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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 namingottawa@ottawa.ca .

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: CPO@ottawa.ca

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 primer@ottawa.ca.

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