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"RURAL CONNECTIONS" Newsletter - May 2009

In this edition:

Livestock valuers required by the City of Ottawa
Building Permit fees reduced
New regulations for deadstock removal
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency takes regulatory action to slow the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer
Rural Connections Web Site
New provincial ban replaces City’s pesticide use policy
Zero tolerance for unauthorized open air fires
City of Ottawa Community Partnership Program
Reminder - Rural Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Changes
Farmers' Markets in Ottawa ready to open
Apply now for Rural Association Partnership Program Funding - Round Two
Spring 2009 Well Water Sample Drop-off Schedule
Rural Development Applications

Livestock valuers required by the City of Ottawa

The City of Ottawa is seeking members of the community with the required skills and knowledge to act as valuers of damage to livestock and poultry, as prescribed by the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act. Valuers must be able to adhere to strict deadlines, have good organizational and accurate reporting skills, and be willing to complete or have completed the required training provided by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Valuers must be familiar with farming, livestock production and wildlife management issues. Experience with claim management and program administration is beneficial. Residence in or near Rideau-Goulbourn Ward or Cumberland Ward is preferred. Use of a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license are also required. Remuneration will be on a per call basis. A more detailed description of the requirements for livestock valuers is available by calling the Rural Affairs Office at 613-580-2424, ext. 28352 or responding to this email.

We invite you to complete and submit your resume and cover letter by 4 pm on June 15, 2009 to City of Ottawa - Rural Affairs Office, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1, 01-96A or e-mail to rural.affairs@ottawa.ca . Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Building Permit fees reduced

To boost building and construction throughout the City of Ottawa, Council has approved a reduction in building permit fees on all construction projects. The building permit fee has been reduced from $13.25 to $12.50 per $1,000 in construction value. For farm buildings, the fee has been reduced from $9.30 to $8.75 per $1,000 in value. These 5.6 per cent fee reductions take effect immediately, and will help reduce construction costs for businesses and residents. For more information on building permits, visit http://ottawa.ca/residents/rural_connections/building_permits_approvals_en.html .

New regulations for deadstock removal

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of the Environment, in consultation with stakeholders, have developed new regulations for the disposal of deadstock in Ontario. The Dead Animal Disposal Act (1968) was replaced by the Disposal of Dead Farm Animals regulation under the Nutrient Management Act and the Disposal of Deadstock regulation under the Food Safety and Quality Act. The new regulations came into force on Friday, March 27, 2009. They provide more disposal options for livestock producers and meat plant operators, with measures that will protect the environment.

If you have questions about options for deadstock disposal or the new regulations, you can access the information posted on http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/deadstock/index.html , or call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency takes regulatory action

to slow the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a destructive beetle that has already killed a large number of ash trees in Ontario and northeastern United States, and poses a major economic threat to urban and forested areas of North America. The EAB was first discovered in Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan in 2002. It is believed that it was introduced to North America from eastern Asia in wood packing material in the early 1990s, but went undetected until its population built up to damaging levels.

To limit the spread of EAB, new Ministerial Orders from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have been enacted. Ministerial Orders restrict the movement of ash tree materials and firewood since people moving these materials is a major way EAB is spread. Specifically, Ministerial Orders prohibit the movement of ash nursery stock, ash trees, ash logs, ash wood, rough lumber and other wood packaging materials from ash, bark, wood chips or bark chips from ash, and firewood from all tree species that has not been treated to eliminate EAB. Ministerial Orders for EAB also extend to vehicles that are used to carry these items.

The movement of potentially infested material is restricted in areas including a large portion of Ottawa and Gatineau.

CFIA Emerald Ash Borer: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pestrava/agrpla/agrplae.shtml

EAB Infested Place Order Gatineau and Ottawa (map): http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pestrava/agrpla/mc/200904ncre.shtml

City of Ottawa Foresty Services: http://ottawa.ca/residents/healthy_lawns/forestry/index_en.html

Rural Connections Web Site

Rural Connections is a dedicated rural web portal on the City of Ottawa website, created as a result of the Rural Summit in 2005. Visit www.ottawa.ca/rural for news, information, links and updates relevant for residents, business, and farmers in rural Ottawa.

If your community association or other non-profit organization in rural Ottawa is holding an event, Rural Connections can help with promotion. The Rural Affairs Office maintains a regularly updated list of rural events and attractions at http://ottawa.ca/residents/rural_connections/events/index_en.html . Send your event to ruralevent@ottawa.ca or complete the form online. The Rural Affairs Office can also provide content for your community newsletter. Contact us at ruralaffairs@ottawa.ca for more information.

New provincial ban replaces City’s pesticide use policy

On Earth Day, Council revoked the City’s pesticide use policy, which prohibited the cosmetic use of pesticides on municipally owned and operated property. Ontario’s new province-wide pesticide regulation banning the sale and use of cosmetic pesticides, which took effect April 22, 2009, now supersedes the City’s policy. The provincial pesticide ban only allows the use of certain lower-risk pesticides for controlling weeds and pests in lawns and gardens, and prohibits the sale and use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes (including many herbicides, fungicides and insecticides) on lawns, gardens, parks and schoolyards. However, it also provides exceptions for public health or safety reasons, such as the prevention of West Nile Virus, and the control of stinging insects and poisonous plants. More information on the provincial pesticide ban: http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/land/pesticides/index.php

Zero tolerance for unauthorized open air fires

Ottawa Fire Services are taking a zero-tolerance approach to residents who start unauthorized open-air fires, in response to the rash of recent grass fires. Open-air fires were cited as the cause to several recent emergency calls, and many resulted in property damage. A permit for open-air fires must be obtained by property owners living at an address that allows open-air fires. In addition, an Open Air Permit holder must contact Ottawa Fire Services prior to the burn to verify if any restrictions, such as dry or windy condition, are in place. Fines for failure to comply with the City’s Open Air By-Law range from $100 to $5,000 for each violation. Ottawa Fire Services reserves the right to revoke a permit for not complying with the by-law regulations. More information: http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/fire/prev_education/open_air_permit_en.html .

City of Ottawa Community Partnership Program

More than $370,000 will go to support new community-led capital projects after City Council approved a list of major initiatives on April 9. The funds, which represent half the total cost of the projects, will be used to build new soccer fields, install water pipes for outdoor rinks, upgrade existing sports fields and renovate a field house. The funds were approved under the Community Partnership Major Capital Program where the City works with community groups to implement large projects for new developments, renovations and expansions to parks and recreation facilities. Major capital projects in non-City owned facilities are eligible for a maximum of 25% of the total eligible costs and 50% for those in City-owned facilities. The community partners raise the rest of the money.

Council also received an update on the status of another 39 projects worth $208,826 that were approved as part of the Community Partnership Minor Capital Program. The minor capital program supports community-led capital improvements to recreational facilities and properties. Projects are funded on a cost-sharing basis between the City and not-for profit organizations including community groups, sports organizations and school councils. Under the minor capital program, the City’s contribution is limited to a maximum of $7,500 per project. Examples of minor projects funded by this program include new play structures for playgrounds, upgrades to buildings and for sporting facilities. Not-for-profit organizations that are interested in applying for future funding can apply to the next round by May 1st or to the final round of the 2009 program by September 1st. For more information visit www.ottawa.ca/funding.

Examples of successful applications in rural Ottawa include:

Ward - Location - Project - Amount

5 - Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre - soccer field extension - $7,500

5 - Galetta Community Centre - kitchen renovations - $7,500

5 - Kinburn Community Centre - bleachers & counter replacement - $7,500

5 - W. Erksine Johnston Arena (Carp) - shot clock - $1,436

5 - Dunrobin Community Centre - soccer field fencing - $1,865

5 - Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre - kitchen renovations - $7,500

19 - Notre Dame des Champs - walking path - $2,475

20 - Kenmore Park - outdoor rink well - $7,500

20 - Metcalfe Arena - shot clock - $1,436

20 - Osgoode Arena - shot clock - $1,436

21 - Echo Park (Kars) - picnic table - $634

21 - Kars RA Park - storage bunker - $3,456

Reminder - Rural Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Changes

Rural homes in areas that are sparsely populated, or on roads where residences are farther apart, will now receive leaf and yard waste collection twice in the spring and twice in the fall.

The Spring 2009 collection will take place the weeks of:

· April 27-May 1, 2009

· May 25-29, 2009

The Fall 2009 collection will take place the week of:

· October 19-23, 2009

· November 9-13, 2009

Please add these dates to your collection calendar. Unsure whether this affects you? Enter your address in the search form at: http://ottawa.ca/residents/recycling_garbage/collection_calendar/index_en.html#srrrch

Things To Remember

· Only use compostable paper yard waste bags, a garbage can or cardboard boxes.

· Ensure containers and bundles are not more than 15 kg (33 lb.) in weight.

· Branches are to be tied and bundled and cannot be more than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in length and 60 cm (2 ft.) in width.

· Individual branches should be less than 10 cm (4 in.) in diameter.

· Wind-fallen fruit and pumpkins can be included.

· Households are encouraged to leave grass clippings on the lawn.

· Leaf and yard waste will not be collected as regular garbage.

Materials Not Collected

· Plastic bags are NOT accepted as they do not compost.

· Any material or tree cuttings over 10 cm (4 in.) in diameter.

· No earth, rocks, or sod.

· No logs or stumps.

· Leaf and yard waste should not be mixed with any other type of waste.

Leaf-and-yard waste may not be pushed, thrown or otherwise deposited on the street, sidewalk, boulevard or in parks in accordance with the City's Use and Care of Roads By-law No. 2003-498 and the Parks and Facilities By-law No. 2004-276. Anyone charged with this offence may be subject to a fine.

Avoiding Pick-up Problems

Clearly identify that the garbage can/cardboard box is for yard waste. Leave the lid off your cans and cardboard boxes on dry days. Separate the yard waste cans from the recycling and garbage by placing them on the opposite side of the driveway when possible. For more information visit: http://ottawa.ca/residents/recycling_garbage/lyw/index_en.html

Farmers' Markets in Ottawa ready to open

With the arrival of spring, farmers' markets are set to open soon across Ottawa. Be sure to visit for the vegetables, fruit, meat, arts and crafts and other products that local producers have to offer.

Carp Farmers' Market - open May 9 www.carpfarmersmarket.com

Metcalfe Farmers' Market - open May 9 www.metcalfefm.com

Parkdale Market - open May 9 www.wellingtonwest.ca/shopwellingtonwest/parkdalemarketarea

Main Farmers' Market - open May 9 http://sustainablelivingottawaeast.googlepages.com/mainstreetfarmers'market

Ottawa Farmers' Market - open May 10 www.ottawafarmersmarket.ca

North Gower Farmers' Market - open May 30 www.ngfarmersmarket.com

Cumberland Farmers' Market - open June 13 www.cumberlandfarmersmarket.ca

ByWard Market - open year round www.byward-market.com

Apply now for Rural Association Partnership Program Funding - Round Two

The City of Ottawa invites rural business organizations, fairs and farmers markets to apply for the second round of 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 and must be received by Monday June 15, 2009 at 4 pm. Detailed program guidelines and the application can be downloaded from the City’s website at www.ottawa.ca/rural.

Spring 2009 Well Water Sample Drop-off Schedule

http://ottawa.ca/residents/health/environments/water/schedule_en.html

Sunday May 3

MacKinnon’s Foodland, Greely 8 am to 9 pm

Metcalfe Variety Store 8 am to 10 pm

Vernon Variety Store 8:30 am to 8 pm

Tuesday May 5

Rideau Community Support Services, Manotick 9 am to 4 pm

Osgoode Foodland, Osgoode 8 am to 9 pm

Monday May 11

Goulbourn Municipal Building, Stittsville 7:30 am to noon

Richmond Community Centre 8 am to noon

Tuesday May 12

Richmond Community Centre 7 pm to 9 pm

Ashton General Store 6:30 am to 6 pm

Mac’s Milk, Munster 6:30 am to 6 pm

Tuesday May 19

J.T. Bradley’s Store, Navan 8 am to 9 pm

Peladeau Grocery, Vars 8 am to 9 pm

Dorval 77 Inc, Sarsfield 10 am to 7 pm

Haddad S & S Foodliner, Cumberland 8 am to 9 pm

Sunday May 24

Lighthouse Restaurant, Constance Bay 7 am to 9 pm

Harbour Store, Fitzroy Harbour 8 am to 9 pm

Monday May 25

Riddell Fire Station 45, Rural Kanata 9 am to 9 pm

Dunrobin Meat & Grocery 7 am to 8 pm

Tuesday May 26

Darvesh Grocery, Kinburn 8 am to 8 pm

Faith’s Foodliner, Carp 8 am to 9 pm

Corkery Fire Station 84 7 pm to 9 pm

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

1200 Diamondview Road

D02-02-09-0009: Zoning By-law Amendment - Comment Period has Ended/Issue Resolution

Status date: Apr 8, 2009

http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7MV7E9

2215 Sixth Line Road

D02-02-08-0120: Zoning By-law Amendment - By-law Passed - In Appeal Period

Status date: Apr 17, 2009

http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7IAGEN

Ward 19 - Cumberland

Urban boundary expansion

D01-01-08-0009: Official Plan Amendment - Application on Hold