Residents of the Glebe and Old Ottawa East are thrilled with the new access points to the Canal at Patterson Creek and the foot of Clegg Street. We thought we should thank our MP and Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna (who is responsible for Parks Canada) and Minister Melanie Joly (responsible [...]
The GCA recently passed a motion asking the City to divest its investments in fossil fuel extraction companies. You can find our letter to the Mayor and Councillor David Chernushenko GCA Letter_fossil fuel divestment_to Mayor Watson and Councillor Chernushenko and a backgrounder with more detail Fossil Fuels Divestment briefing paper.
GCA recently contributed $5,000 to assist the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG) in developing summer day camp programming for recently arrived refugee families. This is a significant undertaking that will greatly contribute to the settlement process. As families will be coming from across the City, assistance with public transportation is needed to reduce barriers to [...]
Traffic speeds on local and residential streets, and near schools and playgrounds, are a primary and ongoing concern for residents of the Glebe. Read the remainder of our letter to Mayor Watson, Transportation Committee Chair Keith Egli and Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko here: GCA Letter_Transportation Committee_safe streets
Public Meeting re: Proposed redevelopment of 890/900 Bank Street Summary of Issues/questions raised and clarifications provided 1) Will there be electrical lighting on the western side of the building, rooftop lighting that might impact on residents - a lighting plan will be provided. Amica indicated that appropriate lighting important so as not to disturb their [...]
GCA's and Old Ottawa East Community Association's request for new access points on the canal covered in the April 21st Ottawa Citizen article by Alison Sandstrom.
GCA's proposal for downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes discussed in Metro News
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.
WHAT? Third Annual One-Day Heritage Plaque Event in the Glebe WHY? To celebrate the wonderful architecture and social history of the Glebe. WHEN? During the Great Glebe Garage Sale on Saturday May 28, 2016 WHO? The owners/residents of Glebe homes with support from the GCA Heritage Committee. HOW? Prepare and install a simple [...]
With spring finally in the air, my attention turns to new growth for the Glebe Community Association’s Board of Directors. When residents commit to participating on the Board, they do so for one-year terms. Many decide to continue in their roles for longer than a single year, but from time-to-time people do move on. This [...]
