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Heron Park Community Association plans to grow Ottawa’s first community orchard.

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Coun. Diane Deans hosted International Women’s Day annual breakfast on March 8.

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Residents at the Orchard View Living Centre on Manotick Station Road enjoyed an afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with local Irish entertainer Robin Averill. On Sunday, March 11, the Ottawa South seniors home hosted a St. Patrick’s Day party and open house.

Findlay Creek school must await study Residents worried public board accommodation review will push back school’s construction date

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EMC news – Findlay Creek residents are worried the Ottawa public school board’s plan to hold an accommodation study before it begins construction of a

new elementary school might delay the projected opening, slated for September, 2014.

Not having an elementary school in Findlay Creek, a community of mostly young parents, is difficult, said Sumana Jana, chair of the

education committee with Findlay Creek Community Association.

Currently, 180 children living in Findlay Creek attend Ottawa Carleton District School Board schools outside the community.

“We have been told since the community was built that 2014 was the year we would get an elementary school – which was part of the reason that most people moved to this community,” said Jana.

The need for an elemen-

tary public school in Findlay Creek has become a significant issue given the neighbourhood’s rate of growth, said area trustee Mark Fisher.

The board hopes to build an English public school for grades junior kindergarten to Grade 8 by 2014.

At a meeting with Fisher and MPP for Nepean-Carleton Lisa MacLeod on March 9, the community association heard that the board needed to conduct a study before ac-

tual construction of the new school can begin.

Fisher who broke the news to the residents said he was himself surprised to learn that this was the process that the board wanted to follow.

“In identifying this project as a priority for the community, staff could have been a lot (more) clear in terms of what steps they felt needed to be taken to achieve school opening in 2014,” said Fisher.

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In addition, Fisher told the association that their project was currently sitting on number 10 on the list of priorities for funding.

“The rationale on why we are so far down on the list, as indicated by the report, was because staff didn’t view it as a priority in the short term and that they were waiting to undertake an accommodation review before it became a priority, which was completely new to me,” said Fisher.

He said the need for a full accommodation study came as a complete shock to him.

For Jana, it was worrisome to her to hear their project was number 10.

“I am still trying to process that,” she said.

“It is disappointing that we are a little behind than we thought we were going to be,” she said.

Now that he knows what the board wants, Fisher said he is going to push hard to ensure the study is conducted as soon as possible to avoid it affecting their 2014 goal.

“As we look at moving forward, one of the things we need to do … is to say, ‘Fine, let’s move ahead with it and let’s do it now,’” said Fisher.

“I am for doing the study if that is what’s going to be required to get the funding or to get the project up on the higher priority in the eyes of the province,” he said. “Let’s get it done and get it out of the way and have some recommendations coming forward.”

Getting the study done will drive how quickly the community gets that school open and how quickly they can get the ministry’s attention to move it from a number 10 priority to a higher priority.

MacLeod promised advocacy and follow up at the provincial level to help move the project forward.

“These parents are paying taxes into a school system that hasn’t been efficient for them,” said MacLeod.

Having a new school in Findlay Creek would help bring communities together, said MacLeod.

“What we are trying to do with the school board and the ministry is proving to them that we are not just a farmland anymore. There is actual people here and we have a lot of families that are paying taxes for public education who are not being given the appropriate facilities for their children,” she said.

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International Women’s Day I was pleased to host my annual International Women’s Day breakfast last week to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women in Gloucester-Southgate Ward and around the world.

The event was a great success bringing together women from the community in celebration of our collective achievements. My special guest, Raylene Lang-Dion of Equal Voice spoke about engaging women of all ages in the political process. If you live in Gloucester-Southgate Ward and would like to be included on my mailing list for next year’s International Women’s Day breakfast, please contact my ofďŹ ce at 613-580-2480 or Diane.

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The Elgin Street façade and entrance into the National Arts Centre, which ward coucillor Diane Holmes called “disgracefulâ€? may not be getting planned improvements after the city cancelled plans to build a light-rail station entrance near the arts centre.

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EMC news - The National Arts Centre might cancel plans to upgrade its Elgin Street façade in the wake of news that a planned light-rail station will no longer provide access near the building.

On March 6, the city’s finance committee approved changes to the planned lightrail line, including an alteration to Rideau Station that will remove an entrance to the station on the west side of the canal, right beside the NAC. The move disappointed the NAC, so much so that spokesperson Rosemary Thompson said the centre might ditch its plans to improve the Elgin Street façade. “We were so excited (about the station) that we wanted to redevelop the Elgin Street entrance,â€? she said. “Will that still go ahead? I hope so.â€?

Thompson was quick to add that it’s too early to say whether the upgrades will still go ahead or not, but she said the intent of the Elgin entrance

improvement was to build on a the “good idea� of the nearby station entrance. “The station was amazing,�

Thompson said.

The sprawling, 108,000square metre NAC complex was constructed in 1969 as a centennial project. It was designed by renowned architect Fred Lebensold of ARCOP Design and the building has been praised as an architectural landmark by some.

But for others, the large brown building is a windowless bunker, and the Elgin Street façade in particular has been a sore point.

Somerset Coun. Diane Holmes, in whose ward the NAC is located, was disheartened to hear the centre may backtrack on its plan to upgrade the façade. “Would that be a disaster?â€? she said, adding many people find the NAC’s brutalist-style architecture unappealing. “That would be a real loss,â€? she added.

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Grand Opening of the Capital Exhibition Centre I was proud to take part in the ofďŹ cial opening of the Capital Exhibition (CE) Centre on February 28th. The new state-of-theart trade show facility located on Uplands Drive, west of the Airport Parkway was made possible through a public-private partnership between the City of Ottawa, Shenkman Corporation, and the Ottawa Airport Authority. The construction of this centre means that residents will be treated to some of the best and most innovative events and shows. These events will inject an estimated 30 million dollars annually into our local economy, along with positive infrastructure upgrades in our community surrounding the airport. Infrastructure upgrades already in place include the installation of a new trafďŹ c control signal to the site, and widening of two left hand turning lanes. In spring 2012, work will continue with new paving, a sidewalk fronting the site, as well as connectivity of bicycle lanes to Uplands Road and the Airport Parkway. For more information on what is taking place at the new CE Centre visit www.cecentre.ca.

Spring and Summer Recreation Programs The City of Ottawa has begun registration for all Spring-Summer recreation programs.You can participate in organized sports and ďŹ tness, water fun, or arts and other creative activities. The City provides speciality programs for people of all ages, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to keep kids active during the summer months. To browse the thousands of classes being offered and to ďŹ nd those located nearest to you check out the 2012 Spring-Summer Recreation eGuide by visiting Ottawa.ca/recreationguide.ca or by calling 3-1-1. Some of our local facilities may offer programming not listed in the eGuide and as such I encourage you to visit your neighbourhood community centre or library for further details.

Ward 10 schools helping the environment through Green Bin participation The City of Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Bins in Schoolsâ&#x20AC;? Pilot Program continues to grow in popularity. I would like to congratulate the students and staff at four Gloucester-Southgate schools for their voluntary participation in the City of Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Bins in Schoolsâ&#x20AC;? Program. The students and staff at St. Bernard Catholic School, St. Marguerite Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Youville Catholic School, Uplands Catholic School and Dunlop Public School are putting their compostable materials in green bins daily, thereby diverting waste and saving landďŹ ll space. The City provides schools with green bins and picks them up using its regular residential collection teams.

Green Bin Tip: Remember that your kitchen containers are not meant to be placed on the curb. These are too small and collection crews cannot spot them on the curb.

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Bus noise sparks complaints from Heron Park Clementine residents concerned over number of buses on the street Eddie Rwema eddie.rwema@metroland.com

Heron Park residents living near or along Clementine Boulevard say the increased bus frequency has created to ‘too much noise’ driving some residents to distraction.

With OC Transpo’s route optimization, implemented in September, the local Route 115 that served the Heron Park community was combined with Route 112 - which means the buses travel on this street more than 30 times a day, starting from as early as 4.30 a.m to as late as 1.am.

“A good number of residents on Clementine have been concerned because of the number of buses on the street,” said James MacLaren, president of the Heron Park Community Association.

MacLaren said route 112 is a heavily used route since September and hopes the city will do something to rectify the situation.

Capital Ward Coun. David Chernushenko agreed Route

112 has been very disruptive to the residents.

His office said they are working with OC Transpo to try to find a solution.

MacLaren suggested that one possible solution might be to reroute early morning and late night buses to Bank Street.

‘If late night routes and before 6 a.m. were rerouted to Bank Street that should reduce the problems significantly,” said MacLaren.

At a recent community association, members also raised the issue of cut through traffic which they said it is increasing in the neighbourhood.

“People are using Clementine as a short cut to get from Bank Street to Heron Road in order to avoid the Bank-Heron intersection,” said MacLaren.

He said the association was looking at asking the city to reduce speed limit to 40 kilometres per hour with hopes of calming speed on residential streets.

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Bus Route 112 travels on Clementine Boulevard in Heron Park. Late-night noises from buses like this have left residents furious.

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Raylene Lang-Dion, left, co-lead of the Ottawa chapter of Equal Voice was the keynote speaker at the International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day breakfast hosted by Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans held on March 8. Lang-Dion spoke about her passion to motivate and encourage the participation of more women in government.

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EMC News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It has become an ingrained tradition for Ottawa women to gather to celebrate past achievements and future opportunities.

For 16 years, GloucesterSouthgate Coun. Diane Deans has hosted the International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day annual breakfast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments women have made both globally and locally,â&#x20AC;? said Deans.

Each year there is a central theme and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Connecting girls, inspiring futures.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Women hope that if every International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event held this year includes girls in some way, then thousands of minds will be inspired globally.

Deans said hosting the day is a long standing tradition of hers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here in Ottawa, it is a day to pay tribute to the women in our community and the remarkable achievements they have made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is also a great networking opportunity and a chance to meet some of the amazing women in our community.â&#x20AC;?

In light of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, Dean urged women to step up and mentor young girls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women have made many gains towards our collective

desire to achieve equality but there is no doubt that we have to be vigilant about that,â&#x20AC;? she said.

She added that there is always more work to be done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On this day, it is important to take a little time to reďŹ&#x201A;ect on what is happening around the globe and ways how women are challenging old rules,â&#x20AC;? said Deans.

Raylene Lang-Dion of colead of Equal Voice, Ottawa chapter, an organization dedicated to electing more Canadian women, was this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guest speaker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we celebrate this day, please encourage young women in your lives, speak to them about the importance of participating wherever way they can, because we know the difference having more women will make to our country,â&#x20AC;? said Lang-Dion.

She spoke about her passion to motivate and encourage the participation of more women in government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This day serves to empower us and give us some energy,â&#x20AC;? said Lang-Dion.

The struggles for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equality may seem distant, but there are a lot to celebrate, said Lang-Dion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never in Canadian history have we had four female premiers,â&#x20AC;? she added.

She said it is critical that Canadian elect more women.

It was not until 1918 that women in Canada gained voting rights

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all know that we are not where we need to be.â&#x20AC;?

Canada currently ranks 40th in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political participation, making up less than one quarter of the House of Commons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want to change the world you have to step up to the play and do something about it.â&#x20AC;?

Sandra Bruff from the Southkeys-Greenboro community association believes though there has been a lot to celebrate there is still not an equal playing ďŹ eld. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have come a long way since we received the vote and I think there is a room for improvement,â&#x20AC;? said Bruff.

Over one million men and women honoured the day for the ďŹ rst time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, marching in rallies vying for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to work, vote and hold public ofďŹ ce.

The focus was the movement for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights and achieving universal suffrage for women.

International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day took hold between 1913 and 1917 when women held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with their sisters.

In December 1977 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rights and International Peace.

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Heron Park plans community orchard Eddie Rwema Eddie.rwema@metroland.com

EMC News - Residents in Heron Park are looking at transforming a vacant city land into a community orchard.

The Heron Park Community Association has 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.

“Certainly there is a need for the services an orchard can provide,” said Jay Garlough, a member of the community association spearheading the initiative.

“The city has given us permission to plant an orchard and they have given us a short list of requirements that the we must adhere to in order to proceed. For example, the location and species of the trees we plant need to be approved by a representative from the

city,” he said.

The idea to have a community orchard was floated two years ago when a group of volunteers from the community thought of establishing a small community garden in the area.

“Through that process, a piece of available city-owned land was identified north of our community’s park; however, it was decided that the particular piece of land was not very well lit in the evenings and would not make a very good place (for) raisedbed vegetable gardens,” said Garlough.

Since then different people have had ideas for what could happen with that space as it is becoming overgrown with invasive plants like common buckthorn and dog-strangling vine.

He said the idea for an orchard was suggested by a member of the community at one of their monthly community association meetings and there seemed to be a good amount of interest so they looked into the idea a bit further with the city.

“Planting and caring for fruit and nut trees will definitely be a lot of work but

it seems like there is a lot of community support here in our small neighbourhood to help make it happen,” said Garlough.

The community is looking at two or three years before a new community orchard is producing fruit.

“Like any of our projects at Heron Park, it’s a great chance for families and neighbours to get together and do all sorts of fun activities such as planting in the spring, picnicking in the summer and harvesting in the fall,” said Garlough.

He admitted however that fruit trees require a lot of hard work to care for and maintain.

“A group of dedicated volunteers will need to commit to maintaining the trees in the years to come if this initiative is going to be successful.”

The association is currently trying to get together everyone who is interested in participating to have an opportunity to share their ideas and work together on some big decision such as who will run the orchard? Who will the harvest benefit? What do we want to plant?” said Garlough.

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St. Pat’s vs. Ontario Christopher Nsenga of the St. Patrick’s Fighting Irish dribbles the ball during a game against St. Mary’s High School from Kitchener during the AAAA provincial basketball championship in Ottawa. St. Patrick’s won the game 69-58 with Marial Shayok scoring 30 points. The evening game didn’t goes as well, as they fell 69-52 to the top-seeded, and eventual provincial champions, Vaughan.

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Residents need to help keep waterways clean

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protest at Britannia Beach on March 7 calling on the federal government to get behind the Ottawa River Action Plan protest missed its mark.

While it’s admirable that Ecology Ottawa wants something done about the 400 million litres of untreated sewage that makes its way into the water ever year after heavy rainfalls, the city really needs a two-part plan.

The city’s strategy is to implement real-time controls that have remote activation and can reduce sewage overflows as they occur.

It would also build massive underground storage tanks, which would stretch 16 kilometres long and three metres wide. The tanks would cost the city $150 million.

Controlling sewage overflows is important, but everyone seems to be ignoring the elephant in the room.

According to a tweet by chair of the city’s environment committee on March 8, the 93,000 dogs in Ottawa produce about 20,500 kilograms of waste per day. Not all of that gets picked up.

That’s a lot of crap we could cut.

Dog feces that is left on sidewalks and in parks eventually ends up in the Ottawa River. It’s carried there by spring run off and heavy rainfalls, via storm sewers and

creeks. Each storm is like a giant dog feces flush.

Last summer, Ottawa beaches were closed almost 40 per cent of the time, with no-swim advisories being issued 127 times.

That suggests that there is more at play than human sewage overflow.

Whether it is geese, seagull or dog waste, it seems like there is a lot being left out of the action plan for the river.

If the city only chooses to

focus on the human waste part of equation, then we could end up flushing a lot of money down the drain as we control the sewage overflows but still have beach closures due to pet waste.

Beach closures are frustrating and are a common problem in this city, but that won’t be fixed with an expensive proposal that only looks to one part of the problem.

The good news is that good, old-fashioned civic

engagement can help.

If we all work to clean up after our pets we can reduce the amount of waste seeping into the river after rainfalls.

It’s a part of the solution that doesn’t require millions of dollars of funding from any level of government.

Solutions deserve more consideration. While managing sewage overflows is necessary, residents also have to do their part to keep our waterways clean.

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Time to hang up on robocalls CHARLES GORDON Funny Town

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ou pick up the telephone and there’s that little pause. If you are alert you hang up right then, but who’s alert?

Besides, you may have a relative, very old or very young, who waits a bit before saying anything.

So you hold the phone and a stranger begins talking to you. It might be a real person or it might be a computerized person. How you deal with it varies. Some politely decline: “Thanks, but I’m not interested,” they say. Others quietly hang up. Others loudly hang up. And still others say words that they shouldn’t.

This is the world of telemarketing, a world we haven’t quite put behind us, despite the creation, in 2008, of the national Do Not Call List.

How that is working is a bit hard to tell. About 10 million Canadians are involved in the Do Not Call List. An opinion survey done in 2010 found that a great majority thought they were receiving fewer junk calls since the registry was created. But more than one in 10 thought they were getting more calls. If you check the comments section of any Internet news story about the list you will find those people amply represented, hopping mad.

(To make matters worse, or more farcical, depending on how you look at it, there are concerns now that the Do Not Call List is in danger of running out of funding. Great: it doesn’t work and there’s no money for it.)

To this unpleasant mix, we add the political robocall, subject of current scandal and controversy. Here, a computer dials your telephone in the middle of an election campaign and gives you false information about where to vote.

Or it pretends to be a particular candidate and says annoying things. Or it pretends to be a particular candidate and phones you at three in the morning, so as to make you angry enough to vote for the other guy.

Given the way politics works, it may take years to get to the bottom of this, find out who’s responsible, hand out punishment and take corrective action.

And what would that corrective action be?

Legislation preventing political parties from fighting dirty? It is to laugh. A ban on political robocalls? That’s closer, but it could result in a rash of sort-of-non-political robocalls.

The only practical answer is to ban all robocalls. Who would be hurt by that? Not consumers. Not legitimate charities, pollsters and others now allowed to bypass the Do Not Call List. Probably not even political parties, although they might have to work a little harder.

They might have to hire live people, thus creating employment. Much as we may hate to be telephoned at home by strangers, the people who do the actual calling are human beings, trying to make a living in one of the most unpleasant ways possible, reading aloud a script that begins: “How are you today?” to people who don’t want to hear it. Most of us know someone who, while looking for permanent employment, has done telemarketing work. So we can sympathize – a bit.

The robocall, in addition to its many other annoying qualities, destroys jobs. In that, it has something in common with other present-day institutions, such as the robo parking lot, the robo airline check-in counter and the robo government department switchboard. Think of how we could make unemployment drop by putting human beings back into jobs they used to do.

It is difficult to imagine any negative fallout from banning robocalls, aside from its impact on robocalling companies. True, we may not be able to shut down what offshore companies do, but we can at least make the phone ring a bit less and encourage political parties to tell the truth over the phone – or, if they’re going to lie, at least not let a machine do it for them.

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East-end councillor looks for changes to Laurier bike lane

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Bob Monette wants the city to look at closing the eastbound segregated Laurier bicycle lane next winter, or consider a host of other changes aimed at placating businesses.

The east-end councillor says businesses are suffering because of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to undertake a two-year pilot project that saw the ďŹ rst curbseparated bike lane installed in Ottawa.

There is still one year left in the pilot, but Monette said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still too long to wait before making changes to improve the conditions for Laurier Avenue businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now businesses are suffering because of the actions the city has taken,â&#x20AC;?

Monette said, adding that he has heard from â&#x20AC;&#x153;manyâ&#x20AC;? Laurier businesses, not just one or two.

Some businesses have complained that the bicycle lane makes deliveries more difďŹ cult or cuts off delivery access, but the main complaint is still the lack of onstreet parking on Laurier Avenue, Monette said.

While the spaces were replaced on neighbouring streets, it still appears to have discouraged people from patronizing businesses, he said.

Another issue is the loss of a city on-street parking lot nearby, at Elgin and Glouces-

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The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation committee will get a report on the progress of the bike lane next fall. Councillor Bob Monette thinks businesses are suffering as a result of the two year pilot project. ter streets, said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson, chairwoman of the transportation committee. That lot is now a construction site, with a new ofďŹ ce tower being built.

At the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 7 meeting, Monette asked city staff to look into a few ideas, including: - Eliminating the eastbound bike lane on Laurier next winter â&#x20AC;&#x153;due to anticipated low volume.â&#x20AC;?

- Keeping one bicycle lane on Laurier but moving the other direction to a nearby parallel street to allow room for street parking on Laurier Avenue.

- Putting up signs directing drivers to nearby parking, including the lot at city hall.

- Modifying the lanes on the south side of Laurier between Metcalfe and Elgin.

- Implementing measures to ease deliveries to Laurier Avenue businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying take it away, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m saying letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study

it,â&#x20AC;? Monette said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bike lanes are very important; I voted for it. I support it. But if there is a way of doing it that has the least amount of effect for the businesses and still has the beneďŹ t for the bike lanes, then we should look into it.â&#x20AC;?

Wilkinson said there are no plans to make changes to the bike lane before the end of the pilot project after next winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they are going to make major changes to where the routes are until the end,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pilot projects only work if you actually let them go through their full time.â&#x20AC;?

A group of residents, businesses, cyclists and city staff is being put together to monitor the ongoing impacts of the bicycle lane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where these types of issues should be discussed, rather than coming up on an ad-hoc basis,â&#x20AC;? Wilkinson said.

She said the city waited

to set up the group until the lane had been in place for a summer and winter season because staff wanted to wait until it has been operational for a while.

The transportation committee will get a report on the progress of the bike lane next fall.

That might lead to some modiďŹ cations to the lane, Wilkinson said, but small modiďŹ cations have been happening all along.

The Ottawa unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is excited to launch a city wide Student Theme Song Writing Contest today to promote wellness and community engagement.

The contest is open to students of all ages enrolled academically in the City of Ottawa for the spring 2012 semester.

All Ottawa students are eligible to submit an MP3 on CD. Submissions are due by midnight on Monday, April 30.

The selected music will be released and performed live at a gala event on May 24 at Lago, Dowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake.

The song will be produced by local producer/musician Ken Kanwisher of Teletune Studios with local musicians, uploaded onto iTunes for fundraising; and used for promotional efforts to support Canadian Cancer Society programs in Ottawa.

Judges for the contest include: â&#x20AC;˘ Bob Corson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canadian Cancer Society. â&#x20AC;˘ Wendy Daniels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 106.9 FM The Bear. â&#x20AC;˘ Lucia Harper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Your Exponential Potential. â&#x20AC;˘ Arthur McGregor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ottawa Folklore Centre. â&#x20AC;˘ Lynn Miles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Juno award winning country/folk music artist. â&#x20AC;˘ Yasir Naqvi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MPP Ottawa Centre. â&#x20AC;˘ Chris White â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CKCU - Carleton University.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited about this creative initiative, which will bring positive energy and awareness to all of the valuable services that the society is proud to provide in our community,â&#x20AC;? said Dawn Cooper, manager of the Ottawa Canadian Cancer Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting modern way to engage the community and distinguish our organization and our programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This contest will not only encourage support in the form of donations and/or volunteers, but will also stress the hope that lives in those living with cancer and their families and friends,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ottawa is such a creative community and we are anticipating a large number of submissions. My thanks go out to the students, judges and sponsors for participating and supporting this initiative.â&#x20AC;?

For more information, visit www.cancer.ca/songwritingcontest, ottawa@ontario.cancer.ca or call 613-723-1744 ext.

3610.

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Bronson to shut down during construction Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - Centretown residents got a picture of the construction mess that’s in store for the area around Bronson Avenue for the next two years during a March 5 meeting.

The city will completely close a section of the busy road between Catherine and Somerset streets this summer as it replaces a large 1870s-era water main and rebuilds the street. The section of Bronson Avenue between Somerset Street and Laurier Avenue will close for the next summer construction season in 2013.

But while the area will be completely torn up, requiring extensive traffic detours, city staff and the construction contractor assured residents that pedestrian access will be maintained.

Extra money has been built into the construction budget to pay for more temporary asphalt than is normally used during a construction project, said Darryl Shurb, the project manager. That’s because is a large population of residents with mobility issues who live in the Bronson Avenue area, including many residents of 520 Bronson Ave., a building that offers supportive living for people with physical disabilities.

Shurb said staff would be working directly with building managers to ensure continuous access throughout the two-year project.

“We don’t want to be the kind of city that tells you to stay in your apartment for a month,” said Bruce Kenny, the project engineer, adding that anyone with accessibility concerns should call or email him to let him know (bruce.kenny@ottawa.ca or

613-580-2424 ext. 20128).

Construction is set to begin later this month and it will be loud, Kenny warned.

Crews will have to blast through rock.

“It’s going to be major, major,” Somerset Coun. Diane Holmes said of the construction project. “That’s why we have to get it done before light rail (construction begins).”

SMALL CHANGES COMING TO BRONSON

A group campaigning to “rescue Bronson” by reducing the number of lanes for traffic didn’t succeed in making the road narrower, but it did convince the city not to make it any wider.

Plans for a reconstructed Bronson Avenue look similar to the four-lane road today, with a few upgrades.

Sidewalks will be no narrower than the minimum two metres, which means they will be slightly widened in a few spots.

Decorative lighting, benches, bike racks, concrete planters and some trees will be added, as well as coloured concrete accents and pavers to add visual interest to the street.

Still, that is “too much status quo” for Eric Darwin, president of the Dalhousie Community Association.

“It doesn’t make the street more liveable,” he said, adding that the engineers haven’t addressed the complaints, mainly about safety and liveability, brought forward by the community.

Darwin wants to see traffic counts for the detour streets during construction to measure the impact (or lack thereof) of reducing or

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Mark Edwards and Grace Corona examine plans for what their neighbourhood will look like after Bronson Avenue is fully reconstructed north of the Queensway starting this month. eliminating Bronson as an arterial road.

That will give community activists ammunition when they advocate for fewer lanes, also called “road diets,” with other projects.

But Mark Edwards and Grace Corona, who live at Gilmour and Bronson, said they are looking forward to any improvements that might attract a more vibrant mix of businesses to their neighbourhood.

“I’d like to see this make it more neighbourhood-y,” Edwards, said. “I don’t know

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The Ottawa Police Service Direct Action Response Team (DART) conducted a ninety day initiative dubbed Project Bullseye.

This was a policing endeavor to conduct a high visibility/zero tolerance campaign in targeted areas towards street gang members and criminals believed to be misusing firearms.

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be “cleaned up” with more defined driveway entrances, improving the overall look of the street.

Detailed designs for the more complex, off-kilter intersections at Gladstone Avenue and Somerset Street aren’t quite complete, Kenny said. Those intersections will be narrowed slightly, with both becoming a three-lane configuration. Operational details of the signal light phasing and possible turning restrictions will be decided later, in consultation with the public advisory group

for the project and the ward councillor.

Those details are one of the main concerns for Lana Stewart, a mother who lives in the area. She also wants to ensure the city considers cyclists when planning detour routes.

Holmes was successful in her motion to add a signal at Arlington Avenue to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to cross Bronson.

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if that is possible … You need efficiency (for traffic), but I hope it can be a nicerlooking street.”

And without traffic, at least the couple will have some quiet nights during construction, Edwards said.

Other changes include narrowing the entrances to some side streets, such as Flora, creating wider sidewalks at some intersections and reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians.

There is a lot of illegal parking in road allowances, Kenny said, and that will

and district complement.

The team’s sergeant and ten constables worked a thirteen week period on this proactive policing strategy to target violent crime while focusing on the high risk offenders committing these crimes. This project, in line with the “Plan for a Safer Ottawa”, was proposed to assist in reducing crime through targeted enforcement.

DART officers laid 116 criminal charges throughout the duration of this project, that included: 59 charges con-

trary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), 40 charges of breaching conditional release orders and 17 other charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

An additional 25 charges were laid by Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Section investigators as a result of investigations DART assisted with, including the arrests of three males wanted for attempt murder.

As a result of the 59 CDSA charges, DART seized the following amounts of drugs: * 1,027.1 grams of cannabis marihuana (street value of $20,542). * 69.4 grams of powdered cocaine (street value of

$6,940). * 62.05 grams of crack cocaine (street value of $9,307). * 20 pills of oxycodone (street value of $400). * 166 pills of ecstasy (street value of $3,320).

Total street value of drugs seized: $40,509. As a result of these charges, a total of $19,605 in Canadian currency and $781 in American currency were seized and held as proceeds of crime.

The Ottawa Police Service has been recognized as being a leader in the fight against street gangs and DART has proven to be a very effective tool, particularly with regards to enforcement and suppression.

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Vision calls for south end of Bank to be a walkable boulevard Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - Adding a light-rail station at Walkley Road, encouraging dense development and putting cycling lanes on Bank Street are part of a plan to revitalize the main street’s south end.

A plan to refresh 3.2 kilometres of Bank Street between Riverside Drive and Walkley Road received resounding support on Feb. 28 from city councillors who sit on the planning committee.

The Bank Street community design plan creates a vision for an area of just over 100 hectares that many councillors said they feel has been forgotten.

“Staff has tidied up what is a very messy part of the city with this plan,” said River Coun. Maria McRae, who represents the area just south of Walkley that was added to the plan later in the process.

It’s a community that’s ripe for improvement, McRae said, and city planners’ willingness to add the Walkley area and a future light-rail station stop proves it.

The area surrounding Walkley Road is one of three “nodes” slated for dense development in the next 20 years. Intensifying the Billings Bridge area and the shopping centre is also on the list, as is a hub at Heron Road. Buildings up to 16 storeys tall would be allowed at those spots.

One of the councillors for

the area, Capital Ward’s David Chernushenko, said this plan does what community design plans are meant to do: outline a framework for an area that’s on the brink of transformation.

“It’s always felt separated from the retail on Bank Street,” Chernushenko said.

“This is a chance to bring it back together.”

The goal is to change that section of Bank Street from “Merivale Road lite” to a pedestrian-friendly environment with trees, benches and wider sidewalks.

The plan looks to phase out parking lots that divide buildings from the street; although existing lots can stay, future parking will be located behind buildings, underground or in parking structures.

Creating cycling and pedestrian links is a big part of encouraging those hubs to develop with a mix of businesses and housing, according to the plan.

The goal is to keep that section of Bank Street as a commercial strip, but add more vibrancy and foot-traffic to the street by allowing housing and offices to also be built along Bank.

Cycling lanes along the length of Bank Street would help that effort, and are recommended in the plan.

Chernushenko added that his efforts would be focused on trying to create better, safer cycling and pedestrian links over the Rideau River

into Old Ottawa South.

To encourage walking, the plan calls for better sidewalks that have a boulevard buffer between the cycling lane and roadway and the sidewalk.

Dedicated left-turning lanes would be axed along most of Bank to make way for a landscaped median.

On-street parking could be introduced in the future as a way to promote sidewalk retail.

A major makeover for Billings Bridge Shopping Centre is essential to the revitalization of Bank Street, according to the plan. It envisions buildings of up to 22 storeys near the transit station.

Those towers could potentially house federal offices, but residential uses are also possible. Shorter buildings along Bank and Riverside Drive would also contribute to intensifying the area.

The mall would still be the central hub, but the whole area would be connected through a new series of internal streets that would allow cars, cyclists and pedestrians to move around the site in all directions.

Residents who already live in the area (particularly Alta Vista) have said they generally support the plan, but some worried that encouraging development would dump more traffic on neighbourhood streets.

Traffic will be an issue, city staff wrote in the re-

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Green space and promoting a pedestrian-friendly environment were just two of the focuses outlined in the Bank Street community design plan presented to the planning committee on Feb. 28. port. Major intersections along Bank Street will be overwhelmed with vehicles unless 20 per cent of drivers are encouraged to take other modes, such as transit.

Richard Eade, chairman of the city’s pedestrian and transit advisory group, said his committee supports the plan, but believes it needs stronger wording in order to make the changes needed to get people out of their cars.

A new park is also proposed to be built in the old CN railbed, running northsouth from approximately Randall Avenue to Brookfield Road. It’s referred to as the Greenway Linear Park, and it’s touted as an open space that will provide residents with a central green corridor that could also serve as a “spine” for an active modes of transportation such as cycling.

The CDP also includes plans for a possible community garden in the hydro corridor near Ledbury Park.

City council needs to approve the plan on March 28

before it can be put into action. Any construction on Bank Street is “still a ways off,” Chernushenko said, although the city’s budget did include money to do the design work for the street before 2014.

Kaladar kart-free… for now The threat of hearing gokarts at the Midway Family Fun Park will be no more, once city council approves the CDP. The plan would see the Kaladar Road area used for “mixed use” that will have little impact on the surrounding residential community.

Residents were up in arms a couple of months ago when the Midway’s website listed outdoor go-karts as a coming attraction for the summer of 2012.

Chernushenko asked the city’s planning committee to enact a bylaw blocking the midway from setting up an outdoor karting track until after April, when the CDP would be complete.

Now that city’s sign-off is

the final hurdle in blocking the outdoor go-kart use at the Midway, the fun park’s owner says he will find another site to operate the karts this year.

Damien Dee, the park’s owner-operator, said the midway is a couple of weeks away from finalizing an agreement to run the go-karts at another “well-known destination” within city limits.

Right now he’s focused on his fledgling business, but by next summer, Dee said he hopes to have an agreement with the city and councillor to operate outdoor go-karts at the Kaladar Avenue site.

“I would like to circle back and see if there is something we could do to fit in with their plans,” Dee said.

His eventual goal would be an indoor go-kart operation, Dee said.

Chernushenko said he supports the zoning in the CDP that would put limits on outdoor uses such as go-karts.

He said the changes will promote “positive growth” in the area.

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Door opens for Bishop to shine with Sens

By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com His height and his hometown suggest a young man built for the hardwood game.

But big Ben Bishop III, a product of St. Louis, Missouri â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a state situated in the middle of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heartland, between basketball-mad Kansas and Kentucky â&#x20AC;&#x201D; never really gave the sport much of a thought. The great Canadian game, you see, had won his heart long before he grew to his current 6-7 stature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Hockey) was the same season as basketball,â&#x20AC;? the 25-year-old Bishop said in answering a question he no doubt heard plenty of times as he grew up on the ice, far away from the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always preferred playing hockey instead.â&#x20AC;?

Funny thing is, there is no real history of hockey in the Bishop family. His grandfather â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the original Ben Bishop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is a former tennis pro â&#x20AC;&#x153;who played in a couple of U.S. Opens.â&#x20AC;? And his father, Ben Jr., and mother, Cindy, have

At 6-7, Ben Bishop of the Ottawa Senators is the tallest goaltender in National Hockey League history (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images).

no real connection with the game in their past. Neither can take credit for his size, either: mom is 5-3, dad is 6-1, though Cindy has brothers in the 6-5 range.

Blame the St. Louis Blues for steering the youngest Bishop down the path he eventually wound up taking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one which has led him to his current opportunity tending goal for the Ottawa Senators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember I went to a Blues game when I was young and I told my dad I wanted to do that,â&#x20AC;? said Bishop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So he signed me up for skating lessons ... I started playing when I was four and I just kind of stuck with it, so here I am now.â&#x20AC;?

Bishop, who played minor hockey for both the Kirkwood Stars and St. Louis Jr. Blues, started out as a forward â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ironically, the position heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be best suited for had he chosen hoops over hockey. But at eight years old, he got thrown between the pipes and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a goaltender ever since.

Now Bishop is the tallest one in National Hockey League

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Saturday, March 17, 7 p.m., CBC With their playoff hopes fading, the Leafs sacked coach Ron Wilson two weeks ago and replaced him with Randy Carlyle, who guided the Anaheim Ducks to a Stanley Cup crown in 2007.

If Carlyle is to turn the tide, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need continued high offensive production from Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two top guns, Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul. Also a key component to the attack is Mikhail Grabovski, who recently inked a new fiveyear contract with the Leafs. Jake

Gardiner offers bright hope for the future on the Toronto blue line, which is led by captain Dion Phaneuf. In goal, Toronto needs either Jonas Gustavsson or James Reimer to step up in a big way down the stretch.

SCOTIABANK PLACE EVENTS Defenceman Dion Phaneuf provides leadership for the Toronto Maple Leafs as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captain (Photo by Dale MacMillan/ Getty Images).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., Sportsnet East After seeing a lengthy run of playoff participation end a year ago, the Devils seem poised to make their way back into the post-season. Up front, everything revolves around Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise and veteran Patrik Elias, a dynamic trio that forms the core of the New Jersey attack.

Centre Adam Henrique is one of two rookies making a major impact for the Devils this season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Swedish defenceman Adam Larsson is the other â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with

UPCOMING SENATORS GAMES Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators: Friday, March 16, 7 p.m. (CBC) Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators: Saturday, March 17, 7 p.m. (CBC) New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators: Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East)

Henriqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts making him a prime Calder Trophy candidate.

Trade deadline acquisition Marek Zidlicky adds some offensive punch to the New Jersey blue line, which also features the likes of Andy Greene and Anton Volchenkov.

The ageless Martin Brodeur carries the bulk of the goaltending load.

Devils centre Adam Henrique is a prime contender for the Calder Trophy as the NHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top rookie (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images).

Van Halen: March 21, 7:30 p.m.

2012 JUNO Awards: April 1, 7:30 p.m.

Harlem Globetrotters: April 7, 3 p.m.

Larry The Cable Guy and Bill Engvall: April 13, 7:30 p.m.

Stars On Ice: April 29, 4 p.m.

Red Hot Chili Peppers: April 30, 7:30 p.m.

Bryan Adams: May 4, 8 p.m.

Chris de Burgh: May 5, 8 p.m.

Johnny Reid: May 12, 7:30 p.m.

Il Divo: May 20, 8 p.m.

Monster Spectacular: May 26, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.CapitalTickets.ca, by phone at 613-599-FANS (3267) or 1-877-788-FANS (3267); in person at The Sens Store at Carlingwood Mall and Place dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;OrlĂŠans, any Ottawa Sports Experts location, Les Galeries de Hull and at the Scotiabank Place box office.

history.

Naturally, playing for his hometown team was a lifelong dream â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one the Blues made come true when they selected Bishop in the third round (85th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. It truly became reality on Oct. 24, 2008, when he made his NHL debut in St. Louis colours against the Los Angeles Kings (â&#x20AC;&#x153;probably the most nervous Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been,â&#x20AC;? said Bishop).

But after spending the bulk of the last four seasons with the Peoria Riverman, the Bluesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; American Hockey League afďŹ liate, Bishop knew it was time for a bigger opportunity. And when Senators starter Craig Anderson went down with a right hand injury suffered in a kitchen accident two weeks ago, a door opened for him â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happily stepped through â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when Senators general manager Bryan Murray sent a 2013 secondround draft pick to St. Louis to shore up the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goaltending depth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m over it,â&#x20AC;? Bishop said of turning the page on his biggest hockey dream. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had my chance and (the Blues) had a chance to sign me this year if they wanted to, but we kind of went our separate ways. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no hard feelings at all. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for me here, so it was kind of easy to leave.â&#x20AC;?

The words Bishop spoke on the day of the Feb. 26 deal that sent him to Ottawa sum up his sentiment as he embarks on the next chapter of his hockey life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great hockey city and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great, fresh start for me,â&#x20AC;? said Bishop, who lost a training camp battle to former Senators netminder Brian Elliott for the backup job in St. Louis behind Jaroslav Halak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited. Words cannot describe how excited I am right now.â&#x20AC;?

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BRIDGING COMMUNITIES Ward 22 Update

Steve Desroches Deputy Mayor Councillor, Gloucester-South Nepean

Cut the crap, says Ecology Ottawa kristy.wallace@metroland.com

EMC news - A young man sitting on a toilet placed on the ice at Britannia Beach was part of Ecology Ottawa’s push to have the federal government include money for the Ottawa River Action Plan in its 2012 budget.

“Every year, there’s 400 million litres of untreated sewage getting dumped into this river,” said Graham Saul, chairman of Ecology Ottawa.

“It’s a serious problem, but we have a solution.”

The city’s Ottawa River Action Plan would help clean up the river, but Ecology Ottawa members said that the plan needs additional funds from the federal and provincial level in order to happen.

With the 2012 federal budget fast approaching, Saul

said it’s time to ask the government for help.

“They have money for jets, jails and oil subsidies,” he said.

The group also collected 750 signatures on a letter to all of the area members of Parliament asking them to ensure funding in the upcoming budget.

Ecology Ottawa also distributed email responses from area MPs, including Pierre Poilievre of Nepean-Carleton.

“Through the Economic Action Plan, the federal government provided the City of Ottawa with an unprecedented $600 million to spend on its priorities,” Poilievre wrote in the email. “The city decided it would use the funds for its stated number one priority: transit.”

Poilievre added in the email

that cleaning up the river remains a priority for the federal government.

“We wished the city shared that priority,” he wrote.

However Saul said the comments were “unfair” and “inappropriate.”

“We think it’s inappropriate to be suggesting that the clean up is not a priority for the city of Ottawa,” he said.

“They’ve come up with a plan and now we need the federal and provincial government to step forward. The federal government, in a couple of weeks, has the opportunity to help the people of Ottawa clean up this river.”

Mari Wellman, chairwoman of the Westboro Beach Community Association, said her neighbourhood’s beach was closed 26 times last season.

“That’s not acceptable,”

Wellman said. “In the summer, it’s so nice to see little children coming and swimming, but there’s nothing sadder than seeing them be turned away.”

If the plan doesn’t receive government funding, Wellman said, the community association, Ecology Ottawa and members of the community will keep pressuring the federal government for the funding.

“We rely on them, and I think they should help,” she said.

Saul said the group’s letter writing campaign is still going, and the issue will come back up in the summer once swimming season starts.

“Ottawans love this river and we have to move as fast as possible to make funding happen.”

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Deputy Mayor participates in Senate delegations I was pleased to appear before the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communication on behalf of the City of Ottawa. I participated in the committees continued study related to the Canadian Airline Industry.

The deliberations focussed on the relationship between the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Airport Authority and the positive impact that the airport has within the Ottawa community. As you may know, the Ottawa Airport Authority generates an estimated $2.2 Billion of economic activity for the city and employs some 5,000 people. The Ottawa Airport also strengthens the City’s ability to move towards improving their economic development strategy as it helps attract new investors and existing businesses located in Ottawa expand and liaise beyond the City borders.

The Ottawa Airport also plays an important role in attracting tourism to our city. Their services are second to none and they recently received 1st Place Honours in North America from the Airports Council International in its Airport Service Quality customer service benchmarking program.

Zoning Amendment 707 River Road, 662 Earl Armstrong Road and Part of 4650 Spratt Road The City’s Planning Committee has approved a zoning amendment proposal from Urbandale Corporation for 707 River Road, 662 Earl Armstrong Road and Part of 4650 Spratt Road. The land is located to the south of Earl Armstrong Road between River Road and Spratt Road in the Riverside South Community. The zoning permits the construction of an urban subdivision development consisting of single family homes, townhomes, parks, and institutional and commercial space.

Riverside South Stormwater Pond Update As you may know, the City of Ottawa recently installed an electromagnetic instrument in order to mitigate the reappearance of a “rotten egg” odour at the stormwater management adjacent to Dusty Miller Crescent in Riverside South. I am pleased with the results that the instrument has produced thus far. I have been advised that the installation has been successful in alleviating the “rotten egg” odour in the area. City officials will continue to monitor the site.

2012 Earth Day Canada Tree Planting Mark your calendars for my fifth annual tree planting festival in Riverside South on Saturday, May 5th.

Working in conjunction with Earth Day Canada, we will be planting the next instalment of trees along the stormwater ponds in Riverside South. In addition there will be an environmental fair with something for everyone. If you are interested in joining us for this fun filled family event, please give my office a call to register.

Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge Construction Continues You can now see live pictures of the StrandherdArmstrong Bridge construction through my website at www.stevedesroches.ca.

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Ecology Ottawa members came out to call on the federal government to put funds towards helping clean up the Ottawa River in its upcoming budget.

City participation at workshop echoes economic development commitment I was pleased to participate in a workshop showing local small businesses how they can make government their customer by understanding how procurement processes work. The workshop featured procurement experts from each level of government who gave advice on such matters as security clearances, processes, proposal writing and key contacts. The workshop supported the City’s newly focused economic development strategy, which includes helping small business enterprises to expand and attracting new businesses to the area.

As you may know, I have been leading the charge for the City of Ottawa to help open the doors for local business.

Please contact me if I can be of assistance.

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University students give up comfort for a cause Michelle Nash michelle.nash@metroland.com

EMC news - In an effort to help end homelessness, a group of university students will be giving up their warm beds and hot dinners to live on the street for five days this month.

The 5 Days For The Homeless campaign begins on March 11 and runs until March 16. Participants from both the University of Ottawa and Carleton University will be spending five days out in the cold with only a sleeping bag, pillow and the clothes on their backs to keep them warm. Food will come sporadically, if at all and showering won’t be an option. And they are all doing this to raise awareness and money to help stop homelessness in Canada.

“Homeless individuals

have become accessories to our urban environment,” Kristina Partsinevelos, national team chair said. “We are trying to get people to stop and notice,” The students will be panhandling during their five-day campaign, collecting money for their cause. Prior to this year’s campaign, the Canadian-wide effort has raised more than $745,000.

The 5 Days campaign started in 2005 by students at the University of Alberta’s School of Business. In 2011, 22 campuses across Canada participated, raising $220,000 nationwide.

This will be Partsinevelos’ fifth year participating in the event and her first time participating at Carleton. Used to a location in downtown Montreal during her previous

experiences, Partsinevelos said campaigning on a closed campus such as Carleton will prove to be more difficult.

“If there are people who want to come out and participate, they are welcome, even if it is just for the day,” Partsinevelos said. “Come out and help us raise money.”

There are rules to participating and Partsinevelos said it can prove to be difficult, but the support of the other team members and dedication to the overall goal keeps them going.

Partsinevelos said there are two reasons why she has continued to participate in the campaign.

“The generosity from local communities when we are campaigning and all the homelessness people we have met is why I do this,” Part-

sinevelos said.

This is the third year students from Carleton’s Sprott School of Business have participated in the campaign. The money raised will go directly towards helping the homeless in Ottawa. The team’s goal is to raise $12,500, while another group of students from the University of Ottawa are hoping to raise $10,000.

Five students will be participating in the campaign along with Partsinevelos and although they will be suffering the hard cement instead of a warm bed, students are required to continue to go to all their classes.

To find out more about the 5 Days campaign or to donate, visit www.5days.ca.

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EMC news - A new festival promising to be a celebration of bluegrass, roots and folk music will be coming to Centretown on April 28.

The Ottawa Grassroots Festival will hold their first of what organizers announced will be an annual event at the Montgomery Legion Hall on Kent Street. The festival will offer free events during the afternoon and a ticketed evening concert.

Bob Nesbitt, longtime site manager of the Ottawa Folk Festival, said the inspiration for the festival came from the backyard barbecues he would host at his home after the folk festival had wrapped up.

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to say thank you to the crew.”

Nesbitt said. “The party just kept growing with more and more people coming. The idea of the festival grew from that.”

The festival will host a number of Ottawa folk, bluegrass and roots musicians with a free workshops and concerts during the day. The main concert’s lineup includes folk musicians Missy Burgess and Rick Fines with aboriginal spiritual advisor and poet Albert Dumont opening the evening.

Nesbitt held the official launch of the festival on March 7 at Pressed, a sandwich bar on Gladstone Avenue. To kick off the event, organizers and performers filed into the sandwich bar while the Bytown

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Ukulele Group serenaded them with a number of tunes.

The goal of the festival is to offer a community-focused event that brings together music fans and musicians alike.

Nesbitt said it is also to promote folk music in a familyfun environment.

Garry Greenland, bluegrass performer and member of the band Maple Hill, will be participating in the free afternoon event, how to build your own band.

“I want to thank Bob (Nesbitt) for taking this on,” Greenland said.

Greenland performed a number at the launch, remarking that it felt odd being all alone on the stage. Burgess also preformed, singing a sultry song she claimed was Nesbitt’s favourite.

The lineup, Nesbitt explained was well thought out and getting key musicians such as Fines took some extra effort, but in the end paid off.

“I wanted musicians who were entertainers too, and with Missy (Burgess) and Rick (Fines) they are fantastic performers,” he said.

A man who has run a number of festivals and events in his day, Nesbitt said he was surprised by the amount of help and enthusiasm he has had with his friends and colleagues.

“I honestly can’t believe how many people are so into this.” he said. “And they are helping in ways I never thought could happen.”

The launch brought together old friends and family who celebrated what they called a new time for roots music to thrive in Ottawa.

Nesbitt added the fact that it is happening at all has made it possible for the event to become an annual event, with hopes of making it a two-day event in the future.

Tickets are available in advance for $25 and $30 at the door. The free events run from noon to 5 p.m. More information about the event can be found at ottawagrassrootsfestival.com.

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The Canadian Tulip Festival will not be holding their festival programming at Major’s Hill Park and Commissioner’s Park for their 60th annual Tulip Festival because organizers say the rising costs to clean the parks are too much.

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EMC news - Rising costs at National Capital Commission parks have forced the organizers of the 60th annual Tulip Festival to move programming away from Major’s Hill Park and Commissioner’s Park.

One million tulips will decorate the two National Capital Commission parks, but all programming and events associated with the Tulip Festival will now be scattered around the city, the organization announced on March 5.

Chair and financial patron of the Canadian Tulip Festival David Luxton said the move is the result of rising cost associated with staging the events on NCC parkland.

“Costs have been escalating quite dramatically and eat up the cash budget of the festival,” Luxton said. “The festival tries to put all the money (in the budget) into programming.”

The increases are tied to the fees the NCC charges for park clean up. Last year the festival cost $44,000 to clean up – $9,000 more than the festival had originally budgeted for.

“The main issues are we never know what the costs will be,” Luxton said. “It is a tough way to run any business and the costs have been going up every year.”

While it is exempt from having to pay rent on the park land itself, according to NCC spokesperson Jean Wolfe, the festival does need to pay for the parkland to be tidied up after the 17-day event.

Factors for the cost of clean up, Wolfe said are determined by the duration of the festival, the size of its footprint and weather conditions.

News of the move, Wolfe said, came as a shock to the organization.

“We did receive today official notification that the festival will moved,” Wolfe said in an interview on March 5. “It was a surprise to us when we heard, but we expect our relationship with the festival will continue and there will be one million tulips to exhibit in all NCC parks.”

Luxton said he does not feel this move will be a bad thing.

He believes this will allow the festival to grow into an event that could animate the entire city.

“Much like the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, where there are activities and pageantry everywhere in the city, we are hoping our festival can emulate that,” he said.

Following initial talks with business improvement areas around the city’s downtown core, Luxton said the Chinatown BIA, the ByWard Market and Sparks Street BIA are all keen to participate in festival’s new direction.

“I think this is good for the festival and good for the city,” he said.

Tulips have been donated to Canada by the Dutch royal family since 1945, as a way of saying thank you for hosting Dutch Princess Juliana and her daughters in exile during the occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War and for Canada’s role in the liberation of their country.

Each year the Netherlands send 20,000 bulbs. This year’s festival will take place from May 4 to 20 and will continue to host music, dance and culinary events. A full list of programming, Luxton said, would be released at the end of March.

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Glebe Community Association board opposes digital signs michelle.nash@metroland.com

EMC news - The Glebe Community Association has passed a motion that will see the group present opposition to the city allowing the installation of digital signs, arguing more research needs to be done into the issue.

The city is currently running a digital screen pilot project, but the most centrally located screen lies 4.5 kilometres away from the downtown core. The pilot project imposes limitations on illumination, frequency, scrolling, rolling, fading in and out, blinking or giving the impression of movement.

More recently, a three-year pilot project that would see a large digital sign installed on the side of the Ottawa Convention Centre was approved by the National Capital Commission’s board in June 2011.

But regardless of the restrictions currently governing the installation of digital screens, some Ottawa residents are wary of wider use of digital screens and in response to the pair of pilot projects, Glebe Community Association board member Bob Brocklebank presented a motion at the association’s Feb. 28 meeting calling for it to write a letter to the city opposing digital screens.

“I think we, as a board, should send our own letter,”

Brocklebank said.

He said the letter should address the Glebe’s concerns about the need for more public consultation, where and when a potential digital sign would be permitted and the allowed size of such signs.

“We are seeking that no amendment to the signage bylaw to permit digital signs should be considered until the evaluation of the current digital sign project is issued and subject to consultation,” he said.

The motion carried unanimously and Brocklebank has begun drafting the letter.

Community opposition to digital signs, in particular a digital sign at the convention centre, has been growing. Old Ottawa East resident Steven Furr has prepared two letters similar to the one Brocklebank proposed and he said so far five communities who have signed both letters.

“These billboards will be 10 times the size of existing billboards, brightly lit and animated with commercial advertising,” Furr said. “The communities are opposed to the direct and negative impact these billboards will have on hundreds of residents who live within 500 to 800 metres of them.”

Brocklebank wanted the Glebe to write their own letter, as he felt that while the convention centre screen is

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A plan to put a digital sign on this blank wall of the new Ottawa Convention Centre, seen here from the Laurier Avenue Bridge, is gaining opposition from community groups. an unappealing idea to him as an Ottawa resident, it was not necessarily of concern to the Glebe community.

Action Sandy Hill, however, was one of the community groups to have signed on. President Christopher Collmorgen said it was not a hard decision to back up his neighbouring community’s opposition.

“It may not shine in my eyes, but it shines in my neighbours’ and so we will support them,” Collmorgen said. “I would like to believe

they would support us if we needed them.”

At a recent Action Sandy Hill meeting, Collmorgen said the board approved adding the group’s signatures to Furr’s letters, something that came as a shock to the area’s city councillor, Mathieu Fleury , who attended the meeting.

“My understanding is this is just one billboard and was going to promote community events,” Fleury said. “But I will wait for the open house and the public consultation to make my decision.”

He said he is interested to see how the public responds to the proposal and will continue to follow it closely.

Rockcliffe Park, Centretown, Old Ottawa East and Carleton community associations have also signed the Old Ottawa East letters in opposition.

Furr said his only hope is to wake people up to the issue.

“Many are not completely aware of the details of the proposal,” Furr said. “I always remain hopeful that once you take your blinders off, you can see it (a digital sign) does

not offer any benefits for residents.”

The convention centre’s pilot project, the NCC said, will be evaluated and questions and concerns will be addressed.

City council will still have to vote on the approval of that particular digital screen. City spokeswoman Jocelyn Turner said city staff have committed to finalizing the review and to present a digital sign report to council in the spring with a presentation to planning committee in May 2012.

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Jr. Senators roll into playoffs with win matthew.jay@metroland.com

EMC sports - Following a 5-1 defeat of the Pembroke Lumber Kings, the Ottawa Jr. Senators charged into the Central Canada Hockey League playoffs riding a four game winning streak.

The victory over Pembroke on March 7 at the Jim Durrell Complex capped an impressive run by the Jr. Senators that saw them pick up wins in nine of their final 11 games, including two victories over both the Lumber Kings and Brockville Braves and a 5-2 defeat of the league-leading Nepean Raiders on Feb. 29.

Forward Ben Robillard led the way for the Jr. Senators, picking up his 27th and 28th goals of the season. The 18-year-old, in his first season with Ottawa, was second only to Devon Rice in goal scoring for the club. Rice ended the campaign with 32 goals.

Defenceman Derek Brown and forwards Joshua Gervais and Max Fiedler also scored for the Jr. Sens. Justin Pelock scored the lone goal for Pembroke.

Getting the start in goal for the Jr. Senators was Charlie Millen, who stopped 20 shots against one of his former teams. Matt Gagne made 21 saves in a losing effort for the Lumber Kings.

The game was the final regular season contest for Ottawa and the club now has a week to prepare for the opening game of their first round playoff series on March 15 in

Cornwall against the Colts.

Game 2 of the series will be played at the Jim Durrell Complex on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. before shifting back to Cornwall on March 18 for Game 3. Game 4 returns to Ottawa on March 21.

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For five members of the Jr. Senators, the game against Pembroke was their last regular season contest in the CCHL. Twenty-year-olds Kevin Ryder, Ed Zdolshek, Devon Rice, Drew Anderson, both assistant captains, and team captain Liam Burtt were honoured by the club before the start of the game.

According to the club, all five players are actively being recruited by National Collegiate Athletic Association schools from the United States and announcements will be made in the coming weeks regarding their commitments for next season.

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Breathing new life into Dundonald Park laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - When Carol MacLeod was raising her young child in Centretown a couple decades ago, Dundonald Park faced many of the same challenges it does today.

There was a gentleman who frequented the park after a stop at the Beer Store across the street, and MacLeod mostly avoided him.

But one day, the man asked if he could give her small daughter a push on the swing. Thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the harm?,â&#x20AC;? MacLeod allowed it.

With tears streaming down his face, MacLeod recalls the man thanking her. His own daughter refused to let him see his grandchild because of his problems with alcohol.

She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in Centretown any more, but as the neighbourhood embarks on a project to revitalize Dundonald Park, she told residents to keep that man in mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to show a bit of sympathy for the people who use the Beer Store,â&#x20AC;? she said during a March 7 meeting at the Kent Street legion hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get them involved. They are people, too.â&#x20AC;?

Navigating the needs of different users of the park, from toddlers to seniors to substance abusers, will be one of the challenges facing 8-80

Cities, a Toronto-based nonprofit group that has partnered with the Centretown Community Health Centre to create a plan to re-energize the park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be charming, but at the same time, unsavoury,â&#x20AC;? said health centre executive director Simone Thibault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are very few open spaces that can reach such a wide range of people â&#x20AC;Ś We want to create a sense of pride of place.â&#x20AC;?

The health centre began working with other community agencies, including the library, Ottawa Public Health and Friends of Dundonald Park last summer to bring new programming into the park, but drafting 8-80 Cities to consult the community and prepare a report should bring new energy and ideas to the project, said Christina Marchant, the director of community health promotion for the health centre.

Heritage-designated Dundonald Park is one of eight Ontario parks selected by 880 Cities for its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Active Places, Healthy Peopleâ&#x20AC;? initiative, which aims to transform parks into vibrant and active destinations that promote social interaction, health and wellbeing.

Gil Penalosa, executive director of 8-80 Cities, kicked off the initiative by giving a speech to a group of about 75

supporters and residents gathered on March 7.

Penalosa and his staff were also there to collect suggestions on what neighbours would like to see in their park in the future. The team will also be returning in June to conduct focus groups and get more feedback for a report it will prepare with a vision for upgrades and programs that could happen in the park.

Then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the community to bring the ideas to life and use the report to lobby politicians.

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The push to reclaim Dundonald Park began last May, when the health centre discovered that the park was rated one of the least safe community spaces by Ottawa police.

The centre decided to take some of its programs outdoors. That included things like yoga and hula hooping, but also some of the harm reduction services the health centre provides. Then the library got involved, bringing a storyteller to the park. Centretown Movies began showing outdoor films in the park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community responded well,â&#x20AC;? Marchant said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a groundswell this year.â&#x20AC;?

Those in attendance left the meeting energized with new ideas to refresh the park. From

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reading gardens to concerts, fountains, flowers and more play equipment for kids, many jotted down their thoughts to submit to the project.

A major theme was what should â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or could â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be done with the Beer Store across the street. Some residents appreciated the convenience of the nearby store, while others said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blight and called for it to be shut down. The eyesore parking lot was an issue for others, some of whom thought it could be remedied by using the space for a food truck and some seating, or by planting trees along the sidewalk to block the cement expanse from view.

Marchant said she hopes the initiative increases neighboursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sense of ownership of the park.

That includes the homeless and street-involved citizens who use the park, Marchant said. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about improving the overall health of the community and reducing the sense of isolation felt by certain segments of the population, including street-involved people and the elderly, Marchant said. As more people return to use the park, it will begin to feel safer, she added.

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Advocates tell city to boost Lansdowne bike network City needs to make Glebe site easier to get to on two wheels, cyclists say Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - It’s nestled in the heart of the city, bounded by the Rideau Canal on one side and accessible by a limited selection of narrow neighbourhood streets.

Lansdowne Park and its dense urban surroundings are no suburban Scotiabank Place, and that means people are going to have to change their thinking about how they plan to get there, the city says.

After the site is redeveloped with a renovated stadium, new retail offerings, a cinema, offices and homes, the city is hoping that more people will see the wisdom in hopping on a bicycle to get to Lansdowne Park.

When it comes to big

events, the city expects up to three per cent of trips to Lansdowne Park to be made by bicycle. That’s the cycling “modal share” anticipated for the city as a whole by 2031, according to the transportation master plan.

It’s also higher than any other North American stadium that one cycling activist researched – but he still thinks it’s do-able.

Alex deVries, vice president of local cyclist advocacy group, Citizens for Safe Cycling, found that Ottawa’s plans include an “unusual expectation” that more people will bike to the stadium at Lansdowne than the overall city average for cycling, which is about two per cent right now.

DeVries applauded the city’s goal to get people on bikes. But he came to city hall on March 7 to tell councillors that telling people to cycle and even giving them a place to park their bikes when they get to Lansdowne is not enough.

The city needs to look beyond Lansdowne Park itself and update the cycling plan for the Glebe to ensure that people have direct and convenient ways to get to the site on their bikes, deVries said.

“The Ottawa cycling plan has been stale,” deVries said.

“The problem is that the world has changed because Lansdowne is now going to be a major destination.

“How do you get there from Hintonburg and Westboro? What about from north of the Queensway? What are the routes?” deVries asked.

Creating cycling lanes, improving intersections with cyclist in mind and putting up

wayfinding signs are helpful ways to get non-cyclists out of their cars and onto bikes.

“What we need to do is get new people to cycle – people who would otherwise normally drive to the stadium,” deVries said.

The National Capital Commission’s multi-use pathway along the canal is a great way for nervous cyclists to make their way to Lansdowne, deVries said, but the NCC and the city need to work together to create a crossing to make it safe for cyclists and pedestrians to cross from the path over Queen Elizabeth Drive to Lansdowne.

DeVries’ other ideas include making improvements to O’Connor Street so that it can be used as a north-south route instead of Bank Street, which is a bit more intimidating for novice cyclists due to the high level of traffic and the amount of on-street parking

and pedestrian traffic.

“Right now that access isn’t identified in the plans, but it should be,” deVries said.

For an east-west cutthrough, the city should look at altering a pedestrian access at Fifth Avenue and Lyon Street to allow cyclists to use it, deVries said.

DeVries wasn’t alone in his call for the city to back up its cycling numbers with improvements to make it happen.

Michael Powell, chairman of the city’s citizen advisory group on roads and cycling, echoed deVries’ comments that the city needs to look beyond the site itself.

“The city has set a very aggressive target for modal share,” Powell said, adding that Ottawa will have to be diligent to ensure it can reach that three per cent target.

Some creative thinking, like painting a “contra” westbound cycling lane on Hol-

mwood Avenue (a one-way eastbound street) to enable cyclists to get through the Bank Street intersection to the Lyon Street bike lane without making a left turn.

The committee was discussing a series of updated reports for transportation at Lansdowne, including a transportation demand management report.

Dedicated bicycle parking for 450 bikes should be provided on site, the report states, including secure parking for all of the future residents and for a portion of the parking allotted for the offices and retail (mainly for employees.

More bike parking would be added during special events. The “cattle castle,” or the Aberdeen Pavilion, could provide room for an indoor supervised bike corral.

The report also recommends that space be set aside for a Bixi station at Lansdowne.

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Saturday April 28, 2012 Ukrainian Hall at 1000 Byron 5:30 pm Cocktails & Viewing 6:30 pm Dinner 8:30 pm Show & Auction Host : Adrian Harewood Auctioneer : Lawrence Greenspon

Latin American Buffet Music and Dance Performances In Advance Only Limited Availability Tickets: $60 per person Event sells out early!

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Mary has an excellent St. Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day City making MARY COOK

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ven if you were born in Germany, or Scotland for that matter, if you lived in Northcote, you celebrated St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Of course, if you were Irish, all the better. Mother, who claimed to have a touch of Irish in her blood, took St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day seriously, which Father thought was nonsense.

He was one of the few in Northcote who had no intention of celebrating the day. It was just another day in the week as far as he was concerned and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think much of Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting all riled up.

But Mother celebrated every holiday, right from St. John Batiste Day to Robbie Burns Day, and St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day was no exception.

And so one year Mother had me all decked out for this special day at Northcote School. My older sister Audrey and three brothers, after practically being laughed out of the place in past years with their bright green shirts, flatly refused to wear anything but the usual plaid shirts and overalls they wore every day.

Mother took a blouse I had worn many times which was fashioned out of flour bags, and dyed it green. It simmered on the back of the Findlay Oval for most of a day in dye.

It was sure green, even after she rinsed it several times

Mary Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memories in cold water. Back then, everything was starched within an inch of its life and on St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day I went off to the Northcote School with the bright green blouse as stiff as a board under my coat.

Those in Senior Fourth, of course, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stoop to wearing green in celebration of St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Wearing green was reserved for those of us in the lower grades.

I felt pretty Irish that day, but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take me long to discover that my school rival, Marguerite, had outdone me by a country mile.

She must have gotten out of bed with the chickens, because she looked like she had been at school for hours.

She was already settled in her seat when I got there, which was very unusual for Marguerite who liked to breeze in just as Miss Crosby was ringing the bell.

She loved a big entrance.

But there she was in green from head to toe. The wide satin ribbon in her hair matched the one at her waist.

Her dress, like my blouse,

was starched as stiff as a nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bib.

The dress was made of organza, just like something you would see in the ads in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Her mother had even dyed her white cotton stockings and for this special occasion, she was wearing her Sunday black patent leather shoes. I was suddenly very conscious of my flour bag blouse, but the last thing I wanted to do was let on to Marguerite that I was jealous of her St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day attire.

Now, every morning after we were all seated, Marguerite took it upon herself to close the storm door securely.

She was never asked to do this chore and I thought it was easier for Miss Crosby to just let her do it than argue with the young tyrant who was a force to be reckoned with at the best of times.

She would bounce back to her seat and Miss Crosby, with a deep sigh would say â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank you Marguerite,â&#x20AC;? who would purr â&#x20AC;&#x153;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re welcome, Miss Crosby.â&#x20AC;? It was enough

to make you sick.

Well, that St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day was no exception.

She slammed the outside storm door, then bang went the inside one, down went the lock and then she turned and bounded for her seat.

Unfortunately for her, her dress didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go with her.

You could hear the rip all over the school and there stood Marguerite standing with the bodice of the dress in tack and the skirt firmly anchored in the door jam.

I suppose it would have been Christian of me to feel sorry for her with, but I confess I felt nothing of the sort.

Miss Crosby took her into the cloak room at the back of the school and eventually they emerged with Marguerite wrapped in two large pinny aprons reserved for the days when the pupils cleaned the school from top to bottom.

One apron covered her front, and the other her back.

And there she sat for the rest of the day. She wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even budge to get her lunch from the table at the back of the room. It had to be fetched for her.

When I got home from school that night Mother asked me about the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it was the best St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day I ever had,â&#x20AC;? was my reply. I was grateful Mother didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for an explanation.

changes after pool registrations crash website Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - Improvements are coming to the online aquatics program registration following another year that saw the system overloaded far too often.

Registration for city swimming programs opened on March 5 and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website promptly crashed when too many people tried to register at once. A record number of people signed up for swimming classes on the day registration opened.

A total of 8,512 registrations were logged overnight in the first nine hours registration was open â&#x20AC;&#x201C; almost 1,000 more than last year, which saw 7,575 registrations in the same timeframe.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good problem to have, said Bay Coun. Mark Taylor, chairman of the community and protective services committee. But he agreed that some changes are needed in order to reduce the number of people who face a crashed ottawa.ca website when they try to register. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year we have the same problem,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I obviously donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it to happen again next year â&#x20AC;Ś but there is a cost point there. The solution is going to be coming up with a new process.â&#x20AC;?

The city tried to tackle the issue this year by adding more servers to handle the influx of website traffic, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough. For next year, Taylor said the city is looking at re-jigging the system.

Instead of trying to add more servers at a large cost, Taylor said the city will be looking at a different process, such as spreading out registrations for certain programs over a period of time.

Aquatic program registration is already split from the rest of the recreation program sign-ups for that reason. Last year, total land program registrations only amounted to 6,980 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; less than pool programs for that year.

The software that powers the online registration system will also be upgraded next year said Beacon HillCyrville Coun. Tim Tierney, chairman of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information technology subcommittee.

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Now that Ruth lives in a Chartwell residence, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learned how to use the game system instead of the TV remote control and every day is ďŹ lled with new friends and experiences.

For more information call Bridlewood Retirement Residence at 613-521-1977 or visit www.chartwellreit.ca

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Minister for Status of Women Rona Ambrose was at the Canadian Agriculture Museum on March 6 to announce program funding for economic and safety programs for rural women.

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NCC puts Sussex Drive property up for rent Michelle Nash michelle.nash@metroland.com

around $20,000 a month just for the building, Waterston said, but those ďŹ gures are negotiable for the right tenant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is what the market said, it is not set in stone,â&#x20AC;?

Waterston said.

The NCC, she indicated, would be willing to build up towards that number, depending on the business proposal.

Expressions of interest for the property will be accepted until April 30. More information can be found at www. canadascapital.ca.

Photo by Michelle Nash

The Canada and the World Pavilion at 50 Sussex Dr. between the Rideau River Falls and the Ottawa River has been vacant since 2005 when the exhibition hall was closed.

St Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church

Service Time: Sundays at 10:30 AM

2203 Alta Vista Drive

The West Ottawa Church of Christ

Holy Eucharist 8:00 am & 10:30 am 10:30 am - Play Area for Under 5 934 Hamlet Road (near St Laurent & Smyth) 613 733 0102 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; staidans@bellnet.ca

meets every Sunday at The Old Forge Community Resource Centre 2730 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2B 7J1

Location: St. Thomas More Catholic School, 1620 Blohm Drive

Bethany United Church

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Gloucester South Seniors Centre 4550 Bank Street (at Leitrim Rd.) (613) 277-8621 Come for an encouraging Word!

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Riverside United Church 3191 Riverside Dr. (at Walkley) Sunday Worship & Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m.

Nursery and Sunday School March 18th - Hope for the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return

www.magma.ca/~ruc (613) 733-7735 Refreshments/Fellowship following the service.

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429 Parkdale at Gladstone Ministers Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey Barbara Faught - Pastoral Care Melodee Lovering - Youth and Children Worship Service - 10:30 am 613-728-8656 Sunday School for all ages pdale@trytel.com www.parkdaleunitedchurch.ca Nursery Available

Come & worship with us Sundays at 10:00am Fellowship & Sunday School after the service

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ALL WELCOME Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

The Salvation Army Community Church Meeting at St. Andrew School 201 Crestway Dr. 613-440-7555 Barrhaven www.sawoodroffe.org

715 Roosevelt Ave. (at Carling at Cole) Pastor: Rev. Marek Sabol 6ISIT HTTP WWW OURSAVIOUROTTAWA COM s

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Confederation High School 1645 Woodroffe Avenue (Beside Nepean Sportsplex) Weekly Sunday Service 10:00am-Noon Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry during service

Dominion-Chalmers United Church 355 Cooper Street at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor 613-235-5143 www.dc-church.org

Abundant Life Christian Fellowship

Pastors John & Christine Woods Upcoming Events: See website (613) 224-9122 www.alfc.ca for details email: alcf@magma.ca Our Mission: Christ be formed in us (Galatians 4:19)

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5338 Bank Street, Ottawa 613-822-2197 www.olvis.ca Masses: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday with Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liturgy: 9:00 & 11:00 am Weekdays: Wed. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri. 9:00 am Now open for rentals: www.avisitationbanquetcentre.com 613-822-1777

Join us Sundays at 10:30 7275 Parkway Rd. Greely, ON 613-821-1056

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Sundays 10am Choral Eucharist with Sunday School & Nusery

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St. Timothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church 2400 Alta Vista Drive (613) 733 0131 Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School; Ample parking; OC Transpo route 8 A warm welcome awaits you.

Minister: Alex Mitchell sttimothys@on.aibn.com www.sttimsottawa.com

760 Somerset West

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Bells Corners United Church 3955 Richmond Rd. (at Moodie Dr.) Ministers: Rev. Angela Bailey Rev. Don Maclean Ruth Sword CE Coordinator Worship 10:00 am Sunday School & Crib Nursery 613-820-8103 www.bcuc.org

Military Chapel Sunday Services at Uplands!

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3:30pm Contemplative Eucharist

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OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION PARISH

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Pastor: Rev. Kelly Graham Knox church ofďŹ ce: 613-692-4228

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Tel: (613) 276-5481; (613) 440-5481 1893 Baseline Rd., Ottawa (2nd Floor) Sunday Service 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12.30pm Bible study / Night Vigil: Friday 10.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.00am Website: heavensgateottawa.org E-mail: heavensgatechapel@yahoo.ca

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Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

5533 Dickinson St., Manotick, Ontario

Nursery and Church School provided Website: www.knoxmanotick.ca

Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate Chapel

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Service 10:00 am

Email: admin@mywestminister.ca

613-722-1144 Parkdale United Church

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Minister - Rev. William Ball Organist - Alan Thomas Nusery & Sunday School, Loop audio, Wheelchair access

Pleasant Park Baptist

St. Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church

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Worship 10:30 Sundays

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Celebrating 14 years in this area!

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Join us for worship, fellowship & music Nursery, children and youth ministries One service at 10:30 am Sunday mornings

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Worship services Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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EMC real estate - The National Capital Commission is looking for a new tenant for the former Canada and the World Pavilion.

The property, located at 50 Sussex Dr. between Rideau River falls and the Ottawa River, has been vacant since 2005 when the exhibition hall was closed. The NCC is looking for either public or private -sector tenants to lease the building.

Mary Ann Waterston, direc-

tor of real estate management for the NCC, said she is looking forward to proposals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking for something that will serve both a national purpose and a public one,â&#x20AC;? Waterston said.

The property is currently zoned for either a museum or marina, Waterston said, offering a variety of potential uses.

The cost to lease the property may not come cheap. A October 2010 market analysis indicated market rate would be about $250,000 a year or

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

Nursery Cultural TechnicianFull time position. Duties: to perform and coordinate the pesticide, fertilizer and root culturing operations on the nursery. Requirements: Proven ability to operate farm equipment, a valid Ontario â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;? class licence in good standing, good communications and work skills, knowledge of pesticides and fertilizer with appropriate licences, physically capable of doing the work.

Wages and benefits equivalent or better then industry standard. Contact: Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 County Rd. 44, Kemptville, ON. K0G 1J0. Ph. #:613-258-0110, Fax #:613-258-0207, e-mail info@seedlingnursery.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Brick Mason Chimney repair and rebuild. Repointing, fireplaces and all types of brick and stone masonry work, 35 years experience.

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Service Sparkle & Shine. Professional, dependable, customer-oriented. Bi/Weekly.

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

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EARN UP TO $28/hour, Undercover Shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Experience not required. If you can shop -you are qualified! www.myshopperjobs.com Experienced Pool Technician Required. Apply Donleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pool Service 1427 Woodroffe Ave. ( 6 1 3 ) 2 2 4 - 4 6 6 7 Fax:(613)225-8596.

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Disability Products. Buy and Sell stair lifts, scooters, bath lifts, patient lifts, hospital beds, etc. Call Silver Cross Ottawa (613)231-3549.

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Requirements: Physically capable of doing the work required, good work ethics, some flexibility of hours during spring and fall busy periods, a safe work attitude and the ability to work with others.

Wage: $11.00 per hour plus a 50 per hour bonus for attendance and performance.

When: Early April till end of August. Contact: Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 County Rd. 44. Kemptville, ON. K0G 1J0.

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Currently we are seeking a part-time Clinical Dietician for the Grove Nursing Home who will complete comprehensive patient assessments and who will develop, monitor and revise nutrition care plans to address therapeutic dietary needs. The Clinical Dietician provides an analysis of menus and approves all menus prior to implementation in the nursing home and assesses nutrition risk levels for all residents. Sound communication skills are needed to educate and update patients and families; participate in multidisciplinary rounds, palliative rounds and other team conferences as required.

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Prestige Design and Construction is looking for experienced asphalt personnel.

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The Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital and Grove Nursing Home are located in the town of Arnprior, less than 30 minutes northwest of Ottawa. There are approximately 300 staff, 260 volunteers, and a growing number of medical staff providing exemplary care to over 30,000 residents of West Ottawa, McNab/Braeside, Arnprior and portions of Mississippi Mills.

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TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE for Linen and Uniform rental business B2B outside sales experience. Industry experience a plus. Bilingualism an asset.

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Overhead door technician established overhead door company looking for experienced technicians/installers. Welding and electrical ability an asset.

Top wages/great benefits.

Send resume to personnel@alparsons.on.ca, fax 613-798-2187 or call 613-798-4444.

The Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital Corporation has been providing quality health care services to the community for 60 years, and oversees a fully accredited community hospital, nursing home and medical center.

Please submit to: Human Resources, Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital Corp., 350 John Street North, Arnprior, /. + 3 0

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Summer Jobs Available, University or College Students Wanted. Full time.

April to end August. Store & Outdoor Service. No experience necessary, Some training provided.

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Need a helping hand? Our dedicated and mature caregivers (50 years+), thoroughly screened and insured, provide light housekeeping, companion care, dementia care, respite care, child care, shopping, transportation, handy work and other services. Call Seniors on Site at 613-422-7676 or visit www.sosonsite.com NEW STOPAIN COLD pain relieving products!

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Hunter Safety Canadian Firearms Course. Carp. March 30, 31, April 1. Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

Purebred Charolais bulls, 1 year old, also Black Angus and Red. Delivery when required.

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

MORTGAGES

WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613-831-5029. www.stevehollingworth.ca

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PERSONAL ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS: Do you want to stop drinking?

There are no dues or fees for A.A. Membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Phone 613-258-3881 or 613-826-1980.

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TRAVEL Travel Medical Insurance Individual, Family, Group, Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip. Bob Dickson 1(866) 557-2937 bdickson@magma.ca

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CALL FOR COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER Residents on the the Nepean Nepean Housing Housing Residentsof of the theCity City of of Ottawa Ottawa who who are are interested interested in in serving serving on Corporation areare invited to submit an application/resume to theto the Corporationvolunteer volunteerBoard Board invited to submit an application/resume undersigned 2011.Applicants Applicantsmust mustbebe1818years years or over undersignedby byMay April11, 6 2012. of of ageage or over andand mustmust reside reside theofCity of Ottawa.

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The Nepean Housing Corporation is a community-based non-profit housing

The Nepean Housing Corporation is a community-based non-proďŹ t housing corporation which owns and manages both rent-geared-to-income and market rent corporation which owns and manages both rent-geared-to-income and market housing for individuals, families with children and senior citizens in its 559 units located rent housing individuals, familiesBells withCorners childrenand andCentrepointe senior citizensareas. in itsThe 559Board in the SouthforNepean/Barrhaven, units located in the South Bells Cornersatand Centrepointe areas. of Directors oversees the Nepean/Barrhaven, operations of the Corporation a policy level, including The Board management, of Directors oversees the operations the Corporation at a policy financial maintenance, tenant of relations, community development, level, including ďŹ nancial management, tenant community policy development, strategic and longmaintenance, term planning, andrelations, the development of new development, policy communities. development, strategic and long term planning, and the affordable housing development of new affordable housing communities.

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The Board of Directors is looking for a person who has had senior management

Applicants should have some background or knowledge in any of the experience and is particularly interested in the area of how to use political, financial and aforementioned and be to serve a non-profit minimum housing term of three years with an human resourceareas strategies to willing move the work of forward.

Applicants average of 3willing to 4 hours ofavolunteer month.

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Term of OfďŹ ce: Three year term, renewable for up to three additional terms Meetings as required.

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EMC news - Algonquin College public relations students are organizing a series of fundraisers to support their Help Halt Hunger campaign.

Students were put in groups and asked to speak about their chosen cause to see which the class as a whole would support, and Shepherds of Good Hope’s soup kitchen and grocery program came out on top.

“In Ottawa a lot of people are passionate about this,” said first-year student Curtis Vermette. “It’s very difficult for people to live on the streets and around this time of year a lot of people lose their jobs.”

Each of the groups in the class have developed a fundraising event to support the campaign with it’s own unique event name and ways to raise funds.

The food programs at Shepherds of Good Hope don’t receive any funding at any level, said Rob Eady, communications advisor for the Shepherds.

“We rely generally on the public,” he said.

“The money raised is going to go feeding the 300 to 400 people that go through our soup line every day and the 200 families each week that come through our grocery program.”

The grocery program gives families all over the Ottawa area groceries once a month.

Vermette, who is from the Orleans area, is running an event called Strike Hunger at the McArthur Bowling Alley on March 30 from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Teams of four will enter the bowling tournament for a chance to win donated prizes.

The event will also host a silent auction to boost the fundraising total.

“We’ve got an objective of $700,” Vermette said. “And we have an objective as a class for $6,000.”

While Shepherds of Good Hope receives food donations, they need fundraising dollars to purchase the extra items that aren’t donated.

“This is a really unique

endeavour from the students; it’s not just one fundraiser but nine,” Eady said. “It’s a huge, huge benefit to us.”

For more information, or to register for any of the Help Halt Hunger events, visit www.helphalthunger.wordpress.com.

Help Halt Hunger events are: •March 16 - Open Mic Night at the Raw Sugar Cafe •March 27 - The Hunger Games movie night at Rideau Cinemas •March 27 - Love in the Streets at the Aulde Dubliner in the Byward Market •March 28 - Boogie Night at Heart and Crown in the Byward Market •March 29 - Pool for Hunger at Tailgators Sports Bar •March 30 - Strike Hunger at McArthur Bowling Alley •March 31 - Dodge Hunger at Regina Elementary School •April 1 - Night at the Races at the Rideau Carleton Raceway •April 12 - Network to Nourish at the Aulde Dubliner in the Byward Market.

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Pet Adoptions PET OF THE WEEK ZIPPER

ELVIS ID#A141019 Is a two-month-old unaltered male, gray and white Abyssinian swirl guinea pig. This little guy was surrendered to the shelter by his owner on March 3.m Guinea pigs make delightful companions for both adults and families. Once settled in their new home, guinea pigs are inquisitive, friendly and talkative. Elvis is still young so he’s looking for owners who will give him love and attention so he grows into a social and affectionate pet. To find out more about Dove, Drift or other cats available at the Ottawa Humane Society, visit the OHS website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of all of the animals available for adoption or stop by the Adoption Centre, weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’re looking for a new pet, please contact the OHS Adoption Centre at 613-725-3166 ext 258, or visit our new shelter at 245 West Hunt Club Rd.

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The Rescue and Investigation Services (RIS) team at the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has trained OSPCA agents and inspectors who investigate suspected cases of animal cruelty or neglect.

Inthese cases, , the animals concerned may be removed from the owner’s premises if they are in immediate distress.

Agents or inspectors adhere to regulations under the Ontario Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Act. These agents may also lay charges where willful neglect or abuse can be proven. Charges are laid under the Crimi-

nal Code of Canada, primarily sections 444 through 447, or the OSPCA Act. Distress as defined in the OSPCA Act: “Distress” means the state of being in need of proper care, water, food or shelter; or being injured, sick or in pain, or suffering; or being abused or subject to undue or unnecessary hardship, privation or neglect.

In the OHS 2010-11 fiscal year, the RIS team logged 1,197 investigations and laid 33 charges of animal abuse and cruelty under the Criminal Code of Canada or the OSPCA Act. In the same time frame, the OHS re-

Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us: Website: www.ottawahumane.ca Email: Adoptions@ottawahumane.ca Telephone: (613) 725-3166 x258

ceived more than 1,500 emergency calls from members of the community.

The Provincial Animal Welfare (PAW) Act changes occurred in March 2009 and toughened the Ontario SPCA Act, creating new provincial offenses and imposing stiffer penalties for those convicted of animal abuse.

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ID#A139976 Zipper (A139976) is a handsome two-year-old Labrador Retriever mix who is full of life and raring to go! This energetic fellow loves to stay busy and will need plenty of opportunity for exercise. He would make a great running partner or companion for an active owner who loves the outdoors. Zipper has participated in an obedience course during his stay at the shelter and has learned his basic commands. He is highly food-motivated and eager to please.

With a bit of fine-tuning and guidance from his owner, this happy-go-lucky dog will make a wonderful pet. Zipper loves to use his voice; for this reason, a single-dwelling home is a must. If you are an experienced owner looking for an active, affectionate, and playful dog, Zipper may just be the one for you! To learn more, please contact the Ottawa Humane Society at 613-725-3166 ext. 258 or come visit us at our new location, 245 West Hunt Club Road.

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aybe you like the traditional grilled cheese sandwich: cheese between slices of bread, buttered, and browned in a frying pan. Or maybe you prefer yours with a bit of ham added, or with slices of apple or tomato.

Whatever your preference, here’s another version of a grilled cheese sandwich that may become a family favourite once you try it.

Instead of sliced bread, each sandwich is made with a tortilla. Diced onion, thin slices of fresh mushrooms and tomato, and basil are arranged on half of the tortilla.

Two types of grated cheese are used – mozarella and cheddar. Once it’s ready, the tortilla is folded over, and browned on both sides.

This is very quick and easy to prepare either as lunch or a snack. The quantities below will make three large sandwiches, but they can easily be increased for more.

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3 large 10-inch flour tortillas 3 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 slices onion, finely diced (red onion is good for flavour and colour)

PAT TREW Food ‘n’ Stuff 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. dried basil black pepper to taste 3/4 cup grated mozarella cheese 1/4 cup grated medium cheddar cheese Heat a large frying pan, or griddle to medium heat. I use an electric frying pan heated to 250 F (120 C). Spray with cooking oil spray, or lightly brush with vegetable oil.

Lay a flour tortilla on a large plate. It helps if you, fold the tortilla in half before you start, then unfold it again. This leaves a slight crease along the center line of the tortilla, so that it’s easy to make out one half of the circle.

The ingredients are going to be arranged on the tortilla so they cover half of the circle. When you’ve finished adding the ingredients, you’ll fold the uncovered half of the tortilla over them. Arrange one

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The City of Ottawa’s selective traffic enforcement program (STEP) is targeting distracted driving and appropriate seat belt and child safety restraint use this month as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping Ottawa’s roads safe.

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third of the sliced mushrooms, diced onion, sliced tomato and basil on half of the tortilla.

Sprinkle with pepper if you wish. No salt is needed because the cheese will provide the salty taste. Scatter one third of the mozarella and one third of the cheddar cheese over the sliced tomato.

Fold the uncovered half of the tortilla over the cheese and tomatoes. Press down with your hands to flatten it slightly. Repeat this with the other two tortillas and the remaining ingredients.

Place the tortillas in the heated pan. You may have to cook these one at a time, depending on the size of your pan. Cook the tortilla on one side for two to three minutes, or until the bottom is lightly browned. With a large spatula, carefully turn over the tortilla.

Cook the second side for two to three minutes.

Makes three servings.

Between 2008 and 2010, driver distraction was either fully or partially the cause of 6,129 traffic collisions in Ottawa. The collisions resulted in nine deaths and 1,976 injuries

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Between 2006 and 2010, 26 people were killed, 50 suffered life-threatening injuries and another 202 were injured in Ottawa as a result of not wearing vehicle occupant restraints.

Twenty of those 26 fatalities were male.

Drivers need to make sure that they focus their full attention on safe driving and all occupants of a vehicle need to be using their seat belts or child

safety restraints.

These initiatives support the larger safer roads Ottawa program, a leading partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the public works department.

The partnership is committed to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the City of Ottawa, through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment.

Ottawa 67’s playoff game held in memory of Jamie Hubley Special to the Kourier-Standard

The Ottawa 67’s are looking to win their first playoff game and score a huge victory for the Youth Services Bureau (YSB) of Ottawa in memory of Jamie Hubley.

The 67’s, the Youth Services Bureau and Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley’s family are partnering together to sell tickets for the 67’s game on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Partial proceeds from the tickets sold

by the Hubley family will go directly to youth programs at YSB. To kick-off the game Hubley and family members will participate in a ceremonial puck drop in honour of his son Jamie who died by suicide last year.

“I am extremely thankful that the 67’s are teaming up with us for this exciting fundraiser and I wish them all the best in their playoff run,” said Hubley.

During the game, youth volunteers will be selling programs and other activities to raise money for the Youth Services Bureau. As well there will be an information booth set up with information on the programs offered at bureau.

Adult tickets will cost $20 and youth tickets will cost $15, family packages are also available.

Tickets are available at: Wild Wing, 700 Eagleson Rd.

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EMC community - Within just a few years, Larry Peyton lost several friends and family members to cancer. He also knows some who survived the disease. But when his friend and co-worker Don died on April 7, 2011, Peyton and his band mates Phil Alexander and Jason Bedard from Streets of Hastings felt they needed to do something. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took that hard,â&#x20AC;? he said of his friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do something good here.â&#x20AC;?

Peyton, who already received a pair of pink drumsticks made by a Canadian company for breast cancer research in Christmas 2010, decided to write the names of friends and family he lost on the sticks and play them in a show.

After that, the band auctioned the sticks off and gave the money raised to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Streets of Hastings band members continued with the pink drumstick fundraiser as well as set up a PayPal on their website to open dona-

tions up to everyone.

To date, the band has raised $4,500 and Peyton said members donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any plans to stop now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we ever set a goal or a cap,â&#x20AC;? said Peyton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If everyone stepped up, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have this thing beaten by now.â&#x20AC;?

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprised the band has gone in the direction of giving back to the community and not just limited to helping cancer research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way each one of us in this band is individually, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a history,â&#x20AC;? Peyton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phil teaches guitar lessons at no cost, Jason does some tutoring. (The drumsticks campaign) was a chance thing that came out because of how (cancer) affected us.â&#x20AC;?

He also said that the band is motivated to keep raising funds because of a girl named Samantha, who was in remission and the first person to donate to the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cause.

Peyton said Samantha died about five or six months ago, but her message to the band keeps the group members going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She left us a message say-

ing to keep going, and keep being strong,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitarist recently named his guitar after her.

Streets of Hastings will be holding its Three Streets to the Wind album release party on March 23 at Avant Garde in Lowertown.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If everyone stepped up, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have this thing beaten by now.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LARRY PEYTON

At the release party, there will be a new set of pink drumsticks to be auctioned off.

In addition, when the band tours in Newfoundland and Labrador this summer, Peyton said members will be holding a head shaving fundraiser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a whole lot of hair to lose,â&#x20AC;? Peyton laughed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to make it as fun as we can.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on Streets of Hastings or to donate online, visit their website at streetsofhastings.com.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: patricia.lonergan@metroland.com March 14 to 16:Children ages six to 12 are invited to the Osgoode Township Museum for some March Break afternoon programs. Join us between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. for afternoons packed with fun and unique activities! On Wednesday, March 14 Come and make candy with us, and learn all about the Big Rock Candy Mountain. On Thursday, March 15 help us make soap, butter, ice-cream and clothing the way the pioneers did and on Friday, March 16 become a toymaker and learn how to play some of the best games from the days of old.

Cost is $5/child, per day.

Please call 613-821-4062 to register. Museum is located at 7814 Lawrence Street in Vernon, Ontario.

March 16 at 10:30: Come out to the Greenboro District Branch and participate in the following programs.

How did they Build the Pyramids? Both parents and children will enjoy this fascinating demonstration of how Ancient Egyptians may have moved stones to build the pyramids. For ages 7-12.

Registration is required for all programs but is free!

Please visit us at Greenboro District Branch or by visiting www.biblioottawalibrary.ca to reserve a spot for these programs and many others.

Come to Knox United Church at 1450 Yorks Corners Road for an Irish stew dinner on Friday, March 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5 to 7, and free for kids under 5. For tickets call 613-445-5690.

Saturday, March 17: A Good Old Fashioned Irish St. Paddy’s Day House Party at 2 p.m. Greely & District Legion Branch 627, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, Gloucester. Admission is $5. Entertainment schedule includes fiddling, step dancing, Irish songs, variety show and more. Supper at 5 p.m. includes Irish stew for $8. Come and meet the “Five Shades of Green.”

March 20: The Gloucester Allotment Garden Association annual meeting and spring registration will be on Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30 pm, in the cafeteria of Louis Riel High School, 1655 Bearbrook Rd, in Blackburn Hamlet.

Gardeners attending the meeting will receive a $5 reduction off their full size plot and $3 off their half-size plot registration fees.

Plots are located at Orient Park and Anderson Road locations. Fees cover tilling, compost, and a water source. For more information, call the registrar at 613-824-8479, or visit the website at http://gaga.ncf. ca

Parents Helping Parents: Demystifying the Gifted Program. Confused about gifted education options in Ottawa’s public schools? Join the Association for Bright Children of Ontario (Ottawa Chapter) and parents from various OCDSB gifted centres for an information evening at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave., Ottawa.

March 20, 7-9 p.m.

For more information email ABCOttawa@abcontario.ca , 613-860-1398.

March 21: Local author Terrence Rundle West will read from his latest book, Not in my Father’s Footsteps, a historical novel that follows two young men from the bread lines and hobo jungles of Canada to the battlefields of the Spanish Civil War, at the Alta Vista branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 2516 Alta Vista Dr., at 7 to 8 p.m.

Register: www.biblioottawalibrary.ca or call 613-737-2837 x28 March 24: Ottawa Humane Society FurBall 2012 at the National Gallery of Canada - Unveil your wild side!

Join us on Saturday, March 24 for the 8th annual Ottawa Humane Society FurBall Gala.

Sponsorship opportunities, corporate tables and tickets are now available by calling 613-725-3166 ext. 263. For more information, visit www. ottawahumane.ca/events/furball.cfm March 28: Travel to Upper Canada Playhouse, Morrisburg, for a matinee performance of Norm Foster’s “The Foursome,” followed by dinner at the Legion. Cost: members $90.00, others $95.00.

Phone 613-230-3276, email info@friendsofthefarm.ca Friday, April 13:The very successful Books, Beads and Breakfast is back – Friday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Falcon Ridge Golf Club. Tickets are $20.

When purchasing a ticket readers should donate recent, gently used books. In return your ticket gives you a delicious breakfast as well as your choice of books from the book exchange at no cost.

Kazuri Jewellery will also be for sale.

The beads are hand made and hand painted in Africa.

All funds raised by Grannies All About Kids for this event will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation supporting grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa dealing with the devastation caused by HIV/Aids.

Call Joan at 613-821-2505 or email Bev at bev@storm.ca.

April 20 and 21: The Osgoode and District Lions Club is organizing the 2012 Os-

goode Trade and Home Show at the Osgoode Community Centre on April 20 and 21, 2012. The trade show committee is always looking for new exhibitors with products or services to showcase to the public. Contact Trudy Quinn at trudyquinn@sympatico.ca or 613-826-1649 for more information.

April 21 and 22: Friends of the Farm are hosting a craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an incredible selection of items to choose from, and don’t forget to pick up some delicious baked goods.

Building 72, C.E.F., Arboretum, east off Prince of Wales round-about, 613-230-3276, www.friendsofthefarm.ca.

April 29 : Carmina Burana by Carl Orff. 3 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church. 2345 Alta Vista Drive Ottawa, Ontario. Joint concert presented by Ottawa Brahms Choir and Harmonia Choir of Ottawa with guest choir Cross Town Youth Chorus under the direction of Kurt Ala-Kantti, accompanied by two pianos and percussion.

Tickets: $10 for students, $20 advance, $25 at the door, Advance sale at Leading Note and Compact Music at 190 & 785-A Bank. For more information contact: 613-7492391; www.ottawabrahmschoir.ca; www.harmoniachoir.com .

Ongoing: Are you looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon as well as meet new people? Then join us for an afternoon of Bridge. Takes place at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road, from 1:00 pm to 3:30pm every Wednesday. All skill levels will find a challenging foursome.

Call 613-733-0437 if you need more information.

The Friends of the Farm, a charitable, not-for-profit organization, seeks a volunteer treasurer to manage its financial affairs including, all receivables and disbursements. Duties include preparation and presentation of updated financial statements for monthly Board meetings, financial reports at the annual general meeting, and preparation of annual financial statements and charitable organization returns.

Professional designation and/or experience managing the finances of a company or charitable organization preferred.

Please forward resume to volunteer@friendsofthefarm. ca or by mail to Charles Craddock, President, Friends of the Central Experimental Farm, Building 72, Arboretum, Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6 On behalf of Osgoode Co-

operative Nursery School, we would like to thank everyone involved in our recent Breakfast with Santa fundraiser.

This year was another big success! Please visit www. theocns.com for more info about our programs.

The small but mighty talented Osgoode Olde Tyme Fiddlers Association invites you to its traditional old tyme fiddle and country music dance at the Osgoode Community Centre, every fourth Friday of the month from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Bring your fiddle, guitar, and musical talents! Welcome to all new members. Tickets are $5 per person for non-musicians, available at the door.

For more information please call 613-224-9888.

Ottawa Newcomers’ Club invites women new to Ottawa to join our activities and meet new friends. Activities include bridge, scrabble, walks, luncheons and dinners, book club, outings, and craft time.

Check www.ottawanewcomersclub.ca. For more information call 613 860 0548 or ottawanewcomers@hotmail.ca.

Gloucester South Seniors at 4550 Bank St. offers a full schedule of activities every week, including contract bridge, carpet bowling, euchre, shuffleboard and chess. Membership is $15 per year. The club is easily accessible by bus and has free parking. For more information call 613-821-0414.

Join the Osgoode or the Metcalfe Sandwich Makers and help the downtown Mission in Ottawa! In each village individuals make one or two loaves of sandwiches each week and deliver them to a central location: Mondays in Metcalfe, Thursdays in Osgoode.

The sandwiches are then delivered the next day to the Mission in Ottawa where they are gratefully received for distribution in the evening either at the Mission or on the street.

For information, contact Sally Gray at 613-821-2640 or email grayhound@xplornet.com.

Come out to Hunt ClubRiverside Park Community Centre and participate in the following free programs starting the week of March 26.

Mondays 1 p.m-3p.m and Wednesdays 9:30a.m12:00p.m: Join our Seniors Social Drop-In program.

Come in for an informal chat, play a game of Rummy-o or Bingo, have a cup of coffee/ tea…so much you can do!

Monday Movies 1p.m3p.m: Come and enjoy a variety of oldies movies each

Monday. A calendar is available at our front desk.

Last Monday of the month: Book Club (3-4p.m) Join other avid readers to discuss the book of the month.

Tuesdays (9:30am-12pm): Crochet and Knitting Club: Bring your crochet and knitting material and join others for interesting conversations while sharing your patterns.

Tuesday and Thursdays: Walking Club (1:15 p.m-2:15 p.m) Come out and join us for a walk in our gymnasium. Go at your own pace as you exercise to bopping music!

Thursdays: Games Afternoon (1:30pm-3:30pm) Come out and play a game of cards, trivia, board games, puzzles…or bring out one of your favourites!!

For further information, please contact Jackie Ough at 613-260-1299.

Mondays and Fridays: Are you looking to increase endurance, increase flexibility, strength and balance as well as meet new people and have fun?

Then you will benefit from the Take Time to be Wholely (as in body, mind and spirit) exercise programs for seniors.

The program takes place at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Rd., from 10:30 to 11:30, with lunch and fellowship on Friday from 11:30 to 1:00. Instructors are qualified. For more information call 613-733-0437 Mondays and Thursdays: The Gloucester South Seniors Chess Club meets every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. immediate openings available for more chess aficionados.

Please contact Robert MacDougal at 613-821-1930 for more information.

Tuesdays: The Hogs Back 50+ Club meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the front room of the Boys and Girls Club, 1463 Prince of Wales Dr. at Meadowlands and Hogsback. Bring a bag lunch or come for cards, crafts, friendly chatter and camaraderie.

We welcome all New Canadians with new ideas and hope that we can add to yours.

Drop in and check us out. For more information call Shirley @ 613 - 225 - 8089 Wednesdays: Enjoy Scottish country dancing for fun, friendship and fitness!

Share the music and joy of dance. You do not have to be Scottish.

You do not have to wear a kilt - but you can. No experience or partner is required.

Meet Wednesday evenings

at the Osgoode Community Centre from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

For information, contact Marie at 613-826-1221 or email OsgoodedanceScottish@ gmail.com.

Wednesdays: Want to meet new friends? Have a great workout? Come and join us at The MET (Metropolitan Bible Church) every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. for a FREE women’s fitness class with a certified fitness instructor. Includes a 5 minute inspirational “Fit Tip”!

For any questions contact the church office at 613-2388182.

Wednesdays: Moms, are you looking for something to do with your infant/preschool age child this winter? There is a Mom & Me Playgroup meeting at East Gate Alliance Church.

This drop-in playgroup consists of a casual time of play and ends with circle time. It takes place the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9:3011:30am. We are located at 550 Codd’s Road, off Montreal Road. More information can be found at www.eastgatealliance.ca or by contacting debbie@eastgatealliance. ca 613-744-0682. Our next Playgroup will take place on January 11th.

Wednesday Evenings: Yoga - Come experience the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a brand new beginner, yoga has much to offer all of us regardless of our natural abilities or body shape.

Takes place at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Rd., from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

Instructors are qualified. Call 613-733-0437 if you need more information.

Fridays: Five pin bowling league is encouraging senior citizens over 50 to participate in an activity that provides regular moderate exercise, requires no special ability and fosters fellowship and goodwill.

Members range from 50 to 90. There is no registration fee.

Bowling takes place each Friday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Walkley Bowling Centre, 2092 Walkley Rd.. Call Roy or Jean Hoban, 613-73l-6526.

Fourth Friday: The small but mighty talented Osgoode Olde Tyme Fiddlers Association invites you to its traditional old tyme fiddle and country music dance at the Osgoode Community Centre, every fourth Friday of the month from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Tickets are $5 per person for non-musicians.

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