City of Ottawa has authorized a road closure for Hinchey Avenue from Scott Street to Lyndale Avenue. The road will be closed from Wednesday, 4 March 2020 to Friday, 13 March 2020.
City Police's survey on its crime reporting tool
Anyone who has reported crime using the City’s Crime Reporting tool, please participate in this survey: https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=177283&h=A924AE0B5220770
Reminder: Public Meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning
There is a public meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning. It is going to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
This will allow Developers to build small, dense apartments with 8 to 12 units on a single lot as per the sketch above.
Everyone is welcome to ask questions and provide feedback to the City.
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-engagement/projects/residential-fourth-density-r4-zoning-review
Reminder: Mechanicsville Winter Carnival Sunday Feb 2nd from 2 to 4pm
MECHANICSVILLE WINTER CARNIVAL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 2020
2 TO 4 PM at LAROCHE PARK
Free horse & sleigh rides, Ice Skating, kids activities
Coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods
Public Meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning
There is a public meeting on proposed revision to R4 Zoning. It is going to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W) at 6:30 pm
This will allow Developers to build small, dense apartments with 8 to 12 units on a single lot as per the sketch above.
Everyone is welcome to ask questions and provide feedback to the City.
Winter parking ban today (Sunday) at 3 pm
City of Ottawa has implementing a winter parking ban on city streets starting at 3 pm today.
According to Coucnillar Leiper, the City is working “with by-law to ensure that tickets will only go out on streets that have not been plowed by that time. If the street hasn't been plowed by 3 pm, don't park on it or risk a ticket. “
Rink is open! Learn to Skate Tuesdays from 4 to 5pm
The Laroche Park rink is open! Thanks to Keith Brown and his family for maintaining our rink for decades! SWCHC have lined up the Learn to Skate program on Tuesdays from 4 to 5pm. Lights are on and the ice condition is excellent. Drop by with a shovel after any snowfall to help keep it clear!
MECHANICSVILLE WINTER CARNIVAL
MECHANICSVILLE WINTER CARNIVAL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 2020
2 TO 4 PM at LAROCHE PARK
Free horse & sleigh rides, Ice Skating, kids activities
Coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods
Community Appreciation for Constable Neilly
There will be a Community Appreciation for Constable Neilly, former Community Police Officer for Mechanicsville on Sunday, January 18th 1pm to 3pm at the Hintonburg Community Centre. Drinks and cookies to be served. MCA is preparing a slide show of photos, send any photos you have!
SJAM Winter Sports Festival – January 19
See http://sjam.ca/ for more more up to date details about this winter sports event nearby at Remic Rapids, including weather conditions and entry fees.
SJAM Festival
COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN COMMUNITY EVENT ON SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2020.
All ages XC Ski Scurry and Scoot fun races
All ages Fat Bike Blast race
Try out the GIANT multi-person Norwegian skis
Check out our ski obstacle course, play on the snow hill, demo some gear, warm up with hot chocolate and enjoy our supporting partner booths
Support two important local causes: The SJAM Winter Trail and The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa
DETAILS:
Date: Sunday January 19 from 9am – 1pm
Location: Remic Rapids Park off the Sir John A. McDonald Parkway by the Ottawa river. Check out their site here
Fun race schedule
Pre-race registration is requested as numbers are limited. Click here to register for all races through our partner, Dovercourt Recreation
FREE for children 10 years and younger
$10 for all other participants
Pick-up bibs between 9:00 – 9:45 for those who are pre-registered for the ski events and 10:30 – 11:15 for the bike event
Onsite registration will be available from 9:00-9:45 for the ski events and 10:30 – 11:15 for the bike event. However we strongly encourage you to register in advance
In the event of inclement weather, the festival may be cancelled. Check this website for updates
Interested in getting involved as a festival and race volunteer? Check out our FAQs section below
Road closure for Hinchey Avenue closed early
The temporary closure of Hinchey Avenue (Ward 15) from Scott Street and Lyndale Avenue was concluded at the end of business yesterday (Tuesday, December 17th). Hichey Avenue will be open to traveling this evening
Road closure extended for Hinchey Avenue
City of Ottawa has extended the road closure of Hinchey Avenue (Ward 15) from Scott Street and Lyndale Avenue. The road will remain closed until end of business Thursday, 19 December 2019
Reminder: Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, Thursday 10th) for 99 Parkdale Site Plan Application + Pre-Construction Community Meeting
Therw will be a community meeting on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Hintonburg Community Centre (Wellington Room) for 99 Parkdale Avenue. Brigil and City staff will be on hand to run through the Site Plan, the construction details and take any feedback.
Road closure on Hinchey Avenue from December 9th-13th
The city has authorized road closure for Hinchey Avenue (Ward 15) from Scott Street and Lyndale Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 09 December 2019 to Friday, 13 December 2019.
99 Parkdale Site Plan Application + Pre-Construction Community Meeting
Community meeting on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Hintonburg Community Centre (Wellington Room) for 99 Parkdale Avenue. Brigil and City staff will be on hand to run through the Site Plan, the construction details and take any feedback.
Road closure on Carruthers Avenue starting tomorrow
Road closure has been authorized for Carruthers Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to Stonehurst Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 11 November 2019 to Friday, 15 November 2019.
Road closure on Carruthers Avenue
Road closure has been authorized for Carruthers Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to Stonehurst Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 11 November 2019 to Friday, 15 November 2019.
MCA Builders Code of Conduct
MCA has recently prepared the Mechanicsville Builder's Code of Conduct. This document and 2 City documents will be provided to property owners and their contractors for development in Mechanicsville. Please message MCA with any suggestions or revisions
MCA community garden
The MCA garden has made deliveries to the Parkdale Food Centre and the Seniors at St. Vladimir's! Thank you to Bayview Yards for our garden space and the garden volunteers!
City of Ottawa's survey on Short Term rental
City of Ottawa is having a Rental Accommodation survey. It allows residents to provide their views on key findings by staff. This will inform staff recommendation to Council. The survey closes on October 18th, 2019.
