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The presidents of five Alta Vista and Hunt Club community associations are hosting a public meeting about an accommodation review that will launch for Ottawa’s south-end English public schools in April. Christine Johnson (left), Clinton Cowan, Kevin Kit, Kris Nanda and John Marshall want to help guide the decision-making process with stakeholders.

Associations collaborate ahead of south-end school review

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Ottawa’s south-end English

public schools are going under the microscope, and Alta Vista and Hunt Club community leaders are trying to get ahead

of any future change.

As the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board prepares to begin an accom-

modation review this spring for schools in communities stretching from Riverview Park and Elmvale Acres to

Findlay Creek and Riverside South, five association presidents are working together.

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They will be co-hosting a public meeting on March 2 – the first of many – to explore what it all means, what the enrolment numbers are for each school, among other factors that will be consid-

Nanda is working together with John Marshall, president of the Canterbury Community Association, Kevin Kit, president of the Elmvale Acres Community Association, Christine Johnson, president of the Hunt Club Community Organization and Clinton Cowan, presi-

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“I think what we’re realizing more and more is that the issues don’t stop at the boundary of the community association. It’s not a silo,” said Kris Nanda, president of the Riverview Park Community Association.

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dent of the Alta Vista Community As- hoods.

In that way, they can let board ofsociation.

The community leaders have watched ficials and trustees know about future the western and eastern accommodation change that is in the works. For inreviews recently unfold. Many parents stance, Alta Vista neighbourhoods will have been in an uproar over impending be changing with the emergence of new closures to schools such as Rideau High and large-scale developments, such as at the Elmvale Acres Shopping CenSchool.

A third review will focus on Alta Vis- tre. The Federal Study Centre will also ta, Hunt Club and Beacon Hill, accord- undergo massive change in the coming ing to the school board. Consultations years.

“I just think it’s rather short sighted are slated to begin in April and decisions to be so focused on more of a dollars are expected to come in December.

“We’ve come together as a coalition and sense than the effect on the kids,” because we share an interest in commu- said Nanda. “Numbers have to be a part nity issues, and this process will leave no of this equation, but they should be the street untouched from its impact, wheth- end all and be all.”

Several of er it’s the rethe groups have alignment of worked toboundaries, gether on issues programs that before, and the are offered or “...This process will leave school review is even school no street untouched from an ideal to opclosures,” said its impact, whether it’s the portunity bring Cowan. s t a ke h o l d e r s A s s o c i a - realignment of boundaries, together, Nantion reps want da said of the to help guide programs that are offered or meeting next the process even school closures.” month, where and ensure COWAN, PRESIDENT, ALTA VISTA COMMUNITY school trustparents are CLINTON ASSOCIATION ees Chris Ellis, being listened Mark Fisher too, that they and Shirley are engaged in Seward will be in attendance, along with the process from the beginning.

“We’re trying to cover our bases to parents seeking information.

“I think when people get together ensure that it isn’t completely reactive, because we know that the board will and work together, you see great things,” have some tough decisions to make,” Kit said, adding that while each of the Marshall said. “We think by getting the groups could host their own information people involved a little bit earlier before meetings about the school review, colthe report comes out, it might make the laboration made better sense. “I think the message will be that much stronger process go a bit smoother.”

There was a time when community and is that much stronger with all of us associations had a preferred standing working together.”

There will be several more opportuat the board table in decisions like these, but they are now like any other delega- nities for public meetings in the coming months, Marshall said. tion that goes before school officials.

“So this is trying to get back a little bit of that standing because we think we MEETING DETAILS do provide a good conduit for people in the community and we can speak for the The co-sponsored community meetcommunity,” Marshall said of the asso- ing is scheduled for March 2, from 7:30 ciations working together. to 9 p.m., in the gym at the Canterbury The groups also have their ear to the Community Centre, located at 2185 ground in their respective neighbour- Arch St.

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The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is scheduled to begin its accommodation review for Alta Vista, Hunt Club and Beacon Hill English public schools in April. Final decisions are expected to come in December.

Prominent Ottawa women to share ‘sage advice’ in River Ward Everyone invited to inaugural Women’s Day event

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Three prominent female Ottawa leaders will take the spotlight in River Ward to mark International Women’s Day. River Coun. Riley Brockington is hosting what is believed to be his ward’s first Women’s Day event, scheduled for March 6 at the Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre.

“This is definitely something that I wanted to do,” he said. “I really do think it’s going to be a good discussion with three prominent women, and I encourage everyone to come out and celebrate Women’s Day.” Ottawa Deputy Police Chief Jill Skinner, broadcast journalist Carol Anne Meehan, who lives in the Manotick area, and Senator Anne Cools, who lives in Riverside Park, will be the stars of a panel discussion.

“They’re going to talk about

their careers and their respective industries, the contributions they have made, some of the challenges that they’ve experienced, and to provide some sage advice to younger women in the audience who may be contemplating careers in police or journalism and politics,” Brockington said.

A number of prominent Ottawa women were considered for the panel discussion.

“We were looking at science and industry, sports,” Brockington said, as well as careers in health sciences, aviation administration and construction.

The women who agreed to participate are well-respected and have shown dedication in their careers.

“I think they’re going to bring some very solid life experiences that they will share with their audience,” Brockington said of their wide appeal.

The event will begin with Brockington making a welcome introduction at 7 p.m. Each of the panellists will then be introduced by three of the four women who sit on city council, including Gloucester-Southgate

DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF JILL SKINNER Coun. Diane Deans, Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney and Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson. Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder is unable to attend.

“I wanted to include my colleagues in some way,” Brockington said of the councillors’ roles in the special evening, which takes place two days before International Women’s Day on March 8.

When asked his views on the lack of gender parity on council

— something Deans has previously said she hopes will change — Brockington said, “it’s very important that your council is reflective of the people that you represent because when you have diversity on council, I believe that you are better able to articulate concerns and needs of certain communities.”

And because of that some communities or groups may feel more comfortable with certain representation, he said.

“I don’t want the face of council to be the same,” he explained. “Does that mean we need 50/50? I don’t know. Ultimately the voters decide who to elect, but I do believe that a diverse council is a better reflection of the community that we are serving.”

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10 years old, to the discussion.

The upcoming event is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m., and refreshments will be served. The community centre is located at 3320 Paul Anka Dr.

and girls, the evening is open to everyone, and pre-registration is not required. Brockington, who is father to two young daughters, said he is considering bringing his eldest, who is

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With regards to upkeep, Brockington said he’s seen the garbage issues for himself. “Really, the problem is with residents who don’t understand that one needs to dispose of garbage, take care of your personal property and that Ashgrove is not a garbage dump,� he said. “I do believe OCH gets it in that regard, but there still needs to be some education that needs to happen.�

To better address garbage problems, OCH will install earth bins, which are in-ground containers that are more environmentally friendly esthetically pleasing.

They are lower, making them easier to access for all tenants. “We’re really looking forward to this innovative concept to be applied there,â€? Giguère said in an interview.

Meanwhile, he said upkeep is a priority.

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Loss of trees and green space, property upkeep and lack of community consultation are at the top of the list of concerns raised by Hunt Club residents as the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation seeks to boost its existing housing stock.

The corporation is in the midst of finalizing its plan to add 16 townhouse and triplex units, including four accessible units, to the community of 114 housing units at its Ashgrove property at 3225 Uplands Dr. Construction is scheduled to begin possibly in July and wrap up in spring 2018. “It’s not as if we are insensitive to the needs of people,� said Ijeoma Udechukwu, who lives next door at Huntview Estates. “At the same time, you don’t congest a place where you are already having a social problem. “The issue of maintenance is a serious problem there, and now you’re adding to it,� said Udechukwu, who sits on the board of the Hunt Club Community Organization, which has asked River Coun. Riley Brockington to have the project halted so that community concerns can be addressed.

Concerns run the gamut: the removal of trees at the front of the property, the expense of removing snow from the site, the new units won’t be in keeping with the look of the neighbourhood and construction impacts, among others. “This is a piece of land that performs a better function as it is right now,â€? said David Armitage, who also lives next door. “To say I am inflicting on the creation of more public housing, no, I’m for more. But ‌ I would expect it to be done elsewhere.â€?

Sue McCarthy, vice-president of the Hunt Club Community Organization, said the biggest

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Hunt Club residents David Armitage and Ijeoma Udechukwu have a long list of complaints against the addition of new units at an Ottawa Community Housing complex next door to their own neighbourhood in Huntview Estates. They say the property needs attention now before new units should be considered. sticking point is lack of consultation with the broader community. “Even though they have the right to do it, they should have been sensitive to the fact that people are concerned,� she said, adding that while the concept was introduced at an association board meeting late last year, a Feb. 8 meeting was the first time many residents saw the plans. “I think it was the lack of consultation that rankled people,� she said.

However, StĂŠphane Giguère, chief executive of Ottawa Community Housing, said the Ashgrove project was discussed at city hall and community housing board meetings. As well, two community information sessions were held to inform local residents and to solicit feedback. “It is important to Ottawa Community Housing that the concerns and questions of resi-

dents from the broader community are heard,� Giguère said in a statement.

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Hawthorne Road Site Plan Application The City of Ottawa has received a site plan application for a new Hydro Ottawa campus at 3475/3481 Hawthorne Road (fronting onto Hunt Club Road). The 8.53 hectare parcel will see the construction of three buildings which involve a four-storey administration building, a two-story operations building and a one-story storage building. The new development proposes two accesses onto Hunt Club Road including one full-movement access at a signalized intersection along the southwestern section of the site, and a second right-in, right-out only along the southeastern section of the site. Hydro Ottawa will be presenting their application at an upcoming Hunt Club Park Community Association meeting on Tuesday, February 28th. Residents are invited to attend, please note that this meeting is being held at St. Thomas More School located at 1620 Blohm Drive, with the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information please contact my office at 613-580-2480 or diane.deans@ottawa.ca.

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“We are investing about $20 million a year (across OCH properties) to ensure the safety of our tenants and ensure the conditions of our buildings,” he said.

Ashgrove has received $300,000 in investments in the past few years, and half a million dollars are being allocated this year.

In response, Giguère said the corporation has “an extensive tree replacement program” and that whenever possible, felled trees will be replaced. As for the loss of green space in front, he said the new units will actually enhance the property and surrounding community.

As well, the landscape design includes new communal spaces and gardens.

Brockington said he wants to work with the corporation on a

tree preservation plan and not just affordable housing grant, is a bid to alleviate pressure. With an estithe required replanting plan. mated 10,000 people in Ottawa on the waiting list for affordable housthe corporation did a portfolio “Losing a few trees, or ing, inventory two years ago to increase changing a view, won’t density at existing properties. a cheaper alternative to buydoom our community. ingIt’sland elsewhere and constructing new communities.

But, losing our “This saves taxpayers probably compassion for those millions of dollars in land acquisiless fortunate than we tion because they own the land,” said Brockington. are will.”

Not everyone at the recent meet- JOHN SANKEY, HUNT CLUB RESIDENT ing was opposed to the project.

John Sankey, a Hunt Club resident and past president of the “Can you rejig where houses get Hunt Club Community Organibuilt in order to save as many trees zation, is on board with the infill housing. as possible?” he said.

“There are thousands of people The project, funded with $2.6 million from the corporation and desperately waiting for assisted and $2.4 million from a provincial housing,” he said in an emailed

statement. “The population of Ottawa is increasing by 10,000 each year.

“We need to provide for all of them, not just for those as fortunate as most of us are to be able to afford a home at current market rates.”

He’s not worried about the loss of trees, given the addition of thousands of trees in Paul Landry Park.

“Losing a few trees, or changing a view, won’t doom our community,” he wrote. “But, losing our compassion for those less fortunate than we are will.”

Brockington said at this point in the process, it’s not a done deal, and that he is planning to bring together housing and Hunt Club reps on Feb. 24 “to hammer out whatever issues we can hammer out.”

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Public Open House - 3071 Riverside Drive On Thursday March 9, I will be hosting the first of what will be a number of public meetings in 2017 regarding the pending development at 3071 Riverside Drive.

Canoe Bay Developments Inc has purchased the 10 acre parcel of land from the City of Ottawa and the transaction will close on March 9. I invite you to attend an Open House, which will include a presentation provided by representatives from Canoe Bay, the City’s Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments, and myself. The Open House will be held in the Riverside Churches, located at 3191 Riverside Drive starting at 6pm with the formal presentation at 7pm.

River Ward Movie Night – February 25 This Saturday, February 25, I will host my second family movie night of 2017 at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre. Doors open 6pm and the movie, ‘Epic’ will begin at 6:20pm. Admission is free. Bring a yoga mat and blanket, all are welcome. Refreshments will be for sale, with thanks to volunteers from the Hunt Club Community Organization (HCCO).

River Ward Women’s Day Event On Monday March 6, at 7pm, at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, I will be hosting a panel discussion with three prominent Ottawa women, as part of my River Ward Women’s Day Event.

Deputy Police Chief Jill Skinner, Senator Anne Cools and Journalist Carol Anne Meehan will be my special guests. All residents are invited to attend.

LRT Phase 2 Revised Vision The City of Ottawa has refined its plans to expand the LRT Network to coincide with the opening of the LRT Phase 1 next year. Phase 2 calls for an eastern expansion from Blair Station to Trim Road in Orleans, a western expansion from Tunney’s Pasture to Bayshore Shopping Mall with a spur to Algonquin College and a southern extension of the current O-Train Trillium Line from Greenboro Station to Bowesville Road, including a spur to the Ottawa International Airport. The City predicts the southern extension will open first by 2021, the eastern extension by 2022 and the western extension by 2023. The southern extension will also yield a new LRT station on the south side of Walkley Road. Regrettably, the O-Train will be shut down for approximately 16 months, from May 2020 to September 2021 to allow for tunnel repairs under Dow’s Lake, Rideau River Bridge rehab work, station construction at Gladstone and Walkley Road, new track requirements south of the current line, as well as the new spur to the airport. The City also proposes to relocate the current maintenance facility located in the Walkley Road/Albion freight yard further west closer to Bank Street, south of Ledbury Park. For extensive details about the City’s plans for LRT Phase 2, please contact my office.

Earth Day Essay Contest As part of my 2017 Earth Day event (April 22), I am launching an essay contest for River Ward students in grades 7, 8, and 9. The theme is ‘Sustainable Ottawa in 2067’. Authors will share their vision of what a sustainable Ottawa will look like in 50 years. Submissions are due March 24 and essay details can be obtained by contacting my office.

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Moving Forward with the City’s Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Plan Last week the City shared significant news about the plans to move forward with the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project (LRT). City staff provided a detailed presentation of a related report on Stage 2 LRT that will go to Finance and Economic Development Committee on Feb 24th 2017 and then to City Council on March 8th 2017. Following extensive public consultation and preliminary engineering work, an expansion of the scope of the Stage 2 LRT Project is being proposed in order to extend light rail further and faster to the West, South and East. Confederation Line West will now go beyond Bayshore to Moodie Drive and southwest to Algonquin College.

Confederation Line East will go beyond Place d‘Orleans to Trim Road. The Trillium Line will see an extension to Bowesville and Riverside South and an Airport Link from South Keys Station on the Trillium Line. Upon approval of this report by Council, the project will go to market later this winter and a final report will be brought forward in early 2018 outlining the results of the procurement process. The Stage 2 project will proceed with staggered openings and Trillium Line South Extension will be the first, planned for opening in 2021.

Theft from Vehicles There have been reports of cars being broken into throughout Ward 22 and I recently spoke to the Police about this issue.

They were able to give us some tips on how to avoid this happening to you. Remove valuables such as electronic devices, loose change and shopping bags from view. Never Leave your vehicle running and unattended and always close windows all the way and lock the doors. They also recommend removing any personal identification, your vehicle registration and insurance certificates from your car. In the event that your vehicle has been stolen or broken into report the theft directly to police by calling 613-236-1222 ext 7300 or reporting online at ottawapolice.ca Call to Art Professionals for Mural on Underpasses The City of Ottawa is seeking art professionals to design and create two original murals, one on each wall of the Main Street underpass, under highway 417. The wall will feature community-inspired designs, developed by the selected candidate and chosen by an independent panel of local artists and community members. The selected team will be announced in May and then murals will be completed by the end of June 2017. For more information on the application process and selection criteria, please visit ottawa.ca.

For four years, Linda Wyman has tried and failed to equip her community hub with a lifesaving device.

That recently changed on Valentine’s Day when the president of the Greely and District branch 627 of the Royal Canadian Legion was presented with an automatic external defibrillator, a device that delivers a shock via electrical current and which can restart the heart to about 80 per cent efficiency.

The branch is one of 14 across the city, and one of eight that is not equipped with the heart-restarting devices.

Because of that gap, the city is now planning to install an AED in each, and provide free half-day CPR and AED training for Legion and community members.

The price tag for each $1,600 device will be covered by the city.

“This is the perfect population,” said Anthony Di Monte, who recently became general manager of the city’s emergency and protective services depart-

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Osgoode Coun. George Darouze (left), Anthony Di Monte, manager of the city’s emergency and protective services department (second from right), and Brent Winchcombe, deputy chief of Ottawa Paramedic Services, present an AED to Greely Legion president Linda Wyman on Feb. 14. ment. He most recently was the chief of Ottawa Paramedic Services, and also serves as an honourary military colonel with a local field hospital unit.

“They’re retired members of the Forces,” he said of Legion members. “They’re in those ages that cardiac arrest is a distinct

possibility.”

AEDs can buy paramedics valuable minutes, particularly if a Legion branch is in a rural location not easily accessible, where distance may be a factor, and made worse by traffic issues and weather problems.

“This population is very vul-

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nerable,” said Osgoode Coun.

George Darouze. “It’s in the middle of nowhere.”

The closest AED is at the Greely Community Centre, about one-and-a-half kilometres away.

“Every minute counts,” Darouze said. “In rural Ottawa, let’s be realistic, we have a delay of ambulances and every minute we can save a life that’s perfect for us.”

“These apparatus save lives in the first minutes and allow us the time to arrive at scene and continue the more advanced skills that we do, like drugs and medication,” said Di Monte said, adding that if the AED shock can be delivered within the first four to six minutes of the cardiac arrest, the patient’s chances of survival skyrocket.

In 2001, the City of Ottawa began installing more than 1,000 defibrillators in public spaces, such as recreation centres, pools, arenas and libraries. In that time, more than 40,000 residents, plus city staff, have been trained in AED and CPR. “It’s one of the highest-percapita ratios in Canada and our cardiac arrest survival in Ottawa … we’re in the top five of North America right now because of this entire program,” Di Monte said, noting that before this program, the city had fallen “way behind.”

It was Darouze who alerted city staff about the lack of AED equipment in Legion branches.

He said he was shocked when Wyman told him she’d been trying to secure one for four years.

And last November he learned that the Osgoode branch also didn’t have one, a situation that has since been corrected.

“This was really an awakening for me,” said Darouze, who is also a member of the Greely Legion.

Wyman, who tried for years to acquire an AED through various organizations and levels of government without success, said Legions are often community hubs, and halls are rented out for events that can draw several hundred people.

The AED would not only potentially help Legion members, but also anyone in the community.

“We have a lot of rentals here because of the large facility,” Wyman said, adding that in recent weeks more than 800 people came through the Greely Legion building for a weekend snowmobile club swap meet.

“You never know when something could happen.”

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Closing a school is never popular

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ttawa-Carleton District School Board trustees have voted to close six schools; five as soon as September. It’s unlikely that decision will be overturned at a last-gasp meeting on March 1.

The process of closing schools is fraught with stress. It pits one group of well-intentioned parents against another similar group.

All are trying to convince trustees – working with a limited budget – that their school deserves to survive.

At the heart of the issue is Ottawa’s unique situation.

We have many French and many English schools. And like the rest of the province, we have public and Catholic schools.

That means the city has four school boards, each existing to serve different student populations. And because each board’s funding is based on the number of students they house, there is competition for students.

“Competition makes us stronger,” is a maxim that doesn’t work so well when it comes to schools. The movement of students – and the resulting displacement of others – means

many children lose out.

The provincial government should understand that Ottawa is a unique place when it comes to school funding, and recognize that no one wins when funding is spread too thin.

In the case of the six schools on the chopping block, their student populations are often too small to continue to provide strong, specific classes. After all, if there are only a handful of Grade 4 students, how can a board afford to equip a science lab when money is tight? Better, say the trustees, to shut down the school and have those students bus to a school with a science lab already in place.

Bizarrely, there may be another school within sight that has a perfectly usable science lab. But if that lab is in a school operated by another board, too bad.

The province doesn’t have unlimited money for education – or any other budget item – so Queen’s Park should ensure every dollar is well spent.

Making sense of Ottawa’s education challenge should be a priority for our elected officials.

Trustees are elected, so school closings are not inevitable

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itizens have fought the good fight but there’s not much more they can do now. School closings are going to happen, and for the usual bureaucratic and budgetary reasons, reasons that have nothing to do with the good of the community.

Not everybody is against school closings. Many people who have no children or no children in school like school closings because they think that will keep taxes down.

So it would be unrealistic to think that these closings will be the last. The same pressures that led to this round of closings will arise again. They always do. But there is something that can be done to make future closings less likely.

That something is the use of political pressure. The schools closed because trustees voted to close them.

Many of those trustees will be up for re-election next year. If your trustee

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town voted to close schools, you can vote against him or her. If enough trustees are defeated for that reason, the message will be delivered: voting to close schools is bad for your political health.

Knocking off trustees is not all that difficult, given the low turnout in municipal elections.

In the last election, you could have been elected as a trustee in one ward with as few as 3,793 votes. In other wards it might take more than 9,500, but that’s still not a lot. A few hundred committed voters can swing an election by putting all their resources behind one candidate.

Which candidate? There it can be complicated. Some trustees may have voted in favour of closing schools in other wards but against closing schools in their own. Does that let them off the hook? That’s for you to decide.

The important thing is to send the message that closing schools has political consequences.

Right now trustees react to the information available to them. It comes from administrators. It comes from education bureaucrats in Toronto.

Given the information available, the recommendations are plausible. In the absence of information to the contrary, school closings seem to make sense.

To counter that information, there is only the voice of the people most affected.

They circulate petitions, come to meetings, speak eloquently, but there are not many of them, and it is easy

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for the trustees to think that they represent only a small group.

In an election, the trustees could find out that the group is much larger.

It will take work. School boards today operate pretty much in a vacuum. They don’t get the news coverage they used to.

Even at election time, the voter has to search for information about school board candidates. Sometimes, the only information available is that which is presented by the candidates themselves on their websites.

So some research is necessary, to find out who voted which way and who stands for what.

But those who have fought to keep schools open are no strangers to research and no strangers to getting the research out.

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prepared to fight for all schools, not just those in their neighbourhoods.

That increases the power of those who want to keep schools open.

Although it may feel sometimes that way, school closings are not inevitable.

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Watching a child play instrument is magical

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here is something magical about watching a child sit down with an instrument and be able to play. For many years, I sacrificed Saturday mornings to group music classes with my two boys, who started the Music for Young Children program at five-years-old.

For two consecutive hours, we would clap out rhythms, shake bells, play scales on keyboards, sing songs and play games to help them subconsciously learn music theory.

The time with my boys brought back memories of my own musical training from childhood. I learned to read music again. The time together was also enjoyable. Each child had some dedicated quality time with mom, without the disruption of a sibling or the distraction of housework or grocery shopping.

For one full hour, we were engaged in learning music through play. It was fantastic.

Once we moved onto private lessons, however, their interest began to wane. For many years, I thought about cancelling the lessons. Mostly it was their grandparents and other relatives who said, “Push them a little further, a little harder.”

Fast forward seven years and I’m still forcing the kids to play piano.

Well, perhaps “forcing” is a bit of a strong word. Generally, I give them the option at the beginning of the year to continue in their piano training, take up another instrument or give up music all together.

They waffle for several weeks, but as the registration deadline approaches, they generally decide that, yes, for one more year, they will “suffer” through weekly lessons and daily practices on the keyboard.

Thus launches ten months of up and down battles of will between mom and offspring. I attempt to instil a schedule, setting timers, metronomes (and sometimes offering threats and bribes). And they do whatever they can to get out of doing warm-ups and scales so they can play whatever they want, whenever they want.

It’s encouraging that they sit down at the piano every day, but not always with the discipline required to progress. Should I dare to whisper the words “scales and triads,” they are quick to remind me, “this is the last year I’m doing piano lessons!”

At the risk of being a “Tiger mom”, however, I recently decided

I’m not going to allow them to quit. This realization came to me last week, as I was going over the annual budget for everything from property taxes to children’s activities.

Despite the cost of sports, summer camps and equipment, music lessons are the biggest monthly and annual expense in our activity budget. And although I have no expectation that my children will grow up to be professional musicians, I realized the investment into their musical education is overwhelmingly worthwhile. It would be easy to just stop. If we did, we could probably afford to purchase a second family car, which would make life so much easier.

But, even if it means another decade of walking, taking the bus or taxiing everyone to and from work and school around my own work hours, we’re not going to stop.

I’ve come to realize that music is an essential element of their education, and not just in the academic sense. With recent MRI technology, scientists have proven that, of all the arts, music is the only art that physically alters the brain. Children who play instruments develop executive functioning earlier than those who don’t, which hopefully means they’ll make smarter decisions as teenagers.

Musicians have better connections between the right and left hemisphere of the brain, which offers lifelong resiliency against dementia and stroke recovery. Kids that play instruments have higher IQs and generally perform better in math and reading. And even if “Tiger mom” has to push them, they also learn a level of discipline and organization that cannot be acquired elsewhere.

Recently, I had a call from a local community centre in Vanier, which is about to launch a pilot project for four-to 10-year-olds, offering 12 weeks of violin lessons for free. It lifted my heart to hear this. When I was a kid, violin and piano lessons were offered for free in the public schools. Sadly, budget cuts and bureaucratic interests have largely cast music and arts to the sidelines.

But it is my belief that, in a truly equitable public education system, all children would have the opportunity to learn and play musical instruments. In our advanced, wealthy society, musical education should be a right, not a privilege.

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The first annual Osgoode Carleton Snowmobile Trail Club (OCSTC) drag races were held in the Ward and were a resounding success! There were hundreds of snowmobilers and spectators on hand to watch the 75 registered snowmobilers race against time in different classes. One of the youngest racers was only 16 years old and he won in two classes! Whether you are a fan of the stock racing sleds or modified sleds, it was quite the show to see how fast the sleds could go. I was privileged to hand out the trophies to all the winners and congratulate them on a great job.

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It was exciting to see how the Fire and Ice theme carried throughout the entire evening, starting with an incredible performance outdoors by fire-eaters, flamethrowers, and fire acrobats.

Heading indoors to the greenhouse you could see the first glimpse of the flowing table set for 150 people.

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Following the announcement, Greely Legion President, Linda Wyman, invited the guests to stay for a short lunch reception. Thank you Linda and all the volunteers that helped make the day even more special.

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A police media release says the man was shot once. But police have subsequently refused to say if he was shot more than once or where he was hit. “We can’t divulge certain information and this is one of them,� Benoit said, adding this detail can either help confirm or rule out the identity of a suspect. “That’s all part of the investigation.�

What is known is that the victim is a 30-year-old Ottawa man. It’s believed he is well known to police, though the department has declined to confirm that.

Trying to cover up the precise location where the shooting took place may be an attempt to protect the identity of the shooter and cover up evidence of any illegal activity at

the site where the shooting happened, police said. Benoit said investigators must determine if the man shot himself, which is typical protocol in shooting investigations. “We’re also looking at that.

There’s also a vehicle that was involved that he was driving,�

Benoit said, adding police are putting all potential angles under the microscope.

Police are not yet revealing the make and model of the victim’s vehicle.

Metroland Media has learned that police believe there is very little risk to the community. “We have no info to say this is targeted or not targeted,�

Benoit said. “We don’t have any gathered information from the street stating that there’s a guy wanting to shoot up a certain loca-

tion.�

If police can confirm the victim is lying about the shooting location, he could face a mischief charge. “Right now that’s not the intention of investigators,� said Benoit. “We’re working with the victim as much as we can to gather the information.�

The victim’s injury did not require an overnight stay in hospital. He was discharged within hours of the shooting.

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As police attempt to track down the actual location of the shooting, witnesses and anyone with information about the case are urged to call the police guns and gangs unit at 613-2361222, ext. 5050. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

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Moodie Drive tapped to receive expedited light-rail stop Airport spur details unveiled

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The sound of a train whistle signalled excitement from Ottawa’s west end that light-rail is heading further west sooner than anticipated.

“This is huge for Kanata because it now means that in 2023 people will be riding the train,” said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley, who blew a wooden toy train whistle to celebrate the addition of an LRT stop on Moodie Drive within Stage 2 of the city’s light-rail system.

Just a couple of years ago, city staff thought they wouldn’t even start to plan an LRT extension from the Bayshore Shopping Centre to Kanata until 2031, Hubley said.

“We will be stretching to go farther, faster and bring the benefits of transit to more people across Ottawa than originally anticipated,” Mayor Jim Watson said in revealing on Feb. 17 that the city is now ready to

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Ottawa South MP David McGuinty (left) and Mark Laroche, president of the Ottawa International Airport Authority, were among the many politicians and Ottawa-area leaders in attendance during the city’s reveal of the Stage 2 light-rail transit procurement plans at city hall on Feb. 17. move forward with the procurement process for Stage 2.

That stage will see the city’s light-rail network extend service west to Moodie, south to Bowesville at Riverside South and east to Trim Road in Orléans,

making it the largest infrastructure procurement project in Ottawa’s history, Watson said.

Pushing farther west to Moodie station made sense given the need to connect to a rail maintenance and storage

yard identified for the west end at Moodie. That proposed site was changed from Woodroffe and Baseline. The only other yard is located in the east end off Belfast Road, though a third is proposed for city land on Al-

bion Road.

There are a bevy of other benefits to expediting the reach further west. “By going to Moodie sooner we’ll be able to connect to the new federal employment hub that will see nearly 10,000 Department of National Defence employees at the former Nortel Networks campus,” Watson said before thanking Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon and westend councillors Allan Hubley, Marianne Wilkinson, Eli ElChantiry and Shad Qadri for supporting the western extension of the Confederation Line.

“Extending to Moodie is a big down payment towards delivering rail for Kanata,” Watson said, adding it will also reduce travel times for Kanata and Stittsville commuters, as well as provide a connection point for riders travelling to and from north Kanata and Carleton Place.

Until that line is up and running, riders will be able to rely on a bus rapid-transit line being built from Bayshore to Moodie, which will be opened later this year.

The city’s technical briefing also zeroed in on the Stage 2 extension from downtown to Trim Road in Orléans – set to open in 2022 – as well as southwest to Baseline Road at Algonquin College – opening in 2023.

The first leg to open for business will be the extension of the north-south Trillium Line to Bowesville Station in Riverside South in 2021. That will include a four-kilometre branch from South Keys to Uplands at the EY Centre and the Ottawa International Airport, pending funding from the federal government.

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The procurement plan also revealed the configuration of the north-south Trillium Line to Bowesville and a spur to the EY Centre and the airport, as well as a proposed new station location at the northeast corner of the airport terminal on the third floor near the check-in area for U.S. flights, rather than at the parking garage.

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“What we’re trying to do is priRiders heading to the airport oritize where we have the greatest from Bayview will have to get off demand,” said Chris Swail, the

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city’s director of O-Train plan- airport.

However, the infrastructure ning, adding that ridership on the main line will be about 10 will be in place to provide direct times more than ridership to the service during off-peak times on the airport branch in the event of large-scale events at the EY Centre.

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“Certainly, we’d like the least amount of transfers, but we have to be realistic on the cost,” said Mark Laroche, president of the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

“We’ve asked the city to ensure that if there is more ridership, especially (in) off peak hours for the airport, they may have a higher level of service going to Bayview, for example,” he said, adding there will be room to adjust as ridership increases.

The current Trillium Line will need rehab work, grade separations and the installation of passing tracks, in addition to the southern extension, reason why the system will need to be shut down for about 16 months, considered a conservative estimate.

“That would likely start after classes are out April-May 2020 and then the full line extended by the time students go back to school in 2021,” Swail said.

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The total costing for Stage 2 of LRT now sits at $3 billion, plus $315 million for the Trim Road extension and the airport branch.

According to the city’s newly released report, the budget for Stage 2 also will include the wid-

ening of Hwy 417 between Hwy 416 and Maitland Avenue, reconfiguring Hwy 174 from Montreal road to Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, and the bundling of other city infrastructure projects, bringing the total to $3.615 billion.

That bundling is key to securing fixed pricing and economies of scale as well as coordinating work schedules, according to city officials.

The LRT price tag is to be shared three ways between the city, the feds and the province.

The Ontario government has committed to chipping in up to $1.16 billion for Stage 2 as well as 50 per cent of the cost to push the line to Trim and the airport.

The federal government, meanwhile, has yet to cut a cheque, but Watson said he is confident a formal matching commitment from the feds will be announced when the government launches the second phase of its infrastructure programs.

The budget is expected to come out this spring.

Ottawa South MP David McGuinty, who also chairs the national capital region caucus, said his government is working through the details of the LRT funding at present “and we are very engaged with the city and the province.”

“I am very confident that we’re going to be supporting this project,” he said. “It’s all coming together. We’re very hopeful.”

The Rideau Transit Group, which is constructing the current line, has agreed to not bid on the east-west extension contract, which is “critical,” Watson

said, adding that without this agreement, it would have been very difficult for the city to hold a “meaningful competition” and attract world-class bidders for Stage 2. The group is however permitted to compete on the Trillium extension.

The transit group was asked eight months ago to also explore providing an additional 38 vehicles, the possibility of an expanded maintenance facility at Belfast, review and validate the final designs brought forward by the winning bidder, supervise construction and also maintain the entire network when complete.

As a result, the company has agreed “to sharpen its pencils and will be providing the city with even better pricing than the original bid,” Watson said, adding that each of the additional 38 light-rail vehicles the group provides will cost less than the 2012 bid price, without any inflation.

The deal will see a cost reduction of 30 per cent less per service kilometre plus additional savings on vehicle maintenance, he said.

“This really is a once-in-ageneration expansion of transit,” Watson said. “Instead of building out piecemeal we’re going to reach ahead and build a true network for our city’s future.”

The city’s newly released technical report is scheduled to go before the city’s finance and economic development committee on Feb. 24 and then be considered by council on March 8.

These approvals are needed ahead of the eventual request for proposals process.

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Learn how to LIVE GREEN the right way Adopting a green lifestyle has its merits.

In addition to benefitting the planet, an ecofriendly lifestyle can save men and women substantial amounts of money. Others are encouraged to adopt eco-friendly habits because of the impact that such lifestyles have on nearby wildlife.

Regardless of what motivates an individual to be more environmentally conscious, adopting such a lifestyle is an effort worthy of praise.

But even the most well-intentioned men and women may be making certain mistakes as they attempt to live more eco-friendly lives.

The following are some mistakes you may be making as you adapt your lifestyle in an attempt to be more eco-friendly.

• Failure to unplug: Electronic devices tend to be the biggest energy hogs in a home. While you may go room to room turning off devices when a space is unoccupied, unless you actually unplug the device, you are not doing all

you can to save energy. Televisions, computers or video game consoles are still consuming electricity even when they have been turned “off,” as clocks and other components still need energy to operate when the devices are turned back on. This phantom load, often referred to as “vampire power,” can consume a considerable amount of energy. Some estimate standby power energy consumption accounts for roughly 10 per cent of the electrical energy used in a typical household. Your best bet is to unplug all devices when they’re not in use. One way to make this more convenient is to plug devices into a power strip and then power off the strip when the devices are not being used.

• Discarding biodegradable items: In an effort to be more eco-friendly, some manufacturers have started to package products in what they refer to as biodegradable packaging. Ecoconscious consumers then buy these products and dispose of them in the trash, confident

that they will biodegrade in landfills. This works in theory but not necessarily in reality, as many landfills are not constructed in a way that facilitates proper decomposition. In 2001 a group of researchers from the University of Arizona excavated 21 landfills across North America and reported finding hundreds of undecomposed hot dogs, corn starch and lettuce dating back to the 1960s. They also found 2,425 newspapers that were used to date the food. Because some landfills are lined with clay and plastic to prevent leaching into surrounding soil and many also are covered with fresh soil daily to control odor, the buried trash is unable to decompose properly or promptly. These landfills end up preserving the trash rather than helping it to break down.

If packaging says biodegradable, bring it to a composting company that will properly break it down.

• Forgetting to weatherproof a home: Many

homeowners know to install programmable thermostats to control their home heating and cooling costs. Programmable thermostats are ideal but can be rendered ineffective when you fail to seal up leaks in a home.

• Poor driving habits: Hybrid cars are a hot commodity, and drivers of such vehicles rightfully feel proud to know they are doing their part to reduce fuel consumption.

However, if you drive your hybrid improperly, you may be wasting some of that saved energy.

Accelerating quickly and then coming to a quick stop is a recipe for wasting fuel and burning a battery. To conserve fuel, gradual acceleration and deceleration is required. Slowing down may be challenging to get used to, but once you do, you can rest assured you’re saving energy and money.

Going green requires some awareness of what you’re doing right and what you may be doing wrong.

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y brother Emerson was fond of saying I was spoiled rotten. I said that was plain nonsense.

Didn’t I have chores to do like everyone else? Wasn’t I responsible for keeping the wood box filled, and the water pan under the icebox emptied? Now, I admit I was allowed a boiled egg and toast when everyone else was eating liver or blood pudding.

But that was because I threw up once, right at the table, when I was told I had to eat everything on my plate, and that included a piece of fried blood pudding!

Well, Emerson had plenty to say about my being spoiled the day a parcel came in the mail addressed to me, coming all the way from Aunt Lizzie in Regina.

There it was when I got home from school, sitting on the bake table at the back door. I tore into it even before I took off my coat!

And right before my eyes was a pair of galoshes with black fur going down the front and circling around the back. I broke into tears of sheer joy and clutched them to my chest. How did Aunt Lizzie know I dreamed of a pair of real galoshes?

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and I said I hoped one day I would have a pair of furtrimmed galoshes to match!

Bad Marguirite had white ones, with white fur, if you can imagine! The only pair at the Northcote School.

But I never once dreamed of owning anything so elegant, and here right before me were fur trimmed galoshes...to replace the rubber ones with buckles my sister Audrey had worn before me.

I was still holding them when my brothers and father came in from chores for their supper.

Emerson wondered if there was anything else in the parcel… maybe Aunt Lizzie had included a small gift for everyone. I assured him the only thing in the parcel was what I was holding in

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my hands. “Spoiled rotten,” he said under his breath. I even took them to the supper table! Holding them on my lap, I could hardly eat, I was so excited.

That night, after the kitchen had been redded up, and the oilcloth on the table wiped clean, everyone settled down to their usual evening activities. But I was too excited to get out my jacks, or look through Eaton’s catalogue.

All I wanted to do was sit with the spanking new galoshes in front of me on the table... stroking the fur, and tying and untying the laces. I had never had lace ties with shiny ends on them before!

What luxury, I thought. They sat right beside my bed that night. I didn’t trust Emerson

not to do them harm when I was asleep.

The next morning, as we were getting ready for school, I sat down on the bench by the back door, ready to put on the new galoshes.

That’s when Mother said they were not for school... they were to be worn on Sundays for church, or special occasions. I couldn’t believe my ears!

Brand new fur-trimmed galoshes and I wasn’t allowed to wear them!!! I begged and I pleaded, but Mother wasn’t to be swayed.

“Too good to plow through the snow all the way to school...they’d be ruined,” she said.

Back on went the old rubbers with the steel clasps.

When I got to school, the first thing I did was announce to everyone within earshot what my rich aunt from Regina had sent me. My friends Joyce and Velma were as pleased as I was. But bad Marguirite’s only comment, which cut me to the bone, was “too bad they are black.”

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This undertaking, additional $1 million to TVO to ensure that they fondly called Project will can continue to operate the Stitch, transmitters. increase patient I dramatically welcome this decision especially afterflow, hearing improve patient privacy and have from constituents in Ottawa South who were a direct both impact theaccess quality concerned abouton equal andofthe care to young loss of aprovided public service that theirpatients taxpayer in Ottawa.

I am very proud thatHunter dollars had paid for. I wrote to Minister the Government of Ontario will and requesting that the decision be reversed be investing $8.6 million dollars in would like to thank TVO and Minister Hunter Project for listeningStitch. as well as for her commitment to CHEO provides the high quality equal access and ensuring that no one is left care that all of us would want and behind. expect children they We do not for oftenour think about theshould important role require surgery.

In 2015 alone, over that our public broadcaster plays for those who 7,700 procedures were performed need it most. This decision will ensure that in the operating rooms at CHEO, everyone has access to the quality educational and CHEO surgeons spent over programing that TVO provides.

6,400 operating ondecision, children For more hours information on the TVO and youth.

Project Stitch will help please use this link: http://bit.ly/2m35GZt improve our hospital’s surgical unit and cut wait times for children and youth needing surgery.

Here to Help I welcome and applaud Project Please feeland freeI tolook contact me at my community Stitch, forward to hearing office if there are any provincial issues I can about its progress in the coming assist you with. My staff and I will always do months. our best to help you.

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John Fraser, MPP Please feel free to contact me at Ottawa South my community office if there are anyBank provincial issues can7Y6 assist 1828 Street, Ottawa ONI K1V with. My| staff and I will always T:you 613-736-9573 F: 613-736-7374 do our best to help you. jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

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The Stanley Cup Returns Home Rideau Hall

Ottawa Irish Festival Princess Dance Party Centurion Conference and Event Centre

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Ottawa Welcomes The World – Embassy of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way

Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour Sparks Street

26 Canada East Short Track Speed Skating Championships Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex

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Stanley Cup 125th Anniversary Tribute Concert Canadian Tire Center Ottawa Irish Festival

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Alta Vista residents Dirk de Vos (left), Els Goyette and her husband Pierre Goyette are organizing a petition to challenge exceptions that a property owner is applying for from the city to move forward with the proposed construction of three apartment buildings in Herongate.

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The snowfall that created a gridlock in the capital during the Feb. 15 morning commute may spark a review of the consortium that operates school buses.

As of 11 a.m., 15 centimetres of snow fell. And many parents – includFor further details including qualifications and ing Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa Maapplication deadline, visit the website at:

BY ERIN –MCCRACKEN cLeod were surprised to hear that erin.mccracken@metroland.com www.lanarkcountyhousing.ca school buses were on the road.

If you meet the position qualifications as found on our The Ottawa Student Transporwebsite, we look forward to receiving your résumé. tation Authority handles city’s A petition is making the the rounds in school busesthat forwill theattempt Catholic and Alta Vista to fight public make the call, so againstboards. three They exceptions needed to GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE FOR RENT based their with weather that move on forward the reports construction said they shouldn’t expect to see much Professional Woman of an apartment complex in HerEastern Ontario’s Largest looking for mature work- snow until the close of the school day, ongate. ing roommate to share the green light was given for buses to “It’s a very straight forward oneIndoor Flea Market spacious 2400 sqft home, the road, said OSTA manacreage near Perth. Tenant hit sentence petition that general says that we 150 booths has 3 private rooms (bath- ager Vicky Kyriaco. want all bylaws to be respected,” said room, bedroom, ofc/den) Open Every Sunday All Year The problem is that decision was outbuilding storage. Els Goyette, an Alta Vista homeown8am-4pm $1,400. Includes Cleaning, made before 5:30 a.m. er.

“It basically says we the underutils, Sat TV, wifi. Available Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401 “We homeowners decided to proceed with serMarch 1st. 613-276-7438 signed in the surroundMchaffies Flea Market vice as usual. Sorespectfully it was a complete ing community petition surprise at 6 orto 6:30 a.m. it really the Citywhen of Ottawa ensure that the HUNTING SUPPLIES started to come down,” Kyriaco said. development on the tract of land at She said in acorner city likeofOttawa, southeast Heronwhich Road Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria the Show at the Lyndhurst Le- sits inSandalwood a valley withDrive lakes and rivers, and fully con1st ...........................Paper 14th .........................Ivory gion. Sunday, February 26, turn on a dime.

However, forms tocan existing zoning bylaws with 2017, 9 am-2 pm. Halfway weather 2nd ....................... Cotton 15th ...................... Crystal between Kingston and it’s that easy to call the buses back. nonot variances.

3rd .......................Leather 20th ........................China Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 “In the age oftheinformation with Timbercreek, largest property 4th ......................... Books 25th ........................Silver to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00. social media and the Internet, people 5th ......................... Wood 30th .........................Pearl owner in Herongate, is planning to Ladies and accompanied 6th .................Candy, Iron 35th .........................Coral find andsix-storey respond topremium stuff quickly,” build three apartchildren under 16 free. can Buy/sell/trade.

Firearms, Kyriaco 7th ............. Copper, Wool 40th .........................Ruby said. “They sometimes forget ment buildings with 341 units and ammunition, knives, mili8th .......... Bronze, Pottery 45th ...................Sapphire are spots real people buses 344 these parking at the and corner of tary antiques, hunting gear that 9th .......... Pottery, Willow 50th ..........................Gold & fishing tackle. For show are not as easyand to pull back.” Drive.

Heron Road Sandalwood info and table inquiries call 10th ......... Tin, Aluminum 55th ....................Emerald Kyriaco OSTAfor communicates It planssaid to apply three minor John (613)928-2382, 11th .........................Steel 60th .................. Diamond siderisjp@sympatico.ca. with the city and knows their snowvariances from the committee of adAll firearm laws are to be 12th .................Linen, Silk 70th .................. Platinum policy. justment, possibly in March, to bump obeyed, trigger locks are clearing 13th ..........................Lace required. this sense we blame up“There’s the 18-metre heightthat allowance by Show them how much you care the and the city the blames us, but we 0.7 city metres, reduce required numtogether,” said. per unit and ber of parkingshespots by placing a congratulations notice Advertising work Kyriaco said the move a retail space totransportation a more visible in our Social Notes! serves by authority damned if theyitsdosquare and location asis well as increase footage. if they don’t. informing. damned “Pretty much anyhave timeupset we make Those requests some aAlta call Vista one way or another residents who people worry are the CANADIAN ADVERTISING mad, unless it’s a really obvious deciretail space could become a magnet Call the classified department today!

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other boards in eastern Ontario were operational on Feb. 15 as well.

But MacLeod said she has no sympathy for OSTA. “The weather watch the night before said to expect 20 cm, and this is Canada and that’s what we got,” she said.

MacLeod said the busing consortium is difficult to deal with and often makes arbitrary decisions without input parents representatives are from at odds withor the character of on the the schoolcommunity, boards. greater which features “They’re an homes, unelectedthat andparking unacsingle-family countable something needs reductionsbody will and create issues on side to change,” adding streets, and MacLeod traffic will said, also increase when she returns Queen’s Park she and be pushed toto neighbouring roads. plans shinewhat a light on themeissue in “I to think worries about the all legislature. this is that developers come in, OSTA is accountable doKyriaco all theirsaid stuff, throw a very nice and procedure. salessimply pitch followed as Timbercreek is wont to one I would we do,“On butthe then theside, residents getsay to live are accountable,” said, withabsolutely the consequences,” saidshe Goyette, adding has aconcerned board of directors addingOSTA that those with the with representatives from both school project are not anti-development, but boards. are for responsibly managed growth.

“On the other can’t be It comes down hand, to thewe question of held for the weather,” what accountable the greater community should Kyriaco said. look like, she said, adding there is too The focus transportation authorityameis much on the resort-style also to freedom of within informanitiessubject that will be offered the tion and public consultations. newrequests development for tenants, rather MacLeod saidbenefit that might be larger true, than a greater for the but based onbeyond her experience community, the retail with comOSTA ponent.around rural bus routes not much community’s makesis “Soof Ithe guess the basicinput problem it’s wayisinto decision-making prothere nothe trust at the moment,” cess.

Goyette said.

“I was upset isabout the step decision to The project the first in Timrun the buses, but I think more bercreek’s eventual plan what’s to redevelop upsetting to admit the rest is ofthe itsunwillingness rental property that that a mistake was16 made,” MacLeod stretches across hectares.

Alta said, to look at the Vistaadding Coun. she Jeanwants Cloutier has said he province’s snow daya policy and make plans to conduct secondary planchanges — withover parental input.year to ning process the next Sheguide said future it’s time for a change in help development in the governance structure, something area. that’s not are uncommon for government “Why they planning it after the agencies consortia. fact? It’sorclosing the door after the “Thehas storm reallyGoyette uncovered horse bolted,” said.some of the deeper issues,” MacLeod said.

APPLICATION, page 24 “It’s time for aSee change.”

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Application the bounds of the law: property owner 150 years:within The History of Canada Continued from page 23

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BELLS CORNERS BRANCH # 593 “Wouldn’t it be nice to have

planning for construction?” she said. “What does the communityWeek want?Six That has never been As we proceed on with asked.” theDirk birthdeof Canada, it isAlta get Vos, a longtime even The Vista more residentinteresting. who has long year 1873 became acomplex very imsaid the apartment is portant year, the Prince Edward at odds with character of Island joined Alta Vista, said confederation the reasons for during a time of economic requesting the minor variances depression afterand the that Paaren’t good and, enough cific Scandal, Prime Minister they are not minor at all.

John “If A. theyMacdonald stick to thecreated zoning the North-West Mounted requirements it’s bad enough Police the already (later becausetoofbecome the massive Royal Mounted intrusionCanadian they are making in Police, or RCMP). the community and trying to FOR SALE

president of development, is The academy’s doors opened that the application is within the on Juneof1, the 1878. bounds law, with the exMeanwhile, Louis Riel ception of the minor variances. wasTheelected to “is thenotHouse company a fly of Commons in February, by night developer” and plans but was denied the seat for as to manage the property adecades result toofcome, his involvement he said, notin River Rebellion; ingthe thatRed it has another 30 new Alexander Graham developments under itsBell belt,disall played of whichthis havenew beeninvention, positively the telephone; and William embraced.

Lyon Mackenzie King was born in Berlin (Kitchener), Ont.,PROPERTY Dec. 7, 1873 VALUES

change its character,” said de This to have bringpreferred law to Vos, whowas would the New Territories.

Also, garden homes or townhouses arather charter issued atbuildthat thanwas apartment time to build adding the Canadian ings. “They’re insult to Pacific injury byRailway. also asking for variaOntoNov. Johneven A. tions make5,the1873, buildings Macdonald resigned. Alexhigher.” ander became Even Mackenzie if the city were to try Canada’s prime minand help second alleviate overflow ister, and he on went on to reparking issues neighbouring form electoral streets, the residents worrysystem about and introduced the secret enforcement. ballot.

“So that is not in my mind He founded Royal a sufficient fig leaf the to offer us Military in present in return College for withdrawing our day Kingston, byasana opposition to theOnt., project Act of he Parliament in which whole,” said.

Queen Victoria the The reality, saidallowed Greg Rogprefix “Royal” insenior the name. ers, Timbercreek vice-

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March 25: Saturday night karaoke within the zoning allowance, Come and join usheight and with the exception of the meet you neighbours. variation.

Dinner-dance “In Toronto that would be 50 Dinner 5 to 7 p.m., dancstories,” he said. ingAt 7 to 11 p.m. meeting on a community Full $16 Feb. 7, hecourse said one dinner of the names each tax. Live being plus considered for theenternew tainment included inis price. residential community Vistas There alwaysthe a cash South, isechoing namebar.

Alta Feb. 24: Roast turkey. EnVista. tertainment, “The intent Country is to bring Rethe flections community in line more with March 3: Pork what’s north,” he loin. said Enterat the tainment, Tony True time.

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For cent613-829-4609, more parking than is indiveterans in distress cated in parking studiesorforDethe partment of Veterans new apartment complex.Affairs service, contact “By going overVeteran I’m very Serconvices fident Officer that I’mFred goingMcAleer to have at 613-723-1055. hospimore parking thanFor required,” tal visitation and senior ashe said. sistance contact the It’s anticipated the branch compaat or will Dick ny’s 613-829-4609, variance application go Malott 613-829-0280, or before theatcommittee of adjustemail ment sometoysoldier@bell.net time in March. Tim.bercreek We’re located Old is hopingat to 4026 begin conRichmond Bellspending Corstruction laterRd., this year, ners. the approval process.

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that they have to spend a thousand dollars or more right away on their new pet. It isn’t realistic. Many won’t to do it. Many would simply not adopt that particular animal. But, not treating a cat or a dog that requires dentistry is not only unacceptable medically, it is cruel. Imagine you suffered severe pain in your mouth from rot and abscesses for the rest of your life.

So, the OHS struggles with this new challenge. An eight-year-old cat likely has a long and healthy life ahead. But many need dentistry to achieve it. Beyond the issue of serious pain, OHS chief veterinarian says that untreated, periodontal disease can lead to very serious problems like jaw fractures from bone loss, infection of the jawbone, and nasal infections. And that aside from periodontal disease causing oral problems, it can also have systemic consequences, affecting the kidneys, liver and heart.

The OHS cannot, in good conscience leave an animal to suffer. While minor, or potential future dental issues are identified for adopting families, anything which likely causes pain has to be addressed before adoption.

Dentistry for pets is not a luxury. The OHS has to provide dentistry to save lives, and to give animals a life worth living.

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Saving Lives with Dentistry Over a decade ago, when the Ottawa Humane Society opened its first in-house clinic, the OHS realized its long time dream to replace the once leading-edge, but then outdated, voucher system for spaying and neutering animals post-adoption with a “no animal is adopted unsterilized” policy. Back then, the OHS was frequently backlogged with animals waiting for sterilization surgery. Additional resources, a new clinic, and better technique has meant that now animals rarely wait long for sterilization. Now they wait for dentistry.

The need for veterinary dentistry is a difficult reality faced by most, if not all, progressive shelters in North America. The OHS simply cannot adopt an animal that may be in pain and tell the adopter

Pet of the Week: Rubin (ID# A198360) Meet Rubin, a playful rabbit who can’t wait to hop into your life.

Rubin is a curious bunny who would love a new home with lots of space to explore, plenty of fun toys to play with and lots of yummy treats. He’d like a new family that will take the time to help him adjust to his new surroundings so he can flourish in his new home.

Rabbits are social and intelligent animals that make great pets. Do you have room in your heart and home for Rubin?

For more information on Rubin and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.

Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us:

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Round Two: Watson set to snowmobile 2 years after crash

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is ready to ride.

Two years after he made headlines when he fractured his pelvis while crashing into a city councillor’s snowmobile and falling off, sidelining him for several weeks, he’s preparing to head out on the trails for a Feb. 26 event billed as Mayor Watson’s Snowmobile Extravaganza.

“People are always asking me, ‘Are you ever going to go snowmobiling again?” Watson told Metroland Media.

“And I said, ‘Well, it’s like when you get knocked off a horse, you’ve got to get back up and on it.’”

It’ll be two years since his last snowmobile jaunt.

The time off since then was based on advice from Watson’s doctor who cautioned that it takes two years for a pelvis to fully heal.

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Osgoode Coun. George Darouze (right) presents Mayor Jim Watson with a plaque in May 2016 made with the broken windshield of the snowmobile the mayor crashed in 2015. The two will again ride together on Feb. 26.

The mayor now has success in his sights – and a game plan – as he prepares to helm a snowmobile for only the second time in his life. Before his mishap, the

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“I’m going to go slower and pay more attention to the difference between the gas and the brake,” he said, referencing the cause of his crash in 2015 when he was out for a ride in Osgoode Ward with councillors George Darouze, Michael Qaqish and Mathieu Fleury.

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As Watson looped around in an open field and went to stop, he punched the gas instead of the brake, causing him to crash into Darouze’s snowmobile.

The mayor nursed his painful injury – a pelvis broken in three places – for two months, manning his post with his Blackberry smartphone in hand from a Glebe retirement residence. “I was the youngest member of the Lord Lansdowne,” he said with a laugh.

Last May, Darouze presented a plaque to Watson made with the broken windshield of the snowmobile the mayor crashed.

The memento now sits in the mayor’s boardroom at city hall.

“It brings back nightmares when I see it,” Watson quipped.

Darouze, an avid snowmobiler who has been riding since 2002 and who insists he has taken various dignitaries out on the trails for successful rides, including Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre and Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod, is planning to give Watson a few pointers before they leave Greely.

However, he said, “there’s no real course to take. It’s gas and brake. It’s easier than driving a bicycle, but there’s an engine in it.”

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The mayor, who admits he is feeling a mix of trepidation and excitement about the upcoming excursion, is hoping for a less powerful machine this time around and is open to getting some safety tips before heading out.

“He is a strong individual, and when he wants to do something, he’s committed to do it,” Darouze said of the mayor’s willingness to get back out there.

The plan is to meet up at the Osgoode Carleton Snowmobile Clubhouse in Greely at 1 p.m., then ride about eight kilometres to Osgoode, where they will drop by the second annual celebrity road hockey game at the Osgoode Youth Association Centre, located at 5479 Osgoode Main St. Darouze, Watson and Poilievre will play ball hockey with the kids, before heading back to the clubhouse for hot beverages and light snacks around 2:30 or 3 p.m.

The Osgoode Ward councillor has every confidence the event will go off without a hitch.

But that doesn’t mean he won’t take some extra precautions.

“I want to be (well) in front of him so that if he hits the gas he can’t run into me,” Darouze said with a laugh.

There are also other contingency measures in the works to protect the mayor for his second foray behind the handlebars.

“I think my staff have something special they’re going to present me,” Watson said with a laugh. “That’s the only hint they’ll give me.”

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35. Go quickly CLUES DOWN 36. Found at the end of 1. Upright stone books 2. Beat 41. A way of carving 3. Intestines (informal) 45. The back of one’s neck 4. Distinguishing marks 46. Israeli dance 5. Clergical vestment 47. They help golfers 6. Give cards incorrectly 50. Western landmass 7. Underground 54. Evokes construction worker 55. A Big Easy hoopster 8. Japanese art form 56. Small valleys 9. Franz van __, German 57. Water in the solid state diplomat 59. Acquired brain injury 13. Wife behavior science (abbr.) 14. Consume 60. Don’t let this get too 17. Curve big 18. Midway between south 61. Motor is one type and southeast 62. Negative 20. Unit of heredity 63. A hiding place 22. Upon 64. Negative 27. Pressure unit 65. Excavated 28. Australian TV station 29. Cool!

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it may take a little while this week, but you will come to the answer you need to solve a puzzle that has been hounding you. It’ll free up space in your mind, then.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 At work you will have plenty of moments to shine if you can zero in on those opportunities, Taurus. Think about making a name for yourself in the days to come.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You need to look at a certain situation from all angles, Gemini. If not, you can’t get the full picture and make the best decisions possible. Therefore, take a little more time.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 The desire to prove yourself and the fact that there is just too much on your plate, Cancer, could be causing stress in your life. Letting others lend a helping hand is not a sign of weakness.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Get all of your finances in check before you start thinking about big-ticket spending, Leo. This includes electronics, cars, or even expensive vacations. Know what you can afford.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, sometimes your desire to lead the show gets in the way of relationships with others. You might need to capitulate and let another person take the spotlight.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Someone close to you recognizes all of the help you’ve provided him or her, even if this person doesn’t verbalize the thanks very often. Your efforts are appreciated, Libra.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You have been spending quite a deal of time sorting out the lives of other people that it is time for you to get a handle on the situations that affect you, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may need to join in when others ask you this week, Sagittarius. It’s not the time to veer off in your own direction, especially at work. Show you can be a team player.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t let other people get in the way of your success, Capricorn. It is not being rude if you ask someone to step aside so you can get the recognition you deserve.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Big changes are in store and you may not expect all of them, Aquarius. As new information comes to light, you will have to adjust your situation accordingly.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Romantic endeavors come to the forefront during this week, especially after love was rekindled earlier in the month, Pisces.

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Mayor’s Report 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 Fridays at noon to ottawa_south@ metroland.com.

Feb. 23

Manotick – Learn basic digital photo editing at the Manotick library branch on Feb. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos with your digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor, president of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group, will help you discover some easy ways of fixing up your photos to correct many basic flaws so you will be proud to display them. To attend this free seminar, please register with the Ottawa Public Library.

Feb. 24

Alta Vista – Winter Dinner: After a brisk winter day, please come and warm up with a delicious dinner of chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf and green beans followed by fruit cobbler with maple syrup, at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr., on Feb. 24, with two sittings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available from the church office (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Adults eat for $18, and kids six to 12 eat for $10. Children five and younger eat for free. For details, call 613-733-3156, ext. 229, or go to rideaupark.ca.

Heron Park – Enjoy a spaghetti dinner at the Strathcona branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, located at 1940B Bank St., on Feb. 24. Members eat for $9 and non-members eat for $12. Entertainment will feature Simon Clarke, formerly of the British band Freddie and the Dreamers.

Feb. 25

Vernon – On Feb. 25, attend the Osgoode Township Museum for two workshops on rainwater harvesting, storage and treatment. The cost is $75 for each workshop. Please call 613-821-4062 for details or to register, or email manager@osgoodemuseum.ca.

Hunt Club – River Ward’s councilor is hosting a free movie night for ward residents on Feb. 25. “Epic” will be featured at the Hunt ClubRiverside Park Community Centre, located at 3320 Paul Anka Dr. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:20 p.m. Movie snacks will be available for purchase in support of the Hunt Club Community Organization.

Feb. 26

Osgoode – The Osgoode Youth Association hosts its second annual road hockey tournament at its

parking lot on Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Grade 3 to 8 students.

Registration for a team of five costs $35. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 22. There is space for 10 teams. For details, visit o-ya.ca/road-hockeytournament.html.

Feb. 27

Greenboro – Learn what you need to consider when starting your business and what you need to do so that you can determine if your business idea is feasible. Invest Ottawa business advisors present this information-packed workshop to get you started in the right direction at the Greenboro library branch at 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. from 6 to 8 p.m. Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca, or call 613-580-2940 for details.

Feb. 27 and 28

Heron Park – Come out for the reopening of Toddler Games Ottawa, a new non-profit sports-centered playgroup for toddlers and a great fun, safe and affordable addition to the Ottawa south community.

Open weekly Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the cost is $4 per child and free for adults and babies less than 12 months old. The centre is at 1860 Bank St. in unit 3B. Please see toddlergames.ca, or call 613-663-3670 for more information.

Feb. 28

Alta Vista – Everyone in the community is invited to a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr., starting at 5:30 p.m. The supper is hosted by the 28th Ottawa Scouts, with a menu of pancakes, sausages, veggies and dessert. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids and can be purchased on Sundays after the church service at 11 a.m., from the church office from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at the door. For details, call 613-733-3156, ext. 229, or go to rideaupark.ca.

Hog’s Back – The Hogs Back 50+ seniors club is looking for new members to play bridge and euchre.

Beginners are welcome to come and learn to play. Free to try us out on Tuesdays 12 to 4 p.m. The next session is Feb. 28 at the centre, located at Prince of Wales Drive and Meadowlands Drive in the same building as the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club. For information: Brian 613523-9702, bmjarmstrong@hotmail. com.

March 2

Nepean – The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary welcomes new mem-

bers to help raise money to support the animals. Join us at our monthly business meeting 1:30 to 3 p.m. on March 2 at the animal shelter, 245 West Hunt Club Rd. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

For more details, call Linda 613823-6770 or go to facebook.com/ OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Riverview Park – Andrew Fleck Child Care Services offers a free playgroup for children up to six years old every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. at 600-700 Industrial Ave. Come check out our play based learning environment for children, meet other families and chat with early years professionals that can answer child development questions. No registration required. Call 613-737-6369 for details.

Wednesdays

Riverview Park – The Friendly Bridge Club meets between 1 and 3:30 p.m. for cards and conversation at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Rd. If you would like more information, or are interested in participating, call the church office at 613-733-0437.

Blossom Park – Play 4-hand euchre at St. Bernard Parish, in the basement, every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The church is at 1720 St. Bernard St. in Blossom Park. For details, call Gisele at 613-739-0960.

Greely – Euchre For Fun takes place at the Greely Legion branch every Wednesday night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and playing begins at 7 p.m. Eight games cost $5. There will be prizes and refreshments. The legion is at 8021 Mitch Owens Rd. For details, call 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.

Alta Vista – Shout Sister! Choir offers practices every Wednesday afternoon, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Rideau Park United Church, located at 2203 Alta Vista Dr. in the Brackenridge room. For details, email members@shoutsisterchoir.ca, or visit shoutsisterchoir.ca. The afternoon chapter of Georgette Fry’s community women’s choir takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. There are no auditions and members sing everything from pop to Motown and folk to country.

Heron Park – The Strathcona Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion puts on a drop-in fun dart league on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The branch is located at 1940B Bank St.

STATE OF THE CITY - 2017 By: Mayor Jim Watson Early this New Year, I was honoured to deliver my sixth State of the City address.

I take this opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made together over the last year, and set the course for 2017.

2016 was an important year in the City of Ottawa. Not only was it a year filled with planning and preparations for 2017, it was also a year of measured and steady achievement.

From balancing our budget to maintaining my 2% tax cap commitment to residents – 2016 was a year of rolling up our sleeves and getting things done.

Much of this renewal has been in preparation for the additional 1.75 million tourists expected throughout 2017, which is great news for our city and for our local economy.

That’s why I believe that 2017 will be a year of celebration – a celebration that Ottawa residents truly deserve, and have worked hard at creating. In fact, we have already begun to be recognized for our efforts Earlier this month, the New York Times described Canada as the #1 country to visit in 2017, and had a feature article about the wonderful places to see and things to do during a weekend in Ottawa. The Lonely Planet awarded Canada the same award last October, as well as WestJet naming Ottawa the #1 place to visit in the world in 2017.

Only weeks into 2017 and we have already played host to record setting events like Skate Canada’s National Championships and the Davis Cup tennis competition.

Signature events like Red Bull’s Crashed Ice World Championship, set to begin on March 3rd, will be taking place throughout the year as well. So you don’t miss any of these exciting events, sign up for Ottawa 2017’s newsletter at ottawa2017.ca.

2017 is the start of a new page in Ottawa’s history and we must continue this momentum into 2018 and beyond.

Not only is the Confederation Line Light-Rail project scheduled to begin service in 2018, we are also planning for Stage 2. We have pushed ourselves beyond the original scope of the project to include the Trim extension, a link to the Airport – and will undertake an environmental assessment to Kanata.

We are also partnering with Ottawa Tourism strategy to attract more major sporting and cultural events to Ottawa. Just last month, alongside my Council colleagues and Sports Commissioner Jody Mitic, we announced Ottawa’s bid to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games.

As the largest multi-sport event in Canada, the Summer Games, would bring over 20,000 visitors to Ottawa and generate approximately $165 million in economic activity, not to mention a legacy for our next generation of athletes as well as our sport facilities.

I encourage you to visit Jimwatsonottawa.ca to read the full State of the City address and to share in the many successes of 2016, while looking toward to the excitement of 2017 and beyond.

Together, let’s celebrate and continue moving our great city forward with optimism and confidence.

“Mayor Watson alongside Olympian Penny Oleksiak, were joined by more than 400 youth who formed a human chain from Ottawa City Hall to Parliament Hill to connect the 2017 Cauldron with the Centennial Flame.”

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