CARP ROAD LANDFILL

The City has received an application to amend the zoning to permit the new landfill of Carp Road that has been approved by the province. A public session is tentatively set for May 5 to go over the application, and Im meeting with my west end colleagues to learn more about it. Watch this column for further updates prior to the meeting.

GET THOSE NOMINATIONS IN! DEADLINE IS APRIL 4

Four community awards will be given (youth, adult, senior, organization) to individuals (1st 3 categories) or group (private, non-profit) who reside in and/or have done volunteer or charitable activities that benefit Kanata North. All nominees will be recognized at a special event, The Community Recognition Awards Ceremony, on April 27. Forms are available at http://tiny.cc/Awards2014, at my office, the Beaverbrook Library Depot & RRCK. Nominate and recognize those who make a difference in our community.

CANADA POST
Despite the need for public consultation on the location for Canada Post boxes in the Beaverbrook Community, I have received information from City Planning staff that includes recommended locations for all boxes to serve Beaverbrook. Apartments will have no change to their service, and Canada Post has met with condominiums to determine locations, since they need permission to go on private property. For the rest of us, the boxes will be on public property and, under federal legislation, Canada Post can put them anywhere on our road allowances and other lands. Despite that, I believe that the public should have a say in the locations when they are being placed within an existing community. Hence, Im working with the KBCA to hold a public session where we can show you what is being proposed, get your feedback, and report back to the City and to Canada Post on any changes we feel are appropriate. Ill send out an email and report in this column the date and place of such meetings.

COMMUNITY UPDATES & NOTICES

www.TechU.me is where you can find information about how local tech businesses are mentoring high school students to create apps. What a great learning experience for the students, and thanks to local businesses for their support to them! All Saints Robotics Team is competing across Ontario with their 2014 robotic. Follow them at @FRC_Team2994 and wish them good luck in their competitions. As well, congratulations to their teacher, Paul McDonough, for his dedication to his students with the robotics team. April 3, 4 8 pm: Open House on the Energy East Pipeline Project, Alfred Taylor Recreation Complex, 2300 Community Way, North Gower April 4: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATION FORMS for the Second Annual Kanata North Community Recognition Awards.

April 12, 9 am 1pm: Ottawa Police Women - Only Information Session, Algonquin College. Details at www.OttawaPolice.ca Pre-registration required. April 12, 1 4 pm: Beaverbrook Girl Guides Annual Spring Tea & Bazaar, Kanata United Church, 33 Leacock Drive. April 12, 7:30 pm: Kanata Choral Society Benefit Concert, St. Pauls Anglican Church, 20 Young Road. For the new Ruddy-Schenkman Hospice, with the Glen Cairn United Church Choir and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Choir as guest choirs. April 18, noon: Walk of the Cross starts from St. Johns Anglican Church, 325 Sandhill (part of their 175th anniversary events). All are welcome to help carry the cross on procession and return to the church hall for refreshments. April 19, 7:30 pm: Holy Saturday Performance of Rutters Requiem and Pergolesis Stabat Mater with St. Johns South March Choir and Cantiamo Girls Choir, St. Pauls Anglican Church, 20 Young Road. April 27: MS Walk; for details go to mssociety.ca/ottawa April 28, 6:30 8:30 pm: Public Open House on Zoning Study on Building Heights in Kanata, Kanata Rec Complex off Terry Fox. Find out where high rise buildings will be permitted in both Kanata North and Kanata South. Details at www.ottawa.ca/kanatazoning TBD: City Planning Committee re: 1131 Teron Road (I have been informed it will be delayed.)