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Two teens arrested for slaying of Carleton University student Friends of the slain 23-year-old relieved Erin McCracken

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Friends of murdered Carleton University student Tausif Chowdhury are breathing a sigh of relief following the arrests of two teenaged males, who are now facing manslaughter and robbery charges in connection with the city’s

sixth homicide of 2014. “I feel great that the criminals have been caught and I hope now that they are brought to justice,” said close friend Mohaimen Hyder, a Queen’s University student who first met the victim in 2013 through a mutual friend. Chowdhury was studying at Queen’s at the time and switched to Carleton this year. The arrest of two Ottawa men, ages 19 and 20, was announced on Dec. 20.

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The pair have been jointly charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of robbery. The allegations have not yet been proven in court. Cyclists discovered the 23year-old victim’s body around 7 a.m. on Nov. 27 along a pathway 100 to 200 metres from the Airport Parkway pedestrian bridge near the South Keys Transit Station. As the weeks passed, Hyder said he was worried those responsible for his friend’s death would not be caught. Major crime investigators initially would not confirm the attack on the young man was targeted as they considered all possible motives for the Nov. 26 killing. Police spent three days following the discovery of Chowdhury’s remains combing the brush around the Sawmill Creek wetlands, and searching nearby ponds and along the isolated network of trails for any forensic evidence.

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Ottawa gun violence may diminish in wake of drug raid: police Month-long investigation nets marijuana, hash, cocaine and cash Erin McCracken

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The Ottawa police takedown of an illicit drug network involving three generations of the same family and the mail-order distribution of marijuana from Ottawa to Nunavut likely has dealt a blow to Ottawa drug dealers that could translate into less gun violence, according to the head of the Ottawa police drug unit. “Anytime you restrict the supply – it’s the commodity – and if somewhere down the chain we’ve kept four or five guys from getting their supply of drugs to sell, they’re not going to be fighting in a turf war because they have no product to offer,” said acting Staff Sgt. Ian McDonell. Drug unit investigators and tactical police officers swept through four residences the evening of Dec. 17, including in the 400-block of Leitrim Road in Leitrim, the 100-block of Castlegreen Private and the zero to 100-block of Haxby Private, both in Greenboro, and the 1100-block of Meadowlands Drive in Nepean. The sweep netted 13,751 grams of marijuana with an estimated street value of $137,512, 8,471 grams of hash valued at $169,436, 989 grams of powder cocaine valued at $98,975, 1,137 grams of an unknown substance that has since been sent to Health Canada for analysis, as well as $3,466 in Canadian cash. Eight people were taken into custody, and in the days following the bust police were seeking to charge two more individuals in connection with the drug investigation, including

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Ottawa drug investigators intercepted a shipment of 12 coffee cans partially filled with sealed packages of marijuana they say were being shipped via Canada Post from Ottawa to communities in Nunavut, where the street value of the drug is much higher compared to Ottawa, according to police. an 84-year-old mother of at least one of the men arrested, and grandmother of a 22-year-old old man who is also facing charges in connection with the investigation, McDonell said. The case began in mid-November when investigators uncovered an illicit network in which taped up bags of 668 grams of marijuana, with an Ottawa street value of $6,685, were resealed in 12 partially empty coffee cans and were to be shipped via Canada Post to communities in Nunavut

and sold at a much higher cost. “You name it, they’ve thought of how to ship stuff in,” said McDonell, who is aware of attempts to smuggle cocaine-filled pineapples into Montreal. Over the next two to three weeks, suspects were followed, different players were identified and evidence was gathered, culminating in the arrests. Though some of the marijuana was earmarked for Nunavut, the

rest of the haul seized by police was likely destined for Ottawa as part of a network that McDonell suspects has been in operation for some time. “If you look at the volumes you’re dealing with – 30 pounds (13,752 grams) of marijuana, eight kilos (of hash), a kilo of coke, a distribution network going up north, the whole local component, the number of associates and everything in this network – you don’t just decide to start that one day,” McDonell said. “In

general, if you’re doing this kind of sophisticated network, you’ve been in this game a long time. “To buy in those quantities, you have to know some heavy hitters.” Considering the size of the seizure, which included a brick of cocaine and eight bricks of hash, McDonell said those drugs would have trickled down through a hierarchy of drug dealers in Ottawa, some of them likely street-gang members or organized criminals Ottawa police have said are behind a recent string of shootings in the city’s west end. “Some of that coke eventually makes its way to Ritchie Street, and that’s what these guys are fighting over – their little corners and their turf wars, and who’s got this neck of the woods,” McDonell said, adding that taking away some of their income source makes a sizable dent in the drug marketplace. For instance, the 989 grams of cocaine picked up by police would typically be cut or buffed – a process in which another substance is added to dilute the product – as it is distributed down the chain, providing an extra $30,000 to $40,000 for the dealers. “That’ll buy you a few guns,” McDonell said. “It’ll buy you a lot of ammunition.” The arrests include that of three Ottawa man, ages 55, 46 and 24, who are facing drug possession and trafficking charges as well as charges for the possession of the proceeds of crime. Two Ottawa men, ages 22 and 60, and three Ottawa women, ages 19, 26 and 37, are facing drug possession charges. In the days following the police raid, an 84-year-old woman was still wanted by police for drug possession. Police also planned to charge a 39-year-old Ottawa man with drug possession.

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Findlay Creek teacher fights mental health stigma with new books Erin McCracken

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Chris Nihmey is many things to many people – a son, boyfriend, friend, teacher and author. He also has a mental illness, and he refuses to let himself be defined by it. “I have an illness. I’m not the illness,” the high school substitute teacher and Findlay Creek resident said. “When you link the person with the illness, you label them right away. “You become, ‘Hi, I’m bipolar’ instead of ‘Hi, I have bipolar.’ You wouldn’t say, ‘Hi, I’m cancer. I am diabetes.’ But right away people stigmatize mental illness.” Though Nihmey’s story has a happy ending, one that continues to unfold through much hard work, therapy, medication, a strong support network, exercise, dedication to volunteer work and personal and professional growth, for years he waged a very personal war in his effort to heal. His journey is chronicled on the pages of Two Sides to the Story: Living a Lie, a 400-word memoir published in 2013 about his fight through very dark times after becoming diagnosed at age 26 in 2001 with bipolar disorder and in 2003 with generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Thirteen years later, Nihmey is now sharing his struggles and successes through multimedia presentations geared to intermediate and high school students, which he began doing in early 2014. The goal is to get youth talking about a subject that he said still carries enormous stigma. “The book was one of the biggest driving forces in my healing,” Nihmey said. “Writing was so therapeutic. Getting my message out – it gave me purpose in my life. It gave me meaning in

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Findlay Creek author Chris Nihmey is anticipating the release of two new books, which he hopes will fight mental-health stigma. my life.” He is also anticipating the release of two new books this spring by Chipmunka Publishing, which specializes in mental-health publications. United Together: Reflections of Our Lives is an anthology of poems, short stories and autobiographies of 17 patients living at Royal Ottawa Place, a long-term care residence for adults with serious, complex and stable mental illness. Nihmey has volunteered there for many years. “What these people have done is truly amazing,” he said of those he’s coached through the writing process. Sally, which he is working on with a Florida-based illustrator, is his third children’s book, and will explore mental illness and stigma. “I wanted it to be for kids,” he said

of the story, which he first published at the end of his 2013 book. Though his road to recovery has been arduous, today Nihmey is flourishing. He has a girlfriend, has his own home, continues to write, teach, give reading and writing workshops to elementary school students, make presentations to high school students, and he remains dedicated to his physical and mental well-being. He checks in with his psychiatrist about once a month and takes three different medications – 10 pills a day. “Over the last two years I’ve thrived a lot,” the 41-year-old said. “I feel normal. I feel stronger than I was even before I got sick.” Looking back, Nihmey believes he went through his own private hell for a very public reason. “Now I want to make a difference,” he said. See YOU, page 6

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Musical celebration John Roby looks on as music therapist Antonia Pigot accompanies on piano during the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre annual Christmas party on Dec. 19. The event featured a sing-a-long, solo acts, singing by the centre’s management team and staff members, as well as MPP John Fraser and Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier, and instrumental performances by residents and staff, and duets.

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A successful, well-liked teacher, Nihmey was, in the late 1990s, carefully hiding his problems from everyone around him, with the exception of his parents. “Even then, I was having ups and downs and on the down times I used to drive to work and actually pull the steering wheel quickly to the right hoping I would catch something and crash. That’s how bad it was,” he said. At school, he would lie on the floor of the locked bathroom during lunch to escape his

thoughts. The bell would ring and he would go back into the hallway and greet the kids. “Basically, I lived a life in front of people with a smile and pretend that everything was OK, and meanwhile the other side of my life was behind closed doors and it was awful,” he said. Though diagnosed with bipolar in 2001 and prescribed medication, Nihmey refused to take the pills for another two years – until things became worse. After he began taking his medicine, it took time for it to work. Very dark times lay

ahead. During one of the most difficult periods of his life, he lived in the dark in his parents’ basement for two months. “The moaning, the groaning, the suicidal thoughts, terrible dreams, memories,” he recalled. “I had put a knife to my wrists. I wanted to end everything.” He would try to expel his anxiety by punching his apartment door. “I had bruised knuckles for years from punching the doors and walls,” he said. His obsessions overshadowed his life. He obsessively stopped to pick up garbage on the street, filling his trunk with

discarded mufflers and tires. “I used to take 40, 50, 60 minutes to get places that were like 15 minutes away,” Nihmey said. Change came in 2006, the year he began writing his nonfiction work. A concerned neighbour, who heard Nihmey through the apartment walls yelling and cursing at his father over the phone, threatening to take his own life, called police. “All three disorders were just knocking me down,” Nihmey said. There was a knock at the door. Nihmey, clad only in his underwear, opened it to find two uniformed police officers and paramedics with a stretcher. As he let them into his apartment, he felt small and ashamed, and convinced himself they were there to take him

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away in handcuffs in front of his neighbours. “If that had happened, I knew my healing would have fallen way back because it would have just destroyed me to do that,” he said of the stigma he feared. Instead, the officers telephoned Nihmey’s dad, asking him to come over. One officer went to Nihmey’s bedroom and grabbed a T-shirt for him to wear. Those small acts made a world of difference to Nihmey, who has since been invited to speak to police on several occasions during mental-health training sessions regularly hosted by the Ottawa Police Service. “They were so kind, so compassionate and so accepting,” he said of the positive interaction, which he said allowed him to continue to heal. “It changed my whole outlook of how people are treated by the police.” By sharing his story with law enforcement, Nihmey hoped to educate officers attending the

classes about the importance of not labelling people experiencing mental-health issues or crises, and seeing the person rather than just the illness. “If you can reduce the harm and reduce the damage that you do to someone who is suffering, it makes all the difference in the world to the police officers and the sufferer.” That same year, Nihmey realized it was up to him to either take the reins of his sickness or continue leading a “mediocre” life. “You have to want to heal. You have to want to get better,” he said, adding that having a strong support network and the right medical help have also been critical ingredients in his road to success and happiness. “People with mental illness can do great things. That’s what I want to show. I feel I have a message of hope that I really want to get out there.” To arrange a presentation or for information on ordering Nihmey’s books, visit chrisnihmey.com.

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Reports student killed during drug deal out of place: friend Continued from page 1

The search proved challenging due to minimal lighting and vegetation in the area, Staff Sgt. Bruce Pirt with the Ottawa police major crime unit said at the time. Early on in the homicide investigation, police also seized surveillance camera footage from the transit station and nearby South Keys Shopping Centre. At the time, investigators would not confirm the suspected motive behind the killing, though media reports indicate that it was a drug deal gone bad, and that a hammer and a backpack were found at the crime scene. Hyder, who, like Chowdhury, is originally from Bangladesh, said this is at odds with

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what he and his friends knew about their fellow student. “What I know is that Tausif was apparently supposed to go out for sushi and even some of his friends said that they were waiting for him to have sushi with them, so reports that he went for marijuana seem out of place,” said Hyder, who last spoke to Chowdhury two weeks before the young man

was killed. Hyder recalled him being in good spirits at the time. “From what I knew, from last time we talked, he seemed happy,” Hyder said, adding that Chowdhury was well-liked by those who knew him. “He was a good student, plus he was also very chill and got along with me and our other friends very well.” The two accused in the case first appeared in court on Dec. 20. The 20-year-old was scheduled to appear again in court via video on Dec. 22, and the 19-year-old was to appear by video on Dec. 23. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Ottawa police major crime section FILE at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493, Ottawa major crime investigators have arrested two teens in connection with the killing or Crime Stoppers at 613- of Carleton University student Tausif Chowdhury, whose body was found along a path233-8477. way near the South Keys Transit Station on Nov. 27. The pair have been jointly charged

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O-Train Extension to Riverside South and the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport Environmental Assessment Study Open House The City of Ottawa has initiated an Environmental Assessment Study to develop an approved plan to extend the City’s existing diesel-powered O-Train service from Greenboro Station to Riverside South (Bowesville Road), as well as a branch line to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and new or relocated stations at Gladstone Avenue, Confederation Heights and Walkley Road. You are invited to attend one of the following sessions: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6 to 8 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, Ellwood Hall 1265 Walkley Road OC Transpo routes 1, 8, 41, 87, 114, 144 and 146 Free parking is available

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The primary study area includes the existing O-Train corridor between Bayview and Greenboro Stations, the current Walkley Yard maintenance and storage facility, and the proposed southern extension from Greenboro Station to Riverside South (Bowesville Road) and the Ottawa International Airport. The plan will include options to serve the growing communities of Riverside South and Leitrim, the Airport and adjacent lands, as well as new or relocated stations at Gladstone Avenue, Confederation Heights and Walkley Road on the existing O-Train line. The plan also allows for a future conversion to electric light rail transit (LRT) technology. The O-Train extension is one of three environmental assessment studies underway as part of Stage 2, the City’s plan to extend the beneﬁts of rail to residents further east, west and south that will add 19 new stations and 35 kilometres to our LRT network. Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, please call 3-1-1 or e-mail the project lead below before the event. If you are not available to attend the Open House or would like additional information, please visit the study web site at ottawa.ca/otrain or direct your comments and questions to the contact person below. The Open House presentation material will be posted to the study web site.

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he year 2014 was a time of transition for Ottawa, a time of triumphs, tragedy and growth. The city welcomed the opening of two long-awaited bridges, elected a new city council and provincial government, with the promise of a federal election soon to come. We looked on in horror, when a gunman murdered Cpl. Nathan Cirillo while he was standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Oct. 22. It was the year of the bridge, as south-end residents celebrated the opening of the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge, which was later named Vimy Memorial Bridge. The city also finally cut the ribbon to signal the completion of the Airport-Parkway pedestrian and cycling bridge, an over-budget project with several construction delays to the frustration of residents and south-end city councillors. In October, we elected a new city council, saying goodbye to a few long-term incumbents and welcoming a new group of councillors armed with a

fresh vision for Ottawa. It was a year of the return of the Canadian Football League, as sports fans cheered the Ottawa RedBlacks at a newly re-constructed stadium at Lansdowne Park. The National Arts Centre will receive a major facelift, courtesy of a $110-million investment from the federal government and the city approved plans for a new Arts Court, complete with an expanded Ottawa Art Gallery. Construction will continue this year, and the decade to come, on light rail tracks and the downtown tunnel, a system that promises to improve the commute from one end of the city to the other and eliminate some of the log jam on our highways. The city will also begin planning a new central library, hopefully a centrepiece for education fitting for a major municipality. This year, Ottawa will continue its transition from a hodgepodge of amalgamated communities into a truly great municipality. Join us in a toast to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;undiscovered country.â&#x20AC;?

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t would be a pretty dreary holiday season if there were no predictions for the New Year in the newspapers. In fact, there would be nothing in the newspapers. In prefacing this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s predictions, it is necessary to note that all of my last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ones turned out to be true, except for the Senators making the playoffs, the one about the Senate of Canada becoming useful and the one about no coyotes in Nepean. The big question for the new year, of course, will be when the demands begin for the Dave Cameron, new coach of the Ottawa Senators, to be fired. Usually, a new coach is given a grace period of at least three days. That period has elapsed. However, simple fairness suggests that critics will hold off until mid-January.

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The building of the LRT tunnel and associated infrastructure will have a serious affect on downtown businesses. However, this will be mitigated somewhat by the fact that thousands of people will found themselves trapped downtown with no clear means of getting out. They will have to eat somewhere and downtown restaurants will thrive. Meanwhile, someone will discover that there is a part of the city that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a construction zone. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the good news. The bad news is that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no place to park in it. Local school boards will allow trustees to speak to the media this year. However, every statement they make will have to be prefaced with the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Simon says â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? In honour of his 200th birthday,

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love it when children play make-believe. We have a chest of costumes in the basement that have been the source of many creative theatrics in our house. With boxes of beads and glue and paint and sparkles, our house is frequently cluttered with crafts in various stages of completeness. As for my son who’s been asking for drums for every gift-giving occasion for years – No way! – he finally gave up and made his own drum set, complete with cymbals. No real drum set can match the brass base from an old lamp, my oversized soup pot lid, some large coffee cans and various capacity storage bins. All children have the potential for limitless imaginings, which is why I don’t comprehend the so-called princess-obsessed generation of girls. It’s so limiting. My daughter is 2.5years-old. She is smack in

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse the middle of the toddler demographic that was the subject of a New York Times column, which went viral in December: “How to turn your princess-obsessed toddler into a feminist in eight easy steps.” In the blog, author Devorah Blachor writes a list of eight fairy tale scenarios where little girls can be encouraged to think about the gender imbalance described. It’s very tongue-in-cheek, as the following sample demonstrates: “Wonder aloud, what with Cinderella’s history as a cleaner, if she and Prince Charming are likely to share the division of labor in their

home. Remark that, if the immaculate state of his white gloves is anything to go by, it’s difficult to imagine that he ever takes out the garbage.” I read through the column without cracking a smile. I read through various reactionary Tweets, Facebook posts and online comments with a frown. Parents moaned about their preschool-aged daughters’ complete and utter obsession with pink and princesses. Many asked for or offered advice on how to diminish the “inevitable” princess craze. It was frequently said there was nothing parents could do to deter a two-year-old girl from

dressing, acting and eating like a princess. I was left in utter disbelief. First and foremost, I believe wholeheartedly that the princess obsession is a cultural construct, which means it isn’t inevitable. Girls who are obsessed with pink and princesses have been exposed overwhelmingly to pink and princesses by the adults around them And while Blachor lays the fault on Brothers Grimm, I don’t buy this either. Toddlers are more likely to be on iPads or watching Disney than they are reading centuries-old fairy tales. So if your daughter refuses to wear anything but taffeta, you may want to take a closer look at what she’s watching. To propagate the idea that we, as parents, need to provide an antidote to princess

culture in 2015 is disturbing, to say the least. If your child’s only exposure to morals and values is through the rose-coloured glasses of Cinderellacome-royalty, you may want to reconsider discussions around the dinner table. Yes, parents, if your toddler is obsessed with princesses, like it or not, you are to blame. Just to throw you off, however, I don’t see anything wrong with little girls liking princesses, dressing up like them or acting like them. I don’t take issue with dolls – not even unrealistically constructed Barbie, whom I adored as a child. I don’t think any of these things, on their own, will destroy our children’s self-esteem, intelligence or understanding of gender norms. My daughter has a play tent

that looks like a pink princess castle. She now owns my copy of Sleeping Beauty, adapted in the 1970s by a non-feminist author. But I don’t fear for her morals. I don’t worry that she’ll anticipate relationships according to Disney – mainly because she doesn’t yet have a relationship with the latter. She’s got princesses, but she’s also got farm animals and Lego (not “girl Lego”) and a collection of dresses and jeans in a wide range of colours. Parenting is ultimately a vanity exercise – I don’t want my kids to be like me; I want them to be better than like me. I want my daughter to know that feminism comes in many shades, just like her toys, books and dresses. Princesses are okay as part of her creative process. But princess obsessed? Not in my castle.

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For two generations, Ottawa car owners have relied on the friendly, reliable service of Bel-Air Lexus Toyota and recently the third generation is now part of the team. Established in 1970 by Roland Parent, Bel-Air Lexus Toyota is a family owned and operated business, serving families in the Ottawa area. Anyone who steps through the doors of the Bel-Air Lexus Toyota dealership becomes a part of their Bel-Air family. Managed and operated today by sons Michel and Robert, the Bel-Air team has grown to over 135 employees at three locations, and has gratefully served generations of loyal Lexus and Toyota customers. Bel-Air Lexus Toyota has expanded from Bel-Air Ottawa Toyota to now include Orléans Toyota, Bel-Air Lexus and Bel-Air Scion. To better serve the growing customer base, a state-ofthe art dealership is now open at 2035 Mer Bleue Rd. in Orléans. The five-acre site is home to a 45,000 sq. ft. facility that includes a 24-car showroom, efficient service bays, a comfortable, well-equipped customer lounge and many more features that will enhance the costumers’ experience. “We are very excited about our new location,” says the Parent family “We will have the space to carry the full line of all our vehicles, including our new Scion line.” The new dealership will replace the former site at 1485 Youville Dr. Orléans, however, the original Bel-Air Toyota Ottawa at 450 McArthur Ave. will remain open. “Youville Dr. is closing because it has served its purpose. After seven years, we simply have outgrown it.” Orléans Toyota is expanding to continue to serve the next generation of loyal customers. “Many people have been coming back since we’ve opened and now their kids are grown and are coming to us for their vehicles. We are proud that people have put that kind of trust in us.” The only fully bilingual dealer in east-Ottawa, Bel-Air has built a solid reputation on service and selection. “Our new location will help us to serve the people of Orléans a lot better. It’s all about service and selection. We 10

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didn’t have all the lineup at the old site, but we will have everything now.” Although changes may be occurring, the core values that have built the Bel-Air reputation will remain the same. Holding values such as honesty, and integrity, the BelAir team focuses on treating each of their customers like family. Ensuring that every customer is treated with respect and ultimately enjoys the process of buying a Toyota.

“At Orléans Toyota, we understand that your car is an essential part of your life for commuting, transporting, or just getting away. With this in mind, our objective is to make sure that when you drive off our dealership, you are completely satisfied with your new car and the level of professional service provided by our staff. We encourage you to take full advantage of our competitive pricing, no-hassle sales, financing process, and our dedication to excellent service.”

Over the past 50 years many Bel-Air customers have been driving the world’s most popular car, the Toyota Corolla. For its golden anniversary, the sleek and impressive 2015 Corolla features an eye-catching and dramatic design that is sure to turn heads on the road.

“Our customer retention and customer satisfaction is one of highest in country. We want to keep our customers coming back.”

The Toyota reputation is not built on just good looks. The Corolla’s smooth and stylish aerodynamic lines not only look great, but they also improve handling, stability and fuel efficiency. Making for a smarter and safer driver.

“Our Philosophy starts with our commitment to providing you, the customer, with the most positive car buying experience possible. We place strong emphasis on our roots as a family-operated business by providing you with friendly, courteous service, treating you with respect and dignity, and working hard to foster longlasting and endearing relationships. We strive to surpass your expectations and ensure that you are 100% satisfied at every point of service, with our commitment to your satisfaction extending far beyond the initial point of sale or service.”

The interior is equally impressive, with an array of bestin-class features and materials. Sound absorption and insulation thoughtfully positioned throughout the cabin help to reduce noise and vibrations to improve an already impressive driving experience. One thing hasn’t changed—the Corolla’s reliability and durability are still paramount. That’s why over 80% of Corolla’s sold in Canada in the last 20 years are still on the road today. The impressive Corolla and the complete lineup of quality Toyota’s, as well as Scion, are all at Orléans Toyota new location. “Our objective is to make sure that when you drive off our dealership, you are completely satisfied with your new car and the level of professional service provided by our staff.” Looking for driving excitement? Take it to the next level with Bel-Air Scion. “As a car dealership we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding the highest standards each and every time. We are always open to all feedback and our goal is to improve to serve our customer family better each day. Reach out to us at sales@orleans.toyota.ca to talk to us anytime. Phone: 613-830-3401.”

The Bel-Air philosophy for success is simple.

It’s not just selling great cars that makes a successful dealership, the staff at Bel-Air know maintenance is an ongoing priority. The Bel-Air Lexus Toyota Service Department is your trusted destination for Toyota maintenance, service, parts and accessories. Bel-Air Lexus Toyota’s certified mechanics will keep your vehicle ready for the road.” “We even wash every car that comes in.” One loyal customer put it this way. “I live in Carleton Place and I drive past two other Toyota dealerships to get my car serviced at Bel-Air due to the professional manner and courtesy of your staff.” Take the drive to quality sales and service. Check out Orléans Toyota and Scion at the new location, corner of Innes and Mer Bleue, 2035 Mer Bleu Rd. in Orléans.

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Members of Women on Skis hit the trails last season. This year, membership with the women’s only crosscountry ski club will help support services offered by the Sexual Assault Support Centre.

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By hitting the trails with Woman on Skis this winter, your cross country hobby can help local women in need. Now in its 32nd consecutive season, the club is also one of the least expensive options around, says the group’s treasurer, Patricia O’Regan. For a membership fee of $30, cross country skiers of all ages and abilities will head out on the powder five times starting Friday, Jan. 9. Despite keeping membership costs the same for many years, O’Regan said the club has been able to give $20,000 to a range of women’s causes, including Cornerstone housing for women, the Well day program for women and their children, as well as breast cancer and arthritis groups. This year, funds raised will go to the Sexual Assault Support Centre. The cost of trail fees, ski rental and lunch are extra, but O’Regan says the companionship with other women is what makes the club really special. “It’s about the camaraderie and the ability to help disadvantaged

women,” she said. O’Regan herself had been a downhill skier for most of her life, a sport she described as a more solitary pursuit. Taking up cross country skiing later in life was a revelation, she said. “It was so lovely to get out in the Gatineaus with a group,” she said. “We ski, we laugh and we lunch.” Friendships made through Women on Skis sometimes endure through the warmer months – O’Regan and a fellow skier rowed together on the same dragon boat team for several years. While some experience on skis is recommended, the first session at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility (2960 Riverside Dr.) on Jan. 9 includes instruction. Women on Skis has close to 60 members who might come out for a skiing outing, but it also has around 20 volunteers who can offer instruction and tips on technique. Those volunteers also lead groups of skiers, broken into three categories based on skill level: the birdwatchers, the tourists and the jackrabbits. “It’s enjoyable and it’s exercise at your own pace,” O’Regan said.

After the initial instructional outing, the four other excursions will bring skiers to the Nakkertok Ski Club in Gatineau and Gatineau Park’s trails at Kingsmere (P6) and Pine Road (P16). Daily trail fees for both facilities are around $15 per person. Optional lunch gatherings throughout the season include potlucks, brown-bag lunches and outings to Les Fougères and Colonnade Pizza. Registration forms are available online at womenonskis.ca.

First outing • Where: Terry Fox Athletic Facility (ski rental available), 2960 Riverside Dr. • Friday, Jan. 9 – Registration at 8:30 a.m. • Waxing/equipment demonstration at 9 a.m. • Lessons at 10 a.m. • Optional lunch after skiing at Colonnade Pizza, 1500 Bank St.

It seems hard to believe that the holiday season is before us again. I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 2014 has been a year that we won’t soon forget. I was truly honoured and humbled to receive a very strong mandate from the people of Ottawa during the municipal elections. As we finish a highly successful and collaborative term of Council, I look forward to working with both new and returning Council colleagues preparing for some important accomplishments and projects in the coming years. During the next term of Council, we will see the completion of the Confederation Line LRT, our single largest infrastructure project since the construction of the Rideau Canal. We will also be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. Working with a dedicated group of community leaders, we have begun planning a yearlong celebration that will allow us to showcase our beautiful city. It will also help to further build our reputation as a premier destination for visitors from across Canada and around the world. You will see more and more of our 2017 logo – a maple leaf made up of 13 triangles – representing our 13 provinces and territories. Check out our website www.ottawa2017.ca to find out how you can contribute your ideas for this important milestone. Over the course of the next four years, we are also on track to expand and open a revitalized Ottawa Art Gallery and Arts Court, as well as our new Innovation Hub at Bayview Yards – at the intersection where the Confederation and Trillium (current O-Train) lines come together. I hope you can take some time over the holidays to come and enjoy the SENS RINK of Dreams at City Hall, or our new refrigerated outdoor rink at Lansdowne Park. Most of all, enjoy some quality time with your friends and family at this wonderful time of year.

Happy holidays. Jim Watson, Mayor

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Man injured in fall from moving vehicle

Building More Opportunity and Security for 2015

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Impaired driving charges may be laid against the male driver of a Ford Windstar minivan after a 26-year-old male passenger of the vehicle was discovered unconscious lying on Lorry Greenberg Drive on Dec. 18. Police are continuing to investigate whether the passenger fell or jumped from the moving vehicle, though paramedics have said the man fell onto the street. “Exactly where he was sitting (in the vehicle prior to the incident), we’re not sure. It’s still under investigation,” said Const. Marc Soucy, Ottawa police spokesman. No charges have yet been laid. Ottawa paramedics were called to Lorry Greenberg Drive, north of Hunt Club Road, at 9:05 p.m. and began treating the unconscious male who was suffering from facial and traumatic brain injuries. “It appears as though (the vehicle) was moving at the time (he fell), and he suffered head and facial injuries,” said Hilton Radford, paramedic superintendent. “He struck

I am proud to report that 2014 was a year of significant accomplishments for your government as we reaffirmed our commitment to building opportunity and securing the future for all Ontarians. Since the Legislature began sitting in July, we introduced and passed a budget and nine other pieces of legislation that are focused on building opportunity and improving people’s lives. We raised the minimum wage and tied future raises to inflation. We reduced burdens for businesses and passed legislation to combat auto insurance fraud and lower your rates. And, we invested in our kids’ education and health, to make sure they get the best start in life.

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Ottawa police continue to investigate after a man is believed to have fallen out of a moving vehicle on Lorry Greenberg Drive on Dec. 18. Paramedics say the 26-yearold suffered facial and traumatic brain injuries. his face and head significantly on the pavement, or on the ground anyway, to cause himself to be unconscious. “Anything that’s causing unconsciousness, there’s been some sort of impact to

the brain in these types of injuries,” Radford said. The injured man partially regained consciousness en route to hospital where he was admitted in critical condition.

As MPPs, I believe we should lead by example. That is why I am very pleased that measures from my first private member’s bill – Transparency in Members’ Expenses were passed as part of Bill 8 – Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act. Bill 8 will increase accountability and transparency across the broader public sector.

South Keys field house opening delayed

Erin McCracken

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South Keys and Greenboro residents will have longer to wait for the much-anticipated completion of a new field house in Pushman Park due to concerns raised over the design of the roof. Construction of the heated and lighted building, in which residents will be able to change into their ice skates and where soccer and ice rink equipment can be stored, began more than a year ago in 2013. The unfinished facility is in place at the park, located off Albion Road between Hunt Club and Johnston roads in South Keys, but the city has not yet secured final approval on the project. “We would really love to use it as soon as possible,” said Barbara D’Amico, president of the South Keys Greenboro Community Association.

Residents and association volunteers have been hoping the structure’s doors would be open in time for the skating season and ahead of the community’s winter festival on Feb. 16. “That structure … is integral to the Pushman Park activities that the community association undertakes,” D’Amico said. “We really wanted to have access to that so that we could use it, because the structure is beautiful. “It really helps in maintaining and keeping the rink open. We get a huge turnout on a nightly basis for both Pushman and Pike (parks) and so as a community activity we get a really nice uptake for the very small investment.” Marco Manconi, manager of design and construction with the city’s parks department, said in an email that the field house is near completion. “Work is underway to rectify these issues as quickly as possible,” he said, but did not elaborate on the problems with the roof design. He said the exact opening date of the field house cannot be confirmed at this point. “The design team is cur-

rently responding to enquiries from the building inspector regarding the roof design and final occupancy requirements,” he said. In a similarly worded posting on the community association’s website, a message said, “Some concerns related to the roof design have been raised by the city’s buildings permit and inspections department; these design elements are currently being reviewed by the consultant design team.” Before the building can be used, approval from the city’s building code services branch is required, Manconi said in an email. The city did not provide details on the cost of the construction project. To offset the impact on residents, the city brought in a portable in mid-December to provide a space for ice skaters before the outdoor rink at Pushman Park was expected to open during the Christmas break. The city has also promised to bring in a separate temporary storage facility since the association can’t store large equipment inside the portable, which is up on blocks and can

only be accessed by stairs. Association members initially approached GloucesterSouthgate Coun. Diane Deans’ office about the community’s desire to replace an aging facility at the park, known as the Pushman Shack. The simple structure, which wasn’t heated nor did it have electricity, was taken down more than a year ago. A portable was temporarily installed last winter for ice skaters. Construction of the new field house didn’t immediately get underway. A second request for proposals went out after bids during the initial process came in at too high a cost, D’Amico said. Meanwhile, excitement has been mounting among residents eager to get inside the new structure, which features a unique design, storage and a seating area, said D’Amico, but added she doesn’t yet know when the facility will be ready for public use. “It could be a week or it could be that we can’t use it throughout the rink season,” she said just before the Christmas break. “They’re still doing an assessment.”

My role, first and foremost, is to support my constituents. If you need help on any matter, or know of someone in need of our support, please contact our office. My staff and I will always do our very best to help you. On behalf of my family and the staff at my community office, I want to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy New Year.

John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South

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While I am encouraged by the real progress people are seeing, I am also working to address the continuing challenges that people in Ottawa South still face. These include health care, youth unemployment, support for our seniors, and services for the most vulnerable in our community. While we’ve made some significant advancements there is more to be done.

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Plans underway for Victoria Day fireworks City Councillor/Conseiller Municipal River Ward/Quartier Rivière

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Once normal winter weather conditions return and volunteers can focus on preparing the ice surfaces, local community rinks will open and be available free of charge for all to enjoy. In the Hunt Club, Riverside Park and Ridgemont neighbourhoods of River Ward, rinks are located at Arnott Park (Hartman Cres), Frank J Licari Park (Cochrane Street), Geoff Wightman Park (Leopolds Drive), Ledbury Park, McCarthy Park, Owl Park, Paget Park (Hobson Road), and Pauline Vanier Park (Harkness Avenue). Depending on the size of the local ice rinks, City grants are provided in the range of $1,100 to $4,700. Information about Ottawa rink conditions can be found by visiting www.ottawarinks.ca 770 Brookfield Road Proposal On December 23, I met with a developer who provided me with a preliminary concept plan for the land at 770 Brookfield Road (southside), between Brookfield High School and the Brookfield Confectionary and Restaurant. The initial plan is significant and contains multiple buildings on the site, with office, residential and commercial intentions. I am informing you at this time to ensure you aware that a proposed development is being considered and I will become very active on this file once a formal application is submitted to the City. Information to local residents will be frequent, as will opportunities to provide feedback and input. Presto Card System Upgrades Presto users are advised that a system upgrade will be rolled out by Presto between January 15-18 to provide improvements to the transit card system. During this time, the website will not be accessible. The system upgrade will include enhancements to the online user account, will eliminate minor defects in the current version and will increase the efficiency of the Presto system. Customers will still be able to travel with their Presto cards during this time and can load funds and purchase passes in-person. Full online service will be restored by Monday, January 19. For more information, visit www.octranspo.com O-Train Extension Public Information Session Public information meetings are scheduled for Jan 13 (6 –8pm) at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre and Jan 15 (6- 8pm) at St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall. The purpose of these meetings is to present and receive feedback on the draft evaluation of alternatives for new stations, gradeseparated crossings, Airport branch alignments and operating models. I encourage all interested residents to attend this important meeting. For more information on this project, visit www.ottawa.ca/otrain. Airport Parkway Widening Open House

For Craig Searle, Victoria Day has become a year-round preoccupation. The new vice-president of the Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association has already spent months co-ordinating the non-profit volunteer organization’s Victoria Day fireworks event, which drew 2,000 spectators to Mooney’s Bay Park in 2014. The association felt it important to re-light the fuse for what used to be a traditional event in the neighbourhood that was put on hold for six years due to a lack of funds, volunteers and space. “It had been a grassroots event for many years and it had been a tradition that was long standing in the community, and it was a way for this association to give back to the residents in Riverside Park,” said Searle, who lives in the neighbourhood. With its return, it attracted record numbers of spectators thanks to the association’s decision to relocate the event from Pauline Vanier Park, where the fireworks were held annually for about 30 years, to Mooney’s Bay Park. Searle only heard about the 2014 event on Twitter the day before the celebration. He and his wife walked over to sit on the grass and watch the dazzling display. “So we just walked over and were blown away by it,” he said, which prompted him to approach the event organizers, leading to his involvement as event co-ordinator. “The venue is so dramatic sitting on the hill and seeing

The first public information meeting for the Airport Parkway and Lester Road Widening, as part of the Environmental Assessment is scheduled for Jan 27, 2015 from 6-8pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. In total, there will be 3 public information sessions planned over the course of study. To learn more about this project, I encourage you to visit www.ottawa.ca/airportparkway.

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form at the start of the Victoria Day celebration. Among the dignitaries who will be invited will be Sheldon Ridgeway, who started the fireworks show at Pauline Vanier Park three decades ago. It’s a tradition that association members are pleased to continue and grow. “It’s to give back to our community, and it’s no charge and its open to all,” Searle said, adding that while the association’s mandate is to serve the approximately 8,000 residents who live in Riverside Park, the celebration is not limited to locals. “Obviously with a venue like Mooney’s Bay we get people from all over the city.” The endeavour requires money, and organizers are seeking sponsorships and donations. “Last year, we ran it from our reserve fund and we can’t sustain that,” Searle said. The association has successfully applied for $1,500 from the city’s civic event fund, and former River Ward councillor Maria McRae provided the group with $2,000 for the 2015 spectacle. “So we have $3,500 that we didn’t have last year, which is a great step forward,” said

Searle. This year, the display will honour the 100th anniversary of the writing of In Flanders Fields by Lt.-Col. John McCrae, who authored the poem at the beginning of May in 1915 during the First World War. In keeping with that, the association is considering approaching cadet units that might wish to provide assistance during the upcoming gathering, perhaps also the Scouts and Girl Guides. Twenty volunteers were instrumental in the success of the 2014 show. “We could easily use 40 or 50 volunteers,” said Searle, who needs assistance in parking and traffic control, security, publicity, signage, garbage and clean-up, donations, an on-thewater presence and onsite coordination, among other roles. “It takes manpower,” he said. “Bottom line, any way anybody can help, anybody that volunteers, we’ll find something for them to help us with.” For details or to volunteer, email fireworks@riversidepark.ca, or visit riversidepark. ca. The association is also at facebook.com/riversideparkcra.

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Aspiring writers have a chance to see their work in print as the Ottawa public library kicks off its annual Awesome Authors youth writing contest. The contest, now in its 20th year, invites writers aged nine to 17 to submit their poems and short stories in either official language by Feb. 16. Winners take home cash prizes and are included in the Friends of the Library’s annual bilingual anthology, PotPourri. Past winners have gone on to successful writing careers: North Gower teen Dylan Stephenson had his fantasy novel Castle Sandstone published through KidPub last summer, for instance. Ahead of the contest deadline, this year’s judges will host a number of writing workshops at library branches around the city.

Ottawa author Caroline Pignat will lead an English short story workshop for ages nine to 12 at the Greenboro branch on Jan. 16 and another for ages 13 to 17 at the Emerald Plaza branch on Feb. 7. Local poet JC Sulzenko will host an English poetry workshop for older youth on Jan. 10 at the Beaverbrook branch and one for younger kids on Jan. 16 at the Centennial location. French author Michel Lavoie will meet with younger French writers on Jan. 23 and with the older age group on Feb. 7, both at the Blackburn Hamlet branch. All workshops run between 2 and 3 p.m. CONTEST RULES

There is a limit of one entry per person, per category (English poetry, English short story, nouvelle français et poésie français).

Stories must be original and previously unpublished work, written by one person only. Poems and short stories must be 1,000 words or less. The work should be printed on one-sided eight-and-a-half by 11-inch pages, with the piece’s title on each page. The entry should not include the author’s name. Participants can submit their work online through the biblioottawalibrary.ca website or in person at a local branch. Those who choose to submit their work in person should make two copies of their entry and complete a submission form. All entries will be checked for plagiarism, and entries that are found to be plagiarized or previously published will be disqualified. The awards ceremony will be held at Centrepointe Theatre in Nepean on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

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Giving back Owen Drouin, 12, a player with the Southend Superstars peewee B hockey team, bags groceries for Greenboro resident Jeff Erochko at the South Keys Loblaws on Dec. 20. The young Superstars and the girls’ Russell-Embrun Coyotes team helped shoppers with their groceries, an initiative that generated more than $2,800 in donations for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Support shown to the team during a similar fundraising initiative in late November impressed the players so much that they wanted to bag groceries for a second weekend to further support the community.

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Happy New Year! In this time of celebration I would like to remind residents that there are many resources available to ensure that you have a safe celebration this December 31st. Please remember to make use of great organizations like Operation Red Nose. The City of Ottawa’s website also has a revised holiday schedule. Please visit www.ottawa.ca for details. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year! Congratulations Olivia Monsour I was pleased to welcome the winner of this years’ Christmas card contest, Olivia Monsour and her family at city hall. Olivia is a grade one student in Mrs. Dunlap’s class at Saint Andrew Catholic School in Barrhaven. I had the opportunity to thank Olivia in person along with Mayor Watson who presented her with a certificate of recognition for her beautiful artwork. Navigating and Enjoying the Coming Winter Months Winter months can pose many challenges to residents but they are also an opportunity to take advantage of some of the fantastic recreational facilities and programs that the city has to offer.

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Community sing-a-long It was a packed house at St. Aiden’s Anglican Church in Elmvale Acres during its annual Community Carol Sing on Dec. 18. The event, which drew a record turnout, generated about $1,500 in freewill offerings, which will support the Heron Emergency Food Centre.

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Coun. Keith Egli is concerned that eliminating fulltext records of discussions at city council and committee meetings is making it more difficult for residents to be active in civic life. In 2011, Egli was one of several councillors who voted against a move to eliminate what are called “synopsis minutes” – detailed accounts of the presentations, delegations, discussion and voting record for items on city committee and council agendas. City council axed the written records anyways and instead chose to keep audio recordings of the meetings. Now, Egli wants to know how much it would cost to have the detailed written accounts resurrected. “We want people to participate in local government,” Egli said. “One of the ways we can do that is to track what is said, what the votes are in an easy format.” The concerns he has heard from the public aren’t about

a lack of transparency, Egli said, but rather about making it easier for residents to stay engaged and follow along with issues that affect them. When the detailed minutes were axed in 2011, councillors like Egli pointed out that it takes longer to listen through an audio recording than it would to perform a simple text search for a relevant word. Egli said he heard some concerns about the change in 2011 and those concerns were still an issue on the campaign trail during the municipal election this fall, so he submitted an inquiry to have staff review the matter before April of 2015. Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder, the new chairwoman of the planning committee, suggested staff also look at any improvements that could be made to make the audio archive system more userfriendly. “People said ‘I am more comfortable sitting down and flipping through pages,’” Egli said. The potential cost of bring-

ing back written minutes is a concern, Egli said. Eliminating meeting summaries was estimated to save about $170,000 each year, mostly due to the reduction in staff time needed to prepare the meeting minutes. When the change was made in 2011, the clerk’s office told council that adding audio records would cost $25,900 a year in IT staff time and storage costs – a reduction of $144,100 from the written format. The city also spent an extra $69,500 to upgrade the audio systems in council chambers and the Champlain Room, where committee meetings are held. In 2011, city staff also reviewed the possibility of using voice-to-text software to provide a rough written “translation” of the audio recording, which would not have been considered official minutes. There is no legal requirement for the city to provide a detailed synopsis of a discussion at a meeting in addition to the action minutes. However, the city would still provide written transcriptions of the audio of a meeting if requested due to accessibility concerns such as a hearing impairment.

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MARY COOK Memories pretty well stuck in their own homes. Now, the reason Mother said it was of the utmost importance that someone fair of head be the first through the door on New Year’s day, was that she knew for a fact if our first visitor was one with black hair it was a sure sign that the entire year ahead would be one of doom, gloom, and very likely send all of us to the poor house. But if someone with fair hair and skin was the first through the door, then the coming year would be one of

prosperity and good health. And that is the reason that year, when New Year’s eve came and passed, and no visitor had come to call, at the crack of dawn on New Year’s day, Mother climbed the stairs, clomped by Audrey’s and my bed in her home-made felt slippers, on her way to the back bedroom, and shook Everett from a deep sleep. Even Father had yet to climb out of bed, it was so early. “Everett, you have to get dressed and go outside and come back in before your

Father sets out for the barns,” she said in a loud whisper that could be heard through the entire upstairs. Everett was the only one in the family as fair as a lily, with a swatch of blond hair, poker straight, but at least it wasn’t black or red like the rest of us in the family. Poor Everett. He knew exactly what he had to do. By this time Father was up and dressed, and Mother’s next challenge was to make sure if he went to the barns, he wouldn’t set foot in the house before Everett, because his black hair was sure to send us all into the poor house, and we’d become afflicted with goodness knows any number of ailments during the coming year. Everett still full of sleep, crawled into his overalls, pulled on his socks, and headed for the kitchen. I followed him downstairs, and he looked for all the world like

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he was about to fall over, still only half awake. He didn’t even bother to put on his coat or hat, just slammed his feet into his gum-rubbers, opened the back door, stepped out onto the snow covered stoop, turned around and walked right back into the kitchen, shucked off his boots and headed back upstairs. It certainly looked like it wasn’t the first time he had done the job. With daylight just starting to creep in, the kitchen had an eerie glow, and to me it seemed like the middle of the night. I sat in the rocking chair by the stove, where Father sat to read the Ottawa Farm Journal, as I tried to warm up in the still ice-cold house. I heard Father stomping his feet on the outside step, and saw him slowly open the kitchen door, looking down at Everett’s footsteps in the snow. Figuring it was safe to

come in, he shook his head, as if to say, “well, that’s over for another year.” The new year’s ritual wasn’t the only one of Mother’s concerns when it came to signs and omens, such as a toss of salt over her left shoulder if some was spilled from the shaker, a dropped dishcloth stayed on the floor until someone other than the person who dropped it picked it up. It was often hard for me, at such a young age to tell if something was a good or a bad sign. All I know is that, regardless of the signs or omens Mother believed in, and which Father said were the craziest notions he ever heard of, none of them did much to ease the hardships of those Depression years all around us out in Renfrew County. May I take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you God’s richest blessing for the coming year.

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It used to be a familiar sight at Christmas in this country: the nativity scene, presided over by sheep, goats, often a donkey and maybe a cow. There are a lot of less familiar Christmas traditions around the world that involve animals. You may be surprised how many. In Ukraine, the Christmas Eve Supper features a humble and reverent 12-dish meal in honour of the 12 apostles spreading food for the soul throughout the world. The dishes contain no meat or dairy products to show respect for the animals that shared their place of shelter and were present for the

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These traditions are delightful and come from a time where people recognized that their fates were tied to those of the animals. Now, our mostly urban lifestyles are disconnected both from nature and our sources of food. We may see the welfare of animals as a moral imperative, but seldom as connected to our own survival in the way our ancestors did. Have you created a modern version of animal holiday traditions? Do you buy your pet a Christmas present? The holidays are a great time to think about how animals are an important part of our lives today.

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The Alta Vista library branch will have a library scavenger hunt during a PD day on Jan. 16 during regular library hours. Registration is not required.

Mondays

Whitestone Clinic is hosting a Facing Heartbreak spousal support group every Monday until mid-February at 6 p.m. The 12-week drop-in support group launched Nov. 24. Participants are asked to contact the co-ordinator and to purchase the book, Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovering for Partners of Sex Addicts. The clinic is located at suite 217, 38 Auriga Dr. For details, email the clinic at contact@whitestone.clinic.

Jan. 19

Learn about honeybees – their lifecycle, behaviour and new challenges they face – Brent Halsall of Greelybased Halsall’s Honey on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at 4373 Generation Crt. Admission is free, and pre-registration is required by calling 613-7498897.

Jan. 23

Enjoy a block party during an upcoming PD day on Jan. 23 at the Alta Vista library branch. Show off your architectural creativity with Lego, or challenge someone to a friendly board game. No registration required. The event takes place from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays

The Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library hosts a babytime program, featuring stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers on Mondays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26 and Feb. 2 and 9, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The program is also available on Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 21 and 28 and on Feb. 4, 11 and 18, from 11 to 11 :30 a.m. Registration is not required.

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Thursdays

Toddlertime for babies ages 18 to 36 months will take place at the Alta Vista library branch on Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 and Feb. 5, 12 and 19, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is not required.

Ongoing

The Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association is in need of volunteers to help with its Victoria Day fireworks display, which takes place May 17, 2015. Volunteers can help in a variety of ways, from parking and security to clean-up and onsite co-ordination, among other roles. All ages and skill sets are welcome. For details, email fireworks@riversidepark.ca, or visit riversidepark. ca. High school students are welcome to the Alta Vista library branch to beat exam stress in the comfort of the library. Ask library staff questions. During the library’s Teen Exam Cram time, there will be giveaways for students seen studying at the library. Four-hand euchre takes place every Monday, at 7 p.m., at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church hall on Victoria Street in Metcalfe. Voca Sol, an a cappella choir, practises every Thursday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., in the

basement of the Wesleyan church, located at 58 Grosvenor Ave. No musical training is necessary. Membership fees are $150 every six months, but people are welcome to join anytime. For details, email info@leehayes. ca, or visitleehayes.ca. Stay in shape for active living every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 to 10 a.m., for the 50-plus Fitness Group at Rideau Park United Church, located at 2203 Alta Vista Dr. The program runs Oct. 7 to Nov. 27. An hour of gentle, yet thorough movement is offered twice weekly to women and men. A fee of $40 is payable at the first class. Plan to keep fit by continuing with the winter session in January 2015. For more information, call the church office on weekdays at 613-733-3156, ext. 229. Shout Sister! Choir has launched a new women’s afternoon choir in south Ottawa. Practices are held every Wednesday afternoon, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Rideau Park United Church located at 2203 Alta Vista Dr. in the Brackenridge room. For details, email members@shoutsisterchoir.ca, or visit shoutsisterchoir.ca. The afternoon chapter of Georgette Fry’s community women’s choir takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. There are no auditions. The International Languages program offering Cantonese and Mandarin classes for kindergarten to Grade 8 students has resumed for the academic year. Classes are held at St. Anthony School, located at 391 Booth St., on Saturday mornings, and are open to children of all language backgrounds and abilities. Tuition is free, though there is a $10 schoolboard fee. For details, email info@chinghua.ca or visit chinghua.ca. Attend an English conversation class at the Salvation Army’s Ottawa Citadel every Tuesday at 7 p.m. The citadel is located at 1350 Walkley Rd. For information, call 613731-0165.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

It may seem that you have your head in the clouds, Aries. But you know that you have everything under control. Disregard the critics and keep plugging away.

Focus on the positives of a new venture even if you’re nervous about the outcome, Libra. If you let negative thoughts slide in you can quickly be overwhelmed.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Taurus, look inside yourself for the solution to a problem that has puzzled you. You understand the situation better than anyone else, so bear down and find the solution.

New possibilities seem to arise out of nowhere, Scorpio. Embrace the good fortune coming your way and make the most of these wonderful and exciting opportunities.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

There is no easy way out of the work you have to get done, Gemini. Just hunker down and accept that these tasks have to be completed before you can move on.

It will take some energy to referee a situation at home, Sagittarius. Strong personalities can clash at times, but you have a way of working through the obstacles.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

You may feel some pressure from higher-ups, Cancer. But don’t allow that pressure to distract you from the tasks at hand. You will get things done on time.

Don’t try to hide your emotions this week, Capricorn. If others know just how you are feeling they will be more likely to offer a helping hand and some valuable advice.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Leo, after weeks of running around, it is finally time to kick your feet up and relax. The concept may seem strange to you, but soon enough you will get the hang of it.

You have an infectious amount of energy this week, Aquarius. That will serve you well because many things are piling up on your to-do list. You’re ready to meet tasks head-on.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Virgo, you have been stuck on a problem but the solution is right around the corner. Perhaps you should change your perspective and go about it in a new way.

Do you feel like you’re being pulled in too many directions, Pisces? Let up on accepting any new responsibilities for now.

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