50-acre Gateway Industrial Park to bring more jobs to area

Colonnade BridgePort is now pre-leasing up to 900,000 sq. ft. at Gateway Industrial Park, a multi-building development in Barrhaven, ideally suited to logistics, distribution, and eCommerce businesses. With frontage on Highway 416, Gateway Industrial Park provides ready access to Highways 417 and 401; and its proximity to seven Canada-US border crossings, makes it an optimal location for access to Canada’s most populous region and to key points throughout Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and the United States.

Gateway Industrial Park will feature four buildings of 150,000 to 220,000 sq .ft. with the ability to accommodate larger users. Colonnade BridgePort is overseeing leasing, construction, and management of the park on behalf of owner CanFirst Capital Management.

“Gateway Industrial Park is providing much needed distribution and warehouse space in the Ottawa region – an emerging gateway to several major markets,” said Colonnade BridgePort‘s Director of Industrial Leasing, Scott Craven. “There has been a lot of buzz about this development, and we are looking forward to getting the design finalized, leases signed, and shovels in the ground in the fall of 2023.”

One of the key players behind the scenes in the Gateway project has been the Barrhaven BIA. For the past several years, the BIA’s mandate has been to attract career-level jobs to Barrhaven to provide professional opportunities to residents of the community. This would provide options to local residents beyond commuting downtown.

“The Barrhaven BIA is a strong supporter of local employment-based economic development. For many years, we have worked collaboratively to foster smart growth with elected officials, leading organizations and commercial land developers,” said Barrhaven BIA Executive Director Andrea Steenbakkers. “We are excited to welcome Colonnade BridgePort, and the Gateway Industrial Park, to our community. Its prime location along the Highway 416 corridor in Barrhaven provides quick access to Highways 417 and 401. With close proximity to the US, Toronto, Montreal, the Ottawa Airport, VIA Rail’s Fallowfield station, Area X.O and the Kanata North Technology Park, we anticipate that this development will be a great catalyst for the growing R&D and technology hub in the area.:

Industrial users will benefit from Gateway’s prime location in one of Canada’s most business-friendly cities. With a growing population of over 1 million people, superb access to talent from its four postsecondary institutions, and a global network of support industries, Ottawa has become an established hub for R&D, and technology.

Gateway Industrial Park is adjacent to the amenityrich south Ottawa community of Barrhaven and neighbors

Amazon’s new 2.8 million sq.ft. fulfillment centre, located just off Highway 416 at Strandherd Drive and Citigate Road.

“Our investment in this land and this development shows our confidence in Ottawa and in the growth of Ottawa’s industrial market,” said CanFirst Executive VicePresident Mark Braun. “With Colonnade BridgePort’s expertise, we have no doubt that Gateway Industrial Park will provide tenants with the space they need to meet and even exceed their business objectives.”

About Gateway Industrial Park

Gateway Industrial Park is a four-building +/- 900,000 sq.ft. Class A industrial development project located at 444 Citigate Drive in south Ottawa. With easy access to Ontario’s 400-series highways and to seven Canada-US borders, this multi-year, multiphase project will bring much needed industrial space and distribution opportunities to Ottawa – an emerging gateway to several major markets.

Pre-leasing is now available, with shovels in the ground in 2023. www.gatewayindustrialpark.ca.

Garnet David Walker

April 15, 1977 – September 9, 2022

With great sadness, the family announces the sudden and tragic passing of Garnet David Walker on Friday September 9, 2022. Garnet will be forever cherished in the heart of his daughter, Teagan Walker-Young. He was the adored son of Duffy and the late Debra Walker and will be sadly missed by his sisters, Alison Walker-O’Brien (Shawn) and Rebecca Walker. A dear and loving uncle to Aubrey, Ruby and Peyton O’Brien. Garnet always greeted everyone with a warm smile and a big hug. He will be missed by everyone - whether in the work place, on a sports field or captaining the Red Dragon out on Georgian Bay. Friends are invited to join in celebrating the life of Garnet on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Metcalfe Arena from 2 – 5 pm.

In the winter, it’s hard to tell which tees are alive and where the wildflowers will bloom. Everything looks dead, dormant, and hopeless. Then, stillness gives way to activity. Spring begins flourishing. Sap starts to flow as buds swell on bare branches, leaves and blooms are not far away. Last year’s grass yields to fresh, green blades as the green blanket of earth is renewed.

Spring is undeniable

THis week, THIS MONTH

by Larry Ellis

in its tender new shoots.

The birds build their nests in preparation for chicks, and calves and colts bring their wobbly dance to the pasture. The coyote cubs playfully roll and fight,

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In the spring, winter is forgotten, for the dead has once again come back to life.

The cold flees as the sun warms our skin, as if for the first time. The marvel of spring is the mystery renewed.

Spring reminds us that a new life is possible. Things can change, even when they look bleakest.

When all appears to be over and done, the sweet sap of life can flow again. We can grow again. There is hope. Allow the sap of new life to flow through your branches. Receive warmth into your soul to melt away the coldness. Nourish the buds of friendship as they burst into flower. Spring is a time for renewal, a time to leave the cold behind, a time to tend the tender shoots of friendships.

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Pharmacy

Q: What can I take for spring allergies?

A: Allergies are the body’s immune system reacting to a foreign substance such as pollen, pet dander, or shellfish. When the body comes into contact with an allergen it reacts. This reaction can vary from mild to severe and can also change or develop throughout one’s life. The most common symptoms of spring allergies are runny/ stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy skin, and watery eyes. There are various over-the-counter products that can help deal with these symptoms such as antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays, and eye drops. Your pharmacist is best suited to help select the product(s) that are right for you.

Paul’s Pharmacy

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