News
Recent Stories from www.oldottawasouth.ca:
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OPINION: Towards Respecting Zoning The following article expresses the opinions of the author, which are not necessarily shared or endorsed by OSCA. Do you have an opinion you'd like to share with the community? If so, contact webeditor@oldottawasouth.ca.
Let me begin by stating that it is a most interesting turn of events when a major developer agrees with the community.
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Do You Love Kids and Need Volunteer Hours?If you are a high school student, then consider volunteering with the Firehall After Four program! You'll supervise and interact with kids every day after school. First, you'll need to attend the Firehall’s Volunteer Information session on Monday, January 16, 2012, 6:30 pm at the Ottawa South Community Centre.
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New Lansdowne Traffic Comments Deadline: Jan. 6Note: the deadline for comments has been extended to January 6, 2012. A public consultation meeting was held Dec 1, 2011 at the Glebe Community Centre to address traffic and parking issues associated with the planned Lansdowne Park redevelopment.
Representatives of the City of Ottawa, the traffic plan consultants, OSCA and the Glebe Community Associaton (GCA) discussed some of the associated issues and fielded questions on the Lansdowne transportation monitoring plan. You can review the related materials here:
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Coming Events
A glance at the next two weeks of events in and around Old Ottawa South. To see the full list of events, visit the event calendar on the website.
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Yoga for a Cause
08 Jan 2012 | 11:30 - 13:00
Old Firehall
Yoga instructor Andrea Robertson leads an All Levels Hatha Yoga class to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Bolivia Housing Build scheduled for Jan. 2012. $20 minimum donation payable day of event; charitable receipts will be issued by Habitat for Humanity. Reserve your spot here on or after Dec. 7, 2011.
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Le Cercle de lecture de l'Amicale
10 Jan 2012 | 19:00
Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside Branch
Le roman Carnet de bord de Hélène Koscielniak est la lecture choisie pour janvier. |
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Canadians in Conversation
11 Jan 2012 | 14:00 - 16:00
Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside Branch
Informal chats with the purpose of developing, in conversation together, an appreciation of the implications of new findings about the human condition on the planet; and developing an appreciation of Canadians, including ourselves, as active creators, participants and sustainers of an emerging Canadian human community and emerging global human community. Topics will include ecology, human development, poverty, economics and politics. Registration. First meeting: Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm). Click here to register. Ongoing Wednesdays until Feb. 29, 2012. (You must register for each one: keep your eyes open here, or register at the OPL website.)
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Falls Prevention: Don't let a fall get you down
11 Jan 2012 | 14:30 - 15:30
Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside Branch
In this talk, Dr. Chandan Brar of the Glebe Chiropractic Clinic, will primarily focus on senior citizens, and will give them strategies to prevent falling. With winter here, everyone could benefit from this information. There will also be instruction on ‘how to stretch.’ Click here to register.
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The Chocolate Farmer - NFB Film Documentary
12 Jan 2012 | 18:30 - 20:00
Ottawa Public Library - Sunnyside Branch
Sunnyside branch library invites to attend a viewing a NFB Film Documentary, The Chocolate: in an unspoiled corner of southern Belize, cacao farmer Eladio Pop works his plantation in the tradition of his Mayan ancestors. A tender and moving tale, this lush cinematic journey captures a year in the life of the Pop family as they struggle to preserve their values in a dramatically changing world. Registration.
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Parent Finders of Ottawa
12 Jan 2012 | 19:00 - 21:00
Southminster United Church
Public information meeting for all members of the adoption triangle interested in search and reunion. Learn about the adoption disclosure law in Ontario. Information about adoption searching in other provinces. Emotional support and guidance through reunion and beyond. Support for adoptive parents. Resource information, books and memberships in Parent Finders available. General public welcome. If you have a story to share or questions to ask please plan to attend. For further information call 613-730-8305.
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Events 
The Old Ottawa South Community Association is looking for a dynamic and community oriented individual to be its new Executive Director.
The OSCA Program Committee and City staff are proud to offer you the 2012 Winter selection of programs. Registration is under way!
This fundraiser for the Friends of Lansdowne legal challenge was a "hot time in the cold town" last year and promises to be another blowout. Delicious Cuban eats from the 
All residents living near Brewer Park are invited to attend an open community meeting to discuss a proposed community garden in the park on Sunday, January 15th, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the lounge of the Brewer Centennial Pool building.