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Quartier Vanier's newly re-elected chair, John Therien stands for a photo op with MP's Marc Garneau and Mauril Bélenger on December 2nd during a business breakfast.
Highlights from the Beechwood Pumkinfest 2010...
The 3rd edition of our ever popular Beechwood Avenue Pumpkinfest came to an end at midnight on October 31st. Once again, during this past October’s event, 25 merchants out did themselves while participating with much gusto and enthusiasm! One could really feel the competition in the air. Window dressing at its best, Pumpkinfest allows our merchants to creatively display their goods and services in unique and original ways. The public online voting drew great numbers again this year as customers showed their support by voting for their favourite window.
The judging was done by three separate groups. The Public Choice Award is an online voting system whereby stores ask their customers to go to our website and view the images and cast their votes. The VIP Judges are chosen by the QV BIA and represent different segments of the Community. Police officers, local media, residents, board members take part and rate each individual store based on the creative, original and theme displayed using fall harvest material. A special 'Thanks' this year goes to the Odyssey Theater Group, Lazzi Lazzi troup for joining our judging team as special guests. The third category is a team from the QV BIA who also rate the individual storefronts.
On behalf of the Quartier Vanier Merchants Association (BIA), we wish to congratulate everyone for their time and energy that was dedicated to this festival event, which goes without saying, was a great success.
A big round of applause goes to the following winners:
Public Choice Award:
First Place
El Meson Restaurant at 94 Beechwood Ave
tied with Originis Medical Aesthetic at 2 Beechwood Ave unit. 101-2
Second Place
Beauty Mark Esthetics at 2 Beechwood Ave.
Third Place
Monson Deluxe Cleaners – Nettoyeurs at 110 Beechwood Ave.
VIP Judges Award:
First Place
Isobel’s cupcakes & cookies at 117 Beechwood Ave.
Second Place
El Meson Restaurant at 94 Beechwood
tied with Rassi Hair style Beauty at 2 Beechwood Ave.
Third Place
Beauty Mark Esthetics at 2 Beechwood Ave.
QV BIA Award:
First Place
Books on Beechwood at 35 Beechwood Ave.
tied with Arturo’s Market at 49 Beechwood Ave.
Second Place
Pet Palace at 78 Beechwood and Clothes Encounters at 67 Beechwood Ave.
Third Place
Benjamin Moore at 176 Beechwood Ave.
Viva Panama!
On stage at the Vanier Farmers Market this Saturday
(Ottawa Friday September 3, 2010) The Quartier Vanier Farmers Market is proud to announce the return of the nationally renowned Tambor de Panama dance troupe. “We so enjoyed performing here last summer and are delighted to have been asked to come back!” says, director and choreographer Professor Daisy Espinosa of Montreal where the performers have come from today.
Tambor de Panama is a ballet and folk dance group from Montreal and was established in 1993. A spectacular performance features songs that come from Hispanic, Aboriginal and African roots. The dance troupe performs across Canada in a variety of Latin festivals such as The Montreal Cuban Festival and the Toronto Panama Festival and Expo along with many others. Their performance will be at noon.
“This is part of celebrating all the wonderful cultural flavours of our commercial zone”, says Suzanne Valiquet, Executive Director of the Quartier Vanier Business Improvement Area that sponsors and runs the Farmers Market.
Other events marked for this Saturday, September 4th, include – Mouton Noir featuring Erika Feininger at 9:30 am, Mayoral Candidate Clive Doucet at 10 am, chef demonstrations at 10:30 and young Cody MacMillan on guitar at 11. The market is open from 9 am to 2 pm.
The Vanier Market will be putting on another Artsfest Day on September 11, 2010 marking the end of this year’s third edition and the last day for purchasing locally grown produce.
The 2010 QV Awards – Celebrating Quartier Vanier’s Business and Community Leaders
It is with great pleasure that the Quartier Vanier Merchants Association (BIA) invites you to its Annual Business Gala celebrating the winners of the 2010 “QV” Awards. Join us for an evening of entertainment where you will meet and network with outstanding business and community leaders. The evening includes music, food and drinks.
Date: Thursday May 6th
Place: Ashbury College – 362 Mariposa Avenue, Rockcliffe Park
Time: Reception from 5 to 7. Awards presentation at 7. Business attire.
Tickets ($20) available at the QV office, call 613-745-0040.
New sidewalks slated for Vanier Parkway
March 26, 2010 – EMC News – by Desmond Devoy
Walking from the north end of Vanier to the south might just get a whole lot easier. The City of Ottawa appears set to run sidewalks along the western side of the Vanier Parkway, from Beechwood Avenue to an existing pathway 315 metres to the south connecting to the cul-de-sac in Kingsview Park, and again from Montréal Road to McArthur Avenue. Read more...
Businesses fuming over green-bin user fees
December 6, 2009 – The Ottawa Citizen – by Zev Singer
While some Ottawa residents are unhappy to be getting green bins, even less happy is a group that won't get the bins at all – but will still pay for them. Read more...
Vanier discovers itself at BIA’s AGM
EMC Business – Ottawa East – by Desmond Devoy
Many people are discovering Vanier, but even those who already call the place home, or do business there, are discovering their interesting neighbours who live amongst them. Read more...
ENCORE! ENCORE! The Vanier Farmers Market Is Back!
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – (Marketwire - Aug. 7, 2009) – Starting August 8th the Quartier Vanier Merchants Association (BIA) farmers market is back by popular demand, and will open at the corner of Montreal Road and Hannah Street. The market features locally grown produce from the region's farmers. In addition to farmers, the 12 week event will also feature local restaurants and their specialties. Read more...
Vanier BIA forges security patrol partnership with La Cité Collegiale.
EMC Business – The Vanier Business Improvement Area (BIA) has entered into a partnership with La Cité Collegiale's police foundations program for some of their cops-in-training to work as the BIA's security detail over the summer. Read more...
Quartier Vanier merchants launch new waste collection, cleanup and beautification program
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – (May 14, 2009) – The Quartier Vanier will be launching its new “Clean Sweep Program” along McArthur Avenue at 11:45 AM on Friday May 15th, 2009. Read more...
Gala 2009
This year the Quartier Vanier teamed up with seven of the best local restaurants, the Capital Swing Band conducted by Stanley Clark, and the Ottawa Little Theatre to honour business leaders and outstanding residents. The event was a great success and we are overwhelmed by your support. Read more...
2008 Year in Review
On February 28th the Quartier Vanier (QV) held an open house to showcase our new spacious offices at 287 Montréal Rd. Read more...
A Valentine for Vanier
John Therien, President and Directors of the Quartier Vanier Board of Management Merchants Association (BIA), invite you to the unveiling of their contribution to this year's Winterlude Festival and Valentine's Day celebrations. An unveiling of the city's latest spectacular ice sculpture will take place. Everyone is invited to a short presentation on:
Date: February 13, 2009
Place: Cummings Bridge - North River Road at Montreal Road
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Hot winter beverages and treats will be served.
Love, Winterlude and Valentine's Day join together in the Quartier Vanier!
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