COUNCILLOR’S MESSAGE
Getting the city moving
Like most people who drive a car, I hate being stuck in traffic. Over the past several months, it seems to have gotten worse and worse. It happens on my way to work, and on my way back home from work. Even when I leave earlier or later than usual, traffic is horrible. It makes me late for meetings, or late for dinner. I think about all the pollution I’m creating. It’s time when I could be working or getting my kids to their activities.
But I can’t really complain about it, can I? Because I’m part of that traffic. My car is traffic.
This won’t be the first time that I’ve referred to my Mission Statement, which is the guiding principle that influences my decisions and actions as an Ottawa city councillor:
“The City of Ottawa's population is projected to grow at an accelerated rate over the coming decades. I must support and guide that growth in a way that is sustainable, responsible, forward-thinking, and just.”
Transportation issues play a central role in accomplishing that mission. If a city cannot effectively and efficiently direct the transportation of people and goods through and around the city, then that city and its residents will suffer.
Obviously, the most direct solution to moving people around a city is public transit. That’s why it’s called mass transit. It moves masses of people around with the minimum number of vehicles.
So many of our city’s problems are tied to bad choices we made over mass public transit, like the LRT fiasco that weighs us down like an albatross around the city’s neck. But there are still many decisions and choices to make over the future of transit, and each decision steers us closer to or further from where we need to head as a city:
- What “levers” will we pull to address the $120 million public transit deficit? Will we raise fares, cut services or increase the transit levy?
- With fewer people commuting to work, do we continue to push forward with LRT Stage 3 to Barrhaven and Kanata? Or do we re-consider the future of Ottawa’s transit more along the lines of Ottawa Transit 67, a new vision for a transit map of Ottawa in 2067, as conceived by RAE Spatial Design and Strong Towns Ottawa.
Then there’s the controversy over bike lanes. To be perfectly honest, the word “controversy” shouldn’t be used when we talk about bike lanes. The controversy is manufactured when leaders like Premier Doug Ford impose their heavy-handed, over-reaching legislation to supersede municipal authority over transportation planning. My colleague Councillor Jeff Leiper wrote eloquently about this issue in an Ottawa Citizen op-ed this week. And an article in CBC Ottawa this week quoted multiple experts critical of the politically motivated, unscientific approach being taken by Premier Ford.
And while we’re talking about bad ideas coming from the provincial government, residents may have heard about Premier Ford’s announcement to give $200 to every single Ontario resident, as a pre-election bribe. That’s $3.2 billion dollars of taxpayer money that he’s simply giving back. Imagine what that money could do for our clogged emergency rooms, or to upgrade our schools, or to provide operating funding for transit to cities, so that we could get more people moving around our congested cities!
As you’ll see below, there are some positive signs. We’ve successfully concluded the trial testing period of our new LRT Stage 2 southern extension. And I’ve started working with Communauto to learn about how to better integrate free-floating, flexible car-share systems into Ottawa and Gatineau. And I’m going to keep on advocating for better road designs, so that we can better manage speeding on our local roads. And yes, in some cases, I’ll be advocating to get new cycling lanes on some of our major east-to-west corridors.
Advocating for better multi-modal transportation in Ottawa means creating a physical environment where transportation modes other than cars can thrive. And this isn’t just a downtown issue. It’s just as important in urban wards like Somerset as it is in suburban / outer urban wards like Knoxdale-Merivale. This doesn’t mean that I’m anti-car. And I don’t have to be a cyclist or a regular transit user myself to advocate for these modes of transportation. Because we’ll never solve our traffic congestion problems simply by adding more lanes for cars.
Building a better city
I wanted to provide a brief update about some of the items I’ve been focused on when it comes to municipal infrastructure.
Last week we held the first meeting of the Carleton Heights / Fisher Heights Resident Advisory Group on Infrastructure, which is a small group of residents in these two neighbourhoods addressing systemic issues with water infrastructure in their areas. The meeting was extremely informative and insightful, as the group consists of engineers, a data scientist, a geologist, a hydrogeologist, and many of them have several decades of lived experience in the community. From this first meeting we identified what we believe to be 6 – 8 main issues affecting the performance of stormwater and wastewater infrastructure in the area. Our next tasks will be to survey residents to get a more accurate local picture, as well as to bring in municipal infrastructure staff to begin a process of observation and assessment. But residents must understand that this is going to be a lengthy process to advance the solutions that are likely needed.
Speaking of water infrastructure, last week I received a Response to my Inquiry on Status of Watermain Infrastructure. My reason for making this formal inquiry was due to recent catastropic watermain failures in Calgary and Montreal. As you’ll see from Response, the state of Ottawa’s watermains is relatively good. The main area of concern is a segment of our watermain infrastructure that was built in 1972 – 1979, which is an era of pre-stressed concrete watermains that are prone to premature failure. I’ve spoken with staff extensively about this concern, and I have been reassured about the quality of our city’s proactive maintenance and surveillance of these assets. In fact, they’ve invited me to a site visit where they install the sensor wires that are used to assess leaks and overall conditions of these cement pipes.
Finally, last week I also received a Response to my Inquiry on Green Procurement. As part of our city’s response to climate change, my goal is to pursue the kinds of climate-resilient infrastructure that enable and support intensification, with long-term affordability and sustainability as the key principles guiding our procurement process. From this response, I will now be pursuing several initiatives, including an exciting exploration of the use of permeable pavement as a means of handling flooding and stormwater management. For some insight into what I’m hoping to pursue in Ottawa, check out what New York City has begun to do with their infrastructure.
CITY WORKS
OC Transpo update
There is a fair bit of news happening with OC Transpo and public transit that we want to keep our residents aware of. And it’s refreshing to know that some of it is even good news!
The O-Train Stage 2 South Extension Trillium Line (lines 2 and 4) recently completed its successful trial testing period, which is a critical step towards opening the new lines. As part of the city’s response to last year’s Hourigan Inquiry into the LRT, the city committed to much more rigorous and transparent testing processes, as well as providing daily public updates to that testing. Now that this trial testing is complete, we might only be a few weeks away from revenue service, if the next trials go well.
As for our city’s buses, the news is not all as good. A few weeks ago, the city learned that we are off-track for delivery of the e-buses that we purchased to replace the existing diesel fleet. The delays are due to production issues with the manufacturer. The city is saying that, even with the delays, we are still on track to getting our full order delivered on time, but that may be an optimistic projection, considering how significant this current delay is. And as a means of coping with the current delivery delay, the City is now planning to purchase some used diesel buses.
Then there’s the news regarding OC Transpo’s rollout of New Ways to Bus, which is the restructuring of the city’s bus routes. Residents have been right to be apprehensive about this change, since it does mean that certain routes are being cut across the city, even though OC Transpo is adding other new routes, and promising the the new system will be more reliable. Again, the proof will come later. But OC Transpo also reported the launch of New Ways to Bus will not start until April 2025. For anyone interested in a full OC Transpo system map, including bus routes under New Ways to Bus, click here.
Finally, between October 19 – November 3, service on LRT Line 1 will be interrupted because of planned maintenance. For more details, click here.
Point in Time Count on Homelessness
From October 23rd to the 24th, the City of Ottawa is conducting a 24-hour Point in Time Count on homelessness, which is an initiative that provides a snapshot on homelessness across our city, gathering crucial data on the number and characteristics of individuals experiencing homelessness.
While this measure will be focused primarily on encampments and sites within the downtown core, there are certainly instances of homelessness, encampments and people “sleeping rough” in Ward 9.
If they see someone who you believe to be unsheltered, or if you know of an encampment, please assist the city in conducting its 24 hour Point in Time Count on October 23rd and 24th by sending information either by email at [email protected] or by phone at 613-617-5379, and the city will coordinate sending resources to these people experiencing homelessness.
Curbside Waste Update
As of September 30th, most Ottawa residents are now operating withing thew curbside waste policy, which limits curbside waste customers to 3 items per two weeks. Our recent waste audits have shown positive results so far. As you’ll see from the table below, over a two-week period, only 1.81% of residents left out more than the three-item limit in Week 1, and that number improved to 1.04% in Week 2. While it’s good to see that the new curbside waste policy is working, it's also an indication that we should have aimed higher.
The Yellow Bag Program – A Convenient Waste Solution for Small Businesses
As we continue to monitor the positive impacts of the new curbside waste policy, which limits curbside waste customers to three items every two weeks, we’re excited to highlight the Yellow Bag Program. This initiative offers a convenient and affordable garbage and waste diversion service tailored for small businesses in Ottawa that generate smaller amounts of waste.
The Yellow Bag Program allows businesses to set out garbage every two weeks in pre-purchased yellow bags, supporting the city's efforts to minimize waste. Participants are encouraged to maximize recycling and engage in the Green Bin program to further reduce their garbage output.
Benefits of the Yellow Bag Program include:
- Affordable collection for recycling, organics, and garbage waste.
- Reduced garbage generation through a focus on blue and black box recycling.
- Lower waste disposal costs, contributing to overall waste reduction goals.
- Increased diversion of organic waste through the Green Bin, helping conserve valuable landfill space.
- A visible commitment to sustainability, enhancing your business’s reputation.
To qualify for the program, any Ottawa business generating sixteen bags or fewer of garbage every two weeks can enroll. If your business is part of a multi-tenant building, all businesses must participate collectively without exceeding the bag limit.
Cost: Yellow bags are sold in packages of four for $17.60 (effective January 1, 2024), at just $4.40 per bag. Remember, you must set out garbage every two weeks in a yellow bag to remain eligible for the program.
Where to Purchase Yellow Bags: Yellow bags are available at City of Ottawa Client Service Centres, participating Home Hardware retailers, and a BMR location.
How to Enroll: To join the Yellow Bag program, complete the registration form or contact 3-1-1 for assistance. Once approved, businesses will receive a free blue and black box, green bin, and information on where to purchase yellow bags. Collections occur bi-weekly on your blue box collection day, allowing for a maximum of 15 containers of blue or black box materials and three green bins each week.
As the community adapts to the new curbside waste policy, the Yellow Bag Program represents another step towards sustainable waste management. By participating, businesses not only comply with city regulations but also contribute to a greener Ottawa. For more information on what can be recycled in the green, blue, and black bins, please refer to the City’s recycling guidelines. Together, we can continue to improve our waste management practices and showcase our commitment to sustainability.
Traffic Calming Projects
As usual, our email inbox continues to be filled with questions and comments about traffic safety issues across Ward 9. In today’s newsletter we’ll focus on updates over some of the locations that we’re hearing about:
- Argue Drive is one of the streets where the city installed flex-stakes this summer to control speeding, which was a response not only to residents complaining about excessive speeds on this street but was also based on evidence from recent traffic studies. This is an example of our Temporary Traffic Calming program, which supports measures like flex-stakes, speed display boards, new signage, etc. We know that flex-stakes are ugly to look at, and that they cause other inconveniences when it comes to parking and walking around them, but the fact is that they work when it comes to getting cars to slow down, as was described in a recent op-ed from The Ottawa Citizen. We can try to implement other measures to address speeding on streets like Argue, such as installing mini-roundabouts or speed humps, but those measures cost much more than flex-stakes, so it becomes a budget issue. For now, the flex-stakes will remain on Argue Drive until they’re removed in November, and then we’ll revisit the issue for 2025.
- MacFarlane Road is currently undergoing renovations as part of our Neighborhood Traffic Calming program, which takes a far more comprehensive and consultation-based approach to traffic calming. You can learn about what’s happening at MacFarlane Road on the city’s website, including a project plan with diagrams on what’s being built. Construction on this project is scheduled for completion in June 2025.
- Conover Street is going to start seeing construction begin next week, as part of the Accelerated Neighborhood Traffic Calming program, which is a program for smaller-scale projects. The Conover Street project consists of three speed humps and a raised pedestrian crosswalk. Construction of the speed humps is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 28th and should last approximately 3 days (weather permitting). The raised crosswalk requires some coordination with Hydro One, because we need permissions to install a new streetlight where the crosswalk is going to be located.
- West Hunt Club Road is going to get a new eastbound fully-protected left turn signal at the intersection of West Hunt Club and Knoxdale Road. This intersection of Knoxdale and West Hunt Club was identified for fully protected left-turn installation as part of this process and will be funded by the 2024 Road Safety Action Plan.
- This month our office is going to start having meetings with staff to discuss other major traffic calming projects on Knoxdale Road, Viewmount Drive and Meadowlands Drive.
Left-Hand Turn at Knoxdale & West Hunt Club
Last week we learned that over the next several weeks, the city will be installing a new eastbound fully-protected left turn signal at the intersection of Knoxdale Road and West Hunt Club.
As a part of the 2020-2024 Strategic Road Safety Action Plan, the City developed a systematic approach to review and prioritize locations for fully protected left-turn installations at signalized intersections to mitigate left-turn collisions. The intersection of Knoxdale and West Hunt Club was identified for fully protected left-turn installation as part of this process. Based on the 2017-2021 collision data analysis, the following factors led to the recommendation of fully protected left-turn installation at the intersection of Knoxdale and West Hunt Club:
- The proportion of left-turn collisions at this intersection is greater than the average citywide proportion of left-turn collisions at signalized intersections.
- Statistical analysis shows that left-turn collisions are overrepresented at this location.
- A total of 11 eastbound left-turn collisions occurred at this intersection.
Hydro One Corridor Maintenance Work
Over the course of November and December, Hydro One will be doing maintenance work to their transmission corridor. Briefly, they need to install a new grounding wire that runs along the length of towers within their corridor. For the work taking place in Ward 9, they will start at Merivale Transformer Station (near Merivale and Woodfield) and proceed west, all the way to Bruce Pit, before continuing on beyond Ward 9. This work requires heavy machinery (lift trucks) to allow workers to access the top of the towers in to run the wire. To do this work they will need to temporarily restrict access to their work sites, which includes a lot of public spaces. We have spoken to Hydro One about their process and have been guaranteed that the closures will be as limited and as brief as possible. This will include brief closures to areas such as:
- The multi-use pathways that run the entire length of the corridor, where the closures will be focused and segmented.
- Medhurst Park
- One of the parking lots at Woodvale Pentecostal Church
- Trend-Arlington Park
- Bruce Pit Dog Park
We don’t anticipate that these closures would last more than 1 – 2 days in most cases. The lengthiest and most complex closure will be at Bruce Pit Dog Park, because of the sheer size of that segment, and the risk of having so many people and animals within their work site. We have been told that the dog park closure will last 3 – 5 days.
Our office will try to post specific schedule information as we receive it. For more information, we’ve uploaded Hydro One information on our Google Drive.
New play structure at Parthia Park
Councillor Devine is pleased to share that the playground and swings at Parthia Park are now open for use once again. A photo of the newly updated playground is attached for viewing.
Rats!
Growing populations of rates continue to be a challenge for Ottawa communities. The issue grabbed headlines in the last couple of weeks with a trouble spot in south Kanata. But no neighbourhood is immune. If we are ever going to get a handle on this growing problem, it’s going to take a concerted, cooperative effort from the City, businesses, landlords, and individual residents. The most important piece of this is keeping properties clean and free of open garbage—particularly food waste. Package up your garbage properly in sealed containers and use your green bin to separate food waste from the regular garbage stream---and remember to put that green bin out every week.
Getting control of the rat problem is going to require everyone doing their part. You can familiarize yourself with prevention and mitigation strategies on the City's Rat Webpage and Ottawa Public Health’s Rat Control information page. And, if you see rats, you can report them to 3-1-1. We can get this done together. It’s up to all of us to safeguard our community’s health and well-being.
Councillors tour the Ottawa’s wastewater treatment facility
Earlier this month Councillor Devine joined several other councillors for a tour of the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC), which is the city’s massive wastewater treatment facility in the city’s east end. This is the site where all of Ottawa’s sewage and wastewater goes to get cleaned before it gets returned to the Ottawa River. Although the tour was a little stinky at times, it was quite inspiring to see the scale of this operation, and the professionalism and dedication of the many public servants who operate this essential site.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Public Meeting: Baseline/Greenbank Intersection Modifications
The City of Ottawa will be making changes to the intersection of Baseline Road and Greenbank Road. Although this intersection is not in Ward 9, it's a major intersection that Ward 9 residents use frequently. The work is to improve public transit priority access and is the first step toward the long-awaited Baseline Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. On October 30th we’ll be joining Councillor Johnson in holding an Open House to look at the intersection modification plan. For more information on this event please visit our website.
Councillor Devine at St. Mark’s Anglican Church
On October 24th, Councillor Devine will be the featured speaker at St. Mark’s Anglican Church (1606 Fisher), as part of their Coffee, Company & Conversation series. Feel free to come on by as the councillor will be speaking about municipal issues, his current goals and priorities, and taking questions on anything that comes up.
Nepean Recreation Program Update
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
Respiratory Disease Update
It has been a very active early fall for the COVID virus in Ottawa. The last several weeks have seen elevated levels of the virus in our community. The good news is that levels appear to be levelling off for the moment. But, with the Thanksgiving weekend having just passed, we may begin to see more of it again. It’s a good idea to remain vigilant and take precautions when you can: take advantage of the warmer temperatures and open some windows, turn on your air purifiers, and wear a good mask in group settings.
Prepare for the Fall, get your vaccines
The fall season is here, and with the cooler temperatures we will be spending more time inside with others. That means we are at higher risk of passing around bugs and potentially infecting the vulnerable people around us. To help mitigate that risk, Ottawa Public Health is recommending that you update your vaccines: annual flu shots are now available, as is the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
There are many options for getting your updated vaccines:
- Many local pharmacies have received the updated vaccine from the Ministry of Health and are offering them to eligible individuals in Ottawa. Visit your nearest pharmacy today.
- Check with your regular health care provider to see if they offer the vaccines.
- Beginning October 15, 2024, OPH Community Clinics and Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs are offering the updated COVID-19 vaccines for eligible high risk and priority populations who face barriers to access the vaccine. This includes newcomers without OHIP and children under 2.
Upcoming Health Fair at Nepean Centrepointe Branch
The Nepean Centrepointe Branch of the Ottawa Public Library will host a Health Fair on Friday, October 25th, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Residents and attendees of the recent Senior Summit are encouraged to participate in this informative event.
Event Details:
Location: Visitor lot at Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Dr.) – Free parking is available.
Guest Speaker Schedule:
- 10:00 AM: Ottawa Paramedic Service
- 11:00 AM: Dementia Society of Ottawa
Thank you for supporting this initiative to enhance community health and well-being. For any questions, please reach out for further information.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Development at 40 Beechcliffe
A lot of residents in the Craig Henry / Manordale neighborhoods were understandably confused and concerned last week, when they saw development notices posted at 40 Beechcliffe, which is the address for one part of the large swath of municipally owned land at the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and Knoxdale Road. This is the piece of land that has always been intended as the location for an eventual Knoxdale Station for LRT Stage 3. When this station was originally designed several years ago, the large greenspace was intended to be used as a “public plaza” to be part of the Knoxdale Station footprint, as seen in the concept drawing below. Back when there was public consultation and information sessions about the planned use of this property, there was no intention of using that space for housing.
As everyone is aware, the City of Ottawa is under pressure and directives from the province to meet very aggressive housing targets, which we are still very far from meeting. One strategic direction that the City has taken to address the housing crisis is to make surplus municipally owned land available for housing. 40 Beechcliffe is one of six parcels of municipally owned land that have recently been designated for housing.
It’s important to note that 40 Beechliffe is the address for the the western half of this long rectangular greenspace. As you’ll see on the image below, 40 Beechliffe is the oddly shaped segment in dark blue. And only a portion of this segment is being proposed for housing. The city is still holding onto the eastern half of this parcel for LRT Stage 3. Of course, we have no way of knowing when LRT Stage 3 will happen.
For the sake of transparency and clarity, we’d like to provide more information about this pending development. The current application for this property is for a Zoning By-Law Amendment. This is simply the process which would allow for the change of zoning, and which would set the general parameters for whatever development might occur there. Generally, this amendment would seek to allow a) residential use of up to 4 storeys; b) approximately 30 – 40 dwelling units; and c) eliminate the minimum requirements for resident and visitor parking spaces.
The elimination of parking minimums doesn’t mean that parking is eliminated. It simply means that the developer is not forced to follow pre-determined minimums. The developer will build whatever parking they feel they need to sell the product. Cities across North America are getting rid of the concept of municipally directed parking minimums, which will likely form part of Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Law.
With regards to the size of the eventual development and the number of units, the Councillor has been told that the partners that the City is working with will most likely be looking to do something smaller than 4 storeys, and less than 30 – 40 units, based on the space available and the kind of units they are looking to build. The Councillor has also been informed that the focus on this development is to create housing that is more affordable.
City staff have told the Councillor that as soon as concept plans are available (i.e. what the developer proposes for the site), those will be made available to the public.
Due to changes in provincial policy, there is no longer any requirement to hold consultations on a Zoning By-law Amendment, aside from the public meeting where the matter will be reviewed by the Planning & Housing Committee on November 6th. The Councillor will be present at this meeting to listen to delegates from the community. Anyone wishing to delegate will need to register and should write to [email protected] so that we can send you the instructions to register.
780 Baseline Construction Meeting in 2025
As most readers will know, the proposed redevelopment at 780 Baseline was approved earlier this year. Construction on the first phase of that project (a single tower facing onto Fisher Avenue) is expected to get underway next year. Councillor Devine has been in contact with the developer and a public meeting is being arranged for the New Year to discuss the expectations around construction on the site. The meeting will lay out the developer’s plans and commitments around managing the site and allow residents an opportunity to provide their feedback. Stay tuned for more details in early 2025!
Zoning By-Law Workshop Reminder
The city is currently developing a new comprehensive zoning bylaw for the city. The new bylaw will have broad implications for what can be built where in the city over the coming years. There are multiple opportunities for residents to learn about the new bylaw and to provide their input, including the last in-person introductory workshop scheduled for November 5—conveniently at the Confederation Learning Centre, next to the Nepean Sportsplex. Come on out and see what it’s all about.
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show
The Nepean Sportsplex is excited to announce its 51st Christmas Craft Show, taking place from Thursday, October 31st to Sunday, November 3rd.
Event Details:
- Dates: Thursday, October 31 – Sunday, November 3
- Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
- Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Curling Slab (Entrance 4)
Light the Night Lymphoma Fundraiser
On October 26th, Councillor Devine will be supporting the “Lavender League” team during the Light the Night fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. To support this team, use your camera to scan the QR code below, or go to the team’s fundraising website.
Diabetes Awareness Day
The Ottawa West & Nepean Lions Club Branch is excited to announce its upcoming Diabetes Awareness Day, taking place on Thursday, November 7, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, located at 971 Woodroffe Avenue. The event will run from 11 AM to 4 PM and will feature a complimentary lunch for those who register in advance.
Participants can look forward to an engaging lineup of knowledgeable speakers, including a long-time diabetes advocate who will share personal experiences. Additional talks will cover critical topics such as the relationship between diabetes and memory, hearing, and foot health, with experts on hand to explain how diabetes can affect these areas and offer practical self-care tips to minimize complications.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive initial foot and hearing checks conducted by two qualified specialists. Furthermore, informative sessions on nutrition tailored for individuals with diabetes, the use of glucose monitors and testers, and guidance on applying for a disability tax credit will be offered.
Residents are encouraged to attend this informative event.
Trick or Treat at City Hall
The City of Ottawa is excited to announce the annual Trick or Treat with the Mayor event, taking place this year on Saturday, October 26th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Ottawa City Hall. On behalf of Mayor Sutcliffe, all councillors and their families are warmly invited to join in the festivities.
This family-friendly Halloween event supports the Ottawa Food Bank's Baby Basics Program, which aims to assist vulnerable infants and toddlers by providing essential items such as formula, baby food, and diapers to families in need.
In a commitment to inclusivity, the City of Ottawa is proud to partner with Treat Accessibly to ensure that trick-or-treating is accessible for everyone.
For more details, please visit the event webpage for Trick or Treat with the Mayor.
Fresh Balsam Christmas Wreaths for Sale
Merivale United Church is excited to offer fresh balsam Christmas wreaths for sale this holiday season! Priced at $27 each, these beautiful wreaths can be reserved until November 5. Pick-up will be available on November 16 from 9 AM to 2 PM during the Christmas Craft Market and Luncheon at Merivale United Church, located at 1876 Merivale Road. Payment can be made by cash or cheque. To reserve your wreaths, please contact Sue at [email protected]. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to add a festive touch to your home!
