Vote to Help Carp River Action Plan Receive $50,000

The Carp River Action Plan is on course to receive up to $50,000 to support stewardship activities through the Shell Fuelling Change program. Shell Canada has introduced this new program, which will support environmental projects and organizations by granting a total of $2 million annually to projects that improve and restore Canada’s environment.

How can you help ensure the Carp River receives $50,000? By voting online at fuellingchange.com. The Shell Fuelling Change grant is vote dependent with voting starting now and ending October 31, 2013. Supporters can vote online via website, social media and when you buy gas or products at Shell stations. Eligible projects need to collect the most votes in order to receive their requested amount.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation (MVCF) is supporting the joint project of Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC) and the Friends of the Carp River (FCR) to rehabilitate and promote stewardship actions along the Carp River. The Carp River Action Plan was the culmination of efforts between both MVC and the FCR to identify environmental issues and remedial solutions along the Carp River using their combined expertise and passion for the river to make a significant difference in its health and function. The plan’s improvement and support initiatives will enhance the river’s ecological function for both an environmental and human benefit.

Carp Farmers’ Market Open for the Season

With the arrival of spring brings with it the opening of the Carp Farmers’ Market is open for business. The Market run every Saturday until October from 8am to 1pm at the Carp Fairgrounds. Be sure to visit the Market and support the 100+ vendors selling vegetables, fruit, meat, arts and crafts and other products that local producers have to offer. Visit their website for vendor information and listing of upcoming event: www.carpfarmersmarket.com.

Mayor’s Rural Expo and Food Aid Day

The Mayor’s Rural Expo is being held on Friday, May 31, 2013 and will be taking place in conjunction with Food Aid Day. Throughout the day as part of the Mayor’s Rural Expo, rural businesses will be on hand from 8am to 2pm at City Hall both outside at Marion Dewar Plaza and inside at Jean Pigott Hall to show what rural Ottawa has to offer. Learn more about local farms, festivals, museums, arts and crafts and more! In addition, two great meals will be offered at Marion Dewar Plaza, will all proceeds donated to the Ottawa Food Bank. The day will start off with a Pancake Breakfast, at a cost of $5, from 7am to 9am prepared by local maple sugar bushes Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm and Proulx Maple and Berry Farm. From 11:30am to 2pm there will be a BBQ lunch featuring THE WORKS burgers with chips and a drink for only $10. For more information visit ottawa.ca/rural or contact the Rural Affairs Office at ruralaffairs@ottawa.ca.

Ward 5 Resident Honoured at Transsecure Awards

On May 14, the City of Ottawa recognized the selfless actions of 15 OC Transpo employees for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide aid and comfort to residents in need at the 23rd annual Transecure Awards. One of the individuals honoured at the ceremony was Robert Flett, who I am proud to say is a resident of West Carleton-March.

Robert is an OC Transpo bus operator. On February 7, he arrived at the scene of a two-bus accident on the Transitway. He and another bus operator, were the first to arrive at the scene. After determining there were no spilled hazardous materials, Robert helped lead the uninjured passengers to an empty bus. He stayed on scene with the injured passengers and assisted with first aid until paramedics arrived. Robert’s quick action helped to make sure the people involved got the medical care they needed while emergency services were on route. Congratulations to Robert on a job well done for making Ottawa a safer place to live! 

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      The 150^th Annual Carp Fair is happening Sept. 26-29, 2013.
                               The Best Little Fair in Canada!