HEAD START PROGRAM

15 young women from 17 to 23 years old, with whom Ive been working on behalf of the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, have been researching why young women are not
involved in politics. They undertook a project to develop a workshop that can be used in the
classroom or with community groups to encourage young people to become more involved in
their communities. They will launch their project on July 27th at City Hall with hard and soft
copies of their findings. Contact my office for more information on this project.

COLLISON REPORTING CENTRE

Motorists involved in a collision must report to police within 24 hours. Ottawa Police are making
this easier by opening a reporting centre at the 211 Huntmar Police Station. If you have a
collision contact the police at 613 230-6211 where you will be informed if an officer needs to
attend or given are report number to then report it at the centre. This will save long waits for the
public and streamline the process.

SENIORS HEALTH LITERACY CONSULATION

As part of a pilot project, consultations will be held with seniors to address issues of
concern and help find timely, appropriate health information when they need it. English
sessions are on Tuesday July 29th and Wednesday July 30th from 9 to 11 am. For more
information and to register contact Maureen at maureen.forsythe@coaottawa.ca or
(613) 789-3577 x 15.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF BROUGHTON PARK, AUGUST 10TH

Join me at the new park on Battersea Crescent on Sunday, August 10th at 1 pm for the
official opening of this new park. Built to fit into the natural surroundings, the park has
play structures, sitting areas and natural landscapes. Lemonade and cake will be
served.

THE PARK AT LANSDOWNE

Instead of a sea of asphalt a large part of Lansdowne Park is now a green park.
Families are invited to explore this new park and participate in an old-fashioned picnic
on Aug. 16th from 11 am to 3 pm. Its a fantastic transformation for all to enjoy .

ITS FAIR TIME IN RURAL OTTAWA

Did you know that the City of Ottawa contains 26 rural villages? They form part of the rich rural
fabric of our City. Learn more by attending one of the rural fairs at our doorstep, including:
July 27:
Herbfest
August 7 10: Navan Fair
August 15 24: Capital Fair
August 22 23: Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match
Sept 18 21: Richmond Fair

http://www.herbfest.ca/
http://www.navanfair.com/
http://www.capitalfair.ca/
http://www.ottawaplowmen.com/
http://richmondfair.ca/

Sept 25 28: Carp Fair

October 2 5: Metcalfe Fair

http://carpfair.ca/
http://www.metcalfefair.com/

DATES TO REMEMBER
Aug. 6, 10 am, Beaverbrook Library opens for business
Aug. 10, 1 pm, Official Opening of Broughton Park
Aug. 16, Lansdowne Park Open House, 11 am 3 pm
Aug. 20, Kanata North Town Hall Meeting, 7-9 pm, Meeting Room, Beaverbrook
Library
Aug 23, Official Opening of Beaverbrook Library, 10 am