Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Stittsville and Kanata wards Sat. Jan. 9, 2010 from 2 - 4 p.m. Mlacak Centre (Halls C & D), 2500 Campeau Drive The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Stittsville-Kanata West, Kanata South, and Kanata North wards, and will be attended by Councillors Shad Qadri, Peggy Feltmate, and Marianne Wilkinson.
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - West Carleton-March, Stittsville, and Kanata wards Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 180 Katimavik Road The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the West Carleton-March, Stittsville-Kanata West, Kanata South, and Kanata North wards, and will be attended by Councillors Eli El-Chantiry, Peggy Feltmate, Shad Qadri and Marianne Wilkinson.
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Planning and Environment Committee Tuesday 12 January 2010, 09:30 Location: Champlain Room For more information, contact Caitlin Salter-MacDonald 613-580-2424 ext. 28136,
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Alta Vista ward Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. Vincent Massey Public School (large gymnasium), 715 Smyth Road The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Alta Vista ward, and will be attended by Councillor Peter Hume.
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Bay ward Thurs., Jan. 14, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Park The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Bay ward, and will be attended by Councillor Alex Cullen.
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Environmental Advisory Committee Thursday 14 January 2010, 18:30 Location: Andrew S. Haydon Hall For more information, contact Stephanie Brown Bellefeuille 613-580-2424x16760,
Organic Veggie Workshop Series 2010 Learn principles and best practices of organic gardening from Master Organic Gardeners. For dates, fees and times, please check our web site! REGISTRATION: Sandy Hill Community Centre Call (613) 564-1062 Registration opens January 15, 2010 (Winter sessions) March 16, 2010 (Spring sessions) People with disabilities are asked to indicate if assistance is needed at time of registration. Check out: : www.cog.ca/ottawa or call 613-244-4000 Workshops Sponsored by City of Ottawa and Canadian Organic Growers - Ottawa Chapter
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee Monday 18 January 2010, 18:30 Location: Colonel By Room For more information, contact Stephanie Brown Bellefeuille 613-580-2424x16760,
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Roads and Cycling Advisory Committee Monday 18 January 2010, 19:00 Location: Honeywall Room For more information, contact Kelly Sammon 613-580-2424 ext. 28828,
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Gloucester-Southgate ward Tues., Jan. 19, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. Ron Greenboro Community Centre (Meeting Rooms A & B), 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Gloucester-Southgate ward, and will be attended by Councillor Diane Deans.
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Rideau-Goulbourn ward Tues., Jan. 19, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. Richmond Arena, 6095 Perth St. The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Rideau-Goulbourn ward, and will be attended by Councillor Glenn Brooks.
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Rideau-Goulbourn ward Tues., Jan. 19, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. Richmond Arena, 6095 Perth St. The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Rideau-Goulbourn ward, and will be attended by Councillor Glenn Brooks.
University of Ottawa Environmental Law Lecture - "Sustainability and the Future of Environmental Assessment" with Prof. Robert Gibson, Environment and Resource Studies University of Waterloo Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Room FTX 351, Fauteux Hall-University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, 57 Louis Pasteur St. Lunch included - All are welcome. Photos may be taken at this event for use on the Faculty of Law websites/publications.
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Gloucester South-Nepean, College, Barrhaven, and Knoxdale-Merivale wards Wed., Jan. 20, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. Nepean Sportsplex (Salon A), 1701 Woodroffe Avenue The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Gloucester South-Nepean, College, Barrhaven, and Knoxdale-Merivale wards, and will be attended by Councillors Steve Desroches, Rick Chiarelli, Jan Harder and Gord Hunter.
Public consultation on City of Ottawa's 2010 budget - Capital, Somerset, Alta Vista, and Kitchissippi wards Wed., Jan. 20, 2010 from 7 - 9 p.m. City Hall (Andrew Haydon Hall), 110 Laurier Avenue West The City of Ottawa's draft 2010 budget has been released and public consultations are underway. The draft budget shows considerable improvement over previous years' budgets in certain areas, unfortunately, public transit has been targeted for deep cuts. Speak up today to let council know that budget cuts shouldn't come at the expense of our environment! This consultation is for residents living in the Capital, Somerset, Alta Vista, and Kitchissippi wards, and will be attended by Councillors Clive Doucet, Diane Holmes, Peter Hume and Christine Leadman.
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Transit Committee Wednesday 20 January 2010, 09:30 Location: Andrew S. Haydon Hall For more information, contact Rosemary Nelson 613-580-2424 ext 21624,
Ottawa City Council Meeting - Pedestrian and Transit Committee Thursday 21 January 2010, 19:00 Location: Richmond Room, 110 Laurier St. West For more information, contact : Kelly Sammon 613-580-2424 ext. 28828,
YEP-NCR, in partnership with the British High Commission, presents a screening of the film The Age of Stupid When: Thursday, January 21, 2010 @5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.) Where: British High Commission, 80 Elgin St, Ottawa Cost: FREE for everyone For security purposes an RSVP is required for yourself and any guests you wish to bring. Please reply by Monday, January 18th to The Age Of Stupid is the documentary-drama-animation hybrid from Director Franny Armstrong (McLibel, Drowned Out) and Oscar-winning Producer John Battsek (One Day In September, Live Forever, In the Shadow of the Moon). http://www.ageofstupid.net/
"How to Start a Community Garden " Workshop January 21st, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Just Food Office Boardroom, 280 Metcalfe St., 5th Floor Now is the time to start working on gardens for the growing season. In fact, it can take up to a year (or more) to get a community garden started. If you are interested in starting a garden in your neighbourhood, be sure to attend this free workshop where we will learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden, the supports that are available, tips for organizing the garden, and much more. Please call Terri at 613-236-9300 x309 or e-mail to reserve your spot.
Sierra Club Peak Oil Discussion Group Tuesday January 26th, 7:00 - 9:00pm Exile Infoshop, 256 Bank St. (upstairs) Meet nearby advocates for peak oil awareness. Come to our informational monthly discussion group meetings to discuss ideas and actions on how to survive the consequences of the inevitable decline in oil production. Please RSVP by January 24th to ensure the meeting is not cancelled! To RSVP or for more information, please contact the moderator, Ron, at 613-852-5063 or email
Greenbelt public consultations January 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2010 Various locations (see website) The National Capital Commission is currently in the process of reviewing its Greenbelt Master Plan, which guides the way the Ottawa Greenbelt is used, managed and protected. The public is invited to open-house and workshop sessions on the vision for the future of the Greenbelt. Every participant will have a chance to provide their comments and suggestions in order to develop this vision for the strategic direction and management of the Greenbelt over the next 50 years and beyond. (For details on the Greenbelt Master Plan review, see http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/
Nature Night: Gatineau Park Wednesday, January 27 at 7:00 PM Rosemount Branch of the Ottawa Public Library: 18 Rosemount Ave (Hintonburg) Admission is free, but donations are encouraged CPAWS OV staff will provide an update on the campaign to protect Gatineau Park. Learn about the stresses facing the park and find out how you can get involved. Nature Nights" take place on the last Wednesday of the month. Visit CPAWS OV's site for more information.
Introduction to Permaculture: Roots of the Transition Town Movement with Bonita Ford Presented by: Transition Ottawa and The Canadian Biodiversity Institute Saturday, January 30, 2010 -- 10am to 5pm Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre @ 300 des Peres Blancs Avenue,Vanier Registration Fee: $25 Permaculture is an eco-logical approach to design. It can be described as a way of thinking, making decisions and designing things based on observing nature. Please RSVP to Heather Hamilton at 613-826-2190 or by January 23. For more details see Events at www.transitionottawa.ning.com To learn more about Bonita, please visit: www.eco-logicalsolutions.com
Weekly environmental choir rehearsals Time and Date: Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm Location: The Bronson Centre, room 222 (211 Bronson Ave) Just Voices is Ottawa's only environmental and social-justice theme choir. We have been singing at events around the capital since 2003. We welcome new members at any time, and prior musical experience is not necessary. For more information go to www.justvoices.ca.
