Kanata Timeline History 1980 (part 2 of 2)
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1980 (part 2 of 2)
October 3, 1980
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson announced her intention to seek another term after the November 10 municipal election. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:1.
October 3, 1980
The Kanata Standard announced that Alderman Bill Lund was seeking re-election in Ward 3, Doug Nash was seeking re-election in Ward 4, and Charles Rogers was seeking re-election in Ward 5. Ex-Trustee Bill Broadfoot was seeking re-election to the Carleton Roman Catholic Separate School Board. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:1.
October 3, 1980
It was reported that the Kanata Atom Rovers ended their season as champions of the Ottawa-Carleton Soccer League, Division II. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:3.
October 3, 1980
The March Kanata Skating Club held a Test Day, during which many skaters passed on to new levels. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:19.
October 3, 1980
Natural Resources Minister James Auld and Government Services Minister Doug Wiseman announced the establishment of a new Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources district in Eastern Ontario, named Carleton Place. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:20.
October 3, 1980
An article mentioned that Dr. Richard L. Ganz was to begin preaching with the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the Katimavik Community Centre on Chimo Drive. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:22.
October 5-11, 1980
This week was named Lungs for Life Week across Canada. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:21.
October 6, 1980
The Carleton Liberal Association nominated Al Loney as their candidate for the November 20 provincial by-election. Bob Mitchell, past Deputy-Reeve of Nepean, accepted the nomination of the Carleton Progressive Conservative Association for the municipal election. Nancy Landry announced that she was a candidate for Trustee with the Carleton Roman Catholic School Board. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:6.
October 6, 1980
Hal Hansen announced his candidacy for election to the Carleton Board of Education. Alderman Jean Gubby announced that she was seeking re-election in Ward 6 in the bi-election. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:8.
October 9, 1980
Abra the Magiclown performed magic at the Nepean Public Library. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:15.
October 11-13, 1980
The Up, Up and Away Balloon Club hosted Balloonfest ’80. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:18.
October 16, 1980
The Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association held a New Residents’ Night, organized by Barbara Farmer. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:2.
October 17, 1980
Norm Sterling, MPP Carleton-Grenville, announced the approval of a capital allocation of .197 million for the construction of two elementary schools in the Queenswood and Katimavik communities. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:23.
October 17, 1980
The Kanata Ladies Bowling League announced their outstanding scores so far that year: High Single–Erm Boyd, 273, High Triple–Erm Boyd, 700. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:16.
October 17, 1980
A plan for a several-level seating system was approved for the John Mlacak Arena. The cost was established at ,000. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:1.
October 17, 1980
Garry Breise of the Stittsville Snowmobile Club mentioned his concern about the proposed By-law preventing snow machines on rural roads. Kanata Standard, October 17, 1980:1.
October 17, 1980
It was confirmed that Bob Burwash would replace Dave Andrews as Vice President of the Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:3.
October 17, 1980
The Royal Canadian Legion was granted permission to hold the Annual Poppy Fund Blitz in Kanata on November 2, 1980. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:4.
October 18, 1980
A public tour was offered by the Atomic Energy of Canada’s Cobalt 60 laboratory. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:3.
October 18, 1980
The Kanata Senior Citizen’s group, Happy Companions, held their yearly bazaar. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:24.
October 18, 1980
Winners of the Happy Companions of Kanata raffle were: Helen Phillips of Kemptville (afghan), Lorraine Hendershot (shawl) and N Parks (hand-painted plate). Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:18.
October 19, 1980
Kanata’s second annual 10-mile road race was held. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:12.
October 21, 1980
Kanata City Council decided to engage an arbitrator for the contract negotiations with the fire fighters. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:5.
October 22, 1980
The W/C Guy Gibson VC Chapter 10DE held their 14th Art Exhibition and sale of paintings. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:27.
October 22, 1980
Regional Council decided to acquire only three small parcels of land out of 14 proposed when it adopted the Ottawa and Rideau River Corridors Study. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:1.
October 23, 1980
A Terry Fox benefit hockey game was held between the Bridlewood Cougars, Ontario Intermediate "A" champions and the Navan Flyers, Carleton Russell 1979 league champions. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:16.
October 25, 1980
The officers of the new Kanata branch of the Canadian Cancer Society received their charter. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:25.
October 25, 1980
The first of the fire extinguisher demonstrations was held in Beaverbrook. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:2.
October 27, 1980
The first P.A. Day Programme was held at the Glen Cairn Community Centre and Stephen Leacock Public School. The day’s theme was "Hello Hallowe’en." Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:18.
October 28, 1980
City Engineer Ron Norton won approval from Kanata City Council for consultant support. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:4.
October 28, 1980
Tenders had been called for paving the Pumphouse Park outdoor rink/basketball court and Rickey Place pathways. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:4.
October 29, 1980
The March Montessori School open house was held. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:22.
October 29, 1980
An all-candidates meeting was held for Wards 2 and 3. Kanata Standard, Oct. 3, 1980:1.
October 30, 1980
An all-candidates meeting was held for Glen Cairn and Bridlewood. Kanata Standard, Nov. 7, 1980:2.
October 31, 1980
Cadillac-Fairview representative Paul Van Steen presented a cheque to Ron McLean, Player-Manager of the Cougars for the 4th term of sponsorship of the team. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:23.
October 31, 1980
Solartronics Ltd., of Kanata, was one of ten Canadian companies selected through competition to participate in shared-cost contracts with the federal government to refine solar heating components and systems. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:6.
October 31, 1980
Kanata Theatre’s production of "Bedroom Farce," by Alan Ayckbourn was performed. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:7.
October 31, 1980
The Kanata Coordinating Committee, an extension of Ottawa’s Project 4000, had completed its work helping Vietnamese refugees make homes in the Ottawa area, so the Committee was dissolved. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:13.
November 1, 1980
Stage ’81, a group of Dramatic Arts students from Earl of March, performed their first production of the year, "Something Different." Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:25.
November 4, 1980
The Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association authorized its executive to sign articles of incorporation for a new company to publish the Kanata Standard. The Company would be owned by the KBCA (45%), the Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association (15%), and by private investors (40%). Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:1.
November 5, 1980
The inaugural meeting of the A.Y. Jackson Parents Advisory Committee was held at the school. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:9.
November 6, 1980
Bill Berry from South March was a guest speaker at the Happy Companions Senior Citizens Club. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:6.
November 7, 1980
Raymond Smith, a resident near Dunrobin Road, was spotted racing his Roman chariot on his farm. Kanata Standard, Nov. 7, 1980:20.
November 7, 1980
The Kanata Kids Association (KKA) was formed for kids between the ages of 10 and 12. Kanata Standard, Nov. 7, 1980:23.
November 7, 1980
Health Minister Dennis Timbrell announced that the Ottawa Ambulance Service would add three vehicles and eight additional officers to improve service in the Ottawa area. Kanata Standard, Nov. 7, 1980:30.
November 8, 1980
St. John’s Anglican Church’s annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar was held. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:30.
November 8, 1980
The Kanata March Hares Mosquito football team beat the North Gloucester Raiders in the Final Cup for the Ottawa-Carleton North Eastern Ontario Football Association. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:13.
November 8, 1980
Ottawa’s Theatre for Children staged the Beth McMaster play "The Magic Ring" at the Earl of March. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:6.
November 13-15, 1980
Glen Cairn Theatre’s production of "Butterflies are Free" was performed. Kanata Standard, Nov. 7, 1980:25.
November 14, 1980
George St.-Aubin’s speech regarding his defeat as a mayoralty candidate was revisited in the Kanata Standard. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:1.
November 14, 1980
The successful candidates in the November 10 election were: Des Adam (Ward 1), Bob Kingham (Ward 2), Bill Lund (Ward 3), Doug Nash (Ward 4), Charlie Rogers (Ward 5), Jean Gubby (Ward 6), Hal Hansen (Carleton Board of Education), and Nancy Landry (Carleton Roman Catholic School Board). Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:2.
November 14, 1980
Results of the first Invitational Midget Girls Basketball Tournament in the Carleton School Board, hosted by Earl of March, were announced. 1st–St. Paul’s, 2nd–E.O.M., 3rd–St. Pius, J.J. Woodsworth, Gloucester, 4th–Confederation. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:10.
November 14, 1980
It was announced that the National Ski Association received a Wintario Grant to develop an ongoing well-planned recreational and competitive skiing program for children. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:16.
November 14, 1980
The Kanata Standard announced that the Earl of March and A.Y. Jackson SS were to hold night school open houses the following week. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:7.
November 15-16, 1980
Pottery demonstrations were held in the Kanata Pottery Workroom at the Mlacak Centre. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:7.
November 15, 1980
The first annual Kanata Craft Fair was held. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:22.
November 15, 1980
The first annual conference of Ottawa’s Family Enrichment Coordinating Committee (FECC) called "Focus on the Family" was held. Kanata Standard, Oct. 17, 1980:9.
November 15, 1980
A conference for the Family Enrichment Coordinating Committee was held. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:5.
November 15, 1980
A "Christmas Happening" was held by the Bells Corners Arts League at the Bells Corners United Church. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:26.
November 18, 1980
The Volunteer Association of the Queensway-Carleton Hospital Bazaar was held. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:15.
November 19, 1980
A seminar on Heat Pumps was held at the Beaverbrook Community Centre. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:24.
November 20, 1980
The residents of Nepean, Bridlewood and the former March Township of Kanata elected Bob Mitchell as their representative at Queen’s Park in the Carleton riding by-election. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:7.
November 22, 1980
The Grey Cup Dance was held for the Square and Round Dancers. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:6.
November 24, 1980
The Texaco service station on Highway 17, closed since the retirement of Art Baker, finally re-opened. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:1.
November 25, 1980
The inaugural meeting of the Kanata Business Association was held at the Mlacak Centre. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:1.
November 26, 1980
An LP recording titled "EOM Band and Choir, 10th Anniversary" was sold at one of the band’s concerts. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:18.
November 28, 1980
The Campeau Corporation announced its institution of a university entrance scholarship. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:6.
November 28, 1980
D.G. Instruments Ltd., a high-technology company located in the Kanata Industrial Park, was awarded a .55 million contract from Supply and Services Canada. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:7.
November 28, 1980
Weather conditions forced the shutdown of Castlefrank Road in Glen Cairn until the spring. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:7.
November 28, 1980
Nominations for officers to serve on the Bridlewood Community Associations for 1981 were announced: President–Roy Meikle, Vice-President–Tom Petch, Treasurer–Rick Seaman, Secretary–Stu Chandler. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:3.
November 28, 1980
The March Tennis Club elected a new board for 1981: Mary Venier, Dorothy Szabo, Marg Jardine, Shirley McTaggart, Helena Kalivoda, Geoff Holland, Ted Exton, Jim Manser, Clive Prince, Dave Evans, and volunteers Lois Guest and Allan Stewart. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:20.
November 28, 1980
A feature article appeared in the Kanata Standard regarding the Hazeldean’s heritage building called "The Gables." Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:8.
November 28, 1980
It was announced that the "Ecole Communautaire Roger Saint-Denis" would offer extra-curricular activities in French for children and adults. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:28.
November 28, 1980
It was announced that the operation of a new day care in Kanata should begin March 1st. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:29.
November 28, 1980
St. Isidore’s Parish sponsored a benefit dance for the Yakabuski family. Kanata Standard, Oct. 31, 1980:18.
November 29, 1980
The Katimavik District Girl Guides held a Fun Fair at the Katimavik Community Centre. Kanata Standard, Nov. 14, 1980:8.
November 29, 1980
The Earl of March Midget Girls Basketball team travelled to Cornwall to take part in an invitational tournament where they finished second. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:18.
November 29, 1980
This was Kanata’s second birthday. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:7.
December 1, 1980
The Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association decided on their new executive: President–Larry Lashkevich, Vice-President–Paul Bennett, Treasurer–Jim Carruthers, Secretary–Bob Burwash. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:2.
December 2, 1980
In celebration of Kanata’s second birthday, a tour of Kanata’s new city offices was given. During the tour, Supreme Court Justice Brian Dickson, a Kanata resident, conducted the swearing in of Council members. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:1.
December 3-6, 1980
The Kanata Theatre presented a Mary Chase comedy called "Harvey," directed by Rosie Keneford and produced by Jenny Haynes. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:10.
December 3, 1980
The Goulbourn Jubilee Singers Choir presented traditional Christmas music under the direction of Ilva Gierman of Munster. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:27.
December 4, 1980
A community art exhibit was held at A.Y. Jackson S.S. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980: 25.
December 6, 1980
The Happy Companions seniors’ Christmas dinner was held at March Central. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:7.
December 6, 1980
A Christmas Craft Fair, coordinated by Katimavik resident Bev Sayers, was held at the Katimavik Community Centre. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:27.
December 9, 1980
This was the official opening of the Bridlewood Community Centre. Kanata Standard, Nov. 28, 1980:4.
December 9, 1980
The Glen Cairn Tennis Club announced its new executive: President–Bob LaForce, Vice-President–Wil Guimond, Secretary–Winnie Stewart, Treasurer–Stell Eyres. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:16.
December 12, 1980
Residents, Kanata City Council, and the Beaverbrook Community Association banded together in an attempt to save more than 290 mature trees from Ontario Hydro chain saws. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:1.
December 12, 1980
It was announced that the Bridlewood Playgroup would hold its first session during the week of January 26, 1981, in the new Bridlewood Community Centre, Bluegrass Park. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:2.
December 12, 1980
It was announced that Kanata City Council acknowledged the assistance of 30 volunteers for their contributions to the community. Councillor Jean Gubby presented two residents –Eva James and Roy Meikle — with pins. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:2.
December 12, 1980
An open house was held for the new Bank of Nova Scotia located in the Kanata Town Centre. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:3.
December 12, 1980
The Kanata Hydro Electric Commission chose a logo from its logo contest and planned to present an award to Dan Lindsay for his design at a special reception December 15. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:3.
December 12, 1980
Earnest Taylor, Head of Business, was the first teacher at the Earl of March to retire. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:10.
December 12, 1980
It was announced that Dr. Stephen Corber had been appointed Medical Officer of Health of the Ottawa-Carleton’s Regional Health Unit. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:20.
December 14, 1980
Kanata Inter-Church Council sponsored a special Christmas Carol service in St. Isidore’s Church. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:21.
December 15, 1980
The Kanata Ladies Bowling League announced its scores: High Single–Alana Schryburt 276, Lis Reck 285. High Triple–Erm Boyd 803, Ev Anderson 801. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:17.
December 16, 1980
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson announced that Hydro had appeared to have accepted pruning as an acceptable alternative to cutting the trees situated where they planned to locate power lines. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:1.
December 18, 1980
A Christmas Blood Donor Clinic was held at Earl of March. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980: 23.
December 19, 1980
Campeau Corporation’s reconstruction of the fence around the developer’s vacant land was noted to have angered some residents. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:1.
December 19, 1980
Chats Falls Concerned Citizen’s Association donated books dealing with atomic energy and its alternatives to the Kanata Library and other town libraries near Fitzroy Harbour, where Chats Falls is located. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:3.
December 19, 1980
Campeau Corporation installed fences around undeveloped lands adjacent to Carmichael Court and Lismer Crescent. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:3.
December 19, 1980
The Kanata Public Library Board unanimously chose "Hazeldean Branch" as the name of the new branch of the library, which was planned to open in spring 1981 on Castlefrank Road. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:5.
December 19, 1980
The Earl of March Junior Girls Basketball team, led by Captain Martha Warren, won the "B" Division of the Arnprior tournament and the E.O.M. Basketball Tournament. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:12.
December 19, 1980
It was announced that eight area Rotary Clubs had shipped 3700 frozen units of Canadian Holstein milk to the Coimbatore West Rotary Club in India. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:18.
December 19, 1980
Paul T. Harris, of Kanata, received a National Award of Excellence from the Canadian Public Relations Society for the production of two audio-visual shows on the Indochinese refugee program. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:20.
December 20, 1980
Laurier House presented Lois Walker and the Puppcorns’ performance of "The Laurier House Story." Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:13.
December 20, 1980
The Ottawa Youth Orchestra held their Christmas concert. Kanata Standard, Dec. 12, 1980:19.
December 25, 1980
The Salvation Army presented a special historical play, "The Christmas Pudding" on CJOH TV Channel 13 (Cable 7). Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:12.
December 31, 1980
The first annual New Year’s Eve Party was held at the Bridlewood Community Centre. Kanata Standard, Dec. 19, 1980:2.
