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BARRHAVEN INDEPENDENT FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 Page 5 BIA Open House on Barrhaven downtown postponed
The Barrhaven BIA has announced the cancellation of their Open House planned for Sat., March 28.
“Given the recent developments with COVID-19, we have decided to postpone the Open House for Barrhaven’s Downtown scheduled for March 28th,” read a statement on the BIA’s Facebook page. “We do so with everyone’s health and well-being in mind. A new date will be scheduled and we look forward to sharing all the exciting news about Barrhaven’s Downtown at that time.”
Plans and discussions for Barrhaven’s downtown core began to take shape in 2016. The concept for a Barrhaven downtown was first approved by Ottawa City Council in 2006, when the original north-south light rail line was approved.
The plan to create a downtown for Barrhaven has been worked on by Councillor Jan Harder, the city staff, and the Barrhaven BIA for a few years now. Late last year, it went a step closer as the concept went to the city’s planning committee.
The eventual Barrhaven downtown is ear
marked for the land south of Strandherd Drive near Greenbank Road and Longfields Drive. The project was discussed at a public meeting hosted by the Barrhaven BIA at Cedar Hill Golf Club in 2017. The plan calls for a main street, as well as a large park near the Jock River.
SAFE continues from page 4 Fundraiser Party for Special Olympics Since they’ve been 4, Austin and Jackson and have raised money for a Charity or Organization of their choice for their Birthdays instead of receiving gifts. Over the years, they’ve raised over $10,000 for organizations like JumpStart, the Ottawa Humane Society, Birch Haven Dog Rescue, Transitions for Thoroughbreds Rehabilitation Program, the SENS Foundation, and Sit with Me dog rescue. This year the plan is to host the biggest fundraiser they’ve done yet. All the proceeds will be going to Special Olympics which was Chris’s charity of choice.
The event is on March 28, 2020. Boston Pizza is graciously hosting the event and helping with the fundraiser by offering a percentage of sales throughout the event to help raise money. The kids will all get to design and cook their own pizzas, we will have the Fairytale Princesses, as well as the League of Superheroes there to entertain the kids. There will also be mini art lessons provided by a local artist, face painting, and games of Bingo. Already there are many amazing auction items that you can view on our Facebook page, as well as raffle items and prizes.
Please make a reservation at Boston Pizza during the hours of 12-4 if you’d like a table! (613) 825-1414
Community Police Centres Starting March 7, the Community Police Centres who are staffed by volunteers are here to assist with general questions, assist with online reporting or public services including child print, and to get community information. Barrhaven residents can find their community police centre at the Walter Baker Centre (100 Malvern Dr.) or call 613-236-1222 ext. 2342. Police reports or found property will not be accepted at the community centres. However, to file a police report residents can go to the following police stations: 3342 St. Joseph St, 474 Elgin St. and 211 Huntmar. Hours of operation will be on Wednesday’s from 9am - 11am & 5pm - 7pm also on Saturday’s from 9am - 1pm. Visit ottawapolice.ca for more.
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