KANATA NORTH NEWS Marianne Wilkinson Councillor, Kanata North OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF KANATA MURALS

On Thursday, 12th July at 10 a.m., Mayor Jim Watson will join me at the March Road underpass for the Paint it Up Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Paint it Up is a Crime Prevention Ottawa program that provides youth the opportunity to paint murals at selected locations. Since 26th June, a group of 8 young people, under the direction of artist Nicole Belanger, has been creating murals at each end of the underpass. The theme at the Kanata end focuses on the natural environmental, as people heading east are going towards the Greenbelt. The theme at the Greenbelt end is the Garden City, as that direction leads into Kanata. Work on the murals is nearing completion. You are welcome to go to watch these young people at work and encourage them. The underpass is accessible by turning onto Petrie Lane from the south part of Penfield Drive. You are also welcome to attend the Ribbon Cutting where you can meet some of the artists.

2 THE PARKWAY MEETING DELAYED

The report on 2 The Parkway was pulled from the Planning Committee agenda of 9th July as a result of a request from the owner, who had just learned that staff did not support his application. The owner requested time to review his proposal to see if it could be changed to deal with the staff concerns. I have indicated that if there is another proposal or other change in the staff report that sufficient time be given to the community to hold a meeting to review any changes and comment on them before the final report is prepared or released. The report is now scheduled to be at the Planning Committee on 23rd August at 1 p.m.

KANATA NORTH PICNIC

The annual community picnic for Kanata North residents and friends is on Wednesday, 18th July. There are even more activities this year. Children will enjoy the bouncies, face-painting, games, petting zoo, and Crash the Clown. Children and adults can enjoy a hamburger or hot dog, watch the entertainment, explore the fire engine, police car, ambulance and road equipment, view the plans for the Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata, and visit the many booths. All this is free (food is while supplies last) and runs from 4 pm to 8 pm. Come and have fun with your neighbours!

DOGS AND PARKS

Ive been told that staff have nearly completed their final recommendations on locations where dogs under control would be permitted to run, as well as areas where they would have to be on leash. At this time Kanata rules requiring dogs to be on leash still exist. Remember it is a requirement that you stoop and scoop your dogs faeces and then TAKE THE BAG HOME. It is illegal to put a bag containing animal waste into a street waste container. You can empty it into your toilet or put it in your waste container at home. Many people have homes that back onto public space such as parks, hydro easements or school properties. Even if these lands are not fenced they are public lands and are not to be used to expand your backyard. Any plantings must first be approved by the City.

NOTES
Thank you to the many volunteers who made Canada Day in Kanata another fabulous time for all. This event is completely organized by volunteers, including raising the necessary funds to put it on. They accept and need donations, so why not thank them by donating now to start the funding for next years event. Kanatas new Park and Ride will be at the corner of Terry Fox Drive and Innovation Drive. Construction is expected to be completed by 2014.

PUBLIC MEETINGS & EVENTS

Saturday, 7 July, 2 p.m., Official Opening of the renovated Hazeldean Library Branch Wednesday, 18 July, 4 8 pm, Kanata North Annual Picnic, Sandwell Green on the Parkway off Teron Road