Ottawa East Community Association

In recent weeks, some residents of Old Ottawa East have reported thefts of wallets, a backpack and other personal items from vehicles and front yards. Ottawa Police Sgt. Patricia Urquhart (613-236-1222, ext. 5680) is the community police officer who oversees central Ottawa and recommends these universal points to help reduce your risk of theft:
• Some theft and property crime reports can be filed online at: http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/contact-us/Online-Reporting.asp

All residents are invited to a community paddle next Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 am (rain date is Sunday, June 26). We will be setting off from our new dock at Clegg Street, will meet our neighbours from the Glebe on the canal and will then head off at a leisurely pace towards Parliament Hill. After our paddle, we will have an opportunity to relax with our neighbours and our MP Catherine McKenna at Patterson Creek, with refreshments provided (but please bring your own picnic lunch).

Phyllis Odenbach Sutton and Christine McAllister, presidents of the Old Ottawa East and Glebe community associations respectively, sent this thank you letter to Minister McKenna and Minister Joly for their role in creating safe access points for canoes and kayaks on the Rideau Canal.

The City of Ottawa has posted a notice to residents with an update on progress of the Rideau River Western Pathway. You can read the update in English / en
Français.

Ian Grabina of Councillor Chernushenko’s office has informed OOECA of recent progress on the canal footbridge, including the highlights that the construction could begin as early as Fall 2017 and some of the changes suggested by the association and others after the February information session either have or may be reflected in the revised design. Specifically: