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Twelve grade 9 – 12 visual art students, from three different high schools, worked on the Riverside South Diversity mural, which was installed in the Riverside South Community Centre in Councillor Carol Anne Meehan’s Ward Office. Students worked on this complex and challenging mural (6’ x 4’) for nearly four months. More than eighty percent of the students involved in the painting were from St. Francis Xavier: Rebecca Saunders Shahad Baobaid, Sophia Fornarolo, Morgan Pleet, Vittoria Pantano, Nevada Hasbani, Rebecca Anderson, Julia Krajic, Tara Morin, Jenson Clarke, Alex ReyesBrunhuber (John McCrae Secondary School), and Madison Ketcheson (Elmwood school).

A burst pipe can cost you big time!

These are unprecedented times as the world learns how to deal and contain COVID-19. As I write this column there are three confirmed cases of the virus in Ottawa. Ontario schools will be closed until April. Local government is cancelling most events and employees are advised to work from home. The measures are necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19. But it’s important not to panic. Join the effort, do your part by

GLOUCESTERSOUTH NEPEAN WARD REPORT

by Carol Anne Meehan

washing your hands and self -isolating if you feel ill. Help your neighbours by checking on them. It’s important to pull together. We are a strong and resilient community. We will get through this. Ottawa Public Health will provide up to date information that we will share. City Hall is not shutting down. My staff and I will continue to work and be available by phone to address issues. 613-580- 2424 Ext: 17022

Now, let’s talk about your water bill. Since changes were implemented last year many residents have raised concerns about skyrocketing bills. Often the reason is higher than normal water consumption caused by leaks or a burst pipe that a homeowner is unaware of.

That happened to “John” who was shocked by a bill that reflected a 900 per cent increase in water usage.

The city mailed him an “alert” but the damage was already done.

Residents can avoid the same problem by signing up for immediate e-mail alerts. Go to Ottawa.ca to register your home and sign up for immediate alerts.

The online program has several other advantages. It allows residents to track average daily water consumption by hour, a helpful tool if you want to conserve.

I have been asked why the city can’t do this work. It was, until the online tool was launched, but with 240 thousand water customers it was not as efficient. That’s why it took so long for “John” to be notified there was a problem at this house.

I encourage everyone to sign up now. It’s fast and easy and will save you money.

Visit www.Ottawa. ca and click on the signin tab right next to the search bar to create an account.

This is just one of the ways the City is modernizing how we deliver your programs and services.

Any questions contact my office at 613-580- 2424 Ext: 17022. And register for my weekly Ward 22 newsletter at carolannemeehan.com.

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