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GCA call to action!

I reflected on how any issues, no matter
much the actions of how small they may
Glebe residents back seem, such as theft
then have benefit- from vehicles, dam-
ted us today as I read age to property, lost
Randall Marlin’s arti- vehicle license plates.
cle in last month’s Ottawa police analyze
Glebe Report about report data closely and Delaney’s Law Firm is a locally owned small business that focuses on family law,
some of the challen- address any changes real estate, and personal injury cases. The firm’s lawyers offer a free 30 minute
ges our community as a result. If a pattern consultation to new clients. Visit ottawalawyer.com or call (613) 233-7000 today.
faced in the 1970s. Christine McAllister of thefts is identi-
It’s also why my col- fied on a particular 543 Somerset Street West
umn this month is a www.glebeca.ca street, police could Ottawa, Ontario
call to action to Glebe respond by patrolling K1R 5J9 Ottawalawyer.com
tel. 613.233.7000
residents on a few current challenges. more often. My call to action on this fax. 1.866.846.4191
for all readers is to stay aware and
890 – 900 bANk STrEET report, report, report, which you can
(bEEr STOrE PrOPErTy) do online at www.ottawapolice.ca.
The City of Ottawa is currently con-
sidering a proposal for an eight-storey CALL FOr PhOTOS
building on the beer store site and six Our new communications commit-
storeys where the Mr. Muffler used to tee chair, Alex Nobert, is beginning NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
operate on Bank Street. Our Planning to enhance our tools to engage with new patients welcome
Committee has been very engaged the community, so you’ll start seeing
in this development process. It has some visually appealing communica-
made several positive suggestions to tions and we’ll be calling on you to Dr Pierre Isabelle
the developer on ways the design can help us improve our efforts. Expect Dr pierre isabelle
be mitigated such that it respects the to see a new Instagram account, a re- Dr Mathieu Tremblay
character of the neighbourhood with- energized Twitter feed, an updated
out excessively exceeding current Facebook page and more content on GleBe Dental centRe
zoning and minimizes the nega- our website. What can you do to help?
GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE
tive impacts of a building with such Share some of your great photos of FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS
height and massing. The developers our neighbourhood with us – in par- FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS
OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY
have not addressed the issues raised ticular, we are looking for photos of
by the community, and we now anx- last year’s Great Glebe Garage Sale OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY
iously await the city planning staff’s as we start to plan this year’s events. For appointments call 613-234-6405
recommendation to council. Our For appointments call 613-234-6405
Councillor, David Chernushenko, is JOIN US!
firmly opposed to the development. I was very happy to see a number
While we remain hopeful the city will of new faces at our last GCA meeting
not grant the developer’s requested and even more excited when some of
accommodations, we have started a them joined committees and agreed
petition to support a more appropri- to dedicate some of their time and
ate development for Bank Street, with expertise. We have an amazing array
less height and scale. My call to action of talented and interesting people of
for all readers is to review the related many ages and walks of life who are
material on our website, www.gle- contributing in a variety of ways. I
beca.ca, and sign the petition if you feel privileged to have a venue in 176 Cameron Ave (Next to Brewer Park) | www.otlbc.com | info@otlbc.com | 730-7207
agree with our position. which to meet so many neighbours
and to build our community together. The OTLBC is a destination
rEPOrT, rEPOrT, rEPOrT Come join us. I’m sure we can find a to connect with others
Our new community police con- place for you to contribute too! in a social and inclusive
stable, Stephanie Lemieux, joined The GCA is a volunteer, not- environment.
our February meeting to introduce for-profit, membership-based and
herself and discuss local policing city-recognized organization advo-
issues. While we live in a relatively cating for a liveable, sustainable,
safe neighbourhood, Constable diverse urban neighbourhood. The
Lemieux encouraged us to take an GCA informs, consults and engages
active approach to safety by keep- with residents and other groups in the
ing our eyes and ears open to our Glebe on issues of importance and
surroundings. Being proactive by promotes the interests of our com-
locking our cars at night, making munity to all levels of government
sure our bicycles are secured, set- and other organizations. We meet
ting alarms and not leaving items of on the fourth Tuesday of each month
value in our cars can deter thefts and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Glebe Com-
minor property loss. She also reiter- munity Centre. The next meeting is
ated the importance of reporting March 28. All are welcome.

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