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Catherine Gardner – On Poverty Reduction

Sept. 1st, 2010

My name is Catherine Gardner and I am running for the position of City Councillor for College Ward. One of the issues that I will be focusing on and lobbying all levels of government about, is to recognize the work hours of volunteers, in particular, those who are living below the poverty level. 

There are seniors, persons with disabilities, and those caring for a family member with serious health issues who are unable to work and, therefore, are being forced to live well below the poverty level.  A number of these people remain active in their community by volunteering but they do not qualify for any of the benefits established to assist the working poor. These benefits include: the monthly $100.00 Ontario Work Related Benefit for those on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP); the Federal Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) for working poor individuals/families; and/or the Federal Disability Supplement for those who have the Disability Tax Certificate.

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Social Housing Must Be A Safe Place To Call Home

Catherine Gardner, Candidate for College Ward wants Rent Geared to Income Housing to become a safer place for people to live, work and play.

Social Housing Must Be A Safe Place To Call Home full article

OC Transpo users fed up with faulty elevators

Ottawa Citizen – Aug. 14, 2010 http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Transpo+users+with+faulty+elevators/3397700/story.html

Elections 2010 New ID Requirements For Voting

Sent Aug. 4th, 2010

Elections 2010 New ID Requirements For Voting full article

Letter to the editor – Re H1N1 Bracelets

Nov 11, 2009 – Nepean This Week http://www.yourottawaregion.com/opinion/letters/article/220194–letter-to-the-editor

H1N1 Vacination Clinics

Nov. 4, 2009 – Nepean This Week – http://www.yourottawaregion.com/opinion/letters/article/220316–h1n1-vacination-clinics

Bayshore Station does meet code

Sept. 24, 2009 Nepean This Week http://www.yourottawaregion.com/news/article/220842–bayshore-station-does-meet-code-city

Charity makes great strides in helping disabled

May 29, 2009 – Nepean This Week – http://www.yourottawaregion.com/news/article/222154–charity-makes-great-strides-in-helping-disabled

Photography

Catherine Gardner is a Freelance Photojournalist living in Ottawa Ontario.  Although her main interest lies in Nature, Landscapes and Candid photography she also take photos which she submits to various City of Ottawa Committees and media to raise awareness of a variety of issues.

Some of her photography can be found at http://www.pbase.com/catherinegardner/journalism

CTV- Re bus strike

Jan. 26, 2009 – CTV – http://mtest.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090126/OTT_transit_day48_090126?hub=OttawaHome

City admits to killing groundhogs

Aug. 10, 2004 – Ottawa Citizen – http://www.wildlifeontario.ca/content/news/stories/2004-08-10-groundhogs.html