November 8, 2024 Newsletter
November 8, 2024 newsletter from Rawlson King, City Councillor for Rideau-Rockcliffe.
August 4, 2023 newsletter from Rawlson King, City Councillor for Rideau-Rockcliffe.
OC Transpo has begun work on the restraining rails located along the Confederation Line, a key requirement before LRT service can resume.
The transit agency received a draft copy of a risk assessment from RTG that contained enough information to allow work to commence. Restraining rails located at several curves along the track, which are designed to prevent derailments, must be adjusted by a matter of millimetres to stop them from contacting the light rail vehicle wheels during normal operation. OC Transpo expects the restraining rail repairs will take 10 days, due to a labour-intensive adjustment process.
OC Transpo therefore has stated that it is confident that based upon the repair schedule, LRT service will resume on August 14.
While the adjustments are ongoing, RTG will concurrently be in the process of replacing the wheel hub assemblies across its entire train fleet. As of August 3, 18 vehicles were ready for operation.
In the meantime, OC Transpo will continue to run replacement bus (R1) service beginning weekday mornings at 5 am from Blair Station to Tunney’s Pasture Station, with shuttles operating to Lees and Cyrville stations. R1 Express service operates weekdays from 6:30 to 8:30 am from Blair to downtown and from 3 to 6 pm from downtown to Blair. R1 Para service provides additional transit options for Para Transpo customers and customers who may require accessible service between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations. Customers can book this service the same day, speak to OC Transpo staff at stations to request the service, or call 613-560-5000 for additional supports. OC Transpo will continue to monitor and adjust the service, where possible.
Social media updates continue to be shared and customers are encouraged to check OCTranspo.com for the latest information regarding their trip.
It was a pleasure to attend the flag-raising ceremony today, August 4, in honour of Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of independence at City Hall with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
I had a great night at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium in Overbrook on August 2 with Ottawa Titans Field of Dreams Foundation President Jacques Shore and Titans mascot Cappy.
I was pleased to witness the raising of the Pan-African flag at City Hall on August 1, which coincided with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe proclaiming Emancipation Day in the City of Ottawa. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, including Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the history of slavery, to remember the struggles and contributions of Black Canadians and to promote equality. You can learn more here.
Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall
Members of the Ceremonial Guard perform daily sentry duties at Rideau Hall, which is the official residence and workplace of the Governor General of Canada. This year, the sentries change every hour on the hour from 9 am to 5 pm daily until late August. Listen for the pipers as they lead the troops down the driveway! For details, please click here.
The Company of Fools presents a Hamlet that’s bigger and better than ever. For more information and for the full schedule, please visit fools.ca/hamlet.
Shows in vicinity to Rideau-Rockcliffe:
Routes: 14, 18
Until Monday, August 7 at 6 pm, Routes 14 St-Laurent and 18 St-Laurent are being detoured due to the closure of North River Road to southbound traffic at Montreal Road for the Montreal Road Revitalization Project. Please allow extra time for your travels. For more details about this detour, the detour map and for the affected stops, please click here.
Refugee Stories in support of Carty House - at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre - Starting August 16
Each semester, DeSerres Art Store, at St. Laurent Shopping Centre, offers Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) high school co-op students a chance to work with a professional artist to learn develop their art skills, as well as relate to the wider community. Carty House, the only transitional home for female refugees in Ottawa, was selected as their community partner for their summer co-op program. Most of us will never have to fee our home country in search of safety. Most of us will never have to rebuild our lives from scratch. These women did. Carty House current and past residents will be sharing their experiences. The students will be using 100-year-old doors to bring their stories to life through art. They are very excited to create, to learn, to share. PASSAGES - Doors to Refugee Stories will be on display in Centre Court at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre beginning Wednesday, August 16. For more information on this project or Carty House, please visit CartyHouse.org.
Summer Corn Roast - August 19
Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard hosts a Summer Corn Roast on August 19, from 11 am to 3 pm at Optimist Park, 43 Cécile Street in Vanier. Enjoy fresh corn on the cob and take part in a variety of family-friendly activities through the day, including face painting, yoga, live music and local artisans and artists. Click here for details.
Road Rehabilitation Works in Rideau-Rockcliffe
As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual infrastructure maintenance cycle, road resurfacing is taking place in the following locations.
The roads will remain open to traffic with lane closures expected. Traffic control personnel will direct traffic. The City has retained contractor R.W. Tomlinson to complete the work.
Road Works and Traffic Updates
A motorcycle rally is scheduled to do a brief motorcycle tour of the National War Memorial around the noon hour on Saturday, August 5. The Ottawa Police Service will monitor public safety and will be present to ensure the safe passage of motorcycles through the downtown core. The motorcycle ride will travel eastbound on Highway 417 and will briefly impact traffic in the area of Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue before departing the city via Highway 417. For details, please click here.
The Ministry of Transportation Ontario will be closing the following sections of Highway 417 for the rapid bridge replacement over Percy Street, starting at 8 pm on Thursday, August 10 until around 6 am on Monday, August 14. For more information, please click here.
A series of weekend closures will impact one of two southbound lanes on Riverside Drive at Terminal Avenue from August 19 at 9 am until August 21 at 3 pm and from August 25 at 9 am until August 28 at 3 pm. Traffic from Highway 417 heading south on Riverside towards Hurdman Station will experience delays. Click here for more information.
Colonel By Day Schedule Changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Colonel By Day holiday on Monday, August 7. Click here for details.
Register soon for fall recreation and culture programs - August 14 and 16
You can now browse register.ottawa.ca to start planning your fall activities and PA days for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration opens for:
New for September, parents can book single days for after school programs. And for children who need a little extra help, the City’s Inclusive Recreation team provides integration support. Visit Inclusive Recreation to learn more about Shared Care 1:1 support. For details, please click here.
Mailout to residents from Service line Warranties of Canada
Service Line Warranties of Canada will be mailing letters in the coming weeks to provide City of Ottawa homeowners with details about voluntary and optional protection plans to assist with costs of possible future water and sewer/septic repairs. For more information about the Service Line Warranties program, visit ottawa.ca/slwp and check out the frequently asked questions to see if this program is right for you. More details are also available at this link.
Volunteer for City Committees by August 24
Looking for a great way to provide your expertise, knowledge and lived experience? Become a volunteer to serve as a public member on the City of Ottawa's French Language Services Advisory Committee and Planning Advisory Committee. Application deadline: August 24. For details, please click here.
Black Youth Entrepreneur and Innovation Program - Starts Sept. 9. Application deadline is August 25.
Are you a Black youth age 18 - 30 with a good business idea? Have you been trying to get it started? Would you benefit from a quick and efficient learning program, networking with like-minded peers, and accessing business funding opportunities? If so, you should apply for Jaku Konbit's Black Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BYEI) Program! Through 12 informative workshops over six weeks to a rewarding pitch competition, BYEI is helping Ottawa's Black youth bring business dreams to life. It can do the same for you! For details and to register, please click here.
ByWard Market - Upcoming Events and Showcases
For details, please click here.
Odyssey Theatre presents The Miser! until August 20
Odyssey Theatre presents Moliere's The Miser! for its 37th season of Theatre Under the Stars at Strathcona Park. Catch it Tuesday through Sunday at 8 pm or a Sunday matinee at 2 pm until August 20. Audience members will be encouraged to wear masks. This will be a requirement for those sitting in front of the bleachers and closer to the stage. Tickets can be purchased online at this link or at the park an hour before the show starts.
City Sounds Live Summer Sounds Showcase
Enjoy 20 free outdoor concerts until Sept. 22. Details: ottawamic.com/citysoundslive
Performances in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward:
What's Happening at City Hall & Lansdowne Park
For details and for information about other activities this summer at City Hall and Lansdowne, please click here.
The Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching - Nomination Period Open
The City is accepting nominations for the 2023 Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. You can complete nominations for both awards either online or by downloading a nomination form from Ottawa.ca/orderofottawa. The submission deadline is Friday, Sept. 8 at 11:59 pm. Nominations will be considered every year for five consecutive years from the date of submission.
Upcoming Deadlines for City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Programs
1. Cultural Facilities Fund, Major Capital Projects - Sept. 15 at 11:59 pm - Details here.
2. Capacity building program - Sept. 20 at 4 pm - Details here.
3. Cultural facilities fund (minor projects) - Sept. 27 at 4 pm - Details here.
4. Equity and inclusion in the arts fund - Seed award: Microgrants for individuals - Oct. 4 at 4 pm. Details here.
5. Heritage funding program - Oct. 24 at 4 pm - Details here.
For meeting agendas, please visit ottawa.ca/agendas or call 3-1-1.
For information on how to participate in individual meetings, please consult the specific meeting’s agenda at ottawa.ca/agendas.
To watch the meetings on Youtube, please click here.
Upcoming meetings:
For recent Council and Committee news, please click here.
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