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Neighbourhood News:

Vision Zero

The CHNA supports safer roads for all users and Vision Zero policies for Ottawa. Such road safety principles aimed at eliminating severe injury and death, have been adopted in cities around the world. On June 12, Ottawa Council voted 15-9 to refer the motion to the transportation committee for further study, to explore funding, and to allow the public to have a say.

A second motion by Councillor Jeff Leiper to allocate the federal gas tax towards cycling infrastructure was also referred to the city treasurer to be considered with other competing priorities.

Bike Safety

Cool new app to help reduce bike theft.  Check out the Garage 529 app...

90 Champagne Development Open House

Site control meeting was organized by Councillor Leiper's office on June 17th .
https://kitchissippiward.ca/content/90-champagne-ave-site-plan-control-application-open-house

Reid Park

Thanks to everyone that came out on Saturday July 6th for the re-opening party!!  Special thanks to the Mayor for joining us!

2 Minute CHNA Enviro Survey - Have Your Say!

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of current environmental issues? Let’s focus on our own backyards.​ Please help CHNA’s environment committee focus on projects that matter to you by completing a 2 minute survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H69X8WZ

HISTORY NIGHT  Parkdale and Fairmont - A Visual History of the People and Properties

Thanks to our fabulous History team for an engaging photo history of people, properties and happenings on the southern stretches of Parkdale and Fairmont Avenues held in May. 

Spring General Meeting - May 7 2019

Slides from our May 7th Spring General Meeting can be found HERE.

Extra Extra! Read All About It - Spring Newsletter 

Clean the Capital Park Clean- May 11th 

THANKS to everyone who came out to clean up our local greenspaces.  They look terrific!    Photo's posted HERE.

Keith Hobbs - 2018 CHNA Volunteer of the Year 

Keith Hobbs has been awarded the 2018 Volunteer of the Year award.  Keith received a plaque at our spring AGM!    More info and pictures can be found following the link in the heading.

Heart Institute Expansion UPDATE

Construction on the Life Support Tower has come to a close..but work has begun on an improved Lobby, rework the original building basement level, and to relocate the ambulance entrance.  More details HERE

Hospital Matters - Smoke Free Ontario Act

The Smoke Free Ontario Act requires the hospital to be completely smoke free by Jan. 2018.  Read about the implications to nearby residents HERE.  Let us know if you run into issues.

Transportation News
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Other Planning and Development News
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Updates from our Safety Committee:

NeighbourHood Watch Bulletins - Follow this link to read

Recent Scams - Follow this link

Car Thefts - Lexus/Toyota

The OPS continue to see thefts of high-end Lexus/Toyota vehicles, particularly larger SUVs and 4Runners. Signal amplifiers are now being used.  OPS recommends additional line of defense to protect your asset: consider keeping any vehicle with a proximity key fob inside a radio frequency shield device (RSF device).  This will prevent the key fob’s signal from being amplified to the vehicle from inside the house protecting it from being driven away.

More safety tips are available online.

BREAK-INS ARE BACK!

With the arrival of warm weather, the risk of theft from vehicles is higher. Residents are reminded to remove anything of value from their vehicle.  Thieves typically look for an unlocked vehicle, and once they gain entry, they go through the entire car, including the trunk,” said Cst.Lemieux.  “It isn’t enough to hide items in the console or under the car seats because the thieves are just that thorough.” In the event you notice someone acting suspicious around parked vehicles or if you see someone trying car doors – please call police and report it. Make the right call. “Even if your car is broken into and nothing is taken, it still needs to be reported to police."

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In addition to cars, Homes, and backyard sheds are also targeted  Be aware and  ensure your home looks lived in and sheds and garages are locked;  thieves take advantage of any opportunity to steal.  Also,  PLEASE report all incidents to police, even if nothing was stolen in the end or the car/shed was unlocked.  Without your report, police cannot track patterns and assign resources to prevent future break ins.

Note: The Ottawa Police have changed the way they deliver services. Read more here.
Current Scams. Fake sites for drivers tests, slashed tires and offers of "help", emails from CHNA execs asking you for MONEY!; CRA - false calls of tax fraud & $$ owed; Ontario Energy Group asks to "inspect" your AC/Furnace;  Canadian Cancer Society -  does not solicit over the phone;  Ottawa Police - not calling for donations and Irish Low Paving Price - it really is too good to be true.
  • TIPS on how to approach charities and more can be found on our Fraudulent Activity Page.    Remember, question everything.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Wonder who to call?  Click on our handy reference list of numbers for the police and the City of Ottawa. 

Read the latest Ottawa police report HERE.

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