Community associations propose downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes
GCA's proposal for downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes discussed in Metro News
GCA and Old Ottawa East Community Association advocate for Rideau Canal boat access
Dear Minister McKenna and Minister Joly, We write to you today to advocate for increased access to the Rideau Canal for canoers and kayakers in central Ottawa. Read the rest of our letter here.
City of Ottawa response re: Ottawa Farmer’s Market
Following is the email content GCA received on Monday, February 29th, 2016, in response to our letter regarding the Ottawa Farmer's Market: Ms. McAllister, Thank you for your e-mail and attached letter concerning the Ottawa Farmers Market. The many operational issues listed in your letter are currently under discussion with the OFM as part of [...]
Mayor Watson’s response re: GCA letter on Ottawa Farmer’s Market
Following is the email content GCA received on Friday, February 26th, 2016, in response to our letter regarding the Ottawa Farmer's Market: Good afternoon Christine, Thank you for your email and for taking the time to write. I appreciate your support and feedback for the Ottawa Farmers Market. I see that you have appropriately [...]
Letter to Mayor Watson – GCA supports Lansdowne Farmers Market
At its February meeting, the GCA passed the following motion: As negotiations between the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Farmers Market are on-going; and, Since the Glebe Community Association supports an arrangement that will help the Farmers Market prosper; Be it so moved that: The attached letter be sent to the Mayor and copied to [...]
Our Recommendations on our Urban Forest (Nov 2015)
In 2015 the City of Ottawa started a consultation regarding our urban forest. The GCA Environment Committee collaborated with neighbouring community associations to produce the following input to the City of Ottawa Forestry Services: 2015 11 24 Core CAs Urban Forest Mgmt Plan inputs_7