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Activism from afar Liban Moustapha Hassan has found support and safety in a fellow activist’s home in Heron Park thousands of miles from his adopted home of Belgium.

He was blinded in an attack there last November which he says was meant to quash his opposition of the government in his home country of Djibouti, located on the Horn of Africa. For the story, see page 6.

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“The next phase of the project will involve making available an ALPR vehicle to OPS front-line patrol services, in order to increase enforcement throughout the city,” the department said in a statement.

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Former Sens GM Bryan Murray dies at 74 after cancer battle

BY CHRIS WHAN christopher.whan@metroland.com

Former Ottawa Senators general manager and head coach Bryan Murray has died; he was 74.

Murray coached in the NHL for 18 seasons and 1,239 games.

The 2016-17 season was his 35th consecutive year in the league.

Originally from Shawville, Que., he was one of 10 children. Murray coached for five teams in the NHL, the Capitals, Red Wings, Panthers, Mighty Ducks, and finally the Senators.

Amassing 620 wins during his head coaching career places him 12th all time in the league.

“Bryan was one of the greatest men that the game of hockey has ever known, and also a great father, mentor and teacher,” said Senators owner Eugene Melnyk in a statement. “We extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Geri, daughters, Heide and Brittany and the entire Murray family on their loss.”

In 2014, Murray announced he had stage 4 colon cancer that spread to his liver and lungs.

Despite his health, Murray continued working as GM until Pierre Dorion was brought in and Murray was given an advisory role with the team. Even when the Senators were deep in the playoffs, Murray was in the team’s box cheering every goal and good play.

Murray began his coaching career with the Pembroke Lumber Kings of the Central Junior Hockey League. He was then of-

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Former Senators general manager Bryan Murray, pictured here at a charity function at CHEO in 2015, has died after a long battle with colon cancer. fered a head-coaching post with the WHL’s Regina Pats. After winning a Memorial Cup with the Pats in 1980, he was offered a job with the Hershey Bears of the AHL before becoming the head coach of the Washington Capitals in 1980.

Murray’s three decades in the league is one of the longest tenures of anyone in the NHL, and he left his mark on many people and players around the NHL, as well as other organizations in Ottawa.

STRENGTH, CHARACTER

“Bryan Murray’s strength and character were reflected in the teams he coached and the teams he built over decades of front office excellence,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman

said in a statement. “While his warmth and dry sense of humor were always evident, they were accompanied by the fiery competitiveness and determination that were his trademarks.

As we mourn Bryan’s passing, we celebrate his many contributions to the game – as well as his courage. The National Hockey League family sends our deepest condolences, comfort and support to Bryan’s family, his many friends and all whose lives he influenced.”

Murray is survived by his wife Geri and his two daughters Heide and Brittany.

The Ottawa Senators will be holding a public celebration of life at the Canadian Tire Centre on August 24 at 1 p.m. All guests are asked to enter the CTC via Gates 1 and 2.

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Try Try Again achieves strong showing at Sires Stakes at Rideau Carleton Raceway METROLAND MEDIA STAFF

The name speaks volumes.

Try Try Again has earned top honours at the Ontario Sires Stakes at the Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Many of the contenders in the various series races the evening of August 13 set new personal best times, including Try Try Again. The horse set a new speed record for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings, the raceway said in a statement.

The horse lowered the track record to 1:54.4. Magic Night clinched second place while third went to Life Well Lived.

“He got off the gate well in third, I removed him to the front and he was very strong from there,” Try Try Again’s regular reinsman and Campbellford resident Chris Christoforou Jr. said in a statement.

“He was very good tonight.”

The new best time beat the previous record by three-fifths of a second, last set by Arch Madness in 2007.

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Driver Sylvain Filion of Milton captured two $64,800 gold series division races at the Rideau Carleton Raceway on August 13.

Sylvain Filion, the reigning Lampman Cup champion, also had a strong showing, earning top billing in six events in competition for the prize

money, which totalled almost $250,000.

Other notables include LMC Mass Gem, which also set a personal best time, as well as Capteur De Reve.

Euro Gap had the fastest times in the three grassroots divisions with Trevor Henry in the driver’s seat.

“He looked good today.

Trevor (Henry) said he was really good,” trainer Scott McEneny said in the statement. “He’s got a lot of talent; he’s just had his days. His gait’s not the best, he’s a little pacey, and sometimes the track just doesn’t suit him because of his feet.”

The grassroots colts and geldings will next travel to the Hanover Raceway for August 26.

The gold series competitors will enjoy their last regular season start at the Mohawk Racetrack on Sept. 25.

The Ontario Sires Stakes will continue at the Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sept. 10.

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Capital Fair seeks partnership with Hard Rock

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The Capital Fair’s gates will soon swing open for its 19th year at the Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre, but a new partnership is already in the works, amid plans to rebrand and remodel the centre as Hard Rock Casino Ottawa.

“We’re excited,” said Harley Bloom, general manager of the Capital Fair.

“Hard Rock has a reputation for doing major events, and we’re pretty positive we’re going to be able to negotiate some large concerts that have alluded us so far because we’re not interested in taking on the costs at this point,” he said.

While Hard Rock officials are currently focusing their efforts on their renovation plans, said Bloom, the hope is that a partnership can be formed for the 2018 edition of the fair.

“Early indications are there’s going to be a pretty good synergy there,” he said. “We’re a community-based fair, and they understand the connection between their business and the community.

The two go hand-in-hand.”

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The 19th edition of the Capital Fair will take over the grounds of the Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre August 18 to 27. Gate admission is free, and free midway rides will be available on opening day, August 18, from noon to 1 p.m. tickets.

“Let’s face it, the fairs are always looking to improve themselves,” Bloom said. “And this is a chance for them to talk to a crowd they normally wouldn’t get to talk to.

“I know that people think there’s a bit of a competition going, but it’s usually friendly, if there is any at all,” he said. “We

certainly believe that the fair industry has a lot to offer and the chance to promote it is something we really enjoy.”

Other highlights include darts and bridge tournaments, monster truck rides and a show, a talent contest, a dog stunt show, birds of prey, canine dock-diving competitions, and hypnotist and mentalist performances.

Stars from the children’s TV show Paw Patrol will take to the stage for photo ops with young fans.

The Kids Big Tent will also include crafts, a dance party, a petting zoo, pony rides and a magic show. Rescued backyard critters from Soper Creek are also a new feature.

The fair is orchestrated to offer multiple entertainment options for families and people of all ages, from young children to seniors.

“It’s nice and big and fat and juicy, and there’s lots of free stuff for people to do — and that’s the way we like it,” said Bloom.

The Capital Fair typically attracts people from as far away as Montreal, northern New York state, Peterborough and western Quebec.

Last year, more than 160,000 people came through the gates, representing a significant spike over 2015 when 125,000 people attended.

Attendance has been climbing steadily year after year.

“Free admission does that,” Bloom said of the free daily gate admission.

For more event details, visit capitalfair.ca.

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Meanwhile, organizers have plenty in store for this year’s fair, which will take over the grounds of the entertainment centre from Augusst 18 to 27.

The midway — eastern Ontario’s largest — will feature about 30 rides and attractions. Those wanting to get a head start on the fun can enjoy free rides courtesy of Osgoode Coun. George Darouze, whose ward includes the entertainment centre.

The freebie hour is on opening fair day, August 18, from noon to 1 p.m.

Several new and returning attractions are in store.

For the first time, a new agriculture pavilion will have a 4H sheep show with prized lambs, sheep shearing, miniature horses, rare farm animal breeds, a cooking demo, a twice-daily ‘breakfast any time’ demonstration, antique farm equipment, an English horse show, an observation beehive, raceway horses, a lawn tractor pull and blacksmith demos.

The Canadian Museum of Food and Agriculture will also be on hand to make ice cream.

As well, organizers of other fairs in the region — such as Russell’s — have been invited to set up displays to promote their events, and sell advance tickets and raffle

Diane Deans Councillor/Conseillère Quartier Gloucester-Southgate Ward 2017 Time Capsule As part of the 2017 celebrations, the City of Ottawa will be assembling a time capsule which would be opened in 50 years during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Canada! I am seeking input from Gloucester-Southgate residents to help find a distinctive and meaningful contribution to be added to this time capsule that reflects our ward. Items to consider include medals and commemorative coins, black and white photographic prints or cotton and polyester textiles. Please keep the size of the capsule (24” wide x 36” high x 11” deep) in mind when providing your ideas. Proposals can be sent to diane.deans@ottawa.ca or by calling 613-580-2480. I look forward to hearing of your suggestions!

Free Used Hockey Equipment Program With the hockey season fast approaching, Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) would like residents to know about their program to provide free used hockey equipment. HEO in partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the Ottawa Senators has some new helmets and neckguards as well as some other used hockey equipment available to distribute to those in need. If you are interested in getting more information on this program or in booking an appointment to acquire some second-hand hockey equipment for the upcoming season please contact Ms. Vanessa Valente by email at: vvalente@hockeyeasternontario.ca or by calling 613-224-7686.

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This is a free family-friendly event hosted by CP to celebrate Canada 150 and will be held at the Via Station at 200 Tremblay Road. There will be a number of activities for residents of all ages to experience which includes enjoying a concert involving Dean Brody, checking out CP’s archives or visiting the Spirit of Tomorrow railcar. Residents are encouraged to take OC Transpo as there is no parking on site. For more information please visit www.cpr.ca.

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This year’s feature film is Moana and residents are invited to enjoy some free activities for all ages and a free hotdog BBQ beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the movie set to start at approximately 8:15 p.m. This event will be held in Greenboro Park, behind the Greenboro Community Centre (363 Lorry Greenberg Drive). Be sure to remember to bring along a blanket or lawn chairs!

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South Ottawans back blind Djibouti activist’s plight

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Liban Moustapha Hassan is guided to a dining room chair where he sits, gingerly touching the full plate, feeling for his food.

He clutches the noodles with his fingers and eats with more and more gusto as he finds his rhythm.

His friends and supporters watch protectively over Hassan, whose eyes were gouged out in a vicious attack in his adopted home of Brussels, Belgium last November.

“It’s not safe anymore for him,” said Hassan’s host Zeinab Ismael, who recently welcomed the 33-year-old activist to stay at her Heron Park apartment for the next few weeks.

“Maybe in the future he can come to Canada for safety issues, for humanitarian reasons.”

Though Hassan is safely ensconced at Ismael’s home, she said her friend and fellow activist will be in danger when it is time for him to return to Belgium.

Five of six male suspects are still wanted by police there for the attack on Hassan in which he was beaten for hours and his eyes were pulled out, leaving him blind. He was left in the snow that night for four hours before a passerby found him and called for help.

Just four days earlier, Hassan had joined a new youth opposition party to advocate for civil rights in his home country of the Republic of Djibouti, a former French colony located on the Horn of Africa and bordered by Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia.

“I was just criticizing in order to improve or to work together,” Hassan said, speaking in Somali to Faisal Jama, executive director of the Somali Canadian Youth Centre, located in the Heatherington and Fairlea community. “But they misunderstand me and that is why they think I am against them

and they came against me.”

The target on his back was years in the making.

“We are fighting against a dictator and we were not expecting to be attacked by another opposition party that was seeking, (like) us, democracy,” Ismael said, translating. “It’s heartbreaking because they are doing the same thing that the dictator is doing. Just because of a difference of opinion you become blind.”

Hassan’s opposition to Djibouti’s government drove him to become an early member of a youth opposition party in his homeland in 2011.

He became a prolific speaker against the government on YouTube and Facebook, so much so that those in power took notice and police were dispatched to his workplace in early 2015. Hassan was detained for two days and then taken to the courthouse where he was threatened with a decade of imprisonment if he did not halt his activism.

After the threat was delivered, Hassan was freed. But he was subsequently fired from his job as a paramedic.

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Liban Moustapha Hassan, 33, (front left) was blinded in an attack last November in his adopted home of Belgium. Currently visiting fellow activist and Heron Park resident Zeinab Ismael (back left), Hassan and his friend Samanthar Hassan Moussa (front right) have also found support from Faisal Jama (centre), executive director of the Ottawabased Somali Canadian Youth Centre. for safety.

“The first time was just a warning. Second time, they torture you like hell,” Jama said.

Still, it came as a surprise when trouble greeted him at the door of his apartment in Belgium.

The night of the attack, his apartment buzzer sounded and a familiar voice called for him to come down. While the caller was considered a friend and a member of another Djibouti youth opposition party, which Hassan had recently left, the man was not alone. Hassan was jumped by six men.

“We seek justice for what’s happened to Liban,” said Ismael.

She is one of a growing number of residents in the National Capital Region, where Hassan also has cousins, who are trying to fundraise for the Djibouti

activist. Hassan has also been visiting different groups in the Ottawa area, including the Ottawa Islamic School, to share his experience and spread a message of unity.

His supporters have helped fundraise to offset the cost of expensive glasses that, through partial sight restoration technology, allow him to distinguish shapes. Hassan travelled to Boston last month for the tech.

His friends also hope to bring international attention to his case to encourage the Belgian wheels of justice to work faster so his attackers will soon be arrested.

While Ismael said their plan includes approaching Ottawaarea politicians about Hassan’s plight, Ottawa South MP David McGuinty said neither he nor his office have been approached yet about the case.

Regardless, McGuinty said he would have to keep any details about such a file confidential in keeping with privacy laws.

“As a general rule when somebody is a citizen or resident of a democratically elected country like Belgium, who is a signatory to the 1952 international convention on refugees, normally these matters are matters that would be dealt with by Belgian democratically elected authorities,” he told Metroland Media. “This is a matter that appears to be a Belgian legal matter.”

Meanwhile, Hassan’s Ottawa supporters are picking up where Hassan left off.

While his own voice of opposition has grown quieter following the devastating attack, there was a time when Hassan could not ignore the plight of others and felt compelled to speak out

regardless of the danger.

As a paramedic in Djibouti, he provided medical care to those injured by Djibouti government forces during civil rights marches, and he said he became more and more outraged at the injustice, lack of freedom and corruption.

“Sometimes in peaceful demonstrations, they come and shoot them,” Jama translated.

“Sometimes I bring kids, pregnant women who are injured, and I transported them to the hospital. Every day when I see somebody is bleeding or hurt, I think that I will one day be in (their) place,” Hassan said.

He has paid a steep price, but regret is not part of the equation.

“Nothing comes easy. A risktaker can change all things,” Hassan told Jama, who is from Somalia and can relate to Hassan’s plight.

“Bomb, killing, looting, rape,” Jama said of similar conditions in Somalia.

“It’s a common story,” agreed Ismael, who is also from Djibouti and fights from afar for civil rights in her home country.

Having already been imprisoned there for her activism, she cannot return home and has remained in Canada for the past 16 years.

“It’s a scary life,” said Jama, who is lending his voice to champion for Hassan and bring awareness to his plight among some of the thousands of Somalis and Djiboutis in Ottawa.

Jama said he is helping plan local efforts to provide Hassan with assistance and support “as a humanitarian. It’s between death and life. This could happen to me, it could happen to everybody.

“They took his life from him,” said Jama.

“They took the most important part of his life. If you don’t see, you are in a darkness, so that is why we, as a community, are ready – whatever we can do or extend any kind of help for him.”

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A tarmac travesty T ake 300-plus people, stick them in a tube for seven hours, turn up the temperature and then keep them confined for another six hours.

It’s a recipe for unhappy customers.

An Air Transat flight stuck on Ottawa airport’s tarmac for six hours on a steamy July 31 was a travelling travesty.

The plane was diverted to Ottawa from Montreal due to storms. There was a stormy atmosphere inside the plane too after passengers waited and waited to take off for Montreal.

It’s not entirely clear what caused the lack of service to the plane – fuel and water. The airline – which has received a serious black eye from all the horror stories shared by passengers – and the airport have traded accusations about what services were offered to the Air Transat flight, and what services were declined.

All we can be sure of is that a seven-hour flight ended up being about double that time, and that the stay in Ottawa was brutal due to lack of air conditioning on a hot day.

Hopefully a Canadian Transportation Agency investigation will get to the bottom of it.

It shouldn’t have happened but it did. But job one is to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

In May, the federal government introduced legislation to create a passenger bill of rights.

The goal is to make sure travellers know the service levels to which they are entitled, and provide compensation if travel arrangements are disrupted by events within the airline’s control.

It’s a fair request of air carriers. In fact, common sense says Canadian travellers should have been protected by such measures a generation ago. Maybe it’s a sign of poor quality across the board that Canadians need to spell out such minimums of service in a federal law.

A new passenger bill of rights should be passed quickly and it should be enforced.

Every political party should be on board with better protections for captive airline passengers.

Football is not the leader in concussion stats

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n a recent column for the American Press, author Paul Newberry predicted the demise of American football.

His argument centred on concussion statistics, citing a University of Boston study that found of 202 former professional football players, nearly all had a brain disease resulting from blows to the head.

It’s a neatly, cherry-picked stat that Newberry uses to make football out to be a “gladiatorial sport”, which he argues has no place in modern society.

Three years ago, my eldest started playing football. I was pretty uncomfortable with the idea. Watching a bunch of seven- to 10-year-olds engage in this wild and violent behaviour often left me feeling nervous. Relatives have frequently questioned why I allow my son to continue in such a violent sport.

But is football the most dangerous sport in America, as Newberry would like us to believe?

The short answer is no.

In 2015, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study Capital Muse examining concussion risk among athletes per 1,000 minutes of athletic exposure (AE). The research included At the same time, I watched my son a review of 23 international studies on thrive in team sport for the first time, concussions in sports. The average risk of head injuries across all sports was rapidly gaining confidence he never had in hockey, volleyball or soccer. He 0.23 injuries per 1,000 minutes of AE. The concussion rate was 18 times quickly acquired knowledge of every higher than average for rugby, five technical aspect of what is a highly times greater for hockey, and a strategic game, one I’ve slowly come little more than double for American to understand and appreciate.

His coordination and fitness levels football. Soccer, often considered by parents to be a safer sport, was improved. He explained his personal also higher than average, particularly sentiment that football is truly the among males. only team sport, where every player As soccer becomes more popular has an essential role in the success of across the U.S., particularly in high each play.

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Canada continues to grapple with overweight and obesity among children and teens.

Rather than eliminating sports, we should work toward making them all safer and more accessible for all kids.

school, a number of studies are finding higher rates of injury, including blows to the head. Hockey, Canada’s favourite national pastime, saw more than twice as many head injuries per AE than football.

The reality is that all sports — par- Charles Gordon will return. ticularly those that revolve around a bunch of clumsy kids chasing after the same ball or puck — have a certain Editorial Policy element of risk.

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Police chief hangs up uniform for Pride parade According to Capital Pride, this decision was made based on the feedback the organization received from consultations held with stakeholders and LGBTQ2 community members this year.

“During our consultation process and in ongoing conversations with stakeholders, we have been particularly mindful of events in the last year concerning police participation in Prides across the country,” the Capital Pride statement read.

“On the issue of police participation in the Capital Pride festival, community members have been passionate in their views.”

At the time, Ottawa police had already made a decision to not have a float in the parade, how-

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Police officers will leave their uniforms at home for this year’s Ottawa Capital Pride.

Police Chief Charles Bordeleau released a statement on August 14 saying after ongoing discussions with LGBTQ2 police members, community partners and a police liaison committee, police officers decided to not wear their uniforms during this year’s parade, planned for August 27.

Instead, Bordeleau said, members will wear other Ottawa Police Services identified clothing.

“I fully support this decision and am proud of them for carefully considering how best to proceed in order to move forward together,” Bordeleau said. “The exclusion of the police uniform in Pride parades has become a national issue, and it seems to have divided the local LGBTQ2 communities and the wider community. I know we can overcome this issue by working together to have real conversations with each other at the local level.”

On June 30, Ottawa Capital Pride released a statement at the request of their LGBTQ2 youth, which said uniformed police officers would not be welcome to attend Pride activities off-duty.

In addition, other community members have asked for the event to remain inclusive — which includes police.

That being said, the organization has asked that police, who do participate, do so in plain clothes.

“As an organization, Capital Pride supports the participation of individual LGBTQ2 police officers and their allies in this year’s festival,” the

POLICE CHIEF CHARLES BORDELEAU statement read. “ … However, it is of prime importance to us that everyone feels safe at Pride, particularly LGBTQ2 youth, and racialized and Indigenous community members. Accordingly, we respectfully request that participating officers reserve their uniforms and vehicles for official work duties only this year.”

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Bordeleau has now said he will also leave his uniform at home, choosing to wear a police golf shirt instead.

It was after further discussions with the LGBTQ2 community, police members and allies that resulted in the chief’s change of heart.

Bordeleau added police members are proud of their uniforms, but connections with the community go beyond the uniform too.

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One man is in hospital after he was stabbed at least once near the South Keys Shopping Centre.

Ottawa police patrol officers and paramedics were called to an address near the corner of Hunt Club Road and Dazé Street on August 14 at 2:42 p.m.

“It looked like he was in serious but stable enough condition,” said MarcAntoine Deschamps, Ottawa paramedic spokesperson.

“He should be fine. He should pull through.”

Due to the ongoing investigation, he declined to reveal the nature of the stab wound. Deschamps also did not know exactly how many times the adult man, whose age was not immediately known, had been stabbed.

The patient was transported to the Ottawa Hospital’s Trauma Centre in serious, but stable condition.

Meanwhile, patrol officers continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the stabbing, which Const. Marc Soucy, Ottawa police spokesperson said happened in the 2200-block of Bank Street.

Ottawa police don’t yet know whether the owner of a car that was shot at in Herongate was the target or if the gun violence is random.

“We don’t know if it was random shots at the car or if somebody is upset at somebody,” said Const. Marc Soucy, Ottawa police spokesperson.

Patrol officers were called to the 2800-block of Cedarwood Dr., not far from Baycrest Drive, in Herongate on August 10 at 6:45 p.m. after multiple 911 calls came in reporting shots had been fired.

“We attended, found a vehicle with some damage, seized that vehicle and the investigation is ongoing,” Soucy said. “There’s some evidence of shots fired at it.”

No one was in the vehicle at the time and there were no reported injuries.

As well, no one has come forward to claim ownership of the car, though police know who it belongs to, Soucy said. “That part is still under investigation.”

There are no suspects and no one was seen fleeing the area in the wake of the gun violence.

He did not know how many shots were fired and no shell casings were found at the scene. However, Soucy said that is not unusual as some guns don’t expel casings.

This incident marks Ottawa’s 40th shooting of 2017.

East investigation officers are leading the investigation.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566.

Seniors attacked in Elmvale Acres

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Ottawa police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a lone male suspect wanted after two women were allegedly sexual assaulted in two separate attacks.

In the first case, a suspect attacked a woman outside in the Elmvale Acres neighbourhood, near Russell Road and Haig Drive, on Sunday, August 13 around 9 a.m. A few hours later, the same man is suspected of attacking another women in the hallway of an apartment building in the same neighbourhood around noon.

Both victims are women over the age of 60, and each was alone at the time of the attacks, said Const. Marc Soucy, Ottawa police spokesperson.

“Both were sexual assaults. It involved more than groping,” he said, adding that no further details will be released about the nature of the as-

saults.

One of the victims required medical attention for a black eye and other bruises she suffered in the attack, said Soucy.

In each case the suspect did not brandish a weapon, nor were the women approached from behind.

Investigators will not say whether verbal threats were made, as this is considered evidence, said Soucy, noting the suspect did not make verbal ploys to approach each woman before the assaults.

After each attack, the suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described by police as a black man between 18 and 30 years old, about fivefoot-10, with a skinny build. Anyone with information on the assaults, is asked to call the Ottawa police sexual assault and child abuse unit at 613236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Making homework a game It’s not always fun to sit down with children to do homework. Imagine what it’s like for them, after a whole day of school!

Turning homework into a game can help take the stress out of homework. With the following strategies you can make this obligation more fun for everybody.

• Play school with your child. Find yourself a little desk, let her pretend to be the teacher, and ask her to show you how to write out her spelling words. This is especially effective if you create a “blackboard” with a piece of paper taped to the wall.

• Allow your child to move around while working. After sitting all day at school, your son might have difficulty sitting still at the kitchen table. Allow him to stand up, and ask him to say his multiplication tables while throwing you a ball.

• Reward work with play. Come to an agreement with your child to play with him or her for 5 minutes for every 15 minutes of concentrated effort (or any other ratio that works).

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For example, you might agree that your child can go to bed 15 minutes later than usual if she can finish her math homework in fewer than 15 minutes. Timing her will increase her concentration, but be realistic about the challenges; you don’t want to discourage her.

• List each homework job to be done on a separate piece of paper and let your child pick the next task to tackle. Include a surprise note, on which might be written “take a ten minute break” or “enjoy a second story at bedtime”; this will add a touch of anticipation and encouragement to the jobs.

• Be encouraging rather than stressed out. Congratulate your child for good Jupiter Images results and be positive about future attempts. Most of all, help him or her to feel Homework can be fun with parents and students enjoying spending the time together. Parents can also help a child feel proud of his or her homework efforts. proud of their efforts.

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Did you also know that exercise stimulates memory and that adequate sleep improves concentration? Over time, various studies have shown that healthy lifestyle habits — like eating well, exercising daily for 30 minutes and sleeping 8 to 12 hours per night — contribute to greater academic success.

As a parent, you could ensure your child thrives in school by helping them adopt the following habits: • Eating a well-balanced breakfast every morning that includes whole grains, fruit, dairy and a source of protein (peanut butter, tofu, eggs, etc.).

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• Finding time to relax every night with the help of a warm bath, soft music, a good book, etc.

• Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day.

It’s a well-known fact that children learn from example, so be a good role model for your son or daughter: eat well, exercise often and keep your stress level to a bare minimum.

By prioritizing a healthy lifestyle at home, you’ll not only help your offspring excel in school, but also pave the way for a lifetime of good health!

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For those who are studying literature, a new language or social sciences, pop music works like a charm.

Take a quick break every once in a while and gather your thoughts to a Submitted disco, reggae or country rhythm.

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Roy Ketcheson (left), visual arts teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School, student Grace Yakoub and Bruce Lindsay, president of the Riverside South Community Association, show off a newly completed mural crafted by arts students at the school. The mural is the community’s first public art work created on municipal property.

The hope is that this mural will open the doors to more public art in the growing south Ottawa community.

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Grace’s father, Haisam Yakoub, said he’s proud of his daughter’s involvement in the community project.

“It’s very integrated within this area and it makes you say, ‘Wow,’” he said. “(Murals like this) should be everywhere. It makes you happy somehow.”

The process of applying the colourful marine concept, developed by the Grade 12 art students, and applying it to the 321-square-metre canvas offered a unique learning experience for Grace and her fellow student artists: Brittney Bosse, Haya Baodaid, Bernadette Gagnon, Kathleen Harper, Alyssa Matsoukas and Emma Nandlall.

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“It was a perfect fit,” said Lindsay, adding that his association initially had hoped to involve St. FX students in the project anyway. “It was just a fluke that Roy was interested.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better person to do this in terms of his experience, his expertise, willingness to help and engaging the kids,” Lindsay said. “He’s teaching the kids that we’re here.”

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With a painter’s palette in one hand and a brush in the other, Grace Yakoub puts the finishing touches on a scene from an underwater wonderland.

Her classroom has been traded in for the great outdoors and her canvas is the largest she’s ever worked on, and concrete as well.

“I think it actually turned out pretty good,” said the 16-year-old South Keys resident as she stepped back to admire her group’s artistic handiwork.

The mural — the first public art on municipal property in Riverside South — adorns a concrete storage bunker at Spratt Park near Steve MacLean Public School in Riverside South. It is the product of the efforts of a group of seven arts students in grades 9 to 12 from St. Francis Xavier (FX) Catholic High School in Riverside South.

The community project, which got underway July 3, was an opportunity for the students to showcase their talents in a highly public setting.

St. FX visual arts teacher Roy Ketcheson is leading the project and said it’s important for students to be active in their community.

Over the years, he has had his arts students work on a number of different community projects at churches, schools and a restaurant.

“I think it gives them the sense of reality where artwork can be applied to the real world, otherwise they get this idea it’s just a little something for them to throw away after,” he said.

“There are a lot of careers in art that parents don’t realize.”

The idea for the project, which was sponsored and funded by the Riverside South Community Association, began percolating late last year.

Association president Bruce Lindsay reached out to Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish, who suggested he connect with the Artists of Stonebridge association, based nearby in Barrhaven.

Lindsay connected with Ketcheson, a professional artist living in Barrhaven. Lindsay was thrilled that Ketcheson actually taught art at St. Francis Xavier, providing that localized

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The 17th Annual Charity Classic took place on Wednesday July 12th at the Metcalfe Golf Club. 132 players enjoyed 18 holes, numerous contests, raffles and activities and a roast beef and pasta supper. Through donations of $25 per player, hole sponsorships, on-course raffles and contests, a silent auction & live auction, the tournament was able to raise $12,500 for the Osgoode Care Centre, bringing the 17-year total to over $127,000. Tom and Gloria Welch along with Rob Howell of the Metcalfe Golf Club and Jeff Bauder of Flagstick Golf Magazine, would like to thank everyone that contributed to this year’s event.

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t wasn’t a secret for long ... even if it was meant to be. But no one got a brand-new car without the news spreading pretty fast.

Being the next farm to Uncle Alec’s though, meant that we got a look at the new Plymouth before anyone else at Northcote.

And what a beauty it was.

Certainly many steps up from the old Model T with the hole in the back floor, and the two front fenders in different colours, which we got in a trade.

I was just as excited as was my little friend Velma when the new car came into her family. My sister Audrey wondered where the money came from.

Did Uncle Alec sell off his herd of cattle, or his workhorses?

No, he didn’t. The cows and the horses were right there in the barn-

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Uncle Alec, the good neighbour that he was, was more than generous letting us all have a ride in the new Plymouth, taking Mother to Briscoe’s General Store, and our family taking turns, and once driving Velma and me all the way to Douglas.

He was pretty fussy about his new car too.

None of his sons was allowed behind the steering wheel, even though they were old enough to drive.

Even when they were courting, they had to take the horse and buggy, just like every other young fella in Northcote, who wasn’t lucky enough to have a new Plymouth sitting in his yard.

My friend Velma said her father could often be seen wiping the shiny fenders with his handkerchief, and when it rained, he covered it with a canvas to keep it dry.

him run it around the 20-acre field a good many times.

I was always amazed that Aunt Bertha never learned to drive the new car.

Certainly, we didn’t have the old Memories Model T more than a day or so, before Mother got behind the wheel, drove out the long lane, and headed Yes, he was pretty fussy ... at least all the way into Renfrew. But not Aunt Bertha. She left the driving to at the start of ownership.

Uncle Alec.

But like all things bought for use Well, as the novelty of the new car on the farm back then, the time would come when it would have to be wore off, and it was commonplace to see it parked in the rain, and the put into another service.

It wasn’t that the thrill of a new car Thom boys, one by one, were allowed to get behind the wheel, you could see had worn off. Certainly not! that Uncle Alec would be putting the It was still the nicest car to be Plymouth to other uses, to get the full parked at the Lutheran Church on value out of the dollars he spent on it.

Sundays.

No longer did we have to take Ralph, one of the older boys, was our shoes off when we got in the eventually allowed to get behind the Plymouth, and it wasn’t unusual to wheel, but only after Uncle Alec let

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But I knew the new car had lost its glory when I was over playing with Velma one Saturday, and Uncle Alec had parked the car close to the barn.

When he wheeled the car over to the house to tell Aunt Bertha he’d be back in time for supper, a Holstein calf had its head out one back window, and a sheep out the other.

Uncle Alec headed into Renfrew to market the two, and the fastest way to get there was in the Plymouth that only a scant few months before was treated like a member of the family.

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rain up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. ~ Proverbs 22:6, NKJV. It’s more than just a Bible verse, and I am hoping it applies to puppies as well as to children. We had a large, rather untrainable dog before that, although lovable, was a going concern. If let outside without a lead, Cody would dash off to parts unknown. We are hoping that Fergus’ electronic collar is effectively teaching him his boundaries so that he won’t run away if left untended. The funny thing is, we never had to use these techniques with our dogs when I was growing up. We just told them to stay and they stayed. We never had one injured on the road, and none of them ran away. They visited the neighbours occasionally, sure. But they always came home.

Cody was terrible at walking on the

leash. He would pull me so hard that he would choke himself and have to stop to catch his breath. I tried stopping and rewarding him with treats, along with a number of different commands to get him to stop pulling, but it never worked. I felt it would be unfair to introduce a choke collar at his advanced age, so I just put up with his shenanigans. It took all my strength to hold onto the leash. It was quite a workout.

I couldn’t walk Cody much during the winter, because more than once when he tugged me along the ice I lost my footing and landed on my face, in the middle of the road.

Fergus is getting big, strong and brave and he too loves to pull on his leash.

It’s time to nip this situation in the proverbial bud. I have been doing my research online and in the dog-owning community and I think I have a solu-

DIANA FISHER The Accidental Farmwife tion. It’s called the Halti. Basically it’s shaped much like a horse halter, with which I am very familiar. You slip one loop up over his ears and the other around his muzzle. The lead attaches to a ring under his chin. If he pulls on the lead, it tightens the loop around his muzzle, which makes him slow down.

I’ve seen the Halti in action and it basically turns a wild, human-tugging, zigzagging beast into a well-behaved canine sauntering along directly beside his master. This is our goal. The only problem is that Fergus hates his Halti.

I’ve tried putting the Halti on him

every day for a short period of time so that he can get used to it. We’ve had it two weeks now with very little improvement. He used to spend a great deal of time trying to scratch it off his face but now he is resigned to just lying there, chin in the grass. He won’t get up and he won’t walk with the Halti on. So I turned to the internet for help.

It seems I have been going about this all wrong. I watched a video on the dog halter and the trainer advises you introduce the device gradually, with copious amounts of treats. First you coax the dog to put his muzzle through the halter, and reward each time with a treat.

Then you pull the halter up over his head as he puts his muzzle through the halter. Now you introduce the instruction “get dressed.” Again, more treats.

Finally you buckle the halter on him and reward with — you guessed it — still more treats.

I think that woman handed out approximately 52 treats during the course of the two-minute video. Clearly I will be stocking up. I am wondering if there is such a thing as a treat card, like a coffee card where you get a stamp each time you buy a pack and your tenth one is free? Because if there isn’t, perhaps there should be.

We went back to the pet store today, Fergus and I, to ensure the halter I bought him has been properly fitted to his five-month-old head. The clerk witnessed his paralysis after the halter was on, and declared he was acting out in protest. We headed to the drive-thru on the way home, and Fergus was introduced to Tim Hortons plain Timbits. I had to show him there is an upside to what he seems to perceive as an extremely humiliating experience. www.theaccidentalfarmwife.blogspot. com; email: dianafisher1@gmail.com

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A public hearing will be held to investigate the tarmac delays involving two Air Transat planes at the Ottawa International Airport.

“This decision was made after a review of the airline response to the CTA’s order to explain those incidents,” the Canadian Transportation Agency announced August 9.

Severe thunderstorms rerouted 20 planes to Ottawa on July 31. Two flying under the Air Transat banner sat on the tarmac for four to six hours after arriving from Brussels, Belgium and Rome.

Passengers on at least one spoke out on social media about the extended wait and the lack of air conditioning and water.

Jean-François Lemay, the airline’s president and chief executive, said there were a number of factors “beyond our control” and that “there were numerous parties involved in this matter whose actions had a direct impact on the management of the unfolding events.”

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The Canadian Transportation Agency has called a public hearing for the end of August in its investigation of the treatment of passengers on board two Air Transat flights diverted to the Ottawa International Airport on July 31.

He is questioning why four diverted flights were redirected to a remote section of the airport while others were allowed to remain on the taxiway and refuel first despite repeated requests from the Air Transat flight commanders for priority.

“Most, if not all of the aircraft that arrived at CYOW (the Ottawa airport) after our affected flights were refuelled and departed before our company’s stranded aircraft were literally left until the end to be serviced,” Lemay said in a letter to the investigating agency.

The airline was also not told by local authorized fuelers how

long refuelling would take “so as to permit an informed decision on how to manage the situation,” he said.

Flight deck crews were “led to believe” the aircraft would be refuelled within 30 minutes, a message repeated several times, said Lemay, adding that crews on both planes requested refuelling during the wait. One commander made numerous “urgent” requests for fuelling because the plane was low on fuel.

“They were advised by the aircraft fuelers that this was not possible,” Lemay said, but noted that personnel witnessed

a diverted Air Canada aircraft being refuelled nearby.

The air conditioning and ventilation system had to be shut down on board one plane because it was low on fuel.

As well, limited refreshments on board were prioritized for children and passengers with special needs, Lemay said, but passengers were frequently given updates on the situation, one of the complaints raised by passengers.

Deplaning passengers was not possible during the delay, he said, and air stairs were only provided to one Air Transat plane shortly before Ottawa

emergency crews arrived in response to a passenger’s 911 call for medical help — about four hours into the delay.

Both planes were then refuelled and while one was able to leave, the second airplane experienced problems with onboard systems caused by the fuel shortage, which led to more delays, said Lemay.

In the days after the inquiry was announced, Air Transat contacted passengers who had travelled on its Brussels to Montreal flight to offer each of them $400 due to the lack of air conditioning on board the plane during the extended stopover in Ottawa.

“We are aware of the particularly difficult circumstances experienced by our passengers on board Flight TS157, deprived of air conditioning for more than an hour,” Debbie Cabana, Air Transat marketing director of social media and public relations, said in an email to Metroland Media. “We have therefore offered a $400 monetary compensation as a gesture of good faith that shows our empathy.

“We extend our sincerest apologies for the unpleasantness they experienced during this unfortunate incident,” she said.

The Ottawa International Airport Authority has countered the airline’s version of events, saying it offered its full support and assistance to Air Transat by way of the airline’s designated ground handler, as it did with the other planes.

“Many options were available to the airline at all times while the aircraft were on the apron, had they wished to deplane,” the authority said in a statement.

“The airport had buses on standby on the airfield to shuttle passengers to the terminal and there were gates available for deplaning.”

Air Transat is a seasonal charter service provider from Ottawa, and therefore would have had ground-handling and refuelling service arrangements in place, the authority said, noting it is not responsible for prioritizing refuelling operations.

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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.

For more information on 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.

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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Syrup: • 1/2 cup (125 mL) water • 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar • 1 cinnamon stick • 2 thin slices peeled gingerroot • 1 small sprig fresh rosemary • Half vanilla bean, split lengthwise (or ¼ tsp /1 mL vanilla extract) Easy crème fraîche: • 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) packed brown sugar • A pinch of salt • 1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping cream Fruit Salad: • 2 cups (500 mL) blueberries • 2 cups (500 mL) raspberries • 2 peaches, peeled and cut into wedges • 2 nectarines, cut into wedges • 2 apricots, cut into wedges

Drain syrup into serving bowl to cool. Using small spoon, scrape vanilla seeds from bean into syrup, discarding bean, or stir in vanilla extract.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together sour cream, brown sugar and salt; stir in cream.

In serving bowl, gently stir together cooled syrup, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines and apricots. Serve topped with dollop of crème fraîche.

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In small saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, rosemary and vanilla bean (not vanilla extract if using).

Bring to boil, stirring occasionally; boil, uncovered, for three minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for five minutes.

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Members of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa Senior Dance School perform a traditional dance from Crete during Greekfest 2017 on August 13. The festival, which continues until August 20, is a celebration of Greek culture with traditonal food, dance and art. For a full schedule of events, visit ottawagreekfest.com.

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Ottawa got some extra exposure on the national stage on Aug. 8, as teams stopped in Ottawa to film the popular television show The Amazing Race Canada.

On The Amazing Race, pairs race through cities in Canada and the world, and complete local challenges. The last-place teams get eliminated one-byone until there’s one team left.

Team Adam and Andrea Cavaleri, a brother and sister from Montreal, started the episode with an advantage, having finished the last leg in Bangkok, Thailand, in first place.

Within the first few minutes of the show, Mayor Jim Watson got some screen time.

Racers had to make their way to city hall in order to get their first clue from the mayor.

“Thanks, buddy!” screamed Collingwood’s Kenneth McAlpine, partnered with best friend Ryan LaChapelle, as they grabbed the clue from him.

From there, they were off to

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The Amazing Race Canada came to Ottawa, with racers making their way through the city and ending up just over the river in Gatineau.

Mooney’s Bay at Hog’s Back, where they had to organize a set of red and white SUVs into specific parking spots in order to spell Canada from an aerial view.

The second challenge took teams to Sandridge Road, to the RCMP stables, where racers had to complete a horse-riding challenge alongside officers.

The next detour — or challenge the teams had to compete — was a choice between Tiptoe Through the Tulips at Commissioners Park at the corner of

Preston Street and Queen Elizabeth Drive, or an art scavenger hunt at the Canada Council Art Bank on St. Laurent Boulevard.

From there, teams went to the Byward Market, for perhaps the most Canadian moment of the show.

They moved on to the Canadian Museum of History clue.

Teams also did a special Canada 150 challenge at the Canadian History Hall, writing a version of the Canadian citizenship test.

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“At no time did the Air Transat crew or its ground handler request fuelling assistance or a gate from the airport authority,” the authority said.

The public hearing is set for August 30 and 31 in Ottawa.

Meanwhile, Jean-Michel Gagnon will serve as the inquiry officer, tasked with collecting information from the impacted parties and submitting a report

by August 25.

“Should the CTA find that Air Transat did not properly apply the applicable terms and conditions set out in its international tariff, it could require Air Transat to pay compensation for any expenses incurred by passengers and order the carrier to take other corrective measures,” the

Canadian Transportation Agency said. “If the CTA further finds that those terms and conditions are not reasonable, it could require that they be amended.

“Broader questions regarding industry-wide rules around tarmac delays will be dealt with through public consultations on air passenger rights regulations, which are expected to begin following passage of the transportation modernization act currently before Parliament.”

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Air Transat said the incident offers important lessons in the challenges of imposing various obligations on airlines in similar situations without also requiring airports and service providers to provide timely critical infrastructure and operational ground support.

“Indeed, as we have clearly seen in this case, the tendency is to focus solely on the actions of the airline,” Lemay wrote.

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The Canadian Transportation Agency is requesting anyone involved or affected by the tarmac delays to contact Gagnon by emailing enquete-inquiry@ otc-cta.gc.ca or calling 819-6354108.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Nocturnal rodents 6. “Sin City” actress Jessica 10. Strong dark beer 14. Nebraska city 15. Inclined to avoid conflict 17. Mistaken belief 19. Expresses disgust 20. Greek goddess of the dawn 21. Cranky 22. Boy who wouldn’t grow up 23. Scots for “home” 24. Turfs 26. Countries 29. The duration of something 31. Pastries 32. Golf score 34. Reasonable 35. Female parents 37. Art __, around 1920 38. Beloved sandwich 39. Damaged 40. Long time

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though you need to concentrate, do not turn up the intensity so much that it becomes stressful.

Take a break every now and then to unwind and get away.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You are at a turning point in your life and now may be a good time to make a few key changes, Leo. They may involve making new friends or exploring a new career.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are eager to listen and learn, but you also want to create your own experiences and share them with others. Find a balance between being a teacher and a student.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even if you have a lot to get done, you will be able to make decisions on your feet and adapt as the situation calls for it this week.

Changes can come about quickly.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you excel at thinking through decisions before making them. This careful approach tends to work in your favor, but some decisions can be made more quickly than others.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, an important decision must be made in the very near future.

Your judgement may be clouded by extraneous information, so try to block unnecessary noise.

41. One who rears 43. Without 45. Occupational safety and health act 46. Political action committee 47. Geological period 49. Swiss river 50. Type of mathematical graph 53. Doctors are sworn to it 57. One’s concerns 58. Type of wrap 59. Foray 60. Born of 61. A temporary police force

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Actively explore any impulses you may have over the next few days, Libra. You may not have the freedom for such exploration beyond this week, so act soon.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some time relaxing seems like the ideal scenario right now. But you’re not prone to sitting still too long. Look for activities that keep you engaged.

CLUES DOWN 1. __ and circumstance 2. Bowfin fish 3. Ready money 4. Expression of satisfaction 5. A person who lacks good judgment 6. Cooks where one 7. Majors and Oswald 8. __ humbug 9. Salts 10. Type of hound 11. A notice of someone’s death 12. Disgust with sweetness 13. Barbie’s friend 16. Rectal procedures 18. Partner to carrots 22. Group of cops (abbr.)

23. First Chinese dynasty 24. A favorite of children 25. Being a single unit or thing 27. Fencing swords 28. New England river

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You are in your element this week, Sagittarius. Expect to be soaring on good vibes for several days. There is nothing pressing to pull you in another direction, so keep sailing along.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, now may seem like a good time to allow your imagination to run wild, especially if the going gets tough. However, you need to be fully present this week.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you are having difficulty asking for something you desire, practice what you want to say and test out your delivery on a friend

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30. Insect feeler 31. Payment (abbr.)

33. Director Howard 35. Large deep-bodied fish 36. Architectural term describing pillars 37. Chargers legend Fouts 39. Awaken 42. Covered 43. Frock 44. Cools a home 46. Congratulatory gestures 47. __ fide 48. Ancient Incan sun god 49. Card players’ move: __ up 50. Gentlemen 51. Educational organizations 52. Actress Daly 53. Southern sky constellation (abbr.)

54. Midway between east and southeast 55. Small European viper 56. Language close to Thai 0810

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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 Email your events by Fridays at noon to ottawa_south@metroland. com.

Mondays

Uplands – Are you a proud parent of a military member? Join other parents of serving military members for a casual support group offering you tips and tools, support, information, and refreshments.

Free bimonthly meetings are held Monday nights 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For more details on upcoming meetings. please contact Heather at programs@mfrc-ncr.ca or 613993-5151.

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 offices.

Kars – The 1st North Gower-Kars Scout Group is hosting a canoeing open house for youths aged five to 14 on August 19, frojm noon to 3 p.m. at the Kars RA Centre boat launch, 1604 Old Wellington St. in Kars behind the RA building and the rink. Youth aged five to seven can ride in a canoe, youth aged eight to 10 can paddle a canoe and those aged 11 to 14 can learn canoeing strokes and paddling techniques. For details, visit goo.gl/Ey-

A7eo. The rain date is August 20.

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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. 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 24

Greenboro – Free peer breastfeed-

ing support is available with accredited La Leche League volunteers on August 24 from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. at a private home. Call 613-739-5021 or 819-319-7584 for the address, or email LLLcottawasoutheast@ gmail.com. Babies and young children are welcome. For more details, visit lllc.ca/lllc-ottawa-south-east.

August 26

Carleton Heights – Saturday night dances are held every two weeks for people to meet people, singles and couples. There will be a DJ, refreshments, plus a light snack served at 10:30 p.m. Members pay $13 and non-members pay $15.

The next event takes place August 26, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Carleton

Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn Ave. For details, email pmpottawa@yahoo.com.

August 27

Rural South Ottawa – To celebrate Canada 150, the City of Ottawa is hosting “From Grain to Glass” tours on August 27 for craft beer lovers. Learn the origins of some of your favourite ingredients, and understand how local beer and bread products don’t simply start at the brewery or bakery. Then indulge in a tasting of the finished products.

Tickets are $80 (plus tax and service charges), and includes free use of any OC Transpo bus, to and from the Baseline park and ride. For tickets, visit Ottawa2017.ca.

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Fun never stops at Capital Fair August 18-27 Summer fun is sizzling at Ottawa’s best family event, The Capital Fair, August 18-27.

GATE ADMISSION and lots of entertainment is FREE! With the Capital Region’s largest midway, live entertainment daily, Monster Truck show and everything to amuse both young and young at heart, the annual action-packed week is at Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa.

There is something for everyone at the Capital Fair with great horse shows, sumptuous fair food, more than 30 midway rides and attractions, the Urbandale Kids Zone, free Grandstand entertainment and diversions of every type.

The World’s Finest Midway features all your favorites including the Cannonball, Bumper Cars, the Fireball and much more!

See how ho to catch air at the “Monsters in Motion” monster truck show Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m.

Sa The Urbandale Kids Zone has all kinds of attractions for youngsters such as The Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show, featuring non-stop jaw fea dropping tricks with world class trainers and dogs! The Kids Zone also has a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, fabulous Birds of Prey show, the Travelin’ Farmer, Canine Watersports and the Doo Doo the Clown Dance Party.

The PAW Patrol will be on hand Saturday August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 pm with six, 30-minute sessions.

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on their roles in the natural environment.

Live music literally never stops with Jim Cochrane or Fabien Melanson every afternoon. Get hypnotized by the Great Fernandez and enjoy headline bands at the OLG LIVE! Stage. Counterfit takes the stage at 7 p.m.

Friday, August 18. Next in Line is on at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19 followed by Three Times Lucky at 7 p.m. and Lucas Haneman Express at 9 p.m. Young talent will be in the spotlight Sunday, August 20 for the Rise 2 Fame Talent Show at 2 pm followed by the Karen Harrison Duo at 7:30 p.m. and Restless Soul at 8:30 p.m.

Weekday live shows start at 7:30 p.m. daily, with Steph La Rochelle on stage Monday, August 21, Seven Days of Fire Tuesday August 22 and T Fluid Wednesday August 23.

Thursday, Thursday August 24 features Josie Patenaude while the P tribute band Fully Completely Hip is on at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 25. Erin Michael Hawks headlines at 8:30 p.m. Saturday August 26 with the Adam Hamelin and the Country Countr Junk Band at 6:30 p.m.

The Capital Fair School of Dance “Showcase and Workshop” is Sunday August 27 at 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. See performances from Dance schools in the Ottawa/Gatineau areas with dance styles ranging from HipHop and Bollywood to Belly dancing.

The traditions of a country fair live on at the new Agricultural Pavilion.

Attractions abound at Capital Fair with the final Saturday and Sunday afternoon Cambrian English jumper shows. Standardbred horse racing will hit the racetrack August 20, 24 and 27.

Hear the anvil ring at daily Blacksmith Shows. Learn the history of the Blacksmith as he works the red hot steel on the anvil, changing its form before your eyes.

For a fabulous 10 days in August, there’s a lot to see and do at the Capital Fair. It’s the ideal way to celebrate summer and Canada’s 150th birthday!

For more on the fair, go to www.Capitalfair.ca or call 613-741-3247.