KANATA NORTH NEWS

Marianne Wilkinson Councillor, Kanata North CITYS POSITION ON 2 THE PARKWAY AT OMB AT WARD COUNCIL Monday November 26, 7p.m., Program Room, Kanata Seniors Centre
Ward Council this month is an opportunity to discuss the Citys position for the OMB which is on the Planning Committee agenda for November 27. Other items to be discussed include updates on other planning matters (1131 Teron, Kanata Central Business District, Urban Expansion Lands, the third LePine apartment building and drainage study for the KNL lands including the Beaver Pond). The City budget is on the Council agenda for November 28 and the award of the Light Rail Contract is on the agenda for December 12. Winter issues and parking, timelines for the Library Construction, time capsules for the Recreation Centre, Red Nose service and upcoming community events will also be on the agenda. Ward Council is your opportunity to find out about issues affecting your community, to provide your suggestions and to raise your concerns about any issue in the community. All are welcome to attend in the Program Room of the Kanata Seniors Centre at the west end of the Mlacak Centre.

YOUTUBE OF KANATA NOVEMBER 11 SERVICE

Jean Chartrand took photos at the Kanata Cenotaph on November 11 and has put them into a moving video on Youtube. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ahb9b3g to view it, or search for Remembrance Day Kanata 2012.

WATCH FOR DEER AND MOOSE

The recent tragic death of a motorist after hitting a moose is a reason to be very careful when driving in our area, particularly around dusk. Prior to 2006, the annual number of collisions with deer or moose was about 1,000 on the Citys more than 6,000 km of roads. In the past three years, following a safety information program, the numbers have been 557 in 2009, 533 in 2010 and 559 in 2011.

CONCERTS AND EVENTS IN KANATA

Enjoy some beautiful music during the Christmas Season by attending local concerts. The Kanata Choral Society is performing on November 24, 7:30p.m., St. Pauls Anglican Church, 20 Young Road. The Kanata Symphony plays at the Kanata Legion, Hines Rd. on December 7 at 7p.m. The Jubilee Singers concerts are at Glen Cairn United Church at 7:30p.m., December 8 and at 1:30p.m. December 9.

The KBCA is holding a Travelling Village Dinner on December 1 and a Community Christmas Gathering on December 5. For details go to www.kanatabeaverbrook.ca

BETTER NEIGHBOURHOODS PROGRAM

Residents interested in being chosen for the Better Neighbourhoods program must submit their application by November 27. Several city neighbourhoods have already indicated they are keen to participate and receive up to $30,000 in project support if selected. Community groups interested in learning more about the program can request a staff presentation by contacting the Neighbourhood Connection Office by sending an e-mail to neighbourhoods@ottawa.ca

ACCESSABILITY DAY is NOVEMBER 29TH

The City of Ottawa will host AccessAbility Day 2012 at Andrew S. Haydon Hall (Council Chamber) on November 29. The day will feature information on accessible design. Admission to the event is free but participants must register online or by calling the City of Ottawa at 3-1-1 or TTY 613-580-2401. For more information or to register go to ottawa.ca

BEAVERBROOK LIBRARY
I have recently had a briefing on the construction of the addition to the Beaverbrook Library. Construction is now scheduled to start at the beginning of March and be completed in the summer of 2014. During that time the library will be closed. Pickups of books ordered on line will be at the Beaverbrook Mall while other services can be accessed at the Hazeldean or Stittsville branches. The rest of the Mlacak Centre will remain open but access may have to be through the arena at some times. Watch for the sign about the construction that is to be unveiled on December 4.