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That project will be the subject of an environmental assessment in the next few months that will protect the corridor and alignment, said Qaqish.

“As far as I know, there’s still no immediate plans to do an EA sooner than what’s already in the TMP (transportation master plan),” he said. “But with the Hard Rock going in, there’ll be opportunities to highlight the need for some road infrastructure.”

The National Capital Heavy Construction Association has also been pushing for infrastructure improvements to roads, bridges, water and sewer, which “are falling apart,” said Dale Harley, an association adviser.

Part of the problem is that council has been “handcuffed” over the last four years by the commitment it made to keep property tax increases to two per cent, he added, before asking the councillors whether a tax cap serves residents well.

“Because without making the necessary investment you’re falling behind,” he said.

derstand priorities.

“Can we have a discussion at a level that is understandable by your average person?” Beltzner said. “Let’s be honest with our residents.”

Moffatt pointed to the last three municipal elections that demonstrate residents respond well to taxation caps.

“One of the biggest stumbling blocks is the politics of it,” he said.

In 2006, 47 per cent voted for Erin McCracken/Metroland then mayor Larry O’Brien who Rural south Ottawa residents listen as Grace Thrasher, president of the Manotick Village campaigned on a zero-per-cent

and Community Association, speaks during a budget meeting in Greely on Oct. 3.

“Would you, not in 2018 but in 2019, consider doing something different to ensure that there is adequate funding for the infrastructure renewal that needs to take place?” he said.

Committing to a two-per-cent ceiling poses challenges, said Moffatt, who spoke with the mayor of Vaughn where a threeper-cent cap was approved.

“It gives them that flexibility to try to aim lower,” he said.

“But, if need be, an extra 2.2 per cent actually nets you quite a bit of money. You almost need that

flexibility.”

However, by setting a higher target, departments can aim for that, Moffatt added, noting the Ottawa police department, which wants more money.

“I think you need to work toward a lower number, but when it calls for an increase, I think you have to justify what it is as opposed to just aiming for that number,” he said.

Stormwater fee rates have made headlines in recent weeks as the city recently backed off from a proposed annual 13-per-

cent bump over the next decade, opting instead for a five-per-cent increase annually.

“It’s clear that we have an infrastructure deficit,” said Klaus Beltzner, past president of the Manotick Village and Community Association.

An upfront conversation with residents is needed for them to understand the funding gap and the plans to address such issues as road and sewer renewal, he said, adding that different tax increase options should also be presented so they can better un-

increase. In 2010, 48 per cent voted for Mayor Jim Watson who pitched 2.5 per cent, and in 2014, 76 per cent re-elected Watson, who campaigned on a two-percent bump.

“You’re not going to get larger tax increases because the majority of the public doesn’t want them,” Moffatt said.

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New curriculum sparks ‘watershed moment’ in modern firefighting The model is designed to help firefighters battle fires more efficiently and effectively to minimize damage.

Safety is also a key component of the training.

For example, Ottawa firefighters now wear special rubber gloves under their work gloves to give them an extra layer of protection, so their hands don’t come into contact with toxins while removing their bunker gear after a fire – a practice introduced just a year ago.

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“Modern fires are fundamentally different from 10, 20 years ago,” said Deputy Chief Sean Tracey. “If we continue to fight fires using those past practices and tactics, we are going to kill firefighters, individuals will lose lives and there will be property losses.

“We need to adapt and understand,” he said. “Firefighting is becoming a real scientific-based, research-based program, and so you need fire departments that are skilled and capable and understanding (of) that.”

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“We’re sitting in the middle of the experiment,” north Kanata-based firefighter Greg Lough said after emerging from a controlled burn at development of new firefighting training curriculum, and says it offers firefighters an advantage by the training site on Oct. 6. providing a standardized approach to battling blazes more effectively, efficiently and safely.

“It becomes a really valuable learning opportunity, so that as we talk about the theory and the concepts and as we advance in our understanding of fire behaviour, then we can reinforce that with live-fire demonstrations,” said Lough, an instructor on the new curriculum and a 25-year firefighting veteran.

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Notice of Study Commencement Vanguard Drive Extension Environmental Assessment Study Project Overview The City of Ottawa has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) study to develop a Recommended Plan for the extension of Vanguard Drive from Lanthier Drive to Mer Bleue Road.

Study Area The EA study limits for the extension of Vanguard Drive will extend from Lanthier Drive in the east to Mer Bleue Road in the west. The Study Area as shown in Figure 1 will cover a broader area extending westerly to west of Frank Bender Street and easterly to Tenth Line Road, to address environmental impacts, operational issues and to co-ordinate with relevant on-going studies and projects. This ensures that a reasonable range of alternatives can be developed and assessed.

Rationale for Extension of Vanguard Drive The Official Plan, as amended by Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 150, identifies the westerly extension of the Vanguard Drive on Schedule EA as a future east-west collector road. The existing Vanguard Drive is an east-west collector road with an urban cross-section that runs between the arterial road Tenth Line Road and the local road Lanthier Drive.

In September 2016, the City of Ottawa Planning Committee established a strategy and work program for the construction of the Vanguard Drive extension to support economic development of the South Orléans Business Park. The EA study will identify and protect a corridor for the roadway extension.

Study Process

Committee gives green light to Manotick subdivision

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

A plan for a Manotick subdivision reflects the concerns of residents, says RideauGoulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt.

The city’s agriculture and rural affairs committee approved the development by Regional Group, planned for 5721, 5731 and 5741 Manotick Main St. The proposal calls for 84 units, which would include 54 bungalow-style townhomes.

Moffatt said the application came out of a need identified during the village’s secondary plan review.

“People want to be able to downsize without leaving the community,” he said.

An open house in January was well attended and brought forward some concerns about the planned density, as well as access and egress from the site.

There were some comments about the internal road layout,

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A plan for a new subdivision in Manotick has been given the OK by the city’s agriculture and rural affairs committee. access to Main Street, pedestrian access, the pump house location and stormwater collection A letter opposing the proposal was submitted to the committee by the Island View Drive Recreation Association, along with a 42-signature petition.

Moffatt said he worked with staff and the applicant to address some of the larger issues.

“We can’t make everyone happy,” he said, but added that residents’ concerns were heard.

Council has final approval on the development.

The study is being conducted in accordance with Ontario’s EA Act, fulfilling requirements as a Municipal Class EA process for a Schedule C project. The City must consider alternative designs for the project, undertake public and agency consultation, assess the potential environmental effects of the Recommended Plan and identify measures to mitigate any such impacts.

As part of the study process, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared for public review. Following the public review period, the project will be considered to have EA approval and may proceed to implementation once funding is in place.

Study Timeline The EA process will include a consultation program involving many stakeholders, including the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and other approval and regulatory agencies, local community associations, businesses and institutions, special advisory and interest groups, and members of the general public. The study is expected to be completed by late 2018.

Get involved!

You are encouraged to participate in the study by attending consultation events or by directly contacting the study team with information, comments or questions. Updated project information may be posted periodically on the study website.

The study will also have the benefit of input from agency, business and public consultation groups that will meet at key points during the study.

Two open houses will be scheduled throughout the study as an opportunity for interested persons to learn about the study and provide input. Notifications for the open house will be provided through local newspapers, emails to the study mailing list and postings on the website.

To have your name placed on the study mailing list or to submit comments or questions, please contact: Asad Yousfani, P.Eng. Project Manager, Infrastructure Approvals Planning Services Planning Infrastructure and Economic Development Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext.16571 Email: Asad.Yousfani@ottawa.ca 6 Ottawa South News - Thursday, October 12, 2017

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Model already making a difference Continued from page 5

“It wasn’t as prevalent years ago,” Lough said of the safety advancements integrated within the new model. “Now we have the knowledge.”

Fighting fires is no longer about beating a fire into submission, he added.

“This training delves deeper into the advancements and industry changes, health and safety awareness protocols,” he said.

“There has been an evolution in the understanding the science of firefighting and how buildings behave under fire conditions.”

The way firefighters battle blazes is different now than it was 20 years ago when Acting Lieut.

Scott Field started out as a rookie firefighter in the former city of Kanata.

Thanks to the proliferation of plastic materials in just about everything, rooms and homes burn much quicker than they used to.

“Our TVs, our La-Z-Boys, our couches (are) comfortable gasoline,” said Field, who now works out of Station 43 in Bells Corners. “Those fires burn much faster and they get to the flashover stage much quicker than they used to 30 years ago just because it’s (made from) plastics.”

Field is one of a number of Ottawa fire instructors involved in creating the new curriculum and says the training will save lives.

“We’re teaching them how fires develop, how they grow and how it starts to affect the gases that they give off, and how those gases can become explosive,” he said.

Modern materials, both construction and furnishings, have the same burning rate as gasoline, said Tracey.

New construction today can create flashover conditions in 3.5 to four minutes, which is a typical firefighting response time.

Compare that to wood-based construction practices years ago, which posed a flashover in the 17to 20-minute range, Lough said.

“It allows us to really demon-

strate clearly the tie-back to the concepts and the theories and the best practices that we’re developing here,” he said of the training model.

Inside the sea container, veteran firefighters point to long ribbons of flame snaking across the ceiling. Even with a trained eye, the tendrils are difficult to spot through the thick smoke though keeping track of them is essential

“Our TVs, our La-ZBoys, our couches (are) comfortable gasoline.”

SCOTT FIELD, FIREFIGHTER

to attacking a fire.

A thermal-imaging camera is deployed, and the advancing flames are monitored to ensure firefighters are safe from a flashover, which is when contents can simultaneously ignite.

“What we’re trying to do is prevent flashover,” Lough said.

“That all ties back to the science and our new built environment.”

Fourteen-year firefighter Brad Bignucolo, from Station 31 in Hunt Club Park, has been involved in the curriculum’s development as a project team member since 2015, and says it offers firefighters an advantage by providing a standardized approach

to battling blazes smarter.

“Our training would be very influenced by who we worked with or the station we went to,” Bignucolo said. “We wouldn’t necessarily get the same perspective or the same standard approach to training.”

The model could very likely become the one to follow on a global scale.

“Our motto is from knowledge to practice,” Bignucolo said.

“What we have a tough time doing is taking that science, the engineering, that research and now bridging the gap for (a firefighter) Jessica Cunha/Metroland to apply it.”

This approach to fire literacy Firefighter Methieu Prevost’s reflection is visible as he demonstrates the use of a burn gives firefighters the tools and re- box, which allows firefighters to better understand the behaviour of smoke and fire, sources to adapt their practices to while at the Ottawa fire department’s fire dynamics training site on Oct. 6. the changing science and behaviour of smoke and fires.

“By doing so we can reduce loss (from) fires,” said Tracey.

“We can make it safer for firefighters while they’re fighting fires.”

There is already evidence these advancements are making a difference, and that proof will grow in time.

“In future years, we’re going to see the dollar losses down, we’re going to be seeing a reduction in firefighting injuries,” Tracey said.

“When we look back on this in 10 years time, nationally, internationally, we’ll see this project here was one of those watershed moments, historical moments, in what we do and how we teach and train firefighters.”

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OPINION

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Johnstons had a common touch

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he position of Governor General in Canada is largely ceremonial. Granted, the Governor General, as head of state, does have some constitutional powers but these have rarely been exercised. In 1926, for instance, the so-called “King/Byng Affair” saw governor general Lord Byng refuse to call a new election as requested by prime minister Mackenzie King.

But just because the post is ceremonial does not mean that it is irrelevant or superfluous. The recently departed governor general David Johnston showed how the position can make a difference, even as a monarchist figurehead in our mostly democratic society.

That’s because Johnston, as governor general, managed to bring government closer to the people simply by being a sincere, down-to-earth, regulartype person. He is even a former hockey player and you can’t be more Canadian than that.

He talked to many and showed a particular affection for children. Most importantly, he seemed to enjoy his duties and meeting people along the way.

It must be admitted that he was anything but a household name when first appointed to the position in 2010, succeeding Michaelle Jean. Sure, he

was an author and university president but he was pretty much under the public’s radar. He simply was not widely known.

But perhaps this in some ways was a blessing in disguise as expectations were not high, allowing him to quickly exceed them, to the benefit of all Canadians.

His secret weapon, as it were, was not only his charming manner but also his equally outgoing wife, Sharon. It turned out that in the appointment of David as governor general, Canadians got two for the price of one. They worked together, with Sharon becoming a familiar sight at events, both with her husband and often on her own, dispensing her own brand of regal dignity mixed with the common touch.

So, we as Canadians have had it fortunate over the past seven years with David, assisted by his wife, handling this post of governor general. He gave the position a likeable dignity which was a winning combination. So, thank you, David, and, yes, Sharon as well, for showing all of us Canadians that the post of governor general is meaningful, not in political power but certainly in people power. They made the position human and relatable. If only all of our elected politicians could do as well!

Museum celebrates Canada’s rich history

the Acadians, the fur traders and Louis Riel.

If the First and Second World Wars seemed to get minimal treatment that John A., plus a lot of other Conserva- can be easily explained by the prest doesn’t seem all that long ago ence, just across the river of our great tives too. that there was serious concern Clearly, this had to be investigated. Canadian War Museum. about the Museum of History. It Aside from the inevitable displays So, a scant three months after the had been the Museum of Civilizamuseum opened its new History Hall, of bowls and knives that all museums tion when it moved into its gorgeous seemingly must have in order to keep building in Gatineau (and before that Funny Town I undertook a fact-finding mission, their patrons from getting too excited, disguised as a retired guy with a wife the Museum of Man and Nature when and two friends. What had they done to the exhibits were compelling, wellit had lived across the river in Ottawa). captioned, well-organized. They told a our history?

Few remembered that the outgoing this may have been because it was the story that swept the visitor along, right I was temporarily diverted from name, Museum of Civilization, had not Harper government that was making the change: anything Stephen Harper my history sleuthing by the museum’s up to the present day. been enthusiastically welcomed when There are many heroes and not a Hockey display, room after room of it was first affixed to the new museum. did was viewed with suspicion. few villains. Along the way, even some hockey paraphernalia and memories, It is worth remembering that the It was seen by some as a politically Liberals get the hero treatment. One including some great goals on video. correct compromise to avoid using the government was then in the midst of Couldn’t find anything sinister there — who leaps out is Pierre Elliott Trudeau, naming everything after Sir John A. word “man” in the title. the first Quebec Macdonald and celebrating the War of except for some Toronto Maple Leafs. speaking againstEDITORIAL In time, that was all forgotten, as MANAGING EDITOR: in 1980, fire coming out of Entering the Canadian History Hall, referendum 1812 a bit more enthusiastically than usually happens.

Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 his eyes. theresa.fritz@metroland.com Cleverly, the exhibit organizers alert for signs of Tory propaganda, many people thought was necessary.

So when the Harper government

have juxtaposed his speech with one by Some of this may have carried into the I failed to find any in the first 14,850 decided to rename the Civilization NEWS EDITORin favour of René Lévesque, speaking years of the 15,000 years depicted in museum and remake it into a History general critique of the proposed new Nevil Hunt, in the Quebec the exhibits. The Vikings seem to have sovereignty-association museum, there was consternation and History museum: it was going to be nevil.hunt@metroland.com, 613-221-6235 legislature. The two leaders speak, been dealt with objectively, and so do nothing but the War of 1812, plus Sir suspicion in some circles. Some of

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alternating. Our politicians today look rather tame in comparison.

Conclusion to the investigation: Those who complain that Canada has no history have been proven wrong in this museum. And those who complain that Canada does not celebrate its history have finally been proven wrong too.

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OPINION

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Developing good habits in kids

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ake a trip to my house on any given weekday and you’re sure to find me nagging one child or another about socks on the floor, lunchboxes lef t in backpacks or homework sheets lying about on the kitchen counter.

But every once in a while, without being asked, a child actually does put his lunchbox on the counter and dumps the remains of a day-old lunch in the compost before going back to wrestle his brother on the couch.

Sometimes, rarely, I come home from work and discover a sockfree entrance way to my home.

It’s like a breath of fresh air – literally.

I realized that the kids were not leaving their socks all over the house all the time. The times they did, however, I was all over them, nagging and yelling. The kids were habitually coming in the house and putting their lunchboxes on the counter immediately. The one time they came in through the back door and forgot, I exhibited my extreme annoyance. Not once had I taken the time to acknowledge

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse the good behaviour, nor to demonstrate what was expected.

It was actually the words of a soccer coach that made me give my head a shake. “Your son is one of the most coachable kids I’ve ever met,” he said. “He listens, he’s respectful, he learns, he tries hard to improve.”

The same day – no joke – my other son’s football coach, whom I met properly for the first time, said to me, “It is a joy to coach your son. He is really engaged.

He wants to learn. He brings such a good attitude to every practice and game.”

Coachable – what a great trait!

Taking some guidance from a book called Smart but Scattered, I decided it was time to really engage all three kids in the development of their executive skills.

Authors Peg Dawson and Richard Guare note that we too often expect children to learn things like organization, time management and emotional response by osmosis, rather than taking the time to hold their hands and guide them through.

We may start out well – helping them make a homework schedule, for example – but we detach ourselves from the process before they’ve had time to master the skill.

Teachers and parents could do better to recognize areas where kids are truly struggling in areas like task initiation and completion, organization and time management – and commit to hands-on teaching , not disengaging until the child is truly able to manage independently of the coach, argue the authors.

Using the sock scattering as an example, in order to develop better habits, I had to physically lead my child to the socks, ask him to pick them up and walk with him to the basement laundry to see the task to completion.

This sounds labour intensive, but over time my involvement has become less. The next phase was walking him over to the

socks and asking him to pick them up, but letting him take them to the laundry on his own.

Eventually, it only required a gentle reminder to “please pick up your socks.”

But here’s the thing – until he’s consistently coming home from sports and putting his socks in the laundry on autopilot, I have to stay with him, as coach.

Of course, executive skill development goes far deeper than sock organization. But whether it’s staying on top of homework, managing a sports schedule, or learning to develop appropriate emotional response, the coach must patiently stay with the child until they’ve mastered a particular element. And be right there to cheer them on when something goes right.

Teachers and parents could do a better job of recognizing where kids are deficient, giving them the tools and hand-holding they need to develop and master a skill and then watch them soar.

It’s a time-consuming and not altogether perfect formula. But my sock-free entranceway is evidence that, with a little patience and teaching from the adults, all kids really are coachable.

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Opening Ceremonies Metcalfe 161st Fair

The 161st Metcalfe Fair Opening Ceremony and Reception was a wonderful opportunity to thank the board members, volunteers and invited guests for being a part of this great rural fair. Outgoing Fair Board President Brain Johnston and the rest of the board were acknowledged for their contributions over the years to help make the Metcalfe Fair bigger and better with each year. In attendance to offer congratulations were Mayor Jim Watson, MP Pierre Poilivere and MPP Lisa MacLeod!

Demolition Derby Lady luck was on my side this year in the Metcalfe Fair Demolition Derby. My car won first place in the final round! Big congrats to Brett Van Herpt who not only worked on my car, but drove it for the second year in a row. Many thanks to Ed, Matty, David and Chris Van Herpt, Courtney, Mark Appleby and the whole team who put many hours into creating the powerhouse we saw in the derby.Another big thanks to Wehbe of Ottawa Metro Towing for transporting and towing the car. With so many entries in the derby this year and with record breaking crowd attendance, it was quite the exciting Thursday night. Thanks for cheering us on!

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As many of you know, Orchard View Wedding & Event Centre generously donated a mini BMW motorbike for a free draw at my booth this year.

There were so many entries in the box, and local resident Jeff Parke was the lucky winner! We hope you all enjoyed stopping by my booth and enjoying the fairgrounds. Each day at the fair was a great opportunity for me and my staff to engage with residents face to face, discuss minor issues, sign up for the newsletter and have an all-around good time. We saw many families, students, and groups like the Scouts and the #2951 Army Cadets.

I would like to extend my gratitude to all my staff and the volunteers that worked throughout the Fair.

A special thanks to Vera Mitchell that was very busy helping to hand out popcorn each day! This year was by far the best Metcalfe Fair to date

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Rural councillors aim to reduce red tape for coach houses dropping that down to 0.65 hectares – Darouze’s motion reduces it even further to 0.4 hectares.

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

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Monday, October 16 Built Heritage Sub-Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Tuesday, October 17 Environment and Climate Protection Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Thursday, October 19 Community and Protective Services Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Did you know you can receive e-mail alerts regarding upcoming meetings? Sign up today at ottawa.ca/subscriptions.

A motion by West CarletonMarch Coun. Eli El-Chantiry to reduce the mandatory lot size for rural residents who want to build coach houses is aimed at making it easy and cost effective.

Coach houses are smaller, separate dwellings on the same lot as the primary home.

“I want to make sure it’s more beneficial for residents to build coach houses,” ElChantiry told staff at the Oct. 6 agriculture and rural affairs committee meeting.

Alain Miguelez, the city’s program manager on the file, said the concept is for families looking to house multiple generations on the same lot.

The city developed a draft policy for coach houses in the suburbs and urban area last fall, but privately serviced homes – those on well and

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

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The city’s agriculture and rural affairs committee approved tweaks to the draft policy for rural coach houses on Oct. 6. septic – were excluded.

Staff circulated the tweaks to the draft plan for rural coach houses in June and July.

So far there have been nine ap-

plications.

When it was first proposed, the lot size for a coach house had to be 0.8 hectares. At the Oct. 6 meeting, staff proposed

Another bone of contention for El-Chantiry was the transit portion of the development charges that residents may have to pay if they decide to build a coach house.

“For people to pay transit charges, when the only bus they see is on TV is kind of rich,” he said.

Tim Marc, senior legal counsel for the city, said there may be changes to the provincial law coming down the pipe that could see development charges pulled from coach houses.

“We want to cut the red tape and make it easier for residents to build coach houses,” said Osgoode Coun. George Darouze.

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BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

While Stage 1 of Ottawa’s light-rail transit system is still under construction, train operators will be able to ride the rails sooner thanks to newly unveiled simulator technology.

“This was built to model the entire 12-and-a-half kilometre existing system,” said Jim Hopkins, chief safety officer at OC Transpo, during an Oct. 5 announcement at OC Transpo’s Belfast Road training facility.

With the help of an instructor, Mayor Jim Watson was first to test drive the mock train. Cumberland Coun. Stephen Blais, chair of the city’s transit commission, and Cyrville-Beacon Hill Coun. Tim Tierney, who will have two LRT stations in his ward, also tested the tech, along with Amarjeet Sohi, federal minister of infrastructure and communities.

Watson, who had tried the simulator once before, said the simulator is “world class” and “an incredible and innovative piece of technology that will help train electric rail operators now and in the future.”

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Mayor Jim Watson (left) operates a newly unveiled lightrail transit simulator at OC Transpo’s Belfast Road training facility on Oct. 5.

He slid into the driver’s seat and manned the controls as an instructor offered a step-by-step tutorial. The simulated video screen made it appear as though the mock train was travelling past Ottawa landmarks, businesses and future stations along the Confederation LRT line, which is scheduled to open sometime next year. The tech also simulates Ottawa’s weather.

“It’s very realistic. You can see

OttawaU, the Rideau Centre, the tunnel and going all the way over to Tim’s (Coun. Tierney’s) ward in the east end,” Watson said.

“It feels very much like the real thing,” echoed Hopkins. “In fact, if you’re standing in the cab and watching the person operating the train, as it slows you have the sensation of wanting to fall forward. And when it starts up, you almost want to lean backwards.”

Since Aug. 8, eight instructors

have been undergoing training on the $1-million system, which was acquired in the fall of 2016 and then installed and tested this July.

Once the instructors are ready, training will begin for 12 classes, each hosting 12 future electric rail operators, starting Oct. 30.

They will receive four weeks of in-class instruction at the new training centre, located at 925 Belfast Rd., followed by four weeks of hands-on operation.

“And it will train hundreds in the future,” Hopkins said of the simulator, adding that 72 drivers will be ready for opening day next year.

To become ready for rail, the course curriculum will include operating procedures, as well as safety training for such scenarios as station overcrowding “and dealing with any possible situations that might arise,” Hopkins

said. “We can conduct investigations to understand why things happen.”

While their day-to-day activities will be straightforward, the simulator will allow operators to be better prepared to handle anything that comes their way.

“It’s dealing with the problems that will occur on the system, whether it’s people on the track retrieving their wallet or their cellphones, or whether it’s dealing with smoke from an adjacent structure fire, or any type of emergency you could possibly imagine,” Hopkins said. “We will be able to exercise it without waiting for the real thing.”

There is capacity to add a second simulator cab at the other end of the mock train car to speed up the training process.

The second cab could replicate the operation of the electric east-

west line or the diesel north-south Trillium O-Train line.

“If we ever do employ a third type of train or a different type of train we’ll be able to use this same facility, same equipment, in a similar type of manner,” Hopkins added.

The simulator, built by French company Oktal, is much like those used on other LRT networks, such as Vancouver’s SkyTrain rail system where Hopkins worked for 25 years.

“We’ve learned from the lessons of others,” he said.

The high-tech unveiling helps build anticipation for the launch of the line next year, said Blais.

“When it opens in 2018, the Confederation Line will be a state-of-the-art light-rail transit system and we want to ensure our employees are very well trained,” he said.

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The Mayor invites you to an evening of safe Halloween fun in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Basics Program.

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Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West Lindsey Barr/Submitted

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Students at Charles H. Hulse Public School in Alta Vista and local community and Indigenous leaders unveil an outdoor mural on Oct. 5 that celebrates diversity, inclusion and community. Taking part in the event were artist Claudia Salguero (left), city rep Linda Cheslock, Lindsey Barr, with World-Changing Kids, and her children Hazel and Owen Price, Ottawa South MPP John Fraser, Nancy Dean from Arts Express Ottawa, Elder Albert Dumont, Principal Laurie Kavanagh and school trustee Chris Ellis.

Trick or Treat with Mayor Watson and some of your favourite costumed characters in the Haunted Heritage House after passing through the Ghoulish Graveyard on Elgin Street.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and all of her friends to the Halloween Dance Party on Marion Dewar Plaza, where you can trick or treat and dance with more costumed characters. Take a ride on the GT Express, decorate your very own mini-pumpkin or be wowed by the outdoor magic potions lab and show. Inside City Hall you can enjoy hot chocolate and treats in the Hocus Pocus Café.

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Please advise us of any accessibility-related accommodation. Please note that this is not a nut-free event. Dress warmly as most of the activities will take place outdoors.

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Ice time coming to Albion-Heatherington

Students from Prince of Peace Catholic Elementary School joined Mayor Jim Watson for the groundbreaking of a Sens Rink at Heatherington Park on Oct. 2. The outdoor rink will be available for use this coming skating season. The Senators Foundation is partnering to create the 13th Sens Rink in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

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Curtain to go up on new theatre group

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The arts are taking centre stage in Osgoode.

A brand new volunteer theatre group called Around & About Rideau Theatre (AART) has launched in the village, and those involved are working behind the scenes to prepare for their inau-

gural production.

“I want to keep it local,” said Osgoode resident Derek Meilleur, group founder. “We love the idea of having everything here.”

Though Osgoode is also home to the ITR volunteer community theatre company, Meilleur said there is more than enough room for both and that the two are actually supporting each other.

“We’re working with ITR. They’re all coming to our play and we’re going to their play,” Meilleur said. “Competition is what makes everybody successful.”

He started up his new group, inspired to delve deeper into the world of theatre by his wife, Lisa Moore, who has been actively involved in community theatre for

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The test will come when the curtain goes up on “If the Walls Could Talk,” a three-act, 70-minute play Meilleur wrote in two days.

Billed as a romantic comedy, the story follows two couples, one alive and the other ghosts, that want to stick around and cause trouble for the living couple. Enter a priest, who performs an exorcism, as well as a medium.

“It’s just a farce. It’s a huge pile of laughs,” said Meilleur, the play’s artistic director.

The adventure begins in the 1950s, when a couple decides to purchase a home. The husband wants to make changes to the house, while the wife doesn’t.

Then the ghosts get involved “and the interaction is comical,” the director said.

Rehearsals have been underway twice a week for about a month and a half, which Meilleur said are more like “social get-togethers” given the camaraderie of his nine actors and his stage crew.

“We have almost 360 years of

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Osgoode resident Lisa Moore is one of nine actors who will take the stage in the new Around & About Rideau Theatre group’s inaugural production of ‘If the Walls Could Talk’ in November. experience in acting here,” he said.

“It’s incredible to see the energy.”

And as a self-described “fixer,” Meilleur has been able to tap into his background in construction, homebuilding and manufacturing, which he was self-employed in almost 15 years ago before retiring.

The playwright has built a stage, and is integrating unique lighting and sound and tech in the play.

“This is so much fun,” he said.

Nothing rivals the community theatre experience, and the upcoming show is an extra way audiences can get their fill, said

Meilleur.

“When we grew up we were playing music at the barn dances,” he said. “Every Saturday we were in somebody’s barn playing music with my dad and my mom. This is like that same mentality. I think it’s the people and the laid back, drive slow, hand wave at a car (mentality)” The production is at St. James United Church, 5540 Osgoode Main St., on Nov. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12. There will be evening performances, dinner theatre and Sunday matinees.

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Turbulent early history explained

BY GLENN CLARK Gloucester Historical Society

Author Terry Currie has a story to tell of Ottawa’s early reputation as one of North America’s most violent communities.

Titled “Blood on the Rapids,” his presentation explains the Ottawa Valley’s less than stellar early history.

Long before becoming a city of civil servants, hightech workers, manicured parks and condo towers, the Valley was traversed by Indigenous peoples, explorers, fur traders, pioneer farmers and loggers who struggled to tame an unforgiving wilderness in a harsh climate.

The Ottawa River was the main thoroughfare in bringing people and products to Bytown and the Valley. Logs and loggers converged on the city each year bringing wealth and money to spend.

They worked hard through long cold winters and came to town to play hard and often fight harder. Relations with Indigenous peoples were not

Photo courtesy Glenn Clark

A family poses for the camera outside their Ottawa Valley pioneer homestead. always peaceable and sectarian warfare often plagued the city.

Caroline Clark (1885-1974) wrote, “There were ruffians throughout the country in those days. Lots of fighting among the different factions. My mother (Jane Cutts nee Birtch) said when there was a fight, they always sent for her father or her grandfather. Her grandfather had been known to knock 12 men out one after another, but

he didn’t do it with nothing.”

See what kind of ancestors you had. Come and learn what the early days were really like.

The Gloucester Historical Society is sponsoring this presentation, which will be held at the Gloucester South Seniors Centre at 4550 Bank Street, in the Leitrim and Findlay Creek communities, on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. There is free admission and plenty of free parking.

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Ottawa police have laid robbery charges against a 38-year-old Ottawa man in a series of bank robberies that happened across the city.

The robberies occurred at banks on Sept. 7 at the 1600-block of Heron Rd. in Herongate, Sept. 13 in the 0-100 block of Main St. in Old Ottawa East and Sept. 25 in the 3700-block of Strandherd Dr. in Barrhaven.

In each case the lone male suspect entered the bank in disguise, jumped behind the counter fled with an undisclosed amount of money, according to investigators.

On Oct. 3 at 1:15 p.m. the suspect entered a bank situated along the 700-block of March Rd. in north Kanata. The suspect jumped over the counter, demanded cash and then fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

A short time later, an officer ob-

served a vehicle eastbound on Highway 417 and followed it off the highway.

When an attempt was made to pull the vehicle over, the driver sped off. The officer at this point had already identified the driver and did not engage in a pursuit.

“The officer had the opportunity to get up beside the vehicle to identify the suspect,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Haarbosch, head of the robbery unit, adding that it was safer not to pursue the suspect.

The vehicle was later found abandoned near the end of Churchill Avenue, near Highway 417. According to police, the suspect was located just under an hour later in a parking garage near Carling and Churchill avenues.

The suspect was later treated for a minor dog bite at hospital then released. He is charged with 12 counts of robbery, four counts of wearing a disguise, five counts of breach of recognizance and failing to stop for police.

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BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer@metroland.com

The city has launched a pilot that will replace the alarms on snowplows, but saving your ears could come at a price.

The existing alarms — which sound like a high-pitched beep — cost $29 per unit. The new ones — which are broadband and aim sound in the direction where the danger is — sound more like white noise. But the cost would be between $151 and $266 apiece due to the alarms’ decibel level. Some alarms would also come equipped with selfcontrolled volume that measures the background noise when determining how loud the alarm needs to be.

The staff report says there are 213 salters, sanders and large pick-up trucks. Installation and parts would cost $71,069. There are 89 vehicles under the category of front-end loaders, grad-

ers, tractors, and sidewalk plows, which would cost a total of $48,121 to outfit with the new broadband alarms.

Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans said at the Oct. 4 transportation committee meeting if the trial is successful, there will be a lot of happy residents.

The information came to committee as a result of a direction following the 2017 review of the noise bylaw.

Council directed staff to look at the use of broadband alarms to mitigate complaints about noise from snowplows.

The pilot program will target areas of the city that have a higher incidence of the 311 complaints about the noise from snowplows. If it’s successful, the city could change the whole fleet.

Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri said he hopes the city can encourage private snow-removal companies to use the new alarms. He also said he’d like to see construction vehicles considered.

City boosting green fleet

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

This year, the city has acquired 11 new hybrid vehicles, the transportation committee heard on Oct. 4.

Of the 11 new vehicles, eight of them were for bylaw services. For 2018, the city plans to spend $25.7 million to replace 97 vehicles and pieces of equipment for greener alternatives.

There are also plans to buy 16 new vehicles in the coming year. Funding for the extra 16 will be sought during the upcoming budget process. The city could begin introducing electric vehicles into its fleet this year, where it makes

sense and meets operational needs.

Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury asked about the recent purchase of nine propane-powered Zambonis, instead of electric.

The staff response was that the market doesn’t have anything that works for the city’s need in electric format.

They’ve tried four this summer and they can’t do the job at our arenas.

The city currently owns 72 hybrid vehicles. The work this year to boost fleet efficiency includes installing anti-idling devices on all 77 ambulances and two emergency response vehicles — as well as 21 telematics devices to track idling time, which are part of a pilot project.

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thel was just one of the many people who came to visit the farm in Northcote, and no one was ever sure how she was connected to the family. The first time she came, suitcase in hand, Father said he never saw her before in his life. And certainly Mother, who hadn’t been on the farm that long, didn’t know who she was either. However, she came bag and baggage one day in the early fall, claiming to be related on Father’s side of the family. She wasn’t about to give particulars, just saying, “We’re kin you know ... and we go way back.”

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MARY COOK Memories I was delighted. I loved company. The only problem was my sister Audrey and I had to give up our bed, and sleep on the creton couch in the kitchen. It was too narrow to sleep side by side, so we had to sleep foot to foot, not pleasing Audrey one bit.

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was a warm day for fall, and Mother had the kitchen window wide open, looking out onto the grape arbour. When we sat down for supper, Ethel wondered what that strong smell was. We all looked at Father. He took his merry time to reply, chewing what he had in his mouth first. “That’s plain manure. We spread it out on the fields. What did you say your name was again?”

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told us when she climbed the stairs. Well, she was sure in for a surprise when Father could be heard in the kitchen starting the fire in the Findlay Oval the next morning.

Mother said later, he did it on purpose. But he made so much noise you would have had to be stone deaf to sleep through the racket. Ethel had no choice but to get out of bed with the rest of us.

After breakfast was cleared away, she headed outside, “To take a look around,” she said. Well, you could hear the screams in Admaston. Mother rushed to the door, to see Ethel tearing across the yard heading for the back door, and the old gobbler hot after her. He was a mean one alright, and so he was seldom let out of the pen. He would chase anyone who came within a country mile of him, and he could run like the wind.

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“It’s Ethel, as you well know, Albert. And does that smell go away?” Father said, “Yes, when the snow comes.”

Ethel just picked at her food, and more than once took her hanky out of her sleeve and covered her nose, pretending to wipe.

And then there was the question of the Gerry pot under her bed. She had two choices, use it when the need arose during the night, or pick her way downstairs, out through the summer kitchen and over to the outhouse.

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When Father got back, Mother wondered how the old gobbler got out of the pen. Father blew smoke out of his pipe, pushed his straw hat to the back of his head, and said, “I knew that old bird would be useful some day. Even the turkey hens will have nothing to do with him. And he must have figured out how to open the pen gate all on his own.” And he threw back his head and laughed.

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think Mina lost her English for an hour or so — the whole experience was a bit numbing. The garden hose had already done the trick on the fire, but the firefighters helped to tear down the porch and douse any smouldering areas to get rid of hot spots.

They also checked the house for damage and agreed that the smell of smoke was strongest in the basement. Our smoke alarms went off during dinner preparations so we know they work — but they didn’t go off for this fire as it was outdoors. Thank goodness our cat alarms went off.

My husband built our home

during the Ice Storm of 1998 so it isn’t ancient, but it is trimmed in wood that would have easily lit up if the flames had had five more minutes to reach it. That is what we were all imagining two hours later, after the firefighters had left. We sat silently in the living room, tea in hand, waiting for the adrenalin to leak back out of our veins so that we could return to sleep.

“Well, I guess your cats have bought themselves a reprieve,” the Farmer announced.

Sammy, Sheila and Junior may live in the basement and prefer to remain out of sight, but just as they did when our basement flooded, they knew when to alert us to an emergency.

They may not be rodent-catching barn cats anymore but they remain active and important members of the household.

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I pulled on my robe and headed downstairs to put the noisy beasts back in the basement. Before rounding up the trio of cats, I decided to use the bathroom.

When I emerged, Sammy was sitting there with a wild look in his eyes. He actually looked past me, to the front door of the house.

I turned and saw lights flickering outside. Immediately I thought the barn was on fire — every farmer’s nightmare.

I rushed to the back of the house where the dog was sleeping but saw nothing happening at the barn. The fire was outside the front door of the house. A quick peek out the window confirmed flames were licking up through the porch slats.

I took the stairs two at a time, scattering cats in all directions as I ran to wake the Farmer.

He dressed and ran outside to stretch the garden hose around the house so he could put out the flames. I woke our Norwegian student from a deep slumber and called 911 at the same time. I was just putting her safely out in the truck with a blanket and some tea when the first volunteer firefighters arrived.

Fergus, on his leash beside me, was totally silent the whole night — even when three more pickups and two fire trucks arrived, lights flashing.

He who barks at small children playing and roosters learning to crow was not at all phased by fire on the front porch. Or maybe he was in shock like the rest of us. I

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e were busy setting up for our weekly family dinner when the Farmer grumbled, “Tell me again why we have three cats in the basement?!”

“Lots of people have indoor cats.”

“Yes but they never even come upstairs!”

Actually, they do, but it’s usually when the house is quiet and they can be assured that the dog is in his crate, sleeping. They don’t trust that puppy with all of his licking, jumping and pawing. They have met him, as I often bring him downstairs so they can sniff his nose.

But after a few moments of polite introduction, he can’t help himself. He has to jump on the cat. And so they remain in the basement, behind their barricade.

The cats have a storage room where they can perch on furniture and stacks of boxes covered in old sheets and blankets. I have left the window open a crack for fresh air. This must be where they first smelled smoke.

We had been in bed several hours when I was awakened by the sound of cats running up and down the hallway and meowing outside our bedroom door. They often do this in the middle of the night when their food bowl is empty.

I heard one of them jumping off the table downstairs with a loud thud. He was no doubt checking to see if Sunday dinner had been all cleaned up or if there were still some crumbs for him.

DIANA FISHER

Diane Deans Councillor/Conseillère Quartier Gloucester-Southgate Ward Sens Rink in Heatherington Park!

Great news for Gloucester-Southgate Ward! On Monday October 2, the Ottawa Senators Foundation, in partnership with 24h Tremblant, the National Hockey League and the City of Ottawa, announced that they will be building their 13th SENS RINK in Heatherington Park, located at 1560 Heatherington Road. This exciting project will include the installation of hockey dasher boards, fencing, hockey nets in the winter and basketball nets in the summer. It will serve as a community gathering spot and feature free or low-cost recreational programming for area children and youth living in the immediate area and beyond. Construction is set to begin this season and a grand opening will be planned later this year.

2017 Snow Tour In preparation for the upcoming winter season, I will once again be organizing my annual Snow Tour of GloucesterSouthgate Ward. City Staff from the Public Works Department will join me to review areas which may have been the cause of snow maintenance issues during previous winter months.

If you have a location in mind that can be discussed please contact my office at diane.deans@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2480 to be added to this year’s list.

REMINDER - Public Meeting: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Site Plan Control Proposal for a Retirement Home and Hotel – 1026-1054 Hunt Club Road The City of Ottawa has received a revised submission for consideration for a senior’s residence and hotel at 10261054 Hunt Club Road. This site is located on the south side of Hunt Club Road west of the Airport Parkway. Claridge Homes is proposing to redevelop the subject properties as a retirement home/residential care facility and a hotel, to be constructed as separate buildings and in successive phases. I along with Councillor Brockington, invite you to attend a second public meeting to hear a presentation from the developer on this application. The meeting will be held on Monday, October 16 at 7:15 p.m. at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive.

The applicant will make a formal presentation at 7:30 p.m. followed by a question and answer period.

Sign-up for my Newsletter Do you find you miss out on events or items of interest for Gloucester-Southgate Ward? Stay connected to our community by signing up for my monthly e-newsletter and important emails. Please contact my office at diane.deans@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2480.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Syrian city 5. Secret collection 10. Mother 14. Type of radar (abbr.)

15. Trio 16. Jelly-like algae substance 17. Malaysian coastal city 18. ___ Christmas!

19. Bleak 20. Late Republic Roman poet 22. Supervises flying 23. Long, low sounds 24. Seven children born at once 27. Tyrion Lannister’s nickname 30. Moon crater 31. Concealed 32. Woman (French) 35. Shipped 37. Babies need one 38. Two 39. Book of maps 40. A partner to cheese

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you have a gut feeling about something but not much tangible proof to back up your suspicions, use your intuition as a guide. It seldom leads you astray.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a newfound commitment to living healthy will benefit you in the short- and long-terms. Keep up the good work and enlist others to help you stay motivated.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a renewed passion for a hobby has motivated you to be more creative. Embrace this newfound vigor, even enlisting others if you so desire.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, racing through all of your activities will get you somewhere fast, but the results may be sloppy.

Slow down and see the bigger picture.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others trust your instincts when it comes to making big decisions. Follow your heart and explain your thought process along the way so loved ones feel in the loop.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you continue to vacillate on a decision, pretty soon you will begin to doubt your decision-making abilities. Trust your intuition.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, allow others to explain their position before you make an important decision. Outside input can give you a more well-rounded perspective.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, embrace a newly presented challenge as an opportunity to hone your skills and illustrate to others your abilitiy to adapt and thrive. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Taking everything onto your shoulders is one way to get noticed, Cancer. But it’s also a way to burn out. When others offer to lighten your load, take them up on it.

41. Coastal region of China 42. Town in Czech Republic 43. Peter Griffin’s daughter 44. Men proud of their masculinity 45. One-time Chinese dynasty 46. Not pleased 47. Mary __, cosmetics 48. Midway between east and southeast 49. Reflected 52. Derived from 55. US Treasury title (abbr.)

56. Spiritual leader 60. Dismounted 61. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 63. Southern constellation 64. Not often found 65. Extremely angry 66. Individual article 67. They congregate at hives 68. Regenerate 69. Plaster

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, accept others’ offers to help when your schedule fills up. Simply return the favor when you get the chance, and that’s all the thanks that’s necessary.

CLUES DOWN 1. “Mad Men” actor Jon 2. Samoan capital 3. Singer Anthony 4. Sign of the Zodiac 5. Short-term memory 6. Larcenies 7. Side-neck turtle 8. Blissful 9. __, you!

10. Species of macaque 11. North-central Indian city 12. Common street name 13. Weaponry 21. Counsels 23. __ student: doctor-to-be 25. A bachelor has one 26. Women’s __ movement 27. Leaders 28. Chinese sea goddess 29. Caps of mushrooms 32. Papier-__, art material 33. Hmong

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, the prospects of a new relationship prove reinvigorating.

Make the most of this opportunity and embrace the chance to experience new things.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take a few minutes for yourself this week, Pisces. It is important to have some alone time so you can gather your thoughts.

34. Uneven 36. Resinous secretion 37. Pocketbook 38. Political action committee 40. Health care for the aged 41. Metro Goldwyn __: film company 43. A gossip 44. Where wrestlers work 46. __ Squad 47. Self-defense 49. Muslim brigands 50. Saudi Arabian island 51. Goliath’s foe 52. Hurtful remark 53. Wings 54. Beget 57. Second Greek letter 58. Blue mold cheese 59. Unstressed-stressed 61. Title of respect 62. Chop or cut

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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 New deadline: Please email your events by Thursdays at noon to ottawa_south@metroland.com.

connecting with God, each other and their community. Admission is $6.

Call 613-801-8758 for details.

Oct. 12

Oct. 13

Greenboro – Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere.

An afternoon book club meets the second Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Greenboro branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. On Oct. 12 we will discuss the book “I Don’t Have Time for This” by Katherine Arnup. Registration is not required.

For a complete booklist, visit biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program. For details, call 613-580-2940.

Greenboro – A Marketing 101 workshop is for all interested in learning marketing techniques – a small business owner, an inventor wanting to market a great idea, a sales person.

The session is at the Greenboro library branch at 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca or call 613580-2940 for details.

Leitrim/Findlay Creek – Ottawa South Women’s Connection “RSVP Ministries” will be hosting their next event on Oct. 12, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Fred Barrett Arena, 3280 Leitrim Rd. The feature will be “Alia N Tanjay Billings Bridge Fashion Show.” There will be refreshments, door prizes and childcare will be available. The event is about women

Canterbury – Enjoy a bean or macaroni supper at Sainte-Genevieve parish hall, located at 825 Canterbury Ave., on Oct. 13. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and supper is served at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, and children under 12 eat for free.

Funds raised will go to the Alta Vista Branch 6908 Knights of Columbus Children’s Christmas Fund.

Oct. 13 and 14

Metcalfe – The Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School hosts its annual garage sale on Oct. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m., and Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greely Legion branch, at 8021 Mitch Owens Rd. There will be toys, clothes, décor, household items and baby gear. To sell or donate, email metcalfenursery@gmail.com.

Alta Vista – You are invited to browse and buy at the Fall Nearly New and Book Sale on Oct. 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr. It’s all second time ‘round. Pick clothes for the whole family. Choose from a large array of

recent and vintage. Proceeds support the work of the church. For details call 613-733-3156, ext. 229, or visit rideaupark.ca.

Oct. 14

Greely – The Greely Legion branch hosts a euchre tournament on Oct. 14 with registration and a light lunch beginning at noon and playing at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 each. The legion is at 8021 Mitch Owens Rd. For details call 613-822-1451 or 613-8266128.

Billings Bridge – The RA Curling Centre hosts a new youth curling instructional program on Oct. 14 for kids ages eight to 11. For details, visit racentre.com.

Vernon – The Osgoode Township Museum will be hosting a trunk sale on Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Shop the sale or register your vehicle for $5 and sell your unwanted household goods. For details or to register, call 613-821-4062, or email education@ osgoodemuseum.ca.

lax with chamber music by a string quartet. All are welcome. After the concert, enjoy sandwiches, squares, tea and coffee. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 613-733-3156, ext. 229 or at the door. For details, visit rideaupark.ca.

on divorce, separation, child custody, and adoption law in Ontario on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alta Vista library branch, 2516 Alta Vista Dr. Online registration is required at biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program.

North of Greely – Enjoy a harvest supper with roast beef on Oct. 15 at the Our lady of the Visitation, 5335 Bank St. There will be two sittings.

The cost is $15, children seven to 10 pay $7. For tickets, call 6130822-2007 or email events@olvottawa.ca.

Osgoode – Learn how to protect our children and youth from drugs. A police officer, nurse, and two young people who have been through drug addiction and rehabilitation will present very helpful information on Oct. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adults and youth are invited to attend free of charge at Trinity Bible Church, 4101 Stagecoach Rd. A fun children’s program for ages up to 11 will take place at the same time.

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