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Kanata North communities united in the fight against bad planning
On January 26th, 2012 a well attended public meeting arranged by four Kanata North community associations confirmed public support for the establishment of a network of people all across Kanata and Ottawa to press for better urban planning and development. Attendees at the meeting applauded the concept of a citizen-led urban forum and committed to [...]
Watergate – uncovering the truth behind water management and planning practices occurring in Ottawa’s west end
On November 17th, 2011 the Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association (KBCA) presented “Watergate” a public forum on water, stormwater and wastewater management issues in Ottawa’s West End. Glen Cairn resident Faith Blacquiere, provided an excellent presentation outlining her perspectives on stormwater and wastewater management in Ottawa’s west end. Faith’s experience has been gained through researching the causes [...]
Troubling findings in recently released environmental assessment
Citizens force city to release report After months of delays, the city of Ottawa has finally released the findings of a report into Phase 1 Existing Conditions for Shirley’s Brook & Watts Creek Water Diversion Environmental Assessment (EA) in Kanata. The assessment pertains to Urbandale and Richcraft’s controversial “KNL” housing development in Kanata.The City of [...]
