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Family dog alerted owners to fire on Spadina Avenue A family pet is being credited for alerting its owners to an early morning fire, causing $1.1 million of damage, on Spadina Avenue near Sommerset Street West on April 27 in Hintonburg. The dog, whose name is Moss, awoke her owners, who were asleep
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the NCC can find a new appropriate location and that it can be relocated without damaging the piece. The approved site for the Memorial to the Victims of Communism is actually the same as the one approved in June 2011 by the NCC. “I have a powerful feeling of déjà-vu because we did this five years ago at
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the change in the federal government last year, that site was scrapped by Canadian Heritage. Initially 12 sites were explored for the memorial, many were discarded because the proponent was looking for a more prominent site. “This site is becoming increasingly prominent over time,” said Willis, of the forthcoming Holocaust monument and the future LeBreton Flats development. The site for the monument has been pushed to the north west edge of the property. “We feel putting it to the western edge of the site is a very sensitive approach,” he said of the need to balance existing elements on the site, including fountains, terraces and the gardens. Mills attended a recent stakeholder roundtable meeting with the proponent, Tribute to Liberty. “It’s not exactly what they wanted, but it’s still a prominent site in the capital and the people opposing the previous site felt this was much more appropriate,” he said. See MEMORIAL, page 5
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this design, theme for these particular reasons?’” NCC staff said those concerns will be worked out through a juried design process and public consultation. Another board member, Bob Plamondon, wasn’t sold on the explanation for going back to the Gardens of the Provinces and Territories. “I think we should have a higher test than it’s ‘appropriate.’ It really should be the best location,” Plamondon said, adding he likes the location and sees it as being a draw for a walking tour to the west of Parliament Hill. “I think you can be much more confident about it — that this is an appropriate site,” Willis responded, adding its location adjacent to the library and
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he Liberal party made an election promise to change the way we vote, and the Trudeau government appears ready to keep that promise. Our current system – first-past-the-post – declares one winner per riding and ignores the other votes cast. It can leave supporters of the losing candidates wondering why they even bothered to vote. A new system will almost certainly incorporate some form of proportional representation. It could mean votes for those who don’t come first are still reflected in the House of Commons seats. Or maybe a two-part ballot would allow voters to first, pick a local MP, and second, vote for a party that would get seats in Parliament based on a percentage of votes received across the country. In any case, voters would be more engaged, knowing a vote for someone other than a landslide winner could still have an effect on election results. A positive sign is the public engagement already underway. Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon has already sent out a survey to her constituents and shared the results at a public meeting on April 26 that turned into a
free-wheeling discussion of the pros and cons of different voting systems, and the values voters want to see upheld in any new process. If our voting system is going to change, better that the grassroots – constituents from across the country – have their say, rather than a top down decision be put in place. Because the possibilities are so varied, every Canadian needs to do their own research about the voting systems in other countries, and the myriad hybrid systems that could be put in place in Canada for the federal election scheduled for the fall of 2019. Hopefully every MP – no matter party affiliation – taps their constituents to learn what they want in a new voting system. Those who might say such a change requires a federal referendum should remember the Liberal party just passed a litmus test; the party formed a strong majority government while promising to change firstpast-the-post voting. It’s fair that there would be concern that the governing party might create a new election system that would benefit them the most. But there is a clear pitfall for the Liberals if there is even a hint of that; voters would punish a party if there is even a whiff of fixing the system to keep the party in power.
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n recent days, attention has been paid to two issues that have an unlikely connection. One of them is homelessness. A report has been released by the Alliance to End Homelessness that shows progress but also demonstrates how much more needs to be done. Homelessness has been a serious issue in the city for quite some time and it’s not that the city has not made an effort. The report shows, however, that more people, and more families, are using shelters and that more than 10,000 people are on waiting lists for affordable housing. The other issue is the city’s preparation for 2017, when Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. There will be many stories about the 150th and you could get a bit sick of it by the time the actual
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CHARLES GORDON Funny Town year rolls around. The most recent story concerns the organization planning local celebrations, with some people complaining that it is being more secretive than it could be. With all the publicity ahead, as the days to 2017 dwindle down, we may look fondly back on the days of secrecy, but not for now. There will be lots of hype, lots of promotion, lots of money spent on creating attention for Ottawa’s part in the 150th and people would like to keep an eye on it, so that they can have a say. So here’s an example of hav-
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ing a say. Instead of spending a ton of 2017 money on fireworks, mementoes, logos, cocktail parties, advertising campaigns, billboards, consultants, PR firms, poetry contests and official proclamations, why not aim for a project in 2017 that will do some lasting good? Such as, doing something dramatic, decisive and significant about homelessness in the city. Doesn’t that seem more interesting to you than more pointless pageantry, more corporate sponsored parties, more official perfumes, wines, pizzas and compact cars of the 150th birthday? Doing more about homelessness in Ottawa would include more shelters, to be sure, and probably more outreach workers. But it would also include more training and other assistance to young people, who form way too large a DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES 5SBDJ $BNFSPO ADMINISTRATION: %POOB 5IFSJFO HOME BUILDERS ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST (FPGG )BNJMUPO DISPLAY ADVERTISING: (JTFMF (PEJO ,BOBUB 3BOEZ 0MNTUFBE 0UUBXB 8FTU $JOEZ (JMCFSU 0UUBXB 4PVUI $BSMZ .D(IJF 0UUBXB &BTU +JMM .BSUJO /FQFBO .JLF 4UPPEMFZ 4UJUUTWJMMF "OOJF %BWJT 0UUBXB 8FTU 3JDP $PSTJ "VUPNPUJWF $POTVMUBOU #MBJS ,JSLQBUSJDL 0SMFBOT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES: 4IBSPO 3VTTFMM
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percentage of the homeless. And it goes without saying that the most important component of a 2017 attack on homelessness would be housing. Affordable housing has been shown to be the most effective weapon against homelessness, and the lack of affordable housing has been the greatest weakness in the city’s attempt to deal with it. Of course, homelessness is not only the city’s responsibility. The province, which funds many of the programs that affect the level of homelessness, could help us celebrate the birthday, too. The city should insist on it. Perhaps it will help that we have a mayor with friends at Queen’s Park. And don’t forget the private sector, which is already being counted upon to participate in celebrating 2017. Instead of funding 150th birthday parades, fashion shows and golf tournaments shouldn’t developers and homebuilders be happy to make their mark in a
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150th birthday triumph over homelessness? Face it, the city and the corporate sector are going to be spending lots of money anyway for 2017. All it will take is for that money to be spent where it will do some lasting good. The people of Ottawa wouldn’t mind missing out on a few fireworks.
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Safe injection site a health issue To the editor,
The current debate over safe injection sites in Ottawa brings to mind the intense debate over the crack-pipe program in 2005. That program was abruptly cancelled that year on very short notice by then mayor Larry O’Brien and his council. And what happened? The McGuinty provincial government stepped in and agreed to continue funding that safeinhalation program; if it had not it would have put itself in the position of having abandoned its public health responsibility and mandate. Indeed, the province’s decision to resurrect that very important harm reduction program was supported and validated by commonsense, medical research, need, and expert advice. That decision vindicated the strong recommendation of the then medical officer of health Dr. Salisbury to save and continue the program, prior to its
cancellation by council. The crack-pipe program, certainly not unique to the City of Ottawa, was a proven, cost effective means to reduce the harmful side effects of drug use. The fact that city council politicized this public health issue/debate smacked of the worst form of inept administrative and political leadership, bordering on sheer incompetence and apathy. Obviously, public health was not high on the agenda for that
council. Has anything changed when it comes to public health? Of interest, during that time Jim Watson was a member of the Ontario legislature from 2003 to 2010 and was appointed minister of health promotion on June 29, 2005, up until the 2007 election. As a member of cabinet and with such an important portfolio, Jim, being from Ottawa, must have had input into the McGuinty government’s decision to resurrect the crack-pipe program. Safe
injection sites and the crack-pipe program both have the common objective -- reduce the harmful effects of drugs. The question must be asked, how could our current mayor support the crack-pipe program in 2005 and not support safe injection sites now? An explanation is in order from the mayor. Emile Therien, public health and safety advocate, Ottawa
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hildren represent one in five people using emergency shelters in Ottawa. The Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa published its annual report in April, and documented a significant increase in shelter use by families in 2015 over 2014. Single men are still three times more likely to use sheltered housing than women. But the data showed that use of emergency shelters by families, including more than 1,700 youth, age 17 and under, increased by more than 10 per cent in 2015 over the previous year. “It’s a figure we don’t often think about when we look at homelessness around the market or other areas of the city,” Mike Bulthuis, executive director of the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, told an Ottawa daily. In the days following, I shared a Facebook notice about a grassroots charity collecting goods for free shipment to the First Nation community of Attawapiskat. Poverty, inadequate housing,
BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse suicides and suicide pacts among the aboriginal youth have made headlines and triggered a state of emergency on the Northern Ontario reserve. The reserve’s band council declared a state of emergency on April 9, due to tapped medical resources. Within 24 hours, 11 children, age nine to 14 years old, attempted suicide. Within 48 hours, I put out a personal appeal to collect footwear for a school in my east Ottawa neighbourhood, which has recently absorbed 75 government-sponsored Syrian refugee children into its population, some of whom, with the sudden season change, have been showing up to school in slippers. The post was along the lines of,
“Hey, if you’re spring cleaning and have stuff to donate – winter boots, running shoes, even shoes for toddlers – I’m collecting.” Mostly, the responses have been positive. But there are cynics.Relating to the post about the Syrian refugee children, one person wrote, “Government sponsored and abandoned? Did their lovely new coats not come with footwear?” Another stated, “Maybe we should be looking after our own before paying out for others.” But here’s the thing: Charity is not an either/or situation. Unlike tax dollars, which are allocated by politicians and public servants on our behalf, we get to have a say where our charitable time and money goes. Contrary to a suggestion by an Ottawa-based Maclean’s magazine columnist last year, who said we should target our efforts to urgent causes in close proximity, charity doesn’t have to follow any particular formula. You can support the Mission and also donate to causes overseas. You can run to raise money for breast cancer research one season and for ALS the next. You can volunteer time at a hospice and help coach your daughter’s baseball team. The word “charity” has been
translated in some versions of the Bible as “love”. As living beings, what greater purpose is there in our lives than to love one another infinitely? As British playwright Oscar Wilde noted, “...love of some kind is the only possible explanation of the extraordinary amount of suffering that there is in the world.” With infinite need and suffering in our midst, charity and love should never be considered finite. There are few guarantees in this life, but one is this: Everyone will be on the receiving end of charity
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Countries such as Zimbabwe and North Korea, in addition to the United Staes., Canada, China, which is the world’s top carbon emitter, and France, were among those that signed the agreement. McKenna pushed the need for country-wide support to successfully respond to climate change, adding that appears to be happening now. “We all are working together, all levels of government … with community associations and all Canadians,” she said. Over the next six months the federal government will be working with the provinces and cities to come up with a plan to meet Canada’s international commitments on climate action, said McKenna. Other local politicians discussed some of the things happening at the municipal and provincial level, with Capital Ward Coun. David Chernushenko touting the slow but steady increase in bike lanes and trails, and Bay Ward Coun. and deputy mayor Mark Taylor discussing the move to LED lighting for street lights. River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington, who hosted the event, said the message on climate change has been received by the young who will be dealing with the repercussions of it. Brockington said he met with students from kinder-
CATHERINE MCKENNA garten to Grade 8 at four different schools on April 22. From all the kids, he said “there was an acknowledgement that the Earth is sick.” While governments at various levels are working on how to deal with climate change, he said, “It’s an issue for all of us to grasp.” The River Ward Earth Day event included an environment trade show featuring city services, an e-waste recycling drive, and a guided tour of the nearby McCarthy Woods. The federal government launched a website on April 21 aimed at creating a dialogue about climate change and climate action. It can be accessed at climatechange. gc.ca. With files from the Toronto Star
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Merivale Optometric—Annual trunk show gives Guide Dogs a boost Merivale Optometric Centre wants to help everyone see clearly. The dedicated team of optometrists and professional staff is committed to preventing eye disease and optimizing vision. Each spring for the last four years Merivale Optometric Centre has hosted a trunk show where popular designer brands showcase their entire collection, all for a good cause. “We have had Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind as our recipient charity for the last couple of years,” says Dr. Joelle Zagury, an owner of Merivale Optometric Centre. “We feel it’s a good fit for us. These incredible dogs help to keep visually impaired people independent, and the national training centre is local too.” The event is Thursday May 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Merivale Optometric Centre in the Emerald Plaza, 1547 Merivale Rd, Ottawa. There will be lots of fun for everyone, with complimentary food and drinks, discounts on all eyewear and thousands of frames to view, all in support of a worthy charity. “This year we have partnered with Dior, Fendi and Ray-Ban so people will have an incredible selection of glasses to see and try on. Nikon has also agreed to be the lens provider for the event.” People from all over Capital Region have come to rely on Merivale Optometric Centre for trusted, personal attention and expert care. “Our team of eight professional, experienced doctors and highly trained staff utilize the latest diagnostic technology onsite,” says Dr. Zagury.
“We also keep on top of industry trends and offer the latest and best vision related products from carefully chosen vision glasses and sunglasses to premium prescription lenses and contact lenses.” Whether you have an eye emergency or a scheduled appointment, Merivale Optometric Centre is a full service eye and vision care provider ready to help. “Our team is dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. At Merivale Optometric Centre, we will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of our patient’s questions. Our patients voted us 2016 Consumers Choice Optometrist in Ottawa for the fifth year running. We really appreciate their support and always try to give back to the community with events like the trunk show.” Merivale Optometric Centre offers a full range of eye exams for glasses or contact lenses. They also offer Diagnostic Testing, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), the latest advancement in retinal imaging technology. “With an OCT scan, doctors are provided with 3D color-coded, cross-sectional images below the surface of the retina. These detailed images are revolutionizing early detection and treatment of eye conditions such as wet and dry age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy.” With the recent opening of Ottawa Vision Therapy, Merivale Optometric Centre is now able to offer Vision Therapy right in office. “Many vision problems do not require surgery or just
simple glasses. In these situations, vision therapy is typically an option,” explains Dr. Zagury. “Vision therapy is a form of physical therapy used for the eyes and brain. It is designed to resolve vision problems that can contribute to learning disabilities. This therapy can also be used an effective treatment for problems like lazy eye, crossed eyes, or double vision.” “There is more to vision therapy than simply strengthening the eyes. It also enhances the neurological connections between the eyes and the brain. Eyes are the windows of the brain. It directly influences sight based on how it interprets images received. A healthy connection between the eyes and the brain is essential for good eyesight.” Merivale Optometric Centre has been helping people all over Ottawa see more clearly since 1987. “Our team is committed to providing only the highest quality vision care.” With our incredible product selection and expert personalized service you will always find something that enhances your look and improves your vision. You can learn more, schedule an appointment, online at www.merivale.net or call (613) 226-8446 for personal service. And don’t miss the Trunk Show to Benefit The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, Thursday May 12, 4-8 p.m. at Merivale Optometric Centre. The event features glasses and sunglasses from Dior, Fendi & Ray-Ban, prescription lenses from Nikon, complimentary food, drinks and prizes!
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City Councillor/Conseiller Municipal River Ward/Quartier Rivière Ottawa Central/Downtown Library Ottawa residents will soon have the opportunity to share what they consider most important when evaluating possible locations for the new Ottawa Central/Downtown Library. In June 2015, the Ottawa Public Library Board unanimously approved the Central Area as the geographic location for the Ottawa Central/Downtown Library. The boundaries of this area include: the Ottawa River to the North; Lisgar to the South; King Edward to the East; and, the Trillium Line (Bayview Station) to the West. Two large in-person consultation sessions are planned for May 16 at Ottawa City Hall. The goal of the sessions is to develop a long list of the elements (criteria) that will be used to evaluate potential sites. Ottawa residents will also have an opportunity to weigh in on each of these elements through an online questionnaire in May - June. The bilingual discussion sessions will take place at 4pm and 7pm. Each session is expected to last approximately two hours. Given the high interest in these sessions, residents are strongly encouraged to register for their preferred time by visiting www.ottawacentrallibrary.ca Rare and Unusual Plant Sale The Friends of the Experimental Farm will host their annual Rare and Unusual Plant Sale on Sunday May 15 from 9am to Noon at the Experimental Farm. Several Master Gardeners will also be on hand to provide free advice and assistance with your gardening questions/ challenges. For more information about this event, please call (613) 230-3276 or send an e-mail to info@friendsofthefarm.ca Hazardous Waste Depots Corrosive, flammable and/or poisonous material is considered hazardous waste. These types of products contaminate water and landfills and should never be poured down the drain or put out with your regular garbage. To assist with safe disposal, the City of Ottawa operates several one-day Household Hazardous Waste depots across the City, with the next depot on Sunday May 15 at Tunney’s Pasture. It’s Spring cleaning time, clean out your garage and basement and get rid of old and unwanted products in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Please note, residential electronic waste will also accepted at this site.
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arly in the morning, this time of year, I could hear Father stirring downstairs. He would try to be quiet so as not to rouse the rest of the house, but as soon as he lit the cook stove, scraping the lids to put in the kindling, I would waken. And then I would hear Mother in the kitchen getting breakfast ready. The sun would be just rising when Father would head to the barns for the chores, returning to the house to down his breakfast and head out again for the long day ahead in the fields. Likely the binder would already be in a far-off part of the farm, left there from the day before. Our fields were long and narrow in the Northcote area, and it seemed to me, when I was so young, that when Father went beyond the West Hill, he was in another part of the country. He loved his land. Just
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Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley said the building fills a real need. “The University (of Ottawa) is growing, but they haven’t given much thought to housing,” he said. But lawyer Janet Bradley, who spoke on behalf developer Claridge Homes which owns some neighbouring highrises, questioned the wisdom of approving the plans without adequate parking. She said parking in Sandy Hill and Lowertown is already at a premium, and there’s no guarantee in the zoning that the buildings will only be used for student
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Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi made a stop at St. Pius X High School on Fisher Avenue last week to talk about his government’s plan for affordable post secondary education. In his talk to Grade 10 civics students, Naqvi said helping create affordable post secondary education helps the economy and ends the cycle of poverty. “The biggest barrier, we feel, is what we call sticker shock,” Naqvi said, of when students start to investigate the cost of college and university and decide it’s too expensive. Announced in this year’s provincial budget, the Liberals pledged to create the Ontario Student Grant starting in 2017-18 school year.
Naqvi said the goal is to provide free tuition to lowand middle-income students. The majority of eligible students in households earning less than $83,000 would receive enough in provincial grants to fully cover their tuition costs.
The biggest barrier, we feel, is what we call sticker shock. OTTAWA CENTRE MPP YASIR NAQVI
“You all should be able to do whatever you want to do,” Naqvi said, adding students should focus on their grades instead of making sure they can afford education. “I had OSAP; I took 10 years to pay it off,” he said.
The students listened during the explanation of the plan, but when it came to the time to ask questions, they didn’t want to know more about free tuition, they wanted to know about Naqvi’s position on safe injection sites. The Sandy Hill Community Resource Centre’s addictions treatment program is applying to Health Canada to offer a safe injection site at 221 Nelson St. One of the program’s aims is to prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis C. “How would you feel about having a safe injection site right beside your house?” asked one student. Naqvi explained the benefits of safe injections sites, alongside treatment, education, prevention and harm reduction components. See OTTAWA, page 28
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Ottawa Centre MPP talks safe injection sites with students Continued from page 25
“They won’t be dealing with a dealer, or in a dark alley, they will be talking to a nurse … and hopefully get them to a place where they don’t want to use drugs anymore,” Naqvi said of safe injection sites. “I would not mind having one next to my house; I would want to make sure people do get the care they need.” Students also asked questions about workplace safety and hydro rates before coming back to the topic again, asking about how the government would
get people to use the sites. “The potential of getting even some people coming in and doing it in a way that is less harmful to others and engaging with health care practitioners; that’s the real benefit,” he said. “If you help one person at a time to shift the focus to their health ... that’s the success of the program.” The shift in topic wasn’t a surprise for the Ottawa Centre MPP. With college and university decisions still years away for the students, the focus on drugs and safe injections sites made sense, he said.
“They’re young. I think there are a lot of pressures … Drug use, or lack of use or not to use is a big, big topic.” What’s most important, he added, is that safe injection sites are discussed as part of a system, not as the solution. “This conversation that is happening with safe injection sites – which again the decision is up to the federal government – has to be in response to that context as well and other services that are available.” - With files from Michelle Nash
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The proposal also includes multimedia installations, exterior holograms, commercial spaces, an affordable housing component and five distinct neighbourhoods. Proponents estimate the anchors – the event centre, sportsplex and abilities centre – would attract more than five million visitors annually. “It’s a project I’m so glad we won,” Melnyk said following the NCC’s board meeting. “We are going to deliver everything we said we are going to do. I think it’s going to change the landscape of the city, and it’s going to be a huge, huge win all around.” Melnyk wouldn’t say what will happen to the Sens current home in Kanata, but said the move will help attract spectators and players. He wants to make LeBreton a national attraction. “This is the nation’s capital. Let’s face it you know
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A RendezVous LeBreton illustration shows LeBreton Square’s Canada Day animation with a hologram watershow. you’re up against London, Tokyo … this is our capital and it’s got to look like one,” he said. “It deserves more attention.” One of the features highlighted by the five-member evaluation committee was RendezVous’ decision to
cover the future LRT tracks. Stephen Willis, NCC executive director of Capital Planning, said RendezVous’ plan to cover the LRT was “bold and pivotal to the strategy.” The fact that there will be two stations on the site was
significant for RendezVous. “The LRT is critical to this. It’s a genius idea that they’ve done the two stations there and that will make all the difference,” Melnyk said. During a press conference following the announcement, NCC chief executive
Mark Kristmanson listed some of the reasons RendezVous came out on top. “The RendezVous bid had an approach to the site that integrated the north and south sectors very well by choosing to cover over the light rail corridor,”
Kristmanson said. “It was one of the major design challenges to integrate the site and in the end the RendezVous LeBreton group handled that design challenge very well.” But just because the pitch came out on top doesn’t make it a sure thing. Both proposals passed the test of the NCC’s evaluation committee. The NCC will enter into negotiations with RendezVous LeBreton, but if negotiations fall through, they can go back to the second choice – Devcore Canderel DLS Group. That group’s proposal included an aquarium, school, YMCA, Brewseum, bandshell and more. Daniel Peritz, senior vicepresident with Candarel, said his group will take some time before deciding whether to continue with the NCC’s process in the hopes talks break down with RendezVous. See BOTH , page 30
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Both proposals passed NCC’s test Continued from page 29
“We respect their decision, but obviously it’s not something we are thrilled about. I think we need some time to reflect and react to what’s happened,” Peritz said of the group’s position moving forward. “I think our plan was solid. There are so many elements that go into the decision by the NCC and we have to live with their decision and move forward.” The board was invited to a special technical briefing and tour of the site on Tuesday to learn the results of the process, but wasn’t able to discuss the result until Thursday. At the board meeting, Willis said both proposals were “intricate, detailed, complex and of high quality” and both had benefits and weaknesses. The evaluation committee found DCDLS’ decision to cluster anchor tenants away from mixed-use community spaces was a missed opportunity and a single parking entrance could create problems at events.
Willis said the committee feared the separation would mean there wouldn’t be enough people to animate the site. According to a report, the committee noted the proposal
We respect their decision, but obviously it’s not something we are thrilled about. I think we need some time to reflect and react to what’s happened. CANDAREL SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT DANIEL PERITZ
would have been stronger with a better commitment to sustainability and determined the “financial terms proposed would need to be addressed in negotiations.” The NCC wants to see more information from RendezVous LeBreton on the market viability of the sportsplex and ability centre and noted phase
three of the plan was not as well conceived. The evaluation committee found the amount of proposed retail development was high and residential rates were “optimistic.” The proposal would also “have benefited from greater detail regarding the deliverables included in each phase.” The NCC will now enter into negotiations with RendezVous LeBreton, which will include the price of the land, remediation, phasing and connectivity. The NCC is planning aboriginal consultations through next year, federal approvals and the announcement of the successful proponent by 2018. NCC and municipal approvals, including zoning, official plan amendments and a plan of subdivision could be in place by 2019. A report on the progress will come back to the board this November. Willis said it could be between three and five years before construction begins on the site. See NCC , page 35
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For residents of central eastern neighbourhoods, a quick and easy link to the rest of the city will be just minutes away Jen Traplin Now that the warmer weather has arrived, construction is ramping up again as the big push to complete the first phase of the City’s light rail plan by 2018 continues. While the lane closures and adjustments to bus routes may be cause for a bit of shortterm stress, it will all be worth it soon. The City of Ottawa has declared the first phase of LRT on time and on budget. Construction on the project has been ongoing since 2013. With everything running smoothly, it looks like the City will get its wish to have a major section of the downtown portion of the line finished in time for the 2017 celebrations next year. The remainder of the line is expected to open in 2018. In total, the first phase of the Confederation Line will be 12.5 kilometres long, running from Blair Station to Tunney’s Pasture, including a 2.5 kilometre tunnel through the downtown core. For residents of central eastern neighbourhoods like Rockcliffe Park, New Edinburgh, Manor Park and Lindenlea, the completion of Phase 1 means a quick and easy link to the rest of the city will just be minutes away. And soon, even more eastern Ottawa residents will benefit from light rail. The City is now turning its attention toward
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Why not spend a little time at the beach? An extended beach season officially kicks off on May 21 when the City of Ottawa’s beaches open to the public. Earlier this year, City Council voted to extend Ottawa’s beach season by a week, meaning the beaches will stay open this year until September 5, for a total of 72 days this year instead of 65. There are four public beaches throughout Ottawa — Britannia Beach in the west, Mooney’s Bay in the south, Westboro Beach in Central Ottawa and what is technically the city’s newest beach, Petrie Island, in east end Orleans. In 1955, Petrie Island was purchased by Donat Grandmaitre, who turned it into a sand dredging operation which only stopped in 2003 when the area was transformed into the public beach we see today.
Well before it was turned into a public beach, though, a group of volunteers formed the Friends of Petrie Island (FOPI), an organization dedicated to ensuring the natural beauty, ecosystem and history of the area blends seamlessly with its recreational uses. While the City of Ottawa maintains the public beach, FOPI is responsible for operating the picnic area and nature trails — there are about 7 kilometres of walking paths in the area, all offering nice views of the Ottawa River — and has also developed a series of interactive nature programs.
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AVOID CONSTRUCTION To ensure the fewest disruptions to your commute, the City of Ottawa is encouraging residents to access construction and traffic management information by visiting the City of Ottawa’s interactive traffic map at ottawa.ca, calling 3-1-1 and following the City of Ottawa’s traffic Twitter feed (@Ottawa_Traffic).
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In a sprawling city like Ottawa, the choices of where to live are boundless. Many people pick east Ottawa and the communities that make up Orléans. It’s no surprise. Wide, well maintained streets lined with desirable homes of all shapes and styles make east Ottawa a perfect place to call home. Nestled along the Ottawa River, it’s a short 16 km commute from downtown. And with a growing population of more than 100,000 residents in communities like Cumberland and Gloucester, the Orléans area continues to develop with more schools, excellent shopping and sought after career positions. With parks, playgrounds and the Ottawa River nearby, many people have chosen to live in the wide range of new housing built by some of Ottawa’s most popular and trusted builders. The new Avalon community, south of Innes Road, west of Portobello Boulevard and east of Tenth Line Road, is just one example of the many places to call home in east Ottawa. There is a community to suit every lifestyle in east Ottawa and Orléans. Cardinal Creek, Fallingbrook, Chatelaine Village, Convent Glen and many others welcome families with schools and great recreational facilities. The Elizabeth Manley skating rink at the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex (formerly Orléans Recreation Complex is named for figure skater Elizabeth Manley who trained there and went on to win a Silver Medal in Women’s figure skating in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. It is home to the Gloucester Skating Club and the Canadian Academy of Skating Arts, well-known for sending skaters to national and international level competitions. In east Orléans, The Ray Friel Recreational Complex has a public library, a high school, an indoor wave pool, exercising facilities, a physiotherapy clinic, a
sports store, a restaurant, two soccer fields and three skating arenas making it one of the main centres for recreation in Orléans. For a taste of culture, the Shenkman Arts Centre opened in 2009 just east of Place d’Orléans. This multidisciplinary arts centre houses a concert hall, black-box theatre, several art galleries and studio spaces for both visual and performing arts. For a quiet stroll, there are also several nature trails and paths throughout the area including the Bilberry Creek Trail and the Princess Louise Trail through which Taylor Creek runs with a beautiful waterfall near St-Joseph Boulevard. Orléans Wood, north of Highway 174 toward the Ottawa River, east of Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard and west of Champlain Street and River Walk, east of Tenth Line, are popular areas where the convenience of city living meets the serenity of nature. The commercial hub is the Place d’Orléans shopping centre, with over 175 stores just off Regional Road 174, the Queensway. Originally built in 1979 Place d’Orléans has expanded over the years and has attracted other business development along Innes Road between Tenth Line Road and Mer Bleue Road. Most recently, Trim Road on the eastern end of the area has welcomed new enterprises and services to complement and diversify the thriving commercial core. The business community is supported by the Heart of Orléans Business Improvement Area (BIA), a not-for-profit Board of Management started in 2008. The BIA helps business districts pool resources to promote and improve their area, and speak with one common voice. The Heart of Orléans is committed to continuous improvements to make the district more walkable and bike friendly, and to keeping it clean and safe. The BIA also hosts events that families can enjoy, making a vibrant community.
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Minto is especially excited about their new Flex Options. Once you purchase your home, you have the opportunity to sit down with a design expert at Minto’s new Design Centre and choose options for your home. Perhaps you want four bedrooms instead of three; maybe you’d like custom-built shelves in the mudroom, or you maybe you’d like a finished basement. All of these options, and many more, are available as an à la carte plan.
Minto has been crafting homes for over 60 years, and their beautiful designs are enjoyed by more than 80,000 happy homeowners. Minto is constantly exploring innovation in their new homes and communities to provide customers with greater sustainability, lifestyle and design, while maintaining affordability for today’s families. Minto’s proud legacy in Ottawa means offering a home, community and lifestyle for any family, at any stage of life. For more information on the new Show Homes please visit www.mintoavalon.com.
Location: Minto began building Avalon in 2000, and sold out of homes on the east side of Tenth Line Road in 2015 which prompted the expansion on the west side of Tenth Line Road, now known as Avalon Encore. To date, nearly 5,000 homes have been sold in Avalon and Avalon Encore. Conveniently located at Tenth Line Rd and Brian Coburn Boulevard, Avalon Encore is also easily accessed by the Queensway, and you’re only a 20 minute drive from downtown. With many OC Transpo bus routes and the new LRT expansion plans, your commute is easier than ever. Within a few minutes’ drive or even a short walk, you’ll find everything you may need, including pharmacies, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and even expansive green spaces.
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A little something for everyone
There’s plenty of park space in this Garden City suburb. ISTOCK
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History, beaches, urban or suburban all in one ’hood Jen Traplin Whether you’re looking for a home close to the centre of it all or something on a quieter, suburban street, Ottawa’s eastern neighbourhoods offer a little something for everyone. Just minutes outside of downtown Ottawa is the beautiful Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward, home to popular neighbourhoods like New Edinburgh, Manor Park and one of the country’s earliest planned communities, Lindenlea, which dates back to the early 1900s. According to the Lindenlea Community Association, the neighbourhood was designed to “be the Canadian prototype of a trendy British planning idea of the time, the Garden City suburb, a neighbourhood with curving, tree-lined streets
and quiet cul de sacs, plenty of park space and tennis courts.” There is also plenty of Canadian history in neighbouring New Edinburgh, which is home to 24 Sussex Dr., the official residence of the Prime Minister, as well as Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. There are also a number of embassies and consulates in the area. On the eastern outskirts of the city is Orléans, one of Ottawa’s largest suburbs. Located along the Ottawa River and less than 20 kilometres from the downtown core, the population of Orléans has gone from just 6,000 people to well over 100,000 in the past 40 years. The area is home to one of just four public beaches in Ottawa, Petrie Island, and will also benefit from the Stage 2 LRT project, which will include new stations at Montreal Road, Jeanne d’Arc, Orléans Boulevard and Place d’Orléans.
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connecting Orleans to the rest of the city is Regional Road 174. The area is heavily serviced by OC Transpo and contains four Park and Rides — Jeanne d’Arc, Place d’Orleans, Trim Road and Millennium Boulevard — and Stage 2 LRT includes an extension to Place d’Orleans Shopping Centre. Residents of Manor Park, Lindenlea and New Edinburgh are serviced by a number of major OC Transpo routes and will have easy access to light rail when the first phase of Ottawa’s LRT construction wraps up in 2018.
options in Orleans. The large Place d’Orléans shopping centre boasts more than 175 stores and conveniently sits at the edge of Highway 174. There are also a number of big-box stores along Innes Road, between Tenth Line and Mer Bleue, and along Trim Road. While there are a handful of stores along Beechwood Avenue in New Edinburgh, the busy ByWard Market, located just minutes away, offers a wide variety of unique shops as well as the recently redesigned Rideau Centre.
Schools: The most eastern neighbour-
Entertainment: Orleans is home to the
hoods within the Central East ward of RideauRockliffe only contain two schools — Manor Park Public School and Rockcliffe Park Public School. All of the wards’ remaining schools are located south of Montreal Road. Orleans is home to seven high schools — two English Catholic, two French Catholic, one French public and two English public. The majority of the elementary schools are French.
beautiful Shenkman Arts Centre, a multidisciplinary arts centre includes a concert hall, art galleries and studio spaces. The suburb is also home to two popular recreation complexes — Bob MacQuarrie and Ray Friel — as well as the Petrie Island beach. After nearly 30 years in business, the New Edinburgh Pub, a local institution and popular evening destination on Beechwood Avenue, is now closed. A new Royal Oak will soon be opening in its place.
May 14 and 15 Look for your full size Art of Home Tour map in Metroland Media and Metro newspapers next week, Thursday May 12th. There’s never been a better time to buy a new home, and the Art of Home Tour gives you the opportunity to view model homes in well-designed communities from East to West, with incredible savings and incentives to be found. Featured this year on the tour are 25 exclusive communities, with a range of home types and sizes to suit your needs. Start designing the home of your dreams today! 34
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NCC says development will take longer than originally thought Continued from page 30
“This will take more time than we originally said. A community like this isn’t built overnight,” Willis said. But Melnyk is saying it won’t take that long, as long as the parties are on the same side. “You’ll see it quick; I can’t wait to build that stadium,” he said. “A lot of these projects you have to be very patient with and you don’t want to rush certain parts of it, especially the upfront negotiations. “If everyone agrees on the process I think it can move quicker.” Through the negotiations, Kristmanson hopes the NCC can work with RendezVous LeBreton on both fitting the plans with the exisiting community and giving it national status.
“I think this proposal, through negotiations, can be pushed both ways – to raise its national importance and to make it a better local, connected part of the urban fabric,” he said.
I felt that this one was stronger, more realistic, more diverse. MAYOR JIM WATSON
The public appeared divided on the issue. The city engaged in two consultations at the Canadian War Museum. More than 2,000 people attended the sessions with an extra 1,000 participating through a webcast. In total, almost 8,000 Canadians submitted comments
about the two proposals in January and February of this year. Through the consultation, some participants felt there was too much focus on the arena as the RendezVous development’s focal point and the site should attract more than just hockey fans. Along with being the NCC’s preferred proponent, the bid was also the mayor’s favourite. “I felt that this one was stronger, more realistic, more diverse,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “While the Senators are the ones chosen to negotiate, if those negotiations fail we do have a realistic alternative backup plan so we aren’t in a situation two years from now with no plan and no activity on the site.” For more information or to view the proposal, go to www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca.
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Of course, we love our pets. We know it is our responsibility to take care of them – to ensure they are provided with all of their daily needs – but many of us also want to go beyond the basics. Nowadays, you may bring your four-legged family member to animal daycares, pet spas, off-leash parks, training classes, and a variety of animal-friendly events. But let’s not forget the fundamentals: Do you take your pet to the vet? Veterinarians are experts and an excellent resource for providing the optimum life-long health and happiness of your pet. Your vet plays an integral role in ensuring your pet receives important exams and treatments, including the following:
General Health: Regular checkups are the best way to help prevent health problems in your pet. Your vet will examine your pet and provide you with important information and tips on topics such as weight control and dental care. Vaccinations: Keeping your pet’s vaccinations up to date is another important way to prevent disease and health problems in your pet, especially as many of us these days enjoy taking our pets out to parks and into the community for events and activities where disease can linger and spread. Remember, rabies vaccinations are required by law. Sterilization: The Ottawa Humane Society receives and cares for more than 6,000 cats and 2,000 dogs each year.
Having your pet spayed or neutered is the best way you can play a part in controlling the pet population and helping reduce the number of homeless pets in our community. And, sterilization benefits your pet’s long-term health! Behaviour: Always take the time to chat with your vet about any unusual or challenging behaviour from your pet. Your vet will be equipped with tips and advice regarding what is normal behaviour and what you can do to be proactive in ending any misbehaviours before they get worse. April 30 is World Veterinary Day. If your pet is due for a checkup, why not make a call to your vet to book your next appointment and say thank you for all the work veterinarians do for our pets?
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:
Website: www.ottawahumane.ca Email: Adoptions@ottawahumane.ca Telephone: (613) 725-3166 x258
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CITY OF OTTAWA NOTICE OF COMPLETION St. Laurent Boulevard Transit Improvements (Industrial to Smyth) Design and Environmental Assessment Study The Study The City of Ottawa has completed a Design and Environmental Assessment Study for intersection and transit facility improvements on St. Laurent Boulevard from north of Industrial Avenue to south of Smyth Road. The project has three main components: • Reconstructing and expanding the Innes / Industrial / St. Laurent intersection to accommodate additional turning lanes and new cycling facilities • Reconstructing and widening St. Laurent Boulevard, within the existing right-of-way, to include a bus-only lane and a raised cycle track in each direction. The existing travel lanes will be maintained • Minor improvements to the parking lot entrance near Elmvale Terminal
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The Process The project followed the requirements for a Schedule “C” project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared and documents the project rationale, the evaluation of design alternatives, the recommended plan, anticipated impacts and associated mitigation measures.
The first Ottawa RedBlacks home preseason game isn’t until June 13, but players and would-be players are already preparing. A team mini-camp held last week at TD Place saw players go through drills and scrimmages.
The ESR will be available for a 30-day public review period from May 5, 2016 until June 6, 2016 at the following locations during their regular business hours: Ottawa Public Library Main Branch 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2
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The Environmental Assessment Act has provisions that allow an interested person, Aboriginal community, or government agency to ask for a higher level of assessment for a class environmental assessment project if they feel that there are outstanding issues that have not been adequately addressed by the proponent. This higher level of assessment is referred to as a Part II Order request. Such requests must be addressed in writing to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and received no later than June 6, 2016 at the following address:
Please note that a duplicate copy of a Part II Order request must also be sent to the City of Ottawa at the address noted above. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information included in a submission to the City of Ottawa will not be disclosed to any third parties without having obtained the prior consent of the person to whom the information pertains, except when MFIPPA permits disclosure or other applicable law requires that the City disclose the personal information. Direct submissions to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. Unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.
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I come from the small town of Arthur, Ont., northwest of Toronto, and moved to Belleville right after high school to complete the photojournalism program at Loyalist College. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m starting an internship with Metroland Media for a period of three weeks.When I was little I wanted to be a novelist. I wanted to write and travel the world, but I needed something else to go with writing and travelling. I had always had an eye for the arts and a way of seeing the world differently. Someone suggested I check out photojournalism and it clicked.
EMMA GARDNER After I decided I was going into photojournalism I asked a local photographer if she could teach me some tricks of the trade. She had me take some
photos of her kids. Then I advanced to maternity photos and by the end of the summer I had accompanied her to a wedding as the second photographer. Since then I have done a second wedding, baby photos, portraits, landscapes and events. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m naturally an introverted person and I knew going into this line of work that it was really going to push me out of my comfort zone. I had a hard time trying to motivate myself when I was in school. I was the youngest in my class and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know how the world worked and I was constantly comparing myself to my classmates. By the end of the second year
my confidence in myself and my work had gone up. I recently graduated from the program and moved to OrlĂŠans. Being in the city is scary but also so exciting. There are so many more opportunities for a young photojournalist to explore and grow. I wanted to do my school placement at a community newspaper close to where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m living. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had any experience in the media outside of the school newspaper, so I wanted something that was a little more laid back than a daily newspaper but still big enough to put all of my skills to use. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to getting to know my community and the people in it.
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Monday, May 9 Transit Commission 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Tuesday, May 10 Planning Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Ottawa Public Library Board Meeting 5 p.m., Champlain Room Arts, Culture, Heritage and Recreation Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m., Champlain Room Wednesday, May 11 City Council Meeting 10 a.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall Did you know you can receive e-mail alerts regarding upcoming meetings? Sign up today at ottawa.ca/subscriptions.
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The City of Ottawa intends to control Wild Parsnip in areas city-wide along rural and suburban roadsides. Spot spraying will continue throughout the summer months as needed within the City of Ottawa. The program will use Clearview Herbicide (PCP #29752, containing aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl) and Truvist (PCP #30920, containing aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Call for Community Representative Special Education Advisory Committee The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking to appoint a community representative who has an interest in issues related to exceptional children to sit on the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Education Advisory Committee. The Special Education Advisory Committee meets monthly to consider and make recommendations to the Board on special education programs and services to exceptional children. For more information about the Committee please visit: http://www.ocdsb.ca/ programs/se/Pages/SEAC.aspx. If you are interested in serving on the Committee, please use this link to complete the application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SEAC_Community_Representative_ Application_2016. If you have any difficulties with the application or require an accessible version, please contact Committee Coordinator Kelly Sullivan at kelly. sullivan@ocdsb.ca Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016. To be eligible for nomination you must be a public school supporter living within the city of Ottawa. Employees of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board are not eligible to apply. The appointment will be effective from September 2016 until November 30, 2018.
Commencing on May 15, 2016 weather permitting, and ending October 15, 2016. The treatment area map and program details, including how to post â&#x20AC;&#x153;no spray â&#x20AC;? signage, may be accessed on ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/plants-and-animals/wild-parsnip For further information, contact 3-1-1. Ottawa West News - Thursday, May 5, 2016
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Join us 1:30 pm at the Ottawa Humane Society shelter, 245 West Hunt Club Rd. Refreshments are served and all are welcome. For more information, call Linda 613823-6770 or go to facebook. com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.
Nepean Choir presents Songs of Love and Laughter with folk song arrangements by Canadian composers and excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance at Woodroffe United Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets:$20, Children under 12: free. Info at www.nepeanchoir.ca.
May 6 and 7 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – Nursery Crime at 6 p.m. at Britannia United Church. Tickets are $30 and are available until May 3. Only 100 seats per night.
May 7 Bel – Air Lions/Norsemen football pre-registration barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for mites (5-7), girls touch football (13-18)
and tackle football (8-16) at Raven Park, 1500 Larose Ave. All equipment provided. Additional information at www. belairfootball.com
May 11 Ottawa Central Women’s Connection invites you and your friends to: Nifty Thrifty Fashion Show. Amazing Fashions For Under $25 Barbara Fuller’s faith story; national director of RSVP Ministries. Oh, The Places We’ll Go. The Sweet Music of: Daphne Dykhuisen $8.00 at the door/first timers $2:00, Dessert Party New Website & Name “rsvpministries. com” 1:00.- 3:00pm, Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road RSVP:
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May 14 The Carlingwood Community Association is having their annual garage sale, rain date Sunday. Streets between Woodroffe and Sherbourne, Carling and Byron. Poets’ Pathway annual fundraiser perennial plant sale at 649 Brierwood Ave., 9-noon, rain or shine. Wide selection of perennials plus some small shrubs and chives. Most plants $4 or less. 613792-4288. Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club, corner of Golden and Byron. Drop in have fun – try lawn bowling open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Rain date May 17. Please wear flat soled shoes for tryout. See www.highlandparklawnbowling.ca.
Spring into Health charitable event from 2 to 4 p.m. at Loblaws College Square kitchen, 1980 Baseline, features the health powers of pulses with nutritionist Karley Fallaise. Learn to make delicious dishes with dried seeds, watch a mouth-watering cooking demo, then taste the results. Tickets $18 at 613-788-2913 or naamat.com/ottawa. ($20 at door; limited spots.)
May 16 Please join Carlingwood Toastmasters as it celebrates its 55th anniversary from 6:30-9:30pm at the Nepean Sailing Club at 3259 Carling Ave. Tickets are $30. For tickets and more information, please contact CarlingwoodToastmasters55th@yahoo. com.
May 17
Friends of the Farm master gardener lecture from 7 to 9 p.m. on All the Dirt on Container Gardening with Catherine Disley Engler. Members $12, non-members $15, Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 www. friendsofthefarm.ca/events. htm#lectures
May 18 Best-selling authors Dr. Alex Pattakos and Elaine Dundon who will explore the question of how to live a meaningful life with insights from Greek culture in their Greek-inspired, award winning self-help Book of the Year: The OPA! Way: Finding Joy and Meaning in Everyday Life and Work, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Hellenic Meeting and Reception Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Things seem to be in high gear this week, Aries. Others around you are just as boisterous, and it may even seem manic. Exercise a little extra patience to get through. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have been hiding something and it’s time you let your feelings out in the open this week. Pay attention to how others react to the news. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 If you crave adventure, Gemini, then it could be time to host a party or see if friends want to go out on the town. Staying home mulling over all of the options will get you nowhere. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This week’s contradictory cosmic energy will not help you when making decisions, Cancer. It is entirely up to you and your gut instincts to make the right decisions. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, do not ignore the inner voice that is trying to tell you to take life more seriously. It can’t be all fun and games. Buckle down at work and set a plan into action. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Circumstances beyond your control will make work a little more stressful than you had anticipated, Virgo. Bide your time and soon the week will be over.
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