E-News Blast for October 19th, 2017
A Message from Jan
Good day everyone! I want to hear your ideas on Ottawa's upcoming budget. For the past many years, well since amalgamation 16 years ago, every October a group of councillors have held a Budget meeting at the Nepean Sportsplex. In all that time very few Barrhaven residents have attended this meeting so this year I am using an online survey to give you the opportunity to participate. We know everyone is busy. I am hoping you will have a look and contribute as you will. Also on October 24th I am hosting my Fall Forum from 5-8 at Cedarhill Golf on Cedarview Drive and I will have Budget info there as well as a ton of Planning applications and road work etc. Go to my website www.janharder.caand a link will bring you to the city's 2018 pre-Budget Consultation tool. I look forward to seeing you Tuesday night.
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Queensway Carleton Hospital
Builders of Care Award
Celebrating Queensway Carleton Hospital's Builders of Care,
this years honorees include: Chris and Erin Phillips, John and Eileen Monaghan, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, and Jan Harder
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Small Business Saturday
The CFIB invites you to help celebrate Small Business Saturday on October 21st! This special day will highlight the important role of small businesses in Canada's economy and remind Canadians about the importance of shopping locally. To help celebrate Small Business Saturday, we encourage you to visit your favourite local business, take a photo of yourself at a business, or with a business owner and tweet it out using#smallbizsaturday hashtag.
Neighbourhood Arts 150
Celebrating Ottawa's Communities
AOE Arts Council is proud to bring twelve of Ottawa's most inspiring professional artists and arts groups together with neighbourhoods from all corners of Ottawa to celebrate their communities and express what it means to be Canadian.
Naomi Tessler - Playing Back our Neighbourhood Stories, a
Barrhaven Youth Theatre Ensemble Performance on Tuesday October 24th at 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Barrhaven Community House, 16 Kilbarron Road. For more information or contact:
www.branchouttheatre150artsottawa.ca
The Barrhaven Food Cupboard's Annual Fall Harvest
The Barrhaven Business Improvement Area is pleased to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Annual Fall Harvest in support of our local food cupboard,
BFC. The Fall Harvest will be held on October 21st, 2017 at the Msgr. Paul Baxter Centre, (Located behind St. Patrick's Church Fallowfield) 15 Steeple Hill Crescent.
Ticket price is $75/person. For more information, please contact David Sereda President, Barrhaven Food Cupboard at
[email protected] or 613-218-7306. For Corporate Sponsorship opportunities contact David Rattray Director, Barrhaven Food Cupboard at 613-797-2959 or email
[email protected].
EnviroCentre is hosting Electric Vehicle Days in Barrhaven
Drop by on Sunday October 22nd
at the Barrhaven Fallowfield Park and Ride, 12pm - 4pm for electric vehicle days. The purpose of this event is to showcase electric vehicles, the financial incentives and supporting infrastructure to Ottawa residents. This is an opportunity to chat with knowledgeable, friendly members of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa (EVCO) and explore their vehicles.
A Free Support Program for Parents of Teens
Sign up for the upcoming Fall workshop series in Barrhaven, starting
October 3rd - December 12th on Tuesday's 7pm to 9 pm; a
t South Nepean Satellite Community Health Centre, 4100 Strandherd Drive (Suite 201)
For more information or to register contact:
Zainab Al-Ali 613-288-2825 ext. 2144 or
[email protected]
*All enquiries strictly confidential. The Connect Parent Group is an Attachment-Based Program to Support Parents of teens aged 13 - 17 years old. Do you ever feel that your teen doesn't listen to you? Do you sometimes even feel pushed away? Do parents matter? There is very good evidence that strong relationships, or attachment, with parents protect youth from risk during adolescence and help them thrive. Sign up for this free workshop series for an opportunity to learn more, share experiences and pick up more skills & strategies in a warm and empathetic space. Sessions will be co-facilitated by experienced counselors Dr. Mario Cappelli (C.Psych) and Ms Stacey Segal (MSW, RSW)
Barrhaven Civics Talks
Barrhaven Civics Talks hosted by Synapcity on November 2nd and Thursday November 16th at the Loblaws Cooking School location here in Barrhaven. It's a free event to create a space for residents to think on their vision for their neighborhood. All ages are welcome, so please share and post as appropriate. Applications due by October 26th
Here's a description:
Do you want to bring new and diverse people together to talk about your neighbourhood? Synapcity's Civics Talks is coming to Barrhaven to help interested people understand the power of coming together, discover our shared connection to place and inspire neighbourhood innovation. We will work with you to share and uncover dreams and hopes while practicing collaborative skills. You will then begin to imagine your neighbourhood and we will provide some tools to make that dream come true.
For more details and to sign up: http://synapcity.ca/workshop/barrhaven-ct/ or call 613-288-5810.
Councillor Jan Harder's Fall Planning Forum
Our Fall Planning Forum will have a different look and different location this year. This year it will be held on Tuesday October 24th from 5pm to 8pm at Cedarhill Golf and Country Club. We will be focusing on Barrhaven planning and infrastructure. You won't want to miss this informative evening.
BooHaven
Join us if you dare...at Cineplex Odeon Barrhaven Cinemas for a fun-filled Halloween on October 28th from 10am to Noon. Enjoy a spooky movie, face painting and trick-or-treats! Cost: $5 per person or $15 for family of 4 (extra member $3.50) Visit: stonebridgeca.com or barrhavencommunity.com
Artists of Stonebridge Art Show & Sale
8th ANNUAL ART SHOW & SALE This is developing into our largest show to date. The show will be running over the weekend of November 4th & 5th from 10am- 5pm at Stonebridge Golf Club. For more information contact:
artistsofstonebridge.com
Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade
Whisky, eh?
The 6th annual Whisky Tasting Fundraiser, celebrating Canada's 150th birthday on Saturday November 18th, 2017, from 7pm - 10pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. For ticket Information Eventbrite here. Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will not be tickets available at the door. If you would like to pay by cheque or cash, please contact [email protected].
Fashion Fundraiser
On November 28th, a Fashion FUNraiser partnership between Shepherd's and Kiwanis Club of Ottawa West in support of OrKidstra (providing children from low-income families with free group and individual music lessons and the chance to learn important life skills like respect, compassion, teamwork, and responsibility through playing and singing together). 6pm - 9pm, light refreshments, Shepherd's Trainyards. Tickets $35. E-mail [email protected].
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Trick or Treat with the Mayor
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n Saturday October 28th, from 4pm to 7pm. His Worship Jim Watson will once again this year host a safe Halloween event in support of the Ottawa Food Bank's Baby Basics Program. The Baby Basics Program targets the most vulnerable members of our society, infants and toddlers, whose parents lack the resources to adequately provide for them. As a result of this program, expensive items such as formula, baby food and diapers are made available to assist families in need.
Trick or Treat with the Mayor, along with some favourite costumed characters, in the Haunted Heritage House after passing through the Ghoulish Graveyard on Elgin Street. Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and all of her friends to the Halloween Dance Party on Marion Dewar Plaza, where guests can trick or treat and dance with more costumed characters. Guests can also take a ride on the GT Express, decorate a miniature pumpkin or be wowed by the outdoor magic potions lab and show. Inside City Hall there will be hot chocolate and treats in the Hocus Pocus Café. With the support of our corporate sponsors, a memorable evening is assured for everyone while supporting a very worthy cause.
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John McCrae Secondary School
Co-operative Education
Congratulations to MOKTAR TOUKALEH on his high school Co-operative (Co-op) Education Placement with French Language Services at the City of Ottawa.
Moktar is in grade 11 at John McCrae Secondary School (JMSS). This semester he is earning two co-op credits towards his high school diploma while working at City Hall.
Co-op is a great opportunity for high school students to explore a possible career and/or gain valuable job skills for future employment.
The high school co-op program promotes skill development, career development and self-awareness by integrating classroom learning with supervised work experiences in business, industry, or community service organizations. All high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 can earn up to 12 credits in co-op.
Moktar chose the City of Ottawa as a possible work placement as he is in the French Immersion program at JMSS and wanted to be in a French speaking environment. Co-op is not his first time working as he has been employed by the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club for the last two summers. He is also part of Link Crew leadership this year and plays basketball at JMSS. Moktar is enjoying his work placement and looks forward to the opportunities he will have in the months ahead.
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Information Sharing
Alottawata Water Park
ProSlide R&D Centre is targeted for 2019 Opening and Alottawata Water Park for 2020 Opening.
2017 Household Hazardous Waste Event
Hazardous Waste Events around the city: October 28th, 2017 - Barrhaven Snow Disposal Facility, Strandherd Dr. at McKenna Casey Rd. Depot hours are 8am to 4pm.
City of Ottawa's 2018 Budget Consultation Tool
Once again, the City of Ottawa is taking an interactive approach to keep residents informed about next year's budget and to provide multiple forums for public feedback. This online simulated budget tool was launched in 2016 and will be used again this year to help you better understand how your tax dollars are spent. It's an opportunity to express your views on how residential tax dollars will be used in the 2018 Budget and to see the impact of the decisions that City staff and Council face when developing and approving the annual budget. The simulation is based on urban residential tax rates and does not reflect other tax classes. For more information on the different tax classes please visit my website.
Ottawa Public Library
Barrhaven Writers' Circle
A Word of the Week will be announced for the following week's writing 'assignment'. At next week's circle, you may present your prepared written piece that uses the Word / Phrase of the Week. Each person will be given up to eight minutes to present their work to the group. Poetry, prose, a novel in progress, song lyrics ...the sky's the limit. If the word has you stumped, feel free to bring another piece of writing to present to the group. Drop-in.
Word of the Week: Surprise (Oct 18); Graduate (Oct 25); Goodbye (Nov 1); Warn (Nov 8)
Phrase of the Week: Is it free...? (Oct 18); Don't let it happen again... (Oct 25); Christmas is coming... (Nov 1); The most memorable gift I even received... (Nov 8)
Wednesdays 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Welcome to Ottawa: Immigration and Settlement Information
Newcomers have the unique opportunity to talk to a settlement councillor to learn of the many services available throughout the city of Ottawa including education, transportation, housing and health care. Newcomers will also be able to get help with: permanent resident card, citizenship application, Visa and sponsorship. Offered in partnership with Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre. Drop-in or register by calling 613-580-2424 x30353. Thursday October 26th 2pm - 4pm or Thursday November 30th 2pm - 4pm
Employment Assistance
Come meet one-on-one with an Employment Consultant to receive individual support with: career exploration, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, labour market and training information, assistance with Second Career applications and referrals to other programs and services. Offered in partnership with Employment Ontario and YMCA-YWCA (National Capital Region). Drop-in or register by calling 613-580-2424 x30353. Wednesdays 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
Businesswomen of the Year Award
The Businesswoman of the Year Awards nomination process and the Gala are built to honour and recognize outstanding businesswomen, and the only way we can accomplish this is when you nominate someone you know personally, have worked with professionally, or even admire from a distance.
We have kept the nomination process simple and only ask you to submit the name, email and phone number of the woman you think merits a nomination by visiting our website.
All nominations must be submitted by October 31st, 2017, but when you nominate someone early-on in the process, it really helps them out because they will have ample time to complete the application process prior to the deadline.
To submit your nomination, visit our website at TheBYAs.ca.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to nominate an outstanding woman. We hope you will share this information with your network, organization and social media so exceptional women in Ottawa that you know can be recognized?
Hydro Ottawa Offers Financial Assistance Programs for Low-Income Customers
With cold weather on the way, it's timely to share with you some information on the financial assistance programs that Hydro Ottawa offers to help low-income customers. These programs provide relief to constituents who are having difficulty paying their electricity bills.
While this information is available on our website in both English and French one particular program highlighted is the Ontario Electricity Support Program, which provides ongoing and long-term financial support to low-income customers. Some customers may be eligible to receive a credit of up to $900 a year towards their electricity bill. Constituents need only fill out an application, available at
OntarioElectricitySupport.ca
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Give Away Weekend
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Community Police
The night is quickly approaching when the streets will be filled with ghosts and goblins, not to mention princesses and fairies. As always, there are a few important Halloween safety guidelines that should be observed to ensure the night runs smoothly.
Around the house...
- Many people enjoy transforming their homes into eerie scenes. Be sure to keep the path leading up to your door free of obstacles for the little ones, especially those with masks who might have trouble seeing in dim light.
- Keep pets indoors on Halloween to protect them from hazards and preventing them from being aggressive to visitors.
- Before you light those candles in your pumpkin, consider using inexpensive safety glow sticks . Nothing says spooky like a glowing green jack-o-lantern!
More Safety Tips for Trick or Treaters
- Bring a flashlight;
- Walk instead of running;
- Stay on the sidewalks (If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left-hand side of the street facing traffic);
- Avoid jaywalking;
- Do not cut across lawns or take short-cuts;
- Take masks off when walking from one house to the next;
- Do not go inside houses and do not get into vehicles;
- Only visit houses that are lit;
- Stay away from animals you are not familiar with; and
- Vandalism is not just a 'trick' - it is against the law and has consequences
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Community Police Ride-Along
Councillor Harder takes security seriously so she sent her Community Outreach Coordinator out on a Police Ride-Along with our community police officer, Constable Jordan this week.
"The first thing she did was prepare me for an emergency and what I should do if the office was in trouble or "down". It kind of put things into perspective; I was thinking 'oh wow this could be scary'.
The morning started off with making several stops to deal with neighbour to neighbour disputes and mischief. Next was drive-bys to locations that are known for mischief.
Speeding, tailgating and stop signs! Councillor Harder gets many complaints in her ward office about traffic issues, so it was very interesting taking the time to actually track activity in the ward. We observed Claridge and Beatrice 4 way stop intersection. In 15 minutes I tallied 33 cars that did not stop and 12 did a rolling stop through the stop signs. Only 2 came to a full stop only because there was a pedestrian and they had no choice but to stop!
It's very important for Constable Jordan to reach out to the community and create a relationship with business owners and community leaders so that she knows who she is dealing with before a crisis arises. Did you know that our community police officer is responsible for 5 councillors areas? That's a lot of relationships to make!
A Note from Our Community Police Officer
Officers facilitate the Ottawa Police response to numerous requests from the public, we continue to refer all traffic related complainants as outlined below so that they can come to the attention of our Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (TEE). TEE works with the City of Ottawa and our Report Analysts to identify traffic concerns across the city, this assists the unit in allocating their resources more efficiently. It is important that OPS and the city of Ottawa continue to work together to address community traffic concerns and provide the same messaging on how to report traffic concerns to both OPS and the city of Ottawa so that problem traffic areas can be properly identified.
As indicated on the Ottawa Police Website Contac-Us page, we do not accept reports by email or social media. I have attached a link to our website which provides information on how to report aggressive driving complaints and ongoing traffic concerns to the Ottawa Police Service. Reporting this information through the proper channels will help the Ottawa Police better allocate police resources.
https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/aggressive-driving-and-rules-of-the-road.asp
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National Teen Driver Safety Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week is a public awareness campaign to educate young drivers about road safety.
"Drivers aged 15 - 24 make up the largest number of injuries and deaths on our roadways," said Ottawa Police Traffic Constable Michel Vandal. "We often see young drivers involved in collisions where distracted driving, speeding, impairment and failure to use seat belts are factors. We need to emphasize safe driving practices for this age group."
Young drivers also make up the largest number of single vehicle collisions.
"When you are behind the wheel, make safe driving your number one priority," said Cst. Vandal. "Your life, your passengers' lives and the lives of other road users are at stake."
We all have a responsibility when it comes to helping young drivers be safe drivers.
Parents:
*Teach children safe driving behaviour by being a safe driver yourself.
*Monitor your teen's driving, even after they get their licence.
*Remind your young driver about seasonal dangers like pedestrian and cyclist safety, back to school and poor weather conditions.
Passengers:
*Don't distract the driver.
*Speak up if the driver is speeding or using the phone.
*Wear your seatbelt.
Drivers:
*Make safe driving your number one priority.
*Follow the speed limit. Speeding makes the vehicle harder to control and increases stopping distances required to avoid hazards or unexpected road conditions, as well as other vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
*Texts and phone calls can wait until you are at your destination, or safely pull over and stop driving to use your phone.
*Buckle up, no matter how short the distance you are driving.
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In summary By-law & Regulatory Services experienced an overall increase of 19% in total call volume compared to Q3 of 2016.
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Safer Roads Ottawa, Ottawa Police and Operation Life Saver, have created a video that explains the importance of stopping before the stop bar.
Please see link to the videos for your information.
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RCL Branch 641 Bursary Program
Application Deadline October 31st, 2017
The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) recognizes the need for a post-secondary education to prosper and believes that our young people are the leaders of tomorrow. As a result, the RCL offers to help them with partial financing of a post-secondary education through the granting of annual bursaries.
The Bursary Program is designed to assist students entering or continuing their post-secondary education, including courses and programs of a technical and vocational nature, outside of and beyond secondary school. Approved bursary assistance is not based upon scholastic standing but rather on the successful admission status to a post-secondary institution or successful completion of one or more years leading to a recognized degree, diploma or certificate. Students applying for assistance may be granted a Bursary based on documented need, per scholastic year (September to August), as determined by the Branch Bursary Committee.
Eligibility, Selection Criteria and Application Forms for our Branch 641 Bursary, can be found on Branch 641 webpage, under the Youth tab
All applications must be submitted by October 31st, 2017 for the academic year ending June 2018 and hand delivered or mailed to "RCL 641 Bursary Committee" at the Royal Canadian Legion at:
3A- 3500 Fallowfield Rd.
Nepean ON
K2J 4A7
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What's Happening in Ottawa
Get out and enjoy fall in Ottawa! In an effort to assist your front-line staff with suggestions for guests/visitors, below is a list of great things to do in and around Ottawa this weekend. Please share with as many staff as possible.
Cheer on the
Ottawa Senators
as they play the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, October 19 th and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday October 21st, both at the Canadian Tire Centre!
A haunting experience awaits at Watson's Mill as the historic mill is turned into a haunted house this Thursday October 19th to Saturday October 21st for
Haunt Nights
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Help the Bytown Museum celebrate its 100th anniversary on Saturday October 21st with fun activities, entertainment, refreshments, and more at the
2017 Bytown Birthday Bash
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Country at the Casino
wraps up this Saturday October 21st at the Casino du Lac-Leamy. This weekend marks your last chance to see country-themed entertainment, games, food, dancing, and more!
FREE!
This Sunday October 22nd marks the final weekend of
Fall Rhapsody
in Gatineau Park, so hop on a shuttle bus departing the ByWard Market neighbourhood to see the beautiful colours while you still have the chance!
FREE!
This weekend also marks the closing weekend of the
Mackenzie King Estate Tearoom
, which closes for the season on Sunday October 22nd.
Celebrate writers and literature as the fall edition of the
Ottawa International Writers Festival
returns this Thursday October 19th through Tuesday October 24th at various locations across Ottawa.
See Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece
The Phantom of the Opera
at the National Arts Centre starting now through Sunday October 29th.
Be sure to check out the Ottawa 2017 event
Mìwàte: Illumination of the Chaudière Falls
on now through Sunday, November 5th. This sound and light show highlights the Algonquin heritage of the region and dazzles viewers.
FREE!
The
Canadian Biennial 2017
displays new acquisitions at the National Gallery of Canada with a special event in the evening of Wednesday October 18th to mark the opening of the exhibition which continues into March 2018.
Don't forget to share your pictures of this weekend on social media with
#MyOttawa
! For comprehensive visitor information, please visit the
Ottawa Tourism website
and see our
Events Calendar
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Ottawa Public Health
Prenatal Classes and Pregnancy Circles
In-person prenatal classes
Prenatal education gives parents-to-be answers to some of their questions and concerns.
The classes are free for parents-to-be who live in Ottawa. They are offered in English and French. A public health nurse teaches the classes.
Parents-to-be will:
* Get up-to-date information.
* Have the chance to meet with other expectant families.
How long are the classes?
There is 1 class per week for 3 weeks. Each class is 2 hours long. There are evening classes and some Saturday morning classes are available.
What are the topics?
Session 1: Birth Basics - Confidence and Comfort.
Session 2: Breastfeeding Basics - Tips and Techniques.
Session 3: Baby Basics - Preparing for Parenthood.
Where do the classes take place?
You can take the classes at 6 branches of the Ottawa Public Library:
* Alta Vista
* Cumberland
* Hazeldean
* Nepean/Centrepointe
* Ruth E. Dickinson (Barrhaven)
* St. Laurent
How do we register?
To register you will need a valid Ottawa Public Library card. Register by:
* Going to the Ottawa Public Library website
* Choosing "Programs and events"
* Searching for "prenatal class" in the "Search programs" box
* Going to any branch
* Going to the Ottawa Public Library website to get a temporary card
Prenatal classes/program for expectant parents in need of extra support. Meet with other expectant parents and a public health nurse to learn about:
* Staying healthy during pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
* Coping with labour and birth
* Caring for your baby
* Community resources
There are many Pregnancy Circles offered at a variety of locations. Clients call the location to register for the class.
There is 1 class per week for 6 to 12 weeks depending on the location. Most are evening classes but there are some during the day as well. They are free of charge and offered in English, French and Chinese.
Do you have more questions?
* Speak with a Public Health Nurse. Call the Ottawa Public Health Info Line (OPHIL) at 613-PARENTS [613-727-3687] (TTY: 613-580-9656) or email Ottawa Public Health at [email protected]
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Mayor's Annual Christmas Card Contest
It may not be snowing yet, but it's never too early to start thinking about Christmas!
Once again this year students from elementary schools across the city will have the opportunity to participate in my annual Christmas Card Contest! As part of this fun initiative, we feature our favourite holiday themed artwork from a local student as the cover of my 2017 Christmas Card!
Elementary school children from all Ottawa schools and school boards are eligible to participate. To enter the contest, students can submit their artwork on a 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 piece of paper, which is the size of a standard business envelope, no later than October 30th, 2017.
On all submissions, please ensure that each piece of art has the student's name, their teacher's name, their grade and their school's name clearly marked on the back of the artwork. The student whose artwork is selected will be presented with a congratulatory certificate at Ottawa City Hall to thank them for their participation.
Submissions can be mailed to:
Office of Mayor Jim Watson
City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J1
I look forward to seeing your creative and festive Christmas Card artwork!
Jim Watson
Mayor, City of Ottawa
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Christmas Bazar's and Crafts
November 19th, 2017 the Stonebridge Christmas Craft and Vendor Show where you can get your Christmas shopping done while supporting Barrhaven area small businesses. There will be free gift bags for the first 40 visitors, gift basket raffles, and business showcases throughout the event! Donations will be accepted for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard.
Stonebridge 8th ANNUAL ART SHOW & SALE. This is developing into our largest show to date. The show will be running over the weekend of Nov. 4th & 5th from 10am - 5pm at Stonebridge Golf Club.
Walter Baker Christmas Craft show. In its 15th year! Saturday November 18th, 10am - 4pm Over 50 local crafters and artisans. A great place for Christmas shopping with a wide variety of products available! Information or booth rental please visit www.goldenopp.ca or email at [email protected]
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Councillor Harder's New Website
Please check out my NEW website!
www.janharder.ca. If you're not already an email subscriber to my E-Blast newsletter you can sign up online.You can also
find out more about the 2018 Budget Consultation Tool
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Tell Me What's Happening!
Share your upcoming community events with me and I'd be more than happy to help promote your event in my eblast.
Submit your community event by email.
If you are celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary) and would like a congratulatory certificate from me please send details by email.
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JUST JAN!
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| Chaudiere Falls Official Opening . |
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| This is at the Bridging Innovation Collaboration Between Beijing and Ottawa event |
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| I was honoured to be the MC at this year's Urban Design Awards Ceremony! |
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| So great to see all the work that has been done in 2017! Congratulations to all nominated |
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| Great to see the community coming together at Blackrapids Farmfest "An evening with the Ruiters" In support of farm lost in the fire. |
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STAY CONNECTED
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