"RURAL CONNECTIONS" Newsletter - February 2009
In this month's edition:
- “Growing Your Opportunities” two-day workshops
- Apply now for Rural Association Partnership Program Funding
- Savour Ottawa Meet & Greet
- Nominate that Special Volunteer for a 2009 Civic Appreciation Award
- Canadian Organic Growers courses on organic farming methods
- 2009 City of Ottawa Summer Student Employment Program
- Official plan review heads to the finish line
- Community Events in Rural Ottawa
- Transit strike options: Helping you get around
- Government of Canada : Canada Summer Jobs program
- Farmers' Markets Ontario presents "Create a memorable customer experience"
- Rural Development Applications
“Growing Your Opportunities” two-day workshops
Value Plus ™ - Quest for new farm value
Presented by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Who should attend?: Farm and rural based entrepreneurs who want to learn how to tap into new marketplace and value added opportunities.
Over the two days you will:
• Explore case studies of how innovative rural and farm businesses developed their value added ideas and opportunities
• Follow a new product from conception to integration into the marketplace
• Take home lots of practical and useful tips
Workshop is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration is required.
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, in Edwards
Wednesday April 22 and April 29 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75, including lunch both days
Hosted by Ottawa’s Countryside
For more information, contact Bonnie Gray at info@ottawascountryside.ca or 613-791-4436
(Alternative date and location: Tuesday February 17 and 24 at Admaston Bromley Community Hall in Renfrew. For more information contact Alastair Baird at the County of Renfrew abaird@countyofrenfrew.on.ca or 613-735-0091 ext. 466)
Apply now for Rural Association Partnership Program Funding
The City of Ottawa invites rural business organizations, fairs and farmers markets to apply for funding through the 2009 Rural Association Partnership Program. The Rural Association Partnership Program is aimed at supporting the rural economy through access to one common funding program. Eligible projects include strategic planning on a local level, research and feasibility studies, tourism initiatives, and events as well as small-scale technology or capital projects. Submissions that demonstrate active partnerships are encouraged. Funding is granted on a matching basis of 50 per cent of the eligible project expenses, up to $7,500 per project.
Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis using a peer evaluation process. Assessment is based on the following general criteria:
- Merit of project;
- Economic and community impact; and
- Organizational effectiveness.
Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2009 at 4 pm. Detailed program guidelines and the application can be downloaded from the City’s website at www.ottawa.ca/rural.
Savour Ottawa Meet & Greet
Monday March 2, Fairmont Chateau Laurier
www.savourottawa.ca
Interested in building more relationships with buyers and/or farmers? Come out to the Savour Ottawa Meet & Greet on Monday March 2! Local producers pre-register for tables, set up displays about their products and -- between 10am and 1pm -- local chefs are invited to chat one-on-one with the farmers and build relationships and contracts.
The Farmer-Chef Meet & Greet is a benefit of Savour Ottawa membership, and is therefore a free event for all members. All producers displaying at the Meet & Greet must be members of Savour Ottawa and must RSVP before February 23rd at heather@justfood.ca or 613-236-9300 ext.305.
In the interests of building awareness, non-member buyers (restaurants, hotels, caterers, retailers, etc) are welcome to attend for a nominal fee of $20 / business (i.e.. more than one person / business may attend). This is a one-time offer for each business: a business will not be allowed to attend two years in a row without becoming a Savour Ottawa member. The $20 fee can be applied towards the purchase of a full membership up to 30 days after the event (i.e.. by March 30, 2009). Those who attended last year (2008) and did not become Savour Ottawa members are not eligible to attend in 2009.
Nominate that Special Volunteer for a 2009 Civic Appreciation Award
Each spring during National Volunteer Week, the City of Ottawa hosts the Civic Appreciation Awards. These awards are an opportunity to nominate and recognize individuals, groups and organizations that volunteer in a variety of ways throughout the city of Ottawa. Volunteers play an important role by contributing freely of their time, energy and expertise to assist others. From large sporting events including the recent 2009 IIHF World Junior Championships, to lending-a-hand at the numerous festivals, or helping those less fortunate, volunteers make our communities a better place to live.
Any adult, youth or senior who volunteers their time and efforts to benefit others is eligible for an award provided they live in, operate a business in, or volunteer within the city of Ottawa. Categories include Citizen of the Year Award (three awards), Brian Kilrea Award (one award) and Distinguished Civic Award (12 awards). Nomination forms can be completed and submitted online or downloaded for mailing. Forms are also available at any Client Service Centre. Nominations will be received until Friday, March 27, 2009. Nominations after that date will be carried forward for next year's ceremony. More information about the 2009 Civic Appreciation Awards can be found online at http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/volunteerservices/civic_appreciation/index_en.html
Canadian Organic Growers courses on organic farming methods
February 7: “Organic Sheep/Goat Production”, at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Avenue, Britannia Park, Ottawa. 9 am to 4 pm. Cost is $40/non-member, $30/COG members.
February 13-14: “Transition to Certified Organic Farming” in Glendochart Farm and B&B near Arnprior. A hands-on course for experienced farmers interested in transitioning their farms toward certified organic production. Cost is $200/non-member, $160/COG and EFAO members, includes course proceedings and lunch. This course will also be offered March 20-21 at Mariposa Farm near Plantagenet.
March 7: “Growing Potatoes Organically: From Market Garden to Field Crop”, at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Avenue, Britannia Park, Ottawa. 9 am to Noon. Cost is $25/non-member, $20/COG members.
For more information on these courses, visit www.cog.ca/ottawa/courses.htm.
2009 City of Ottawa Summer Student Employment Program
Students interested in summer employment with the City of Ottawa can apply online beginning Monday, January 12, 2009. The Summer Student Employment Program is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience and insight into today's workforce, discover a career path, showcase skills and enhance academic goals. Positions are available in the following areas:
- Administrative and Support Services
- Building, Roads, Forestry and Parks Maintenance
- By-Law Services
- Engineering and Science
- Environmental Science
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Information Technology and Geomatics
- Laboratory Technologist/Chemistry
- Library Services
- Paramedic Services
- Parks and Recreation Services
- Public Health Services
- Recreation, Heritage, Community and Social Services
- Traffic and Parking Operations
For more information including eligibility criteria and other requirements, visit www.ottawa.ca/careers . Applications will be accepted from Monday, January 12 to Friday, February 20, 2009.
Official plan review heads to the finish line
Tabling of the Official Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan: February 2, 2009, City Hall, 9:30 am.
Joint Special Meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Planning and Environment Committee. Staff will table the proposed changes to initiate the Official Plan amendment process and provide instructions explaining how residents may register to receive notice of Council’s decision in April 2009.
Official Public Meeting for the Official Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan: March 31, 2009, City Hall, 9:30 am
Joint Special Meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Planning and Environment Committee. Every person who attends this meeting will have an opportunity to make representations in respect of the proposed official plan amendment. The Committee will recommend an Official Plan Amendment to Council based on what is submitted by staff, heard at the Official Public Meeting or received from residents by written submissions before April 2009.
Community Events in Rural Ottawa
It is winter carnival season in rural Ottawa. Check out all the carnival activities and many other events on the Rural Connections Rural Events and Attractions page at http://ottawa.ca/residents/rural_connections/events/index_en.html. You can also submit your group's not-for-profit event online or by sending an email with all the details to ruralevent@ottawa.ca.
Winter Carnivals
Greely: January 29 - February 1
Manotick: January 30 - 31
Sarsfield: January 31
North Gower: February 6 - 7
Kenmore: February 6 - 8
Osgoode: February 7 - 15
Kinburn: February 12 - 15
Fitzroy Harbour: February 12 - 15
Cumberland: February 13 - 15
Carp: February 20 - 21
Galetta: February 22
Vernon: February 28
Transit strike options: Helping you get around
Until bus and O-Train service is restored, the City of Ottawa is taking steps to help keep you moving. We’ve opened up downtown bus lanes and allowed downtown bus stops to be used as carpool meeting zones. There are also reduced no-stopping hours, thousands of new parking spots, and park-and-ride lots available for carpooling. For more information visit: www.octranspo.com
Government of Canada : Canada Summer Jobs program
Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Summer Work Experience program. It provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create high-quality summer job opportunities for students between the ages of 15 and 30. Visit: www.servicecanada.gc.ca .
Farmers' Markets Ontario presents "Create a memorable customer experience"
Carp on Saturday, February 28 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Workshop goals:
- Understand how to manage the customer experience, from first impressions to closing the sale.
- Learn how to handle a difficult customer.
- Understand and implement effective presentation methods for product and produce.
- Manage the role of public relations and event marketing to ensure individual vendor success and the market as a whole.
Admission is $20 at the door. Includes hot meal, workshop materials and a chance at some great prizes.
Reserve your seat by call 1-800-387-FARM (3276) or fmo@farmersmarketsontario.com . For more information visit www.farmersmarketsontario.com .
Rural Development Applications
Information is available online for development applications subject to public consultation at www.ottawa.ca/devapps. Recently updated development applications in rural Ottawa are listed below:
Ward 5 West Carleton-March
205 Maple Creek Court
D07-12-08-0239: Site Plan Control - Application on Hold
Status date: Jan 5, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7I6GBJ
1145 Old Carp Road
D02-02-08-0112: Zoning By-law Amendment - Zoning By-law in Effect
Status date: Jan 7, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6F2W0E
2215 Sixth Line Road
D02-02-08-0120: Zoning By-law Amendment - Comment Period has Ended/Issue Resolution
Status date: Jan 14, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7IAGEN
Ward 19 Cumberland
1095 Quigley Hill Road
D02-02-08-0091: Zoning By-law Amendment - Zoning By-law in Effect
Status date: Dec 31, 2008
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6B8P2W
480 Charlemagne Boulevard
D07-12-08-0245: Site Plan Control - Application on Hold
Status date: Jan 19, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7IB818
For the area defined by the southern urban boundary of Orleans extending south to Wall Road, west to Mer Bleue Road and east to Trim Road
D01-01-08-0009: Official Plan Amendment - Comment Period in Progress
Status date: Jan 21, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6BQDSR
Ward 20 Osgoode
1120 Manotick Station Road
D02-02-08-0076: Zoning By-law Amendment - Zoning By-law in Effect
Status date: Jan 5, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6A6MZE
9158 Mckeown Farm Road
D02-02-08-0079: Zoning By-law Amendment - Zoning By-law in Effect
Status date: Jan 5, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6BHB1J
5123 Hawthorne Road
D07-12-08-0180: Site Plan Control - Application on Hold
Status date: Jan 5, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6BA3B3
3046 Rideau Road
D07-12-08-0161: Site Plan Control - Comment Period has Ended/Issue Resolution
Status date: Jan 8, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6BVERE
5224 Bank Street
D02-02-08-0129: Zoning By-law Amendment - Comment Period has Ended/Issue Resolution
Status date: Jan 26, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7JKCI3
Ward 21 Rideau-Goulbourn
Amends Schedules B, C, D, and E to the Official Plan to implement the land uses and transportation infrastructure established by the Fernbank Community Design Plan.
D01-01-08-0013: Official Plan Amendment - Comment Period in Progress
Status date: Jan 8, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6FM9WM
5089 Rushmore Road
D02-02-08-0117: Zoning By-law Amendment - Application Recommended to Council for Approval
Status date: Jan 8, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7IVWYE
7120 Highway 7
D07-07-08-0009: Lifting of Holding Zone - Zoning By-law in Effect
Status date: Jan 15, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7IX5CH
5645 First Line Road
D02-02-08-0073: Zoning By-law Amendment - By-law Passed - In Appeal Period
Status date: Jan 26, 2009
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6AZOQT
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