Beware of Swallow-wort
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Marianne Wilkinson EMC 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 to control. If you see this plant in your garden, REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY. You...read more »
Charges laid after break-in at LCBO
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - On Aug. 24 the Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit arrested two people after witnessing the pair break into the LCBO in the 400 block of Hazeldean road. Since July at least five incidents were reported at the LCBO and after the early morning...read more »
Police treat fire as suspicious
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
EMC News - A fire at the Extreme Pita at 510 Earl Grey on Friday, Aug. 27 is being treated as suspicious by the Ottawa Police Arson Unit.
The fire caused $150,000 damage and was called in at 3:09 a.m.
The 33 firefighters on scene had the blaze under...
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Waste Management rejects four comments on ToR
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Tiffany Williams-Lepack EMC News - Waste Management has accepted most of the City of Ottawa's comments on the Terms of Reference (ToR) for an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed New Landfill Footprint at the West Carleton site. However, the company did not accept...read more »
Information meetings on flooding solutions set
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Peggy Feltmate EMC News - There will be two public meetings to let people know about the proposed solutions to the causes of flooding last year - one for Katimavik-Hazeldean and one for Glen Cairn. This reflects the fact that the causes of flooding were not the same...read more »
Community reflects on importance of SMH forest
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Tiffany Williams-Lepack
EMC News - As the sun set on Aug. 24 on the edge of the Beaver Pond, Algonquin Elder Albert DuMont began a special gathering around a sacred fire.
He acknowledged the land and offered a prayer of thanksgiving to the land, trees, streams and all who...
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Local candidate uses iPhone application to engage public
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Tiffany Williams-Lepack
EMC News - Kanata South candidate Aaron Helleman launched an iPhone application for Kanata South on Aug. 23 and hopes it will increase communication with constituents.
He tells the EMC it is important that councillors be completely open, transparent...
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Jim Watson borough council proposal met with mixed reviews
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Katie Stewart and Theresa Fritz EMC News - Ottawa mayoral candidate Jim Watson hopes to reduce the number of city councillors and implement a borough council system, if elected in the upcoming municipal election. The popular mayoral candidate made his announcement last week in response...read more »
Electric car ignites automotive initiative
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Tiffany Williams-Lepack
EMC News - The Mitsubishi i-MiEV looks like a regular car from the outside but on the inside there are a few subtle differences. Beside the gas gauge on the dashboard there is a small gas pump, but beside it is a power cord letting drivers know when...
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Provincial government invests in high-tech
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Tiffany Williams-Lepack
EMC News - Infrastructure Minister Bob Chiarelli announced $1.85 million in provincial funding for three Kanata companies on Aug. 26.
MDS Nordion received $850,000 from the Biopharmaceutical Investment Program and YOUi Labs and Seregon Solutions each...
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Councillors link telework policy with transportation plans
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Rosalyn Stevens EMC News - City councillors are asking staff to find out how the city's current telework policy affects transportation demands across Ottawa. At the Aug. 25 meeting of city council, River ward councillor Maria McRae presented a motion that would have...read more »
Valley Gun and Hunting Show comes to Carp Fairgrounds and arena Sept. 4-5
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - An event billed as the largest gun and hunting show in Ontario is coming to Carp this weekend. The second annual Valley Gun and Hunting Show is set for the Carp Agricultural Society Fairgrounds and W. Erskine Johnson Arena Sept. 4 and 5....read more »
OC Transpo introduces new service improvements this fall
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - OC Transpo will introduce many improvements this fall to meet the transit needs of residents across the city, including new services to growing communities, increased service on busy routes, improved connections, expanded Park & Ride facilities...read more »
Ottawa Scene
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
CONCERTS
Engelbert Humperdinck - the Legacy of Love Tour comes to Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre Oct.. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the NAC box office or by calling 613-755-1111.
Roger Waters bring The Wall to Ottawa for the final time Oct.....
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RVCA, MNR embark on fish habitat mapping project
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, are cooperating on a $62,000 project to begin the long process of aquatic species recovery in the watershed. The Fish Habitat Mapping project, is being...read more »
Province funds community projects to protect endangered animals, plants
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Ontario's species at risk, many of them found throughout the eastern portion of the province, will continue to be protected by concerned citizens and groups running local environmental projects. Through support from the province's Species...read more »
OCDSB announces resignation of Director of Education
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board announced that Dr. Lyall M. Thomson has resigned his position as director of education, a position he held from Sept. 1, 2008 until his resignation, effective Aug. 31. "This was a difficult decision...read more »
The O-Train is back on track
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The O-Train was back on track as of Thursday, Aug. 26, after major improvements to the track infrastructure, the signal system, trains and the Rideau River Bridge. The closure was necessary to ensure continued safety and service reliability....read more »
Council approves new cycling-friendly initiatives
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The City of Ottawa will explore a cost-sharing partnership with the National Capital Commission (NCC) for five proposed new off-road pathway projects for use by cyclists, pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. Expansion of the pathways...read more »
Traffic enforcement has back-to-school focus in September
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Ottawa Police will be focusing on school bus and school zone safety, as well as tailgaters, for September's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). In 2009, tailgating caused 4,973 rear-end collisions - the most frequent type of collision...read more »
