Alta Vista Community Association

Have you read the latest issue of the Vistas? Be sure to check out page 4 for a letter to the editor from our president on the Heron Federal Study Centre: https://bit.ly/3mZnB2V

Looking for something to do this weekend? Ottawa Tourism has put together this great list: https://ottawatourism.ca//ott/what-s-happening-ottawa-area Oh - and don't forget - shop and eat local if you can! #OttCity

The Capital Region Interfaith Council (CRIC) is hosting an Interfaith Prayer Event on Sunday October 25 from 3-5 pm. Representatives from 17 Faith Communities in the Ottawa area will be presenting prayers this year through zoom. Link: https://bit.ly/2HkDcu3

Meeting notice: Jean Cloutier, Alta Vista will be hosting an informal Zoom meeting to gather questions and concerns regarding upcoming Hydro One Limited work. Details: Monday, October 19th at 7pm Link: https://bit.ly/2SZl6QS

Our Annual General Meeting is Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm. Hear from our local elected officials and get a recap of the years’ activities for the AVCA. Zoom link: https://avca.ca//join-us-for-our-agm-on-tuesday-october-2/ John Fraser... Jean Cloutier, Alta Vista Agenda can be found below

The City of Ottawa is in the midst of developing a Bike Parking Strategy which will create a defined program and objectives that promote and encourage cycling by ensuring safe and accessible bike parking for riders. All residents are invited to one of the City’s public workshops to discuss the Bike Parking Strategy. These workshops will be held on the following dates/times: o Tuesday, October 20th 9:30 AM 11:00 AM... o Thursday, October 22nd 1:00 PM 2:30 PM (French Session) o Thursday, October 22nd 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Register here: https://engage.ottawa.ca/bike-parking-strategy

Budget Consultation 2021 - City of Ottawa will be holding a virtual budget consultation event on October 22 from 7pm-8:30pm To take part, send an email to jeancloutierott[at] ottawa[dot]ca. Cant attend? Visit https://engage.ottawa.ca/draft-budget-2021 to have your say.

https://www.facebook.com//a.36728540061/3694488867280535/ LOST CAT - #OTTAWA, ON - October 6, 2020 From: Lindsay Spires... Hello, our little lovie has escaped again and has been missing since yesterday. Alta Vista area. She is 1 year old and has a pink pineapple collar on with a bell. Delmar and Pleasant Park are the cross streets. She does go out but other then last time when she was taken and returned she always comes back at dinner

Notice of Hydro One work: Hydro One will be removing trees and other vegetation that pose a risk to the electricity system in the corridor moving east to west in Alta Vista (outlined in the attached images). For more information, see the images below, contact [email protected] or call the Community Line at 1-877-345-6799.

The October issue of the VISTAS is asking - what should be done with the Federal Study Centre at 1495 Heron Road? Check out page 5 of this month's issue for more information: http://vistas-news.ca/wp-conte//2020/10/Vistas-Oct2020.pdf... Canada Lands will be doing a full consultation but we encourage you to send us your thoughts at: https://avca.ca/contact-us-2/

Every day seems to bring more news about the harmful effects of climate change on children. Over the past few weeks, it's been hard to put aside images of wildfires along the west coast of the US and the resulting smoke creating the worst air quality ever seen in areas of BC. Climate and your child's health- check out this session from For Our Kids Ottawa/Gatineau: October 01, 2020 at 7pm EST - https://bit.ly/3icBgRk

Councillor Jean Cloutier's office will be hosting a Zoom meeting on September 29th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm to discuss the application at 1335/1339 Bank Street (formerly Harvey's). To join the discussion and provide your input, visit: https://bit.ly/3i4RwDU