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Study centre’s sale spurs school move Editor’s Note: Part two of Metroland Media’s series explores what the imminent sale of the Federal Study Centre means for the nearby St. Patrick’s Catholic Intermediate School.

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With ownership of the vacant Federal Study Centre set to change fed-

eral hands this spring, the Ottawa Catholic School Board is hoping to secure provincial funding, allowing it to break ground on an addition at St. Patrick’s Catholic High School.

“Everything is contingent on whether we get the funds,” said Fred Chrystal, school board superintendent of planning and facilities.

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Robbery investigators are out of leads after ruling out any connection between an Elmvale Acres pharmacy robbery and a man who was in the store shortly before the crime.

Initially considered a person of interest rather than a suspect, the man recently came forward to police.

“He came to us … just a short time ago,” said Staff Sgt. Mike Haarbosch, who is in charge of the police robbery unit.

“It was brought to his attention that the image was out there and we were contacted,” he said, referring to an image of the man taken from the store’s video surveillance footage the evening of the robbery.

“He was interviewed and that’s the end of it. We don’t feel in any way that he’s involved in it,” Haarbosch said, adding the man did not witness the crime when it unfolded just before closing on Dec. 10 at a pharmacy in the 1000-block of Pleasant Park, near St. Laurent Boulevard in the Elmvale Acres community.

As the crime unfolded, a male suspect wielding a knife told staff to hand over certain prescription drugs, including the highly addictive Fentanyl, according to police.

He obtained an undisclosed quantity of medication and fled to a waiting vehicle.

No one was injured in the inci-

dent.

In the wake of the crime, investigators publicly issued a photo of the suspect and a person of interest, who was in the store and then left about an hour before the robbery, in hopes that someone could identify them.

Police wanted to know if the person of interest had any information that could help them solve the case.

Though the robbery squad is now facing a roadblock in their investigation and quite a bit of time has lapsed since the crime, Haarbosch said that doesn’t mean the case will never be cracked.

“These things never go away,” he said. “We solve files years later on occasions, so even if a file is closed for lack of investigative leads … it can always be re-opened if we get new information.

“That happens routinely, as well.”

Newly reported robberies are also cross-referenced to see if any links can be made to other files, he said.

“That happens day-to-day as a matter of course.”

The suspect is described by police as a black male, five-feet-10, with a medium build. In an image released by police, the suspect was wearing a scarf over his face, a dark-coloured jacket, jeans and white gloves. He also carried a bag.

Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to call the robbery unit at 613-236-1222, ext.

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Inaugural awareness walk to shine light on suicide, self-harm Erin McCracken

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Devastated by the loss of her younger brother who died by suicide last year, Linda Boland will hold his memory close when she walks in his honour just as dawn breaks on May 7 over Mooney’s Bay Park.

Though painful to talk about her personal loss, she said organizing Ottawa’s inaugural Darkness Into Light awareness walk to bring suicide and self-harm into the light is important for her own healing.

“It’s my journey. I think I have to,” said Boland, a west-end resident.

Her sister has taken part in the Darkness Into Light walk in Vancouver, and her relatives in Ireland participate in one there. The first ever walk was held in Dublin eight years ago.

But when Boland called Pieta House in Ireland and learned that Ottawa has never hosted one, they suggested she spearhead its creation, adding to the list of 101 locations around the world where the annual awareness event has spread. Other Canadian host cities have come to include Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

Funds raised through the walk will support the Ottawa Youth Services Bureau, which supports kids 12 and up who are in crisis. It offers a 24/7 crisis line and online chat service, a free youth mental health walkin clinic, as well as youth and family counselling.

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Linda Boland is part of an organizing committee spearheading Ottawa’s first Darkness Into Light suicide and self-harm awareness walk and run, which is set to take place at Mooney’s Bay Park May 7. support the Pieta House Suicide and Self-Harm Crisis Centres in Ireland.

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The free service boasts near-immediate help and allows self-referrals.

“You do not need a doctor’s appointment. You can just walk in and get help,” said Boland, who is a cardiac nurse at the Civic hospital cam-

pus. “It’s amazing.”

Ireland’s government proved instrumental in helping establish a Pieta House in New York City by providing a grant.

“And there is talk of maybe starting one in Toronto,” she said.

Though their services are free, the Pieta Houses are reliant on donations, further adding to the importance of the walks, which are all held the same day, May 7.

After she decided to organize Ottawa’s upcoming Darkness Into Light walk/run, Boland learned about the symbolic significance of the Pietà, for which the centres are named. The Pietà is a famous Renaissance sculpture crafted by Italian artist Michelangelo, depicting Mary holding the dead body of her son, Jesus Christ.

“It’s symbolic, where (Michelangelo) made Mary’s body bigger than that of Jesus and he made her shoulders broad and her lap very deep so that she was able to carry her son after he died,” said Boland.

The image evokes strong emotion, just as the walk will, she said.

“It’s going to be an event that carries sadness and joy. People will be walking in memory of people that died, and also in hope.

“I think everybody is touched by suicide.”

Part of the goal for the upcoming walk is to counteract the stigma and isolation associated with suicide, help those who feel alone, and foster a sense of hope.

“We want a community to unite

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and show compassion,” Boland said.

“That’s what Darkness Into Light is; bring them from despair into the light of hope.

“We want people to start talking.

People are not talking, they’re keeping it inside,” she said. “They’re living a double life.”

The stigma comes in part from a belief that those who have died by suicide are dysfunctional or that they came from dysfunctional families, though that isn’t the case, said Boland.

“That’s what Darkness Into Light is; bring them from despair into the light of hope.”

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In the aftermath of her brother’s death, she learned that suicide is more often prompted by a life crisis or event rather than chronic mental illness.

“Most of these people didn’t even have psychiatric issues before they died by suicide,” Boland said.

The death of her younger brother, who was 49 and left behind an eight-year-old son, came as a shock.

Though extremely anxious and depressed just prior to his passing, there had been no long-term psychiatric issues.

“I thought if my brother could do this, anybody could,” said Boland.

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Thinking twice about calorie counts

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have a confession to make: I rarely eat in restaurants.

There are a number of reasons for my choice. Chief among them is the cost of eating out. But after eating in a slew of chain restaurants recently, I’d add two more reasons to the list. The portion sizes are ridiculously, out-ofthis-world enormous, and frankly, the food isn’t great quality. (Read: I can make tastier, healthier food at home.)

On two recent trips to Southwestern Ontario, I was lucky enough to receive daily invitations to restaurant breakfasts and dinners. There was little time to cook for myself during my busy schedule, so I gratefully accepted. Most of the time, we were at chain restaurants, places that would be familiar to many in Ottawa.

What an eye-opening experience. The first thing that struck me was the size of the portions. One evening, I attempted to order one of the healthier looking items on the dinner menu, which was a chicken and broccoli linguini. When the enormous bowl arrived, I had to catch myself from sucking in my breath in shock. There was enough pasta in there to feed my entire family of five. The equivalent of two chicken breasts sliced up. And yet it was all for me.

Don’t get me started on the big breakfast. Three eggs appears to be the new norm for the basic breakfast. Three eggs! Plates loaded up with potatoes, a quarter pound of bacon, two slices of toast. It was phenomenal.

But are the days of the big breakfast coming to an end?

Starting in 2017, Ontario chain restaurants and other food providers will be required to post calorie counts on menus, right next to the item description and price. It’s a practice already in place in many states in the U.S. Health advocates in Ontario believe posting calorie counts will dissuade a lot of people from ordering massive plates of food, or those sneaky calorie-packed breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffees and soft drinks.

Last May, Ontario passed the Healthy Menu Choices Act. Restaurants and food providers with more than 20 Ontario locations that do $5 million or more in business each year will be affected. Under the new legislation calorie information must

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The same food providers affected will have to post information about foods contain high levels of sodium, although not necessarily on the menu.

“The Act will have broad application, applying not only to quick service restaurants, but also to convenience stores, grocery stores, movie theatres or other businesses that prepare meals for immediate consumption, either on the premises or elsewhere,” noted a group of legal minds at Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP when the act was adopted last year.

The Fitness Industry Council of Canada has been advocating for caloric menu labelling (CML) since 2012. The council created a campaign called Menu Truth, citing Public Health Agency of Canada numbers that show the current yearly economic costs associated with obesity are around $7.1 billion nationally. The organization argues that consumer awareness regarding restaurant purchases will have a positive impact on what customers choose to eat.

Those in the restaurant industry disagree. The Ontario vice-president of industry association Restaurants Canada told the CBC in April that calorie counts can’t always be accurately listed due to varying portion sizes, and that CML it won’t make a difference to consumers anyway.

“It has been found that more information on the menu actually leads to confusion, which makes it less likely that customers will use the information,” James Rilett said.

When the government introduced the legislation in 2014, it noted that the Province of Ontario, alone, spends $4.5 billion on healthcare costs associated with obesity annually, including increasing treatment costs for diabetes. One of the biggest concerns of then Health Minister Deb Matthews, was the impact of high caloric foods on children.

Nearly one-third of Ontario children are overweight or obese, according to Public Health Ontario, a devastating trend the province hopes this legislation will help curb.

If the Ontario government and public health advocates are right, visible calorie counts on menus will cause consumers to pause before ordering that 600-calorie dessert brownie or 800-calorie milkshake, trimming down waist sizes and ultimately provincial healthcare spending.

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Tolls help make transit people’s first choice To the editor,

I would like to respond to your April 14 editorial, Taking a Toll On Every Driver.

Contrary to your assertions, evidence has shown that road tolls are indeed an effective tool to help manage traffic flows in urban settings.

You state that it’s “beyond galling” to have drivers pay for the roads through taxes, and then also charging them to drive on those roads.

Well, by that logic, electricity should be free, because we paid for the hydro lines. Water should be free too, because we paid for the pipes and treatment.

No, we charge for consumption of these services in order to cover for the costs inherent in providing that service, and to help manage demand.

The same principle should apply to roads – as it does successfully across many U.S. states.

When Ottawa’s LRT comes online (finally) we will have an effective way of travelling through the downtown core, at all times of day.

Our existing crosscity rapid transit will feed into the LRT, instead of into the downtown core, giving us the opportunity to expand our downtown green space, pedestrian-only areas, and cycling lanes to make the core a more livable place, and much more attractive to tourists.

Evidence has shown that this can more than compensate for the problems we see in Ottawa such as, like you mention in the editorial, suburban shopping malls with massive parking lots (and poor transit service).

You state that if LRT

means more people leave their cars at home that will be a “sign of success.” Traffic demand management is far more complex than that.

If we’re constantly widening roads and keeping gasoline prices low, then we’re pushing people into their cars. Carrots are great, but sticks are more effective when it comes to getting people onto transit. Academic research has in fact specifically recommended road tolls for Ottawa.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has also recommended congestion charges, road tolls and additional fuel and parking taxes as practical ways to increase transit ridership in Canada.

We should listen to this advice.

When travelling within Ottawa, the de-

fault option needs to be transit – or biking or walking where feasible – not using a private vehicle.

To help contribute to such a reality, road tolls should be collected at appropriate points (perhaps during peak periods only), with the funds preferably funnelled into transit.

While city council chose recently to not even study the issue, I hope that cooler heads will prevail down the road and we will look at bringing in common sense traffic control measures, including road tolls.

I commend Coun.

David Chernushenko for initiating this discussion as tolls, while perhaps not politically popular, are nevertheless the right thing to do.

Mark Johnson Nepean

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Council should focus on safety, not price

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

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

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

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

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

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

There will always be bad people. No city

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spring just not the same without Sens in playoffs CHARLES GORDON

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

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

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

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

Funny Town Pure hockey fans will simply find a team to cheer for. Go Florida Panthers. Go Nashville Predators. Traditionalists among the pure hockey fans will find an Original Six team to root for. Go Rangers. Go Blackhawks.

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

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

Baseball is a possible alternative. The Toronto Blue Jays have started their season and even non-baseball fans remember how much excitement their playoff run created last fall. Prospects for the season now upon us occupied a disproportionate amount of time on TV talk shows during the off season. There was considerable anticipatory angst about the upcoming season.

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

But then, worrying about baseball is not for everyone. Fortunately, there is no shortage of things to worry about. Worrying

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St. Pat’s High addition contingent on ministry funding Continued from page 1

event we don’t get an application approved by the provincial government for the addition,” said Chrystal.

He noted there is “a high level of co-operation” between the board, Canada Lands and Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Plans for the proposed $10-million two-storey 3,000-square-metre expansion that would become the new St. Patrick’s Intermediate School were developed after the board learned about two years ago that the study centre at 1495 Heron Rd., near the current intermediate school, will be sold by Public Services and Procurement Canada this spring to the Canada Lands Company, a for-profit Crown corporation.

While the intermediate school is distinct from the federal employee study centre, which was declared surplus in 2012, they are still linked in many ways, adding to the complexities of any future sale to a developer.

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Fred Chrystal, the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s superintendent of planning and facilities, says the future sale of the Federal Study Centre at 1495 Heron Rd. prompted the school board to draft a plan to build an addition at the nearby St. Patrick’s Catholic High School to serve as the new home of St. Patrick’s Catholic Intermediate School, located adjacent to the vacant study facility. That plan needs ministry funding. rooms at St. Pat’s due to an influx in enrollment. Where they would go if the intermediate school is closed is not yet known.

Closing the aging intermediate school and relocating students would allow the board to save more than $500,000 in annual operating, maintenance and renovation costs, plus $7 million in long-term expenses, such as roof replacement and other upgrades.

Operating under the same roof as St. Patrick’s High, located about 200 metres northwest at the corner of Heron Road and Alta Vista Drive, would mean fewer administrative staff, such as principals and viceprincipals, would be needed, Chrystal said.

As well, the board has had to lease land from the federal government to the tune of about $6,700 a year in order to keep the school’s portable-like cafeteria on Crown land.

Given the tight property lines at the intermediate school that were crafted when the site was subdivided, there is no room for a cafeteria on its own property.

“If we were to stay there, we would have to buy that land if we wanted to retain the building,” Chrystal said.

The school property was also left with a very minimal buffer between it and any future redevelopment.

“It has a poorly configured site because when they split the site with the Federal Study Centre, the property line snaked around the building configurations,” said Chrystal. “We would never have a configuration like that if we were starting from scratch.”

But if the school needs to stay, the board would work with Canada Lands in hopes that a future developer could provide a reasonable buffer, he explained.

The school also borrows the study centre’s auditorium a couple of times a year for its music and drama productions.

Students also rely on city-owned sports fields next door, and use cityowned space in back, for activities such as snowshoeing.

Vehicles accessing the school must

use the study centre’s traffic-light exit on Heron Road at Baycrest Drive.

“That land is owned by the federal government, but we have an easement over it to get onto our site,” Chrystal said There have been informal easements for some time, but were only formalized this year due to the impending sale to Canada Lands.

“When we heard about the sale we met with the federal government and we now have (measures) set up to protect the school board in the

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“Those buildings were connected to each other and with the current federal government buildings by tunnels,” said Chrystal.

An underground walkway connects St. Patrick’s Catholic Intermediate School’s two separate threestorey buildings at 1485 Heron Rd., but is today primarily used for maintenance and storage. Student use is limited.

As well, “there are transformers in the federal government portion that run systems in our schools; there’s interconnected roads and all sorts of complications that were pre-existing back at the time when it was all one large site,” said Chrystal.

The entire site was commissioned between 1963 and 1965 and operated by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, said to be the oldest religious order founded in Canada, according to the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

At one time, it was home to two Catholic schools.

The former Ottawa Separate School Board, which became the landowner, sold 7.3 hectares of the property to the federal government in 1973. A two-hectare corner was kept for St. Patrick’s Intermediate, Chrystal said.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board eventually inherited the properties following the amalgamation of two Roman Catholic school boards in 1998.

“It is a complicated scenario because (the entire site) was a single property and it was subdivided,” said Chrystal.

The board also owns the nearby Queen of the Angels Adult School, which offers English-language and computer training at 1461 Heron Rd. The aging school is on the board’s radar, but there is no renewal funding available, said Chrystal.

Its adult students now use class-

Though stable now, the 8,200-square-metre intermediate school has faced shrinking enrollment in the past and today is at just under 50-per-cent capacity. Of the 745 places available, there are just 371 students to fill them.

St. Pat’s High has enough space on its south side for a new wing.

“We know we can do it,” said Chrystal.

The preliminary design includes as many as 20 classrooms, a gym, science labs and art rooms, and enough room for 506 students.

But that plan could be negotiable if the board doesn’t get as much funding as it is hoping for.

“If it’s less than what we expect then we’re going to have to re-examine it and see how we can skin the cat,” Chrystal said.

There are pros and cons to the board’s Grade 7 to 12 model.

“Some people are uncomfortable that you’ve got Grade 7 and 8s in with Grade 9 to 12s, but often times they’re siblings,” the superintendent said, adding that younger students would not mingle with the older kids.

“It’s a school within a school.”

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As for advantages, the junior-high students would benefit from access to a topnotch gym and cafeteria.

“They don’t have to worry about travel time (between buildings),” Chrystal noted.

“And they get the advantage of being in a high school with all the specialty classrooms.”

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When the ministry decided to allow boards to apply for school-consolidation funding, the Ottawa board’s trustees consulted with the intermediate school’s feeder school community last spring.

The board then unsuccessfully applied last year for regular capital funding for the school addition. But the ministry encouraged it to apply for school consolidation capital dollars, which help boards combine schools that are experiencing reduced enrollment, Chrystal explained.

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An underground tunnel connects two buildings that make up St. Patrick’s Catholic Intermediate School at 1485 Heron Rd. in Alta Vista. The tunnel network would have to be sealed when a developer eventually buys the vacant Federal Study Centre property. light, the intermediate school will be eventually closed and sold.

If it doesn’t get the money it needs for the addition, it would continue to apply for funding.

Board officials, however, have a back-up plan just in case.

“I’m hoping that we will get the money for the addi-

tion, but if we were to remain there, I’m confident we’ll be able to make it work,” said Chrystal.

The entryway easement will remain in place until the land is redeveloped, and Public Services and Procurement Canada has told Canada Lands the school needs to use the land under its cafeteria.

“If we have to stay there and we don’t get the addition, they’ll sell us that land,” said Chrystal.

“It could be expensive,” he said, adding that an acre in that area costs about $800,000.

While the school and the study centre are distinct properties, Stephàne Huot, executive director of real es-

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tate services in the national capital area for Public Services, said in an interview “the school board is aware of the proposed disposal of the Federal Study Centre to (Canada Lands) and we have informed (the company) of the school board’s ongoing interest in this site.”

Canada Lands will be engaging with stakeholders, including the board, “to make sure their ongoing interests are addressed” in the redevelopment process, Huot said.

The government is also aware of the complexities of the shared underground pathways.

“The tunnel at (the centre) which interconnects the individual pavilions is still in use and is still actively connected to the adjacent school,” Public Services said in an email.

“Canada Lands is aware of that interconnectivity of the centre with the adjacent school, and the property will be transferred to (Canada Lands) as is,” the email stated.

But if the school were to

stay there, “we would have to talk to a developer or (Canada Lands) about how we would seal off all these tunnels and everything else because I’m assuming they’re going to demolish all of the buildings on that site and redevelop it,” Chrystal said.

Without knowing when Canada Lands will sell the former training centre on the open market, the board is hoping to move forward sooner rather than later with its relocation plan.

For now, however, it is in wait-and-see mode in anticipation of the province’s upcoming funding decision, expected around the end of May. “In a worse case scenario, we stay where we are,” said Chrystal. “And if we get the money, we move.”

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Canterbury cast, crew realize dream with dream-like play

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Notice of Public Meeting for Development at 3095 Albion Road North Residents are invited to attend a public information meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Rd) regarding a new development application in the Ward.

The City of Ottawa’s Planning & Growth Management Department has received a combined zoning by-law amendment and site plan control application for a new mosque, school, and community centre located at 3095 Albion Road North.

The Ahlul-Bayt Centre of Ottawa is proposing to build a complex that includes a two-storey building (plus basement) with a total gross floor area of 6,860 square metres. The building will contain a mosque, an elementary school, and a community centre. More information can be found by visiting ottawa.ca/devapps and searching 3095 Albion. Please contact my office at diane.deans@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2480 for any questions or comments.

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Residents are asked to please avoid parking on the street during this time, as crews must return later to sweep that portion if cars are blocking the road. As well, please be advised that street sweeping includes daytime and nighttime work that will cause some noise and dust. The City’s noise by-law allows for this service to be performed during nighttime hours. For more information, please visit Ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1.

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

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

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

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

“It gives us an edge.”

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

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

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

She is also responsible for hair, makeup and costumes.

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

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

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

Stefan Vidovic, 17. The Grade 12 student will bring to life the role of glazier, or glass cutter, as well as smaller roles, such as that of a naval officer.

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

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

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

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

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In keeping with their portrayal of a story within a dream, the stage will largely be black and white, mirroring the colours of the costumes, and all but one will be in bare

feet.

The story “follows the daughter of a god as she descends from the heavens to empathize with humans,” student actor Ari Mazur-Mathie said in a news release. “She witnesses the love, cruelty, pain and passion that ride tandem with human life, and further, finds humanity within herself.”

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

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

There’s even some slapstick in which characters argue about what is the real truth, “which doesn’t sound funny, but it is.”

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

“I’ve always loved the play,” said their director and long-

time Canterbury drama teacher Sheila Knight.

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

“It’s like the process of doing the show,” said Charlotte.

“It’s rough. There are dog days (during rehearsals), but the relationships we’ve made with (Knight) and with each other redeem us.”

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A Dream Play will run from April 27 to April 30 in the school’s auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 and the two-hour productions begin nightly at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Reserve your tickets by emailing chs.dreamplay@ gmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, depending on availability.

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Change coming to ByWard Market Michelle Nash

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Change is coming to the ByWard Market.

Nearly three years after New York-based consultants People for Public Spaces (PPS) released its visioning document for the market, city staffers Court Curry and Dana Collins presented a preliminary report to Lowertown residents, market vendors and retailers at the Lowertown Community Association’s April 11 meeting.

And the main goal moving forward to make the market better, Curry said, is to remove the bureaucratic box it is in right now.

“We are striving to build a creative, innovative retail area,” Curry said.

Although the report is dedicated to not just the ByWard Market, but also Parkdale Market in Hintonburgh, Curry said most of what he presented is relevant to Lowertown’s market.

The push to make changes to the market came from resi-

New changes are coming to the ByWard Market. dents speaking out about the lack of local food options and the constant struggle with more and more night clubs and bars opening up in the downtown heritage district. The city responded by commissioning PPS to conduct a visioning exercise to imagine the best outcome for the market.

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residents were already saying – bars and nightclubs dominated and the needs of residents were losing out to the needs of tourists and visitors to the area. The study also defined and highlighted the conflict of two separate management systems for the indoor (private) and the outdoor (city-run) market areas.

The recommendations

from that study were simple – reduce the amount of regulation, create a new governance model for the market, expand fresh food options and public spaces, create new uses for the main market building as well as review and possibly make changes to current zoning bylaws.

Since 2012, a draft report was created by PPS and city staff has been consulting with the market’s stakeholders and reviewing the document in order to move ahead with a number of recommendations.

It was those recommendations that Curry presented at the meeting.

• Create a not-for-profit Municipal Service Corporation to operate the market – city remains owner of the properties, council appoints a board of directors and sets powers and duties; the corporation would report annually to council. The board would recruit retailers, oversee indoor and outdoor management and plan programming and advertising for both markets and manage volunteers

and fundraising opportunities.

• A proposed mission which will maximize the ByWard and Parkdale markets’ potential to be unique yearround gathering places and destinations to purchase local produce and goods as well as other services and products that meet the needs of local and city-wide residents and tourists alike.

• Create and approve a public space.

• The city take a proactive approach to bylaw enforcement on bars and night clubs.

First up, Curry said is to revamp the George Street Plaza as an Ottawa 2017 Legacy project.

Collins is working on the designs for the plaza, which he said will be finalized and presented for community input in May, construction beginning in September and be completed by July 2017.

Collins said the goal is to create a natural public space.

“We want to create a place where people say ‘I want to meet at George Street Plaza,’” Collins said.

Preliminary ideas Collins presented included adding greenery to the area, poten-

tially add a water feature, fix the pedestrian crossing and make it a more pedestrianfriendly area.

Local residents welcomed the idea of a revamped public space, but highlighted the need to ensure the homeless and drug users don’t overtake the area.

“The success of the plaza will to be to work on a security plan,” Curry said.

When it comes to overhauling the current situation with the indoor and outdoor markets, Curry said the plan is to find a balance with the grandfathered rights of some long-time vendors and new opportunities.

A few residents mentioned the desire to have local artisans, with unique merchandise, sell their wares in the new model.

Curry said the hope is to have new leadership for the market, and the final decision on how board members will be selected will be defined in a second report Curry will present to council later this year.

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There’s no mid-life crisis for the Festival of the Maples as Perth’s annual passage into spring hits its 40th year on April 30.

While the festival may not be buying a new sports car or dying its hair, it will be boasting a new logo, of “an updated bucket,” joked co-organizer Brian Perkin, from the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce office at Inge-Va House on April 7. His wife and coorganizer Jennifer Perkin is seated beside him. “We didn’t really have a firm logo before.” he said.

The Tay Basin will be the place to be once more for families, with a children’s play park, opening at 10 a.m., complete with a “mighty machines” area, featuring police cars and Hydro One vehicles, to even tree removal equipment and, it is hoped, military vehicles.

There will also be a bouncy castle and a climbing wall.

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At the Crystal Palace, there are more children’s activities inside, and the seven-piece Nepean Panharmonic Steel Band will be bringing the sounds of the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Meanwhile, out and about on Gore Street East, the King of Swingers group will be out causing well-meaning musical mayhem.

Further to this, there will also be sheep shearing demonstrations, pony rides and a petting zoo in the area.

The Main Stage’s entertainment schedule, for performances at Herriott and Gore streets, is as follows: 10 a.m. Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band 10:30 a.m. Official Opening Ceremonies, featuring Perth and District Chamber of Commerce president Debra Bellevue, Mayor John Fenik, town crier Brent McLaren, followed immediately by the presentation of the Lanark and District Maple Syrup Producers Awards.

10:45 a.m. Doug Barr and the Blast.

11:30 a.m. CR5 Bluegrass.

12:30 p.m. Dynamite Tay Modern Square Dancers and Mississippi Squares.

1 p.m. The Burnside Sisters.

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

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According to a release from Ottawa Fire Services, the vehicle had been overturned in the field for several hours before Deavy, a resident of Greely, discovered it.

Due to the freezing temperatures – that morning the thermometer was hovering just below -10 C – the car had formed a layer of frost.

“Initially, the driver of the vehicle appeared to have sustained injuries from the impact as well as exhibiting signs of hypothermia,” the release stated.

“Deavy knew he had to act quickly to get her safely into his warm vehicle, which he’d driven directly onto the field.”

Using a hack saw from his own vehicle, Deavy freed the trapped woman. Soon, crews from the Ottawa Fire Service and the Ottawa Paramedic Service were on scene to assist. “(Deavy’s) quick intervention has been attributed to the driver’s survival,” the release continued

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2 p.m. Wade Foster, Shawn McCullough, and Brea Lawrenson.

3 p.m. Basic White.

Gore Street East from Foster to Craig will be closed off from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with more than 135 vendor spots featuring charity organizations like the Girl Guides to Algonquin College, tree removal services to the federal Liberal Party (no word if Justin and Sophie will drop by with the kids.)

The college is looking to increase the size of its demonstration area, which had a brick-laying area last year.

This year, the brick laying will be back, joined by a log hewing area, to demonstrate the school’s heritage programs.

The crosscut saw competition at 1:20 p.m. will see twoperson teams competing against the clock, using traditional two-handled saws and a lot of sweat to cut up as much of six-to-eight inch logs as possible.

A firefighter team is slated to take part in the competition.

On the stretch of Herriott Street to Wilson, weather permitting, there will be a classic car show, which drew a “bumper crop,” last year, according to Jennifer.

The couple reminds those using their vehicles to get to the area to consider parking at the college, where Martin Bus Lines will offer free shuttles from 6 Craig St. to the intersection of Craig and Gore.

While the events are free, there will

be donation buckets out along the route to raise money for the chamber – the organizer of this annual event.

As this is Perth’s 200th anniversary year too, Brian said that it is “a happy coincidence that we are able to celebrate both of those” anniversaries. What makes the joint anniversaries even more significant is that the maple sugar industry “has been there (in the Perth area) since Day One in 1816,” said Brian “A lot of our vendors are looking to celebrate that,” added Jennifer.

“There may be more surprises this

year than in years past.”

In a later email to this newspaper from the chamber’s general manager, John LeVatte, he wrote, “I think people are going to be incredibly impressed with this year’s festival.

He noted that, “with the this year’s perfect sap-running weather, “we are guaranteed to have plenty of maple syrup!”

He added that, in talking with the festival committee, “as of right now, it looks like we may have a complete sell-out of vendor spaces.”

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Council to unleash new pet store bylaw Jennifer McIntosh

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Council approved a change to the city’s pet shop bylaw on April 13 that will eventually ban the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats at pet stores.

The move to the all-adoption model, or only allowing pets to be sold at retail outlets if they come from an animal rescue organization such as the Ottawa Humane Society, will take five years to take full effect.

Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper made a pitch to shorten the grace period down to three years, but it fell flat.

“That’s the time it takes to raise a newborn to a school-aged child,” he said.

“I think we can shorten that while still being fair to the businesses.”

There are currently only three stores in Ottawa that offer commercially bred dogs and cats for sale. Two are Pet World locations in the St. Laurent and Bay-

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Council approved a change to the city’s pet shop bylaw on April 13 that will ban the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats at pet shops. shore shopping centres and the third is Little Critters at the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre.

Karen Greenberg, who owns Little Critters, told the community and protective

services committee back on March 21 that she estimated puppy and kitten sales represents about 20 per cent of her store’s business.

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Councillors who debated the item at the committee level weren’t eager to shorten the phase-in period.

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Staff undertook a review of the pet shop bylaw as a response to concerns about puppy mills and over population at area shelters.

The original report recommended grandfathering the three stores, which would have allowed them to continue to sell commercially bred animals with stricter rules around sourcing of the animals.

But after dozens of animal rights activists spoke to the committee, members decided to go with a ban.

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River Coun. Riley Brockington tried to increase transparency around the source of pet store animals.

His motion, which would have required stores to post information about the breeders publicly before the point of sale, was defeated.

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Mayor Jim Watson wasn’t on board with releasing breeder information either.

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Advocates argue for greater say on central library location Jennifer McIntosh

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Library advocates who spoke at an April 12 library board meeting overwhelmingly asked for a clearer picture of how the public is going to be consulted on a new central library location.

“It’s gone too far and we’ve missed too many steps already,” Mike Pyndus said.

Ottawa Public Library CEO Danielle McDonald laid out the strategy for moving forward on the project at the meeting.

The strategy, which seeks to start the as yet undefined public engagement, was approved by the board.

But the message from board members was clear, find a site and come back to us with a plan for public consultation.

McDonald said a communications consulting company called PACE – Public Affairs and Community Engagement – has been retained to create a strategy for public engagement. The firm was hired two weeks ago, she said.

“They need some time to begin work,” McDonald said, adding a website dedicated to the new library will be up in the next couple of weeks.

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Marianne Wilkinson said that staff needs to get moving on a plan if the project is going to meet the deadlines.

“We should have something in place by now,” Wilkinson said.

The current plan is a two-track process, with staff working on a plan for a standalone facility and a joint facility with Library and Archives Canada.

Whatever the outcome, McDonald said shovels will be in the ground in 2018. Completion of the library is slated for 2020.

McDonald said the news of a potential partnership with Library and Archives Canada has slowed down work on developing a plan for public comment.

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The public gallery at the April 12 library board meeting was packed with delegations of people who want to see a road map for public consultation on a new central library location. A firm has been hired to come up with a strategy to engage the public in the site selection process. site.

“It’s been difficult to move forward with procurement without a site,” she said.

Mary Cavanagh, who spoke to the board on behalf of an organization called Bookmark the Core, which represents 14 community associations that want to be involved in the selection of a site, said the city needs to slow down and do things right.

“We have been involved since last September, I don’t understand why we don’t have anything in place yet,” Cavanagh said.

“Public engagement at this point is simply a bullet on a presentation, but what does that mean?”

While public consultation will include site criteria, Cavanagh said that it’s

unclear how public comment will be weighted.

“What are they going to do with our comments?” she asked.

Other speakers reiterated the importance of walkability to the new location.

Guy Potvin said the argument that the downtown core is moving westward is unfounded. He said new office towers at 150 and 90 Elgin would suggest it’s in fact moving east.

“A site at Lebreton Flats would severely impact walkability,” he said.

Library board chair Tim Tierney said it would be preferable if staff had a plan in place for public engagement by May. “People are very excited to be engaged on the new central library site,” he said.

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The city’s water rate and stormwater fee structure, which involved public consultation meetings, including one in Nepean, will undergo changes after a plethora of concerns were raised in recent weeks.

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After residents came out in droves to voice concerns about the city’s suggested changes to the water rate and stormwater fee structure, changes will be made to the draft proposal.

Residents, specifically those in rural wards, let the city know there are concerns with the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Structure Review at eight public consultations held March 21 to April 7.

The review proposed adding a fee charge to rural residents not on city water to pay for stormwater services, as well as several other changes.

“The main controversy hinged on one thing, which was the sense from some residents that they were being charged for a service that they weren’t getting,” said environment committee chair Coun. David Chernushenko. “No one wants to pay more money for anything than they have to.”

Residents wanted to know that money being charged for stormwater run-off was actually being used in the rural wards, and not to subsidize urban water users or other city projects.

Chernushenko said there will be changes made to the draft proposal, but doubted the city will be able to do another full round of public consultations with the changes.

Public consultation on an updated draft could take a different form, such as a mail-out to addresses collected during the first round.

The target was initially to bring the changes to the environment committee meeting in May, but there’s a good chance it will be

postponed until June so changes can made.

It’s not a hard deadline that staff must meet, but Chernushenko would like the review tabled sooner than later.

He said participants at the public sessions raised concerns that the city wasn’t giving themselves enough time to take citizens’ concerns to heart and make adjustments.

“The first attempt clearly missed the mark in some people’s views,”

Chernushenko said.

He said staff is looking to see if something can be done that takes into account the different types of properties people own, instead of lumping everyone together, and potentially considering the surface permeability of properties.

A big complaint was the review was too “one-size-fits-all,” the Capital ward councillor said. “(We) most certainly can’t make everyone happy, but (changes) should go a long way,” he said.

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

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

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

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The Movement for Safer, More Livable Streets is holding an event that will take place at Lansdowne Park on April 27.

The evening welcomes Janette Sadik-Khan, the co-author of Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution and former transportation commissioner for New York City.

Sadik-Khan will talk about how she re-imagined public spaces and helped transform the streets of New York into dynamic spaces for pedestrians and cyclists. The event has been sponsored by more than 20 community associations across the city, including Action Sandy Hill, Lowertown Community Association, the Vanier Community Association and community health centres.

During her tenure as transportation commissioner, SadikKhan implemented a program to improve street safety, mobility, and sustainability throughout New York City.

Organizers hope Sadik-Khan’s tips on how to rethink, reinvigo-

rate and redesign a city for safer, more livable streets will help Ottawa accelerate the urban revolution for people-centred street design.

Her book Streetfight will be available for purchase and signing, with proceeds going to Ecology Ottawa.

Lowertown Community Association president Elizabeth Bernstein encourages Lowertown residents and Ottawans from across the city to check attend the event.

“People should come check it out because Janette Sadik-Khan transformed the streets of New York into dynamic public spaces and if they did it in New York, we can do it here,” Bernstein said.

“If they did it in Times Square, we can do it in ByWard Market.”

According to Bernstein there was such interest from associations that the organizers had to change the venue to Lansdowne.

“It’s so exciting to see such an appetite for transforming Ottawa’s streets,” she said.

A free event, Bernstein said interested individuals do need to register in advance.

The evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m. and the main presentation starts at 7 p.m. on April 27.

Council approves changes to taxi bylaw making Uber legal Jennifer McIntosh

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Ride-sharing companies such as Uber will be able to operate after city council approved a slate of recommendations to the city’s car-forhire bylaw on April 13.

The recommendations were nearly a year in the making and not only allow for private transportation companies (PTC) to operate, but also take the handcuffs off the taxi industry, said the community and protective services committee chair, Coun. Diane Deans.

But not all cab drivers were optimistic about the changes.

“Do you know what the hell you’re doing?” yelled Tony Hajjar as he left council chambers following the decision. “There’s going to be a lot of houses going up for sale. You’ve ruined the lives of 2,000 families.”

Hajjar is a long-time cab

driver who spoke during the marathon 18-hour community and protective services meeting on April 7 and 8 that considered the changes.

Hajjar said he paid $160,000 for his taxi plate.

He added he’s getting ready to retire, but will have to keep working now that his plate will be worthless.

Council spent the better part of the day debating the slate of changes, with a number of motions aimed at softening the blow for taxi drivers and keeping watch on Uber, which entered the Ottawa market illegally 14 months ago.

CAMERAS

There was a lot of debate about the possibility of invehicle cameras being required for private transportation companies. KPMG, the consultants the city hired to do the background research for the review of the

bylaw, said in its report that cameras weren’t necessary for the safety of riders because the app gives the plate number, car description and driver picture to the rider. In addition, all trips are paid for electronically, so there isn’t the same anonymity as there is with cash transactions in a cab.

But some councillors saw it as more than just a way to identify both parties.

“I think we are going to end up doing it anyway,” Coun. Rick Chiarelli said of forcing private drivers to have cameras in the cars.

“The only difference is, if we wait, we will be doing it from a position of reacting rather than a position of leadership.”

River Coun. Riley Brockington introduced a motion that would require staff to compile data on complaints from consumers over the first year Uber is in service. Staff will report back with the

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Ottawa-based Uber drivers Eric Berry, left, Eugene Pascal and Jamie Brisson make their views known via their T-shirts at city hall during a council debate over changes to the city’s taxi and car-for-hire regulations on April 13. data and council can determine if cameras are needed at that time.

The motion passed, with many saying it was a good compromise because it maintains public safety without creating an undue barrier for entry into the marketplace.

But some felt council

shouldn’t be concerned with whether the cost of a camera was a barrier for Uber drivers.

Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish said council shouldn’t be bending over backwards to accommodate a “corporate bully” that started operating in Ot-

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Chiarelli questioned the collection of data, saying Uber would have to voluntarily hand over complaints unless something escalated to involve police.

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Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt introduced a motion to reduce the insurance requirements for taxis and PTC drivers from $5 million in liability to $2 million.

Drivers will have to have commercial insurance. The motion squeaked by with 13 councillors in favour and 11 opposed.

Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli was concerned about whether $2 million would be enough in the case of a catastrophic crash.

“For me it’s about the safety of my residents,” he said. “It’s a disservice to the public at large.”

Cumberland Coun. Stephen Blais was also opposed, saying council should only bend its principles so far to accommodate one company.

“And we’ve bent far enough already,” he said.

But Moffatt said the City of Toronto has determined that $2 million is enough and Ottawa should follow suit.

Moffatt also introduced, as part of his insurance motion, to allow four non-transferrable taxi plates be doled out this year, once the new bylaw is in place.

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Under the new bylaw, Uber will have to pay a per-ride levy of 11 cents, due to the fact that it doesn’t

offer accessible service that meets the city standards.

Taxis will continue to have the $9-million contract for ParaTranspo service under the new rules.

Advocate Catherine Gardner said those with mobility issues were left out of the equation.

“What does the levy mean in terms of creating new service?” she asked, saying those with mobility issues would like to be able to take advantage of cheaper rides as well.

Gardner added not everyone with mobility issues qualifies for ParaTranspo and she worries the changes may cause some cab drivers to abandon their accessible plates in favour of driving for Uber.

“We will be keeping an eye on you.”

COUN. DAVID CHERNUSHENKO TELLS UBER REP

After a day of debates and more than half a dozen motions, council voted in favour of the slate of changes to the industry, with only one member dissenting.

West Carleton Coun. Eli ElChantiry said that on the International Day against Bullying, council shouldn’t reward Uber for operating for nearly a year-and-ahalf illegally.

“It’s not right,” he said.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said she was uncomfortable with allowing Uber to operate, but said there had to be some regulations in place or Uber would “run rampant.”

Capital Coun. David Chernush-

enko said he didn’t like the way the review came about and cautioned Uber that while the door may be open for them, it’s now also open for competitors.

“Taxis have had a near monopoly for decades.

They will have to adjust to changes in the marketplace.”

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He said he’d look to staff to continue to enforce the city’s bylaws both now and once the change takes place Sept. 30.

“We will be keeping an eye on you,” he said to Uber representatives in the gallery.

Deputy city clerk Susan Jones said the city has already laid 188 charges against Uber drivers and will keep doing so until the changes are enacted in September. She said city staff will remain vigilant on enforcement once the new regulations are in place as well.

Mayor Jim Watson, who changed his tune on ride-sharing programs after what he called overwhelming support from the public, said taxi drivers will have to adjust to the competition.

“Taxis have had a near monopoly for decades,” he said. “They will have to adjust to changes in the marketplace.”

Watson added some drivers, who were paying nearly $2,000 a month to rent plates, may welcome the change as Uber will likely drive the cost of taxi plates down.

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If the feds don’t engage in public consultations about a proposed Ottawa Hospital Civic campus expansion, the Agricultural Institute of Canada might host them.

Serge Buy, CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, said the federal government needs to listen to the community and interested stakeholders ahead of making a decision on the location of an expanded Civic campus on federal land.

“We believe the community needs to be consulted, so if the government isn’t going to do it, I think we’ll do it,” Buy said.

A meeting was held last week with interested parties, including representatives of local MPs and MPPs, city councillors, the hospital, agricultural institute and the local community association. Buy said in an interview that at the meeting there was a strong consensus the government should move forward with a transparent and open consultation process.

That resolution will be forwarded to three ministers in a letter that will be made public, Buy said.

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A recent meeting about the proposed Ottawa Hospital Civic campus expansion brought together interested parties to discuss how to make the site selection process more open and transparent.

“We are hoping for a response after the letter is sent and if there is no response we may go back to the participants and say we don’t know that there is going to be a consultation,” he said.

“I’d rather not have the Agricultural Institute doing this. This is not our mandate, and to be frank, it’s on our dime as well.”

The group is proposing a threepronged consultation that includes

releasing relevant facts, such as traffic studies, historical information about the farm and recent data about the farm and its value, hearing from experts and then letting the community weigh in.

“We are in a little bit of a black hole because nobody knows what process should be used. We don’t even know who is in charge in the government,” Buy said.

Buy is hoping consultations can

start soon and wrap up in the next few months, so the government can come back with its decision.

“The hospital is an important part of the community, and we need to make sure we have a hospital that functions properly. We also need to know whether or not the right decisions are being made.”

The federal government announced in November 2014 that up to 24 hectares of land at the experimental farm would be used for the hospital’s expansion. “(They) came out and surprised everyone by saying, ‘We are giving the hospital land,’” Buy said.

“I assume that (the minister) was expecting applause and the fact of the matter is the community said, ‘No, that stinks, we don’t want to see a process like this.’”

He said the decision was a shock to everyone and emphasized just how necessary an open and transparent process is when deciding where an expanded Civic should be located.

“When you have a process that is mired in secrecy and backroom deals, what results out of it is usually public suspicion, and that’s exactly what happened in this case. In the end it may be the right decision

and I don’t know,” he said.

The meeting of interested parties was closed to the general public and media. Kate Eggins, media relations officer at the Ottawa Hospital, said the meeting was “well received.”

“It was a really good meeting and the hospital was there to listen and learn.”

Eggins said the federal government is asking for the hospital’s four preferred sites to be re-evaluated. The hospital is finalizing an analysis of each of the fours sites.

“We are submitting the information and then it’s in the federal government’s hands to do with as they wish,” Eggins said, adding the hospital is not ranking the four sites.

The four sites include: • The original site that was put forward in 2014 at the northwest corner of the experimental farm, • A “reconfiguration” of the 2014 plan to deal with concerns over the farm’s scientific work, • The former Sir John Carling building at the northeast corner of the farm, and • Using the Tunney’s Pasture government office complex.

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

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A task force has been formed to deal with issues at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, and its members have been given a June 1 deadline to deliver an action plan.

The troubled Innes Road jail has been plagued by complaints of staffing shortages, overcrowding, and recent inmate deaths, as well as complaints that inmates with mental health problems aren’t being helped or are being placed in solitary confinement.

On March 25, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Yasir Naqvi announced a task force led by the ministry to address capacity issues at the jail.

The June 1 report deadline was set by Naqvi on April 12.

He announced the task force shortly after reports of inmates being forced to sleep in shower stalls, because overcrowding had got so bad within the facility.

The task force’s mandate is to develop an action plan to address overcrowding and capacity issues, and identify longterm solutions for health and safety of inmates and staff.

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superintendent, the local union president, a crown attorney, ministry staff, and members of the Defence Council Association of Ottawa, Mothers Offering Mutual Support and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa.

Warren “Smokey” Thomas, the head of the correctional officers’ union – the Ontario Public Service Employee Union – has recently called for Naqvi’s resignation.

He said the jail is “still a horrible mess,” and the ministry will need to get more funding from the province in order to provide needed solutions.

He’s also called on the ministry to allow media to go inside the jail so the public can see the conditions inside.

In a press release about the task force, Naqvi said that the status quo at the OCDC cannot continue.

His goals for a transformation are a tall order, and include changes that both those in the correctional service as well as advocates have been pushing for.

They include increased access to rehabilitation programs, increased mental health supports, and community-based reintegration partnerships.

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Spratt Road to be Closed from Poplin Street to Rideau Road Please be advised that Spratt Road from Poplin Street to Rideau Road will be closed from Monday April 18th to Monday July 18th 2016. The road will be closed for the purpose of the installation of new sanitary, storm, and water main. Road closed signs and barricades, barrels, or other traffic control devices may be used to ensure public and worker safety.

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An on-site sign will be posted and interested residents can view status updates on Ottawa.ca or by contacting my office.

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Capital Coun. David Chernushenko tries to defend his motion to initiate a study to determine the causes of traffic congestion on April 13.

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A motion by Capital Coun.

David Chernushenko aimed at determining the root causes of traffic congestion faced a roadblock from suburban councillors on April 13.

Chernushenko said the study, which came with an estimated price tag of $80,000, would take a holistic approach to dealing with congestion.

“Our traditional methods are widening a road, or building a new road to deal with congestion,” Chernushenko said. “This would just give us more tools.”

Barrhaven Coun.

Jan Harder said the city’s investment in light rail is the way the city is attempting to deal with congestion.

“Suburban councillors supported LRT, even though some communities won’t see the benefit for years,” Harder said.

Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley called the motion a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

“It’s all about the tolls,” he said. “Commuters that come in from Kanata I can tell you which roads they are using.

This is a back door attempt

to separate and create division between our communities.”

Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper said he had a different opinion.

“I think looking forward we need to look at a number of things across the silos, are our transportation routes optimized? Are fares what they should be? Are we building the appropriate mixed-use communities to avoid long commutes?”

Leiper said traffic congestion isn’t a solely suburban problem.

“Just look at Island Park Drive,” he said.

Kanata North Coun.

Marianne Wilkinson said the main problem is the Greenbelt. She said the city needs to work with the National Capital Commission on adapting it to be a green finger like in other cities, to help facilitate better planning.

“The Greenbelt is like a noose around our necks,” she said.

Mayor Jim Watson said he doesn’t see the benefit.

“In the report itself it talks about toll roads,” he said.

“I hate to break it you, but Ottawa doesn’t have a congestion problem in the downtown. We are not Hong Kong or London. This motion would be a first step towards a road toll.”

Chernushenko said the intent was simply to reduce congestion in the most effective and cost efficient way possible.

He added new roads aren’t always the solution.

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The motion failed, with 15 members voting in opposition and eight in favour.

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Riverside South for Refugees Riverside South for Refugees is a group of Ottawa residents who have come together to support two Syrian refugee family reunifications. It is expected that the sponsorship and refugee forms will be completed and sent to the Canada Immigration Center in Winnipeg within three weeks. Their next goal is to raise donations to give to our partner Church groups. One family is a young married couple. They have spent only six months together of the two years they have been married.

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River Ward Earth Day Event You are cordially invited to attend the River Ward Earth Day Celebration, on Saturday April 23, from 2-4pm, at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre on Paul Anka Drive. Many environmental groups will be on hand, activities for children, refreshments and a guided walk through the McCarthy Woods at 3:30pm.

Special guests include MP Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor and Environment Committee Chair David Chernushenko.

Free Electronics Drop-off Depot As part of my Earth Day event, Junk That Funk will be hosting a free electronics drop-off at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre from 10am-4pm on Saturday April 23. Junk That Funk is a residential and commercial rubbish removal service that is locally owned and operated. They will receive almost anything that uses batteries or has a power cord, including appliances, old electronics, computers, monitors and scrap metal. They do not accept hazardous materials, such as paint, solvents, oils, and chemicals, or smoke detectors, CF lightbulbs, fluorescent lighbulbs, old style mercury furnace thermostats, batteries, or asbestos material.

If you’re not sure if they accept the item you’re planning to bring on Saturday, please inquiry by email junkthatfunk@gmail.com, or call 613-699-6636.

3071 Riverside Drive – Former School Site Over the course of the winter 2016, the Ottawa Community Lands and Development Corporation (OCLDC) launched a Request for Expressions of Interest with the development community to gauge their interest and vision for the ten acre site. Up to two acres will be reserved for a city park, leaving approximately 8 acres for development. This nonbinding, voluntary process, garnered 20 expressions of interest. I have met with 3 of those 20 groups. I am impressed by their desire to develop a tasteful sub-division that respects the existing residential community. It is the intention of the OCLDC to place the 8 acres of land on to the open market, by issuing a Request for Offers by late Spring. Actual construction on this site will not occur in 2016.

More Trees for River Ward Thanks to local scouts, with the Trees for Canada program, local parks are set to receive more trees. On May 7, Frank J Licari Park in Ridgemont will receive 100 trees, and Marble Park in Riverside Park will receive 205 trees. The City of Ottawa will plant 1,500 trees in Paul Landry Park in Hunt Club, following last year’s significant tree removal due to the emerald ash borer infestation. I have also secured significant funds to replace the entire playground in Paul Landry Park. It is my intention to host public consultation this autumn on the design and components of the new playground and reopen it next year as part of Canada2017 celebrations. Paul Landry Park has been neglected for too long. With strong support from the Hunt Club Community Organization and local residents, we will work together to take back our park.

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Farmers say change means good news for growers Jennifer McIntosh

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

Planning committee approved the change that would allow food produced in community gardens to be sold, donated or shared. In addition, the zoning amendment would allow for a farmers market on a lot where a community garden is a permitted use.

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

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

Foster thanked city staff for their work on the file.

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

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

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

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

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

from local horticulturalists and juried, secondary food processors.

Henderson said the issue goes beyond self-interest.

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

Henderson added the Orléans location will be moving to the parking lot of the Ray

Friel Recreation Complex, instead of the Centrum Shopping Centre lot, to improve the ambience.

Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier asked staff if they had consulted local business over the zoning change.

“Other retailers pay taxes and employ people,” Cloutier said. “Have they been consulted?”

City planner Carol Ruddy said that in her opinion, it isn’t the city’s job to regulate competition.

“The amendment is meant to support the broader public interest so that residents have access to healthy food,” she said.

Cloutier asked if markets would be allowed to sell prepared food like pies and maple syrup.

Ruddy said as long as they were produced by the farmers themselves it would be permitted.

College Ward Coun. Rick Chiarelli said he didn’t want to get into a debate about the kind of produce that would be available for sale.

“I remember debating types of cucumber on a former council,” he said.

City council will still have to debate the zoning changes approved by the committee.

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All-Star struck Left: Zayne Raynes, a Grade 3 student at Pinecrest Public School, shakes hands with Ottawa RedBlacks quarterback Henry Burris at the west-end school on April 13.

Above: Burris talks about his upcoming first-ever Sports Camp, which takes place at TD Place on May 15, to a gym full of students. Participants, ages eight to 14, are invited to participate in football drills, get autographs and be active with Olympians and sports all-stars. Burris visited a number of area schools recently to promote the camp. For more details, go to bbbso.ca.

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Rideau Canoe Club floats idea of summer camp Aim is to have program ready this August Kelly Kent

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We want the participants to be able to learn in a safe

environment,” Carranco said.

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

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

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

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‘Blues lady’ launches funding campaign Melissa Murray

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It wasn’t her hair Maria Hawkins woke up early to blow dry.

To clear her vision, she would take out her hair dryer and use it to dry out her eye.

Hawkins has known for years that she has an eye condition called fuchs endothelial dystrophy.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, fuchs endothelial dystrophy affects about four per cent of people over 40. Deposits form in the centre of the cornea, causing vision problems. Tiny blisters can also form.

Hawkins would wake up with blurred vision and drying out her eye would help it clear up enough that she could be ready to help students and the community with her music and motivational programs, Blues in the Schools.

“The schools I taught in couldn’t be sitting around waiting for me to dry out my eye,” Hawkins said in an inter-

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Maria Hawkins is preparing for an April 24 event at the Rainbow Bistro to fundraise for her recovery from a second cornea transplant. view.

After completing five albums and working with schools for more than 30 years, the east-end resident decided to retire because her vision was failing.

To fix her vision, Hawkins needed two partial cornea transplants. She received the first, on her left eye, late last year. Dr. Kashif Baig performed the surgery at the Eye

Institute at the Ottawa Hospital General campus. The transplant involves a series of four surgeries, which can cure the condition completely.

But work on Hawkins’ other eye was delayed after she slipped and hit the side of her face on the hood of her car. The fall left her with deep bruising that needed to heal before the surgery. It pushed back her surgery about four

months to July.

After the setback, she found herself getting depressed.

“For a couple of days, I stayed in bed because of the headaches and the horrible pain.

“Then I had to kick myself in the pants because I thought if I can be an advocate for other people for my whole life, why can’t I be an advocate for myself?”

Now, she is getting ready for her second transplant.

“I can’t sing and it’s the love of my life. It’s my therapy, my joy, my love, my craft. It’s my life’s work,” she said, describing the pressure that builds in her head.

Though Hawkins spent 30 years trying to help kids with learning disabilities or special needs, now she’s asking for help to cover her expenses when she recovers from surgery. Her doctor estimates it will take about six months to fully recover.

“I’m focusing on raising money to just live,” she said.

“In 30 years working for

the community, I never built up any savings; it was never about the money.”

Hawkins has launched a crowdfunding page where she’s asking for help. She is also hosting an event at the Rainbow Bistro, located at 76 Murray St., on April 24. Tickets are $10 and the event will run from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The show, hosted by River City Junction, includes performers such as Sneezy Waters, River City Junction, Wicked Grin, Elaina Martin and more.

There are about 20 acts performing, including Hawkins, who will be on stage for a shorter performance.

“I can only sing for about 20 minutes,” she said. “I can’t stand above a boiling pot of water or reach down to clean a bathtub.” She also has to avoid allergens, crying, smoking and wind. “I have to protect my eye at all times.”

Even though Hawkins is working on fundraising for her recovery, it hasn’t slowed her down.

She’s hoping to release an album this Christmas with the help of a producer. Working in short blocks of time, she’s laying down vocal tracks before her surgery.

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show has also contacted her, after being suggested as a guest by a community member. She’s hoping to launch a campaign to draw attention to her story, so the show invites her on.

“That’s not something I ever thought I’d want, but I do want that. I want that a lot,” Hawkins said.

She said there’s been an outpouring of support from the community. Already more than $4,000 has been raised.

“I find myself overwhelmed by kindness, which makes me cry, which I’m not supposed to do.”

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Students break down cultural barriers while breaking bread Erin McCracken

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The simple act of breaking bread with people from different cultures offers lessons that aren’t available in school textbooks.

Wejdan Alkadi was one of more than a dozen parents who baked traditional breads and treated students and staff at General Vanier Public School to the tasty international samples during the school’s annual Bread Festival on April 7.

“I think when he looks at different foods, he accepts trying and exploring foods from different countries,” Alkadi said of her son Abdullah Alarife, 8, who is in Grade 3 at General Vanier.

Alkadi baked up a batch of traditional Saudi Arabian mini whole wheat pancakes and added them to the bounty offered in the school’s gym.

“There’s a lot of people here from different countries,” Alkadi said, admiring the tables of food while students dug in with gusto. “I like to see different food from different countries.”

The celebration has been a tasty annual staple at General Vanier for at least the past five years.

“Bread is an international food,” said principal Jeremy Nowiski. “And it’s an op-

portunity for anybody in any culture from any country to be able to offer what’s special to them in their country.”

The school, which has 150 students in kindergarten to Grade 3, has more than 20 different cultures represented.

A culinary array of homemade savoury and sweet dishes was served up by parents, including honey cake from the Netherlands, milk bread from Iran, Swedish chocolate balls, Congolese donuts, Lebanese pita bread and hummus dips, American money bread, Kosovan and Albanian croissants and stuffed flat bread, Israeli challah, Jewish poppy seed bread and Somali bur and sabayat breads.

Canadian recipes were also featured, including samples of cranberry bread with blueberry jam, as well as ice cream bread and lobster buns.

To add to the international flair, staff and volunteer organizers decorated the food tables with flags of countries from around the world. The Bread Festival has become the school’s largest draw for parents.

“It’s a great opportunity for the families to come, to contribute in any way,” Nowiski said, adding that some families baked breads and also made traditional dips for everyone to try. “It’s a great opportunity for our students to

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Left: Uplands-area residents Wejdan Alkadi and her eightyear-old son Abdullah Alarife celebrate during General Vanier Public School’s annual Bread Festival on April 7.

Above: Uplands-area residents Shamsa Abdul-Haq, left, and Fartun Mohamed show off their Somali homeland’s traditional bread recipes they baked for the school’s Bread Festival. see the many different cultures that are represented here.”

The children were invited to enjoy up to three samples before asking for seconds.

Many of them munched away while enjoying a cultural fashion show, during which several children paraded across the stage wearing special occasion and everyday clothing fashions for girls and boys from such nations as Kuwait, Libya and Nigeria,

among others.

Alkadi’s son proudly wore a pristine all-white outfit to showcase what many boys and men traditionally wear in Saudi Arabia.

“I feel like with the Bread Festival all the kids (get to) know each other, other countries, about culture, food, dress,” said past parent council volunteer Sirin Al Natoor, who worked with teachers to organize this year’s celebra-

tion even though her youngest child graduated from General Vanier last year.

Three of her five children attended the school, located on Harkness Avenue off Walkley Road, and Al Natoor, a Jordanian Palestinian, said she has learned something new about other countries during each year of the festival.

Al Natoor and a teacher also helped different groups of students learn traditional dances, which they presented

on stage during the festival, including the Palestinian dabke dance, a Chinese ribbon dance and the Mexican hat dance.

The festival has become such a highlight for Al Natoor’s family that her son asked to miss classes at Fielding Drive Public School so he too could return to his former school and enjoy the celebration.

“He didn’t want to miss it today,” Al Natoor said with a smile.

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On March 22, 2012, workers employed by a sub-contractor were installing new

hydro poles and wires under existing energized lines on Moodie Drive, south of Fallowfield Road.

Three workers were excavating a hole when the boom of a work vehicle came within three metres of a power line located about six metres above the hole. All three suf-

fered electrical shocks, with one worker succumbing to the injuries in hospital. The two other workers sought medical attention but did not suffer permanent physical injuries.

A Ministry of Labour investigation was launched.

After a trial, Hydro Ottawa was found guilty, as a

constructor, of violating three sections of the constructions projects regulation: • failing to ensure the boom of a vehicle was not brought within three metres of an energized overhead conductor of 750 or more volts; • failing to ensure a competent worker designated as

a signaller was stationed in full view of an operator and had a clear view of the electrical conductor and of the vehicle, to warn the operator every time any part of the vehicle or other equipment may approach the minimum distance; and • failing to take every reasonable precaution to prevent hazards to workers from energized electrical equipment, installation and conductors.

The company was fined $225,000 on March 29.

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McCarthy Woods guided tour highlight of River Ward Earth Day Erin McCracken

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A guided nature walk in McCarthy Woods will be one of the highlights of River Ward’s inaugural Earth Day celebration, giving ward residents a better appreciation for the forested jewel in the Hunt Club community.

A question mark actually hung over the woods about 15 years ago when there was talk of potentially developing the National Capital Commission’s property into a residential community.

That prompted an outcry and the development never came to fruition, said River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington.

Late last year Brockington met with NCC chief executive Mark Kristmanson, who confirmed the woods, which are bounded by McCarthy Road to the east and the hydro corridor to the north, are not on the commission’s radar.

“He is very cognizant of the value of those lands, that members of the public have

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River Coun. Riley Brockington will host a free Earth Day celebration for ward residents at the Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre on April 23. absolutely no desire to see anything done to the McCarthy Woods,” Brockington said. “My goal is to bring just greater awareness and attention to the woods and how valuable they are as a green space.

“So if we can learn something from them, that’s the intent of having a guided tour.”

About two months ago, the NCC presented its 50-year outlook to the city’s planning committee, which Brockington sits on. The commission

spoke of three classifications it has for its land holdings: national, regional and other.

The councillor said he doesn’t want to ever see the woods placed on this “other” list since that involves a property review.

“I don’t want people to be complacent,” he said of the benefit of the nature walk, which takes place during the ward’s Earth Day celebration at the Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre on April 23. “I want people to have a better understanding and appreciation for the woods.”

Ottawa tree expert Owen Clarkin will give a guided tour of the green space, which is said to be the largest natural deciduous forest in the city.

The tour begins at 3:30 p.m.

The festivities will also feature activities for children, Earth Day cake and refreshments, and an environmental trade show inside the centre.

“It’s to connect people who may be interested in their electricity consumption to know what type of conservation

offerings Hydro Ottawa has,” Brockington said as an example of information that will be available from exhibitors.

The trade show will allow residents to speak with several experts and pick up pamphlets from a number of organizations, including bylaw services, the EnviroCentre, Hydro Ottawa’s conservation team, Bike Ottawa and the Ottawa Field Naturalists Club.

“So we’re trying to tie everything that we’re offering here to the Earth, or environmental,” the councillor said.

A number of River Ward’s community associations will also be on hand. The Hunt Club Community Organization will have rain barrels available, Brockington said.

A number of dignitaries will also be in attendance, including Deputy Mayor and Bay Coun. Mark Taylor, who also lives in River Ward, Capital Coun. David Chernushenko, who chairs the city’s environment committee, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine

McKenna.

Speeches will take place from 2:30 to 3 p.m.

“I believe in collaboration and working with all levels of government; in this case on environment and climatechange matters,” Brockington said of inviting the federal minister. “I believe every level of government has a strong responsibility to work on collaborative solutions.

“And I believe that the people of River Ward need to know what the federal government’s plans are for the environment and climate change.”

Everyone is also invited to bring unwanted electronic items to the centre where Junk that Funk will be holding an e-waste recycling drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The intention is to make the Earth Day celebration an annual highlight in River Ward, though it might feature different themes in future, Brockington said.

The Earth Day celebration takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at at 3320 Paul Anka Dr.

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White trilliums set to blanket McCarthy Woods for mere days Erin McCracken

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Blink and you’ll miss them.

Ontario’s official flower – the white trillium – will soon blanket a large swath of McCarthy Woods in the Hunt Club community within the next couple of weeks, among other natural settings in Ottawa and the Valley.

Longtime resident Marvin Green doesn’t want locals to miss such a spectacular springtime sight.

But that’s a distinct possibility since the flowers’ blooming period only lasts a short time, about one or two weeks in late April and early May before the tree leaves come out en masse, confirmed renown Canadian naturalist Michael Runtz, a longtime instructor in Carleton University’s biology department.

“The blooming time is brief because the sunlight time is brief,” he said, adding these flowers flourish in richer hardwood forests, at the

base of such trees as maples and maple beeches. “The timing is all that matters.”

Once the trilliums bloom, “they are spectacular in that they form huge carpets quite often,” said Runtz, who has also written a weekly nature column for several Metroland Media newspapers for the past 18 years, including the West Carleton Review and the Arnprior ChronicleGuide.

White trilliums are commonly found in this part of Ontario, particularly in the Ottawa Valley and southwest to Kingston, where they can actually enjoy a longer growing season for upwards of three to four weeks, “… as long as the white-tailed deer haven’t got to them,” Runtz said, adding that this type of deer is known to decimate the flowers.

It will likely be too early to see the flowers blanket McCarthy Woods, situated along McCarthy Road at Plante Drive, when River Ward celebrates Earth Day on April 23 at the nearby

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Left: Hunt Club resident Marvin Green stands at one of the main entrances to McCarthy Woods. Green says more Ottawans should make a point of keeping an eye out for the white trillium flower when it blooms in the next couple of weeks.

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Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre.

The festivities will feature a guided walk in the woods.

But Green wants to give more people the head’s up about the upcoming blooming period so they too can enjoy the sight.

Last year, the urban forest

boasted a bountiful crop of what Green said is an underappreciated provincial flower, but it only lasted about 10 days.

“A lot of people aren’t aware of it,” said Green, a retired safety systems Royal Canadian Air Force warrant officer, who first spotted the

Two years ago Tandra was in a terrible car crash. She suffered a fractured clavicle, damage to her right leg, lacerations to her head, a ruptured ear drum and a traumatic brain injury.

Above: Trilliums dot the McCarthy Woods in this photo taken last spring.

white blanket of flowers at that site about two decades ago. “There’s two or three acres of those flowers there.

They go back a long way. It was really good last year.”

It was actually Runtz who helped Green gain a better appreciation for white trilliums after Green saw the

instructor talk about wildflowers on his Carleton University nature TV show years ago.

“I think that’s the first year that I (felt) that there was something really about these flowers other than them being just something growing in the ditch,” Green said.

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A local city councillor learned about water rescue firsthand on April 15.

River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington geared up in a specialized dry suit, helmet, gloves, footwear and personal floatation device before taking the plunge in the Ottawa River.

Brockington volunteered for the experience in order to learn more about water rescue, as vice-chair of the City of Ottawa community and protective services commit-

tee. At Station 11 on Preston Street, Brockington learned about the hazards in the waterways and how the water rescue teams respond in an emergency.

“Are you finding that a lot of your rescues are because people are being stupid?” asked Brockington.

The answer from Ottawa fire Capt. Peter Lamar was: “absolutely.”

“I think naivety is the right word,” Lamar said.

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“We do so many rescues,” he said. “It’s people underestimating the ice because in a river environment ice levels can differ drastically.”

One of the more memorable water calls, Lamar said, was rescuing a woman who jumped off the Hog’s Back bridge.

She survived and her brother let the department know she had just given birth and was dealing with mental-health issues. After she was pulled from the water, she was recovering well.

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Jewish holocaust survivor Felicia Carmelly, right, shares her story of loss, resilience and recovery with 1,300 students from high schools across Ottawa at Algonquin College on April 12 and 13. Carmelly, 85, moved to Canada in 1961, earned her master’s degree in social work, and founded Toronto’s Transnistria Survivors’ Association.

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Felicia Carmelly held the attention of 700 teenagers for an hour on a Wednesday morning using plain words.

Aside from the sound of her voice, the Algonquin Commons Theatre was silent while the 85-year-old Holocaust survivor told her story on April 13.

Carmelly did the same thing at Algonquin College the day before for a different crowd of 600 high school students from across the city. They came to listen to her firsthand account of life as a European Jew in the 1940s. In all, students from 16 schools in Ottawa’s public and catholic school boards heard the Romanian-Canadian speak.

“I think that young people have to know how terrible the consequences of prejudice and discrimination are,” said Carmelly, who moved to Canada in 1961, after her presentation. “Because if you let into your head ideas that other people are not as good as you, or other people are enemies, then it’s very difficult to uproot that out of your head once you’ve let it in.”

Carmelly – then Felicia Steigman – was born in an eastern Romanian town called Dorna in 1931. The only daughter of middle-class business owners, she enjoyed the peace, leisure, and relative ease-of-living common to many pre-Holocaust Jewish families in Europe at the

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“We were blissfully unaware that our formerly peaceful world would soon be turned upside down and destroyed forever,” she said.

“Because in October 1941 we were deported.”

In 1941, a month after her 10th birthday, Carmelly and her family were among 340,000 Jews forced out of Romania.

It wasn’t until the day that they were packed into a cattle car that Carmelly and her family realized the misfortune of Jewish people in other parts of Europe would actually become their own.

“We listened to radio stations and we couldn’t believe what was happening,” Carmelly told students and teachers on April 13.

“And we always said, ‘This cannot happen to us, because the Romanians are different.’ But people are people, and if you want to brainwash somebody to hate somebody else, that is not a difficult thing to do.”

While Carmelly and her parents survived until their liberation in 1944, taking refuge in the Shargorod ghetto in Transnistria – a former southwestern Ukrainian territory – for three years, 36 of her relatives died in the Holocaust, along with six million Jews. During those years, they dealt with lice and bedbug infestations, hid in holes for days, and witnessed countless brutal deaths. All of these things Carmelly described to her audiences on April 12 and 13.

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Students learn important lessons on moral responsibility Continued from page 49

St. Matthew High School student Kaya Lewis, 16, heard Carmelly speak on April 13 and said that, until then, she’d struggled to believe some of the most brutal things she had learned about the Holocaust in school.

“It was really moving hearing it firsthand,” said Kaya, who came from the Orléans school with her world religions classmates.

“Because you hear it in the textbooks and you hear it during history class, but you don’t actually have someone who was there, and hearing the stories there’s so much stuff that I didn’t believe actually happened.

“It was devastating in a way, and upsetting, but it’s good to know.”

St. Matthew High School teacher Cory Ell said that when he learned of the opportunity to hear Carmelly

speak, he decided it was something his world religions students couldn’t afford to miss.

“It’s a great insight into something that I think most suburban modern kids would have difficulty putting in perspective without hearing somebody so immediately connected with it,” Ell said.

“I think it’s wonderful that they have a firsthand opportunity, particularly because so many Holocaust survivors are getting a lot older, and are not going to be around forever.”

The talk was organized jointly by the Azrieli Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa.

The Azrieli Foundation’s Memoirs Program publishes memoirs of Holocaust survivors – including Carmelly’s memoir Across the Rivers of Memory – in English and French while the Jewish Federation of Ottawa orga-

nizes events and activities leading up to and including its annual Holocaust Commemoration, among other things.

Both organizations promote holocaust remembrance and education, and Elin Beaumont, the Azrieli Foundation’s educational outreach co-ordinator, said that lessons about the Holocaust have practical uses in every day life.

“The stories provide the students and readers in general with a deeper understanding of the Holocaust,” Beaumont said.

“But as well, there are important lessons about moral responsibility, social awareness, and the acts of kindness that people provided for the Jews that were in hiding. So there are many lessons to be learned.”

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Mary’s chores left a lasting impression W MARY hy I was singled out to churn the cream into butter every Saturday was beyond me! It was like all the other chores Mother thought suited someone of my young age. Bringing in the wood to fill the wood box, making sure the basin under the icebox didn’t run over, and emptying the Gerry pots when needed, Mother deemed were all jobs I could handle.

But it was churning every Saturday that irked me the most. That was because it took most of the morning, when I could be doing other things I enjoyed more, like playing with my dolls, visiting with my friend Velma, or reading the one book I was allowed to take out of the Renfrew library.

As soon as my other chores were done, without

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Memories saying a word, Mother handed me the big white pinny, which went from under my chin right down to dragging on the floor.

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

There was a round wood disc fitted on the top of the barrel, and the hole in the centre was larger in size than the plunger, which also caused me concern.

Because once I started

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

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

said they looked like sticks from the old gnarled tree in our back yard. And by the time only a few minutes had passed at the churning, I ached something fierce from shoulders right down to my fingertips.

The cream turned faster, I thought, if it had been well chilled before being put in the churn. And so in the Winter, or early Spring, the job didn’t take as long.

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

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

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

And I pictured in my mind being the only one left on the farm with my three brothers and sister all off to exciting jobs in far away places, and me left with the churning every Saturday.

I tried not to look at the ticking clock on the kitchen wall. Which, to me, moved at a snail’s pace.

And then, I would hear the sound of the plunger changing. No longer did the cream slosh against the sides of the churn. It got harder and harder to pound down the cream, and I would know the time had come to lift the wood disc, and peer inside. And there it would be, butter!

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

it into the wood mold to come up with pounds just like you could buy in Renfrew. Each pound was then wrapped in wax paper, ready to sell door to door in town. I was so stiff when I finished, I could hardly get off the chair, and my arms would ache well into the day. And I would go over to the creton couch by the cook stove and lay down and close my eyes, still wearing the big pinny and yet to wash my arms and face of the cream splatters. And for the longest time after I would hear in my head the steady plop of the plunger.

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April 21

The Ottawa Police Chorus is holding an open rehearsal for any strong, experienced choral singers interested in joining the group. The event takes place on April 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel located at 1350 Walkley Rd. For more information, please 613-236-1222, ext. 6187 or send an email to chorus@ ottawapolice.ca.

A Mental Wellness in the Workplace Conference takes place April 21. Reach Canada, in partnership with Jewitt McLuckie and Associates LLP, presents a one-day event focused on accommodating employees suffering from “invisible” disabilities including posttraumatic stress, depression, addictions and anxiety disorders. The event is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CUPE Local 503 training hall, located at 1505 Carling Ave. Registration fees range from $60 to $200, and you can sign up by going online to jewittmcluckie.ca/2016conference, or by emailing lnash@jewittmcluckie.ca.

April 23

The Riverside Grannies are planning to host a Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea, featuring spring fashions

by Manotick’s Lindsay & McCaffrey. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. Gluten-free options will be available.

The event takes place April 23 at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Churches, located at 3191 Riverside Dr. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance by calling 613-6924918. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

A few tickets are still available for the Shout Sister Choir concert on April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Hunt ClubRiverside Park Community Centre, located at 3320 Paul Anka Dr. Advance tickets are $15 and can be reserved by emailing advertising. hcmc@bell.net. Admission is $20 at the door. Children 12 and under get in for free.

The event is a fundraiser for the Hunt Club Community Organization’s Refugee Action Fund.

River Ward will celebrate Earth Day on April 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Hunt Club-Riverside Community Centre. The event

will feature a guided tour of McCarthy Woods, Earth Day activities, and there will be an opportunity learn about environmental initiatives from Hydro Ottawa’s conservation team, the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre, Tree Ottawa, Ecology Ottawa, EnviroCentre and the City of Ottawa’s forestry department. You can also drop off your electronic waste during a recycling drive. The community centre is located at 3320 Paul Anka Dr. The Ontario Genealogical Society - Ottawa Branch invites you to two events on April 23. From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. is our monthly “Genealogy: Back to Basics” where we will be learning about Flip-Pal, a portable, self-contained scanner for photos, memorabilia and documents.

Next from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is our April presentation “Goulbourn Museum Resources.” The museum houses a diverse collection of artifacts and information related to Ottawa’s oldest military settlement and early life in the former Goulbourn Township. The event takes place at the City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Dr. in room 115.

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The Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton present a garden design workshop, titled Garden Design for Evolving Realities, on April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This one-day workshop for gardeners of all skill levels is aimed at helping you define and plan your garden vision with new realities in mind. Advance registration is required, and there are still a few places left. The workshop fee of $60.00 includes lunch and snacks.

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April 25, May 4

St. Marguerite d’Youville School in Greenboro is holding a public event to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary on May 4, from 12:25 to 6 p.m. The public can drop by for a reception and classroom tour. Staff past and present can attend a reunion from 4 to 6 p.m., and are invited to RSVP their attendance by April 25 by calling 613-737-1141 or emailing marguerite. dyouville@ocsb.ca. The school is located at 89 Lorry Greenberg Dr.

April 27

The Harmony Club for 60+ seniors will meet on April 27 at Rideau Park United Church, located at 2203 Alta Vista Dr., from 1 to 2 p.m. John Scollick, a member of the congregation,

will speak about aspects of railroading as a hobby and showcase illustrative slides.

All seniors in the community are welcome. Prior notice is not required. The church is wheelchair accessible and parking is free. Meetings are monthly. For more details, call 613-733-3156, ext. 229.

April 29

Celebrate spring by joining us for a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings, followed by an ice cream dessert, at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr. on April 29, starting at 5 p.m., with a second sitting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Proceeds will go to the work of the church.

For tickets, please call 613733-3156, ext 229, or come to the church office Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults pay $18, children ages six to 12 pay $10 and those five and under eat for free. For details, go to rideaupark.ca.

April 30

St. James Anglican Church – Leitrim welcomes everyone to a Barbecue Spring Off event to help you prepare for summer entertaining. There will be presentations on barbecue safety and upkeep, food safety, choosing your meats, rubs, spices and other pointers as well as new and exciting complementary side dishes. Also included is a barbecue lunch, sample summer punches, door

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Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call Brenda Houle at 613-738-4498 or email brendaehoule@gmail. com. The event takes place April 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gloucester South Seniors Centre at 4550 Bank St. Riverside United Church hosts a garage sale on April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon.

There will be attic treasures, books, furniture, toys, kitchenware, linens, pictures and picture frames and homemade pies. Parking is free and the site is wheelchair accessible. The church is located at 3191 Riverside Dr. For details, email ruc@ rogers.com or visit riversideunitedottawa.ca.

April 30, May 1

The Ottawa African Violet Society presents its African Violet and Gesneriad Show and Plant Sale April 30, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and May 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, located at 1265 Walkley Rd. Admission is $5. Parking is free and the site is handicapped accessible. For details, visit oavs.ca.

May 1

The Bells In Spring Concert will take place on May 1 at 7 pm. You are invited to our annual Massed Handbell and Chimes Concert at Rideau Park United Church, located at 2203 Alta Vista Dr. The concert will feature the music of bell-ringing ensembles from three other local churches, including Emmanuel United, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and Trinity-Kanata Presbyterian, as well as from the five handbell and chimes choirs at Rideau Park United. The bell choirs will perform en masse, as well as individual selections. It is a rite of spring that should not be missed. There will be a freewill offering during the event. For details, call 613733-3156, ext. 229, or visit rideaupark.ca.

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

Our aim is to take some of the mystery out of the home-building experience and help make the process just a bit less daun�ng.

This is, a�er all, likely the biggest purchase of your life, and you want to make sure the end product aligns with how you envisioned it at the start.

The na�onal capital region is fortunate to be home to some of the finest home builders in the country.

Their reputa�on has been built over the years, decades even, and rooted in their con�nuously evolving and innova�ve designs, quality workmanship and a�en�on to detail. If one is looking to build new, these are exci�ng �mes in O�awa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PHOENIX HOMES

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

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

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

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

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

Product offering will be the same as Fernbank Crossing.

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

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

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

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

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

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Newly built home?

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

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a requirement of course, but it makes sense. Why not check under the hood before spending all that money?

When buying a new home from a builder things are very different. OÂ&#x2013;en there is no house to inspect. There may not even be a hole in the ground. You are buying the future. It may take weeks, months or even years before you get to step over the threshold to that new home but when you do it should be for an inspec on. In fact, builders are required to do a thorough, floor-by-floor walk through with you before they hand over the keys.

This introduc on to your new home is called a Pre-Delivery Inspec on, or PDI. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the new home warranty process. All new home builders in Ontario must provide a warranty that lasts for seven years on the homes they build. This first inspec on may

have implica ons on your warranty later on, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crucial to pay close aÂ&#x2122;en on. Listen carefully, know what to look for and take notes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153; In fact, builders are required to do a thorough, floor-by-floor walk through with you before they hand over the keys.â&#x20AC;?

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

homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s systems, like hea ng, electrical, air condi oning, and plumbing, and provide you with opera ng manuals. It is also your chance to ensure there is no damage, everything is complete, nothing is missing, and everything is working properly.

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

How to find the PERFECT FRONT DOOR

Is your front door damaged, rusted, defec ve or simply oldfashioned? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to replace it, just be sure not to buy one on the spur of the moment. Instead, take the me to choose a goodquality model that will enhance your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s façcade for years to come.

Materials

One thingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure: you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy a front door in the same way as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d buy a basement or bedroom door. Front doors have to be visually appealing as well as very strong.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a wide range of models on the market made of different materials, either alone or in combina on: â&#x20AC;˘ steel â&#x20AC;˘ fibreglass â&#x20AC;˘ wood â&#x20AC;˘ aluminum â&#x20AC;˘ PVC Each material has its own advantages. Specialized companies will be able to advise you about which ones are most suitable for your needs and your budget.

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Sought-after qualities

When shopping for a front door, look for one that has the following characteris cs: â&#x20AC;˘ shock resistant â&#x20AC;˘ good insula on and soundproofing â&#x20AC;˘ easy maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ enhanced security (solid locks and anchoring systems)

Colours and glazing

Manufacturers offer an impressive range of colours and finishes to make sure your front door looks great. However, be careful when choosing the glass for your front doorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s window, as it can make all the difference in terms of style.

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

Professional advice

When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shopping around for the perfect front door, ask

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

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

Custom-made

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

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

A worthwhile investment

The front door is a major component of your home, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skimp on quality. This investment of a few hundred â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or even a few thousand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dollars could definitely add value to your property.

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

Your builder will note everything down on the PDI form. Review it carefully, make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete and keep a copy. This form will become the official record of the condi on of your new home before you moved in. Tarion which regulates new home builders and guarantees your new home warranty, may refer to your PDI form if there is disagreement over whether any damage occurred before or aÂ&#x2013;er you took possession.

Even aÂ&#x2013;er the ini al inspec on is done, you should con nue to inspect your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condi on regularly. If there are items that fall under warranty, your builder is responsible for resolving them, but if he/she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, Tarion will step in. If you have any ques ons about your new homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warranty, visit www.tarion. com.

TARTAN HOMES

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

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

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

Tartan raises the bar on specifications and construction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

communities more than at any time in Tartan history.

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

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

The Perfect Fit for Downsizers and First-Timers

Russell Trails in Russell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLEAN LINES

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

NOSTALGIC COLOURS

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

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

COPPER

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

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

CUSTOM ISLANDS

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

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

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OTTAWA NEIGHBOURHOODS – THE SOUTH

METROLAND/METRO NEWS JOINT FEATURE

Former farmland sees rapid growth

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

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

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

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

Moon Bay and Longfields.

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

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

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

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

Ottawa South

Transportation: Both Riverside South

Shopping: While there are few retail op-

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

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

Schools: Barrhaven boasts a number of

Entertainment: Barrhaven is home to

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

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

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OTTAWA NEIGHBOURHOODS – THE SOUTH

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

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

Your home

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

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

Before you start looking

Financing

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

Community • distance to transporta on

work;

traffic;

public

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

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

finishings, and to meet area builders.

Exploring your options

Now you are ready to see what’s available.

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

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

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

The community/development

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

Does the development have a good “feel”?

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

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

Are there any community or development

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Model homes and plans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Look at the company’s other designs and plans.

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

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

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OTTAWA NEIGHBOURHOODS – THE SOUTH

METROLAND/METRO NEWS JOINT FEATURE

Taking pride in sense of community WELCOME HOME

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

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

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

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

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

Throughout her time as City Councillor, im-

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

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

Barrhaven does, however, have a dedicated

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

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

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

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

Riverside South population to expand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Construction is expected to wrap up in 2023.

JEN TRAPLIN

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

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LONGWOOD HOMES

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There is also the option to finish the basement and expand your living space. These homes are ideal for those looking to remain part of a thriving community, while also downsizing in square footage and in price. There are currently two model homes open for viewing, which will help buyers visualize their new life in Bridlewood.

In celebration of 25 years in business, Longwood is offering $25,000 off the sale price of your home. There are homes available for immediate occupancy, or you can buy now and move-in once construction is complete in 5-6 months. For more information, please visit www. longwoodbuilders.com or visit the sales offices.

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Bridlewood, a popular neighbourhood in the west end of Ottawa, is rich in history. Once agricultural land owned by the Deevy family, this area is now home to a large population. Kanata is filled with every amenity you could ever imagine, which makes Bridlewood appealing to those hoping to spend more time walking and less time driving. With many big box stores, gyms, movie theatres, grocery chains, and doctor’s offices, everything you need is right out your front door.

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

Deevy’s Homestead offers spacious bungalow townhomes ranging in size from 1257 sq.ft. to 1759 sq.ft.

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Longwood is excited to announce a new floorplan at Richmond Gate. The expansive 1745 sq.ft. model is only $354,900 and includes a finished basement at no extra cost.

Richmond is a thriving community located only ten minutes away from Kanata. This is an ideal location for those looking to save some money on the price of a home while simultaneously gaining a close-knit, safe and leisurely paced neighbourhood.

Richmond Gate offers buyers stylish and comfortable semi-detached bungalows on large lots. There are five different models to choose from, and floorplans range from 1253 sq.ft. to 1775 sq.ft. All plans offer spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes with laundry on the main level. Buyers have a wide array of options including an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet in the master bedroom, cathedral ceilings in the great room, a second full bathroom and bedroom. All models come with a garage; a porch, perfect for enjoying your evening tea; a breakfast bar where you can read the morning paper; hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout, and the option to finish the basement.

Richmond is an eclectic community of young families, professionals and retirees. As Kanata and Stittsville continue to expand, there are more buyers opting to move a little further away in order to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city. That being said, Richmond offers an array of amenities such as coffee shops, restaurants, shops, and banks. As a bonus, it’s only a ten minute drive to Kanata where you can take advantage of the Kanata Centrum shopping centre with a theatre, big box stores, and much more.

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Now, many years later, Longwood has built more than 1250 single homes, Adult Lifestyle Bungalows and Condominiums for growing families and people who are downsizing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Start saving early for your FIRST DOWN PAYMENT

Buying a home: how much can you afford?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the RE/MAX Network

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT LEGER

Leger is the largest Canadian-owned full-service market research firm. An online survey of 1516 Canadians was conducted between Monday, March 28 and Thursday, March, 31, 2016, using LegerWeb. Leger’s online panel has more than 475,000 members na�onally – with between 10,000 and 20,000 new members added each month, and has a reten�on rate of 90 per cent. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/- 2.5 per cent, 19 �mes out of 20.

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

Here are three sugges ons.

1. Flowers

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

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

2. Birds

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

3. Colour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speaking to other homeowners will give you

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

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

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

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

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

Beds play a starring role

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

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

The bedding

Dress up your bed with fluffy, voluminous bedding.

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

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

Lighting

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

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

Long live the blues!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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