7-Feb-2022 For Sandy Hill residents who may be feeling unsafe or uncomfortable to do groceries, go for a stroll, or walk their dog alone, please email actionsandyhill@gmail.com. We may be able to pair you with a neighbour who can offer … Read More
Update 3-Dec-2021 The formal circulation of the planning application for the 2 Robinson/320 Lees development has been released. Below is a link to the application on the City’s Development Application Search Tool where you will find information about the application … 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
The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa gave the presentation below at the ASH AGM on 16-Jun-2022, the video that follows provides a brief introduction to the Alliance who are seeking ASH’s endorsement.
See also this post: ASH Tree and Greening Group Tackles Japanese Knotweed http://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/resources/best-management-practices/
ASH Annual General Meeting: June 16 at 6:30pm Assemblée annuelle d’ACS: le 16 juin à 18:30h The meeting will online using the Zoom platform: Topic: AGM ASH Time: Jun 16, 2022 06:30 PM Montreal Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84669549819?pwd=bitRd1k1QmJWQm01d044ektaMFFuQT09 Meeting ID: … 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
6-Jun-22 Updated with resident submitted questions, Q&A and video recording. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LmNOPMFVh1MGeXyhCYY92zwDm9JKlvXG/view?usp=sharing The community associations of Sandy Hill, Lowertown, Vanier, Overbrook, Rockcliffe Park and Manor Park will host a virtual debate on Monday, May 30th at 7:00pm. Participants … Read More
Ontario has an election on June 2nd; the Ottawa Citizen asked the President of ASH “What’s one thing you’d like to see from Ottawa–Vanier’s next MPP, and why?”. Here is our President’s response: Based on direction from the Board, … Read More
The bridge (marked with a red arrow in a 1928 aerial photo from GeoOttawa, click to enlarge) is actually mostly just outside Sandy Hill but is an essential and historic active transportation link for our community. ASH was copied on … Read More
The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved updates to the Rain Ready Ottawa pilot program, which encourages property owners to reduce the harmful impacts of rainwater runoff on our streams and rivers. Details in the … Read More
Links to open PDFs in a new tab: SANDY_HILL_TOWN_AND_GOWN_COMMITTEE_220412.pdf 2021-Panda-Discussion_Community_Final.pdf More information on the 2021 Panda game disorder: A statement on this weekend’s Panda Game after party Recording of meeting:
Click link for PDF with clickable links (opens in new tab): Newsletter2022April.pdf
Received from the Ottawa Safety Council, the local non-profit that runs the Crossing Guard program: We are currently experiencing a guard shortage and reaching out to the community for help in keeping our kids safe. This directly impacts your residents … Read More
Update 29-Mar-22: can pulltabs now accepted. There is now an EartHub Drop-off location in Sandy Hill. The poster shows what is collected and diverted from the landfill. Neighbours just need to collect the items and drop them off at their … 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
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
ASH has received a request from one of the ASH Block Reps to make members aware of a change.org petition relating to Sandy Hill. The link is posted here for members’ information. ASH does not take a position on the … 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
The applicant is proposing to construct a 311-unit 25-storey tower sited on a 6-storey podium. The proposal will include privately-owned public space (POPS). Information about the application: Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment ASH has been working with the Lowertown … Read More
Feedback link [City of Ottawa]: Access Plan and provide feedback
I am writing to share the details of the Leadership Table meeting (that Councillor mentioned at our last board meeting). The Leadership Table brings together community stakeholders (CA, business owners, tenant associations, shelters and social service providers) to try to … 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 25-Apr-22 Sandy Hill Town and Gown Committee 12-Apr-2022 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 … 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
Update: comments from the Lowertown Community Association (LCA) with regards to the NCC interprovincial bridge crossing study: 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: … Read More
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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
The Rideau River shoreline is an important recreational pathway and natural area that contributes greatly to the quality of life in Sandy Hill. Yet this critical green space is increasingly being taken over by invasive plants, shrubs and trees. Among … Read More
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
ASH participated in a Sandy Hill Town And Gown Committee meeting on November 28, 2019 at Ottawa City Hall to review the handling of the 2019 “Panda Game”. The minutes & PDF (2019 Post Panda Community Discussion.pdf) below were provided … 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