The Sir John A. Macdonald Winter Trail

 Ottawa – Skiers, snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers will soon enjoy a multi-use winter trail along the Ottawa River Pathway, right by the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. One track will be set for skiers, the other for snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers.

The proposed winter trail will connect the Canadian War Museum, with parklands along the Sir John A. Macdonald corridor all the way to Westboro Beach.

The Sir John A. Macdonald Winter Trail is a grassroots initiative led by the Westboro Beach Community Association, a not-for-profit community organization with a long, healthy history of partnerships, with the active collaboration of the National Capital Commission (NCC). Jeff Leiper, City Councillor for Kitchissippi provided support and assistance on this initiative.

Dave Adams of Nakkertok Ski Club, Canada’s largest ski club located in Cantley, Quebec is the project coordinator and chief groomer. He will oversee the first trial run on Friday, February 26th. Skiers, snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers will be able to test the trails on Saturday, February 27th.

The snowshoeing and walking track will follow the existing pathway. The ski track will be groomed (prepared) for skiing. Serpentine loops at open green spaces will add distance to the ski track for an expected distance of 16 kilometres.

Run as a pilot project this year, this initiative will see the trail groomed up to three times this winter with hopes of making it a regular service as early as next winter.

The LeBreton Flats, Bayview/O-train and Dominion public transit stations make it easy to access the Sir John A. Macdonald Winter Trail. Parking is available off the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway at the Canadian War Museum, the Champlain Bridge and Kitchissippi Lookout.

Contacts:
• Dave Adams, Trails and Facilities Coordinator of Nakkertok Ski Club
trails@nakkertok.ca, 613-761-1980
• Mari Wellman, Chair of the Westboro Beach Community Association
wellmanemail@sympatico.ca, 613-722-5944
• Jean Wolff, NCC Media Relations
jean.wolff@ncc-ccn.ca, 613-239-5678 x5703 or 613-797-0279

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Mechanicsville Community Association.

New ski trail along Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway

Skiers, snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers can now enjoy a multi-use winter trail along the Ottawa River Pathway, right by the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. One track will be set for skiers, the other for snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers.

The proposed winter trail will connect the Canadian War Museum, with parklands along the Sir John A. Macdonald corridor all the way to Westboro Beach.

The Sir John A. Macdonald Winter Trail is a grassroots initiative led by the Westboro Beach Community Association, a not-for-profit community organization with a long, healthy history of partnerships, with the active collaboration of the National Capital Commission (NCC). Jeff Leiper, City Councillor for Kitchissippi provided support and assistance on this initiative.

Dave Adams of Nakkertok Ski Club, Canada’s largest ski club located in Cantley, Quebec is the project coordinator and chief groomer. He will oversee the first trial run on Friday, February 26th. Skiers, snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers will be able to test the trails on Saturday, February 27th.

The snowshoeing and walking track will follow the existing pathway. The ski track will be groomed (prepared) for skiing. Serpentine loops at open green spaces will add distance to the ski track for an expected distance of 16 kilometres.

Run as a pilot project this year, this initiative will see the trail groomed up to three times this winter with hopes of making it a regular service as early as next winter.

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mechanicsville Community Association.

Scott Street Widening update

January 18, 2016

 OC Transpo buses running on Scott and Albert streets between Empress Avenue and Merton Street

·         Signals at Merton Street are installed and operational

·         ISD sewer lining of Cave Creek Collector, between Merton Street and Bayview Road is  completed

·         West Transitway Detour bus shelters are installed

·         Overhead “bus only” lane signs are installed on wood poles between Merton Street and Empress Avenue

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Mechanicsville Community Association.

Mechanicsville Community Association Annual General Meeting. Tues Feb 9th, 7pm at the Laroche Park fieldhouse.

Mechanicsville Community Association Annual General Meeting. Tues Feb 9th, 7pm at the Laroche Park fieldhouse.

Come find out what your community association has been up to the last year. General election of Board members. Come volunteer and find out what committee position you can volunteer for.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Mechanicsville Community Association.

Dave Ginies

Dave Ginies, a long time residence of mechanicsvile past away Jan 4 in hospital from a massive heart attack. Dave was well know in the community and Laroche Park with his big white dog Buck.

He will be greatly missed.

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Mechanicsville Community Association.

CRIME ALERT

                                                           WELLINGTON COMMUNITY POLICE CENTRE

                1064 Wellington Street West –

              tel: 613-236-1222, ext 5870/5871

 

  

              CRIME ALERT

 

The Ottawa Police Service has seen a significant increase in THEFTS FROM VEHICLES in the areas of Chinatown, Little Italy and North Hintonburg close to Scott St in the last 10-12 days. The suspect(s) are targeting vehicles at various times of day and Night. They will target a vehicle that has a GPS, Cell Phones, bags or cash (loose change) left behind and are mainly doing smash and grabs.

 

Residents, business owners and employees are reminded to remove all valuables when leaving their vehicles and ensure their vehicles are secured. Please be diligent in reporting any suspicious people or activity to police immediately by calling 911.


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If you witness a crime in progress, call 911.  For any suspicious activity or vehicle, or for youth under age 16 out between midnight and 6:00 a.m., call 613-230-6211. 

To make a report after the fact, call 613-236-1222 ext. 7300.

 

 

OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE

  working together for a safer community

  www.ottawapolice.ca

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Mechanicsville Community Association.

Mechanicesville native, 5th Degree Black Belt Tony Walby carries torch for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American games !

Tony Walby was Born and raised in Mechanicsville. and holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Judo.

A Multi Time Able Bodied National Judo Champion and medalist, Bronze Medal 2011 Para Pan American Games winner, while placing 7th Place 2012 Paralympic Games

 

Tony was born sighted, over time due to a degenerative cone dystrophy Tony has lost a majority of his sight. Tony competes and represents his country in visually impaired judo. Ranked among the top ten fighters in the world in his weight class.

Tony will represent Canada next at the Para Pan American Games in Toronto this summer. On Monday June 8th Tony had the honour of carrying the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Torch in the Town of Whitby ON.

Good luck Tony, Mechacsville is very proud of you!



Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mechanicsville Community Association.