Forum Francophones des Parcs d'Ottawa 2018

Les détails de l’événement :

LIEU: Coworkly (261 Montreal Road, Vanier)

HORAIRES: 13h – 16h

BUT: Pour donner des conseils à propos du financement, de la logistique, des permis et de toutes les ficelles pour organiser un événement !

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Pour s’inscrire : http://www.ecologyottawa.org/ottawa_francophone_park_forum_2018

City of Ottawa Older Adult Plan Survey

The City of Ottawa is planning for its third Older Adult Plan 2019-2022. We want to hear from you!

Fill out this survey and tell us what you think is important for older adults living in Ottawa.

Like many other large cities in Canada and around the world, we are taking action to make Ottawa a more age-friendly city. The City of Ottawa Older Adult Plan supports a long-term vision for our community that values, empowers, and supports older persons and their quality of life.

The Older Adult Plan includes actions that are within the responsibility of municipal government.  The City also works closely with the Council on Aging of Ottawa through Age Friendly Ottawa, who supports an Age Friendly Community Action Plan.

If you have questions about this survey or the Older Adult Plan, email olderadults@ottawa.ca

The survey will be open until Sunday May 20, 2018

City of Ottawa - Cycling in the City - May 2018

May = Bike to Work Month

May is Bike to Work month in Ottawa. Throughout the month over $10,000 in prizes are up for grabs for individuals and teams showing support for cycling by logging their trips on www.biketoworkottawa.ca. Residents are also invited to join EnviroCentre at the annual ‘Bike in Breakfast’ on 8 May at the intersection of Bank Street and Laurier Avenue, from 7am to 9am.

If you are an experienced cyclist, consider inviting a friend or colleague to join you on your ride, or perhaps start up your own workplace team. Workplace toolkits and ready-to-print posters are available on the Bike to Work website.

In 2017, 250 workplace teams and thousands of individuals rode 8 times around the earth. How far will we go this year, Ottawa? Sign up at www.biketoworkottawa.ca. 

New Bike Parking at Bus Stops

To more easily combine cycling with taking the bus as part of your trip, in 2018 the City of Ottawa will install up to 50 ring-and-post bike parking racks at OC Transpo bus stops. These new bike racks for 2018 will make biking to transit more convenient and are in addition to the City’s current bike rack request program.

To suggest a location for consideration, please visit the City’s webpage where you will be able to find out more about the program and drop a pin on the map until April 30, 2018. 

O-Train Confederation Line will be Bicycle-Friendly

When the O-Train Confederation Line launches later this year, the entire system will be bicycle-friendly and easy to use. From the design and layout of the stations, to the designated bicycle area on each train, you will be able to seamlessly use your bicycle as part of your multi-modal experience. All stations have been designed with cycling connections and bicycle parking. Within stations, signage will direct you to nearby multi-use pathways, and bike "runnels" will let you easily walk your bike up and down the stairs.

When it comes to getting on or off the trains, commuting with your bicycle will be simple. When waiting for a train to arrive, you will wait in the green marked area on the platform, then use the first door at the front of the train to board. Bicycles will be permitted year-round in the first car of every train, in the shared cooperative seating section. Bicycles can also currently be transported year-round on the O-Train Line 2 (Trillium Line). For more information on the O-Train Confederation Line, please visit octranspo.com/ready4rail.

Spring Round Up 

The Ottawa-Gatineau regional interactive cycling map will be launched in early May, in time with the release of the new 2018 paper map. Look out for these appearing on the NCC’s website. Also upcoming in the spring will be the redeployment of the bike parking corrals in Wellington West, the Glebe and Bank Street, in partnership with the local Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). And residents are invited to an interactive cycling safety demonstration and learn more about ‘protected intersections’ with a visit to the Ottawa Valley’s Branch of the Ontario Public Works Association’s open house on May 23, 8am-3pm at Jean Pigott Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West.  

Ottawa Public Library Workshops

Have a look at what is going on at the Ottawa Public Library this spring!

A short story writing contest, a reading circle, Digital Inclusion Week, and more…there is something for every taste and interest.

Register for these free and interesting programs today!

Writing

50+ Short Story Contest

Do you love writing short fiction? Are you 50 years old or older? The Ottawa Public Library’s annual 50+ Short Story Contest runs until May 31, 2018.

Join one of our writing workshops with local authors to help you start on or improve your short story:

Friday, May 4, 3 pm to 4 pm
Peter Scotchmer (in English)
Alta Vista branch
Register for this writing workshop

Monday, May 7, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Michèle Vinet (in French)
Orléans branch
Register for this writing workshop
 

Saturday, May 12, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Peter Scotchmer (in English)

Carlingwood branch
Register for this writing workshop

Genealogy and Local History

Photograph Detective: Identifying and Dating Historic Photographs

Thursday, May 24, 6 pm
Sunnyside branch, 1049 Bank Street
In English only

Trying to confirm a date of a family photograph to identify who is in it, or what age they are in that picture, requires combining knowledge of photographic processes with the history of fashion and trends.  Using real antique photographs as examples, Kyla will teach you how to discern which process was used to create a photograph and gives tips regarding clothing, hair styles, and settings that will allow you to sleuth out the ancestors in your family albums.

Register for Photograph Detective: Identifying and Dating Historic Photographs

Reading

Aging by the Book: A Reading Circle

Tuesdays, from May 15 to June 19, 2 pm
Carlingwood branch, 281 Woodroffe
In English only

Be a part of a group that meets weekly for six weeks to explore the older adult experience as portrayed in a wide range of written work. We will discuss poems, short stories, essays, and excerpts from novels and memoirs. Readings will be provided.

Register for Aging by the Book

Cooking

Instant Pot 101: Live demo and Q&A

Saturday, April 28, 2:30 pm
St-Laurent branch, 515 Côté Street
In French only

Join us for an introduction and demonstration to cooking with the Instant Pot! The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker that has become popular with home cooks and chefs.  Let us take the mystery out of this timesaving kitchen tool.

Register for Instant Pot 101

Digital Inclusion Week

Windows Performance Tune-Up

Monday, May 7, 6 pm
Carlingwood branch, 281 Woodroffe Avenue
In English only

May 7 - Register for Windows Performance Tune-Up

Windows Performance Tune-Up

Thursday, May 10, 6 pm
Sunnyside branch, 1049 Bank Street
In English only

May 10 - Register for Windows Performance Tune-Up

If your Windows computer is getting sluggish, you don't have to re-install Windows just to gain back lost performance. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, will demonstrate and explain how to safely use many native and 3rd party tools that can help speed up Windows. 

Introduction to Lynda.com

Tuesday, May 8, 7 pm
Cumberland branch, 1599 Tenth Line
In English only

Learn to use Lynda.com, one of Ottawa Public Library's resources. With over 4,000 video courses from top experts, Lynda.com is the place to go for learning computer programming, multimedia software, 3D animation, photography, project management, and much more.

Register for Introduction to Lynda.com

Introduction to Basic Searching

Wednesday, May 9, 10 am
Main branch, 120 Metcalfe Street
In English only

This workshop will teach students how to do 3 basic searches in Google, a keyword search, a phrase search and an advanced search. Students will also learn how to navigate the results screen and how to evaluate their search results

Register for Introduction to Basic Searching

La fraude informatique et les escroqueries

Wednesday, May 9, 2 pm
St-Laurent branch, 515 rue Côté
In French only

Financial abuse through fraud and scams is a growing concern in Canada. In fact, it is the most common type of abuse among seniors. Join us to learn a few tips to protect your personal information and to avoid being a victim of cybercrimes.

Register for La fraude informatique et les escroqueries

Introduction to iOS

Wednesday, May 9, 6 pm
Carlingwood branch, 281 Woodroffe Avenue
In English only

Join us for an introduction iOS, the operating system that runs iPhones and iPads, with Dave and Tom, founders of the Bytown Mac User Group. ByMUG has been helping Ottawans using Mac and iOS devices since 2006. Bring your device and follow along. No device? No problem! This informative workshop will cover the basics and much more!

Register for Introduction to iOS
 

Protecting Your Computer
 

Saturday, May 12, 10 am
Main branch, 120 Metcalfe Street
In English only

The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked.

Register for Protecting Your Computer

For all of our adult programs, please visit BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.

Dig Safe - Free Locates of Underground Utilities

Can you Dig It? Free locates of underground utilities

Call or Click Before You Dig! April is Dig Safe Month, designed to coincide with the unofficial start of spring digging season, and is dedicated to raising awareness of safe digging practices.

Residents and contractors should contact Ontario One Call for free locates of underground utilities before beginning projects like digging fence posts, planting trees or installing a pool.
 
Ontario One Call can be reached online or at 1-800-400-2255. The service is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

2018 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

Are you in need of a fun filled relaxing day with the chance to unwind?  The 25^th Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival gives you a chance to race, relax and be entertained!

 

Release your stress on the water by entering one of our Challenge Cups! Each cup represents Ottawa’s diverse community and local business sector with divisions for education, health care, youth, community and many more.  Build a team of colleagues, friends and family and race against your peers.

 

When not competing on the water, explore the festival grounds to see all the enticing attractions.  Relax on the beach, centre the mind and spirit with yoga or browse through unique items at our silent auction and vendors. Feeling thirsty or hungry at the end of the day? Enjoy a cold beverage on the beach or follow your nose to your favorite treat.  As the sun sets, let loose and rock the night away at our free concert series!

 

Registration includes:

-          Entry into the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, June 21-24 (racing on June 23-24)

-          Special rate for non-profits and registered charities

-          Two team practices with certified coaches

-          Opportunity for top fundraising teams to qualify to race in the Charity Challenge Cup 

-          Access to free concert series, onsite bars and numerous activities

-          Team site to hang out between races, decorate, promote your organization and have fun

-          Invitation for all team members to the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Champions

-          Entry into team t-shirt, team site and team spirit competitions 

-          All equipment provided (boats, paddles, PFDs)

 

Our focus isn’t only on delivering a memorable festival, we also work hard to give back to the community through the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation.  Through the paddlers’ and the festival’s fundraising efforts, we have been able to give back $4.3 million dollars to 48 local charities! The  Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation Community Fund allows us to support a variety of local charities and be pro active to the needs of the community. 

 

For more information or to register a team, just click here.

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at teamassistant@dragonboat.net or call 613-238-7711 ext. 223.

Invitation to a special meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Give feedback and get informed about upcoming projects

The City of Ottawa invites you to attend a special meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee on capital projects scheduled for 2019. At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to give feedback about the City’s plans for exterior paths of travel (rest areas), on-street parking spaces, outdoor play spaces and recreational trails.

There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback on some 2018 projects, including road resurfacing and parks projects. Consultation for the majority of the capital projects scheduled for 2018 took place last year.

Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Andrew Haydon Hall (Council Chambers)

The City of Ottawa is a scent-sensitive environment. We ask those attending this session to please refrain from using or wearing scented products.

Background information

The City of Ottawa has a legislated responsibility through the Accessibility for Ontarian’s Disability Act’s (AODA) Integrated Accessibility Standards (IASR) to consult with the public, persons with disabilities, and the municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). Consultation is required when constructing new or redeveloping:

1. Exterior paths of travel (rest areas)
2. On-street parking spaces
3. Outdoor play spaces
4. Recreation trails

Consultation

Public consultation and information sharing are essential to building a better Ottawa. The City is committed to ensuring that all City owned and operated spaces and facilities are inclusive and accessible to everyone and applies the Accessibility Design Standards to both new construction and major rehabilitation projects.

Those attending will receive a list of the scheduled projects and more detailed information at the meeting. We encourage public involvement in the planning and implementation of projects and welcome your input on these projects and the consultation process.

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require disability related accommodation for this meeting, please contact AMB Inquiries.

We are looking forward to your participation on April 24, 2018.

For more information, please contact the Accessibility Office either by email or by calling 613-580-2424 extension 16654.

Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Now Open / Le Centre d'assistance pour les appels en matière d'aménagement local a ouvert ses portes

www.lpasc.ca / www.caamal.ca

La version française suit.

 

Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Now Open

April 11, 2018 – Toronto

Last week, Ontario’s Local Planning Appeal Support Centre opened its doors to the public for the first time.  The centre’s role is to help people understand and navigate the land use planning and appeal process.

“People know that what gets built in their community affects their quality of life, but they often don’t know how to influence those decisions,” explains board chair, Anna Pace. “The Local Planning Appeal Support Centre can help bridge that gap.”

People with a question about the land use planning process or an appeal can get in touch with the centre using the contact information below. The centre is open from Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The centre is an independent agency of the Ontario government, accountable to a board of directors. It was created under the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017.

 

Chair Anna Pace has held senior roles at Metrolinx, the TTC and the City of Toronto. She is joined by board member Mark Leach. Mary Lee is the centre’s executive director and Mark Christie is the manager-registrar. For more information about Anna Pace and the rest of the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre’s leadership team, visit the centre’s website.

Contact the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre

¾    Submit an inquiry online

¾    email: info@lpasc.ca

¾    Tel: 647-499-1646 or Toll-free: 1-800-993-8410

¾    TTY: 647-499-1648 or TTY Toll-free: 1-800-993-8411

 

Address: 700 Bay St. 12th floor, Toronto, ON  M5G 1Z6

Web: www.lpasc.ca

 

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Le Centre d'assistance pour les appels en matière d'aménagement local a ouvert ses portes

Le 11 avril 2018 – Toronto

 

La semaine dernière, le Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local de l’Ontario a ouvert ses portes au public pour la première fois. Le rôle du centre est d’aider les gens à comprendre le processus d’appel dans le domaine de l’aménagement du territoire et à s’y retrouver dans le processus.

 

« Les gens savent que ce qu’on construit dans leur collectivité a des conséquences sur leur qualité de vie, mais ils ne savent souvent pas comment influencer ces décisions, explique la présidente du conseil, Anna Pace. Le Centre d'assistance pour les appels en matière d'aménagement local comblera cette lacune. »

 

Quiconque a des questions au sujet du processus d’aménagement du territoire ou d’un appel peut contacter le centre aux coordonnées ci-dessous. Le centre est ouvert du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h 30 à 17 h.

 

Le centre est un organisme indépendant du gouvernement de l’Ontario, redevable devant un conseil d’administration. Il a été créé en vertu de la Loi de 2017 visant à bâtir de meilleures collectivités et à protéger les bassins hydrographiques.

 

La présidente Anna Pace a occupé des postes de cadre supérieur à Metrolinx, à la TTC et à la ville de Toronto. Elle est accompagnée de Mark Leach, membre du conseil d’administration. Mary Lee est la directrice générale du centre et Mark Christie en est le chef. De plus amples renseignements sur Anna Pace et le reste de l’équipe de leadership du Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local sont consultables sur le site Web du Centre.

 

Coordonnées du Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local

 

¾     Envoyer une demande de renseignements par courriel

¾     Courriel : info@lpasc.ca

¾     Tél. : 647 499-1646 ou sans frais : 1 800 993-8410

¾     ATS : 647 499-1648 ou ATS sans frais : 1 800 993-8411

 

Adresse : 700, rue Bay, 12^e étage, Toronto (Ontario)  M5G 1Z6

Web : www.caamal.ca

Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Spring Flea Market

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is looking for vendors:

Booth Rental for Spring Flea Market

Sunday, May 20th, 2018
$25 for a booth rental or
$35 for booth & table rental

All proceeds to go to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation coaching programs!

Any funds made by your booth are yours to keep!

Register at www.ottawacancer.ca/fleamarket

Volunteer Ottawa - VOscars and on-line auction

Volunteer Ottawa will be holding its 8th annual VOscars on the evening of April 19th at Ottawa City Hall. The event celebrates Ottawa’s vibrant volunteer community and gives special recognition to those individuals and organizations that have made a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

To purchase a ticket, please CLICK HERE

The VOscars features a silent auction – proceeds go to support the promotion of volunteerism in the Ottawa region through Volunteer Ottawa’s programs and services. This year, we are opening up the VOscars silent auction to everyone in the Ottawa non-profit community, regardless if they are attending the event, through an online auction platform.

The online auction is now LIVE!. CLICK HERE to see over 50 items available to bid on.

The auction will close on Wednesday, April 18th at noon, and transition to the VOscars event which will be on the evening of Thursday April 19th.  Live event bidding will end at 9pm that evening.

You are not required to attend the live event to bid. If you are the top bidder when the online auction closes, you will be provided with the option of allowing us to bid up to a certain amount on your behalf. If you are the highest bidder at the end of the evening, we will contact you.

City of Ottawa - At Your Museum - April 2018

A Mother’s Day tradition

Our special Mother’s Day Tea will be returning to Billings Estate National Historic Site on Sunday, May 13. Celebrate Mother’s Day with your loved ones while enjoying a traditional Victorian three-tier tea service on the beautiful museum grounds. Reservations are required and will open on April 9. Can’t make it for tea on Mother’s Day? Not to worry! Tea on the Lawn will be offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays throughout the summer beginning May 16.

The times they were a changing

Join us at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum on Sunday, May 13 as we kick off our new season and learn more about how families in the 1920s and 30s adjusted to the era’s major social changes. Create your own family tree, experience life in the classroom, and enjoy returning favourites including wagon rides, farm animals, the heritage garden, and more!

Make time for relaxation

We’re launching a new workshop series at Fairfields Heritage House! Makers at the Museum is perfect for crafters and DIYers of all skill levels. On Sunday, May 13, come relax with us as we use tea and essential oils to make bath bombs with a local artisan from Zoe’s Corner. Enjoy some light refreshments, tour the House while learning more about the Bell family women, and prepare your own bath bombs to take home. Registration is required.

Summer sampler

We have an exciting summer season ahead of us at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site and we’re ready to give you a preview! Visit us on Sunday, May 13 to experience highlights of our planned activities from cooking demonstrations and house tours to lawn games and heritage gardening. We have something for everyone! And don’t forget to check out our new City in Motion exhibition: From Paddlewheels to Railways.

Artefact Showcase

Before 1918, the privately-owned Ottawa Electric Railway (OER) had a single fare system from Rockliffe Park on the eastern end of the line to Britannia Park in the west. However, regular commuters could get a deal — the yellow “workman’s tickets” pictured here were purchased in strips and offered discounted rides during morning and afternoon rush hours. The fare system wouldn’t always be so simple. When the OER proposed charging riders more to transfer between suburban and urban lines, the resulting debate went all the way to the Supreme Court! Visit Nepean Museum beginning May 13 to explore our new City in Motion exhibition and to learn more about  the history of “streetcar suburbs” and public transportation in Ottawa.

A sneak peek at City in Motion

You can now preview our latest exhibition, City in Motion, at the Atrium Gallery, Ben Franklin Place until April 16. Highlights from this four-part exhibition exploring Ottawa’s transportation history will also be on display at City Hall beginning May 1 before officially launching at Billings Estate National Historic Site, Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, Nepean Museum, and Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on May 13.

A look at local sports

Next time you’re at City Hall, take a moment to visit the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame and check out our new exhibition which tells the story of sport at the community level. The exhibition highlights the history, achievements, and impact of local sport and sporting organizations in Ottawa.

We’re celebrating National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week will take place April 15 to 21. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing photos and stories from members of our wonderful volunteer team on our Facebook pages. Make sure you are following us for a glimpse into the incredible contributions of our volunteers. Links to our museums’ Facebook pages can be found below or through their respective web pages.

Volunteer with us

We’re currently looking for volunteers! Consider attending one or more of the following On-site Introduction sessions for new volunteers to learn more about how you can involved. Tuesday, April 10 from 3:30 pm to 5 pm Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Thusday, April 12 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm Billings Estate National Historic Site Thursday, April 19 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm Pinhey’s Point Historic Site

Get involved with Doors Open Ottawa

On June 2 and 3, more than 140 of the city’s historically, culturally, and functionally significant buildings will participate in Door Open Ottawa. From greeting visitors to assisting as tour guides, volunteers play an important role in the success of DOO. If you are interested in getting involved with this event, you’re invited to attend a volunteer information session to learn more. Monday, May 14 at 6 pm Room 1A, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive Thursday, May 17 at 6 pm Councillors’ Lounge, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

Follow us on Facebook!

Get the most up-to-date details about special events and programs by following us on Facebook. Billings Estate National Historic Site Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Fairfields Heritage House Nepean Museum Pinhey’s Point Historic Site Doors Open Ottawa You can also find Cumberland Heritage Village Museum on Instagram!