The GPC volunteers meet monthly to discuss all aspects of the running and upkeep of our beautiful and well used Glebe parks. Moving into Spring we hope to arrange, oversee, communicate such amenities as: the canoe docks in Patterson Creek and the Canal at Fifth Avenue. Other projects in-hand include: placement of Parklett’s on Second [...]
The City of Ottawa hosts its annual Spring event, GLAD’s “Cleaning the Capital”. It’s coming soon! Registration begins on March 15th 2018, with park cleanups taking place between April 15th & May 15th. Everyone is welcome so please come out and help our Glebe Parks Committee (GPC) volunteers. Please refer to the table below for [...]
Glebe Community Association Minutes of the Board Meeting Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 Present: Board Members: Josh VanNoppen, Christine McAllister, Louise Aranoff, Angela Keller-Herzog, Carol MacLeod Elizabeth Ballard, Jennifer Humphries, Nini Pal, Bill Price, Brenda Perras, Sue Stefko (GACA), Sam Harris, Carolyn Mackenzie, Sarah Viehbeck, Laura Smith, Rochelle Handelman, Johanna Persohn. Others: David Chernushenko, [...]
GrowSmartGirls is a FREE seminar series, in partnership with the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, that seeks to equip pre-teens, teens and their caregivers with the knowledge and skills to improve their situational awareness and respond to societal dangers and challenges, including on the Internet. Topics include: -Sexual Assult/Coercion/Consent -Social Media & Cyber Safety/ Self Defence [...]
The proposed 8 storey condo building in the heart of a stable, low-rise neighbourhood does not comply with the City’s own policies. This community supports smart growth and intensification but intensification can be achieved by building within the existing 15 m (4/5 storey) zoning. Please consider supporting this petition to say no to the [...]
Traffic impacts in Ottawa as a result of special events and upcoming road work – Week of February 5 Ottawa – Ongoing and upcoming road work project will have the following impacts on Ottawa traffic: O’Connor Street – O’Connor Street is closed to motorists between Laurier Avenue and Somerset Street until Friday, March 2. The closure is [...]
An extra roar will fill the air at both Parliament Hill and Lansdowne Park Saturday night, just before the Scotiabank NHL100 Classic between the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Canadiens. Two CF-18 aircraft will fly over Lansdowne Park just before the puck drops on Saturday, December 16. The two aircraft will also fly over Parliament Hill. [...]
The Canal Footbridge, the Fifth Avenue Bridge, Clegg Footbridge, Rideau Crossing — whatever you’ve been calling it, it’s time to agree on a permanent name for new bridge connecting the Glebe and Old Ottawa East/Old Ottawa South. What name do you suggest? http://capitalward.ca/index.php/name-that-bridge
Ottawa – There is a lot of hockey excitement going on in Ottawa on Saturday, December 16 and the City of Ottawa wants to make sure you arrive at your destination safely and on time. If you are going to the Scotiabank NHL100 Classic, plan ahead for long security screening lines, arrive early and expect traffic delays. [...]
As its holiday time, we wanted to share with you this resource that the City has to green your events! Sustainability metrics are a great addition to your report-back to your boards and funders on the success of an event. https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/green-living#greening-your-event
