I’m sure many of you are feeling anxious about coronavirus. The Sandy Hill Community Response Team is here to help. Our team can introduce you to a neighbour who can help you get groceries, medication, or other basic necessities. We can also … Read More
Our ASH monthly newsletter is now being sent to ASH members using the Mailchimp service; members will receive the newsletter automatically at the email address you provided; non-members can also sign-up to receive the newsletter using the form in the … Read More
At the Meeting of the ASH Board of Directors on Monday, September 27, 2021 a motion was unanimously approved that ASH endorse the statement below from from the Ottawa Coalition To End Violence Against Women, Elizabeth Fry Society, Kind Space, … Read More
At the 29th November ASH board meeting presentations were made by Rob Boyd (Executive Director) on the Oasis Program at the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and Donna Sarrazin (owner and operating partner of Recovery Care) on the Safer Supply … Read More
ASH statement News Reports Ottawa Police Service Investigation GoFundMe to support the owner of the destroyed car 18-Nov-21 Minutes from November 4th Town & Gown Panda Game debrief: TG-Nov-21-Minutes.EN_.pdf TG-Nov-21-Minutes.FR_.pdf TG-Nov-21-Resident-Survey-Responses.pdf TG-Nov-21-ChatFile.pdf Youtube recording of the meeting: 5-Nov-21 Representatives of … Read More
Received from the NCC: Consultation: Alexandra Bridge replacement project You are invited to take part in a public consultation on the Alexandra Bridge replacement project. This is your chance to share your thoughts and ideas on what the bridge replacement … Read More
Applications for EV Charger funding begin November 30th! As part of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), Hydro Ottawa are offering funding to applicants for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Visit Hydro Ottawa’s website for more information … Read More
Public consultation: Have your say on the draft plan by completing the online questionnaire by November 24, 2021. Information on the proposals and link to the survey here: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/long-term-integrated-interprovincial-crossing-plan#engagement Go directly to the survey here: https://ncc-ccn.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey?tt=AVaJSx3YBRrm/WsTmw49cA%3D%3D&lcfpn=false
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PETITION UPDATE 3-Nov-2021 We saved Besserer Park! Action Sandy Hill heard from City of Ottawa planning staff. TCU, the developer at 244 Fountain Place, formally submitted their revised site plans. These plans reduced the number of units in the proposed … Read More
Received from Councilor Fleury’s office: Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 at 15:35 Subject: Inquiry OCC21-03 – Fleury – Demande de renseignement OCC21-043 – Fleury – Assistance to support the ByWard Market Good Afternoon everyone, As we have discussed with many … Read More
Les appels au 3-1-1 concernant des seringues et des aiguilles souillées laissées au sol à Ottawa ont augmenté de 54 % durant la pandémie. Des résidents du quartier Côte-de-Sable, qui doivent composer avec cette réalité, s’inquiètent pour la sécurité de leurs … Read More
The ASH Clean & Safe Committee reports on recent initiatives related to traffic speed reduction in Sandy Hill in the two documents below:
Received from Suzanne Obiorah (Director, Gender and Race Equity, Indigenous Relations, Inclusion and Social Development | Directrice, de l’équité des genres et des races, des relations avec les Autochtones, de l’inclusion et la développement social) at the City of Ottawa: … Read More
ASH has sent a letter of support for an application for funding from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.
The letter below has been sent by ASH in support of a funding request for an initiative entitled The Next Way. The Next Way proponents have indicated that the first phase of programming will support the engagement of New Canadians, … Read More
Rebecca Gibbons, a Sandy Hill community member has launched a poetry project. Rebecca writes “I’m inviting community members to write a poem about their pandemic experience, record it using their voice, and share it with others.” Here are the details: … Read More
On May 12, 2021, Ottawa City Council approved the Ward 12 Gateway Speed Reduction Report. This report omitted the NW section of Sandy Hill. To address this oversight, ASH members in this area of Sandy Hill prepared a report documenting … Read More
ASH Requests a Hazardous Waste Depot in Ward 12 The ASH Clean & Safe Committee requested through Councillor Fleury, to have a Hazardous Waste Depot downtown location for Sandy Hill residents to conveniently and safely dispose of dangerous household items. Councillor Fleury confirms his … Read More
Action Sandy Hill recently sent the letter below to the City of Ottawa Mayor, the City Manager, and the Director for Housing/Shelters. Subsequent to the letter being sent by ASH City of Ottawa Community and Social Services announced the relocation … Read More
Many thanks to Frank G. Oakes who prepared this guide for the Glebe and Ottawa South Community Association, it is posted here with permission. Click to open in a new tab [PDF]: Guide-for-Objecting-to-a-Minor-Variance.pdf
Your weekly neighbourhood fun activity – 20 June! Sandy Hill – Notable Trees Thank you to Marilyn Whitaker! This is the third set of slides on various types of plants people might see as they stroll Sandy Hill streets and parks … Read More
The buildings of Sandy Hill exhibit a rich variety of distinct architectural styles. This week Claude Jobin offers you Part 2 of a style survey – organised as a quiz. Download the PDF, take a walk through the neighbourhood and be … Read More
The buildings of Sandy Hill exhibit a rich variety of distinct architectural styles. This week Claude Jobin offers you Part 1 of a style survey – organised as a quiz. Download the PDF, take a walk through the neighbourhood and be … Read More
Design Proposal presented at community info meeting, 11 June [PDF], click here to open. Please see the invitation below to participate in a community information session for a proposed development at 2 Robinson Avenue (Note: you need to register for the session … Read More
This week’s activity is a treasure hunt for the curiosities in Sandy Hill’s Strathcona Park – there are many of them! Links to printable PDFs: Strathcona Park Curiosities Les curiosités du parc Strathcona Thanks to Martha Milne for this week’s … Read More
Sandy Hill Spring Plants Thank you to Marilyn Whitaker! A series of slides are being developed on various types of plants people might see as they stroll along Sandy Hill streets. When you recognize a plant, you might post a … Read More
This week’s activity is an historical scavenger hunt where you will look for some of the surprising characters who lived here and made Sandy Hill Canada’s most historic neighbourhood. You can download the hunt clue slides by clicking here (PDF) or … Read More
Seen today on the bridges over the Rideau between Sandy Hill & Overbrook – thanks to Susan for the picture of the poster and Yvonne for the bears!
Sandy Hill Spring Plants Thank you to Marilyn Whitaker! A series of slides are being developed on various types of plants people might see as they stroll along Sandy Hill streets. When you recognize a plant, you might post a … Read More
Your weekly neighbourhood fun activity is below – enjoy! Enjoy and stay safe: all the outdoor activities MUST be done following the City’s physical distancing rules and advice found here: https://ottawa.ca/en/news/spring-cleaning-during-covid-19 – With thanks to Sophie HB – Click here … Read More
Your weekly neighbourhood fun activity is below – enjoy! Enjoy and stay safe: all the outdoor activities MUST be done following the City’s physical distancing rules and advice found here: https://ottawa.ca/en/news/spring-cleaning-during-covid-19 – With thanks to Sophie HB – PDF … Read More
Slides presented by OPS at the ASH board meeting, 25th November 2019.
The city consultants’ rental housing policy options paper has been released. It covers such possible solutions to housing issues as landlord licensing, regulation, improved Bylaw enforcement and looks at what 4 other Ontario cities have done. The link is below: … Read More
ASH has provided a written submission to the City’s Rental Accommodation Study.
June 2019 Newsletter/Bulletin du mois de juin 2019 Hello Action Sandy Hill Members! / Chers membres d’Action Côte-de-Sable, This email contains information about the activities of your community association and neighbourhood events that may be of interest to you. … Read More
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Basketball Day on July 14th at the Wiggins Private Basketball Court hosted by the Strathcona Tigers.
Please attend! Rental Accommodations Study consultations | Avis : Les consultations sur les logements locatifs The public consultations described at the website https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-engagement/projects/rental-accommodations-study (en français: https://ottawa.ca/fr/hotel-de-ville/engagement-du-public/projets/etude-sur-les-logements-locatifs) are very important if we want the City to know how much we … Read More
Mark the calendar – Saturday, November 9, 2019. Click here for the details – and to find out what this year’s plus is: One & Only Arts and Crafts Fair+
Hello Action Sandy Hill Members! / Chers membres d’Action Côte-de-Sable, This email contains information about the activities of your community association and neighbourhood events that may be of interest to you. You may contact us at info@ash-acs.ca with any questions, … Read More
2018 AGM Minutes [link to PDF]
Information from the Office of Councillor Mathieu Fleury: On March 20, residents of the City’s urban wards are invited to an information session and Q&A on winter maintenance and snow clearing on roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. This information … Read More
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CBC report Des fêtes de quartier qui dérangent dans Côte-de-Sable Publié le vendredi 12 octobre 2018 à 11 h 12 Mis à jour le 12 octobre 2018 à 15 h 49 Le groupe communautaire Action … Read More
Letter to Mayor & Chief of Police from Action Sandy Hill Reply from Mayor Reply from Chief of Police Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 4:32 PM To: Watson, Jim (Mayor/Maire) (City of Ottawa); Bordeleau, Charles J Cc: president@uottawa.ca; … Read More
NEWS RELEASE (for immediate release) (Le français suit) (Ottawa, 11 October, 2018) Action Sandy Hill/Action Côte-de-Sable (ASH/ACS) is calling on the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service to publicly state their positions on the annual massive and unauthorized … Read More
SAVE THE DATE!!! The Annual Sandy Hill Community Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rain Date: Sunday September 11 2016. Search your home, attic, basement and garage for items that … Read More
Déclaration d’Action Côte de Sable (ACS) suite au décès de Mauril Bélanger Nous sommes vraiment peinés d’apprendre le décès de Mauril Bélanger, notre député dévoué de la conscription d’Ottawa–Vanier depuis plus de 20 ans, et notre grand ami. Nous offrons … Read More
Dear Neighbours, As you may have heard, after over 40 years in Sandy Hill, Ayoub’s will be closing their doors mid-August. Please join us at the community centre, 250 Somerset East, on Sunday, August 7th, 2016 between 1:00 PM and … Read More
Action Sandy Hill has identified the addressing continued proliferation unlicensed rooming houses as a top priority for next year. 2017 marks the county’s 150th anniversary and there will be a focus on the nation’s capital. More than 50 concerned residents … Read More
Bettye Hyde Co-operative Early Learning Centre presents the Sandy Hill Spring Fair on Saturday, June 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. La Foire de Printemps de la Côte-de-Sable aura lieu le samedi le 4 juin entre 9h et 14 … Read More
(Photo: Claude Schryer: Somerset Street Greenscaping project, September 24, 2016/ Projet de reverdissement pour la rue Somerset, 24 septembre, 2016) Thank you to everyone who participated in the Power Plant on Saturday September 25th! Merci à tous qui ont … Read More
Annual General Meeting 2016 The ASH Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in the Main Hall of the Sandy Hill Community Centre (250 Somerset Street East). This year’s agenda included: A review of the last year’s … Read More
Invitation: Public art unveiling of Cube, Lattice, Sphere, Wave by Mark Thompson The City of Ottawa Public Art Program is pleased to invite you to the official unveiling of a new public art commission Cube, Lattice, Sphere, Wave by Mark … Read More
21 Sept, 2015. The following is a current list of the upcoming All Candidates’ Debates in our riding: Tuesday, Oct. 6: Rockcliffe Park Community Centre, 360 Springfield Rd., hosted by the Rockcliffe Park Community Association. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7: Colonel By … Read More
The new academic year starts this week and there are two items of particular interest to broader community: Welcome Week Walkabout On September 8, 2015 the annual university Welcome Week Walkabout involving representatives from the University of Ottawa, the Students’ … Read More