Kanata North Community Recognition Awards Ceremony, Sunday May 1, 79 pm, Mlacak Centre (Halls C & D) 2500 Campeau

Dr. Thank you to all who

submitted nominations for deserving individuals in Kanata North. The awards
ceremony recognizes the hard work of volunteers within our community and
applauds them for their commitment, dedication and selfless service. Join us for an
evening of celebration as we present the awards.
Mosquito Treatment Underway I saw the helicopter for the nuisance mosquito
treatment flying last weekend so watch for it this week. They use a granular form of
Bti for aerial application and only use it in hard-to-reach areas, not in local parks.
Last week, I had the opportunity to be present for the first ground treatment
application and watched as the technicians filled their backpacks with water from
the area, added a small amount of Bti or Bs and then walked through the wetlands
spraying from a fine nozzle. They showed me the tiny mosquito larvae that now
wont hatch into adult mosquitoes. Health Canada states that Bti and Bs have no
effect on humans, birds, fish, animals or other. The research project being
undertaken through the University of Ottawa will add to the amount of information
known about Bti and Bs. For information, email info.mosquito@gdg.ca or call toll
free 1-877-227-0552.
SS #1 Community Centre Open House, Wednesday May 4, 4-6 pm, 400
Goldridge Dr. Join me at the Open House for the reopening of this former oneroom schoolhouse after its recent renovations. See how the building can be used by
members of the community. Tea, coffee and cake will be served.
Young at Art 2016 - Artworks on Display at Mlacak Centre, April 23 until
May 13 Some of Ottawas best artists are displaying their artwork right here in
our neighbourhood. Young at Art 2016 juried work is by artists aged 12-19 from local
schools. Visit the gallery and help celebrate their talents.
The Canadian Wildlife Federation Backyard Habitat Certification Program
- Allows individuals to have their property certified by officially designating your
garden as wildlife friendly. For information visit http://cwf.fcf.org/en/dosomething/challenges-projects/get-certified/.
Central Library - Go to www.ottawacentrallibrary.ca to find out about an important
City project and to provide your input.
Construction Season is Here! Work is underway on the Innovation Park and Ride
and will soon start on Klondike to add a multi-use pathway east of March Road.
Work continues along the Carp River, creating a dangerous situation, so stay away
until it is finished next winter. Many downtown streets are closed or have lane
closures, the OC station at Ottawa U is closed and more see details on the City
website.
OC Transpo Bus Changes started April 24th. The new route for the 182 will serve
the east part of Terry Fox Drive, the 188 no longer runs and many routes have time
changes. Check your routes on the OC Transpo website.
UPCOMING EVENTS

April 28 (Tonight), Head Start Workshop: Salary Negotiation, 5:30-8:00

pm, City Hall, Councillors Lounge
April 30, CFUW Coffee House with Revival, 10 am, St Johns, 325 Sandhill,
$15, Proceeds for local scholarships. Info www.cfuwkanata.ca.
May 1, 8 am 4 pm, Household Hazardous Waste Depot, OC Transpo Park
& Ride (1201 Trim Road, Orleans). Info at www.ottawa.ca.
May 1, 4 pm, Arcadia Community Associations first AGM, The Grounds Caf,
5703 Hazeldean Road
May 4, 7-9 pm, Community Webinar, Find out how to influence planning at the
City by participating online. Connect through the Citys website, www.ottawa.ca.
May 4, 7 am, Participate in Cycle in Kanata North to investigate ways to cycle to
work. Contact sustainkanatanorth@envirocentre for details.
May 7, 6:30 pm, Hands for Hope, Womanless Fashion Show, St. Isidores
Hall, 1135 March Rd, Dinner fundraiser for Hope Living, $30 tickets from Ruth,
613-838-5223.