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people. It doesn’t matter if it’s a suspect, a subject or a victim. I approach them all with the same kind of attitude: they are people.” His language skills have proven helpful. He speaks English and Spanish and understands Italian, French and Portuguese. “I have assisted several times in Spanish,” he said. “I understand the culture. They trust somebody who looks like them, who acts like them. You connect immediately.” A shared language connection fosters an instant rapport. “Most people who came from countries like mine, they have had va ery bad experience with police officers,” Caizapanta said. “So I understand.”

summer. Sixty-five officers were hired by the department in 2016, and the hiring plan calls for 72 new officers for 2017. When Caizapanta arrived in Canada seven years ago, he considered policing but thought it was for people in their early 20s, similar to Ecuador. Instead, he pursued a career in hospitality and tourism for six years. In that time, his perception of policing became more positive. And when a hotel co-worker shared her dream of becoming an officer, Caizapanta did some of his own research into the career option. He attended an Ottawa police recruiting information session in 2014 and learned that age was not a barrier. He began the application process., and was part of the first class of new police officers that graduated last year. “The first time you see yourself in uniform, it’s overwhelming,” Caizapanta, 38, recalled. “I remember one of my first shifts was one of the scariest. Suddenly, it’s just you,” he added. “I feel blessed with what I am doing. “I always love interactions with people. Policing is all about talking to

CONST. OMAIR KHAN Like Caizapanta, Const. Omair Khan brings to the job the knowledge of several languages. He speaks Urdu, which is the national language of Pakistan, as well as Hindi, English and Punjabi, a regional language in India and Pakistan. He can also read and write Arabic. “It breaks that barrier and you can feel the difference in their body language and they become more open to you when you’re talking to them in that language,” said Khan, who was born in Pakistan and relocated with his family to Toronto in 1999. Though he knew English when he arrived, he can relate to the trials new Canadians face. “You don’t really know the system,” he said, noting that resettlement wasn’t easy for his family. “It was a bit of a challenge. Everyone had to work two jobs,” Khan said, himself included. See IT’S, page 3

‘It’s the best job in the world’ Continued from page 2

In addition to this unique perspective, Khan also brings to the Ottawa Police Service seven years of policing experience with the Regina Police Service. In his quest to move back to Ontario to be closer to his family in the Greater Toronto Area, he applied to Ottawa two years ago. He’s been wearing the Ottawa policing uniform since last October and has already used his diverse language skills, including in the aftermath of a recent fatal shooting on Rideau Street, where he helped a family whose loved one had been killed. Khan spoke a few of the Arabic words he knows to the Somali family, since the two languages share some similarities. “It helped knowing somewhat the dialect they speak. It put them at ease and made them understand things a little bit better than just telling them they can’t come (to the crime scene), giving them the reasons why they can’t come,” he said. “It worked out good, having that background of knowing different cultures a little bit more.” Khan said his dream of becoming an officer began after his move to Canada. His parents

were initially against his choice, mostly out of concern for his safety. “Policing to them seemed kind of a scary profession to be in, a little bit risky,” said Khan, adding the occupation doesn’t have the same integrity in Pakistan. “Now that I’ve educated them about how things work, they like it now for the most part.” For Khan, policing provides unlimited career satisfaction. “You feel good helping people,” he said, adding that his career surpassed all expectations. “It’s the best job in the world.” For Const. Matt Ringel, who is currently in the final stages of his training as an Ottawa police officer, policing is in his blood. His father, Acting Sgt. Bill Ringel, is with the Owen Sound Police Service. Ringel’s paternal grandfather, Stan Ringel, was an Ontario Provincial Police officer. When Ringel received the good news phone call that he was going to receive a letter of offer last November, inviting him to join the Ottawa Police Service, the first person he told was his dad. “It was pretty awesome. He said he was proud and he knew I could do it,” Ringel recalled.

“It’s never the same thing every day. It’s always a different job, working in the community,” Ringel said of the attraction his dream job holds. He has related work under his belt, first as an Ottawa bylaw offi-

CONST. MATT RINGEL cer and then as a special constable with OC Transpo. “Bylaw was good because it helped me learn the city intimately, compared to other jobs,” Ringel said, adding his transit work allowed him to learn the policingrelated powers of arrest related to drugs, assault, liquor violations

and trespassing. “OC Transpo was a good exposure to working with individuals with mental-health concerns,” Ringel added. “You’ll come across a person in crisis and you have to learn how to navigate that situation.” Growing up in a policing family has also given him a better understanding of what the job entails. “They both supported me in that direction,” he said of his father and grandfather. “The fact that they knew what the job entailed and knew what it took to do that job and that they supported me kind of gave me confidence.” Currently, Ringel is working with a coach officer and is on patrol in downtown Ottawa. “Both feet in,” said Ringel, who will be on his own in September. “I’d say it’s a little bit of nervous, a little bit excited and just keeping your mind open. “I don’t expect to see every type of call with my coach. There will be times where I’ll get a call when I’m on my own and I’ll just completely need to phone a friend,” he quipped. “But it’s great because so far with what I’ve seen on the road, all the guys are very supportive and if you need help they’re more than eager to give you the right

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Airport, Air Transat dispute version of events during stopover Continued from page 1

“And if (the bill) makes it so that this compensation is going to cost the company a lot of money, the company will make a huge effort to make sure that their passengers are treated the way we expect them to be treated.” An Air Transat flight travelling from Brussels to Montreal was one of 20 planes diverted to Ottawa, beginning on July 31 around 3:45 p.m., due to severe weather in Montreal and Toronto. Flight 157 landed at 5:10 p.m. and was on the tarmac for nearly six hours before it departed, according to the Ottawa International Airport Authority. A number of passengers took to Twitter asking for assistance. Laura Mah directed her tweet at Air Transat: “We have been stuck in the plane for over 5 hours with minimal updates. We barely have AC and we have young kids. Get us out.” The airport authority saw the tweet and replied: “I’m sorry to hear that — it’s up to

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An Air Transat plane sat on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on July 31 for six hours. This photo was taken at 8:45 p.m., according to the airport authority, and shows air stairs were made available to the plane about a half-hour before an upset passenger on board called 911. The authority says its offer of assistance wasn’t accepted by the airline, which is refuting the authority’s offer to help. the airline to determine whether to deplane or wait it out when a flight diverts.” In the wake of the incident, the authority issued a statement saying it was in contact with the airline’s local ground handler after its arrival, and had a gate

and air stairs available if the airline decided to deplane its passengers. “We also had buses on the tarmac ready to shuttle passengers to the terminal — buses the authority purchased specifically for situations such as this,”

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said Krista Kealey, authority spokesperson. “Neither the ground handling service nor the airline requested either of these during the event. “Although our staff tried several times to contact the aircrew through the handlers to

provide further assistance, the aircrew was non-communicative and did not take us up on our offers to assist further,” Kealey said. However, Air Transat refutes the authority’s statement. “Ottawa airport’s version of events is not consistent with ours,” Debbie Cabana, Air Transat director of marketing, social media and public relations, said in an email. “We will continue our investigation and come back with the facts as soon as possible,” she said. “In any case, our passengers experienced genuine discomfort for which we are sincerely sorry.” In a statement on the airline’s website, Air Transat said its Brussels to Montreal flight, which had 336 passengers, was one of almost 30 planes that diverted to Ottawa due to severe thunderstorms in Montreal. That created “exceptional traffic” on Ottawa’s tarmac, the airline said. “As a result, Ottawa airport staff were unable to provide with loading bridges or stairs that would have enabled

the passengers on the Brussels flight to disembark or our ground crews to replenish the aircraft’s empty drinking water reservoir.” As well, the airline said the delays impacting its passengers “were caused mainly by congestion on the ramp at Ottawa airport as well as by delays in refuelling our aircraft. The shortage of fuel on TS157 also explains the lack of air conditioning on board for a time.” “We sincerely regret the inconveniences for our passengers caused by this situation that was beyond our control.” In response, Kealey echoed the authority’s earlier statement that it is “disappointed that Air Transat has not been forthcoming, transparent or accountable with information concerning their diverted flights.” The authority released a photo on its Twitter account showing the Air Transat plane with a set of air stairs stationed at its closed passenger door. The photo was taken at 8:45 p.m., Kealey confirmed to Metroland Media. See AIR, page 5

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About a half-hour after the photo was taken, Ottawa paramedics received a 911 call at 9:13 p.m. from a passenger on board the plane requesting medical assistance. That prompted the deployment of multiple ambulances to the airport, said Marc-Antoine Deschamps, paramedic spokesperson. “We received a call from one person who was calling, apparently, on behalf of 100 people who were sick on an airplane,” he said. In total, eight ambulances were initially deployed, though some were told to stand down while en route. However, three ambulances, two supervisors, one first response unit and a paramedic bus did arrive on scene. “It was scaled down very quickly because people (on board) were uncomfortable, but they didn’t require medical attention,” Deschamps said. “When we got there and when we realized it was really only one person that required any assistance from paramedics, she was assessed and refused transport,” he said, adding the passenger declined because her flight was apparently due to depart for its final destination in

Montreal. The flight didn’t leave until 11 p.m., according to the authority. The 911 call prompted the activation of “a full emergency response,” which also included airport emergency response staff and Ottawa police, said Kealey.

ordinated with the Canada Border Services Agency to provide water to the dog and ensure it was not in danger while in the cargo hold. The six-hour wait was “totally unacceptable,” McCrimmon said, “especially if the air conditioning wasn’t working. Can you imagine?

“We received a call from one person who was calling, apparently, on behalf of 100 people who were sick on an airplane.” MARC-ANTOINE DESCHAMPS, OTTAWA PARAMEDIC SPOKESPERSON

Once on board, airport personnel realized the airplane’s air conditioning was not in operation, and arrangements were made to deliver and distribute bottled water, she said. Fans were also offered to cool the plane’s interior, Kealey said. Airport staff also suggested to the flight crew that the plane’s doors be opened to allow in fresh air. “There was also one lady with a bit of anxiety because her pet was stuck in the belly of the plane,” said Deschamps. “So we made sure the pet was fine through the airline or the airport.” The airport authority said it co-

There should have been more reaction in terms of the airline.” The federal government’s proposed legislation would allow the Canadian Transportation Agency to develop new regulations to beef up passenger rights, and set out clear standards on the treatment of air passengers in a number of situations, including overbooking, delays, cancellations, long delays on the tarmac and lost or damaged baggage. “(Bill C-49 is) going to lay out basic standards — that people should always have access to the necessities when they’re on board an aircraft,” McCrimmon said.

“Water, washrooms, power, climate control — that looks after the safety and security of passengers. So that’s going to be clear.” While she is aware the airport authority and the airline are refuting each other’s version of what happened, McCrimmon said she is proud of the Ottawa airport and the work it does. She also noted that passengers on other aircraft diverted to Ottawa on Monday have since said they were treated well during the unplanned stopover. “They got the support they needed from the airport,” she said. Bill C-49 passed second reading and will be reviewed by the standing committee on transport infrastructure and communities before Parliament resumes in September. McCrimmon wants to see it passed this fall. “This is just going to help our case,” she said. “I’m hopeful it could be (implemented) before the next major summer travelling season.” Federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer also took issue with the treatment of passengers. “Inhumane treatment. Air travellers must be given right 2 GET OFF plane when delays reach point of absurdity,” he wrote on Twitter.

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Air Transat has been ordered to explain the circumstances around the delays of two of the airline’s flights that spent several hours on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on Monday. The Canadian Transportation Agency, which is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator with the powers of a superior court, announced Aug. 2 that it is questioning whether Air Transat respected its service terms and conditions — known as a tariff — for the treatment of passengers on international flights during the hours-long delay on July 31. Passengers on board at least one of the company’s planes, which was diverted to Ottawa while en route from Brussels, Belgium to Montreal, called out the company on social media for keeping them on board for six hours in a plane without working air conditioning. “Air travel is an integral part

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The Canadian Transportation Agency is launching an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the delays of two of Air Transat’s planes that spent four to six hours on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on July 31. The airline said it welcomes the inquiry. of modern life. Usually, it goes smoothly, but if something goes wrong, passengers have rights,” Scott Streiner, chair and chief executive of the Canadian Transportation Agency, said in a statement. “The CTA is committed to ensuring these rights are respected. “This inquiry will determine, based on the evidence and the law, whether the treatment of passengers on the two flights was in line with the airline’s obligations — and if not, what corrective measures should be ordered,” he said. “We’ll get it

done as quickly as possible, but we’ll take the time required to gather all the facts.” Air Transat said it welcomes the inquiry. “Air Transat welcomes the Canadian Transportation Agency’s inquiry into the July 31 delays at Ottawa airport,” the airline said in a statement on Aug. 2. “The company suggests that the inquiry examine all of the events and offers its full co-operation.” The Canadian Transportation Agency has three primary mandates, one of which is pro-

viding consumer protection for air passengers, helping them resolve complaints related to flight disruptions and delays, lost, delayed or damaged baggage, denied boarding and bumping caused by overbooking. The agency has the ability to resolve disputes in several ways, including mediation, arbitration and adjudication. In the past five years, the agency’s enforcement officers have issued 314 warning letters and 84 violation notices, resulting in $700,000 in penalties.

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GreekFest to offer dancing, music and food BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

GreekFest has always been about sharing Greek culture with Canadians, but this year the event will also be about showing Canadian pride. In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the loukoumades – best described as a Greek Timbit usually topped with honey – will be smothered in pure Canadian maple syrup, said the event’s co-chair Tom Varvaresos. “We love to highlight our customs, food, our dance and community,” Varvaresos said of this year’s festival, running from Aug. 10 to 20. “The theme has always been about highlighting the culture that we as immigrants brought with us, but we are very much proud Canadians this year,” he said. This year, there will also be historical display highlighting parts of the community of Greek

Update: Greenboro Park Family Movie Night I’m excited to announce that the feature film at this year’s movie night will be Moana! Residents are invited to come out on August 24th and enjoy activities for all ages and a hotdog BBQ beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the movie set to start at approximately 8:15 p.m. Be sure to remember to bring along a blanket or lawn chairs! Metroland file photo

Alex Diamantopoulos (left) and Leonidis Romanzos remove a Greek-style roasted lamb from its place over the coals to get it ready to serve to festivalgoers at last year’s GreekFest. and the menu includes Greek salads, pita bread, new gyro poutine, souvlaki platters, and roasted lamb. The festival takes place each year around Aug. 15; a day commemorating the Virgin Mary, for whom the Greek Orthodox Church is named. That day includes the official opening ceremonies, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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I would like to remind residents that park waste receptacles are not to be used for personal household waste. Recently City Staff have advised my office that they will relocate or remove receptacles which are consistently used for household waste. Let’s make sure we keep our community and our city clean, if your household requires a green bin, blue or black box you can contact 3-1-1 for assistance to receive one for free. For questions or concerns relating to garbage or recycling please contact my office at diane.deans@ottawa.ca or 613-580-2480. Take it Back! Program The Take it Back! Program ensures that many household items are reused, recycled or disposed of properly. In this voluntary program, businesses and charitable organizations take back specific used items from Ottawa residents such as used motor oil, computer equipment, used clothing, batteries and more. Residents should check out ottawa.ca for more information and make sure to touch base with the retailers before dropping off items. Sharing in Student Success Program Every year during the back-to-school season, the Caring and Sharing Exchange offers assistance to Ottawa families in need by working with the Ottawa School Board to ensure that backpacks are filled with grade-appropriate school supplies for children entering kindergarten to grade 8 through the Sharing in Student Success Program. By donating, it allows children to return to school with the tools essential for education and to do it with their heads held high. Please note that the following items are most needed for this upcoming year: • New backpacks, child or youth-sized, with no corporate logos, offensive designs, or text • New pencil cases with no corporate logos, offensive designs, or text • Blunt scissors • Glue sticks • Packages of colouring pencils • Calculators • Geometry sets • Pencil sharpeners • NO BINDERS PLEASE Donations are currently being accepted at the Greenboro District Library and online at caringandsharing.ca.

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The year of La Machine

t may be Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017 but now this year is going to be known as the Year of La Machine. Even Ottawa 2017 organizers were amazed at the public’s reaction to this four-day downtown stroll by Long Ma the dragon-horse and Kumo the spider. An estimated 750,000 people swarmed the 27 kilometres of Ottawa streets in the downtown core where the pair of giant machines strolled from July 26 to 29. It left both Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa 2017 executive director Guy Laflamme singing the praises of the event. Laflamme touted it as writing “a page in Ottawa history” while Watson called it a “fairy tale weekend that residents and visitors will never forget.” And, of course, the spinoffs in terms of business and international exposure were immense. Making the event even more memorable, if that could be, was the fact that glorious weather prevailed for the four days, the first real summer experience of the year after what seemed like daily rain throughout the spring and early summer. So, all in all, La Machine was an event that made its mark and in today’s world that craves spectacle and wonderment, La Machine rose to the top. As Watson

said, it “captivated the imagination” and “transformed our city into an enchanting and mesmerizing setting.” And while all of this is so true, we have to wonder about this event’s connection with Canada 150 and the $3.5-million expenditure from the city’s Canada 150 funding. It undoubtedly wrote a page in Ottawa history, as noted. The behaviour of the crowds showed Canadians to be who they are — a respectful, law abiding, appreciative bunch. Yes, this showed Canadians at their best. But La Machine was an event that could happen in any year. There was nothing linking it with Canada’s 150th. Do we have any better appreciation of our country and its history and its future from this La Machine event by a street theatre production company from France? Surely the goal of Canada 150 celebrations should be to celebrate who we are as Canadians, to discover how we got to where we are today and to explore where we are going in the future. Alas, La Machine perhaps did not do this but, you have to admit, it sure was a fun and memorable experience and perhaps this says more about us as Canadians today than anything else could.

Road trip: the summer of spontaneous adventures

recently returned home from another road trip with the kids. My house looked abandoned. In place of the lush gardens of May and June was a weedy, overgrown mess. The lawn was uncut. The flower baskets sat dying on the front porch. I declare this a summer win. In early summer, I had a realization that at five, 11 and 12, my kids were the perfect ages to travel. For the first time, bladder control and reasonability would overcome their need to stop every 20 minutes on the highway. The older ones can navigate on a map, pitch a tent and entertain themselves for hours on end. Summer camp and work contracts be darned, I decided to make this the summer of spontaneous road trips. Normally, we’re conservative driv-

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse ers. Everything we need to do — work, school, doctor — is within a five-kilometre radius of home. But this summer, we were going to clock some kilometres. Every few days, just as the kids are getting comfortable touring our own city — museums, fishing the Ottawa River, La Machine — I’ve announced a new travel adventure. It all started with a four-night, stormy camping trip at Bon Echo Provincial Park in late June, during

which we got hit by a hailstorm while hiking, and lost power (and showers and flush toilets) for nearly 48 hours. It was fantastic! A little over a week later, the day after our Canada Day guests left, I saw four days of glorious weather in the forecast, so off we went to Parry Sound to crash my cousin’s camping vacation. From there, we went to Hamilton to visit family, back home for a few days, then to Kingston, and over to Hamilton. The next day, we were off to Montreal for a two-night city break. Five days later, with 14 hours per day of sun forecast for the weekend. I decided on another extended weekend at Mikisew Provincial Park, south of North Bay. Surprisingly, the kids said yes, and off we went for another tour.

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I’ve clocked 6,000 kms on my minivan this month, compared to our annual average of 10,000. We’re resting for a week, but the kids are conditioned to travel. I’ve decided to fulfil my lifelong dream of visiting Prince Edward Island. The trip is mapped out, the tent is drying on the line, and we are going for it. The kids are begging for more upscale accommodation, but I’ve told them Old Blue (our five-man Costco tent) is the ticket to our freedom. An entire week camping in Prince Edward Island National Park will cost a little overEDITORIAL $200. MANAGING EDITOR: Apologies to the neighbours for the Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 state of theresa.fritz@metroland.com the garden. I promise my husband is still living here. He just NEWS hasn’t had a lot of EDITOR time to tend the Nevil Hunt, flower baskets. nevil.hunt@metroland.com, 613-221-6235 EDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225

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Just know that my overgrown perennials are a symbol of my summer of adventure. I promise to make it up to you in the fall. Charles Gordon will return.

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Man charged with sex assault, child pornography Charges related to filming Uplands Dr. kids while changing clothes BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

A 54-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with the sexual assault of a child and in

connection with filming children while they changed their clothing. The accused “was known to invite Uplands Drive area neighbourhood children into his home to make movies,” Ottawa police said in a statement issued August 4. “He surreptitiously recorded children changing their clothing. “He also sexually assaulted

Emergency crews called to Ottawa jail BY BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com

First responders were at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre on August 1 after an inmate was found unconscious in the yard. Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services staff confirmed there was an incident at the Innes Road jail involving contraband that entered the facility.

a female under the age of 12 while making child pornography,” the department said. Karl Njolstad is facing several charges including invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference, possession and production of child pornography and voyeurism. The allegations have not been proven in a court of law. The accused was scheduled to appear in court on August 5.

Investigators with the sexual assault and child abuse unit are concerned there may be other victims. Anyone with any information related to this case is asked to call the police department’s major case management unit at 613236-1222, ext. 5760, or email mcm@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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The Recreation eGuide for Fall and Winter programs is now available at ottawa.ca. Residents are encouraged to begin thinking about signing up for programs as soon as possible, as the first dates to register are fast approaching. For swimming and aquafitness programs, registration begins online or by phone (613-580-2588) on Monday, August 14th at 9pm. Registration for all other programs will be open on Wednesday, August 16th at 9pm. In order to register online or by phone residents will need to create a client account beforehand, which can be done through ottawa.ca. Residents may also choose to register at a City recreation facility the day after registration opens online. Iconic O-Train Confederation Line Stations It is an exciting time in Ottawa as the City prepares for the opening of 13 new O-train stations in 2018 as part of the Stage 2 LRT Confederation Line. While these stations will be similar in architectural design, each one will have unique artistic markings and designs. Residents can find detailed profiles of each station on ottawa.ca, which outline design features and art installations unique to each location. Some of the artwork is even integrated as part of the architectural design. To get more information in preparation for rail, residents can visit octranspo.com/ready4rail. Riverside South Community Association Business Survey As part of their commitment to promote the growth of businesses in our community, the Riverside South Community Association (RSCA) is creating a new business survey to promote networking. By visiting riversidesouth.org/business-survey you can add your businesses contact information to their database in order to be notified of any networking or advertising opportunities that become available. This is an excellent resource and I encourage any Riverside South businesses to sign up.

FROTHING AT THE MOUTH

Firefighters were originally called to the jail yard to assess a suspicious package, but by the time they arrived, there was no package to assess and an inmate was reported to be frothing at the mouth. The man, in his 20s, was the only patient treated by paramedics, said paramedic spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps. He said the man regained consciousness before being transported to hospital. The inmate was taken to the hospital by ambulance, and had returned to jail by August 2, ministry staff said. According to firefighters, there were 15 other inmates who were “possibly contaminated” with an undisclosed material. All inmates involved were screened before re-entering their units. “The entire matter is being investigated by the ministry and it would be inappropriate to comment further while the investigation is ongoing,” ministry staff said in a written statement.

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The secrets of a human protein found to mimic the benefits of exercise have been unlocked for the first time by researchers at the Ottawa Hospital, offering the potential to put the brakes on heart failure, repair heart damage, improve blood flow and give patients a new lease on life. “The initial assumption with everybody out there was this is a bad thing,” Lynn Megeney, senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, said of cardiotrophin 1 or CT-1, first identified more than 20 years ago. “Not long after it was discovered and papers were published it was then quickly linked to human disease where ‘Oh, there’s elevated cardiotrophin in people with high blood pressure, there’s elevated cardiotrophin in

patients with heart failure,’” said the senior author of a decade-long CT-1 study published August 8 in the life science journal Cell Research. “Right away, the assumption was because it’s up in these patient populations, it must be a bad thing,” said Megeney, based at the General campus. “Associations are terrible things. That’s the thing with cardiotrophin, it got overlooked.” Megeney, Ottawa Hospital cardiologist Dr. Duncan Stewart, who is the study’s co-senior author, and a team of about a dozen researchers at the Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute have discovered that CT-1 has the power to trick your heart into thinking you exercise, causing heart walls to thicken, strengthening the heart and making it pump better. That’s how CT-1 works in pregnant women and endur-

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“Part of our motivation was to ask whether or not we could put the brakes on that sort of disease process,” Megeney said. Testing revealed the human protein slowed down scar tissue build up and restored cardiac function post-heart attack by thickening the heart muscles and allowing the heart to contract better. It also stimulated blood vessel growth. “Cardiotrophin appeared to be managing the entire process,” he said. By halting heart failure — said to be the leading cause of death and disability in high-income countries — CT-1 has the potential to allow patients, who are typically sidelined by shortness of breath and weakness, to get moving again. NEW LEASE ON LIFE

“I can’t image that anyone with congestive heart failure or right heart failure — by taking cardiotrophin — is going to become a marathon runner … but you can go and get your grocer-

ies, you can go for a walk, you can just live life,” Megeney said. “And that is the goal. And I think that is a reasonable expectation.” The study offers hope that CT-1 could one day replace a host of medications taken by patients with such conditions as congestive heart failure. Researchers were even more excited at the protein’s potential to treat right heart failure, which occurs when the right side of the heart can’t effectively push out blood to the lungs where it is refreshed with oxygen. “Once it starts to fail, patients can start to decline very quickly,” Megeney said, adding that the only option is a heart transplant. Heart failure is “a growing epidemic worldwide,” he said. An estimated 600,000 Canadians have heart failure, and 50,000 are diagnosed with it every year, according to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 2016 Report on the Health of Canadians. In North America, 40 to 45 per cent of those with heart failure have right heart failure, said Megeney. “This is a huge problem and there is no solution.”

But Ottawa researchers appear to have discovered the answer in CT-1. “It proved to be remarkably robust at limiting the advance of right heart failure,” Megeney said. As a medication, cardiotrophin 1 could also result in fewer operations, including heart transplants, fewer medications and resulting side effects, and fewer and shorter hospital stays, as well as free up hospital beds and save health-care dollars. “If it works at mitigating heart failure, even right heart failure, you’re talking in North America billions of dollars a year,” Megeney said of the potential cost-savings. “It’s a game-changer. It’s regenerative medicine.” GOING INTO BUSINESS

The first human clinical trial for CT-1 is within reach — about three years away. In the meantime, Megeney and Stewart have applied for patents for the commercial development of cardiotrophin 1 and plan to launch a new biotech company in the next six to eight months that

could one day mass produce the human protein as a medicine. Before that can happen, the new company will seek investment partners to help fund the CT-1 clinical trials. The enterprise is the best and fastest way to develop a medication in Canada where there are not enough research dollars to go around, Megeney said. The Canadian Institutes for Health Research, which is the primary funder for medical research in Canada, spends roughly $1 billion a year on research into everything from cancer to osteoporosis. According to a 2015 Forbes study, Megeney said the average cost to develop and mass produce a new medicine was $2 billion, demonstrating how expensive it is to bring a new treatment to market. “I want to see this go essentially from a basic scientific idea where we were just interested in what makes heart muscle cells grow in a beneficial way … when you exercise, right through to this,” Megeney said. “I want to carry it the whole way.”

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Councillor wants to work with police on missing seniors Week In Review! Father Bill Penney Celebrates 30 years in the Priesthood

10 th Annual Greely Legion Country Music Festival The Greely Legion for the 10th year delivered a diverse array of musicians for their annual Country Music Festival. Attendees from far and wide descended upon the Greely Legion Grounds in campers or for just a day trip to enjoy the foot-stomping performances. The Greely Legion and all their volunteers did a spectacular job of organizing this huge Country music event once again, and I am very happy to have it stay local in Greely! Bobby B Productions Bobby B Productions has held two Open Mic evenings so far. Both have been a fantastic time, with local musicians coming out to showcase their talents. This is a new endeavour by well-known local businessman Bobby Brown. The Open Mic nights are held at 5389 Bank Street near Mitch Owens. Check out the Bobby B Productions Facebook page for the dates and times for future events. Ottawa: 613.580.2490 Metcalfe: 613.580.2424 x30228 George.Darouze@ottawa.ca @GeorgeDarouze www.facebook.com/GeorgeDarouze 14 Ottawa South News - Thursday, August 10, 2017

Area councillors should be made aware when a senior citizen goes missing from their neighbourhoods, said Beacon HillCyrville Coun. Tim Tierney. Tierney pressed police Chief Charles Bordeleau for answers on protocols during the police services board meeting on July 24. Tierney, whose Facebook pages have thousands of followers,

along with his Twitter account, said councillors could be an invaluable tool in getting the word out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the same obviously, but when we get a notification about a missing puppy or cat, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually found in a day,â&#x20AC;? Tierney said of being notified. At the board meeting, Bordeleau said there are a series of protocols police follow when it comes to missing persons reports. He said councillors get notified

of homicides and major events, but police could look at letting them know about missing persons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to start sending all our communiquĂŠs to councillors for verification,â&#x20AC;? Bordeleau said. Board chair Coun. Eli ElChantiry asked Bordeleau if it would be worthwhile to put out an Amber Alert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the emergency notification system in place for abducted children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when seniors

Congratulations to Father Bill Penney who was ordained into the Priesthood 30 years ago this week. Father Penney is currently at Our Lady of the Visitation Church on Bank Street, and to mark the occasion celebrated with many of his current and past congregation members and friends. This 30th Anniversary was a very special time to appreciate how blessed and lucky we are to pray together and stay together as a community. It was a privilege to attend and participate in the celebration.

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Few leads after shots fired in Heron Park BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Investigators have little to go on after shots were fired when two cars stopped on a small, quiet street in the Heron Park neighbourhood. Several 911 calls were made in the aftermath of the gun violence on July 31 at 9 p.m. in the 1100-block of Rockingham Avenue, west of Bank Street, not far from the Billings Bridge commercial area. All police have to go on are reports that two mid-sized to small compact sedans — one blue and the other silver — sped off in different directions after the incident. “Multiple shots were either exchanged or fired from one vehicle,” said Const. Chuck Benoit, Ottawa police spokesperson. “No persons were reported injured.” Investigators found several empty shell casings at the scene, but are not disclosing how many or the type of calibre. “No suspects, no arrests,” Benoit confirmed. “We’re still investigating.” It’s still too soon for east district investigators, who are leading the case with

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kids on the farm. Farmer Elaine Froese uses her background in conflict resolution to assist Canadian farmwives in their growth as “farminists.” Canadian freelance writer and photographer Billi J. Miller has met a few female farmers who are opposed to being called “farmwives.” The term doesn’t bother me as, in my mind, it has always meant being married to the farm, as well as to the Farmer. I am inspired by the farmwives (real or accidental) who have managed to produce something unique and special from their property’s bounty. I would like to think I would be inspired to create something from the land too, if I worked from home full time. We have plenty of mature nut trees on our property. Maybe I could make some sort of low-sugar, preservative-free nut butter to sell. If I were handy and crafty at all. Keep in mind I can barely manage a minimal vegetable garden. For now, I will continue to write stories of life on the farm, with our beef cattle, our chickens, cats, and one loyal pup named Fergus. Thanks for reading.

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SENIORS

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Thrashing time meant everyone pitched in

unt Lizzie called it “threshing,” but everyone I knew called it “thrashing.” Father said his sister got high-minded when she moved to Regina and left the farm at Northcote behind, and sometimes he had no idea what she was talking about. Anyway, it was thrashing time and to me it was like a holiday ... just like the Saturday night card parties, only there was no music. Early in the morning, farm neighbours would start to arrive, and they would stand around the barnyard, smoking their pipes, waiting for Mr. Briscoe to bring the big thrashing machine, pulled down our long lane by his tractor. There was nothing to do until that boozer of a machine was situated, and the daylong work began. As many as 15 neighbours would be there, and that meant they would have to be fed their noon meal, as the thrashing could go on until late in the afternoon.

that I was, said she couldn’t see any reason why we couldn’t go in and get ourselves a plate full of dinner, and eat it in the grape arbour. I said it was probably better if we waited until the men were served, and then we could venture in. Velma was all for charging in right then, and I told her she could go if she wanted, but I was waiting until I knew the workers were digging into their Mother and my sister Audrey through the opened window. pies. And so we sat it out until The clatter of dishes as the would be up before dawn, and Velma took a peek in through big table was being set, the the old Findlay Oval would be the window and said the pie was fair hopping by the time the first bake table used, and another makeshift table made of planks on their plates. few neighbours had arrived. It didn’t take long for the That year my best friend Velma on two ‘sawhorses,’ covered with men to clean their plates and flour bag sheets, all needed to came across the 20-acre field. head out the door to the job at With the wild rush to have din- feed the neighbours who had come to help with the thrashing. hand. Velma and I went into ner ready at the stroke of 12, the kitchen, where Mother and Of course, Velma’s father, Mother and Audrey had no time Audrey had collapsed onto two to bother with the likes of me ... Uncle Alec was there too, as chairs with their plates in front were a couple of her older barely seven years old. And so of them at the old pine table. We Mother said I could have Velma brothers. The wonderful smell of roast grabbed two plates off the bake over to play. We sat in the grape arbour in pork and boiled turnips drifted table, and loaded them with through the open window, and what was left of dinner, which the two-seat swing, and could wasn’t much. hear the kitchen sounds coming Velma, far more adventurous

MARY COOK

Memories

There wasn’t a scrap of pie. It looked like Mother and Audrey were all in. It didn’t take long for me to realize we had walked right into a pile of work. Mother said we could fill the dishpan with hot water from the reservoir, and start into washing up, and Velma could grab a clean tea towel. Well, that certainly wasn’t what either of us had in mind! Mother made sure we had everything in order for the job at hand, and then she and Audrey took their loaded plates out into the grape arbour, and it wasn’t long before we could hear the sound of the swing seats gently going back and forth. Velma wanted to know how we got into cleaning up the dishes. I didn’t have an answer. I took a peek out the kitchen window. The swing had stopped moving. Audrey was asleep in one seat, and Mother in the other. My friend and I had no choice but to dig into clean-

ing up the dishes. Just when we thought we were finished, Mother said I was to get a pail of fresh water from the pump, and chip off shards of ice from the icebox, take a tin cup out of the cupboard, and take it out to the workers in the barnyard. There was no time left in the afternoon for Velma and me to play, and right then I decided when it came time for the thrashing machine to go to her farm, I would stay home. Spending a whole afternoon cleaning up the kitchen after more than a dozen farmers had eaten a full meal, was not my idea of a fun time. The last I saw of Velma that day, she was heading across the 20-acre field with her head down, and every step an effort. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

Church Services The Redeemed Christian Church of God

Dominion-Chalmers United Church Sunday Services Worship Service 10:30am Sundays Prayer Circle Tuesday at 11:30 10:30 a.m. Rev. James Murray 355 Cooper Street at O’Connor 613-235-5143 www.dc-church.org

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FOOD

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Grilled sausage, pepper and corn fusilli a summer treat When summer heat is in full force, it’s nice to barbecue most of the meal outdoors. If you have leftovers, simply toss with a balsamic salad dressing for a pasta lunch the next day. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Grilling Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 to 6

• 1 cob corn, husked • 1 sweet red pepper, halved and cored • 1 small Ontario red onion, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) thick rounds • 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled feta cheese • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley

INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

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corn, red pepper and onion to grill, turning occasionally until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove sausages and vegetables to cutting board as they are cooked. Diagonally slice sausages into bite-size pieces and add to pasta. Cut kernels from cob, chop pepper and onion; add to pasta along with feta and basil. Toss well. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Bring large pot of salted water to boil; cook pasta according to One serving (When recipe package directions. Drain well serves 6): and return to pot. Add spinach, Protein: 20 grams tomatoes, salt and pepper to Fat: 15 grams taste. Cover pot to keep warm. Carbohydrate: 54 grams Meanwhile, place sausages Calories: 430 on greased grill over mediumFibre: 3 grams high heat. Grill, covered, turning frequently for 10 minutes. Add – Foodland Ontario

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Chelsea (ID# A200342) Meet Chelsea, a loyal and mature dog looking for her new best friend. Chelsea is a laid-back dog who always wants to be by your side. She enjoys naps taking going on daily walks. Chelsea would enjoy a relaxed home and gets along with respectful children. Could Chelsea be the dog for you? For more information on Chelsea 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.

Never Leave a Dog in a Hot Car As we head into August, the Ottawa Humane Society is asking our community to help us make sure no dog is ever left to suffer in a hot car again. It’s only through educating our community and spreading the word that we can make sure the animals in our community are safe all summer long. The temperature inside a car can quickly climb, turning it into an oven in minutes. A dog inside will begin to pant, drool, suffer increased heart rate, vomit, have seizures and could even die. The dog’s brain may swell, he may have trouble breathing. The heat may affect all his organs, including his heart, weakening the muscle until the poor dog goes into shock. The solution? Never leave a dog in a hot car. Even a couple minutes can have grave consequences. And if you see a dog in a hot car what should you do? Remember to T.A.N.: Take information. Note the make, model and licence plate number of the car, the exact location of the car and description of the dog: breed, colour, size etc. Remember that windows cracked open do not significantly reduce the internal temperature of a car. Assess the situation. How long have you been present while the dog has been in the car? Is the dog in distress? Signs of heat distress include excessive panting with the tongue fully extended, stumbling, glazed eyes, disorientation, hiding in the foot well (which is the “coolest” place in a vehicle), convulsions/seizuring, and ultimately coma and death. Notify authorities. Contact nearby stores and businesses. Ask them to make an announcement for the owner to return to their car. Get others to help you. If the dog is in distress call the Ottawa Police Service at 911. Stay on the scene to monitor the situation until the owner or help arrives.

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THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE ANSWERS IN NEXT WEEKS ISSUE.

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you might have your mind set on a vacation to an exotic location. If that is your ultimate goal, work toward making it a possibility in the near future.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it is unwise to make any impulsive commitments or decisions right now. Too many things are in flux, and you have to work through all the scenarios for a little bit longer.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though you know what needs to get done, you may experience difficulty adhering to a schedule. Look to a friend to get you back on course.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The key to creating some spark in your love life this week is through your social life, Gemini. Spend time with an eclectic group of friends who can offer a new experience. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, exercise patience in regards to a financial situation in the coming months. Patience may pay off if you can simply wait things out. Lean on a loved one for support.

40. Wise 41. Make happy 1. Would 44. Dog-__: worn or battered 7. Pitching stat 45. One who fixes 10. Wounded 48. Central European 12. Guitarist Clapton 49. Sleighs 13. Penalizes 50. Exponential time hypothesis 14. Female MMA fighter VanZant 51. Puts within 15. Proverb 16. Urban gym 17. Midway between northeast and east 18. La __ Tar Pits 19. Go out to eat 21. Oral allergy syndrome 22. Where some are put 27. Spiral galaxy 28. Lethargic 33. Integrated circuit 34. Let your mind wander 36. Midway between north and northeast 37. Nomadic palace 38. Posted 39. Trouble

CLUES ACROSS

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you see the wisdom in someone else’s idea and you are willing to go along for the ride. Express your support and your utmost confidence in this person and his or her idea.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Keep a spouse’s or special someone’s feelings in mind before making a decision that impacts you both, Libra. Otherwise, you risk damaging the relationship. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you may get the chance to revisit an issue from your past. Use the opportunity wisely, as second chances are rare and this is a unique opportunity.

CLUES DOWN 1. Typically noncoding molecules (abbr.) 2. Former Secretary of State 3. River in Belgium and France 4. Unnilhexium 5. “Fall Guy” actor Majors 6. Tooth caregiver 7. Lucci character “Kane” 8. Latvian capital 9. Pet detective Ventura 10. Sporting dog 11. External genitals 12. “The Secret Room” novelist 14. Ancient wonder 17. Electronic data processing 18. Autocratic 20. Defunct European organization 23. Removed flesh 24. Indicating silence 25. Commercial 26. Chap 29. Farm state

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, although you may appear reserved on the surface, underneath it all the wheels are turning in your mind at a rapid pace. You have plans you’re not yet willing to share. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A calm demeanor may help you get through a situation unscathed, Capricorn. Try not to attract any attention right now and everything should be fine. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, coworkers may demand more from you this week, but you don’t really have the time for extra work. Find someone who can share in some of these additional tasks. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Every action carries extra weight this week, Pisces. People may be watching you more closely, so exercise caution.

30. Chief research officer 31. Poked holes in 32. Chutes and ___ 35. What cows say 36. A desert in southern Israel 38. Isaac’s mother 40. Sodium 41. Absence of effort 42. A way to articulate 43. Greek god of war 44. Midway between east and southeast 45. Run batted in 46. The longest division of geological time 47. Public broadcaster

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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 Fridays at noon to ottawa_ south@metroland.com.

August 11

Manotick – Enjoy a craft beer evening at Watson’s Mill on August 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets after July 28 cost $45 and can be purchased at Watson’s Mill, Office Pro and the Mill Tavern. The event is an evening of beer, appetizers and fun live music.

August 12

Hog’s Back – There are Saturday night dances every two weeks for singles and couples at the Carleton Heights Community Centre, located at 1665 Appledoorn Ave., from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The next event is August 12. There will be a DJ, refreshments and a light snack served at 10:30 p.m. Members pay $13 and nonmembers pay $15. For details, email pmpottawa@yahoo. com Greely – The Greely Le-

gion branch, located at 8021 Mitch Owens Rd., hosts a euchre tournament on August 12 with registration and a light lunch beginning at noon. Playing starts at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 per person, and there are prizes for first, second and third place. For details, call 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.

August 14 to 18

Vernon – The Osgoode Township Museum hosts its seventh annual summer drama camp for kids, featuring The Little Mermaid, from August 14 to 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register your children, ages six to 12. The production takes place on the final day of the camp at 3 p.m. The cost is $100 per child. To register, call 613-821-4062 or email education@osgoodemuseum.ca.

August 14

Alta Vista – Babytime programming will feature songs, stories and rhymes for babies

Leading the way

up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver at the Alta Vista library branch on Mondays until July 31 and on August 14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is not required.

Until August 15

Alta Vista – Family storytime will feature stories, rhymes and songs for all ages and a parent or caregiver at the Alta Vista library branch on Tuesdays until August 15, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is not needed.

Tickets cost $30 for one night or $80 for all three nights of music. Suzie Vinnick will be playing on August 22, Tyler Kealey on August 23, and Lynn Miles on August 24. Tickets can be purchased at Watson’s Mill or at Office Pro located on Main Street in Manotick.

August 22 to 24

Manotick – Come join Watson’s Mill for three nights of exceptional music, August 22 to 24, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Photos by Erin McCracken

Manotick – Travelers from all over are welcome to drop by to pick up used books at Watson’s Mill, 5524 Dickinson St. in Manotick. For details, call 613-692-6455 or visit watsonsmill.com. Hog’s Back – The 50+ club

is looking for new members to play bridge/euchre at 1463 Prince of wales Dr. The club is open all year round including during the summer months in an air-conditioned room. The programming is free to try. Please email bmjarmstrong@hotmail.com or 613-523-9702.

SCENIC CANAL DAY TOURS SPEND A LOVELY DAY ON THE WATER!

Fill your day with beautiful sights while traveling along a part of our historic Rideau Canal!

August 19

Manotick – Enjoy pioneer tea at Watson’s Mill on August 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tea sandwiches, scones and sweets from heritage recipes will be served. Tickets are $20 and are available at Dickinson House or Watson’s Mill.

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AUGUST 21-27, 2017 OTTAWA HUNT & GOLF CLUB

Above left: Guide dog trainer Shona Kemp, of Barrhaven, prepares to accompany 18-month-old Nutmeg along an obstacle course during an open tour day at the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind national training centre in Manotick on August 3. The centre trains 30 to 40 dogs a year for visually impaired and blind Canadians. Above right: Guide dog trainer Chelsea Magee, of Riverside Park, walks Bea, a yellow Labrador retriever, through the realistic obstacle course during the open tour day. Ottawa South News - Thursday, August 10, 2017 23

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695

36” ESPRESSO SOLID WOOD VANITY & PORCELAIN TOP

1395

Reg. $2295 38” x 38” x 82”

1495

ON SALE 895

Reg. $2495

48”WHITE NEWCASTLE VANITY ANITY W/ GRANITE COUNTERTOP

BLOW OUT

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1195

50” SOLID WOOD VANITY, HUTCH MIRROR, & MARBLE TOP

ON SALE NOW

Starting From

1495

60” GK031 WALNUT VANITY WITH GRANITE TOP (Pricing with select Granite colors only: Dessert sand, Mayfair white, Paridsio)

995

1000 GRAM DUEL FLUSH TOILETS

SALE

195

Reg. $395

NEW CYCLONE SKIRTED

• 2pc toilet • 4.8L Single Flush • 3”Flush Valve • Fully glazed trapway

SALE

195

Reg. $595

• New Cyclone Flush system • 17” Bowl Height • Fully glazed trapway

SALE

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5FT STAINLESS STEEL SHOWER DOOR

• 1pc dual flush toilet • 17’’ comfort height • 1.8 & 4.8 L per flush

SHOWER PANELS

395

Reg. $695

FREESTANDING 1PC TUBS

Starting at

SALE 995

NEW 18” HIGH MOUNTS

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SHAKER AND MITRED DOOR STYLES

60”x 36”

BLOW OUT $

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Available in white or espresso Reg. $2995

44” x 44” x 82”

BI-FOLDING FRAMELESS, TRACKLESS, FULL ACCESS DOORS

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Many Colours, Sizes and Accent Pieces

Available in white or espresso Reg. $1395

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60” x 32” Acrylic $ Base Reg. $550 On Sale: $300

295

795

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Sq. Ft.

Reg. $40 sq. ft.

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NEW SUMMER STORE HOURS Monday - Saturday 10 am-6 pm • Sunday: CLOSED