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Beware of Swallow-wort
By Marianne WilkinsonEMC News - This plant is highly invasive. It will thrive in shade, sun and all soil conditions, spread rapidly, reduce or eliminate other plants, and is extremely difficult...
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Loss of water in Morgan's Grant
By Marianne WilkinsonLast week residents of Morgan's Grant suddenly lost their water service. Residents immediately called 311 causing an overload to the system so that their calls were not answered....
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Terry Fox Drive construction update
By Marianne WilkinsonConstruction on Terry Fox Drive is moving ahead. I recently toured the construction site with City staff to see the progress and was able to travel the entire length. The...
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An update to traffic problems on Kanata Ave
By Marianne WilkinsonEMC Lifestyle - Traffic problems and delays are occurring due to the partial closure of Kanata Ave. I have discussed this problem with staff and they have agreed to short...
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Wilkinson respects Muirhead
By Marianne WilkinsonEMC News - Last week Matt Muirhead called me to let me know that he was withdrawing as a candidate for the Kanata North Council seat. He shared with me that he was concerned...
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Update on lands north of Beaver Pond
By Marianne WilkinsonAt the time of writing no approval has been given by the city to remove trees on the KNL lands North of the Beaver Pond. City staff are requiring that the developer fully...
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Fourth Annual Kanata North Picnic July 28
By Marianne WilkinsonThe long range forecast is calling for great weather (sunny and mid 20s) for this year's picnic next Thursday, July 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Come to the Sandwell Green Park (off...
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Important meeting on Beaver Pond lands this Thursday
By Marianne WilkinsonEMC News - Tonight, Thursday, July 15, there is a public meeting at the Mlacak Centre on the KNL lands north of the Beaver Pond. This meeting is being held by city staff...
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Lansdowne proposal a good partnership for city
By Marianne WilkinsonDuring the final debates on the Lansdowne proposal, I put forward a motion to see if council would just bring the stadium up to safety standards so that it could be used...
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Community, city working towards a positive solution for Beaver Pond Forest
By Marianne WilkinsonProgress has been made with dealing with the lands north of the Beaver Pond. Staff has informed the developer that their Tree Preservation Plan is inadequate, so they must...
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Waste Management submits its Terms of Reference
By Marianne WilkinsonEMC News - Waste Management has just submitted its formal terms of reference (ToR) for expanding the Carp Road landfill. There is a 30-day period, ending July 19, in which...
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Ward Council to feature discussions on key issues
By Marianne WilkinsonEMC News - Get ready for another interesting Ward Council meeting on Monday, June 21. The Beaverpond development proposal, Waste Management's expansion plans, a new school,...
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Beaver Pond gathering a great success
By Marianne WilkinsonI would like to thank all who came to the Beaver Pond last Saturday to support maintaining this wonderful piece of land. As I stated at the event, the situation is very...
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Don't forget - it's Give Away Weekend June 5 & 6
By Marianne WilkinsonPut out those items you no longer need with a 'free' sign and watch them disappear. Reusing items by giving them away reduces material going to landfill, and hence helps...
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