As we told you last week, the KGPC intends to seek Party status at the LPAT Case Management Conference (CMC) on October 9 and both ClubLink and the City are now aware of this. The September 30 deadline imposed by LPAT for written submissions is coming up next week and we have received lots of calls from residents who are unsure of their best action. During the week, we have had a chance to consult with our planner Dennis Jacobs from Momentum Planning and Sylvain Rouleau from WeirFoulds, the lawyer representing us at LPAT.Continue reading
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Join Us Sept 22 at the Brookstreet
Come join us for an end of summer impromptu fundraiser in the Brookstreet Hotel’s Backyard Tent with a great meal and entertainment on September 22.
Important Reading Material
This E-News is later than we planned for some very good reasons… and they are included here for you to read, digest and we hope inspire you to act. Continue reading
Time to Write Another Letter
The Planning Department at the City is waiting for your comments on the ClubLink July resubmission. Your approach can be similar to last October when you responded to the original development application. Check the Write to the City tab for help on this issue. We include some suggestions on approach and some topics you may want to consider that are specific to this resubmission.Continue reading
Financial Update – August eNews
Today we want to make you aware of important financial aspects of our critical community campaign to Save our Greenspace by updating you on our accomplishments, the fundraising challenges we face and our needs going forward.Continue reading
July 13 to 15, three crucial days for Kanata North are finally here!
We are set for the three day online hearing to defend the 40% Agreement to begin on Monday morning, July 13 at 10 am. The planned agenda expects the City of Ottawa and the Coalition to present their arguments and evidence throughout the day on Monday. Continue reading
40% Agreement Hearing is on Hold
This morning, our lawyers received a request from ClubLink’s counsel for an adjournment, due to the sudden death of a very close friend of ClubLink’s lead counsel. The hearing was scheduled for Wednesday to Friday this week. The City of Ottawa consented to the request and we instructed our counsel to do the same.Continue reading
A Virtual Hearing for the 40% Agreement?
In March there was discussion across the parties about the possibility of seeking a teleconference to review timing and possible dates in hopes of avoiding a longer delay in scheduling the hearing. Our lawyers were consulted and we agreed with the City’s team at Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG). ClubLink disagreed and opposed it.Continue reading
KGPC May Update – eNews
The KGPC took the opportunity this week to remind Ottawa how critical accessible space is to neighbourhoods mid-pandemic. Kanata North was designed with access to nature and space in mind and we appreciate it now more than ever. Read our release on liveable Kanata.
March eNews – Update on Legal
Our green and open spaces are wonderful remedies for our current situation – isolation and social distancing.
The past week or so has surely reminded us of the importance of our accessible open and greenspaces. None more so than our 175 acres of shared golf course open space central to so many Kanata North neighbourhoods.