If you require immediate assistance, please email us at jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org or call us at
613-736-9573.
Family Day Pancake Breakfast & Skate!
Join me and my team for a fun morning on Monday, February 19, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road).
Complimentary pancakes and beverages will be served. Remember to bring your skates and helmets to enjoy the ice time!
RSVP to 613-736-9573 or jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for local food banks as demand in our community continues to be very high.
Free Tax Clinic
Mark your calendars. Our office is hosting 2 Free Tax clinics on March 23, and April 20. To book an appointment between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on those days please either send an email or call our office.
Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for All Ontarians
Starting October 30, Ontarians will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new, most recent COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province. Staying up to date on vaccinations continues to be the best way for people to stay safe and healthy this respiratory illness season and avoid unnecessary visits to the hospital.
You can book a COVID-19 vaccine through participating pharmacies, through public health units or via our website or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007 toll free) from Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Eastern Time.
New Year’s Levee – January 7
It was great to meet and chat with neighbours at my annual New Year’s Levee at Canterbury Community Centre.
Support Access to Spine Care Petition:
Our office has taken on a constituent’s request to collect signatures to support the calls to the government to increase support for people suffering from conditions like scoliosis.
To help and sign the petition, please download the PDF file, print it out, and collect physical signatures so that MPP Fraser can present this petition to the Legislature.
Province Honours 25 New Order of Ontario Appointees
Ontario Launching New Long-Term Care Home Investigations Unit
Ontario Fighting Back Against Rise in Hate Crime
Ontario Cracking Down on Crime
Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum
Your vehicle must have a valid licence plate and be insured to drive legally in Ontario. The licence plate renewal period varies depending on type of vehicle and if you choose to renew for 1 or 2 years. Renew online at: Vehicle registration | ontario.ca or visit a Service Ontario location.
When you renew:
- you will no longer receive a sticker
- you do not have to pay licence plate renewal fees
- law enforcement will be instantly aware your licence plate was renewed
Get ServiceOntario digital reminders!
Get free reminders by email, text message, or phone call 60 and 30 days before it’s time to renew your licence plate, driver’s licence, health card, or Ontario Photo Card.
Mailed renewal notices for driver’s licence holders and vehicle owners will continue for:
- individuals aged 70 years and older
- individuals with a driver’s licence class A, B, C, D, E, or F
Apply online: Get ServiceOntario digital reminders | ontario.ca
The Order of Ontario
The Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism delivers honour and award programs that celebrate Ontarians’ outstanding achievements and recognize individual contributions to a variety of sectors and communities.
The Order of Ontario is the most prestigious honour we administer. As the province’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Ontario is reserved for Ontarians from all fields of endeavour and backgrounds whose excellence has left a lasting legacy in the community, province, Canada and around the world. Each year, a select group of individuals are appointed to the Order. They represent the best of our province.
Among our goals for delivering the Order of Ontario program is ensuring those appointed to the Order represent the full breadth and depth of the people who make our province great. That is why we are encouraging you and/or your organizations to nominate an individual for this honour. The deadline for the 2024 nominations is March 31, 2024.
Please consider drafting and submitting a nomination for someone in your community who you feel merits this important honour. For more information or to make a nomination please visit: The Order of Ontario | Ontario.ca.
Please also consider nominating individuals for other honours and awards at: www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards.
Capital grant stream resources are available to help you plan
Across Ontario, non-profits require support for capital projects to help them deliver safe, quality programs and services.
Through the Capital grant stream, non-profits can apply for a grant to fund capital improvements that directly benefit Ontarians such as updates to buildings, enhancement of spaces, and the purchase of equipment.
The Capital grant application is available from February 7, 2024 until the deadline of March 6, 2024 at 5 PM ET.
Capital grant information is available well in advance of the application period so applicants can familiarize themselves with the grant expectations.
Explore the updated information available now!Who is eligible to applyCapital grant application questionsApplication checklist – NEWEligible project objectives, activities, and budget itemsHow we assess grant applications Explore OTF’s refreshed Grant Investment Framework for a look into how we invest in communities.
Application supports
One-on-one coaching calls
Coaching calls are now available to discuss your capital project with an OTF Program Manager. Book a 20-minute coaching call today.
Webinars
Webinars will begin in January 2024 to learn about eligibility criteria for applicants and Capital grant application requirements. Register and book your spot for a support webinar.
Contact our team
Contact OTF’s Support Centre for general questions and technical support at otf@otf.ca or 1 800 263-2887.
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Scotts Canada launches 2024 Gro for Good Grant Initiative
Scotts Canada Limited proudly announces the 2024 edition of the Gro for Good program to keep the spirit of community and connection to nature alive in Canada. The program provides grants to deserving communities, schools and non-profit organizations seeking to develop sustainable community gardens and green spaces.
Scotts Canada is proud to offer another year of Gro for Good grants to support green space projects. Gardening has been shown to provide multiple benefits, such as, encouraging healthy eating habits while learning how to grow your own food along with the health and wellness benefits that come from being outdoors and interacting with nature and other members of your community. Gardens have also been a response to food insecurity in many neighbourhoods across Canada.
Scotts Canada is pleased to be offering this exciting grant opportunity to Canadian communities in partnership with Communities in Bloom, Plant · Grow · Share a Row and Nutrients for Life.
Gro for Good grants are valued at $2,500 (cash plus in-kind product donation) and will be awarded to selected projects across Canada based on community impact, youth involvement and sustainability. The applicants will need to demonstrate one or more of the following benefits to the community: addressing health and wellness needs, enhancing the environment and/or engaging with youth. Each recipient of a grant will also have the opportunity to compete for one additional grant of $2,500 in cash that will be awarded based on a social media contest hosted by Scotts Canada.
Apply now!Our Purpose | Gro for Good (scotts.com)
The deadline to submit your application is February 29, 2024.
211 is completely free, confidential and calls are answered 24/7 in 150+ languages. If you prefer, you can also text the number 2-1-1 or use the online chat at 211ontario.ca Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
How your property is assessed
We determine the assessed value of each property based on several variables, and we use different approaches to value properties depending on the property type. Click on the links below to learn more:
- Residential property (Urban)
- Residential property (Rural)
- Multi-residential properties
- Farm properties
- What makes property assessment fair?
- FAQ – is your assessment fair?
Property assessment and taxation toolkit
To better help property owners understand the relationship between property assessment and taxes, as well as the key roles different levels of government play, MPAC has developed a toolkit.
View the toolkit here.
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Heron Gate Winter Fun Day:
Date: February 10, 2024.
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Venue: Sandalwood Park.
Join in for some fun winter activities & games, the horse drawn sleigh and more! Pancakes, hot chocolate, and smores will also be served.
Hunt Club Park Community Association Winter Carnival:
Date: February 10, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Elizabeth Manley Park (1261 Blohm Dr)
The Riverview Park annual Winter Carnival:
Date: February 11, 2024
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Venue: Balena Park, 1640 Devon Street
There will be games, hot chocolate, marshmallows and skating, with any luck!
We hope to see you there! For more information please visit: Events for January 2024 – Riverview Park Community Association.
South Keys Greenboro Winter Carnival:
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Pushman Park (3324 Albion Rd S)
Join Volunteer Ottawa at its Community Breakfast Open House on February 22! 🥐
This mid-winter celebration will warm your heart with inspiring stories of Ottawa’s volunteers and the difference they make at charities and non-profits throughout the city. The open house features a light breakfast, information kiosks about volunteering and prize draws. Ticket sales and donations will directly support Volunteer Ottawa’s programs and services.
Get your pay-what-you-can ticket now and be a part of this celebration of Ottawa’s volunteers:
Event: Community Breakfast for Volunteer Ottawa
Venue: Rideau Hub Cafeteria, 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa (free parking)
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Register before February 16th on the Volunteer Ottawa website.
Interested in a sponsorship or donating a door prize? Contact outreach@volunteerottawa.ca.
If your child has missed a vital immunization required for school this fall, we can help! The Kids Come First Health Team, has launched their Vaccination and Up-to-Date campaign to tackle just that, and they are taking appointments now!
Find out the requirements and book your child’s vaccination today!
Demonstrations roles, rights and responsibilities
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) continues to work to ensure a safe environment for hundreds of demonstrations held in Ottawa each year.
Cooperation between the Ottawa Police Service, By-law and Regulatory Services and some demonstration organizers has been constructive, but challenges persist.
We have seen some recent disruptions that have impacted public safety, property, and local businesses.
The Supreme Court’s recognition that freedom of expression has reasonable limits is crucial, emphasizing that threats of violence, property destruction, or other unlawful conduct are not protected. Section 1 of the Charter reiterates these limitations, ensuring a balance between rights and reasonable limits in a free and democratic society.
The OPS has actively engaged with some organizers, fostering awareness of relevant laws and expectations. Unfortunately, incidents involving disrespectful behaviour by certain individuals towards law enforcement, including the intentional use of loud sound reproduction devices in close proximity and physically interfering with officers, have been observed.
In collaboration with demonstration organizers, the Ottawa Police Service emphasizes the importance of peaceful protests, acknowledging democratic rights. However, continued disruptive activities by particular groups may lead to arrests and criminal charges under relevant Criminal Code sections.
Some pertinent Criminal Code sections include:
- Blocking or obstructing a highway (Section 423(1)(g))
- Causing a disturbance (Section 175)
- Common nuisance (Section 180)
- Interfering with transportation facilities (Section 248)
- Breach of the peace or imminent breach (Section 31)
- Unlawful assembly (Section 63)
- Mischief (Section 430)
For more information about the role of police at demonstrations, please visit ottawapolice.ca.
An Update from Ottawa Public Health on the Respiratory Virus Season
The levels of COVID-19 circulating in our community are high and similar to last week. Influenza activity in Ottawa is high and decreasing since last week. RSV activity is moderate and similar to last week.
Ottawa Public Health wants to remind individuals, especially people at higher risk, to prioritize their health by taking proactive measures and making informed choices.
Vaccination continues to be one of the best ways for people to help protect themselves against severe outcomes from COVID-19 and flu, including hospitalization. It’s not too late to get these important vaccines to help protect yourself and your family. Residents can get their vaccines at their local pharmacy. Please contact your local pharmacy, regular health care provider or visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca for vaccine appointment bookings.
Your actions matter – every action taken to reduce the spread of viruses helps. By doing your part to protect you and your loved ones from respiratory illness, you’re also reducing the pressure on our local hospitals.
- Stay up to date on your vaccines – including your updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu vaccine.
- Stay home when sick – stay home until you are fever-free (without the use of fever-reducing medications) AND your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours (48 hours for vomiting/diarrhea).
- Do not visit loved ones in hospital, long term care or retirement homes when you have symptoms.
- Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces in your home and workplace.
- Wear a mask – wear a mask to protect yourself from respiratory viruses, to protect others at high risk, and when recovering from illness.
Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/RespVirus for more information on reducing the spread, vaccines, and what to do if you’re sick – including where to get treatment (like Paxlovid) for COVID-19.
Ontario Health 811
A free, secure and confidential service you can call or access online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get health advice from a registered nurse or to find health services or information. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-0007. You can visit Health 811 for more information.
Recognition
Have a special day coming up? Commemorative Scrolls are available from the province of Ontario to recognize events and special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or other notable events like the anniversary of a church, a major act of heroism, recognizing outstanding community service, or winning provincial championships.
For 60th wedding anniversaries and 100th birthdays, greetings from His Majesty the King can also be obtained, but a minimum of eight weeks advance notice is required as well as proof of birth or marriage.