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Growing stockpile of nuclear waste at Chalk River

New updated content: 2026-06-10 15:18:29 Recent reports indicate that radioactive waste, including high level waste like spent fuel, is being transported and stored at Chalk River, an activity above and beyond the scope of the Near Surface Disposal Facility, which has already been the focus of much controversy. It was agreed that the lack of public awareness and concern among Ottawa residents over this issue is worrisome and problematic. Action:

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Paul Johanis June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026

Growth management strategy

New updated content: 2026-06-10 15:18:29 The Chair delegated to the Joint Meeting of Housing and Planning and ARAC on February 18. While not contesting the population projections, he cast doubt on the validity of the assumptions underlying their conversion to household counts and dwelling types. His delegation, and a similar one by the Federation of Citizens’ Associations, seemed to resonate with several committee members and led to a motion co-sponsored

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Paul Johanis June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026

New Zoning By-law approved

New updated content: 2026-06-10 15:18:29 While supporting the overall objective of the ZBL review, which was to facilitate a denser, more compact built form in the urban area, the GA opposed the proposed rezoning for two greenspace parcels owned by the NCC to Development Reserve. The motion by Councillors Brockington and Johnson to retain the current zoning for these parcels was endorsed by full Council on January 28. This is

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Paul Johanis June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026

Application denied

New updated content: 2026-04-15 15:31:40 At least two applications have now been received by proponents to add specific parcels of rural land to the urban area. The latest one was for a parcel adjacent to the Goulbourn Provincially Significant Wetlands south of Stittsville. Both were rejected by the City on the basis that no new expansion is required at this time to accommodate the 2022 Official Plan’s growth strategy. The

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Paul Johanis April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026

Motion to eliminate tree protection

New updated content: 2026-04-15 15:31:40 Councillor Lo, representing Barrhaven East, tabled a notice of motion at the Environment and Climate Change Committee of February 25 that would essentially invalidate the Tree Protection Bylaw by giving homeowners the right to remove trees of any size or condition from their properties. Should this motion ever make it to Committee, the Greenspace Alliance will strongly oppose it, along with its many tree-loving partners

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Paul Johanis April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026

GA invited to join

New updated content: 2026-04-15 15:31:41 The Chair attended the Mayor’s Roundtable on the Environment on behalf of the Greenspace Alliance on March 9, which was a first for the GA. Other participants were Ecology Ottawa, CAFES and Ottawa Riverkeeper. The agenda, which was proposed by the environmental groups, led to open and informative discussions and will give rise to several follow-ups. It provided an opportunity for the GA to highlight

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Paul Johanis April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026

Inaugural meeting of the Public Advisory Group

New updated content: 2026-04-15 15:31:41 Members discussed how to engage in the development of the Greenspace Masterplan. In addition to a seat on the Public Advisory Group, the GA has the benefit of the insight of member Arto Keklikian, former senior planner at the NCC, who is also working closely with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society on its Greenbelt protection strategy. The FCA is also keenly interested, and, through

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Paul Johanis April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026

Population and housing projections

New updated content: 2026-04-15 15:31:40 The Chair delegated to the Joint Meeting of Housing and Planning and ARAC on February 18. While not contesting the population projections, he cast doubt on the validity of the assumptions underlying their conversion to household counts and dwelling types. His delegation, and a similar one by the Federation of Citizens’ Associations, seemed to resonate with several committee members and led to a motion co-sponsored

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Paul Johanis April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026