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Cresthaven Drive and Barnstone Drive Intersection Modification
Recently, I met with city officials to discuss the future of the intersection of Barnstone Drive and Cresthaven Drive. As you may know, this area has had a rapid growth rate with the recent completion of the Stonefields Flats development as well as future development to occur along the Strandherd…
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Invest Ottawa to bolster City’s economic development strategy
I was pleased to participate in the official opening of Invest Ottawa this past week. As you may know, I have been helping to lead the charge to strengthen the City’s economic development initiatives. Invest Ottawa, which replaces the Ottawa Centre for Regional Innovation (OCRI), will help attract new investors…
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Findlay Creek Boardwalk given green light for construction
I am pleased to announce that the Findlay Creek nature boardwalk was given final approvals from the South Nation Conservation Authority to begin construction. The boardwalk will be built as a partnership between the South Nation Conservation Authority and Tartan and Tamarack Homes Corporation. The trail surface will be…
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City hosts Ottawa Light Rail Transit project trade show
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa, in partnership with the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal, today hosted a successful Trade Show for Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (OLRT) project at the new CE Centre. More than 250 representatives from local businesses and more than 75 international consortia…
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Chinese New Year Celebrations in Barrhaven
Councillor Steve Desroches, joined by Mayor Jim Watson, were pleased to participate in the Chinese New Year celebration in Barrhaven at Mother Theresa High School on February 5, 2012. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon for the Chinese community. The city recently named the newest park on Chapman Mills…
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Strong local business interest in upcoming Light Rail Trade Show
Ottawa, February 6th, 2012 – Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches is pleased with the strong level of interest in the upcoming Ottawa Light Rail Trade Show (OLRT). “We’ve known all along that the OLRT Project was going to be a major economic benefit for the City and the City of…
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Hockey Day in Canada Festivities - February 11th
Saturday, February 11, marks Hockey Day in Canada here in the capital and there are plenty of activities available for families, young and old. I invite everyone to come out to their local rink to participate in the fun. The Riverside South Community Association will be hosting their Hockey…
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Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge construction continues
I would like to provide residents with an update of the on-going construction of the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge. As you may have noticed, significant progress has been made on the construction of the bridge both on-site and off-site. Some of the immediate work-in-progress includes completion of the bridge launching system, which…
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Rink of Dreams Opening Weekend Celebrations
The Rink of Dreams was officially opened on Wednesday, January 25th and is already a busy location in downtown Ottawa. This weekend will be a flurry of activity for its opening weekend as the City of Ottawa teams up with Hockey Canada, the Sens Foundation, Energizer and Canadian Tire Jumpstart…
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Hail to the Chief! Barrhaven's opportunity to say 'Thank you' to Chief Vern White
Hail to the Chief! I am pleased to announce that Councillor Jan Harder and I will be hosting a fundraising dinner on Sunday, February 19th in honour of Chief Vern White to show our appreciation for all he has done for Barrhaven. Proceeds from the evening will benefit project…
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New Barrhaven Park Name Helps Celebrate Year of the Dragon
Ottawa – Deputy Mayor Steve Desroches announced the name of the new park under construction on Chapman Mill Drive in Barrhaven as “Water Dragon Park” marking the start of the Lunar Chinese New Year. Water Dragon Park features a play structure and water splash pad with dragon characters as…
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Public Consultation for Chapman Mills Park Community Building on Wednesday, January 25th
The Public Consultation meeting for the proposed Chapman Mills Community Building to be built at 424 Chapman Mills Drive will be held on Wednesday, January 25th from 5pm to 7pm at St. Emily Catholic School. The meeting will be held in the library of the school which is located next…
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LRT Trade Show to be held on February 9, 2012
Further to my motion which was carried by Council on September 28, 2011, I am pleased to announce that the City, in partnership with the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal, will be hosting an OLRT Trade Show on February 9, 2012 at the CE Centre (4899 Uplands…
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Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation needs your VOTE!
Fundraising underway for permanent pathway bridge at Chapman Mills Conservation Area. OTTAWA – January 16, 2012 – The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF) and our community is participating in the 2012 Molson Community Cheer Contest and needs your vote to build a permanent pathway connection in the Chapman Mills Conservation…
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Tour of 'Penthouse North' film production
Multi-use studio plan in development With a new film commissioner and a commitment to building a quality production facility, the city is looking to attract attention from Hollywood, reports Tony Lofaro, The Ottawa Citizen A former east-end Loblaws store is not a glamorous setting for a feature film, but…
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New Barrhaven Fire Station 47 opened in Stonebridge
The Barrhaven South community welcomed Fire Station 47 to the neighbourhood today with a grand opening celebration attended by Mayor Jim Watson, my fellow Councillors Councillor Jan Harder, Mark Taylor, Scott Moffatt and Marianne Wilkinson, Ottawa Fire Chief John deHooge, city staff and local residents. “This new fire station…
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Four Ottawa Senators make the All Star starting squad
UPDATE : Thank you to everyone's voting in our city, four of our Ottawa Senators were voted in as member of the All Star Team starting squad. Players Jason Spezza, Daniel Alfredsson, Milan Michalek and Erik Karlsson all made the cut for the All-Star Game's starting line-up. Related article: http://bit.ly/x4n66d…
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