Bill Teron's original plans for a treed community have really expanded. It is amazing how the original one and a half streets in Beaverbrook have grown to a community of five thousand plus people. The small high tech companies have exploded and are now...
Nowadays, just a simple mention of the word ‘tax’ immediately conjures the image of more money flying out of your wallet. However, the new Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) is more of an incentive in the City’s toolbox to help individuals and families find a safe...
Staying in Touch - April 2022 To read the full issue of Staying in Touch April 2022 As the snow finally disappears and April showers come, we are all looking forward to spending more time outside, grass greening up and Easter! An update from us to you. In this...
Support Local - Fortune Farms Maple Syrup It's one of our favorite times of the year - maple syrup time! One of our local businesses that we are proud to support, Fortune Farms has been making maple syrup in Eastern Ontario since the 1840s, across six generations....
Enjoy some treats AND support local in our neighbourhoods! Whether something sweet or savory, here are a variety of bakeries in Kanata, Stittsville and Carp! La Maison du Kouign-Amann We specialize in True Artisanal French pastries, offering a wide variety of the most exquisite French recipes to...
Many people are looking for an answer to the housing crisis. The government is reviewing different solutions, including: density requirements for suburban municipalities, style of housing and more permissive land use. A recent Scotiabank housing report found that Ontario is last in the country in the supply...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s biggest fundraising initiative of the year is here. February is Heart Month. Last year, your record-breaking donations exceeded one-million dollars! With new partners and initiatives for 2022, the Heart Institute is looking forward to bringing increased knowledge of heart...
The City is planning to implement a Residential Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) in 2023 based upon the occupancy status of a residential property. The proposed framework states that a residential property that is not the owner’s principal address and is vacant for more than 184...