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National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Local Politicians and Community Members Join Members of CUPE 5102 to Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata
Article content OTTAWA, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 5102 were proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. Article content The ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. ran from 1PM to 5PM on July 11. Local City Councillor Cathy Curry joined at 1PM to help kick off the celebration. Article content Article content 'In my visits to Red Oak Retirement Living, I am always impressed by the beautiful, clean, caring and positive atmosphere. The people who work there are doing some of the most important work in our community – caring for others. I would like to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation for everyone who works at Red Oak Retirement Living. You make Kanata North the type of place where people choose to live,' said Councillor Curry. Article content The members of CUPE 5102 are in the process of negotiating their next collective agreement with the for-profit Sienna Group, who own and operate Red Oak. At issue are sub-standard wages that have been stagnant since 2023. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For More information, Contact: Article content Article content Article content
CBC
2 days ago
- General
- CBC
Residents of Kanata's Beaverbrook seek heritage district designation
Efforts are underway to officially designate the Beaverbrook neighbourhood in Kanata North as a "heritage conservation district," a process which has been in discussion since 2014. Kanata North Coun. Cathy Curry said that when she moved to Kanata from Toronto in 1988, she was struck by Beaverbrook's design and natural beauty. "This is nothing I've ever seen before," she told CBC's Ottawa Morning. "This is very unique." Beaverbrook was designed and built in the 1960s by Bill Teron, who is known as the "father of Kanata." Neil Thompson, a long-time resident and president of the local community association, described Teron's vision as "a 15-minute walkable, multi-density satellite city," created through careful planning and vision. The city first reached out to the community association about a heritage designation in 2014, according to Thompson. The topic has since come up several times, including last year when it was floated as a way to preserve the iconic local hedges. Now, the community association is working with city staff and Curry's office to determine which heritage criteria the neighbourhood fills to become a "heritage conservation district" under the Ontario Heritage Act. The process will also determine what parts of the neighbourhood will be included under the designation, while addressing the questions and concerns of local homeowners. Preserving the 'character of the neighbourhood' Curry said she's in favour of a heritage designation as "recognition of the design of this community," noting that other parts of the city, such as Rockcliffe Park, already have such a designation. "It's the entire district that is unique and rare," Curry said. But Curry and Thompson noted some community members have concerns about how the designation could affect their homes. "Certainly if you mention the word 'heritage' to a lot of people, they immediately assume that their house will be locked down and they won't be able to do anything with it [and] their property value will drop," Thompson said. But a heritage designation for a building is different than one for a district, he explained. It would be fine for a local homeowner to build an addition to their house, for example, so long as it's "in the spirit of the original intent" and fits a "modern interpretation." Curry said checking with the city before renovating isn't a difficult process and ensures homes "keep with the character of the neighbourhood." She added that those in the area who renovate their homes keep the local character in mind anyway, and that she thinks a designation would actually raise property values, not the other way around. "It is one extra step for sure, but pretty much everything has to go through a process at the city to make sure it's approved and safe and everything else," Curry said. "So it would just be another lens." A heritage district designation would also allow the city to preserve some beloved features, she said, like old globe street lights which otherwise might need to be modernized. Curry noted homeowners would like clarity on more than just lighting — such as whether they can get rid of hedges or add vegetable gardens. With this designation, Curry said, "I think the city would finally say, 'Okay, this is a unique neighbourhood, we'll stop trying to make it standardized to everything else' and we will actually get some clarity for ... the property owners so they can know what to expect."
National Post
5 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Members of CUPE 5102 Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata
Article content OTTAWA, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 5102 are proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. Article content The members will be hosting a community ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. from 1PM to 5PM. Local city councillor Cathy Curry is expected to attend. Article content Article content The members of CUPE 5102 are in the process of negotiating their next collective agreement with the for-profit Sienna group, who own and operate Red Oak. Article content WHAT: Community Ice Cream Social in celebration of CUPE 5102 members work WHEN: Friday, July 11 th, 2025, from 1PM to 5PM WHERE: Red Oak Retirement Community WHO: Article content :pp/cope491 Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For More information, Contact: Article content Article content
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Members of CUPE 5102 Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The members of CUPE local 5102 are proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. The members will be hosting a community ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. from 1PM to 5PM. Local city councillor Cathy Curry is expected to attend. The members of CUPE 5102 are in the process of negotiating their next collective agreement with the for-profit Sienna group, who own and operate Red Oak. WHAT: Community Ice Cream Social in celebration of CUPE 5102 members workWHEN: Friday, July 11th, 2025, from 1PM to 5PMWHERE: Red Oak Retirement CommunityWHO: City Councillor Cathy Curry The members of CUPE local 5102 :pp/cope491 View source version on Contacts For More information, Contact: Bill Chalupiak CUPE Communications Representative wchalupiak@ 416-707-1401
CBC
11-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Contentious rural Ottawa battery facility gets nod from council
City council has thrown its support behind a contentious battery facility in rural west Ottawa, after rural councillors rebuffed the same appeal last week. At a Wednesday meeting, councillors voted overwhelmingly to support the proposal from Evolugen, a renewable energy company based in Gatineau, Que. The company is seeking to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 4.5-hectare plot of rural land off Marchurst Road, about 30 kilometres west of downtown Ottawa. "My residents now see that we are kind of the guinea pigs," said West Carleton-March Coun. Clarke Kelly, whose ward will be home to the project. "[Rural property] is where we're going to put these projects to bolster regional economic development — and I think that's where you'll see some resentments from rural residents." But councillors who spoke in favour of the project cited the rapidly growing energy needs of Ottawa residents and businesses, as well as the potential for the technology to help wean the city off fossil fuels. Kanata North Coun. Cathy Curry said the project plays a crucial role in everything from fighting climate change to stimulating economic development. "Energy is the new gold," she said. 'Significant milestone,' company says BESS facilities are large batteries, housed in containers, that store energy generated at off-peak hours to be used when demand is higher. They are useful for storing renewable energy, as they allow customers to access power that's been generated by wind turbines and solar panels, even when winds aren't blowing or the sun isn't shining. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), a Crown corporation responsible for managing Ontario's energy market, had already granted Evolugen a contract to build the facility. But the company, which is equal partners with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation on the project, needed the official blessing of council to move forward. In a written statement, Evolugen called Wednesday's vote "a significant milestone." "The company is grateful for the thoughtful engagement and consideration demonstrated by council and staff throughout this process," the statement read. The company declined an interview request, even though a group of representatives was present at the meeting. Evolugen must still go through "comprehensive technical studies," according to the city, including a detailed site plan and assessments for noise, safety and environmental impact. Fire chief reassures residents Councillors discussed the issue before a gallery that featured a small contingent of opponents wearing matching t-shirts that read "Stop Marchurst BESS." "We will rally," said Courtney Argue, one of the dissenters, after the decision. "It's proving over and over again that rural voices aren't heard." The company was on its second attempt at pitching the project to neighbouring residents, who showed up in large numbers to a rural affairs meeting last week. Of the more than 60 people who spoke at the nearly 10-hour meeting, most voiced staunch opposition to the project. The loss of farmland and the risk of fire or well water contamination were the most common concerns. More than 1,400 people signed a hand-written petition against the project. But Ottawa Fire Services Chief Paul Hutt said his team will consider Evolugen's detailed proposal when it comes and develop emergency plans for safety and fire suppression. "In the event that there is an incident, we're going to have it all pre-planned before that time," he said. Curry also struck a reassuring tone. "The consultation will now begin," she said. "There is a lot more to come on this. This is the beginning, not the end." The final vote was 20-3 in favour of the project. Along with Kelly, Barrhaven East Coun. Wilson Lo and Rideau-Jock Coun. David Brown also voted against it.
