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New Research by GCA Heritage Committee: The Clemow and Powell Families
The Story Behind the Wedding Photographs Taken at 203 Clemow Avenue in 1910 http://glebeca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Story-Behind-the-Wedding-Photographs-Taken-at-203-Clemow-Avenue-on-October-8-1910-Final-Draft-2022-Oct-24-2.docx
October, 2020: 2021 City Budget – We Need Parks More Than Ever in Times of Crisis
As part of its 2021 municipal budget submission and other advocacy efforts, the GCA emphasized in October the important role that parks have played in enabling residents to get outside for fresh air and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Transportation Committee Meeting – Tuesday September 19 at 7:00 p.m.
The Transportation Committee will be holding its kickoff meeting on September 19 at 7 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre. We'll be discussing our priorities and directions for the upcoming year. Old members and new members are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions about the committee, you can reach us at [...]
Capital Spokes Bike Rally June 11 – Glebe Ride Starts at Glendale Park at 9:15 a.m.!
Cyclists of all shapes and sizes are invited to join us on June 11 for the first annual Capital Spokes Bike Rodeo. The Rodeo itself is being put on by Old Ottawa South and will take place in Windsor Park from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be obstacle courses, fire trucks and fun giveaways [...]
Greening the GGGS – recycling opportunities for what doesn’t sell
The Great Glebe Garage Sale is on May 27th 2017 Dear Neighbours: We all love the Great Glebe Garage sale. It’s a fabulous community-wide event. It’s a celebration. It’s another thing that makes our neighbourhood really special. Let’s do it even better in 2017! SOCIAL: Let’s all make sure we remember to give our 10% [...]
Heritage at GGGS 2017!
HERITAGE AT THE GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE WHAT? Fourth 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 27, 2017 WHO? The owners/residents of Glebe homes with support from the GCA Heritage Committee. HOW? Prepare and [...]
Trees in the Glebe – Tree Sign-up Form
Trees in the Glebe Plant a tree, urge your neighbours to plant a tree, or show us a great spot for a new tree. The GCA’s Environment Committee and Ecology Ottawa are spearheading a project to inspire planting of 150 trees in our community in 2017. Register your tree or ideas here: https://goo.gl/forms/nAne78CIJtbF8e3N2 For more [...]
GCA writes to City regarding development proposal for 890/900 Bank Street
On Tuesday, September 13th, an engaged group of residents participated in a Special Meeting of the GCA Board. Given the short timeline to provide comments to the City (deadline of September 15th), the meeting was called to discuss a motion put forward by the GCA Planning Committee. The motion, that passed with virtually unanimous consent [...]
Beer Store/Mr Muffler development proposal: Docs available and comment period underway through Sept. 15th
You can now look at this significant proposal for Bank Street on the City's Devapps site. The proposal includes construction of an 8-storey mixed-use building (commercial at grade, retirement residence on upper storeys). The "Beer Store" and "Mr Muffler" are there now. The property is zoned Traditional Mainstreet, with a height limit of just 15 [...]