Message on the occasion of the death of Mrs. Gisèle Lalonde
“Gisèle Lalonde, oubliée, jamais! (Gisèle Lalonde, forgotten, never!)” Information: Johanne Leroux, Chairwoman Vanier Francophonie Committee Acv.francophonie@gmail.com (613) 327-3677
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VCA to Sally Ann and City: Stop Shutting our Community Out
The City and the Salvation Army are trying to silence Vanier’s voice, YET AGAIN, by shutting down the Site Plan Advisory Committee and moving ahead with seeking approval of their Site plan on May 12th. Below, read the memo to council we received this week, and our letter, sent this…
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Salvation Army: “Consulting” but not listening
The Vanier Community Association has a seat at the table of the Salvation Army Advisory Committee. We have been wholly unimpressed and frustrated by the way the Salvation Army has sought to run this group from the outset. We welcome the engagement of our elected officials on this important issue…
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VCA releases Cultural Strategy report
Culture in Action is one of six key projects under Vision Vanier, an umbrella initiative aimed at providing a coordinated communications and engagement approach to city projects for residents, businesses, community associations and other key stakeholders. The goal of the Vanier Cultural Revitalization Strategy – Culture in Action is to…
Volunteers needed to help families at risk of homelesness
Between 2014 and 2017, the number of homeless families in Ottawa increased by 171%. Their average stay in emergency shelters increased from 105 to 123 days. Emergency sheltering is a significant cost to the city and isn’t a viable solution to family homelessness. Come help us change the story for families facing homelessness…
CONVOCATIONS x2: Extraordinary General Meeting and Monthly Meeting – September 14, 2021
1. Extraordinary General Meeting Tuesday, September 14th 2021 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Please register by email by September 9th 2021 at vca.acv@gmail.com Agenda and Zoom Link 2. Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 14th 2021 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Interested in joining the effort to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada?
Free Tree Giveaway! Get a free native tree from local volunteer-driven NGO @EcologyOttawa Saturday, July 17, from 11am-1pm at the Vanier Community Hub event at the parking lot of 271 Marier Avenue, Vanier! The Vanier Community Association, its Beautification Committee, and Vanier BIA are proud to partner with @EcologyOttawa…
Virtual Community Consultation for the Proposed Development at 112 Montreal Road
The property at 112 Montreal Rd. and running along the west side of the Vanier Parkway will be redeveloped. The Vanier Community Association (VCA) has provided input on this very large project for years, to promote the best fit for it in the heart of the Vanier community. The VCA…
Join the VCA’s Board of Directors
Want to do more for your community? Connect with your neighbours? Be the first to know what’s happening locally? Pursue grassroots causes you’re passionate about? Consider putting your name forward to join the Vanier Community Association’s Board of Directors, to be voted on at our upcoming AGM on June 8th…
Annual General Meeting of the Vanier Community Association – June 8, 2021
SAVE THE DATE : June 8th, 7 p.m. – Annual General Meeting of the Vanier Community Association Confirmed members are invited to vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). We will be holding the AGM of the VCA at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8th. At that time, you will…