WRENS Way

WRENS Way

Ottawa, Ontario

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Other

This commemoration is dedicated to the WRENS, the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS) known as “WRENS”, and the critical role they played in the Second World War. The commemorative plaque for WRENS Way was installed on September 29, 2021.

Michael Kilpatrick, on behalf of the Alta Vista Community Association, submitted an application to the City of Ottawa on December 19, 2019, to commemorate the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS) or "WRENS", by naming the Heron Corridor, located at 1612 Kilborn Avenue, "WRENS Way". On August 26, 2020, Ottawa City Council approved the “WRENS Way” commemorative naming proposal.

WRENS Way was chosen after a contest run by the Alta Vista Community Association and announced on November 6, 2019. Teresa LeGrand's submission stated although WRENS Way is the chosen new name, it also honours the other women’s divisions who served. The name was chosen from 58 submissions.

Inscription

[greenspace sign/enseigne d'espaces verts]
WRENS Way
1612 Kilborn, Avenue

Voie WRENS
1612, avenue Kilborn

[plaque]

WRENS WAY
Voie WRENS
With respect and recognition,
this green space is named
WRENS Way
During WWII, the Women’s Royal
Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS)
known as “WRENS” played a
critical role in the war efforts.
These women performed essential
duties and many lost their lives.
This greenspace is a testament
of our pledge to remember
forever the Canadians who
served during WW II.
Approved by Ottawa City Council
on August 26, 2020
Mayor Jim Watson
Councillor Jean Cloutier
(Alta Vista)
Ottawa
C’est dans un esprit de respect et de
reconnaissance que cet espace vert a
été nommé
voie WRENS

Durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le
Service féminin de la marine royale du
Canada (WRCNS), connu sous le nom
de « WRENS », a joué un rôle crucial
dans les efforts de guerre.
Ces femmes on exercé des fonctions
essentielles, et bon nombre ont perdu
la vie. Cet espace vert témoigne de la
promesse que nous avons faite de nous
souvenir à jamais des Canadiennes et
Canadiens qui ont servi durant la
Secondes Guerre mondiale.
Approuvé par le Conseil municipale
d’Ottawa le 26 août 2020.
Maire Jim Watson
Conseiller Jean Cloutier (Alta Vista)