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The city has proposed charging rural homeowners not hooked up to city water an annual stormwater fee. The city is looking to add approximately a $5 to $6 charge to each rural homeowners bill to help make up for falling
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Social media groups for the Cumberland area have seen many posts from residents who are upset about the new fee, especially because they can’t get city water and have to pay for their own well and costs associated with it. To rub salt in the wound, residents are also paying for Hydro to use the well to run the tap, or flush the toilet – Hydro charged at a higher rate than urban residents because they are on Hydro One, not Hydro Ottawa. Bruinsma said it also has the appearance that residents in the city have cut down on their water consumption to be more environmentally conscious, and now the city needs to figure out how to make up the shortfall. “I spend $5 on a coffee without even thinking about it, but that’s not the point. The point is the problem is at the city (level),” she said. “They’re encouraging people to reduce consumption, but the reality is they can’t cover the cost of operating that system on a user pay basis.” The money that’s collected will pay for culverts and culvert repairs all over the city, including in rural wards, said West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry. Currently,
the urban and suburban residents paying for water are covering the repairs all over the city – including in the rural wards. But Osgoode Ward Coun. George Darouze said he’s opposed to the rural residents needing to pay the extra fee. “Some residents have said that they feel this is a total tax grab and I totally agree with them,” he said. “We’re still working on the nuts and bolts but we will do everything we can.” He said his office is looking to do an online survey of rural residents on the issue. In Cumberland, concerns have been gathered online to take to the public consultations. The first consultation was due to be held at the Shenkman Arts Centre on March 21 after press time, though there are still seven more meetings residents can attend. Bruinsma said she’s concerned that the fee will stay at $5 or $6, and won’t eventually climb. Other feedback, posted on the community’s website, included questions on how much money was actually spent on culvert repair and ditch work in the ward, and if it can be guaranteed that taxes collected for storm-
water work will be used for such. According to city documents, recent culvert work in the ward has Farmer’s Way ($65,000), Kinsella ($125,000), Navan Road ($139,000), Frontier Road ($101,000), Sarsfield Road ($98,000) and Gregoire Road ($67,000). Cumberland Coun. Stephen Blais was not available for comment on the costs for Cumberland residents. The biggest overarching comment, which will likely be heard at the eight public consultations throughout the city, is rural residents want to make sure they aren’t subsidizing urban, city-water receiving homes in the city before they accept this new tax. “To be fair, if you tell us realistically how much it costs for rural areas, and you look at the population of rural areas… then I think it’s pretty reasonable to assume we should pick up some of that cost,” Bruinsma said. “But then the revenues collected for that, need to go for paying for that service.” To see a partial list of questions Cumberland residents plan to ask at the public consultations and their concerns, visit www.cumberlandvillage.ca. With files from Jessica Cuhna and Kelly Kent
Consultations, excluding the March 21 at Shenkman that has passed * Tuesday, March 29: 7 to 9 p.m. at West Carleton Community Complex, 5670 Carp Rd. * Wednesday, March 30: 7 to 9 p.m. at City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. West * Thursday, March 31: 7 to 9 p.m. at Navan Memorial Centre, 1295 Colonial Rd. * Saturday, April 2: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Metcalfe Community Centre, 8243 Victoria St. * Monday, April 4: 7 to 9 p.m. at Kanata Recreation Complex, 100 Charlie Rogers Pl. (formerly Walter Baker Place), Hall A * Tuesday, April 5: 7 to 9 p.m. at Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre, 2300 Community Way * Thursday, April 7: 7 to 9 p.m. at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Blues in the Schools program gives Greely students soul Kelly Kent
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Students at Greely Elementary School have got the blues. Working with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Bluesfest program, Blues in the Schools, students had the opportunity this month to immerse themselves in music for two weeks. During this time, they learned all about blues music and culture. “This is a great program because it’s something all the kids can get involved in,” said Gloria Mackie, a teacher at Greely Elementary School who got the student body involved with Blues in the Schools. Blues in the Schools started in 1999 at two Ottawa schools. The program involves two phases over two weeks. On each day of the first week, students experience an hour-long performance by a different blues musician. During the second week, a group of stu-
dents is chosen to work with a pair of blues musicians to create their own hour-long performance, including an original song, which they then perform on the final day of the program. More than 20 area schools with 6,000 individual students participated in Blues in the Schools this year, including Greely Elementary School and Castor Valley Elementary School. Mackie has been involved with the Blues in the Schools program for the last seven years, bringing it with her to Greely three years ago. This year, Kristin Saunders’ Grade 5/6 class worked with Catriona Sturton and a performer who goes by Birdie Whtye; the students called her by her first name, Tia. Both Catriona and Tia have been long-time performers of the blues in the local area. They worked with the students to teach them to sing a series of songs and also to play various riffs on the harmonica.
“It’s so important for kids to have exposure to a lot of things early on,” she said, adding that often arts experiences fall out of priority at many schools. “That’s why the Blues in the Schools is such a good program. It exposes (the students) to music they might not otherwise come across.” In addition to the experience of participating in the program, Greely Elementary School also received a $500 donation this year from the Kelly Kent/METROLAND
This month, students at Greely Elementary School had the opportunity to learn about blues music through the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Bluesfest Blues in the Schools program. Kristin Saunders’ Grade 5/6 class even wrote and performed their own song, “The Bad Day Blues.” “The whole experience was such a delight,” Tia said of working with Saunders’ class this year. “They were a dream to work with.” Catriona, herself a master of the harmonica, added that she’s never seen a group of children improve their own playing skills so
quickly. The students performed for the rest of their peers on Friday, March 11, ending the show with their original song, “The Bad Day Blues.” Saunders said the students thoroughly enjoyed their experience with the program this year.
RBC Bluesfest, which is a not-for-profit charity. The donation will be put towards the school’s existing music program, Mackie said, though they’re still brainstorming the details. “We wanted to pick something everyone could benefit from,” she said. For more information on Blues in the Schools, visit the RBC Bluesfest website at www.ottawabluesfest.ca. Applications will open in the fall for their 2017 program.
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Puppy found near death in Manotick makes strong recovery Kelly Kent kkent@metroland.com
Jack Russell Terriers are well known for their feisty spirits, and two-month-old Patches is certainly living up to expectations. Patches the Jack Russell Terrier mix puppy has made a remarkable recovery after a good Samaritan in Manotick found her near a snowmobile trail on Tuesday, March 15, nearly frozen, unconscious and wracked with seizures. “Her condition was quite grave when she was brought in,” said Jennifer Rossmann, the lead veterinarian at Manotick Veterinary Hospital who worked to revive Patches. “She was in bad condition – she was basically very near death.” Patches was brought to the Manotick Veterinary Hospital around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, where she received immediate medical attention. Rossmann and her team – Jennifer Palmer, a veterinary technician, and Louise Beauchamp, a veterinary assistant – worked on Patches for approximately two hours. They treated her with medication for her seizures, a dextrose IV for her low blood sugar and warming blankets for her low body temperature. After 30 to 45 minutes, Patches began to show signs of improvement, Rossmann said. “Her eyes sort of fixed on me and she started trying to sit up and her tail started to wag,” she said. “We knew
then that she was going to make it.” By the time she was stable enough to travel to the Ottawa Humane Society, where she remains as of press time, Rossmann said Patches was running around, barking and exploring. While the circumstances of her situation are not currently known, Rossmann said Patches was in relatively good condition other than the obvious signs of exposure. She was only slightly below a healthy weight when she arrived at the Manotick Veterinary Hospital and she was not injured. Rossmann and her team checked Patches for a microchip since she was not wearing tags, but none was found. “It is very important for people to get their pets microchipped,” she said. “It helps us know who to contact in a situation like this.” Patches is currently at the Ottawa Humane Society where she is recovering well. She’ll remain there for observation until she’s strong enough to leave. If no owner comes forward, she’ll be put up for adoption. “To bring her back was just wonderful – it brings tears to our eyes,” Rossmann said of Patches’ recovery. “Terriers are a resilient breed, and being a puppy she had the best chance of making a comeback.” “She was a little fighter,” Rossmann added. “She wanted to live and so she did.”
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Notice of Completion of Transit Project Assessment Process Confederation Line East Light Rail Transit Extension
The City of Ottawa has completed an Environmental Project Report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 for the Confederation Line East Light Rail Transit Extension Planning and Environmental Assessment study. The Project The City of Ottawa has developed a plan to extend and expand the City’s existing Light Rail Transit Network. Specifically the plan includes extending the future Confederation Line further east from Blair Station to an interim terminal at Place d’Orléans station and, ultimately, to Trim Road (see Ottawa.ca/easternlrt or Ottawa.ca/tlrest for further information). The plan includes options to service the community of Orleans and adjacent lands. New stations will be located at Montreal Road, Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, Orléans Boulevard and the terminal station at Place d’Orléans. Additional stations will ultimately be constructed at Brisebois Crescent/Mockingbird Drive (Orleans Town Centre), east of Tenth Line Road and the terminus of the line at Trim Road. Preliminary engineering review has resulted in design refinements to the alignment between Blair Station and Montreal Road Station. These changes have no additional environmental impact, reduce implementation costs, and have been incorporated into the Environmental Project Report.
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More than 120 frustrated Rideau Carleton Raceway Slots (RCRS) workers travelled to Toronto on Wednesday, March 9 to continue their fight for fair wages and pensions after almost three months of forced lockouts by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG).
OLG workers rally at Queen’s Park for fair wages, pension protection Kelly Kent kkent@metroland.com Impacts to private property are not anticipated as the preferred alternative for the East LRT alignment is entirely within the right-of-way of Highway 174. The Process The environmental impact of this transit project was assessed and an Environmental Project Report (EPR) prepared according to the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings. The EPR documents the entire study process, including a description of the planned project, its anticipated environmental impacts, and the project’s consultation program. The EPR for the Confederation Line East LRT Extension project will be available for a 30-day public review period starting March 24, 2016 at the locations noted below during their regular business hours.
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More than 120 frustrated Rideau Carleton Raceway Slots (RCRS) workers travelled to Toronto recently to continue their fight for fair wages and pensions after almost three months of forced lockouts. The group held a press conference and rally at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, March 9 to defend their existing pensions and demand fair wages from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), a Crown organization. “It has been a month and a half that we’ve been to the table and there’s been no movement,” said Larry Rousseau, regional executive vice president for the national capital region of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), of the collective agreement negotiations between the workers’ union and OLG. “Our message is still loud and clear.” In December, employees of the RCRS were locked out of their jobs when 96 per cent voted to reject the OLG’s final offer for a collective agreement with PSAC. Despite the fact that workers have not received a raise since 2009, OLG’s offer sought to freeze wages for two additional years and suggested removing existing pension language from their current agreement. Now, employees and
PSAC are lobbying for both fair wages and the continued inclusion of their existing pension language in their next agreement. “We’re not getting rid of pensions,” said Rousseau in a recent interview with the Manotick News, “and we need a decent wage increase. It’s quite simple.” “This pressure is not going to go away,” he added. Rally
The Queen’s Park press conference and rally was the next step in a line of initiatives meant to call attention to PSAC’s fight. The press conference was recorded, and the full video is available at psacrideaucarelton.com. In the video, NDP MPP Cindy Forster says that the Liberal government needs to intervene and support the workers. “The Liberal government talks a good game about secure income at retirement, but from what we’ll hear from the folks that are here with us today that are OLG workers, the Liberal government through the OLG is trying to take away their pension security,” she said. “The Liberal government is increasingly out of touch with workers in this province,” she followed later in her statement. Rousseau, who attended the conference on behalf of PSAC, also spoke. He drew attention to the fact that
the cost of living in Ottawa has raised almost nine per cent since 2009, yet workers’ wages have been frozen in a stagnant position for just as long. “On behalf of OLG workers across Ontario, we call on Kathleen Wynne (Liberal Premier of Ontario) and Finance Minister Charles Sousa to instruct OLG to stop treating its workers with such disrespect,” he said. “Ms. Wynne cannot, on the one hand, claim to support better pensions for Ontarians and, on the other hand, try to force Crown employees into giving up those pensions,” he followed. To share their own stories, OLG employees Laura Perry and Dawn Kirkbride also spoke. Perry, a senior slot technician, has been with OLG for almost 17 years. “In that time I’ve always given 110 per cent,” she said. When she was locked out of her job, OLG cancelled employee health coverage, which Perry relies on to help cover the cost of medication she needs to treat an incurable neurological disease. PSAC offered to pay her fees, Perry stated, but OLG refused the offer. “I wonder how Premier Wynne would feel if she was in the same position?” Perry asked. Kirkbride, another locked-out OLG employee, said the situation has been hard for her whole family. See RALLY page 10
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he city is considering a bylaw change that would address that infamous scourge: the pet shop. A city committee is considering a bylaw amendment to force pet shops to get their dogs, cats and rabbits from non-commercial sources. That would make local animal shelters the only legal source of these animals. Firstly, it seems silly to have a bylaw for these stores. Are pet shops a public danger that needs to be controlled? All 16 of them? Secondly, the change would not affect the three pet shops in the city that sell animals from commercial breeders. Those three shops would be grandfathered. Nothing changes. As one pet store owner has asked, what happens if she wants to sell her store or hand it on to her kids? Does the grandfathering disappear and the bylaw dictate where the animals can come from? A 2011 Ipsos Reid survey suggested that less than seven per cent of pet owners acquire a pet from commercial breeders. No one is arguing that many animals are surrendered to shelters, and that puppy mills, where female dogs are constantly being bred exist. But to target stores like Pet World and Little Critters,
simply distracts from the real problem – and finding the right solution. Karen Greenberg, who has owned Little Critters in the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre for decades, says she has used the same six or seven breeders for the last 20 years. She has toured their facilities and knows she isn’t dealing with any puppy mills. “But we are the only avenue the city can control,” she said of the bylaw. Greenberg said the campaign from animal activists insinuates that shops like hers perpetuate the puppy industry. And it’s simply not true. The people who own and operate pet shops deserve to be allowed to do so with the minimum amount of supervision unless they’ve proven to be uncontrollable maniacs bent on harming the public. And that they are not. The discussion paper put out by the city on the topic says the stores are already inspected by bylaw and Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals agents. “The city typically receives very few complaints about pet shops,” the report reads. So what problem are we solving exactly? Seems to us that the city might be barking up the wrong tree.
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n a driving trip in the U.S. recently I had a chance to discover some new developments that will be coming our way soon and that we will be able to view with alarm when they arrive This has nothing to do with politics, by the way, although several American friends did volunteer that they might consider moving in our direction should certain developments take place and you can probably figure what they are. The thing that we should all view with alarm may have already arrived in Canada but I haven’t seen it yet. I’m talking about television at the gas pump. Imagine your shock and horror when, minding your own business, having done the necessary credit
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io, you selected premium gasoline and a voice said “Are you sure you want premium?” Actually, you did, but that didn’t make the moment any less disturbing. But this isn’t like that. Looking warily over your shoulder you see movement on the little gas pump screen, where usually you see the message asking if you’d like a car wash. The movement turns out to be the image of a person, Jimmy Fallon, in fact, who is doing part of last night’s monologue. Then there is something else, then some advertising, of course. All the time, you’re trying to concentrate on pumping gas, which, fortunately, does not take much in the way of concentration. So that’s it. Add gas pumps to the growing list of places where corporate decision-makers think we need to be entertained. It is nothing new to have music at gas pumps, but this adds an entirely new dimension.
Inevitably, there will be some who are grateful. The gas pump is one of the last stare-into-space places left in North America. You stand there, holding onto the nozzle and look at the numbers moving, and so slowly too. You could turn and look somewhere else, but all you’d see would be your car, or someone else’s car. You are bored out of your mind, just want it to be over. Worse, it is costing you money. Somewhere in the world, to be sure, are people who value this moment, who meditate, plan, luxuriate in the nothingness of the moment. For the rest of us, TV is coming. Signs of its inevitability are all around us. There are roadside restaurants where you can feed quarters into little TV sets to make them play. There are TV screens over urinals. There is music being pumped into the out-of-doors from inside
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shopping malls. So far there is neither music nor television in the forest, but soon someone will recognize that lack and move to correct it. Already, wifi is being available in national parks. Further outrages can’t be far away, unless staring into space increases its political popularity.
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Registration open for ‘Goode Run event May 14 Kelly Kent
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Registration for this year’s ‘Goode Run is now open. Taking place on Saturday, May 14, the sixth annual ‘Goode Run is one of the cornerstone Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA) fundraisers, bringing in over $30,000 in 2015. This year, race organizers hope to surpass that total with a goal of $35,000. “It’s a lofty goal but we’re hoping we can achieve it,” said Heather Roe. The ‘Goode Run, which loops through Osgoode proper over 2K, 5K and 10K routes, has become something of an institution within the community, Roe said. Last year, the race saw around 515 participants. In fact, so many people turned out for the event last year that organizers were forced to find a bigger starting location for the 2016 event. Though the event traditionally begins and ends at
O-YA itself, Roe said that this year’s event will take place at the Osgoode Community Centre to accommodate the 600 expected participants. The event is family friendly, and includes a 2K route, plus 5K and 10 K distances. The 2K route heads from the community centre, to O-YA and back, and can be a run or a walk. Strollers are welcome. For safety reasons, Rose said that strollers are not permitted during the 5K or 10K races. All races are run on closed road courses. The ‘Goode Run was started by Roe six years ago as a way to boost fundraising for O-YA. “I was trying to come up with a way to raise more money,” she said, adding that as a runner herself, the even made sense. To date, the run has raised between $130,000 and $150,000 for O-YA, making it one of the organization’s top fundraisers.
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Registration is now open for the 2016 ‘Goode Run’, taking place Saturday, May 14. The event is one of the Osgoode Youth Assocation’s (O-YA’s) main fundraisers, with a goal of $35,000 this year. Here participants line up at the start line at a previous ‘Goode Run event.
Funds are raised through registration fees, donations, pledges and sponsorship. This year’s registration fees are: $15 per person or $30 per family for the 2K run or walk; $25 for youth participating in either the 5K or 10K; $50 for adults participating in the 5K; and $55 for adults in the 10K. All runners can also collect pledges from friends and
family, or donations can be made without pledging a specific runner. Roe said she hopes the ‘Goode Run can raise $35,000 for O-YA this year, and that the event will continue to grow every season. “If we could someday hit 1,000 participants, that would be our dream,” she said. “That would just be spectacular.”
More information on the ‘Goode Run or registration can be found at www.o-ya. ca. Cheering section
Roe said that she would like to encourage residents who live along the race routes to decorate and cheer on runners as they pass this year.
“As a runner, having someone there to cheer you by can make all the difference,” she said. The race organizers will also be setting up two cheering zones for those who don’t live along the routes but who still would like to be involved. “Please come out and cheer our runners on!,” Roe said.
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Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by the City of Ottawa for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedule A attached hereto for the purposes of the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel (the “CSST”) project, including but not limited to, facilitating the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of CSST infrastructure including two inter-connected concrete lined combined sewage tunnels, associated shafts, flow control/diversion structures, odour control and operational support facilities, and buffer zones, and including subterranean and surface temporary working easements 30 months in duration for purposes including but not limited to for the purpose of constructing, operating and ultimately decommissioning a temporary tail tunnel to facilitate the storage and removal of excavated materials, and for the purpose of the storage and removal of excavated materials, debris, construction materials and equipment, and to enter on, under and through the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and material for construction, excavation, grading and all other improvements and works ancillary to the CSST. The Property Sketches referred to in Schedule A forming part of this Notice, are available for viewing during regular business hours at the City’s Client Service Centre, 1st Floor, City Hall, City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Avenue West. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedule A attached hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within 30 days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within 30 days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within 30 days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of the City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1. The expropriating authority is: City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1. Dated at Ottawa, March 15, 2016. CITY OF OTTAWA Gordon E. MacNair Director, Real Estate Partnerships & Development Office Schedule A Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows: All right, title and interest in the following lands: 1.
Part of PIN 04122-0516 (LT) being part of PT LTS 19, 20 & 21, PL 30 , S/S CATHERINE STREET ; PT LTS 19, 20 & 21, PL 30 , N/S ISABELLA STREET ; PT LTS 13 & 14, PL 30 , E/S KENT STREET ; ALL BEING PARTS 1 & 4, 5R11360, S/T N486420, S/T THE INTEREST IN CR646393 AS AMENDED BY N335848 ; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site09-05c.dgn.
All right, title and subterranean interest in the stratified portion of the following lands: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Part of PIN 04112-0061 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LTS A & 1, PL 3922 , N/S SLATER ST, AS IN N612933 ; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site01-02d.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0046 (LT) being a strata interest in part of LT 3, PL 3 , W/S KING EDWARD AVE ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W¬01d.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0055 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 22, PL 3 , PART 1 , 5R9962, S/S BOLTON ST; T/W N739749 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-02c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0056 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 22, PL 3 , PART 2 & 3 , 5R9962 , S/S BOLTON ST; S/T & T/W N593238 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-03c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0057 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 22, PL 3 , AS IN CR426651, S/S BOLTON ST; T/W CR426651 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-04c.dgn. Part of PINS 15440-0001 (LT) through to 15440-0006 (LT) inclusive, being a strata interest in part of the common elements on Carleton Condominium Plan No. 440, PT LTS 21 & 22, N/S CATHCART ST, PL 3, PTS 1, 2, & 3 4R6145, AS IN SCHEDULE ‘A’ OF DECLARATION LT581924 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-05f.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0053 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LTS 21 & 22, PL 3 , AS IN N531355, N/S CATHCART ST; T/W N321511, N321512, N321513, N321514 & N321516 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-06c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0052 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 21, PL 3 , AS IN N432559, N/S CATHCART ST; S/T N321514 & T/W N321511, N321512, N321513 & N321516 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-07c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0051 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 21, PL 3 , AS IN N710356, N/S CATHCART ST; S/T N321513 & T/W N321511, N321512, N321514 N321515 & N321516 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-08c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0050 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 21, PL 3 , AS IN N343003, N/S CATHCART ST; S/T N321511 & 321512 & T/W N321513, 321514 & N321516 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-09d.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0444 (LT) being a strata interest in part of ART OF LOT 2 ON PLAN 3, WEST SIDE OF KING EDWARD AVENUE, BEING PART 1 ON PLAN 4R-26188.; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT 2 ON PLAN 3, WEST SIDE OF KING EDWARD AVENUE, BEING PARTS 3 AND 4 ON PLAN 4R-26188 AS IN OC1369397; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT 2 ON PLAN 3, WEST SIDE OF KING EDWARD AVENUE, BEING PARTS 2, 3, 4 AND 5 ON PLAN 4R-26188 AS IN OC1369418; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PART 1 ON PLAN 4R-26188 IN FAVOUR OF PART OF LOT 2 ON PLAN 3, WEST SIDE OF KING EDWARD AVENUE, BEING PARTS 2, 3, 4 AND 5 ON PLAN 4R-26188 AS IN OC1369419; CITY OF OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-10c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0142 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 28, PL 42482 , AS IN N734803, S/S CATHCART ST; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-11c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0141 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 28, PL 42482 , PART 5, 6, 7, & 8, 5R13041, S/S CATHCART ST; S/T & T/W N530719; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-12c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0140 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 28, PL 42482 , PART 1, 2, 3, & 4, 5R13041 , S/S CATHCART ST; S/T & T/W N510841; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-13c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0126 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 27, PL 42482 , PART 1, 5R9267, S/S CATHCART ST; T/W N591819; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-14d.dgn. Part of PINS 15407-0001 (LT) through to 15407-0021 (LT) inclusive, being a strata interest in part of the common elements on Carleton Condominium Plan No. 407, PT LT 27 S CATHCART ST & PT LT 27 N BRUYERE ST PL42482, PT 1 4R5991; AS IN SCHEDULE ‘A’ OF DECLARATION LT543510 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-15d.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0127 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 27, PL 42482 , PART 1 & 5, 5R13744, N/S BRUYERE ST; S/T & T/W N540783 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-16c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0128 (LT) being a strata interest in part of PT LT 27, PL 42482 , PART 2 & 3, 5R13744, N/S BRUYERE ST; T/W N631855 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W-17c.dgn. Part of PIN 04217-0280 (LT) being a strata interest in part of LT 27, PL 42482 , S/S BRUYERE ST; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site05W¬18d.dgn.
An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of 30 months in the following lands: 21. Part of PIN 04122-0516 (LT) being part of PT LTS 19, 20, & 21, PL 30, S/S CATHERINE STREET; PT LTS 19, 20 & 21, PL 30, N/S ISABELLA STREET ; PT LTS 13 & 14, PL 30, E/S KENT STREET ; ALL BEING PARTS 1 & 4, 5R11360, S/T N486420, S/T THE INTEREST IN CR646393 AS AMENDED BY N335848 ; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 2 in Property Sketch No. 16478site09-05c.dgn An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of 30 months in the stratified portion of the following lands: 22. Part of PIN04134-0356 (LT) being part of LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, AND 7 PLAN 71572, S/S CHAMBERLAIN AVE, OTTAWA, EXCEPT PART 1 PLAN 5R4664 EXCEPT PART 1 PLAN 4R21518 designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site10-02e.dgn. An estate, right or interest, in the nature of a permanent easement in the stratified portion of the following lands: 23. Part of PIN 04210-0078 (LT) being part of LTS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, PL 2275, E OF WALLER ST ; LTS 6 & 7, PL 2275 , N OF LAURIER AV ; LTS N, 1, 2, 3 & 4, PL 6 , S OF WILBROD ST ; LTS 1, 2, 3 & 4, PL 6 , N OF LAURIER AV ; PT LT D, CON DRF , BEING THE REMAINDER OF LTS O & N, PL 6 BTN THE SLY LIMIT OF WILBROD ST & THE NLY LIMIT OF LAURIER AV, PL 6 ; OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 in Property Sketch No. 16478site03c-02b.dgn.
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Rallies to continue for locked out OLG workers Continued from page 6
“This lockout has a direct impact on myself, as well as my family members, both financially and emotionally,” she said. She has two daughters, one in college and a four-year-old. Her husband has had to work overtime to compensate for the loss of income, meaning his family rarely sees him. “Which makes me question: will there be anything for my daughters’ future?” she asked. Later, during question period at the House of Commons, Forster asked Finance Minister Sousa to comment on the issue. “I want them (the workers) to know that I value their work and I think that all of us in this House respect their rights,” he said. However, he also said
he respects the negotiation of a collective agreement between an employer and a union; other, similar, agreements have been ratified before, he added. Lisa MacLeod, PC MPP for Nepean-Carleton, asked Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn whether the move was one strategized by the Crown to get the RCRS out of the way to clear a path for a downtown Ottawa casino instead. “Nothing would please me more, and I’m sure nothing would please all members of this House any more to see that agreement reached,” he said, adding that that can only be accomplished by bringing the agreement back to the table for negotiation. Next steps
Rousseau
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the next steps for PSAC and the affected OLG employees is to continue political pressure and return to the bargaining table. This summer, the union must give notice for the next round of bargaining. The best case scenario would be to add negotiations about pensions to that subsequent round. “I think everyone gets it now that this demand they have on the table is on really shaky ground,” he said of OLG’s final offer. PSAC and the 124 affected employees will continue their rallies at further events, such as at Liberal MPP offices. “Let’s get these workers back into the workplace doing jobs that they really enjoy doing,” Rousseau said.
Paramedics warn motorists to be more watchful of pedestrians Megan DeLaire
mdelaire@metroland.com
Paramedic spokesman J.P. Trottier used social media to remind Ottawa motorists to watch for pedestrians on March 15 after vehicles struck four pedestrians in two days. “Keeping an eye out for pedestrians is important anywhere,” Trottier said from the paramedic service’s official Twitter account. “Two calls today for pedestrians hit by vehicles in shopping centre parking lots.” The message came after an elderly woman sustained leg injures when she was hit by a vehicle in a parking lot on March Road on the morning of March 15, and a 17-yearold boy suffered from hand and leg injuries after he was struck in a parking lot on St. Laurent Boulevard at 3:30 p.m. the same day. Both were listed in stable condition. The day before, two teen-
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It’s that time of year to watch out for pedestrians and and cyclists in parking lots and on roads. agers were taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Greenbank and Wessex roads. A 15-year-old female was treated for facial injuries and was listed in stable condition, and a 16-year-old male was treated for a serious head injury and was listed in serious but stable condition. The two were hit by the same vehicle shortly before 3 p.m. on March 14. Paramedic spokesman J.P. Trottier said it is unusual to
see so many cases of pedestrians struck by vehicles in such a short period of time. He warned that parking lots can be especially treacherous places for people on foot. “To have two in the same day is a bit strange, and that’s why I sent out that tweet,” he said. “Just to remind people that parking lots are full of cars and full of people. We get cases where (drivers) back up, they don’t see everywhere and they hit somebody.”
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Tracks on the track Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page holds an impromptu concert at Ottawa Via Rail station on Tremblay Road on March 12 to release his new solo album, Heal Thyself Pt. 1 Instinct. Page started the tour in Toronto Union Station on March 11.
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wo light taps on the door. I counted them. And then the door opened, and Miss Crosby, right in the middle of reading the Beatitudes, closed the Bible and put it on her desk. She, ramrod straight, nodded to us, and as one, the entire Northcote School enrolment rose and stood staring ahead at the front blackboard. Not a head turned, but we knew without a doubt, the Inspector had come to make a call! We were all in awe of the Inspector, and knew Miss Crosby too, had for him the greatest respect, mixed in with a bit of fear. It was the Inspector who decided if the school was being run in proper fashion, and if the teacher was doing her job. After all she was being paid $250 a year! He walked right up to the front of the room, shook hands with Miss Crosby,
MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories who gave the slightest of nods, and in our best stage voices, we said, as if we were singing the words in the church choir, “Good Morning, Inspector.” He smiled out at us, a gold tooth glittering when it caught the rays of the morning sun through the east window. I could see Cecil’s ears move up and down, a talent he had, but which had to be kept in check since Miss Crosby frowned on such behaviour. Especially in front of the Inspector! I immediately got a pain in the pit of my stomach. He would be examining
every last scribbler, desk drawer, listen to us read, and what I dreaded most of all, he would fire a question to whomever he had in his eyesight, and delve into every subject we took at the Northcote School. These questions could be about arithmetic, which scared the daylights out of me since that was one of my poorest subjects, or he could ask you to name the townships in Renfrew County. So we just had to sit it out, and wait. Miss Crosby examined our desk drawers at least once a week, so I knew
he would find no fault there. Our books had to be neatly piled, and our pencils, ruler and eraser all in a neat pile or else we would have to take the entire drawer out, wipe it out with a cloth, and under her scrutiny neatly pack the drawer again. The Inspector and Miss Crosby were talking in whispers at the front of the room, and occasionally they would cast an eye down on us, who were sitting there shaking in our shoes. Then the questions began. Of course, bad Marguirite was dying to be singled out and asked a question, and she was squirming in her seat like she had ants in her pants. But the Inspector ignored her, and picked out my friend Joyce and then Velma, both of whom were smart as whips, and I could see Miss Crosby’s shoulders relax. They had no trouble answering the questions, and he then moved to the senior
classes, and seemed satisfied that they too had been ably taught by Miss Crosby. He pulled his watch out of his vest pocket, took note of the time, shook Miss Crosby’s hand, nodded to us, and headed for his coat at the back door. For several minutes Miss Crosby just stood at her desk. She would flicker her eyelids a bit, and I knew without a doubt she was silently giving up a prayer of thanks. It was coming on to lunchtime, and we had yet to have our morning recess. Miss Crosby let out a long sigh, and then a smile broke out across her face, just like it did after we had held a successful Christmas concert. “I think we’ll have a long recess this morning, and roll right into lunch. So get your clothes on and go outside. Then you can have your lunch later.” I mentally added up the time we would be away from
our desks, and as close as I could figure it was well over an hour! Cecil moved his ears up and down, and cracked his toes in his gumrubbers, and Miss Crosby paid no attention at all. I was pretty sure I saw Piano Joe put a piece of gum in his mouth, and bad Marguirite, not to be outdone, took an apple off the lunch table that didn’t belong to her. Miss Crosby ignored everything, as if unruly behaviour was a common occurrence every day. It was amazing to me what you could get away with after the Inspector came to call. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords. com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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DIANA FISHER The Accidental Farmwife out the door to start his truck. Then he noticed the lineup of cows at the fence. “Gah!” I watched as he stomped over to the shed, climbed up onto the tractor and closed his eyes as he turned the key. Luckily it was mild last night and the engine decided to turn over. The cows seemed to sense he was in a hurry because they stayed out of his way. Usually they accompany him to the hay store and back to the feeder, running just out of harm’s way, nibbling at the loose bits of hay on the bale in the bucket. Today they stood back and watched until he filled their
feeder and returned the tractor to the shed. They mooed softly as they gathered around the bale. He will have to put the second one up tomorrow. The demands of life on the farm. Some are flexible and will wait ‘til you get home. Others will not. We don’t want to risk a mutiny resulting in the cows jumping the fence and heading down the road, in search of hay. We are still waiting for the other nine cows to give birth this season. I hope they are pregnant, or the bull will be given his walking papers. These concerns
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ing I bought my favourite breakfast: a tuna dan bing (crepe with egg, tuna and peanut butter inside, drizzled with oyster sauce) from a street vendor. I ate it at my desk as I worked on the articles in that month’s edition of the English-teaching magazine that I was editing. Lunch usually came in the form of a Bento box and dinner was Thai or Indian food on the way home. Sometimes I went to the gym, especially if it was a bad day for smog. My favourite hangouts were the movie theatre and the bookstore. I spent a lot of time alone, not making eye contact or engaging anyone in conversation. It was pretty easy, because the locals didn’t want me to challenge their English. It was a rather silent, insular existence when I wanted it to be. A few times during that
last month as I lay trying to sleep my brain would fantasize about my homecoming. My sister and I had planned to surprise my family, and I wondered how my daughters would react. I had been gone three years. On my last day in Taiwan I left my gym membership card and subway pass to a colleague. Several friends gave me a good sendoff (known as a “leaving do”) and helped load the small suitcases that contained my life into a taxi headed for the airport. I had no idea what awaited me at home. I couldn’t even imagine what life would be like in ten years. The decade has gone incredibly fast. I find myself wondering what blessings and sorrow the next will hold. theaccidentalfarmwife. blogspot.com / www.dianafisherbooks.com dianafisher1@gmail.com
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Fatalities prompt letter from chief Editor’s note: Ottawa police Chief Charles Bordeleau issued this open letter on March 14. The violence that has resulted in the murder of five young men in 2016 is a heartbreaking cause for concern for our entire community. It has left families grieving and a community searching for answers on how to prevent these crimes. The individuals responsible for these deaths will be held accountable. But our overall response as a community must be far broader if we are going to make progress. We must work together to stop these senseless and preventable
acts that have left so many young men dead and other young men facing charges. Every homicide is different but we are seeing a trend where young people, some of them gang members and some involved in lower level criminal activity, are turning to extreme violence to settle even minor disputes. There is also a clear connection between the local illegal drug trade and this violence. The reality is that the demand for illegal drugs has not decreased and new, street-level traffickers are entering this high-risk world. Our enforcement efforts continue to target these offenders.
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The solution to addressing and preventing this violence must include police, community groups, individual community members and the friends and loved ones of those involved. That is why I am calling upon our community partners to work with us to find longer-term solutions to the escalation we are seeing. This group includes Crime Prevention Ottawa, The Coalition of Community and Health Resource Centres, the Youth Services Bureau, the John Howard Society and Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization. We need to build on our existing city-wide gang strategy that focuses on programs to dissuade people from violence and gangs, through healthy neighbourhood cohesion, early prevention, intervention, and enforcement. Any solution must also involve those who know that their friends, sons, brothers or loved ones are armed and involved in crime. We need to hear from them so that we can keep
everyone safe. They can provide us this information directly or anonymously through Crimes Stoppers. We can draw inspiration from other efforts like CeaseFire Halifax. That program is taking a community approach to eliminating violence, in particular gun violence, by working directly with those who run a high risk of becoming or are currently involved in violent activity. The enforcement activities of the Ottawa Police have been robust. Between 2015 and 2016 our guns and gangs unit alone arrested almost 100 people charging them with more than 1,000 offences. During the same time period we have seized 85 guns, an unprecedented number. In addition, there is important ongoing and daily work by our patrol, neighbourhood, community and school resource officers as well as other investigative units. Our enforcement and prevention will remain strong but we have learned from other communities and successes here in Ottawa that it cannot be our only strategy if we want to succeed.
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While we approach this violence from a city-wide view our Service is also focused on the Jasmine Crescent community. The murder of Nooredin Hassan last week was the third in the Jasmine community in one year. A motive has yet to be determined in that homicide. Before him, Connor Stevenson and Issaiah Clachar were also killed in separate and unrelated incidents. Both of these homicides involved drug trafficking and were targeted. Our Major Crime investigators have solved both murders and young men are facing very serious charges. After each of these deaths the Ottawa Police increased its involvement in that community. Proactive work by police doubled, community and school resource officers increased their activity and engagement with residents. Our officers asked for and got 24/7 access to both apartment buildings where the Stevenson and Clachar homicides occurred. We also introduced Crime Stoppers to the residents and conducted safety audits. We
continue with stepped up patrols and are meeting with residents to talk about how to galvanize and strengthen the community. We have experienced violence in our communities in the past and we have seen success in stopping it in areas like Banff-Ledbury and Vanier. That success was achieved through community engagement, willingness from residents for change and a strengthened relationship of trust with the police. The enforcement efforts of the Ottawa police will continue. Neighbourhoods that have seen violence have also seen increased police presence, we are permanently doubling the resources assigned to our guns and gangs unit and we continue to work with the Provincial Weapons Unit and other partners to stop illegal guns from coming into this community. This is a safe city because our community and police work together. This is proven by our crime rates. But we are challenged by these recent incidents of violence. Through community action, it is a challenge that we will meet together.
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Gala fundraiser to boost Ottawa-based sex offender supports Erin McCracken
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A gala dinner will help shore up Ottawa’s sex offender support group at a time when the organization’s volunteers are helping a record number of former inmates reintegrate into society. Last year’s inaugural event netted about $10,000, and Susan Love, program co-ordinator with Circles of Support & Accountability – Ottawa, is hoping the upcoming gala will raise even more at such a critical time. The organization is facing a $30,000 shortfall for next year. CoSA – Ottawa volunteers are currently working with 13 core members, as the former offenders are known, up from the eight to 10 members it usually has helped at any one time. It has been coping with tough financial times after the federal government cut off assistance to
circles across the country last March, nearly forcing CoSA to close its doors and turn away offenders who have finished serving their prison sentences and are often released with little to no support. “This time last year we were … looking at the possibility of closing down,” Love said. “That was a terrible discussion to have.” It was made all the more painful since it was just after the close of a five-year project examining the effects of CoSA circles in chapters across Canada. The study showed the organization is making a significant difference in keeping members out of trouble after prison, helping them rebuild their lives and ensuring there are no more victims, which is the group’s motto. “One thing that federal funding did was allow all the sites across Canada, including ours, to improve capacity, our numbers,” said Love. “And now we have more
circles than we’ve ever had in our history of 15 years of operation.” It was hoped Correctional Service Canada would reinstate its funding as a result of the national study, but that didn’t happen. “There was no difference at all,” said Love, who agreed to have her pay cut rather than see the number of circles in Ottawa scaled back.She looked to the City of Ottawa, but said last year the municipality wasn’t contributing funds to projects or organizations that weren’t already receiving support. A sizeable contribution came in last year from United Way Ottawa, to the tune of $50,000 a year for three years, which has helped keep the group going. However, more is needed since it takes an estimated $100,000 a year for the notfor-profit to operate. Through the stress of last year, funding became a priority and some aspects of the program were placed on
the backburner, such as volunteer training, which was held just once last year. Love plans to return to twice-yearly sessions to boost CoSA’s volunteer ranks. There is a need for 12 to 15 additional volunteers. It’s their job each week to meet in small groups – or circles – with a core member, ensuring they are transitioning well and connected to the supports they need, such as employment services and housing. “Four volunteers for each core member is ideal, and we have some circles that only have two just because of attrition,” Love said. “They’re thin. It just means I have to provide more oversight.” That represents a juggling act for Love given the fundraising efforts that are required to keep CoSA going. It’s hoped the gala, which is scheduled for April 21, will again provide a muchneeded financial boost and also help raise awareness
about the work CoSA does. Last year, the event, held downtown at the Ottawa Police Association, was sold out with 110 people, and there was a waiting list for tickets. This time around, Love is aiming for 150 people at a larger venue. More money means helping more former offenders, which helps society as a whole. “Certainly, no more victims is our primary objective,” Love said. GALA DETAILS
The gala at the Sala San Marco Banquet Hall, located at 215 Preston St., will be emceed by Ottawa defence lawyer James Foord, and will feature dinner and a live auction, with wellknown Ottawa defence lawyer Lawrence Greenspon once again serving as the celebrity auctioneer. Mystery gift box treasures will also be available for purchase during the event, which gets underway
with a reception at 6 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker will be James Scott, a recently retired United Church minister who has served as a leader in restorative justice and incarceration alternatives in Canada for more than three decades. His talk will be fitting since CoSA “was born out of restorative justice principles,” said Love. Early in his career, Scott directed the Canadian Coalition against the Death Penalty, and worked to promote healing justice at the Church Council on Justice and Corrections, said Love. He also founded the collaborative justice program at the Ottawa courthouse. Gala tickets are $125 and can be purchased by emailing requests to admin@ cosa-ottawa.ca. For more details or to volunteer with CoSA, go to the group’s Facebook page at on.fb.me/1P28BrD and to its website at cosa-ottawa.ca.
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Students at Greely Elementary School need your recipes. As part of a project undertaken by Lisa Allen’s Grade 5/6 class, recipes are needed for their Youth Helping Youth Community Cookbook. The project, as part of the Learning Partnership of Canada organization, is teaching the students how to think like entrepreneurs and will benefit the Do It for Daron charity. The Learning Partnership of Canada is a pro-
gram that follows current trends in Canada’s economy and determines the skills needed for children to succeed in the future, Allen said. Right now, students need to learn to think for themselves in an entrepreneurial way.
“The more community support, the better.” Lisa Allen Grade 5/6 teacher, greely elementary
“Jobs that don’t even exist today will be what they are working in,” Allen said.
In January, Allen’s class began their “entrepreneurial adventure”, where they work with a local business person to create a product or a service, market it, advertise it and finally sell it. This year, Allen said that her class decided they wanted to both create a product and offer a service, so they brainstormed the idea of a community cookbook. “They wanted to go beyond the school walls,” she said. Allen said that the class has taken to the project with zest and have thought of marketing and adver-
tising ideas on their own. They even campaigned to local businesses, asking them to submit a recipe in exchange for having their business card printed in the cookbook. The Youth Helping Youth Community Cookbook is available for preorder until April 1 for $10, and afterwards for $12. This clever marketing scheme was also the idea of the students, Allen said. “They thought that if they offered it for pre-order at a lower price more people might buy it,” she said. “They blow my mind every time we work on this.”
ted for the cookbook until March 30 by contacting Allen at lisa.allen@ocdsb. ca. The book can also be pre-ordered through Allen or purchased at Greely Elementary School. “The more community support, the better,” Allen said. While she’s has some involvement in guiding her class through the project, Allen said it has really been driven by the students. “You can just see the transformation take place from beginning to middle to end,” she said. “They just transform into leaders.”
This is the second year Allen has worked with the Learning Partnership of Canada for this program. Last year, her class donated $1,028 to the Make a Wish Foundation that was raised through their sale of tiedye T-shirts. This year, Allen’s class plans to donate their profits to the Do It for Daron organization. Allen said her class talks a lot about positive mental health and the students wanted to support a charity that offers support for young people dealing with mental health issues. Recipes can be submit-
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CHEO successfully challenges gene patent roadblock Erin McCracken
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CHEO has successfully knocked down a major roadblock that has prevented patients from being tested for a potentially lethal heart rhythm syndrome on Canadian soil.
threatening disease.” The hospital reached the unprecedented settlement March 8 with Transgenomic, the U.S. owner of five gene patents related to Long QT, a genetic mutation that causes a potentially deadly heart rhythm disorder affecting one in 2,000 to 2,500 people. The agreement,
“Today is a great day for DNA and today is a great day for a very important principle, that Canadians deserve access to their own genetic information,” Alex Munter, CHEO’s president and chief executive, announced March 9. “Gene patents no longer need to stand in the way of diagnosing life-
which Munter signed on March 8 at 4:30 p.m. and which was filed in federal court the next morning, gives Canadian hospitals and notfor-profit labs across the country permission to test for this abnormal gene on a not-for-profit basis. “This is a uniquely made-inCanada solution to a thorny legal problem,” said Munter. “It’s going to save lives, improve care, cut health-care costs and increase access.” The price tag to send away blood samples to the U.S. and test for the mutation is $1,500 to $3,300 per sample, and is covered by Ontario’s Ministry of Health. That’s double what it will cost CHEO to do the same tests in its own genetic labs. By doing this test in Ontario, the province will save about $200,000 a year, Munter said. It also means a quicker turnaround. Timely testing is of the essence with this disorder since it can cause fast, irregular heartbeats, triggering fainting, seizures and sometimes sudden death – even in very healthy young adults. It kills an estimated 700 people in Canada every year, according to CHEO. WIN FOR PATIENTS
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The victory means “everything” to Micayla Ahearn, 27, who was the first person in her family diagnosed with Long QT. The Elmvale Acres resident, who is studying medicine at the University of Ottawa, was 19 when she suffered a seizure related to an undiagnosed heart condition. Following her diagnosis, her parents were tested and her father was found to have the same mutation. As one of 10 children, his siblings and their children then needed to undergo testing, a process that, for some, took up to eight months. “I love the overall message that it doesn’t have to be us versus them,” Ahearn said of the relationship among public health care, patients and patent holders. “I find that this solution harmonizes it in the way that it truly benefits everybody.” In November 2014, CHEO became the first hospital in Canada to challenge gene patents when it launched its legal challenge. CHEO was to begin testing for Long QT about five years ago after getting the go-ahead from the Ontario Ministry of Health, but faced a roadblock when the U.S. patent holder issued a cease-and-desist letter claiming it held the exclusive right to test for and diagnose the abnormal gene. That meant geneticists here were muzzled from revealing to patients that they have the disorder and from ensur-
ing their relatives were tested and could access timely treatment. “Our doctors and our scientists were simply unable to accept the prospect of a child dying or being orphaned because a patent prevented us from disclosing a very serious diagnosis,” said Dr. Gail Graham, CHEO’s chief of genetics. PRECEDENT-SETTING
By removing this barrier and securing the free testing licence for Canadian not-for-profits, the Long QT patents no longer stand in the way of detection, diagnosis and treatment. “To my knowledge, it’s the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world,” said Nathaniel Lipkus, a lawyer with Ottawa-based Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, who worked on the case on a pro bono basis with Sana Halwani, a lawyer with Gilbert’s LLP in Toronto. “It’s an arms-length deal that insulates the public-health system from gene patents, and it’s a fair deal,” Lipkus said. Though CHEO initially wanted to challenge in court the patenting of human genes, this out-of-court settlement has the potential to be more powerful than any judge’s ruling, he said. “The next time a gene patent is preventing public genetic testing, a hospital or lab can take this agreement, cross out ‘Long QT’ and write in the genes that they’re looking to test and, in good faith, ask the patent holder to sign it,” Lipkus said. The agreement also sets a precedent for any country that has a publicly funded health-care system, said Richard Gold, a professor at McGill University’s faculty of law and human genetics department, who called the agreement “a breakthrough.” “As far as I can tell, this is the first time anywhere in the world that such an agreement has been entered into between a publichealth authority and a patent holder,” he said. Continuing to fight the legal challenge in court could have taken years and may not have resulted in the kind of outcome Canadian geneticists hoped for, said Gold. It also sets an example in case future patents on other genes present a similar roadblock. “This goes far beyond Long QT and ensures that any time anybody tries to use their patents to block the public health-care system from delivering clinical care, that there is a mechanism clearly in place that would allow that to happen,” Gold said. CHEO is now taking steps to secure permission from the health ministry to test for Long QT.
Building code fees could be snipped Jennifer McIntosh
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The city’s planning committee approved a 10 per cent reduction in building code fees on March 8. The move was a direction to building code services from Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley during the city’s budget process. Hubley said the department’s reserves can likely handle a reduction in fees. He also hoped to spur growth, since the city has seen a drop in development applications this year. Frank Bidin, chief building official for the city, said the reduction will mean pulling between $1.5 million and $1.875 million from the department’s revenue stabilization fund. The fund – which is a reserve mandated by the prov-
ince to help insulate the city in cases where there’s a drop in new construction – would still have a $28.5-million balance at the close of 2016, Bidin said, even with the loss of revenue from the fee reduction. That balance also takes into account a $3-million to $4-million revenue drop because of slow economic growth. Committee chair Jan Harder said building code fees aren’t supposed to generate revenue; they’re to pay for the city’s expenses to administer the service. The city adjusted its fees in 2013, when it moved to a model based on the total area covered by a new building, rather than a more complex system that took into account construction values. Bidin said the updated fee schedule means two homes
that cover 185 square metres will pay the same in building code fees regardless of the finishes. Staff measured Ottawa’s fees in relation to other Ontario municipalities such as Hamilton, Mississauga and Toronto. Bidin said in most cases Ottawa was the lowest. Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli questioned the change. “It won’t impact growth and we have to pull from reserves. Why do it?” he asked staff. While Bidin said they didn’t measure potential impact on the number of applications, there’s the possibility it could motivate some homeowners to do renovations. If council approves the fee reduction on March 23, the new fee structure would be in place for April 1.
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Skating skills It may have been a rainy March Break, but participants in the Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA) activities were kept busy with themed days. On Tuesday, March 15, kids were encouraged to dress in their favourite NHL jersey for public skating.Callum MacArthur, left, and Antonio Caparelli, right, race down the ice.
Notice of Study Commencement North Island Link Class Environmental Assessment and Functional Design
The Process The study is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class EA (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015). In order to satisfy the requirements of the Class EA process, the identification and evaluation of a range of alternatives will be undertaken that focus on potential watermain alignments and connections with the existing watermain infrastructure in Manotick. The study will also include the selection of a preferred alternative and a functional design of the NIL as well as a functional design of a watermain that will provide a secondary water supply to residents of Hillside Gardens in Manotick. Consultation Information about the project will be available on ottawa.ca/northislandlink. Interested persons can provide comments at any time during the Class EA process. With the exception of personal information, comments received become part of the public record. Upon completion of this study, a report will be available for public review and comment. A Notice of Study Completion will be published at that time. For more information, or if you would like your name added to the mailing list, please contact: John Bougadis, M.A.Sc., P. Eng. Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning Planning and Growth Management 110 Laurier Avenue W., 3rd Floor Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext.14990 E-mail: John.Bougadis@ottawa.ca This Notice first issued on March 17, 2016. Ad # 2016-507-S_North Island Link_17032016
We Value Your Input! Join our Patient and Family Engagement Committee WDMH is looking for new members for our Patient and Family Engagement Committee. We want your feedback and ideas to help us improve the quality and safety of the care we provide. You do not need any special qualifications to be an advisor. What’s most important is your experience as a patient or a patient’s family member. We will provide you with any other training you need. For more information, or to get a committee application form, please visit www.wdmh.on.ca or contact Dianne Lapier at 613.774.2422 ext. 6352 or dlapier@wdmh.on.ca.
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The City of Ottawa has initiated the North Island Link (NIL) Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) and Functional Design Study. The main objective of this study is to link the existing watermain on Rideau Valley Drive to the proposed Manotick Watermain Link at the north end of Long Island. The NIL will provide additional capacity and reliability of water supply to the urban area south of the Jock River. The project is identified in the City’s current Infrastructure Master Plan.
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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: manotick@metroland.com We welcome your event submissions. Please email event details to manotick@metroland.com by Wednesday at noon.
April 3
An afternoon of Country and Gospel Join us at Pierce’s Corners hall for an afternoon of Country and Gospel music. The hall, located at 3048 Pierce Road, is hosting Assembly Required, a party band based in Ottawa. Expect - and enjoy - music from the 50s to the present. The music starts at 1 p.m. and goes to 4, with a sup-
per served between 4 and 5. The afternoon costs $14 and tickets are available by calling the hall at 613489-3094 and leaving a message, or Elaine at 613-489-3694, or Sally at 613-464-1456.
April 13
An Introduction to Gouache will be held at the Ottawa Public Library, Manotick Branch (5499 South River Drive) on Wednesday afternoon 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Véronique Stéfanica will introduce participants to gouache paint, leading them through exercises on how to paint uniform backgrounds, gradations and “dark on
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light” painting. While focusing on a round shape, participants will learn shading techniques which they will use to produce a final painting. Registration online required at http://biblioottawalibrary.ca under “Programs and Events”. Call 613-692-3854 for more information. A program on What is adventure travel? will be held at the Ottawa Public Library, Manotick Branch (5499 South River Drive) on Wednesday evening at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Join Carole Gobeil for an exciting evening on adventure travel. Original, professional photography will help immerse you in this exciting, interactive adventure. Carole has been a travel consultant since 1975. Registration online required at http://biblioottawalibrary.ca under “Programs and Events”. Call 613-692-3854 for more information.
Ongoing
Do you need to know how to send emails with attachments, how to forward emails, blind copy to a list, organize your desktop or create documents? Volunteers at the Osgoode Legion can help seniors better understand their computers. We will help them in their own homes. Call Gail Burgess at 613-821-4409 to arrange for an appointment.
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Ovarian Cancer Canada offers a free presentation called Ovarian Cancer: Knowledge is Power, about the signs, symptoms and risk factors of the disease. To organize one for your business, community group or association, please contact Lyne Shackleton at 613-488-3993 or ottawakip@
THE GREELY PLAYERS Est. 1989 - Celebrating 27 years of musical theatre
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gmail.com. The Gloucester South Seniors meet at 4550 Bank St., Leitrim for a full schedule of activities every week including contract bridge, carpet bowling, euchre, five hundred, shuffleboard and chess. Membership is $15 per year. The club is easily accessible by OC Transpo 144 and free parking. Call 613-821-0414 for info.
Mondays and Thursdays
The Gloucester South Seniors Chess Club, 4550 Bank St. (at Leitrim Road) meets every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., and there are immediate openings available for more chess aficionados. Please contact Robert MacDougal at 613-821-1930 for more information.
Mondays
Play 4-Hand Euchre at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish Hall, 5338 Bank St. on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. excluding holidays. You do not need a partner. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments. Admission is $5. For info, call 613-769-7570. Four-hand euchre every Monday at 7 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church hall, Victoria St. in Metcalfe. Light refreshments served.
Tuesdays
The Greely Friendship Club meeting every second Tuesday of the month for a pot luck lunch from11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Membership is $5 per year and $4 per lunch Introductory meeting free with pot-luck contribution.
Want to meet new friends and have a great workout? Come to the MET (Metropolitan Bible Church) every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. for a free women’s fitness class with a certified fitness instructor. The sessions include a five minute inspirational fit tip. Contact the church office at 613-238-8182. 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.
Fridays
The Greely East Osgoode & District Association invites you to its Old Time Fiddle and Country Dance, Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Dr. the first Friday of each month, 7:30 to 11 p.m. We welcome all musicians and singers. Admission $5 for non-musicians, yearly membership available. For additional information, call 613-489-2697. Ottawa Newcomers Club is designed to help women new to Ottawa or in a new life situation acclimatise by enjoying the company of other women with similar interests. We have morning, afternoon and evening events such as Bridge, Book Clubs, Gallery Tours, Walking groups, Fun Lunches, Movie and Theatre Group, Photography and Crafts. For more information, contact our website www. ottawanewcomersclub.com or email Marilyn at newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A positive attitude may help you overcome any challenges that come your way this week, Aries. Maintain this positivity and things will ultimately work out for the best. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, offer others positive feedback when they deserve it. Your willingness to give credit where it’s due is why others find you so easy to work with. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others will be very receptive to your fresh ideas this week. Be prepared to explain these ideas in as much detail as possible and enjoy the fruits of your labors. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some good news is just over the horizon. Resist the temptation to celebrate prematurely, but don’t be surprised when Lady Luck breaks your way. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A number of opportunities are coming your way in the near future, Leo. Just get ready to take advantage of these chances when opportunity knocks. It rarely knocks twice. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Relationships are on your mind, Virgo. You are anxious to show loved ones how much you care for them, and they will respond in kind.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have plenty on your plate lately, but you also have to find a way to fit in some time for rest. Running at a frantic pace is a recipe for burn-out. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, let go of some of the responsibilities you have recently taken on. Trust that others around you can handle these tasks just as capably. Enjoy the extra free time. You earned it. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, even though the world has lately presented plenty of twists and turns, you can still enjoy the ride. Keep an open mind to all new opportunities. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a big project is yours to make work. This is a big responsibility, but you are up to the task. Keep forging ahead and you will be pleased with the results. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Focusing on one thing is a tricky proposition this week, Aquarius. You have a lot of things on your mind, but do your best to maintain focus. Take breaks, if necessary. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Someone’s criticism may shock you, Pisces, but that could be for the best. It may just ground you and bring you back to reality. 0324
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Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before March 1, 2016. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible truck transaction. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. ≈Non-prime financing available on select models on approved credit. 4.99%/6.99% financing available on select 2016 models. Financing examples: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4/2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $30,368/$20,995 financed at 4.99%/6.99% over 84 months, equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $192/$146 with a cost of borrowing of $5,488/$5,614 and a total finance obligation of $35,855.89/$26,608.53. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. §Starting From Prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g., paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. 1Based on 2014 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data available as of July, 2014 for Crossover Segments as defined by FCA Canada Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under license by FCA Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.
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OTTAWA REGION HOME BUILDERS FEATURE
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WELCOME TO FLOOR PLAN 2016 The na�onal capital region is fortunate to be home to some of the finest home builders in the country. Their reputa�on has been built over the years, decades even, and rooted in their con�nuously evolving and innova�ve designs, quality workmanship and a�en�on to detail. For the prospec�ve home owner, whether looking to build new or purchase a pre-exis�ng residence, these are exci�ng �mes in O�awa. With so many great choices, there’s really no wrong turn. But how to determine exactly what’s right for you? Welcome to Floor Plan 2016, the first of Metroland Media’s special monthly supplements designed with the city’s home owners in mind. Star�ng with this week’s edi�on, our aim is to take some of the mystery out of the homebuilding experience and help make the process just a bit less daun�ng. This is, a�er all, likely the biggest purchase of your life, and you want to make sure the end product aligns with how you envisioned it at the start. So whether you have your heart set on a single family, semi-detached home or condominium; you’re searching for the latest trends in the industry or simply seeking advice on where best to turn, you’ll find what you’re looking for right here. We are truly excited to offer you Floor Plan 2016 star�ng with our March 24 edi�on. And look for even more ideas and informa�on in our future supplements inside your Metroland community newspapers Thursday April 21; Thursday, May 19 and again Thursday, June 23.
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INSIDE DESIGN FOR 2016 Building a new home offers an open slate for interior design. Soft and sumptuous, velvet upholstery is a nod back to classic Hollywood and feels beautifully modern when done in contemporary silhouettes and punchy hues. Whether you bring home this trend in a principal piece or in a small pouf or ottoman, the luxe quality of velvet will elevate any room. Tufted sofas, chairs and ottomans are another classic element that have been made new again for 2016. For maximum impact, consider a tufted three-seat sofa with generous rolled arms. You can also bring home this trend in a small ottoman or dining chair. For wall adornment, innovation leads the way. Inspired by the natural and organic veining of actual marble, marbleized paper products are all the rage ranging from notebooks, personalized writing pads to art prints. Metal is still a popular choice in furnishings. Warm metallics continue to be a strong trend in 2016. Popularized last year in light fixtures and cabinet hardware, these warm coloured metals will continue to shine in applications like a modern barstool. If a furniture piece is a bit too daring for you, bring home this trend in coasters or a side lamp. And don’t overlook traditional wall coverings, yes, even paneling. While wall paneling, crown and other decorative mouldings can be a very traditional element of a room’s design make up, I argue when juxtaposed against modern elements like a graphic area rug and painted out a fresh white, applied mouldings can feel modern and edgy. I love using them in large-scale floor to ceiling panels as I did in my own home gym. The traditional look of weathered and worn wood continues to hold a strong presence in interior design, appearing in solid wood furniture such as dining room tables and chairs. Under it all, a pattern begins to emerge. Patterned floors bring a vivacious energy to a space and can make even the most utilitarian spaces (like the laundry room) feel like jewellery gems. Don’t be afraid to infuse your own personality, treat the trends as a launching point.
MINTO MAHOGANY Old World Charm on the outskirts of Ottawa Located in the heart of Mano�ck, Minto Mahogany is a perfect blend of old and new: offering a vibrant main street scene with the peace and tranquility of village living. Contemporary design meets village charm at Mahogany. This master-planned community incorporates many of the natural features, such as Mahogany Creek and indigenous species of mature trees, that make Mano�ck so appealing. The natural community design will see families on nature walks steps from their homes, children playing in mature treelined avenues, and the sights and sounds of Canada’s countryside in peaceful co-existence. Minto is commi�ed to maintaining and upholding the valuable natural resources surrounding the Mahogany community. Minto has built around the Mahogany Creek, which meanders through the community and joins the Rideau River at Mahogany Bay. Vegeta�on around the creek was also planted to restore and improve aqua�c health and creek system. This parkland area is a great place to enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature, while observing the natural wildlife. Not only is Minto Mahogany home to an array of natural resources for your children to explore, it is also steps from Mano�ck Village. It is, a�er all, Mano�ck’s old world charm that
has drawn so many new residents to the area over the past few years. Mano�ck Village has a well-earned reputa�on as a quaint, vibrant community on the shores of the Rideau River. Over the years, the character of the village has been maintained. Take a stroll down Main Street and you will s�ll see the original stone houses from the town’s mill history. However, it is the variety and quality of services that really make Mano�ck a stand-out des�na�on. From fine dining to casual family lunches, from ar�sanal food producers to local grocers, from barbershops to butchers, Mano�ck Village has a unique mix of charm and everyday prac�cality that makes it one of the most livable places in the region. Support local by shopping only minutes from your front door. Barrhaven and Highway 416 are only a short drive away giving you access to big box stores and movie theatres. In the other direc�on, you will also easily find the O�awa Interna�onal Airport, the restaurants and stores of Riverside South, and further down Riverside, the many bou�ques of Bank Street. This is the ideal loca�on for young families wan�ng to be close to work, but far enough away from the city in order to offer their children a safe, rural-type upbringing.
Minto Mahogany is designed to blend with the pre-existing feel of Manotick. Architecturally inspired exteriors with a variety of stone finishes and welcoming front porches create family-friendly streetscapes. From the moment you walk through the door, your new home in Mahogany exudes contemporary style and quality. Openconcept floor plans reveal interesting vistas from room to room, where kitchens with large islands flow freely to family rooms, perfect for entertaining – the space feels connected and warm, as though you’ve been living there your whole life. Minto’s onsite design centre and resident design consultant at the Mahogany Sales Centre is there right from the beginning of your experience to help build a home that’s right for you and your family. The design team offers a wide array of op�ons and finishes, such as exposed beams and tradi�onal layouts, to personalize your home and make the space your own. There are many lot sizes available, including some walk-out op�ons. Minto Mahogany is a great choice for those looking to adopt a Glebe or Westboro lifestyle, without having to pay the he�y price tag. With Minto Mahogany, you get the feel of these trendy neighbourhoods at a reasonable price, plus your home is brand new.
Sorry Glebe… I get more in Manotick
The spring launch for Minto Mahogany is set for April 2nd, which will include new designs and introductory pricing. Visit the website to register, or contact the sales office for more informa�on.
MAHOGANY SALES CENTRE 108 More�o Court Mano�ck, ON K4M 0E9 Hours of Opera�on Monday: 12pm to 7pm Tuesday-Thursday: 11am to 7pm Friday: Closed Weekends & Holidays: 11am to 5pm Contact Phone: 613-788-2776 Email: MahoganySales@minto.com www.mintomahogany.com
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MANY ADVANTAGES to today’s
new homes
A home is o�en the biggest investment a person makes. Buyers can spend �me and energy either searching for or designing ‘the perfect home’. Building a new custom home does offer many op�ons. With any new construc�on, the buyer benefits from higher levels of comfort and efficiency thanks to improved HVAC [hea�ng, ven�la�on and cooling], insula�on and air filtra�on standards. “Be�er efficiency is good for the environment and can save you money on your u�lity bills each month.” A new house can also be a healthier environment. A newly-built dwelling should not have health issues or toxic materials, which can be found in older homes. It can be built with materials to make a smaller environment footprint. Green appliances/Energy Star rated appliances, and more efficient toilets, plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures allow you to build ‘green’ for a more sustainable home in the long run. And you have the
op�on to install, sleeve and/or wire for future technology upgrades, such as home automa�on and solar. Even though the upfront costs of building can be higher, it may be easier to recoup your investment. You can have more significant profits with the resale of your new home. A newer home is typically more appealing than an older home to most people. In addi�on, a new home will require fewer repairs and less maintenance, which can save both money and �me. And, as Bur� points out, you’ll have a warranty with a new home, so even if something does go wrong, you may s�ll be covered. Money and features aside, building a house can lead to a level of sa�sfac�on that you can’t achieve through buying an exis�ng home. There is a definite feeling of an emo�onal connec�on to living in a new home that you have created. The new-home smell, no one else has stepped foot (or pets) on your carpet. This is your crea�on that matches your style and personality, that you created from scratch.
GET IT IN WRITING
Keep a watchful eye on progress to turn your dream to reality Though most people rely on a builder for construc�on, it is up to each individual buyer to ensure they get what they bargained for. Trusted architect Ralph Liebing offers these �ps to help you prevent expensive and �me consuming mistakes. It’s always best to come prepared. Do your research and have a good idea what you want, and what it should cost. There are countless decisions to made along the way, and it’s wise to know how to approach the complica�ons as they come up. Here are some handy guidelines to help you make sure your new home meets your dream. Orléans News - Thursday, March 24, 2016 434 FLOOR PLAN | Manotick - Thursday, March 24, 2016
Paying to have a new home built is likely one of the most expensive things you will do. Before you sign a contract, know your basic rights and ensure the deal is above board. The first thing you will want to do is to read the contract and fully understand what you are buying. From the aspect of the builder, you are buying reputa�on, exper�se and knowledge. Their experience and ability will give you a good indica�on what they will build with your investment. Remember, they are in business and you are the customer. You have a right to get what you pay for and they have a right to earn a reasonable profit for their �me and effort on your behalf. To ensure you get all that you agreed to, make sure you write down all communica�on with the builder and any subcontractors. “Anything you add to the house a�er the contract is signed, the builder will keep track of -- assiduously! Anything you delete or reduce, you must keep track of -- assiduously!” advises Ralph Liebing. It’s a good idea to keep extras and accessories in line with your ini�al budget. Though you may be tempted by sugges�ons from friends, your builder, or what you see elsewhere, make sure you do not overwhelm good basic construc�on. Trading glitz for sturdiness is never a good idea. Be conscious of the fact that ul�mately you are paying by the square foot (or similar measurement) for everything, from the ground up. Make sure the space you make is usable in some way.
Remember that extra, unused, vacant and unnecessary space is provided at the same cost as the rest of the house. As the construc�on process progresses, there are bound to be issues that creep up. It is best to be prepared for the inevitable changes that may occur. You may have to compromise to resolve situa�ons and problems. By knowing the situa�on and where you stand, both aesthe�cally and financially, you can make the right decisions. “Be aware of what you may be giving up in this process -- examine and understand both sides. Is the situa�on worth what you are losing?” Liebing also advises to take care and be wary of “unique, inordinate, or farout requests, new technology, and untested materials and equipment. The builder is fully capable of doing anything (or can find someone who can) you wish; but, this all will come with a price -- so be careful.” Before you begin, make sure you fully appreciate that plans and actual construc�on may differ. “Understand that construc�on is an imperfect science. This combined with natural elements (site condi�ons, weather, wood members, human foibles) means that things could change, must be changed, or simply exceed capabili�es.” And it’s always a good idea to save some pa�ence and funds for con�ngency planning. If you s�ck to your plan and keep a watchful, knowledgeable eye on progress, you will have the enjoyment of watching your dream home materialize right before your eyes.
Richcraft Why People Buy Richcraft Homes
As the largest landowner and builder in Ottawa, Richcraft has been building communities and award winning homes for more than thirty years. Buyers turn to Richcraft for more than high quality homes, they turn to Richcraft for the passion and design they invest into their communities. Greyhawk Model
With more than 11,000 homes built in the Ottawa area, Richcraft homeowners are the most powerful advocates for the company’s quality. The referral rate for Richcraft homeowners is more than 60 per cent, proving the company puts homeowners and their happiness first. Richcraft communities are a reflection of the company’s motto to put “people first.” The collaborative working style of Richcraft offers the Ottawa area a variety of home options including: single family homes, townhomes, and condos. For Richcraft, building a home is more than the foundation of a house, it involves dedication, time, planning and more importantly, a passion to collaborate with clients to develop a one of a kind home.
Downtown and Aylmer. Buying a Richcraft home is traditional for some families, buying a second and now third generation that can confidently settle in a homebuilder they know and trust. Richcraft continues to build award winning homes with heart and feeling. Their reputation for awardwinning quality is never taken for granted. Offering the best home ownership experience in the National Capital, Richcraft is the quality you’re looking for. Live in a home that is stylishly affordable, refreshingly practical, and delightfully functional. For more information on Richcraft communities and their wide selection for homes, visit their website at www.richcraft.com or contact head office at 613.739.7111.
An instrumental company in the development of Ottawa, you can find Richcraft homes in: Kanata/ Stittville, Barrhaven, Riverside South, Centretown,
Executive Towns Riverside South
Urban Towns Fieldstone Barrhaven
Cranbrook Model Riverside South
The Bowery Condo & Lofts (fall occupancy)
Fernbank Crossing Towns & Singles 613.435.1183
Strandherd Meadows Towns 613.440.8100
Jade Barrhaven Condo Flats 613.823.3332
Fieldstone Urban Towns & Singles 613.440.5225
Riverside South Condos, Towns & Singles 613.491.0834
Brownstones Condo Flats 613.744.2098
Trailsedge Towns & Singles 613.424.6600
La Croisée Aylmer Singles 819.682.7000
The Bowery Lofts & Condos 613.695.7577
Galleria 2 Condos 613.232.7333
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PLAN YOUR NEW HOME
CHOOSE THE BUILDER who’s right for you Jay McKenzie is in charge of content and social media for NewHomeSource.com and Builders Digital Experience. He offers his 10 steps to select the right builder who’s a good fit for you and the new home you’ll build together. With today’s technology, almost all new homes should easily meet or surpass a six-star minimum energy efficiency ra�ng.
Your checklist: 1. Know what you want. Before you approach a builder, decide on the size, type and price range of home. 2. Make sure your prospec�ve builder has the experience and reputa�on to build what you want. Ask for – and check – references from past home buyers. 3. If you plan to build in an established community, talk to the neighbours who have recently taken possession of their new homes. 4. Does your design work on the property you have? Does the builder have exper�se to build the style of home you want? 5. Always ensure the builder is fully licenced and insured. Include a thorough examina�on of warranty and a�erpurchase service. 6. It pays to examine the builder’s history. How is the resale value in other communi�es the builder constructed. What is the condi�on of the buildings a�er five or 10 years of occupancy? 7. Take a complete tour of model homes, especially if there is one of the design you selected. Look over the plan and see if the model is built to the same specifica�ons. Orléans News - Thursday, March 24, 201624, 2016 636 FLOOR PLAN | Manotick - Thursday, March
You can save yourself some unpleasant surprises by making sure you are seeing exactly what you are ge�ng. 8. Remember, quality counts most. A�er the home is built, the quality of workmanship and materials will be your responsibility for the future. Make sure the quality is built in. 9. Don’t forget the back yard. In some cases, builders may only create a level site on which to build the house while the rest of the yard remains in unusable condi�on. 10. Finally, make sure the people doing the actual work reflect the image of the builder/contractor. A�er all, it is the workers who will bring your dream to life. Make sure they show sincere interest and are willing to listen to your concerns and answer your ques�ons as the job progresses. Good builders work with courteous, prompt, professionals who are reliable and trustworthy. That is how they built their reputa�on. A good builder will consider your needs more carefully. Always take the �me to find a builder who is sensi�ve to your dream and guarantees to follow your plan.
The process to build a new home begins long before the founda�on, according to experts at abouthome.com. The best way to steer clear of costly mishaps during construc�on is to follow these important steps. As you move from dream house to real house, be sure to ask questions and share your progress. Begin now to think about how much you can afford to spend and how much building your new home is likely to cost. Chances are you will need a construction loan and a mortgage. The first step is to find out what size loan you qualify for. Also, knowing the approximate cost of construction will help you modify your building plans to meet your budget. In most cases, you will select your property first. Some people prefer a lot in an established new community, while others seek open spaces or to be nestled in a stand of trees. Regardless of loca�on, before you choose a building footprint and floor plan, there is work to be done. On private land that you plan to develop into a home lot, you will need to inves�gate factors such as soil condi�on, drainage, zoning, and building codes applicable to the property. The answers will help to determine if the property fits your dream home plan. If the land is already in the package, you may have to modify your plan to fit your lot.
When it comes to the actual building, many people choose to follow an established design, either created by the builder or a home designer. They may allow for minor modifica�ons in room size, window style, basic accessories, electrical or other details, but for the most part, you get what the plan lays out. On the other hand, a custom-designed home allows a wider range of crea�vity for a price. Since the home is created specifically for the people who will live there, it can truly reflect a personal vision, provided the lot can accommodate it. In most cases, customdesigned homes require the services of a licensed architect. They ask ques�ons like: Where is the sun in rela�on to the lot? Where do the prevailing breezes come from? How can the homeowner save on long-term hea�ng and cooling costs? Regardless of stock or custom design, it pays to pick a plan that will meet your needs for many years to come. Unless you are a homesteader, you’ll need a team of experts to design and construct your house. Key players will include a builder, an excavator, a surveyor, and a home designer or an architect. Many homeowners begin by selec�ng the builder or contractor. That pro then selects other members of the team. However, you may also opt to hire an architect
or designer first. For the buyer, it’s wise to determine well in advance how involved you will be in the construc�on process. For contractors building communi�es that feature only a few home designs, the decisions may be minimal for the buyer. However, with a custom home project, the buyer and builder may work closely to ensure the construc�on meets the design. That is especially important to deal with unforeseen problems and challenges that o�en creep up during construc�on. Some homeowners have opted to be their own project manager. If that’s the case, you have more control, but you also have to choose the right builder or subcontractors who have worked this way. In very new home construction, a written contract, signed and dated by both the builder or contractor and the architect or designer, is your best protection as the project moves forward. Knowing where you stand can not only settle disagreements and prevent shortcomings, it is your only line of defence should the end result not meet your expectations. A contract for new home construc�on will describe the project in detail and include a lis�ng of all the parts to be included in the house. Remember to amend the contract if you or your team make any changes to the project later on.
Ottawa comes home to PHOENIX HOMES quality For nearly three decades, the Phoenix Group of Companies has been building quality residen�al and commercial communi�es for O�awa’s growing popula�on. Under the direc�on of President and Founder Cuckoo Kochar, Phoenix Homes has built its reputa�on from developing more than 7,000 serviced lots in the O�awa area. Phoenix Homes is well-respected for its extensive product range, which includes infill sites, standard subdivisions, and estate lots. “We have made it a point to ensure that we are the best value in any area, compared to all compe��on,” says Rahul Kochar, Vice President. Phoenix Homes has built more than 4,500 quality homes in Ottawa and the surrounding area since 1997. Known for dis�nct style
and innova�ve designs in their popular single, towns, stacked towns, bungalows, semidetached, and apartment dwellings, Phoenix Homes has truly revolu�onized the face of Canada’s Capital. “The Phoenix Group of Companies is proud of the major role it has played since 1988, shaping the face of Canada’s Capital FAIRMOUNT - CRAFTSMAN through its numerous innova�ve housing, commercial, and land development projects, and plans to con�nue this tradi�on of quality well into the future.” op�ons.” Currently, Phoenix Homes is working on three new One of the reasons for their success is providing buyers with more projects to create state-of-the-art communi�es. The first, choices in design and quality components. “We have a huge selec�on of well-thought out floor plans. known as ‘Pathways’ is going to be large master plan Func�onal and comfortable. Such a massive variety of products community with all kinds of homes. Just south of Findlay means our buyers are spoiled for selec�on. There are just so many Creek, off Bank Street, Pathways will be offered in 2016. An exci�ng project west of the city will feature fully serviced, 50� and 60� lots adjacent to Carp’s private airport. Breaking ground in the summer of 2016, Phoenix Homes be building a wide range of homes. This is the first of three phases with two more projects yet to come at the loca�on. To the southeast, Phoenix Homes will be relaunching the Shadow Ridge project in Greely this summer. The engineering is all in place and new homes will be going up,” points out Rahul. “Prospec�ve buyers can visit our website, www.phoenixhomes.ca to register for interest in new communi�es.” The Kochar name has been behind many successful communi�es, including Fernbank Crossing and Terra Flats in Kanata, Felton Court and Sawgrass Towns in Barrhaven, Hillside Vista Townhomes in Orléans, White Tail Ridge in Almonte and Shadow Ridge in Greely. All developments have featured the latest in green innova�on in design and construc�on. “In the spring of 2011, Phoenix Homes launched the most advanced Green Tech home the City of O�awa has ever seen. It made use of every single available Green Technology and even made use of some prototype equipment. Phoenix Homes con�nues to work on Green Tech for homes as well as Sustainability in housing design with a new partnership being developed with students at Carleton University.” In response to the growing demand for natural products, Phoenix Homes has engineered its own hardwood and granite since 2005. Exclusive rights to granite mines in India and Brazil, as well as state-of-the-art CNC cu�ng machines for fabrica�on ensure the company’s granite is of the highest quality. “It is our goal to always be one step ahead of the compe��on, with the highest quality finishing, buyer incen�ve bonuses and the most innova�ve designs and materials. When you do the math, you will always find that we’re ahead,” Rahul says with pride. In 2003, the company expanded its opera�on to include commercial developments such as restaurant and retail sites. Many retail plazas and apartment towers are now part of the corporate por�olio. Current and future plans are equally exci�ng and diverse – a 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use development at 801 Albert Street, over 1000 apartment units, and various other retail developments across the O�awa region. As well as developing land for its communi�es, Phoenix Homes also sells serviced lots to other O�awa builders. “When you put it all together, it’s easy to see that Phoenix Homes has helped to shape our na�on’s capital and will con�nue to do so with only the best in residen�al and commercial developments.”
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HOUSING INDUSTRY SUCCESS A home renovation TAX CREDIT could: in mitigating climate change
John Herbert Executive Director of GOHBA Given the recent focus on climate change by the federal government, it seemed �mely to describe the emission reduc�ons that have been achieved in Canada’s housing industry over the past 10 years and suggest where government policy should best be directed over the next decade. First of all, who are the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions? This varies significantly around the world but most sources place Canada in 9th posi�on with total emissions that cons�tute about 2% of the top ten countries. Within Canada’s
seven main economic sectors, ‘Buildings’ represent about 12% of emissions versus transporta�on that is one of the highest at about 23%. Buildings include all residen�al, commercial, industrial and ins�tu�onal uses but we are only going to deal with the residen�al sector. In 2014 the Canadian Home Builders’ Associa�on financed some important research to help policy makers understand just how successful emission reduc�ons in housing had been. In order to demonstrate the rela�ve magnitude of the reduc�ons, they decided to compare today’s houses and cars with those from 1975. They used construc�on specifica�ons from a home built in O�awa from that period and computer simula�on so�ware developed by the Government of Canada. It was determined that a typical home, built to the current Ontario Building Code requirements would use 66% less energy that it’s 1975 predecessor. In comparison, a 2012 Chev-
rolet Impala delivers only a 15.8% improvement over the earlier model. In short, the home’s energy efficiency has improved four �mes more than the car’s. Other car models fared even worse with the Honda Accord showing only a 3.8% improvement over the same period. When the 2017 Ontario Building Code is introduced, it will ensure that future homes will release an es�mated 80% fewer emissions than homes constructed in 1975! These advances in technology mean that despite having 38% more homes in Canada than in 1990, residen�al emissions overall are down 11%. Today’s new home buyers benefit from the tremendous energy performance improvement achieved by Canada’s home building industry. Monthly costs are much lower than they would otherwise be. And other benefits, like improved indoor comfort and conveniences, are simply “part of the package”. New housing is doing very well, and will con�nue
to improve. We therefore do not feel it is appropriate to adopt more stringent codes unless they can be shown to have no impact on costs and affordability. New housing can and will con�nue its energy and climate performance improvement voluntarily with excellent success. Where there is a huge opportunity, however, is in the energy retrofi�ng of Canada’s exis�ng housing stock. Every dollar invested in the average exis�ng Canadian home will yield four to seven �mes more GHG reduc�ons than the same dollar spent on a new home. In a recent presenta�on to the federal government’s pre-budget consulta�on commi�ee the Canadian Home Builders’ Associa�on recommended a permanent, refundable home renova�on tax credit for energy efficiency retrofits using the government’s Energuide Ra�ng System.
• Achieve a number of specific public policy objec�ves to reduce GHG from Ontario’s 4.8 Million exis�ng homes through energy efficient renova�ons. • Have the added benefit of strongly encouraging consumers to use legi�mate contractors and create a paper trail to deter underground ac�vity while s�mula�ng economic ac�vity. • Be funded through a por�on of the funds generated from the proposed cap and trade system. Improving the energy perfor-
mance of exis�ng homes offers the greatest and most cost-effec�ve benefit to homeowners, u�li�es, governments and society as a whole. Another tool that would be extremely helpful in implemen�ng a program to retrofit Ontario’s existing housing stock would be the introduc�on of a mandatory energy labelling system for the re-sale of exis�ng homes. Provisions for this already exist in Ontario’s Green Energy and Green Economy Act and so all the government has to do is implement them.
Benefits of a Mandatory Home Energy Rating and Disclosure System include: • Consumer disclosure through greater accountability and transparency • Professional advice regarding poten�al energy-efficient upgrades • Market transforma�on as buyers make informed choices based on energy performance of housing, while sellers would invest in energy-efficient upgrades • Home values would be�er reflect energy performance • Reducing energy use and lowering GHG emissions Mandatory Home Energy Ra�ng and Disclosure in combina�on with a Home Renova�on Tax Credit are two separate, but directly related ini�a�ves that would target Ontario’s millions of exis�ng and aging homes for market transforma�on and achieve significantly higher GHG reduc�ons in a rela�vely short period of �me. These opportuni�es represent the ‘low hanging fruit’ in using Canada’s housing stock to further reduce GHG emissions and we encourage the provincial and federal governments to pursue them vigorously.
HOW CAN A GROWING COMMUNITY LIKE BARRHAVEN BECOME EVEN MORE POPULAR?
Come April 2 at 10 a.m., Campanale Homes will be releasing its brand new Urban Terrace Homes in Longfields Station.
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ocated only a short walk to the new Longfields Transit station and directly across the street from the expansive greenspace of South Nepean Park, these new terrace homes will be close to nature trails, parks, shopping complexes, schools and many other amenities. The Urban Terraces are situated in the heart of Barrhaven and will consist of two buildings with 16 units in each. All suites will have two bedrooms, two storeys and a balcony. Floorplans start at a spacious 1,119 sq. ft. of living space including a 100-sq. ft. balcony, and increase in size from there depending on your personal needs. Campanale Homes encourages prospective buyers to arrive early so they will have priority choice of the available units. With pricing starting as low as $191,900, buyers are already expressing interest, and these homes are expected to be a hit. The low price of the units is bound to attract a slew of buyers, which means line-ups are anticipated for the April 2 release. This first-come, first-served event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the 32 available units in the two buildings may not last until the end of the day. Buyers are encouraged to arrive early. Longfields Station
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is quickly becoming a popular neighborhood for young families, retirees and everyone in between. With many schools just blocks away, the abundance of greenspace with soccer and baseball fields, and the safety and family-friendly vibe of the area, it is no wonder so many buyers are flocking to Longfields. Barrhaven offers everything you need only steps from your front door. With the ever-growing population, transit is also becoming increasingly more convenient. Campanale Homes has established itself as an award-
traditional craftsmanship to homes of varying sizes and styles. From modest beginnings, they have grown into a full-service organization that can meet their customer’s varied needs. Visit www.campanale.com/ urban to register to view the floorplans, so that when you arrive at the sales centre on April 2, you already know which plan you want. There are also many upgrade packages to choose from. The Urban Terraces are also ideal investment properties. Campanale will offer management services, which
Register for the Urban Terraces Release today, and you will be able to view the floorplans in advance. With 2 Bedroom units starting at only $191,900, these new homes won’t last long! Where: 600 Via Campanale Avenue in Barrhaven When: April 2nd 10am.
winning builder in the Ottawa community. Launched more than 37 years ago by founders and brothers Rocco, Tony and Vince, the company is now stronger than ever. From the outset, the company was driven by a shared vision and desire to bring exceptional value and
Be sure to arrive early on the release date, as it is, first come, first served. takes all of the stress out of it. The friendly staff at Campanale will take care of everything for you. With four floorplans to choose from, a desirable location, and great pricing, the Urban Terraces are expected to sell out fast, so don’t miss out on this opportunity.
LONGWOOD HOMES
The luxuries of downsizing Longwood has been an integral part of the O�awa community for over 25 years. Born and raised in the city, founder Guy Whissel, watched the landscape of O�awa develop, knowing that, when he grew up, he wanted to make his mark on the city in a meaningful way. A�er gaining the necessary experience, Guy stepped out on his own and founded Longwood. The company began small, but it quickly made a mark for itself on the O�awa market. Now, many years later, Longwood has built more than 1250 single homes, Adult Lifestyle Bungalows and Condominiums for growing families and people who are downsizing. Guy and his team work to analyze the market and trends in order to be�er understand what it is that the O�awa community is looking for in a new home. With so many baby-boomers facing re�rement, Guy has no�ced an increased demand for Adult Lifestyle Communi�es. Two of Longwood’s communi�es, Richmond Gate and Deevy’s Homestead, are geared toward a popula�on looking to downsize, while s�ll enjoying a sense of independence in a quality built home.
expand your living space. These homes are ideal for those looking to remain part of a thriving community, while also downsizing in square footage and in price. There are currently two model homes open for viewing, which will help buyers visualize their new life in Bridlewood. In celebraďż˝on of 25 years in business, Longwood is oering $25,000 o the sale price of your home. There are homes available for immediate occupancy, or you can buy now and move-in once construcďż˝on is complete in 5-6 months. For more informaďż˝on, please visit www.longwoodbuilders.com or visit the sales oďŹƒces.
DEEVY’S HOMESTEAD
Mon - Wed 12pm to 6pm Sat & Sun 12pm to 5pm Darice Greene Cell: 613.203.2295 OďŹƒce: 613.435.2155 d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com 116 Passageway Private, Kanata, ON
RICHMOND GATE
Darice Greene Cell: 613.203.2295 OďŹƒce: 613.435.2155 d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com 47 Nixon Farm Dr., Richmond, ON
ADULT LIFESTYLE BUNGALOW TOWNHOMES
Richmond Gate: Richmond is a thriving community located only ten minutes away from Kanata. This is an ideal locaďż˝on for those looking to save some money on the price of a home while simultaneously gaining a close-knit, safe and leisurely paced neighbourhood. Richmond Gate oers buyers stylish and comfortable semi-detached bungalows on large lots. There are ďŹ ve dierent models to choose from, and oorplans range from 1253 sq.ďż˝. to 1775 sq.ďż˝. All plans oer spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes with laundry on the main level. Buyers have a wide array of opďż˝ons including an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet in the master bedroom, cathedral ceilings in the great room, a second full bathroom and bedroom. All models come with a garage; a porch, perfect for enjoying your evening tea; a breakfast bar where you can read the morning paper; hardwood and ceramic ooring throughout, and the opďż˝on to ďŹ nish the basement. Richmond is an eclecďż˝c community of young families, professionals and reďż˝rees. As Kanata and S��sville conďż˝nue to expand, there are more buyers opďż˝ng to move a liďż˝le further away in order to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city. That being said, Richmond oers an array of ameniďż˝es such as coee shops, restaurants, shops, and banks. As a bonus, it’s only a ten minute drive to Kanata where you can take advantage of the Kanata Centrum shopping centre with a theatre, big box stores, and much more.
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Style and design tips to ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM KITCHEN Whether you’re in for a complete remodel or are looking to make cosme�c updates, the latest kitchen design trends will help you create a fresh, bold and invi�ng space. While stainless steel décor has been a crowd-pleaser for many years, designers are now gravita�ng more towards the classic black and white colour scheme – especially for kitchen appliances. The darker tones contrasted against crisp whites emulate elegance and allow the versa�lity to choose bold accent colours. “We’ve no�ced a strong gravita�on towards the classic look – clean white lines accented with bold black appliances,” said Valerie Malone, a home appliance expert with LG Electronics Canada. “LG’s Black Stainless Steel Series marries func�on with style. Our new sa�n-smooth black finish gives you the durability of stainless steel and a classic look that will never �re.” To make the most of your kitchen
renova�on, consider the following style and design �ps: Choose classic designs. Appliances are the heart of your kitchen, so you’ll want to choose products that will last. The look of your kitchen may change as styles evolve, but LG’s Black Stainless Steel appliances have a sophis�cated black finish that pairs beau�fully with any style or colour. Neutral paint colours. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for a room. Make your kitchen feel 10 �mes larger and brighter with a crisp, neutral paint colour. On trend this year are light grey, sandy browns and calming blue hues. Be bold in your accent pieces. Create drama in your kitchen with oversized light fixtures or an eye-catching backsplash. Accent pieces are a great way to add a pop of colour or create a focal point. More informa�on is available online at www.lg.com. www.newscanada.com
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Tips for moving to a new home with pets Making the transi�on to a new home can be stressful for everyone, including your pets. We o�en are anxious about our pets’ adjustment to a new home. To ensure a safe and successful transi�on, homeowners can plan ahead and take ini�a�ves to make the process as smooth as possible. Before the move. Pull out moving boxes in advance of packing to allow your pet an opportunity to become accustomed to them. Orient your pet to its carrier or crate so that you have a safe-place for her before and a�er the move. Try to keep rou�nes as stable as possible during the flurry of packing and prepara�on for the big move. Research by-laws and pet licensing in your new area. Contact the local municipality for requirements concerning domes�c animals in your new area. Ask about licensing and by-laws concerning the responsibili�es of pet owners. Also check into the availability of off-leash areas for dogs in your new community. Special considera�ons for rural areas. If your new home is in a rural area, be sure to learn the rights of farmers when neighbouring pets venture onto their property. O�en, farmers have special privileges when it comes to protec�ng their livestock. Transi�oning your pet to your new home. Be prepared for some trepida�on, par�cularly with cats that tend not to take as well to a change in environment. Cats should remain inside for several weeks un�l they become comfortable with their surroundings. Then, allow them only short accompanied ventures outdoors. Take your dog for several walks each day to help him become familiar with the new area. Avoid walking a dog immediately before leaving for errands or work. Plan to be home for a period of �me a�er those ini�al walks. That way, the dog will associate his new home with posi�ve outcomes. Addi�onal moving �ps are available at www. royallepage.ca. www.newscanada.com
Old is new in “NEO” HOME DESIGN
Most new houses reflect older styles to some extent, says Architecture Expert Jackie Craven with about.com “Even if you hire an architect to design a custom house just for you, most houses are based on some tradi�on of the past—either of your choosing or your architect’s. Colonial and Georgian designs have maintained a steady popularity over the last two centuries. During the housing expansion of the 1990s to late 2000s, builders experienced an increased interest in homes with a Victorian or a Country co�age flavor.” Jackie says a Neo-Victorian house is “a contemporary home that borrows ideas from historic Victorian architecture. While a true Victorian house may be short on bathrooms and closet space, a Neo-Victorian (or ‘new’ Victorian) is designed to accommodate contemporary lifestyles.” Though the look may be tradi�onal, modern materials such as vinyl and plas�cs are o�en used in building a Neo-Victorian home today. Here is Jackie’s list of ‘must have’ NeoVictorian details: • Scallop-shaped shingles • Complicated roofline with many gables
• Gingerbread ornaments in all eight gable peaks • Awnings For a more eclec�c approach, some homeowners install stained glass windows, either harvested from historic sources or custom created for the home. “Just about any historic style can be incorporated into a new, or Neo, home design. Neo-Victorian, Neo-Colonial, Neo-Tradi�onal, and Neo-Eclec�c houses do not duplicate historic buildings exactly. Instead, they borrow selected details to convey the impression that the house is much older than it really is.” Jackie points out that most builders and house plan catalogues offer some kind of “Neo” home design, though it may be in keeping with a design theme in a new community. She adds that the local library is a great place to find more inspira�on. “Browse your local library and the Web for original drawings and reproduc�on house plan catalogues. Mind you, these historic house plans do not contain the detailed specifica�ons required by modern builders. They will, however, illustrate the details and floor plans used on older houses.”
Design your living space by numbers Equa�ons are for more than just math class. Did you know there’s a proper order of opera�ons for your home too? Whether it’s arranging your couch and television for op�mal viewing, or making sure towel bars are right within reach, knowing a few key numbers can help you determine the ideal place for each item in your home – crea�ng spaces that look great and are easy-to-use.
Kitchen Calculations Do you ever feel like you’ve got too many cooks in the kitchen? Crea�ng an effec�ve layout following the principles of ‘the kitchen work triangle, will ensure that you never feel cramped again. Comprised of your three main work areas – the stovetop, refrigerator and sink – the triangle should provide enough space to move around, but not be so large that cooking is difficult. Keep these areas between four and nine feet apart for the most efficient use of space. To keep the kitchen flow going, ensure all other appliances are in propor�on to one another, with complementary ones grouped together. For example, minimize the mess from wet dishes by placing the sink and dishwasher a maximum of 91.4 cen�metres apart. When you’re whipping up a family favourite, easy access to kitchen areas is essen�al. Finding the right height for important elements will make your kitchen even more accessible – most countertops are about one metre high, while microwaves are typically
no higher than 1.14 metres for easy reach. Be sure to choose the correct faucet height so it’s in propor�on with other fixtures and works with your layout. You don’t want a tootall faucet that blocks your window, or one so low it’s difficult to fill sizable containers or pitchers. For example, Moen Canada says it has designed the Voss pullout kitchen faucet to be just the right height. Its lowerprofile spout is ideal for installa�ons near a window or on an island, while s�ll providing ample room to fill large pots, reduce splashing and improve rinsing in and around the sink.
Living Room Logarithm Create a lounge space to love by ensuring your living room furnishings are in the ideal loca�ons for maximum relaxa�on. Here are a few �ps to ensure your living room is comfy and func�onal: • Posi�on the couch and coffee table 45 cen�metres apart to provide plenty of leg room. • Keep the table and sofa heights within a few inches of each other to make it easy to grab the remote or a tasty beverage. • Arrange sea�ng a maximum of three metres apart to inspire conversa�on. Make binge watching your favourite shows more fun – and avoid eye strain – by posi�oning your television carefully. The larger
your television is, the more distance is required between the screen and your couch. A good rule of thumb
is 6.9 cen�metres of space for every inch of diagonal screen size for an HD plasma, LED or LCD television.
Perfectly Proportioned Bathroom Func�onality is key when you’re ge�ng your grooming going. Ensure your bathroom has plenty of room for personal care by keeping a few essen�al measurements in mind. Start by making certain the layout provides proper clearance for any doors, including cabinetry and shower stalls, and aim for at least 76.2 cen�metres of space between the three major areas – tub or shower stall, sink and toilet. Toilets should range between 109 and 121 cen�metres in height from floor to seat, with at least 45 cen�metres of elbow room on the sides. And make sure the shower is roomy, too – shower stalls should be at least 91.4 cen�metres by 91.4 cen�metres with showerheads placed at a comfortable level for the individuals in your home. Similar to kitchen countertops, vani�es with sinks should be about 36 inches high, with accompanying ligh�ng at eye level for shaving or makeup applica�on. Avoid dripping hands, says Moen, by hanging towel bars in a spot that’s easy to reach, ideally near the sink. Its popular range of towel bars, robe hooks and other accessories are simple to install. Now that you know the numbers, you’ll find it’s simple to create spaces that improve how your home and life func�ons – no arithme�c required. www.newscanada.com
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