Proposed water rate changes anger residents

Potential changes to how the city charges residents for water services has some up in arms, with those in the rural east suggesting the proposed new rate systems would leave them on the hook for something they don’t receive. >>> more (East Ottawa.ca)

 

Calypso Park to open next summer - Construction almost complete at east-end park

The Village Vacances Valcartier Group released a progress report earlier this week on the construction of its Calypso-themed waterpark near Limoges.  In Montreal on Wednesday, Aug. 19 to assess the state of the work, Village Vacances Valcartier Group president and CEO Guy Drouin, the project's promoter, indicated construction was well underway.

“I am very proud to announce that the official opening of the largest theme waterpark in Canada will take place on June 7 next year,” he said. “You can see the enormous 100-acre worksite from Highway 417, near the Limoges exit. Constructing a completely new park allows us to offer the latest state-of-the-art technology and draw on all our experience to build a waterpark that will satisfy the tastes and needs of families and young adults from the day it opens.”  >>> more

 

St-Laurent school play structure now at Harkness Park on Eighth Line Road.   With the St-Laurent school sold (see article bellow) the City of Ottawa moved the structure at the park on August 12th.   Additionally one of the swing for toddlers was removed and changed for a modern one.  Click on the smaller photos bellow to enlarge.

 

Water & Wastewater Cost, Revenue & Rate Study.    One of the first steps in the study is to review the current rate structure that is used to recover drinking water, sanitary and storm water costs. Three options will be tabled at Planning & Environment Committee in June 2009 and will undergo public consultation until the end of September 2009.   >>> more information

 

Province announces funds for family  health hub. The long-awaited Orléans family health hub got another shot in the arm today, with the province announcing $1 million in funds to help Montfort Hospital develop a business plan for the proposed east-end facility.

“The dream about better health care, closer to home, is closer to being a reality,” said Premier Dalton McGuinty at the Thursday, Aug. 13 press conference unveiling the financial boost, along with a conceptual design for the health hub. “It will be the first of its kind in Ontario.”  >>> more (East Ottawa.ca)

 

Play ball!  The A's softball tournament was held at Harkness Park in Carlsbad Springs on August 7-8 and 9.   12 teams participated in the annual event. 

(click on photos bellow to enlarge)

Harkness Park: Future site of the new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre.  The City of Ottawa confirmed with the Community Association that the new centre will be built on the baseball field situated near the Eighth Line Road at Harkness Park.   The construction will start in the Fall of 2009 and the new 3.2 million centre should open within a year.   Inside the new centre we will find a gym, a multi-service hall for private and community events and a meeting room.   With the addition of the new centre at Harkness Park, running water and toilets will now be accessible during community events such as baseball tournaments.    The CSCA has been told that the ground breaking procedure for the new community centre will begin in November 2009 and occupancy is expected by fall 2010. Additional land will be acquired behind the park so that the park becomes the hub, housing the community centre, two ball fields, an outdoor rink, a playground area and sufficient parking for all.  The Association planned a wish list that was provided to the City by at the end of July to make sure various elements are installed at the park and inside the new community centre.

Article in Ottawa Magazine (July/August 2009) about Paroisse St-Laurent and interview with Ghislaine Monette.   Addition information: ottawamagazine.com

 

  

 

Construction of a new community centre in Carlsbad Springs: Grand Opening schedule for 2010.  

The east end got a much needed boost in funding for local recreation infrastructure projects on Friday with the announcement that the federal government and the province of Ontario will be providing more than $6.6 million for a number of initiatives.   Article from Orleans Online (Fred Sherwin)

 

The Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada announced a funding commitment that, once partnered with City funds, will make an investment of approximately $41M to address Ottawa's recreation infrastructure needs.

List of projects

Today's announcement included:
Approximately $41,024,499 in new recreation projects in the City.
Approximately $22,269,498 of the projects have City funding  (the top 25 project on the attached Excel spreadsheet).
For a total of $22,269,498 in projects funded by all three levels of government.
The total City of Ottawa contribution for these projects is approximately $7,423,166.
 

Distribution of funding to local community groups.

The Carlsbad Community Association (CSCA) members were joined by community group members on 4 June at the St. Laurent Parish. The purpose was for the CSCA to distribute a cheque to each group, on behalf of the Recreational Service Delivery Agreement with the City of Ottawa. The funds are to help defray sports and leisure operating costs during 2009-2010.

 

Ghislaine Monette, Vice President CSCA, or Denis Poulin, Treasurer CSCA, presented a cheque to

• Jean Ouellette, representing the Club Optimiste de Carlsbad Springs Inc. Youth Soccer
• Sandy Piché, representing the Club Optimiste de Carlsbad Springs Inc. Youth Organized Trip
• Suzanne Leroux and Loretta Leroux, representing the Tole Painting group
• Marie-Paul Bergeron and Dorine Desjardins, representing the Club Age d'or Saint-Laurent
• John Saunderson and Art Brimley, representing the Top Generation Club

Carlsbad Minor Ball, Les A's Slow-pitch League, and Carlsbad-Vars Ball Hockey League also received funding.

 

Denis Labrèche, President, Joan Goyette and André Goulet, Directors, and Manon Allaire, Secretary CSCA were also present at this event. 

 

 

More choices!  Two new restaurants are opening in Carlsbad Springs.  Local residents will be able to choose between 5 options, including Carlsbad Pizza situated in the core of the village, Chez Claude on the Boundary Road, Amazing Fries (formally Lunch Box) beside the Sonoco and two new businesses: D&S Southern Comfort (formally Jacques' trap) and La Mer Bleue Country Fries on the Russell Road.  

 

 

Consultation on Greenbelt Master Plan Review

 

The NCC wants to know what you think the Greenbelt ’s greatest features are, and what you see as the pressures and trends that should be considered when planning the Greenbelt of the future.

 

Following the success of the online consultation (over 400 people filled in the survey), the NCC will be meeting people face-to-face in Ottawa malls to obtain feedback on the first phase of the Greenbelt Plan Review - “Existing Conditions”. This will be an opportunity to raise awareness of the review process and future consultation events taking place in the fall of 2009. 

 

(Please find the details on dates and locations the following document: Greenbelt)

 

 

The NCC is encouraging the public and other levels of government to participate in planning the future of the Greenbelt. There will be extensive public consultations and workshops during the process of the updating of the Greenbelt Master Plan 

>>>>INFO

 

 

 

Smart Meters are an important part of the provincial government's initiative to create a lasting conservation culture in Ontario and are currently being installed in communities throughout Ontario. The installation of Smart Meters for all Ontario customers is targeted for completion by December 31, 2010.

FAQ: What is a Smart Meter?

Smart Meter (Hydro Ottawa site)

 

Golf Course in Carlsbad Springs:

Anderson Links www.andersonlinks.com Meadows golf and country club www.themeadowsgolf.com Grey Hawk Golf Club/Predator www.clublink.ca Poplar Grove Golf Club http://www.ottawagolf.com/poplargrove/

 

 

2009 weekends to discover hidden treasures

 

Community Association next meeting - agenda

 

City of Ottawa - highlights

 

New restaurant will open soon in Carlsbad Springs. D&S Southern Comfort will open at the end of April in the core of the village, formerly situated at Jacque's strap bar and grill - that suddenly closed in December 2007.  The company currently offers catering services with a variety of option on it's menu.  More information at their website:  >>>DSBBQ.ca

 

City announces its list of ready-to-go infrastructure priority projects: Carlsbad Springs Community Centre added to the list.  More info>>>

 

Calendrier des activités du Club Optimistes de Carlsbad Springs

Banquet de reconnaissance 2009 - March 21, 2009.   More than 100 residents, friends, and family members participated in the Recognition Banquet 2009 that was held in Carlsbad Springs to honour volunteers that work for various community groups. more >>>

Photos and video

 

Community Association meeting minutes from past meetings

 

 

 

Cold Carnival!  Even with a  -20 C. temperature many still participated in the annual "curling on ice" activity.  9 teams participated.  Hot chilli was served after the event.  Photos and video.

 

 

A 2009 Minor Ball planning meeting was held on Thursday January 29^th @ 8:00 PM @ the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre on 9^th Line Road  INFO

2008 Children Christmas Party in Carlsbad Springs - In mid-December, many children and their parents participated in the 26th annual Children Christmas Party organized by the Optimist Club.  The event was held this year at the Greely Legion.  A kids show and the annual visit from Santa Claus and his wife concluded the event.  All children also received a gift.  The activity was also attended by the Rogers / Tim Horton's Community Cruiser and a video of the event will be posted soon on their website.  Tim Horton coffee and timbits were also available. (video)  - Photos

Image:  OttawaCitizen.com

Off to see the worlds - Stefanie McKeough (middle) from Carlsbad Springs, who plays defense,  will play for the Canadian women's under-18 team, which hopes to win gold in Germany in the New Year.  newspaper article  and additional info

  Residents in the east might have to wait a bit longer to cool off at one of the National Capital Region’s newest water parks. info (from Orleans Star) /  Construction of Alottawata Water Park on track for June 2009 opening. info

Councillors Corner (courtesy of Orleans Online): New annual property assessment data from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) shows an average increase...

Pest Alert: Emerald Ash Borer in Ottawa The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Ottawa within the St. Laurent Boulevard and Highway 417 area.  >>INFO

Services for seniors in our area - offered by the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre  >> INFO

Proposed Approach to Parkland Dedication   info>>

Free Flu Shot Clinics in Rural Ottawa

The flu shot is free for all Ontario residents over six months of age.  Children 13 years of age and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

Meningococcal C vaccine for 12 to 21 year olds will also be available at all the clinics.

Monday, November 3
South Carleton High School
3673 McBean Rd., Richmond
3:30 - 8:30pm

Tuesday, November 4
Kinburn Client Service Centre
5670 Carp Rd., Kinburn
2:30 - 8:30pm

Wednesday, November 5
Osgoode Township High School
2800 8th Line Rd., Metcalfe
3:30 - 8:30pm

Thursday, November 6
Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre
2300 Community Way, North Gower
2:30 - 8:30pm

Thursday, November 13
Heritage Public School
1375 Colonial Rd., Navan
3:30 - 8:30pm

Thursday, November 13
St. Mark High School
1040 Dozois Rd., Manotick
3:30 - 8:30pm

More information: 613-580-6744 or www.ottawa.ca/health

City of Ottawa's Take it Back! Product Stewardship Program
 
The City of Ottawa's Solid Waste Services has an innovative program that encourages the residents of Ottawa to "take back" to retailers and charitable organizations many of the household items that would otherwise go into their garbage and blue box or taken to the City run household hazardous waste depots. This return-to-vendor program provides a convenient and safe way of allowing household products to be reused or recycled. 

 
In this program, the City develops a partnership with local businesses or charitable organizations.  The partner agrees to accept back the used item from their customers and takes responsibility to reuse, recycle or properly dispose of the used materials.  Examples of materials that are accepted back include used motor oil, needles and syringes, expired medication, computer equipment, used clothing, propane gas cylinders, garden supplies, rechargeable batteries and more.

 
The partner benefits not only from the free promotional material that is supplied by the City for joining, but also there is an increase in customer flow to the business as people come in to return the items.   The retailers get a free listing in the annual Take it Back! directory which is distributed to residents in libraries, community centres, City client centres and through the Welcome Wagon organization.  As well, the retailer is listed on the City's website ottawa.ca, under Garbage and Recycling.

 
The program began in 1997 with 16 automotive retail locations accepting back 3 products.  The goal was to increase the convenience for customers by providing an increased number of disposal sites and to capture more household hazardous items from the public.  The retailer and public response to the program has been so positive that the program now has 547 retailers and charitable organizations accepting back 131 different products from residents. 

 
Participating retailers divert each year, at minimum, 500 tonnes of material from the landfill or City run household hazardous waste depots through this program.  The City received the Recycling Council of Ontario, Outstanding Product Responsibility Award for the program. The December 2005 Canadian edition of Reader's Digest, in an article entitled "Talkin' Trash", lists the City of Ottawa as one of Canada's Innovative Cities because of our Take it Back! product stewardship program.

 
We are currently looking for retailers in the rural areas of the City to join up to the program.  If you are a business or know of a business that would be interested in the program, please check the City's website ottawa.ca, under Recycling and Garbage for more information or contact George Reimer at 613-580-2424, extension 22837.

Rural Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Changes

Rural homes in areas that are sparsely populated, or on roads where residences are farther apart, will now receive leaf and yard waste collection twice in the spring and twice in the fall.

For these areas, the Fall 2008 collection will take place the weeks of
        October 20-24, 2008; and
        November 10-14, 2008.

The Spring 2009 collection will take place the weeks of
        April 27-May 1, 2009; and
        May 25-29, 2009.
       
The Fall 2009 collection will take place the week of
        October 19-23, 2009
        and November 9-13, 2009.

Please add these dates to your collection calendar.

Things To Remember

• Only use compostable paper yard waste bags, a garbage can or cardboard boxes.
• Ensure containers and bundles are not more than 15 kg (33 lb.) in weight.
• Branches are to be tied and bundled and cannot be more than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in length and 60 cm (2 ft.) in width.
• Individual branches should be less than 10 cm (4 in.) in diameter.
• Wind-fallen fruit and pumpkins can be included.
• Households are encouraged to leave grass clippings on the lawn.
• Leaf and yard waste will not be collected as regular garbage.
   

Materials Not Collected

• Plastic bags are NOT accepted as they do not compost.
• Any material or tree cuttings over 10 cm (4 in.) in diameter.
• No earth, rocks, or sod.
• No logs or stumps.
• Leaf and yard waste should not be mixed with any other type of waste.
   

Leaf-and-yard waste may not be pushed, thrown or otherwise deposited on the street, sidewalk,  boulevard or in parks in accordance with the City's Use and Care of Roads By-law No. 2003-498 and the Parks and Facilities By-law No. 2004-276. Anyone charged with this offence may be subject to a fine.

Avoiding Pick-up Problems

• Clearly identify that the garbage can/cardboard box is for yard waste.
• Leave the lid off your cans and cardboard boxes on dry days.
• Separate the yard waste cans from the recycling and garbage by placing them on the opposite side of the driveway when possible.
   

Savour Ottawa Networking Summit

Monday November 3 at the National Arts Centre 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Savour Ottawa is a joint initiative by the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism and Just Food to promote local culinary products and experiences. The initiative aims to bring together food producers, vendors, the restaurant industry and the tourism sector to develop and promote products, experiences, events and venues that will brand Ottawa and area as a culinary tourism destination.

• Connect (& re-connect) with Ottawa-Gatineau farmers, chefs, micro-processors, retailers & more!
• Learn of new Savour Ottawa initiatives & partnerships
• Celebrate the successes of Savour Ottawa in 2008 & help set priorities for 2009 and beyond
   

For more information, visit www.SavourOttawa.ca or contact Heather Hossie at heather@justfood.ca

Proposed Approach to Parkland Dedication

The Planning Act provides an opportunity for municipalities to require the dedication of land for park purposes at the time that land is developed or redeveloped. The public parkland that is acquired in this manner represents a major proportion of the City’s parkland inventory.

At amalgamation the majority of the former municipalities had Parkland Dedication By-laws that reflected their individual approaches to the provision of parks. The City is currently operating on the basis of these same by-laws. The variation in the content and application of these by-laws causes inequities in parkland provision across the city.

The purpose of the paper titled Proposed Approach to Parkland Dedication is to solicit public comments on a proposed standard approach to the dedication of parkland. This approach will form the basis of modifications to the Official Plan and be incorporated into a new Parkland Dedication By-law that will be considered by Council.

You are invited to review the proposed approach to parkland dedication, and to provide written comments to City staff by October 17, 2008.

Should you have any questions about the proposal please contact Bruce Finlay at 613 580-2424 ext 21850 or by email Bruce.Finlay@ottawa.ca.

http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/public_consult/parkland_dedication/index_en.html

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Carlsbad Minor Ball Association - Important message - June 2008

          The Carlsbad minor ball season will soon be ending.  It has been another great year but, unfortunately, next year’s season is in jeopardy.  The Association has been around for the past 25 years and many of us have had the pleasure of playing in the community. 

Unfortunately, our pool of volunteers has been running very low for the last few years and the same people have been called upon to fill the minor ball committee positions.  Several of these people have been with us for many years, even after their own kids have finished playing.  

We are presently looking for people to fill several vacant positions on the committee for next year.  As you may or may not be aware, the members of the committee are responsible for many things throughout the season, including registration, sponsorships, liaising with the league, uniforms, equipment, field maintenance, diamond registration, photos, and year end party.  Without this on-going support, the Association and league cannot function.  If we are unable to fill these positions THERE WILL BE NO MINOR BALL IN CARLSBAD NEXT YEAR!  

We would like to thank all the volunteers, present and past, and are hoping that we can see some new faces to help us out and keep this great community activity alive.  To volunteer, please contact our outgoing president, Jean/John Sauvé, at 613-835-3400 or j_sauve@rogers.com  Unless we hear from you, minor ball will be non-existent in Carlsbad in 2009!" 

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Carlsbad Springs Community Association: 2007 projects and initiatives and up-coming priorities and projects for 2008 info

Deer concerns in Carlsbad Springs.

White-tailed deer are a common site in rural and urban Ottawa and are often observed grazing along roadways and in open fields. Despite their beauty, deer can become a nuisance infringing on residential vegetable and flower gardens, ruining trees and shrubs and destroying agricultural crops.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is responsible for managing deer populations in the province of Ontario. Refer to their Deer Removal Authorizations Fact Sheet for more information.

Deer and vehicle collisions are also a major safety concern especially during the fall hunting and mating season. During this time, the City of Ottawa embarks on an annual Speeding Costs You Deerly campaign that focuses on reducing deer and wildlife collisons .

 

 

Westbound lanes to be closed at least 2 days on Hwy 417 near Carlsbad Springs. Tens of thousands of motorists traveling along Highway 417 from eastern Ottawa and Montreal to the downtown core can expect huge delays until tomorrow night at the earliest, after a culvert running under the highway collapsed between Anderson and Boundary roads. (Ottawa Citizen) more

 

Carlsbad Minor Ball and the Gloucester/Cumberland Fastball Association decides to join the Orleans Amateur Fastball.

more info

 

Ottawa to share its water with nearby township:  Deal unfair to rural villages?  Communities such as Vars, Richmond and Carp rely on the city's four groundwater wells.   report #1  Rural residents face growing water woes - report #2

2008 Carlsbad Ball Hockey Final:

Mean "Green" Team:       20 

Doggystyle - team Black 16

 

The GREEN TEAM is the 2008 champion.

 

Consolation game:

Team Blue:            15

Team Old Timers: 14

 

PHOTOS 2008 Final

VIDEO  2008 Final

Carlsbad Ball Hockey League: returns in September 2008 - email us or click here for more info

Video: Carlsbad Ball Hockey - games from Jan. 18th, 2008.

 

Police seek man after naked stunt at Rene's Corner gas pump

(story from the Ottawa Citizen)

 

Jacques' trap Road house/ restaurant for sale More details

 

Carlsbad Springs: soon-to-be between two future water parks - Sunnyland in Limoges (just off Hwy 417) and rival Alottawatta water park near Highway 416 between Manotick and Richmond will soon be build in this region.  Both parks will be approx. 15-20 km (one east, one west) from Carlsbad Springs.   more info

 

2008 Carnaval - another successful year!   photos + videos

 

 

Quiet community pauses as history passes its way (historical news story)

 

Police seek man after naked stunt at Rene's Corner gas pump

(story from the Ottawa Citizen - as of January 4th, 2008)

 

Jacques' trap Road house/ restaurant for sale More details

 

High-speed Internet service is now available to everyone in rural Ottawa.  Your wait for high-speed Internet service is over. Xplornet, a division of Barrett Xplore, in partnership with the City of Ottawa... more

Motorists reminded in November to reduce speed, remain alert for deer.     Ottawa - Speeding is one major factor for Ottawa recording the highest vehicle/deer collision rate in Ontario, according to the City’s Integrated Road Safety Program.

Last year’s Speeding Costs You Deerly campaign resulted in a reduction of vehicle/wildlife collisions. However, everyone must remain vigilante for possible encounters with deer. The three years prior to the campaign, Ottawa had experienced nearly 3,000 vehicle/wildlife collisions.

Speed is an important component that allows motorists to safely react to an unexpected encounter with deer or other wildlife on our roads. In fact, excessive speed has been cited in half of the vehicle/wildlife collision that resulted in personal injury.  Besides speed, alertness and control are a motorist’s best defence, especially when 80 percent of deer collisions occur between dusk and dawn.

Motorists should always scan alongside the road for any objects, especially light reflection from an animal’s eyes.  In addition, they should be ready to apply the brake to reduce speed and use the vehicle’s high-beams, when possible, to provide a better view. And if you see one deer, there’s more like four more around the same area.

Should a driver encounter deer, he or she should honk the horn but never swerve suddenly. Losing control of the vehicle could result in a far greater consequence, like colliding with another oncoming vehicle.

New hope for an adequate community centre for Carlsbad Springs. The City of Ottawa will use $30,000 from the Cumberland reserve fund and approximately $3,500 from another budget to finance....  more

2007 Rural Association Partnership Program - Applications available now!

Osgoode/Rideau Backyard Swim Program

Superior Water Shuttle Accreditation

Broadband for all rural communities

Rural Settlement Workshop a Big Success

Open air fire permits

Your local calling area just got a whole lot bigger!

Spring/Summer 2007 Recreation Guide