#amazon #canadian tire centre #headquarters #Jim Watson #kanata north #tech

Mixed feelings after Amazon snubs Ottawa on HQ2 shortlist

[caption id=“attachment_85791” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle include three “biospheres” filled with plants and endangered species. (Photo by brewbooks , used under a Creative Commons license.)[/caption] Amazon passed over Ottawa in its bid to find a location for a second headquarters on Thursday, when it released a list of 20 finalist cities that contained but one Canadian option – Toronto. ...

#Alta Vista #baseball diamonds #Bill and Marion Atwell #Commemorative Naming Committee #kanata north #Richardson Heritage Park

City seeking public input on two commemorative naming proposals

_ (press release) _ The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on two separate naming proposals to: * Name the baseball diamonds at Grasshopper Park (1615 Kilborn Avenue), the “Bill and Marion Atwell Baseball Diamonds” * Name a new park at 34 Arkose Street “Richardson Heritage Park” ** Bill and Marion Atwell Baseball Diamonds (Ward 18 – Alta Vista) ** In recognition of Bill and Marion Atwell’s extensive community service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name the baseball diamonds at Grasshopper Park, located at 1615 Kilborn Avenue, the “Bill and Marion Atwell Baseball Diamonds. ...

#City Council #kanata north #Marianne Wilkinson #mayoral certificate

Councillor Marianne Wilkinson is recognized for long service to elected municipal office

Mayor Jim Watson presented a special Mayoral certificate to Ward 4 Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson this morning, in recognition and appreciation of her more than 25 years of service to elected municipal office.  “At Council and committee meetings, and countless public events, I always appreciate Councillor Wilkinson’s dedication and passion for service, as well as her focus and depth of experience,” said Mayor Watson. ...

#cycling #kanata #kanata north #open house #TACK

Kanata North Cycling Open House, May 19

Cycling Sub-Committee has organized a public open house. This sub-committee is focused on the cycling safety and accessibility needs within Kanata North of three specific user groups: Recreational Cyclists; _ _ Families; Commuter Cyclists. Their primary goal was to understand how accessible established neighbourhoods in Kanata North are for cyclists by road & paths: between neighborhoods; to get to Kanata North amenities such as shopping, recreation, libraries, etc; to commute back and forth to work; for recreational enjoyment. ...