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With 25 years of dancing instruction under her belt, Alana Hock gently guides her new student towards a love of the craft, slow-stepping them in time to the music of a bygone era. “Bring me sunshine in your eyes.

Bring me rainbows from the clear blue skies. Life’s too short to be spent having anything but fun,� come the lyrics of Tennessee country musician Jack Greene as Hock twirls Cal Peters under her arm in a Centretown dance studio. “Let’s go over the basics here,� the Glebe resident tells her student. “Nice,� says Hock, encouraging Peters through her second dance class, a major milestone Peters decided to embrace following her diagnosis in March 2015 with small-cell lung cancer, considered the most aggressive of all lung cancers.

Almost two years has passed since Peters first fell ill with what she thought was a lung infection. She was right, in part. Doctors confirmed the infection, but also the devastating news that she had cancer.

Initially, her bronchologist said she had two years left to live, but that by then there would likely be a new drug available that could extend her life.

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Dance instructor Alana Hock (left) guides Cal Peters through a dance class at a Centretown dance studio.

Hock is donating her time to teach Peters, who wanted to improve her skills on the dance floor in the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Firefighters look to snow pattern clues to pinpoint fire source

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Fire crews had a two-hour fight on their hands after they were called to a large warehouse to look for a needle in a haystack.

A 911 caller reported smoke coming

“On a few occasions they (were) trying to ascertain the fire’s origin,” said Capt. Danielle Cardinal, Ottawa fire spokesperson.

The size of the building and the roof space would have added to the challenges the crews had to overcome.

Thermal imaging cameras were used,

from a commercial property at 1499 Star Top Rd., located in an industrial section in Ottawa’s east end, on Jan. 18 at 6:40 p.m.

The heavy smoke that greeted them made it difficult to pinpoint the source of the fire in the second-floor attic space.

proving instrumental in locating the source of the fire. Firefighters also had other tricks up their sleeves.

“They were looking for the snow patterns on the roof to see whether there was an area that had more melted snow than others,” Cardinal said.

“Some of the tricks of the trade (are that) the experienced firefighters have battled fires in different conditions and they’ve learned to use visual cues and

other indicators … to pinpoint the origin in such a large area that was filled with insulation and smoke.”

A fire inspector was called in and remained at the scene two hours after crews doused the fire, checked for spreading, cleared the area and then packed up and left around 9:30 p.m.

The dollar loss and cause of the fire were not immediately known given the ongoing investigation.

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Celtic kitchen Diane Fraser, left, her husband Ernie Fraser, right, and Marietta Fraser, no relation, play traditional Celtic music at the Strathcona branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Jan. 22. The performance was part of the Celtic Kitchen Party, a monthly live music show hosted by the Legion.

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Cause of death not suspicious Hydro Ottawa worker finds body in Sheffield Glen

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

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Greenboro Social Drop-in The Greenboro Community Centre, located at 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive, has a new drop-in program for older adults and seniors. If you are looking to socialize, be entertained or inspired, than this is for you! The program runs every Thursday from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and activities will change weekly.

Please be advised that there is a drop in fee for cards/gym programs ($3.25) and for the luncheon ($5).

For more information, contact Dana at dana.raymond@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2805.

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Reminder of Regulations for Community Outdoor Rinks With the winter season upon us and cold-weather activities in full swing, it is important to know the rules of conduct for community outdoor rinks to ensure the enjoyment and safety of you and those around you.

Skating is open for the public from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, weather permitting. If you’re with younger children, appropriate supervision by a responsible adult is recommended. Carrying children on the ice, including baby carriers, is prohibited, as well as the use of skating aids other than wheelchairs, strollers, and E-Z gliders.

Please remember to wear your CSA-approved helmet and report any accidents or injuries to the outdoor rink attendant or seasonal recreation staff at 613-580-2590.

If you are bringing any food or drink, please enjoy it off the ice surface to minimize spills and debris.

For the full list of rules of conduct, please visit the City’s website at Ottawa.ca.

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Foul play is not suspected in the death of a person whose body was found in a remote area in the Sheffield Glen community in Ottawa’s east end.

Ottawa police made the announcement the same day the discovery was made by a Hydro Ottawa employee who was heading to work in the area on Jan. 19 at 9:45 a.m. A hydro corridor and service road is located there, on the north side of Walkley Road and just east of Sheffield Road.

Police have identified the person, but are not disclosing the name, gender or age, among other details surrounding the deceased. Const. Marc Soucy, a spokesperson with the Ottawa Police Service, said it wasn’t clear if investigators know the cause of death yet.

He would only reveal that the body had “been there a while.”

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The site is located about 100 metres north of the main road, and following the discovery it was cordoned off to allow officers with patrol, criminal in-

The death of a person whose remains were discovered near a hydro line corridor in Ottawa’s Sheffield Glen neighbourhood the morning of Jan. 19 is not suspicious, according to Ottawa police. vestigations and the marine, dive and trails unit to examine the area.

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manoeuvre in the loose snow,” said Const. Chuck Benoit, an Ottawa police spokesperson, adding that the missing person

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unit was also initially involved to see if they could assist with the identification.

The major crime unit, which investigates suspicious deaths, initially monitored the case, but never stepped in to manage it.

The body had been found in a clearing not far from railroad tracks, and is considered off the beaten path.

“It’s not a really used area for cyclists or pedestrians,” said Benoit.

Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier, whose ward includes Sheffield Glen, was also paying attention to the news.

“It’s very unfortunate,” he said.

The area is industrial and the hydro corridor, which was doubled in size about five years ago, is not used as a walking trail since it doesn’t directly connect residential communities.

“I have not heard that it’s a popular dog-walking area,” Cloutier said.

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Jamie Knoblauch and Cody Wong compete in the junior pairs short program event at TD Place on Jan. 17 as a part of the national skating championships. Wong, a Montreal native, is now based in Milton where he train’s alongside Milton’s Koblauch at the Preston Figure Skating Club in Cambridge with coaches Kevin Wheeler and Laurene CollinKnoblauch.

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in South Keys, suffers leg injuries Investigation is continuing

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The members of #2951 CFS Leitrim Royal Canadian Army Cadets held an E-waste fundraiser last Saturday at the Metcalfe fairgrounds. They are dedicated in their efforts to raise funds for their November trip, where they are visiting Vimy Ridge for the 100th anniversary.

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A young woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a vehicle in the South Keys area.

The incident happened at the corner of Hunt Club Road and Bridle Path Drive on Jan. 19 just after 11 a.m., prompting patrol officers, paramedics and firefighters to descend upon the scene.

“There was an injury to the leg that required further treatment and assessment at hospital,” said J.P. Trottier, Ottawa paramedic spokesperson.

It’s not yet clear how the incident unfolded, or the extent of the leg injuries.

“The female was conscious,” confirmed Const. Chuck Benoit, Ottawa police spokesperson, adding she is in her late teens or early 20s.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, Benoit said. He added that the investigation is still underway, and the circumstances that led to the incident are not yet known.

Many people came to drop off their old electronics, despite the bitter cold that day. I stopped by to make my donation of electronics too. Please continue to support their fund raising efforts if you can and watch for more events around the ward in the coming months.

I had the pleasure of spending some quality, one-on-one time with residents this week. It is so nice to have the chance to talk with residents outside of the office, in a more personal setting. Thank you to everyone who opened their home to me.

Open door this week was incredibly busy and it made the afternoon pass so quickly. There were a few surprise visits, especially one from Greely Community Association President, Bruce Brayman who happen to be in the area. I look forward to next week and welcome anyone that is available to come by the Metcalfe office for a visit.

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A young female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the South Keys area on Jan. 19. Ottawa paramedics transported her to hospital for treatment of a leg injury.

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A major accomplishment was celebrated this week at the Osgoode Legion, as the life saving defibrillator that had recently arrived was installed. It took over three years of the Legion making several attempts to acquire this piece of life saving equipment to no avail.

After a Remembrance Day ceremony I attended, the Osgoode Legion members made me aware of the issue. I am very pleased to be instrumental in fast tracking this request, knowing this provides peace of mind to members and patrons of the Legion. A huge thank you to the City of Ottawa Emergency Services and Chief Anthony Di Monte who also helped to make this possible.

How many people are lucky enough to have their very own Zamboni in their backyard to help out with an outdoor rink? Well in rural Ottawa, that’s how it is for Philippe Charbonneau. It was pretty amazing to not only learn about how the zamboni works, but to actually have the chance to drive it around the rink too. I love living the life here in Rural Ottawa!

A special painting by one of my residents, Susan Bruner, made its’ way with me to City Hall this week to show Mayor Jim Watson and my council colleague Jean Cloutier her depiction of what Ottawa 2017 looks like to her. The Mayor and Councillor Cloutier, who sits on the Ottawa 2017 committee, were very impressed to say the least. Susan is frequently at local craft sales displaying and selling a large collection of her works. You can check out her website here at www.susan-bruner.artistwebsites.com or email her at brunerbrushstrokes@hotmail.com. Thank you Susan for sharing this with us.

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aving a sitting prime minister visit your community is a great source of pride for residents and indeed can become the stuff of historical lore. A visit by Prime Minister John A. Macdonald to Stittsville over 125 years ago is still referenced in local histories for that community.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Manotick on Jan. 12 where he visited the volunteer-run Miller’s Oven restaurant as the initial stop on a cross-country tour to listen to Canadians was quite a coup for the community.

And in 125 years, it might still be a prominent footnote in Manotick’s story – who knows.

While such visits do have a political purpose underlying them, at least from a community perspective they are far from political. They are something of a recognition of the community and its residents as the leader of the country is coming to visit.

At Miller’s Oven, excitement ran deep for the visit.

And you would expect that this excitement would spread to the local MP, Pierre Poilievre. He represents a different political party but surely there are situations and occasions where political differences should

be put on the back burner.

This was a big day for the community of Manotick – everyone, including those with different political viewpoints, should have been celebrating having a prime minister pay a visit to the community.

MP Poilievre was not at Miller’s Oven for the visit but he issued a statement that morning. It read: “I welcome prime minister Justin Trudeau to the historic village of Manotick, Ontario. “ So far, so good. And then politics followed: “The best way he can improve life for people in Manotick and everywhere else is to discipline his out-of-control deficit spending and lower taxes so small businesses can afford to hire and pay more to Canadian workers. Hopefully, he will get that message and get it done.”

Now this may be a valid viewpoint or not, depending on your political beliefs. And politics has a place in Canadian and indeed Manotick life. No denying that.

But there’s a place and time for everything and MP Poilievre’s political statement on an occasion when he should have been welcoming the prime minister and extolling the community’s attractions and features is, to say the least, disappointing.

School boards need to look at more than numbers

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chools are too important to be left to school boards.

In particular, the survival of individual schools. A number of elementary schools are in danger of being closed in the city’s west end. Some high schools with a long history are also at risk. Anybody who has followed the issue over the years knows that the school boards use a different logic than ordinary people and school board logic does not benefit the community.

School boards think of budgets.

Their mission, as they see it, is to protect the taxpayer’s money. Other considerations, the considerations that affect the daily lives of students and their parents, are secondary.

To be fair, the boards are hamstrung by the provincial government and various formulae that have drawn up by experts. The province is also important in funding. Nevertheless,

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town school boards have ample room to make important decisions and they don’t always make them well.

School boards also think in terms of programs. There are formulae at work here too. Such and such and program can’t be offered unless a school has such and such a number of students. No one asks why this is, but if they did, the answer would be “because.”

Boards think in terms of “student spaces” and the number and location of student spaces helps determine what schools will stay open and which ones will close. But every

“student space” there is a student and for every student there is parent or two. And for every family there is a neighbourhood, for which the presence of a school is vital. More and more you wonder if the boards think in those terms.

In deciding whether or not to close a school, it helps to know what a school is. For a school board, a school is a budget item, a sum of student spaces which is tasked with the delivery of certain programs.

For students and parents a school is an important part of a neighbourhood. It has programs, yes, but it also has buildings and facilities that are used by everyone. It is a gathering place, a hub for neighbourhood activity.

When that school goes, it may result in more efficient allocation of resources, as the school board defines it, perhaps as provincial guidelines

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define it. But it also leaves a hole More than budgets are at stake, in the neighbourhood. That facmore than student spaces, more than tor should count for as much as the programs. The schools belong to all supposed benefits the board sees in of us. All of us should have a say. closing the school.

Closing the school also means that some kids who walk to school can’t walk to school any more. As any parent — or any kid — can tell you, Editorial Policy being able to walk to school is a huge value. However it can’t be quantified, The Ottawa South News welcomes letters to so maybe school boards don’t see it. the editor. Senders must include their full name, It certainly doesn’t seem to factor complete address and a contact phone numinto their decision-making.

So maybe the decision-making ber. Addresses and phone numbers will not be mechanism needs to change. It might published. We reserve the right to edit letters for be extreme to say city council should space and content, both in print and online at be involved, but it is not ridiculous. ottawacommunitynews.com. To submit a letter City councillors speak for neighto the editor, please email to theresa.fritz@metbourhoods and it is neighbourhoods that are affected. At the very least, roland.com, fax to 613-224-2265 or mail to the it is necessary for there to be input Ottawa South News, 80 Colonnade Rd. N., Unit 4, beyond the formulaic information Ottawa ON, K2E 7L2. school boards use.

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Saving High School goes beyond dollars and cents

R

ideau High School seems to be on death row every second year.

Understandably, the OttawaCarleton District School Board (OCDSB) has some tough decisions to make.

Declining enrolment in some schools and overcrowding in others has forced the board’s hand.

Despite Rideau’s firstclass English as a second language program, declining enrolment from middle-class Canadians in Overbrook, Vanier and Manor Park means the institution doesn’t always have the same number of vocal advocates as, say, Colonel By, which is also being considered in the reorganization. The latter offers an international baccalaureate program, which draws students from across the city.

Plus, it’s smack in the middle of a wealthy community of supporters.

Let’s be honest — money talks. And it’s one thing

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse that Rideau is lacking, as local middle class residents frequently find ways to cross boundaries or switch school boards, (there are four public boards operating in Ottawa), to get their kids into public high schools considered more prestigious. The OCDSB’s Lisgar Collegiate is a favourite for the upper crust English in Vanier and Manor Park, as is Immaculata, the Catholic high school bordering the canal, for which most residents are zoned.

There are a number of high profile community lead-

ers stepping up to advocate to maintain Rideau, however.

Earlier this month RideauVanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury announced he would be protesting the announced closure of Rideau High School.

“The built infrastructure and location at Rideau — you can’t beat that,” Fleury said.

He’s absolutely right.

The school board would be out of its mind to rid itself of such a prime piece of real estate within close proximity to workplaces, community centres and the city centre.

Residential property development in Vanier, New Edinburgh and Rockcliffe Park means an influx of young people and families moving into the vicinity. The longanticipated construction on the former Rockcliffe military base will see an entire town created, with thousands of new residents.

The removal of Rideau High School will leave a nearly 20-kilometre gap between public Englishlanguage high schools, with nothing between downtown and Gloucester. And it comes at a time when the school has the potential to recreate its brand as a top-notch community school.

The staff at Rideau, a handful of whom I have met on occasion, are a committed and talented bunch. What’s missing from the school is not talent, but some sort of niche programming.

Coming from a small-town in Ontario, I find it odd that four public school boards

cause “God isn’t making any more of it.”

This is especially true in urban centres. And with the development on the East side of downtown — primarily in Vanier, Overbrook and east of Manor Park, Rideau High School is an extremely valuable piece of property.

The decision-makers at the

The staff at Rideau, a handful of whom I have met on occasion, are a committed and talented bunch.

region, Rideau will not only draw students from beyond its boundaries, it will also attract local middle-class families whose children are seeking that specialization.

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ots of miracles happen on the farm every season: my garden grows despite my lack of a green thumb. Calves are born in secret, without our help. Tiny baby turkeys grow to over 25 pounds in just over four months.

But another minor miracle happens at the Fisher Farm each and every week of the year. Unless it’s pre-empted by a holiday. It’s called Sunday dinner.

Sometimes when people hear that we average a gathering of ten to twenty people every week, they ask us how we do it. After nine years, we’ve pretty much got it down to a science. We’ve never run out of food, despite one daughter being accountable for ten (count ‘em, ten) surprise guests one week.

We need to know how many people are coming (or thereabouts) on Saturday so the farmer knows how much meat to take out of the freezer. We have our own organic turkey and chicken, but we don’t finish our beef cattle at our farm so we’ve never known what they taste like. They just go to market when they are still young, to be fattened up somewhere else. My fatherin-law likes to fill our freezer with beef and pork and the occasional salmon. He and my mother- in-law only miss Sunday dinner if their chauffeur is unavailable. They don’t drive out from Ottawa on their own during winter.

Sunday morning, I set to cleaning the house from top to bottom. It’s a big house, and it doesn’t always get done in one go. Sometimes the upstairs has to be saved for the following Saturday, if we have a particularly busy week. But the main floor gets done. Sometimes in record time, if we have other things going on, like the farmers’ market. Don’t look too closely or you might find the dust bunnies. The farmer heads out to the barn and does some

DIANA FISHER The Accidental Farmwife chores, or, if it’s a nice day, he goes to work on the log cabin he is building. By noon we are both in the kitchen. I’m setting the buffet table with chafing dishes, hot plates, table settings and wine glasses. He is preparing the veggies and the meat.

We have to start the fire in the sun porch wood-stove by noon or it won’t be warm enough in there by dinner.

I pull table cloths over our 16-foot-long picnic table and set out candles, napkins. I prepare the appetizers and try not to eat too much of them before our guests arrive around 5 p.m. Half a dozen cars pull

It amazes me that my husband can time the dishes so well that they all arrive on the table, hot and ready to eat, at the same time. Except for that time he got distracted playing with his granddaughter and the roast caught fire. Or the time he was caught up in a war movie and he overcooked the potatoes. We ate those blackened and smoked dishes anyway and called them gourmet.

By 6 p.m. the assembly line has passed over the food, loaded their plates and settled at the porch table. We can seat

Some weeks it is quite a chore to get Sunday dinner ready and served. Other weeks it takes three days to clean up.

into the driveway over the next half-hour and guests wander in with their dinner contributions: hot casseroles, more appetizers. Dessert. Wine. Fresh bread. Comfort food. Love in a carryall bag.

Each guest takes time to greet the farmer, our cook, our host, our miracle worker.

The baby wriggles out of her snow clothes and toddles into the living room to see what treasures grandma has decided to bring out of storage this week: a wooden puzzle, a fairy tale book, a xylophone. She giggles, gives us a shy look and tries to decide what to play with first.

about eighteen people in there comfortably. But by some miracle, we can always make room for more.

Some weeks it is quite a chore to get Sunday dinner ready and served. Other weeks it takes three days to clean up. But I think if you ask the farmer, he would tell you it’s worth it. And I would have to agree. We are blessed to have family and friends nearby, who want to mark the beginning of another week with us. Life is short. Dinner’s ready. www.theaccidentalfarmwife. blogspot.com email: dianafisher1@gmail. com

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Chicago-bound suspect arrested at Ottawa airport for child porn

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A 41-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with child pornography offences after he was apprehended at the Ottawa International Airport before catching a flight to Chicago on Jan. 18.

Customs border protection officers at the airport searched the man and allegedly found videos depicting child pornography on his cellphone.

“When you cross the border they have the right to seize any device and look into it to see what you have,” said Const.

Marc Soucy, Ottawa police spokesperson. “They have way more powers than the police when it comes to crossing the border.”

The Ottawa police Internet child exploitation unit was alerted and an investigation was launched. “(The) subsequent investigation conducted by ICE confirmed the videos to meet the Criminal Code of Canada definition of child pornography,” police announced Jan. 19. The specialized investigators planned to obtain a search warrant to forensically examine the digital devices that were

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A 41-year-old Ottawa man attempting to fly out of the Ottawa International Airport to Chicago on Jan. 18 was arrested for allegedly having child pornography videos on his cellphone. seized.

Soucy declined to elaborate on the type of devices because the information is considered evidence.

“We can’t discuss the evidence because that’s part of the investigation, but border patrol have powers to look at (electronic devices, such as a cellphone) if something raises a red flag,” he said.

The 41-year-old suspect, who Soucy said is not known to Ottawa police, is facing charges of possession and distribution of child pornography.

When asked if the suspect planned to distribute the images south of the border, Soucy said the distribution charge was laid because the man intended to cross the border.

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Mayor’s Report

CELEBRATING RURAL OTTAWA By: Jim Watson Alongside the Ottawa 2017 Bureau and our partners, Council has been working hard to position Ottawa as THE place for all Canadians to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation in 2017.

Not only is this exciting for residents and visitors but these festivities can be a major boost to our local economy, filling restaurants, shops and hotel rooms. In fact, tourism is the third largest contributor to our local economy behind the high-tech and government sectors.

Canada is a diverse country, and we will host an equally diverse selection of large signature events, such as the Canadian Video Game Awards, the Canadian Track and Field Championships, The Canadian Olympic Curling Trials - Roar of the Rings, the 105th Grey Cup and many more.

More than just taking part in these exciting events, I encourage you to use the sesquicentennial as an opportunity to celebrate and explore some of the more out of the way places that make our city truly unique.

Did you know that you can fit the five largest Canadian cities within the boundaries of the City of Ottawa? The size of our city can make the more than 5,400 km of roadways difficult to maintain, but it offers us the opportunity to enjoy a world-class, modern city alongside the charm and history of our rural communities.

It’s hard to imagine in the depths of winter, but in the Merivale Gardens in Ottawa’s west end, there is a massive inland sand dune. Further east, don’t miss the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum for a taste of local life in the 1920’s and 30’s. Just south of the city in Greely lies our very own cranberry bog at Upper Canada Cranberries. Even Ottawa’s downtown has rural attractions! Stop by Canada’s only urban sugar shack in Richelieu Park, Vanier. The Vanier Muséopark opens the sugar shack every weekend between March and April with programming for the whole family.

These are just a few of the exciting attractions alongside old favourites like the Diefenbunker in Carp or Watson’s Mill in Manotick.

Ottawa’s geographic diversity is one of our strengths, so try and take advantage of it during 2017 by heading outside the city core to explore these amazing features of our city that you may have never known were there.

Take a moment to visit my Facebook Video’s page or jimwatsonottawa.ca to watch my “Ottawa’s Rural Attractions” video to learn more.

St. Patrick’s High demonstrates community caring initiatives ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STAFF

St. Patrick’s Catholic High School is very proud of the compassion and caring that the students continue to show toward others on an annual basis.

The students clearly lived up to the ideals in the Catholic Graduate Expectations — A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider community — and our own St. Pat’s family creed, which was created by the students: We give back to our Irish family by donating our time and resources.

During the season of advent, our students enthusiastically worked on the spirit of Christmas campaign. A Christmas tree at the entrance to the school was decorated with angels, each with an anonymous profile of a person for whom we purchased a $25 gift card.

While this campaign

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Members of the St. Patrick’s High School newcomers club collected money to purchase toys for a family that recently settled in Ottawa. was geared toward the Grade 9 and 10 homerooms, it was also open to staff who wished to make personal contributions.

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canned foods, we chose gift cards to respect the dignity of the person receiving the cards, as it allowed them to purchase the items that they truly needed over the Christmas season.

Twenty families and 83 individuals were impacted by the campaign. We presented these families with more than $3,000 in gift and grocery cards.

Along with this initiative, our senior students completed the shoebox campaign for the Shepherds of Good Hope.

Deirdre Freiheit, president and chief executive, stated in her letter of thanks to the school community, “… you are making an impact in the lives of the 1,600 men and women who come through our doors every year. Your gifts will help

make someone’s life better.”

A total of 138 boxes were delivered.

This year, our newest students to Canada, who are part of our Irish newcomer club, were also caught up with the spirit of Christmas.

The club members decided to raise money to buy some toys for a family who had recently arrived in Ottawa.

They collected money through a bake sale and bought five gifts based on information provided by the family.

Veronica Sanchez, our multicultural liaison officer, said, “It was amazing to see the five children smiling, who happily put the presents away until Christmas. I told them that Santa gave them to me.”

City Councillor/Conseiller Municipal River Ward/Quartier Rivière 3071 Riverside Drive Update On January 23, I met with representatives of Canoe Bay Developments Inc, the tentative new owner of the 10-acre parcel of land at 3071 Riverside Drive, which is the former location of the Bayview PS. At that meeting, I listened to their vision for the site, which includes a mix of low density housing along the north and east section of the property, and two, 6-storey residential buildings in the middle of the property, one as an apartment building, the other as a seniors’ residence. The proposal also calls for a commercial/residential strip along Riverside Drive and a park along the southern section of the ten acres. There are two fairly similar proposals/options for the development. The main difference is how the land connecting to Springland Drive would be used.

One option proposes using the land as a roadway, the other option would use the land for staff parking, with access from Springland only. I shared a number of issues on behalf of the community as well. I have scheduled a meet and greet with the executive members of the Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association (RPCRA) next week and then a public Open House / Community Information Night will be planned for late February.

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As previously reported in this newspaper, OC Transpo is planning to change the name of the Trillium Line (O-Train) Confederation Station in 2017, in advance of the 2018 opening of the Confederation LRT Line.

I met with senior OC Transpo staff on January 11 to review this matter, process and timelines. When stations are named, OC Transpo considers major cross streets and/or districts or major destinations in the area. The preference is for a single-word that is easy to pronounce, spell and understand in English and French. The new name cannot conflict or contradict existing station names or geographical features or landmarks. At the present time, OC Transpo is open to the names Brookfield Station or Mooney’s Bay Station. What are your thoughts on these names? Given the above mentioned principles are used to guide decision making for station names, do you have any names to suggest? OC Transpo would like to select a new name by April 2017 with implementation by September.

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Cancer coach provides support through treatment, clinical trial wait Continued from page 1

“I was perfectly happy with that prognosis,” says Peters, who recently celebrated her 63rd birthday.

But when she was finally seen by an oncologist, her prognosis was shortened to one year. That was almost two years ago.

“They don’t know,” Peters says. “They’re going by statistics.”

In the meantime, the Centretown West resident has chosen not to think about the ‘maybes,’ the ‘not sures’ or the ‘what ifs’ that swirl around her prognosis.

She doesn’t want her medical team to tell her any more than they have to because it creates so much fear and uncertainty at an already fearful and uncertain time.

“We don’t talk about it any more.” Peters says. “I don’t ask.

They don’t tell me. That’s fine.”

A native of Winnipeg, Peters faced the diagnosis and indepth testing alone, having only settled in Ottawa in September 2014 following a 15-year career of mostly teaching English in 10 countries in South America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Southeast Asia and Asia.

“Bearing in mind that I had lived in all those countries, I was used to facing things alone to some extent,” Peters says.

“You’re very resourceful, very independent,” says her cancer coach Bonney Elliott.

“That helped,” agrees Peters.

“It also became clear to me how much I needed support.

This was certainly something I couldn’t deal with on my own as I had so many times before.”

It was through the Alta-Vista-based not-for-profit Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, which recently marked the fifth anniversary of its cancer coaching program, that Peters was connected with Elliott, one of the foundation’s five cancer coaches who provide support to cancer patients and their families and caregivers at no cost to them.

But at their first meeting, Peters was angry and she didn’t know if she wanted to continue with health coaching, though she eventually changed her mind.

“Anger can be the flip-side of fear,” Peters explains, prompting Elliott to say, “It was just the place you were at.”

Peters called Elliott back seeking information about clini-

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Cal Peters (left), who was diagnosed with lung cancer in March 2015, has found support and expertise in Bonney Elliott, a cancer coach with the Alta Vista-based Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. cal trials so she could broach the topic with her doctor.

“Clinical trials are a complicated process,” says Elliott, who has years of health-care experience as a pediatric nurse, nurse practitioner, counsellor, psychotherapist and now as a health coach. “So we went through that whole process on how to apply.”

bility of prolonging my life and that’s hope, but I just don’t like that word.”

“You’re not the first person to say that,” says Elliott. “Hope is hard to hold on to.”

“It just sounds a little bit hopeless,” Peters says, “like you are helpless in the face of something and you can only hope for some luck.”

“It’s the first time somebody’s told you, ‘You’re going to die soon.’ You can lift a car when you’re in that state.”

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Turning to Peters, she says, encouragingly, “You really ran with that. You were proactive about it.”

Peters is signed up for a trial, but treatment can only begin if at least one of the tumours in her body grows. The tumours in her brain don’t count.

At the moment, her cancer is not growing, though it has already spread from her lungs to her bones, one buttock and a rib, as well as to her brain.

She is eager to begin the trial, though her participation will mean her cancer is advancing.

“This type of cancer is aggressive. It is going to grow sooner or later,” Peters says. “(The trial) gives me the possi-

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Cancer coaching has made a world of difference, helping her make informed choices based on input from experts, such as Elliott.

Through her cancer coach, Peters was able to connect to the clinical trial best suited for her.

“You need a person for that with some knowledge. It’s hard to figure it out yourself, or impossible,” Peters says before acknowledging the difficult job Elliott has in helping people face life and death.

“And to do it properly, it’s not just what they say, it’s what they don’t say,” she says. “They don’t say anything that’s going to scare you to death. That’s really important to you in the

early stages.”

Her initial treatments consisted of 12 courses of chemotherapy over the period of a year. Following the first round, her cancer was “quiet.”

Peters was also doing what she could to shore up her defences during treatment by eating organic food and raw fruits and vegetables, drinking lots of water, sleeping right and exercising daily.

“I was basically doing everything that I thought might help,” she says. “It’s the first time somebody’s told you, ‘You’re going to die soon.’ You can lift a car when you’re in that state.”

“You were working to be healthy,” Elliott adds.

After several months, Peters’ cancer was no longer quiet, and she received full-brain radiation last year to prevent tumours in the brain from forming. But when a small tumour was discovered, she underwent a specialized CyberKnife procedure, in which beams of high-dose radiation directly target a tumour, at the Ottawa Hospital’s General campus. That was followed by five more treatments after more tumours appeared.

The radiation procedure, while painless, has impacted her thought processes and motor function, one of the more frustrating and debilitating aspects

of her condition.

Peters will likely have to receive another CyberKnife procedure and possibly more radiation.

Though she says her body feels fine, mentally she feels slower because of the radiation treatments. Her eyesight has also been impacted by a tumour.

“Besides that I wouldn’t even know I have cancer,” Peters says.

‘NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT’

Rather than dwell on how much time she may or may not have left, she instead focuses on what can be done.

While undergoing treatment, she joined a women’s choir, but quickly decided she was hopeless at singing.

“I forgot about the singing,” Elliott says, and they both laugh at the memory. “Often in coaching we talk about what brings you joy. We talk about quality of life and well-being, and singing and dancing were two things you talked about.”

“Because I was really bad at both,” Peters quips, but only half in jest.

She took to heart a suggestion that she do something fun and considered dance, though it had been 40 years.

“I thought, no time like the present,” she recalls.

Peters distinctly remembers her two forays into dancing, once at a social event where her father asked her to dance and also at a wedding where she was required to dance with the best man.

“There was just no getting away from that,” she says, prompting a laugh from Elliott.

It turns out Elliott has long taken dance lessons, mostly in ballroom and the tango.

“Her face kind of lit up when she talked about it,” says Elliott, who connected Peters to Hock, who is donating several weekly lessons at no charge.

Not long after her first class, Peters experienced “that relief you feel when you confront something that you’ve avoided for a long time.”

Life is now about being in the moment and squeezing in fun in between tackling life’s usual chores, such as laundry and grocery shopping, heading to medical appointments and comparing notes with her cancer coach.

“My life is just like everybody else’s. I’m trying to get things done and there are things in my way, and I’m not thinking about what’s going to happen down the road to me,” she says.

“I’m thinking about this thing that’s not working out and I’m trying to deal with it.”

After Hock guides Peters through several more steps on the dance floor, the veteran instructor beams at the sight of a tentative smile on Peters’ face.

“I totally understand that feeling when you try something new,” Hock says.

“I think it’s so brave too. To learn anything is tricky,” she says, before offering to serve as Peters’ wingperson when her student decides to test out her new moves at a dance.

“The goal was to be able to go to a social event,” Hock says, to which Peters quips, prompting laughter, “And not leave when the dancing started.”

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For more on the coaching program, see CANCER, page 19.

Cancer rates demand more coaches in eastern Ontario

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Powerful.

It’s the first word that comes to Linda Eagen when she describes the impact the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s cancer coaches have had in the last five years.

“People quite often say to us we’re saving their lives, and in the traditional system you think of a doctor saving a life, which they do with amazing treatments,” said Eagen, the foundation’s president and chief executive. “But to have the coach step in at that level and have the impact they’re making – it’s pretty rewarding.”

When the foundation launched its signature program in 2011, it was the first of its kind in Canada.

Since looking to the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia to develop the tools and resources to provide coaching to cancer patients, their families and caregivers here, the foundation has developed a practice that shows enormous promise.

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Linda Eagen, president of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, says eastern Ontario could benefit from 70 to 75 cancer coaches who could support some of the estimated 30,000 cancer patients and their families and caregivers in the region.

That would help address a need that continues to climb.

More than 30,000 people in eastern Ontario are currently being treated for cancer. An average of 17 people a day, or 6,000 a year, are diagnosed in

“Now we’re recruiting partners to be able to extend that service,” Eagen said. “The idea would be to have enough cancer coaches in our community to provide access to anybody who wants a coach.”

the region.

“It is scary, but the good news is that cancer is now considered a chronic disease,” Eagen said, but added that while more people are surviving cancer, this creates other issues.

“We’re not equipped,” she said. “The health-care system doesn’t have chronic-care services for people who live beyond treatment.”

The foundation is addressing that gap by supporting people from the time of diagnosis through treatment and posttreatment.

In addition to funding clinical trials in Ottawa, the foundation offers a range of services, such as peer support and providing patients with individualized coaching support to improve quality of life.

“Everything we do starts with what’s important to that person, what they value,” Eagen said.

Doctors’ visits are short, but coaching is an ongoing partnership that provides everything from emotional support to medical expertise, putting patients back in control.

Their families and caregivers, who are increasingly asked to assume more responsibility, can also turn to coaches.

“Over 70 per cent of the care associated with a cancer diagnosis is provided in the home,”

said Eagen.

While the foundation’s signature program has grown from two coaches to five in the last five years, 70 to 75 coaches are needed in eastern Ontario.

Last year, the foundation had a goal of generating about $1.5 million for the unique program, which supported more than 400 patients and their families in 2016.

That represents a significant savings for the region, keeping more people out of hospital and driving down health-care costs.

It will take time to secure government funding to boost the number of coaches, who could eventually maximize their reach through virtual coaching and community partnerships, but Eagen is optimistic more needs will be met in the face of rising demand, given the success of coaching in just the past five years.

“I’m amazed at how powerful this is,” she said. “I knew it would be a good thing, but I didn’t ever expect that somebody would say, ‘You saved my life.’”

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If TV and movie production in Ottawa in 2017 echoes the successes of last year, that will mean back-to-back banner years, according to Bruce Harvey, Ottawa’s film commissioner, and Stephanie Davy, co-ordinator of the Ottawa Film Office, seen here at the Bayview Yards Innovation Centre in Mechanicsville.

Ottawa seeks to replicate film success of 2016

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

When it comes to lights, camera, action, 2016 was Ottawa’s equivalent of a box office smash.

“It was record-breaking,” said Bruce Harvey, Ottawa’s film commissioner.

Last year, $100 million in “foreign funds” were spent in Ottawa, most of it from the U.S. and elsewhere in Canada. Half of that was in the animation field, with the other half neatly split between live-action French and English drama, reality and lifestyle shows.

“All of that $100 million spins out into the economy and then stays here, multiplying within our economy,” Harvey said of the benefit.

While it’s difficult to predict how well Ottawa will fare in 2017 since producers often don’t book locations well in advance of a shoot, a number of Canada 150 birthday events, such as the NFL Grey Cup game and the Red Bull Crashed Ice competition, will draw cameras.

“There’s a lot of events that will attract tourism and travel shows,” said Stephanie Davy, coordinator of the Ottawa Film Office.

That means there will be shoots in a variety of iconic Ottawa locations.

“The intention is for them to

come back afterwards. So we do hope that works for film as well,” said Harvey. “Maybe they’ll see a location they like and think of setting something here in future.”

Ottawa already has several advantages that have helped it secure a corner of the production market, placing it in the top six or seven of production hot spots in Canada.

It has prime shooting locations

and crews can quickly access remote and urban locations here within a short time frame, saving time and money. This has, in part, helped draw several horror movie productions, which tend to be on a tighter budget.

But there are “inherent hurdles” Harvey would like to smooth out to make Ottawa more attractive as a TV and film hot spot.

While Ottawa is home to a solid crew base, there is a need for those working on the business side, such as accountants. And as a nation’s capital, producers face challenges in navigating multiple layers of bureaucracy.

“There are different levels of government that have to be co-ordinated,” Harvey acknowledged.

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Studio space a key ingredient for growth Continued from page 21

For instance, there is an RCMP-controlled zone around Parliament Hill, which means camera drones can’t be used to shoot at the nearby Confederation Park.

Crews wanting to cross the provincial border into Quebec to shoot a scene are faced with more permission requirements.

And they can lose their Ontario filming subsidy when they cross over to Gatineau to film a scene there.

“It would be good if the National Capital Region was treated as one region,” Harvey said.

STUDIO SPACE IS KEY

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and other dollars came from private sector loans.

It’s a formula that could work in Ottawa if there is willingness.

A few years ago, the city committed $1.5 million, but Harvey said it will take a double-digitmillion-dollar figure to make a dent. There is also potential to secure federal infrastructure funding.

“Productions don’t want the burden of fighting with people to get to shoot there. If you’re friendly they want to go there.”

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Securing dedicated studio space with three stages totalling at least 3,716 square metres would also be a game-changer in Ottawa where none is currently available.

“There’s some (TV) shows that are never going to come here until we get a studio, and then there’s others that won’t come here until we get our crew base going up,” said Harvey.

He and Davy are working with different groups in the city to create a space, and the hope is this could become a reality within the next two years. However, it will largely depend on interest shown by enough developers, which can leverage support from different levels of government.

Having founded a production company in Calgary in 1990, Harvey said the former military base there translates into 9,290 square metres of studio space

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where shows such as Heartland, Fargo and Hell on Wheels have sets.

Such a space here would produce enormous economic benefits.

It costs about $1.8 million to shoot an episode of CBC’s Heartland, which features 18 episodes per series. Game of Thrones costs more than $10 million an episode.

“One good series doubles what we do. So it can make a big, big difference,” said Harvey, a Genie Award-winning film and TV producer.

The majority of studios in the world have been built with government funding.

In Vancouver, government seed money was instrumental, as were government dollars that helped create a number of Toronto studios.

In Calgary, the city committed $10 million, the province chipped in $5 million, a $1.5-million contribution came from William F. White, a Canadian film, TV and theatrical equipment company,

There are other benefits to having studio space. It would free up clogged city streets where some shows tend to repeatedly shoot.

“If you’re going to have a film community and television community … in Ottawa, you either have to accept the fact that your streets are going to be blocked — and we have narrow streets in the downtown core — or you have to have a studio facility to relieve some of that congestion,” Harvey said.

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shooting location, community and business improvement associations can play a role.

Popular filming locales tend to be along the Rideau Canal, the ByWard Market, at Parliament Hill and in the downtown Golden Triangle neighbourhood, which offers a uniquely older look and feel.

The suburbs also offer a bounty of options. Homes with large front lawns in neighbourhoods absent of sidewalks are a hit since these can’t be found in large cities as much anymore.

“There’s so much choice. You can go to Kanata. You can go to Orléans. You can go to Barrhaven,” said Harvey, adding there are some prime locations in Kanata and Dunrobin, and up-and-coming locales in Vanier where there is unique architecture. “You can go anywhere. Even Old Ottawa South, Heron Park, (the) Alta Vista area.”

The Ottawa Film Office maintains a database of available locations across the city, but community associations can help by sending in photos of homes and businesses and letting the office know of neighbourhoods that are film-friendly.

Even the high-tech park in north Kanata could become a huge draw. Vacant office space is also valued.

“Productions don’t want the burden of fighting with people to get to shoot there,” Harvey said, adding it can mean national exposure for a business and extra income for the property owner.

“If you’re friendly they want to go there.”

Councillor calls second public meeting

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Recent changes made to plans for three six-storey apartment buildings destined for Herongate are not enough, according to residents.

Some in the area are sounding off after getting a recent look at revisions that property owner Timbercreek Communities made to the design of 1.6 hectares at the corner of Heron Road and Sandalwood Drive, where aging row houses once stood. The company submitted its site plan application to the city earlier this month.

Longtime Alta Vista resident Dirk de Vos said concerns raised by some of the more than 70 residents who attended a public consultation meeting last September were “totally ignored.� Worries ran the gamut: crime, parking reductions, privacy for nearby homeowners, traffic increases, affordability of the new units, and the type of business that will go in a ground-floor commercial space.

It was during that information session that de Vos referred to the Herongate redevelopment as the “three monsters,� given the building heights.

And in light of the newly submitted plans, he said the project is still not compatible with the surrounding community, which is largely made up of single-family homes. “That is why they’re fiddling with the facade,� de Vos said of the revisions, which include setting one apartment building along Heron Road further back from the street and stepping back the top storey from the building’s edge. “Otherwise there’s no change,� he said. “There’s a total disregard of what was really, I think, almost a unanimous point of view in that meeting that we had.�

He prefers higher-end garden homes or apartment buildings of no more than four storeys, similar to other nearby properties. “If they were to do that on their property there would be no problem whatsoever,� he said.

The hope now among residents is that a second public consultation arranged by Alta Vista Coun.

Jean Cloutier will produce results that both sides can be satisfied with. “Our hope is we can resolve these concerns, that we can work with Timbercreek as a partner and they can go from being a large landlord to becoming a great community builder with us,� said Clinton Cowan, president of the Alta Vista Community Association. “A lot of people are welcoming the investment that Timbercreek is committing to the community,� he said. “The overall flavour here is not resistant to change. It’s just respect for the rules and not creating consequences for someone else’s benefit.�

Time is now winding down. Timbercreek is requesting the city approve three minor variances to lower the parking ratio from 1.4 stalls per rental unit to 1.01 for a total of 332 spots for residents and 12 for visitors. It also wants to bump up building heights from 18 to 20 metres and locate a convenience store in a more visible location.

These will be considered by the city’s committee of adjustment, possibly in February or March,

Cloutier noted.

When the company’s revised renderings were compared to previous designs during the association’s recent monthly meeting, it was challenging to spot any differences, said Cowan. Many of the changes had already been highlighted by Timbercreek officials last fall. “We were surprised to see that there was very little change,� Cowan said. “The resubmission was not very responsive to the community concerns.�

Noting the example of the parking reduction, he said residents worry that will impact side-street parking.

He pointed next door to River Ward where residents are concerned about a proposed expansion to an apartment complex, which will bring more tenants and more cars. River Coun. Riley Brockington said during a meeting last October that city staff will have to be convinced the lower parking ratio will work. “We are not offering our streets to be parking lots,� he said at the time. “We’re really excited when we see that responsiveness,� Cowan said. “And we’re looking forward to that responsiveness in this situation. So, for our next meeting, we hope that it’s unscripted and very productive toward building solutions rather than continuing the trajectory toward community conflict.�

But Cloutier said improvements have been made to the plans. “I think through this process we have been able to lower the density, we have been able to improve the parking ratio, we have been able to adjust the building that would create less of a visual mass on Heron,� he said, but added he’s hopeful Timbercreek will be open to other ideas residents pitch.

He said Timbercreek is now asking for 341 parking spots, down from 400, better reflecting parking needs. “It should be noted at the corner of Bank and Heron about a kilometre away, the required ratio of parking spots per unit is 0.5,� he said of two buildings going in there.

Still, Cloutier said he shares the concerns residents have about parking and traffic, and suggested solutions could include restricting street parking during set times and limiting vehicular access in peak hours.

While he said his role isn’t to defend Timbercreek’s proposal, he noted it doesn’t make sense that two-car owners will want to rent there because of the hassle to repark a second vehicle on different streets to stay ahead of bylaw officers or winter parking bans. “You’d have to be a real masochist to enter into an agreement to rent an apartment where you know you can’t park all the cars that you own,�

Cloutier said, adding the apartments will likely attract people who rely on one car or transit.

Within the next year, he will launch a secondary planning process for Herongate to help guide future development. “So if there is another proposal by Timbercreek elsewhere on their site, that we are prepared,�

Cloutier said.

MEETING DETAILS

A second community meeting is scheduled for Feb. 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Alta Vista room of the Heron Road Community Centre, located at 1480 Heron Rd.

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Kristy Fudakowska-Donnelly sits curled up on a recliner chair, her eyes darting between her father and her grandmother.

“I didn’t know some of this,” the Findlay Creek resident says, listening to Tom Fudakowski translate his mother’s experiences as a single mother living in Nazi-occupied Poland during the Second World War. Halina Fudakowska is a walking history book of names, dates and details that have not dulled in the century since she was born on Feb. 2, 1917.

“To me, we continuously are amazed by her resilience, her memory. She’s got a fantastic memory; people call her from all over the place to ask about things from 50, 60, 70 years ago,” Tom says.

Halina still lives independently in her Blossom Park home and makes regular trips back to Poland.

In between visits, she relies on Polish TV and radio to stay connected to her homeland.

“I get the impression that it sends her blood pressure rising when she sees what’s going on in politics there,” says Tom, a Sandy Hill resident who is also a senior at 69 years old.

UPHEAVAL

Halina grew up on her family farm in central Poland in a region regarded for its rich, black earth.

The youngest of three was 21 when she married her husband — 13 years her senior and an officer in the Polish army — in December 1938.

As a senior officer, Leon Fudakowski fought against

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Blossom Park resident Halina Fudakowska holds a letter she wrote to her husband during the Second World War. Correspondence between the couple had to be addressed and sent covertly during the war years between her home in Poland and her husband’s military regiment stationed in Italy because the Nazis opened all mail. Fudakowska celebrates her 100th birthday on Feb. 2. the invading Germans, but the Polish forces and government officials were forced to retreat to France and later to Italy.

With her husband gone

when war broke out on Sept. 1, 1939, Halina was nine months pregnant and chose to travel from the countryside to central Warsaw to be closer to medical

services.

“My brother was born on the 12th of September while the Germans were bombing Warsaw,” Tom says, translating

as his mother speaks, some“Her biggest concern was times in French, but more of- the bombing and not as much ten in Polish, with a few Eng- the birth,” he says. lish words sprinkled here and there.

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Attitude is key to a long life, Blossom Park resident says Continued from page 25

Four days after the birth, the building where she and her aunts sheltered was bombed, and they took refuge in the basement. Not long after, Halina’s husband covertly visited, the last time the family of three would be together for more than six years.

“She was glad he was away because in her estimation he would have been caught, even out of uniform,” Tom translates.

“He was quite recognizable as a member of the Polish forces because of his demeanour.”

SMUGGLED OUT

In 1946, Halina and her first born were smuggled out of Poland, through Germany, into the former Czech Republic and on to Italy.

“There was a smuggling pipeline which was all throughout Europe,” Tom says, translating. “So there were organizations that did this continuously, smuggling people across with false papers.”

But arranging the move wasn’t without risk.

“They were able to correspond with two or three letters — that’s about it — through some false addresses through Stockholm, Bucharest and contacts through various embassies,” Tom says.

The letters she mailed were addressed to a fictitious name or trustworthy contacts.

“Every letter was opened by the Germans, reviewed and then sealed and stamped if it was approved,” Tom says.

His mother gingerly touches the blue paper of one such letter. One side is filled with her neat penmanship. A lock of her then three-year-old son’s hair is attached as a memento.

Halina gently turns over the page. A streak darkens one corner of the letter, evidence of testing for invisible ink.

The address reveals it was mailed to an Anna Lange of Stockholm, Sweden.

On the back are swastikaemblazoned stamps, signalling the letter was allowed to continue on to Halina’s husband, Erin McCracken/Metroland who was actually in London, Findlay Creek resident Kristy Donnelly (left) and her father Tom Fudakowski, of Sandy Hill, appreciate the stories passed England.

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down to them by their grandmother and mother, Blossom Park resident Halina Fudakowska, who celebrates her 100th birthday on Feb. 2.

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When Halina and her child reached Italy, their reunion with Leon was an emotional experience years in the making.

Even now, some 70 years later, Halina’s eyes mist over and Tom tears up and his voice grows rough with emotion as he translates.

“They met in May of 1938 and were married in December of 1938, and so my mother now tells me she hardly knew my father,” he says. “They got to know each other only after they reunited in 1946.”

But there was a happy ending in store.

“When she got to know him, he impressed with his intellect and his manner of being,” Tom says. His mother nods her head and adds in English, “A very good person.”

As a high-ranking officer, Leon stayed behind during the demobilization of the Polish forces at the end of the war, before relocating to a military camp in England, where Halina gave birth to Tom. In August 1949 the couple sailed to Halifax rather than return to Russiacontrolled Poland, where returning Polish military officers were being imprisoned.

“The Russians were dismantling ev-

erything,” Tom adds. “They were taking sinks and taps, dismantling them and taking them with them because many of the ordinary soldiers in the army could hardly read and write. In many cases they had hardly seen kitchen facilities and toilets.”

“Always be satisfied with what you have.”

HALINA FUDAKOWSKA

‘A LOT OF LUCK’

From Halifax, the family travelled to Saint-Clet, Que., southwest of Montreal, before relocating to Cowansville, Que. in the Eastern Townships, where their third child — a girl — was born.

“It was a second homeland, but very difficult mostly because of material circumstances,” Halina tells her son in Polish.

“My mother and father had very little and my father ended up working in

a textile factory where he lost a finger and a half in a mill where the textiles were being produced,” Tom says.

The family did without. There were no extras, such as bicycles and ice skates. They also faced discrimination.

But there were bright sides to focus on.

“She said she always had a lot of luck with people who helped her throughout the war and here after arriving in Canada,” says Tom. Leon passed away in Cowansville in 1992, and Halina relocated to Ottawa in 1998 to be closer to family. Today, she is a grandmother to five and greatgrandmother to four.

As the longest living person in her family, Halina credits her longevity not to diet and exercise, but to an outlook on life she has honed over a century of war, sacrifice and hardship, overcoming adversity and building a strong family unit.

“She said she has gone through far worse things, and that’s why she has this attitude,” Tom says, sitting against a backdrop of framed black-and-white photos that echo Halina’s memories.

Though she is the keeper of their stories, she readily shares them, passing them from one generation to the next, along with her own motto from a life well lived: “Always be satisfied with what you have,” she says in Polish.

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Tom Fudakowski and his mother Halina Fudakowska reminisce over at a black-and-white photo of their father and husband, Leon Fudakowski, taken during the Second World War. Halina escaped Poland during the war years to join Leon who was stationed in Italy.

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FLOOR PLAN January 2017

Welcome to 2017.

With the start of any new year comes a renewed optimism for the future, a chance to start fresh with an eye to accomplishing all the things you want for yourself over the next 12 months.

If part of that vision includes the purchase of a new home in the National Capital Region, you’ve come to the right place.

Since March of 2016, Metroland Media has been pleased to bring you Floor Plan, our monthly supplement in your weekly community newspaper. Designed to put you in touch with some of the finest builders this country has to offer, this section also offers you tips and other helpful information to take some of the mystery out of the new home buying experience.

Whether you have your heart set on a single family, semi-detached home or condominium; you’re searching for the latest trends in the industry from green home initiatives that not only protect the environment but save you money, to the newest kitchen designs; or simply seeking advice on where best to turn, you’ll find what you’re looking for right here.

A new year brings new hope, and just maybe a new home.

Please look for even more ideas and information in our next supplement inside your Metroland community newspapers on Thursday, Feb. 23.

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How to go about building A NEW HOME When you’re looking at the big job of building a new home, your budget is the first consideration, of course. How much capital you have and how much financing you can access determine whether you hire a contractor or do some or all of the work yourself.

You’ll deal with a general contractor. A contractor is responsible for all aspects of the building of your home, according to the design and plan you ask him or her to use. The contractor, or builder, should be licensed and reputable, as you’ll be expecting him to build according to code. Make sure your chosen contractor has a good knowledge of building standards in your area and good references from other clients.

You’ll do it all yourself. If you decide to be your own contractor, you should first contact the association that governs your local building code.

You may be required to obtain a licence or hire licensed subcontractors for certain jobs. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all building standards if you hire relatives or friends to help you.

More options However you go about having your home built, there are some considerations to take care of before you proceed.

• Find land. Your first step should be to find some land in your area of choice. Before buying a lot, check with the municipality to ensure your

project complies with all standards and codes.

Otherwise, you might end up with a lot where you can’t build a new residential home.

• Choose your plans. There are several options: you can shop around for ready-made floor plans; choose one from those offered by the contractor you hire; or work with an architect to design your own home.

• Choose a prefab home. If you choose this route, you’ll have plenty of options. Prefabricated

homes are available in modules or panels and are assembled with the help of the manufacturer and a specialized contractor.

• Choose a housing development. Your job may be easier if you decide to go with a housing developer that offers pre-prepared lots and a repertory of floor plans. However, be sure to check the background of the contractor in charge of this development and take the time to study the plans and terms before signing the preliminary contract.

How to save for a down payment A home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment.

Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale.

Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying.

Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can afford to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money by doing so.

Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective home buyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home.

• Decide when you want to buy.

The first step to buying a home begins when buyers save their first dollar for a down payment.

Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy.

If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. • Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to deter-

mine how much a mortgage they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give first-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 per-

cent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they will have to come up with when buying a home. Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers.

• Examine monthly expenses.

Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save. Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home.

• Avoid risky investments.

Some times it’s great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certificates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market fluctuations.

Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined with regard to saving and make sound financial decisions.

Newington multi-generational home …finally, the solution you’ve been looking for!

Many people today have elderly parents faced with having to move from their home for health, financial or other reasons.

The answer may be as simple as letting them age comfortably, and gracefully, at home. By surrounding aging family members in a safe environment you can prolong their health and do wonders for the well being of your entire family.

In many societies, it is common for all ages of family to live together. One home allows for more quality family time, and many older people feel reinvigorated in an active family home where there are things for them to do. Any children who still live at home also gain a great opportunity to bond with their grandparents.

Modern technology has elevated home life’s limitless potential.

Respected Ottawa home builder Phoenix Homes has developed an exciting new concept in single family homes that creates a multi-generational environment with room and privacy for everyone.

The Newington is a spacious and wonderfully designed 2-storey home with plenty of room for the entire family.

Starting from $589,900 with 3,438 - 3,454 sq ft of living space, 4 - 5 bedrooms and up to four bathrooms, the Newington combines beautifully crafted designs with exceptionally functional layouts, offering you convenience and charm in one perfect home designed for extended families.

Available on any Phoenix development that features 50 ft. or lager lots, such as Fernbank Crossing, Whitetail Ridge in Almonte, Shadow Ridge in Greely, Diamondview Estates and Pathways. The Newington main floor layout can include a home office off the front entrance foyer, main floor laundry, in-law suite with optional wheelchair accessibility, butler’s pantry and so much more.

Versatility continues upstairs with an adaptable bonus room as well as three large bedrooms, each complete with its own ensuite bath.

There are so many optional upgrades to further customize this home that the list is almost endless.

“The Newington is all about innovation in design, comfort and functionality,” says Phoenix Homes VicePresident Rahul Kochar. “This home satisfies the demand for homes where family members of all generations stay in the same home. You can easily have three generations living comfortably under one roof.”

The well-thought out floorplans and countless options save the hassle of trying to make an-in-law suite that compromises the house.

“The Newington is purpose built for multi-generational living, from the ground up.”

With a common entrance and shared space for family interaction, the Newington provides ample opportunity for family gatherings while maintaining independence and privacy for individual interests.

“The trend is to create several options to reconfigure different parts of the house to serve specific purposes.

One popular option is to create a very big dining room that can accommodate everyone at the table at once.”

Innovative kitchen options include a spice kitchen, separate small kitchenette or butler pantry.

“This is a bigger home, well within reach when compared to the expense of multiple residences.

Someone who is contemplating moving a family member to a retirement residence might look at this as a viable alternative which is far more affordable and keeps the family together.”

The Newington can also include an optional large private deck from an in-law suite.

“Our revolutionary design combines integration with separation and privacy. It lets seniors be part of the family but with their own private space within the same home.”

Since its inception, the DCR/Phoenix Group of Companies has developed more than 7000 serviced lots in the Ottawa area. DCR/Phoenix has built more than 5000

homes in Ottawa and the surrounding area since 1997.

The company’s distinct style and innovative designs, which can be seen in their popular single, towns, stacked towns, bungalows, semi-detached, and apartment dwellings, have truly revolutionized the face of Canada’s Capital.

The DCR/Phoenix Group of Companies is proud of the major role it has played, shaping the face of Canada’s Capital through its numerous innovative housing, commercial, and land development projects, and plans to continue this tradition of quality well into the future.

For more on the Newington or any of Phoenix Homes quality residences, go to www.phoenixhomes.ca

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How building permits PROTECT homeowners You are thinking of making a major renovation to your home.

Perhaps it’s time to create that master bedroom suite you long have admired or install that wraparound porch?

What is the first thing that should be done before getting down to business?

The correct way to begin a home remodeling project is to obtain the necessary permits for the job.

Many municipalities request individuals obtain permits for a range of work on homes or other structures, such as office buildings. Permits are generally required for all new construction as well as specific modifications that will affect structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.

It’s important to check with the local building office prior to beginning work to see which permits you will need before the project can begin. Permits are necessary whether a homeowner is doing the work or hiring an outside contractor.

Due to the cost and time involved with securing permits, some homeowners skip this step so they can begin a project promptly. However, this can end up being a costly mistake.

Permits might seem like a nuisance, but they actually protect homeowners in various ways.

Permits ensure safe workmanship Permits provide a blueprint by which contractors and do-it-yourselfers must complete renovations.

Because inspections will take

place, there is no wiggle room.

Shortcuts often translate into subpar work that may lead to malfunction and injury in the long run.

Safeguarding against poor workmanship means homeowners can f eel confident in the work being done.

Permits reduce the likelihood of costly mistakes As inspectors go through their checklists, they may notice things that were done incorrectly and will offer

advice about how to mend the problem before it becomes a larger headache. If left unchecked, an electrical error could lead to a fire or another dangerous situation.

Repairs that are not structurally sound may pose problems or deteriorate more quickly than structures that are constructed correctly.

Furthermore, catching improper technique early on eliminates having to tear down and redo work, which can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor.

Permits protect against fines Sometimes work goes as planned even for homeowners who did not obtain the necessary permits.

However, years later, when other work needs to be done, inspectors may discover homeowners never secured proper permits and inspections years earlier, leading to fines.

Furthermore, if work is done without a permit and an accident occurs, any damages or injuries may not be covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy.

Permits are an important part of the home improvement process.

Homeowners should not skirt the responsibility because the permit and inspection process is in place to provide protection to occupants.

Are you ready to be a homeowner for THE FIRST TIME? Shopping for your first home (or planning to have it built) is one of life’s biggest and most exciting undertakings. Having your very own place lets you experience the freedom of no longer paying rent, the joys of redecorating as you see fit and the pleasures of entertaining in your own backyard—all thanks to an investment that could pay off in the long run.

Ready to become a homeowner?

Here are some tips to guide you through the process.

Building a new house If you’ve decided to have the house of your dreams built, or to build most of it yourself, you need to: • Establish your budget • Get a mortgage loan • Purchase land in an area you like • Obtain all required building permits from your local government office • Have your blueprints drawn up by 4 Floor Plan - Thursday, January 26, 2017

an architect • Sign an agreement with a building contractor • Hire a lawyer or notary • Purchase a comprehensive insurance policy Unless you’re extremely versatile and plan on doing everything yourself—which is quite the stretch—you’ll need to rely on the expertise of various tradespeople and specialists throughout the project.

Building your first home will require pros from the following fields, to name a few: • Excavation • Plumbing • Electricity • Ventilation • Carpentry • Insulation • Roofing • Masonry • Window and door installation • Landscaping

• Drywall installation and finishing • Painting • Staircase building Avoid unpleasant surprises by doing business with companies that are recognized by a legitimate building or homebuilder’s association.

Ask for references from your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours: word of mouth can help you find a trustworthy builder that will finish the work on time and on budget.

A word of advice: if you’re offered a discount on “under-the-table” (i.e. undeclared) work, never, ever accept it. Not only are such transactions illegal, but work that’s done off the books can’t be guaranteed.

That means that if it’s not done correctly, your only option is to start over with another company—a hefty price to pay for an attempt to save a few dollars.

Purchasing a home Before you head out in search of the house that will sweep you off your feet, make an appointment with a mortgage broker to check your loan admissibility.

Then, pinpoint potentially interesting neighbourhoods by considering what elements are important to you, such as proximity to parks, access to major highways, presence of young families and so on. Finally, drive around those neighbourhoods and spot the “for sale” signs!

Make your research more efficient by hiring a real estate broker to find houses that meet your criteria and to set up showings at your convenience.

He or she will also be able to answer any questions you may have about buying property. The more knowledge you have, the less stressful the process should be! Once you have your heart set on a house, you can move on to the

next step: making an offer to purchase.

Your offer should be contingent upon an inspection of the building. The prepurchase home inspection will bring to light any major defects that could be detrimental to the property’s function, comfort, value or safety. If the inspection results are satisfactory, you can get back to your offer knowing that you’ve done your due diligence. Once you come to an agreement with the seller, all that’s left is to make it official with a lawyer or notary. Congratulations on your new home!

Contact a reputable moving company as soon as you find out when you’ll finally have the keys to your new home. If you need to temporarily store some of your belongings, look for a storage facility that’s well lit, adequately ventilated and securely monitored. Don’t forget to get mortgage insurance—it could save you a lot of headache in the event of an emergency or mishap.

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Cardel Homes appoints new chief operating officer Cardel Homes appoints new chief operating officer Ryan Ockey, CEO of the Cardel Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Graham as Chief Operating Officer for Cardel Homes, effective Jan. 1.

As a seasoned veteran in the homebuilding industry, Graham has been leading Cardel’s Ottawa division as Regional President for the past 10 years. His achievements include the acquisition and development of several subdivisions, the successful purchase and control of over 4,000 units of single- and multi-family development lands and multiple awards from the Ottawa Home Builders Association, including Builder of the Year accolades, to name just a few.

As COO Graham will be responsible for executing the strategy of Cardel’s Board and CEO and overseeing all areas of the day-to-day operational management in each of Cardel’s four regions: Calgary, Ottawa, Denver and Tampa. Graham will operate in dual roles as COO and Regional President Ottawa, and will continue to be based in Ottawa.

Cardel looks forward to welcoming Graham into his new role as we continue to build on a decades-long history of excellence in new homes.

About Cardel Homes Cardel Homes has been building single-family homes, townhomes, condos and resort properties throughout North America since 1973. Through its charitable division, Cardel Foundations, Cardel is proud to support initiatives that enrich lives and communities. From breast cancer campaigns and food bank drives to programs that keep underprivileged kids in sports, Cardel Foundations provides planning, marketing and financial assistance to help build strong communities in every sense.

Create KID-FRIENDLY spaces in your home (MS) – Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kid-friendly can be challenging. Kids are full of energy and oftentimes put fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and child-friendly.

• Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep tabs on children. Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another.

• Choose washable fabrics. Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup.

• Create a catch-all spot. Special bins or other organizational tools in the entryway can help to cull clutter when children come in the house from school or play.

Be sure the keep cubbies, containers and coat hooks at a child-friendly height.

• Look for high-traffic rugs. Rugs designed for high-traffic areas will be more forgiving when children march across them several times per day. There are no rules that say you can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and these rugs tend to be easier to clean.

• Ensure there is plenty of seating. Sectionals give children ample room to spread out. And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to hang out.

• Think outside pink and blue. For children’s rooms, make sure they’re colorful, but consider other hues to give the rooms some personality. Focus on a hobby or activity and borrow the color scheme from the accessories used for decorating.

• Hang whimsical artwork. Employ framing and lighting to make kids’ artwork look like professional pieces. Routinely change the pictures when a new look is desired.

• Designate a place for play. Devote an entire room or a nook in a house for imaginative play. Store toys here so these items will not create clutter in individual bedrooms.

Creating child-friendly spaces while ensuring a home maintains a sophisticated feel is easier than parents might think.

Make the year ahead clutter-free Many people feel the dawn of a new year provides an opportunity to clean the slate and begin anew. That notion can be applied in various ways, including around the house.

Cleaning the slate at home may involve reducing clutter around the house.

Clutter can gradually overtake a home’s interior, turning a once pristine home into one overwhelmed with nonessential items. Clearing a home of clutter can seem like a monumental task, but the following tips can help homeowners and apartment dwellers make the year ahead clutter-free.

• Scan important documents and save them on a computer. Some documents cannot be discarded, but that does not mean they have to be stored in bulky file cabinets or desk drawers. Scan important documents such as medical receipts or tax returns and save them on your computer where they won’t take up any physical space. Purchase an external hard drive as a safety net where you can store backups of important documents in case a computer crashes and cannot be rebooted.

• Thin out DVD and CD libraries. Thanks to streaming services and digital music players, DVDs and compact discs have become somewhat obsolete.

Discard or donate DVDs that you can just as easily stream through your television, and convert compact discs to digital files that you can play on your computer and MP3 players, ultimately donating the discs and clearing space.

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• Purchase furniture that doubles as storage. Storage ottomans and benches can help clear common areas and bedrooms of clutter such as blankets and bed linens that can make rooms feel more claustrophobic. Storage furniture might not get excess items out of the house, but such furnishings can create a more comfortable, welcoming environment.

• Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper or e-statements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop.

• Adopt an “out with the old, in with the new” mantra. Resolve to discard old items after purchasing new ones or receiving birthday or holiday gifts.

Hanging on to old items because they can still function and serve some utility is a recipe for a cluttered home. Anytime you or a family member brings a new item into your home, make sure the item it’s replacing finds its way out the door.

Clearing clutter is a goal for many people at the dawn of a new year. As intimidating as clutter can seem, discarding it is easier than it may appear.

Create drama with BOLD PAINT colours (MS) – Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. Paint colours can dramatically change the mood and the design of a home. And depending on a homeowner’s goals, paint can make a statement or blend into the background.

Many people are now looking to bold colours to make spaces stand out. But choosing a paint colour can be challenging. Homeowners looking to update walls and complement decor may want to look at some of the more impactful colours that Pantone indicates will be popular for the 2017 season. Primrose Yellow, Lapis Blue, Flame, Pink Yarrow, and Greenery are some of the more eye-catching selections. Once colours are selected, consider these guidelines for using bolder colours in room designs.

• Decide how big an impact you want to make. Are you looking for colour overload or just a small focal point of vivid colour? Remember, using bold colour doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue. Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold colour display. Otherwise, rely on bold colours to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or moldings and trim.

• Try bold in a small space. Many people are surprised at how well bold colours work in small spaces. Powder rooms can be an ideal spot to experiment with paint colours. Try deep colours that can make the area seem intimate and even exotic. Dark, bold hues can be toned down by different accents, such as neutral coloured fixtures and towels.

• Go bold in the kitchen. Incorporate a splash of colour in the kitchen without going overboard. Try an ap-

pliance or design fixture in a bright shade. Or paint the inside of the cabinets in your favorite colour and install glass inserts in the cabinet doors so that everyone gets a peek of the colour beyond. A neutral kitchen also can be brightened up with the use of silverware, dishes, pots and pans, and other kitchen items featured in

bold hues.

• Stick to boldness on interchangeable items. Those who like to experiment with colour may find that they like to switch out the colours now and again. Instead of having to repaint every few months, use decorative items in bright shades to make swapping out colour that much easier. For example,

replace area rugs, throw pillows and draperies. Paint over terra cotta flower pots when the mood strikes.

• Establish balance. Rely on neutral furniture, rugs, moldings and baseboards if you decide to take bold colours up a notch. This will help create a sense of balance in the room.

Painting is a fun way to experi-

ment with colour. Many homeowners are not hesitant to use bold shades of colour when they learn the right techniques. And because paint is an inexpensive option for making over a room, homeowners who find they do not like a particular colour can easily paint over it with a new colour.

Beat the winter BLUES with garden-inspired scents (NC) – Many of us crave the fresh sights and scents of the warm weather in the depths of winter.

And even though it’s not spring yet, you can beat the winter blues by transforming your home into a fragrant, garden-scented oasis.

Fragrances from common backyard plants can enhance our mood and lift our winter-weary sprits.

“Plants have scent characteristics that evoke specific emotions and even have wellness properties,” says Pam Helms, co-founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and scent sommelier.

“There’s relaxing lavender, cool

and crisp basil, energizing lemon verbena or soothing honeysuckle.

Energizing scents work best in the kitchen, while something more relaxing is ideal for the bathroom or bedroom.”

Helms explains how you can bring different scents into your home.

“Natural, plant-scented candles or diffusers are an easy way to bring freshness to every room,” recommends Helms. “If you’re feeling creative, make your own indoor scented garden with pretty planters. Not only will it smell amazing, but it’ll add a pop of colour too.”

Another practical way to add incredible scents to your home is through cleaning and creating an aroma therapeutic experience while you do it.

“It provides you with a wonderful sensory experience while cleaning to make the process more enjoyable, and also leaves your home smelling like a fresh garden,” Helms explains. “Use products that combine essential oils in fragrance compositions, like new-to-Canada Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day. The line of products includes pleasing scents that you’ll want to use again and again.”

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Efforts underway to pick the brains of Riverside South residents Survey launches to garner feedback, encourage involvement

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Questions need answers in Riverside South.

The community association recently launched an online survey in a bid to gauge residents’ interests, needs and priorities, and in a matter of days the 100-reply limit was maxed out.

But now that cap has been lifted and more responses to the circulating survey are encouraged.

“We wanted to know what it is that the community feels we ought to be doing, more out of an interest or concern to ensure that we’re representing the residents that live here, ” said Bruce Lindsay, who became the association’s president last November.

The survey is a chance to encourage active participation in the association and empower people to become involved during the consultation phase of various initiatives and projects, such as new residential developments.

“I think people want to make sure that whatever is built, it meets the needs of the people that are going to move in,” said Lindsay, who is also a member of the Federation of

Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa-Carleton. “Who’s it being built for, city staff or the people that are here?”

The nine-question survey asks about pressing issues such as security and whether there should be a meeting with the Ottawa Police Service about what can be done to make residents feel safer in their community, whether there are enough activities and facilities for youth and seniors, the types of seniors housing needed in the south Ottawa suburb, what the city can do to help reduce traffic accidents on arterial roads, opinions on the city’s snow clearing and street parking issues.

There is also a section that invites comments and suggestions for the association.

Of the responses that have been submitted so far, the data takes the guesswork out of what are considered priorities.

Approximate 75 per cent of respondents are somewhat to greatly concerned about security, 86 per cent are somewhat to very concerned about traffic and 65 per cent are concerned with recreation programs.

“You expect that, but you’re actually seeing figures that are telling you that,” Lindsay said.

“It’s a small sample, but I think

it’s a representative sample.”

The feedback on security alone was invaluable, particularly at a time when the Ottawa Police Service is rolling out changes to its front-line policing deployment model, scheduled to fully roll out Jan. 23.

“To try and organize a meeting, to bring together a community to sit and chat about that, you wouldn’t get a big turnout,” he said.

Once the deadline to submit the surveys closes on Jan. 31, the responses will be analyzed and the results shared with residents.

It’s also hoped the process will generate interest among people wanting to volunteer their time to the association, whether it’s to help out on the executive or get involved in events, such as the Riverside South Canada Day celebration.

There are still openings on the executive for a webmaster and a blood donor clinic coordinator. There is also room for someone to help with communications.

“Some of us are doing a couple of portfolios,” said Lindsay, who is also heading up community development work and now serves as a liaison for seniors.

“We can always do with more volunteers,” he said, adding there hasn’t been an effective process in place to replace those who have moved on from the executive.

The association has also

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Bruce Lindsay, president of the Riverside South Community Association, is appealing to residents to have their say by filling out a survey on issues ranging from safety and snow removal to parking and youth. reached out to the nearby St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School to invite teens to sit on the association as full members, complete with voting rights.

The survey responses have also shown that 77 per cent of people say there aren’t enough things for kids to do in Riverside South, said Lindsay.

In the meantime, the bright side has been the association’s Facebook page, where discussions abound on topics such as business, development, traffic and crime, among others.

“The feedback is instantaneous. It’s just incredible,” said Lindsay, who can see the Facebook page being used in future

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To fill out the survey, go to riversidesouth.org/rsca-needsassessment. To contact the association president about volunteer or networking opportunities, email president@ riversidesouth.org.

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Give me homework, councillor says toinyouth ahead of summit Human rights supporters to march Ottawa in solidarity Young people’s forum to bring issues to light

Housing family the who wants to houses marchinwith Debra Dines, Caldwell and the group is welcome to join brier.dodge@metroland.com Banff-Ledbury neighbourhoods. them on Jan. 21 to participate The hope is thatmarch some of the in the solidarity in OtHuman rights supporters young tawa. people who participate will march in Ottawa on Jan. 21 in the summit willwill show interest Participants arrive at in solidarity with the Women’s in part of Rights a contactMonulist to thebeing Human March on Washington takstay they on canJan. be mentconnected, on Elgin so Street ing place in D.C. the day after consulted andtotobegin provide them 21 at 11 a.m. the rally incoming president Donald

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN with future leadership before marching to opportuthe LiTrump’s inauguration. erin.mccracken@metroland.com nities. brary and Archives building, Originally, an online com“It’s actually to start process where there will be aspeeches munity began to get together In a unique switcheroo, Riv-a to better engage a segment of and performances.

They are group of Ottawa residents who er Ward’s councillor is hoping our population thatthe is Human not adexpected to leave wantedpeople to travel Washingyoung willtoassign him equately heard and that all Rights Monument to has begin ton, D.C. to go to the march, some homework. this to be engaged and the potential march around 11:45 a.m. said Butler, Or“ToCatherine me, that’s the an perfect involved in community affairs, léans resident andat one of the win-win, if I have the end of but sometimes they just need to organizers. this a better understanding from be asked,” said Brockington. their perspective what the issues Already about 24 young peoare in their community affectple have confirmed they will paring them, but in the same way Poster Contest Rules & Regulations Ottawa Senators ticipate in the public forum. AtI engage them and ultimately tendance will be capped at about theyNo become more active and en- Skill testing question required. One (1) entry per purchase necessary.

50 people. gaged in their community,” said e Contest is open to residents of Ontario who have person.

Brockington plans to survey River Coun. Riley Brockington, the young attendees to gauge attained the age of 18 as at the start of the Contest Period.

Draw will who will host his first ward-wide whether the summit should beYoung Adult Summit on Feb. 4. be held at 10:00 am ET on February 8, 2017. Odds of winning depend on come an annual event.

When he first pitched the “I think there’s going to be theidea number of councils eligible entries received. One (1) prize is available to be summit to student value for me. I hope there’s going at Brookfield and St. Piusof X high won, consisting four (4) club seats to the Ottawa Senators home game to be value for them, and we can schools late last year, he heard at Canadian Tire Metroland File Photo continue that conversation on an thereheld are challenges for kids try-Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa on Tuesday, ing to find summer notat un-[7:00 February 14,jobs, 2017 pm ET], four (4) Ottawa Senators and River Coun.

Riley Brockington is hosting hisjerseys first River Ward Young Adult Summit on Feb. 4, a public discussion designed annual basis,” he said. like when he wasCDN a teen. food voucher. to bringApproximate together 13 toretail 20 year oldsis to$1,600 discuss CDN. issues they are facing and brainstorm problem-solving ideas. a $100 value EVENT DETAILS By the time they are able to Contest Period opens at 12:01 am ET January 26, 2017 and ends at pects and certainly kids staying Young people aged 13 to 20 rum. than any other segment in the The Young Adult Summit work at the end of June, college “Lethow me know what your and university al- population.”

11:59 pmstudents ET onhave February 3, 2017. For information on to enter andchal- are invited to take part in the up- in school in some neighbour- takes place Feb. 4, from 9 a.m.

Job fairs could be held within lenges are and then let me leave coming event, which will feature hoods within River Ward,” to noon, in the library of Brookready scooped up many of the visit www.ottawacommunitynews.com high schools, employers could the summit and work with the an open discussion on a variety Brockington said. field High School at 824 Brookpositions. complete contest rules The summit’s invitation list in- field Rd. Lunch will be served.

“I want to maximize as many share job openings through the various departments at the city of topics, possibly on commuopportunities as possible to councillor’s office, and the city to try and address those issues nity safety, public transit and cludes St. Pius X and Brookfield Those interested in participating link people in River Ward who could play a supporting role. and then report back to them education, in addition to em- high schools, but also Grade 8 are asked to register as soon as Dodge/Metroland students from Fielding and Car- possible by Brier calling 613-580-2486 are looking for work with op- Brockington said it will depend after the summer,” Brockington ployment, among others.

Catherine Butler holds up a sign she put together during a sign making event on Jan. 15 “Certainly, I heard there’s leton Heights public schools, or emailing riley.brockington@ portunities,” said Brockington. on what he hears from his young said of the homework he is hopat the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library in the lead up to the Jan. 21 march.

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“We realized there was interest to have it here. We could bring this message to Ottawa,” she said during a sign-making event at the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Jan. 15.

Butler said women and men are marching to raise awareness for human rights and “that we have to be proactive in our own country.”

She said Trump’s election shows that a country can always be one election away from a drastic shift.

Terrie Meehan, an organizer from the St. Laurent area, said

people like her — referring to the fact she uses a wheelchair — are still dealing with the aftermath of Mike Harris’ time in office when cuts were made to Ontario Works and disability payments.

“All the people who need a hand up, the hand up is gone,” she said.

The marches did start as a reaction to Trump’s election, but have grown as groups around the world have decided to hold “sister marches.”

The Women’s March on Washington said there is no official relationship between the

sister marches, but they “reflect and grew into something bigthe vibrant, organic, grassroots ger.” nature of this movement” and Meaghan Wiper, a volunare appreciated. teer from Heron Gate, said she’s participating because it’s important to stand up and say “This is part of a that all forms of discrimination are wrong. bigger movement “If there’s one thing I hate, globally.” it’s bystander culture,” she said, referencing Michelle CATHERINE BUTLER Obama’s speech at the democratic national convention “This is part of a bigger where she said people cannot movement globally,” Butler sit back and hope for the best. said. “It started as anti-Trump Anyone, female or male,

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Emerson was going to have to find his own luck

I

t took a lot to get Father to lift his eyes off the Ottawa Farm Journal once he had settled down in front of the Findlay Oval after supper.

But Emerson’s question to Mother not only caused Father to drop the paper to his lap, but in a voice loud enough we could all hear, he said “not a chance.”

As usual, we were all sitting around the table after the kitchen had been redded up. For once, Emerson wasn’t drawing glass buildings. He was just sitting there, arms folded in front of him, deep in thought. His question was, “Could I be half Catholic and half Lutheran?” Mother paused before answering. “I’d have to think about that.” The talk had Father’s complete attention now. “You’re Lutheran...100 per cent, and that’s what you’ll stay.” Mother, always interested in her children’s questions, asked

MARY COOK Memories Emerson why he wanted to be part Catholic. He said it all had to do with Felix at the Northcote School.

Emerson said Felix always had his Rosary in his pocket, and he told Emerson it was the reason he had so much good luck, and Emerson said he streamed off a list of benefits such as being the only boy from Northcote picked to play on the Renfrew hockey team, getting a horse of his own from Santa, and finding a whole dollar on the street in front of the O’Brien Theatre. He told Emerson

he gave credit to carrying his Rosary in his pocket. Emerson wondered if he found his Rosary like the ones Aunt Vanetta had given us five children, and if he put it in his pocket, would that mean he was half Catholic? He was willing to try anything to have the luck Felix seemed to have at every turn.

Well, back then Father wasn’t happy about the five Rosaries Aunt Vanetta had doled out, even though Mother, once a Catholic herself, said it was a lovely gesture. Mother tried to tell

Emerson, she doubted the Rosary in Felix’s pocket had anything to do with his good fortune, but he wasn’t buying it. And he immediately went upstairs to plow through his drawer in the dresser the three brothers shared to see if he could find his. He came downstairs with one clutched in his hand. Earl said that one was his. His was the only one with blue beads.

Everett said, “Ya, Emerson, I remember Earl’s had blue beads.” It was very doubtful Everett could remember the colour of any of the Rosaries, since it was so long ago that Aunt Vanetta had handed then out.

Earl tried to grab them from Emerson, Everett got into the fray too. They were hard at it, and Mother went back to writing in her diaries, my sister Audrey took my hand and led me to the stove saying she thought she’d make a cup of hot chocolate, and Father went

back to reading the Ottawa Farm Journal. The three brothers were hot into it!

The Rosary went flying out of Emerson’s hand, Mother caught it before it landed on the table, put it in her apron pocket, and sent the three boys off to bed.

That should have been the end of it. But Felix, a few days later at the Northcote

his Mother had more than a little to do with it. She was a teacher and wrote poems and stories for the Renfrew Mercury.

And as far as Emerson being half Catholic and half Lutheran? Well, that was never going to happen.

Father would see to that!

Emerson would just have to find another way to have

Emerson would just have to find another way to have good luck and good fortune come his way.

School, showed everyone within spitting distance a crisp new $5 bill. He won a contest in the Family Herald and Weekly Star for writing a poem.

Emerson was sure it was because the Rosary was never out of his pocket. Audrey said it probably was because

good luck and good fortune come his way.

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It is one thing to walk five or six dogs on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon, but the dogs need to get out at 8 a.m. on blistering cold Tuesday mornings, too.

Everyone at the OHS is indebted to the hearty souls that bundle up and endure the worst winter weather for the sake of the dogs.

Pet of the Week: Sunny (ID# A198755) Sunny (ID# A198755)

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Ottawa has seen some wild weather this winter, from temperature extremes to snow storms.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, arguments can be stressful, so try to stay out of them unless they directly affect you. Show others you are the bigger person.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: Ottawasouth@metroland.com Please email your events by from 2 to 4 p.m. To register for Fridays at noon to ottawa_south@ Greely Idol, email greelyidol@ metroland.com. gmail.com or for other details email president@greelycommunity.org.

Mondays until Feb. 13 Alta Vista – The Alta Vista library hosts babytime with stories, Jan. 27 rhymes and songs for babies up Edwards – Stanley’s Olde Mato 18 months and their parents or ple Lane Farm, located at 2452 caregivers on Mondays until Feb. York’s Corners Rd. in Edwards, 13, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is hosting the fifth annual Bustis not necessary. The branch is at ing out the Brews fundraiser on 2516 Alta Vista Dr. Jan. 27. There will be free sample brews and bites from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A cash bar opens at 8:30 Tuesdays until Feb. 14 Alta Vista – The Alta Vista p.m., and live and silent auclibrary branch offers family sto- tions begin at 9 p.m. The event rytime with stories, rhymes and will feature musical guest Steady songs for all ages and a parent or Belt. The evening will showcase a caregiver on Tuesdays until Feb. selection of local breweries, win14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The eries and restaurants. Tickets are branch is located at 2516 Alta $40 and are available at Metcalfe Vista Dr. Registration is not re- Variety and Scotiabank Osgoode, or call 613-821-1034, ext. 248. quired.

Until Feb. 16

Jan. 27 to Jan. 29

Manotick – The Manotick Village and Community Association presents Shiverfest 2017.

There will be indoor and outdoor entertainment in a number of locations. Highlights during the winter carnival will include an outdoor bonfire, a show by the Rideau Skating Club, a bake sale, curling demos, and skate night, a magic show, pancake breakfast, Jan. 25 to 29 chilli cook-off, bingo, a dance, Greely – The Greely Wintrivia contest, horse-drawn sleigh ter Carnival is almost here with rids and crafts and facepainting plenty of family friendly activifor children. ties and events from Jan. 25 to 29 at the Greely Community Centre.

Jan. 28 Events include a spaghetti and Downtown – The Ottawa skate on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., a youth dance on Friday branch of the Ontario Geneafrom 7 to 10 p.m., and on Sat- logical Society invites you to two urday there will be a firefighters’ events on Jan. 28. From 10:30 pancake breakfast from 8:30 to a.m. to 1 p.m. is our Genealogy: 11 a.m., sleigh rides and skating Back to Basics lecture where we from 10 a.m. to noon, Greely will discuss military records.

Idol auditions for ages 7 to 18 Then join us from 1 to 3 p.m. for are from 1 to 4 p.m., and a dinner our presentation, “The World and comedy show from 6 p.m. to War I Letters of George Gallie midnight. On Sunday there will Nasmith (A Challenging Mobe a Lions Club family brunch ment in Genealogy). All are welfrom 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., radi- come to these free events at the cal science for the kids from 12 City of Ottawa Archives, Room to 1 p.m. and Greely Idol finals 115, 100 Tallwood Dr. For deAlta Vista – Enjoy toddlertime at the Alta Vista library on Thursdays until Feb. 16, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is not required. Toddlers aged 18 to 36 months and their parents or caregivers are welcome. The branch is located at 2516 Alta Vista. Dr.

at biblioottawalibrary.ca or call Vimy Ridge in November. The silent auction. For details or to 613-580-2940 for details. cost is $15 for adults and children donate an auction item, call Kim Riverview Park – The Emeat for $10. There will also be a at 613-821-3033. manuel United Church, located Feb. 1 at 691 Smyth Rd., hosts its annuElmvale Acres – Learn basic al turkey dinner on Jan. 28. There digital photo eduting on Feb. will be three sittings at 5 p.m., 6 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 Elmvale Acres library branch. for adults or $8 for those under It is easy to take dozens or hun12. Call 613-733-0437 for details. dreds of photos with your digital Proceeds from the event will sup- camera. But then what? Chris port the church’s global partners. Taylor, president of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group, will help you Old Ottawa South – Capital discover some easy ways of fixing Ward is marking the 10th anni- up your photos to correct many versary of its hockey showdown, basic flaws so you will be proud known as the Councillor’s Cup, to display them. To attend this on Jan. 28. The Heron Park free seminar, please register with Hackers, the Old Ottawa East the Ottawa Public Library.

Hosers, the Ottawa South Moose and the Glebe Goal-Getters will Feb. 2 play it out at Windsor Park, loNepean – The Ottawa Hucated at 1 Windsor Ave. Capital mane Society Auxiliary welCoun. David Chernushenko will serve as referee. Anyone aged 16 comes new members to help raise and up can play and at least two money to support the animals. males and two females must be Join us at our monthly business NEW on the ice at all times. Everyone is meeting on Feb. 2 from 1:30 to 3 ! p.m. at 245 West Hunt Club Rd. invited to watch. To play, contact Refreshments will be served and Chernushenko’s office by The action gets underway at 9 a.m. The all are welcome. For details, call final game begins at noon. For Linda at 613-823-6770, or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumanedetails, visit capitalward.ca.

SocietyAuxiliary. tails, visit ogsottawa.on.ca.

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Jan. 30

Greenboro – Learn how to start a community garden on Jan. 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

There’s much to navigate when establishing a community garden in Ottawa, which can take a year or more to pull together. Participants in this workshop will go over the crucial elements including sections on site selection and acquisition, garden design and the model, establishing a team, managing a garden, consulting your community, accessing funding and more. This workshop is a prerequisite for those wishing to access municipal funding.

This program at the Greenboro library branch, located at 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr., is offered as part of the à la carte food literacy project in partnership with Just Food and is funded by the provincial government. Register

Feb. 3

Osgoode – A roast beef dinner takes place at the Osgoode Legion branch, located at 3284 Sunstrum St. in Osgoode on Feb. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the 2951 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, which will travel to

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