MCA continues to pursue NCC to withdraw its application to rezone greenspace in Mechanicsville for a Diplomatic Compound containing 6 high security embassies with over 200 parking spots. Here are media release, analysis and open letters and a GoFundMe
Road Close Authorization - Rear Lane of 99 Parkdale Avenue
City of Ottawa as granted Brigil Construction authorization for road closure to the Rear Lane of 99 Parkdale Avenue. The road will be closed from Tuesday, 6 April 2021 to Sunday, 31 December 2023.
Share your thoughts about redevelopment at Tunney's Pasture
The Wellington Village Community association is seeking your input! Please take just 5-10 minutes to share your thoughts about redevelopment at Tunney's Pasture.
You can access the survey here: https://forms.gle/mEWU8BTBj2Rg3oZ6A
City of Ottawa: 15-minute neighbourhood public session on March 30th
The City of Ottawa is hosing a public session on 15-minute neighborhoods. The event is going to occur on Tuesday, March 30th between 6:30-8pm.
Residents can register for the event here.
NCC Greenspace rezone for Diplomatic Mission
MCA will provide their formal response to the NCC Greenspace rezone for Diplomatic mission on this website as soon as possible.
In the mean time, we encourage everyone to provide their comments to the city planner on this application. The city is accept responses for another week.
NCC Open House Zoom meeting at 7pm tonight
NCC Open House Zoom meeting at 7pm tonight. If you can enter a question into the "chat" feature, please see attached questions for some ideas!
Feb 10, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway Open House Webinar
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658872211
Passcode: 946427
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16699009128,,81658872211#,,,,*946427# or +12532158782,,81658872211#,,,,*946427#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 816 5887 2211
Passcode: 946427
GoFundMe page to seek legal counsel to save the greenspace and wildlife habitat in Mechanicsville
Some community members have setup a GoFundMe page to seek legal counsel to save the greenspace and wildlife habitat in Mechanicsville: https://gofund.me/7c990ee7
Media release: MCA urges NCC to withdraw plan for "Embassy Row"
MCA urges NCC to withdraw plan for "Embassy Row".
2020 MCA AGM
Reminder for Mechanicsville residents, MCA AGM on January 26, 2021 at 7pm, see AGM material.
Meeting details:
Meeting ID: 827 3434 4938 Passcode: 613613
or dial in at 1 647 558 0588 (Toronto)
Goldenrod Community Garden
Goldenrod Community Garden at Tunneys needs leaders to get this project in the ground!
Please see their website for details.
Road Closesure for Hinchey Avenue from Scott Street to Bullman Street - Friday, Jan. 22
City of Ottawa has authorized road closure for Hinchey Avenue from Scott Street to Bullman Street. The road will be closed on Friday, 22 January 2021.
GoFundMe for Mechanicsville Hinchey Fire Victims
Recently there was a fire on Hinchey street. There is a GoFundMe fundraiser for the victims of the fire at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mechanicsville-hinchey-fire-victims
MCA annual general meeting via Zoom on Jan 26 at 7pm
MCA annual general meeting via Zoom on Jan 26 at 7pm.
Speakers: Councillor Jeff Leiper and Matt McElligot with FOTENN (Planners for NCC greenspace rezone)
Meeting details:
Meeting ID: 827 3434 4938 Passcode: 613613
or dial in at 1 647 558 0588 (Toronto)
1 and 19 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway Open House Webinar
See details for Community Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7pm. The NCC are seeking to rezone open greenspace on Forward and Burnside Avenue for use as diplomatic offices. For context, walk by the Indonesian Embassy on Emmerson Avenue and imagine 6 of them on the open green space on Forward and on Burnside Avenue. Note the embassy parking lots and high fences.
Laroche Park rink
Huge thanks to Keith and his team who hope to reach base ice on the Laroche rink today! Here are the Public Health rules for rinks: skaters must be 2m apart unless in the same household, masks worn by everyone on or within15m of the rink, masks may be removed when skating but not recommended and no access to buildings. Have fun and stay safe!
NCC app to change zoning on Burnside
Please see the City link for the re-zoning application for NCC property on Burnside for future diplomatic properties. This is not a site plan application yet, just NCC requesting rezoning. You can review the material and provide comments on the City link below. MCA will also be preparing a formal response. https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/__BIZVU7/details
Revitalized Rosemount branch partial reopening on Thursday, December 3
he revitalized Rosemount branch will be reopening with a contactless returns and holds pickup service on Thursday, December 3 with the following hours:
Monday: 10 am – 6 pm
Tuesday: 1 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday: 1 pm – 8 pm
Friday: 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
SWCHC Response Team
If you see anyone needing assistance or experiencing non-emergency distress, contact the SWCHC Homeless Community Outreach team, see poster for details.
Planned drone flight over the Tunney’s Pasture
There is a planned drone flight over the Tunney’s Pasture between Nov. 23 and 27 (weather permitting) for the new central heating/cooling plant installation on the west side of the Jeanne Mance Building parking lot.
The appropriate coordination with NAV Canada and Transport Canada will be part of the flight arrangements. Additional flights may be required in the future as part of this project.
Pick-up of discarded needles in Mechanicsville
f you find discarded syringes in Mechanicsville, please call/report to the contact information below and include the Mechanicsville Community Association so we can follow up. The City refuses to pick up dangerous, discarded needles on NCC land (ie: north of Burnside Avenue) so Mechanicsville needs both the City and NCC contact information for needle pickup.
If the location of the needle is an immediate safety concern for children or pets, please use a tool to pick up the needle, place in a container with a lid and request pickup from your location and report to: needlereporting@ottawa.ca.
NCC lands:
Discarded needles on NCC lands can be reported to the NCC in multiple ways:
During regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, call 613-239-5000 (follow the option to speak to an information agent) or email us at info@ncc-ccn.ca.
After-hours, on weekends and statutory holidays, call our 24-hr emergency line at 613-239-5353.
Reports are immediately sent to our maintenance team for prompt removal. The NCC do not provide an estimated time for pick up. Email the details of your find to the Ottawa Public Health at needlereporting@ottawa.ca.
City of Ottawa or private lands:
Discarded needles on City or private land, call the 3-1-1 line for pick up (estimated time 1 hour) and email the Ottawa Public Health at needlereporting@ottawa.ca
For discarded needles on either NCC land, City or private land, please include the following information to needlereporting@ottawa.ca and MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com.
Your name and contact information
What was found
How many
The exact or closest address to the pickup location
The date of the pickup
Please click this link for full information from Ottawa Public Health on "Discarded Needles in our Community": https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/discarded-needles-in-our-communities.aspx
