Hello Action Sandy Hill Members!

1. Panda Game Canvassing
 

The Panda Game will be held on October 4 at Lansdowne Park.  As in previous years, pre and post activities will be held on the University campus.  On September 28 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and uOttawa football players will be canvassing Sandy Hill to help educate students on expectations for good behaviour.  If you’re interested in joining the canvas, please contact ASH Town & Gown Chair Patrick Munro.
 

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2. Proposed Eastern Bridge Project

Public Services and Procurement Canada is proposing the construction and operation of the Eastern Bridge Project, a new interprovincial bridge spanning the Ottawa River located east of the downtown cores of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec. The purpose of the project is to create an interprovincial crossing that will help address the region’s growing population, reduce traffic congestion, boost economic growth, contribute to transportation resiliency and improve emergency response capabilities. As proposed, the bridge would be about 2 kilometres long. The project would involve modifications to about 9 kilometres of existing roads and intersections along the Montée-Paiement-Aviation Parkway corridor.  These modifications would extend from Autoroute 50 at Montée Paiement in Gatineau to Highway 417 at the Aviation Parkway in Ottawa. 

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), a federal body accountable to the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, is inviting Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and provide comments on the proposed project. This feedback will help the IAAC prepare a summary of issues that will be given to the proponent.

 Comments should be submitted online by visiting the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (the Registry; reference number: 90709). Participants who wish to provide their input in a different format can contact the IAAC by writing to [email protected].

Submit your comments online in either official language by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 9, 2026. All comments received will be published online as part of the project file, subject to IAAC’s submission policy.

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3. ByWard Square

ByWard Square is a new open-air gathering space designed to bring residents, visitors, families and local businesses together in the heart of the ByWard Market District. Created as a welcoming and well-programmed public space, ByWard Square offers live music, arts and culture, family-friendly activities, rotating food and vendor pop-ups, and opportunities to experience the Market in a new way.

Let the City know what you think about ByWard Square by completing the survey which will be open until September 28.

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4. MPP Lucille Collard's survey of residents

This survey is an opportunity to better understand your experiences and priorities on issues such as affordability, healthcare, housing, community safety, and quality of life. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete and you may skip any question you prefer not to answer. All responses are anonymous and will be reported only in summary form.