Media release for the results of the petition put forth by the Mechanicsville Community Association and Big Trees of Kitchissippi. No surprises here, over 6000 participants agree Lazy Bay Commons in Mechanicsville should be protected as greenspace and we will continue to fight to protect this land!
Trees not Embassies
Don’t rezone this precious greenspace so you can get more money when you sell it to foreign countries.
https://kitchissippi.com/2021/05/04/mechanicsville-begins-protest-against-planned-embassy-row/
Trees Not Embassies
If you support “Trees not Embassies” then please email the NCC, City and Minister at these addresses and find them on twitter too!
Trees not Embassies at the SJAM on Earth Day. NCC is meeting today. Tell NCC cutting down trees for Embassies is not cool! @NCC_CCN
Trees not Embassies at the SJAM on Earth Day. NCC is meeting today. Tell NCC cutting down trees for Embassies is not cool!
Online petition: Yes to trees - No to embassies
There is an online petition: Yes to trees - No to embassies
Support for "Yes to Trees, No to Embassies" by submitting video clip for Earth Day
Support for "Yes to Trees, No to Embassies" by submitting a short video clip for Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The link to the video platform is https://bit.ly/2Q2EtLa
Needles being found at Laroche Park
Covid is not the only pandamic. MCA has reports of needles found at Laroche Park so keep your eyes open. Keep a needle pickup kit in your car/home. Dispose of needles in Hintonburg at Causeway Centre on O'Meara. Report the date/location of every needle found at: NeedleReporting@ottawa.ca. Do not put needles in the garbage. If you do not have the tools, call 311 or flag down a City vehicle as they may have a needle pickup container.
CTV interview about NCC Embassy row
Tune into CTV tonight at 6 and 11pm, April 5th, or check the link below to catch our passionate plea to save our greenspace!
We are planning a socially-distant protest on Earth Day, details to come!
NCC Embassy row
MCA continues to pursue NCC to withdraw its application to rezone greenspace in Mechanicsville for a Diplomatic Compound containing 6 high security embassies with over 200 parking spots. Here are media release, analysis and open letters and a GoFundMe
Road Close Authorization - Rear Lane of 99 Parkdale Avenue
City of Ottawa as granted Brigil Construction authorization for road closure to the Rear Lane of 99 Parkdale Avenue. The road will be closed from Tuesday, 6 April 2021 to Sunday, 31 December 2023.
Share your thoughts about redevelopment at Tunney's Pasture
The Wellington Village Community association is seeking your input! Please take just 5-10 minutes to share your thoughts about redevelopment at Tunney's Pasture.
You can access the survey here: https://forms.gle/mEWU8BTBj2Rg3oZ6A
City of Ottawa: 15-minute neighbourhood public session on March 30th
The City of Ottawa is hosing a public session on 15-minute neighborhoods. The event is going to occur on Tuesday, March 30th between 6:30-8pm.
Residents can register for the event here.
NCC Greenspace rezone for Diplomatic Mission
MCA will provide their formal response to the NCC Greenspace rezone for Diplomatic mission on this website as soon as possible.
In the mean time, we encourage everyone to provide their comments to the city planner on this application. The city is accept responses for another week.
NCC Open House Zoom meeting at 7pm tonight
NCC Open House Zoom meeting at 7pm tonight. If you can enter a question into the "chat" feature, please see attached questions for some ideas!
Feb 10, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway Open House Webinar
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658872211
Passcode: 946427
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16699009128,,81658872211#,,,,*946427# or +12532158782,,81658872211#,,,,*946427#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 816 5887 2211
Passcode: 946427
GoFundMe page to seek legal counsel to save the greenspace and wildlife habitat in Mechanicsville
Some community members have setup a GoFundMe page to seek legal counsel to save the greenspace and wildlife habitat in Mechanicsville: https://gofund.me/7c990ee7
Media release: MCA urges NCC to withdraw plan for "Embassy Row"
MCA urges NCC to withdraw plan for "Embassy Row".
2020 MCA AGM
Reminder for Mechanicsville residents, MCA AGM on January 26, 2021 at 7pm, see AGM material.
Meeting details:
Meeting ID: 827 3434 4938 Passcode: 613613
or dial in at 1 647 558 0588 (Toronto)
Goldenrod Community Garden
Goldenrod Community Garden at Tunneys needs leaders to get this project in the ground!
Please see their website for details.
Road Closesure for Hinchey Avenue from Scott Street to Bullman Street - Friday, Jan. 22
City of Ottawa has authorized road closure for Hinchey Avenue from Scott Street to Bullman Street. The road will be closed on Friday, 22 January 2021.
GoFundMe for Mechanicsville Hinchey Fire Victims
Recently there was a fire on Hinchey street. There is a GoFundMe fundraiser for the victims of the fire at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mechanicsville-hinchey-fire-victims
