Marianne Wilkinson, 2023 recipient of the Order of Ottawa, has shown the power and importance of municipal government. She has helped build this city into what it is today and has left her mark in all corners of Ottawa. But most importantly she has inspired women to serve their

Nature is no slouch when it comes to being a serious Rx for good health. According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, exposure to #greenspace has been linked to improvements in sleep, blood pressure, & physical ability, as well as reduced risks of chronic disease... popsugar.com/fitness/health…

Preston Street cycle track, sidewalk and bus stop are now accessible after 17 days of 🚧. We are happy, but that was 17 days too long. And this comes right after 13 months with no safe, winter-maintained detour for Dow's Lake LRT station construction on the Trillium path.

Celebrating an unsung hero today! Our incredible lunch lady, Nancy, is hanging up her apron after years of nourishing us with smiles and delicious meals. Watch one of our 7/8 classes as they showered her with congratulations and well-deserved wishes for a happy retirement! #ocsb

Study shows that children living near #greenspace exhibit significantly stronger bones, akin to half a year’s natural bone growth. This revelation suggests that proximity to #nature could be a key player in ensuring lifelong #health benefits. onegreenplanet.org/natural-health…

Congratulations to ASH students Hosea,  William and Lauren who's WIZE AI team who won the Top Robot Performance Award last weekend at the West Provincial First Lego Robotics Challenge held at Durham College. #ThisIsASH #DesignThinking

Helpful data from National Capital Commission on their Active Use Program. It turns out that Ottawans really enjoy spaces where they can walk, roll, run, bike, and socialize safely!

Free play is essential for children’s development. Opportunities to engage in outdoor #freeplay—and #riskyplay in particular—have declined significantly, in part because safety measures have sought to prevent all play-related injuries... By Canadian Paediatric Society cps.ca/en/documents/p…

“69% of the 10,700 respondents supported the Commission de la capitale nationale’s ‘commitment to car free experiences on the Capital’s scenic parkways.’” And 88% supported closing a 2.4-km stretch of QED—between Fifth and Somerset—for extended periods in spring and summer. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new…

A new study reveals another reason to love the great outdoors. Researchers found that people living near #greenspace age slower than those in dense urban environments. Published in Science of the Total Environment. thecooldown.com/green-tech/tel…

The planet is getting hotter & cities are much hotter than their surroundings. In fact, urban heatwaves have become a common occurrence; in Europe in 2023 killing over 61,000 people. New research shows how much green interventions can help cool cities. zmescience.com/science/cities…

More than 42,000 persons aged 65+ living in urban Washington were surveyed & according to the findings, those who had more #greenspace available to them experienced lower serious psychological distress compared to participants who had less green... iadvanceseniorcare.com/the-importance…

Carleton University active mobility bridge is open. A game changer. And a safe way to get to campus depending on where you live. #OttBike @carleton_u @sprottschool Carleton University Students' Association (CUSA) @cclimatecommons Sustainability Carleton

The William Commanda Bridge can’t open soon enough. Active transportation links like this are vital to our transportation network. It’s time that #OttCity accept the fact of winter and facilitate sustainable travel during colder temperatures. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new…

Green spaces are vital for our well-being. Not only do green spaces protect our lungs, but they also protect our minds. Even if we’re busy and walking with our heads down, a quick glimpse of urban nature relaxes us and gives us an immediate mood boost. greenerideal.com/news/health/im…

Today’s court decision essentially voided the 40% Agreement (40PA).    Thousands were counting on this 1981 City of Kanata contract to protect the 71 hectares of critical open greenspace while providing essential stormwater infrastructure to our community. ourkanatagreenspace.ca/2656-2/

Over 300 people came out to our #Greenspace town hall tonight. We got big news from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. @Ottawacity will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court to continue to defend the 40% Agreement. Together we can #SaveOurKanataGreenspace!

While in Russell on Monday, Doug Ford responded to questions on our ongoing battle to stop ClubLink from developing the Kanata Golf Club land. He firmly supported Mark Sutcliffe's plan to block the development. #StopClubLink #OurKanatasGreen tinyurl.com/mpa7pxxj

Our KGPC e-News is out. In it we have posted the questions we’ve received most frequently from our supporters in the community in recent weeks, and we have answered them as honestly as we can. ourkanatagreenspace.ca/2771-2/

GREENSPACE🌲QUESTION OF THE DAY: Q. Who now owns the golf course lands? Has a developer purchased the golf course lands from ClubLink? A. We understand the property is currently registered to ClubLink and Minto. The ownership and sale price are... ourkanatagreenspace.ca/frequently-ask…