COVID-19 Neighbours Helping Neighbours - reaching those who need help
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Help connect with our vulnerable community members who may need help and don't know where to turn.
There may be 20%+ of our local community who are vulnerable to covid-19 and may need help |
Many of them may not be well connected (or are new) to the community, may not have family near by and may not be tech-savvy, or if they are, it's only to email family and friends - so are missing the updates and ways they can get help.
While the City, Province and Federal Governments are doing their part, sometimes the most vital assistance has to be in-community - Neighbour to Neighbour.
Along with many other great ideas such as phoning or emailing your immediate neighbours, the idea of a postcard/door hanger you can leave on your Neighbour's door, in their mailbox or on their front step, provides a way for you to connect, without requiring a face to face discussion.
So in the spirit of creative swiping, we've created our own version of
Referenced by a number of particles, including:
Coronavirus: campaign launched offering help to those self-isolating
Here is the idea:
- Either edit the template (see below) to add your personal information (optional) and then print off copies OR print copies and fill in by hand
- Using the suggested technique either hang a copy on your neighbour's door handle or stuff a copy in their mailbox or under the door (apartment/condo), door jam and then (optional) politely knock or ring the doorbell and leave
- To avoid advertising that no-one is home at your neighbour's home, 2 or so days later retrace your steps and remove the any of the notices that are still visible (whether you have received a response or not)
Editable template:
We've created Microsoft Word editable file templates, which provides 4 per sheet door hangers/post cards per 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper, which you can cut into individual notes and either punch them with a hole punch and use a rubber band as a door hanger, as a hand out or as a postcard wedged under the door, into the door jamb or in the mail box
Files for download (Microsoft Word format):
The file can be edited, including adding your name, address, phone number (can add your email). Note we have given the recipient an alternate option of signing up with the KanataNorth.ca volunteer/I need help registration page directly by email (with the help of their friends) or an email to the KBCA at our info@ email
The ideal paper would be business card stock thickness, but thicker paper or even "what ever you have" computer paper will do. A standard leather hole punch or 3 hole paper punch also works well. A rubber band looped through the hole makes a simple door hanger.
New Development Application for 1131 Teron
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The lands at 1131 Teron Road have been sold and the new owner is proceeding with development with changes to the zoning, building details and land use. A development application was made on 6 Dec 2019.
The deadline for in initial comments is 20 Jan 2019.
There will be a Public Meeting, most likely in early February.
For more details see New Development Application for 1131 Teron
Call for Adults and Teens to maintain Beaverbrook Ice Rinks
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Call for Adults and Teens to maintain outdoor ice rinks in Beaverbrook.
There are volunteer and paid positions.
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The City of Ottawa, through the KBCA, sponsors outdoor ice rinks at Stephen Leacock school (boarded rink for hockey, frozen “pond” for skaters) which are maintained by 1st Kanata Scouts.
The Scouts are looking for Adults, or Teens accompanied by an Adult, to be part of the rink maintenance team. Work includes helping with the setup of the rinks, removing snow (snow blower, shovels) and flooding the rink.
Work is done in teams of two. You need to commit to one shift per week, from 9PM to 10:30PM from December to March.
As a Maintainer, you have the option of doing this on a paid basis, or donating your time, in which case the funds go to 1st Kanata Scouts to sponsor families for membership and Scouting activities (e.g. camping).
Pay is based on the number of hours (shifts) you do at approx. $15/hour. Teens have the option of getting volunteer hours in exchange for donate their pay to 1st Kanata Scouts
Kanata Sustainability Discussion and Planning Workshop - Oct 29
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The Ottawa Biosphere Bio City (OBEC) & KBCA are running a Sustainability Discussion and Planning Workshop
Oct 29 @ 6PM
Kanata Beaverbrook Community Centre
1002 Beaverbrook Rd - Beaverbrook Centre - West Entrance (look for blue sign)
Sustain Kanata North was a highly successful project several years ago. Successful projects included:
- Cycling (TACK) including cycling maps of Kanata North
- Walk, Bike to School
- Local Farmers market (currently @ Centrum on Saturdays)
- Urban Garden
- Tom Thompson and other local park clean up, planting and plant maintenance
- Home energy profile
Building on that success, the OBEC and the KBCA are looking to re-visit the idea of sustainability projects and are looking for everyone in Kanata North to participate.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kanata-north-sustainability-discussions-tickets-72427983047
Details: http://obec-evbo.ca/kanata-community-sustainability-plan
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New City Rental Policy - including AirBNB rules
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The City of Ottawa is forming a policy for Rental Accommodation which includes "Short Term" rental (e.g. AirBNB) for which the recommendations are to ban “Ghost Hotels”, but if Beaverbrook and communities like it don’t come out strongly in support, the City may bend to AirBNB and similar organizations.
Provide feedback: Ottawa online survey until Oct 18
Community Input Public Meeting:
‘Short-Term Rental Accommodations”, Nepean Sportsplex, October 23, 6-8 pm