There will be a Community Appreciation for Constable Neilly, former Community Police Officer for Mechanicsville on Sunday, January 18th 1pm to 3pm at the Hintonburg Community Centre. Drinks and cookies to be served. MCA is preparing a slide show of photos, send any photos you have!
SJAM Winter Sports Festival – January 19
See http://sjam.ca/ for more more up to date details about this winter sports event nearby at Remic Rapids, including weather conditions and entry fees.
SJAM Festival
COME AND JOIN US FOR A FUN COMMUNITY EVENT ON SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2020.
All ages XC Ski Scurry and Scoot fun races
All ages Fat Bike Blast race
Try out the GIANT multi-person Norwegian skis
Check out our ski obstacle course, play on the snow hill, demo some gear, warm up with hot chocolate and enjoy our supporting partner booths
Support two important local causes: The SJAM Winter Trail and The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa
DETAILS:
Date: Sunday January 19 from 9am – 1pm
Location: Remic Rapids Park off the Sir John A. McDonald Parkway by the Ottawa river. Check out their site here
Fun race schedule
Pre-race registration is requested as numbers are limited. Click here to register for all races through our partner, Dovercourt Recreation
FREE for children 10 years and younger
$10 for all other participants
Pick-up bibs between 9:00 – 9:45 for those who are pre-registered for the ski events and 10:30 – 11:15 for the bike event
Onsite registration will be available from 9:00-9:45 for the ski events and 10:30 – 11:15 for the bike event. However we strongly encourage you to register in advance
In the event of inclement weather, the festival may be cancelled. Check this website for updates
Interested in getting involved as a festival and race volunteer? Check out our FAQs section below
Road closure for Hinchey Avenue closed early
The temporary closure of Hinchey Avenue (Ward 15) from Scott Street and Lyndale Avenue was concluded at the end of business yesterday (Tuesday, December 17th). Hichey Avenue will be open to traveling this evening
Road closure extended for Hinchey Avenue
City of Ottawa has extended the road closure of Hinchey Avenue (Ward 15) from Scott Street and Lyndale Avenue. The road will remain closed until end of business Thursday, 19 December 2019
Reminder: Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, Thursday 10th) for 99 Parkdale Site Plan Application + Pre-Construction Community Meeting
Therw will be a community meeting on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Hintonburg Community Centre (Wellington Room) for 99 Parkdale Avenue. Brigil and City staff will be on hand to run through the Site Plan, the construction details and take any feedback.
Road closure on Hinchey Avenue from December 9th-13th
The city has authorized road closure for Hinchey Avenue (Ward 15) from Scott Street and Lyndale Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 09 December 2019 to Friday, 13 December 2019.
99 Parkdale Site Plan Application + Pre-Construction Community Meeting
Community meeting on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Hintonburg Community Centre (Wellington Room) for 99 Parkdale Avenue. Brigil and City staff will be on hand to run through the Site Plan, the construction details and take any feedback.
Road closure on Carruthers Avenue starting tomorrow
Road closure has been authorized for Carruthers Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to Stonehurst Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 11 November 2019 to Friday, 15 November 2019.
Road closure on Carruthers Avenue
Road closure has been authorized for Carruthers Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to Stonehurst Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 11 November 2019 to Friday, 15 November 2019.
MCA Builders Code of Conduct
MCA has recently prepared the Mechanicsville Builder's Code of Conduct. This document and 2 City documents will be provided to property owners and their contractors for development in Mechanicsville. Please message MCA with any suggestions or revisions
MCA community garden
The MCA garden has made deliveries to the Parkdale Food Centre and the Seniors at St. Vladimir's! Thank you to Bayview Yards for our garden space and the garden volunteers!
City of Ottawa's survey on Short Term rental
City of Ottawa is having a Rental Accommodation survey. It allows residents to provide their views on key findings by staff. This will inform staff recommendation to Council. The survey closes on October 18th, 2019.
Reminder: Ottawa-Centre Federal Candidates Meet and Greet on October 9th
In collaboration with Centretown Community Health Centre, Parkdale Food Centre, Dalhousie Food Cupboard, and Centretown Emergency Food Cupboard and with support from Community Food Centres of Canada’s Eat, Think, Vote campaign, SWCHC are hosting a community event for residents of our catchment to meet with candidates of Ottawa-Centre.
Moderated by Patricia Harewood, the focus of this meet & greet will be to have candidates speak to priority issues of residents as well as have an open Q/A. It will be held on Wednesday, October 9th from 5:30-8:30pm at the Adult High School (300 Rochester Street)
174 Forward Avenue update
As part of the pre-construction requirements, the owner of 174 Forward Avenue met with MCA and neighbors to discuss the attached Mechanicsville Builders' Code of Conduct and details on the development of this property.
It is important to note that a building permit has not been issued and a site plan agreement has not been registered. There are other applicable permits that need to be applied for and issued to encroachments onto roads and sidewalks, the encroachment details are forthcoming.
The owner anticipate demolition and excavation to start in October or November and the development may take approximately 8 to 9 months. Access for construction vehicles to this property will be from the back laneway and the owner is fully aware this laneway is the only access for the homes south of this property.
Neighbors and MCA clearly outlined to the owner that Lyndale Avenue is a busy street, there are at least 2 daily school buses that pickup children at that corner, Forward Avenue has lots of children and parking for any onsite workers is going to be a significant issue.
MCA will keep you posted. Send any comments to: MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com
185 Hinchey demolition
Owner has advised MCA that demolition of 185 Hinchey will happen today (Tuesday, September 24, 2019). No street closure but may be some slowdowns.
Road closure extended again for Carruthers Avenue
At the request of the contractor (Morley Hoppner Ltd.) and concurrence of City’s Traffic Management department, the closure of Carruthers Avenue from Scott Street to Ladouceur Street has been extended. The road will remain closed until end of business Friday, 1 November 2019.
Ottawa-Centre Federal Candidates Event October 9th Invitation from Somerset West CHC and Centretown CHC
In collaboration with Centretown Community Health Centre, Parkdale Food Centre, Dalhousie Food Cupboard, and Centretown Emergency Food Cupboard and with support from Community Food Centres of Canada’s Eat, Think, Vote campaign, SWCHC are hosting a community event for residents of our catchment to meet with candidates of Ottawa-Centre.
Moderated by Patricia Harewood, the focus of this meet & greet will be to have candidates speak to priority issues of residents as well as have an open Q/A. It will be held on Wednesday, October 9th from 5:30-8:30pm at the Adult High School (300 Rochester Street)
City is applying mitigative measures to address the LRT noise
MCA is pleased to advise the first of the mitigative measures to address the LRT noise will be "rail polishing" starting tomorrow August 31st and undertaken at night for the next 2 weeks! We continue to pursue the installation of other noise damning features and the application of gravel to the trench to absorb noise. We've also been in discussion with Quiet.org for further assistance if needed. Hold tight, everyone!
MCA's letter to the city regarding the LRT noise affecting the community.
The Mechanicsville Community Association has written a letter to the city regarding the LRT noise affecting the community.
Road closure extended again for Carruthers Avenue
Road closure has been extended again for Carruthers Avenue from Scott Street to Ladouceur Street. The road will remain closed until end of business Friday, 30 August 2019.
