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Grannies storm Parliament Hill Despite rainy weather, Christine Scott was one of approximately 100 supporters of grandmother-to-grandmother campaigns gathered on Parliament Hill on Nov. 1 to rally for a bill to amend Canada’s access to medication legislation. See story on page 13.

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Rural Para Transpo service hits a bump Emma Jackson and Laura Mueller emma.jackson@metroland.com

EMC news - Six months after making sweeping changes to how disabled people get around by transit in the rural area, many people are wellserved, but some are being left at the curb. Para Transpo partnered with three rural community support service agencies in April to provide trips within rural areas, but in the process cut out people who can’t transfer out of their wheelchairs or scooters into a vehicle. The problem has led at least one Ottawa resident to speculate about filing a human rights complaint, according to Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson. Wilkinson referenced the spectre of a human rights case during a transit commission meeting on Oct. 17 “They haven’t sent it in yet, but I have been told by someone that they’re considering it,

in that people are giving differential services … based on where they live,” Wilkinson said. Jennifer Lockyer, transportation manager for Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS), said there’s a gap in the system now that Para Transpo has stopped doing rural-to-rural trips, because the community support services don’t have wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Lockyer said the agreement signed six months ago between the three community support services and OC Transpo provided funding for the agencies in east, west and rural Ottawa to increase transit service for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. However, Lockyer said it was clear the agencies can only serve residents who can transfer independently in and out of vehicles. “That very much was laid out that we can’t provide trans-

portation right now for people in wheelchairs because we don’t have the equipment or the expertise,” Lockyer said. But after the agencies took over rural-to-rural transportation on April 1, Para Transpo stopped providing rural-to-rural trips altogether.

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Now, rural residents who can’t transfer out of their wheelchair or scooter can only get to appointments using an accessible taxi. Para Transpo offers taxi discount

coupons for its passengers, but the trips are sometimes more expensive than regular Para Transpo service. “We weren’t under the impression (the agreement) was going to replace (Para Transpo), but it kind of did in the end. Para Transpo announced after the fact that they weren’t going to continue their rural-to-rural trips,” Lockyer said. Pat Scrimgeour, manager of transit service planning and reporting, said OC Transpo and the community support service agencies have been discussing ways to provide rural-to-rural transportation for the affected passengers, but said a possible human rights case is not something driving those talks. “We don’t know anything about a human rights claim at all,” Scrimgeour said. Wilkinson said she is glad OC Transpo is looking at the problem, because she agrees the restrictions amount to a

human rights issue. “I’m really concerned that they won’t take them to any rural location in Ottawa,” Wilkinson said. “I just don’t know how they’re getting there.” Para Transpo is not required to offer the service, Scrimgeour said. “We’re looking into how best to accommodate those peoples’ travel needs, but there is no obligation,” he said. “The policy decision taken by the (transit) commission is that Para Transpo service is provided for those trips between rural areas and urban areas.” LEFT BEHIND

Last year, there were fewer than 120 Para Transpo trips made by 19 customers who must remain in their wheelchair or scooter during the trip between two rural locations, Scrimgeour said. See PARA TRANSPO, page 2

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Between 80 and 90 per cent of the trips were made by four Para Transpo customers, he said. “So that’s the total number of people we’re talking about here,” Scrimgeour said. “It’s a small number of people.” Most of the trips are a short distance, including one-third of the trips within the village of Richmond. Those are the types of trips that rack up a lot of mileage on Para Transpo vehicles that must drive out from the urban area to take people several blocks, before driving back into the city. “It’s going to be expensive (to operate),” Scrimgeour said. Another thing to keep in mind is a change to the taxi bylaw that makes it obligatory for cabs to pick up disabled passengers in the rural area. “Certainly, for some of the short trips, that becomes a decent alternative for travelers,” Scrimgeour said. The option of providing a requirement or incentive for rural service providers to of-

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While rural service agencies are now able to provide more trips for mobility-challenged people, a human rights complaint looms due to an inability to transport passengers who must remain in their wheelchairs. fer more accessible, wheelchair-friendly service was discussed, Scrimgeour said, but the city and the agencies decided to go a different route. “We talked about that issue with them,” Scrimgeour said. “Their way of operating – partly with regular cars, partly

with vans, partly with volunteers and partly with paid staff – wasn’t adaptable. They didn’t have the equipment needed to move the wheelchairs while they’re travelling. But we’re talking to them about it now. “They, and we, together

recognize there is a gap,” he said. Whether that means Para Transpo will return to providing some rural-to-rural trips or the support services will begin to offer wheelchair-accessible service remains to be seen, Lockyer said. Regardless, she said she’s confident the city and the agencies will find a solution. “I’m amazed with the working relationship that we have in the city, and we all see there’s a gap here. It might mean bringing in another partner, but the collaboration has been very open,” she said.

The agreement transferred $379,515 of Para Transpo’s rural budget to the three agencies – Rural Ottawa South Support Services, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre and the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre – to help them increase their service levels. Beginning April 1, the agencies surpassed their target by more than 1,000 new rides, providing an additional 2,512 rides as a result of the city’s funding. The money is covering vehicle maintenance and fuel, as well as extra staff to co-ordinate rides. At the same time, the city put in a flat fare of $8.25 for rural Para Transpo trips. That far is lower than what passengers would have paid before for almost 94 per cent of rural Para Transpo trips. Previ-

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Lockyer said the agreement’s first six months have been successful despite the wheelchair accessibility issue.

ously, fares ranged from $4 to $18.25 depending on the distance between stops. By contrast, an urban Para Transpo trip is $3.25 or $4.25. Lockyer said the agencies are trying to use more agency vans instead of volunteers in personal vehicles, because it’s more efficient. A volunteer driver often only takes one client at a time, whereas a van can take several clients to the same day program at once. This system is also more efficient than Para Transpo, which rarely consolidated trips with multiple clients in one van. This meant that two or three Para Transpo vans would often all arrive at the same location with one passenger each, instead of having the clients come together. Community support services also offer an advantage because they can provide crossborder trips outside the city of Ottawa, Lockyer said. “If you have a client in Osgoode that needs to go to the Winchester hospital, the agencies can do that, where Para Transpo can’t,” she said. But the support services still face challenges in the next six months of the pilot program. Basic marketing is needed to attract former Para Transpo clients, Lockyer said. The agencies are currently offering a “first ride free” program to entice new clients, and are spreading the word that community support service transit is cost effective. Lockyer said that depending on the mileage, some trips are actually cheaper than using Para Transpo, while long distances can be more expensive. The agencies also have a limited schedule, only operating between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays, which they are trying to change. Lockyer said they are looking at adding Sunday “church runs.”

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Manotick accountant wins national recognition EMC news – A certified management accountant from Manotick is one of five Canadians to be recognized for outstanding accomplishments in her field and the community. Suzan Unitt was named a fellow of the Society of Management Accountants of Canada on Oct. 27. According to a statement, the Fellow of Certified Management Accountants (FCMA) designation is a prestigious, national honorary designation awarded to certified management accountants (CMA) who, through their outstanding achievements including community leadership, “bring distinction to the management accounting profession and serve as a role model to others.” Unitt, 56, is the general manager for Erskine Dredge and Associates Architect Inc., and has 30 years of accounting experience. Over that time, she has become a respected CMA in Ottawa and has volunteered on the boards

of several charitable and nonprofit organizations. These include the Ottawa Hospital’s rehabilitation centre volunteer association and the Causeway Work Centre. Out of 50,000 certified management accountants in Canada, only about 700 are designated as fellows, and only 180 of those work in Ontario. “It’s a huge honour; it really is overwhelming,” Unitt said. “You’re recognized by your peers. People that know what’s involved in management accounting know how much you contributed to the field.” Born and raised in Ottawa, Unitt received her bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Ottawa in 1996. Since achieving her CMA designation in 1998, Unitt has been active internally in CMA Ontario, the self-governing professional organization that monitors the provincial industry. She currently serves on CMA Ontario’s review committee and is a mentor in the

organization’s mentorship program. She previously served as a board member and chairperson at the Ottawa Valley chapter for five years. To be designated as a fellow of the national organization, a candidate must be nominated by two other certified management accountants, and must fulfill criteria in three categories: outstanding contributions to the field, the community and to the internal CMA organization. Len Leeks, an FCMA himself, was one of those who nominated Unitt. He said she is one of the few accountants who meets the rigorous requirements of the designation. “She’s capable and has proven herself. That’s the bottom line,” said Leeks, who has served on several boards with her. “You get to know people and sometimes their skills come to the forefront, and hers have.” Unitt was told she was receiving the honour in August, but had to keep it a secret until Oct. 27 when she was of-

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EMC news - A new plaza will be coming to the intersection at Mitch Owens and Limebank roads after the city’s rural councillors approved a rezoning plan on Nov. 1. The planned plaza on Longshadow Drive in the Southpointe community stirred concerns last spring after the developer came to the final meeting with significant changes to the plans. Nearby residents were also concerned with traffic and pedestrian safety, especially given the proximity to St. Mark Catholic High School. But those concerns had mostly been alleviated by Nov. 1, when the city’s agriculture and rural affairs committee met to discuss and approve the plan. Southpointe Community Association president Michawl de Waal said most of the neighbours are supportive of the final plans. Southpointe resident Katrina Kouretas had called on the development to be more restricted to reduce traffic

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Moffatt. In this case, there are already some commercial developments on Longshadow, and the changes allow more types of businesses to move in there and how they can be arranged. The final rezoning also includes a change to allow a medical office, office space or an instructional facility at 5710 Longshadow St. and a drive through (proposed for a bank ATM), retail food store and a retail store at 5699 Longshadow. There are plans for a deli café with outdoor seating as part of the plaza, said architect Vincent Colizza. TRAFFIC

One of the main topics of discussion was the traffic impact of more development on Longshadow. With adjustments to traffic signals and road lanes, the plaza shouldn’t cause “failure” or extreme congestion at the Limebank/ Dozois/Mitch Owens intersection, said city staffer Steve Gauthier. “We are satisfied that the impact of adding retail would

not worsen the impact on traffic,” he said. “Some changes could be made to the signalized intersection to preserve the level of service.” Suggested changes include: • Adding left-turn lanes both northbound and southbound on Limebank and Dozois where they intersect with Mitch Owens. • Adding a deceleration/rightturn lane on Dozois Road as it approaches the high school. • Adding a signalized pedestrian crossing across both Dozois and Longshadow. There are no plans to add any access to Longshadow Street from Mitch Owens Road, and staff definitely wouldn’t support that due to the proximity of the Dozois intersection, Gauthier said. Still, de Waal said residents have concerns about access, particularly for emergency vehicles. The community is a rarity in that it only has one entrance and exit, which concentrates traffic. “There is only one entrance into the community,” de Waal said. “We are very concerned about being able to get in and out. That’s of the utmost concern.”

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EMC news - The Rideau Carleton Raceway opened its doors in 1962, and while the track has remained a steady 5/8ths of a mile, the rest of the facility has been growing ever since. Alongside live harness racing three days a week, the track on Albion Road south of Ottawa has spent the past 50 years turning itself into a successful entertainment centre. In 2000, the entire building was overhauled when the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation partnered with the raceway to bring more than 1,200 slot machines to the centre. In 2011, the slots facility also added a number of virtual gaming tables offering black jack, baccarat and roulette. The raceway has also added many “simulcast� racing stations for patrons who want to bet at tracks across the continent. A large bingo hall on the third floor has also been added, which benefits 28 local charities. The dining room has been reconfigured since the raceway was first built, and accommodates 650 people – an advantage for the many community groups who use the space to fundraise for their various charities and causes. Countless ‘Night at the Races’ fundraisers have been held

for charities, and 25 countrythemed nights were held in the past year, with Italy and Switzerland proving some of the most popular. The site has also hosted 16 Gloucester Fairs and the now-defunct Capital Hoedown. Many a successful horse has crossed the finish line

here, including Majestic Sun, who holds the Canadian record for fastest mile, Bestofbest Hanover and Intimidate. Canadian hall of fame driver HervĂŠ Filion “cut his teethâ€? here, as did many other successful drivers, said track announcer and spokesperson Norm Borg.

The life-long racing fan said the game is changing, but the racetrack is adapting and continues to be a pillar in the community. “It’s become a family tradition for a lot of families, and it’s been passed on for generations,� Borg said. On Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, the dining room and grand stand are packed with people out for a good time – and Borg said they can get rowdy in their excitement to see their horse win.

Many people who come to the races don’t know much about harness racing – and don’t care to – and are there simply to enjoy the atmosphere and perhaps put $20 on a horse they can cheer for. “You can not beat this economical, value-added family entertainment,� Borg said.

the raceway. But Borg said he’s feeling a bit better since Premier Dalton McGuinty stepped down on Oct. 15. “It’s getting a little sweeter, we’re going to have a change of governance if not a change of government, and there’s every indication that the alternative attitudes are different,� Borg said. “I’m feeling a little better today than I was in March (when the Slots at Racetracks program was cancelled).� Borg is confident the racetrack has another 50 years left in her. He said the horse racing game is changing with improved technology like simulcasting from other racetracks across North America, but it also has an opportunity to attract new fans through the through spillover from its bingo hall, current slot machine patrons and families who come for the Sunday buffet. “There will be fewer racetracks, but we will survive and benefit from the shrinkage,� he said.

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On the weekend of Oct. 27, the raceway held two days of 50th anniversary celebrations for kids and fans, and even had drivers from the 1960s come to tell their stories. It’s a bittersweet time to be celebrating a 50th anniversary, Borg said, ever since the Ontario government ended its Slots at Raceways program in an effort to save about $345 million it said could be better used for health care and education programs. Now, the OLG is looking to build a new casino in Ottawa and would prefer it to be located downtown instead of at

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The Rideau Carleton Raceway marked its 50th anniversary last week with a children’s fun zone overlooking the track. With Halloween was just around the corner, kids were encouraged to dress in costume. Here, RCR employee Rebecca Ferriss joins Doug and Debby Pearson, who brought their granddaughter Skylyn Thomas out for some preHalloween fun.

Bazaar, bake sale supports guide dog training fee and to support a great cause. All the proceeds support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is located at 4120 Rideau Valley Dr. North, Manotick, between Barrhaven and Manotick, off Prince of Wales Drive.

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he mayor’s latest bid to boost the local economy falls short in scope and runs the risk of at least being perceived as favouring certain businesses over others. During an event hosted last week by Mayor Jim Watson, a program called the Capital Investment Track was announced. Watson said the program would see the city provide assistance to business initiatives based on the potential to create at least

100 “quality – well-paying – private sector jobs.� Economic development staff would help shepherd these projects through the city’s regulatory and administrative regime, making them the system’s top priority. This program, while not an inherently bad idea – it’s aimed at attracting investment and creating jobs – puts the city in the position where it is picking and choosing what sorts of investment comes to Ottawa. On top

of the 100-job threshold, applicants from the life sciences, photonics, wireless, clean technology, aerospace, defence, film and television production, digital media and tourism sectors would also be considered for the Capital Investment Track. While this might appear to apply to a significant number of opportunities, in fact these employers represent a small fraction of the overall economy. Businesses with 100 or more people on the payroll

represent only 2.5 per cent of all employers in Ontario. In addition, with the exception of the tourism industry, the list of favoured sectors represents only a small slice of the total number of employers in the province and the types of jobs created would favour those with specialized experience and education. This means the city is offering to cut red tape for a group of businesses, including larger, better-financed firms that are less likely to

need help navigating city hall than a business that employs four people, for example. Such small businesses represent more than 55 per cent of all employers in the province, and are often financed through the personal savings of the business owner. If the city truly wanted to attract investment, it would focus its efforts on cutting red tape for all types of businesses. This would maximize the potential number of jobs that could be created in

the city and would ensure opportunities are generated for residents from all walks of life, not just the highly educated. The spirit of the Capital Investment Track program is in the right place: helping to grow and diversify the city’s economy, which will in turn provide jobs as the federal government scales back its civil servant workforce. But the program isn’t playing fair when it comes to making Ottawa a more attractive destination for investment. Everyone should have an equal opportunity to set up or expand their shop in this city.

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ere in the capital, we’re shaking our heads over how lightly we were touched by hurricane Sandy and its lengthy aftermath. What did we get? A little rain, a bit of wind. And how much do you want to bet that we’re all thinking: “That’s nice, but we’re going to pay for it when winter comes.� That’s the fatalistic Canadian way of looking at it. If the weather spares us one day, it’s going to whack us the next. And just to add an extra dimension, an extra level of unease, remember how easy last winter was? We’re going to get it, for sure. When I was a youngish writer at the Citizen, we used to scoff at a succession of editors and publishers who insisted that the paper feature a weather story prominently almost every day. “How could the weather be news?� we wondered. Weather was just, well, weather. Turns out we were wrong. Even in those days readers were interested in weather and today there is much more weather to be interested in and it is more than a question of whether Friday will be a good day to play golf. Weather touches us in a way that we don’t always like. We used to think that severe weather was fun. Nothing like a good storm to watch through the window or maybe even run around outside in for a while. After the ice storm of 1998 and the big winds of 2011, not to mention a couple of rather small but rather scary earthquakes, we know that much of the fun has gone out of such events. Given this, it’s no surprise that people are

paying more attention to the weather than they used to. They are encouraged in this by the news media, particularly all-news television, which have made the weather a large percentage of the news conversation even when there is no storm happening. Even a storm that hasn’t happened yet is news. The storm might be coming, destruction is threatened. There is a weather watch, a weather warning, a red swirl on a map and it could, maybe, affect you. The news media have learned that the story about the impending storm can have great value, even if the storm itself never materializes. There’s lots of excitement in talking about the damage and devastation that might occur, great visuals in putting reporters in storm gear in front of the cameras in places where the storm hasn’t arrived yet and if the storm never arrives, well, it was exciting, wasn’t it? The problem with this kind of coverage is that people get used to it, come to believe that any storm warnings are exaggerated. The media cry wolf. Who knows, it may be that some of the people who were victims of Sandy were outside because they didn’t believe the storm could be as bad as the media said it would be. In the United States, the discussion about the storm quickly shifted to a discussion about the electoral politics of the storm, but not about climate change, which nobody wanted to talk about in an election year. Maybe now that the two storms, the real one and the political one, have died down, the discussion about climate change can begin again. It’s overdue. Many experts are saying that we are going to be seeing a lot more of this kind of weather. Many experts also say that our society can do something to reduce that likelihood by changing some aspects of our behaviour. How to bring that about will not be easy and will not be without sacrifice, but it is the kind of question that needs to be debated fully. Maybe that debate can start. In the meantime, we in the capital will go on being thankful for the weather we didn’t have and waiting confidently for things to get worse.

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EMC news –Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada got its red ribbon awareness campaign underway on Parliament Hill on Nov. 1, an event that marked the 25th year of the annual effort to promote safe and sober driving. “For a quarter century, MADD Canada’s red ribbon has been a simple yet powerful symbol of the fight against impaired driving,” said Gaetan Gendron, vice-president of MADD Ottawa “We want our red ribbons to be seen everywhere, as reminder that it is never acceptable to drive impaired.” He cited statistics that between 1,250 and 1,500 Canadians are killed and more than 63,000 injured in impaired driving incidents each year. “These deaths and injuries are senseless and completely preventable.” Those who become involved in MADD Canada often do so in the wake of a personal tragedy involving impaired driving. Gendron is one such person, as was special guest Marjory LeBreton, leader of the government in the Senate. LeBreton, who lost her only daughter and first-born

grandson to an impaired driver, has been a steadfast supporter of impaired driving legislation and enhanced victim’s rights throughout her career. “To me, this red ribbon is a symbol of both safety and the victim,” she said. “If everyone takes one of these red ribbons and truly thinks of the message behind it and then makes the commitment to never drive impaired, imagine the impact it would have. Imagine the crashes that could be prevented. Imagine the physical and emotional pain that could be prevented. That is the hope of the red ribbon campaign.” LeBreton acknowledged the progress made throughout the 25 years of the campaign, adding there is still “a great deal of work yet to be done.” In addition to the volunteers who help implement the red ribbon campaign throughout Canadian communities, MADD Canada’s biggest partner is the law enforcement community. Before moving to Ottawa, RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson served in several British Columbia jurisdictions between 1985 and 2005. During his days as an officer, Paulson saw the tragic results of impaired driving all

too often. “I am proud and eager to lend the RCMP’s support to the launch of the 25th annual red ribbon campaign,” said Paulson. “Although education and law enforcement efforts have helped to reduce the threat, this deadly behavior is still a problem in Canada.” Paulson mentioned the number of Canadians who die each year in impaired driving incidents are three times the number of those murdered, showing there are still too many people are engaging in this dangerous activity and too many looking the other way when they see someone doing it. This message was repeated by OPP Chief Superintendent Gary Couture. “The (OPP), together with MADD and our partners, continue to work towards raising awareness, to educate communities through campaigns like this one,” he said. “Our goal is to eradicate impaired driving. We will continue to fight this crime, not only now but all the time, 365 days a year.” The OPP, like the RCMP, will be flying red ribbons as they conduct enforcement on the country’s roads and highways.

Senator Marjory LeBreton was among the speakers at the Nov. 1 launch of MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon awareness campaign. This year’s campaign marks the 25th year that MADD Canada has asked Canadians to show their support for the victim’s of impaired driving crashes. Steph Willems/Metroland

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City to fast track some new businesses Laura Mueller

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EMC news - Mayor Jim Watson announced two new projects aimed at boosting private sector jobs in Ottawa last week. One of the ideas, called the Capital Investment Track, would see the city’s economic development staff “shepherd” all the permits and applications they need to fast-track their entry into the Ottawa market. New businesses looking to come to Ottawa or local businesses that want to expand would qualify if they offer the potential to create or retain 100 or more jobs, or if the industry is considered to be one of the priority sectors outlined in the city’s economic development strategy: life sciences,

photonics, wireless, “clean tech,” aerospace and defence, film/television/digital media and tourism. “Through this program, the city will select projects, investments or developments based on their potential to create at least 100 quality, wellpaying private-sector jobs to receive special attention from the economic development department,” Watson said in his speech to the business community during the inaugural State of the Economy event at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier on Nov. 1. The move is aimed at cutting some red tape for some businesses, but at least one councillor thinks it doesn’t go far enough. West Carleton-March councillor and Deputy Mayor Eli El-Chantiry said the project

sounds like a good idea, but said the city needs to do more to make it easier for any business to come to Ottawa and create jobs. “I don’t want to be critical of the mayor,” he said. “What he is saying is … ‘We have to do more to draw those investments to our city and to our nation’s capital.’ “To be honest … I am never comfortable with municipalities pick and choosing between companies. All the companies coming to our city creating new jobs and creating new jobs – we should welcome all of the initiatives,” El-Chantiry said. “We need to change the way the city does business.” Talking to reporters after his speech, the mayor said the initiative will probably help five or six businesses a

year. That’s the total number of businesses of that size that staff expect will approach the city each year. “Given what’s happening with the state of our economy and the fact that we’ve actually seen the unemployment rate go up over the last couple of months and we see the trend in terms of the shrinking public service, we have to be more aggressive and try a number of measures to attract more businesses to create more economic opportunities,” the mayor said. “If we can offer what could be considered a higher level of service that is going to attract those companies that bring jobs, then I’m all for it.” A former small businessman himself, El-Chantiry said bureaucratic delays have an even worse impact on

development department will shift around staff time to make it happen. Another announcement Watson made was the addition of a statistics and mapping tool called Locate Ottawa. The map, which can be found at locateottawa.ca, contains information on demographics, workforce profiles and consumer expenditures for different areas of the city. It’s aimed at helping businesses decide the best location for them in Ottawa and highlighting development opportunities for investors. “This tool makes Ottawa more accessible to the world, and the world’s investors,” Watson said. It will cost the city $38,000 annually for the next three years, with an option to renew.

entrepreneurs who want to set up a small business and that’s something he wants to change. El-Chantiry sits on a group with economic development staff and said he is always working behind the scenes to cut red tape. The focus on “high-paying jobs” is also something that concerned El-Chantiry, who said Ottawa needs any and all types of jobs. But overall, El-Chantiry was just happy to see an effort being made to attract businesses, because Ottawa hasn’t done much in that regard in the past compared to other large cities, he said. “You have to put something on the table,” he said. The Capital Investment Track program won’t cost any extra money – the economic

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in Quebec City. And as for Ottawa-specific images, Samuel de Champlain is featured in the form of a statue at Nepean Point. It also includes a replica of Robert Harris’ Canada’s Fathers of Confederation which used to hang in Centre Block at Parliament Hill. As well as images of Centre Block itself and the War Memorial. “The new ePassport will be more reflective and representative of who we are as Canadians,” said Baird in a press release. “These images showcase Canada’s history and the building of our great nation while adding essential new security features for the 21st Century.”

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EMC news - Grandmothers gathered on Parliament Hill last Thursday hoping to change how Canada sends generic drugs to sick people in the developing world. The Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN) organized the Nov. 8 rally, which included participants from 27 Ottawa region Grandmothers to Grandmothers fundraising groups as well as area religious groups, social advocates and politicians. The group was asking the Canadian government to pass Bill C-398, which would reform Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime passed in 2004 to allow the sale of generic drugs to developing countries. That bill proved too full of red tape, and only one shipment of life-saving drugs has ever left our shores since it passed. Bill C-398 would clear the way to an easier administrative process so that more medicine, such as drugs for managing HIV/AIDS, can leave Canada and help curb the acute public health problems in Africa and other developing regions. The reform bill has already passed the House of Commons once, but died in the Senate when the Conservative government prorogued Parlia-

ment in 2011. Organizer Bonnie Johnson said in the short term they want the House to approve sending the bill to committee for review, which could take up to two years. If it doesn’t go to committee soon, the bill could die in 2015 when another election is called. “In the meantime, two thirds of the kids in Sub-Saharan Africa won’t have access to drugs,” Johnson said. The original bill was passed in 2004 in response to the World Trade Organization’s ruling that generic versions of brand-name drugs can be manufactured without the patent holder’s permission for

export to countries where they can’t manufacture the drugs themselves. Johnson said there has been a lot of misinformation about the Access to Medicines Regime, regarding its cost to tax payers. “It’s a no-tax bill,” she said. “The country buys the drugs and they get the funding from the Global Fund (charitable organization). They can’t afford the (brand-name) prices.” Johnson said it’s not clear where the Conservative government stands on the bill, despite it passing with a majority before the last election. The bill was tabled by NDP

MP Hélène Laverdière. The Grandmothers Advocacy Network and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign - two separate groups who often work together – have grown from Canadian advocate Stephen

Lewis’ realization that grandmothers are carrying the burden of Africa’s AIDS epidemic. Millions of people died of AIDS, leaving grandmothers to bury their adult children and then raise as many as 15 grandchildren by themselves.

Lewis brought some of these grandmothers to Canada to share their stories, and the Canadian grandmothers were moved to take action. “Once the connection was made ... doing nothing is not an option,” Johnson said.

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Barrhaven resident Barbara Rother joined the Nov. 1 demonstration.

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Sugar bowl represented so much more than egg money for Mother It was a blue sugar bowl. Much larger than the one we used every day on the kitchen table. Father said it had been in his family as long as he could remember. It wasn’t used for sugar anymore, though. It was where Mother kept her egg money. It had a matching jug too, but it just stood beside the sugar bowl and was never used. I figured the reason Mother used the sugar bowl for her egg money and not the jug was because it had a lid on it. To protect what was inside, sort of.

Goodness knows we kids would never dare go into the sugar bowl without permission, although sometimes, if we had tired of looking around the Eaton’s catalogue in an evening of sitting around the kitchen table, Mother would let me take down the sugar bowl and count her egg money. Mother never heard of egg money when she moved to that back woods farm in Renfrew County after living 18 years in New York. But it was Aunt Bertha and Mrs. Beam, too, who told her about saving a penny here and a penny there. It was to

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was making rugs and aprons. Aunt Bertha said the money could be used for anything she wanted: new print from Walker Store or maybe a fresh pair of lisle stockings. But Mother had other plans for her egg money. She longed to go back to New York. Not to stay of course, which was always a fear deep in my heart, because she talked about the place so often and I knew how much she missed the life

If Mother was busy at the stove or at the wash tub, she would pause for just a moment and a look of sadness would come over her face. she once led. No, it would be just for a visit, to spend a few days with her friend Rosie and maybe go to an opera again or visit

the museums she loved. Yes, she longed for just one trip back to New York and her wish was that one day there would be enough egg money in the blue sugar bowl to go back for a visit. Often, at night, she would take the bowl down from the back-to-the-wall cupboard and spread the money out on the oilcloth on the kitchen table. She would count and stack the coins in order and if there were any bills, she would flatten them out and put a salt shaker on them to hold them flat. Then she would write the amount and the date on a slip of paper and tuck it into the sugar bowl with the money and back it would go on the shelf in the cupboard. There would be a big sigh. Never would there be enough money for the trip back to New York. It wasn’t because she would dip into it for something frivolous like silk stockings or a new hat -- the reason was much simpler than that. It would be because Father would have had to have some of the few coins she had worked so hard to accumulate. Father never had more than a few cents in his overall pockets. So when something wore out, like it often did on

the farm or a new piece of harness was needed, inner tubes to replace the well-patched ones on the car or even maybe a new plow point, it was into the egg money Father would go. There would be so much sadness on such a day. I always dreaded being in the kitchen when that happened. Father would come in from the barns, stop just inside the kitchen door and pause as if he was undecided where he was heading. If Mother was busy at the stove or at the wash tub, she would pause for just a moment and a look of sadness would come over her face. Father would slowly walk over to the cupboard and take down the blue bowl and take out a few coins or one or two of the bills, cram them into his pocket and quietly leave the house. Not a word would be spoken. We would hear him leave the yard in the wagon or buggy and I would know he was headed into Renfrew or to Briscoe’s General Store with a few coins from Mother’s egg money to get what was needed to keep the farm going. It was at those times that I would know once again Mother’s dream of a trip back to her beloved New York was as far away as ever.

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EMC entertainment - Osgoode’s community theatre will tickle the funny bone again this fall with a comedic drama about family dynamics that will prove to be as thought-provoking as it is funny. The Isle in the River Review’s Alone Together Again focuses on a middle-aged couple, Helena and George, who have just successfully launched their three sons into

the world – leaving them, finally, with an empty nest. But just as they are getting used to their new freedom, it suddenly disappears when their own parents begin showing up at the door. First, Helena’s father shows up because he and his wife have decided to take a trial separation. Not long afterwards, his wife joins him at Helena and George’s home because she “doesn’t want to have a trial separation without him,” said Judy Beltzner, who will play Helena in the production.

Next, George’s widowed mother arrives because her apartment has been fumigated. The rather ditzy mother provides most of the comedic material, Beltzner said, but there are laughs throughout. Beltzner, who helped choose the Lawrence Roman work, said she was impressed by the number of emotions she felt throughout the story. “I was laughing at parts, I was crying at parts and I was thinking at parts,” she said. “I just thought it was a perfect play for ITR’s audience,

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Ottawa potters show their work Annual artist-run show returns to the Glebe this weekend Michelle Nash

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she said the show grew from an original group of 26 artists to an invitational-only exhibition. Swain said it is the atmosphere which sets it apart from other, larger shows in the region. “This is a show where the artists get to mount their best work,” Swain said. “This one is unique in that the people are

recognized as the best.” According to Swain the show offers a space for the artists to both exhibit their work and sell some pieces, with prices made for every pocketbook. “There are $25 mugs and then there are pieces which can costs thousands,” Swain said. “We also attract a lot of collectors.”

The artists’ vernisage will begin at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9. Regular sales and gallery viewing of the art pieces will take place throughout the weekend, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11. For more information about the exhibition or for a full list of the potters and ceramic artists who will have their work on display, visit www.260fingers. ca.

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EMC news - Potters and ceramic artists are preparing to unite for their annual craft and gallery show in the Glebe this coming weekend. The show, called 260 Fingers, will take place from Nov. 9 to 11 at the Glebe Community Centre and welcomes artists from across Ontario and Quebec in addition to the Ottawa area. Almonte potter Chandler Swain started the show with fellow potters nine years ago. “I wanted to pull together artists from the region for potters to have a place to show their work,” Swain said. This show, she said, is different than typical exhibitions found taking place at larger venues in the city. “A lot of crafts shows that happen in the convention centres are run by people who make a profit on them and they are really huge and they charge an admission fee,” Swain said. “Ours is nonprofit and run by artists. It is collaborative and it is all for the love of the craft.” The show is funded by artists from areas as diverse as Manotick, Centretown and West Carleton. Along with

what the artists contribute, other costs of running the show are supported by members of the Glebe business community and the Canada Council Art Bank. The show also offers free admission. “We don’t want to (charge for admission),” Swain said. “We wanted to create a place that is welcoming.” A potter now for 30 years,

Since its conception, the group has operated the exhibition in the same space in the Glebe on the same weekend in November. Swain said the group has been lucky to get a standing weekend at the popular downtown community centre, stating the natural light and unique space the centre offers is a perfect place to display all the artists work.

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Pottery from artist Chandler Swain will be for sale at this year’s 260 Fingers ceramic and pottery show at the Glebe Community Centre from Nov. 9 to 11. In its ninth year, the show welcomes local artists as well as artists from Ontario and Quebec.

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surfaces may appear solid, ice is often uneven and thin in places, and your pet may fall in and possibly suffer hypothermia or even death. It’s best to limit the amount of outdoor time for any animal in frigid temperatures, so take your dog for lots of quick short walks instead of one long one. Consider a sweater or coat for your pet on cold days when you go out, especially if your dog is very young or old, or is sick or short-coated. Be sure to wipe down its paws each time you return home to remove chemicals or salt often used to melt ice and snow. These can be poisonous if ingested and can irritate sensitive feet. The OHS recommends that cat owners should always keep their cats indoors year round. If your cat does go outdoors, make sure it’s only for short periods, and ensure your cat is inside overnight. Remember never to leave an animal in an unheated car for long periods of time, and be sure to knock on the car hood each time you start the engine to scare any cats away. Cats often crawl under car hoods to find warmth and can be injured or killed by a starting motor. If you see an animal in distress or without adequate shelter from the cold, call the OHS Emergency Unit at (613) 725-1532.

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Tom Clapp is one of the organizers of the Dare to Flash a ’Stache event that will raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer treatments this November. Clapp is a prostate cancer survivor and said the event is similar to Movember but allows the money to stay local. treated at Ottawa Hospital’s general campus. “Maybe we can develop a closer relationship with the people at Ottawa General.”

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EMC news – A group of prostate cancer survivors are daring men to flash their ‘stache this November, to raise awareness about the deadly disease and to fundraise for the Winchester and Ottawa hospitals. The Dare to Flash a ‘Stache program is similar to the international Movember movement, where men collect pledges to grow their moustaches throughout the month. But Flash a ‘Stache is a new, localized version, with money benefitting the community directly, said Tom Clapp, cochairman of the event and a prostate cancer survivor. He said Movember funds go to national organizations, but Flash a ‘Stache will direct its funds to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s fundraising efforts for the new Da Vinci robotic surgery system at the Ottawa Hospital. “There are a number of us who wanted to do something locally and we wanted to be in control of where the funds would go,” said Clapp. The robotic system has already treated about 200 prostate cancer patients with a less intrusive method of removing the cancer. While Clapp was not treated with the Da Vinci system – he endured two years of radiation and hormone treatment – he has seen it in action, he said, and it’s a game-changer. “It’s an amazing machine. I saw it demonstrated and it’s quite exciting,” he said. Like Movember, men can sign up on the flashastache.ca website and begin collecting pledges. On Oct. 31, everyone shaved clean and on Nov. 1 the moustache growing began. Throughout the month, organizers are urging participants to “make Tom Selleck proud” as they attempt to make their way into “the annals of fine moustachery,” according to the event website. On Nov. 30 the organizers will host a rally at Morewood Community Centre in Chesterville, where awards will be handed out for the best moustache and to top fundraisers. Four area mayors are participating – three of whom shaved their moustaches so they can compete to grow them back. North Dundas mayor Eric Duncan doesn’t usually sport a ‘stache, but will grow one this month. South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis, 51, shaved his moustache for the first time since he was 16 years old, he said. While he’s contemplated a clean-shaven look before, his wife has always liked his moustache so he’s never gotten rid of it, he said. The change is worth it, he said. “I think it’s a great, worthy cause; it should have more exposure,” he said. He noted that one in six men in Canada will be diagnosed with the disease, and one in

three of those diagnosed will die from it. “It’s about making sure people are aware of the amount of men who are dying of prostate cancer. Men are shy about talking about what’s happening below the belt, but its time that people understand the amount of men that are getting this.” Clapp said awareness is the best weapon against the disease, which he discovered he had three years ago. “Every man over 40 should be having regular check ups. Even myself, I was really ignorant about prostate cancer before I had it and then it was information overload once I had it,” he said. “It was like walking into a brick wall when they told me I had cancer.” While half of the funds will go towards the Da Vinci robotic surgery system, which is a prostate cancer-specific tool, the other half will go to the Winchester hospital, which doesn’t have a prostate cancer treatment program. Clapp said it doesn’t matter if the money’s not going entirely to prostate cancer this year, because people like to support their local hospital. He said he doesn’t even think the rural hospital needs to consider developing a prostate cancer program, since the Ottawa Hospital is such a centre of excellence. “There’s no use reinventing the wheel when we’re this close,” said Clapp, who was

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passport,” Hee-yong said. The ambassador and his wife, Lee Yang, arrived in Ottawa only three months ago and new to the diplomatic position, the couple were more than happy to participate in the event. “It is a shame to enjoy this wonderful house just all to ourselves,” Yang said. Homes for the Holidays, a charity house tour event, helps support palliative and end-of-life care programs at R0011721697_1108

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Homes for the Holidays tour in support of the Hospice at May Court. The way Ambassador Cho Hee-yong sees it, ticket holders get to take an afternoon tour of a piece of Korea without having to go through airport security or bringing along a passport. “There are not a lot of opportunities to invite Canadian friends into our home, but this time, our friends can come onto Korean territory without their

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the Hospice at May Court. Now in its 10th year, Jana Rand, manager of fund development for the hospice, noted the fundraiser aims to raise $150,000 for the hospice, only a small fraction of the $1.3 million the organization needs to raise to run its programming. “It is our largest fundraiser of the year,” Rand said. “We need the funding to help keep our doors open.” The participation from the South Korean Embassy will unofficially launch celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of South Korean-Canadian relations. In 2013, the embassy will host a number of events, which mark the importance of the relationship between the two countries. “Since the Korean War, we have developed a great partnership,” he said. “Now is a good time to share our experiences and our home with others.” Hee-yong boasts that with more than 15,000 South Koreans visiting Canada each month and more than 1,000 teaching visas issued to Canadians just last week, the relationship is only getting stronger. “It is very encouraging, the exchange of young people between the two countries,” he said. The home is a remarkable stone home in Rockcliffe

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South Korean Ambassador Cho Hee-yong and his wife, Lee Yang show off one of the many bits of Korean culture at their home in Rockcliffe Park. Park, originally purchased by the government of South Korea in 1979. The home, Heeyong explained, is decorated for both Canadians and Koreans. “It is harmonizing the Korean culture and the Canadian culture,” he said. “If you are Canadian you can enjoy the Korean art and culture, if you are Korean, you have a chance to learn a little about Canadian culture.” Seven homes across Manotick, the Glebe and Rockcliffe Park have been chosen for the tour this year, which allows residents to visit the special homes all dressed up for Christmas while supporting the Old Ottawa South palliative care centre.

The hospice aimed to have all the homes offer something different for the ticket holders. One of the Glebe homes on the tour, 196 Glebe Ave., features a garden designed by Oprah Winfrey’s resident gardener. The three-day event begins on Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. and unlike some of the homeowners, Hee-yong and Yang will be in the home during the tours to share some of their knowledge about Korean and the house. Tickets for the Nov. 9 to 11 event are $40 and can be purchased at the hospice, at 114 Cameron Ave., online at www.hospicemaycourt.com or at one of the organization’s fundraiser’s partners, listed on the hospice’s website.

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Venez-vous joindre à nous (Située au coin du boul. Breadner et Pvt. Deniverville)

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Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School

Come Join Us: (Located corner of Breadner Blvd. and Deniverville Pvt.)

Sunday Services 9 am Teen Breakfast Club Adult Sunday School (Childcare provided) 10 am Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Sunday School

in Metcalfe on 8th Line - only 17 mins from HWY 417

10 Chesterton Drive, Ottawa (Meadowlands and Chesterton) Tel: 613-225-6648 parkwoodchurch.ca

Minister: James T. Hurd Everyone Welcome

The Church You’ve Always Longed For... Anticipates a Great Future. Come join us!

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

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Service protestant avec l’école du dimanche 09:30 Messe Catholique romaine avec la liturgie pour enfants 11:15

Protestant Worship with Sunday School 09:30 Roman Catholic Mass with Children’s Liturgy 11:15

faith@magma.ca www.magma.ca/~faith

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Sunday 7 pm Mass Now Available!

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Les Services de l’aumônerie des Forces canadiennes Services du dimanche de la chapelle militaire

The Canadian Forces Chaplain Services Military Chapel Sunday Services

43 Meadowlands Dr. W. Ottawa

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Sunday Services Worship Service10:30am Sundays Prayer Circle Tuesday at 11:30 Rev.10:30 Jamesa.m. Murray

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Dominion-Chalmers United Church

Come & worship with us Sundays at 10:00am Fellowship & Sunday School after the service

ALL WELCOME Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The Salvation Army Community Church Meeting at St. Andrew School 201 Crestway Dr. 613-440-7555 Barrhaven www.sawoodroffe.org

Email: admin@mywestminister.ca

613-722-1144 Parkdale United Church

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

Tel: (613) 276-5481; (613) 440-5481 1893 Baseline Rd., Ottawa (2nd Floor) Sunday Service 10.30am – 12.30pm Bible study / Night Vigil: Friday 10.00pm – 1.00am Website: heavensgateottawa.org E-mail: heavensgatechapel@yahoo.ca

613.247.8676

(Do not mail the school please)

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Pleasant Park Baptist Invites you to our worship service with Rev. Dean Noakes Sundays at 11am 414 Pleasant Park Road 613 733-4886 pleasantparkbaptist.org

Celebrating 14 years in this area!

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Worship and Sunday School 9:30 Contemplative Worship 11:15

Location: St. Thomas More Catholic School, 1620 Blohm Drive

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2203 Alta Vista Drive

Service Time: Sundays at 10:30 AM

meets every Sunday at The Old Forge Community Resource Centre 2730 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2B 7J1

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Rideau Park United Church

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(1) $300 Gift Certificate and (1 of 3) $100 Gift Certificates 1430 Prince of Wales Dr. (at Meadowlands in the Rideauview Mall)

2 Night stay at Historical B&B

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($250 Value) Le’s Jewellery 2446 Bank St. (at Hunt Club Rd.) 613.733.3888 • www.lesjewellery.ca

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Employees of participating sponsors and their immediate families and Performance Printing / EMC employees are not eligible to compete in this contest. 2. Contestants must abide these general contests rules and all specific rules applied to contests to be eligible to win available prizes. 3. Prize winner selection is by random draw. Winners must correctly answer a skill-testing question to win. Prize winners will be contacted by telephone. 4. Winners must bear some form of identification in order to claim their prize. 5. There is no cash surrender value to prizes and they must be accepted as awarded. 6. The EMC and participating companies assume no responsibility whatsoever damages, be they physical or monetary, injury or death, as a result of this contest or any part of it. 7. The EMC and participating retailers reserve the right to limit the numbers of entries received from any particular contestant(s). 8. The EMC and the participating companies reserve the right to change, rearrange, and/or alter any of there contests policies at any time whatsoever without prior notice. Also these contest rules are subject if necessary to comply with the rules, regulations, and the laws of the federal, Provincial, and local government bodies. 9. Ads will be published September 20, 27, October 4, 11,18, 25, November 1, 8, 2012. 10. One entry per household.

$200 Gift Basket from Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre

$150 Gourmet Gift Basket 1321 Wellington St. 722-8753 www.bagelshop.ca

$100 Gift Certificate

Signature Centre 499 Terry Fox Dr., Kanata www.tagalongtoys.ca

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: manotick@metroland.com

Nov. 3:

Harvest turkey supper at the Osgoode Baptist Church, 8674 Bank St. in Vernon. Sittings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15 for adults, $5 for children aged five to 12 years and free for under five years. For tickets call Edith McDiarmid at 613-8215447, the Porteous family at 613-821-2174 or the Clarks at 613-821-1099. St James Anglican Church in Manotick and the community police are co-hosting an education program called “Kids and Drugs.” This is an education program developed by the RCMP to reach out and educate parents about drugs. A drug specialist will attend to discuss the specific drugs out in the community now. The presentation will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will cover current drug trends, signs and symptoms to look for, the role and power of parents, talking with children and helping them make good decisions. Organizers are interested in reaching the parents of and/ or youth leaders working

with grades 5-9. Registration is limited. The cost is $5. Call Donna Rourke at 613-825-1913 or Sam Hills at 613-692-2082. Metcalfe St. Andrew’s United Church UCW (United Church Women) annual fall luncheon and bake sale at 2677 8th Line Rd. in Metcalfe from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup, sandwiches and squares will be available at a cost of $8. All are welcome. For more information, call 613-8212075.

Nov 6:

Join Alan Cumyn from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Greely library branch (1448 Meadow Dr.) for an author reading and discussion about the many aspects of fiction writing. His books include the Giller Prize finalist Burridge Unbound and the acclaimed Great War novels: The Sojourn and The Famished Lover. Offered in partnership with MASC for adults aged 50+. For more information, contact InfoService at 613-580-2940 or ref@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. Online registration is required.

Nov. 7:

The Greely Community Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the Greely Community Centre. Come and be part of the solution to issues affecting everyone in Greely. For more information contact president@greelycommunity.org.

Nov. 10:

Parkway Community Kid’s Party for all kids up to Grade 5. Hang out at “the monkey barrel” at Parkway Road Church, 7275 Parkway Rd., Greely from 2 to 4 p.m. Featuring “Funky Monkey” music, munchies, games and prizes, plus special guests: Adventure in Art. Check out the new facility while the kids have a swinging time. This event is free. Visit www. parkwayroad.com. Osgoode Legion’s Remembrance dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10. Veterans are offered free admission and guests are $10.Enjoy cocktails starting at 6 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the bar. For more information, contact Peter Valdstyn at 613-258-7644.

A First Words speech and language screening clinic for children from birth until eligibility for senior kindergarten who live in Ottawa. The screening clinic will take place at the Osgoode Youth Association, 5479 Osgoode Main St. from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. No appointment necessary. For more information, call Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 or www. firstwords.ca. Hosted by Live and Learn Resource Centre, a program of Rural Family Connections.

Nov. 10-11

Don’t miss the 20th annual St. Mark High School Christmas craft fair, Sat. Nov. 10 and Sun. Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Mark Catholic High School in Manotick. Admission: $2 or a canned food item.

Nov. 15-18:

Seven Manotick potters will participate in the 2012 Ottawa Guild of Potters Holiday Sale, Nov. 15 to 18 at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans. Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations from the sale of selected pieces will be directed to Harvest House. This event is wheelchair accessible; free admission and parking. For more information visit www.ottawaguild ofpotters.ca.

p.m. For tickets call Garnet at 613-489-3613, Mary at 613-489-2697 or Nicky at 613-489-1697. Adults: $17, youth: $6, children under 10: free.

of the Osgoode Ward Food Cupboard. Take a photo with Santa for $5. Pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Shop locally for all your Christmas needs

Nov. 17:

Ongoing:

Super Country Christmas Bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunstad Christian Church, 1981 Century Rd .W. After a year’s absence during renovations, come join the church for home baking, a cookie walk, a white elephant table, crafts, preserves, a silent auction, raffle, live music, terrific lunches, coffee and bar. For information, call 613-692-3020.

Nov. 24:

Don’t miss the Entrepreneur and Crafters Christmas Show, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Rd. Free admission and parking. Free gift bag with donation in support of Naomi’s Family Resource Centre. Visit www. businessinmotions.com or call Cheryl at 613-821-4895. Annual Christmas craft and

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Nov. 16:

North Gower United Church Evening of Entertainment will feature the Ottawa Valley’s own Gail Gavan, Mike ® Ryan and Kyle Felhaver with Enter to win at the Minto Dream Home located at 110 Grey Willow Drive or at the provider of singalong songs and good following La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries locations: NEpEaN 545 West Hunt Club Rd. old-fashioned foot-stompin’ GLouCEstER Corner of Innes & Cyrville KINGstoN 770 Gardiners Rd. RioCan Centre fiddle tunes. The event takes Name: www.lzb.ca/online place at the Alfred Taylor RA Centre (2300 Commuaddress: nity Way) in North Gower. Email: Social time featuring famous homemade refreshments phone: from 6 to 7 p.m. The proDraw to take place on Monday November 19, 2012 F u r n i t u r e G a l l e r i e s ® gram will run from 7 to 9:15

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Christian School. The event features local businesses and artisans offering a wide array of fabulous gift items that are sure to please even the most discerning individuals on your gift list this Christmas. The show takes place at the school, 2681 Glen St. in Metcalfe, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Christmas cookie decorating station for children, as well Connect with as a canteen serving a lunch and refreshments for your enjoyment. Parking and admission are free.

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The Christmas gift and craft show at the Greely Legion runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1. Free admission and parking. Free gift bag with donation in support

Osgoode’s Country Creations Christmas Artisan and Craft Fair is looking for vendors for its annual event to be held at the Market Square Mall, from Friday, November 30 until Sunday, December 9. If you are interested in participating in this co-operative fair, please contact Marlene at 613826-1511 or Mary Louise at sweetpeas@sympatico.ca. Proceeds from rental fees are donated to the Osgoode Care Centre. In Harmony, a woman’s chorus, is welcoming new members. Practices are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Call 613-722-0066. The Gloucester South Seniors Chess Club meets at 4550 Bank St. (at Leitrim Road) meets every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Immediate openings are available for chess aficionados. Please contact Robert MacDougal at 613-821-1930 for more information. Every Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. enjoy bingo at the Osgoode Legion, 3284 Sunstrum St. in Osgoode. All money raised at these weekly events goes back to the community. Bring your “dabbers” and come out to support your local legion bingo.

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Old Time Fiddle and Country Dance on the first Friday of every month from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person at the door and yearly memberships available. There is no charge for participating musicians and singers. The dance takes place at the Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Dr., Greely.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Taurus, do not worry about being productive all of the time. You need to recharge to be in top form when you are called into action. Tuesday could be busy. Gemini, expect some additional energy that enables you to sail through tasks at work in record speed. The sky is the limit when you have so much energy. Cancer, there are certain tasks that you may find you cannot complete on your own. That is when you should delegate or ask someone with more experience to help you.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

CLUES ACROSS 1. Army legal branch 4. Dekagram 7. Underwater ship 10. 6th Jewish month 12. __ lang syne, good old days 14. European money 15. Remover of an apple’s center 17. The content of cognition 18. Bleats 19. “l836 siege” of U.S. 20. Inquiries 22. Bottled gas 23. Dutch painter Gerrit 25. An invasion or hostile attack 28. Misbeliever 31. South American Indiana 32. Bone cavities 33. Hound sounds

34. Turtle carapace 39. Wash or flow against 40. Cross a threshold 41. Pitch symbol 42. About lizards 45. Treat with contempt 48. Million barrels per day (abbr.) 49. Place to sleep 51. Harsh criticism or disapproval 54. Wipe out recorded information 56. Pesetas 58. Pitcher Hershiser 59. Pronouncements 60. Dodge truck model 61. A coniferous tree 62. Ludicrously false statment 63. Lyric poem 64. Determine the sum 65. Fixed in one’s purpose

CLUES DOWN 1. Mexican wattle & daub hut 2. __ Green: playwright 3. Building for autos 4. Rum and lime or lemon juice 5. Two spiral-horned African antelopes 6. Jubilant delight 7. Cyclic 8. Fiddler crabs 9. Vehicle carrying many passengers 11. Dream sleep 13. Afghan Persian language 16. Gnawing small mammal 18. B1 deficiency disease 21. Not out 24. Chancellor Von Bismarck 26. RCO group of atoms 27. Cony

29. Makes a gas less dense 30. Instances of disease 34. A story 35. Surmounted 36. Cloisonned 37. Counterfoil 38. Kept cattle together 39. Computer screen material 43. Ancient calculator 44. Cuddle 46. District nurse 47. Employee stock ownership plan 50. Distributed game cards 52. Murres genus 53. Tear apart violently 55. Umbrella support 56. Athlete who plays for pay 57. Small amount

What you need most of all this week is to escape the confines of the four walls and simply spend plenty of time outdoors, Libra. Your mind will be cleansed. Scorpio, adventure brings excitement and you are ready for some creative flow of energy and a change of pace. Keep your eyes peeled for all of the opportunities coming your way. Sagittarius, this week you will take steps toward getting more organized at work and at home. Clean out drawers and closets and remove any clutter that has accumulated. You may face a decision that gives you pause from an ethical or humanitarian standpoint, Capricorn. Give it some thought before deciding what to do.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Leo, it’s smart if you hold your tongue for a few days until a situation at home has a chance to blow over. Otherwise you can run the risk of escalating things unnecessarily.

Aquarius, this week you may want to make a second attempt at something that didn’t quite work out the first time. You may be surprised by the results this time around.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Virgo, if there’s something that you have wanted to try, such as a hobby or sport, now is the time to do so. You have the confidence needed to try different things.

Last week’s answers

Pisces, your innovative approach could certainly work in your favor this week. Don’t be afraid to apply this approach to your finances.

This weeks puzzle answers in next weeks issue

Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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This is the time to get started on long-overdue work, Aries. Things will go smoothly if you focus all of your attention on the tasks at hand and avoid distractions.

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