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Community gardens can sell produce under new rules Jennifer McIntosh

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Representatives from the Ottawa Farmers’ Market, Just Food and a North Gower farmer cheered changes to an omnibus zoning amendment that would expand uses of community gardens.

Planning committee approved the change that would allow food produced in community gardens to be sold, donated or shared. In

addition, the zoning amendment would allow for a farmers market on a lot where a community garden is a permitted use.

The staff report says the move aligns the city’s bylaws with the objectives of Ottawa Public Health regarding access to healthy food in neighbourhoods, healthy eating and active living.

Mel Foster, owner of Foster Farm in North Gower, said the plan is important.

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“It’s great news for us,” he said, adding all his produce is sold locally and not shipped to other parts of the province.

Phil Mount, associate director of Just Foods – a not-for-profit food security organization that operates a number of mobile farmers markets across the city – said increased options for food production and zoning will benefit Ottawa residents.

Don Henderson, vicepresident of the Ottawa Farmers’ Market, said that the change will improve the organization’s ability to deliver on its mission. They will be able to operate six days per week, 10 hours per day.

The Ottawa Farmers’ Market currently operates in Byron Park in Westboro, Lansdowne and Orléans.

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Committed to local youth Osgoode’s Carol Ann Nixon receives the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from Governor General David Johnston on April 12. A founding member of both the Citizens Restoring Osgoode Village Parks and the Osgoode Youth Association, Nixon worked to help create a park and a place for local youth to socialize.

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Henderson said the issue goes beyond selfinterest.

“There are studies that show for every dollar that gets spent at a farmers market, one to three dollars are spent in the neighbourhood,” he said.

Henderson added the Orléans location will be moving to the parking lot of the Ray Friel Recreation Complex, instead of the Centrum Shopping Centre lot, to improve the ambience. Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier asked staff if they had consulted local business over the zoning change. “Other retailers pay taxes and employ people,” Cloutier said.

“Have they been consulted?”

City planner Carol Ruddy said that in her opinion, it isn’t the city’s job to regulate competition. “The amendment is meant to support the broader public interest so that residents have access to healthy food,” she said.

Cloutier asked if markets would be allowed to sell prepared food like pies and maple syrup. Ruddy said as long as they were produced by the farmers themselves it would be permitted. College Ward Coun.

Rick Chiarelli said he didn’t want to get into a debate about the kind of produce that would be available for sale. City council will still have to debate the zoning changes approved by the committee.

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Ottawa Fire Services Capt. Mike Deavy, a resident of Greely, is being celebrated for his off-duty rescue of a woman trapped in a rolled over vehicle on April 10. The woman had been trapped for hours in below-freezing temperatures.

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Off-duty firefighter from Greely rescues woman in overturned vehicle Kelly Kent

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Firefighters are heroes – both on duty and off.

On Sunday, April 10 around 6:30 a.m., Ottawa Fire Services Capt. Mike Deavy was headed home from a 24-hour shift on Saturday when he came across an overturned vehicle in a field near Eagleson Road and Rushmore Road. His quick actions to assist the driver are being attributed to her survival.

According to a release from Ottawa Fire Services, the vehicle had been overturned in the field for several hours before Deavy, a resident of Greely, discovered it. Due to the freezing temperatures – that morning the thermometer was hovering just below -10 C – the car had formed a layer of frost.

“Initially, the driver of the vehicle appeared to have sustained injuries from the

impact as well as exhibiting signs of hypothermia,” the release stated. “Deavy knew he had to act quickly to get her safely into his warm vehicle, which he’d driven directly onto the field.”

Using a hack saw from his own vehicle, Deavy freed the trapped woman. Soon, crews from the Ottawa Fire Service and the Ottawa Paramedic Service were on scene to assist. “(Deavy’s) quick intervention has been attributed to the driver’s survival,” the release continues. “The cold conditions and her prolonged entrapment could have resulted in a grimmer outcome had the captain not spotted the vehicle….”

Ottawa Fire Services’ release reminds people of the steps to take if you ever find yourself trapped in a vehicle roll over: keep your seatbelt on to avoid further injury, call 9-1-1 if you’re able to and remain calm while monitoring your breathing.

Welsh o i r a t n O ttawa O , l a v Festi April 22-24 Featuring a Gala Concert April 23 by the three Welsh tenors and CÔrdydd choir from Wales at Dominion Chalmers.

Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door, and available at Book Bazaar, Granata Music, Leading Note.

Tickets can also be purchased by phone Myfanwy Davies 613-526-3019, or email publicity@ontariowelshfestival.ca, www.ontariowelshfestival.ca. Two hymn singing sessions April 24, free will offering.

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Dine in darkness to support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind May 16 Kelly Kent

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On Monday, May 16, Chances R restaurant in Nepean will be blacked out for a night of sightless dining in support of the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind foundation operated out of Manotick. The seventh annual Dining in the Dark event is on track to raise the total sum of donations to more than $30,000.

300 guests who participate. The staff even operates as volunteers for the night, Bouris said, to ensure the charity receives as big a donation as possible.

Charity donations, such as the ones from Chances R, are an integral part of the budget at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Doucette said that the $25,000 donated so far from Dining in the Dark has gone to operations.

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Guide Dogs for the Blind provides service to visually impaired persons across Canada. They train between 24 and 30 “teams” of people paired with guide dogs per year, and will pay for the travel and accommodations of anyone who needs their services. The whole experience – from the four-week training program to receiving a dog – is free of charge, Doucette said.

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Chances R (1365 Woodroffe Ave.). Due to the popularity of the event, Bouris said there are only a few spots left. The best way to ensure a spot is to sign up for the Chances R newsletter by visiting chancesr.ca, he added; recipients of the newsletter are notified of events first.The experience of dining in the dark is a unique one that everyone should experience once, Bouris said.

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Have you ever dined in the dark?

On Monday, May 16, Chances R restaurant in Nepean will once again host their Dining in the Dark event in support of the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The seventh annual event is on track to bring the overall fundraising total to over $30,000 for the Manotick-based organization.

“We’re a charity that operates independently and relies on donations,” said Steven Doucette, events and guider co-ordinator and assistant to the chief operation officer at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. “When someone like Chances R takes it upon themselves to organize a fundraiser, it’s a big help.”

The event features two seatings of a fourcourse meal, one at 5 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. – and it’s served in complete darkness.

Guests of the event are blindfolded before the meal and escorted to their tables in a blacked-out room at Chances R. The entire dinner is eaten without sight in an attempt to simulate what it’s like on a daily basis for those who are visually impaired.

“It’s interesting to see how people react,” said Mike Bouris, co-owner of Chances R, of the event. “There’s a lot of laughing and people are very careful not to spill anything.”

Bouris said the event started seven years ago as a neat-idea-turned-fundraiser.

“We thought it would be a good way to give back,” he said, “aside from being something fun to do at the restaurant.”

Chances R donates 100 per cent of the proceeds from Dining in the Dark to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind foundation. The restaurant closes at 3 p.m. the day of the event to accommodate the more than

Greely business finds its voice Submitted

On May 10t 2002 the Manotick News announced the formation of the Greely Business Association (“Greely Business Association to host inaugural meeting”). In the article, Osgoode Councilor Doug Thompson noted “the goal is to have a stronger business voice in the south end of the city, the rural south end”.

The article went on to say “Thompson will take on an advisory role in the association for the first year to help the new group navigate the city processes and develop a constitution and mandate”.

The Greely Business Assocation (GBA) is happy to announce that Doug Thompson has recently joined the executive to fill the role of City Liaison.

President Leigh Stacey noted “We’re very happy to have Doug on board in a full-time role on the executive.

He has a great deal of experience with city hall and has brought some new ideas to the table in the short time he has been a member of the board”.

Ms. Stacey went on to say “The GBA is still going strong and working hard to support local businesses and provide support to the village at large”.

Over the last two years Treasurer (and Past-President) Howard Crerar has worked with Greely Elementary School (GES) and The Learning Partnership on a program called The Entrepreneurial Experience.

The program is designed to help grade 6 students learn the rigors of life in the business world while raising money for a local charity chosen by the students.

Mr. Crerar noted “working with the students to help them achieve their goals has been very rewarding and a lot of fun, for both me and the students”.

The GBA will be hosting a mini Trade Show on Tuesday, May 3 at the OLV Banquet Hall located at 5338 Bank Street. The show will run from 5:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. and is open to all members of the public.

The show will be followed by the GBA Annual General Meeting.

All businesses in Greely and the surrounding area are welcome to participate in the show.

There is no charge for a display table for members of the GBA. A charge of $10 will be charged to businesses who are not members. Please contact president@greelybiz.ca if you’d like to set up a table.

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Meet and greet on Victoria Street in Metcalfe May 7 not to be missed Kelly Kent

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Sometimes even true locals don’t know everything about their community.

On Saturday, May 7, a group of residents hopes to change that as they host the second annual Meet & Greet on Victoria Street – an event that showcases the businesses, organizations and associations that call Metcalfe home.

“Even people who have lived here for years – decades even – sometimes don’t know about some of the businesses we have here locally,” said Marc Sauve, an event organizer, adding that he was tired

of hearing that residents were headed to urban areas of the city for services they could receive within the borders of Metcalfe.

During the event, Victoria Street is transformed into a sort of open house between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Locals are invited to walk the street and get to know the various businesses from the area.

Last year’s inaugural event was a resounding success, Sauve said.

More than 65 individuals representing several Metcalfe businesses attend the event’s planning sessions now, up from just a handful when it first started.

“It was way beyond our expectations,” Sauve said.

This year’s Meet & Greet event

will be much the same as the first in activities.

In addition to the networking aspect for businesses and residents, the day also includes a barbecue, live music, a car show and kids’ games.

Even better, the event raises money each year for a local organization. Last year, Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) benefited from the occasion.

Talks are still in the works about which organizations will receive donations this year, Sauve said.

All in all, the event is just good fun, Sauve added.

“The street turns into almost like an old fashioned midway,” he said.

“It’s just a great community event.”

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Council should focus on safety, not price

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he people of Jasmine Crescent in the city’s east end took to the streets to show their disgust with gang violence on April 10.

Three killings on a street within a year prompted the community to rise up and say enough is enough.

But that sentiment is not unique to Jasmine Crescent. There are other problem areas of the city when it comes to gang activity and violence.

And all areas of the city, regardless of the neighbourhood, are vulnerable to thuggish behaviour if the police don’t have the resources to keep a lid on lawlessness.

Getting vocal and visible is one way to let politicians know it’s a problem we won’t ignore, and that it needs fixing.

If stopping gang violence is a priority for the people of Ottawa – more so than speeding or police investigations into crimes such as fraud, missing persons or break and enters – then the people should let their elected representatives know that.

There will always be bad people. No city

councillor can stop all crime. But we can have our police make Ottawa a difficult place to be a criminal. That’s the best we can hope for, and that hope will fade if changes aren’t made.

The allocation of police resources is decided by people who are paid by our property taxes.

The police budget is limited by city council’s willingness to increase spending.

But the current council has been focused on keeping tax increases at or below the rate of inflation. Clearly the rate of crime – and especially the rate of random deaths – should be the rate councillors concentrate on.

The buck may stop with thrifty spenders, but bullets don’t stop for anyone.

If we want police to deal with gang violence, and we also want officers to continue to deal with speeding, noise and investigations, the only answer is to pay more in taxes.

And it’s an easy argument to say added taxes would be a good investment when it comes to public safety.

After all, who wants to live somewhere they don’t feel safe?

Spring just not the same without Sens in playoffs

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or many of you, the April days go by much as they always do. It snows, it gets warmer, it snows, you get the snow tires off, you wish you didn’t. You see what’s in the yard, left over from last fall. Just another spring.

But for some, this April is very different. It is an April without hockey playoffs. In Ottawa we have been spoiled in the past decade or so. Most Aprils have had hockey playoffs in them, with the Ottawa Senators participating, at least for a while. Not so this year.

Nor are there hockey playoffs for fans of other Canadian teams — in Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and, of course, Toronto.

Adjustments in our behaviour will have to be made. For some, the adjustments will be minor.

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But that doesn’t work for those of us whose hockey passion rises and falls with the fortunes of the home team. Our team is out and we lose interest.

Perhaps we are bitter, perhaps not. Either way, we have to find something else to do with the evening hours.

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Now that season is upon us and the Jays have given early indications that the angst may be justified. So, if you like a team to really get in there and worry about, worrying about the Jays may help you forget worrying about the Senators.

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about the NDP, for example, has surfaced as a pastime for those on the political left. And, of course, worrying about Donald Trump has been with us for some time.

We can also worry about our income tax, the thing that we just noticed fell off the house during the winter, the taxi industry, the vehicles the government sells to Saudi Arabia. If all of this seems too trivial, then we can worry about the government of Spain threatening to put an end to the afternoon siesta. If you lived there you couldn’t even escape hockey by taking a nap.

One thing about taking a nap is that it relaxes you, and maybe that’s what we all need to try while others are worrying through the hockey playoffs — relax. Although we are accustomed to being tense when our sports teams are playing big games, the absence of playoffs gives us the opportunity to try

something less tense.

That would entail gardening, perhaps, or reading a book, or riding a bicycle or taking long walks in the nice places that don’t have snow anymore. Look at the sky, listen to the birds and try not to think about the Ottawa Senators coaching staff. They’ll still be there at the end of the summer.

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The Rideau Canoe Club is currently working on brining a summer camp to the waters of Manotick this August, which would accept children between 10 and 13 to learn recreational paddling.

Rideau Canoe Club floats the idea of a Manotick summer camp Kelly Kent

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The Rideau Canoe Club is floating the idea of starting a new summer camp in Manotick this year.

Staff at the Rideau Canoe Club are currently scouting locations along the Rideau River in the ward in the hopes that they can host a kids’ summer program this August.

The program would welcome children aged 10 to 13 for a few weeks of recreational canoeing instruction.

Hector Carranco, executive director of the Rideau Canoe Club, said the organization has been expanding into new communities for the last three years.

“Now we’re looking for a place to promote the sport outside the city,” he said.

The club is working to find a suitable location in Manotick for hosting the program, somewhere where the water is calm enough for beginner paddlers.

“We want the participants to be able to learn in a safe environment,” Carranco said.

The Rideau Canoe Club provides all of the necessary equipment for its programs, including the boats, paddles and life jackets for each participant.

In addition, Carranco said the club’s coaches, who are experienced paddlers themselves, supervise each session.

Though the details of the camp have not been nailed down, Carranco said that interested residents can contact the club for more information by visiting www. rideaucanoeclub.ca or by emailing info@rideaucanoeclub.ca.

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Canterbury realizes dream with dream-like play Multiple roles, on and off stage, test students’ abilities Erin McCracken

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Week In Review I stopped into St. James United Church in Osgoode for an early morning breakfast as a start to my weekend of activities. Always a pleasure to see the many smiling faces there enjoying breakfast.

Our Lady of the Visitation church held an auction later in the morning to raise funds for a sponsored refugee family here in our Ward. The turnout was good and they raised funds to help out the family in adjusting to a life here in Canada.

The Metcalfe Farmers market began their sign up for vendors here in the Town Hall for their opening May 7. It was great to see familiar faces and some new ones also that are excited about our local market.

Knox United Church in Edwards had a good old fashion spaghetti dinner that was well attended. I enjoyed seeing people from other parts of Osgoode Ward that I don’t get to see as often. Thank you for the invitation and I look forward to visiting again.

Greely Elementary School had their first Paint Nite on Saturday as the last part of their fundraiser project. Mrs. Allen’s grade 5/6 class took on an Entrepreneural project to raise funds for their chosen charity “DIFD” and had tremendous success by raising $2000!! I actually surprised myself with my hidden artistic ability!! Also, now available is the cookbook that the class put together. These are still for sale for $12 each through Greely Public School. It has many wonderful recipes. Why not pick up one today for a gift or yourself, you won’t be disappointed! Congratulations to the kids and Mrs. Allen for all the hard work that went into this entire project!

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Grade 12 Canterbury High School drama students, Charlotte Scott-Frater, left, James Colwell, Stefan Vidovic and Sarah Olberg get into character ahead of their graduating class’ upcoming public performances of ‘A Dream Play.’ Opening night is April 27.

The Greely Lions Trivia night had a great turnout to support the Greely Legion. It was a night of fun and laughter and silent auction items. Great to support the Lions and Legion all at once. Always a pleasure to stop in.

The National Plowmen’s Association held another meeting in a series to get ready for the Championships to be held here in August at Anderson Links Golf Course. I hope to see many people come out to this great rural event.

On Tuesday morning I had the pleasure to celebrate some of the hard working volunteers, Vice Chairs and Directors of the Ottawa 2016 Tim Horton’s Brier as well as the Curling Canada staff for a successful 2016 Tim Horton’s Brier. It was exciting to see a few familiar faces from our community that were a part of this breakfast event with Mayor Watson.

Fatboy’s in the market was the place to be for the 33 Signal Foundation annual event. This fundraiser contributes to scholarships for children of ex-military troops and also to help them with expenses while they are away serving our country. It is always a sell out and many dignitaries present to support the cause. The Minister of Defence, Harjit Sajjan, gave a heart warming speech of overwhelming support for the troops and their families. He shared his own experiences of Afghanistan and brought to light how they are connected and always have the respect for eachother in defending Canada. It was truly a great evening. Thank you to Kent Smith for inviting me and a few colleagues for the event.

Many of you may have heard that we have a hero in our midst! I want to extend this opportunity to recognize to Ottawa Fire Services captain Mike Deavy from our community who saved the life of a woman who was trapped, outside, in her car for hours. It was the quick action of Mike that contributed to the woman’s survival. I am so proud to say that this hero is from our community! Amazing job Mike, everyone praises you for this tremendous story! Read more about it here: http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ off-duty-firefighter-saves-woman-trapped-in-vehicle

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The sound of whirring drills and pounding hammers fills the large auditorium as students in Canterbury High School’s graduating drama class bustle about, dedicating long hours to turn their dream into, well, an actual dream.

James Colwell, 17, of North Gower, concentrates as he drills a large piece of wood inside the auditorium.

The countdown is on as they prepare to present August Strindberg’s A Dream Play.

“I think the biggest shock has been the combination of the behind-the-scenes work and the acting,” James said of the challenge, but added it will help prepare them for the real world after graduation, regardless if they continue with acting after they graduate.

“It gives us an edge.”

Their elaborate set is taking shape on stage, but the group will soon switch to acting mode to rehearse their parts ahead of opening night, April 27.

From acting, set construction and lighting to costumes and publicity, the students are involved in every aspect of A Dream Play.

“It’s a lot of work. It’s tiring, but it’s what we all live to do and what we’re all here for,” said Sarah Olberg, 17. The Grade 12 student, who divides her time between Alta Vista and the Glebe, will perform the lead role of the daughter. She is also responsible for hair, makeup and costumes.

“We do everything for the show,” said Charlotte Scott-Frater, 17, of Westboro, who will act the parts of Ugly Edith, a coal miner, dean of law and a ballerina. She also does historical research about the play and produces.

In recent weeks the group has begun staying at the school late into the evenings to hone their acting and production skills “I think it’s incredible because I’ve learned a lot about working with people professionally,” said Centretown’s Stefan Vidovic, 17.

The Grade 12 student will bring to life the role of glazier, or glass cutter, as well smaller roles, such as that of a naval officer.

He is also one of the show’s producers and is in charge of composition and voice work.

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Go behind the firewall with museums’ new digital heritage portal Erin McCracken

erin.mccracken@metroland.com

It’s not enough anymore to just open the doors of artifact-rich museums to visitors.

There is also a veritable treasure trove of behindthe-scenes research and plans being developed by Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation staff that has been digitally protected – until now.

“We are the first publicservice institution in Canada, to my knowledge, to undertake a program to systematically remove our firewalls,” said Alex Benay, president and chief executive of the corporation, which manages its nowunder-construction Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

The Crown corporation has begun providing digital access to historical assessments and marketing and exhibition plans through its

newly launched Open Heritage digital portal – the first time a national Canadian museum will publish thousands of documents in an online platform that can be accessed by anyone, anytime and anywhere.

The cost of the Open Heritage portal pilot project is estimated at under $100,000. The initative, announced by Benay on April 1 during the Canadian Open Dialogue Forum at the Shaw Centre, will be open by default by this fall to anyone with a thirst for more knowledge, from historians and researchers to teachers and experts, as well as anyone with computer access.

Want to know about the history of blacksmithing, metallurgy, printing or computing? Have a hankering to learn more about the corporation’s policies? This will be available at your fingertips.

And if you peruse a museum document that’s missing some vital insight, you can help fill in those gaps.

“We took a risk. We’re taking a risk,” said Benay,

but added it’s well worth the benefits given the public engagement it is expected to create as well as a digital legacy that will benefit generations to come. Given the digital world we live in, “how archaic … is it to keep public heritage, public culture information behind the firewall, even if it’s in draft format?” Benay said.

Keeping data locked away behind a network security system makes even less sense at a time when online participation, crowd-sourcing and data analytics have taken off, he said. There’s also no reason why heritage information should be only available to the public through access-to-information requests. As well, museum staff are also not the final authority on science culture in Canada, said Benay.

“Maybe someone has a different opinion,” he said.

“Maybe putting our draft thoughts out in the world means that 10 universities or five avid or amateur historians or history buffs around the country can correct us

right out of the gate.”

Following his announcement, a select group of museum staff began entering their documents right into an enterprise repository, allowing their work to go public.

Already the portal has received some hits by researchers and universities, said Benay.

However, not everything will be made available, such as personal and human resources information, some budget numbers and planning and request-for-proposal documents.

“If I was to give you a percentage, I would say 90 to 95 per cent of our content should be publicly available from the get-go (this fall),” said Benay, noting that one or two per cent is currently public. But now that the online platform is up and running, that percentage will change. The corporation and its museums first joined the open data movement in October 2014 when it began providing access to its collections data through data.

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“We want to practise a form of fully participatory heritage,” Benay said.

Gone are the days when museums only communicated to the public through exhibits and books.

“What if you knew everything that we had? What if you help us shape what goes on the (museum) floor?

What if you helped us shape our next publication? What if you help us shape our next acquisition?” he said.

Case in point was the Canada Aviation and Space Museum’s acquisition of the CC-130 Hercules E Legacy military transport airplane on April 5. People shared their personal connections to the aircraft on the museum’s Facebook page.

“Without engaging online, we would never know this stuff,” Benay said.

Some have argued the portal will open the corporation to idea theft, but the CEO said if someone takes the time to sift through the documents and beat the corporation to the punch,

“it’s not shame on them, it’s shame on us.”

“It means they were more organized and better willing to execute than we were,” he said. The portal will also allow the museums corporation to go global.

“Where is the Canadian culture in the context of a global culture, and what do we have to offer?” said Benay. “This is going to be the beginning of that for us.” The public can access the Open Heritage digital platform by going online to documents.techno-science. ca.

BEHIND THE SCENES

This bid for more openness and sharing is just the latest such initiative for the corporation.

It is now live-broadcasting all staff meetings, and the corporation is also producing a Youtube all-access documentary, which will go live within the next few weeks, featuring the reconstruction of the science and technology museum.

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Legacy touches down at aviation museum Michelle Nash

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After more than 50 years in service the Tiger 307 has touched down for the last time.

Acquired by the Canadian military in 1965, the Lockheed CC-130E Hercules — known to its crew as Tiger 307 — took off on April 5 from 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron, Trenton for its final destination, heading to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum’s neighbouring airport, the Rockcliffe Airport.

The aircraft landed at 11:30 a.m., where a number of its current and former flight crew stepped off, to say goodbye.

The Department of National Defence donated the plane to the museum, to become part of the facilty’s permanent exhibition. According to the museum, the donation commemorates the significant role of the aircraft – a true workforce

of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

With more than 50,000 hours of flight time, the aircraft was used as a transport plane, a navigation training airplane and a search and rescue plane.

The Hercules 307 was the third of its kind acquired by the military between 1964 and 1968.

Lt.-Gen. Michael Hood, commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, said although it was a sad day for many who have sat in the cockpit or on the Hercules, he was happy to know that it has found its final home with the museum.

“This is something we should celebrate,” Hood said.

Hood said his first flight with the aircraft was in 1988.

“It was a great privilege to be able to fly it,” he said.

Pilots Lt.-Col. Phil Marcus and Maj. Keith Hoey had the task of flying the aircraft on its last mission.

Together the pair has more than 6,000 hours in the air with the 307, which they said was easy as pie to fly.

“It’s so steady,” Hoey explained.

Marcus agreed, crediting its long wingspan.

Both spent their time in the aircraft mostly within Canada and looking back on their time in the air, both agreed Alert, Nunavut, was their favourite mission.

“Imagine the middle of nowhere, and then go past it,” Hoey said. “It’s just amazing, it’s quite a sight to see.” Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation president Alex Benay was a passenger for its final flight.

“The Canada Aviation and Space Museum prides itself in charting not only Michelle Nash/Metroland Canada’s rich aviation heri- Lt.-Col. Phil Marcus and Maj. Keith Hoey hang out with the last CC-130 Hercules E Legacy tage, but also the important before it’s donated to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Marcus and Hoey piloted milestones in the history the aircraft for the last time, delivering it to the museum on April 5. and technology of flight.”

There is no defined date um said it aims to have the ship of the aircraft for fuBenay said.

Beney added it was a ture generations to see and for when the Hercules will aircraft a part of its summer be on display, but the muse- programming. honour to accept guardian- learn from.

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Dial in: Riverside South blogger launches new podcast series Erin McCracken

erin.mccracken@metroland.com

There’s a metal musician living with depression and anxiety, a new mom diagnosed with a tumour the size of a baseball, another who embraced a healthy lifestyle after a medical wake-up call and still another who works with bomb squad suits.

Their stories were just waiting to be told.

Little did Kevin McGowan realize just how many people were willing to share their life experiences when he posted a message on the Riverside South community’s Facebook page, asking if anyone had any stories they would share about themselves for his new podcast series.

“Within a day, probably 20 people emailed me,” the Riverside South resident said of the response.

Some were willing to share the health challenges they had overcome, while others volunteered to delve into their unique and interesting careers and extracurricular activities.

Already, six of them have been featured on McGowan’s new weekly Internet radio show, or podcast,

called the Shortlife.

“I just figured life is short,” he said of the name of his series.

“It’s an opportunity to enjoy what you’ve got and also tell other people what you’re doing while you’re here.”

BEHIND THE MICROPHONE

By day, the father of two creates training content at Kanata-based Kinaxis, which develops supply chain management software for large corporations.

But McGowan, who has been told before he has a radio voice, was looking to return to the online radio waves once again, though with a focus on a subject matter different from his past podcasting and blogging days.

It was about eight years ago that the music fan launched his first blog, itcamefromcanada.com, with a Toronto friend from high school.

They focused their series on profiling unique Canadian albums they found in thrift stores and researching the musicians behind the records.

Impact

It made an impact – listeners were known to write in about their personal connections to the musicians profiled. Some of those same hidden musical gems remain in regular rotation on McGowan’s record player to this day.

Then there was a podcast called the Ruckus on Rabble.ca. It lasted longer, about three years.

“That was a lot of work, but it was a lot of fun,” McGowan said.

“We got almost a million downloads over the course of a couple years.

“It had a good mix of really underground stuff nobody necessarily knew about,” he said of the appeal. “So it was exposing those little pockets from across Canada.”

It also featured conversational interviews with the likes of Britishborn Canadian rock singer-songwriter Carole Pope and Canadian rock musician Joel Plaskett, interspersed with tracks from different musical artists.

“I kind of modelled it on CBC Radio or something like that, but a bargain basement, zero budget Erin McCracken/Metroland kind of situation,” McGowan said Riverside South resident Kevin McGowan stands outside his workplace with a laugh. “It was fun.” in south Kanata. By day he is a content developer and in his free time See connected page 13

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Comedy, optimism shine through in high school production Continued from page 10

“As it draws close to the date of the show, we’re coming in mornings and on lunches and spares and just trying to put in as much work as possible, as well as during drama class,” he said.

The upcoming four-night run of performances will be the culmination of everything they have learned at Canterbury, which has a specialized arts program and draws students from across Ottawa.

“It’s the first real presence of stakes, I find,” Stefan noted.

in a dream, the stage will largely be black and white, mirroring the colours of the

“It’s also about the redeeming quality, how our unhappiness can be redeemed through the relationships we have with other people.”

Charlotte Scott-Frater

DREAM STATE

In keeping with their portrayal of a story with-

costumes, and everyone but one will be in bare feet.

The story “follows the daughter of a god as she

descends from the heavens to empathize with humans,” student actor Ari MazurMathie said in a news release. “She witnesses the love, cruelty, pain and passion that ride tandem with human life, and further, finds humanity within herself.”

The story is dark at times, and despite the challenges Sarah’s character faces, the play – written in 1901 – features messages of hope.

“It’s also about the redeeming quality, how our unhappiness can be redeemed through the relationships we have with other people,” Charlotte said.

There’s even some slapstick in which characters

argue about what is the real truth, “which doesn’t sound funny, but it is.”

It deals with all parts of life, good and bad, and the audience will be able to find something to relate to, Stefan added.

“I’ve always loved the play,” said their director and longtime Canterbury drama teacher Sheila Knight.

Though the story is complex and at times bleak, she said her students have risen to the challenge of letting optimism and comedic elements shine through.

“It’s like the process of doing the show,” said Charlotte. “It’s rough. There are dog days (during rehearsals), but the relationships

we’ve made with (Knight) and with each other redeem us.”

EVENT DETAILS

A Dream Play will run from April 27 to April 30 in the school’s auditorium.

Doors open at 6:30 and the two-hour productions begin nightly at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Reserve your tickets by emailing chs.dreamplay@gmail.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door, depending on availability.

Canterbury High School is located at 900 Canterbury Ave.

Elderly woman stands up to knife-wielding teen suspect Victim calls police, 17-year-old taken into custody Adam Kveton

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When an elderly woman was stopped at knifepoint by a would-be thief at the Kanata Centrum shopping centre parking lot on April 13, she reacted the same way you might to a schoolyard bully.

The thief, a young male, demanded the woman’s keys at about 11:15 p.m., but she refused and walked away, said police in a news release.

The suspect also walked away, but did not get far.

The elderly woman, described as being in her 70’s in

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A 17-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery of a senior. the news release, then called police.

Patrol officers responding to the call soon apprehended a 17-year-old male from Ottawa who has since been charged with robbery, possession of a weapon and breaking existing court conditions.

Staff Sgt. Michael Haar-

bosch, head of the robbery unit, would not reveal the details of the suspect’s court conditions.

Asked whether this kind of reaction to a knife-wielding thief is typical, he said, “We see that from time to time,” no matter the victim’s age.

“It’s not necessarily what we would recommend, especially when the person is brandishing a weapon, but … that’s up to the individual at the time and their assessment of the situation,” said Haarbosch.

Police recommend that victims provide whatever a thief asks for in the hope that they leave quickly, thereby minimizing the possibility of injury, he said.

The suspect was scheduled to appear in youth court on April 14.

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On being an April baby

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was born in early April, forty-eight years ago, so these things are true about me: I suffer perennially from spring fever; I am stubborn like the ram on my zodiac sign; I am an eternal optimist and, I love the rain.

This year, however, April is a bit drunk. It’s been snowing, then sunny with a balmy breeze, then torrential downpour, then snowing again.

Ah well. We can trust Mother Nature is just having a bit of fun with us and spring will be here soon.

The robins and tulips are not impressed.

Our six new calves, aged three days to two months, don’t seem to mind the snow.

The two oldest calves chase the barn cats in circles around the feeder while the little ones watch

DIANA FISHER The Accidental Farmwife from a safe spot behind the nanny-cow. The nanny (self-appointed guardian of the kindergarten) had her own calf last week and Mocha seems to have given hers up for adoption so the most maternal of the bunch is actually feeding two babies.

We aren’t sure yet whether she is aware of that fact and just exceedingly generous, or if the calf is smart enough to steal the milk from her when she isn’t looking. She spends the day with all six calves curled up around her so she probably can’t remember which one

smells like hers.

I’m not sure what Mocha is up to. She seems to have lost interest in her calf soon after leaving the barn, but they are both thriving.

She does allow the calf to cuddle up to her.

I will have to stalk them to see if she is still feeding.

The Farmer thinks she has gone back into season already, based on a recent slow dance he witnessed between Mocha and the bull.

We have six calves born, and we are still waiting on the other six.

The two barn cats that came in for the winter left

the house for a few weeks in early March when all the snow melted but now they are baaaaaack. Junior, the grey tabby, bolted into the house when he saw an opportunity one morning, and he has refused to go back outside.

He seems to have been in some sort of a fight during the few weeks he was returned to the barn.

Likely he found a Tom who had been over-wintering there, and now he has to re-assert his dominance and claim his territory. By the looks of him, the battle isn’t going his way.

At first I thought he had mange or something. The back of his hind leg is totally bald, and he has a tiny hole in the top of his head.

When I pet him, a patch of hair also fell off his hind flank.

I asked the vet about it and they said he is likely

over-grooming his wounds after a fight.

He’s basically cleaning his own injuries so much that he has licked his fur right off.

He isn’t itchy, so I know it isn’t mange. And he got the flea drops in March along with everyone else.

So I guess he is welcome to stay in the house for his convalescence.

A weird thing happened when Junior returned – the other two fulltime housecats, Sheila and Sammy, ostracized him.

After that initial sniff for identification they decided he was either a threat to their health or their territory and they hissed at him every time he approached for a neck rub. Poor little dude.

He still doesn’t like to be petted by humans but will allow me to stroke his fur if he is distracted by food.

Even scruffy barn cats need love. He has been back in for just over a week now and Sam has finally decided he is worthy of a snuggle. Sheila still boxes his ears if he gets too close.

It’s supposed to be twenty-one degrees this weekend so hopefully all of the cats will go outside for a few days and give me a chance to give their winter lair in the basement a thorough spring cleaning.

And if the warm weather continues, as it has in previous years, it will be tempting to start gardening.

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Jessica Beraldin, 30, faces sexual assault charges after police allege she was involved in a sexual relationship with a student while employed by Mother Teresa High School in Nepean.

High school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student Megan DeLaire

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An Ottawa high school teacher has been charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation and making sexually explicit material available to a child.

Jessica Beraldin, 30, was charged on March 31 after police investigated allegations that she was involved in a sexual relationship with a student while teaching at Mother Teresa High School. The charges have not been proven in a court of law.

Police spokesman Const. Chuck Benoit said that evidence found in the investigation has police concerned there might be other victims.

“In mid-March we received a complaint

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and we began investigating then,” Benoit said.

“The evidence was showing enough proof to lay charges on Miss Beraldin, and from that, investigators had concerns that there might be other victims.”

Beraldin appeared in court on April 1. That day, the Ottawa Catholic School Board announced she had been suspended.

“I truly regret that such conduct has allegedly occurred at one of our schools,” said Denise Andre, the board’s director of education, in a statement. “The number one priority for our board is the continued safety and wellbeing of each student. We will continue to cooperate with the police in their investigation of this matter.”

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CHEO Telethon campaign launch unveils student’s winning design Megan DeLaire

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With the launch of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario’s annual telethon campaign at Sir Robert Borden High School on April 12, high school student Andrea McMullin’s artwork went public in a big way.

That’s because McMullin, 16, produced the winning design that will be featured on all of the telethon’s materials, including the CHEO Foundation’s telethon clothing line.

“This logo is going to be seen all over the city,” Mayor Jim Watson said at the event.

“And it’s going to remind people to go to the CHEO telethon … and to be generous.”

The telethon will take place on June 4 and 5, and will be broadcast on CTV. Each year, CHEO invites students in high schools across Ottawa to submit their designs, and the Nepean school is already well

acquainted with the campaign, having produced another winning design as recently as 2014.

“And it’s going to remind people to go to the CHEO telethon … and to be generous.”

Mayor Jim Watson

McMullin’s design was put on display for students, teachers, telethon host Graham Richardson, Merivale-Knoxdale Coun.

Keith Egli, Ottawa Carleton District School Board trustee Donna Blackburn and Watson, during the official campaign launch at the school.

Working with the telethon’s Be a SuperHERO for CHEO theme, her entry gives the CHEO Bear a retro-style superhero makeover complete with a blue unitard, a red cape and a heroic stance.

“It’s crazy, it’s surreal.

I wasn’t aware that it was such a big deal going into it,” McMullin said.

“Then I ended up winning and there’s so much stuff going on. The fact that I’ll be driving down the street and probably see the logo that I designed is crazy.”

For McMullin, contributing to the hospital’s fundraising telethon is an opportunity to give back to an institution that helped her as a child.

“When I was younger I went to CHEO a few times,” she said. “I was a little clumsy, and I got injured here and there.”

In fact, McMullin spent three nights there when she was nine years old after she broke and dislocated her arm while playing with her brother and a friend. The injury required surgery.

“I do know it’s a great hospital,” she said. “Everyone was super friendly, and it’s very effective.”

For its role in the campaign, the school received

a $1,000 award while McMullin took home an Apple iPad. The annual telethon is one of the CHEO Foundation’s biggest fundraising events each spring, raising millions of dollars for the hospital over two days.

In 2015, the telethon generated a record-breaking $7.9 million in donations, which helped the hospital purchase a new high-tech portable X-ray machine.

“We have one of the best children’s hospitals not in Ontario, but in all of Canada,” Watson said.

“And we are able to keep that hospital going not just because the government puts money into it … but because the community really rallies behind it.”

CHEO Telethon clothing and other merchandise bearing McMullin’s logo is now available for purchase at www.cheofoundation. com.

— With files from Erin McCracken

Megan DeLaire/Metroland

Sir Robert Borden High School student Andrea McMullin, right, displays her winning design for CHEO’s 2016 telethon campaign during the campaign launch at the school on April 12.

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Bringing in the wood to fill the wood box, making sure the basin under the icebox didn’t run over, and emptying the Gerry pots when needed, Mother deemed were all jobs I could handle.

But it was churning every Saturday that irked me the most.

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MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories chores were done, without saying a word, Mother handed me the big white pinny, which went from under my chin right down to dragging on the floor.

The little wood barrel would already be in front of a kitchen chair, with the wood plunger floating around on the cream inside.

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and down, blobs of cream would escape, and it wasn’t unusual to have my apron, and even my face splattered.

I learned early at the job that sitting on a cushion helped keep my bottom from falling asleep from the constant movement on the kitchen chair, but nothing could save the ache I felt in my arms within minutes of churning.

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a few minutes had passed at the churning, I ached something fierce from shoulders right down to my fingertips.

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But as the days got warmer, and the cream had been in the milk can overnight in the summer kitchen, it seemed to take forever to turn it into butter.

I once asked Mother how old I had to be to taken off the job, but she reminded me, since I was the youngest, it would be my chore for just about the rest of my life!

And she patted me on the head, smiling, as if that would compensate.

And I pictured in my mind being the only one left on the farm with my three

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Mother would come and look inside and agree, the chore was over! She ladled it out into a big granite bowl, and put drops of yellow food colouring into it, stirring it well.

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I was so stiff when I finished, I could hardly get off the chair, and my arms would ache well into the day.

And I would go over to the creton couch by the cook stove and lay down and close my eyes, still wearing the big pinny and yet to wash my arms and face of the cream splatters.

And for the longest time after I would hear in my head the steady plop of the plunger.

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Connected, interesting and a lot of fun Continued from page 13

McGowan, 42, can hold a beat on a drum, but he is more a fan than a musician and was raised on punk rock.

During his teen years and into his 20s, he was a big fan of the punk rock music of British bands GBH and The Exploited, as well as the Nirvanas,

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He has since stepped away from that.

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Ottawa model discovered at the Rideau Centre

Laura Winges went from selling clothes to modelling them on the runways of South Korea, Paris and New York Melissa Murray

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Laura Winges can’t wait for Bridal Week in New York City.

The 21-year-old, originally from Nepean, looks forward to walking the catwalk in flowing gowns of white.

“It’s always a lot of wedding dresses, but I can’t wait,” Winges said.

Bridal Week is a far cry from what she was doing a short year and a half ago.

Then, she was working at the Brandy Melville clothing store at the Rideau Centre after leaving a post-secondary program and figuring out what steps to take next in her life.

She had just reached her goal to be part of the Ontario ringette team and was posting fashion photos to her Instagram account, which was gaining in popularity.

At five feet 11 inches,

Winges never wore heels and was often told by her customers that she should model because she was so tall.

It was a comment she usually laughed off — until a photographer handed her his card.

Everything snowballed from there.

Within a month she was working in South Korea and since then she’s worked with a number of agents walking the catwalks of London, Paris, Tokyo and Milan. In her first season, she did 16 shows.

“I had like no experience at all. I needed a lot of help,” Winges said of those first few months.

“It actually worked out really well because I was at a point where I didn’t know what I wanted,” Winges said.

“Now I like my job a lot and I still can’t believe this is what I’m doing now.”

As a rookie, she took in everything she could, learn-

ing from other models and asking a lot of questions.

“It was a lot to take in at first, and I’m still learning to walk in heels,” she said.

Winges has modelled brands she never imagined, including Dior and Armani.

She’s even been in a show at fashion designer Pierre Cardin’s Bubble Palace in the south of France.

“I love architecture and had learned about that house, so it was really neat,” she said.

Her favourite show, so far, has been walking for Dior.

“It’s such a high-end show and every detail matters,” she said.

Before being discovered, Winges hadn’t travelled much at all. In the course of the season, she became a world traveller.

“All of a sudden I’m going to huge cities. I’m so lucky and grateful. It has really changed me,” Winges said.

With all of the travel-

ling, she’s also made friends around the world, with New York being her home away from home.

While she had brushed off comments about her being a model previously, she said those who do want to follow in her footsteps should know it’s a tough industry.

“My agent warned me about the industry; it’s intense and you will get rejected.”

But that shouldn’t be a deterrent, she said.

“Don’t be shy, and send your pictures out,” she said.

“Keep trying, you never know what you might miss out on.”

For now, Winges is riding the wave and seeing where things in the industry take her.

“Hopefully I’ll book a big campaign to bring my career to the next level,” she said.

At the time Winges was discovered, she had to quit ringette to start model-

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Laura Winges went from selling clothes at Brandy Melville to walking the catwalks of Paris and Milan. ling and though she doesn’t have time for the sport, she took the time to skate

on the canal this winter.

“I don’t have any regrets, but I do miss it.”

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Five tips for finding the perfect wedding dress As the bride, you will be the focus of everyone’s attention on your big day, including all the guests as well as your beloved, of course.

But in order to be the most beautiful woman in the room, the star of the celebrations must choose her dress carefully.

Here are a few tips to help you.

1. Think before you shop. It’s exhausting trying on dozens of dresses at random in the hopes of finding the perfect one.

Before going shopping, be sure to browse some magazines and search the Internet to narrow down the styles you prefer.

2. Shop well in advance. Most people get married in the summer, so dressmakers’ agendas soon fill up and the prettiest dresses fly off the racks quickly.

Make sure you plan enough time for the fittings.

3. Choose carefully who you shop with. Don’t shop with a crowd of friends who will confuse

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you with all their comments and diverging opinions. Choose one or two people who know you well and who have good taste.

You’ll want them to be able to give you some honest feedback.

4. Choose a dress that you like.

Your dress should make you feel good and allow you to be yourself.

You also want to be comfortable walking up the aisle and dancing. Naturally, you’ll also want to choose a model that flatters your figure.

5. Bear in mind the general atmosphere. Your outfit should harmonize with the wedding theme and the reception hall. For instance, a formal sequined dress is not really appropriate for a country setting.

One last tip: decide how much you want to spend on your dress before you begin your search.

That way you won’t ruin your whole wedding budget by splurging on an expensive dress.

Have that perfect wedding where everyone has fun.

The wedding meal – which takes up most of the evening as well as a large part of the budget – has to be chosen carefully. Here are some mouth-watering ideas that we hope will inspire you.

The possibilities abound where wedding menus are concerned: banquet, barbecue, tapas, cocktail party, buffet, etc. Choose a formula and foods that are in line with your budget and your wedding theme. If you opt for a cocktail party, provide an area where guests can sit comfortably and high tables where they can put their glasses. Tapas have the advantage of being suitable for a variety of different serving styles, such as a sitdown dinner, as a buffet or for a cocktail party.

When it comes to desserts, the wedding cake is definitely the star of the show. However, not everyone likes cake, so it’s always a good idea to give your guests a choice: cupcakes, a cho­colate fountain, a dessert buffet, fruit carvings, pastry trays – anything goes.

Want to offer a little “extra” to your guests? To serve a wider variety of dishes, add a grill for stir-fries, or set up a candy or chocolate bar for the enjoyment of young and old alike.

Seven rules for choosing your groom’s outfit Even though the love of your life will be the star of the show at your wedding, you, as her future husband, must also look great.

Need a hand?

Here are some rules for looking your best and being stylish on your big day.

1. Take into account the wedding theme.

Romantic, retro, country, glamour: once you’ve decided on the style and theme of the day, you’ll be able to choose between a suit and a tuxedo.

2. Imagine your total look. Don’t just focus on the type of suit, but rather on the general impression you want to give.

Don’t forget that what you wear around your neck will set the tone for your outfit.

Also think about the combination of fabrics and colours.

3. Choose the right fabric. Adapt your outfit to the season. Cotton or lightweight wool is appropriate for summer weddings.

Linen, on the other hand, is perfect for a country wedding.

4. Don’t forget the accessories. Tie, suspenders, pocket handkerchief: your accessories should reflect the mood of the wedding.

Choosing them before your outfit will give you an idea what colour the latter should be.

5. Don’t clash with the dress. Shop for your outfit with either your future wife or a person who has seen her dress. A swatch of her dress fabric could also come in handy.

6. Make the most of your build. A checkered pattern makes you look bigger; black slims you down, and a long jacket lengthens the torso.

7. Make sure you feel comfortable.

Choose an outfit that suits your personality.

Above all, you don’t want to give the impression of being in disguise.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: manotick@metroland.com We welcome your event submissions. Please email event details to manotick@ metroland.com by Friday at noon.

phone (613) 821-3196 for more information. Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School - 8140 Victoria Street, Metcalfe

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kars are having their Annual Ham Supper on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., at the Kars R.A. Hall. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy a great meal!

Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School Spring open house, Saturday April 23 (911:30 am). Learn about their programs while your little ones play and make new friends! Registration now open for the 2016/2017 school year (2 programs: 18 months - 2 1/2 years & 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 years). Visit www.ruralfamilyconnections.ca or

Spring Market, Sat April 30, 9-2. Brunstad Christian Church, 1981 Century Rd W. Activities for the whole family. Mother’s Day gifts, huge plant sale, Wood&Wool, vendors, baking, gourmet lunch café.

Bouncy castle and kids corner. 613-489-2885.

May 1

House Concert with our famous local fiddlers, Dennis Harrington, Randy Foster, Sherryl Fitzpatrick, Sunday, at the home of Judy Seligy, 3707 Becks Road, Kinburn, ON, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Come, listen and enjoy hearing old tyme fiddle music. For ad-

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ditional information, please call Sherryl Fitzpatrick 613 854-5665 to reserve your ticket as space is limited.

Roast beef dinner at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, 8140 Victoria St., Metcalfe ON. Dinner will be served at two sittings 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Admission $15.00. .For tickets and further information contact Marjorie Stanley at 613-233-1556.

May 2

Join the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for an exciting evening that blends science and art, featuring keynote conservation speaker Harvey Locke, and nature rap artist Baba Brinkman at the Library and Archives Canada Auditorium at 7 p.m. For more info and to buy tickets, visit

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Metcalfe Meet & Greet (non profit), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Come meet all the Metcalfe businesses on Victoria Street for a meet and greet!

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May 8

Carlos Del Junco & Blues Mongrels Sunday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church on Bridge Street in Manotick. Back by popular demand, eight time Winner of the Harmonica Player of the Year award and Winner of Hohner World Harmonica Championship. A blues/ jazz fusion concert. $25 per ticket (includes reception to meet the musicians).

For tickets please contact the Church office at 6922082 or Joan 692-2900 or buy at the Door. Fundraiser for a Syrian refugee family.

May 14

9 a.m.-10 a.m. Metcalfe Historic Walking Tour, free Meeting at: Metcalfe Town Hall, Hosted by: The Metcalfe Community Association (non-profit organiza-

Greely Gardeners Group monthly meeting, growing vegetables – Advice from a pro with Toronto horticultural expert, Ken Brown, 7 p.m., Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Dr., $2 non-members, greelygardeners.ca

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”.

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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.

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@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.

OSU Force Academy Graduate Elisa Warren Joins Liberty University this Fall

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Congratulations to the Values Excellence Award winners (l-r): Kim Findlay, Chantelle Ducolon, Wilma Fawcett, Carolyn Ducolon, Jennifer Nelson, Dr. John Burke, Karen Graham, Michelle Blouin and Kim Fardy.

Smart, thorough Got Events? and compassionate The latest recipients of Winchester District Memorial Hospital’s Values Excellence Award have been described as smart, thorough and compassionate. Other qualities that come to mind are respectful, fun and team players.

A room full of coworkers were on hand to celebrate these recipients at a reception held on April 12.

Dr. John Burke is a family physician who also works in the ER. He is the Medical Director at Dundas Manor, President of the WDMH Medical Staff Organization and leads WDMH’s chemotherapy program. And he even makes house calls.

“We are very fortunate to have a physician such as Dr. Burke on staff. He is the consummate team player and is always fun to work with,” noted his nominators.

Karen Graham is a volunteer at WDMH, providing support in many different areas of the hospital. She also serves as the Auxiliary’s Treasurer, exemplifying quality and accountability in her work. “She is an excellent supporter of WDMH and

our patients,” summed up her nominators.

WDMH’s financial stability is due in no small part to its Finance Team, including Kim Findlay, Chantelle Ducolon, Wilma Fawcett, Carolyn Ducolon, Jennifer Nelson, Michelle Blouin and Kim Fardy. Each year, auditors review the hospital finances and give them an A+ rating, thanks to this conscientious team.

“They live WDMH’s values every day - from ensuring that we pursue every funding opportunity, to keeping the hospital departments on budget, to continuously looking for ways to save money on products and equipment without jeopardizing quality.”

Congratulations to all of the nominees and recipients.

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Winchester District Memorial Hospital at 613.774.1049 or by email at cboland@ wdmh.on.ca.

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OSU Force Academy is pleased to announce that Elisa Warren has signed her letter of intent to join Liberty University this fall.

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Elisa’s journey through Ottawa South United is especially pleasing to learn about her development through the club structure over time. She started playing recreational soccer at age five, up until she was thirteen. At that age, which is later than most for players to begin playing competitively she joined the 1997 Rage team. By the time she was 16 she had joined the 98 Power team and before long ended up training with Coach Widdgin and then 98 Force team. After a successful impression on the coaches, she joined the team under coach Russell Shaw and eventually working with Danielle Vella and currently coach Dom Oliveri. As a club, this is the type of individual success story that we cherish – players that continue to work hard and develop as a member of OSU Soccer.

In joining Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Elisa reflected, “that all my life, I hoped to attend a university with Christian values. I wanted a school that would challenge me both academically and help me learn with a worldview that was consistent with my beliefs. But, I also wanted a place that would challenge me to keep developing as a player.” Elisa intends on majoring in biology at this time.

From all of us at OSU, best of luck to Elisa Warren and her next four years as a Liberty Flame.

For more information, please visit: www.osu.ca About Ottawa South United

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A memorial service marking the 99th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge was held at Claudette Cain Park in Riverside South on April 9, not far from Vimy Memorial Bridge. The event saw several politicians lay wreaths of remembrance. Local army and sea cadets also took part in the ceremony, which was organized by the Barrhaven and Manotick branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.

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Legion members, politicians, and local youth gathered on April 9 to mark the 99th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at Vimy Memorial Bridge in Riverside South.

Members of the Barrhaven and Manotick branches of the Royal Canadian Legion organized the second annual event,

which also included local army cadets and the Falkland Sea Cadet band.

Legion members and local politicians gathered at Claudette Cain Park to remember the battle as well as those who lost their lives almost a century ago.The Battle of Vimy Ridge lasted for three days; 3,598 Canadians died.

Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, Nepean MP Chandra Arya, Mayor Jim Watson,

Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish and Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder all delivered remarks before laying wreaths.

“We must not forget the brave souls who gave their lives,” Arya said. “We owe them our everlasting gratitude.” Watson said it’s important that Canadians continue to honour war heroes and those who died in battle. His father and grandfather both

fought for Canada.

Thinking of the sacrifices made by families 99 years ago makes some of the complaints that come into her office seem quite small, said Harder.The bridge was originally called the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge when it was completed in 2014, and connects Barrhaven and Riverside South.

Later that year, city council approved the Vimy Memorial Bridge name.

Caring in Canada Garth Hampson receives the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from Governor General David Johnston on April 12. Sgt. Hampson has been a community leader, providing his voice and musical talents to such organizations as the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the RCMP Charity Ball and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The medal was presented to 55 Canadians to recognize exceptional volunteer achievements in a wide range of fields.

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Selfless acts Stefan Mayer receives the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from Governor General David Johnston on April 12. For more than 30 years, Mayer has dedicated more than 30,000 hours of service to the 410 Wing of the Air Force Association and to the Ottawa Hospital. Mayer greets patients, acts as the hospital’s unofficial photographer, and is the manager of the Riverside Campus’ audio-visual services branch.

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FLOOR PLAN 2016 Welcome to the second edi�on of Floor Plan 2016, Metroland Media’s special monthly supplement designed with the city’s home owners in mind.

Our aim is to take some of the mystery out of the home-building 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.

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. If one is looking to build new, these are exci�ng �mes in O�awa.

With so many great choices, there’s really no wrong turn.

This month’s supplement introduces you to some of these builders and the wide array of services they offer. Also inside, learn about the upcoming Art of Home Tour, a showcase of O�awa homes taking place Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. The tour will offer prospec�ve home owners the opportunity to view model homes across the city – East, West and South – and find the style and community that best suits their needs.

Look for even more ideas and informa�on in our future supplements inside your Metroland community newspapers Thursday, May 19 and again Thursday, June 23.

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Five tips FOR BUYING A NEW CONDO These tips can help you avoid problems down the road

So you’re thinking about buying a new condo – or maybe you already have. There are many aspects that differ when buying and living in a condo compared to a freehold home. Here are some �ps to help you make the experience a smooth one.

1. Get legal advice. A condominium lawyer will help you interpret your purchase agreement. It’s to your benefit to understand both your own and your builder’s responsibili�es. For example, the Condominium Act en�tles you to a 10-day “cooling off ” period that begins on the day you receive the purchase agreement or a document called the disclosure statement, whichever comes later.

During this �me, your lawyer can nego�ate changes to the offer, like capping adjustments to the purchase price, restric�ng amendments to the size, design or dimensions of the unit or even ge�ng out of the contract.

2. Don’t pack your bags just yet. It could be

What type of home SUITS YOU?

Would you love to buy your own home? An important investment like this should never be undertaken lightly.

Not only do you have to take the �me to choose your new home and neighbourhood carefully, but you must first decide which type of property best suits your needs, both now and in the future.

Single family, semi-detached or condo — they all have their advantages and disadvantages.

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two or three years between the date you sign your purchase agreement and the date you take occupancy of your unit. If construc�on runs over schedule, it could be even longer. Read the statement of cri�cal dates, outlined in the Addendum a�ached to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to get a sense of how long it may take for your condo to be ready for occupancy.

If a builder fails to close the sale or substan�ally complete construc�on, deposits are protected up to a maximum of $20,000 with any excess deposit amounts being protected by the trust provisions of the Condominium Act. 3. There will be some unfinished business.

Condo projects are different from single family homes in that the purchase is usually completed in two steps. Step one is interim occupancy. Many buyers find out the hard way that they’re required to take possession of their completed unit before common element features like front recep�on, landscaping and the swimming pool are finished. This means you could live for many months without the an�cipated ameni�es.

4. Inspect your unit carefully. Before you take

Single-family homes are very popular and have many advantages, including more privacy.

You can also build and modify at will, inside and outside. In other words, you can knock

down walls, build a garage or plant a vegetable garden.

A single-family home may not be the best op�on for you if you don’t have the �me or inclina�on to mow the lawn, shovel snow, maintain the roof and clean the gu�ers.

Semi-Detached

Usually cheaper than a single-family home, a semi-detached has some of the advantages of the la�er, including privacy. However, since two proper�es are built on the same land, you have less space outside.

On the other hand, there is less maintenance work. If you buy a semi-detached home, make sure the dividing wall is thick enough to block

possession of your unit, your builder is required to conduct an inspec�on with you.

This is your chance to ensure there is no damage, incomplete or missing items, and everything is working properly. Feel free to take pictures of any damaged or incomplete items. If necessary, those photos can be submi�ed to Tarion at a later date for warranty purposes.

5. Condos include shared living space. A new condo unit comes with a seven-year warranty from your builder that is backed

by Tarion Warranty Corpora�on. The shared areas in your condo, such as the roofing, parking structures, exterior cladding and any shared ameni�es, are covered under the common element warranty. This is a separate warranty from your unit’s warranty. Condo owners are responsible to submit warranty claims for their units only, whereas the condo board handles the common elements.

More informa�on is available online at tarion.com or toll-free at 1-877-982-7466.

Informa�on about the Condominium Act can be found through the Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services.

any noise from the neighbouring unit.

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A condo is great for people who don’t want the hassle of looking a�er a yard.

Some condominiums provide special facili�es, such as a swimming pool or gym, which you wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise. Keep in mind that you’ll pay condo fees accordingly. On the downside, a condo is a lot less private than a house. You must also be careful to choose a building where the other owners have a similar lifestyle to your own.

In addi�on, sharing common areas will o�en mean that you have to agree with them on how the building is maintained and managed.

Phoenix homes

new single Family home Designs at Phoenix homes Phoenix Homes has always had a large focus on quality floor plans. “We have a huge selection of well-thought out floor plans. They are practical and efficient. Such a massive variety of products means our buyers are spoiled for selection. There are just so many options.” Now, there are several new models being added to the offering.

Phoenix has launched new bungalow models at both their Fernbank Crossing site in Kanata as well as their large-lot site in Almonte called White Tail Ridge. These bungalows offer incredible value and are perfect for down-sizing or anyone with a need for single-floor living. The bungalows range in size from 1700sf to 2500sf. These 50’ bungalows also offer a loft option for additional living space; perfect for visitors or the grand kids! Fernbank Crossing even offers a 35’ bungalow with sizes ranging from 1034sf to 1490sf starting at only $310,900!

As well as these new bungalows, 4 new 35’ singles have just been released at Fernbank Crossing. These singles are priced starting as low as $359,900. They offer ultimate value for someone looking to own a detached single family home. “We have made it a point to ensure that we are the best value in any area” says Rahul Kochar, Vice President. These homes still receive the royal treatment with generous standard specifications including ceramic in all wet areas and granite counters in the kitchen. These homes offer an alternative to a townhome as they are priced in the same range. “You don’t share a wall with anyone and have a much larger yard”, says Rahul.

New home sites are constantly being developed with 3 exciting new releases coming soon.

The first development, known as ‘Pathways’, is going to be a large master plan community with all kinds of homes. Just south of Findlay Creek, off Bank Street, Pathways will be offered in 2016. This project is in the final stages of development approvals and will be one of the finest new subdivisions in the South end of Ottawa.

Product offering will be the same as Fernbank Crossing.

Another exciting project, west of the city, will feature fully serviced, 50ft and 60ft lots adjacent to Carp’s private airport. Breaking ground in the summer of 2016, Phoenix Homes be offering a wide range of homes at this location.

This is the first of three phases with two more projects yet to come at the location. “Due to the large lots, buyers will even have the option of 3-car garages”, says Rahul.

The site is a mere 10 minute drive from the Brookstreet hotel and will surely be a desirable site for those working in the high-tech sector of Kanata.

To the Southeast, Phoenix Homes will be re-launching the Shadow Ridge project in Greely this summer. This hugely successful project is due to come on stream shortly and there is no doubt the finished product will be beautiful.

“Prospective buyers can visit our website, www. phoenixhomes.ca/request-info to register for interest in new communities.”

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Newly built home?

THINK INSPECTION BEFORE POSSESSION When buying a resale home, many prospec�ve buyers hire a home inspector .

It’s not a requirement of course, but it makes sense. Why not check under the hood before spending all that money?

When buying a new home from a builder things are very different. O�en there is no house to inspect. There may not even be a hole in the ground. You are buying the future. It may take weeks, months or even years before you get to step over the threshold to that new home but when you do it should be for an inspec�on. In fact, builders are required to do a thorough, floor-by-floor walk through with you before they hand over the keys.

This introduc�on to your new home is called a Pre-Delivery Inspec�on, or PDI. It’s part of the new home warranty process. All new home builders in Ontario must provide a warranty that lasts for seven years on the homes they build. This first inspec�on may

have implica�ons on your warranty later on, so it’s crucial to pay close a�en�on. Listen carefully, know what to look for and take notes.

“ In fact, builders are required to do a thorough, floor-by-floor walk through with you before they hand over the keys.”

During the PDI, the builder will provide you with essen�al informa�on about your new home, including how it works. Your builder will show you how to operate your

home’s systems, like hea�ng, electrical, air condi�oning, and plumbing, and provide you with opera�ng manuals. It is also your chance to ensure there is no damage, everything is complete, nothing is missing, and everything is working properly.

You should carefully examine both the interior and exterior. Look for things like chips in bathtubs and sinks, scratches on counter tops, damage to floors, walls, cabinetry or other finishes, and doors and windows that are not secure or do not open and close easily. Outside, check things like the quality of brickwork and siding, whether window screens have been installed, and the appearance of the driveway and landscaping. Sometimes, due to weather or other factors, you may not be able to inspect a certain item. If you are unable to assess something at the time, simply make note of it on the form. Feel free to take pictures

How to find the PERFECT FRONT DOOR

Is your front door damaged, rusted, defec�ve or simply oldfashioned? If you’d like to replace it, just be sure not to buy one on the spur of the moment. Instead, take the �me to choose a goodquality model that will enhance your home’s façcade for years to come.

Materials

One thing’s for sure: you can’t buy a front door in the same way as you’d buy a basement or bedroom door. Front doors have to be visually appealing as well as very strong.

You’ll find a wide range of models on the market made of different materials, either alone or in combina�on: • steel • fibreglass • wood • aluminum • PVC Each material has its own advantages. Specialized companies will be able to advise you about which ones are most suitable for your needs and your budget.

Sought-after qualities

When shopping for a front door, look for one that has the following characteris�cs: • shock resistant • good insula�on and soundproofing • easy maintenance • enhanced security (solid locks and anchoring systems)

Colours and glazing

Manufacturers offer an impressive range of colours and finishes to make sure your front door looks great. However, be careful when choosing the glass for your front door’s window, as it can make all the difference in terms of style.

There are many possibili�es, including square, rectangular, half-moon, circle, mosaic or stained glass.

Professional advice

When you’re shopping around for the perfect front door, ask

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a professional for advice. One good idea is to go shopping with a photo of the front of your house as well as the dimensions of the existing door opening.

This will make it much easier for you to find a model that complements the style of your home.

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Keep in mind that it is always wise to have your front door made to measure; this ensures that its fit, shape, colour and hardware are perfectly adapted to your home.

Moreover, if you entrust the installa�on to experts, the result will be flawless.

A worthwhile investment

The front door is a major component of your home, so don’t skimp on quality. This investment of a few hundred — or even a few thousand — dollars could definitely add value to your property.

of any damaged or incomplete items. If necessary, those photos can be submitted to Tarion at a later date.

Your builder will note everything down on the PDI form. Review it carefully, make sure it’s complete and keep a copy. This form will become the official record of the condi�on of your new home before you moved in. Tarion which regulates new home builders and guarantees your new home warranty, may refer to your PDI form if there is disagreement over whether any damage occurred before or a�er you took possession.

Even a�er the ini�al inspec�on is done, you should con�nue to inspect your home’s condi�on regularly. If there are items that fall under warranty, your builder is responsible for resolving them, but if he/she doesn’t, Tarion will step in. If you have any ques�ons about your new home’s warranty, visit www.tarion. com.

TarTan Homes

Tartan tradition of quality now in russell Trails Tartan has been building better homes in Ottawa for 50 years. Distinctive designs and quality construction have helped Tartan Homes build a reputation that has stood the test of time.

Featuring craftsman inspired exterior designs, Tartan homes create striking streetscapes, combining classic and contemporary styling to create unique neighbourhoods with character and charm.

The best in construction and materials means your Tartan home will live better than other homes on the market today. A Tartan home delivers more value on the biggest investment most people ever make.

Tartan raises the bar on specifications and construction.

Standard features and finishing touches exceed the average and excel in long-lasting quality. Tartan homes have 40-year architectural shingles, a higher level of insulation, 9-foot main floor ceilings, and taller upper kitchen cabinets.

A Tartan home has a solid future, with only the best materials, combined with professional tradespeople whose commitment to quality matches the Tartan vision.

Founded by Wes Nicol in 1966, Tartan rapidly became an Ottawa leader in community development and home construction. The company’s first projects, The Faircrest and The Highlands, are still regarded as the region’s most successful apartment dwelling developments. And it was Tartan’s leadership that turned Barrhaven into one of the region’s most popular family communities.

Now Tartan is offering the same level of expertise and quality on new homes in Russell.

Tartan single family homes are built on lots with families in mind. Each home site is positioned to provide maximum yard space for a growing family, with ample room between neighbours.

Today, the Tartan tradition lives on under the direction of the next generation of Nicols, Wes’ sons Ian and Bruce. They are continuing to build superior homes and develop popular

communities more than at any time in Tartan history.

Like our customers, the Tartan team are proud residents of the Ottawa community and continue to take pride in every home.

For more on Russell Trails or other fine Tartan Homes, go to www.tartanhomes.com or call 613-496-0168 for a personal consultation with a knowledgeable, friendly representative.

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Just east of Ottawa, Russell is a quaint, long-established community within easy commuting distance of urban Ottawa and Gatineau. Adjacent Highway 417, Russell has a welcoming small town charm, while being fully serviced with schools, shopping and recreation. Steeped in rural flavour, Russell has a rich agricultural heritage.

Russell Trails maintains the serenity of the small town while offering the best in Tartan quality homes.

Floorplans include a variety of 2-storey Single Family Homes and brand new Bungalow floorplans – all on 50’ lots. Tartan’s flagship, all-new Semi-Detached Bungalows are now available exclusively at Russell Trails.

Tartan homes in Russell Trails feature 9’ smooth finish ceilings on the main floor, for brighter rooms and a more spacious and classic look. Tartan homes feature larger windows on all levels, increasing natural light to save electricity and to create a warm, natural interior environment.

Locally-crafted kitchens feature oversized islands, 40’ uppers cabinets, a built-in fridge look, soft-close drawers and features unheard of in conventional home designs.

Even the basements are warmer, drier and brighter thanks to R10 foam board insulation under the floor and oversized windows.

You find space for everything in a Tartan home, with more storage and innovative use of space. Walk-in closets, well-designed mudrooms and laundry rooms mean you will have room to keep everything in its place.

All Tartan homes are built to meet the rigorous most current ENERGY STAR® standard for energy efficient new homes. In fact, all must pass a 13-point inspection and airtightness test conducted by an accredited ENERGY STAR® auditor. Tartan has been building ENERGY STAR® qualified communities longer than any builder in Canada.

In 2013, we were recognized for our commitment to energy efficiency by being named Canada’s national ENERGY STAR® HIGH EFFICIENCY New Home Builder of the Year. Tartan, we’re committed to corporate social responsibility, and we regard building homes to the ENERGY STAR® 2012 standard as an important and tangible demonstration of that commitment.

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Tips for a STATE-OF-THE-ART KITCHEN Would you love to create a cu�ng-edge décor for your kitchen worthy of a decora�ng magazine?

Draw on as many of the 2016 trends as you like and turn your kitchen into a beau�ful — and func�onal — room that’s ideal for dreaming up mouth-watering meals for family and friends. Gasps of admira�on, guaranteed.

CLEAN LINES

With its cool colours and clean lines, the 2016 kitchen has the esthe�c of a laboratory, but in a good way. Islands, cabinets and countertops have smooth, gleaming surfaces on which a bare minimum of objects are placed. Similarly, storage space is op�mized so all the things you don’t have an immediate use for can stay out of sight. The key word: minimalism.

NOSTALGIC COLOURS

Add pale touches of colour (mint green, pale pink, baby blue, lilac or bu�er yellow) to neutral kitchens.

These pastel shades from decades past are making a comeback this year, while the vintage trend is increasingly popular. Purity, so�ness and comfort are the magic ingredients for a userfriendly kitchen where everyone loves to hang out.

COPPER

A�er stainless steel, gold, chrome and bronze, designers are now

going crazy over copper. To give your kitchen a modern-yet-warm feel, integrate a few elements with a copper finish or even be�er, solid copper. This year, copper cabinet handles and knobs, light fixtures, faucets, utensils and even appliances blend perfectly with anthracite, brown and ivory tones.

CUSTOM ISLANDS

Today’s kitchen island is no longer used exclusively for preparing meals.

Now it has been transformed into a mul�-purpose element that’s used as an extra table or for storage. To be really up to date, furnish your kitchen with a model that has been custom designed and made by a professional. What’s the ul�mate island in 2016? A brightly coloured one (bo�le green, orange, electric blue) standing in the centre of a kitchen decorated in classic shades of gray, white, black or beige.

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OTTAWA NEIGHBOURHOODS – THE SOUTH

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Former farmland sees rapid growth

The Rideau River lies between Riverside South and Barrhaven. SCOTT BUCKINGHAM/WIKIPEDIA RIVERSIDE SOUTH AND BARRHAVEN

Residents enjoy plenty of lush green space Jen Traplin For the past three decades, the scenery of what was once sparse farmland south of Ottawa has been transforming into a sprawling suburban landscape, particularly in Riverside South and Barrhaven.

Before amalgamation in 2001, there were roughly 35,000 people living in Barrhaven. These days, the population is nearly 75,000, and it’s estimated that number will surpass 100,000 in just a few years.

The area is made up of roughly two dozen small neighbourhoods, including Davidson Heights, Chapman Mills, Barrhaven on the Green, Stonebridge (which encompasses Stonebridge Golf Club), Half

Moon Bay and Longfields.

On top of continual residential development, more commercial spaces have recently been filled in Barrhaven, offering residents a number of convenient shopping options.

Tucked between the Greenbelt to the north, the Rideau River to the east and the Jock River to the south, Barrhaven residents also enjoy plenty of lush green space and natural waterways.

Across the Rideau River to the east is Riverside South, which is connected to Barrhaven via the Vimy Memorial Bridge. Just over 10,000 people call Riverside South home but the area is growing rapidly. Most of the homes there have been built in the last 20 years.

Already just a 20 minute drive from downtown Ottawa, soon it will be even easier to commute in and out of the city as light rail will extend to Riverside South by 2023. By that time, it’s estimated the population in Riverside South will be closer to 50,000.

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Transportation: Both Riverside South

Shopping: While there are few retail op-

and Barrhaven are serviced by OC Transpo buses. Additionally, the LRT Trillium Line, which was originally planned to travel to Barrhaven before those plans were scrapped, will extend to Riverside South by 2023. While there are no current plans for additional light rail service to Barrhaven, the area has a number of major transit stations along the bus-only Southwest Transitway.

tions in Riverside South (for the time being), there are plenty of places to shop in nearby Barrhaven. Two new shopping centres at the intersection of Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road feature a Wal-Mart, Sobey’s grocery store, Indigo Books and Music, Winners, Staples, Sport Chek, Loblaws and Best Buy among others. Smaller shopping plazas are also spread out throughout Barrhaven.

Schools: Barrhaven boasts a number of

Entertainment: Barrhaven is home to

schools, including nine public elementary, one intermediate public school, two public high schools, 10 Catholic elementary schools and three Catholic high schools. Riverside South, meanwhile, is home to L’école élémentaire catholique Bernard-Grandmaître, the only school in Ottawa that has a Balanced School Calendar, which has a shortened summer vacation but additional weeks off throughout the school year.

the Walter Baker Sports Centre and The Minto Recreation Complex, a new multi-use community center, at the corner of Cambrian and Greenbank. There is also a seven-screen movie theatre and a number of pubs and restaurants, including the always popular Heart and Crown.

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The Typical NEW HOME BUYING PROCESS Buying a brand new home is a big decision and an important investment, and there is a lot to think about. You want to buy with confidence, enjoy the experience and know that you have made the best decision for you and your family.

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schools and child care places of worship; hospitals; libraries distance to shops green spaces; recrea�onal facili�es

Your home

Typically, the process of buying a brand new home takes place over �me and in several stages. To begin with, you want to take some �me deciding on your priori�es— what you want in a home, where you want to live and how much you want to spend— and then explore what’s available. Once you have narrowed your choices down to one community, one builder and one home, you are ready to work out the details and sign a contract with your builder. Then it’s �me to step back and let the builder do the work.

• style; size; number of bedrooms; home office; mul�room; other needs • layout: open or divided spaces; formal or informal; privacy needs; flexibility to change use of space in the future • mobility restric�ons; health considera�ons; indoor air quality • energy efficiency • outdoor spaces • special features-the things you have always dreamed of having • pre-wiring for automa�on, security systems, communica�on, entertainment, business

Before you start looking

Financing

Get off to a great start by doing some preplanning before you go house hun�ng. Discuss with everyone in your household what they want in a new home and surroundings. Make lists of what’s important and divide them into must-haves and would-be-nice-to-haves. Also think about what you absolutely don’t want to live with. Here are some of the things you should consider:

Community • distance to transporta�on

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• the downpayment you have available • the monthly mortgage payment you are comfortable with • other financial obliga�ons and needs At this point, find out who the CHBA member builders are in your community.

Check ads in your newspaper to get a sense of what builders are offering. Talk with family, friends or co-workers who have recently bought a new home. Ask your lender for mortgage pre-approval so you know the price range you should be looking at. A�end a home show to see the latest in features and

finishings, and to meet area builders.

Exploring your options

Now you are ready to see what’s available.

As you drive around visi�ng builders’ model homes, sales centres and offices, it’s a good idea to take notes. That way, it is much easier to make comparisons later.

The key to successful home hun�ng is to take your �me. Don’t rush. Take a thorough look at everything and ask ques�ons—lots of them. The builder or salesperson should be ready and pleased to answer each ques�on.

Sales centres will o�en have a complete informa�on package on the homes, the development and the community, including schools and other facili�es. And keep in mind that a builder’s model home is usually just one of several designs offered by the company—a star�ng point.

The community/development

Does the community meet your needs (as determined in your planning)?

Does the development have a good “feel”?

Can you see yourself living there? Ask about landscaping plans and common facili�es, if any. Visit a builder’s finished development for a be�er impression.

What are the long-term plans for the community—e.g. growth, roads, facili�es, commercial/industrial expansion?

Are there any community or development

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Model homes and plans

Take a close look at the quality of each model home—is construc�on solid, the finishing well done with a�en�on to details?

Compare layouts and size (more square feet do not always mean more living space).

Find out if the features in each model home are standard or upgrades (i.e. extra cost) and ask to see samples of the builder’s standard finishing products.

Note the features of each home that appeal to you (worth considering when you have made a final decision on a model and have some leeway for details).

Imagine your family’s daily rou�ne throughout the seasons.

Note if the builder is using brand-name products you know and trust.

Ask about each builder’s design flexibility (e.g. moving walls, enlarging windows).

Ask abut op�onal or upgrade “packages” (e.g. ligh�ng and plumbing fixtures).

Look at the company’s other designs and plans.

Visit model homes outside your price range for ideas for layout and features (but stay focused on the price range that’s most comfortable for you).

Ask about lot availability for the home model you are interested in—there may be restric�ons.

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OTTAWA NEIGHBOURHOODS – THE SOUTH

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Taking pride in sense of community WELCOME HOME

It’s a ‘great place to have a family,’ says Barrhaven City Councillor Jen Traplin For almost 20 years, Jan Harder has been the face and voice of Barrhaven. As City Councillor for Barrhaven Ward, Harder says she is most proud of the sense of community that has been established in the area in her nearly two decades at City Hall.

“The Mayor calls me ‘The Grandmother of Barrhaven,’” Harder says with a laugh.

“Several years ago, I changed the sign as you come up Greenbank Road to really reflect who Barrhaven is. It says, ‘Barrhaven -- Welcome Home,’ and many people have mentioned to me that it’s really special.”

This November will mark Harder’s 19th year representing the people of Barrhaven. She’s lived there for more than three decades and strongly believes the sense of community in Barrhaven is why the suburb has been the city’s No. 1 growth area for the last number of years.

“It’s a great place to have a family and to have good neighbours,” she says.

Throughout her time as City Councillor, im-

The welcome sign on Greenbank Road entering Barrhaven. SCOTT BUCKINGHAM/WIKIPEDIA

proving transit in Barrhaven has been one of Harder’s main projects. She says area residents lose about two hours a day commuting and admits she still isn’t happy plans for an LRT extension to Barrhaven were scrapped back in 2006 (the current plan is to bring light rail to nearby Riverside South instead).

Barrhaven does, however, have a dedicated

rapid Transitway that quickly and easily connects residents to the downtown core via OC Transpo buses. The Transitway also ensures buses are no longer travelling on Woodroffe Avenue and Fallowfield Road, easing the traffic congestion on two of the area’s busiest streets.

In order to get even more vehicles off local roads, Harder says she is now focused on creating more

daytime employment opportunities in Barrhaven so more people can bike or walk to work.

“We’ve set the stage for that by approving the CitiGate lands, which are over at the 416 and Fallowfield, where we have zoning in place that will allow for 7,000-plus jobs there. It’s a premier business park so it’s for high end businesses,” Harder explains.

Riverside South population to expand

The Vimy Memorial Bridge crosses the Rideau River, connecting Earl Armstrong Road in Riverside South to Strandherd Road in Barrhaven. SAFFRON BLAZE/WIKIPEDIA

Up until 1996, Riverside South, one of Ottawa’s newest suburbs, was home to just a handful of farms and houses. Today, more than 10,000 people live there and the population is expected to balloon in the next few years.

“It’s a rapidly expanding neighbourhood,” says Scott Thiel, president of the Riverside South Community Association (RSCA).

“I can’t believe how much has changed and how much is going to change in the next little while.”

Thiel and his family moved to the area about four years ago. He says the potential for growth, particularly with the opening of the Vimy Memorial Bridge (formerly the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge), is what initially attracted him to Riverside South.

“We moved there before the bridge was finished. We recognized that, once that bridge went in, there’s going to be opportunity to kind of be in the city but be out of the city.

In Barrhaven, we have every amenity that we could possibly need without having to drive down Hunt Club or go downtown.”

While he believes many others who have moved into to the area feel the same way, Thiel says there are a number of people who bought homes in Riverside South for the exact opposite reason -- because it was quiet.

Today, though, Riverside South is no longer quiet. Since the opening of the Vimy Memorial Bridge, there has been an increase in traffic along River Road and Earl Armstrong Road is now a high speed route. There are also plans for more residential and commercial development.

Thiel says the RSCA is working with the City of Ottawa on its Community Design Plan for Riverside South in order to ensure those issues are addressed and that the vision for the rapidly expanding area is one that works for everyone.

Likely one of the biggest changes coming to Riverside South is light rail. The Trillium Line, which was originally supposed to extend to Barrhaven until those plans were scrapped a decade ago, will go to Riverside South instead.

Construction is expected to wrap up in 2023.

JEN TRAPLIN

May 14 and 15 Each week for the next 4 weeks Metroland Media and Metro News will offer you, our readers, the information you need on the neighbourhoods and builders participating in the Art of Home Tour on May 14 and 15. This showcase of new homes gives you the opportunity to follow self-guided tours of unique, innovative and attractive model homes throughout Ottawa East, South and West.

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There is also the option to finish the basement and 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.

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Residents of Bridlewood take comfort knowing their community is safeguarded by the Bridlewood Community Association (BCA). The BCA deals with various community matters including sports, outdoor hockey rinks, garage sales, safety and security, business networking, traffic volume concerns, and developer and zoning activity. This is, after all, a family community.

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Richmond is a thriving community located only ten minutes away from Kanata. This is an ideal location 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 offers buyers stylish and comfortable semi-detached bungalows on large lots. There are five different models to choose from, and floorplans range from 1253 sq.ft. to 1775 sq.ft. All plans offer spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes with laundry on the main level. Buyers have a wide array of options 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 flooring throughout, and the option to finish the basement.

Richmond is an eclectic community of young families, professionals and retirees. As Kanata and Stittsville continue to expand, there are more buyers opting to move a little further away in order to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city. That being said, Richmond offers an array of amenities such as coffee 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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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.

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Many millennials expect help with DOWN PAYMENT FROM PARENTS Canadian millennials are op�mis�c about the future, including their homeownership prospects, according to a new poll by RE/MAX. The survey, conducted by Leger, found that 78.5 per cent of Canadians 18-34 agree that owning a home they love is a�ainable. In all provinces, Canadians overwhelmingly agree that homeownership is a�ainable, despite price apprecia�on in ci�es like Toronto and Vancouver.

The survey also found that 81.6 per cent of Canadians 18-34 agree that finding a good job in their field is a�ainable, demonstra�ng overall op�mism about their future.

While millennials are op�mis�c about homeownership, many expect help in order to make their dreams a reality. Of Canadians 18-34 who are considering buying a home, 37 per cent expect help with their downpayment from a family member or friend. Of those who are expec�ng help, 60 per cent an�cipate that it will come from their parents.

“The older genera�on has seen significant apprecia�on in the value of their homes, while the younger genera�on is entering the market at a higher price point,” said Gurinder Sandhu, Execu�ve Vice President, RE/MAX INTEGRA Ontario-Atlan�c Canada Region. “This means first-�me buyers in Canada’s higher-priced markets o�en need a li�le help, which many parents are in a posi�on to offer.”

Unsurprisingly given the higher home prices in these regions, prospec�ve buyers in all age demographics in Bri�sh Columbia are most likely to expect help, followed by those in Ontario.

The survey also found that when asked about their financial priori�es, 68.2 per cent of Canadians 18-34 agree that saving for a downpayment is a priority and 78.4 per cent agree that saving for re�rement is a priority.

“We’ve found that for many young Canadians, homeownership is an important milestone that they are ac�vely working toward,” said Elton Ash, Regional Execu�ve Vice President, RE/MAX of Western Canada.

Start saving early for your FIRST DOWN PAYMENT

Buying a home: how much can you afford?

You’d like to set a budget in order to purchase a condominium, house or any other type of home, but you don’t know where to start? The maximum purchase price you can pay depends on several factors. Here are some guidelines to help you.

First, calculate all your monthly household expenses, including housing, communica�ons, entertainment, savings, insurance, healthcare and transporta�on. The more realis�cally you record your expenses, the be�er your idea of what you can pay towards a house.

Next, you need to determine the exact amount of all your debts. Mortgage lenders will ask you for this informa�on, so be prepared. Now note all the costs of buying and owning a property, such as a home inspec�on, transfer tax and a notary or lawyer’s fees. Calculate how much of a down payment can you come up with.

Keep in mind the federal guideline that says you shouldn’t let your monthly housing costs (mortgage, interest, taxes and hea�ng) exceed 28 per cent of your average gross monthly income. Generally, your debt-to-income ra�o (the total amount you spend each month to repay all your debts, including housing) shouldn’t exceed 36 per cent of your average gross monthly income.

If you would like to have more informa�on about your mortgage eligibility or about your ability to pay, visit the website of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corpora�on.

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“Furthermore, while Canadians con�nue to value and aspire to homeownership, they are not doing so at the expense of other financial considera�ons, such as re�rement savings.”

The survey, conducted by Leger, surveyed 1,516 Canadians between Monday, March 28, and Thursday, March, 31, 2016.

About the RE/MAX Network

RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innova�ve, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence.

More than 100,000 agents provide RE/MAX a global reach of nearly 100 countries.

RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world’s leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RMCO, LLC, which is controlled and managed by RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RMAX).

With a passion for the communi�es in which its agents live and work, RE/MAX is proud to have raised more than $150 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other chari�es.

For more informa�on about RE/MAX, to search home lis�ngs or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.ca.

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Add a touch of spring to your DINING ROOM Would you like to celebrate the arrival of spring by adding some pep to your dining room?

Here are three sugges�ons.

1. Flowers

One thing’s for sure: you can’t buy a front door in the same way as you’d buy a basement or bedroom door. Front doors have to be visually appealing as well as very strong.

A great way to bring spring into your home is with a centrepiece for your dining table. Fill a favourite vase with spring flowers — think tulips, lilies, gerbera, lilacs, daffodils or hyacinths. For a truly stunning arrangement, consult a florist.

2. Birds

It is true: “One swallow does not a summer make.” However, for a spring-like touch, you can use some decora�ve elements inspired by our feathered friends. Try a tablecloth with a bird pa�ern, a vintage-style metal birdcage or a slim vase filled with a few long feathers.

3. Colour

Welcome spring’s freshness into your dining room by op�ng for pastel (mint green) or citrus colours (lemon yellow).

Remember your homework LEARN ABOUT TARION’S 7-YEAR WARRANTY There are so many decisions to make when buying a new home. The location, the layout, the finishes - the choices can seem overwhelming at times. But the biggest and possibly the most important decision is choosing a builder. So, before you make any commitments on which model home you like, whether to have three bedrooms or four, and what floor tile you want, be sure you have the right new home builder. Buying a new home might be the largest purchase you ever make so do your homework and make an informed decision.

registered, it may be because he/she could not meet the minimum technical standards or failed to provide the proper financial securities mandated by Tarion. In any case, they are likely building illegally.

It is illegal to build a new home in Ontario without first being registered with Tarion as a new home builder. It is also illegal to build or sell a new home without registering that home in the warranty program. This is required to protect against substandard homes and potential liability issues for home buyers.

So, the first step to making your first new home buying decision is to search the Ontario Builder Directory available at Tarion.com. This directory gives a 10-year building history for all registered builders.

It also tells you who is no longer registered to build homes. You can even see who has been nominated or received an Award of Excellence. The Tarion Award of Excellence is presented to builders with the highest scores in customer satisfaction as chosen by their own customers. That’s why we say the award is earned, not won.

All new home builders in Ontario must be registered with Tarion. Every new home builder must offer a seven-year warranty on every home they build. Tarion regulates new home builders in Ontario and backstops the builder’s warranty. If your builder is not

New home buyers are the ones who suffer the most when they purchase an illegallybuilt home. They can be left with unfinished or even uninhabitable homes – without even knowing that they are entitled to warranty protection.

Once you’ve made sure your builder is registered, the next step is to ask around.

Walk around other neighbourhoods where the builder has built previously and inquire about these homeowners’ experiences.

Speaking to other homeowners will give you

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a good indication of whether the builder stands behind their work and if customer service is a priority – both before and after possession. You can also ask for references in online or social media communities.

There are a number of active homerelated sites where experiences are shared about everything from décor selections to construction delays and the after-sales customer service.

Take time with all your new home buying decisions especially the important, first choice of who the builder is. Do your homework and don’t be swayed by builders who claim that they have a special exemption or that you don’t need a Tarion warranty because they are offering their own. Being registered and providing a warranty isn’t optional – it’s the law.

2016 DECORATING TRENDS for the bedroom Is it �me to bring your bedroom’s style into this decade? Or perhaps you’d soon like to take on a really exci�ng renova�on project?

Then let yourself be inspired by the latest trends and give your bedroom a makeover worthy of the classiest home decor magazines.

Beds play a starring role

The central element of any master bedroom has to be the bed. For a trendy look, opt for a model with a padded headboard, with sleek, industrialstyle metallic lines, or in a rus�c or Scandinavian style.

Note that four-poster beds are also very up-to-the-minute. Just make sure you can leave 30-60 cm between the top of the structure and the ceiling in order to avoid overpowering the room.

The bedding

Dress up your bed with fluffy, voluminous bedding.

Choose classic fabrics; linen, which has a so� texture and amazing durability, is a great choice. It wrinkles easily, but that’s part of its charm. To find the kind of bedding that

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will make all the difference in your revamped bedroom, shop around in your local stores. And don’t forget that vibrant herringbone pa�erns are very fashionable this year, and no, they aren’t just for kids.

Lighting

Add some character to your bedroom with an unusual light fixture in the middle of the ceiling; make sure it works with a dimmer switch.

Gold, silver and bronze models are all very “in” this year; however, chandeliers always look great in the master bedroom. When matched appropriately to the decor, they add a wonderfully classic touch.

Long live the blues!

Here’s a useful factoid: all shades of blue are popular for 2016. Whether it’s for the walls, curtains or bedding, this soothing colour will transform your master bedroom into a peaceful haven.

Now, let’s see: do you prefer sky blue, ocean blue, sapphire blue or teal?

Housing starts in the O�awa Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 4,953 units in March compared to 5,245 units in February according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corpora�on (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.

“Housing starts trended slightly lower in March across all dwelling types with the excep�on of rows,” said Anne-Marie Shaker, CMHC’s Senior Market Analyst for O�awa. “Starts have trended lower as the number of completed and unsold units has trended higher for all dwelling types with the most pronounced increase in the condominium segment.”

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly es�mates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of the housing market. In some situa�ons, analysing only SAAR data can be misleading in some markets, as they are largely driven by the mul�ples segment of the markets, which can be quite variable from one month to the next. The mul�ples segment includes apartments, rows and semi-detached homes.

In O�awa, the monthly SAAR measure was 3,716 in March up from 3,166 in February, due to a rise in single-detached, row and apartment home construc�on. Notably this month, the bulk of the apartment construc�on took place outside the city core in the west end of O�awa, as core areas have the highest share of under construc�on inventory.

As Canada’s authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objec�ve housing research and informa�on to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry.

For more informa�on, visit the website at www.cmhc.ca.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, now is time to channel your energy in a creative way to inspire others. You can achieve great things when you work with others as a cohesive team.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there is time for fun and there is time to get serious, and you may have difficulty distinguishing between the two. Find someone who can guide you.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, share your insight on a project if you have ideas on a different approach. If you keep your thoughts bottled up, frustration can fester and aggravate you.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You need to take an intellectual approach to handling some trouble that has come your way. Thinking rationally can help you, as can taking time to find the best solution.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, let someone else take over the reins this week. You can use a break and this is a good chance to see what others around you are capable of accomplishing.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Consider a new approach to personal interactions, Virgo. By being more open to others’ opinions, you may get to see another side of the equation.

It’s important to be receptive.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, do something spontaneous instead of weighing all of the options this time around. It’s good to be act on instinct once in a while. This could be just what you need.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a disagreement could quickly boil over if you are not around to put out the flame. You thrive as a mediator, as many people look up to you and trust your opinions.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, spending too much time indoors is not good for you. Try to get out and socialize a bit more this week, taking in some new sights while you’re at it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you can see what you want to achieve just hovering in the distance, but right now you do not have the means to get there. A little patience is warranted.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, the more things have been going your way, the more you feel confident everything will fall in line this week. Just don’t get too ahead of yourself.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 If you want your ideas to be valued, you’ll have to speak up a little more, Pisces. Don’t be afraid to express confidence in your abilities.

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Pet Adoptions

Calvin Wilbur Tucker

Calvin Wilbur Tucker is a six-year-old Boston Terrier.

He is the sweetest, kindest little boy you’ll ever meet and loves to shower people with endless kisses. Calvin may be super tiny, but he’s as fast as lightning!

When he’s not running around being crazy, or loving on his family, he can probably be found sleeping under the covers somewhere.

Do you think your pet is cute enough to be “THE PET OF THE WEEK”? Submit a picture and short biography of your pet to find out! Simply email to: dtherien@perfprint.ca attention “Pet of the Week”

Missy (iD# A129817)

Meet Missy (ID# A129817), a friendly girl looking for her purr-fect match.

Missy is a beautiful short haired torbi who can’t wait to meet her new best friend. She is a laid back girl who loves to cuddle up with you on the couch.

Missy is looking for a relaxed home where she can be an indoor cat. She’d prefer not to share a home with other felines, but don’t worry — Missy is all the cat you will need!

For more information on Missy and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.

Matching Seniors and Older Felines, and Saving Lives

Bitty kitties tend to get scooped up pretty quickly, but the Ottawa Humane Society recently introduced a new way to save more lives of their oft-overlooked older feline friends.

In just two short months since its launch, the OHS’s new Cats for Seniors program has found homes for seven older felines in need. The program matches cats aged five plus with senior adopters aged 60 plus to help find homes for cats faster while giving

their new human caretakers the companionship of a furry friend.

OHS staff actively seek matches for cats in need with seniors who join the program, at half the usual adoption fee.

Older cats tend to be in the shelter much longer than their junior counterparts, and the longer these cats stay in the shelter and not in a forever home, the greater their stress and risk of getting sick. The Cats for Seniors program gets them out of the

shelter faster and into loving homes where they belong. It’s a wonderful happily-ever-after for everyone involved!

The Cats for Seniors program is just one way that the OHS is doing more to help the animals and our community: nothing compares to the love and companionship of an animal. And for an animal, there’s nothing like a loving forever home. Learn more at www.ottawahumane.ca.

Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us:

Website: www.ottawahumane.ca Email: Adoptions@ottawahumane.ca Telephone: (613) 725-3166 x258

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