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EMC news - The City of Ottawa will use its $23-million performance bond to ensure that that the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge is completed, after the general contractor for the project went into receivership. On March 23, the city announced the Bolton, Ont.based contractor ConCreate USL, is in default. The company beat out four rival companies in 2010 to build the eight-lane bridge across the Rideau River to link the communities of Riverside South and Barrhaven. TIME QUESTIONS

In a statement, the city said it reached that decision following discussions with the contactor’s court appointed receiver and the city’s bonding company. It is said the decision is being pursued as the best course of action to ensure the project continues to move forward and is completed as quickly as possible. In 2010, the city and both provincial and federal levels of government set aside a total of $48 million for the construction of the bridge. The cost was shared equally between the three levels of government. The city said work on the bridge is approximately 60 per cent complete and measures remain in place to ensure its completion. See BRIDGE on page 3

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Sens hit the wall Jeff Kyle, right, represents the United Way 2011 Community Builder of the Year – the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club – during the unveiling of a plaque at city hall on March 21. There are now 36 Community Builder Award winners on the Wall of Inspiration. At left is Scotiabank vice-president Dennis Jackson, and at centre is Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.

Parents call for immediate school study New Riverside South high school must be planned: community association Eddie Rwema eddie.rwema@metroland.com

EMC news - Some Riverside South parents have asked for a student needs accommodation study of current school space and future needs. The Ottawa public school board’s business service committee is expected to report back next month on the request. The study would assess the viability of new secondary school in Riverside South.

Riverside South Community Association president Scott Hodge lobbied the committee on March 21 to urgently initiate a study for Riverside South, Findlay Creek and parts of Barrhaven. “The student needs accommodation study is the first piece of the puzzle towards getting the recognition and approval for the need of a new high school in Riverside South,” Hodge told trustees meeting to discuss the board’s capital needs for 2012 and beyond. He argued that the study would provide options to address the overcrowding the school board is currently facing, while also stemming the loss of students who are transferring out of the board to attend other local secondary schools. “Our hope is that we would get the study conducted from September 2012

through to spring of 2013 feeding into the board’s project planning process for 2013-2014,” said Hodge. He added that given the growth in Riverside South, the overcrowding pressures at schools in South Nepean and the introduction of the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge most likely at the end of this year, there is an opportunity before the board to endorse the study. “If we are to target an opening date of September 2017 (for a new high school), we need that study done this year,” said Hodge. “What we are trying to do is getting the marker on the board’s planning horizon right now and have that priority requirement work its way up.” See ELEMENTARY on page 2

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Elementary school also warranted Continued from front

Riverside South currently has approximately 4,400 homes occupied with an estimated population of more than 13,000, according to Hodge. He noted that the city continues to consider the neighbourhood as one of the fastest growing communities with an annual growth rate of more than 50 per cent. “Factoring in Findlay Creek and some parts of Barrhaven, we could actually draw a catchment area probably closer to 17,000,” said Hodge. Area trustee Mark Fisher agreed there are enough students to build a business case for a new secondary school in Riverside South. Fisher suggested that an even stronger case can be made if you include the utilization of the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge as a means to potentially alleviate the pressure in the Barrhaven area. “Being strategic and using that bridge and a new secondary site in Riverside South will help manage the increase at Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School,” said Fisher. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN FINDLAY CREEK

At its April meeting, the business committee will also deliberate whether a project to

build a new elementary school in Findlay Creek should remain on the updated list of needs. “We have been identifying this area as a priority for the last two capital priority plans and I am certainly going to be making sure it continues to be a capital priority going forward. I don’t think it should be taken off whatsoever,” said Fisher. 2014 OPENING

The projected opening of the school is slated for September 2014, but the board has to first undertake a student needs accommodation study before the province can provide funding. “For me it is very clear that this needs to stay on track and we need to now agree as a board to undertake an accommodation review to get us in a position to seek funding fast for a new elementary school in Findlay Creek and then potentially later on a new high school in Riverside South,” said Fisher. He vowed to make a case for it to remain on the list. “I have seen projects taken off before and they never come back.” Currently, 180 children living in Findlay Creek attend Ottawa Carleton District School Board schools outside the community.

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Bridge was scheduled to be finished this year Continued from front

The Riverside South Community Association, whose residents will benefit from the bridge when it is opened, said it is worried about the latest developments. “Obviously we are concerned,” said Scott Hodge, president of the association. “Every indication we receive from the city is that the work on the project will continue.” Hodge said residents in his neighbourhood were keen to have the bridge in place as soon as possible. “When we moved in the neighbourhood in 1999, we were told the bridge was going to be built within a couple of years. Since then, we are still waiting for that,” said Hodge. In its statement, the city hinted at further delays to the bridge, which was expected to be finished by the end of this year. “It is important to recognize that situations such as this create schedule setbacks and will impact construction,” the city stated. “However, the action taken by the city today is geared to limit any project delays and will allow the bonding company to assume responsibility for the delivery of the project regardless of what happens

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On March 20, the city announced that the Bolton, Ont.-based company ConCreate USL, the contractor for the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge, is in receivership. with the contractor as a result of it being placed into receivership.” According to Hodge, that delay would affect a lot of the commercial growth that is currently planned in Riverside

South based on the projections of the bridge being in place. “If there is a major delay in the bridge’s opening, we may see some delay in the introduction of some of the major businesses planned,” said Hodge.

“We use a number of retail businesses and services in Barrhaven on regular basis and the bridge would certainly facilitate our access to that community and equally facilitate the access of Barrhaven residents

into Riverside South. When the city first announced it had learned the company was in receivership, Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Steve Desroches said he was surprised by the news.

“This is very disappointing news and I share this with the community. It is difficult news given how far we have travelled,” said Desroches. However, he said that he is pleased that operations are ongoing. “We have made tremendous progress on the bridge,” Desroches said. “We have completed Earl Armstrong Road, Strandherd Drive and we have completed approximately 60 per cent of the bridge project.” He added that the bridge was a project that was pulled from the ashes after the cancellation of the north-south lightrail contract. “It has been a top priority for me since being elected and my focus will be on ensuring the project is completed and protecting the interest of taxpayers,” said Desroches. Desroches promised to continue working closely with city officials to ensure there is a good contingency plan in place so that if circumstances change, the city is ready to move the project forward quickly. “My priority is not to only ensure the bridge is completed in a timely manner, but also (that it is) built safely and to the proper standards,” he said. “I am relieved that we have some safeguards in place to continue to operate.”

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s the city gears up to target smokers who light up in parks, at beaches and on patios, we have to wonder if the they’ll actually butt out. The public-health aspirations of the city’s expanded non-smoking bylaw are laudable, particularly for bar staffers who are subjected to secondhand smoke when they’re on the job. But enforcing the bylaw seems like an

unattainable task. Indeed, the city’s bylaw chief told council that the strategy mainly relies on people following the rules. Unless a bylaw officer happens to be walking by when someone lights up in a restricted area, chances are low that offenders will actually be issued $300 tickets. (Tickets won’t begin to be handed out until July 2, after the warning period.) The city’s approach will

be centred on prevention and educating people about the new bylaw. But it won’t be proactive in enforcing the bylaw – people will have to call in a complaint that bylaw officers can attempt to respond to. It doesn’t take long to butt out a cigarette if you see an officer coming. And there will not be more bylaw officers on the street to help enforce the bylaw or educate people about the changes.

There is a publicity campaign underway, but it’s paid for out of the $1.8 million tobacco prevention and control program budget the city already has ($265,000 of that comes from the city). That money covers cessation programs, enforcement and more. There will undoubtedly be confusion when it comes to which parks, beaches and green spaces people can smoke in. The lawn at city hall will be completely smoke-free

after April 1, but directly across Laurier Avenue, nothing will stop people from smoking in Confederation Park. That park, along with the pathways and parkland along the Rideau Canal and many other green spaces in the Capital, is owned by the National Capital Commission, and the city can’t enforce its bylaw on those lands. Same goes for land owned by Public Works and Government Services Canada, not the least of

which is Parliament Hill. If someone is caught smoking where they shouldn’t be, claiming they didn’t know that patch of grass was city property is not a hard argument to make. That’s why it would make sense for at least the NCC to adopt the same rules as the city, but since Gatineau doesn’t have the same smoking bylaws, it creates bureaucratic complications for the interprovincial agency. If Gatineau followed Ottawa’s suit when it comes to smoking restrictions, as it did with our city’s original nonsmoking bylaw a decade ago, the NCC would have an easier time enacting a similar policy.

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t wasn’t even front-page news that Ottawa was named, for the third year in a row, most livable Canadian city. Maybe it was because of the most livable weather we were having. Anyway, ho hum. The magazine MoneySense does this annual ranking, using a complicate set of criteria that seems to work to our advantage. Of the top 10, the other nine were Burlington, Kingston, Halifax, Regina, Brandon, Fredericton, Edmonton, Red Deer and Winnipeg. Note that the biggest cities were conspicuous by their absence. In fact, Toronto was number 47, Vancouver was number 56 and Montreal was number 123. Among the factors cited in the ratings were such things as housing costs, household income (where Ottawa is said to rank highly because of high-paying, secure government jobs), crime rate, unemployment rate, climate and culture. So you can see where we would do well. And don’t forget that former U.S. vice president Dick Cheney just cancelled a speaking engagement in Toronto because he considered it too dangerous. Imagine what that will do to next year’s rankings. Ottawa gets a nod for “cultural offerings and family-friendly lifestyle.” Part of that familyfriendly lifestyle must be the ease of getting out of the city, which all the top 10 places have and the larger cities don’t. It’s ironic that part of a city’s appeal is the ease of getting away from it, but that’s a reality in this outdoors-obsessed land. Much as you may enjoy Toronto’s cultural offerings, try getting out to the country on a weekend. Out of 190 cities, Ottawa ranks seventh in

culture (Vancouver is first). The culture ranking has to do with the percentage of people employed in arts, culture, recreation and sports. It’s just as well that MoneySense didn’t know that we are losing another independent bookstore when the rankings were put together. But, unfortunately, losing independent bookstores is a quality all cities share. We are 18th in doctors per 1,000 population, 27th in low crime, 14th in population growth and 15th in new cars.Of such building blocks is a quality of life made. We are above average in all of the categories, except for affordable housing, where we are 134th, still well ahead of Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria and Canmore, Alta. We rank 36th in household income, 39th in being able to bicycle to work. We rank 65th in weather, a difficult category to quantify, you would think. But you get an idea of how that works when you see that Oakville, Ont., is the best and Thetford Mines, Que., is the worst. Or maybe you don’t get an idea. There are various sublists that are interesting. We rank fifth on the list of Best Places to Retire (Victoria, predictably, is first). We rank ninth in the Best Places to Raise Kids (Strathcona County, Alberta is first). But we don’t crack the top 10 on Best Places to Find a Job. Those cities, with the exception of Burlington, are in the Prairies. As you might expect, the lists online are followed by a number of people griping. What online article isn’t followed by a number of people griping? People who love what downtown Toronto has to offer can’t understand why Fredericton or Red Deer are even mentioned in the same breath. People who think snow is worse than rain can’t understand why Vancouver’s weather would be called worse than Port Hope, Ont. (which somehow is said to have the second-best weather in the country). People love to argue about these things. All the more so because many Canadians have not actually seen the places they feel superior to. If there’s anything good these rankings can accomplish it’s to make people more likely to visit places they might otherwise have avoided. Some of them might even come to Ottawa.

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ity of what’s coming down the road.” Users can also search routes and stops, save frequently used route information as favourites, receive alerts on detours or cancellations and check fare and bus pass information. “In today’s world, mobile devices are fast becoming the medium of choice for communicating and accessing information,” said another Watson – Mayor Jim Watson. “MyTransit - OC Transpo is a free app using technology to assist our busy transit riders by giving them the information they need when they need it.” A trip planner isn’t included in the app, but there is a trip planner on OC Transpo’s mobile website, www.octranspo. mobi, which is linked to in the app. The city cautioned that this is the first version of the MyTransit app, and improvements will be needed as the bugs are worked out. The app is currently only available for the iPhone or iPad and can be found by searching “MyTransit – OC Transpo” in the Apple App Store. Versions for Android and Blackberry devices will be available in about six months, said the chairman of the city’s information technology subcommittee, Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney. But he added that independent developers will probably whip together their own applications that use bus-location GPS

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EMC news - As some people celebrated the long-awaited release of real-time bus location data from OC Transpo, the transit service’s new chief admitted the data is faulty. Global positional satellite data that’s supposed to determine when a bus is expected at the next stop sometimes gets held up in the system, delaying the accurate arrival time reported to riders using the 560560 SMS text message service or the new MyTransit iPhone app, sometimes by several minutes. OC Transpo general manager John Manconi said his staff is investigating to see how frequent and how widespread the issue is, which routes it is occurring on and most importantly, what the cause is. Manconi said the problem was known by OC Transpo, but is only now being acknowledged publically after an OC Transpo bus driver and union steward brought the issue to the transit commission’s attention during its March 21 meeting. Craig Watson, who serves on the scheduling committee for the Amalgamated Transit

Union Local 279, told transit commissioners that on-board GPS systems often tell bus drivers they are running early when they’re not. That prompted commissioners to ask questions about the accuracy of the data. The meeting should have been celebration for OC Transpo as it finally readied to release the bus-location information publically, so third-party developers could use the information to create mobile or computer applications, or “apps,” to tell transit users when to expect their bus to arrive. The data was briefly made public last spring, but OC Transpo quickly made it unavailable, citing old equipment that didn’t provide accurate enough data. That was followed by a discussion about whether OC Transpo had more to gain financially by keeping the data private and only making it available through the official OC Transpo app, which led to public outcry. Developers got a crack at using the data starting March 22 and OC Transpo pre-empted that by releasing its GPSbased MyTransit app for the iPhone on March 21. But instead, attention turned to the questionable accuracy of the bus-location data that powers the app. “Something’s not squaring up,” Manconi told the transit commission. “There is some-

thing with the data that’s not adding up.” Information technology staff at OC Transpo hope to come up with some fixes by April or May, Manconi said. Most of the time, bus-location information is accurate. But OC Transpo is still investigating what happens when it’s not. The GPS delays could strike one bus at a time, or all of OC Transpo’s buses at once, but there is no way for a bus rider using the app or 560560 service to tell if the info is actually giving him or her an accurate estimate on the bus’s arrival time. Fixing the GPS data delay will help keep another project on track. OC Transpo’s old schedules were based on best estimates of how long it would take a bus to travel between timepoints. But as GPS technology is rolled out on all the buses, the schedules are being updated to more accurately reflect the real-time bus-location data the GPS provides. That evolution of scheduling can’t happen until the GPS delay issue is resolves, Manconi said. That’s an issue for bus operators, Watson said. While drivers’ on-board computers show buses as running early, in reality they are often running on time or late, he said. The end result is that drivers just ignore the computers, Watson said.

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GPS data intended to help riders find out where their bus is may be delayed within the transit system’s computer system.

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EMC news - A new 300 student school in Somalia should be opening this coming August thanks to the efforts of a Somalian-born Ottawa police officer, his colleagues and friends. Mahamud Elmi knows the value of education from his own life experience and that’s why he founded the Somali Hope Academy project. Born in Somalia, Elmi lived in a refugee camp in Kenya for three years before coming to Canada in 1996, speaking no English.

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He graduated from Ridgemont High School and then from St. Lawrence College, joining the Ottawa Police Service in 2003. He is currently completing an undergraduate degree in sociology at Carleton University. He told members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville at the Club’s meeting on March 13 that education changed his life and education is also a way of making a difference in Somalia. “That’s one way you can actually touch people,” he said. His Somali Hope Academy project began after he returned to Somalia for a visit with his family in 2008. He said he noticed there were many children not in school because their families could not afford the cost; most families in Somalia are large, with at least six children, making it difficult for a family to afford schooling. In addition, 20 years of civil war in Somalia destroyed much of the education system. When he returned from his visit and told colleagues and friends what he had seen, they all wanted to do something about the situation. “This is how Somali Hope Academy was born,” Elmi said. With fundraising softball and basketball tournaments and a gala, $63,000 was raised, all of which has gone to purchase a school site and build a 10-classroom school with a library, office area, running water and electricity. All that remains now is to finish the interior, which will cost $30,000, school uni-

forms, desks and seating and the provision of the initial two months’ salary for five teachers and a headmaster, another $10,000 expenditure in total. Elmi, who will be returning to Somalia for another visit in July, is hoping that the school will be ready for the beginning of August when the school year begins in Somalia. He said that the school will offer an English curriculum because he believes that knowing and speaking English will help the children get jobs in Somalia later in life. In addition, if a student from Somalia wants to continue with his or her education, it means going to Kenya or Uganda where it is easier to adapt if fluent in English. Elmi is hopeful that the Somali Hope Academy will become a model that can be adopted for other villages in Somalia. He readily admits that all of the opportunities he has received in Canada has motivated him to do something for his homeland. “I have to give back. I must give back,” he told the Rotary Club members. “This school is going to be a permanent ambassador from Canada to Somalia.” The new Somali Hope Academy will be free to all children as long as they live in the area of the village. Priority for admission will be given to orphans and those from families who have nothing. Elmi himself is currently in the process of collecting books for the school library. The plan is to begin the school with five teachers and a headmaster, with each teacher hopefully being paid through a corporate sponsorship arranged by Elmi. In addition, there are organizations that help with operating costs and the Somali government does subsidize teachers to some extent. Elmi is committed to holding two big fundraising events a year, like a fundraising gala such as the previous one which raised $11,000 and a basketball tournament which can raise about $6,000. He is also working on a possible partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency. Elmi is currently a school resource officer with the Ottawa Police Service, assigned to the force’s urban priorities pilot project. He is co-founder of the Somali youth basketball league and is a recipient of Crime Prevention Ottawa’s Community Safety Award.

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Brad Spriggs, left, of the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville presents a gift of appreciation to Mahamud Elmi, founder of the Somali Hope Academy in Somalia, for being the guest speaker at the club’s meeting on March 13.

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A tiger, an eagle and reptiles galore! There’ll be plenty of wildlife to keep kids fascinated at the 11th Capital Parent & Kids Show plus the ALL NEW Wildlife Festival at the Nepean Sportsplex the weekend of March 31 and April 1. Meet Sasha, an endangered Siberian Tiger from Jungle Cat World three times a day both days. Kids can get up close and personal with a lynx and a lemur too. The live Birds of Prey flight demonstration will show-case winged hunters from the Canadian Raptor Conservancy twice daily. These magnificent, efficient hunters will be flying spectacularly over the audiences’ heads! Little Ray’s ever-popular Great Reptiles of the World will be at the show with a life-size skull of Tyrannosaurus Rex along with other dinosaur and reptile skulls. Little Ray will be providing informative and fascinating shows twice daily on the Main Stage with his reptiles. Meet and greet Dora the Explorer and Diego on both

days – Saturday, March 31 from 10-1pm and Sunday, April 1 from noon-3pm. Each child will get the choice of one official Dora or Diego ring. HOT 89.9 will also be broadcasting live from the show on Sunday, April 1 from 9 am to 3 pm.

Capital Parent is proud to support CHEO and Children’s Wish. Get your child’s photo taken with their favourite Star Wars character for a monetary donation and help support Children’s Wish. Buy a $5 raffle ticket on the bed donated by Simply Wood and Maxtrix. All money raised will go to CHEO. This elevated bed has a castle tower, a slide and a fort underneath – great for sleeping but for fun too!

face painting as well. Every family will get one free ride ticket with admission. There’s always plenty of free parking at the Nepean Sportsplex. Take advantage of the Economy 6-Pack - $46 + tax admits up to six persons, adults or children. Regular admission is $13.25 + tax per adult, $10.60 + tax for kids and free for children under two. Visit www.capitalparent.ca for more show information. The fun starts at the Capital Parent & Kids Show on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Spezza’s value to Sens as vital as ever By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com The gaudy offensive numbers have long been huge part of his story. For Senators centre Jason Spezza , who hit the 600-game mark in National Hockey League service last week, those statistics say plenty about what he’s brought to the Ottawa lineup. The 28-year-old pivot has produced 607 points, including 221 goals and 386 assists, in eight-plus seasons with the team — only captain Daniel Alfredsson ranks ahead of Spezza in all three categories in modern franchise history. With 75 points (29-46) through Ottawa’s ďŹ rst 74 games of the season, the Toronto native sits in the top ďŹ ve in NHL scoring and will ďŹ nish with his best totals since 2007-08, which Spezza racked up a careerbest 92 points (34-58) as the centre of one of the league’s most feared lines (along with Alfredsson and Dany Heatley). All of that is easy enough to know. But those who are really in the know — his Senators

Jason Spezza’s importance to the Ottawa Senators goes far beyond the impressive statistics he has produced with the team this season. He has also eagerly shared his veteran’s experience with younger teammates (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images).

teammates — will tell you emphatically that his value to the team goes way beyond the numbers. They’ll point out that the ‘A’ on his jersey is clear evidence of the leadership role he holds with this team, along with Alfredsson, fellow alternate captain Chris Phillips and Chris Neil. “Since I came here, he’s been a top player and someone to rely on,â€? said Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson. “Both on and off the ice, he’s a great guy and he’s really taken responsibility for everything, and making sure everything is good with everyone.â€? Ottawa centre Zenon Konopka goes even further than that, saying Spezza deserves serious consideration for the Hart Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s most valuable player. Though he’s only seen him from afar until this season, the ďŹ rst year Senator has quickly come to appreciate what Spezza brings to the mix. “Jason Spezza, to me, doesn’t get enough credit,â€? said Konopka. “He takes some of

CAROLINA PANTHERS Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Sportsnet East While the Hurricanes’ play has improved in recent weeks, a poor start pretty much scuttled any real playoff hopes for this team. As always, the Carolina attack revolves around captain Eric Staal, whose season has mirrored that of his team – bad start, much better finish. Beyond Staal, the ’Canes rely on the likes of Jeff Skinner, Jussi Jokinen and Tuomo Ruutu to generate offence. Ruutu was considered a prime candidate

to be moved at the NHL trade deadline but instead inked a new contract with the team, as did Tim Gleason, a steady member of the Carolina blue-line brigade. In goal, Cam Ward still rates as one of the league’s top stoppers.

SCOTIABANK PLACE EVENTS Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes ranks as one of the league’s elite goaltenders (Photo by Graig Abel/NHLI via Getty Images).

BOSTON BRUINS Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Sportsnet East The defending Stanley Cup champions have begun to regain their old form in recent games, showing they’re again one of the teams to beat heading into the 2011-12 postseason. The Bruins’ biggest breakout player of the campaign has been second-year forward Tyler Seguin, who’s emerged as a prime leader of the team’s attack. Patrice Bergeron rates as one of the NHL’s top twoway threats, while Milan Lucic and Brad Marchand are physical forces

UPCOMING SENATORS GAMES Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators: Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators: Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East)

who also produce plenty of offence. Zdeno Chara remains one of the league’s most feared blueliners and is a top Norris Trophy candidate. With Tuukka Rask sidelined by injury, the goaltending load falls on the capable shoulders of Tim Thomas.

Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins is one of the NHL’s top two-way forwards (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

2012 JUNO Awards: April 1, 7:30 p.m. Harlem Globetrotters: April 7, 3 p.m. Larry The Cable Guy and Bill Engvall: April 13, 7:30 p.m. Stars On Ice: April 29, 4 p.m. Red Hot Chili Peppers: April 30, 7:30 p.m. Bryan Adams: May 4, 8 p.m. Chris de Burgh: May 5, 8 p.m. Johnny Reid: May 12, 7:30 p.m. Il Divo: May 20, 8 p.m. Monster Spectacular: May 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.CapitalTickets.ca, by phone at 613-599-FANS (3267) or 1-877-788-FANS (3267); in person at The Sens Store at Carlingwood Mall and Place d’OrlÊans, any Ottawa Sports Experts location, Les Galeries de Hull and at the Scotiabank Place box office.

the brunt of the blame when things go wrong ... (but) the guy is a fantastic player and, in my mind, should be in the conversation for the Hart Trophy. He’s done everything for this team.â€? At the outset of the season, Spezza couldn’t help grinning when it was suggested to him that, in terms of experience at least, he was now among the Senators’ most senior citizens (on the current roster, only Alfredsson, Phillips and Neil have played more games in an Ottawa uniform). And he has eagerly embraced the leadership role that goes along with it, especially when it comes to mentoring to inux of new talent from the Binghamton Senators that now surrounds him. “Time ies, I guess,â€? Spezza said at the time. “I have a lot of great experience and I’m still a relatively young guy. I was fortunate to be able to play in the league when I was 19 and I like to share that experience ... The biggest thing for a young player is seeing that you try to be a good example, you try to practise hard and you work on your game. “Even when things are going good, I like to work on my game after practice and you hope that kind of stuff just rubs off. Usually, the best way to help guys out is just leading by example.â€? Count the 21-year-old Karlsson, who’s struck up a strong off-ice friendship with Spezza, among those that have beneďŹ ted from that experience. “He’s always been good to me and he’s a smart guy who’s been around for a long time,â€? said Karlsson. “He’s been in this league for a long time and that’s good for this team. He’s such a great guy and I think he’s probably one of the most important guys on this team, for sure.â€? R0011327814_0329

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Community mulls permanent Kajouji memorial “Nadia: 1989 – 2008. You will never be forgotten.” Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

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When members of the Kajouji family visit Ottawa from their hometown of Brampton, Ont., they visit the makeshift memorial they set up behind St. Paul’s University, where their sister and daughter Nadia Kajouji’s body was found in 2008. A nearby resident would like the community to make the memorial permanent to remember and support people who struggle with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. the idea, McMenemy said. She expects the memorial could cost between $2,500 and $5,000, which would likely be collected through fundraising. About 20 residents and board members had a spirited discussion about the proposal during an Old Ottawa East Community Association meeting on March 13. While some expressed support for McMenemy’s idea, others felt Carleton University would be a more appropriate site for a permanent memorial because Kajouji’s only tie to the Old Ottawa East community is the grim happenstance that her body was discovered there. Board member Catherine Pacella countered that Kajouji’s family chose that place as their spot to grieve. “Who are we to say they shouldn’t grieve in this community?” she said. Another neighbour, Vicki Davis, worried that the site could become an attraction or

even a source of encouragement for suicidal people. Jim Strang, a resident of King’s Landing, said the topic of suicide is especially difficult for religious people. “To tag the name ‘suicide’ to it, I wouldn’t be in favour of that,” he said. “I’m a little bit surprised at this reaction,” said Steve Furr, another Old Ottawa East resident. “There is obviously a stigma about suicide, which is one of the reasons why you want to put a focus on it and make people contemplate it.” Community association president John Dance asked the board to defer any recommendation on the matter in order to give people time to think about it and to speak to other members of the community. “I’m not discouraged,” McMenemy said. “I think suicide generally is a difficult issue for us all.” Giving the memorial a “positive spin” with a focus on supporting people who strug-

gle with mental health issues seemed to be a direction that community association board members preferred, McMenemy said. That may be one way to go, she said, but alternately she said she would like to see the focus to be on suicide. “Alternatively, sticking with an emphasis on suicide itself may also help our community focus on what’s a very difficult social issue for both youth and adults. “I certainly hope our community could be a leader in talking about this difficult issue …,” McMenemy said. “By making a place of reflection for us and for them, I hope that we would be able to support people who have mental health issues and who are often too afraid, (because) perhaps there is a stigma attached, to bring them forward. This would be, I hope, a quiet, supportive way of showing our support for those people as well.”

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EMC news - At Clegg’s Landing, the spring-swollen Rideau River laps at the legs of a small, wooden bench weighed down with cherubs, silk flowers that have seen better days and fresh tulip blooms, a recent addition to the makeshift memorial. There is a pink wind chime, a torn pair of silk slippers and a poem entitled Hope, hanging above a bench that reads: “Nadia: 1989 – 2008. You will never be forgotten.” The tranquil spot marks the place that brought home an unfortunate reality for the Kajouji family. It’s the spot where their daughter and sister Nadia Kajouji’s body was found on April 20, 2008. Old Ottawa East resident Claire McMenemy often walks in the area with her two young children and the frequency with which she found herself explaining the meaning of the makeshift memorial to strangers inspired her to try and do something more to remember the 18-year-old Carleton University nursing student. Kajouji’s well-publicized disappearance was followed by the discovery she had taken her own life, at the urging of a Minnesota nurse whom she chatted with online. He was found guilty of aiding her suicide last year. The collection of temporary mementos should be replaced with something more permanent to honour Kajouji and to offer support to others who struggle with depression and suicide, McMenemy said. A bench or boulder seating area could be accompanied by a tree and a plaque, she said. She would also like to consider adding something like the wind chime the Kajouji family placed at the site, but McMenemy suggested contacting the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre’s Partners in Art Initiative to connect with an artist who has faced mental health challenges. The community association could commission that artist to create a small piece of art, like a wind chime. The Kajouji family supports

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Broadview school council co-chairs Claire Todd, left, and Liz Burgess were on hand at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board’s business service committee meeting on March 21 to demand for a complete school rebuild instead of renovation.

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to established facilities,” the report stated. Viscount Alexander Public School in Sandy Hill is one school that could be removed from the updated capital priority list when the board’s business service committee meets next month to approve the capital priority list. The school was on the list submitted to the Ministry of Education last year, which featured 15 separate projects across a five-year period. Viscount Alexander is in need of a permanent addition, but the staff report prefers the use of portable classrooms as a solution in the short term. The school council chairwoman Cristine Elrick pleaded with trustees to preserve Viscount Alexander’s place on the capital priority list. “With our students’ future in mind, the Viscount Alexander school council disagrees with the proposal too remove Viscount from the capital priority list,” she said. She noted that a new addition would only add to the success of the early French immersion and English programs and ensure the long term success of the dual track system at Viscount. The projects that the school board sends to the ministry range from the renewal of older facilities to the construction of new schools and the creation of additional instructional space.

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Childhood cancer is rare, yet every year at CHEO there are approximately 75 new diagnoses. The children, youth and families who are confronted with a cancer diagnosis rely on the staff at CHEO to help them through this difficult journey. This is why the CN Cycle for CHEO, the hospital’s largest pediatric cancer fundraising event, is such an important community event in the National Capital Region.

Once again the event will be held on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum and LeBreton Flats and there will be lots for families to enjoy. You can choose scenic routes along the Ottawa River Parkway and the Rideau Canal including the: Ericsson 70K Cycle, Coughlin & Associates 35K Cycle, Esso 15K Cycle and Inline Skate, and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) 5K and 2K Walks.

EMC news - Parents from the Broadview Public School community were out in full force on March 21 to demand the public school board consider totally rebuilding the 85year-old school, as the board begun discussions about the district’s capital needs for 2012 and beyond. A number of Broadview parents attended the board’s business service committee meeting to lobby trustees and ask for a commitment to a total rebuild instead of the major repair work currently being recommended by board staff. The parents contended they could no longer tolerate their children attending an asbestosridden school with declining infrastructure and vowed to push the board and the province to consider a rebuild. “We are asking the board to step up and to put some money towards rebuilding Broadview,” said Liz Burgess, cochairwoman of the Broadview school council. She said repairing the school would still leave concerns about basement classrooms that experience regular flood-

ing, including seven times in the past six years. The board has identified some $7.5 million worth of repairs that are required, repairs parents think would still leave an old school not suitable for the education demands of the 21st century. “That money wouldn’t address the issues at Broadview,” said Burgess. “It would just scratch the surface of a very big wound.” She said with repairs worth almost three-quarters the cost of building a new school (estimated at $12 million), they believe rebuilding the school is the only way forward. However Mike Carson, the board’s superintendent of facilities and planning, said totally replacing Broadview is probably not in the cards. “I don’t think a total reconstruction is the answer now,” he said. Carson said the absence of a long term budget commitment from the province makes the development of priorities a very difficult exercise. The staff report presented at the board’s business service committee indicated that because so little funding has been forthcoming, very few of the capital priorities can be initiated and completed. “It is only with multi-year funding that we will be able to begin to address the many categories of need that exist, from growth, to major renovations

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Local seniors invited to audition for Senior Star Eddie Rwema eddie.rwema@metroland.com

EMC news – If you are 65 years old or older, live in Ottawa and can sing, there is an opportunity waiting for you to shine and show your talent. In celebration of their National Appreciation of Seniors, Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT is hosting Senior Star, a singing and musical talent competition for seniors. Local auditions for Senior Star will be held on April 18 at Lakeside Gardens and May 4 at the Good Companion Centre. Each year, a panel of judges chooses 20 contestants from the audition pool to compete at a live show before a panel of judges and guests, during which winners are chosen to advance to the regional competition. The competition is modelled after the Canadian Idol TV show. “We are hoping more seniors will realize that we do have a stage for them to come and shine,” said Chartwell’s Sandie Nault. At the regional competition, contestants are given a maximum of five minutes to sing a song, play an instrument or do both, and their

performance is videotaped. Videos of the first-place and second-place winners from across Canada are submitted to a celebrity panel of judges who narrow the list to nine competitors invited to compete in the Senior Star national final. The idea was born to celebrate seniors Month which falls in June, said Nault. She added that contestants do not have to be living in a Chartwell residence. In a statement, Brent Binions, Chartwell president and CEO said the event has grown to be the largest celebration of seniors’ talent in Canada. “We are proud to support the incredible talent of Canadian seniors and continue to be amazed and entertained year after year by the calibre of performers who participate.” Sydney Bostic 79 believes he has got what it takes to become a Senior Star. He has competed before on the regional level and placed first but hasn’t had a chance to shine at the national level. He hopes that will happen this time. Born in Trinidad, Bostic said as a child he was interested in music and songwriting.

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“I just love music. It is like food to me,” said Bostic. He said he grew up in a musical environment. He thinks he picked up that passion from his father. “My father used to sing in the bathroom when taking a shower and I used to pick on those songs as a boy,” he said. Bostic has performed in several talent shows in Trinidad and Canada. He said he is excited about the upcoming contest and is hopeful he will win it. “When people get to hear me, that is when they truly get to understand what I am about,” said Bostic. To him, music is a therapy. “Anytime I feel like I have problems - a song immediately comes to my head and that gives me some relief.” He added that the contest provides seniors with an opportunity to meet and have fun. “This to us is not about competition. It is about a bunch of seniors being together and having a good time and feeling good,” said Bostic. Registration forms for auditioning can be obtained at any of the five Chartwell home locations in Ottawa.

EMC news - An early morning weekend fire has left the owner of a single family home on Riverside Drive homeless. Two men in their 60s were able to escape their burning home Saturday morning after the sounds of crackling fire woke them up. In a release, Ottawa fire officials said they were called to 4120 Riverside Dr. near the Ottawa airport on March 24, just before 3 a.m. where they found the home’s roof had collapsed. The homeowner and his brother were asleep when the fire started. The brother suffered an ankle injury and cuts to his face while escaping, according to fire officials. He was taken to hospital by paramedics. The fire caused an estimated $800,000 in damage

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79-year-old Sydney Bostic, left, shown here with Chartwell’s Sandie Naultshown, will be auditioning for the Senior Star talent competition. He has previously performed at different talent shows both in Canada and Trinidad. All five Chartwell homes in Ottawa will be hosting the regional audition on April 18 and May 4.The competition is open to anyone who is 65 years and over.

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Franco-Ontarian solidarity celebrated at city hall Brier Dodge brier.dodge@metroland.com

EMC news - Fifteen years after it was nearly closed, Montfort Hospital remains a reminder of the enduring vibrancy of Ottawa’s francophone community. “In our city, Montfort stands as a symbol of unity, service and pride,” Mayor Jim Watson said at the annual “Francophone Rendezvous” to celebrate the hospital, held on March 22 at city hall. The event recognizes the 15th anniversary of the

Franco-Ontarian community gathering to save the Montfort Hospital in 1997 when it came close to being shuttered. Watson said movement helped the hospital win the hearts of Ottawans, Ontarians and Canadians, and recognized those who contributed to keeping the hospital open. “From the volunteers at the front desk; to the nurses and doctors in the emergency rooms to the patients you mean in the halls, Montfort is a pillar in our community,”

Watson said. About 250 people attended the presentation, which was the start of a full day celebra-

“In our city, Montfort stands as a symbol of unity, service and pride.” JIM WATSON

tion for Montfort Hospital, which included a special lunch and evening event at

the Shenkman Arts Centre. Watson declared the day Franco-Ontarian solidarity day in honour of the united community support showed 15 years ago to keep the francophone hospital open. Dr. Bernard Leduc, president of the Montfort Hospital, said the proclamation is a great signal of the city supporting and valuing the francophone community. “Francophones have the right, but it’s also a recognition of being spoken to in your language that improves

the quality of care,” Leduc said. Ottawa-Orleans MP Royal Galipeau said that saving the hospital was proof of Ontario’s French-speaking community’s will to survive, and it has been one of the FrancoOntarian community’s greatest achievements. “When people are sick, they need to explain the best way they know how where it hurts And it’s the only place where if it hurts, you can explain it in French,” said Galipeau. “I hope it never hurts, but if it hurts, the best way to be healed is if you can explain it best.” FRANCOPHONE CHOIR

Le Prelude elementary school from Chapel Hill South got a chance to show off their francophone roots as well, performing the song

Notre Place by Ottawa’s Paul Demers. They got a surprise when Demers took a microphone and sang with the students. Grade 6 student Sabrina Godard said that she enjoyed coming to the event “because we’re showing our francophone pride.” She’s a true Franco-Ontarian, attending school, afterschool sports and music class in French, and speaks French at home with her family. “It’s a very nice language to speak and can be hard to understand, but it’s good know,” she said. She was one of the performers in the school’s choir, whipped together in only a few short days by music teacher Michel Rochon. “The kids are so exposed to English-speaking music,” Rochon said. “So when you have a song like this that speaks to their francophone roots, that’s cool.”

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It was an exciting day for students from La Prelude elementary school in Chapel Hill South, who put together a choir and performance of Notre Place in only a few days to perform at the sixth annual Francophone Rendezvous at city hall. They got another surprise mid-performance, when the song’s writer stepped out to sing with them.

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Brothers DubĂŠ ready to produce video in Haiti Brier Dodge brier.dodge@metroland.com

EMC news - Three musical Orleans brothers are going to see two years of fundraising put to work when they leave for Haiti on April 3. Their goals, posted on their website, include educating youth to chose to make a difference, raising awareness for Haiti and to “rock out as hard as we can, wherever we can, whenever we can.â€? Liam, Jan and Quinn DubĂŠ have used music to help them make a community impact. The three formed their own band called the Brothers DubĂŠ; they started performing for family in 2006 to keep their mom’s spirits up while she battled cancer. Their grandmother recognized the talent, and scheduled her three grandsons to play at a series of church fundraisers. The church fundraisers quickly spiralled into becoming well-known Ottawa buskers, fundraising for various causes. Now, six years after they started playing together, Liam, Grade 9, and Jan, Grade 7, attend Ecole Secondaire Garneau while Quinn is in Grade 6 at Etoile de L’Est. After the earthquake in Haiti, they started fundraising for the House of Hope Orphanage. The brothers lost their mother, and saw many children in the earthquake who lost both of their parents.

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From left, Liam, Jan and Quinn DubĂŠ at home. The brothers will be travelling to Haiti for a week on April 3 to see the results of money they have fundraised through busking, and filming a documentary to bring home. “Then we started raising money for Kanpe,â€? said Liam, of the organization that is working to help re-build Haiti. “Because every dollar through Kanpe, Arcade Fire would double.â€? They fundraised by busking in the Byward Market, outside Bluesfest, and around the city; the loonies and toonies thrown in their guitar cases have slowly added up. Now, having smashed their original $50,000 fundraising goal – they’re now at $140,000 – they are going down in per-

son to see the impact and document the trip. Funds raised have purchased food, water and medicine at the House of Hope in Haiti, rebuilt the girls dormitory, and purchased a vehicle for the orphanage. The brothers are going to spend a week in Port-auPrince, visiting the orphanage, and getting an idea of what a day in the life is like for a Haitian youth. “We are excited at the prospect of tapping into youth’s energy,â€? said Brothers DubĂŠ

manager – and dad – Rob. They’re going to be filming it all and producing a 10 minute mini-documentary based on the day in the life concept. Help in the production department has come from a variety of sources. A Haitian family friend did some preproduction scouting to find a family and schools interested in the project. A film crew already in Haiti will help the boys while they’re there, and a friend of a friend who heard about the project has offered to help edit the final product.

Once they get back, they’ll visit French and English schools in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec to play, and share their experiences and documentary. “The plan is to go out to film a family, see what the life is,� Jan said. “Then compare it to Canadian kids.� Quinn said they want to ask some regular day-to-day questions, like what the kids eat for breakfast. Liam said there are some more serious questions to be asked too. “I want to ask, ‘When you go to school, are you afraid it’s going to fall down?’� he said. They were able to raise funds and air miles in order to fund their trip, and can stay with an uncle who runs a hotel in Port-Au-Prince. Their schools have already offered to send school supplies down, but they are still searching for musical instruments to take down, which they hope to play in the schools, and then leave as donations. Air Canada has agreed to waive all extra baggage costs to transport all of the equipment. They’ve already started booking schools to present their documentary when they return, and will start at Emily Carr Middle School in April. Skype could factor into the equation, as the boys hope they are able to link up schools to connect and ask questions, developing the ‘day in the life’

theme. The goal of the documentary is to inspire other kids their age to make social change. “We’ve got to fix that little island first,â€? Liam said. “If we can fix that one thing, we’ve done our part in the world.â€? To check out the Brothers DubĂŠ before they leave for Haiti, see them play as a part of a Juno week feature on young artists on March 30 and 31. They will be playing with another youth band from Ottawa, the Riot Police, at Darcy McGee’s on Sparks Street at 9 p.m. All musical equipment will be transported to Haiti for performances in schools before being donated. The Brothers DubĂŠ are currently looking for the following equipment: • Acoustic bass • Electric bass • Acoustic guitar • Electric guitar • Electronic drums • Acoustic drum kit • Cymbals and stands • High hat and stand • Microphones • XLR cables • Mic stands • Drum sticks • Guitar picks They can be contacted by emailing brothersdube@gmail. com.

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Gloucester Lacrosse Association gearing up for new season Eddie Rwema Eddie.rwema@metroland.com

EMC news – With the minor hockey season coming to an end, it’s time for many kids in Ottawa to pick up a different kind of stick – a lacrosse stick. As kids get ready for spring sports, the Gloucester Lacrosse Association is reminding parents that registration for this season is open. The sport of lacrosse is a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey, and officials said anyone can play lacrosse. “As long as you are co-ordinated, with some athletic abilities and desire then it is fairly easy to learn the game,� said Mike McKay, one of the executives of the association. McKay said the game is easier to learn than hockey for brand new players, because you don’t have to worry about slipping and sliding all over the ice. “If you can walk and run, you can play at a certain level,� said McKay. He added that lacrosse is a great sport that combines strength, skill, quickness, agility, creativity and finesse. “Lacrosse requires a lot of running, stopping and going. It is a very dynamic sport and, unlike hockey, there is no gliding.� The association was born in 1970, to provide lacrosse for residents of the then Gloucester Township. “Since then the game is steadily growing and we would like to keep growing even more,� said McKay. Though the game is not as

big as hockey, it offers an alternative, said McKay. The cornerstone of the association’s box lacrosse is its house league. The season runs from mid-April until the end of June and consists of about eight to 10 games and practices. Players are assigned to teams to create balanced teams for a fun and challenging season. Box lacrosse began in the 1930s as an opportunity to use arenas during the hockey offseason. It is played indoors in a 6on-6 format (1 goalie, 5 runners). Box lacrosse is physical and dynamic and in many ways closely resembles hockey. The game is popular in Canada where hockey players use box to develop their hockey skills each summer. McKay said each year the association attracts about 600 kids who register to play the game. However the association’s biggest limitation has always been the number of arenas at their disposal. “I think Ottawa as a whole needs more arenas, not just for lacrosse but all other sorts of sports,� said McKay. Each year the association hosts the Ray Broadworth Memorial Tournament. This year’s tournament is slated for June 29 to July 2. Today, lacrosse is played throughout the country with the Mann Cup representing the pinnacle of Canadian Box Lacrosse.To register for this year’s lacrosse season visit www.gloucester-lacrosse. com.

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Diane Deans Councillor/Conseillère Quartier Gloucester-Southgate Ward

Register Now for the Annual Spring Cleaning the Capital Campaign The annual Spring Cleaning the Capital Campaign has launched and I am inviting residents of all ages to register their cleanup project and show their community pride! Registration is open until May 15th, with those projects registered before April 14th eligible for early bird prizes. This is an excellent way for you, your family, and friends to help keep our community clean. Cleanup projects can include parks, ravines, pathways, or any other public area and can involve everything from litter pick-up to graffiti removal. Registering your cleanup project is quick and easy, simply go online to Ottawa. ca/clean or phone 3-1-1. Please remember that cleanup starter kits for litter pickup or graffiti removal are available to all registered volunteers by request only. Ottawa streets and sidewalks get spring sweep The City of Ottawa has started to sweep streets and sidewalks. Crews will be working around the clock to remove debris and materials that have accumulated over the winter. The City is working as quickly as possible and appreciates resident’s patience during this time. Youth Career Fair On April 3rd youth will have an opportunity to interact directly with employers, community partners and career agencies during the City of Ottawa’s 6th annual Youth Employment and Career Fair. The fair takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Jim Durrell Complex, 1265 Walkley Road, and provides young people between the ages of 16 and 30 with job and career development opportunities, a chance to network, access to information, and a way to explore preemployment options. Refreshments will be served and participants are encouraged to bring lots of copies of their resumes. Public Consultation – Emerald Ash Borer A quick note to let you know that next month, the City of Ottawa will host a Public Open House to discuss the plans to address the Emerald Ash Borer and its effect on our city’s tree canopy. The meeting will take place on April 23rdfrom 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Ellwood Hall at the Jim Durrell Complex located at 1264 Walkley Rd.

Committee endorses changes to taxi-cab bylaw Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - A city committee endorsed a plan that could see about 100 holders of accessible taxi plates garner a six-figure selling price for their cab licences. Changing the taxi licensing system to allow just over 100 plate owners to sell, trade or lease their taxi plates for wheelchair-accessible cabs would boost the plates’ street value to between $100,000 and $330,000 – high prices that holders of the limited number of standard taxi licences recently fetched for their non-accessible cab plates. Committee member Rainer Bloess, councillor for Innes ward, compared the change to giving accessible cab license holders a lottery ticket with a guaranteed win. The accessible taxi licences, which were issued by the

city in an effort to provide transportation for people with mobility challenges such as wheelchairs, were originally not meant to be sold or traded. But opening up the rules for accessible cab licences was part of a suite of changes the city’s community and protective service committee approved to the taxi bylaw, which the city uses to regulate the industry. The vote was 5-1, with only veteran Coun. Diane Holmes voting against the proposals. Council will have the final vote in April. The city issues licences for a variety of businesses, including food carts, snow plow operators and more, but taxi licences are the only ones issued by the city that are transferable, meaning they can be resold. There are a total of 1,001 standard plates and 173 accessible plates in service, which fits the ratio of one taxi for every 784 residents in the urban regulated area, as mandated by city council. No new plates will be issued until the need increases, and any new taxi licences would be for accessible cabs only. Hanif Patni, president of the company that owns Blue

Line, Capital and DJ’s cabs – Coventry Connections – was careful to remain neutral about the windfall he could see if the cheaper accessible licences suddenly became saleable. Patni and other industry stakeholders had been consulted on the changes, but Sue Jones, manager of the emergency services department that oversees taxi regulation, said the changes weren’t of enough interest to the general public to warrant public consultation. The lack of consultation was just one of the issues Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans bemoaned during the March 22 meeting. Deans, former chairwoman of that committee, said the proposed changes would mark a step back from the taxi reforms she oversaw during the last form of council. “We regulate this industry for consumer protection and health and safety of the public … and it seems the public hasn’t been consulted on this,” Deans said. “I can’t understand why these recommendations are coming forward and on what basis.” Deans is no longer sitting on the committee and therefore doesn’t have a vote until

it reaches council. Bay Coun. Mark Taylor, the chairman of the committee, said the committee only has a duty to look at the bylaw regulating the industry to ensure it’s serving the needs of people who want to use taxis. “Can they get one? Is it a fair price? That’s our role,” Taylor said. Other proposed changes include an effort to encourage taxis to serve rural areas of the city by instituting a minimum $30 fare. Trips would only be made between the rural area, which doesn’t have taxi regulations, and the regulated urban area – not for trips that both start and finish in a rural area. Other changes include reductions in the number of taxi inspections and refresher courses for taxis, a requirement to display the cab number larger and more clearly, If council also lends it support to the changes, city staff will be directed to review a number of other issues related to the taxi industry: letting cabs park in front of fire hydrants if the driver stays in the vehicle, companies that transport both a person and their vehicle, limousine licensing and prohibiting advertising of illegal taxi services.

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EMC news - There’s a new librarian in Ottawa South, and she wants to bring more children’s programming to the rural communities she’s now a

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“I really think there is a need for (children’s programming). There are a lot of communities with young kids especially in the newer areas, and it would be nice to bring them in, get them used to coming in and being here. Children’s programming is a great way to do that,” she said. Standard library programs like family story times are a good start, along with city-wide summer programs like the TD Summer Reading Club, Calhoun said. “As I get used to the communities and the community requirements I can expand that into specialty programming,” she added. Calhoun said the biggest challenge is not demand but tapping into it in the most effective way. “You have to build it so it’s a good time and a good day for the community that’s convenient. And that requires community input,” she said. “I’m hoping to talk to community programs and schools to find out what days are good, what they’re looking for, how we can help.”

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Calhoun graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1995 and worked for a number of years in a nongovernmental organization and then a hospital library. She began as a casual librarian at the Ottawa Public Library two years ago before accepting her new role in rural Ottawa South. She spent her first week setting up her office at the Greely branch, where she will also act as the branch manager, and touring the other branches. She said she was impressed with what she saw. “They’re great. The staff are very, very friendly. The branches especially in Greely and Osgoode are really super, duper,” she said. “I’m really excited to work with the staff to bring programming and the library to the forefront of the community.”

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People have a love affair with their electronics, which play an integral role at households across the globe. Statistics from Nielsen’s Television Audience Report indicate that the average American household has 2.86 television sets, despite having just 2.5 people. It is also estimated that those in the U.S. will have watched the equivalent of 9 years’ worth of TV by the age of 65. Canadians spend 1,500 hours each year watching TV, and 128,000 Canadians have a TV in the bathroom. Though TVs are located throughout the typical household, homeowners don’t always appreciate the look of a TV and how it fits in with their design scheme. That is why many seek ways to camouflage a television when it is not in use. There are many ways to mask a television when not in use. Homeowners can explore different options, depending on their particular budget and the available space. * Furniture: Television armoires and cabinetry are some of the most basic ways to hide a TV. The unit is housed behind doors that are closed when the TVis not on and can be opened and recessed when it’s time to watch a show. These pieces of furniture can match other items in the room and create a flaw-

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Simple ways to soundproof a home EMC Lifestyle(MS) Advancements in technology have made it easier than ever before for homeowners to create a mini movie theater in the comfort of their own homes. The affordability of home-theater systems and big-screen televisions, once deemed a luxury only available to the super-wealthy, has made it possible for everyone to enjoy theater-style entertainment at home. But one thing that can put a damper on those hometheater plans is external noise. Movie theaters are soundproof so customers can’t hear noise from the nearby freeway or their fellow moviegoers “oohing� and “aahing� in the theater

next door. Private homes, however, are not so soundproof, so homeowners must take it upon themselves to soundproof their homes to create the ultimate home-theater experience. The following are some of the ways homeowners can do just that. * Add some layers of drywall. An extra layer or two of drywall will block sound coming from neighboring rooms. Simply add a layer or two of drywall to the existing wall. * Install double-paned windows. If it’s noise from outside the home that’s ruining your home theater experience, then consider installing double-paned windows with acrylic frames. Such a job can be costly, so if it’s going to be a budget-buster, then sound-deadening drapes are a

cheaper alternative that can also be effective. * Decorate the home with sound-absorbent items. Another way to soundproof a home is to decorate the house with soundabsorbent items. Furnishings with substantial cushioning, carpeting and fabric on the walls will each absorb sound, reducing the transfer of sound from room to room. Upstairs rooms should be carpeted to further reduce the transfer of sound. * Install soundprooďŹ ng tile on ceilings. SoundprooďŹ ng tile on ceilings is another effective way to reduce the transference of sound from room to room and keep external noise out of the home-theater room.

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in March. “Well, it isn’t going to happen this year,â€? Mother would say. “I just know we’ve seen the last of this confounded winter.â€? Every day I could see her mood lighten. She talked about washing up the mitts and scarves and adding moth balls to her list of supplies needed in Renfrew. “And it will soon be time to roll up the braided rugs and tuck them under the beds,â€? she would say. “Don’t need those when the oors are warmer.â€? One day when we got home from Northcote School, Mother was waiting at the door as usual. But that day she was fair jumping. “Guess what I saw today: a robin,â€? she said. “It landed right there on that little patch of bare ground near the pump platform. A robin! Can you imagine? Now if that isn’t a sign of spring, I don’t know what is.â€? Mother whistled all the time she was getting supper ready. Her winter mood had passed and it didn’t matter what Father said about late snowstorms – the back of winter was broken. Hadn’t a little robin come to bring the news?

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EMC sports - The Ottawa Jr. Senators season has come to an end after losing Game 5 of their Central Canada Hockey League first-round playoff series 4-1 to the Colts at the Ed Lumley Arena in Cornwall on March 22. Led by two goals from forward Tyson Spink and a goal by his twin, Tylor, the victory gave the Colts a 4-1 series victory. Cornwall moves on to play the Hawkesbury Hawks in the second round of the CCHL playoffs. A bright point for the Jr. Senators was another goal from Ben Robillard, who led the team in scoring with three goals and two assists in the series. The 18-year-old winger had a strong first season with Ottawa, racking up 51 points

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EMC news - An Ottawa man is taking on the Safe Streets and Communities Act single handedly to help protect Canadians from what he calls a “draconian� set of new laws that “threatens to undermine Canadian values.� Obert Madondo is on an indefinite hunger strike to have the act repealed. Madondo immigrated to Canada in 2003, leaving Zimbabwe and the economic difficulties and corruption that plagued his native country behind. “When I came to Canada I was welcomed with open arms, for the first time I felt safe,� he said. “I want to be a part of making Canada a better place for me, my kids and for future generations.� Madondo said he has never felt so worried, even in Zimbabwe, as he does now about laws that will infringe on civil liberties. He said he worries

new immigrants and Canadian citizens will feel more negative than positive effects under the new act. “It has been proven that when you put more people in jail, recidivism rates go up,� Madondo said. “Hardcore conservatives from Texas have even warned Mr. Harper that they have gone down this road and it does not work. This law is supposed to protect victims of crime, but it will create more.� Crime related to drugs like marijauna, something the act aims to tackle, occurs at about the same rate as it did in 1982 after it had fallen more than five per cent since 1980. In 2007, 62 per cent of 100,000 drug-related incidents involved marijauna, three quarters of those incidents involved simple possession. In the decade proceeding 2007, cocaine-related incidents had risen 80 per cent and incidents involving sub-

stances such as amphetamines and mass produced synthetic drugs increased by 168 per cent. The changes to drug laws contained in the act largely ignore these increases. Madondo said he also worries the term “terrorist� is too loosely defined by the act and is concerned the cost of putting more people in jail will quickly spiral out of control and have an adverse effect on Canadian society. “We will be financing a system that at the end of the day makes us less safe, we will be financing our own prison-industrial complex,�

Madondo said. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Justice, the act is meant to address rising incidences of crime, citing that child pornography offences in 2010 were up 30 per cent and drug crimes have been rising since 1990. “Canadians deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities and that means keeping dangerous criminals off our streets,� the release stated. “We will continue to fight crime and protect Canadians so that our communities are See HUNGER page 30

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Holding on to the hand of one of his supporters, with his wife and sons behind him, surrounded by disheartened supporters, Ottawa Centre MP Paul Dewar informs his friends that he will be dropping out of the race to replace Jack Layton.

Dewar’s leadership dream fizzles quickly Desmond Devoy desmond.devoy@metroland.com

EMC news - The numbers didn’t lie for Paul Dewar. Shortly after the first ballot NDP leadership race results were announced on the morning of Saturday, March 24, the Ottawa Centre MP looked up at the electronic screens at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre showing him in thirdlast place ahead of Churchill MP Niki Ashton and Nova Scotia pharmacist Martin Singh. He had won only 7.5 per cent of the first ballot, about 3,470 votes behind ParkdaleHigh Park MP Peggy Nash. Coming from a political family, Dewar knew how to do the math, toting it up in his head, and making a quick decision that would bring his leadership run to a quick conclusion.

It had all begun so hopefully at the Lord Elgin Hotel last October, his family at his side. It ended several months later, his family again at his side, surrounded by supporters. As party members from rival camps celebrated their respective candidate’s showings, Dewar called his supporters to attention and told them, “I’m dropping out,” the look of disappointment evident in the faces of “There comes a time when you have to make a decision,” said Dewar. “I do that (decision) with absolute pride in our team. This is about keeping our party united.” While Dewar refused to endorse any other candidate – ultimately Singh would be the only candidate to do so, casting his lot in with the eventual winner, Outremont MP Thomas Mulcair – the man who would have been Dewar’s deputy leader, Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus did cross the floor to Mulcair. “People will go the way they want to go,” said Dewar. “I can’t tell people where to

go … My personal vote will go where I want it to go.” In a crowded race that had up to nine candidates at one point, Dewar said it would have been difficult to stand out as a clear-second round choice behind frontrunners Mulcair and former NDP president Brian Topp. “We knew from the beginning that it would be wide open,” said Dewar. One eastern Ontario New Democrat who had been with eventual winner Mulcair from the beginning was former candidate Ric Dagenais, who has run both federally and provincially in the Ottawa area. “Bottom line (with Mulcair) we can take on Harper,” said a jubilant Dagenais in the midst of the green and black Mulcair cheering section shortly after his candidate got more than 30 per cent on the first ballot. “The NDP, we’re nice people and we don’t have enough bite in us. I was afraid we’d end up like Stephane Dion and Michael Ignatieff.” Dagenais admitted that he was surprised with the numbers, and felt sympathy for

Dewar. “I know Paul very well. He was in my top three (choices),” he said, before adding that “his presentation wasn’t as good as it could have been. (But) he has improved immensely. I clearly love all of the candidates.” As a perennial NDP candidate himself, he noted that “I know all about trying and not succeeding.”

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INTERIOR PAINTING Professional Work. Reasonable Rates. Honest . Clean. Free Estimates. R e f e r e n c e s . 613-831-2569 Home 613-355-7938 Cell. RENOVATIONS CONTRACTOR IKEA kitchens, ceramic tile, hardwood, laminate, basements, carpentry & decks. Experienced. Seniors discount. Please contact Ric: ric@SmartRenos.com or 613-831-5555.

KANATA Available Immediately 3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unfinished basement, one parking spot. $1007 per month plus utilities.

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GUITARS ......MARTIN, GIBSON, FENDER and all Bstocks. Huge savings at Mill Music in Renfrew, ON. Saturday March 31st. One Day Only!! Check our website for more information. www.millmusic.ca or call our toll free# 1-877-GUITAR5

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Service Sparkle & Shine. Professional, dependable, customer-oriented. Bi/Weekly. Tailored to your needs. For a free consultation/estimate. 613-295-3663

NORTH WEST

Heavy Equipment Operator & Truck Training for Industrial Expansion, New Mines, Oil patch, Pipeline and Community Development.

Come to NORTH WEST a Private Career College.

Call - 613-225-3055 email- nwttltd@primus.ca E.I, WSIB, Social Assistant may qualify

Bytown Backhaulers Ltd. Ottawa, Ont. Requires full & part time drivers. -Experienced AZ Drivers for USA Longhaul -Clean Abstract & Passport -Good Compensation Package -Home Most Weekends -International 2012 Pro Stars. Inquiries Tel (800)801-6458 x221. Email applications to rodonnell@bytownbackhaulers. com or fax to (800)831-7366.

Valleyview Little Animal Farm is looking for a team member to work in the Sunflower Cafe. Duties include preparing light lunches and snacks, baking, organizing orders and providing general customer service. Previous food prep experience required. Flexible PT/FT, April-October. Daytime hours. Please send resume to info@ valleyviewlittleanimalfarm. com 0322.CL336369 DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 3 or 1: Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits package. Skills needed -ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid license, high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers. Click here to apply, keyword: Driver. Prestige Design and Construction is looking for experienced asphalt personnel. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email or call: tammy@prestigeottawa.com 613-224-9437 ext. 101.

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URGENTLY NEEDED - 2 INDIAN COOKS, $14/hour, 40hrs/week. Karara INDIAN Take Out. 4100 StrandHerd Drive (Nepean) email:

WESTBORO Personal Income Tax

preparation (EFILE) with strategic advice. CMA-trained in Income Tax. $100 per return, max 3 hours. Mike 613 277-6171 Tax Returns! Do you hate doing your taxes? I am a retired accountant and I love doing them. Contact PJ Parker (613)828-0501.

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CEDAR LUMBER for decks &Fences. CEDAR TREES for hedging, now booking installation jobs, for Spring plant. For pricing visit us at www.warrencedarproducts.com or phone 613-628-5232

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RIDEAU CARLETON RACEWAY We are looking for an experienced Groundskeeper, Line Cook and overnight Cleaner to join our team. Please send resume to: hr@rcr.net No phone calls please.

WORK OPPORTUNITIES. Enjoy children? In Florida, New York, California, Boston, all USA. Salary, airfare, medical provided plus more. Available: Spain, Holland, China, Etc... Teaching in Korea - Different benefits apply. Summer camps in Europe. Call 1-902-422-1455 or email scotiap@ns.sympatico.ca

MUSIC Experienced teacher accepting students for flute, recorder or theory lessons. All ages and levels welcome. Contact Beverley Robinson 613-744-8190 WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613-831-5029. www.stevehollingworth.ca

City View Centre for child and family services. Are you interested in providing child care in your own home, have good English language skills and want to be self employed? If you live in Barrhaven, Ottawa South, Stittsville or Richmond please call 613-823-7088.

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LEGION BRANCH 480 389 Richmond, Rd. Ottawa. BINGO every Wednesday at 6:45p.m. Door and canteen open at 5:00p.m 613-725-2778

PERSONAL A CRIMINAL RECORD preventing you from traveling? ExpressPardons.com Canada’s Fastest Pardon and Waiver Service can help! Solutions from $49/month. Apply online/toll free at 1-866-416-6772 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Do you want to stop drinking? There are no dues or fees for A.A. Membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Phone 613-258-3881 or 613-826-1980. Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? We can help.

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups 613-860-3431

FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

DOG SITTING. Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home. Smaller dogs only. References available. $17-$20 daily. Marg 613-721-1530.

Kemptville Waterfront, 75’ permanent dock, 4 bedroom brick house, town services, new heat pump, oil furnace, gas fireplace. $399,900. (613)258-2481 rainacr@sympatico.ca

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom bungalow, Harold St., Smiths Falls. Finished basement, 3 baths, fenced in yard with pool. Main floor laundry, central air, hardwood throughout. $249,500. Call (613)284-9431. Brockville- 3,000 sq ft fieldstone home on 1 acre lot. Built by contractor for own use, quality construction. $450,000. Info/viewing (613)342-7371.

TRAILERS/RV’s 25Ft-Mallard Trailer. Sleeps 6 person. Great deal. Comes with 2 decks plus Cedar Gazebo with shingled roof. Great package deal $14,900 or B.O. Can be seen at Reids Lake Campground. Renfrew. 613-851-2865

VEHICLES

Hydro. 2011 Survey. 45K. 613-591-9977

2001 Chev S-10 ZR2, 350,000 km, air, tilt, cruise. 3 door. Good shape. (Brand) new brakes, new windshield, 31” tires, Reese trailer hitch, truck is heavy duty, comes with cap. $3,300 o.b.o. (613)283-6340.

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Building Lot, Village of Franktown. 3/4 acre. 205’ foot frontage. Culvert entrance in.

Need a helping hand? Our dedicated and mature caregivers (50 years+), thoroughly screened and insured, provide light housekeeping, companion care, dementia care, respite care, child care, shopping, transportation, handy work and other services. Call Seniors on Site at 613-422-7676 or visit www.sosonsite.com NEW STOPAIN COLD pain relieving products! Extra strength roll-on and spray available at Shoppers Drug Mart. Get $2 OFF coupon available at www.save.ca and www.flyerland.ca Stopain and start living!

HUNTING SUPPLIES Hunter Safety/Canadian Firearms Courses and exams throughout the year. Organize a course and yours is free. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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Horse, Tack, Equipment Consignment Sale. Galetta Livestock. EASTER SAT. APRIL 7th. Galetta Ontario. 1/2 hour W. of Kanata. Tack 10 am, Equip. Noon, Horses 2 pm. Consign early. 613-622-1295.

Brand New Mattress SetsSingle Sets Starting $150, Double Sets Starting $189, Queen Sets Starting $299. Delivery Available, 3768 Hwy 43 West Smiths Falls (613)284-8281.

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RECONSTRUCTION OF TIERNEY STREET SOUTH PW-2012-01

Residential, commercial and cottage property

SEALED TENDERS clearly marked as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 3:00 p.m., Thursday April 12th, 2012 for the “Reconstruction of Tierney Street South Tender #PW-2012-01” in the Town of Arnprior.

Landscaping, decks, fences, patios, interlock, painting, demolition and junk removal, etc.

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TENDER PACKAGES can be obtained from the Arnprior Town Hall located at 105 Elgin Street West, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday from March 22nd, 2012 to April 11th, 2012.

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INQUIRIES should be directed to: John Steckly, Civil Engineering Technologist Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin Street West Arnprior, Ontario Tel.: (613) 623-4234 ext. 238 Fax: (613) 623-9960 jsteckly@arnprior.ca

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Job Posting Reference Number #CUPE-2012-04-R The Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital is located in the Town of Arnprior, less than 30 minutes northwest of Ottawa. There are approximately 300 staff, 260 volunteers, and a growing number of medical staff providing exemplary care to over 30,000 residents of West Ottawa, McNab/Braeside, Arnprior and portions of Mississippi Mills. Currently we are seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse for our Emergency/Inpatient unit as follows: Position: Department: Status: Schedule:

Registered Practical Nurse Emergency/Inpatient Part-time (0.4 FTE) Days/Evenings/Weekends – 7.5 hour

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Friday April 6, 2012

Precision Machinist Set up, program and operate a variety of machines including manual and CNC to produce precision parts and instruments. Must have a minimum of five years experience and provincial certification.

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Apply in writing to Human Resources at careers@arnpriorhospital.com no later than the posted closing date Ensure you quote the Job Posting Reference Number above in your application Clearly indicate in your application how you meet the qualifications for this position

Responsible for design and manufacture of Fiber Optic Components such as polarization maintaining, high power, laser diode packaging, and hermetic feedthrus. Must have 5 years plus experience in Fiber Optics. University Degree is a must. Fiber Optic Quality Assurance Engineer/Technician Must be able to establish incoming inspection and sampling methodology fulfilling product and customer

requirement. Must be able to carry out First Article Inspection for various kind of products and according to customer needs. Timely and accurate MRB (Material Review Board) disposition and decision. Continuous improvement in IQA area. Possess degree in engineering or any technical discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in managing Incoming Quality Assurance preferably in high tech dealing with optical parts. Good technical knowledge in metrological equipment. Good knowledge in statistics. Well versed in certification systems i.e ISO. Accountant Successful candidate will handle all accounting functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, preparing journal entries and financial statement preparation. Must have good organizational and communication skills and strong attention to detail. Working knowledge of ERP is an asset. Minimum 3 years accounting experience in Canada. Must have strong knowledge of Accounting principles and Canadian GAAP. Accounting designation preferred.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes to: OZ Optics 219 Westbrook Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0 Attention: Human Resources or by fax to 613-831-2151 or by e-mail to hr@ozoptics.com For more information, visit www.ozoptics.com Or drop resume off at the OZ Optics Reception Desk

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As a team, you will both be responsible for customer service, cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance of the interior and exterior of a residential property in Ottawa. Related experience and good communication and computer abilities are a must. A competitive salary and beneďŹ ts package, including on-site accommodation, await you!

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These positions will provide expertise, guidance and advice in matters that advance Property Management and support the strategic objectives of OCH.

Metroland Media Group & the EMC are looking for Independent Contractors to ensure that our products are being delivered to the public. Audits will take place Thursday evenings & Fridays.

Further information, including descriptions of the positions, and application forms are available at www.och.ca. Please submit your application by April 13, 2012 to ochjobs@och.ca

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation is the largest social housing provider in Ottawa, and the second largest in Ontario. It provides almost 15,000 units to over 32,000, seniors, parents, children, singles and persons with special needs in 164 communities. CL338387

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Governance Sub-Committee Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, 39 Auriga Drive, Ottawa ON K2E 7Y8

Scapa, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking a Cost Accountant/Analyst for its Renfrew Operations. This position will work closely with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to develop reliable standard costs to measure product proďŹ tability. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for endof-period reconciliation, inventory control and cost reporting.

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Vehicle buyers are ONLY protected by OMVIC and Ontario consumer protection laws when they buy from registered dealers. There's no protection if you buy privately and you risk becoming victim of a curbsider. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint: www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800-943-6002.

LIMITED SELECTION OF LARGE LAKEFRONT LOTS on a under developed lake. Short scenic drive to Mont SteMarie. Southern & Western exposure. Gated community. Hydro. Starting: $59,900. 613-830-9481, 613-824-3332.

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EMC news - After receiving criticism for his suggestions to reform the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, MPP Jack MacLaren has a new idea to fix the SPCA. The Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP introduced Bill 37 at Queen’s Park on Feb. 23. The bill would have turned enforcement of animal cruelty laws over to local police forces. That plan was aimed at fixing what MacLaren calls a “conflict of interest” at the OSPCA, because the organization relies on fundraising, but most of the money comes from enforcement activities such as writing fines and invoices. That conflict could encourage OSPCA officers to broadly interpret animal cruelty law in order to collect more money in fines, MacLaren said. “It’s built-in corruption by design,” he said. But after introducing that bill, MacLaren was widely criticized by animal rights activists who said that local police forces don’t have the resources or expertise to enforce animal welfare legislation, so they would likely end up turning a blind eye to abuse. “That was a mistake,” MacLaren said during a press conference at the CE Centre in Ottawa south during the Ottawa Valley Farm Show on March 14. MacLaren decided to rewrite the bill, now called Bill 47. His new plan includes a different type of enforcement for pets and for farm animals. The OSPCA would continue to have the power to enforce animal welfare law when it comes to pets, but some of the officers’ powers would be stripped. They would not be able to inspect without the permission of the land owner, except in

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Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Jack MacLaren visits the Ottawa Valley Farm Show on March 14 to announce changes to his bill aimed at reforming the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. the case of an animal welfare emergency. An animal could only be removed from a property based on the recommendation of a veterinarian that has been sanctioned by a justice of the peace. The bill would also take away the SPCA’s ability to write invoices for the care of animals that have been removed from properties. Inspections of farms would be turned over to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food

and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), which has more expertise in dealing with farm animals, MacLaren said. The inspectors would still have to get permission to enter a property and a vet and a justice of the peace would have to approve the removal of an animal. Only the police would be able to lay charges. “This is what the farm community told us they wanted,” MacLaren said.

Tom Black, president of the Carleton Landowners Association, called on all political parties to support the bill. He said the people who are persecuted under animal cruelty laws are often the types of people who can’t afford to – or simply won’t – defend themselves, such as the Amish. “This is an issue that has gone way beyond animal abuse and become about money,” he said. While Ontario’s animal cruelty laws are intended to prevent abuse at large, factory farms, the legislation ends up having the opposite effect because large farms are the only operations that have enough money to defend against the accusations, Black said. Kurtis Andrews, a lawyer who has defended animal cruelty cases and who helped draft changes to MacLaren’s proposed bill, said the OSPCA is the only private organization in Ontario that has “police powers.” He said the criticism isn’t directed at the organization itself, but rather, at the wording of the law that makes it easy for SPCA officers to find themselves in a conflict of interest. “When you use words like ‘undue hardship,’ you’re expanding what could be deemed an offense,” Andrews said. “It could be just about anything.” That leniency could be taken advantage of if the organization needs to boost its coffers, Andrews said. “Many have described Ontario’s animal cruelty laws as the strongest in the country, and that remains,” Andrews said. The bill will be debated at Queen’s Park on March 29. According to MacLaren, there are about 15,000 animal-abuse complaints lodged in Ontario each year, but only 400 charges. Information about the bill is available on a website MacLaren has set up, www.fixtheospca.ca.

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ID#A141071 This white and tan Great Pyrenees mix dog is neutered and approximately five years old. Handsome Titus was brought to the shelter as a stray on March 5, but is now available for adoption. This extra-large gentle giant loves to run around and play. He has an independent nature and a playful mind, but he is not food motivated, so his new family will have to be patient and creative with training techniques. Titus gets along well with children (8 years and older) and adults. His owners need to know about the care needs and behaviour of Great Pyrenees dogs. He wouldn’t mind another canine pal as long as they are independent and laidback like he is, but he’d rather not be a wall flower. Titus would love for his new family to show him the world is not a scary place.

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Nunavik youth learn life lessons during visit Team coached by former Ottawa Senator in town for tournament Brier Dodge brier.dodge@metroland.com

EMC sports - For some of the players, it was their first ever hockey game; a combination of hours spent practicing in Inuit villages and proof of good academics earned them a spot on the travelling team. For others, it was the second time they’ve been able to leave their northern community for Ottawa to play against other girls’ teams, an impossible task in their home villages. Coached by Joé Juneau, former NHL player and Ottawa Senator, the Nunavik girls team travelled from 14 different communities in Nunavik, in northern Quebec. They played an exhibition game against the Gloucester Cumberland girls hockey team on Monday, March 19. They lost 3-2 in the close match, but celebrated at the end as if they had won, jumping to hug their goalie. The girls also played exhibition games in Nepean and Kanata, and played in the annual Kanata girls tournament. But girls on the team had to prove themselves not only on the ice, but in the classroom, in order to be considered for the travelling team. “The power of hockey is that it’s a national sport, but also the sport of choice of the majority of our children,” Juneau said. “If hockey is used this way in social development linked with education, we can get so much more at the end. I say it’s a waste, if hockey is only used to play.” Juneau can put his money where his mouth is. He was known throughout his career for displaying strong academics. From Pont-Rouge, Que., he graduated with a 4.0 grade point average and a degree in aeronautical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York state, while playing for the school’s hockey team. “If my academics weren’t top notch, I wasn’t allowed to play on those teams,” Juneau said of his days as a student-athlete, growing up with parents who expected strong grades if he wanted to hit the ice. “I wanted to play, so therefore I was really pushed to perform at school. At that age, it’s really important to have the incentive.” Nunavik isn’t an area known for strong academics. According to the Nunivaat statistics program in 2006, 58 per cent of all adults in Nunavik reported never finishing high school. “And there’s the crime problem, there’s the drug and the alcohol consumption. That’s crazy stuff,” Juneau said. “And for sad reasons, what happens is suicide. What happens with hockey, is it gives them some-

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The girls from the Nunavik travelling team celebrate following the end of the their first game of the season - and the first real game ever for some of the players. They lost 3-2 to the Gloucester Cumberland girls hockey association team in exhibition, and were presented with gift bags by the opposing team following their game. thing else in their lives where they can perform and feel good and become recognized. Six years ago, Juneau moved to Nunavik to start the hockey program, bringing together kids from the 14 villages and monitoring their athletic and academic progress through a link with the schools. Each village has their own school, some smaller than others, but all united in the struggle with high drop out rates and low attendance. “We have to make a big effort to keep those kids in school and keep them behaving,” Juneau said. It’s a multi-layered program that focuses on rewarding good behaviour, effort and attendance at school with the opportunity to play hockey. “We’re trying to implement a structure that is using hockey to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce crime,” he said. “We’re trying to do that in all 14 communities, so that’s not simple.” Juneau spent two years living in the community after retiring from 13 seasons in the NHL, and now splits his time between Quebec City and Nunavik. His two daughters, one of whom was born in Ottawa during his time with the Senators, speaks French – a language not used in Nunavik schools, where they study in Inuktitut until Grade 4. He travels with the teams through the select program that creates the six travelling teams. One of those teams is the mixed bantam and midget girls’ team, composed of 10 players who made the trip to Ottawa last year, and several new players. Juneau said many of the girls come from villages where only one or two girls play hockey, so playing on an orga-

nized team against other girls is a once a year occurrence. “It’s nice because with the consideration that it was

their only game of the year, it was amazing how well they played together,” Juneau said. “They’re having a blast.”

The girls won their second game 4-0 against Nepean, who hosted the girls after for pizza and a social time. The Glouc-

ester Cumberland team also welcomed the girls with open arms, presenting them with gift bags following the game. “Since last year, we have developed some really nice friendships and connections with people in the Orleans, Cumberland, Kanata and Nepean organizations,” said Juneau. “The game was fun, but after was even more fun. It’s about the connections.” The girls participated in a University of Ottawa campus tour and session on nutrition during their visit. “It gives them an understanding of what’s possible for them,” Juneau said. “It’s something that puts the program at a different level.” Plans are shaping up for one of Juneau’s midget-aged male players, who will leave Nunavik to play hockey in the Montreal area next year. He won’t just be playing hockey, but will also have access to more educational resources and post-secondary programs. “For kids that have potential with hockey to go elsewhere, I think it’s important to get out of Nunavik and go do it. We’re working to put this structure that is developed with education. It’s very important that it’s linked,” Juneau said. “It’s not just about going to play hockey elsewhere, it’s about going to study and his development as a human.”

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: patricia.lonergan@metroland.com April 21 and 22: Friends of the Farm are hosting a Craft and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an incredible selection of items to choose from, and don’t forget to pick up some delicious baked goods. Building 72 at the Central Experimental Farm Arboretum, east off the Prince of Wales roundabout, 613-2303276, www.friendsofthefarm.ca. April 29 : Carmina Burana by Carl Orff at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church. 2345 Alta Vista Dr. This joint concert will be presented by Ottawa Brahms Choir and Harmonia Choir of Ottawa with guest choir Cross Town Youth Chorus under the direction of Kurt Ala-Kantti, accompanied by two pianos and percussion. Tickets are $10 for students, $20 advance, $25 at the door. Advance tickets are for sale at Leading Note (370 Elgin St.) and Compact Music (785 Bank St.). For

more information, contact 613-749-2391, www.ottawabrahmschoir.ca or visit www.harmoniachoir.com. Ongoing: Are you looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon as well as meet new people? Then come play bridge at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Rd. from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. All skill levels will find a challenging foursome. Call 613-733-0437 for more information. The Friends of the Farm, a charitable, not-for-profit organization, seeks a volunteer treasurer to manage its financial affairs including, all receivables and disbursements. Duties include preparation and presentation of updated financial statements for monthly board meetings, financial reports at the annual general meeting, and preparation of annual financial statements and charitable organization returns. Professional designation and/or experience managing

the finances of a company or charitable organization preferred. Please forward resume to volunteer@friends ofthefarm.ca. Gloucester South Seniors at 4550 Bank St. offers a full schedule of activities every week, including contract bridge, carpet bowling, euchre, shuffleboard and chess. Membership is $15 per year. The club is easily accessible by bus and has free parking. For more information, call 613-821-0414. Come out to Hunt ClubRiverside Park Community Centre (3320 Paul Anka Dr.) and participate in the following free programs starting the week of March 26: Mondays 1 p.m to 3p.m and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to noon: Seniors social drop-in program. Come in for an informal chat, play a game of Rummy-o or Bingo, have a cup of coffee/tea and more.

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Monday Movies from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Come and enjoy a variety of oldies movies each Monday. A calendar is available at the front desk. Last Monday of the month: Book club (3 to 4 p.m.) Join other avid readers to discuss the book of the month. Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon): Crochet and knitting club: Bring your crochet and knitting material and join others for interesting conversations. Mondays: South Ottawa four-part harmony community choir at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 2400 Alta Vista Dr from 7:30-9 pm. Newcomers are welcome, especially sopranos, no auditions are held and no experience is necessary. For info call Jo: 613-731-0895. Mondays: GET W.I.T.H It Walking Program: Hillcrest High School, 1900 Dau-

phin Rd. When: Mondays from 6:00-8:00 pm, drop in anytime. Get the benefits of walking indoors during the cold, dark months. Cost: free. Run in partnership with the Heart Institute and Healthy Lifestyle and Diabetes Program. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. Please bring a water bottle and comfortable walking clothing. For more information contact Shannon Merizzi at 613-798-5555. Mondays and Thursdays: The Gloucester South Seniors Chess Club, 4550 Bank St., at Leitrim Road meets every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Immediate openings available for more chess aficionados. Please contact Robert MacDougal, 613-821-1930, for more information. Wednesdays: Enjoy Scottish country dancing for fun, friendship and fitness! Share the music and joy of dance. You do not have to be Scottish. You do not have to wear

a kilt - but you can. No experience or partner is required. Meet Wednesday evenings at the Osgoode Community Centre from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, contact Marie at 613-826-1221 or email OsgoodedanceScottish@gmail.com. Tuesdays: In Harmony, a woman’s chorus is welcoming new members. Practices would be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. If interested call Chris Peacock at 613722-0066 Tuesdays: The Hogs Back 50+ Club meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the front room of the Boys and Girls Club, 1463 Prince of Wales Dr. at Meadowlands and Hogsback. Bring a bag lunch or come for cards, crafts, friendly chatter and camaraderie. We welcome all new Canadians with new ideas and hope that we can add to yours. Drop in and check us out. For more information call Shirley @ 613 225 - 8089.

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