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David McGuinty nty
Here To Help
Ottawa South | Ottawa–Sud
(613) 990-8640 david.mcguinty@parl.gc.ca www.davidmcguinty.ca
ottawa COMMUNITY
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John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South
1828 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6 613-736-9573 | jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Ottawa South News
November 17, 2016 | 68 pages
Also serving Manotick, Osgoode and Greely
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A fifth teenager has been arrested, and a 13-year-old suspect is facing a slew of new charges in the wake of a swarming spree in Herongate, Heatherington, Fairlea and Hintonburg. Several police units descended on Herongate after three back-to-back reports that lone victims had been targeted on Nov. 3. A sweep of the area netted four teens, ranging in age from 13 to 18. Investigators then worked to see if they could link those three swarmings with two the night before in nearby Heatherington and Fairlea, another in Fairlea on Nov. 1, and two in Hintonburg on Oct. 21 and 22. “We’re going back and looking at all the occurrences that predate Nov. 1 even,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Haarbosch, who leads the Ottawa police robbery unit. “We’ll take a look at any other reported swarmings and see if there’s any others that can be linked in.” Police say they have made significant headway in cracking down on the swarming problem. “We haven’t had a robbery in that area since,” Haarbosch said, adding there has only been one swarming on Ottawa since these arrests were made. That occurred in Ottawa’s west end on Harrison Street in the Centrepointe area on Nov. 4. However, connecting the various swarmings is not without challenges. “It’s difficult because of the way these were committed,” Haarbosch said.
“These guys have taken efforts to disguise themselves, they’ve happened at night, they’ve occurred fairly quickly. “We’ll look at the way they were carried out, first and foremost, and how many suspects were involved, but after that it gets a little more difficult,” he said. The 13-year-old boy, who was already facing three charges related to the three Herongate crimes, has now been charged with the Nov. 1 and 2 crimes. He is facing three counts of robbery, three counts of wearing a disguise, three counts of possession of property obtained by crime and one count of assault causing bodily harm. In the Nov. 1 incident at Fairlea Crescent and Heatherington Road, the female swarming victim suffered a fractured finger. The young suspect is being held in custody until his next court date on Nov. 17. A 16-year-old boy was also recently charged in connection with a swarming in Hintonburg at Spadina and Bayswater avenues on Oct. 21. He has been charged with robbery, wearing a disguise, possession of a weapon and use of a stolen credit card. Police are urging anyone who has been the victim of a swarming, but who may not have reported it to authorities, to contact them by calling the Ottawa police robbery unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. “Whether it’s related to these or not, just in general, it’s important for us to know about these especially to identify patterns in a certain area … so we can deploy our resources appropriately,” said Haarbosch.
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Police, firefighters and paramedics responded to a rowhouse unit in the Shearwater neighbourhood of Hunt Club after a fire broke out the afternoon of Nov. 12. Though the fire was put out in about 10 minutes, an Ottawa fire investigator was called in to assess the cause and damage. arrived on scene. The flames were snuffed out at about 2:16 p.m. — a little more than 10 minutes after firefighters had arrived. No one was injured in the incident. No cause or dollar loss were immediately available, but an Ottawa fire investigator was
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Riverside South issues toy-drive challenge to Ottawa neighbourhoods Breakfast with Santa, parade, sleigh rides are returning highlights BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com
Riverside South relishes a good competition, but is now heading into unchartered territory as it challenges other neighbourhoods across Ottawa to play Santa Claus. “I’d love to see if someone could beat us,” said Lesia Gilbert with the Riverside South Community Association. “I think as far as neighbourhoods go, we’re probably one of the largest supporters.” Last year’s toy drive in support of the Salvation Army’s Toy Mountain brought in a record 1,150 toys, including more than $6,000 in cash donations from area businesses. Some were collected during the association’s inaugural Toy Mountain parade that wound its way through the community. Gilbert said she would have been happy if 20 people showed
up along the route the first year, but was amazed when she saw about 200 residents gather for the event. “I’m always awed at the philanthropic feel of our neighbourhood. Something comes up and the neighbourhood rallies, which is one of the reasons I love living in Riverside South,” she said. Each year Gilbert is motivated to organize the toy drive in hopes of giving as many kids as possible a bright Christmas. “The thought of any kid not getting to enjoy Christmas just because of their family situation, that’s an awful thought for me,” said the mom of three. “We do live in a more privileged neighbourhood so we do have the responsibility – and it should be our joy – to help the neighbourhoods that aren’t as privileged.” The second edition of the parade, during which residents can drop off toys, takes place on Dec. 3. It will depart from the Rideauview Community Centre at 1 p.m. and loop around Shoreline Drive, Goldeneye Way and North Bluff Drive and on to Canyon
Walk Drive before heading back to the centre at 3 p.m. As well, there are eight sites where residents can drop off toys in the lead up to the parade. Or they can bring them to the community association’s annual Breakfast with Santa at St. Jerome elementary school, also scheduled for Dec. 3. Plates of pancakes, sausages, donuts and fruit, as well as a bounty of beverages, will be served at two breakfast sittings – 9 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. Glutenfree, egg-free and lactose-free pancakes will be available upon request. The popular breakfast, which has become a holiday tradition for many Riverside South families, typically sells out quickly. But by changing the location from the Rideauview Community Centre to St. Jerome, more families will be able to enjoy the breakfast event, said Gilbert. As well, all ticket sales will be online for the first time. “We can add another 25 families throughout the morning,” she said. Families, including two adults and their children, pay $20. Each subsequent adult pays $10.
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The Riverside South Community Association is inviting residents to enjoy three popular holiday events on Dec. 3, beginning with Breakfast with Santa, the second annual Toy Mountain parade and evening sleigh rides. During the breakfast, children can have their photos taken with Santa. Electronic copies will be available for $5. And there will again be crafts for the kids. New this year, children can write their letters to Santa Claus. “It’s something else that’s kind of a tradition for some families,” said Gilbert. “So it’s something fun to add to the event, and because we’ve moved to
St. Jerome it gives us the ability to add things because we’ve been maxed out space-wise.” And to top off the big day, sleigh rides will be offered at the community centre, beginning at 5 p.m. The last ride will be at 8 p.m. “It’s $1 per seat this year so we can add a third sleigh,” Gilbert said of the usually sold out feature, adding that so far 60 per cent of seats have been sold.
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‘I look and see the person’: Serenity Renewal’s co-founder joins Order of Ottawa Continued from page 1
“I needed more help, just self-esteem and awareness to deal with childhood abuse,” she said. “It destroys how a person perceives the world.” The Serenity team and Dunn have made all the difference in O’Dwyer’s journey. “Louise just has a way of listening,” O’Dwyer said of Dunn, one of 15 people who will be inducted by Mayor Jim Watson into the prestigious Order
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O’Dwyer still had her walls up in her late 20s when she went to Serenity, when it was located in Herongate. She had already been struggling for years, having begun using alcohol and drugs at age 12. “It became something I did all the time. It was an escape,” O’Dwyer said. “I did not like the way I felt without anything. I wanted to check out.” In many ways, she said she had to learn everything all over again — how to cope with anger, sadness and bitterness, how to learn to trust again. But the counselling sessions and workshops she has taken part in over the years have helped her grow and heal. O’Dwyer has been sober for 29 years. For Dunn, her work — which is done on a volunteer basis — is “lifegiving.” “It’s a privilege, is what I often say,” she said. Dunn co-founded Serenity in 1983 after she went back to school to earn her certification in addictions counselling. As a teacher at two Catholic high schools in Ottawa, she said more and more teens were coming to her with addiction issues. Since opening, Serenity has helped thousands of children, teens, adults and seniors. Every year, 2,500 people with addiction and mental-health issues come through the doors. It has also become known as a place where families of the addicted can receive a wide range of supports in their own journey — an underserviced need Dunn first recognized early on. “Our primary concern is the family,” said Wally Clare, Serenity’s executive director. “Our emphasis, our focus, always comes back to the issue — in some ways — about family.” O’Dwyer said Serenity’s team understands it’s not just about the addict. “It’s everybody in that family that is affected by that disease in one way or another,” said O’Dwyer, who grew up around relatives who also abused alcohol. “(Dunn) knows how to reach us all and she knows what people need.” O’Dwyer went on to have two children, and as they grew up they too
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Sister Louise Dunn, co-founder of Serenity Renewal for Families in south Ottawa, will be invested into the Order of Ottawa on Nov. 17. At 83, she continues to work as an addictions counsellor, providing counselling and support to people working toward a journey of recovery as well as their families. benefited from the various workshops Serenity provides for tots to teens. “That’s one of the best things they have ever given me,” the Nepean resident and realtor said of the not-forprofit charity. “They’ve grown up in Serenity Renewal, and they know they can turn to them.” Family support is key. With it, Clare said an addicted person has a 50 per cent better chance of recovery than if they try to recover solo. But if a client doesn’t have that important network, the Serenity team helps fill that gap. “If there isn’t a family, we’ll provide you with the affirmation and support that you might be looking for,” Clare said. O’Dwyer will never forget the day Dunn came to the hospital after she gave birth to her first child. “They’re the family support that’s there when you need them — you just have to call,” she said. The progression that clients achieve is part of Dunn’s motivation, though she is the first to say that it’s not the work of miracles, but about a journey. Serenity has become highly regarded in the 12-step community for helping people rebuild their lives, some of
whom have been battling addiction for years. It is also known to help fill the gaps in the system by offering a wide range of counselling and family supports, often free of charge to those unable to pay. “There’s nothing else like them,” said O’Dwyer, who has served as a Serenity board member. In addition to the upcoming Order of Ottawa investiture, Dunn was also recognized in September for her work by Ottawa’s recovery community at city hall during Recovery Day Ottawa. The event saw addiction and mental-health service agencies come together.In July, she was invited to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Dunn takes it all in stride, choosing to live in each moment and to always remain grateful for her work and her friends and family, including her Serenity family of volunteers, staff, board members and clients. “I receive as much as I offer,” Dunn said. “I’m very, very grateful for the profession I’m in. (I’m) very much at home.” To learn more about Serenity Renewal’s programs, visit serenityrenewal. ca, email info@serenityrenewal.ca or call 613-523-5143.
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Chapman Mills Drive Extension (Longfields Drive to Strandherd Drive) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor (Greenbank Road to Borrisokane Road) Class Environmental Assessment Study Notice of Completion and Filing of Environmental Study Report The City of Ottawa has completed the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the extension of Chapman Mills Drive from Longfields Drive to Strandherd Drive and a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor from Greenbank Road to Borrisokane Road. This Study was carried out in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule ‘C’ project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015) document.
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Members of the Rosemount Expansion and Development group requested that the board look at a business case for the relocation and expansion of the 100-year-old branch instead of a renewal in 2017 earlier this year.
Proposed library budget includes money for plans for new Riverside South branch BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com
It was all smiles for members of a group supporting a new location for the Rosemount library in Hintonburg following the tabling of the Ottawa Public Library’s budget on Nov. 8. The budget revealed staff’s recommendation to proceed with a $100,000 business case looking into a relocated and expanded branch instead of a renewal project in 2017. “You never know, but this is what we hoped for,” said Richard Van Loon, chair of the Rosemount expansion and development group following the meeting. He said it remains to be seen whether the group will get what it wants in the end – a new location for a larger branch – but library staff’s recommendation is encouraging. Monique Désormeaux, deputy CEO for the library, presented the budget and explained the business case is preferred because it has the least impact on reserve funds. “It also respects the community’s desire to allow time to explore the best way to proceed with Rosemount branch,” Désormeaux said in her presentation to the board. The results of the business case would be presented as part of the 2018 budget. Instead of spending money on the renewal, between three to five other locations could be improved next year. The library’s 2017 budget includes a 2.97 per cent increase, or $1.35 million in additional funding. The total budget for 2017 is about $46.7 million. In addition to the business case – defining the scope, options and related costs of renewing or relocating the Rosemount branch – the budget also includes $2 million for the planning phase of
the central library branch, $500,000 for the architectural plans for a new branch for the Riverside South area and $485,000 for collections. About $645,000 of the increase is needed for staffing costs, according to budget documents. Another $225,000 would be used for maintenance contracts for equipment and software, and the expansion of the library’s digital collection. Also on the list is one-time funding for programs related to Canada’s 150th birthday next year, for marquee events and services. Staff has proposed that $500,000 be earmarked for branch improvements to Blackburn Hamlet, Carlingwood, Nepean Centrepointe, North Gower, Metcalfe and Ruth E. Dickinson. The report says the improvements would “improve functionality, customer experience and sightlines” by replacing shelving or service hubs. “We can’t do that if we renew the Rosemount branch next year,” Désormeaux said. During last year’s budget, staff was asked to perform a review of its fees and fines structure and several changes will be made should the 2017 budget be passed, including: • Adding a $1 restocking fee for expired holds or interlibrary loans not picked up • One time full amnesty in 2017 on fines for returned materials • Reduce fees for overdue materials and lower maximum fee • Remove processing fees from lost materials replacement process • Increase non-resident fees to $80 for individuals and $160 for families The board will review and debate the budget at its meeting on Dec. 6. Comments on the budget can be submitted before Dec. 5 by emailing BudgetOPLBPO@biblioottawalibrary.ca. Once approved it will go before city council on Dec. 14.
An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the planning and design process and the recommended plan for the corridor. The ESR is available for public review at the following locations during regular business hours for a period of 30 calendar days, starting on Friday, 18 November, 2016. Ruth E. Dickson Library 100 Malvern Drive Ottawa, ON K2J 2G5
Rideauview Community Centre 4310 Shoreline Ottawa, ON, K1V 1N4
City Hall Client Service Centre 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch 120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON
Carleton University MacOdrum Library 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON
University of Ottawa Morisset Hall 65 University Private, Ottawa, ON
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario Ottawa District Office 2430 Don Reid Drive, Ottawa, ON During the public review period, interested persons are encouraged to read the ESR and provide comments. Please direct written comments to: Jabbar Siddique, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer, Transportation Planning Branch Transportation Services Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 13914 Email: Jabbar.Siddique@ottawa.ca If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City, a person/party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as Part II Order). The Part II Order request must be received by the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario during the 30 day review period and a copy of the request should be forwarded to the City of Ottawa. If there are no requests received by Monday, December 19, 2016 the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Municipal Class EA, and the project may proceed to design and construction as presented in the ESR. Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario The Honourable Glen R. Murray, MPP 11th Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 Any comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This notice was first published on November 10, 2016
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Hard turn to the right
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f you think back to your own interactions with individual Americans, you will probably remember them as kind and generous. But when acting in large groups – such as a federal election – Americans have a tendency to put themselves ahead of what’s good for the majority. If America got its collective policies in line with the individual ethos of being generous and helpful, Donald Trump would today be a footnote in history instead of the soon-enough most powerful man in the world. Americans are kind and they are big-hearted, but they don’t want to be told whom they should help. They want to decide that themselves. And that list seems to be growing shorter. How else to explain an election victory for Trump? His economic plan rests atop a promise to make people richer through trickle-down economics – tax cuts for the rich. It’s a system that encourages you to buy a
lottery ticket – yes someone will get rich, but most will get poorer. And if you don’t win and get rich, it’s your fault because you didn’t try hard enough. You were afforded every opportunity. Shoulda tried harder, sucker. The United States seems destined to relearn history. Trickle-down policies will rev up the economy in the short term as the rich invest and reap massive rewards. But in the longer term, the bull market will die down and all that will be left are a few people at the top with bigger cars, bigger yachts and bigger off-shore bank accounts. That high society, enriched again, will no doubt fail to take care of the most vulnerable. Health care will be privatized. Publically funded schools will be starved for resources. People at the bottom will try to survive day to day. They may beg on the streets and get a few coins in their cup from a fellow American who is generous enough to share one-on-one, but for some reason can’t stand the idea of helping a whole country live better.
Photo radar could increase safety around schools
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t looks like we might have another go at photo radar in Ottawa. About time. When last we saw it, in the early 1990s, photo radar was doing quite well along Highway 401. Speeding was down, which was the main point of the exercise. People didn’t need to be caught speeding to change their behaviour; just the knowledge that they surely would be caught did the trick. But it wasn’t all that popular. A lot of people speed, a lot of people are confident that they can handle their vehicles above the speed limit, and a lot of people don’t like the government telling them what they can do in their cars. So it helped Mike Harris to be elected premier in 1995 when he promised to abolish the system. It has stayed abolished.
CHARLES GORDON Funny Town If it comes back, as it appears it will, it will be in a different form. When Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Ottawa last week, she promised legislation that would allow cities to set up cameras in designated areas, including around schools. That seems like a better idea than photo radar on major highways. On a highway, 10 or even 20 kilometres per-hour above the speed limit may not make all that much difference, on a clear day with normal traffic. Drivers have good visibility and
they have time to react. In a residential area in a town or city it’s a different situation. Even traveling at the speed limit — usually 50 kilometres per hour — can be too fast on a narrow street with parked cars, bicycles and children playing or running to school. There is no margin for error. Most drivers know that. Many of them have experienced a close call— with a child or a dog running out into the street — and that has made them instinctively slow down in residential neighbourhoods and around schools. But not everyone does. Some people are inexperienced as drivers, some are distracted, some are simply reckless. Many of these people will not respond to publicity campaigns, speed limits or even common sense. But they will respond to the threat
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of being fined, particularly if there is a certainty of being fined. Photo radar provides that certainty. One of the reasons people speed on the 401 is because they are pretty sure they won’t be caught. But if you drive on similar highways in the United States you will find many states where people don’t speed. That’s because state troopers are plentiful and visible. And the reason photo radar worked in the ’90s is because it made people certain they would be caught. So, as long as people are made aware of it, photo radar will work around schools. Not that there won’t be debate about that and there will be lots of time for it, since the provincial legislation hasn’t been passed and, after it is, city council will have to talk about it. Photo radar might be disputed
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The simple way to lift Canadians from poverty
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he City of Ottawa has tabled a number of measures in its budget to assist low-income residents. Among them, a halfprice monthly transit pass is set to take effect in April 2017. The city has also committed to funds for organizations that offer social assistance. But what if lifting Canadians out of poverty is more simple than the patchwork solutions frequently offered by municipal and provincial governments? For nearly 40 years, a small, but politically and intellectually diverse group have been arguing for the implementation of a guaranteed annual income (GAI) to replace existing welfare and other assistance programs. Studies on GAI have proven to have positive financial impacts on health care, education and overall well being. Many would argue that giving out so-called free money is a utopian ideal that would increase the tax burden on those who already bear the brunt of collective tax revenue. In fact, the opposite may be true. MINIMUM INCOME
Former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal is among those proponents of providing Canadians a GAI or basic minimum income. He argues that poverty costs all of us enormously. “Very simply, the cost of poverty is in the hundreds of billions of dollars every year,” Segal recently told Global Television. According to a young Dutch philosopher, the idea of near eradication of poverty is not out-of-reach in Western societies and giving money directly to individuals would cost a lot less than what is currently in place. Rutger Bregman argues we need to eliminate the current welfare state which has devolved into an overpriced, administrative nightmare. “The welfare state, which should foster people’s sense of security and pride, has degenerated into a system of suspicion and shame,” writes Bregman, author of Utopia for Realists: The Case for Universal Basic Income, Open Borders and a 15-hour work week. Bregman argues that for
Notice of Completion of Class Environmental Assessments (Class EA) Updated Serviceability Report for the Leitrim Development Area (OPA 76 Areas 8a, 9a and 9b) In 2012, as per Official Plan Amendment 76 (OPA 76), the City increased its urban envelope by over 900 hectares. Part of the urban expansion occurred in the Leitrim Development Area (LDA). Specifically, OPA 76 Areas 8a, 9a and 9b were added to the LDA resulting in an additional 87.2 hectares of urban land. OPA 76 urban expansion areas were not included in the servicing strategy for the original 2005 LDA lands Community Design Plan, therefore, an updated servicing plan for the LDA has been prepared. The map illustrates the Leitrim Development Area and OPA Expansion Lands.
BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse every dollar directly invested in a homeless person, on the other hand, society would get three times that in return.
‘Giving individuals a basic annual income, on the other hand, with the freedom to spend the money how they choose, would have immediate and significant results.’ The welfare state as it exists now keeps people dependent and often confines otherwise talented people into dead-end jobs. Bergman says expensive ventures that exist in the welfare state -- from offering financial literacy lessons to people with no money, to over-monitoring of how welfare recipients spend publicly received money – have consistently failed to do what they’re designed to do – lift people out of poverty. Giving individuals a basic annual income, on the other hand, with the freedom to spend the money how they choose, would have immediate and significant results. In his book, Bergman cites a number of studies that have looked at the positive impact of a basic annual income. Perhaps one of the most interesting was a social experiment conducted in Dauphin, Manitoba and other parts of that province over a period of four years in the early 1970s and co-funded by various levels of government. Although the experiment was abruptly halted after a few years, University of Manitoba health economist Evelyn Forget eventually went back to examine the data to attempt to determine the social impact of “Mincome”.
In a presentation to the House of Commons finance committee in February, Forget highlighted some of her findings – that the provision of a basic income did not reduce incentives to work in most cases, that hospital visits decreased by 8.5 per cent over the four year period, that visits to the doctor and psychiatric referrals were reduced, while at the same time high school graduations increased. A recent report from the Fraser Institute dismissed the idea that a Guaranteed Annual Income could ever become a reality in Canada, due to the complications of getting various levels of government on board. Former Senator Segal notes, however, this was an oft-cited argument against the implementation of universal healthcare in the 1960s. The idea of a guaranteed income is gaining traction. The federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jean-Yves Duclos, was a proponent of GAI before he entered politics. Quebec government officials are examining the feasibility of such a scheme. There has also been increased vocal advocacy among city mayors, including in Calgary and Edmonton, to replace current disjointed welfare programs with some form of federally-implemented GAI for the unemployed and the working poor. Philosopher Bergman argues the solution to levelling the playing field is much easier than we think: To eradicate homelessness, give people houses; to eradicate poverty, give people money. A guaranteed basic income would mitigate the negative impact of poverty on health, education and other welfare indicators, making all Canadians wealthier as a result.
This LDA servicing study was undertaken in accordance with the requirements for Schedule B projects under the current Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document following an integrated planning and environmental assessment provisions (Section A.2.9) The Updated Serviceability Report (OPA76 Areas 8A, 9A and 9B) for the LDA determined the following: 1.
The LDA falls within the City’s 3C water pressure zone and is currently serviced with potable water from the Ottawa South Pumping Station, trunk watermains and local distribution system throughout the built up area. This water supply system has the capacity to support the planned LDA expansion, and will provide a reliable water service which meets the City’s level of service objectives.
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All wastewater flows from the LDA are tributary to the Leitrim Sanitary Pump Station (LPS). The LPS discharges to twin forcemains constructed along Bank Street and outlet to the Conroy Road Collector Sewer which is located near the intersection of Bank Street and Conroy Road. The firm capacity of the LPS has excess capacity required to support the 87 hectares LDA expansion. This is in part due to the fact that actual wastewater flows are less than the projected flow rates considered for the original design of the station. The four existing sub-trunk sewers within the existing LDA each have sufficient capacity to service the expanded LDA sanitary drainage areas as well.
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The LDA stormwater management system consists of a dual drainage network such as stormwater collection pipes; overland flow routes, watercourses and stormwater ponds. To facilitate the OPA 76 expansion lands, the required stormwater infrastructure will include new trunk storm sewers, a constructed channel for rural flow conveyance and the expansion of the existing Findlay Creek Village Stormwater Facility to provide water quantity and quality control.
A Class EA project file report has been prepared documenting the problem statement, existing conditions, identifications and evaluation of alternatives and the selection of the preferred solutions, public and agency consultation as well as potential development impacts and mitigation measure. By way of this Notice, the Class EA report is being placed on the public record for a 30 day review starting on November 17, 2016. The report is available for public review at the following locations: City Hall, Client Service Centre 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, Tel. 613-580-2400
Ottawa Public Library – Greenboro Branch 363 Lorry Greenberg Ottawa ON K1T 3P8, Tel. (613) 580-2940
Or by going to the following City web-site: ottawa.ca/leitrim Interested persons should provide written comments within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the first issuance of this Notice to: Jim Moffatt, P.Eng. Associate IBI Group (Proponent) 333 Preston Street, Suite 400 Ottawa, ON K1S 5N4, Tel: 613 225-1311 Email: jmoffatt@ibigroup.com
and copy Joseph Zagorski, P.Eng. City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, 613-580-2424, ext. 22611 Email: joseph.zagorski@ottawa.ca
If concerns regarding the project cannot be resolved through discussion with the IBI Group and the City of Ottawa a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below by December 22, 2016. A copy of this request must also be sent to the IBI Group and City of Ottawa at the address listed above. If there are no requests received by December 22, 2016, the project will be considered to have met the EA requirements and identified municipal infrastructure projects for the Leitrim Development Area will proceed to detailed design and construction. Minister of the Environment anClimate Change: The Honourable Glen Murray 77 Wellesley Street West 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto ON M7A 2T5, Telephone: (416) 314-6790 Email: minister.moecc@ontario.ca With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. This Notice was first issued on November 17, 2016.
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Bystanders save cardiac arrest victim at martial arts event BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com
The quick action of bystanders saved a 51-year-old man who suffered a cardiac arrest during a martial arts competition on Nov. 12. The male was competing for his second degree black belt at Black Belt Excellence Martial
paramedics, while another person placed a call to 911. The emergency operator told the caller there was a defibrillator directly across the street at the Eva James Community Centre. A dentist who works in the same mall as the martial arts TOOK ACTION academy used the defibrillator Those at the event “sprung on the 51-year-old, which “sucinto action to start CPR,” said cessfully delivered life-saving Arts Academy on Stonehaven Drive when he collapsed in sudden cardiac arrest around 3 p.m. He was not breathing and had no pulse, said Ottawa paramedics in a news release.
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energy to the man’s heart,” said paramedics. When paramedics arrived, the man had a pulse, had regained consciousness and was talking to paramedics. He was in serious but stable condition when taken to hospital.
“This call is a good example of the key elements in the chain of survival: early notification of 911, early bystander CPR, early defibrillation (and) early paramedic care.” PARAMEDICS STATEMENT
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“This call is a good example of the key elements in the chain of survival: early notification of 911, early bystander CPR, early defibrillation (and) early paramedic care,” said paramedics in a statement. The city keeps a record of
defibrillators that are accessible to the public and that database allows emergency dispatchers to identify where the nearest defibrillator is located when cardiac arrest calls are placed,
said paramedics. Members of the public can register their defibrillators at 613-580-2424, ext. 22452. The city also offers CPR classes at ottawa.ca or by calling 311.
In accordance with the Planning Act, notice is hereby provided that a zoning by-law amendment proposal is being considered by the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department at the City of Ottawa. PUBLIC MEETINGS The public meetings to consider this zoning proposal are as follows: • Planning Committee, Tuesday, November 22, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West • Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Thursday, November 24, 9:30 AM, The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive LANDS SUBJECT TO THE PROPOSAL The zoning amendment proposal affects certain lands throughout the City of Ottawa, as described below. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT The proposed amendment will permit campgrounds at the following City-owned facilities, for a temporary period of six days from June 29 to July 4, 2017, in order to accommodate visitors to the city on and around Canada Day weekend 2017: Urban Area Sites (to be considered by Planning Committee): • Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex (1490 Youville Drive) • Ray Friel Recreation Complex (1585 Tenth Line Road) • Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre (300 Des Pères-Blancs Avenue) • St. Laurent Recreation Complex (525 Coté Street) • Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Avenue) • Earl Armstrong Arena & Trillium Park (2020 Ogilvie Road) • Kanata Leisure Centre (70 Aird Place) • Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road) • Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Road) Rural Area Sites (to be considered by Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee) • Cumberland Village Heritage Museum (2830 and 2940 Old Montreal Road) The proposed amendment will also permit the use “parking lot” at Gloucester High School (2060 Ogilvie Road) during same June 29 - July 4, 2017 period, to accommodate parking associated with the temporary camp ground at Earl Armstrong Arena/Trillium Park. Upon expiry of the temporary rezoning on July 5, 2017, the zoning on each affected site will revert to the zoning that applied on June 28, 2017. FURTHER INFORMATION If this zoning amendment is approved by Council, the proposed campgrounds and parking lots will not be subject to applications for Site Plan Control. Use of the sites will be governed by rental agreements between users and the City of Ottawa and administered by the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department.
Notice of a proposed Public Meeting Draft Official Plan Amendment Significant Woodlands Policies This is to give notice of a proposed Official Plan Amendment that would bring the City of Ottawa Official Plan policies for significant woodlands into conformity with the new requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement 2014. The proposed amendment affects Official Plan Sections 2.4.2 – Natural Features and Functions, 3.11 – Urban Expansion Study Area, and 3.12 – Developing Community (Expansion Area). Public Meeting – Tuesday, December 13, 2016 The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide the opportunity for the public to make oral and written submissions to the City prior to the amendment being considered by the Council. The Public Meeting will be held as part of the regular scheduled Planning Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. Ottawa City Hall, 2nd floor, Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West. Summary of proposed changes The Official Plan Amendment would change the Official Plan policies for significant woodlands to conform to the new requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 (PPS). The PPS requires the use of Provincial criteria for the identification of significant woodlands. In the rural area, the policy changes would require the use of criteria from the Province’s Natural Heritage Reference Manual 2010 (NHRM) to identify significant woodlands. In the urban area, based upon the NHRM criteria for economic and social functional values, they would extend the significant woodland identification to include any urban woodland of 0.8 hectares or larger which is 40 years of age or older. The Official Plan policies for Urban Expansion Study Areas (Section 3.11) and Developing Communities (Section 3.12) would be changed to eliminate the current, two step evaluation process for significant woodlands. They would also be changed to allow Council to modify the current requirement for development proponents to convey any significant woodlands to the City for $1 prior to development. Such a modification would be conditional upon the proponent demonstrating to Council’s satisfaction that the proposed modifications would provide greater social and economic functions within surrounding community than retention and conveyance of the unmodified woodland. Further information Go to the city’s website at ottawa.ca/officialplan to review the draft amendment and background information. Submission requirements The City of Ottawa would like to receive any comments concerning this proposal. Please forward comments to the undersigned planner via mail, facsimile or e-mail. Comments received will be considered in the evaluation of the proposal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Ottawa on the proposed Official Plan amendment, you must make a written request to the City of Ottawa or register to be notified at ottawa.ca/officialplan.
To view the proposal or any information or materials related to the proposal, please contact the undersigned planner or visit the project website at ottawa.ca/campgrounds.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Ottawa before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted by Council, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the undersigned planner.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Ottawa before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted by Council, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Dated at the City of Ottawa this November 17, 2016.
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Police seeking suspect after gas stations robbed BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com
Police are trying to smoke out a serial break-in suspect after cigarettes and cash were snatched from gas stations in Hunt Club, Cyrville and Orléans. “I’m concerned that they (the crimes) could certainly continue, but we haven’t seen him now for almost two weeks,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Haarbosch, head of the Ottawa police break and enter unit. The recent string of crimes is likely the handiwork of the same suspect given the way each was carried out and thanks to video surveillance footage obtained from each business, he said. In each case, the suspect smashed glass to enter the business and then mostly went after cigarettes and cash, which were then loaded in a bin he’d brought with him, Haarbosch said. In images taken from one of the gas stations, a man can be seen with a City of Ottawa green bin.
Ottawa police have released images of a suspect wanted in connection with three break-ins at gas stations in Hunt Club, Cyrville and Orléans last month. In each of the crimes, the suspect used a bin to haul away stolen goods, according to police.
Haarbosch declined to reveal how much was taken, but said “I think the quantities vary across the three incidents.” During one of the breakins, the suspect was seen arriving in a vehicle believed to be a dark-coloured 201114 Chrysler 200 with Ontario licence plates, Haarbosch added. FIRST BREAK-IN
The first break-in was in the 1000 block of Cyrville Road on Oct. 18 at 3:30 a.m. A gas station in the 2900 block of St. Joseph Boulevard of Orléans was hit on Oct. 26 at 2:30 a.m. And in the third case on Oct. 29 at 3:34 a.m., the target was a gas station in the 3700 block of Riverside Drive, which is in the Hunt Club area, near Uplands Drive. The suspect is described by police as Caucasian, 20 to 40 years old, between 5-foot-9 and 6-feet tall, with a thin build. Anyone with information is asked to call the break and enter unit at 613-2361222, ext. 3515, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Tuesday, November 22 Planning Committee - Budget 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Arts, Culture, Heritage and Recreation Advisory Committee - Budget 6:30 p.m., Champlain Room Wednesday, November 23 City Council Meeting 10 a.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall Thursday, November 24 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee - Budget 10 a.m., The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive Did you know you can receive e-mail alerts regarding upcoming meetings? Sign up today at ottawa.ca/ subscriptions.
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Week In Review! St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Osgoode had their tasty soup lunch and bake sale November 5th. The basement was full of people enjoying the hot soup and desserts, while the baked goods were on sale and available to take home. Fifty percent of the proceeds went to Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA) to help fund their youth centre. Saturday was a special day to remember Veterans at the Veterans Commemorative Park in Kemptville at the Highway 416. There were plenty of dignitaries on hand, the Kemptville Legion Pipe Band, cadets and families to show their respect for the Veterans who have fallen. It was an honour to be a part of this ceremony and lay a wreath. The legion hosted a luncheon afterwards at the Kemptville Legion. The Baptist and United Church in Vernon held their annual Harvest Supper with two dinner seating times for residents to come out to enjoy a great meal with company of friends and family. This annual dinner is very special for the members of the Osgoode Legion and families that attend. The Leitrim Cadets #2951 were in attendance along with Capt. Marc Bedard, Gail Burgess and Kim Sheldrick with a touching tribute from Rev. George Scharf. After dinner, there were some short speeches given from the head table, where I was honoured to say a few words. It is wonderful to see so many Veterans gather and share their special bond. I attended three Remembrance Day ceremonies around the Ward on Sunday in Kenmore, Osgoode and Greely. It was an honour once again to place a wreath at each one of them on behalf of Ward 20. This is one part of my job as your Councillor that I am very proud to take part and honour the brave soldiers that fought for our freedom. While we often stop and think of Canada’s brave men and women in uniform, it is an especially heart warming experience to gather with those who have sacrificed so much at the memorials across the ward during Remembrance Week. Kenmore United Church hosted their annual Harvest dinner on Monday, where I ran into MP Pierre Poilievre serving coffee! It was a quick stop however, very enjoyable before my next meeting that night with the Greely Lions. This week was incredibly busy with drop ins! I loved it and was happy to help residents that came with small issues. I also met with people who had concerns and invites for future meetings. My second annual Crack Up the Capital comedy night had a huge turnout, with almost 150 people in attendance and helped raise over $1400 for Mental Health Awareness. The selection of comics competed for a place in the National Competition to be held in February at TD place. My colleagues, Councillor Tierney and Councillor Hubley are next to host their own comedy night’s. Many thanks to Orchard View Wedding and Event Centre for donating the venue for the show. The food was amazing, and service was outstanding! The Osgoode Youth Association won a very prominent award in Toronto on October 28th and O-YA director Nicole McKerracher was on hand to proudly receive it. The Youth Sector Excellence Award for 2016 was granted for “exemplifying a commitment to improving youth wellbeing by engaging in an evaluation journey that is learning-focused, youth engaged and uses contextualized evaluation methods”. This award is provided by Youthrex, which is a provincial organization that customizes research and evaluation programs for youth centres throughout Ontario each year. This year, there were 60 youth centres in the running for the award, ten were nominated eligible and only five received the award. Congratulations to everyone that works hard at O-YA to earn this great award!
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Iraqi-Canadians gather to celebrate victories against terrorism BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com
Abdul Kareem Kaab was jailed four times as a political prisoner under the regime of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. The longest stretch behind bars was in the former Abu Ghraib prison. Once freed following his last stint in 1991, he said life in Baghdad was never the same. “It was not a real life for me and my family. You are always hidden,” he said, adding the government refused to hire him as a civil engineer and he was required to check in weekly at the police department. “It’s a normal story for Iraqis,” said Kaab, who returned home to Baghdad and was appointed to foreign affairs roles beginning in 2009 under a new government. He was posted to Ottawa in March as the Iraqi ambassador to Canada. “Many people have suffered a lot.” But for the first time in a long time Iraqis are celebrating, which is why the ambassador welcomed upwards of 100 Iraqi-Canadians – many of whom live in south Ottawa – to the Jim Durrell Community Centre on Nov. 11 to celebrate the advances made by Iraqi liberation forces.
Earlier this month, these troops, with the support of international coalition forces, have been fighting their way into Mosul, considered a stronghold of Daesh jihadists. Upper Hunt Club resident Nuur Nury still has relatives living in Baghdad, where he was born. Nury’s parents fled the country and came to Canada as refugees in 1988. “For me as a hockey-loving IraqiCanadian, who has lived here all my life (the celebration is) exactly what I was looking for to tie the knot between Remembrance Day as a Canadian and what the Iraqis are fighting for right now – freedom,” said Nury, the night’s emcee. Calling the Iraqi military progress “a miracle,” Kaab said June 9, 2014, marked the start of the fall of large Iraqi provinces, home to at least a third of the country’s population or more than 9.5 million people. “The barbaric groups – gangs – of the terrorists of Daesh were at the gates of Baghdad,” he said, before blaming corruption and raising questions as to how they were to gain control so quickly. ERIN MCCRACKEN/METROLAND “We lost all these areas without any Abdul Kareem Kaab, Iraqi ambassador to Canada and former political prisoner, hosted an Iraqi-Canadian gathwar. It has been given, has been sold. ering at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre on Nov. 11. The celebration marked recent advancements by Iraqi
and international coalition forces to push Daesh out of jihadist strongholds, such as Mosul in northern Iraq.
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“The plan was to wipe Iraq out off the map of the world, to get rid of – forever – Mesopotamia. And they almost succeeded.” But a call to fight back was heard by millions of Iraqis, starting in Baghdad. The army and police began to take shape and with the help of mobilization forces city after city was freed from the terrorists' grip. Now all eyes are on northern Iraq, where the country borders Turkey and Syria. “Our troops now are fighting there, have recaptured, reconquered six districts, including Mosul itself,” Kaab said. But there is still work to do to prevent further destruction of cities and historical and religious gathering places, as well as to free Iraqis, he said. The ambassador noted the images that had played across a projector screen: bulldozers tearing down ancient places of worship, mosques and monuments, masked men about to behead civilians or shoot boys for watching soccer on TV, women and girls being abducted, people burnt alive, stoned to death, executed, drowned and thrown from rooftops. Other heart-wrenching images depict men training
young boys for suicide missions. “It is not a movie,” said Kaab. “No, it is real life.” Manotick resident Paul Hindo, who was born in Baghdad, took part in the celebration to honour those who have served. He said he closely monitors what is happening in his birthplace. “There’s no such thing as a good war, but this is a just war,” said Hindo. “Terrorism – it’s one of those cancers that we have to get rid of.” Optimism reigns now that Iraqis from different sects, regions and religions are working with the national army and police to fight back, Kaab said, adding that once Mosul is secured, and other small terrorist-held pockets fall, rebuilding and unification efforts can begin. “This is the least we can do in paying back the sacrifices of these martyrs who have fallen to liberate our territories and our people,” he said. The Institute on Governance is working behind the scenes to support those rebuilding efforts. Nathan Gorall, executive director of the independent, Canada-based not-for-profit, said a project is in the works to help create and support Iraq’s constitution to ensure much-needed social, municipal, housing and education services get to the people who
need it most and that oil revenues are better shared. “Our job … is to actually start thinking about the future and the maintenance of a country that includes Sunnis and Shiites and Kurds across the great country of Iraq,” Gorall said, adding the Canadian government is providing $5.5 million for the project. As well, the Canadian Army’s highest-ranking woman in the combat arms, Brig.Gen. Jennie Carignan, told the crowd that the Canadian Armed Forces are proud to be part of the efforts to bring peace to Iraq. “I think that Canada and Iraq and all the people here in this room, the biggest thing that we have in common is hope for peace in Iraq,” Carignan said. “Our sincere hope is that all these military victories set the foundation for a bright future for Iraq.” Kaab thanked the Canadian military for its support, for providing humanitarian aid and hundreds of soldiers who are training Iraqi forces, for being part of an international coalition and for de-mining liberated cities. Canada and Iraq have many principles in common, in addition to being friends and allies, which are working “to help Iraq to stand again,” said Kaab.
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Councillor/Conseillère Quartier Gloucester-Southgate Ward Casework Support at Ward Office Have a question? Concern? Or just want to stop by and say hi? To better support and serve the community of Gloucester-Southgate, I am happy to announce I now offer casework services with support from a volunteer in Arabic and French on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at my ward office, located at 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. Appointments recommended but walk-in’s welcome. Aviez-vous une question? Ou une préoccupation / inquiétude? Ou vouliez-vous simplement passer par le bureau pour un bonjour? Pour mieux soutenir et servir la communauté Gloucester-Southgate, Je suis heureuse d’annoncer que j’offre maintenant des services à l’aide d’une bénévole dans la langue Arabe et Françaises chaque Mardi matin de 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. au bureau Ward qui est localiser à 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. Rendez-vous son recommander, mais si non tous est la bien venu.
“Green” Christmas Cards This holiday season, I will be delivering my annual Christmas cards by email to be more ‘green’ and help reduce paper waste. I will still be printing a limited number of traditional holiday cards for those who prefer to receive wishes the ‘old-fashioned’ way. To ensure that you receive a holiday card or to add your contact information to my email list, please contact my office by calling 613-580-2480 or emailing diane.deans@ottawa.ca.
Ottawa 2017 Budget At the City Council meeting of November 9, Mayor Jim Watson tabled the draft 2017 budget, which proposes a tax increase of 2%, a transit fare hike of 1.5% on new passes in January, and a water and sewer increase of 5%. On an average property tax bill, these increases translate into roughly $72 more per year for urban homeowners and $60 per year for rural homeowners. Some brief highlights of the 2017 budget include the introduction of a new low income transit pass, called the Equipass, which will cost $57 per month, $4.5M more in our winter maintenance budget, and an extra $610,000 to help our struggling social services partners. In Gloucester-Southgate Ward residents will see new docks and stairs in Eccolands Park, road and sidewalk work on Blohm Drive between Hunt Club Road and Johnston Road, and funding for the construction of the new playground at Bruff Park. As with any budget, the devil is in the details and I’ll be spending the next few weeks combing through the documents and getting answers from City Staff regarding what this all means. I strongly encourage residents in Ward 10 to attend standing committee meetings to have their say on the 2017 budget. Residents can do this by registering in advance as a public delegation at a standing committee meeting online or by calling 3-1-1.
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A single tear rolls down Hank Dopler’s cheek as he pauses to reflect on his time in the Second World War, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. “So many of my buddies that were left over there,” the 90-year-old said following a poignant Remembrance Day ceremony at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre on Nov. 11. “There were five of us on the same line and I’m the only one left alive,” he said of his friends who served with him through the decades in the U.S. Navy. Dopler, a member of the Cherokee nation who was born in Oklahoma, was just 13 years old when he left home to join a wild west rodeo outfit, starting out as a stock handler and ending up a champion bull rider. When he returned home at age 15 he was looking for purpose and asked his father to enlist him in the U.S. Navy during the Second World War. Dopler travelled through Europe during the war, experiencing short-term shore stays in France and England. Most of his work was done at sea aboard an oiler that hauled crude oil and refined fuel between Mediterranean and Persian Gulf ports and the U.S. As a construction engineer, Dopler and his team were charged with building important infrastructure during the battles. “We had to go in with the Marine Corps and we were the Marine Corps’ backup,” he recalled. “And then, once we got a beachhead established it was our jobs to give them a place to live, and a hospital and a galley.” Whatever discrimination Dopler faced as an aboriginal, he said he either pushed back or shook their hand during his more than 26 years on active duty, plus another four with an inactive fleet. “I didn’t let it get to me,” said Dopler, a member of the Aboriginal Veterans Association in the National Capital Region, who retired from the U.S. Navy in 1970 and took a job in Newfoundland. “My daddy taught me from the time I was about like that (knee-high), you don’t
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Bagpiper Donald Macdonald, of Alta Vista, performs during a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Perley Rideau before an estimated 700 people on Nov. 11. let anybody get the best of you.” His good friend, Grandfather Willy Bruce, joined him for the Perley Rideau ceremony for the first time. Together, they sat front and centre as dignitaries, such as Ottawa South MP David McGuinty and Karen Ellis, associate deputy minister of Veterans Affairs Canada, paid their respects and as more than a dozen wreaths were laid before the crowd of about 700 people. Many aboriginals were in-
spired to enlist for one simple reason: “It was an understanding that our brothers and sisters were going to be there and who was going to look after them?” said Bruce, a member of the Ojibwa nation who was born in southwestern Ontario but raised in Australia. He joined the Australian Air Force and flew medevac helicopters for 18 months during the Vietnam War. “He crash landed the chopper over in Vietnam and walked out of there with two busted
ankles,” said Dopler. “The things you do when you’re young,” said Bruce, prompting a chuckle from Dopler. But Bruce said Dopler is the real hero. “He’s the one who counts. You just got to look at the man. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here,” said Bruce. “You need to have those people who embody the values and demonstrate that the values you’ve come to know were worth (sacrificing) for.”
Perley Rideau CEO accepts minister’s commendation BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com
Outstanding service, commitment and dedication to veterans – those are the qualities for which the head of the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre has received a special recognition. But after Akos Hoffer, chief executive of the centre, was presented with the certificate from Minister of Veterans Affairs Kent Hehr on Nov. 9, Hoffer said he was really accepting it on behalf of his team. “I’m not a nurse. I’m not a physician. I don’t work in the recreation and creative arts department. I’m not a dental hygienist or a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist. I sit at my desk and do paperwork,” Hoffer said humbly. “I’m really … accepting this award on behalf of the entire team who really bring their hearts to work everyday and show so much care and kindness to our veterans. We wouldn’t be receiving this award without you,” he said of the 750-plus staff members and more than 350 volunteers at the centre. Hoffer also acknowledged the efforts and support shown by Veterans Affairs Canada staff. While presenting the certificate, Hehr told the crowd of more than 50 people that it highlights the leadership and commitment Hoffer has demonstrated.
The veterans affairs minister, who also serves as associate minister of national defence, also commended Perley Rideau staff for keeping veterans and seniors “happy and comfortable.” Of the 450 long-term-care beds at the health centre, 250 are filled by Second World War and Korea War veterans. “You feel that sense of community,” said Hehr, who was also on hand to help unveil a new Veterans’ Week poster depicting the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, which commemorates the Canadians who served during the First World War. The poster’s imagery also includes a statue of a woman forlornly resting her chin on her hand as she looks down at graves, as well as a black and white photo of Canadian troops advancing across No Man’s Land at Vimy, France. Hehr said he returned there in June to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme and the anniversary of Beaumont Hamel, where a large contingent of Newfoundland soldiers lost their lives. “In fact, I think it was close to 800 that jumped the line and only 34 were able to serve the next day – a terrible, devastating loss,” said Hehr, adding that the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge will be recognized on April 9, 2017. Vimy Ridge is where Canadians “went above and beyond what was expected” and took
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Akos Hoffer, chief executive of the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, (left), and Ron Buck, Perley Rideau board chairman, unveil a new Veterans’ Week poster on Nov. 9 that depicts several poignant images, including that of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, which commemorates Canadians who served during the First World War. that ridge against all odds, he said. “Many have said and I tend to agree that that was a birth of a nation,” said Hehr. His visit coincided with Remembrance Week and he noted that 2.3 million Canadians have served in the Canadian Armed Forces since Confederation. “And they have done this nation proud every step of the way from Vimy Ridge to Juno Beach to the peacekeeping missions in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s to Korea to our
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The theme of positivity is a major part of We Day, which will hold 15 events in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. this year. Local students – who earned tickets by taking action on one local and one global cause – appeared to get the message. Hunter Fleming, a Grade 4 student from Cantley, Quebec, shared lunch with his mother and friends while sharing his favourite parts of the morning. “Whatever someone says about you, you can’t let it take you over,” Hunter said he learned, adding he liked “seeing people and knowing their stories.” Riley Humphreys said the morning was her first chance to see Trudeau in person. The Grade 5 student at Devonshire Public School said the message she took from the guest speakers revolved around bullying and cyberbullying. See PM COMMENTS, page 18
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Downie was joined on stage by his brother Mike, as well as Pearl Wenjack, whose brother Charlie died 50 years ago while trying to walk away from a residential school. Gord has focused efforts on drawing attention to the living conditions of Canada’s indigenous people, and has made music about Charlie’s story. Wenjack asked the audience to stand as she sang a song, and the youngsters paid rapt attention. Gord kept the focus on Wenjack, entering and departing with a wave to the audience. He did not speak. Coming just hours after Donald Trump’s election in the United States, We Day provided a chance for one guest speaker – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – to remind Canadians young and old that Canada has much in common with the U.S., and that he will try to move the nations’ relationship forward “in a positive way.”
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Even though We Day aims to motivate young people, Riley’s mom, Kellie Daniels, said she was getting something out of the day’s program. “It’s seeing it through the eyes of kids, and how much they feel inspired,” Daniels said. She said Trudeau’s speech was the highlight of her morning, and his message was well received. “He said, ‘It’s OK to be different,’ and ‘Don’t let society make you do things you don’t want to do.’” Self-esteem, making good decisions and inspiration seemed to rub off on the youngsters in the audience.
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“I like that they say, ‘Follow your dreams,’” said Caleb Adams, a Grade 6 student at Steve MacLean Public School. As Caleb dug into a bag lunch and pizza with classmates Grace Bestard and Zaid Shalghum, the trio agreed We Day provided plenty of motivation to take on challenges and new ideas. Plus it’s a day away from the usual routine. Grace said she’d normally be in English class around noon on a Wednesday. “This is way better,” she said. Other speakers this year included Gov. Gen. David Johnston, the prime minister’s mother, Margaret Trudeau, singers Paula Abdul and Serena Ryder, and Paralympian Rick Hansen.
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Libraries provided $256 million in benefits in 2015 BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com
For every dollar spent in the library system, there’s more than $5 in economic benefits, according to a new study. Presented by David Fleming, a financial planning consultant, to the Ottawa Public Library Board on Nov. 8, the study is the first of its kind for the public lender. “This a moment to be overjoyed with our library system,” Fleming said of the study’s results. To come to that figure, he used a methodology similar to ones used in other jurisdictions and developed for the Toronto Public Library. Fleming used a two-pronged approach looking at direct benefits like those from customers using OPL’s products and services and indirect benefits from OPL spending on its building and employees. Fleming found the library generates $256 million in benefits for the region in 2015 and delivers a 417 per cent return on investment. It breaks down to $179.1
million in direct benefits and $76.9 million in indirect benefits. That’s $635 per household, $1,038 per cardholder and $266 per citizen. The next step is to look at the social benefits of having libraries. That study is planned for 2018. “The social impacts are much larger,” Fleming said, adding it’s hard to put a value on children’s literacy. That study will look at the social determinants of health, including income and social status. “We want to be able to capture that too to help direct activities going forward.” Answering a question by board member Allan Higdon about how the study could be used to enhance the overall system or be used to look at gaps, Fleming said those decisions could be made after the social side is looked at. “You can’t isolate this stuff; it’s like two halves and they should be considered together.” Since the study uses a method used by other Ontario libraries, board member Kathy Fisher wondered how the city stacked
up compared to the others. “Are we ahead of the curve, are we a leader, or are we a follower?” she asked. Fleming assured her that using the model the library compares well and it’s consistent with other libraries doing this kind of work, even though during the study they made some conservative adjustments. “We all know libraries have value and that people in Ontario derive benefit … now we actually put a figure to that for our libraries,” said library CEO Danielle McDonald in response to the numbers presented. “And when you think about the cost of ignorance, it puts it all in perspective,” chimed in METROland filE PhOTO Higdon. The Ottawa Public Library board heard its branches provided $256 million in benefits for By the numbers: the region in 2015, following the presentation of an economic benefits study at its board Indirect benefits by source: meeting on Nov. 8. • Employment: $48.8 million • Operations: $16.4 million • Materials: $6.1 million ® • Capital: $5.6 million Direct benefits by source: • Collection use: 172.9 million • Programs: $1.8 million • Technology: $1.6 million • Reference and database services: $2.8 million
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Three workers trapped in a lightrail tunnel that is currently under construction in downtown Ottawa were safe after a Nov. 10 "incident." The three were brought to the surface by emergency crews shortly after rebar being used inside the tunnel fell. Two workers were uninjured while one suffered a minor injury to his hand and was taken to the Civic campus of the Ottawa Hospital. Not long after the incident unfolded at about 4:40 p.m. at Laurier Avenue and Waller Street, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury told media the workers sheltered in a safe zone – “a caged area” – below ground prior to their rescue. Work crews were on their way out of the tunnel at the time as the work shift was ending, according to sources at the scene. “We’re very fortunate that no one was seriously injured,” said Mayor Jim Watson, who arrived on site within an hour of what city staff are describing as “a minor construction incident.” “It was not a tunnel collapse,” he told media after seeing the site. “There was some spraying of con-
crete onto one part of the tunnel ... by the OC Transpo bus stop and some rebar landed partially on the equipment they were using and, as I understand it, partially on the ground.” In a statement, John Manconi, the city’s general manager of transportation services, said workers were applying concrete to the side wall of a tunnel near an east portal. “Some reinforcing steel came loose and was resting on the workers’ lift, requiring them to seek assistance in lowering the lift safely,” Manconi said in an email. “All of the workers are out of the tunnel, one with a minor injury to his hand.” Watson said the workers were expected to go home not long after the rescue, and he spoke with two of the workers and thanked them for taking all the right steps to ensure their own safety was protected. Watson acknowledged there have been three LRT tunnel incidents, but noted the light-rail project is very complex. “Anyone that’s been involved in any tunnelling realizes there is always a risk of challenges in the tunnel,” he said. Manconi said this incident did
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LRT workers were found safe after an underground incident on Nov. 10. not occur near a previous sink hole that opened up downtown. The Ontario Ministry of Labour was contacted as per protocol. “No work will be done on this portion of the tunnel until the
ministry gives the all-clear on their side,” said Watson. Traffic on surrounding streets was impacted, making the evening rush hour a challenge for thousands of drivers. Laurier was closed
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Healthy transportation coalition calls ‘EquiPass’ a positive first step Mayor Jim Watson said the rate of $457 was what Ottawa can afford. Estimates show that nearly Trevor Haché, past-president of the Healthy Transportation Co- 5,000 riders, not currently eligible alition, said advocates of a low- for other subsidies OC Transpo ofincome bus pass believe the city’s fers will be able to take advantage “EquiPass” is a positive first step of the EquiPass. The pass comes with a price in the right direction. Mayor Jim Watson announced tag of $2.7 million, but Watson the details of the pass in his bud- invited the province to the table get address on Nov. 9, before the to help discount the pass even further. tabling of the city’s draft budget. Watson drew the parallel to the “It’s a vote for the community,” Maria Hawkins said to the crowd low-income pass in Calgary, but said the city gets support from the during the early morning rally. The pass will cost $57 – about province of Alberta. “This is a big step for living in half the cost of a regular adult the kind of city we all want,” Watpass – and it will start in April. The coalition hosted a rally at son said of the pass, Implementation details on the Marion Dewar Plaza before the pass will be released in the new budget was tabled. Advocates called for a pass year and the pass will be available that was no more than $41.75 per in April. The budget will get final approvmonth. They also wanted to see a al at the Dec. 14 council meeting. single-fare option available. BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH
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Winter trail project reaches crowdfunding goal BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com
With 330 contributors, the Sir John A Macdonald Winter Trail has raised more than $21,000 and exceeded its goal. Dave Adams, head groomer of the trail, is thrilled to have exceeded his initial goal of $20,000 toward funding the 16-kilometre groomed trail that will run from the Canadian War Museum to Dominion Station along the existing multi-use path. “The people who have donated are believers in the project,” Adams said, adding it has helped with corporate sponsors that the community is so supportive of the project. The trail was tested last year through a pilot project and after its success, Adams approached Dovercourt Recreation Centre to be a partner in the project and sign the agreements with the NCC to make the trail a reality this winter. The trail crosses through Westboro Beach, Island Park, Champlain Park, Remic Park,
Lemieux Island crossing and by the Prince of Wales bridge and will be free to use and multi-use. Everyone from walkers, to skiers, snowshoers and fat bikers are invited to use the groomed trail. It will be groomed as needed from December to March. “It confirms people clearly want this, it’s a legitimate project.” Now, Adams said, it’s important to deliver a successful first year. The entire project could cost upwards of $50,000, Adams said. With one-third crowdfunded, the other two-thirds he’s hoping will come from the National Capital Commission, corporate sponsors and grants. One sponsor, Fresh Air Experience – a ski shop in Hintonburg – will provide waxing and ski rental services to users of the path. Adams is also working with Bushtukah, an outdoor clothing and equipment shop located in Westboro, which is looking to offer a snowshoe rentals and would
like to organize snowshoe meet-ups on the trail. “It’s a good start,” Adams said of the services on the trail. He’s hoping one of them might consider offering fat bike rentals as well. Because the trail is heading towards downtown, there are a number of amenities ready for use by trail users. One of those Adams is highlighting is the Canadian War Museum. With bike racks, a cafeteria and parking, he says it’s a great start or end point for a lot of users. “People can spend the day there, or go off and ski and snowshoe and meet over lunch,” he said, adding he’s considering offering ski racks at that location. A little further down the trail, Adams is working with Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper to see if they can connect the trail to the Champlain Park Field House where people could use the washrooms. This week, the container that will house the groomer and snowmobile will be deliv-
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“There’s a demand for this that’s been pent up for a long time,” Adams said. But he doesn’t want that excitement to fizzle out. “There’s a lot of sizzle for this trail because it’s the first year, but we want continuity,
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‘Raise Your Voice’ concerts all set to raise funds for mental health issues BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com
Two concerts in Kanata, with one including Stittsville’s 4PointPanic Noah Gardiner, will be held over two days to raise funds for a national charity that addresses mental health issues. The two Raise Your Voice music events, on Nov. 20 and 21, will raise funds for two programs offered by Partners for Mental Health. “It’s two days of music festivals, one for youth and one for the workplace program,” said Michael Dixon, co-chair of the Ottawa chapter of Partners for Mental Health. “One thing that we wanted to do is have something in the west end of the city. Especially in the outlying areas there isn’t a whole lot of help for kids. That’s a serious issue.” The first fundraiser will be on Nov. 20, from 2 to 9 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays in the Kanata Centrum. The music festival will feature local artists including Andrew Cassara, Stefani Fedra, Taylor Miles, 4PointPanic and Rebecca Rain, and include a silent auction. Proceeds raised at that event will benefit the youth program at Partners for Mental Health. Tickets are $10 in advance. They can be purchased online on Eventbrite at bit.ly/2dFxr7E or at the door for $12. “One thing we realize is one in five youth are developing depression and mental health issues,” said Dixon. “The youth program is … an opportunity for youth to discuss issues freely and to get help when needed. “I read something the other day that depression is the only illness where people get upset with the person dealing with that – we want to change that. We want our youth to know there is a safe place to go.” The second event takes place Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Milestones in the Kanata Centrum. Musical entertainment will
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include performances by Andrew Cassara, Rebecca Rain and Adam & Jon. A silent auction will also be held. Funds raised at this event will benefit the workplace mental health program offered by Partners for Mental Health. Admission is free. “Employee absenteeism, workplace mental health issues are a big part of that,” said Dixon. “We get employers to sign up to make workplace mental health a part of making sure that workplaces realize that workplace mental health is as valuable as dental coverage. In the old days, it used to be you should never bring your home problems to work and your work problems home but today that’s impossible.” The two music events are a way to bring music and conversations around mental health together, said Dixon. “If you find out you have cancer today, in two days you’re at a hospital getting treatment. But if you find out you have a mental illness, you’re waiting months,” he said. “We’re advertising to the community please drop in for lunch, make it a workplace event or pop in for a drink or dinner.”
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Taking medicine from bench to bedside BY MEGAN DELAIRE mdelaire@metroland.com
Budget 2017 On November 9 , the Mayor tabled Budget 2017 which aims to create a caring and affordable city while keeping the books balanced. Some of the city-wide highlights for Budget 2017 include the introduction of the EquiPass for low-income transit users, a $4.5M increase in the winter maintenance budget as well as 25 new Police Officers, 24 new paramedics and five new emergency response vehicles. The budget was also great news for Ward 22 as it included $4.5M for land acquisition for the new Riverside South recreation complex, $500K for the architectural design process of the new Riverside South library branch, 150 native Canada Maple trees as part of a 2017 legacy project, intersection control measure improvements at Findlay Creek and Bank; River and Summerhill, and Rotary and Bank and 17 new double-decker buses which will add service in Findlay Creek and Riverside South beginning in late 2017. These investments will benefit our community for years to come and I thank the community associations and residents for their feedback on these priorities which will now become a reality. th
Riverside South and Findlay Creek Community Associations Present Breakfast with Santa The Riverside South Community Association (RSCA) and the Findlay Creek Community Association (FCCA) will both be hosting a Pancake Breakfast with Santa in early December. For the RSCA, the event will be hosted Dec 3rd 2016 and there will be two sittings, one at 9 am and one at 10:35 am. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Mountain toy drive. Tickets are selling out fast, so please visit riversidesouth.org for more information and to purchase tickets. The FCCA will be hosting their event the next day, Dec 4th for more information, please visit findlaycreek.ca. Both events always have a great turn out and are a fun time to be had by all. I look forward to seeing you there. Veteran Street Naming in Ward 22 At the Veteran Candlelight Tribute on November 7th, I was joined by Mayor Jim Watson and members of Corporal Eric Maloney’s family for whom a street in Findlay Creek will be named. This is part of the Veterans’ Commemorative Street Naming Program which began in Ottawa in 2005 in partnership with the City, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Royal Canadian legion and local private developers. A native of Douglastown, Quebec, Corporal Maloney joined the Canadian Army during the call to arms at the onset of the Second World War at the age of 18. He became a member of the Royal Rifles of Canada, “C” Force, which was the first Canadian unit to see battle in World War II and earned many commendations, including the first Victoria Cross awarded to Canadians Youth Services SleepOUT for Youth 2016 Youth Services will be holding its 5th SleepOUT for Youth event from Friday Dec 1st to Saturday Dec 2nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am at TD Place Stadium. The main component of the event is the overnight SleepOUT which will take place on the stadium field. Participants are required to form a SleepOUT Team, collect pledges, and commit to spending one night outside in the cold to raise money and awareness around the issue of youth homelessness. Please visit ysb.ca for more information or to register.
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In a laboratory on the sixth floor of the Ottawa Hospital’s critical care wing, situated on the General campus, Dr. Duncan Stewart and his team of researchers are using stem cells in ways no researcher has before. His stem cell therapy trials – studying the effects of the cells on patients being treated for pulmonary hypertension, heart attack and septic shock – are unprecedented. Stewart – who, in addition to his scientific research is an active clinician with a roster of patients – was presented with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s Dr. J. David Grimes Career Achievement Award for his ongoing work with stem cells on Nov. 5. It’s not his first accolade, but the context in which he was nominated makes it special for Stewart. “It’s particularly important to me because it comes from the people I work with, my colleagues here at the institute that decide who should be this year’s recipient of these awards,” Stewart said. “So the fact that these folks I work with and have the utmost respect for have decided that I should get this award makes it very special.” Although the award recognizes an OHRI researcher’s longstanding career, Stewart’s work in clinical stem cell trials is far from over. After wrapping up 2016 with new praise for past work, in 2017 he will set his sights on his next big project: the second phase of the original pulmonary hypertension trial. Stewart launched that trial in 2006 while working in Toronto, 10 years after a revelation over steak dinner. In the 1990s, Stewart conducted research using gene and stem cell therapy to treat the deadly disease – a chronic high-blood pressure condition affecting arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart – in animal models. Untreated, the disease often leads to heart failure. In the mid-’90s he was invited to dine with a lawyer whose daughter suffered from pulmonary hypertension. Over dinner, the man urged Stewart to shift his focus from animal models to human ones, in hopes that he could develop a cure for the rare condition.
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Dr. Duncan Stewart was recently recognized for past and ongoing research into stem cell therapies when he received the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s Dr. J. David Grimes Career Achievement Award during the Ottawa Hospital Gala on Nov. 5. That was when Stewart realized if he didn’t develop therapies to treat the then under-researched condition, there was a chance no one would. Stewart said there is limited research because the disease isn’t widespread and there is not a lot of money in it for pharmaceutical companies. “I realized that unless, as an acting researcher-physician, I started working in this area and trying to develop something, it wasn’t going to happen,” he said.
His first trial in 2006 yielded positive results, with patients finding it easier to breathe and exercise after the therapy. It didn’t come in time to save the lawyer’s daughter, but it did lay the groundwork for an important bridge between the laboratory and the clinic – or the bench and the bedside – that Stewart has been working to build ever since. “You become passionate about this,” he said, “because these are your patients and you want to do
something.” Despite the demands of his research, Stewart, who also serves as the Ottawa Hospital’s executive vice-president of research and as a professor at the University of Ottawa, continues to work as a clinical physician. Since moving to Ottawa in 2007, Stewart and his team have completed world-first stem cell therapy clinical trials for heart attack and septic shock. See RESEARCHER, page 25
Researcher recognized for putting research to good use Continued from page 24
In each case, his team genetically modifies stem cells collected from a patient and injects them back into the same patient. The premise of the therapies is that, depending on the condition and the organs affected, the stem cells will work to repair, regenerate and protect the cells that make up those organs. “It’s quite different (each therapy), because the reason you’re giving the stem cells, the activity that you’re looking for can be quite different,” Stewart said. “Stem cells can do both things. So it’s a somewhat different activity that we’re looking for.” With the first phases of three trials complete, Stewart is preparing to carry out the second, which will measure the positive effects, if any, of the therapies on a larger group of patients. ROLE MODEL
Dr. Bernard Thébaud, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Ottawa, a neonatal doctor at CHEO and a close colleague of Stewart,
joined the OHRI specifically to work with Stewart. Thébaud himself is developing stem cell therapies to treat premature babies, and he said collaborating on research and sharing ideas with Stewart has the potential to further both doctors’ research, but has also allowed him to work alongside a scientist he admires. “For me he serves as a role model because that’s exactly what I want to do for neonatal diseases,” he said. “It’s very inspiring to see his success and to see that it is feasible.” From where he’s standing as a researcher conducting his own innovative research, Thébaud has a good vantage point from which to see how stem cell therapy research is advancing across the world. What he sees is Stewart standing at the helm. “This is not just novel in Canada, it’s worldwide unique,” he said. “So he’s really up there and puts Ottawa on the map, and OHRI and our research institute as well. It’s true METROLAND FILE PHOTO innovation and it will change the face of medicine for the The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s Dr. J. David Grimes Career Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Duncan Stewart during the Ottawa Hospital Gala on Nov. 5. next 20 years.”
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Library board talks timeline for Central Library meetings STAFF
A technical briefing on the plans for the Central Library will be open to the public, although there will not be an opportunity for questions at that time. At the Ottawa Public Library’s board meeting on Nov. 8, CEO Danielle McDonald, said the documents revealing a preferred location will be made public on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. the same day as the briefing. A time and location
have not been determined. What follows is the public’s opportunity to weigh in on the documents on Jan. 31, before the board makes its recommendation to council on Feb. 8. Along with the timeline of meetings, McDonald said a public survey will be available to the public throughout the month of January. The Central Library will be the only item on the agenda at the Jan. 31 meeting to allow del-
egates the time to speak about the library and proposed locations. The board’s proposed 2017 budget includes a $2 million allocation for the planning phase of the branch. METROLAND FILE PHOTO
The recommended location for a new main Ottawa Public Library Branch will be presented in a technical briefing Dec. 15.
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Brightening the Lives of Seniors One of the Ottawa Humane Society’s long standing programs brings animals together with seniors and other individuals living in care settings with no access to the comfort a pet can provide. The history of the OHS, Helping Hands: The First 125 Years recounts the story of the birth of the program now known as Brightening Lives: On a grey November afternoon in 1980, Insp. Robert Cleaver and two other Ottawa Humane Society staff members visited the New Orchard Nursing Home. They brought along three puppies and three kittens to meet the 30-odd seniors in the home. The visit was a hit, featured in the Citizen with a front-page colour photo, and marked the start of the society’s very successful Companion Animals Program.
Today, the number of facilities visited regularly has increased to 76, with the number of annual visits totaling almost 600. The program is one of several at the OHS, including the Cats for Seniors adoption program, Senior’s Days open houses, and mobile spay/neuter program that help bring seniors the joy and comfort of animals, and of course, animals the joy and comfort of seniors.
Pet of the Week: Carson (ID# A189121) Meet Carson, a friendly and loving cat looking for his purr-fect match. Carson is a super affectionate kitty who loves cuddling with his human friends. He enjoys being scratched behind his ears and gazing out the window from atop his cat tree. Carson has lived with dogs in the past, but he would prefer to be the only feline in the home so he can have all of his family’s love to himself. Carson is currently available for adoption from a foster home. If you’d like to meet him, please contact the OHS Adoption Centre at 613-725-3166, ext. 258, to arrange a visit. For more information on Carson and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.
Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us:
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A sold out event had the audience of about 600 people thinking about moving away from self-loathing to selfloving. The Royal hosted the Girlfriend’s Guide to Mental Health on Nov. 3 with keynote speaker Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Grégoire Trudeau offered her own advice to women, girls and even men who suffer from low self-esteem. When she was suffering from bulimia, she said her path to recovery was anchored in trusting others with her story. “The only way to recovery is if we share our stories,” she said to thunderous applause. “That takes vulnerability and it takes tenderness, it takes love.” Grégoire Trudeau added that today’s culture is one of self-hatred. “What is the conversation everyone in this room has with herself or himself in silence when no one is looking?” She said most are looking for something to change. “Whether it’s fake nails, fake breasts, fake hair, fake
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As Crime Prevention Week kicked off in the city, community members and organizations who have done their part to keep the city safe were recognized at city hall. The eighth annual Community Safety Awards were held at city hall on Nov. 7, recognizing both finalists and winners from across the city the day after the crime prevention week officially started. Mayor Jim Watson said the recipients were “excellent examples of doing what you can to help do what they can to help our city be a safer place.” “It’s when people like yourself stand up and take part in their community, take part in their neighbourhood and more important take part in the day-today stuff that we (see a difference),” said Crime Prevention Ottawa chair Coun. Shad Qadri. “It is my hope that this evening’s celebration has a ripple effect in the community that encourages everyone to think about crime and safety.”
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olence. Staff worked with students from Notre Dame High School, and students put together a music video to teach others about healthy relationships. Erin Flemming said one of the most impactful moments of the program was when a male student realized he had been abusive to a former girlfriend, phoned her to apologize, and pledged not to do it in the future. “I think it was a really profound moment,” Flemming said. ENFORCEMENT
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Centretown resident Malik Ayass accepted the Youth Leadership Development Award with his team at Chinatown area’s the Door Youth Centre. The program welcomes youth ages 12 to 18 FINALISTS to the centre for fun programs, as well as Three finalists were recognized for skills workships. their involvement in the community. Bradley Estate’s Denis Rouleau was named a finalist for his involvement in launching a Neighbourhood Watch in the Orléans community. Const. Vince Grant was awarded for his work as a school resource officer at Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School in the Centrepointe area. The English public board’s Rainbow Spring Fling also received recognition. DAISY’S DROP-IN
A drop-in program for sex trade workers in the Carlington area won the community program award. The program runs from 5 to 9 a.m. and gives workers access to primary care, hot meals, and help with harm reduction. Cameron Ketchum, from the Carlington Community Association, nominated the program. He said the program helps get resources to workers that can help workers with their own health and safety.
Tina Ash, a guidance counsellor at Rideau High School, holds the finalist award for the English public board’s Rainbow Spring Fling event at the Community Safety Awards. The eighth annual community safety awards were held at city hall on Nov. 7.
Draft Urban Forest Management Plan Open House The City’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) is intended to provide strategic and technical guidance to achieve urban forest sustainability in Ottawa over the next 20 years. Following the City’s well attended and informative Input and Visioning Workshop one year ago, a draft UFMP has been developed and additional public input is sought. Please consider attending a public open house: November 21, City Hall, 1-4pm or 6-9pm and November 22, 6-9pm. Two River Ward Christmas Bazaars on Saturday
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As ash trees continue to decline within the City of Ottawa due to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), it is necessary to proceed with tree removals within our parks and woodlots. Part of the City’s EAB strategy includes selective park and woodlot rehabilitation; identifying City parks and woodlots with a high percentage of ash to remove unsafe dead, dying or invasive trees, encourage non-ash trees and shrubs with the exception of buckthorn and plant a selection of native tree species. Many parks and woodlots hold significant plant and wildlife populations and make large contributions to human health and the environment: it is important to manage these significant areas. During the winter of 2017, all dead or dying ash trees, along the western edges of the Airport Parkway, between Hunt Club Road and Walkley Road will be removed. All tree removal areas will be replanted in the spring or autumn of 2017 with a diverse range of species such as: red maple, sugar maple, silver maple, serviceberry, hackberry, white pine, burr oak, red oak, American elder, white cedar, basswood, nannyberry, large tooth aspen, trembling aspen, dogwood and speckled alder.
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Ottawa-area grandparents are adding their voices to a demand for change to the province’s Children’s Law Reform Act that would allow for grandparent-grandchildren access rights. Kanata’s Frank and Sonya, and Lea and Larry of Orléans, say withholding visitation for grandparents and their grandchildren constitutes emotional and psychological abuse, and currently there is no recourse in the law. Both couples did not want their last names used. “Children’s Aid, Elder Abuse Ontario and Public Health Canada all say that using children as pawns, isolating them and denying them access to their grandparents, is emotional abuse. And it still goes on,” said Frank. “You don’t have to be a grandparent to understand that this is wrong.” Bill 34 was introduced by Algoma-Manitoulin NDP MPP Michael Mantha and passed its second reading on Nov. 3. The legislation would ensure
that courts consider individual cases to grant access, based on whether contact would be appropriate in the circumstances. “It stops the using of children as pawns in a relationship,” said Frank. “Everybody is very well aware of parental alienation syndrome, where there’s animosity between two people who are divorcing and they end up using the children as pawns. The aspect of it transferring onto the grandparents, people just aren’t aware of it.” Sonya said many grandparents don’t even know why access to their grandchildren was cut off, especially if they previously enjoyed a close relationship. “It can be confusing when you don’t understand why,” she said. “It begs the question that how is it in the best interest of the child to not have a relationship with loving and caring grandparents? I just don’t get that.” Lea, who facilitates the Ottawa chapter of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous, a peer support group that meets twice a month, said grandpar-
ent-grandchild isolation is vastly under-reported. “The people involved, it’s their families,” said Lea. “They’re very afraid to come out and talk, that there may be repercussions to that. They are ashamed, they are humiliated. They feel like they are the only ones but they’re not.” Mantha estimates that more than 75,000 grandparents in Ontario have been denied access to their grandchildren, affecting more than 112,000 grandchildren. “This bill is really focused on grandchildren’s rights as well because denying that relationship, from a perspective of a grandchild with their grandparents, is detrimental to their well-being, to their upbringing,” said Mantha during a video press conference before the second reading of the bill. “We’re trying to accomplish something that is in the best interest of the child.” Yukon, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Nova Scotia have laws that protect grandparent access to grandchildren. “Quebec has the law that
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Ruth Beggs is thankful there are still months to go before Conservatives choose their new federal party leader. Emerging from the Orchardview Conference Centre in Greely on Nov. 13 minutes after nine of 12 leadership candidates made their pitch for the federal Conservative top job, Biggs said there was a lot of choice presented during the sold-out leadership conference hosted by Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre. “It makes it more difficult,” said Beggs, a North Gower resident, one of about 500 people who attended. Beggs went with an open mind to shop for the right candidate before a leader is chosen next May. Her husband, Eric, said there were a lot of similarities between the candidates. “I still think we need a man like Stephen Harper to (lead), but I don’t know who that is,” he said, but added that Erin O’Toole resonated with him the most given his parliamentary experience. Meanwhile, Bryan Winters of Stittsville said he didn’t get all the answers he was seeking, but has narrowed his choice to three contenders. He had hoped to hear Simcoe-Grey, Ont. MP Kellie Leitch speak, but she left early before the debate due to an incident at her home, according to reports.
Candidates Steven Blaney, MP for Lévis-Bellechasse, Que., and Daniel Lindsay, former president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, also did not participate. Winters said he agrees with Leitch’s bid to have visitors, immigrants and refugees screened for Canadian values, and took it one step further, suggesting newcomers should also been screened for their work experience and education. Debate questions ran the gamut: engaging young voters, age of consent, defence spending, how to build local riding associations, federal-provincial partnerships, media relations, building relations with Quebec and nuclear energy benefits.
for more prison cells to reduce overcrowding and boost rehabilitation efforts. Deepak Obhrai, who is the longest-serving Conservative MP, drew laughter when he quipped, “For the record, I shoot with a camera.” The Calgary resident said he too supports the rights of hunters and sport shooters, and also applauded the cancellation of the long-gun registry. Chris Alexander, a defeated Ajax-Pickering, Ont. MP and former immigration minister, said he just recently went hunting. He also said he worked with law-abiding gun owners in the lead-up to knocking down the registry. ATTRACTING MILLENNIALS
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On the topic of combating crime but also protecting firearm ownership rights, Que. MP Maxime Bernier said there are gun regulations in place that are working, but that “if the government decides that one of your guns is an illegal gun I think the government must compensate you for that.” Andrew Scheer, who grew up in the Mooney’s Bay area, said the rights of law-abiding gun owners must be protected. “We can’t have a system where the RCMP starts making decisions based on how firearms look. It’s about what they actually do,” the Regina-Qu’Appelle MP said, adding that Conservatives have a good crime-fighting
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A bagpiper leads in the Conservative leadership candidates for the debate held at the would engage young people — over and above the use of social Orchardview Conference Centre on Nov. 13. media. tract record with tough penalties on repeat offenders. Durham, Ont. MP Erin O’Toole said the Chretien Liberals “demonized” sport shooters and hunters by justifying the creation of the long-gun registry as a crime-fighting measure. “It did nothing for crime,” the retired military member said. Lisa Raitt, MP for Milton, Ont., also zeroed in on the registry. “You have to delink this notion of criminal activity necessitates coming from people who lawfully own firearms,” the for-
mer cabinet minister said. The key to combating crime will be appointing good justice and public safety ministers who understand issues, communicate and take advice from firearmsector organizations, Raitt said. Andrew Saxton, a defeated North Vancouver MP, echoed the long-gun “boondoggle” and that criminals do not register their guns. “It took $2 billion to figure that out,” he said. Michael Chong, MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont., also said he supports law-abiding
hunters and farmers, but believes a different crime-fighting approach is needed in addition to punitive measures. “As someone who was raised in a Christian household I also believe in rehabilitation and redemption, and I think we made a mistake in getting rid of some of the rehabilitation programs in our prison system,” he said, before vowing to restore some of those if chosen as leader. Saskatoon-University MP Brad Trost, who said he owns two types of guns and knows how to use them, is advocating
In addition to engaging them on economic issues, the Conservative Party needs to give young people something to believe in, said Trost. “We need to make sure that we have idealistic issues where young people can go campaign for the Conservatives,” he said, adding that environment issues tend to draw young people to left-wing parties. Obhrai said young people form the majority and will be the future of the party. See, NINE, page 41
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“If the Conservative Party, through their social policies, cannot attract them, we are in big trouble,” he said, adding the key is to ask them what they want, which is usually jobs. Alexander said the party “really did miss the boat on social media” in the last federal election. “Let’s tell our story,” he said, referring to the successes of Conservatives. Bernier suggested giving young people opportunities based on a real Conservative platform. Economic growth of 1.2 per cent this year doesn’t translate into purchasing power, which doesn’t bode well for the future, he said. But more free trade, lower taxes and more freedoms would create opportunities. The next leader, said Scheer, has to be able to connect with young people and convince them of the “intergenerational theft” that is happening and how it impacts their lives. “I tell people that the reason why I’m running is because I can’t afford to let (Prime Minister) Justin Trudeau do to my kids what his father did to my generation,” he said to applause. Conservatives failed to provide a positive vision for young people in the last election, he said. “We ran a very negative campaign,” he said. According to O’Toole, Conservative principles must be front and centre when Conservatives speak with young people in the 2019 election. “They looked for the celebrity and some change in the last election,” O’Toole said, adding millennials will be looking for confidence and opportunities after three more years of “job churn, living in basements and unpaid internships.” But preaching at people to vote Conservative isn’t going to work, said Raitt, adding they have to be invited.
“Sometimes it’s as simple as just asking and not expecting that people are naturally going to flock to us because we have the best policies,” she said. “Because it didn’t work for us last time.” Saxton said the priority must be listening to young people and using social media, which was lacking the last election and led to the party “failing miserably.” “I think the best thing we can do for young people is give them jobs — good, high-paying jobs,” he said, adding the current unemployment rate among young people is double the national average. Attracting millennials requires “a complete rethink” of the Conservatives’ online strategy, said Chong, which is the reason he said he supports free party membership. Internet giants such as Facebook, Gmail, Hotmail and Twitter understand that free membership attracts young people, resulting in long-term dividends. “That’s why the Liberal Party did so well in the last election, by tripling up their membership,” Chong said, adding the Conservative Party can also attract young voters by revisiting its position on the environment and by having a credible plan to reduce emissions. Diane Dean, of Stittsville, said it will all come down to choosing someone who will be able to trounce Trudeau in the next election. “We can have all the social, cultural platforms that we want, but ultimately they have to beat the Liberals,” she said following the debate. “I still think there’s something that’s not been grasped. “I don’t believe Justin’s got charisma, but he’s certainly got something. He’s got the appeal of the millennials.” The next Conservative leadership debate is scheduled for Dec. 6 in Moncton, N.B.
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MARY COOK Memories ‘And of course, the fact that both Mother and Miss Crosby knew what was going on around them without as much as raising their eyes from whatever they were busy at, to me was magic.’ or maybe it was magic, every single night right in our summer kitchen. The fresh milk was brought in in milk cans, I thought bluish in colour, and some miracle happened during the night. By morning, when I was sent out with the strainer and the big brown bowl, the entire tops of the
cans would be yellow with cream! Now how the cream came to the top, without the help of anyone’s hand, to me, was pure magic. And how, if I fell asleep on top of someone’s bed while visiting at a Saturday night house party, without my even being aware of it, I would be
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fail, showed long lines of men lined up in the big cities, looking for food vouchers, or a place to sleep, or any job that would help put food on their own tables. And there we were, out in Northcote, with a smoke house full of meat, cellar shelves crammed with jars of pickles, preserves and vegetables in brine. And there were always eggs, chickens and sticky buns to peddle door to door in Renfrew to bring in a few cents to buy what we could not grow ourselves. And at every meal our table was laden with food. Never once did we ever feel hungry in a country where there was so much hunger. Surely, that was the biggest miracle of all. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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A group of seven young Ottawa musicians will cross Canada in 2017 performing at youth centres to celebrate the country’s 150th anniversary. The Youth X Canada Music Tour 2017 will feature north Kanata artist Taylor Miles, Stittsville’s Noah Gardiner (stage name 4PointPanic), Ottawa musician Stefani Fedra and Gatineau’s Andrew Cassara, who will headline the tour. Aside from performing across the country, the artists will also take part in workshops with youth about positive mental health. “We’re not just going to play for people,” said 20-year-old Cassara, who grew up in Orléans. “We’re also going there to talk with people and inspire them. We don’t just show up and leave.” Partners for Mental Health is one of the tour partners, along with Youth Centres Canada and SGM Group Artists. Partners for Mental Health is a national charity that provides information and training to youth and youth groups in rural areas, towns and small cities. “This seemed like a great opportunity to bring music and mental health together,” said PJ Vankoughnett-Olson, director of volunteer services and stakeholder relations. “There’s a definite link between music and expression and mental health and mental wellness,” she said. “Partners for Mental Health was created with the idea that it’s time we start thinking and supporting mental health in a way that is positive. This is such a great opportunity to do that.” The tour visits every province and territory, and the majority of cities and towns the musicians will play are small and rural. “That’s what really appealed to us about it; there’s a lot of high-risk communities involved here,” said Vankoughnett-Olson. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” said Cassara. “Especially to go and inspire others to follow their passion and their musical dreams. That’s a dream of my own as well; to help others and guide them.” The artists will host a kick-off event on Friday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Osgoode Youth Association, located at 5479 Osgoode Main St.
The young musicians – all between the ages of 17 and 25 – will visit 25 youth centres and 28 cities during 58 stops spread out over the course of the year. The tour is the brainchild of Diane McNulty, Glen Cairn resident and founder of the Kanata Haven Youth Centre. The musicians were asked what it means to be a Canadian music artist and “they were stumped,” said McNulty. “They were all proud to come from Canada but they couldn’t pinpoint what made them a Canadian music artist. After this tour, they’re going to come back with a completely different answer. They’re going to know what it means to be a Canadian music artist.” The genres of music represented includes a range of styles, such as electronic dance music, hip-hop and rap, and pop. McNulty, who has hosted a number of mental health workshops in the community, said including a mental health aspect to the tour was a natural direction. “You go into these communities, you talk to the kids and just connect with them with music as a tool,” she said. “In a lot of these communities there isn’t a lot of support, so we’ll be bringing information. It’s helping to break the stigma. “It’s bringing it all together with music as the foundation.” The tour will also include visiting some tourist attractions and historical areas throughout the country, said McNulty, but didn’t want to give anything away as it will be a surprise for the artists. The tour, travel and accommodations are expected to cost an estimated $200,000. The group is applying for a number of Canada 150 grants, and seeking sponsorships and donations to help cover some of the costs. “Seventy-five per cent of the budget is transportation and accommodation, that’s the biggest challenge,” said McNulty. “We’ve whittled everything down to next to nothing but you can’t whittle down transportation.” The artists will be blogging their experience, using Facebook live and other social media sites, and will be filming the experience for a documentary. “These guys are unbelievable,” said McNulty. “They’re learning about the business and they’re learning about touring, which is going to be invaluable. “For Canada’s 150th, what better way to celebrate?” To donate or sponsor the trip, or for more information, visit youthxcanada.ca.
City draft budget sticks to two per cent increase jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
Those changes to the city’s corporate structure saved about $18.4 million, said city manager Steve Kanellakos. Kanellakos said he didn’t foresee any more layoffs. Watson congratulated Kanellakos on his work accomplishing the savings by only shedding one per cent of the city’s workforce. Assessment growth garnered another $19 million, but despite this, there will be an additional $116 million in additional debt authority, according to city treasurer Marian Simulik. LIBRARY
The budget includes $67 million on light rail construction spending, as well as $8 million on cycling infrastructure and $5 million on sidewalks. The rural areas will see 110 kilometres in road repair to the tune of $23 million.
The city will be once again doubling down on the snow removal budget, adding another $4.5 million to the coffers thanks to a suggestion by consultants KPMG. There’s $2 million on the books to study a central library site, but no money in the budget for the actual building. Simulik said that’s standard operating procedure, that council would hear about the site and the budget for a new library soon and then try and find the funding for it. The library’s 2017 budget includes a 2.97 per cent increase, or $1.35 million in additional funding. The total budget for 2017 is about $46.7 million. In addition to the business case – defining the scope, options and related costs of renewing or relocating the Rosemount branch – the budget also includes $500,000 for the architectural plans for a new branch for the Riverside South area and $485,000 for collections.
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There were few surprises and little discussion about the board of health’s $59.7 million draft budget. The budget is in line with
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the guidelines for the city’s 2017 budget. The total represents an increase of 1.5 per cent, or $375,000. The lion’s share of Ottawa Public Health funding comes from funding for programs where the cost is shared with the province. The city gets another $11 million for provincially funded programs. POLICE
Despite the challenges of a growing and aging population, along with a record number of shootings and homicides for 2016, the Ottawa police budget will stick to a two per cent increase. The increase would bring the gross operating budget to $320.2 million. It includes the hiring of 25 new officers, which will cost $2.1 million. The big question mark during
budget deliberations is the cost of policing the city’s celebrations for the country’s 150th birthday. Chief Charles Bordeleau said the force has identified 10 major events, which will cost $1.5 million to police, but the force should recoup those costs from other levels of government or the organizers. Committees will begin to hear delegations on their portion of the draft budget starting Nov. 22.
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It was for the most part a balanced budget with the two per cent tax increase that has become status quo during Mayor Jim Watson’s tenure – with two notable exceptions. The long-anticipated low-income bus pass made an appearance in Watson’s budget address, before council tabled the draft budget on Nov. 9. “This will deal with those that fall through the cracks of the other assistance programs OC Transpo offers,” Watson said. The pass will cost $57 – which is 50 per cent off the regular adult price. This is the city’s largest one-time increase in financial support for public transit in the city’s history, according to the budget documents. Homeowners will see an increase of two per cent in their tax rate as well as a 2.5 per cent increase in their transit levy. The water rates will go up by five per cent, which means an extra $45 a year for the average home – priced at 395,400 in the deputy treasurer’s report. The city takes in $3.267 billion annually – 47 per cent of that income comes from property taxes. Fees and service charges make up another 25 per cent. The stormwater rate for the city’s rural customers will be phased in starting 2017 and fully implemented to those who are already connected in 2018. New fixed and volumetric water and wastewater rates will be implemented in 2018. Aside from the bus pass, the other exception was that the budget deals with demand on community service organizations. Anti-poverty advocates pleaded with council during last year’s budget process to get a bump in funding to help deal
with demand. Watson announced $610,000 for those agencies, which includes a $500,000 fund that they’d requested and a two per cent increase in base funding. “We are hearing from service providers that individuals needs are not being met because of rapid growth,” Watson said. The arts got a big boost, in the form of a renewable, annual fund for the arts with a total of $300,000. For 2017 there will be two funds for the arts that total $500,000. Half of that money will go towards the promotion of Ottawa’s festivals and the other half will be for arts chosen by the community. “We may not see the level of excitement in 2017 again in our lifetime,” Watson said, adding the budget will include the arts momentum fund to keep the party going and avoid a hangover for 2018. The increase in arts and festival funding will be 11 per cent over last year. “Ottawa is no longer a sleepy government town,” Watson said. For every dollar the city spends on 2017 celebrations, industry partners and other levels of government pledge four dollars, Watson said.
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OC Transpo creates new route to address delays BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com
A new bus route will make its way through Vanier starting at the end of this year. Due to continual delays and frustrations, OC Transpo will split the former Route 5 will be split into two more reliable routes – creating a new Route 5 and a new Route 19; the latter will start at the St. Laurent Centre and then head downtown. “The change is to make service more regular and more reliable,” OC Transpo’s manager of transit service planning and reporting, Pat Scrimgeour, told Vanier residents on Nov. 8. “This is about the number of people who are counting on this bus to simply bring them downtown.” The current Route 5 runs between Billings Bridge and the St. Laurent Centre. During its long route, Scrimgeour said there can be multiple times when a delay on Bank Street or Main Street holds up service for the entire route – or vice versa with a delay along St. Laurent Boulevard or Beechwood Avenue. To address the issue, the transit service has decided to split up the routes. Now there will be two buses, and both will head downtown – one leaving from Billings Bridge to Rideau Street at the Rideau Centre, and the other leaving
from St. Laurent Centre to Laurier Avenue, stopping at Albert Street and Bank Street before turning around and heading back to the east end. Once the new route is up and running, Scrimgeour said the likelihood of delays taking place on either route will be reduced by half. The changes will begin on Dec. 25 and information about the new routes will be made available on OCtranspo.com as well as on the current Route 5 buses. Schedule frequency, Scrimgeour added, will remain the same, and for those few residents who do take the current Route 5 from the Vanier area to Billings Bridge, they will be required to transfer at Albert Street going west and Metcalfe Street going east. According to Scrimgeour, when the Route 5 becomes delayed during rush hour, the process has always been to add another bus to the route. “If this works, we will have this parachute bus available for other routes in the city,” Scrimgeour said. For those concerned about making the connection from the new Route 19 to the Route 5, Scrimgeour said currently the buses will not be able to wait on Albert Street. But the hope is that once the city’s light rail is in place, there will be more buses available and those buses will be able to sit at a transfer stop for a longer period of time.
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HOME BUILDING METHODS FACE MAJOR CHANGES (MS) - All across North America, home builders tend to agree that the better real estate investments -- for both the occupant and for future re-sale value -- may be best served by a whole new approach to construction. One major change addressing energy consumption and rising fuel costs is the optional use of an air-tight, solid concrete system to replace inefficient wood framing. Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) erect a building with an interlocking system, similar to Lego. “It’s a switch for builders, but those who have switched over tell us it’s quite easy to build with ICFs,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a leading name in the field. “Customer demand has driven this change and builders are now seeing how green construction options can have a positive impact on their business.” Indeed, concrete is plentiful and it’s in high demand. The ICF system is now the choice wallbuilding method on ‘net-zero’ construction projects south of the border. The term net-zero applies to buildings that are so energy efficient they don’t tap any public utility fuel supplies at all. ICF construction has already produced netzero elementary schools in the United States, where Canadian technology was applied with the Nudura system of ICFs. The goal in the future is for as many homes, schools, and public buildings as possible to be designed for netzero from the ground up.
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If this type of energy-efficiency sounds right for you, too, be sure to make specific requests to your builder, Blyth says. Underscoring these proactive measures, the non-profit organization LEED also reminds us that constructing a green home leaves a much smaller carbon footprint due to less demand on natural resources. It will create less waste and be healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. If you’re
thinking about building to the LEED standard, take a look at just one example of the efficiency and benefits if you switch from wood-framing to concrete. The ICF system is explained and found at nudura.com, with a snapshot here: Fuel Savings: Walls built with ICFs are proven to reduce energy bills up to 70 percent; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and reduce or eliminate exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost over time is comparable to that of owning a conventional home and the resale return is generally assured. Durability: Concrete is expected to stand the test of time. Due to high impact resistance, these concrete walls assure maximum safety in high wind areas. Fire resistance is also reported
to be maximized at four hours. Comfort: As opposed to wood frames, air gaps are eliminated and that minimizes the potential for mould growth and draft. The end result is an airtight structure that enables the mechanical systems to heat, cool and ventilate the structure more efficiently, creating a healthier living and working environment. Responsibility: The materials are totally recyclable and the system is designed to create less waste (for landfill) during the construction process. Combined with other eco-construction methods, this concrete system will significantly reduce carbon emissions by lowering the amount of fossil fuels needed for heating and cooling.
PROS AND CONS OF OPEN FLOOR PLANS Open floor plans have evolved to be the floor plan of choice in new homes and current home renovations. Turn on a home renovation show, and you’re likely to see eager homeowners knocking down walls to open the kitchen to the family room. Walls have become anathema to homeowners. There are many supporters of the open floor plan, particularly those who entertain frequently or like to keep an eye on children throughout the house. Although open floor plans are touted, there are plenty of people who have never been enamored with having all of their rooms flowing into one. There also are some people who prefer a different style. For those who are not fans of the open floor plan, blame the excess of the 1980s for their inception. In homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, rooms were compartmentalized and isolated for specific activities. During the 1980s, an era of “bigger is better,” when entertaining was widely popular among homeowners, designers noticed that many homeowners preferred an open floor plan in which rooms merged into one another, creating the illusion of more space. These floor plans also enable people to be in separate rooms and still interact with one an-
other across the space. A home’s floor plan largely depends on the preference of the homeowner. There are many advantages to having an open floor plan versus one that is more compartmentalized. Here is a look at some of the pros and cons. Pro: Open floor plans can be safer for parents of young children. If the home opens up with the living spaces branching off from the kitchen, parents can keep an eye on children while the parents prepare dinner. It also eliminates the number of places that kids can hide and get into mischief. Con:Privacy is reduced in a home with few walls. Much in the way that an open floor plan enables children to be seen from every angle, it also enables you to be seen -- and all of your belongings as well. There’s also no place to retreat to if you need a minute to collect yourself when entertaining. You’re on display unless you retreat to the bathroom. Pro: Entertaining can be easier in a home with an open floor plan because hosts and hostesses are not separated from their guests or holed up in the kitchen the entire time. An open space enables everyone to mingle and conversations to flow. Con: Those who like to host events without showing guests all of their dirty dishes or se-
crets of the kitchen may dislike an open floor plan. Pro: Light can flow effectively through an open space, minimizing dark rooms and reducing the need to install more windows. Light in and of itself can help a home feel more spacious. Con: While light can flow easily, so can sound. Noises through the house may be amplified. A student doing homework in the dining room may be disturbed by the television blaring in the family room. Talking on the phone or even finding a quiet nook to read a book may be challenging. Pro:Open floor plans allow for more family time together in one space than a home with a more compartmentalized layout. Con: People who are collectors or who have a lot of furniture or accent items may find that open floor plans do not work well with this type of design mantra. Pro: Because several rooms run into one another, color choices for walls and furnishings in a home with an open floor plan can be limited and cohesive, making choices easier. Con: On the flip side, those who want to incorporate different color schemes and eclectic styles may have difficulty deciding on where to “end” rooms or how to co-mingle furniture.
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OPTIONS ABOUND WHEN LAYING A NEW DRIVEWAY A driveway is more than just a place to park your car. The right driveway material can add considerable curb appeal to your home, increasing its resale value along the way. Homeowners have many options at their disposal when choosing a driveway material, and the right material for one home may not be the best fit for another. The following is a rundown of popular driveway surfaces and what homeowners can expect of each of them.
Brick
Many homeowners believe brick driveways provide the most aesthetic appeal, and it’s hard to argue with the beauty of brick driveways and walkways. Brick driveways come in various colors and hues, and many homeowners opt to have the color of their brick driveways match their landscaping, which further adds to curb appeal. But that curb appeal is only appealing if the driveway is designed and installed correctly, and homeowners can expect to pay a premium for that, as brick driveway installation is very labor intensive.
Gravel
Gravel driveways may not be as commonplace as they once were, but this cost effective driveway material is still an option. Homeowners who live in regions with mild winters without snow might benefit most from gravel driveways, which can be difficult to negotiate when shoveling snow. Gravel tends to be the least expensive driveway material to install, but professionals may recommend that a new top layer of gravel be laid once or twice a year to replace material lost to wind and everyday usage.
Asphalt
Asphalt remains a popular drive-
way material, thanks in large part to its practicality and ease of installation. Unlike other driveway surface materials, asphalt is available in just one color, black, and that lack of versatility has led many homeowners to consider other options. But asphalt remains an affordable driveway surface material that’s relative-
ly easy to repair. Cracks and holes in asphalt are somewhat common, but resealing such blemishes once every three to five years is typically enough to maintain the appearance of an asphalt driveway.
Concrete
Concrete driveways are popular
thanks in large part to their affordability and aesthetic appeal. Concrete can be susceptible to extremely cold weather, but many homeowners prefer concrete because of its versatility. Concrete can be stamped or dyed to provide a unique look, which can increase curb appeal. Concrete can be expensive to maintain, particularly
when the material cracks. In addition, gas and oil spills are more noticeable on a concrete surface than other driveway surface materials. When replacing an existing driveway, homeowners have an array of new surface materials to choose from, and each material has its pros and cons.
HOW TO GET HIGH HEAT WITHOUT THE HIGH BILLS There’s nothing cozier than a warm home during the winter months. But does your jaw drop every time you see your bill? High energy costs are a burden and frustration for many of us who are looking to reduce our monthly expenses while still keeping our home warm. Fortunately there are a number of energy efficient heat source op4 Floor Plan - Thursday, November 17, 2016
tions to consider. Before making a transition, make sure that you carefully weigh all your heating options. Research thoroughly and choose the option that’s best suited for your home. “No matter what type of renovation project you’re working on, contact your insurance company to let them know,” recommends Glenn Cooper from Aviva Canada. “New features such as a new heating sys-
tem can impact your coverage, so it’s something you need to tell your insurer about.” Here are three alternative ways that many people are now using to heat their homes:
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3. Hydronic heating.
Also referred to as radiant floor heating, this energy efficient method uses tubes that run under the floors of your home. Hot water is pumped through the plastic tubes to heat your floors and rooms. Find more information from your insurance or online at avivacanada. com.
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KEEP POINSETTIAS LOOKING GREAT Along with the fragrant evergreens and twinkling lights synonymous with the holiday season, poinsettias make up a key component of holiday decorating. Unlike holly and some of the other greenery that is commonly associated with the holidays, poinsettias do not naturally thrive in the colder temperatures. These plants originate in southern Mexico and were considered an exotic plant when first introduced to the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett, the first American ambassador to Mexico. Poinsettias can be fickle plants and ones that gardening novices may find challenging to maintain. The plants are comprised of green foliage, colorful (often red) flower bracts, and the actual flowers of the plants, which are the red or green buttonlike parts nestled in the center of the bracts. Because they are a tropical plant, poinsettias can be damaged by exposure to low temperatures, even if they are only exposed for short periods of time. They should be wrapped and protected against the elements when brought home. For maximum plant life, poinsettias need to be placed near a warm, sunny window, or another area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive in temperatures between 60 and 75 F and should be kept away from warm or cold drafts. Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in
water. Over- or under-watering can cause leaves to drop prematurely and wilt. If your home lacks in humidity, you may need to water the plant more frequently. Poinsettias do not need to be fertilized while the plant is in bloom. The Ohio State University Extension says poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. You can speak with a gardening expert or consult online resources for the proper care schedule. Caring for a poinsettia year-round involves gradually drying out the plant and storing it in a cool location. The plant later will be moved outdoors and then back inside and pruned to keep a full shape. Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less. Many people find the affordability of poinsettias makes it more convenient to buy new ones each year than try to foster regrowth. Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous to humans or animals, but they should not be ingested due to the potential for allergic reactions. Poinsettias can help remove pollutants from indoor air, which is advantageous during the winter months when doors and windows are typically kept closed. Select plants that have dark green foliage and no low or damaged leaves. This ensures the best success for keeping poinsettias looking healthy and vibrant throughout the holiday season.
ENJOY AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY SEASON The color green is synonymous with the holiday season, as Christmas trees, mistletoe and holiday wreaths feature prominently throughout the month of December. But there are ways to make this holiday season even greener. • Choose LED holiday lights. Holiday lighting displays help make the season even more special. But traditional incandescent holiday lights consume considerable amounts of energy and burn out much more quickly than more eco-friendly alternatives. According to Energy.gov, LED holiday lights consume less energy than incandescent holiday lights, and they’re also safer because LED lights burn cool, reducing the risk of combustion. In addition, LED lights are more resistant to breaking than incandescent bulbs, which should please homeowners who want to avoid broken or burned out bulbs that can ruin holiday lighting displays. • Get creative with wrapping paper. The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that household waste increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That translates to about one million extra tons of waste in the roughly five-week holiday season. Much of that waste is wrapping paper. Instead of purchasing holiday wrapping paper that will ultimately end up in landfills, wrap gifts in reusable gift bags or old newspapers lying around the house. If you must use wrapping paper, choose recycled paper. In addition, save bows, ribbons and undamaged wrapping paper to use again next season. • Turn down the thermostat. Holiday music fans know that the weather outside can be frightful during the holiday season. But holiday hosts inviting friends and family over this year can turn down the thermostat to save energy and make conditions inside the home more comfortable. Extra bodies inside the house will warm the place up, allowing homeowners to turn down the thermostat during parties. If you’re traveling for the season, program your thermostat so you’re not heating an empty home. • Send e-cards. Holiday cards are a tradition in many families. But paper cards contribute heavily to that extra million tons of holiday-related waste noted by the EPA. In lieu of paper cards, send e-cards. E-cards can be emailed to friends and family, saving the cost of postage and the fuel required to deliver those cards. In addition, e-cards save families the hassle of signing each individual card. 6 Floor Plan - Thursday, November 17, 2016
CREATE CURBSIDE APPEAL BEYOND BRIGHT LIGHTS ‘Tis the season to primp your house for that festive time of year. And while holiday lights and tinsel will never go out of style, outdoor winter planters have become a spectacle in their own right. They add the perfect amount of greenery, colour, and ecofriendly cheer to brighten your walkway, front door, or balcony. Follow these easy steps to create curbside appeal with beautiful winter planters. 1. Get inspired. There are over 1000 images of winter gardens online as well as a huge selection of videos from décor mavens revealing their favourite spin on the holiday planter. Before you start your own project, make sure you have a vision of the look you’d like to achieve and double check that the colour and sizing fit with your outdoor space. 2. Start with a solid base. Keep your winter extra green with earthsavvy planters. Crescendo Urns made by Multy Home are a great option. Made using Ontario recycled tire rubber that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this planter is designed to withstand the cold weather. You can also find recycled rubber mulch to fill the base from a variety of manufacturers. This material is ideal because it drains quickly; resists mold, mildew and fungi; and is non-toxic. 3. Create your masterpiece. Consider the climate and the type of foliage that will last throughout the season. Try hardy materials such as evergreen boughs, birch, dogwood, or winterberries. Experiment with heights and textures and add some non-traditional components to make it your own. 4. Complete the package. Consider additional ways to dress up your outdoors with other earth-friendly décor, such as wreaths made from leftover greenery or even recycled ribbon and corks. Add some function and fashion to your front step with a welcome mat made from recycled tires. If you’re planning on stringing up some lights, just make sure they’re energy efficient. If you are looking to enhance your home, both indoors and out, find creative, eco-friendly solutions on rethinktires.ca. newscanada.com
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Château Laurier hosts public meeting on proposed addition BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com
The public will have a chance to see the proposed changes to the Fairmont Château Laurier at a community information meeting on Nov. 17. The Capital Hotel Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Vancouver’s Larco Investments Ltd. and owner of Fairmont Château Laurier, announced it’s planning on adding to its downtown hotel in September. The plans propose to build new long-term stay suites, create a new exterior courtyard off the ballroom for seasonal uses and replace the five-storey parking garage with a 400 space underground parking lot. The design of the expansion however is stark in comparison to its castle counterpart. Two large glass structures will replace the current fivestorey concrete parking garage. After the release of the addition plans, the community – including Mayor Jim Watson–
spoke out about the proposal calling it everything from boxy, ugly and horrible. The meeting will take place at the hotel from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Designed by architect Peter Clewes, the architect said he feels this is an opportunity to do something amazing. Art Phillips, director of the development at Larco Investments said the expansion will add 180 apartments to the hotel. Larco team members including Phillips and Clewes will be on hand to answer your questions during the open house. VANIER BYELECTION
The only public meeting planned will take place the same night as Ottawa-Vanier’s byelection. According to Larco’s planning and communications director, Suzanne Valiquet, the date had been set prior to the election being called, and as it’s being held at the hotel, in the ballroom, it was the only date available.
“You can appreciate that this is a very busy time of year for the hotel and we wanted to accommodate as many residents as possible, hence the reason for holding it in the hotel’s largest room, the ballroom,” Valiquet said. At this point, Valiquet said, there is no other community meetings planned by Larco, however she added, the city has indicated an interest in holding a public meeting during the review of the site plan application, likely taking place in late January or February. Valiquet said members of the development team would be there to answer questions but that it would be a city-organized meeting. For residents unable to make it to the Nov. 17 meeting, there is both a website and the ability for people to send comments through email directly to Phillips at aphillips@larco.ca. Illustrations of the design will be posted after the presentation has been made and
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The public will have a chance to see the proposed changes to the Fairmont Château Laurier at a community information meeting on Nov. 17. again, Valiquet said emails can be sent to Phillips. The project also requires an application under the Ontario Heritage Act.
That process includes two public meetings with the first at the city’s Built Heritage Advisory Committee and the second, at the city’s planning committee.
The Château Laurier was built in 1913 and over the years has undergone many changes, including adding a parking garage to the building in the 1960s.
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eonard Cohen was in his 30s by the time he found his calling. He had poetry within him his entire adult life – perhaps even younger. He wrote passionate poems and gathered a meagre following – but he never found success in that realm. It wasn’t until he began writing songs that he found his place in the world. In interviews, Cohen explains that his songwriting was not simply poetry set to music. He said the words to a song come from a different part of the heart. Poetry, he said, is the expression of an inner voice or running commentary. Songwriting is sharing that voice with everyone else who cares to listen. When Cohen wrote the song “Hallelujah” in 1984, it did not receive critical acclaim. One critic said he “didn’t get it.” Like many songwriters, Cohen’s own performance of
DIANA FISHER The Accidental Farmwife his songs is an acquired taste. It’s when the song is adopted and adapted by someone else that it comes to life. And man, did that song come to life. The first person to make “Hallelujah” his own was Australia’s Jeff Buckley, in 1994. His haunting version, where his voice breaks and he runs out of breath, pulls the listener along with him through whatever painful memories the melody evokes. The song has travelled globally, inspiring artists to put their own spin on it. I, like many other Canadians, didn’t become aware of the song until it fell into the hands of Ms. Kathryn Dawn
Lang of Alberta. I don’t believe the song came to her by accident. The artist known as k.d. lang took that tune and put her own mournful, spiritual phrasing on it. She ploughed the depths and reached the heights of emotion with that song. She sings it barefoot. It is the one song she cannot leave out of any concert playlist. To many people, her version of Leonard Cohen’s song has become her signature. And it has become his masterpiece. I love many of Leonard Cohen’s songs – especially when my daughter and her fiancé sing them.
Cohen continues to inspire today’s generation of singersongwriters with the music that he had to punish himself to complete, his lack of confidence stopping him in his tracks time and again. A few years ago, Facebook informed me it was Leonard Cohen’s birthday. I know his page likely wasn’t manned by himself, but I sent him a note anyway, and asked for his advice to today’s young artist starting out. I was surprised when I received a reply, just after midnight. I love many of Leonard Cohen’s songs – especially when my daughter and her fiancé sing them. Cohen continues to inspire today’s generation of singersongwriters with the music that he had to punish himself to complete, his lack of confidence stopping him in his tracks time and again. A few years ago, Facebook informed me it was Leonard Cohen’s birthday. I know his page likely wasn’t manned by himself, but I sent him a note anyway, and asked
for his advice to today’s young artist starting out. I was surprised when I received a reply, just after midnight. September 22, 2007, 12:16 a.m.: “Good evening, Ms. Fisher. A certain thread runs through some of those who practice Zen - this thread is woven from the strands of Shikan-taza. ‘Shikan’ means ‘nothing’, ‘ta-za’ means ‘to sit.’ This thread is woven from the strands of the idea that meditation is nothing more than sitting, can mean nothing more than sitting, that it is only when one releases his or her desire for enlightenment that enlightenment truly comes. Woven through art, I think, is the fine silk thread of observation. True art, whether paint or music or literature, shows us where we came from, who we are, what we are to be, always from a different angle, in a slightly different language, and therein truth is discovered, piece by piece. Learn to listen, to quiet yourself, to watch the present go and the future come,
hear the great pulse of this universe, and then to teach to us the facets you witness. If you can remove a sliver of the darkness from my blindness, you are a true artist.” I sent the note to a former McGill classmate of Leonard Cohen, who lives in Kemptville. He said there was a very good chance the note was written by the artist himself, as “it sounds like him.” The note is one of my treasures, and it reminds me to be quiet, to listen and to share what I’ve heard. That is Leonard Cohen’s legacy and gift to us – he wants us to listen to ourselves, to believe in ourselves and to follow the path that is so clearly laid out before each of us. We all have a calling. It isn’t necessarily what we do for a living, but it is what makes us come alive.
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Council passed a proposal that will see an expanded use of some recreation centres and arenas to allow for urban camping on Nov. 9. The idea came about as a way to accommodate the demand around the country’s 150th birthday celebrations. It seems there is no room at the inn, and in anticipation of an accommodation shortage for the Canada Day festivities next year, there’s a plan to create a temporary zoning amendment at some city sites to allow for extended parking and camping. The original price point was roughly $110 per night for four nights, for those who wanted to use tents. Those in RVs would pay between $150 and $210 per night, depending on the size of the lot needed. Early bird packages could save those who want to use tents $50 per night, said Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier. Rideau-Rockliffe Coun. Tobi Nussbaum congratulated staff on the creative thinking,
but asked if individual site visits would be done to determine the best space for campers. Dan Chenier, general manager for the city’s parks and recreation department, said visits are being done, which led to the addition of the RideauGoulbourn complex. “It made sense to add it to the complex list of sites,” he said. “The GRC gives us the opportunity to reduce parking spots and add in more camping.” FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN
Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper asked staff to provide councillors with a financial breakdown. The idea is to charge enough to recoup the city’s costs, but Leiper said he is concerned there won’t be anything left in the city’s coffers to deal with the damage to the grass at the Tom Brown Arena – one of the sites short-listed to allow campers. Capital Coun. David Chernushenko said that he knows the city has taken some ribbing for the idea, but said he participates annually in Velo Quebec, which involves thousands of
cyclists that camp out in soccer fields of the hosting municipality. “I don’t see why we can’t make it work in Ottawa,” he said. The sites that would be available for campers include: 1. Cumberland Village Heritage Museum (2940 Old Montreal Road) 2. Bob Macquarie Recreation Complex (1490 Youville Drive) 3. Ray Friel Recreation Complex (1585 Tenth Line Road) 4. Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre (300 Des PèresBlancs Avenue) 5. St-Laurent Recreation Complex (525 Coté Street) 6. Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Avenue) 7. Earl Armstrong Arena & Trillium Park (2020 Ogilvie Road) 8. Kanata Leisure Centre (70 Aird Place) 9. Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road) 10. Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Road) 11. Rideau-Goulbourn Recreation Complex
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Exposure to concentrated levels of radon gas can greatly increase a person’s chance of developing lung cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It also increases lifelong smokers’ risk of contracting lung cancer from one in 10 to one in three, says Health Canada. Officials from the health agency, along with those from Ottawa Public Health and other radon experts, will be on hand at a public meeting in Kanata on Nov. 21 to discuss the dangers of the odourless gas, as well as how homeowners can test for it and mitigate any issues. The meeting is open to all Ottawa residents. The Kanata area has a
slightly higher precedence of exposure to radon gas than other parts of the city because of the Precambrian rock in the ground, said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson, but it can be found in homes across Ottawa. “It’s not an area thing, it’s an individual building thing,” she said. “Some of the highest levels found in the area have been in Chelsea (Que.). “It’s not terribly expensive (to fix) and it’s a good thing to find out about,” said Wilkinson. The gas is formed by the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can enter a home through cracks in the foundation or walls, and through gaps around pipes. Outdoor air generally contains some radon gas but it’s not considered harmful because of the low concentration. However, it can get highly
concentrated indoors – mostly in basements and on ground floors – when there is little ventilation. “The highest readings will be in the basement – if you use your basement you should test,” Wilkinson said. “Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Especially if you have children playing, you want to have them safe. And it’s not that costly to get something done; it’s basically ventilation.” The best time to test a home is in the winter months when houses are generally closed up tight, said Wilkinson. The radon test kit costs about $80 from the city and includes lab fees. The public meeting is open to all residents of Ottawa and will be held Nov. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. in halls B to D in the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr.
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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 The deadline for community event submissions is Friday at noon. Email your events to ottawasouth@metroland.com.
Nov. 17
Greenboro – From Ushuaia at the tip of Argentina, travel consultant Carole Gobeil had the pleasure of exploring the fjords of Patagonia last December. As a total contrast, two months later, she departed from the same port and enjoyed a completely different expedition ship journey eastbound towards the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Their history links them, but their scenery is worlds apart. The presentation is at the Greenboro library branch at 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Register at biblioottawalibrary. ca or phone 613-580-2940 for details. Manotick – A workshop on Windows 10: the good, the bad and the ugly takes place Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Manotick library branch. Registration is required. For more details, visit biblioottawalibrary.ca or call 613-580-2940.
Nov. 18, 19 and 20
Holidays. The three-day home tour will feature eight elegant homes in Rockliffe, Dow’s Lake and Manotick decorated to the nines by local florists. Back by popular demand will be the Holiday PopUp Shop, Gingerbread Village and Handmade Emporium. Tickets are $50 each. Visit hospicecareottawa.ca, or call 613-260-2906, ext. 222 for more details or to purchase tickets.
Nov. 19
Alta Vista – Candy Cane Bazaar takes place at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, at 2400 Alta Vista Dr., Nov. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We offer baking, deli, jewelry, crafts, a silent auction and Christmas treasures. A delicious hot lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost for the luncheon is $15. Riverside Park – The Riverside United Church, located at 3191 Riverside Dr., is hosting its annual fundraiser bazaar on Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, quilts, knitting, jewelry, gourmet items, baking, attic treasures, books, lunch, coffee and muffins, and more. The location is wheelchair accessible.
Manotick, Dow’s Lake, Rockcliffe – Hospice Care Ottawa is hosting Manotick – St. Brigid’s annual its annual fundraiser, Homes for the bazaar takes place Nov. 19, from 9
Bazaar and Café takes place Nov. 19, Bank St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Kars R.A. Hall. There will be homebaking, pickles, candies, knitting and sewing as well as crafts by the Gorgeous Nov. 22 Trainyards – A Fashion FUNraiser Manotick – A Christmas Mar- Grannies. Lunch will be served. featuring a partnership between Shepket takes place at Manotick United Church on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 Sheffield Glen – A Christmas craft herd’s and Kiwanis Club of Ottawa p.m. Purchase home-baked items and and bake sale takes place Nov. 19, West takes place Nov. 22, from 6 to 9 have a family photo with Santa. There from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvary p.m., in support of OrKidstra, which will be lunch, live music and a silent Christian Reform Church at 3782 provides children from low-income auction. Bring a toonie or a canned Russell Rd. Call 613-225-8140 for de- families with free group and individual music lessons and the chance to food item in support of the Manotick tails. learn important life skills like respect, Food Cupboard. compassion, teamwork, and responsibility through playing and singing Greenboro – Love Harry Potter? Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 together. Tickets are $35. Email carWe do too! Come celebrate the newManotick – The Manotick library est book and movie in the series with branch hosts a Tween Book Club for ingoodman@hotmail.com for tickets. snacks, Harry Potter inspired activi- ages nine to 12 on Nov. 19 and Dec. ties and prizes. Costumes welcome. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is for ages eight to 12 at Nov. 23 the Greenboro library branch at 363 Manotick – Learn how to take betLorry Greenberg Dr., from 2 to 3:30 ter vacation photos during a workNov. 20 p.m. Register at biblioottawalibrary.ca Heron Park – The Strathcona Le- shop at the Manotick library branch or call 613-580-2940 for details. gion branch hosts its monthly Celtic on Nov. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required. For more details, visit Billings Bridge – Billings Lodge is Kitchen Party on Nov. 20. They are biblioottawalibrary.ca or call 613-580bringing along two highly renowned having an annual yard and bake sale 2940. on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at guest entertainers called “The Trousers.” Should make for another thigh 1180 Belanger Ave. There will be a quilt raffle, silent auction and 50/50 slapping, foot tapping musical Sunday draw, all in support of the resident afternoon at the Branch. There is no Nov. 25 fund. For details call Janet Cooper at cover for this event. A side benefit is Alta Vista – An old fashioned roast a nice lunch of soup and sandwich for beef dinner with all of the trimmings 613-737-7877. only $5. Call 613-236-1575 for details. will be held on Nov. 25 at Rideau Park Kars – St. Andrew’s Annual Tartan The legion branch is located at 1940B United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr., starting at 5 p.m., with a second sitting at 6:30 pm. After the roast beef, enjoy apple crisp for dessert, along with tea and coffee. All are welcome. Proceeds will go to the work of the church. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children ages six to 12. For tickets, please call 613-733-3156, ext. 229, or come to the church office weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. a.m. to noon, at 2015 River Rd. in Manotick. There will be a silent auction, home baking, crafts, a tea room and gift items.
Kars – Trinity United Church in Kars is hosting a stew supper on Nov. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Children under 12 eat for free. See page 65 for more listings
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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 Continued from page 64
Nov. 26
Riverside Park – The Riverside Churches, located at 3191 Riverside Dr., are hosting a Boutique Fair on Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
the evening when we do the judging of all the submissions by our local students in the Strathcona Legion’s annual poster and literary contests. We are looking for people to help judge the entries done by the kids and since many of them are francophone we need some French-speaking judges. If you would like to help, please contact Bruce Brown at bruce33@ bell.net. Even if you don’t want to judge, come out and look at the great ideas and artwork that the kids come up with. Call 613-236-1575 for details. The legion branch is located at 1940B Bank St.
Heron Park – The Strathcona branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts a bake sale on Nov. 26 beginning at 11 a.m. This sale is the despair of Weight Watchers as we always have great tasting and irresistible treats available. We are asking for donations of baked goods this early so you great bakers can put on your thinking caps and try to Nov. 30 Alta Vista – Learn how to surpass what you did last year. Call 613-236-1575 for details. protect your computer during a The legion branch is located at free seminar at the Alta Vista library branch on Nov. 30, from 1940B Bank St. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The average Greenboro – A brand new time it takes for an unprotected concert series, Music in Green- computer to be compromised boro, in its debut 2016-2017 after connecting to the interseason, presents six concerts net is under 15 minutes. Don’t at Gloucester Presbyterian let it be yours. Chris Taylor, Church, located at 91 Pike St. president of the Ottawa PC Usin Greenboro. The third con- ers’ Group, will show you the cert features the Maple Leaf simple steps you need to take to Brass Band on Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. keep your computer from being Local musicians are showcased hacked. To attend, register at in an eclectic mix of musical any library branch. genres, from classical voice and string ensembles to brass bands and jazz artists. Parking is free and entry is a suggested $10 do- Dec. 3 Manotick – Juno and Canation. nadian Folk Music award winner Lynn Miles will perform a concert with bandmate Keith Nov. 27 Heron Park – The Strath- Glass and a string quartet, at cona Branch of the Royal Ca- Manotick United Church, lonadian legion is having a Grey cated at 5567 Manotick Main Cup party on Nov. 27, with St., on Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. Doors a chili cook-off and Chinese open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 food. Lots of prizes will be up each or $80 for a family pack for grabs. The event starts at 3 of two adults and children p.m. The branch is located at under 14. For tickets, go to 1940B Bank St., near the Pizza the Manotick Office Pro at 5541 Manotick Main St., call Hut. the Manotick United Church Alta Vista – St. Timothy’s 613-692-4576 or email Terry Presbyterian Church, at 200 McGovern at mcgovet@rogAlta Vista Dr., invites you to a ers.com. You can also visit Christmas Concert and Carol manotickunitedchurch.com. Sing starting at 2 pm. Enjoy an Riverview Park – Emmanuel afternoon of music presented by a bell choir, soloists, instru- United Church at 691 Smyth mentalists and choirs. Refresh- Road is hosting Just Gifts on ments will follow. There will be Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 a free-will offering to support p.m. Just Gifts is a justice event Heron Emergency Food Centre that promotes fair trade, global partnerships, food sustainabiliand St. Timothy’s. ty - buying and giving gifts that are good for the producer, the giver and the receiver. For deNov. 29 Heron Park – Nov. 29 in tails, call 613-733-0437 or visit
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Dec. 4
Riverside Park – A Christmas Messy Church takes place at the Riverside Churches, 3191 Riverside Dr., on Dec. 3. Join us to hear the Christmas story. Explore our theme: “God has a Place for Everyone” through songs, crafts and drama, followed by a simple supper. All are welcome. For details, call 613 733-7735. Greely – The Greely Players presents its fifth annual musical variety Christmas celebration on Dec, 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Parkway Road Pentecostal Church, 2775 Parkway Rd. in Greely. Admission is $15; seniors and students pay $10; children five and under enjoy for free. For tickets, visit greelyplayers.ca, go to Cooper Physiotherapy or at the door of the church. For details, call Heather at 613-501-0810.
take in the 2016 Special Exhibition of Heritage Trades and Professions in Manotick. Dec. 3 and 4 will feature an opportunity to try your hand at traditional Christmas Crafts, and take home a present for someone special. As always, admission is free, and donations toward the upkeep of the House are welcomed.
Alta Vista – Ringing in Christmas: Start your Christmas season with the handbell and chimes concert on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr. All are invited to attend. The annual concert features the five handbell and chimes choirs from Rideau Park: Touch of Brass, Grace Notes, La Bell Ensemble, Note-Able Sound, and Ringing Praise, playing the Dec. 10 Riverside Park – The anpopular and sacred music of Christmas. A freewill offering nual Amnesty International will be accepted. For details, call 613-733-3156, ext. 229, or visit rideaupark.ca.
East Nepean – The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary will be selling homemade baked goods and crafts at the OHS Christmas Open House Sunday Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the animal shelter, 245 West Hunt Club Rd. Admission and parking are free. For details, Manotick – The Manotick call 613-823-6770 or go to faceSanta Claus Parade takes place book.com/OttawaHumaneSoon Dec. 3 beginning at 1 p.m. cietyAuxiliary. It starts out at the arena and proceeds down Leach, Beaverwood, Scharfield, Maple and Manotick Main Street, then on November and Dec. 3 and 4 to Eastman before returning to Manotick – Dickinson the arena via Potter and Leach. House in the Mill Square in To volunteer, call 613-692-8266 Manotick will be open from or email krisandmikeschulz@ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturgmail.com. day and Sunday in November, as well as Dec. 3 and 4. As well as the regular exhibits, you can
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Write-for-Rights Write-a-thon will be held in Riverside United Church at 3191 Riverside Dr. on Human Rights Day, Dec 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to come and write letters concerning human rights issues.
Dec. 15
Emvale Acres – All are invited to a Community Carol Sing and Concert on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 934 Hamlet Rd.
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