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Rink Hours

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Rink Update:
The outdoor rink and adjacent ice surface (puddle) at Kingsmere Park will soon be open for business. We anticipate opening on Sunday, January 2nd – weather permitting. Signage and hours will be posted at the park and the Glabar Gazette. Please be patient and stay off the ice surfaces until we are finished preparing them. Looking forward to a fun-filled skating season!

Rink Conditions:
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What does the GPCA do

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What the Alliance does:

  • Manages and maintains the rinks at Kingsmere Park (City of Ottawa Grant).
  • Promotes and fund raises for the renewal of our green space (Lorry Greenberg, Glabar and Kingsmere Parks.
  • Represents the community issues and concerns in areas of traffic and zoning issues with the City.
  • Sponsors Community events like the Glabar Garage Sale and Fools in the Park.
  • Hosts Community Meetings to discuss local issues like rezoning applications or All Candidate meetings for elections.
  • Represents the Community at Ward Council Meetings and Federation of Citizens Associations.
  • Sponsor City Wide events at the Community level (i.e. Clean up the Capital and Car Free Day).
  • Helps to promote community involvement via our interactive website and community events.

Purpose/Objectives of the GPCA

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The alliance is recognized by the City of Ottawa as the official community contact for all city issues such as traffic, zoning, water and sewers as well as Police.

The purpose and objectives of the GPCA are:

  • To improve the quality of life for all residents in our community.
  • To promote and enhance community involvement, events and activities.
  • To keep the residents of the Glabar Park Community informed of all actions or proposed actions which could affect our community.
  • To communicate with government agencies on matters directly affecting our Community.

Fairlawn Plaza

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Fairlawn Plaza

What the future of Fairlawn Plaza is still not known. We want to hear from you as to what you would like to see at this location.

For example:

  • Loblaws Superstore.

  • Loblaws & Hardware Store.

  • A Seniors Centre.

  • Market Mall with fresh foods & specialty stores.

  • Office tower.

We will pass the results to Loblaws.