May 2026 Newsletter

 

Dear Neighbours, 

Don’t you just love this spring weather? The birds are singing, the tulips are up, and the street cleaners are roaring through the neighbourhood!

Spring is a busy time for our public works staff who do the street cleaning, park maintenance, begin filling potholes and painting lines and reinstating traffic calming measures. And it’s the beginning of our beloved (not!) construction season, too.

For Councillors like me, it’s a busy time with many reports and legislative initiatives that staff are trying to push through before the summer break.

I’ve been knocking on lots of doors over the past couple of months, chatting with neighbours about projects in their communities. You might see me soon on your doorstep too!

Warm regards, 
Laine 

Chères voisines, chers voisins, 

Le printemps est arrivé, n’est-ce pas un pur bonheur? Les oiseaux chantent, les tulipes pointent et les balayeuses de rues sillonnent le quartier!

Il s’agit d’une saison très occupée pour les équipes des travaux publics, qui nettoient les rues, entretiennent les parcs, réparent les nids-de-poule, repeignent les marques au sol et réinstallent les dispositifs de modération de la circulation. C’est aussi le début de la saison des chantiers que nous aimons tant (ou pas!).

Du côté des conseillères et conseillers municipaux, cette période est aussi particulièrement intense en raison des maints rapports et projets à caractère législatif que l’administration s’efforce de faire adopter avant la pause estivale.

Dans les derniers mois, j’ai frappé à bien des portes pour discuter avec la population des projets qui touchent notre quartier. Il se peut que je sois bientôt chez vous, qui sait!

Cordiales salutations, 
Laine 


 

College Ward Neighbour Awards

In College Ward we truly have the best neighbours, and they deserve their kudos! You can now nominate a neighbour through our office for a good deed they have done in our community. We will send an award certificate to them, recognizing them for their neighbourly work. Visit the College Ward Website to submit a nomination and see more details.

Prix du voisinage du quartier Collège

Il y a des personnes exceptionnelles dans le quartier College, et elles méritent d’être mises à l’honneur. Vous pouvez maintenant proposer à notre bureau la candidature d’une voisine ou un voisin qui a posé un geste remarquable. Nous lui enverrons un certificat de reconnaissance. Pour en savoir plus et proposer une candidature, visitez le site Web du quartier Collège (en anglais seulement).


 

Save the date – Brigil Open House

As many of you know, Brigil has placed an application to the City of Ottawa two develop two high rise buildings and a mid-rise building at 2940-2946 Baseline Road.

You can see the application documents on the City’s DevApps website.

I have received many questions about this application and encouraged Brigil to host an info session so residents could see visuals and hear more about their proposal. So now here we are, and Brigil has asked for me to share out that they are hosting an open house with a presentation and a Q&A discussion on May 13th between 6:30-8:30pm on site at 2944 Baseline.

They are looking forward to sharing updates and engaging with everyone. No registration is necessary.

À vos agendas : portes ouvertes de Brigil

Comme beaucoup le savent, Brigil a déposé auprès de la Ville d’Ottawa une demande pour construire deux immeubles de grande hauteur et un immeuble de moyenne hauteur au 2940 et au 2946, chemin Baseline.

Les documents relatifs à cette demande peuvent être consultés sur le site DevApps de la Ville.

Comme j’ai reçu beaucoup de questions à propos de cette demande, j’ai invité Brigil à organiser une séance d’information où la population pourrait voir des images et en savoir plus sur la proposition. Brigil m’a demandé de vous annoncer qu’une séance portes ouvertes avec présentation du projet et période de questions aura lieu le 13 mai, de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30, à l’emplacement concerné, soit au 2944, chemin Baseline.

L’équipe se réjouit de pouvoir faire le point sur le projet et discuter avec la population. Aucune inscription requise.


Upgrade to the Splash Pad Features at Kilreen Park

When I was out knocking doors last year chatting with residents in the Queensway Terrace South neighbourhood, I had a few people ask me about the state of the rather-faded ladybug splashpad feature at Kilreen Park.

After inquiring about this feature with Parks Maintenance Staff, they have agreed to update the ladybug and sea star splash pad features, with the goal of these being installed and ready to go for the May long-weekend (May 16th - 18th).

I am happy to see this loved splash pad getting some well-needed upgrades!

Amélioration de l’aire de jeux d’eau du parc Kilreen

L’an dernier, lorsque je faisais du porte-à-porte dans le quartier Queensway Terrace-Sud, quelques personnes m’ont parlé de l’état plutôt défraîchi de la coccinelle des jeux d’eau du parc Kilreen.

Après vérification auprès du personnel de l’entretien des parcs, il a été décidé de remettre à neuf la coccinelle et l’étoile de mer de ces jeux d’eau, ce qui devrait être fait d’ici la longue fin de semaine du mois de mai (16 au 18 mai).

Je suis ravie de voir cette aire de jeux populaire recevoir une attention bien méritée!


Read the Reimagining Robertson Road Action Plan!

I’m happy to share with everyone that the Reimagining Robertson Road Action Plan is live on our website!

This report is the culmination of a year of listening to community members and stakeholders who live, work, and play in Bells Corners, on how they feel about Robertson Road, and what they dream of for the future of this main road in the community.

This action plan provides a summary of the results from our public engagement throughout this last year, the community vision for Robertson Road, and the framework for how to work towards making this vision a reality in the short and long term.

Thank you to all the residents, students, businesses, and community members who came along for the ride and inspired me throughout this process. Your voices shaped the vision behind this report and truly reflect the spirit and hear of the Village in the Greenbelt!

You can read the Reimagining Robertson Road Action Plan on my website.

Lire le plan d’action de l’initiative Réimaginer le chemin Robertson

Je suis heureuse d’annoncer que le plan d’action de l’initiative Réimaginer le chemin Robertson se trouve maintenant sur notre site Web.

Ce rapport représente l’aboutissement d’une année d’échanges avec les membres de la communauté et les parties prenantes qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent à Bells Corners. La démarche a permis de mieux comprendre la perception qu’ont les gens du chemin Robertson ainsi que leur vision pour cette artère centrale.

Le plan d’action présente une synthèse des résultats de cette consultation publique, les désirs de la population pour cet endroit et le cadre pour concrétiser cette vision à court et à long terme.

Je remercie l’ensemble des résidentes et résidents, des étudiantes et étudiants, des entreprises et des membres du public qui ont donné leur avis et m’ont inspirée durant le processus. Vos voix, qui sont derrière ce rapport, représentent bien l’esprit et le cœur du Village dans la Ceinture de verdure.

Le plan d’action se trouve sur mon site Web (en anglais seulement).


Ottawa Alert System

Join the Ottawa Alert system to get alerts about emergencies, urgent situations, and recovery efforts on your devices. This system provides alerts about dangerous situations, safety reminders, and essential information to help keep you safe. Visit the City of Ottawa Webpage to sign up and see more details about this service:

Système Alerte Ottawa

En vous inscrivant au système Alerte Ottawa, vous recevrez sur vos appareils des avis concernant les situations d’urgence, les événements nécessitant une intervention rapide et les efforts de rétablissement. Ce système permet la diffusion d’alertes en cas de situation dangereuse, de rappels de sécurité et de renseignements essentiels à la sécurité. Pour vous inscrire et en savoir plus sur ce service, consulter le site Web de la Ville d’Ottawa.


New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dashboard

The City of Ottawa is proud to launch a new public facing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dashboard – an important step forward in how Ottawa’s emissions data is shared, understood, and used. This launch marks an important milestone in the City’s climate journey, making it easier for residents, partners, and decision makers to see how both the community and the City are tracking against emissions targets.

The dashboard builds on the 2025 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Open Data release, transforming detailed emissions data into a clear and interactive online tool. It showcases data on corporate emissions (from City operations such as fleet, facilities, solid waste and wastewater treatment) and community emissions (including transportation, buildings, waste and agriculture across Ottawa). By making emissions data publicly available, the City is supporting community awareness and encouraging collective action toward a net-zero future.

Explore the new dashboard and see how the City is progressing towards our climate goals.

Nouveau tableau de bord sur les émissions de gaz à effet de serre

La Ville d’Ottawa est fière de lancer un nouveau tableau de bord sur les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) destiné au public. Il s’agit d’une avancée importante dans la manière dont les données sur les émissions à Ottawa sont partagées, comprises et utilisées ainsi que d’un jalon déterminant du parcours de lutte contre les changements climatiques de la Ville. Cet outil permet aux résidentes et résidents, aux partenaires et aux décisionnaires de voir facilement où la communauté et la Ville se situent par rapport aux objectifs d’émissions.

Le tableau de bord, qui s’appuie sur les données ouvertes sur les émissions de gaz à effet de serre publiées en 2025, présente des données détaillées sur les émissions par l’intermédiaire d’un outil clair, interactif et accessible en ligne. Les données représentent les émissions de la municipalité (activités de la Ville, comme le parc de véhicules, les installations, les déchets solides et le traitement des eaux usées) et celles de la collectivité (transports, bâtiments, déchets, agriculture, etc.). En diffusant publiquement ces données, la Ville favorise une prise de conscience dans la communauté et encourage la prise de mesures collectives en faveur d’un avenir sans émissions.


Ecological school presentations

Ecology Ottawa's EcoYouth Council is offering presentations on ecological topics to classes across Ottawa. Council members have prepared presentations on several topics, but teachers may also submit a request. For more information, please visit Ecology Ottawa.

Présentations sur l'écologie aux écoles

Le Conseil Eco-Jeunes d'Écologie Ottawa propose des présentations sur des thèmes écologiques aux classes de la région d'Ottawa. Les membres du Conseil ont préparé des présentations sur divers sujets, mais les enseignants peuvent également soumettre une demande. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez cliquer ici.


New Access By-law: Driveway widenings and front-yard landscaping

The City has just updated their rules for the Right-of-Way, including property owner maintenance, what can be installed and where, and who is qualified to do different types of work in the Right-of-Way. The update will make the rules for driveway construction, use and maintenance simpler and clearer to understand and will also include clear rules for walkways to align with the new Zoning By-law. It will streamline approvals, reduce red tape and give staff more flexibility in reviewing access locations and designs. You can learn more about the new Access By-law on the City’s website.

Nouveau Règlement sur les voies d’accès : élargissement des entrées de cour et paysagement des cours avant

La Ville vient de modifier les règles entourant les emprises, notamment l’entretien incombant aux propriétaires, les aménagements permis et leur emplacement, ainsi que les qualités requises pour réaliser différents travaux sur les emprises. Cette modification simplifiera et clarifiera les règles entourant la construction, l’utilisation et l’entretien des entrées de cour, et énoncera pour les allées piétonnières des règles claires cadrant avec le nouveau Règlement de zonage. Elle simplifiera le processus d’approbation, réduira les lourdeurs administratives et donnera plus de flexibilité au personnel chargé d’examiner l’emplacement et la conception des voies d’accès. Pour en savoir plus sur le nouveau Règlement sur les voies d’accès, visiter la page.

 


The new City of Ottawa capital construction forecast map

The City of Ottawa is excited to unveil its new interactive capital construction forecast map! The interactive map below provides details of ongoing and planned construction projects by the City of Ottawa. Residential and commercial development as well as telecom and utility company projects are not included on this map.

Nouvelle carte des travaux de construction prévus à Ottawa

La Ville est heureuse de dévoiler sa nouvelle carte interactive des prévisions relatives aux travaux de construction d’immobilisations. Accessible à partir du lien ci-dessous, cette carte détaille les projets de construction en cours et prévus par la Ville. Bon à savoir : cet outil ne présente ni les aménagements résidentiels, ni les projets commerciaux, ni les projets des sociétés de télécommunications ou de services publics.


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Seedlings for Students - 2026 Plant Sale

Online Sale: May 1-6

Friends of the Farm Plant Sale: May 10 from 8:30 am - 1 pm • 960 Carling Ave

Ready to get started in the garden? Our volunteers have been hard at work growing seedlings of all kinds, including veggies, flowers, and herbs. Browse the catalogue today!

Shop online and get first pick of our modestly priced hearty seedlings from May 1-6 and pick them up at the Nepean Museum on May 9.

Rather visit us in-person? We’ll have a booth at the Friends of the Farm Plant Sale (960 Carling Ave) on May 10. Come by and say hi!

These plants make great Mother’s Day gifts, too!

Every seedling purchased helps support students through our bursary, growing gardens and opportunity.

Seedlings for Students : vente de semis 2026

Vente en ligne du 1er au 6 mai

Vente de plante des Amis de la Ferme : 10 mai, de 8 h 30 à 13 h, au 960, avenue Carling

Êtes-vous prêts à jardiner? Nos bénévoles n’ont ménagé aucun effort pour faire pousser un éventail de semis de légumes, de fleurs et d’herbes. Découvrez notre catalogue! (en anglais seulement)

En magasinant en ligne du 1er au 6 mai, vous profiterez du premier choix parmi nos vigoureux semis offerts à prix abordable, que vous pourrez récupérer le 9 mai au Musée de Nepean.

Vous préférez un service en personne? Passez faire un tour au kiosque que nous tiendrons à la vente de plantes des Amis de la Ferme le 10 mai au 960, avenue Carling.

Mentionnons au passage que ces semis sont une excellente idée cadeau pour la fête des Mères.

Chaque achat aide des étudiantes et étudiants par le truchement de notre programme de bourses, la culture de jardins et les occasions d’apprentissage.

 


Ottawa Public Library upcoming events and programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Library Programs

On May 18th, all branches of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be closed. Branches will reopen May 19th.

 

Centennial branch in Bells Corners: 

We are located at 3870 Old Richmond Rd. Hours of operation are listed online: Centennial OPL / Centennial BPO. For information about obtaining a library card, visit a branch or go online at Library card / Carte de bibliothèque. For more information about OPL, visit about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en / about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr or phone 613-580-2940. 

Our May programs are listed below, and more can be found at: Centennial - Find a program / Centennial - Trouver un programme. To find OPL programs in general, visit Find a program / Trouver un programme. OPL also offers 1-on-1 tutorials on subjects including computers, eBooks, research, & online resources. To book a tutorial, phone 613-580-2940 or visit the following link: Library Tutorial 1:1 / Biblio tête-à-tête

Children's programs at Centennial

Babytime

Stories, songs, & rhymes for babies. 30 minutes of storytime followed by 30 minutes of playtime. 

Tuesdays, May 5 & 12, 10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-18 months

Drop-in

Family Storytime

Stories, songs, & rhymes for children of all ages. 30 minutes of storytime followed by 30 minutes of playtime. 

Wednesdays, May 6 & 13, 10:30-11:30am

Drop-in

Toddlertime

Stories, songs, & rhymes for toddlers. 30 minutes of storytime followed by 30 minutes of playtime. 

Thursdays, May 7 & 14, 10:30-11:30am

Ages 19-35 months

Drop-in

Saturday Family Storytime

Stories, songs, & rhymes for children of all ages. 

Saturdays, May 2, 9, & 16, 10:30-11:00am

Drop-in

Brainy Birds

Come and learn a thing or two about our feathered friends! We will be reading stories, playing games, and making crafts all about the birds in our backyard. 

Saturday, May 9, 2:00-3:00pm

Ages 4-6

Registration required (register online)

Adult programs at Centennial

Crafternoon

Do you knit, crochet, or do handwork? Come in for an afternoon of crafting. Bring any project you are working on. 

Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm

Drop-in

Board Games & Brain Teasers

Drop in with your friends & family for exciting board games, card games, and brain teasers! Play games from our large collection or bring your own. Challenge yourself to brain teasers such as puzzles, word searches, and Rubik’s cubes. 

Tuesdays, May 5 & 19, 5:30-8:00pm

For adults & families

Drop-in

Macro/Close Up Photography

Get up close and personal with your photographic subjects such as flowers, insects, water droplets, or detailed parts of larger subjects or scenes. Learn how to isolate your subject from the background, and control how much of the image is in sharp focus. You can shoot up close with regular lenses and cell phones but Lynda will also include a discussion about using dedicated macro lenses. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club. 

Thursday, May 7, 6:00-8:00pm

Registration required (register online)

Movie Night: King Lear

Enjoy a free showing of the King Lear 2018 movie directed by Richard Eyre. In this modern film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same name, an aging King invites disaster when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters and rejects his loving and honest one. 

115 minutes. English with English closed captions. Rated 14A. Film streamed through Kanopy with Public Performance Rights (PPR). 

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00-7:55pm

Drop-in

Free popcorn provided! 

Centennial Book Chat

Share the enjoyment of the book Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. New members are always welcome. 

Wednesday, May 13, 1:30-3:00pm

Drop-in

Plant Exchange / Échange de plantes

Bring some plants… take some plants! Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books. Please don't forget to label your plants. 

Amenez vos plantes et repartez avec d'autres variétés! Partagez vos connaissances avec d'autres jardiniers et ramassez quelques livres. N'oubliez pas d'étiqueter vos plantes. 

Thursday, May 28, 10:00am-7:00pm / le jeudi 28 mai, 10h à 19h

Bilingual / bilingue

Drop-in / portes ouvertes

 

Nepean Centrepointe Programs – May 2026

We are located at 101 Centrepointe Drive. Hours of operation are listed online: NEPEAN CENTREPOINTE OPL / NEPEAN CENTREPOINTE BPO. For information about obtaining a library card, visit a branch or go online at LIBRARY CARD / CARTE DE BIBLIOTHÈQUE. For more information about OPL, visit BIBLIOOTTAWALIBRARY.CA/EN / BIBLIOOTTAWALIBRARY.CA/FR or phone 613-580-2940.

Programs at our branch are listed below and more can be found at: NEPEAN CENTREPOINTE – FIND A PROGRAM / NEPEAN CENTREPOINTE – TROUVER UN PROGRAMME. Online virtual programs, when available, are offered by OPL systemwide at ONLINE - FIND A PROGRAM / EN LIGNE - TROUVER UN PROGRAMME. OPL also offers 1-on-1 tutorials on subjects including computers, eBooks, research, & online resources. To book a tutorial, phone 613-580-2940 or visit the following link: LIBRARY TUTORIAL 1:1 / BIBLIO TÊTE-À-TÊTE.

Children’s programs (ages 0-12)

Programs are drop-in unless otherwise stated. Children’s programs will be taking a break from May 18th, unless stated otherwise.

Chess @ Centrepointe (Ages 7-12)

Saturdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm (running all through May)

For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

STEM Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.  All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Sunday Morning Storytime

Sunday, May 3, 10 & 17, 10:30 – 11:00 am

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  

Family Storytimes

Mondays: May 4 & 11, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Stories, rhymes and songs for children, parents and caregivers.

Starry Night Storytime

Monday, May 4 & 11, 6:30 – 7:00 pm

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver.

Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue

Tuesdays, May 5 & 12,10:30 - 11:00 am

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. // Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

Toddlertime/Stay & Play

Wednesdays, May 6 & 13 - 10:30 – 11:30 am

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver.

Babytime/Stay & Play

Thursdays, May 7 & 14, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver.

Spanish-English Storytime / Hora de Cuentos; bilingüe en español e inglés

Saturday, May 9, 10:30 – 11:00 am

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. // Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian.

STEM Club (Ages 7 – 12)

Tuesday, May 12, 4:00 pm

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. From building simple machines and coding basic games. Perfect for kids who love to explore, invent, and discover!

 

Teen programs (ages 13-18)

Programs are drop-in unless otherwise stated.

Teen Book Club

Saturday, May 2, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Come hang out, sit on beanbags, enjoy some tea/hot chocolate, and chat about what you are reading or whatever else is on your mind! The monthly Teen Book Club is organized by volunteer members of the Nepean Centrepointe Library's Teen Literary  Council (TLC).

Teen Craft Corner

Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 – 8:30 pm

This event is organized by the teen members of the Nepean Centrepointe branch's Teen Advisory Group. Come hang out at the library and work on a creative project while enjoying music and free snacks! Bring your own project or use our arts and craft supplies to start something new. This is an informal, drop-in program, so feel free to come and go when you like.

Spring House Plant Swap

Saturday, May 30, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Learn how to start new house plants from cuttings! We will be planting house plant cuttings in containers. Everyone gets to take a house plant home. All materials and plant cuttings will be provided, but feel free to bring your own plant cuttings if you want to share with others.

 

Adult Programs

Programs are drop-in unless otherwise stated.

Employment Support

Mondays, 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

English Conversation Group

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am

Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.

Getting Started in Genealogical Research

Saturday, May 2, 1:00 – 4:30 pm

Genealogy is a combination of detective work and piecing together a huge jigsaw puzzle that will never be truly finished. There is no right way to do genealogy, but there are better ways, and one can learn from those who have gone ahead. Volunteers from the Ottawa branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will discuss some of the basics of genealogical research, researching on-line, genealogical software and presenting your results.

Genealogy Drop-In

Tuesday, May 5 & 19, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research. Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and the Ottawa Public Library will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources.

Baking Cookbook Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 6:30 – 7:45 pm | Registration Required

Whether you're new to baking or well-seasoned, this new book club is the perfect place to meet fellow bakers, try new recipes and share both the successes and failures of your bakes. May Book: Crave by Carolyne McIntyre Jackson

Miniature Gaming

Sunday, May 10, 11:00 – 2:00 pm

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers. Drop-in program for teens and adults ages 12 and up.  All materials will be supplied.

Newcomer Support Drop-in

Monday, May 11 & 25, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life? Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outreach worker from Jewish Family Services. This drop-in program is intended for youth, but all are welcome.

Game On!  Board Games & Puzzles for Adults

Monday, May 11 & 25, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Unwind and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. Play one of the available board games and puzzles or bring games you want played!

Club de lecture

Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter. 13 mai: Baignades par Andre Michaud

Nepean Centrepointe Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome! May Book: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller

Black and Diasporic Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Registration Required

All are welcome to join us in this new book club dedicated to exploring a diversity of literature written by and about Black and diasporic people. May book: Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo

Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month.  All are welcome! May Book: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V E Schwab

Indie Author Group

Monday, May 25, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Are you a writer or author looking to learn more about the indie publishing process? Join author N.G. Avant for this monthly program discussing key aspects of the indie publishing process. This will include topics such as beta reading, getting book reviews, navigating platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or Draft to Digital, building an author brand, and creating engaging social media content.

Happily Ever After Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemies-to-lovers to second chance romance to secret billionaires (maybe with some forced proximity thrown in!), come meet fellow happily-ever-after enthusiasts as we chat about the pre-selected book. May Book: Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn

Quick PC Tips: Enhancing Capabilities and Performance with Free Tools

Saturday, May 30, 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Registration Required

Learn how to extend the battery life of your PC laptop, discover the handy Microsoft PowerToys, detect fake USB flash drives before you lose data, learn why you should avoid PC "fix-it" utilities, and embed music in PowerPoint presentations. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will help you with these quick and effective remedies.

Visit BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca or call 613-580-2940 for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs!


 

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Dear Neighbours, 

I have spoken with many, many of you over the past 3 weeks. I have heard how devastated you are from flooding. How many treasured family heirlooms have been lost, how much money you’ll spend cleaning up and rebuilding, and how frustrated you are with insurance companies, contractors, and the City.

I have shared quite a lot of information about the City’s flood response in my recent newsletter updates and I won’t repeat it all here. You can find all those updates on my website.

It will take many months to recover from this event, and many more to fully understand the role that the City’s infrastructure may have played in flooding. We do know that we received an unprecedented level of rain in the west end – far more than other parts of the city – and that the accumulation of rain in a very short period of time led to creeks overflowing, sewers and storm sewers backing up, and water flooding across properties and into homes.

We’ll get to the bottom of this, and we’ll figure out solutions for the future.

Warm regards, 
Laine 

Chères voisines, chers voisins, 

J’ai parlé avec beaucoup, beaucoup d’entre vous dans les trois dernières semaines. J’ai appris à quel point vous étiez dévastés par les inondations; combien d’objets de famille précieux ont été perdus, combien d’argent vous devrez dépenser pour nettoyer et reconstruire, et à quel point vous êtes frustrés par les compagnies d’assurance, les entrepreneurs et la Ville.

J’en ai déjà dit beaucoup sur ce que la Ville fait face aux inondations dans mes derniers bulletins d’information, et je ne vais pas tout répéter ici. Vous trouverez toute cette information sur mon site Web.

Il faudra des mois pour se remettre de cette tempête, et bien d’autres encore pour comprendre pleinement le rôle que les infrastructures municipales ont pu jouer dans ces inondations. Nous savons que l’ouest de la ville a enregistré des précipitations d’une ampleur sans précédent – bien supérieures à celles observées dans les autres quartiers – et que cette accumulation de pluie en très peu de temps a provoqué le débordement des ruisseaux, le refoulement des égouts et des égouts pluviaux et l’inondation de propriétés et d’habitations.

Nous allons aller au fond de cette affaire et trouver des solutions pour l’avenir.

Cordiales salutations,
Laine

 

Dear Neighbours, 

With each passing week, we understand more and more the extent of the July 1 flood damage and how many homes and families have been impacted.

While the City is currently saying they've received over 7,000 reports, we know that many people have still not registered their flooding with 311. Consider that 311 call your access code. It opens up services, but also helps us build a case for support from the provincial and federal governments.

So please talk to your neighbours and encourage them to contact 311 if they haven't already done so.

Personally, I'm very concerned with the responses we're seeing from the Province of Ontario so far. Their Disaster Relief Assistance of Ontario program is covering far too small an area and they're being slow to expand it.

And they're saying they only cover "overland flooding" and not "sewage flooding", though in this case the sewage backups were caused by the overland flooding. It makes no sense.

I'm not letting this go. I have daily conversations with the Province, the Mayor's office, and our excellent local MPPs Chandra Pasma and Tyler Watts (both of whom have been incredibly helpful!).

Feel free to contact the Premier's office and let him know that we need better support.

Warm regards,
Laine 


 

Dear Neighbours, 

How are you holding up? I know what a long, long ordeal this has been - hauling out your personal belongings for disposal, attempting to dry out and prevent mold, negotiating with insurance and contractors. It's a lot of stress and I hope you're looking after yourselves, too.

Help is available. I've told you that the City is bringing the Canadian Red Cross in to assist residents with navigating the various programs that can help with funding. Below, you'll find more details about the Red Cross and how to access their services.

I've also included information about asbestos, garbage pickup, and other updates.

As always, please share these notes with neighbours, friends, and family who might be able to use the info.

Thinking of you, College Ward!

Warm regards,
Laine 

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