Mechanicsville Community Association is extremely disappointed to learn from Councillor Leiper that there are currently no funds allocated for the contaminated soil remediation of Laroche Park, as planned. The MCA will continue to push the City of Ottawa to consider a smaller clean up to accommodate the new Field House and the Sens Multipurpose Rink. Our community will continue with the design/consultation process so we have completed plans for Laroche Park that meet all our needs. MCA will continue to fight for this project as Laroche Park is important to this community and we need your continued support.
O train noise complaints
The O-train is currently being tested by the city. If the community has any noise complaints, they can be sent to Damon Berlin with Stakeholder Relations with O-Train Construction and O-Train Planning/Transportation Services Department - City of Ottawa tel: 613-580-2424 ext/poste 12764 Damon.Berlin@ottawa.ca.
The city wants to know of any noise issues so they can address them now.
JHS Carruther's programs for it's residents
As part of it’s mandate, the JHS Carruther’s offers programming for ti’s residents. They have been kind enough to share their March programming with MCA.
Board games and tea on Monday
Health literature on Tuesday
Nicotine replacement therapy on Tuesday
Bingo on Wednesday
Paint night on Thursday
Changing Direction group discusison on Friday
Different activities on Friday (Making butter, clay plya, cleaning pods, plants)
NOTE: These are activities for JHS Carruther’s resident only.
Road closure on Parkdale Avenue from Emmerson Avenue to Burnside Avenue
Ther will be a road closure for Parkdale Avenue from Emmerson Avenue to Burnside Avenue. The road will be closed from 9:00AM Saturday, 23 March 2019 to 6:00PM Sunday, 24 March 2019.
Wednesday tea
SWCHC is having a tea get together so that people can learn more about what’s happening in the community..
It is happening on Wednesday, March 20th from 10am-12pm at Laroche Field House.
SWCHC's International Day of Elimination of Racial Discrimination Event
Somerset West Community Health Centre is holding an event that will feature a special keynote from the Honourable Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard in addition to local community members sharing their perspectives and insights on anti-racism. They will be highlighting community voices who are allies and those with lived experience.
Queen of Mechanicsville!
Queen of Mechanicsville in Kitchissippi Times
Join the citywide rally for affordable housing
Join the citywide rally for affordable housing on February 6th at 9am. It is being held at City Hall - Marion Dewar Plazaa
MCA Carnival this Sunday
MCA is hosting a Mechanicsville winter carnival on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 from 2-4pm at Laroche Park.
Free horse and sleight rides; ice skating and kids activities. Coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods available
Wednesday Tea
Somerset West CHC is organizing a tea get together so that people can learn more about what’s happening in the community.
The first meeting is on Wednesday, January 23rd from 10am-12pm at Laroche Field House. Free childcare is available.
Mechanicsville winter carnival
MCA is hosting a Mechanicsville winter carnival on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 from 2-4pm at Laroche Park.
Free horse and sleight rides; ice skating and kids activities. Coffee, hot chocolate and baked goods available
MCA feedback on Laroche park
City of Ottawa has requested community feedback on the Larcohe Park redevelopment. Below is the MCA feedback based on what we have heard from the community and seen at the presentation
Laroche rink is open!
Get your skates on, the Laroche Rink is open! The "Learn to Skate" program starts soon and will bring duffle bags of skates to swap and accept donations. If you need to swap skates this weekend, go to the Plouffe Room behind Plant Pool as they have lots of skates to swap! Their ice rinks are open too!
SJAM Winter Trail needs your Xmas Trees
The SJAM Winter Trail needs your Xmas Trees! Drop them off at the Remic Rapids parking lot, next to the outhouse. The collected trees will be used as wind breaks along the trail to help keep the snow on the track.
SWCHC's Annual Open House
Somerset West is inviting the community to their annual open house. It will have crafts, hot chocolate, snacks, photo booth and more!
Laroche Park 2nd Consultation Presentation
Laroche Park 2nd Consultation Presentation that was held in October 2018.
Send comments to: Louise.Cerveny@ottawa.ca and jeff@kitchissippiward.ca and MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com.
Final Design presentation will be in January 2019.
ALERT: Agressive and intimidating panhandling
If you are approached by an aggressive person asking for money and feel intimidated:
CALL POLICE immediately @ 613-236-1222 and be sure to state that this person is “AGGRESSIVE” for immediate response.
IF YOU FEEL UNSAFE CALL: 911
You can also file a report online at: www.ottawapolice.ca
Provide a description of this person and the location:
The address for the store on Lyndale Avenue is: 60 LYNDALE
The address for St. Vladimers Church is: 89 STONEHURST
Also email MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com so we can track this activity.
Our community needs more police reports filed on this behaviour and we continue to work with City Police on this problem.
Comment for liquor license and outdoor patio dining at Hinchey and Lyndale
Comments are due October 22nd. The Grunt Hog Roastery cafe are proposing outdoor patio dining on both Hinchey and Lyndale. The Hinchey side will have a garage door opening similar to cafes on Wellington. No City approvals for those items yet. If you have concerns about hours, patios, noise or smell, you must go on the link below and you must provide your name and email in order to receive a formal reply. Anonymous comments will not have any impact.
A guide for residents objecting to a liquor sales licence application.
Search for Notice of Liquor Sales Licence application. Search for “Grunt Hog Roastery”
Second Open House for Laroche Park renewal project
The second Open House is coming up on Thursday, October 25 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Innovation Centre, Bayview Yards (7 Bayview Road). The meeting will take place in meeting room L204 on the second floor.
Community members are invited to attend and review the final concept plan for the field house and overall park design for Laroche Park and provide their feedback. There will be a presentation and a Q + A. There is also a City of Ottawa website for this project.
Proposed antenna installation at Bayview Yards
Proposed antenna installation at Bayview Yards, Please provide any comments/questions to the email address on the attached poster by October 25th 2018. Also include MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com for our information.
