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Fisher News in review: Jan. to June School Trustee Zone 7

The ďŹ ght for a new public elementary school in Findlay Creek, construction of a pedestrian bridge on Airport Parkway, a new police chief hailing from Gloucester-Southgate – 2012 was an eventful year in Ottawa South. In this week’s issue, we look back over the past six months of news stories covered in Ottawa South EMC. Next week we’ll look back on stories from July to December.

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As 2012 comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to reect upon what has so far been a busy and tumultuous school year.

First, I want to thank the many Principals, Vice-Principals, teachers, ofďŹ ce staff, custodians, school council members and community volunteers who make our schools thrive throughout the year – in Zone 7 and across the City. While we continue to work toward renewing a number of collective agreements for our staff, and although some services have been withdrawn while we do this, our school board continues to rank among the best in Ontario year-over-year with respect to student achievement and well-being.

We can still do better – and we will!

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• The renovation and expansion of Heron Park Community Centre continued to be high on the list of priorities of residents in Capital ward.

While the city did not designate any funding in its 2012 budget for the project, that did not deter residents from beginning a process of discussing what and how their desired community centre would look like. Heron Park residents worked with a group of Carleton University architecture students to do a demographic study of residents in the area and discuss with them their needs and wishes for a renovated centre.

In terms of my priorities, I am continuing to advocate for new schools in high growth communities, particularly in Findlay Creek and Riverside South, while ensuring that we have proper plans in place to renew our older schools.

To this end, I continue to push the board to develop a comprehensive capital asset management plan so that we have a better process in place for setting priorities; identifying sources of funds, such as the disposal of surplus lands/property; and a more innovative approach to building and renewing the community spaces we own.

I remain committed to balancing our budget and as the past Chair of the Audit Committee, managing your tax dollars wisely. And I continue to support the implementation of the board’s strategic plan, which drives everything we do and maintains our focus on becoming a dynamic, creative learning organization that fosters the achievement, well-being, and dignity of every student.

• From trading pins with foreign friends to playing for division championships on the ice at Scotiabank Place, area hockey teams created a truckload of lasting memories at this year’s edition of the Bell Capital Cup. Arenas across the city were buzzing throughout the event, as 410 atom and peewee-aged teams competed in 19 divisions at the 13th-annual tournament, including a record 15 teams from overseas who were all billeted by local participants. • A new program launched by the provincial government on Jan. 5 offered a 30 per cent tuition rebate for some postsecondary students, but had others wondering why they’ve been left out in the cold. The Ontario Tuition Grant program was announced at Carleton University by Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi.

The government estimates 300,000 post-secondary school students will beneďŹ t from the grant, which offers a direct refund of up to $1,600 for university students and as much as $730 for those attending community colleges.

Finally, in light of the recent shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, I have asked the Director of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board to undertake a review of our school operations so that we learn from this tragic event.

As a father of three children, ages six, three and half, and two, this is a prudent step to take to ensure that our schools are as safe as they can be while maintaining a welcoming environment for staff, students, parents and volunteers. Let us take a moment over the holidays to remember the little voices that were silenced and the lives of the school staff that were lost. Let us also take a moment to remember the millions of children around the world who die needlessly every year from causes that are both treatable and preventable, whether it be from war, disease or hunger.

It is an honour to serve the south Ottawa community. Please call or email me if I can be of assistance. I will be there when you need me.

• Four Hillcrest High School students who helped create a Black History Club had their efforts recognized.

Students Faduma Mahmoud, Kimberly Jean, Maka Mohamed and Robel Yosef were awarded the Black History Ottawa community builder’s student leadership award on Jan. 28 for being positive role models and for advocating the Black/African-Canadian community.

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• Three local women were honoured for their unique contribution in empowering women and making a difference in the lives of women and girls in their communities and around the globe.

The Ontario Council for International Cooperation on Feb. 11 recognized Tenille Brown, Carley Robb-Jackson and Stephanie Needham as global change makers for their work to promote gender equality around the world.

The women travelled to Africa where they got involved in helping in promoting social justice especially among women.

• Ottawa politician, businessperson and community builder Jean Pigott died on Jan. 10 at the age of 87.

• Valentine’s Day can be a lonely holiday for the elderly, most of whom may have lost a spouse, but not at St. Patrick’s Home in 2012. Students at George Etienne Cartier French Catholic elementary school helped spread love by buying roses and making cards for seniors on long term care at St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa South. Thanks to efforts by 10-year old twins Chloe and Mindy Baroody, every senior at the home will received a rose and a Valentine card.

• The newly built Fresh

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Gymnasts from all over the province travelled to Ottawa’s CE Centre from April 19 to 22 to compete in the provincial gymnastics championship.

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Ottawa police discover human remains in a forested area near the Walkley Road trainyards on April 20 - which were linked to an investigation concerning Camille Cleroux.

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Students, staff and parents gathered at Robert Bateman Public School for its annual family dinner on April 25.

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• The long anticipated revival of football at Carleton University appeared imminent, after the university named Steve Sumarah the 13th head coach of the Ravens varsity football program.

The newly hired coach begun his work on Jan .23 and said he had a ton of work to do to build a team that will hit ďŹ eld in 2013 after a 14- year absence.

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Co. store at 4750 Bank St., was ofďŹ cially opened on Jan. 20 making it Sobeys ďŹ rst new Fresh Co. store in the province. The store was a great convenience for many residents who will now no longer have to drive out into the city to check off their grocery list.

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• The Ottawa South midwifery clinic, which received provincial funding, officially opened at 4112 Albion Rd. on Feb. 9. The founders of the clinic – five local midwives – indicated they wanted to expand midwifery services in Ottawa and reach the underserviced communities of Findlay Creek, Riverside South and Barrhaven.

• Ottawa International Airport topped the list of airports in North America and placed second in airports of its size worldwide serving between two million and five million passengers. The airport service quality survey pegged Ottawa in the first spot for the region, based on passenger satisfaction. Last year the, airport was named first in the world.

• Three elderly square dancers were rushed to hospital on the evening of Feb. 15 after a section of a ceiling at the Canterbury Community Centre collapsed on them.

Paramedics said about 30 seniors were in the hall when part of the ceiling collapsed, striking three seniors.

• As the city plans to move forward with road work to

link Ottawa Hospital’s General Campus to Riverside Drive, nearby residents are hoping the city will be able to spare and save the surrounding green space. About 150 Riverview park residents gathered at the local wintertime sliding hill on Feb. 26 to echo their support to keep green space in the area intact for the physical and mental well- being of the increasing population and for the beauty of their neighbourhoods.

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• The rapid growth of Riverside South necessitates the construction of a public high school to keep up with the community’s growing student population, said Scott Hodge, president of the Riverside South Community Association. The lack of a public high school has forced the board to bus students to schools outside their community or have them transfer to a different board. The association set itself an ambitious target of having a high school in the area by September 2017.

• The Heron Park community association received approval from the city to plant and manage a community orchard on a small

plot of city-owned land near the neighbourhood community centre. The association thinks the orchard would provide families an opportunity to participate in plantings and harvests, while creating a tranquil space to read your book or walk your dog.

• Heron Park residents living near or along Clementine Boulevard said the increased bus frequency has created “too much noise” driving some residents to distraction.

With OC Transpo’s route optimization, implemented in September 2011, the local Route 115 that served the Heron Park community was combined with Route 112 - which meant the buses travelled on this street many times a day, starting from as early as 4.30 a.m. to as late as 1.am the next day.

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Eight-year-old Matteo Ghantous of south Ottawa gives a thumbs-up after trying on military gear at the 29th annual CHEO Teddy Bears’ Picnic held at Rideau Hall on June 23.

• The longtime head of the Ottawa International Airport Authority announced he would be retiring in February of 2013 after serving the organization since the mid1990s. The announcement of president and chief executive officer Paul Benoit’s retirement was made public in a statement from the airport’s authority on March 15.

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Ottawa police Const. Mahamud Elmi is the recipient of two major awards - the Community Service Award and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, for his outstanding contribution to the community.

Richard and son Eli Lincoln with Alta Vista Coun. Peter Hume are smiles at Weston Park on June 13. Hume is collecting ideas from residents on how best to rejuvenate and update the park.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Premier Dalton McGuinty announced early this year that he was open to ideas from his political opponents on improving the 2012 Ontario budget, as long as they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay the Liberalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plans to balance the books by 2017. Speaking in Alta Vista, McGuinty defended the budget bill he said is aimed at cutting the deficit and protecting those services that are dear to Ontarians.

â&#x20AC;˘ Shirley Seward, public school trustee for River zone, wanted the province to strike a good balance between the construction of new schools and the needs of the aging schools, when it sets up its capital priorities. Seward was speaking at a budget consultation meeting on April 3 at Brookfield High to set spending priorities and identify po-

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â&#x20AC;˘ About 60 potential employers and agencies set up at the Jim Durell Complex in Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south end on April 3 to entice high school and university students looking for some jobs. And the turnout was huge. Many youth from across the city jammed the complex with hopes of meeting employers and hoping to finally land their first job.

â&#x20AC;˘ With the exception of the Food Basics, most of the stores in the long-struggling Herongate Mall were scheduled to be torn down to make room for a major redevelopment that is likely to

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Construction resumes at the site of the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge between Barrhaven and Riverside South. The bridge was 60 per cent complete when it went into receivership in March.

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• Thanks to generous donations, on May 11, the Ottawa Hospital announced it was now able to perform prostate surgery using the very latest in surgical technology. Robotic assisted surgery is now a reality at The Ottawa Hospital –one of only a dozen hospitals in Canada to offer this groundbreaking technology. The technology provides an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy, which

• Residents of Shearwater Court in Hunt Club started being the eyes and ears for each other when they launched a neighbourhood watch on May 16. According to Linda Dubois, president of the Shearwater Court Tenants Association, the initiative aimed to get residents involved in discouraging and preventing crime at the local level. Shearwater Court is a neighbourhood home to 74 families with more than 225 residents who have identified a need to bring a neighbourhood watch into their community.

• River Ward Coun. Maria McRae wanted the Airport Parkway pedestrian bridge built as quickly as possible to provide residents with a safe passage to cross in the South Keys area. Construction crews began demolishing the incomplete pedestrian bridge after the work crew began experiencing problems with the concrete.

• In his first public meeting

in south Ottawa since becoming chief of police, Charles Bordeleau told a crowd of about 30 people on May 22, that he is dedicated to fighting gangs and guns, violence against women and tackling traffic and safety issues.

The meeting was hosted by Gloucester-Southgate Coun.

Diane Deans and provided residents with a chance to meet and speak directly to the chief of police about major issues and concerns affecting their neighbourhoods.

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• The safety and well-being of children is everyone’s responsibility, said former National Hockey League player and victim of sexual abuse Sheldon Kennedy. Kennedy who has discussed publicly the sexual abuse he suffered as a boy at the hands of his junior hockey coach, spoke at an event on June 1 where Telus announced a donation of $185,000 to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

• A plan to improve traffic flow on Johnston Road with an upgrade to the intersections at Albion Road and

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by Greenboro residents at an open house hosted by the city at the Greenboro Community Centre on June 5. The city presented four design options for improvements at the intersections, such as building a roundabout or installing traffic lights. Residents at the meeting demanded the city make no changes to the intersections, and to maintain the all-way stop controls.

• The city needs to widen Bank Street to four lanes between Leitrim and Rideau roads, recommended an environmental assessment.

The road widening project is needed to meet the area’s rate of development, said Angela Taylor, a city project engineer, during a public open house held at the Fred Barrett Arena on June 11.

• A three-year initiative to support the development of new palliative care models have received a one-time federal funding grant of $3 million. The funding will help ensure that hospice palliative care is available at the community level not only for patients, but their families as

well. During the announcement held at the Hospice at May Court in Old Ottawa South on June 12, federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said Canadians who are ill and are at the end of their lives need and deserve compassionate care that is seamless and tailored to their needs.

accommodation review during the board’s business services committee meeting on June 14. The survey showed the community has the numbers required to sustain a new school, even when the school board says otherwise, said Sumana Jana, chair of education with Findlay Creek Community Association.

• Findlay Creek parents demanded the Ottawa public school board approve an accommodation review that could pave the way for building a new elementary school in the area by 2014. The parents presented a Findlay Creek school survey taken by the area’s community association and a petition signed by 565 people calling for an

• Pleasant Park Public School’s parent council launched a fundraiser on June 15 to build a new play structure. The school has been without a play structure for grades 3 to 6 students ever since the old one was torn down in 2010 after it was deemed unsafe. The school council is hoping to raise $100,000.

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• Ottawa Police major crime teams on April 20 found human remains in Fairlea Woods, near Walkley and Albion roads. Police said the search was part of the ongoing police investigation involving serial killer Camille Cleroux. Cleroux, 58, was charged with firstdegree murder in the death of neighbour Paula Leclair and ex-wives Lise Roy and Jean Rock - whose remains have never been found. Cleroux was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

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ather than looking back at the year that was, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look ahead to what lies in store for the city of Ottawa and its residents in the coming 12 months.

Yes, there were significant events in the history of this city last year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Lansdowne Park court decisions and the approval of the light rail plan stand out as two of the biggest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but with those things in the past, what does the turning of the calendar

year have in store for us?

If we had our way, here are a few things that we think everyone living here can agree would be good for the capital.

With any luck, the Ontario Liberal party will wrap its leadership contest up in due course and recall the legislature as soon as possible in the new year, allowing the entire province to get on with the business of rejuvenating Ontario. Between labour conflicts, questionable

conduct by elected officials, troubled government agencies and a stagnant economy, there is too much that needs to be sorted out at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park for the prorogation to last much longer.

Speaking of labour strife, we hope the Ministry of Education and teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; federations can come to an agreement that allows for our children to receive the education they deserve under conditions that allow government to rein in the

deficit while respecting the collective bargaining rights of teachers. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough task considering the current climate, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the challenge at hand.

Closer to home, Ottawa needs to finally move forward with the Presto program or move on. A system that makes the most of existing technology to ensure maximum convenience for transit riders while minimizing cost and increasing efficiency for OC Transpo is

what we expect.

If Metrolinx, the provincial agency behind Presto, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deliver this type of system, the city needs to find someone who can.

With the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Official Plan up for review, now is the time to bring the preamalgamation patchwork of zoning bylaws under one roof, making planning easier for staff and the rules easier to understand for developers and residents alike.

When it comes to transparency, the city needs to prove its commitment to openness by being upfront about projects such as the temporary parking lot on

Lees Avenue. Over the fiveplus years itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected to take to finish the LRT project this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be the only temporary measure the city will need to take, but it can surely do so in a more transparent way.

There are other things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see, too: the return of professional hockey to the ice at Scotiabank Place, more work to make Ottawa one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most cyclingfriendly city and the genesis of planning for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th birthday in 2017.

We accomplished much as a city in 2012. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep up the good work in 2013.

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n the midst of all this seasonal joy and hilarity and sing-songing and retrospecting, there is a constant need for perspective, an imperative to bring us back to earth.

With that in mind, this is exactly the right time to present the Worst Ideas of 2012, with a special emphasis on the National Capital Region.

1. A casino for downtown. What more needs to be said? Negligible contribution to the economy, if any, social problems galore. The truly classy cities of the world shun casinos.

It would be nice if we could be among them.

Think how it would improve the life, not to mention the image of the city, if downtown got a new library instead of a new casino.

2. Two-tier recess. This one might have gone unnoticed if not for coverage in the Citizen.

Some elementary schools are adopting a plan under which special programs are available at recess for children whose parents fork over the money. Can you imagine any responsible educator even looking once at such a program?

The kids with less money stand and watch the kids with more money have fun? The reason we have public schools is so that every child can receive the same level of education. If these programs are that good, the school boards should pay for them and make them available to all. Either that or ditch the idea altogether.

3. Robocalls, political or otherwise. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad enough that they have been allowed to intrude into elections, but even without that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad.

Why should machines be allowed to disturb us in our homes? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad enough that telemarketers interrupt our dinners, but at least these are

human beings earning a meagre wage. Ban the robocalls. If we are to be called, let a human being do the dialing, for Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake, and pay him some money.

4. Social media â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or, more precisely, talking about social media. Facebook, Twitter and whatnot are either going to survive or not.

Who knows? But do the mainstream media have to be so fixated on them, as if they were as newsworthy as war, starvation or, more to the point, climate change? A related bad idea in the mainstream media is treating Twitter feeds as if they were news. Nobody cares about somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 140 characters and, as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in recent tragic events, they are often horrendously wrong.

5. Siri. Hey, you can talk to you phone and tell it what to do. You can tell it to play you a samba or call your uncle. You can ask your phone where the nearest sushi is. What a contribution to mankind. Think of the useful products that could be coming out of our economic system, think of the serious problems our economic system could be solving if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expending all its creative energy on phones.

6. Condos. Enough already. Our city needs at least some small houses, small stores. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re losing them every day as new condos rise, ever higher. The arguments for intensification are familiar to us all. But this is getting too intense.

Since this a complicated world, we must take account of some ideas that are iffy. They may be good, they may be bad. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to wait and see. In this category we would place such things as postal delivery changes, every-other-week garbage pickup and additional lanes on the Queensway.

We shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t omit thoughts of the best ideas of the year. There were some. As always, the NCC Christmas lights were gorgeous downtown, although perhaps a bit cut back, in the Scrooge-ish spirit of the times. The Rink of Dreams at City Hall is terrific. Check it out at night if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen it. By yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end it will have accommodated more skaters than the National Hockey League. And finally, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea that not everyone expected: light rail.

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It’s easy becoming green with eco-stores BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse sible by car. It is a paradox – telling people to consume responsibly, while providing everything in mass quantities.

At the same time, Terra20’s decision to mimic the big box model will likely be the secret of its success.

Here’s why: boutique green stores are just that -- boutique stores. They are destination locations, often found in small, walkable neighbourhoods in the city. And no

offense, but they’re not exactly mainstream. The people that have committed their lives to opening an eco-friendly baby store in Westboro or a natural food store in the ByWard Market – and their customers – are fringe groups.

But Terra20 brings green into the mainstream. It is a distraction for the Ikea shopper – you know, the 95 per cent of us who consume cheap plastic goods made in China because

LETTER

Cycling helmets save lives To the editor: Re: Safe cycling a priority: Deans, Dec. 13, Ottawa South EMC. With interest, I read this article.

Isn’t it about time cyclists assume the same responsibilties for using public roads as other users do?

Is licensing, along with all the other responsibities it entails, including liability insurance and safety courses, now in order? If not, why not? It would be interesting to know if Coun. Dean would support such a sensible, public safety, good public policy licensing scheme?

Safe cycling starts with the cyclists themselves. This is an indisputable fact, make no mistake about it.

A study released in the summer of 2010 found that mandatory bike helmet laws are effective in reducing cycling injuries and fatalities and are no impediment to ridership numbers.

Dr. Ryan Zarychanski, an assistant professor of community health services and internal medicine at the University of Manitoba, who co-authored the study that investigated this matter, said that an “all ages” law should be adopted by all provinces.

Cycling on roads meant for cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles can be a dangerous form of transportation.

Incidents attest to this danger.

But, the good news is that bicycle crashes have gone down in line with the general drop in traffic fatalities in Canada.

That said, still each year between 50 and 70 cyclists are killed by cars. Statistically, a cyclist is safer than a motor vehicle driver or passenger–plus, cycling offers positive health and environmental benefits.

Cycling is good for one’s health, improves one’s balance and co-ordination, helps with weight control, enhances one’s general well-being and promotes mental health.

It is also an enjoyable way to get around.

Of the number of cycling fatalities now, the majority are incurred by cyclists who are over 19 years of age.

Of these fatalities, close to 80 per cent were not wearing a helmet.

The lower rate of deaths and injuries for child cyclists is good news. Community bike safety programs and increased helmet use deserve much credit for this improvement.

But why has the population of adult cyclists’ fatalities gone up? Demographics are likely a factor; the under20 age group is now a smaller part of the population than it was 15 to 20 years ago.

About 90 per cent of cycling fatalities are caused by cyclists being struck by motor vehicles.

Adult cyclists are more likely to ride in heavy traffic or less-than-ideal conditions.

For instance, individuals who cycle to work or tour long distances increase their exposure to the hazards of traffic. Intersections can be particularly challenging.

Head injuries, which

account for an estimated two-thirds of cyclist fatalities, can be largely prevented by wearing a helmet.

Children must wear a helmet by law in most provinces, including Ontario.

Adults, by and large, are given a choice as to whether or not to protect their heads.

Would fewer adults be killed or seriously injured in bike crashes if more wore a helmet?

According to the Ontario coroner and the Zarychanski study, the answer is yes!

The Canada Safety Council, the Brain Injury Association of Canada and other reputable public health and safety organizations also say the answer is yes. Then why are so many adults so reluctant to wear helmets?

Is this not really an issue of public health, injury prevention and commonsense ... or simply a case of far too many slow learners! That said, is the way to the future compulsory helmet legislation for all riders, regardless of age?

In early December, Ontario Minister of Transport Bob Chiarelli, in response to the chief coroner’s recommendation, said he wants to consult Ontarians before determining whether to require adults to wear helmets.

Will Deans be supporting the mandatory use of helmets by all cyclists in our province.

If not, why not?

Emile Therien Past president Canada Safety Council

we feel we have no choice.

This is why, my friends, it may just make the biggest leap in green since the blue box program was introduced in the 1980s.

A few weeks ago, I saw an interview with Jon Dwyer on TVO’s The Agenda. The chief executive of Flax Energy in Toronto, Dwyer is another green entrepreneur who sees the value of not reinventing the wheel when it comes to making a transition to a green new world. Flax Energy makes about six different products out of flax seeds, everything from animal food to flax diesel. The beauty of it is you don’t need a special vehicle or a modified tank to use Flax Energy’s fuel product. Any vehicle that runs

on diesel can use flax diesel instead of regular diesel.

Dwyer said the goal was to find and manufacture a green alternative to petroleum without asking consumers to change the way they consume.

That means selling the product from a privately-based firm – without government subsidies paid for by taxpayers – and selling the product at the same price as the product it’s replacing.

Normally, when it comes to green, says Dwyer, “we’re asking people to change their habits. But if you really want something to be sustainable, it has to mimic the item it’s replacing. Our business is fundamentally predicated on the economics of oil.

“It’s probably the best

economic model in history,” he said.

As Dwyer tells it, flax, like petroleum, has one input and multiple outputs. There’s lots of it available and when his company is harvesting flax, it’s using combines running on its own flax diesel, and shipping those seeds by trucks running on, you guessed it, flax diesel.

The hardest thing in the world is to change human behaviour. Dwyer knows it, and Steve Kaminski at Terra20 knows it too. They want to change the world, but they know the only way that will happen is if they can encourage consumers to change without making them feel like they have to sacrifice something to get there.

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River Ward City Councillor Conseillère, quartier Rivière I hope that you enjoyed a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

My husband Paul and I spent a wonderful time enjoying our families in our hometown, Sudbury.

Best wishes for a safe New Year’s Eve. OC Transpo is providing free transit service between 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. during these festivities.

All the best in 2013!

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Students from Bernard-Grandmaître Catholic elementary school, city councillors as well as Gov. Gen. David Johnston, back center; Mayor Jim Watson, on his right; and deputy mayor Steve Desroches, fourth from the right, gather around the new sign for the renamed Diamond Jubilee Park.

A royal name for Findlay Creek park

Ottawans can enjoy fun winter activities at the City’s approved sledding hills and outdoor skating rinks. River Ward residents enjoy tobogganing at Mooney’s Bay Park (2960 Riverside Drive) or skating at any of the following locations: • Alexander (960 Silver Street) • Arnott (691 Harman Crescent) • Bellevue Manor (1520 Caldwell Avenue)

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EMC news – There is no better way to mark Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne than to name a community park, Gov. Gen. David Johnston said.

The Queen’s representative in Canada was on hand at city hall on Dec. 18 to unveil the new name for Findlay Creek’s community park at 2810 Findlay Creek Dr.: Diamond Jubilee Park.

The park is well-used by Bernard-Grandmaître Catholic elementary school students, including GloucesterSouth Nepean Coun. Steve Desroches’ children, who joined classmates at city hall for the announcement.

“To lead the Commonwealth for 60 years is clearly an incredible achievement,” said Mayor Jim Watson, calling the Queen a “true icon” and a “strong, yet caring woman.”

The Governor General said Her Majesty adores the outdoors and shares Johnston’s focus on the role of parks and green spaces in promoting healthy bodies and minds.

“I’m pleased to work with the community association to have a fitting name that I think speaks to our special status as our nation’s capital,” Desroches said.

The park, which completed construction this fall, serves the new community in south Ottawa with a splash pad, fitness trail, skateboard park and year-round hockey boards that become lit basketball courts.

It cost $1.7 million to build.

The Diamond Jubilee is a celebration across the Commonwealth that marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne on February 6, 1952.

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PC plan could save Rideau Carleton raceway: MacLeod Eddie Rwema eddie.rwema@metroland.com

EMC news â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A new casino in Ottawa, most likely in the downtown area, would mean the end of the Rideau Carleton Raceway, said Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod.

MacLeod made the warning as she laid out the Ontario Progressive Conservatives position on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., casino expansions, and horse racing plan on Dec.14.

MacLeod said Ottawa has been gripped with the possibility that the Rideau Carleton Raceway could close when the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., and the city of Ottawa expand gaming in the downtown to include a casino. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rideau Carleton Raceway is one of Nepean-Carletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest agriculture employers.

The closure could cost us in this riding 1,000 direct rural jobs, and could also cause the death of several hundred horses,â&#x20AC;? MacLeod said at a news conference where she was flanked by Conservative MPPS Steve Clark of LeedsGreenville and Jim McDonell of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry.

MacLeod said if her party forms the next government, it plans to give racetrack operators a first crack at buying existing slots operations at fair

market value, which could save the industry while still providing a good return to taxpayers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our plan would save the Rideau Carleton Raceway, rural jobs and would save the horses,â&#x20AC;? she said.

She said that the closure of the raceway would put 500 racetrack staff out of work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This track employs directly 1,000 people. If that were to move downtown, you would lose 500 agriculture jobs,â&#x20AC;? she said.

She said their plan would put an immediate end to the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to build 29 new casinos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it is a great business case,â&#x20AC;? said MacLeod. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was virtually no consultation with McGuintyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to expand casinos.â&#x20AC;?

She said the plan would come as a good news for many Ottawa residents, who like her want to preserve the Rideau Carleton and who oppose bringing gambling downtown.

Racing horse owner Garry McDonald is one of those opposed to having a casino in downtown Ottawa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are putting us out of business. This is our livelihood and our investments,â&#x20AC;? said McDonald.

Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark said the Liberal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support for building

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Ottawa-based professional hockey players visit CHEO kids Brier Dodge brier.dodge@metroland

EMC news - There were some very happy little hockey fans at CHEO on Dec. 18 as players from the Ottawa Senators and other National Hockey League clubs visited children at the hospital.

Ottawa Senator Chris Phillips organized a group of his teammates as well as Boston Bruin Chris Kelly and Winnipeg Jet Grant Clitsome, a Gloucester native to spend some time with the patients and their families.

“It’s so great to spend time with the kids and see them smile and laughing,” said Senators player Kyle Turris.

“It’s nice. We’re like one big family, everyone really comes out to spend some time with the kids.”

Turris, Kelly, Clitsome, Phillips, and Senators players Peter Regin, Marc Methot and Eric Condra all made the trip to the hospital to visit the kids.

Senators’ captain Daniel Alfredsson couldn’t make it, but sent some autographed cards with his teammates to hand out to the kids.

The players were presented with a giant Christmas card made by the patients, presented by Mariam Jolie, 7, from west Ottawa. The children signed the card, which said “Handmade with love” in large letters on the front.

Mariam sat close to friends from her floor Emily Ellerginton, 7, and Jennifer Burke, a Grade 12 student from Barrhaven.

The trio had Spartacat dolls and hats for the players to sign, and smiled widely as the individual players made the rounds.

“I’ve never seen the Sens up close before,” said Emily, a Senators fan who said it was a good Christmas present.

“It was really good. I’ve never met them before either, so it was really fun,” said Jennifer, an Alfredsson and Phillips fan.

She read the official welcome from the patients to the players.

“It’s so great to spend time with the kids and see them smile and laughing,” KYLE TURRIS OTTAWA SENATORS PLAYER

Another of the children loudly cheered the name of each player and threw his hands in the air in excitement as they entered the room.

“We’re really delighted that the Senators, on their own initiative, has organized this visit which really shows their commitment to CHEO, and the kids at CHEO,” said CHEO CEO Alex Munter, who was present for the event.

The Senators always make an official visit to CHEO over the holidays, but have been known to make regular visits on their own downtime as well, popping by to visit with some of their biggest fans.

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Free OC Transpo service on New Year’s Eve Service offered earlier, available until 4 a.m. New Year’s Day Staff

EMC news - OC Transpo is adding excitement to end of the year celebrations by announcing that free transit service will be available on New Year’s Eve to all residents after 8 p.m.

A city release said the citywide campaign is provided through a partnership between OC Transpo, the city’s Safer Roads Ottawa program, Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) North and East Ontario and the Ottawa Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

“Once again Ottawa residents have access to a world class transit service, free of

charge, on New Year’s Eve,” Mayor Jim Watson said in a release.

“When you’re making plans throughout the holidays, and making plans for New Year’s Eve, please remember to plan for a safe ride home.”

Free service will be available on all OC Transpo routes on Dec. 31 between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day. The buses will operate on a regular Saturday schedule.

This time, the free service is being offered three hours earlier than in previous years.

Para Transpo will operate until 1 a.m. on Jan.1.

“The earlier start means more people will begin their evenings with public transit,

which should result in more people ending their evening in the same way,” said Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans, who is also the chairwoman of the transit commission.

“Thanks to the support of our partners, in this season of traditions, OC Transpo can once again fulfill its tradition of bringing increased safety and responsibility to Ottawa streets on New Year’s Eve.” In addition to the free bus service, the city encourages Ottawa drivers to also consider the use of designated drivers, taxi services or Operation Red Nose to ensure safe passage home throughout the holidays.

“There are many options available to our residents to not drive impaired,” said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson, chairwoman of the

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She added that the city’s goal is to have the safest roads in the world.

“No matter how you choose to travel on New Year’s Eve, please stay safe.”

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This story is from a mother who has received help from the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa. Due to external circumstances beyond her control, life wasn’t what she had envisioned for her children. When her worker found out about her situation, she immediately went to the volunteers who manage the Holiday Gift Program in search of this toy. After a few days, the toy was found and a call was made to Mom. Mom was in tears, because she finally got a chance to make her little boy’s wish come true.

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On behalf of the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) and the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa (CAFO), thank you to all who have given their time, money and commitment to the children, youth and families of our community. This year, CASO received more than 9,000 gifts from over 140 organizations, businesses, schools and individuals. We’ve had approximately 10 volunteers donate over 850 hours collecting, sorting and preparing these gifts for pick-up.

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Fitness Depot has been providing solutions to all these problems and concerns for over 20 years in Ottawa and their long list of satisfied and physically fit clients provide strong testament to their customercentered way of doing business. First, all of the associates you’ll meet at either Fitness Depot location (499 Industrial Ave in the east or 255 Kanata Ave in the west) are experts on the products and accessories they offer. They have been specifically trained by North America’s major fitness equipment manufacturers and receive continual education and updates on new designs and features. They are all fulltime employees and were chosen because of their commitment to physical fitness and excellent customer service.

Second, if you want to try any of Fitness Depot’s equipment or products before you buy, it’s as easy as riding a bike because they’re all set up in their comfortable and roomy facilities for demo purposes.

There’s no guessing from looking at a picture on the box or at some video as to whether or not you’re choosing the right product. Fitness Depot’s staff also take the time to ask the right questions to make sure that what you buy is right for you and other members of your family who might use it, and for your home. There’s no use getting the perfect home gym system if it won’t fit in your family or exercise room. In fact in most cases the associate you first meet will be the one to guide you through choosing and purchasing the right equipment and accessories to accompanying the delivery truck to your home to ensure a done-right-the-first-time set-up and to make sure you’re completely comfortable with all the features and operations.

And since they’re a depot, they carry everything they offer in stock and can arrange most installations on a same-day basis. Why wait days or weeks when you want to start your new life now?

Some us of will enter Fitness Depot for the first time after being gym or club members and will be pleasantly surprised to find the same reputable major brands that our fitness club uses. Fitness Depot’s equipment suppliers are very carefully chosen and only ship to specialty retailers. You don’t have to be a fitness veteran to recognize names like LifeFitness, Precor, or Octane just to name a few. And commercial gyms and clubs also purchase their equipment from Fitness Depot. So the same expert associates that local gyms rely on, are there to serve you as well. And they’re happy to handle special orders for those rare occasions when someone is looking for a hard to find item that isn’t normally stocked.

More than a few of us have experienced (or know someone who has) the difficulty that can arise when a fitness machine requires service or repair. With purchases from some retailers, the only choice is to package it up and send it back. But Fitness Depot runs a complete service centre in Ottawa that’s as close as your computer mouse. And since they offer their own in-house extended service plans, affordable peace of mind comes along with professional technicians. Whether it’s a simple adjustment or minor repair, or part replacement, it’s all part of Fitness Depot’s A to Z white-glove customer service.

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Opera Lyra sees improved results in past year Organization welcomes new board Michelle Nash michelle.nash@metroland.com

EMC news - After a rocky close to its 2011 season, Ottawa’s professional opera company has announced a happy ending to 2012.

Director general John Peter Jeffries announced at a meeting on Nov. 20 that the company was now showing a $200,000 surplus on its books.

The good news was attributed to the company’s move to cancel shows in the 2011 season and cut back administration costs.

Jeffries said he found the surplus a positive example of the company’s ongoing efforts.

“We are moving forward rapidly in our renewal program,” he said.

“Our autumn season featured a great production of La Bohéme, with critical acclaim and terrific box office results.”

The company’s touring educational production of Cinderella also achieved good results this year.

“We are just delighted with these results.” Jeffries said.

Outgoing chairman Malcolm McCulloch was also pleased.

“Our turnaround is being achieved in a hundred different ways, with so many helpful people,” he said.

“Donors, funding agencies, audiences, performers and the staff have been marvelous.”

A new board of directors was elected at the meeting, including new chairman Victor Rabinovitch.

“Our renewal process has begun very well,” Rabinovitch said.

The former chief executive of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the War Museum added that Opera Lyra is working on audience outreach and marketing, as well as keeping the company’s budgets under control.

The company’s next opera will be La Traviata which will be presented in concert at the National Arts Centre in March 2013.

Artistic director and conductor Tyrone Paterson will lead the production.

The new board of directors features chairman Rabinovitch, treasurer Richard Monk, secretary John Coleman and directors Patti Blute, Richard Jenkins, Andrew Leslie, Gilles Levasseur, Monica Patten, Irma Sachs, Sheridan Scott and Mary Frances Taylor.

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EMC news - More types of commercial, office and residential buildings can now be built in historic Dickinson Square.

On Dec. 19, city council approved zoning changes to cityowned properties at 1127 and 1128 Mill St. and 1125 Clapp Ln. The site is home to three heritage buildings – Dickinson House, the Ayers Building and the carriage house – that currently house community groups, and an adjacent vacant home.

“Anything we did today and any changes we made are about enhancing the square,” Rideau-Goulbourn Coun.

Scott Moffatt said on Dec. 6, when the city’s agriculture and rural affairs committee recommended the changes to council. “Also, being consistent with what the community wants. There were many people who said they’d love to see a brew pub-type establishment in the square, but we didn’t have zoning for that.”

The Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation oversees management of the sites and could decide to sell or lease any or all of the properties.

The focus for redevelopers will be on the property at 1125 Clapp Ln., which is occupied by a vacant house that has no heritage designation. The city originally proposed increasing the allowable building height from 11 metres tall to 13.5 m, but after strong community objection, a compromise of 12 m was settled upon.

With the changes, the city is preparing to sell or lease parts of the properties for redevelopment. That process won’t begin until the city issues a call for developers interested in the site. Several, including local retirement-home develop Joe Princiotta, have already expressed interested in proposing redevelopments for at least part of square.

Manotick residents who have an interest in the site say it will be critical that developers are sensitive to the site’s heritage.

“It’s the heart and soul, not just of the village, but of the region,” said longtime Manotick resident Don Slack, chairman of the board of Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS), which uses one of the historic buildings as its office.

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Make food safety part of your holiday menu Properly handle foods to avoid holiday illness EMC lifestyle - Whether you are eating at home or at one of the city’s many restaurants, Ottawa Public Health is reminding residents to keep food safety top of mind during this busy and festive time of year.

Residents can avoid foodborne illness by following safe food handling, storage and cooking practices at home, and by choosing restaurants that consistently meet safety guidelines.

Health Canada estimates that there are between 11 and 13 million cases of foodborne illness in Canada every year. Food-borne illness –sometimes called food poisoning– usually results from eating food or drinking water contaminated by diseasecausing bacteria or the toxins they produce. Here are some tips that will make this holiday season safer for you, your loved ones and your guests.

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• Thaw foods in the refrigerator. Turkey or chicken should be thawed in the refrigerator and never at room temperature.

• Be sure to cover and store raw meat or marinades on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator to avoid spilling liquids on ready-to-eat foods.

• Wash, rinse and sanitize utensils, cutting boards and food preparation surfaces and be sure to use separate work areas to avoid cross-contamination of raw and ready-toeat foods. Remember, your hands can also transfer bacteria from raw to cooked foods.

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hat was left of the Christmas tree, was dragged out to the back of the woodshed.

Standing in the kitchen, in the farthest corner, away from the Findlay Oval, was not enough to save the sprigs of the Spruce tree, most of which had been swept up and fed into the fire box.

The decorations, loops of silver rope, saved year after year, the clip-on candle holders, which always terrified Mother, so sure was she the whole place would go up in smoke, and the few felt animals we attached to the branches, were finally wrapped in issues of the Renfrew Mercury and packed away for another year.

The house was back to normal, and a new year was beginning.

It was time to get back to the Saturday night house parties. In the summer time, most of the community activities centred around the

MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories church, but in the winter, socializing was done in the homes.

I loved the Saturday night house parties. No formal invitations were necessary, and it was beyond me how anyone knew where the party was being held.

My much older, and wiser sister Audrey said she was sure Central would simply start ringing everyone who had a phone, and told them where the next party was taking place.

At that time in my life, I thought that was a perfect explanation.

When the party was at our house, everything movable was shoved against the kitchen walls to make way for the square dancers.

Of course, the house had to be cleaned from top to bottom too. Even the bedrooms upstairs had to be readied...that’s where the youngest of us ended up.

Neighbours started coming early in the evening.

Horses and sleighs lined up in the yard.

None had to be tied...they seemed to know they were expected to stay put, which always amazed me.

Enough food would be brought to feed half of Renfrew County.

Sandwiches filled 11 quart baskets which had been lined with spanking clean flour bag tea towels.

These were of the simplest kind...roast pork and beef, and egg salad. Canned salmon was unheard of.

Anyone who wanted to be real fancy, brought bologna, which was my very favourite.

Slab cakes and molasses cookies were taken out to the summer kitchen to keep chilled and covered with more tea towels.

Before anyone arrived, Mother would have the big shiny kettle boiling and at least two white aluminum tea pots simmering with green tea on the back of the stove.

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no one went home wearing some else’s coat.

Around the kitchen stove, galoshes and rubber boots were kept warm for the trip home.

At our house the baking table was moved into the parlour for euchre and another game was always going on around the old pine table in the kitchen.

There was much pounding of fists, loud laughing, and frivolity at both tables, and I often wondered if they took the game as seriously as I thought they did.

And music filled the house. Uncle Alec Thom would bring his fiddle, Mother would take her mouth organ out of its blue velvet box, Father would grab two spoons, one of the Beam boys would tune up his guitar, and there was always someone ready to call for a ‘square’.

The youngest of us would be upstairs in a bedroom playing Parcheesi, or Jacks, and as the night wore on, it wasn’t unusual for five or six of us to stretch out crossways on a bed and fall asleep.

When the Saturday night house party was at a neighbour’s home, and I was one of the ones bedded down, it was a mystery to me how I would wake up the next morning in my own bed!

I would have no recollection of being carried out to the sleigh, or of being put into my bed. I would be wearing the same clothes I had worn that evening.

The only thing missing would be my galoshes. So I often didn’t have to get dressed for church the next morning.

When the party was at our house, I always hoped there would be some cookies or slab cake left to be enjoyed on Sunday, but there wouldn’t be a crumb of lunch left!

By Sunday morning, everything in the kitchen would be back to normal.

Mother and Audrey would have washed the dishes, and the furniture would all be back in place.

The parlour door would once again be closed, and a braided mat rolled up against it. There was no need to heat a room that was never used in the winter time except for the Saturday night house party.

And so it went...all winter long.

As normal as going to church every Sunday, or going into Renfrew to peddle chickens and butter, the Saturday night house party was a way of life back in those Depression years.

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EMC news - ‘Tis the season for celebrating the holidays with family and friends.

Here are some tips for keeping the energy costs down while entertaining this holiday season: Remember the time-ofuse schedule and take advantage of off-peak periods on the weekends and December 25 and 26.

Remember that December 24, 27 and 28 are not considered holidays.

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City councillors voted unanimously in favour of the light rail project on Dec. 19. The Rideau Transit Group will build the 12.5-kilometre line for a fixed price of $2.13 billion.

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The Dec. 19 vote marks Ottawa’s growth into a truly “big city,” said Alta Vista councillor and planning committee chairman Pete Hume.

“We’re about to graduate to a big city,” Hume said during the Dec. 19 council meeting.

Other councillors, including transit commission chairwoman and Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans, said it is votes like this that remind her of the weight of her office.

“There are few days in the life of a municipal politician that mean this much,” Deans said. “We are changing the direction of the city’s future.”

The 12.5-kilometre eastwest rail system, dubbed Confederation Line, will

connect Tunney’s Pasture and Blair Road and include a tunnel downtown between Bronson Avenue and east of the Rideau Centre.

The only new information about the project was the chosen construction consortium’s commitment to double the number of bicycle parking spaces to 600.

The additional 300 spaces will not be weather protected, but 240 of the original planned spaces will have protection from the elements.

Councillors criticized the small number of planned bike parking spaces when they debated the project as committee of the whole on Dec. 12.

“We understand the importance of cycling amenities in this city and we hope that this gesture will be well received

by Ottawa cycling advocates, Ottawa city council and the general public,” a letter from the Rideau Transit Group consortium reads.

Local advocacy group Citizens for Safe Cycling did not respond to a request for comment before this newspa-

per’s deadline.

The consortium and city staff have also said they would ensure space is identified for future bike-parking expansions, as necessary.

Kitchissippi Coun. Katherine Hobbs also asked for a review of cyclist and pedestrian safety for roads that will be used as bus-detour routes when the bus Transitway is being converted to a rail line to the east and west of downtown.

Rideau Transit Group’s quick action on council’s bike-parking criticism is a good sign for the companies’ working relationship with the city, said Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli.

Orleans Coun.

Bob Monette said he was happy to support the light-rail contract even though his ward’s residents will have to wait for a later phase before the trains come to them.

“You have to start somewhere,” Monette said. “We need to rectify the downtown core before we go elsewhere.

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ing the foundation.”

Somerset Coun. Diane Holmes, whose ward will be home to the tunnel and four of the stations, said it is essential that the city move quickly to give Queen Street a facelift, as envisioned in a study called Downtown Moves.

The tunnel will run under Queen Street, so many transit users are expected to flood that street when they emerge from the underground stations, and the sidewalks and street must be able to handle that, Holmes said.

Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury made a similar request about funding and options for streetscaping the section of Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie, where the Rideau station will be.

Holmes also formally requested that staff investigate the possibility of a covered pedestrian connection between the Ottawa Convention Centre/Rideau Centre and the National Arts Centre at Confederation Square.

Informal discussions about the link have been ongoing.

Fleury was interested in pedestrian and cycling connections to Rideau and Campus light-rail stations, since the current Laurier Transitway station between those two locations will no longer be served by rapid transit after Confederation line begins operating in 2018.

Construction and tunnel digging will start next year.

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Simulated birth showcases hospital training Procedure allows doctors to further their knowledge of emerging technologies Steph Willems steph.willems@metroland.com

EMC news - The danger wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t real, but the situation presented at the Ottawa Hospital uOttawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skills and Simulation Centre happens all too often.

On Dec. 19, media and select members of the public watched as physicians delivered a baby by emergency Cesarean section after detecting a slowing fetal heartbeat. The difference today was that the baby â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the mother delivering it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were simulation mannequins.

The exercise served to illustrate the tools and training that take place at the simulation centre, located on the grounds of the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civic campus.

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is in the midst of raising $2.5 million to expand the centre and add state-of-the-art research tools and equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 21st century has brought with it great medical advances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we know more about diseases then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever known and our technology has really evolved to where

we now do operations through incisions the size of buttonholes,â&#x20AC;? said centre director Dr. Viren Naik. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, our medical education hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed that much. The apprenticeship model is still the backbone of how we teach doctors today. There are some problems with that apprenticeship model, in that with the exponential growth in (medical knowledge), there may be too much to learn in a ďŹ nite training schedule.â&#x20AC;?

Naik said simulation centres allow doctors to further their knowledge of emerging technologies and new procedures.

The star of Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demonstration was the aptly-named Noelle, an anatomically-correct â&#x20AC;&#x153;advanced patient simulator mannequinâ&#x20AC;? that stands in for a live patient during training. These mannequins have the capability to talk, cry, sweat and go into shock.

During the simulation, doctors and nurses assessed the condition of the mother and baby before wheeling the patient into another room to have the Cesarean section per-

formed. All told, the exercise took just over six minutes, a condensed version of a live situation.

Dr. Glenn Posner, obstetrics program director and lead instructor of ob/gyn simulation, said the exercise was an example of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;crash Cesarean sectionâ&#x20AC;? carried out if it is determined the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is in danger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the reasons we walk around in scrubs all day,â&#x20AC;? said Posner, describing the need for staff members to be ready for medical emergencies at all times during their shift, even when on break.

The value of the exercises carried out in the centre lie in the analysis carried out afterwards, said Posner, where the doctors, nurses and specialists recall their actions and judge where any improvements could be made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the real reaching value is in simulation,â&#x20AC;? said Posner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even about the event that happened in here, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happens next door during the debrieďŹ ng, and how we learn from this experience.â&#x20AC;?

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Medical staff at the Ottawa Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skills and Simulation Centre work perform an emergency cesarean section during a simulated birth training exercise on Dec. 19.

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2ABBITS ARE INTELLIGENT AND SOCIAL ANIMALS THAT MAKE AFFECTIONATE AND rewarding family pets as long as their needs are met. Plenty of human attention, daily exercise and play, nutritious food and hay are all important elements of PROPER RABBIT CARE 'IVEN THE APPROPRIATE CARE RABBITS CAN LIVE UP TO TEN YEARS

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Britany is a one year-old black and white spayed female domestic shorthair cat who loves to greet everyone she meets! She was brought to our shelter as a stray on October 15 but is now available for adoption.

This lovely lady is full of cuddles and purrs and would make a great addition to your family!

Britany is currently at one of our Pet Adoption Locations (PAL).

If you are interested in adopting Britany, make sure to swing by Petsmart in Orleans!

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Training is a form of communication between a dog and his owner. Since dogs cannot speak, it is up to the owner to learn how to communicate with the dog. All owners can beneďŹ t from training classes, even if they have previously owned a dog or trained many in the past; remember that every dog is different.

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If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t train your dog, he will train himself â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and not necessarily in a good way! Your dog will learn from you. By taking an active role in teaching your dog, you will be able to train the dog the way you want.

Knowing your dog Similar to children, dogs understand different things at different stages of their development. Below you will ďŹ nd a brief description of the kinds of things you can expect from your dog as she grows.

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EMC news - One VanierOverbrook organization aspires to transform at-risk neighbourhoods by spreading awareness and information on what it takes to enact change.

Transforming Communities, formed in 2010, has primarily focused on Vanier and Overbrook neighbourhoods, but cofounder Michael McIntyre said the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate goal is to take its message city-wide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody lives in a community and although each community is different, but the needs and issues may be the same,â&#x20AC;? McIntyre said.

For the past three years, the group has held round-table events where they bring community, city and province stakeholders together to discuss how to change a neighbourhood for the better.

The topics of these sessions vary, but the focus is on food, housing, employment, addictions, child and youth programs and empowerment, justice and healing and theology.

So far, the Vanier Community Resource Centre, RideauRockcliffe Community Resource Centre, area schools, parents and youth, Ottawa police, social service providers and funding agencies have all participated in the events.

On Dec. 12 the group wel-

comed University of Ottawa PhD candidate Cynthia Stirbys, at St. Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 206 Montreal Rd. to speak on the trauma and legacy of the residential school system in Canada.

Representatives from Corrections Canada, members of the local parishes, Community Relations Canada, restorative justice advocators and other Ottawa correction representatives attended the presentation.

The event was part of Transforming Communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ongoing efforts to identify and present issues and connect community leaders and stakeholders in these areas of concern.

McIntyre said Stirbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation is the start of a series on trauma which will include a look at childhood trauma, trauma and addictions and economic trauma.

The purpose, he said is for the group to become adept at identifying and treating symptoms while providing a framework for addressing the root causes.

Most of those who attended the trauma presentation said they were there to learn.

Aside from hosting these round tables, the group has been training community leaders in the basic principals of non-violent communication, cross-cultural communication, alternative dispute resolution and restorative justice.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our success is on creating awareness and our training levels,â&#x20AC;? McIntyre said.

Currently, the group is working to identify concerns that exist in the Vanier-Overbrook neighbourhood and then host sessions aimed at tackling the issues. The trauma series is the start of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focused work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are 68 different issues, but we have to start somewhere,â&#x20AC;? McIntyre said.

The next presentation will be held again at St. Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, on Jan. 17 when Dr. Rebecca Nemiroff of the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma will speak.

The organization is funded by the Community Fund of Ottawa, which McIntyre said has allowed the group to fund their training programs.

When asked if there is one thing McIntyre would like everyone to know is what the group is doing is easy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone can do this. All you need is the heart and mind to want to transform your community,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And any issue or round table that we hold that is of interest to residents they can come out and attend the meeting.

For more information about the organization or when a meeting will be held is available by contacting McIntyre at 613-286-4106.

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EMC news - The capital is set to play host to the 100th anniversary edition of the National Figure Skating Championships – an event that began in Ottawa – in 2014.

Mayor Jim Watson and Skate Canada president Benoît Lavoie announced on Dec. 18 that the major event will take place at Scotiabank Place from Jan. 9 to 15, 2014.

Skating is a popular pastime on neighbourhood rinks around Ottawa, Watson said, and bringing a premier professional sporting event to the city will provide entertainment for skating fans and a boost for the local economy.

“Ottawa has a strong history of skating in this community,” Watson said, referencing past champions who call Ottawa home and were on hand for the event: Liz Manley, Lynn Nightingale, Debbi Wilkes and also Barbara Ann Scott, who recently passed away.

Lavoie pointed out that some of the oldest archival images of figure skating in Canada show skaters on the rink at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

“Skating has a strong history here,” he said. “I can’t think of a better place to spend our 100th anniversary.

Let’s make it a big celebration.”

Watson thanked Ottawa clubs including the Minto Skating Club, which hosted the first championships, and the Gloucester Skating Club, for helping turn Ottawa’s young athletes into the champions of tomorrow.

Some of them are likely to skate at the 2014 champion-

ships, which will be sponsored for the first time by Canadian Tire. The city is kicking in $50,000 towards hosting the championships.

The event is also the final qualification opportunity for the Canadian Olympic team that will represent the country during the Sochi 2014 Games.

The event is expected to draw thousands of people to the capital and generate close to $4 million in economic impact for the area.

Ottawa last hosted the figure-skating championships in 2006. Tickets will go on sale in the spring of 2013.

In addition to Scotiabank Place, competing athletes will also make use of the Bell Sensplex in Kanata as a practice facility.

Watson pointed out that this is the latest event announcement in Ottawa’s strategy to host more major events and give the local tourism economy a boost. The city is also playing host to the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships and the International Triathlon Union’s Duathlon World Championships next year, as well as the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament in 2015.

On Dec. 18, Canadian Tire also announced it will be sponsoring Skate Canada’s CanSkate program, which is the only learn-to-skate program for Canadians of all ages. Each year the program teaches more than 125,000 Canadians how to skate.

“Skating is a Canadian tradition and we believe there is power in sport to bring family, friends and communities together,” said Landon French, vice president of sport partnerships for Canadian Tire.

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Junior ice dancers Samantha Glavine of Barrhaven and Jeff Hough of Russell perform at the Rink of Dreams at city hall during a Dec. 19 announcement that Scotiabank Place will play host to the 100th National Figure Skating Championships in 2014. The Olympic qualifying event is expected to draw thousands of people to the capital.

Frolic, feasting and merriment promised at Fools performance Michelle Nash michelle.nash@metroland.com

EMC news - Ottawa’s best known jesters will unveil a season of foolishness at the Company of Fools annual Twelfth Night Celebration.

The event will take place at the National Arts Centre on Jan. 5. Over the course of the evening, the company plans to reveal three upcoming productions as well as offer highlights of this past year’s 10th anniversary celebrations, where it presented its Torchlight Shakespeare production.

The company will also be

raising money throughout the evening, aiming to collect $5,000 to support the Fools’ winter season.

As a tease to draw people to the Twelfth Night Celebration, the company has released a few details about the three productions.

• One of the shows will require 18 cast members, but will have no director.

• Two of the shows will require the same key character, to be played by Chris Ralph.

•All three shows will be at the “pass the hat” price tag.

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tions will commemorate the Torchlight Shakespeare’s anniversary.

According to the Fools, frolic, feasting and merriment are planned to help loosen purse strings at the NAC show.

The evening stars core Fools Al Connors and Scott Florence, with guests Margo MacDonald, Catriona Leger and Chris Ralph to name a few.

Tickets are available through NAC box office for $25. For more information about the show, please contact the Company of Fools at 613-863-7529.

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Margo MacDonald will be appearing in the Company of Fools Twelfth Night Celebration at the National Arts Centre on Jan. 5.

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the West councillor.

Derek Dunn

MacLaren is asking Ontario’s auditor general to investigate the Ottawa sole-source contract with Presto. He continues to insist the province threatened to withhold $32.5 million in provincial gas tax funding if the city didn’t award the transit payment system contract to Presto.

“I wonder why the province did this,” he a. “Is the Ottawa taxpayer getting the best value for money?”

He bases his assertion on a May 2011 letter of agreement from Ontario Minister of Transportation Bob Chiarelli to Mayor Jim Watson detailing gas tax funds and guidelines for the public transportation program.

“The guidelines stated that prior to the release of any dedicated gas tax funds, Ottawa was required to ‘participate in the Presto Fare System project and will be required to meet their financial obligations for that project,’” reads a press release from MacLaren.

Watson has told media that MacLaren is barking up the wrong tree; that the city signed on with Presto four years ago – before it was tied to gas tax money.

El-Chantiry agrees that

$1.7 billion; Sydney, Australia’s was $1.23 billion; San Francisco’s in 1999 was $353 million; Chicago’s a year later was $505 million, according to figures published in the Toronto Star last week.

The city also has assurances that taxpayers won’t be on the hook for any costs if the technology doesn’t come together properly by April 2013.

MacLaren still insists the city should cut its losses over the tap-and-go card system and start over.

“City council should drop it,” MacLaren said.

“It was sole-sourced, overpriced, didn’t work, never will – they’re better off going with the Gatineau system instead.

“All transit commissions need a one-swipe system.

You need something that will let you ride from one end of Toronto to another. There’s six other private companies out there that have the technology right now.”

El-Chantiry questions MacLaren’s assertion that Presto cards will never work.

“I don’t know what qualifications in technology he has to make that statement,” said

derek.dunn@metroland.com

EMC news - The city should ditch the Presto smartcard system and go with Gatineau’s city-bus cards, MPP Jack MacLaren said during a press conference at the Terry Fox transit station on Dec. 14.

Presto has ballooned into a multimillion-dollar boondoogle, MacLaren said, on par with other McGuinty Liberal initiatives such as eHealth and the closure of two gas plants in southern Ontario.

Auditor general Jim McCarter’s report shows the costs of the intended system across the province could exceed $700 million.

The Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP added that no Presto system in the world is operational and he believes none will likely be operational. Why the government would “reinvent the wheel” is baffling to him.

City councillors such as Eli El-Chantiry say they aren’t downplaying the problems with Presto. But the costs are on par with cards in other cities: London, England’s was

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Jack MacLaren speaks to media at the Terry Fox transit station on Dec. 14. He likens the Presto card system to eHealth and other costly Liberal initiatives. The Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP wants the province’s auditor general to conduct an investigation into the possible link between gas tax money and the Presto card contract.

MacLaren could be headed in the wrong direction.

“If he’s aware of a backroom deal, I’m not aware of it.”

MacLaren was among the first to tap into Presto problems in Ottawa, bringing his concerns to Chiarelli in November 2011. He said nothing

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“Maybe instead of being part of the solution he is part of the problem,” MacLaren said.

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As a local service club dedicated to serving the community, working with international projects, guiding youth and bringing an end to polio, the Rotary Club of Ottawa South has had a busy year! In addition to contributing to education and water/sanitation projects in Kibera, Nairobi and in Ghana, our club was involved in many local events and projects.

Last fall, with the help of many hands and generous donations from local businesses we created a beautifully landscaped garden sitting area at the Glebe Centre. Stately trees and flowering shrubs, interlocking brick pathways, and hundreds of daffodil bulbs give the residents a lovely, peaceful oasis in which to sit and relax. Our members distributed hundreds of free Slurpie vouchers to young hockey players in the Leitrim Minor Hockey Association.

We presented scholarships to deserving graduating students at Ridgemont H.S., Hillcrest H.S., Brookfield H.S. and the Ledbury Banff Community House.

Over 500 dozen roses were sold by our members for Mother’s Day, which helped raise funds for our involvement in local activities.

Over $5,000 was raised for cancer research through participation in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, and we donated another $30,000 to support the Maplesoft Cancer Survivorship Centre.

One hundred underprivileged children were supplied with backpacks filled with back to school necessities to ready them for learning.

Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: Ottawasouth@metroland.com

Dec. 31 The Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Association invites you and your friends to a traditional New Year’s Eve dinner and dance on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Alfred Taylor Community Centre in North Gower. Happy hour from 6 to 7 p.m., catered beef and turkey buffet and dessert. Bar service and party favours at 7 p.m., music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. by the renowned Dennis Harrington and Heritage Country Band. Reserved tickets only. For additional information please call Mary at 613-489-2697, Irwin at 613 258-2258 or Gerry at 613 692-4122.

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance at the Greely Legion, Dec. 31. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. Roast beef dinner starts at 7 p.m. Featuring the W.R.D. band. Tickets are $40 before Dec. 21 and $50 between Dec. 21 and Dec. 31. For tickets call Linda Wyman at 613822-0233, Arlene Preston at 613-822-1709, Doug Sinclair at 613-744-3260 or the Greely Legion office at 613-8221451. For more information visit our website, greely legion.ca.

The Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd., hosts its New Year’s Eve Party. Reception starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Catered by Leatherworks, the dinner includes a roast beef buffet, southern fried chicken and much more. Music will

The Crichton Community Council will host its annual Winter Carnival at Stanley Park at the Stanley Park Fieldhouse on Jan. 1 from 10 to 2 p.m. A New Year’s Day brunch, sleigh rides, skating games and more will be part of the days activities. Brunch is $2 per person.

Minto’s development plans for the MacKay-Beechwood fire site will begin at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by the New Edinburgh Community Alliance (NECA). This will not be the official public consultation on the project as hosted by the city, but rather an information session hosted by NECA, where Minto representatives will be invited to give an overview of the plans in their current state, and members of the public will have the opportunity to discuss aspects of the project and to offer comments.

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The Christian Women’s Central Club invites you and your friends to its New Year’s Silver Dessert Buffet featuring SILPADA Sterling Silver Jewelry and special music and a talk by talented vocalist Daphne Dykhuizen. She will speak about “A life wrapped up.” $6 and first timers $2, 1 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, 971 Woodroffe. RSVP: 613228-8004. All women are welcome.

Volunteers are needed to maintain the ice surface at the two community rinks in Findlay Creek this winter.

There will be a rink at Butterfly Park, similar to years past, and a permanent boarded rink at the new Diamond Jubilee Park. If there are no volunteers to help out, there are unfortunately no rinks for the community to use.

For more information, email greenspace@findlaycreek.ca.

be provided by DJ Bytown Boogie. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the branch. For details, call 613591-5570.

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Jan. 15 Vanier Beautification invites you to join its efforts to beautify our community for its monthly meeting on Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Centre Francophone, 270 Marier Ave.

Jan. 16 A free public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Memorial Hall of McKay United Church on the topic of

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Coming Special Events December 31st, 2012: New Years Eve Dinner (incl. wine) Party and Dance.

Party favors, and late night snack included.

Tickets: $55.00 available at the bar.

January 1, 2013: Presidents Levy 13:00 HRS. January 19th, 2013: Celebrating “Robbie Burns” with a Scottish Dinner and evening.

Pipe in the ‘Haggis’ with the Piper; Highland Dancers and readings.

Tickets: $20.00 will be available at the bar after Dec. 15, 1012.

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Tuesdays The Hogs Back 50+ Club meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the front room of the Boys and Girls Club, 1463 Prince of Wales Dr. at Meadowlands and Hogs Back. Bring a bag lunch or come for cards, crafts, friendly chatter and camaraderie. Drop in and check it out. For more information call Shirley at 613-225-8089.

The TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets every Tuesday at the Barrhaven United Church at 3013 Jockvale Rd. Check out our website at www.tops.org. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success. Call Susan at 613-8385357 or email at macjam20@ hotmail.com. We look forward to meeting you.

Shout Sister Choir is looking for new members. Practices for Ottawa Centre are Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 394 Kent St., Ottawa West are on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave. More information is available online at www.shoutsisterchoir.ca

Thursdays Barrhaven Euchre. Held on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m.

Prizes, refreshments and fun. Held at the old Jockvale Schoolhouse at Strandherd Drive across from the Shoppers Drug Mart. For more information email Myrna at myrnaj@rogers.com or by phone 613-797-9442. Note: There will be no euchre on Dec. 20 or 27.

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Strathcona Legion offers Non-Denominational Weddings or Vow Renewals ceremonies with Reception Hall Rental at the Strathcona Legion Branch, for less than $1000.00.

Ceremonies can also be arranged to be held at any Legion Branch of your choice in the Ottawa area.

Our Chaplain, Rev. Winters, will also Officiate Weddings Vow Renewals at a location of your choice.

Home: 613.822.6405 Cell: 613.219.4919 E-Mail: revgwinters!aol.com

Looking to learn conversational Spanish? Improve your Spanish speaking skills with Los Amigos Toastmasters.

The group meets at Tunney’s Pasture Mondays from 4:55 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Carole at 613-761-6537 or visit www. amigos-tm.ca.

The Ottawa Pub Dart League plays from October to April at various venues in the city. If you are interested in joining or venue sponsorship, please visit www.theopdl.ca.

January 2013; Friday Calendar: Friday 4th; Meal: Little Christmas Dinner Feast Friday 11th; Meal: Beef Stroganoff; Music with Marc Berube Friday 18th; Meal: Cannelloni; Music with Tony True Friday 25th; Meal: Fish & Chips; Music by Lorne Daly’s “Ricochet Rickers”

The Rotary Club of Ottawa South would like to thank our many corporate sponsors for projects such as these, and we look forward to working with them (and you!) in future community projects. If you would like to be part of this caring and dedicated service club, please contact info@RotaryOttawaSouth.ca.

Ottawa Newcomers’ Club invites women new to Ottawa to join activities and meet some new friends. Activities include: bridge, Scrabble, walks, luncheons and dinners, book club, Ottawa sights/events, travel cafe and craft and chat. Please check out our website at: www. ottawanewcomersclub.ca. For more dtails call 613-860-0548 or email ottawanewcomers@ hotmail.ca.

Discover the unique thrill of singing four-part harmony with a group of fun-loving women who enjoy making music together. Regular rehearsals on Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Orléans United Church, 1111 Orléans Blvd. For information call Muriel Gidley at 613-5900260 or visit www. bytownbeat.com.

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