ITS NOT TOO LATE TO TAKE PART IN KANATA RACE DAY Sunday, June 14,

Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata; Race Start at 8:30 am Register in advance

at www.kanataraceday.ca or arrive early if registering on the day of. This year we have
timed races including 1k, 5k, and 10k. This is an event for the whole family; run or walk
and have fun. Park on the lot at Blackberry. Proceeds support the enhancement of and
activities at the Richcraft Complex.
BOTHERED BY MOSQUITOES? FIND OUT ABOUT MOSQUITO CONTROL at my
TOWN HALL MEETING, Monday June 15, 7- 9 pm All Saints High School (Small
Gym)
This is an information meeting to learn what you can do to reduce the number of
mosquitoes in your area and about what the City is doing. You will also learn about the
importance of mosquitoes in the food chain.
Other meeting topics include: (1) the Sustain Beaverbrook project and its applicability
throughout Kanata North; (2) a presentation on the Park and Ride planned for
Innovation at Terry Fox; (3) community happenings, new developments and planning for
expansion lands.
A lot happens in our community. Town Halls are your opportunity to find out whats
underway or coming, raise your issues and learn from members of the community.
KANATA HIGHLANDS EXPANSION - PUBLIC MEETING, Tuesday June 16, 6:30
9:00 pm, Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Road - Find out about a new addition to the urban
area located between Terry Fox and Huntmar just south of the railway line. This first
meeting will be about existing conditions and constraints. The owner and City staff will
be present to respond to questions. You can also send comments by June 30 for
consideration in creating a development plan for these lands.
TRANSPORTATION ACTION COMMITTEE KANATA NORTH (TACK) SURVEY
RESULTS PRESENTATION, Wednesday June 24, 7- 9 pm, Beaverbrook Library,
2500 Campeau Drive Hear about the results of a survey TACK recently conducted in
our community. The purpose was to determine how people get around in Kanata North
and to seek feedback on how our infrastructure could be improved. Join me, along with
TACK members, to hear the results of the survey and help determine priorities for
improvements.
FIFA WOMENS SOCCER is taking place in Ottawa this year. Teams are using the field
at the Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata as a practice location. The fields are
screened off for privacy and security, but Ive been informed that the community will
likely be invited to one practice. Visit my website or follow me on Twitter to be informed
of the time if that can be arranged.
BEAVERBROOK LIBRARY AWARD The Ontario Library Assoication has announced
their Library Building Awards, which showcase excellence in the architectural design
and planning of Ontario libraries. Our new library has been chosen under the Design
Transformation category for creating wonderful community spaces. As a Library Board
Trustee, I attended the Canadian Library Association meeting in Ottawa last week, and

welcomed attendees who toured our library. Those attending were very impressed with
the many features in the Beaverbrook Library.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TOUCH-A-TRUCK, Fun Family Day of Honking Horns and Smiling Faces! June 14, 10
am 3 pm, Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, 2525 Carling Avenue.
ANNUAL TAN-JAY FASHION SHOW, Chartwell Retirement Residence, June 17, 2:00 4:00 pm Enjoy an afternoon filled with Fun, Food, Fashion and Fabulous Finds! RSVP
by June 15 at 613-663-2967 x.13692.
CANADA DAY IN KANATA, July 1, Walter Baker Park on Terry Fox. Lots of fun for
the whole family with a midway, childrens area, stage shows, food court and fireworks.
Visit www.canadadayinkanata.com for more details.
KANATA NORTH PICNIC, Wed. July 15, 4 pm dusk, Sandwell Green, the
Parkway.