requirements with respect to the Immunization of School Pupils Act and actions
taken by OPH since June with respect to our multi-phased immunization strategy.
Ottawa Public Health Submission in Response to Public Consultation – Legalization of Cannabis in
Ontario
The Board approved this report without discussion. It called for the Board to receive and adopt as
its own, MOH submission to the Province of Ontario in response to the online consultation survey
regarding Ontario’s approach to cannabis legal. It also requested that the Board authorize myself
as the Chair for BOH to work with the MOH on a further submission to the Province on the
legalization of cannabis in Ontario.
In addition to the above, the Board received the following reports for information:
You can watch the BOH meeting in its entirety on YouTube.
CITY SERVICES
2017 Community Safety Awards REMINDER: Send us
your nominations!
The Community Safety Awards are not far away. The ceremony will take place on Monday,
November 6, 2017 at 5 p.m. at Ottawa City Hall. Save the date!
Don’t miss your opportunity to nominate a deserving community safety leader. The deadline for
submissions is October 3, 2017. The awards honour individuals, groups and programs making
Ottawa a safer city for everyone.
Nominees are being sought for the following award categories:
Leadership Award
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Business Award
Youth Leadership Award
Enforcement Professional Award
City Employee Award
Volunteer Award
Volunteer Program Award
Community Program Award
The nomination form, criteria and frequently asked questions can be found
at: www.crimepreventionottawa.ca.
Last chance to nominate for the Immigrant Entrepreneur
Awards
If you know an immigrant to Canada who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, consider nominate
them for the 2017 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. The last day to nominate a friend, colleague,
client, employee or employer who deserves to be honoured for their contributions to Ottawa’s
economy is Friday, September 29.
Each year the City of Ottawa celebrates and recognizes the success and contributions of
individuals who were born outside of Canada and now make Ottawa their home. The awards
have been presented annually since 2012.
The awards are presented to select individuals who make a considerable contribution to Ottawa’s
economy, with a particular focus on:
Hiring, sourcing and purchasing locally
Exporting goods or services from Ottawa
Attracting tourists or investment to the city
Launching new and innovative businesses in Ottawa
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Mentoring other entrepreneurs
Helping other businesses succeed by providing time, expertise or knowledge
Getting involved in, or giving back to, their community
If you know someone who fits this description, nominate them today!
The winners for the 2017 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards will be announced at TiE Ottawa’s
annual entrepreneurship conference, TiECon Canada on November 3, 2017.
I highly encourage all residents to consider nominating someone deserving today! For more
information, please visit http://ottawa.ca/en/2017-immigrant-entrepreneur-awards
Be Leery of CRA phone calls
I would like to remind residents to be cautious of potential telephone scammers claiming to be
with the CRA. Suspected scams involving identity theft are no laughing matter and should be
taken seriously. The Ottawa Police has a web page dedicated to how to respond to common
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scams including an item focused on people pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency
as well as where to report incidences. Here is what they say:
“Over the years, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has noted an increase in tax related scams.
Recent victims have said they have received calls or text messages from someone claiming to be
from the Ottawa Police or calling on behalf of the CRA and recent calls have involved threatening
or aggressive and forceful language to scare them into paying a fictitious debt. Sometimes
callers have even been reported saying there is a warrant for your arrest by police. Beware–these
calls are fraudulent and could result in identity and financial theft. More information on common
CRA scams. If you’ve been a victim of this type of Fraud, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud
Centre at 1-888-495-8501. If you want to confirm the authenticity of a CRA telephone number,
call the CRA directly at 1-800-959-8281.”
Please remember that any persons from the CRA who wish to contact you will do so in an
identifiable and notable manner. For the full web page with other potential scams, please
click here.
E-mail Scam Targeting Businesses and Organizations
The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is seeing the re-emergence of an old scam in which
emails are being sent to persons at businesses who are in charge of accounts. These emails are
designed to look like they are coming from the president or other high ranking official in the
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business and request that large sums of money be transferred somewhere. Usually it is to a bank
in a foreign country. The email address that is used will usually be similar to the actual
president's address. Some organizations have experienced losses of up to $100,000.
Organizations and businesses are encouraged to tighten up their processes for having funds
transferred by having multiple verifications in place before transferring money.
Any person/business who has been victimized by such as a scam can report it to police by filing
a report online at www.ottawapolice.ca or by calling 613-236-1222, ext. 7300. Anonymous tips
can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by
downloading the Ottawa Police app.
Keep in the Loop with your City!
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For City updates, road closures, meeting updates and useful information, be sure to keep tabs
on the City by following, liking and subscribing on social media!
Youtube
For community updates specific to Stittsville, you can also find me on Twitter and Facebook!
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Ottawa.ca has a list of lots of awesome events taking place in our great
city. Check it out and plan your next outing at http://spotlight.ottawa.ca/en
Meetings Next Week at City Hall
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.
Ottawa Police Services Board – Monday, September 25, 4 p.m., Champlain Room
Chief’s Verbal Report
2017 Board Performance Review: Results & Recommendations
Ottawa Police Gala - Fundraiser in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa and
Ottawa Victim Services
Attendance at Ontario Association of Police Services Boards’ Labour Seminar
2018 Budget Directions and Timetable
Appointment of Special Constable: Ottawa Police Service
Appointment of Special Constables: RCMP
Service Initiative Quarterly Update
Financial Status Report: Second Quarter 2017
Workforce Management Report: Second Quarter 2017
Response to Outstanding Inquiry #I-17-02: Night Vision Goggles
Outstanding Board Inquiries & Motions: September 2017
Letters of Commendation
Planning Committee – Tuesday, September 26, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room
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Application or New Construction at 445 Green Avenue, a Property Designated Under Part
V of the Ontario Heritage Act and located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation
District (Ward 13- Rideau-Rockcliffe)
Application for New Construction at 575 Old Prospect Road, a Property Designated Under
Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage
Conservation District (Ward 13- Rideau-Rockcliffe)
Application to Alter 227 Mackay Street, a Property located in the New Edinburgh Heritage
Conservation District, Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 13-
Rideau-Rockcliffe)
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 1867 Alta Vista Drive (Ward 18 – Alta Vista)
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2499, 2500 Palladium Drive and 675 Autopark Private
(Ward 6 – Stittsville)
Zoning By-Law Amendment – Parts of 980 Earl Armstrong Road, 4619, 4623 and 4721
Spratt Road and an Unaddressed Parcel to the South (Ward 22 – Gloucester-South
Nepean)
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 3490 Innes Road (Ward 2 – Innes)
Front Ending Report – Design and Construction of Campeau Drive Extension (Palladium to
Didsbury) (Ward 4 – Kanata-North)
Tree Planting in Sensitive Marine Clay Soils – 2017 Guidelines (city wide)
Status Update – Planning Committee Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending
September 14, 2017 (city wide)
Arts, Culture, Heritage and Recreation Advisory Committee – Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.,
Champlain Room
City Council Meeting – Wednesday, September 27, 10 a.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6:30 P.M., CHAMPLAIN ROOM
