TONIGHT, DEC 8 JOIN IN A PRESENTATION ON OTTAWA

2017 ACTIVITIES AT MY KANATA NORTH CHRISTMAS

SOCIAL, BEAVERBROOK LIBRARY 6- 8 PM

DEVELOPMENT IS BEGINNING ON KNL LANDS as a permit

has been issued to deal with endangered species in phases 7 & 8
which is west of the Goulbourn Forced Road (GFR) from the
wetlands to Terry Fox. The City has given KNL a permit to cut
trees in that area (about 100 hectares), possibly starting in
December. KNL first had to install perimeter fences around their
lands and must leave a 6 metre uncut buffer area on their lands
to protect trees on the City lands near the wetlands. The tree
permit was needed as KNL has deadlines from the province to
install turtle habitat area and also move Shirleys Brook to go
along side the railway by spring. Other works will follow later this
winter, including beginning the installation of services in phase 9
(next to the Beaver Pond). As I receive further details, including
timelines, Ill post them on my website. You will still be able to
use the paths along the wetlands between the Beaver Pond at
Walden but keep safe by staying out of the construction areas.

SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Ottawa

Police are focusing on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes
in December. Stay safe by using a designated driver, cab or
transit if you drink or take drugs.

NUISANCE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM I have met with

City staff and GDG Environment (the company contracted to do
the treatment program) to review their year-end report. Results of
the environmental study are expected shortly. Both reports will
be posted on my website by the end of 2016. To start the 2017
program a public consultation will be held early in the year where

you can provide comments and suggestions for 2017. Stay tuned
for the time and place.

2017 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CALMING I am meeting with City

staff this week to review the ward plan for the 2017 year to deal
with speeding concerns in the community using funds provided
for traffic calming. These include painting speed limits on
pavement, signage, centre of the road flex signs etc. Speed
bumps and other major construction items are not included. You
can send requests for traffic calming measures to my office at any
time and they will be reviewed and implemented where possible,
as long as funds are available.

KANATA FOOD CUPBOARD provides food, including groceries

for a Christmas meal, and gifts for the family for those in need in
Kanata. This year they will be serving more than 500 families in
our community, the largest number ever. You can help by
donating food, turkeys and gifts and by helping with deliveries.
Go to www.kanatafoodcupboard.ca for details and to register as a
volunteer.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec. 17, RUNNING ON EMPTIES, 9:15 am 5 pm, Ottawa

Beer Stores Bottles collected help fund the Christmas
Exchange Program, which helps families outside of Kanata.

Dec. 17, RICHCRAFT RECREATION COMPLEX-KANATA

HOLIDAY EVENT, 8-10 am, 4101 Innovation Dr. Festive
activities for the whole family.

Dec. 31, COUNCILLOR CHIARELLIS ALCOHOL-FREE FAMILY

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION, starts at 6 pm, 101
Centrepointe Drive (Ben Franklin Place) Enjoy live
entertainment and fireworks.

LOCAL SEASONAL CONCERTS details on my website

Dec. 9 11, The Nutcracker at Algonquin Commons Theatre,
Linda Jamieson School of Dance
Dec. 11, Concert Band of Kanata, Sacred Heart High School
Dec. 17, Kanata Choral Society, St. Pauls Anglican Church
Dec. 27-30, High School Musical, Kanata Theatre

Marianne Wilkinson
Councillor, Kanata North
City of Ottawa
613-580-2474
www.mariannewilkinson.com
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