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 [...]
Legend has it that snowmen once ruled the world during the last ice age. Yet still, they gather each year in the dead of winter to plot their return. Help us build a brigade of friendly snowpeople to thwart their plans and save all of humanity! We want to build some excitement around Winterlude and put on a show of snow! [...]
On Monday, January 20, 1986, the GCA logo was unveiled for the first time. It was selected from 75 submissions to the Glebe Logo contest sponsored by the short-lived Glebe Business Group (GBG). Originally intended as the "Glebe logo" for use on shop signs, shopping bags, billboards and advertising, it was only after the demise [...]
