NEW CROSSING GUARDS APPROVED Two new crossing guards have been approved in Kanata North.

One will serve St. Gabriels by assisting children crossing the Goulbourn Forced Road at Keyrock and the other will be at Maxwell Bridge and Marconi. City staff have also just approved making the Maxwell Bridge/Marconi intersection a 4 way stop, with installation anticipated prior to the start of school. These additional safety measures make it easier for children to walk to school safely. One item outstanding is a sidewalk along Klondike from March Road to Sandhill. A staff committee is reviewing possible ways to make this route safe for pedestrians. The biggest problem is finding funding for the crossing of Shirleys Brook. Ill let everyone know once I hear City staffs recommendation on the solution and the timing. MLACAK CENTRE ACCESS ROAD With the construction of the library addition a number of changes are being made to the parking and road access. The new parking lot is now in use and part of the road access is built. Concern has been raised about both the 4 way stop and the turn to exit from the Seniors Centre access. I have asked for further information to be provided about the 4 way stop location and will report on that when received. It should be noted that this is a construction site and that there is a tall fence impacting on visibility at that location. When finished the 4 way stop will have stop lines and a clear view, once the fence is removed. In the meantime drivers are urged to take extra care. I will be in touch with the principal of the Earl of March and the police to ensure that student drop offs in the Fall are monitored to ensure that everyone stops at the 4 way stop. MEDICAL MARIHUANA The City of Ottawa is preparing a By-law on Medical Marihuana. In order to provide time for residents and community association members to provide comments on this Zoning By-law Amendment, the deadline for comments has been extended to Friday, September 6, 2013. After this date, draft recommendations will be posted online at http://ottawa.ca/en/cityhall/public-consultations/planning-and-infrastructure/zoning-review-locations-medicalmarihuana. Community associations will be able to review the draft recommendations, including maps of their ward to see where changes are proposed to be made. Comments on the draft recommendations will be welcomed until Monday, September 30, 2013 after which time the recommendations will be finalized within a report to Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Planning Committee, and City Council. RECREATION FALL REGISTRATIONS AUG 12 & 13 Check out the thousands of classes the City of Ottawa has to offer in the 2013 FallWinter Recreation e-Guides now online at ottawa.ca and be ready for registration day.

For swimming and aqua fitness classes online and touchtone phone (613-580-2588) registration begins on Monday, August 12 at 9 p.m. and in person at City recreation facilities Tuesday, August 13 during regular business hours. Registration for all other classes begins online and by touchtone phone Wednesday, August 14 at 9 p.m. and in person at City recreation facilities Thursday, August 15 during regular business hours. High volumes of online registrants are expected throughout the first week of registration, particularly the first evening, which could result in a longer registration experience than usual. Since some popular choices in Kanata fill up fast make sure you have your client barcode and family PIN ready. If your preferred class is not available locally when you try to register, have an alternative location ready. Watch for activities at the new Recreation Centre which will likely begin in January and will increase opportunities to get local programs. 417 ACCESS CLOSURE The latest date provided for the closure of the ramp from southbound March Road to go west onto Highway 417 will begin on Friday, August 9 at 10:00 p.m. and will continue for approximately 12 weeks as part of the construction on Highway 417. Signage will be posted directing motorists to use Campeau Drive to the Terry Fox westbound on-ramp. Motorists are urged to use Terry Fox from March Road to minimize delays.

Marianne Wilkinson Councillor, Kanata North City of Ottawa 613-580-2474 www.mariannewilkinson.com