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Community Association Renewal

It's nice to see some Kitchissippi community associations getting more active and engaged. Thanks in part to the stellar work of community activist quietfish and others, there is a renewed interest in having an effective community association with a critical mass of residents involved. They have been meeting regularly, and have even started up a blog to keep the community informed and get some dialogue going with Westboro residents. This is some real progress!

Another recently re-invigorated community association, the West Wellington Community Association, is celebrating its anniversary this week with a meet and greet with Councillor Leadman. It takes place on Tuesday, June 12 at 8pm at the Fisher Park Community Centre (in the school, 250 Holland Ave). There will be an informal discussion of community issues - and cake!

No matter what community you live in, it's good to be involved in your community association. Membership is cheap, and you'll have better access to information about what is happening in your neighbourhood. The bigger and more active the association, the more effective your collective voice when the city needs input.

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