An ‘asset’ to CNH operations: Qasim Ahmadi celebrates 25-year milestone

By Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) proudly recognizes its long-serving staff members. At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), CNH staff and contractors who have reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service to the neighbourhood house were thanked by the Board of Directors.

In 2022, we recognized and celebrated Qasim Ahmadi for 25 years of service. Here’s what Kulwant Kaur, Director of Operations, had to say about Qasim:

“Qasim started working at CNH as a Building Services Worker in 1997. After only a couple of months, he was promoted to the position of Facility Coordinator. His electrical engineering education, previous work experience and extensive experience in facility management has helped him in overseeing CNH’s buildings—five standalone sites and six child care programs at local schools. Qasim has many skills! His attention to detail, meeting all deadlines and ensuring all work requests are completed in a timely manner, are much appreciated.

“Qasim has also always tried his best to save CNH money by doing a lot of the minor repairs and maintenance work himself. He only calls an external contractor for major repairs. Qasim oversees 11 custodians and he is a very generous and compassionate supervisor.

Further, every year without fail, he handwrites Christmas cards for the CNH staff. And when we were able to hold potlucks before COVID, he brought the most delicious rice, Kabuli pulao, to staff meetings. He also enjoys running around Central Park and having BBQs with family and friends. He also loves to go sightseeing with Lilah, his wife of 30 years.

“Qasim is a dedicated and hardworking staff member, and is truly an asset to the Operations team and CNH. It’s been a pleasure to work with him!

February 2023

Lunar New Year Celebrations – Year of the Rabbit

Thank you to all the businesses and organizations who participated in the Lunar New Year Lion Dance festivities on January 28th. This is the 12th year the Hon Sing Athletic Club has provided the two lion dance teams. We are very fortunate to have their members bless and shower Kingsway with good fortune. Thank you to our Jr. BIA members, (Windermere Secondary School students) for handing out the red envelopes filled with candy while following the lions along Kingsway and Joyce Street.

Collingwood BIA Beautification & Improvement

Micro Grants 3.0 DEADLINE is March 3, 2023. One Month to go.

Reminder: Micro Grants to our members. The grant can be used for sprucing up your interior or exterior, security and safety equipment, upgrading your equipment used for your business, awning signs, lighting improvements and more. The maximum funding is $1,000.00 and is open to all Collingwood BIA businesses along Kingsway between Boundary Road and Rupert Street. Link to application: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:53abc d8b-0af1-4149-bdba-58c6d1d122da

Contact the office for more information.

Street Pole Lighting

The Collingwood BIA is in the final planning stages for the installation of the decorative pole lighting mounts. After several years of saving up for this large project can come to fruition. Thank you to Ron Unger from Star Illuminations for helping with the design and installation. The street pole lights will provide that sparkle along Kingsway to highlight our little gems in the City.

Story Behind the New Street Banners

In December, the new street banners were installed. The BIA commissioned a local graphic designer, Andrew McGuire @amcguiredesigns. The images were inspired by the local wildlife and their relationship with the area. Salmon travel to Still Creek. Referencing an earlier time, there once were three beaver build lakes near Grandview Highway. Every dawn, the crows gather at Still Creek to roost.

The land was here first, and our wildlife has kept our area vibrant and viable. Take a minute to view the banners and the actual wildlife in our community.

Coming Events

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Groundhog Day

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Valentine’s Day

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Family Day

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