Last week the Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition (KGPC) filed our written submission to the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA). As with all previous legal documents related to this now 5-year campaign to SAVE OUR GREENSPACE, you will find all of the documents on our website.
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eNews: Celebrate Earth Week and a Hearing Date
The 40% Agreement Appeal now has a hearing and a date of October 2, 2024. ClubLink and the KGPC have 60 days (late May) to submit written submissions with ONCA. We’ll share those documents with you when they are filed.
eNews – Define camaraderie. The KGPC Town Hall!
Your message was received loud and clear on Tuesday night at the KGPC Town Hall. We’re in it to win it. We’re in it ‘til the end. We are the top story with CTV news.Continue reading
eNews – We Need to Fill the Room at the Town Hall Tonight
Come out to the Town Hall and get the latest on our legal battle to STOP CLUBLINK/Minto/Richcraft. It’s critical we show that OUR community is still firmly opposed to ClubLink’s development plans. Now is the time to show up and be heard!
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eNews – Join Us at the KGPC Town Hall on Tuesday
We need to fill the room at our Town Hall to show that OUR community is still firmly opposed to ClubLink’s development plans. And we will have updates for you on the next steps of our legal battle. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Coun. Cathy Curry will be there to discuss the City’s strategy. Continue reading
eNews – the Time is Now
The City has doubled down on its commitment to fight the proposed ClubLink/Minto/Richcraft development with a decision to appeal the recent Labrosse decision on the 40% Agreement (40PA). We are pleased.
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The City of Ottawa will appeal…
The KGPC is very pleased to report that City legal staff are recommending to City Council an appeal of the October 13, 2023 Labrosse decision on the 40% Agreement (40PA). Due to the budget implications of this additional legal action, consideration and approval by City Council will be required. Continue reading
eNews – “A deal is a deal.”
Everyone heard it at The Marshes at Chip In for Greenspace! Mayor Mark Sutcliffe stopped by before dinner and spent some time with our crowd. He popped up to the stage and reaffirmed the City’s commitment to our fight to SAVE KANATA’s GREENSPACE and his support for the KGPC.
The Mayor said, “Support the KGPC. A deal is a deal. If they do it here they can do it anywhere.”
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eNews – Message from KGPC
It is with great sadness that I’m writing to let you know that Mike Sheppard, beloved husband of KGPC Chair Barbara Ramsay, passed away peacefully on January 18th. On behalf of the KGPC Board, I want to extend our deepest sympathy to Barbara and family. May your happy memories of a life well lived give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
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eNews – Bill 23 and other Greenspace Issues
Many of these first-elected members of Council have expressed a high level of interest in the environment (some specifically on trees and greenspace) and we hope it develops into a Council focused on forward-leaning decisions on the City’s approach to climate change resilience and sustainability, and our issue too.Continue reading