Gloucester-Southgate Ward (Ward 10) is a city ward located in Ottawa , Ontario . Located in the city's south end, the ward includes Gloucester Glen east of the Rideau River , most of the Ottawa International Airport , CFSU Uplands , Blossom Park , Greenboro, Hunt Club Park , portions of Heron Gate south of Walkley Road , the Ottawa South/Hawthorne Industrial Park and rural areas west of Anderson Road and north of Leitrim . Previously, the ward included the community of Riverside South located south of the airport but in a ward reorganization, the growing community was included in the new ward of Gloucester-South Nepean .
12-718: South Keys is a neighbourhood in Gloucester-Southgate Ward in the south end of Ottawa, Ontario , Canada . It is bounded by Johnston Road to the north, Albion Road to the east, the Airport Parkway to the west, and Hunt Club Road to the south. According to the Canada 2011 Census , the neighbourhood has a population of 2,849. The neighbourhood is part of the South Keys Greenboro Community Association. South Keys
24-570: A one-kilometre radius of the shopping centre. The average household income within this radius is $ 77,418. Expanding the radius to five kilometres captures 130,934 people living in 50,084 households with an average income of $ 85,092. A June 2012 report by Ottawa Magazine called it one of the 20 best neighbourhoods in Ottawa for first-time home buyers. Several main roads run from the South Keys neighbourhood directly downtown, such as Bank Street and
36-543: A special election January 2, 1950. Two aldermen were elected. Rideau Ward (1887-1980) Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward is a city ward in Ottawa , Ontario . Located in the city's east end, the ward covers the neighbourhoods of New Edinburgh , Manor Park , Rockcliffe Park , Wateridge Village , Overbrook , Lindenlea , Viscount Alexander Park , Carson Meadows , Cardinal Glen , Rockcliffe Mews , Forbes , Castle Heights and part of Carson Grove . Prior to amalgamation,
48-407: The Airport Parkway (which becomes Bronson Avenue ). The OC Transpo Transitway includes train and bus stops at South Keys and Greenboro Stations. The area has garnered a reputation for crime over time. The Ottawa Police Crime Mapping Tool shows a number of usually minor crimes in the South Keys area, including theft, vehicle theft, and break and enter. A June 2012 report by Ottawa Magazine noted
60-462: The area was part of Rideau Ward . The name "Rideau Ward" has been applied to this area since New Edinburgh was annexed by Ottawa in 1887. It was first contested in the 1887 municipal election, and was known as New Edinburgh Ward in the 1887 and 1888 elections. This recent incarnation of Rideau Ward was created in 1994 from Overbrook-Forbes Ward and part of By-Rideau Ward . It was initially named Ward 4 before being renamed Rideau in 1995. There
72-482: The relatively high crime rate in the South Keys area: 125.1 property crimes per 1,000 in 2006. Around 4:30am on December 18, 2011, someone shot at the front window of the Walmart. No one was injured and the police investigation did not lead to any arrests. On February 15, 2012 police responded to gunshots on Southgate Road. The shots fired went through a neighbour's window, resulting in tactical officers responding to
84-462: The scene from where the shots were heard. Upon entry a body was found. On July 28, 2013 around 9:00am the body of a deceased female was found in the ditch between the Kelsey's parking lot and Bank Street. The following day she was confirmed as Melissa Richmond, who had been missing for the previous two weeks. It was Ottawa's seventh homicide of the year. On August 2, 2013 her husband, Howard Richmond,
96-574: The use of a gun or weapon. South Keys and other neighbourhoods in the surrounding areas of the south of the city have been plagued by shootings in recent years as well, registering the majority of the cities shootings and homicides in several years. It brought attention to communities leaders to take action and find solutions with included police presence. Although generally safe area, the communities in and around South Keys area continue to see shootings, homicides and other sorts of crime. Gloucester-Southgate Ward Prior to amalgamation, this area
108-429: Was charged with first degree murder. On Monday, November 25, 2013 around 6:30pm, an elderly woman disembarking a bus at South Keys Station was grabbed and had her personal belongings stolen. The police say it was just one of several robberies in the South Keys neighbourhood: a total of 11 robberies have taken place in the area since October 2013, and usually involve a man or group of men demanding property and threatening
120-416: Was covered by Southgate Ward on Ottawa City Council and Gloucester South Ward on Gloucester City Council. Southgate Ward was known as Billings Ward from 1980 to 1994, and Gloucester Ward prior to that. The ward was created in 1950, when the area was annexed from Gloucester Township . From 1952 to 1956 it was part of Ward 1 . Prior to 1950, the area was part of Gloucester Township . Township council
132-405: Was elected on an at-large basis, meaning no wards existed. Ward merged with Rideau Ward to become Ward 1 from 1952-1956 Gloucester adopted a ward system in 1985. Gloucester South was represented by two city councillors until 1991. Following amalgamation, Ottawa City Councillor Diane Deans defeated Gloucester City councillor George Barrett. Upon annexation by Ottawa, Gloucester Ward held
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#1732775835649144-616: Was the first subdivision in Ottawa to be built south of the CNR railroad in the 1960s. The main business area of the neighbourhood is the South Keys Shopping Centre , first opened in 1996, which comprises 32 national chains and local stores as of July, 2018. Anchor stores include Loblaws, Walmart, and Cineplex. South Keys also includes a CIBC branch and an RBC branch. The South Keys Shopping Centre owner notes that there are 3,270 households comprising 8,513 people within
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