We are very pleased that the voters of Ward 4 – Kanata North have decided that Cathy Curry is the best of the best to continue to represent us in what is clearly the largest concern in the riding- protecting our greenspace and in doing so our environment and ourselves against climate change.
Kanata North has picked a WINNER in Councillor Cathy Curry!
Cathy Curry has proven herself to be a rock-solid partner to the Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition (KGPC) over the past 11 months. We are very pleased that the voters of Ward 4 – Kanata North have decided that she is the best of the best to continue to represent us in what is clearly the largest concern in the riding- protecting our greenspace and in doing so our environment and ourselves against climate change.
As we mentioned in our election issue a month or so ago, this was an election sure to produce change. We have a Council with almost 50% new faces, new views and new priorities. It is great to be able to say we know many of them from their past activities in their communities ( Marty Carr and Sean Devine for example were past presidents of the Alta Vista and Trend-Arlington Community Associations respectively) It is also encouraging to see how many have been promoters of the environment whether it be urban greenspace protection or tree canopy targets in their election agendas. We hope this broadens the dialogue and policy coming out of Ottawa City Hall. We are working on plans with other community-based organizations ( CAFES, FCA ) to meet with the new Councillors as they settle into their new roles to ensure they have a good understanding of our issue among all of the other issues at play in our city.
Mayor-Elect Mark Sutcliffe is a committed supporter too!
Certainly, there were a lot of candidates also promoting a change for Ottawa from the Mayor’s seat. We were thrilled that the environment rose to the top of the Mayoralty discussions and pleased that all major candidates are behind the City and your KGPC in opposition to the ClubLink development. Beyond support for our cause, in Mayor-elect Sutcliffe, there is the notable promise of a Mayor’s Roundtable on the Environment. We hope that focusing a climate lens via the Roundtable on climate change and environmental policy will help prioritize the issues of trees and urban greenspace among others and promote the changes we need.
Everyday we can all win! The environment, our greenspace and your wallet!
Support the KGPC and keep plastic jugs out of our landfills… it’s a win-win!
Tru Earth is having a holiday sale, November 1st thru December 12th featuring awesome bundles for amazing prices. Shop Canadian-made eco-friendly holiday gifts for everyone on your list.
20% of each sale goes to SAVE our KANATA GREENSPACE but you must order thru our unique link
https://fundraising.tru.earth/ourkanatagreenspace
(Use this link each time you order, to support the KGPC)
First-time purchasers can use promo code MOBILE10 to get 10% off their order.
Greenspace ROCKS – A Curling Funspiel
We’ve got another fun event coming up to get your winter off to a great slide!
Pardon those puns!
Join us for a fun day of curling, food and friends in support of the KGPC!
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Where: The Ottawa Curling Club at 440 O’Connor Street
When: 4pm until close
Registration via EventBrite
Deadline: November 28 $100 + HST per person
All you can Eat – Pizza and Salad Bar ( Gluten free pizza available)
Cash Bar
Whether you’ve never curled before or you’re an expert, we’ll mix up the teams and play a few games. Instruction provided if you need it. Curling equipment provided too. Comfortable warm clothing, hats and gloves recommended and please wear clean, indoor running shoes.
Stay for an optional Euchre night: $20 to play, half back to a prize pot.
There is a limited amount of free parking on site. Street parking is available as is a paid parking lot across the street.
This is a short edition of our e-news. We hope you are enjoying this very warm October as much as we are while we wait patiently for the 40% Agreement decision from Justice Labrosse. Let’s hope the sun and warmth continue a little longer into November.
We appreciate your support for our events. Know that we’ll be back to you with news as we have it.
We’re better together!
Barbara
Barbara Ramsay
Chair, Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition
T – 613-725-6595
E – chair@ourkanatagreenspace.ca