April 2026 Newsletter

Posted by 32ce on April 26, 2026

ASH Newsletter April 2026

 

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This email contains information about the activities of your community association and neighbourhood. Newsletters, both present and past, can be found here. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, and comments.
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ASH Info

  1. ASH Annual Meeting
  2. Join The ASH Board of Directors
  3. Native Wildflower Plant Sale
  4. The Homestead Funds 
  5. ASH Board of Directors Meetings
Neighbourhood Info
  1. Plastic Bus Seats Pilot
  2. Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response
  3. Keep Your Bike Safe
Neighbourhood Events and Activities
  1. Cleaning the Capital - May 2
  2. Riversong - May 4
  3. Red Dress Day - May 4 & 5
  4. Meet Your Councillor - May 8
  5. Healthy Eating for Healthy Brains - June 5
  6. ASH Community Conversations - June 15


1. ASH Annual Meeting
 

The ASH Annual Meeting will be held on the evening of April 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm at allsaints event space at the corner of Laurier Avenue West and Chapel Street. ASH will send you an update with all the details by email and will let you know if you need to renew your membership before the meeting. Please attend to get updates about ASH, hear from our elected officials, and vote for the ASH Board of Directors.  Click here to send an RSVP.
 

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2. Join the ASH Board of Directors
 

Want to improve Sandy Hill? Join the ASH Board! Information about joining the Board is available online. Please take a look and reach out if you are interested in getting involved!

 

 

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3. Native Wildflower Plant Sale

To encourage and make more native plants available for Sandy Hill gardens, there will be a sale of native wildflowers at allsaints before the ASH General Meeting. The plant sale will begin at 6 pm. Only cash will be accepted
 

 

      

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4. The Homestead Funds


The Homestead Funds represent the financial obligations of the developer, Homestead Land Holdings Limited, as calculated by the City of Ottawa under the cash-in-lieu-of-parkland agreement in relation to the construction of the apartment building at 99 Range Road. They are to be applied to the funding of a public amenity and Homestead is to receive public recognition in respect of this amenity.

ASH received two proposals (The Grand Gazebo and The Living Gazebo), which were presented at the ASH Community Conversation meeting on March 16. These proposals were discussed at the ASH Board meeting on March 30. The Board selected the Living Gazebo proposal which will be presented at the ASH Annual Meeting on April 27.
 

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5. ASH Board of Directors Meetings

The ASH Board of Directors meets monthly (except for July and December), generally on the last Monday of the month, at the Sandy Hill Community Centre and virtually, from 7 to 8:30 pm. ASH members will receive an email with a meeting reminder and a Zoom link before each meeting. Meetings for 2026 are: May 25, June 29, August 24, September 28, October 26 and November 26.


     

 

1. Bus Plastic Seats Pilot

 

On April 2, OC Transpo launched a six-month pilot project to test new plastic seats on a bus to see how well they work in everyday service.  Other cities have adopted similar seating for public transit, reporting easier cleaning and reduced maintenance costs. Bus #4715 is the specific vehicle participating in this pilot project. Feedback will be collected via online surveys. The pilot project runs until October 2. Click here for more information and to participate in the online survey.

 





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2. Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR)

In June ANCHOR is expanding to Ward 12 which includes Sandy Hill. ANCHOR is a 24/7, community-led, culturally sensitive, and equity-focused response to mental health and substance use crises, which dispatches skilled teams to people experiencing such crises. ANCHOR assesses the client and offers services that are safe and tailored to individual needs. ANCHOR also provides well-being checks, referrals, connections to other services, resources and information.

Community members in Sandy Hill can call 2-1-1, instead of 9-1-1, if they or someone else is experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis.

Click here for more information on the ANCHOR Program.

 

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3. Keep Your Bike Safe

Now is the time of year when we look forward to using our bicycles. There have already been a few reports of stolen bicycles in our neighbourhood. Locking your bike is an important strategy, but you also want to make sure you’re locking it in a way that reduces the risk of theft. Here are some great tips to reduce the risk of bike theft: 

  • Park in a location with plenty of people around to notice any suspicious activity.  In front of a restaurant or busy coffee shop are great choices! 

  • Make sure the ring, post or rack you are using to lock up is secured properly to the ground and has a barrier preventing your bike from being lifted off the rack. 

  • Ensure the lock goes around the bike’s frame, and one wheel (or both if possible). A cable and U-lock make a great combo for locking up anywhere! 

  • Use the best lock you can! A little extra spent on a lock will provide much better protection for your bike. 

  • Make sure to secure your bike at home too! Keep it locked up inside a shed, storage area or backyard if you can. 

You can also register your bike with the Ottawa Police at project529.com/garage. It's easy to register. Simply download the app from Apple or Google, input your information, and even upload an image of your bike. This service is free.

 

 

   


1. Cleaning the Capital – May 2

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2. Riversong – May 4

Musica Viva Singers is proud to present our spring concert - Riversong! From the energy of rushing waters to the gentle beat of waves on the shore, join us on a winding journey of sound through the many moods of a river. Dive into Canadian classics likeThe Log Driver’s Waltz and hear how rivers have inspired beloved artists like Joni Mitchell, Peter Gabriel, Coco Love Alcorn, and Michel Rivard. Roll with us through various musical genres: folk, rock, gospel, and more!

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Limited-Income and Students, $70 Family Pass (one or more adults with any number of children). All ticket types are available through choir members about a month before the concert, or purchased online through the MVS website.  If you’d prefer a paper ticket, please contact a choir member or purchase at the door.

The concert will take place on May 4th, 2026 at 7:30pm at Centretown United Church (507 Bank Street) which is accessible by ramp.
 

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3. Red Dress Day – May 4 & 5

 


 


On May 5, there will be a Sunrise Ceremony on at 5:30 am on Parliament Hill. Click here for more information on these events.

     

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4. Meet Your Councillor - May 8

Our Councillor Stéphanie Plante will be hosting drop-ins at small businesses and community centres across the ward every other Friday from 2 to 4 pm. She wants to know what City issues are important to you. Please see below for her schedule.
 

 


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5. Healthy Eating for Healthy Brains – June 5

 

 
 

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6. ASH Community Conversations – June 15


Want to chat about happenings in the neighbourhood? Drop in virtually for a casual conversation on the 3rd Monday of the month. Due to May 18 being Victoria Day, the Conversation for that month is cancelled. Look for the meeting theme and Zoom link in your email closer to the date.


 

 


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