The City of Ottawa will host a virtual information session on Monday, December 8 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for anyone seeking information about the on-going low water conditions affecting some areas of Ottawa. Residents and organizations can join using the  Zoom meeting link .  The session will include an update from the conservation authorities on current conditions. The City will also provide information on operational considerations.  Representatives from the following group

The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/advance-article/doi/10.1093/biosci/biaf149/8303627?login=false Recommended by Doug Adams, Glens Community Association member

On March 24th Councillor Devine is hosting  the Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Seminar , a free online event, with subject experts sharing lots of valuable info on a growing concern for older adults and their loved ones. Guests need to RSVP to get a link for the online event. For more info, and to RSVP please visit the Councillor’s website at https://www.seandevine.ca/elder_abuse_online_seminar

Glens Community Association in collaboration with Tanglewood Hillsdate, Merivale Gardens and Country Place Community Associations is repeating an instructor led Tai Chi exercise program, FREE to community residents, starting September 24th 2024 to May 27th, 2025. Rick Lymer will return as the instructor. This program is based on modified Yang Tai Chi, by Master Moy Lin-Shin. The entire set will be taught over the program duration, with each move demonstrated, and practised r

GCA VP Agnes Warda participated and provides the following comments and findings. 1.      Water rate review especially stormwater.   Survey period February 14 - July 31, 2024. 2.      Rain Ready Ottawa  (RRO website) pilot project and its benefits and rebate eligibility. 3.       Discussion of various issues: a.      Increasing density within the city’s boundaries causes loss of trees and green spaces, the new tax will be higher for new builds. A new stormwater fee tax does

Investigation into whether criminal negligence causing death and bodily harm may have occurred delayed. Police warrant defect leads defendant to move to exclude documents. Read the article on the Ottawa Police Eastway criminal investigation now being made public.

Ward 9 Seniors Summit: Survey Launch    On  October 1 , Ottawa City Councillor Sean Devine (Ward 9 / Knoxdale-Merivale) will be hosting a  Seniors Summit . As part of their preparations and planning for this event, Councillor Devine’s office has prepared a brief online survey  for older adults and other interested stakeholders, to help gather useful information to make the event as successful as possible. Interested participants should complete the  survey  by Friday, June 1

Explore the latest edition of the Glens Community Association newsletter for a rundown of upcoming activities and events, as well as highlights from the winter season's happenings. View it HERE

Check out the latest edition of the  Glens Community Association newsletter  to see all of the upcoming activities and events going on and highlights from activities over the Winter.

Join us in Grenfell Park on February 18 - Fun for the whole family! https://www.glenscommunity.ca/event-info/the-glens-winter-carnival-2024

Glens Community Association is repeating an instructor led Tai Chi exercise program, FREE to community residents, starting December 2023 to May 2024. Rick Lymer will return as the instructor. This program is based on modified Yang Tai Chi, by Master Moy Lin-Shin. The entire set will be taught over the program duration, with each move demonstrated, and practiced repeatedly. Place: Tanglewood Park Community Center, Hillsdale Room; 30 Woodfield Drive, Ottawa Date and Time: Dec

The Fall & Winter newsletter has been posted and can be found here UPDATE: In the few days since this newsletter was completed, the City announced that an Automated Speed Camera will be installed on Merivale Road, between Brookdale and MacFarlane in 2024. https://www.glenscommunity.ca/_files/ugd/122e92_3d0a56b7bde741039aa89d3f063f84e9.pdf

Glens Community Association works on behalf of the residents to improve life in the Glens, advocating for and representing the interests of residents with all levels of government. The Association hosts/sponsors various events throughout the year; maintains the community web site; and publishes ongoing community newsletters. Your participation in the following position, and to sit on the Association executive team, will help build a stronger Glens community. Please reply yo

The latest newsletter has been posted and can be found here

Hydro Ottawa's Keeping Ottawa connected presentation provides residents with an overview of: - power outage restoration process; - tree trimming program; - emergency preparedness; - helping residents understand customer-owned equipment requirements; and - how to use generators safely during prolonged power outages. Councillor Devine attending; register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../7306318969261889117 You will receive an email from Hydro Ottawa, regarding the

A great opportunity to meet, to share, and to expand your flower and vegetable garden varieties, at no cost.

First round of $25 Garden Gift Certificates have been distributed to Glens community families, who registered for the certificate prior to April 29th. Certificates are still available…on a first come first served basis, please register at The Glens - Gardens and Giving Project 2023 | The Glens CA (glenscommunity.ca) Another round of certificate distribution will take place prior to the Victoria long weekend.

https://www.glenscommunity.ca/group/the-glens-gardens-and-giving-project-group/discussion Transcript, prepared by Marilyn Booth, from March 29th Eco-friendly gardening webinar by Mary Reid.