ADDED COMMUNICATION TO CPSC COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 1, 2010
FROM: KIPPS LANE TENANTS/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
RE: SUMMARY WORK OF KLCA IN KIPPS LANE COMMUNITY -
HIGHLIGHTS (2004- 2010)KLCA AND UPDATE ON KIPPS LANE INITIATIVE
SUMMARY OF FIVE & A HALF YEARS WORK OF KLCA - HIGHLIGHTS
The Kipps Lane Tenants Association (KLTA) was formed in September of 2004 in the 650 unit 6 building Transglobe – Kipps Lane property near Adelaide and Kipps Lane on London’s Northeast side.
Its original purpose was to purpose was to help tenants deal with our new landlord, recent high rent increases and extreme difficulties in obtaining maintenance to our units. Property crime to our vehicles was also a major concern. Through education, meetings, better tenant communication and a web site some issues slowly showed improvement.
In 2005 I met and welcomed Shannon Calvert and her work with NELCE (LIHC) into the area. I offered my assistance and that of any members of our group to her as she began her work. Some members of our group continued to attend NELCE for several years.
In 2006 we organized a successful neighbourhood cleanup with our neighbourhood and new property manager. Councillor Bernie MacDonald attended.
We also planned and held a very successful community/candidates meeting held at Sir. Georges Ross Secondary School. Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best and Councillor Orser attended along with a packed room of other candidates, presenters, and others.
In 2007 we presented before the CPSC Committee to welcome the Kipps Lane Initiative to our area. Within two months, the KLI and the renamed Kipps Lane Community Association, (KLCA) held a joint meeting at Ross S.S.
It was successful in introducing the KLCA to the KLI and introducing the KLI to the wider community. KLCA members assembled a detailed attendance list and promptly provided it to City staff.
Late in 2007 the KLCA was awarded a Created Cities Neighbourhood Initiative Grant which was used to help build a Community Web site found at http://www.northeastender.ca. I learned about this grant through KLI staff.
After two years of operation, the site has attracted over half a million hits and it regularly posts news from over 20 media outlets including the City of London and posts a great deal of original articles, photographs and other content from a wide range of sources.
In 2008 the KLCA helped a resident of a neighbouring high rise who was trying to clean-up a bush in back of high rise where youth congregated and caused trouble. With his support and that of the media and several other area agencies the bush was cleaned up.
Come and Visit the Northbrae Hub at 335 Belfield. Check out all the family friendly activities it offers, in addition to the child care centre run by the YMCA.
Y - YMCA SPACES AVAILABLE - SUBSIDY AVAILABLE!
Northbrae YMCA Child Care Centre
FULL & PART TIME SPACES AVAILABLE
The YMCA provides a vital service to families in the community with Child Care programs that deliver a stimulating learning experience to children in a safe environment.
Children receive a free membership if attending our Child Care full time.
Join this newly formed group of residents who are making a difference in your neighbourhood. All residents are welcome. You can stay informed by dropping by the Northbrae Community Hub and leaving your address and phone number with the Kipps Lane and Community Group.
Meeting Dates:
March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3rd,
December 1st, (2010)
Locations may vary. See Northbrae Hub for announcements, this site or the calendar at
It seems some people think the rules of the off leash park don’t apply to them. WRONG. They apply to everyone, please make sure you know and follow of them.
They are there for your safety but more important the safety of your best friend.
1. No Yearly Exam . Pet owners who don't have a yearly examination done on their pets are making a big mistake. Yearly exams are important and can isolate potential health problems early while they are still treatable.
2. No ID Tag . Many pet owners don't keep a current ID tag on their pet or have them microchipped. They don't realize how important this is until often it is too late. Tags and microchips provide the BEST information so your lost pet can be returned to you. Without identification, many pets are never reunited with their owners and are either put up for adoption or euthanized.
3. Allow the dog to run free. This is a problem for many reasons. Dogs that are permitted to "run free" often get into trash, ingest toxins, and are traumatized by being hit by a car or get into a fight with another animal.
