KANATA NORTH TOWN HALL, April 25, 7-9 pm, Kanata Seniors Centre (Owen

Prince Room), 2500 Campeau Dr. Find out about installation of speed cushions on
Knudson Drive; other Traffic Calming Measures to reduce speeding; the Nuisance Mosquito
Control Program underway with waders and helicopter; your final say on the urban
expansion to the north; Cleaning the Capital 2016; Councils approval of new vehicle-forhire regulations that impact Uber and Taxi drivers; upcoming events in our community; and
issues raised by community members. All are welcome.
EARTH DAY IN KANATA CLEAN SWEEP INITATIVE AT KRP PROPERTIES
Join me on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd at a special GIVE AWAY event by donating your
unused/unwanted items at The Community Hub on Legget Drive (behind 400 March Rd.)
from 8 am 1 pm. Local agencies will collect the donations such as food, electronics,
bicycles, clothing and furniture. Kanata Research Park Properties (KRP) will plant a tree in
the Park for each person who donates an item(s). Their goal is to plant 25,000 trees! Also
check out the Green Fair from 9 am-3 pm at 555 Legget Dr. and learn about
environmentally friendly products and events in Ottawa.
CYCLE TO WORK 50% of Kanata North Business Park employees live within 5 km of their
work a good cycling distance. So on May 4, Cycle in Kanata North, will have
participating cyclists bike from various directions to 555 Legget Drive, starting at
7 am. On their way they will observe the route and give a report on it at the light breakfast
that follows. Plan to take part and make cycling to work a part of your daily commute.
Information at sustainkanatanorth@envirocentre.ca.
KANATA NORTH COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY - Do you know
someone who has greatly contributed to the Kanata North Community in the last year
through their volunteer work? If you know of a deserving individual, fill out a nomination
form on my website and allow them to be recognized for the hard work they do. Deadline
for submissions is tomorrow April 22, 2016 so do it now! The award ceremony is on May
1st at 7 pm at the Mlacak Centre.
CLEAN UP THE CAPITAL WEEKEND Dont miss your chance to get involved and help
give our community a spring clean up. If your project takes place this weekend during Clean
up the Capital Weekend, a campaign sponsor may visit your team onsite and Ill get to as
many as possible. Thank you to everyone who is taking part. Its not too late to join them,
so register at www.ottawa.ca/clean until May 15.
COMMUNITY WEBINAR AND FORUM YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED IN CITY
PLANNING, May 4, 7-9 pm, Ottawa City Hall or Participate Online. For the first time
residents can take part in discussions on planning your community from the comfort of their
homes. Building Better Connections featuring John Campbell, former President and CEO
of Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation, who will discuss community participation
and share his experiences. Youll learn about the Committee of Adjustments and how
decisions are made that change zoning (as happened in the Kanata Town Centre and at
1131 Teron Road) and also, how to present at a Standing Committee of Council.
April 23, Scouts Bike Exchange, 7:30-8:30 am (bike drop off), 8:30-11:00 am
(purchase bikes), Mlacak Arena, 2500 Campeau Drive
April 28, Head Start Workshop: Salary Negotiation, 5:30-8:00 pm, City Hall,
Councillors Lounge Head Start has partnered with Ottawa Business and Professional
Womens Club to develop the professional and leadership potential of women through
education, awareness and advocacy. Learn proper salary negotiation skills at this event.

April 30, West Ottawa Ladies Chorus Present: All Nature Sings and Swings, 7
pm, St. Pauls Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd. westottawaladieschorus@gmail.com.