ANITA
VANDENBELD Member of Parliament Ottawa West-Nepean Tel – 613-990-7720 Anita.Vandenbeld@parl.gc.ca 1315 Richmond Rd., Unit 8 Ottawa K2B 7Y4
ottawa COMMUNITY
news .COM
AUTO SUPPLEMENT VIEW OUR NEWEST PUBLICATION INSIDE!
Ottawa West News
June 30, 2016 l 40 pages
OttawaCommunityNews.com
Double the fun New programming on the way for Alexander Community Centre Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com
Programming at the Alexander Community Centre is getting an overhaul this fall, as the city prepares to double its offerings in Carlington. Dance Alliance used almost the entire centre, which celebrates 50 years this year, on Saturdays, which limited the week-
end programs, said River Coun. Riley Brockington. “The community centre has been a concern in the community since I took office because there have been concerns that the programming and services offered weren’t really reflective of the changing needs and demographics of the community,” Brockington said. See PROGRAMS, page 2
LOOK INSIDE FOR YOUR CANADIAN TIRE FLYER
Sale 259.99 Reg 299.99 Lakeside Collection 10’ x 10’ Gazebo. 88-1610-4.
ERIN MCCRACKEN/METROLAND
SAVE $
Splish splash
40
Members of the League of Extraordinary Paddlers, made up of friends and family from west Ottawa and Nepean, compete during the final day of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival at Mooney’s Bay on June 26.
Building a Stronger Community Together 613-699-8163
Mark.Taylor@ottawa.ca
www.BayWardLive.ca
@Go_Taylor
Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Ave W. Ottawa, Ontario
Community Office 1065 Ramsey Cres Ottawa, Ontario
Programs for every age group added for fall
Programming at the Alexander Community Centre, in Carlington, will double this fall. The ward councillor, Riley Brockington, is also looking to expand the centre, which is 40 years old this year.
Continued from page 1
MELISSA MURRAY/METROLAND
PLEASE NOTE OUR STORES WILL BE CLOSED FOR CANADA DAY JULY 1 ST
fresher than fresh! SPECIALS IN EFFECT JUNE 29-JULY 5, 2016
3
$ 99
Strawberry Baskets Product of Canada
/1L
99¢
Haden Mangoes Product of Mexico
1
$ 29
Eggplant Product of U.S.A
/ea.
/lb
“The goal is really to make the community centre an actual hub in the community, offering recreation and programming that reflects the diverse needs of Carlington.” He added the community is a mix of different socioeconomic groups, so it was important to continue to offer free programming for those who don’t have a lot of cash. “There’s a fair few residents in the area that are struggling to keep their heads above water, so we need community centres – we need community centres that offer diverse programming not just to kids, but people of all ages,” he said.
‘I think, if anything, this will bring the community closer together through the centre, which is nice.’ RECREATION SUPERVISOR DON DAVIES
Green or Red Leaf Lettuce
Cluster Tomatoes
79¢
1
99¢
Product of Canada
1
$ 29
/lb
/ea.
White Whole or Sliced Mushrooms
Abate Pears
Product of Canada
$ 49
/lb
Product of Argentina
WILD HT CAUG
4
4
$ 99 Fresh Extra Lean $ 49 Fresh
Pepper Steak
/lb
Ground Beef
11.00kg
7
/500g
Assorted Varieties
ALBION
MAITLA N D
417
1
$ 69 Beatrice /100g
Sour Cream Assorted Varieties
CHURCHILL
CARLING WOODROOFE
CONROY
K BAN Y ORT P KWA AIRP
N
2446 Bank & Hunt Club 613.521.9653
2
Mortadella
Regular, Light or Hot
UB HUNT CL
Whiting
9.90kg Product of Nova Scotia
$ 99 San Daniele
Piller’s Hot or Mild Pepperettes
/lb
/227g PKG
Product of Canada
2-5lb
2
Whole $ 99 $ 99/lb Fresh Atlantic Salmon /lb
1
4.39/kg
1
Product of Canada
$ 99 Astro 500g
Yogurt
6.59/kg
2/$
5
/650-750g
Assorted Varieties
SPECIALS IN EFFECT JUNE 29-JULY 5, 2016. - CLOSED JULY 1ST STORE HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 8AM–9PM ;SAT: 8AM–7PM ; SUN: 8AM–6PM
For facts, recipes and more, visit our website! producedepot.ca N
1855 Carling @ Maitland 613.722.6106
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
We reserve the right to limit quantities. Products not exactly as shown. While quantities last. facebook.com/producedepot
He recently hosted a meeting with members of the community and the centre’s director to talk about how the programming could better meet the needs of community. Don Davies, recreation supervisor for the centre, said many of the programs implemented this fall were suggestions from the community. “The message we are getting from the community is they want to see more for adults and seniors, and some more specialty programs for children and youth, not the typical drop-ins after school that we are very successful in,” Davies said. After school drop-in programs can draw as many as 70 kids, Davies said, adding the summer camps are just as popular. Those programs will continue. “We actually haven’t cut anything; we are just adding,” he said. Some of the new offerings include a seniors walking group and card party, as well as art programs for kids. “We have some preschool programs that we are trying to get off the ground which we haven’t done here for years on the weekends, so I’m hoping that will attract a younger generation to the centre,” Davies said.
“They all have different audiences – it’s a diverse list.” Fall programs include: • Family yoga • Tai Chi • Drawing • Card club • Walking club • Computers • Muck and mess •Wiggle n giggle • Cooking workshops • Gymnastics •Tae Kwon Do • Cartooning and comics • Guitar Davies said he’s already received positive feedback about the new offerings from members of the community. “I think, if anything, this will bring the community closer together through the centre, which is nice,” he said. But the new programming could be just the start for the community centre and Alexander Park. Brockington is also hoping the space can be renovated and expanded; he just needs to find the money to do it. “We are looking for modern-day amenities in the building to expand course offerings and other programs.” Brockington said the centre could use a second gym, or a library kiosk similar to the one at the Hunt Club and Riverside Community Centre, so the Ottawa Public Library can have a presence in the community. “I’ve had a fair amount of feedback from the community that they are looking to see fairly strong revitalization,” he said of the centre and park. Alexander Park is also next on the list for the Senators Foundation’s Rink of Dreams: an ice pad in the winter and basketball facilities in the spring, summer and fall. Brockington said there’s no update on the project, which is supposed to happen this year, as the foundation continues to look for a financial partner. There is, however, $150,000 earmarked to improve the park’s playground structure in 2018. Brockington said he’ll start consultations next year. “I heard from too many people that they felt as a resident of Carlington that maybe Carlington gets overlooked for projects and attention,” Brockington said. Registration for the new programs begins on Aug. 10 and the programs begin late September.
Morse code
Look inside for the
Don Hekman, of Kemptville, uses Morse code to connect with a ham radio operator in South Carolina during the American Radio Relay League’s annual 24-hour Field Day Challenge on June 25 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Ottawa’s west end. Operators across the content transmitted from different sites to test their emergency capabilities.
In Your Community Newspaper*
FLYER VALID FROM THURS
DAY, MARCH 26
TO WEDNE SDAY,
APRIL 1, 2015
I DU JEUDI 26
MARS AU MERCR
EDI 1ER AVRIL
, MARCH 26 AY TO SUNDAY Y - THURSD 4 DAYS ONL
2015
TO 29
THE 3 ONE BUY 2, GET *
FREE RD
T. RIORonPAIN p. 7. OR EXTE RIOR anti-ru st paint. Details S OF INTE n, Muse and 3.78-L CAN t for SICO Evolutio *Excep
3,78 L. che 29 mars d’extérieur, format page 7. en ou 26 au diman re d’intérieur re antirouille. Détails ent - du jeudi * 4 jours seulemle 3e est gratuit . Peintu et la peintu 2 ion et Muse Achetez-en peintures Sico Évolut *Excepté
les
VEis $50 SAraba
369
$
* in select areas
10' x 12'9"
YS ON LY 2DA
419
$
28 and Sunday, March Saturday and
steel Sun Shelter anti-rust coating Mosquito nets Polyester with wicker inserts. structure and resin . Brown. and curtains included et insertions
8
99 17
fini antirouille Abri-soleil Brun. 38115105 structure en acier En polyester avec Moustiquaires et rideaux inclus. é
99
29
50%
ERIN MCCRACKEN/METROLAND
2016 JAGUAR XF AWD 3.OL PREMIUM LEASE FROM
THE ART OF PERFORMANCE
599 0
$
+HST
MTH
12,000km/YEAR
$
ZERO DOWNPAYMENT
27
1.9 %
MTH
$0
LEASE APR
INCLUDED FREIGHT, PDI, TIRE, A/C TAXES, ADMIN FEE and OMVIC FEE.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
+ NO CHARGE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 1 YEAR/24K
OFFER VALID UNTIL JUNE 30 TH
PHOTO FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY PHOTO FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
WWW.JAGUAROTTAWA.CA
613-744-5500
1300 Michael St. St. Laurent Blvd. and Queensway
O
T
T
A
W
A
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
3
Council approves new fare table for OC Transpo
PRESENTS
Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
Shopping Spree!
WIN! $1000 SHOPPING SPREE WIN! PURCHASE ANY ARTICLE OF LADIES CLOTHING FROM JULY 1 TO JULY 31 AND ENTER TO WIN 1 OF 4 – $250 SHOPPING SPREE GIFT CERTIFICATES!
J ULY
SPECIALS
An attempt to stall changes to OC Transpo’s fare table by Rideau-Rockliffe Coun. Tobi Nussbaum fell flat at council on June 22. A plan by staff to eliminate express bus fares from the suburbs to downtown will mean an increase of $6.50 to the price of a regular adult transit pass starting in 2017. Nussbaum said while fare changes need to be made, it’s not fair to put the extra expense on regular pass holders a year-and-a-half before they see the benefits of light rail. He wasn’t alone in making the point. Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney said council is asking regular pass holders to pay an extra $104 over the next 18 months.
OC Transpo general manager John Manconi said that regular pass holders will have the benefit of being able to ride any bus in the city at one rate. Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said that one of the reasons for the change is that the express service is no longer unique enough to justify an extra charge for riders. Manconi sent a memo to councillors in advance of the council meeting detailing why it is important to implement a new fare table in advance of the roll out of light rail. But Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper, who also voted in favour of delaying the rate changes, said the rationale wasn’t adequately explained in the memo.
Leiper also said he doesn’t agree with the argument that there are not benefits to maintaining express bus routes. “These are door-to-door routes, and a significant improvement to taking a regular bus,” he said. While there was a sizeable rate hike to the regular adult pass, student bus passes and senior’s passes will remain close to what they are. Cash fares will increase to $3.65 in July, and then dip back down to $3.35 in January. Leiper said shifting the costs of eliminating the express pass to the city’s bread and butter clients, regular bus pass holders, puts the burden on the backs of those who can least afford it. See MONTHLY, page 5
50%OFF ALL LADIES DRESSES ALL
THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF
45
NOW $45 ALL SWIMSUITS $ 55
ALL $ SIZES 26 TO 34 PURSES SWIM NOW $50EA. 2/$90 3/$120 SUITS REGULAR $90 - $130 SIZES 6-24
ORGANIC COTTON CAPRIS ALL TOPS & TUNICS 30%OFF MEN’S SHIRTS $
41 OR 2/$65 REG. $79 EA
ORIGINAL PRICE
BERKHAM
PLATINUM SERGIO LOUIS SCALA MILANO
REGULAR SIZES Small to 2XL
20
$
MEN’S
Lrg
to 5X
23
$
MEN’S
6X
to 7X
25
$
POLOS
with pockets Small to 5XL
20
$
Draw to take place August 1st, 2016. Certificate value based on original price of Ladies clothing. Certificates expire August 31st, 2016.
For a Free In-Home Design Consultation Call: 613.745.9483 or Visit: OttawaGT.com Kitchens: Countertops | Backsplashes | Cabinet Refacing | Mosaic Tile Walls Bathrooms: Vanities | Shower Walls | Tub Surrounds | Flooring
4
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Monthly adult bus pass going up by $6.50
Look inside for the
Continued from page 4
In Your Community Newspaper*
“Express pass holders will be getting roughly a $3 million subsidy from regular pass holders,” Leiper said. “Which is doubly problematic because we couldn’t find the money for a low income pass.” But Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli said the issue isn’t about who pays what, but getting ready for the coming of light rail transit in the city. “It’s about the biggest infrastructure project in the city’s history and being ready for it,” he said, adding the city can’t afford to have it fail. Egli compared the roll out of light rail in Ottawa to Christmas morning, saying that the city wants to make sure it has all the parts in place. Transit commission chair Stephen Blais also defended the decisions of staff regarding fare rates. “We should be complimenting the management team for the work they’ve done,” he said, adding the past year has seen a $1 million expansion of
service to Bank Street, as well as investments in the Trillium Line for the O-Train, which saw a 23 per cent increase in ridership. Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans questioned the public consultation aspect of the fare table changes. “My question is, have we done the analysis, the focus groups,” she asked. “Is the fare system fair?” Deans talked about a focus group in 2012, where participants stated they “couldn’t
fathom” urban riders subsidizing routes from the suburbs. Manconi said that was a snap shot – taken from a time before LRT work really started. He said public opinion has changed. Several councillors said they were concerned what rate increases would do to ridership, especially considering construction woes for the next year-and-a-half for LRT. Mayor Jim Watson said changes to the fare table often come with “doom and gloom”
CA R R IE RS WA NT ED • Receive your own pay cheque! • Win Great Prizes • Once a week delivery • Weekends Off
WEST
TRACI CAMERON
predictions about what will happen to ridership. Manconi said he expects ridership to flat line over the next year. “I fundamentally disagree with the notion that the downtown is hard done by,” Watson said. “The bulk of spending on LRT is the downtown,” said Watson. “So to punish people in the suburbs is really very unfair.”
FLYER VALID FROM THURS
DAY, MARCH 26
TO WEDNE SDAY,
APRIL 1, 2015
I DU JEUDI 26
MARS AU MERCR
EDI 1ER AVRIL
, MARCH 26 AY TO SUNDAY Y - THURSD 4 DAYS ONL
2015
TO 29
THE 3 ONE BUY 2, GET *
FREE RD
T. RIORonPAIN p. 7. OR EXTE RIOR anti-ru st paint. Details S OF INTE n, Muse and 3.78-L CAN t for SICO Evolutio *Excep
3,78 L. che 29 mars d’extérieur, format page 7. en ou 26 au diman re d’intérieur re antirouille. Détails ent - du jeudi * 4 jours seulemle 3e est gratuit . Peintu et la peintu 2 ion et Muse Achetez-en peintures Sico Évolut *Excepté
les
VEis $50 SAraba
369
$
* in select areas
10' x 12'9"
419
$
steel Sun Shelter anti-rust coating Mosquito nets Polyester with wicker inserts. structure and resin . Brown. and curtains included
et insertions fini antirouille Abri-soleil Brun. 38115105 structure en acier En polyester avec Moustiquaires et rideaux inclus. é
YS ON LY 2DA
28 and Sunday, March Saturday and
8
99 17 99
29
50%
SUMMER
613.221.6223
Bust Belly Fat with GLUCOsmart
Lorna Vanderhaeghe
Belly fat is a stubborn problem. No end of sit-ups Canada’s leading women’s natural health expert and crunches make it disappear. We know there is a connection between our expanding waistlines and our hormones. Insulin is a powerful hormone that, when in excess, causes belly fat and an elevation in circulating male hormones in women, causing facial hair growth and acne too. Thankfully, busting belly fat and normalizing insulin just got easier. GLUCOsmart containing Chirositol™ has been researched in over 30 studies at the Virginia Medical School, showing it aids weight loss and stops sugar cravings. But where GLUCOsmart really shines is in fighting belly fat in both men and women.
CLEARANCE EVENT FROM JUNE 27th TO JULY 3rd CLOSED ON JULY 1st
FREE
Purchase GLUCOsmart and receive A Smart Woman’s Guide to Weight Loss
FREE ($24.99 value)
hormonehelp.com Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
5
CELEBRATE C★A★N★A★D★A D★A★Y
WHY PAY MORE? WE DON’T MATCH PRICES, WE BEAT ‘EM! Open until July 1st Canada Day TNT ROMAN CANDLES
LIGHTNING STRIKE ST Sale Price
VOTED BEST CAKE OF 2016 - FINALE ON STEROIDS!
ROYAL DFC 1202
ROYAL PRO CAKE
ROYAL DFC 1204
TNT SPARKLERS
2
$ 00 ea.
Med. TNT, 45cm Sparklers Reg. $3.00
Sale Price
Reg. $6.99
PARACHUTER
*10 CAKES LISTED: - GRAPPE ERUPTION - CHERRY ERUPTION - SNOWBALL ERUPTION - TWISTER - TNT POWERHOUSE - TNT FIRE STORM - TNT THE NIGHT THEATRE - TNT MIDNIGHT RAGE - TNT JOLT - TNT FALLOUT
FAMILY KIT
Sale Price
BUY 1 GET 1 Reg. $5.99
MULTI SHOT CAKE
TNT BIG BOOM
30
FAMILY KIT
2$ FOR
Sale Price
3000
TNT CANADIAN SALUTE, TNT CRACKLING CASCADE, TNT MERLIN’S MAGIC, TNT SPINNING RAGE ANY 2 $ FOR
ORLEANS
1877 Innes Rd.
2994 St. Joseph
(across from RONA)
(across from Place D’Orleans)
NEPEAN
Sale Price
BUY 1 GET 1
ea.
Reg. $30.00
Reg. $30.00
OTTAWA/GLOUCHESTER
ea. Reg. $115.00
FAMILY KIT
TNT 105 SHOT BARRAGE
Sale Price
6999
$
99
20
(moved from Merivale Mall next to Jump Radio Station)
Reg. $3.99
ROYAL PYRO STORE
00
19 SHOT CAKE
Sale Price
1499
5$ FOR
Reg. $19.99
Sale Price
ea. Reg. $30.00
FLYING LANTERN
Sale Price
99
$
1383 Clyde Ave.
16 SHOT CAKE
BUY 1 GET 1
$
Sale Price
2000
$
ea. Reg. $50.00
INDUSTRY’S LONGEST LASTING FOUNTAIN
25
Reg. $20.00 each
9 SHOT CAKE
ea.
1999
DREAMCATCHER
ROYAL FACE BOMB, WEREWOLF
77¢
LOUD EXPLOSION Reg. $1.75
$
FAMILY KIT AND A GREAT CAKE Sale Price ea. Reg. $180.00
ea. Reg. $100.00
Sale Price
ROYAL BLUE BAYOU
TNT MEGA MAX OR ERUPTOR KIT WITH GLADIATOR CAKE
$
Reg. UP TO $34.99
Sale Price
ea. Reg. $79.99
Sale Price
ea. Reg. $2.50
FAMILY KIT
39
HOT TAMALI, HOT SHOT, MEAN MACHINE
99
TNT LIGHTNING BLAST
99
$
ea. Reg. $30.00
POWERHOUSE AIR BOMBS
¢
FOUNTAIN
Sale Price
1299
$
Sale Price
6pk Reg. $2.50
DEVIL’S BOX
BUY 1 GET 1
TNT RAGING BLUE
99
(SPINNERS)
TNT THUNDER BOOM FAMILY KIT
PURCHASE
NOVELTY
¢
MULTISHOT CAKE Reg. $29.99
DAYTIME FIREWORKS Sale Price
$15.00 VALUE
TNT GROUND BLOOM FLOWERS Sale Price
Sale Price
BUY 1 GET 1
Reg. $57.00
PRO CAKE
$25 PURCHASE
24 SHOT BARRAGE
PHATBOY MIDNITE RAGE
BUY 1 GET 1
ea. Reg. $57.00
1 FREE WITH
6pk Reg. $20.00
ea. Reg. $1.50
Sale Price
36
$
AIR STRIKER OR RADICAL RACER
1 FREE WITH MINIMUM
10
60
Sale Price
FREE BARRAGE HELLFIRE R
Sale Price
$
¢
Reg. $59.99
90 SHOT CAKE
TNT 6 MINI DISPLAY SHELLS
Sale Price
BUY 1 GET 1
OPEN FROM: June 23 - July 1st, 10.00am to 10.00pm
1-800-438-2614
STITTSVILLE 6001 Hazeldean Rd.
Handy with spoons
www.phatboyfireworks.ca
(at Rona Building Centre)
ERIN MCCRACKEN/METROLAND
Bram D’Hoest, from Montague, Ont., shows off some of his handiwork during his first appearance at the second annual Ottawa Makers Market. He was one of 64 vendors who took part in the day-long sale, held at the Rideau Curling Club on June 25.
Expires May 23, 2016
1/2 PRICE
Look for your * I N
®
RAL ADMI AIR ING CH FOLD s carry bag.
Flyer T O D A Y ’ S
FROM
Include
® ly 6,
- Ju ne 30
1/2
1/2
PRICE
2016
Ju
36c
9
99
19.99
% 50
29.99
OF F
L WAL AL L TVU N T S MO
*
*
0
10
E
BED
PRICE
ER H MM HT HA LIG SOLARm tall
E
V S A
9
9 14
• HOM • BATH
2.0 0*
P A P E R ! WO DEN VE SE LY N FA BR IC
D ITE LIM ITIES NT QUA
NO
P TO
SAVE U
A
ECKS
RAINCH
WH ITE FOA M BAC KIN
WO DEN VE SE LY N FA BR IC
!
G
SAVE
% 60
%
99
%
99
IA
OLIV 6x213cm , 10 ly 2 PACK in cream on able
%
99
%OFFF
60
A SIMONX245CM
P TO SAVE U
GREEN
N BOSTO245CM
O
RTAINS KOUT CU ALL BLAC
140X24
BLACK
40X
140
9 15
24
99
24
99
24
99
9
Avail
SKYLAR 5CM
%
99
39.99
34.99*
*
34.99*
34.99*
D ITE LIM ITIES NT QUA
NO
ECKS
RAINCH
CO
6 MF PIE OR CE TE RS E
!
1/2 PRICE
T ADA
%FFF
50
TWIN
1/2
OOF
QU
TWIN
S
IRI COVER DUVET TWIN
8
99
99
49
DUVET
COVER
8
74
E JANETT COVER
PRICE
UEE BLU SHELLYEEN
DUVET
9
99
14.99*
19.99*
19.99*
lude
e(s).
cas
pillow
E N I L N O P O H S 9
VERS S VET CO ALL DUED IN A BAG AND B
KUP E P I C 1/2 FRE PRICE
D ITE LIM ITIES NT QUA
NO
rs inc
r cove
Duve
99.99*
!
OR IN ST NTER M NY PLA 19X18C
BALCO
1
ECKS
5 TO
SAVE 2
RAINCH
PRICE
Includes carry bag.
H HAMMER SOLAR LIGHT 36cm tall
00
1
2.00*
*SELECT HOUSEHOLDS ONLY 6
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
1/2 PRICE
99
9
19.99*
1/2 FROM
99
14
29.99*
ED
ASSORT
* 9.99
D ITE LIM ITIES NT QUA ECKS
%F
50
OF
L AL L TV WAL MOUNTS
*
8X50
*
9
9 24 49.99*
FR
9
11
4.99*
1.99-1
O
OWELS ERLUX T ALL BEAV
SAV
25 D ITE LIM ITIES NT QUA
NO
ECKS
RAINCH
SAVE
49
PRICE
28X2
99.99
24
1/2
E MARGI R PLANTE CM
LOTH WASHCOM
!
%OFFF
40
9
74
OO
NO
E S AV
39
R A PLANTE MELIN 38X38X38CM HOUSES BIRDCOL OUR
RAINCH
SAVE
PRICE
99.99
1/2
%OFFF
NING GARDE
ADMIRAL FOLDING CHAIR
60X
PRICE
50
1/2
E
%FFF
25
OO
!
BEYNAC O ADS FR CHAIRP
9
74
9.99*
ee ils **S
back
ncing
for fina
deta
OPINION
Connected to your community
Self-regulation: How to counteract bad behaviour
C
an you describe your worst day, the one that puts you in a state of anger, despair or exhaustion? Mine comes in the form of sitting in isolation. Not a great testimony for someone who makes a good portion of her living hunched over a keyboard in a dim room. Lack of movement, lack of social connection, my brain in overdrive trying to make decisions – all these things culminate into a bad mood, and often bad behaviour. According to York University research professor Dr. Stuart Shanker, I’m not alone. All the things I describe above are putting stress on me, which is why I get so cranky by the end of some days. Instead of allowing myself to succumb to the bad mood, however, Shanker has a system that
BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse may just help me to avoid the mood in the first place, or at least to defuse my temper tantrum before it begins. Shanker is the creator of a five-step process called “Self-Reg,” designed to help us as individuals, parents and teachers to regulate rather than simply control our behaviour. The executive director of MEHRIT, Shanker has used his SelfReg system to help teachers better respond to bad behaviour in the classroom. In June, the Eastern Ontariobased father of two, released a book by the same title. In Self-Reg, short for
self-regulation, Shanker notes that kids – and adults – are exposed to a number of hidden stressors that can affect their mood and behaviour. These stressors can be environmental, physical, social, pro-social, cognitive or biological. At the core of the process, says Shanker, adults must attempt to relate to children to help them discover the root cause of the stress – say, for example, feeling left out at school or finding it difficult to complete tasks in the allotted time. Too often a disciplinary focus revolves around self-control, forcing
kids to conform and deal with existing stress, without helping them understand how to counteract it. In a recent interview with the Globe and Mail, Shanker notes that boredom is one of those things frequently misunderstood. “I’m bored,” is often a child’s response to overstimulation in various parts of the body, causing a cortisol spike. “What it really means is ‘I feel yucky.’ It’s an expression of ‘I’ve got too much cortisol in the system and I’m really stressed,’” Shanker told the Globe. Shanker explains that kids need to know how to be calm instead of bored, engaging in energy-replenishing activities like playing in nature, doing sports or art. Individuals respond differently to stress, just as they do those activities that counteract stress, which is why relationship is a key
component of his system. Stress could as easily come in the form of social conflict – bullying or a fight with a friend. Depending on the child, they could exhibit bad behaviour when they’re on deadline to complete schoolwork in an allotted
time. The key is learning to help the children recognize the stressors and take moves to self-regulate in a positive way, something even adults need to work on in this highly-scheduled, high tech world.
1-800-297-5540 GoMcCoy.com
FREE
CASINO SHUTTLE TO
NOW 4 DAYS A WEEK
RIDEAU CARLETON Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
NEW PICK-UP TIMES
10 Pick-Up Locations 2 Departure Times For Cancellations/delays call 1-844-Go-McCoy 1-844-466-2269
Press 2 for Rideau Carleton All passengers must be 19 years+. A Casino Card is required to receive all bonuses. Gov.-issued photo ID is required to get a Casino Card. Schedules and offers are subject to change without notice.
Investing in new and better ways for all Ontarians to get the care they need means:
Funding to our health care system will increase by over $1 billion this year.
• 700 new doctors and specialists • 35 hospitals currently being renewed, modernized or expanded • $250 million invested in home and community care • $345 million invested to improve wait times and access to care These investments ensure a strong health care system for both today and tomorrow.
ontario.ca/bettercare
Paid for by the Government of Ontario Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
7
OPINION
Connected to your community
Be the bigger nation W
ith Canada Day here, it’s worth reviewing all the reasons why we should be thankful. We’re at peace. We have order. And most Canadians – based on recent elections – would agree we have good government. We have been battered a bit by a drop in oil revenue, but Canada appears very capable of moving forward. We have a federal government that is making a growing middle class a priority. We have federal unity. The system works well. When one part of Canada sees good times, it shares the wealth with others. When one province is hurting, the others are there to help. In good times or in bad, it’s best to have many friends. Being part of something big helps smooth out the ups and down of an economy. Clearly we are better when we are part of something larger. Our forbearers figured that out in 1867. We’ve only added provinces since then; never subtracted.
We can today look across the Atlantic to see a United Kingdom that has voted to leave the European Union. That was a vote from the heart, not the brain. As a smaller economic block, the U.K. will enjoy good times and bad times, but the extremes will no longer be so smooth. There is already talk of further splintering; a possible referendum in Scotland, and a united Ireland – with Northern Ireland joining the Republic of Ireland – could mean the U.K. is just England and Wales. How long then until Wales wants to go it alone? From this side of the Atlantic, the division of Europe could spur some in Canada to think with their hearts too. But now is the time to sit back and watch what all this division will mean for newly created smaller economies that begin operating independently. We have been delivered an opportunity to watch the results of the experiment. We wish the U.K. the best of luck, but we remain here the bigger nation.
Enjoying the game without a soundtrack CHARLES GORDON
T
here are signs that big-time baseball could happen again in Ottawa. And there are also signs that Ottawa is not quite ready for it. The turnout for the Father’s Day weekend games between the Ottawa Champions and the Cuban National Team was outstanding — more than 5,000 per game — bringing to mind the mid ’90s, when the Ottawa Lynx made the stadium on Coventry Road the place to be. The attendance even exceeded the last year’s big weekend when the Winnipeg Goldeyes were in town. The stadium was up to the challenge. Food lines were not too long, staff were friendly and helpful, alternative parking across the street helped ease the strain on RCGT Stadium’s shrunken lot. What doesn’t work, and needs
ottawa COMMUNITY
news .COM
Ottawa West News OttawaCommunityNews.com
$PMPOOBEF 3PBE 6OJU 0UUBXB 0/ , & -
613-224-3330 Published weekly by:
Funny Town to be fixed if baseball is ever to become a major factor in Ottawa again, is the road system leading to the ballpark. The bridge over the Queensway at Riverside and the Vanier Parkway was horribly congested with cars converging from all directions. That needs to be fixed somehow. Yes, you could take the bus, but in order for that to happen, bus service has to be made more convenient for more people. Once inside, however, all troubles were forgotten. The weather was beautiful, which is all-important in this town. The fans could
Vice President & Regional Publisher Peter Bishop pbishop@metroland.com 613-283-3182 Director of Advertising Cheryl Hammond cheryl.hammond@metroland.com Phone 613-221-6218 Editor-in-Chief Ryland Coyne rcoyne@metroland.com General Manager: Mike Tracy mike.tracy@metroland.com
.FNCFS PG 0OUBSJP $PNNVOJUZ /FXTQBQFST "TTPDJBUJPO $BOBEJBO $PNNVOJUZ /FXTQBQFST "TTPDJBUJPO 0OUBSJP 1SFTT $PVODJM "TTPDJBUJPO PG 'SFF $PNNVOJUZ 1BQFST
8
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
choose between sun and shade. They liked the between-innings stunts. The scoreboard works. The announcing is bilingual. The umpiring was fine. After the Sunday game, kids were allowed to run the bases and fathers were allowed out on the field to play catch with their sons, daughters and grandchildren, a nice touch. And the quality of baseball continues to be excellent. Inning after inning, plays of major-league calibre were made and the fans appreciated it. Adding to the flavour of the game was a section along the right-field line full of Cuban fans with drums of all sorts and a solitary but spirited trombone. They brought a cheerful and rhythmic intensity to the proceedings. Unfortunately they were too often drowned out by loud outbursts, 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 $BUIFSJOF -PXUIJBO #BSSIBWFO #FMMT $PSOFST .JLF 4UPPEMFZ 4UJUUTWJMMF "OOJF %BWJT 0UUBXB 8FTU 3JDP $PSTJ "VUPNPUJWF $POTVMUBOU #MBJS ,JSLQBUSJDL 0SMFBOT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES: 4IBSPO 3VTTFMM
musical and otherwise, from the stadium sound system. Which brings up a suggestion, one I’m sure I’m not the only one to make. How about a game with no artificial noise, no recorded music, no electronic prompts to fans to MAKE SOME NOISE. Then we could hear the game, listen to the players’ chatter, maybe even converse with our neighbours. Just try it once, see if people like it. Last summer, I had a chance to talk with the stadium organist at Fenway Park in Boston. I had noticed that the fans were never ordered to make noise and I asked about that. I was told it was a deliberate decision, when Fenway’s new scoreboard was installed, to avoid that sort of thing. Boston fans, the thinking went, were knowledgeable enough to know when to cheer. I would hope we are too, not just in baseball but in all sports. Many fans at Ottawa Senators EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: 5IFSFTB 'SJU[ UIFSFTB GSJU[!NFUSPMBOE DPN NEWS EDITOR: /FWJM )VOU OFWJM IVOU!NFUSPMBOE DPN REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER: .FMMJTTB .VSSBZ NNVSSBZ!NFUSPMBOE DPN
games find the noise level annoying, not to mention difficult for small children. And they wonder why there is a need to pump artificial excitement into an already exciting event. Baseball, a reflective game with a lower adrenaline level than hockey, actually benefits from a sense of calm. How about it?
Editorial Policy The Ottawa West News welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at ottawacommunitynews.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email to theresa.fritz@metroland. com, fax to 613-224-2265 or mail to the Ottawa West News, 80 Colonnade Rd. N., Unit 4, Ottawa ON, K2E 7L2. t "EWFSUJTJOH SBUFT BOE UFSNT BOE DPOEJUJPOT BSF BDDPSEJOH UP UIF SBUF DBSE JO FGGFDU BU UJNF BEWFSUJTJOH QVCMJTIFE t 5IF BEWFSUJTFS BHSFFT UIBU UIF QVCMJTIFS TIBMM OPU CF MJBCMF GPS EBNBHFT BSJTJOH PVU PG FSSPST JO BEWFSUJTFNFOUT CFZPOE UIF BNPVOU DIBSHFE GPS UIF TQBDF BDUVBMMZ PDDVQJFE CZ UIBU QPSUJPO PG UIF BEWFSUJTFNFOU JO XIJDI UIF FSSPS PDDVSSFE XIFUIFS TVDI FSSPS JT EVF UP OFHMJHFODF PG JUT TFSWBOUT PS PUIFSXJTF BOE UIFSF TIBMM CF OP MJBCJMJUZ GPS OPO JOTFSUJPO PG BOZ BEWFSUJTFNFOU CFZPOE UIF BNPVOU DIBSHFE GPS TVDI BEWFSUJTFNFOU t 5IF BEWFSUJTFS BHSFFT UIBU UIF DPQZSJHIU PG BMM BEWFSUJTFNFOUT QSFQBSFE CZ UIF 1VCMJTIFS CF WFTUFE JO UIF 1VCMJTIFS BOE UIBU UIPTF BEWFSUJTFNFOUT DBOOPU CF SFQSPEVDFE XJUIPVU UIF QFSNJTTJPO PG UIF 1VCMJTIFS t 5IF 1VCMJTIFS SFTFSWFT UIF SJHIU UP FEJU SFWJTF PS SFKFDU BOZ BEWFSUJTFNFOU
POLITICAL REPORTER: +FOOJGFS .D*OUPTI KFOOJGFS NDJOUPTI!NFUSPMBOE DPN THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS FRIDAY 10:30 AM
Read us online at www.ottawacommunitynews.com
Bench dedicated to Rideau Trail Association member Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com
A new park bench in Britannia Park at the intersection of the Poet’s Pathway and the Rideau Trail was dedicated to Bruce Henderson, the unofficial poet laureate of the Rideau Trail Association on June 26. Henderson died in May 2015 at age 65 after being involved with the Rideau Trail Association for 10 years. About 40 people attended the dedication. “On one hand he’d be a little embarrassed,” said Ron Hunt, a member of the Rideau Trail Association, of the initiative to donate a bench on the trail in Henderson’s honour. “He was a modest person,
but I’m sure it would have made him feel pretty good.” They first met when Henderson joined the club, during a series of walks where members walked the entire 387-kilometre trail between Kingston and Ottawa. “I was immediately struck by this man’s sort of self-deprecating style, his sense of humour and it was from that point onwards that he sort of developed this reputation as a fun guy and a writer and just everybody who met him was struck by the man.” As a popular member of the club, the trail association easily fundraised the $3,000 needed for the bench, and additional funds that could be used in the group’s legacy fund to help preserve the trail.
Audrey Stewart and Maureen Dawson unveil a memorial bench at Britannia Park on June 26, in honour of Bruce Henderson, a friend and member of the Rideau Trail Association.
Got Events? PAUL GALIPEAU/RIDEAU TRAIL ASSOCIATION
“That’s another part of this story. Almost $8,500 was donated in memory of this guy, by hikers and people that he worked with. He just resonated with a lot of people.” Henderson was also a singer with the Atlantic Voices and worked at the Royal Ottawa Hospital for 15 years. At the ceremony dedicating the bench to Henderson – which was installed at the end
news on the go
ottawa
.COM
COMMUNITY news
PUBLIC MEETINGS All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts or visit ottawa.ca/agendas, or call 3-1-1. Tuesday, July 5 Finance and Economic Development Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Wednesday, July 6 Transportation Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Did you know you can receive e-mail alerts regarding upcoming meetings? Sign up today at ottawa.ca/subscriptions. Ad # 2016-501-S_Council_30062016
of May – poems were read, some serious, others a little lighter. “It’s kind of in keeping with him,” Hunt said. “What we’re hoping to get out of this is that when people see it, and hopefully sit on it, they are going to think about the Rideau Trail. We have our name and our marker on it and then of course there are people who know Bruce that will appreciate seeing his name there.”
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS / AMENDMENTS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – 9:30 a.m. The items listed below, in addition to any other items previously scheduled, will be considered at this meeting which will be held in the Champlain Room, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa.
Zoning – Part of 570 Hazeldean Road 613-580-2424, ext. 28318 – Kathy.Rygus@ottawa.ca
Zoning – 950 Terry Fox Drive 613-580-2424, ext. 28318 – Kathy.Rygus@ottawa.ca
Zoning – 318 Lisgar Street 613-580-2424, ext. 27817 – Kate.Goslett@ottawa.ca
D A E R P S HE T
D R WO NEW
!
with our FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ottawa
COMMUNITY news .COM
Visit our website, click the calendar and start posting events FREE!
Ad # 2016-508-S_Dev Apps_30062016
e exclusiv heels.ca W ws, d ie n v a re s Article r expert o f s o e Browse Vid the elevison flecting tories re Driving T s s w e n s and n drivers roadtrip Canadia f o s le y Lifest to on tools omparis C d ht n g a ri h hat’s Researc vehicle t e h Use our t d n fi out and learn ab le y t s Life for your
Canada’s Automotive Lifestyle Destination
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
9
Fit to be pied Neil Young and Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney are all smiles after Young removes a plate full of whipped cream from McKenney’s face during the Pie a Guy (or Gal) fundraising event for Ottawa West Community Support. Along with McKenney, Mayor Jim Watson was also pied in the face on June 24. For every $20 donated to the support centre, participants received a ballot to pie the pair. The goal of the event was to raise $5,000.
MELISSA MURRAY/METROLAND
Can a Bowmanville woman charged with salad dressing assault bring you new customers? Definitely. 90% of people turn to Metroland’s newspapers, flyers and digital properties for local news and shopping information*. That makes us the best way to reach local customers and get results. Why? Because when it comes to news and information, local matters. Start reaching new customers today at metroland.com/reach
10
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
RioCan wants to see Highway 417 ramp at Westgate remain open Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com
The potential closure of the ramp from westbound Carling Avenue to eastbound Highway 417, located behind the Westgate Mall, won’t impact the initial stages of the redevelopment of the Westgate RioCan site. But it might have an impact on later stages, said Stuart Craig, vice-president planning and development for RioCan. “I don’t think it will impact the development, but it could limit how much bigger we get in the future,” Craig said after a public information meeting at the Best Western on Carling Avenue on June 20. About 30 people attended the meeting, many expressing concerns about the ramp closure and what it could mean for the development. “We’re not in favour of the closure, whether we’re redeveloping the site or we leave the mall the way it is today,” Craig said. The proposal is almost
the same as the one shown to residents at an initial public meeting in December. Roderick Lahey, who is the architect for the project, outlined some of the changes that have been made since it was considered by the urban design review panel. Those changes include more pedestrian access to the site, but the biggest change is the towers fronting Carling Avenue have been pushed back from the street, he said, adding that change better fits with a pedestrian focus. At the earliest, shovels could be in the ground in 2018, starting on the initial phase that includes a 22-storey tower where the restaurant Monkey Joe’s is located. The base of the development will include commercial and retail with residential in the towers that rise above. Phase two includes another 22-storey tower. Phase three, which would see the demolition of the existing mall, to be replaced by three 36-storey towers would occur in what could amount to 20 years.
In total, the redevelopment would contain 8,230 square metres of commercial space and 1,146 residential units. To proceed, city council must pass a sub-plan for the city’s official plan and also a zoning bylaw amendment. Coun. Jeff Leiper said he has been clear with residents of the Kitchissippi ward that he’s generally in favour of the redevelopment. “This is the right place for this kind of height and density,” he said. He does, however, have concerns about the loss of community amenity space when the mall is demolished. He’d also like to see an element of affordable housing An illustration depicts the first stage of redevelopment included in the proposal. “This is one of the least located at Carling Avenue and Merivale Road. controversial development proposals we’ve had in a of the development, Mat- makes it more of a destinalong time,” he said. thew McElligott, a senior tion,” McElligott said. “It’s a struggling strip planner with planning and Lorne Cutler, who is part mall with acres of surface design company Fotenn, of the Hampton Iona Comparking that’s basically said the developer could munity Group, asked plancriminal, it’s right to take ad- have just built a nine-storey ners to keep in mind the vantage – it’s the right place wall along Carling Avenue development needs to be peand the right time.” to achieve the same density. destrian friendly in all four While some residents are “This gives the develop- seasons. concerned about the height ment a sense of place and He wondered if some
Marianne’s serving mastectomy clients since 1986.
Breast forms, bras and swimsuits, available in brands like; Anita, Amoena, Angelcare, Chantelle, Janac and Trulife. Please call to book an appointment with one of our specialists.
Lingerie • Fashion • Swimwear Mastectomy Apparel Westgate Shopping Centre 1309 Carling Ave. W. Ottawa CLOSED SUNDAYS
yourpersonalboutique.ca Phone: 613-722-6614
THE SIGN YOU WANT. THE REALTOR YOU NEED. A big thank you to the many people who came out on Thursday, June 9th for the Let’s Talk Real Estate Event! You too can learn how to maximize the investment on your home, call Suzane or visit www.suzanepownall.com today!
suzane@coldwellbanker.ca
613-728-2664 OFFICE 613-226-4392 FAX
SUBMITTED
for RioCan’s Westgate site, of the buildings could be linked with covered walkways, so people don’t have to go out in the wind, rain and snow. “If people are forced to walk around outside, I’m not sure if you’ll be as successful commercially,” he said.
Join Canada’s first subscription based investing service Traditional and hard to understand investment fees could be costing you up to 30% of your potential wealth.* Learn why Canadian are changing the way ment they invest our their money.
Visit nestwealth.com
Nest Wealth
© Copyright 2016 Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc. “Nest Wealth” is the trade name of Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc. The products and services advertised are designed specifically for investors in provinces where Nest Wealth is registered as a portfolio manager and may not be available to all investors. Products and services are only offered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This advertisement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities in any jurisdiction. *Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, The High Cost of Canada’s Mutual Fund Based Retirement System, March, 2015
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
11
GottaGo! campaign funds portable toilet at splash pad Head Outdoors.
COME BACK HEALTHY. Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease.
Be Prepared
Use bug spray with DEET and wear a long-sleeved shirt tucked into long pants.
Check for Ticks
Look for ticks on yourself and your family after being outdoors.
Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com
Residents in the Carlington neighbourhood are relieved after GottaGo! installed a temporary portable toilet at the Harrold Place Park splash pad for the next four months. The group, which is pushing for a network of accessible, clean, safe and easy-to-find public toilets, is paying for the portable potty pilot project, at a cost of about $580. Joan Kuyek, who is a member of the group, said they started working on the project about a month and a half ago. Knowing they weren’t making progress on having a permanent facility installed in Dundonald Park in Centretown, the group turned their sights to Harrold Place Park splash pad. “I think it’s shocking they don’t have public toilets at any facility, and we were shocked
at how little it cost,” Kuyek said, adding not having public toilets in public parks with splash pads is a public hygiene issue. “It’s shocking in our mind that the city can’t come up with $580 for a porta-potty in a well-used place like that.” While portable toilets are not ideal, Kuyek acknowledges they are a little more realistic. “It would be great if there were permanent toilets in these places, but that’s more expensive and probably not going to happen.” She’d like to see the city investigate building permanent structures that could house portable toilets in city parks and public spaces throughout the summer. Before it was installed, Kuyek canvassed the neighbourhood to get approval – most were very supportive. She also approached her ward councillor, Riley Brockington,
and the local community association. The cost includes the toilet for four months, plus emptying twice a week, cost $22 a week. “If it costs less than $1,000 per park, I don’t understand why they can’t cough up the money for them in a whole lot of other places for four months,” Kuyek said. Kuyek lives near the park and also goes over every day with bleach to clean out the facility. “So far it’s not smelling, there’s been no vandalism, it’s certainly well used,” she said. She thinks part of the reason no one has vandalized the port-potty is because the GottaGo! campaign commissioned a local artist, Susan Srivastava, to paint a mural on it. It features woodland creatures, including deer, raccoons and woodpeckers. See FOUR-MONTH, page 13
More Content, More Credibility, More Customers. Contact us today and Get YOUR BUSINESS FOUND! Sponsored Content
Symptoms may Include Rash, fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle/joint aches; problems with your heartbeat, breathing, balance, short-term memory.
Italian inspired creations infused with a modern flare in the heart of Carlisle
I brought my parents for lunch. The service was excellent and the waitress was so helpful with settling my parents into their seats. My Mom really enjoyed her liver and onions. Fish and Chips were delicious.Very comfortable atmosphere. We'll be back !
Tired of the same old local restaurant or pub? Try something g new and unique – try Tartan Toorie! A At Tartan Toorie we focus on providing you with a unique dining g and entertainment experience. sportt the best We serve homemade Scottish pub food, o and nd spor nd fish and chips and steak pie in the cit ty. W We e also alsso ccarry carr arry a host hos h ost st city. of refreshing and distinctive beers that a are rarely found at other pubs and restaurants. You mayy have experienced the British and Irish pubs the city of Ham milton on h on ass to off a er,, but utt u Hamilton has offer, Tartan Toorie is the ONLY SCOTTISH PUB PUB in n all al of al of Hamilton! Hamil Hami Ham Hami ton! on! n All-day Sunday Breakfast from 10am-6 - pm m 10am-6pm Our Products & Services include: Authentic Scottish Pub Food Unique Beers Live Music Thursday Night Open Jam night with H an nk and nk d tthe he B h Boys. Hank
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Th Thursday: h d Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
11:30 AM-9:00 PM 11:30 AM-9:00 PM 11:30 AM-9:00 PM 11:30 AM-12:00 AM 11:30 AM-12:00 AM 11:30 AM-12:00 AM 11:30 AM-9:00 PM
Good food shared with good company is always an occasion to be savoured. Regrettably, for most the harried lifestyles of today don’t always allow for this luxury. In an ideal world all your meals would be jjoyful y events; yyour taste buds teased and spoilt for choice with an abundance of l local l iing redients, di served fresh in a warm, ingredients, inviting atmosphere. Fortunately for the minutes community commu munit un ty of Carlisle le e (j (ju (just ((jus jju usstt a ffe few ew m mi in nutes utes u utte ess Waterdown) surrounding north n orth th o th off W Waterdown r ) and d tthe h surro surround o ing area, local resident Angela Checchia, dreamed of creating a community based, Italian inspired bistro reminis scent of old world reminiscent id ideals d ls l an a nd p philoso philo h hilo hil ilosophie phi p hie hiies. h ie es. es and philosophies. Re Rel lated ed S tor tories ries s Related Stories Bistro Cascata C scata ata ta aB ist istro stro tro o an and industry, Angela Born orn o rrn n to oa n Italian Itttalia talian alian al alia a a family mily a mil nd d raised rais raise aised a ise ised ise sed ed in ed in th tthe he re rrestaurant esstaurant est esta estaurant ura urant ant nt industry iindustr ndus ndustry dustry tr try, A An Ang ngela ((mother, mother, wife, triathlete entrepreneur) instinctively knew old landmark triathlet iathle athlet le ete et e and nd n de en ent nttrepreneur n repreneu epreneur preneur eneur neur neur urr) in ur) inst iinstinc ins insti instin nssstinc nstinc nsti nst n stin ttinc tin tiiinc ncttively nc tivel tiv ivve ive ively vely ely e lyy kn k ew w that tha th hat h ha at tthe at he e 100 1100 ye yyear arr o a ld la andmark building corners Carlisle greater heights. One day, on n the he e four ffo ourr cco corne corner orn or o rn rne s of of C Car Carl Ca ar arl arrllis issl isle sle le w le was wa as a destin dest destine dest destined desti de estined estin es e stine sstined tined ttiined tine iine ned ffo for orr great o g gr grea gre rea ea ate at er he height heig hei heigh e gh g tss. O ne d ay, whilst eating old watching occurred ice ice-cream iice-cre ce-crea ce-cream e-crea -cream -crea -cr ccream ream w with ith th th her h he 3 yyear ye yea e o ld d and an a nd n dw wa atc tchin tch ttching cch ching chi chin hi hin hing hiing ng th ng tthe he cars rss g go b by, y,, it o ccurred tto ccur o her that the cars bistro. numbers go goi goin going oing o iing ng n gb by ccould ould ou o uld ld db be stopping stoppin stoppi to toppin topping toppi opping opping in ng n ga att her her he er b bi bist isstro stro. ttrrro tro tro. ro. o. IIt wasn o. wasn’t wa w was asn’t a sn ssn’t n t lo llong on ng g before before n befor bef number num nu um m rs were negotiated, permits wass born permit ts iissued ts sssued ssue sued su ued ued e a an and Ca Casc Cas Cascata Casca ascata a scata sca cat cata ata tta aB Biist Bistro iistro stro tro o wa w bor born. b bo orn o orn. rn rrn. n. philosophy farmers using Fol Followin FFollowing Follow Foll ollow lllowing low lo ow owing wing in ing ng tth ng the he he ffa farm far arm ar arm rm to o tab table tab ta ble le e phi phil philoso philosop ph hiloso h hilosop il iloso ilo iilosop losop lo loso oso osop o sop op o phy hy w which hich hich iccch h supports supp ssup su upp upports up upp pports p ppo ports port po p orts ort rrts ttss local lloc lo occcal ocal o al al ffa far arrmers by a b u sing locally seasonal produce available, att the a award grrow grown ow ow wn n sea se easonal son o onal nal all p pr pro rro odu duce uce uce uc ce w when whe wh h hen en n availabl availab availa avai vailab vaila vai vail vvailabl aiiillable, ailabl lab ab e, e, a all ll ll o off the the th he me men m menu en e enu nu n u iitems item ite tem tems tte ems e ms a ms ward winning Cascata Bistro handmade, ensuring quality ingredients are C ascat asca asc catta aB istr istro strrro st sstro o are a arre re h handmad hand handmade ha handm andmad andma an andm a andmade and nd n dm ma made ade ad a de de, ens en ensur ensuri ensurin e ensu nsurin nsu nssu nsuri nsur n ssur surin suri urin uri u ur rri rin in ing o on onl only nly nlyy fr ffresh resh sh hq qual qua quali qu uali uali ual alli lity ty ing iingre in ng ngre n ngred grre gre g red edients a re used. Together and bistro’s chef continuously delicious Angela A ngela a an a nd d th the h b bi bis iisstro ttrro’s tro’s o’s o ’’ss che cch he h ef cont conti continu cco contin ontin ontinu on o nti ntinu t nuo ou ously usly sllyy str sl sly sstrive st tr trrive iive iv ve tto ve o cr ccreate re ea eate eat atte a ate te n ne new new, e ew w, d w, eliciou us and enticing combinations -often herbs vegetables bistro’s combin combi ccomb ombin mb bin binati bin ina inati nat nati ati a ttiion ons o ns ns -ofte --o -of o offfte ten using te us usi sin ing gh erbs rb rbs bss and an nd d vve veg vege e eg ege getable etable ta tab ables fr ab able ffrom fro rom m th tthe he bis bi b bist is iist ssttro’s own n kitchen garden. events hosted include pairing dinners, specialty brunches Special S Specia pecial pe ecial cciia ial e vent vven vents ents ent e en nts h hos ho os oste ted ed iinclu inc incl nc nclu n clu ud de e wine w wi win ine in ne p ne airin airing a iring iri iirin rring ing gd di nners, nners nne nner nn n ners, ers, ers rs, s ssp pecialty eci ecialt ecia ecial cia cial cialty iialty alty l yb runche es and weekly live visit Cascata Bistro entertainment. For contests and more information, vis i iitt C Cascat ta B Bi Bistr istro on Facebook. ingredients mixed traditional flavours Fresh local in ngred ngred re red edi dients ients t m mix i ed d with wit wi the the e tradit ttrad raditional onal nal al ffla fl vours ours urs of urs o authe authentic a uthe c Italian cuisine are combination. Especially service a winning co ombinat binat b bi i attiion. on E on Esp ecially when paired with friendlyy ser sse ervice rvii in n an eclectic Whether are planning two lively atmosphere. Wheth h her you ar e plann plannin planni plan lanni g an lannin an inti int in iintimate t mate ate te e dinn din dinner d di err ffor fo orr tw o or a li vely group event, designed Cascata Bistro delight the wonderfully llyy d de esigned ssiiig igne gned gn g ned ed C Ca assc scata sca ca ca atta ta Bis tro in Carlisle, is an artisanal del light just waiting to
Ta Taxes are extra. One coupon per order. Valid until November 31, 2014. See store for complete details.
If you suspect Lyme disease, seek medical advice early. Learn more at ontario.ca/lyme
ontario.ca/lyme
Paid for by the Government of Ontario
12
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Call us at: 1-877-646-6701 or email: myupdates@metroland.com
Four-month pilot project costs GottaGo! campaign $580 Continued from page 12
“We thought this would be an opportunity to show that you can do a fairly nice one and it can be kept clean and it will answer a community need for not very much money,” she said. Previously neighbours would get the occasional knock on the door from a family looking to use the
bathroom, Kuyek said. The park is well used by local daycares and she’s seen up to 60 kids in the park at one time. GottaGo! is hoping to get the same facility back next year, but they’ll be turning to others for funding, including the city. The current project was funded by anonymous donations to
GottaGo! from its own members. “This is something taxpayers should pay for. It benefits people outside of those living in the immediate area of the park and now we just think it’s a necessity and should be covered by the tax base,” Kuyek said. “I just find it amazing the city can’t find that money.”
Get Your Plumbing Problem Fixed Right, Right Away Call Now and You Can Get:
Warning: Before you hire a plumber, there are 6 costly mistakes most plumbers can’t tell you about and seven questions most plumbers don’t know the answers to. If you are thinking about hiring a plumber, don’t! - until you listen to our FREE recorded“Plumbing Consumer Info Message”at 1-800-820-7281. You’ll hear a 7 minute informative message including ways to avoid plumbing rip-offs, save money, and avoid frustration.
SUBMITTED
As part of its campaign for a network of accessible, safe, public toilets across the city, GottaGo! funded a portable toilet for Harrold Place Park until Sept. 23.
613-224-6335 www.SafariPlumbing.ca
• Professional Plumbers. Our skilled techs don’t “learn” on your plumbing; they fix it - plain and simple. • Got a Clog? Let us get your drains draining again! They’ll go from “sloppy and slow” to clean and quick! • Water Heater Leaving You Cold? We’ll repair or replace it. Get into hot water fast! • Fully Stocked Service Trucks dispatched right to your plumbing problem. • Straight Forward Pricing. Before we begin the work, you’ll know exactly what your price will be. • Neat & Tidy. We clean up after ourselves as we work to keep your home spotless. • Over 29 years of Solid Experience lets you know you’ve chosen wisely. Call Safari Plumbing now! R0013657557.0128
Spectacular Ingredients Can Take You Anywhere
Save on fresh ingredients from your local grocery stores and take your summer BBQs to spectacular new places. Get the Free Save.ca Mobile App:
flyers. coupons. shopping lists.
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
13
OUR Y T E L T DON’ SE A E L E L VEHIC N. W O D U O CHAIN Y T. U O T S U B
LeaseBusters.com is the largest vehicle lease marketplace in Canada – we’ll unlock you from your vehicle lease commitment... save time, early termination fees and penalties. Call now for a free consultation 1-888-357-2678 or visit us at www.LeaseBusters.com
West-end convenience store robbery suspect in custody Staff
Police have identified a suspect wanted for a series of convenience store robberies in Ottawa’s west-end. According to police, the suspect is in custody at Rideau Detention Centre on an unrelated matter and charges are pending in relation to the series of four robberies. On June 22, police reached out for help identifying the suspect responsible for four convenience store robberies in the 200-block of Richmond Road, 300-block of McArthur Avenue, 700-block of Baseline Road and 5900-block of Jeanne D’Arc Boulevard. Though the suspect had a knife, there were no injuries reported as a result of the robberies. Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police robbery unit at 613236-1222, ext. 5116.
SUBMITTED
Police were seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect after a string of recent a convenience store robberies. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-
222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
Up to 60% OFF Patio and BBQ Essentials
Enjoy $5 off during our Summer Sizzle Event Visit WagJag.com to check out more local services, products and travel deals.
Promo Code: 5BBQ Brought to you by
Fine print: Use promo code at checkout. Expiry: July 2nd, 2016, 11:59 pm EST. Valid towards offers transacted on WagJag.com/BBQ ONLY. To redeem, you must have or create an account at WagJag.com. Use code in one transaction. Any purchase for an amount greater than the amount of the promo code must be paid with an alternative method of payment. Unauthorized use, reproduction or resale is prohibited. Not reloadable. Promo Codes will not be replaced or replenished if lost, stolen, used incorrectly or without authorization. May not be exchanged for cash. Non-transferrable. Other terms and conditions apply – see http://www.wagjag.com/GroupBuyTerms.
14
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Police seek cyclist following several sexual assaults Staff
Ottawa police are searching for one or more male cyclists accused of sexually assaulting women, following four recent separate incidents. The man is being investigated for inappropriately touching women as he cycles past them, according to police. Investigators believe the incidents could be linked to the same man. The first occurrence happened on May 20, when a woman was walking through the experimental farm between Merivale Road and Fisher Avenue. The suspect in that incident is described as between 30 and 40 years of age with tanned skin and a medium build. He was wearing blue shorts and riding a red mountain bike. On May 29, at around 6:50 p.m. a different woman
walking on Mayview Avenue near Merivale Road reported that a male cyclist approached her from behind and touched her inappropriately before uttering, “I love you,” and then riding away. That suspect is described as 16 to 17 years old, Latin American, with tanned skin, about 5-foot4, with a chubby square face and black hair and buzz cut. He was wearing black sunglasses, a green flatbrimmed ball cap with the logo ‘DC,’ black faded t-shirt, grey basketball shorts and flipflops. A woman also reported that on June 17 at around 5 p.m. she was walking northbound on Merivale Road, passing Viewmount Drive, when a male cyclist touched her inappropriately after approaching her from behind. He is described as 17 to 24 years old,
Caucasian, about 5-foot-7, of average build, with facial features of someone under the influence of drugs. He was wearing a black baseball cap and black jeans and was riding a low black bike. A similar incident was reported on June 21 at 5:03 p.m. in the Preston and Adeline Street area. The suspect is described as 13 to 15 years old, 5-foot4 to 5-foot-6, overweight, with a light brown/blonde buzz cut. He was wearing a light blue shirt, dark knee-length shorts and was riding a dark coloured mountain bike. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service sexual assault and child abuse unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-2338477 (TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police app.
Police are seeking information to help them identify a male cyclist who is being investigated for inappropriately touching women.
SUBMITTED
Credit Card Bills? Other Debts? Tax Struggles? Never Enough Money To Go Around? Make one low monthly payment No Interest, No Penalty Stop legal actions and garnishments
Call Now! FREE CONSULTATION
613-820-2100 | 1-866-539-3328 (Outside Ottawa area) www.jwebbtrustee.com
Sean | Order Builder Proud Coca-Cola employee for 15 years
WIDE PLANK FLOORING
Crystal | Key Account Development Manager Proud Coca-Cola employee for 14 years
On behalf of the 6,300 Coca-Cola employees across Canada, we wish everyone in Ottawa a safe and happy Canada Day.
Flooring the way nature intended 1520 Triole St., Ottawa 1-613-738-7851 logsend.com
Proudly bottling in Canada since 1906. ® Coca-Cola Ltd., used under license
SHOWROOM HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM, SATURDAY 10 AM - 3PM Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
15
Community newspaper readership remains strong in Ottawa and Valley, report shows Community newspapers are alive and well across eastern Ontario. New research conducted by BrandSpark International confirms it. The Community Newspaper Impact Report, conducted in partnership with Metroland Media, found that 75 per cent of Ontarians surveyed have read at least one of the last four issues of their Metroland Media community newspaper. That rate includes the nine papers in Ottawa and another six in the Valley. Even more encouraging, 90 per cent of young adults surveyed aged 18-34 across Metroland’s east region report reading their community paper as much or more now than they did a year ago. That number climbs to 93 per cent among all adults surveyed. “There is unquestionably a lot of discussion around the role of newspapers in the modern era, and the future of newspapers as a medium,” said Mark Baltazar, Vice President and Partner at BrandSpark International. “But it’s clear from this research that the community news format – free newspapers and websites focused on hyperlocal news – plays a major role in people’s lives.” According to the findings, more Ontarians surveyed identified community newspapers as the most involved entity in their community. “Community newspapers, whether in print or online, provide a unique service in Ontario, offering community-level news and information that consumers can’t find anywhere else,” explained Michelle Digulla, Vice-President of Marketing at Metroland Media. “Not only is that leading to high levels of trust and engagement, but it’s motivating our readers to take action based on what they see in our properties.”
In fact, 77 per cent of the community newspaper readers surveyed agreed that the content of those papers drove them to take action – either visiting a store, buying something, telling someone about a “great deal or product” or going to a website to learn more.
study focused on readership for the more than 100 local websites and community newspapers (including flyers) published across Ontario by Metroland Media, such as the Kanata Kourier-Standard and Ottawa East News. The margin of error is +/-0.85 per cent.
Further, the report found: • 75 per cent of Ontarians surveyed believe their community newspaper or local news website connects them to their community, • printed flyers and promotional materials are used by 81 per cent of respondents to get local shopping information, ahead of store websites (71 per cent) and emails from stores or companies (68 per cent), • more than 7 in 10 (71 per cent) Ontarians surveyed indicated their community newspaper has a positive impact on their local community.
About Metroland Media
The Community Newspaper Impact Report is the second phase of a major research study undertaken by BrandSpark and Metroland. The first wave of results were published in the Community Newspaper Readership Report in February 2016 and included the following findings: • the typical issue is read twice (2.22 times), and kept in the house for an average of almost four days (3.65 days), • a Metroland community newspaper is most commonly read by two adults in every household, • an average of 22 minutes is spent reading every issue of the community newspaper and any enclosed flyers. More than 13,000 adults within Metroland’s circulation footprint across Ontario were surveyed online and by phone for the study, which was conducted from Nov. 24, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2016. The
Metroland Media Group Ltd. is a dynamic media company with a long and proud history of creating community connections across Ontario. From its award-winning print publications, some of which date back more than a century, to a steady flow of new digital products, Metroland is intensely focused on leadership in local media. Through a combination of marketing solutions, including print, direct marketing, digital and consumer shows, Metroland Media connects tens of thousands of businesses with consumers in their communities. As a trusted Canadian media company, Metroland is uniquely positioned to help advertisers of all sizes reach local audiences in innovative and engaging ways.
About BrandSpark International BrandSpark International is a leading brand, marketing and product innovation research company. With deep expertise in consumer packaged goods (CPG), BrandSpark understands the insights and content that brands need to launch and support new products. BrandSpark has developed leading consumer-voted awards programs that help Canadian shoppers make smarter choices every day: Best New Product Awards (www.CanadianLiving.com/ BNPA) and BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards (www.BrandSparkMostTrusted.com). CPG brands are also leveraging BrandSpark’s new shopper engagement platform, Shopper Army, to generate new product reviews, certified claims, and the key insights needed to support products in market. For more information, visit www.BrandSpark.com.
OTTAWA WEST NEWS www.ottawacommunitynews.com The most read and trusted source of local advertising 70% of people in Ottawa regularly read the paper1
Most trusted and read source of local news and shopping1
84%
Newspaper
Metroland printed community newspapers are being sourced for local news or shopping information by 90% of people when combined with printed flyers.
37% 75% Social Media
Television
For advertising opportunities please call: 613-221-6233 1 70% of people surveyed in Ottawa indicated they have read at least 1 of the last 4 issues. 2 84% of the people surveyed in the Ottawa footprint indicated they they completely or somewhat trust advertisements shown in Metroland papers. 3 90% of the people surveyed in the Ottawa footprint look to the Metroland community newspaper and printed flyers for local news and shopping information.
Brandspark international, Metroland readership and brand perception 2016 16
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
2016
2016
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE
&
ESCAPE
EXPLORE
Your Go-To Travel Guide
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
17
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE 2016
Family camping‌a natural way to explore a en e b s a h camping Family eastern In . s n o ti a r gene tradition for d private n a l a n o ti a n incial, Ontario, prov stinations, e d r la u p o p s are campground kes, rivers la e k li s ie it n ame often offering y activities, il m fa , s il a tr iking and forests, h rs, electrical e w o h s h it w oms clean washro H DQG ERDW R Q D F V S R K V WWHU KRRNXSV RXWƓ rentals.
Eastern Ontario has some of the best camping locations in the province with everything from the vast and wild Algonquin Park to family-oriented campgrounds such as Bon Echo, Fitzroy Harbour, Sharbot Lake and many more. With modern camping equipment and a little planning, families can
enjoy a comfortable experience in a natural setting. Rob Ganley, senior communications RIĆ“ FHU DW WKH &DPSLQJ DQG &DUDYDQQLQJ &OXE DGYLVHV WKDW choosing the right tent for your family is vital. You need ensure that you have room for everyone and everything in case inclement weather forces you inside for more than to sleep.
CUSTOMIZED INDOCHINA TOURS ~ CALL FOR DETAILS www.sunnyviewholidays.com
Other essential camping equipment includes camping beds and bedding, cooking equipment and ODQWHUQV RU Ŵ DVKOLJKWV 0RVW IDPLOLHV will also pack a variety of things to use while camping, such as bats and balls, bikes, camping chairs, water toys and whatever the family may choose for their individual camping experience. Other essentials include toilet paper DQG ZHW ZLSHV D ZHOO VWRFNHG Ɠ UVW aid kit, matches, ready to eat or canned food and a large container for water. And don’t let a baby stop you from camping. There are lots of travel items on the market, such as travel sterilisers and pre-sterilised cups, and good family sites have immaculate baby changing facilities and even baby baths.
CAMPING WITH KIDS A safe camping experience is an enjoyable experience, so plan for unpredictable weather and bring enough food, clothing and equipment to keep you and your family comfortable and entertained. Rebecca Lees offers advice for stress-free camping with children. Ĺ?&DPSLQJ ZLWK NLGV LV JUHDW IDPLO\ fun. When your camping trip includes young children some extra planning and precautions will make the trip more enjoyable and memorable.â€? Though kids should be free to explore and appreciate the great outdoors, it’s best to teach young
children to stay within eyesight of an adult. If they realize they’re lost, HPSKDVL]H WKDW WKH\ VKRXOG Ć“ QG a nearby tree and stay there until VRPHRQH Ć“ QGV WKHP ,WĹ?V D JRRG LGHD for children to carry a whistle around their neck to call for help when lost. To make living in cramped quarters easier, parents should sort and pack each day’s clothing in individual bags in his/her suitcase so your child can grab a bag in the morning and have a full set of clothes for the day. At night dirty clothes can go back in the bag to keep the suitcase cleaner and organized. Remember that kids will get cold faster than adults in the evening. “The key to comfortable camping with kids is to dress them in several layers, which can be peeled off as they get warm or added on as they cool off.â€? 3URYLGH HDFK FKLOG ZLWK D Ĺ´ DVKOLJKW To prevent any arguments, make sure each one has their own. Ĺ?&KLOGUHQ ORYH WR SOD\ ZLWK WKH Ĺ´ DVKOLJKWV DQG KDYLQJ RQH DOVR makes them more at ease after dark. Flashlights are also handy when making trips to the restroom, for making shadow puppets on tent walls, and for reading before bed.â€? Always teach kids to treat the RXWGRRUV NLQGO\ 0DNH VXUH DOO waste is disposed of properly when camping or hiking along the trails. Ĺ?&DPSLQJ ZLWK FKLOGUHQ LV PRUH IXQ when you bring a playmate along. Two or more children will entertain themselves for longer periods than will a single child.â€?
1-613-628-CAVE BOOK BY JULY 30, 2016 we will be offering huge savings and group discounts. We are committed to expert service at the lowest prices!
SAVE
UP $200 TO
PER PERSON
OR
$
400
PER COUPLE
SELECT TOURS, CRUISES AND PACKAGES*
COME TO VISIT US TODAY! (613) 366-0088 2210 PRINCE OF WALES DR., SUITE 602, K2E 6Z9 Office hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 12 noon to 4pm Email: info@sunnyviewholidays.com *Limited time offer, some restrictions apply
18
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Guided Tours at frequent intervals DAILY. May and June - 10a.m. to 4p.m. July and August - First Tour 10a.m. Last Tour 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1st to Labour Day and weekends until Thanksgiving (2nd Monday in October) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Well lit and accessible for all our kids!
www.bonnecherecaves.com
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE 2016
Travel the Rideau for an historic boat experience Looking for a memorable and unique vacation adventure? Look no further than The Rideau Canal. The Rideau Canal is a scenic, historic waterway that winds its way through eastern Ontario to connect the city of Kingston on Lake Ontario with Ottawa. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the canal was originally built by the British after the War of 1812 to provide a secure link between Montreal and Kingston. Colonel By of the Royal Engineers was in charge of the project and the town settled at the north end of the system was originally known as Bytown, now called Ottawa. With 47 locks in 25 separate lock stations, the 202 kilometer route is mostly natural river and lakes, with only about 19 kilometers manmade. Today it is a haven for water enthusiasts and boaters of all kinds. To see the Rideau Canal, you can either you can travel by boat in the canal itself, or you can drive alongside. Some people like to cycle this route.
SEEING THE RIDEAU FROM THE WATER If you have a boat capable of making the journey, you can go on an inland adventure, or go for a guided tour from any of the many operators along the route. The Canal LV JHQHUDOO\ RSHQ WR ERDW WUDIĆ&#x201C; F IURP May 20 to October 12. It can be covered in as little as three days by boat, but a more leisurely pace will allow you time to enjoy the many sights and interesting communities along the shoreline. Though some people do the entire Rideau, others travel just a section. With over 1,100 km of shoreline, there is plenty to capture your attention. For a successful boating excursion, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always best to plan your route. There are lots of online resources to help you determine what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to bring and what you can get along the way. Start by determining how far you want to go. Make sure you build LQ WLPH WR VZLP Ć&#x201C; VK YLVLW VKRS DQG GLQH <RX ZLOO QHHG WR Ć&#x201C; QG D launching and exit locations to suit your journey, unless it will be round trip. There are guide books such as the
Rideau Boating and Road Guide and the Ports Guide to help with route planning. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always wise to have nautical charts too, available for online ordering from Ontario Travel Guides. Get your charts at the start of your planning so you can become familiar with them before setting out. Remember to take your time and enjoy the ride. An average trip of Ć&#x201C; YH GD\V WR D ZHHN ZLOO JLYH \RX plenty of time to sightsee and relax. Travelling through a lock can take about 30 minutes if there is no lineup.
HOW TO GET THERE By water, enter the Rideau at Kingston Mills lock station (from the St. Lawrence/Lake Ontario) or enter at Ottawa from the Ottawa River. If trailering, there are a multitude of access points along the Rideau as well as marinas with ramp access.
SERVICES ALONG THE RIDEAU It is easy to provision from the many grocery stores along the route in waterway towns such as Seeleys Bay, Newboro, Westport, Portland, Smiths Falls, Merrickville and Manotick. In addition to the grocery outlets and fuel depots, most marinas and a few of the lock stations supply ice. Fuel and pump outs are available from many marinas along the Rideau. Some offer gas and diesel. For those without an on-board head, all lock stations have public washrooms as do most of the marinas. Dockage between the marinas and the lock stations is available and can be pre-arranged. Camping is available at local campgrounds, including two Provincial Parks, or at most lock stations. Traveling The Rideau by water is memorable holiday adventure, no matter what kind of boat you use. The lovely scenery will enchant you while you explore the rich history of the waterway. Take time to photograph the abundant waterfowl and wildlife, stop for a refreshing swim, or enjoy a picnic at a lock station or mooring. To break up the journey, welcoming small towns such as Newboro, Portland, Westport or Merrickville are great for a shopping excursion
on shore. No matter how you do, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t
forget time spent on The Rideau Canal.
Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekend July 16 -17, 2016
Gates open at 10 am Location: Van Rensselaer Point, Ogdensburg, NY (Only 90 minutes from Ottawa)
Water and Iand re-enactment battles of French & Indian War History Talks, Demonstrations, Children's Activities, Entertainment, Food and More
$7 adults, $2 children aged 6-16 **Canadian Money at Par
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
19
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE 2016
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE 2016
Summer Sizzles with Activity â&#x20AC;Śthereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no down time in Eastern Ontario! JULY 1000 ISLANDS REGATTA & FESTIVAL June 30-July 3
run out r e v e n l il do you w o t h c u m cater to s t n e v There is so E . n Ontario r e t s a E in riented o y il m of options a f rest, from e t in d n a e all kinds, f o every tast ic s u to live m s ir a f d n culinary, , s t f a r festivals a c d e, arts an g a it r e h d calendar is h culture an T . e r uch mo m o s d gs to do in h t t sports an a e r g e of the m o s y l n o s highlight Ontario. n r e t s a E r in in summe
nd
172 r Yea
2016 Events are also posted on the web site www.richmondfair.ca ENTERTAINMENT
FEATURE ATTRACTIONS
FRIDAY (DOORS OPEN 8 PM) ($25 IN ADVANCE $30 @ DOOR)
Gemmill Park, Almonte 613-256-3576 www.almonteceltfest.com Ottawa Valley & Celtic entertainment, artisans & vendors & great food & beverages. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tent & kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entertainment too! Admission by donation
Free nightly sound & light show on Parliament Hill. Experience a thrilling journey through Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, highlighting Canadian stories of nation-building, partnership, discovery, valour, pride and vision.
ÂŽ Kiddyland Tent (free entertainment for the children includes: The Little Buckaroos, Michael Bouradaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magic, Fairy Princess Parties, Rock the Arts) Countryside Petting Farm & Pony Rides Milordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Dive Aerial Show Birds of Prey Food Demonstration Tent (Saturday & Sunday) Agricultural Awareness & Educational Displays Working Displays of Antiques in Motion Youth & Family Entertainment (Outdoor Stage) Bavarian Gardens & Entertainment in the Arena Seniors Wagon Ride Tours of the Grounds Midway: Robertson Amusements
ChilliwaCk â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30
MiCk arMitage Band â&#x20AC;˘ 9 PM
SATURDAY AFTERNOON FREE WITH GATE ADMISSION
kelli trottier â&#x20AC;˘ 2:30 PM Marleen fawCett â&#x20AC;˘ 1 PM & 5 PM SATURDAY NIGHT (DOORS OPEN 8 PM) ($25 IN ADVANCE $30 @ DOOR)
NEW PROGRAM CHANGES Thursday, Sept. 15th Monster Truck Demonstration at 6:00 p.m. Demolition Derby - 7:00 p.m.
BlaCkwell â&#x20AC;˘ 8:30 - 9:30 MIDNIGHT - 1 AM
COLD CREEK COUNTY 10 - 11:30 PM
GAIL GAVAN & TRIPLE TROUBLE, flashBaCk and gord Barnes â&#x20AC;˘ 1 PM - 6 PM
Richmond Agricultural Society Richmond Agricultural Society Tel: 613-838-3420 Fax: 613-838-3933 E-mail: richmondfair@sympatico.ca
P.O. Box 1210, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0 P.O. Box 1210, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0
Tel: 613-838-3420 Fax: 613-838-3933 www.richmondfair.ca www.richmondfair.ca
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
E-mail: richmondfair@sympatico.ca
Haramis Park, near Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Road, Renfrew In commemoration of 19 years of successful involvement in community arts, we are pleased to be able to present the 5th annual Renfrew Art Guild Art in the Park.
PALMER RAPIDS TWIN MUSIC FESTIVAL July 21- 24 Palmer Rapids, Madawaska River On the Banks of the Beautiful Madawaska River in Ontario, Canada. Two COMPLETE FESTIVALS, each on its OWN STAGE, only 3 Minutes Walk Apart, Country and Bluegrass.
KEMPTVILLE LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL July 22-24 288 County Road 44, Kemptville 613-724-6902 info@kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com At Kemptville College, 3 days of live music. With BLUE RODEO, COLIN JAMES, and BRUCE COCKBURN plus The Five Man Electrical Band, Fred Eaglesmith, Powder Blues Band. Food, Artisan Vendors, Camping
AUGUST BROCKVILLE RIBFEST August 4-7
RBC OTTAWA BLUESFEST July 07-17
Hardy Park, Brockville 613-345-0281 www.brockvilleribfest.com
LeBreton Flats Ottawa
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville are proud to host both Kemptville and Brockville Ribfest events. Food, Entertainment, and fun for the entire family.
10-day outdoor music festival - 5 stages. 200+ performers.
SUNDAY FREE WITH GATE ADMISSION
013452348-0910 R0013452348-0910
Laura Robertson Homecraft President Janet Hawkins Treasurer
Gate Admission Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 13 yrs & over - $10.00; 6 yrs to 12 yrs - $5.00; 5 yrs & under free Advance Gate & Midway Tickets (available only at the Fair Office until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14) Gate Admission: 3 drop passes for $27.00 Midway Rides: 35 coupons for $40.00 Pay one price midway rides available on Friday $25.00/bracelet (purchase on midway)
20
ALMONTE CELTFEST July 8-10
Parliament Hill 111 Wellington Street, Ottawa soundandlightshow.ca
September 15-18, 2016
Ian Stackhouse President Dale Greene General Manager
A premier event featuring highspeed action of Hydroplanes racing on water at speeds up to 170 mph. Loads of family entertainment with kid zone, live entertainment including KIM MITCHELL June 30.
NORTHERN LIGHTS SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW July 9-Sept. 10 A Country Fair - Where Town & Country Meet
ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ ÂŽ
Blockhouse Island, Brockville 905-706-7467 info@1000islandsregatta.com www.1000islandsregatta.com
RENFREW ART IN THE PARK 2016 July 16-17
NAVAN FAIR August 11-14 1279 Colonial Road, Navan 613-835-2766 navanfair@bellnet.ca www.navanfair.com Live entertainment all weekend with midway rides, demolition derby, agricultural exhibits, livestock FRPSHWLWLRQV SDUDGH ZLWK Ĺ´ RDWV bands. Toonie Thursday rides! This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme: Udderly Awesome!
CALABOGIE BLUES & RIBFEST August 12-14 Calabogie Peaks Resort Calabogie Blues & Ribfest features Eastern Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BEST blues music lineup. Ribbers from across North America, vendors, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; zone, food, beer garden, mountainside camping. A family friendly environment
THE CAPITAL FAIR August 19 -28 Rideau Carlton Entertainment Center Ottawa Eastern Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest fair and midway! The Fair offers a Saturday night Western Horse Barrel Race competition and a full Gymkhana :HVWHUQ VW\OH VKRZ RQ Ć&#x201C; QDO 6XQGD\
EASTERN ONTARIO GARLIC FESTIVAL August 28 Lamoureaux Park Water Street, Cornwall 613-360-3929 eogarlicfest@gmail.com www.kozroots.com A fun, entertaining and mouthwatering day of delicious garlicĆ&#x201C; OOHG UHFLSHV IDUPHUVĹ? PDUNHW FRUQ roast, face painting, artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corner and live musical entertainment. Bring the whole family!
SEPTEMBER LANARK COUNTY HARVEST FESTIVAL September 11 1319 9th Line Beckwith near Carleton Place) www.harvestfestival.ca or 1.888.4.LANARK At Beckwith Park, the event FHOHEUDWHV Ć&#x201C; QH ORFDO IRRGV DQG lets you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Fresh with a Local Farmerâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday. Food seminars, tastings, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and local musicians Find the best places to get local meat, cheese, honey, garlic, produce, maple syrup and more. Free to attend.
RUSS R USS E L L FA IIR R
September 8-11, 2016 Featuring:
Great Scott & Juke Box Hero Improved Midway
Harvest the excitement!
CITYFOLK FESTIVAL September 15-19 Landsdowne Park Ottawa 4-day outdoor music & arts festival.
OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL September 21- 25
RussellFair.com 613-445-1742
Visit our Website For Details
Russell Fairgrounds: 1076 Concession Street
2 Daly Ave Ottawa The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest event of its kind in North America, a major Ć&#x201C; OP HYHQW DWWUDFWLQJ DWWHQGHHV IURP around the world.
CARP FAIR September 22-25 3790 Carp Road Carp â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Little Fair in Canadaâ&#x20AC;? Fun for everyone - Livestock Shows, Heavy Horse Shows, Petting Zoo, Live Entertainment, Antiques, Crafts, Storybook Farm, Home Cooked Meals
BEAUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OKTOBERFEST September 23-24 Vankleek Hill 2 full days of fun and activities! Great food, music, beer & fun lined up! Featuring 14 Beauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beers on tap, 28 local restaurants.
July 9th - 10th 2016 Professional jousting, Birds of Prey, dancing, archery, sword play, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; games, live music, vendors, & more! Education Day: Friday, July 8th Evening Dinner Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medieval Styleâ&#x20AC;?:
9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Fri. July 8th & Sat. July 9th
Next to Osgoode Market Square Admission: Adults $10
Children 12 & under $6
www.osgoodemedievalfestival.com Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
21
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE 2016
Find something for every interest in the Ottawa Valley No matter how you like to spend your leisure time, there is something of interest in the Ottawa Valley. Truly a four-season vacation destination, explorers of all ages and outdoor HQWKXVLDVWV Ć&#x201C; QG WKLQJV WR IDVFLQDWH and entertain.
of the Bonnechere River at the foot of Golden Lake. The word PikwĂ kanagĂ n is pronounced â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pickwok-nah-goneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and means â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beautiful hilly country covered in evergreensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Located off of Highway 60, the community is nestled in cottage country in the beautiful Ottawa Valley.
WHITEWATER TOURS Known as the Whitewater Capital of Canada, the area is home to some of the fastest, cleanest, warmest and safest rivers in the country - perfect for serious kayak, canoe or rafting action. 7KHUH DUH D YDULHW\ RI RXWĆ&#x201C; WWHUV DQG rental centres to let you get out on the water without having to own and transport equipment.
AQUA ROSE GEMS AND MINERALS
GOLFING 7KH 3DNHQKDP %ULGJH Ottawa Valley is also home to Mike Lush photo LV D VWRQH EULGJH ZLWK R I Ć&#x201C; Y H D WK H 0 UF KH LVV V W LVV KDW FURVV LS SL 5LYHU DW WKH WRZQ RI 3 world class golf venues that DNHQKDP are guaranteed to suit both the Wolf discriminating tastes of a seasoned present Retreat and Public Fishing pro and the novice aspirations of a a weird and wonderful sight. The Pond offers hiking, biking, true beginner. Bonnechere Caves, at1247 Fourth ZDONLQJ Ć&#x201C; VKLQJ SKRWRJUDSK\ Luscious greens, verdant Chute Road Eganville, are a not to landscaping and plenty of sand and nature appreciation, wildlife be missed experience. viewing, birdwatching, ATVing, water traps are sure to make for a snowmobiling and more. XQLTXH JROĆ&#x201C; QJ H[SHULHQFH HYHU\ CALABOGIE The retreat at 989 Rosien Road, time. Eganville has yurts and cottages for MOTORSPORTS PARK overnight accommodations. Does the sound of high FISHING performance engines ignite your As the sun inches over the BONNECHERE CAVES adventurous spirit? Calabogie horizon and mist dances over the Motorsports Park, at 462 Wilson Bonnechere Caves is an ideal shimmering surface of a tree-lined Farm Road Calabogie, is a worldlake, anglers can be found enjoying way for a family to enjoy a unique class facility that is home to the experience together. Under a hill the challenge of a relaxing day of longest track in Canada. Consisting Ć&#x201C; VKLQJ RQ FRXQWOHVV ODNHV ULYHUV DQG of limestone, said by geologists to of 20 turns, measuring 40 feet have been the bottom of a tropical streams. sea 500 million years ago, the Caves wide, and featuring a 2,000 ft. For a great family outing, the Red long straightaway, the Alan Wilson designed track has become the Animals and Birds preferred destination for North Valleyview Express American motorsports enthusiasts Playground since opening in the fall of 2006.
Singing Chicken/ Puppet Show Cafe, Gift & Icecream Shop Old Farm Museum 4750 Fallowfield Rd.
613-591-1126 ValleyviewLittleAnimalFarm.com 22
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
MUSEUMS GALORE With over 20 museums in Renfrew County itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to miss the rich heritage and proud history. For more about the many interesting museums throughout the Valley, see the article in this edition or visit www.RenfrewCountyMuseums.org.
NATIVE CULTURE PikwĂ kanagĂ n, a truly native Algonquin community, is situated on the beautiful shores
An unusual, fun, self-guided outdoor learning experience for the young, the old, and the whole family, you can collect minerals and gemstones in an old open pit quarry called the Beryl Pit. Registration and daily fee at Kauffeldtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store in Quadeville. Open Monday Saturday from 8:30 am, Sunday from 10 am.
HUGLIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BLUEBERRY HILL RANCH FUN PARK The fun park located at Hugliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blueberry Ranch is open 7 days a week. There is a tunnel slide, friendly farm animals, pirate ship and hay mazes, bouncing buddies, walking trails and so much more. Admission for the park facilities is $2. Also visit the blueberry patch or country store for a whole wagon full of great treats and delights!
PETAWAWA HERITAGE VILLAGE Celebrate the settlement era and immigrant story of early Canada! This unique village, at 176 Civic Centre Petawawa, provides an opportunity to focus on the stories of the German founding families, and stretch back thousands of years to the traditions and teachings of the First Nations people.
SHAW WOODS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Shaw Woods is a gorgeous nature preserve located near Lake Dore, at 2065 Bulger Rd. Douglas. Stretching over 200 hectares and managed by the Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre, it has a 13-kilometre network of selfguided walking trails that meander through woods and wetlands, over boardwalks, beside water, and up to a lookout.
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE 2016
Museums and galleries galore! Whether you want to explore one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national museums or galleries or want to tour Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Gatineau, Almonte, Nepean and Perth have what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for. Whatever your passion, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Ć&#x201C; QG D SODFH WR FDWFK \RXU H\H Canadian Museum Of Nature 0F/HRG 6W 2WWDZD QDWXUH FD 1DWXUDO KLVWRU\ FRPHV DOLYH WKURXJK DPD]LQJ H[KLELWV LQFOXGLQJ dinosaurs, minerals, mammals, ELUGV LQVHFWV D FDYH D EOXH ZKDOH skeleton! Parliament of Canada - Tours 3DUOLDPHQW +LOO :HOOLQJWRQ 6W Ottawa LQIR#SDUO JF FD ZZZ SDUO JF FD YLV $OO WRXUV DUH RIIHUHG IUHH RI FKDUJH RQ D Ć&#x201C; UVW FRPH Ć&#x201C; UVW VHUYHG EDVLV 6FKHGXOHV DQG WRXU URXWHV DUH VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH RU FDQFHOODWLRQ ZLWKRXW QRWLFH GXH WR SDUOLDPHQWDU\ DFWLYLW\ )XOIRUG 3ODFH 0XVHXP .LQJ 6W (DVW %URFNYLOOH 613-498-3003 fulford@heritagetrust. RQ FD ZZZ KHULWDJHWUXVW RQ FD )XOIRUG 3ODFH Walk the same halls as royalty! Get a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle RI DQRWKHU HUD 'LVFRYHU WKH VWRU\ RI 6HQDWRU *HRUJH 7 )XOIRUG DV \RX explore this 20,000-square-foot (GZDUGLDQ PDQVLRQ QG )LHOG 5HJLPHQW /DQDUN 5HQIUHZ 6FRWWLVK 5&$ 5HJLPHQWDO Museum 9LFWRULD 6WUHHW 3HPEURNH 613.588.6166 7KH PDQ\ &DQDGLDQ PLOLWDU\ DUWLIDFWV on display in this heritage building VKRZFDVH WKH KLVWRU\ RI WKH YDULRXV VHUYLFHV EUDQFKHV FRUSV DQG regiments represented. %LUWKSODFH RI WKH 1+/ +RFNH\ Museum 5DJODQ 6WUHHW 5HQIUHZ In November, 1909, when the 6WDQOH\ &XS ZDV MXVW \HDUV ROG PLOOLRQDLUH EXVLQHVVPDQ 0 - 2Ĺ?%ULHQ of the Town of Renfrew, and his son $PEURVH GHFLGHG WKH\ ZDQWHG WR ZLQ WKH 6WDQOH\ &XS
$UQSULRU 'LVWULFW 0XVHXP 0DGDZDVND 6W $UQSULRU 613-623-4902 &DQDGD $YLDWLRQ DQG 6SDFH 0XVHXP 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa 613-993-2010 &DQDGD 6FLHQFH DQG 7HFKQRORJ\ Museum 6W /DXUHQW %OYG 2WWDZD 613-991-3053
6HH PRUH DW KWWS ZZZ VXPPHUIXQJXLGH FD RWWDZD UHJLRQ
PXVHXPV JDOOHULHV KLVWRULFDO VLWHV html#sthash.lhxZA79z.dpuf
THE 5TH ANNUAL
1000 ISLANDS BIG BASS CHALLENGE JULY 9 - 10 & '()()*+, % *)-(./*
&DQDGLDQ &ORFN 0XVHXP -DPHV 6WUHHW 'HHS 5LYHU 613-584-9687 Diefenbunker: Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cold War Museum 3911 Carp Road, Carp 613-839-0007 .HLWK 0 %R\G 0XVHXP 5XVVHOO +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ &RQFHVVLRQ 6W 5XVVHOO 613-445-3849 Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 5RVDPRQG 6W ( $OPRQWH 613-256-3754 2VJRRGH 7RZQVKLS +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ 0XVHXP /DZUHQFH 6W 9HUQRQ 613-821-4062 Rideau Canal Museum %HFNZLWK 6W 6RXWK 6PLWKV )DOOV 613-284-0505 Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill 'LFNLQVRQ 0DQRWLFN 613-692-6455
Vote for your favourite way to experience the 1000 ISLANDS for your chance to win YOUR own private island for a week! www.WaterAir Land.ca
Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village 3HPEURNH 6W (DVW 3HPEURNH 613-735-0517
$ % "##
Cloyne Pioneer Museum and $UFKLYHV +LJKZD\ DFURVV IURP WKH SRVW RIĆ&#x201C; FH &OR\QH 613-336-2203
VOTE NOW!
ALL ANGLERS WELCOME! Enter at BigBassChallengeCanada.com
Matheson House, home of the Perth Museum $ 1DWLRQDO +LVWRULF VLWH *RUH 6W (DVW 3HUWK 613-267-1947 Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
23
2016
ESCAPE
& EXPLORE
Livee and Playy ON THE
SOUTH COAST OF CANADA
TALL SHIPS LANDING IS LOCATED IN BROCKVILLE, CITY OF THE WORLD FAMOUS 1000 ISLANDS.
OMIZATION S UST UI C “
UP TO
S” TE
NEW
TALL SHIPS COTTAGE-INIUMS™ COMBINE CAREFREE CONDO LIVING IN AN EXTRAORDINARY COASTAL RESORT, AFFORDING YOU MORE TIME FOR MAKING MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
B
LE
NO
T
LAS
CASH BACK
IES
LA A V AI
$100,000 IT W, WHILE QUANT
BEST RECREATIONAL WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE IN CANADA
WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUMS
TALLSHIPS WATERFRONT GRILLE
Purchase or Rent Resort Style Living Above Your Private Yacht Club
Overlooking Harbourside, River & Islands. Elegant Licensed Restaurant with Balconies, Creamery & Café
AT TALLSHIPS LANDING
AT TALLSHIPS LANDING
DOCKSIDE LIVING THE 1000 ISLANDS SHOPPE Unique Nautical Gifts, Boatique & Gallery AT TALLSHIPS LANDING
AQUATARIUM Explore the Wonders of The 1000 Islands, Aquarium & Interactive Exhibits AT TALLSHIPS LANDING
TO BOOK A VIEWING CONTACT TallShipsLanding@Fuller.ca | 613-498-7245 (SAIL) | TALLSHIPSLANDING.COM | Co-operating Brokers Welcome 24
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Calls to city fraud and waste hotline almost double Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
There was a 92 per cent jump in calls to the city’s fraud and waste hotline last year and 2016 is tracking in the same direction, according to the city’s Auditor General Ken Hughes. That’s an increase in 2015 up to 319 calls, from 166 that were made in 2014. The annual report on the hotline was released to the city’s audit committee on June 20. Hughes said the spike in calls is likely due to increasing confidence that reports to the hotline actually leads to action at city hall. “They know their reports will be taken seriously and have faith in the anonymity,” Hughes said. And the faith has paid off. Six employees were terminated as a result of tips, another resigned after attending a training session for another employer while on medical leave. Two employees were canned for stealing and selling copper. Another employee was fired for stealing $68 from a city facility. Cumberland Coun. Stephen Blais asked Hughes if there is a
breakdown of costs to other departments for investigating the claims. But several committee members said it’s in the city’s best interests to ferret out any wrongdoing, no matter the scale. “I think the cost of not doing anything is higher,” said West Carleton Coun. Eli El-Chantiry. Kanata South Coun. and committee chair Allan Hubley said if someone gets away with stealing $50, they’re likely to try it again. “These investigations are in the taxpayer’s best interests,” he said. The investigations don’t always deal with missing
COUN. ALLAN HUBLEY property or money. One employee was fired after it
was determined they had falsified information in a provincial database to hide the fact that work wasn’t being completed. Another employee was fired after taking sick leave to work another job. One worker got the boot after not showing up to work after not being able to find a colleague to cover a planned vacation. While the calls to the hotline continue to increase, the budget shrinks. There are eight staff members in the Office of the Auditor General, two full-time auditors handle the fraud and waste hotline. The numbers suggest that
the work takes up 25 per cent of what the office does. According to the statistics compiled by Hughes, Ottawa has the lowest budget for an auditor’s office in Canada, and that budget has shrunk incrementally each year since 2009. Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson broached the idea of looking at the budget, since the call volume remains high, but Hughes said he knows the city’s budget is tight and there are other things vying for city money. See SIX, page 26
Canadian Residual Value 2016 Best Premium Compact Utility
2016 DISCOVERY SPORT SE
0.9 FINANCING APR FROM
%
UP TO 72 MONTHS
+ NO CHARGE
STARTING AT...
$ PHOTO FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
41,790
4WD 9-SPEED 240 HP 5 PLUS 2 STADIUM SEATING
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 1 YEAR/24K
+HST
OFFER VALID UNTIL JUNE 30 TH
THE MOST VERSATILE COMPACT SUV WWW.LANDROVEROTTAWA.CA
613-744-5500
1300 Michael St. St. Laurent Blvd. and Queensway
O
T
T
A
W
A
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
25
Six city employees fired City Councillor/Conseiller Municipal River Ward/Quartier Rivière Happy Canada Day May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Canada Day! As we celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday, let us never take for granted how fortunate we are to live in the greatest nation on Earth, and the sacrifices made on our behalf to ensure we enjoy the life we have today. Please note that free public transit will be offered on all OC Transpo and Para Transpo routes on July 1, ending at 3am on July 2. There are many free events across Ottawa, enjoy the day. Wading Pool Schedules have been Amended The City of Ottawa has adjusted wading pool hours to allow for evening water fun on Tuesdays and Thursdays, city wide. Depending on the site, the pools may be open from Noon- 7pm. These revised hours are to allow families more time, particularly in the early evening, to enjoy the local wading pool together. For a detailed list of River Ward’s wading pools, hours, and summer festivals at our pools, please contact my office for a complete listing. Hellenic Community Commemorative Blades In the June 2, 2016 edition of this newspaper, I informed readers that the Hellenic Community of Ottawa had approached me seeking permission to install permanent commemorative street sign blades on utility poles along Prince of Wales Drive between Hog’s Back Drive and Baseline Road. Following consultation, that request was not granted, however a revised request to erect the street sign blades over a shorter three blocks and for the month of August only will be considered by Ottawa City Council on July 13. The proposed design has the Greek flag on the left, the Acropolis on the right and text in the middle that reads, “Reflections of Greece/Reflets de la Grece”. Coach Houses Consultation The City is undertaking a comprehensive zoning study that will determine the appropriate zones and standards to permit secondary dwelling units within accessory structures, in residential neighbourhoods. These types of dwelling units are essentially a small apartment or suite in the backyard of a home or along a laneway. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing made changes to the Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act in 2011 requiring municipalities to develop or enhance policies in their Official Plans to allow secondary dwelling units. This new provision requires municipalities to permit secondary dwelling units within single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings as well as ancillary structures. The City currently allows secondary dwelling units within primary residential use buildings but not within ancillary structures. The City is therefore proposing Official Plan policy, Zoning Bylaw performance standards, a Site Plan Control Bylaw amendment and a Development Charges Bylaw amendment to allow for these units within Ottawa’s residential communities. A discussion paper, results of past consultation, as well as draft recommendations for autumn 2016 decision making are available online by visiting http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-consultations/ planning-and-infrastructure/secondary-dwelling-units-accessory
River Ward / Quartier Rivière 613-580-2486 Riley.Brockington@Ottawa.ca www.RileyBrockington.ca 26
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Continued from page 25
City manager Steve Kanellakos said the majority of city staff are great workers, but said he takes a hard line with those who abuse the system. Kanellakos said a lot of the tips came from fellow workers, who expect their superiors to deal with the situation. Top six categories for complaints to the fraud and waste hotline in 2015: • 84 calls: Unauthorized use or misuse of city property, information or time • 39: Violation of laws, regulations, policies or procedures • 26: Unethical conduct or conflict of interest • 24: Suggestions for improvement • 21: Theft, embezzlement or fraud
• 7: Health, safety, environment CASH HANDLING
As part of the committee meeting, Hughes also tabled a report on recommendations around the cash handling practices of the city’s Service Ontario client service centres. The recommendations, there are 26 in total, came as a result of cash discrepancies at the city hall location, totalling $1,075 in July of last year. Kanellakos said that the service locations handle $1 million in cash annually, and while the missing money is troubling, it’s a fraction of the overall cash handled each year. He added many of the auditor’s recommendations surrounding cash and change floats are already in place.
ANITA
VANDENBELD
Member of Parliament Ottawa West-Nepean
Anita Vandenbeld Chairs All-Party Committee On Pay Equity After months of hearings and a very collaborative committee process, this past Thursday I tabled in the House of Commons the report: “It’s Time To Act: Report of the Special Committee on Pay Equity”. This substantive report calls for proactive pay equity legislation which is urgently needed. I was honoured to chair this committee, working collaboratively and tirelessly over many late nights to hear from every witness proposed by all members of the committee. ‘It’s Time To Act’ is substantive, it has teeth and it has a sense of real urgency to resolve this issue. Our report makes it clear that pay equity must be recognized as a human right that cannot be bargained away. Our Committee’s final report cites 31 recommendations which will have a real and tangible impact on Canadians and gender equality in Canada, including: • Repeal of the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act (PSECA) • Establishment of federal, proactive Pay Equity legislation that recognizes pay equity as a human right • Creation of a distinct Pay Equity Commission and Pay Equity Tribunal • Adoption of a majority of the recommendations of the 2004 Federal Pay Equity Task Force report This report is concrete and uncompromising. I feel like we will be making a real difference for gender equality in Canada by ending the undervaluing of women’s work in the federal public service, federally regulated industries and federal contractors. A special thanks to the wonderful committee members from all parties who made this possible!
The All-Party Pay Equity Committee You can read the report at our committee’s official webpage: http://www.parl.gc.ca/Committees/en/ESPE
Tel – 613-990-7720 Anita.Vandenbeld@parl.gc.ca 1315 Richmond Rd., Unit 8 Ottawa K2B 7Y4
Up to 60% off Patio and BBQ Essentials Make your Summer Sizzle with WagJag.com/bbq
Buy Online:
33% off
$219
Buy Online:
36% off
$89
$219 FOR AN OUTSUNNY 10’ X 30’ PARTY GAZEBO TENT WITH 8 WALLS IN WHITE (A $329 VALUE)
$89 FOR AN OUTSUNNY OUTDOOR 6’ MANUAL AWNING -- DEEP GREEN (A $139.99 VALUE)
Buy Online:
Buy Online:
41% off
$19
$19 FOR ONE SUPERHERO OR STAR WARS APRON (A $32 VALUE)
39% off
$79
$79 FOR A CLOUD AIR LOUNGER (A $129 VALUE)
Brought to you by
Visit WagJag.com to check out more local services, products and travel deals.
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
27
Congratulations to our 2016 Taste of Summer
Winners!
We would like to extend a special thank you to the many readers who took the time to share their favourite recipes, and help create this collection for all to enjoy. We are also grateful to the many sponsors who helped make this a phenomenal success once again.
STERLING 4 BURNER PROPANE BBQ
Sue Mullins, Arnprior
Edwin Ralph, North Gower
Jenny Cobill, Carp Child’s Wooden Rocking Horse Archery Party for 10 people Marg Phillimore, Nepean Paula Simmons, Ottawa Rachel Anderson, Metcalfe 1 of 3 $100.00 Gift Certificates Kimberly Toomey, Nepean Alicia Livernoche, Orleans Monica Saunders, Richmond
3 Pairs of Hockey Gloves 28
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Opening day
SENSI WIFI THERMOSTAT
Sharen Johnston, Metcalfe Elizabeth Blackburn, Ottawa
CEO of Farm Boy Jeff York officially opens the urban concept store on McRae Avenue on June 23. The store is the first Farm Boy urban concept store and is located on the main floor of a residential development. The location is bringing 165 new jobs to Ottawa and includes a fresh salad bar, hot bar, sushi and pizza made to order.
munity’s favourit e r com You ertime recipes for 2016 . mm u S
RECIPE BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON THURSDAY JUNE 30TH, 2016
1 of 2 Minions
FREE OTTAWA
Carol Waddell, Ottawa Colonial Reproduction Lamp
Shelley Lynch, Stittsville Alyssa Mellon, Ottawa Lise Bonneville, Orleans Jackie Edmond, Ottawa Joanne Jehu, Sittsville
1 of 5 pairs of tickets to City of OM Yoga Festival
MELISSA MURRAY/METROLAND
TAKE ONE
FARM BOY 1642 Merivale Rd. (Nepean) 3033 Woodroffe Ave. (Nepean/Barrhaven) 2950 Bank St. (Ottawa / Blossom Park) 1500 Bank St. (Ottawa / Blue Heron) 585 Montreal Rd. (Ottawa / Hillside) 457 Hazeldean Rd. (Kanata) 499 Terry Fox Dr. (Kanata) 2030 Tenth Line Rd (Orleans) 1250 Main St. (Stittsville) 1495 Richmond Rd. (Ottawa/Britannia Plaza) 3035 St. Joseph Blvd. (Orleans) 663 Industrial Rd. (Trainyards) KARDISH BULK FOOD & NUTRITION 2515 Bank at Hunt Club (Blossom Park) 2950 Bank St. (Ottawa) 1309 Carling Ave. (Westgate) 1831 Robertson (Bells Corners) 3712 Innes Rd. (Orleans) 1568 Merivale at Meadowlands (Ottawa) 3101 Strandherd (Barrhaven) 332 Richmond Rd. (Westboro)
METROLAND MEDIA GROUP 80 Colonnade Rd. (Ottawa) PRODUCE DEPOT 2446 Bank at Hunt Club (Ottawa) 1855 Carling at Maitland (Ottawa) MA CUISINE 269 Dalhousie St. (Ottawa) ROSS YOUR INDEPENDENT GROCER 3777 Strandherd Rd. (Ottawa) WESTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE (Ottawa West) 1309 Carling Ave. (Near Royal Bank) FRIENDS BINGO HALL 70 Montreal Rd. SHOPPERS HOME HEALTH CARE 420 Hazeldean Rd. (Kanata) UPS STORE 900 Greenbank Rd. (Barrhaven)
R0013581718
Lyn Presley, Manotick
Business Directory Connecting People and Businesses! APPLIANCES
AIR CONDITIONING
Gilles Renaud Heating Ltd. For all your cooling & heating Needs
GAS-PROPANE-OIL TANKS-FIREPLACES SALES SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS
Call Richard Today: 613-832-8026
Appliance Repair - Most Brands
41 yrs. Experience
Ex Sears Service Technician
LEAKING BASEMENTS!!
613-820-2149
Contractor #0027679001
COMPUTERS
CONCRETE
Call Ardel Concrete Services
613-761-8919
Free Estimates • All Work Guaranteed
CONTRACTING
TOTAL CONTRACTING
OTTAWA STRUCTURAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LTD.
Waterproofing – Structural Repairs
Foundation Waterproofing Structural Repairs Polyurethane Crack Injections Scapewel & Stakwel Systems Since 1979 we offer what Roll other companies simply cannot Honour Member 5 Caesar Avenue www.ottawastructural.com
Seniors Discount
613-226-1234
DECKS
We come to you! Seniors Especially Welcome • Tune-ups and Troubleshooting • Virus, Trojan, Spyware Elimination & Protection • Restoring Systems • Networking • One-on-One Tutoring
DECKS
• Custom Made Decks • Red Cedar, Pressure Treated
ELECTRICAL
EAVESTROUGH CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING MINOR REPAIRS SOFFIT, FASCIA
www.perkinsdecks.com
(613) 852-0425
We Repair Leaking Ceilings & Stipple Ceilings FREE ESTIMATES • 2 year warranty on workmanship.
10% Summer Discounts
Repair leaking basements, waterproofing basement foundations, replacing window wells drainage and weeping tiles. r
613-733-6336
Web ebsite – www.Brennan-brothers.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
GENE
RAL
TR CON
ss usine
rs in B
35 yea
FREE ESTIMATES
Call 613-521-0612 Visit www.renobuilders.ca
Finished Basements, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Framing, Drywall, Decks, Fences, Windows, Doors, Siding, Soffit, Facia, etc.
ALL TYPES OF RENOVATIONS
Call Phil 613-828-9546
INTERLOCK
DYNAMIC HOME RENOVATIONS INC. FREE ESTIMATES
A-1
Roofs/flat Roofs • foundation RepaiRs • ConCRete WoRk GaRaGes • sheds • kitChens • BathRooms • finished Basements CommeRCial fit-ups • mini exCavatoR / dump tRaileR
HOME IMPROVEMENT
TRY N E P RS ACTO CAR
BATHROOMS KITCHENS PAINTING DRYWALL ADDITIONS
HOME RENOVATIONS
(613) 299-7333
HOME IMPROVEMENT
RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION
Experienced Carpenters, & Trades people Finish basements, Build kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks All home renovations including: Drywall , Taping, Plastering and Painting. All types of flooring installation/finishing floors. Additions & Plumbing
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Call Anytime:
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENTS RENOVATIONS
613-680-2188
Kitchens & Bathrooms Basements Hardwood Flooring Painting, Plumbing Siding, Eavestroughing, Fencing General Repairs Drain Cleaning, Emergency Calls
613-761-0671
HOME IMPROVEMENT
One Call Does it All
(613) 226-3308
All Work Guaranteed
FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
We have the Qualified & Skilled Personnel For All Your Renovation Needs! From the Inside/Out Including: Decks, Concrete Repairs & Interlocking
Call for FREE Estimate
Tony Garcia 613-237-8902
EAVESTROUGHS
PERKINS
• Concrete work • Garage floors • Floor finishing • Walkways/Driveways • Repairs/Restorations • Interlocking Stone • Parging/epoxy coating • Concrete crack injection
FOUNDATION CRACKS WINDOW WELL DRAINAGE WEEPING PING TILE
SINCE 1976
or
24 hr. Emergency Service • Fully Insured & Licensed Visit us online: www.renaudheating.ca
OS
ROBOTEC Appliance Repair 9am - 9pm 7 Days a week 613-265-8437
AS SUMMER HEATS UP, LET US KEEP YOU COOL!
BASEMENTS
DON YOUNG
BASEMENTS
PLUMBING BASEMENTS ALL TYPES OF FLOORING REPAIRS
BILINGUAL SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES ~ ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED SENIORS DISCOUNT
613–601–9559
STONE SPECIALISTS IN: • Driveway Extensions • Garden - Retaining & Borders Walls • Steps & Landings • Walkways (various) • Patios - Regular • Flowerbeds - Shrubs & Raised
Relevelling - Re-laying existing stones Estimates 613-430-0000
MasterTrades Home Services
Home Maintenance & Repairs Convenient & Affordable Home Repairs We Install!! Home Improvement Products! • Carpentry Service Furniture/Cabinet Assembly • Interior Doors/Trim/Mouldings/Door locks • Plumbing Service Installations & repairs • Faucets • Sinks • Toilets • Drain Unblocking • Dishwashers Installed
47
YEARS
“Your Home Improvement Specialists”
613-858-4949 INTERLOCK
PHC Interlock Interlock • Design • Installation • Repair • Fencing • Sod
Call Phil
www.phcinterlock.com Ottawa Area 613-282-4141 Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
29
Business Directory Connecting People and Businesses! LANDSCAPING
STAIRS, RAILINGS, FENCES, GATES, CIRCLE STAIRS, MOBILE WELDING
TERRY CRONIER
OWNER
SOD SPECIAL! k in Boo and HST June the Save ee Fr tes ma Esti
WWW.VISIONIRONWORKS.COM
613-796-2539 VISIONIRONWORKS@GMAIL.COM 3 SWEETNAM DR., BUILDING1, #144 STITTSVILLE, ONTARIO K2S 1G3
Lawn/Tree
LANDSCAPING & MASONRY ONTARIO LICENSE #250964483
Spring Clean-Ups • Flower Beds • Sodding Pruning • Garden Restoration • Cedar Hedges Planting & Prunning • Walkway’s • Patios Masonry Work of Any Kind
Not Job Too Small
613-219-3940 MASONRY
• Chimney Repairs
call Carmine at
613-224-5104 Cell 613-291-7696
Landscape Maintenance Limited
• Stone Work • Interlocking Bricks • Parging • Window Sill Repairs • Flagstones
Lawn: • Cutting-Fertilizing • Aeration-Seeding • Top Dressing-New Sod Tree: • Planting-Removal • Pruning-Hedge Trimming • Bed Design-Consultations
Landscaping: • Decks • Sheds • Interlock Pavers • Retaining Walls • Patio Stones • Fencing etc.
(613) 623-9410 • Cell: (613) 978-3443 www.lawntree.ca
www.abellostone.com RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & CUSTOM PROJECTS
Foundations, Parging All Brick Stone Work, Repointing & Repairs Chimney • Fireplace • Walkway Garage Floors FREE ESTIMATES GUARANTEED QUALITY WORK
Call Francesco 613-852-0996
ROOFING
ROOFING
JM
ONTARIO ROOFING SOLUTIONS
NOW BOOKING FOR Residential Shingle Specialist SPRING • Quality Workmanship • Fully Insured • Free Estimates
ROOFING
20 Years experience - 10 Year Workmanship Guarantee Senior & Group Discounts FREE upgrade to Architectural Shingles We will Beat any Reasonable Estimate
613-277-9713
JEFFREY MARTIN • 613-838-7859 • martinjeffrey@rogers.com
ROOFING
613-227-2298 www.jsroofing.ca
30
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
We Have The Right Solution for Your Home Roofing Project
FUL-LUPS N CLEA
FR
ESTI EE MAT ES
BEAT ALL QUOTES BY 10% BEA 0% SPECIALIZING IN SHINGLE ROOFS EN WRITATNTEE R GUA
Don Bilow 613-798-6476 Customer Satisfaction is Our # 1 Priority Roof Ventilation Fully Insured
Free Estimates Written Guarantee
ontarioroofingsolutions@sympatico.ca
YOUR SPACE
Barrhavens #1 Roofer
Fully Insured
New Roofs & Repairs
• Repairs Welcome • Written Guarantee
www.bhroofing.ca
•
No Job Too Small
613-219-3940
***Free Design Consultations*** Ask about our innovative programs ***Renovate to Sell*** and ***Legal Income Basements*** Call: 613- 276-0732 | www.bonechogroup.com
613-733-6336 Website – www.Brennan-brothers.com
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Reasonable Rates
See our website: www.rjwconstructionmasonrylandscaping.com
Decks - Patios - Roofs - Leaky Basements - Concrete - Garages - Sheds kitchens - Bathrooms - Finished Basements - Flooring Commercial/Office Renos
15% Summer Discount
Quality Workmanship Fully Insured • Free Estimates Written Guarantee on 15 Years of Labour
•
Chimney Work • Brick Repointing • Garage Floor Repairs • Walkways Patio’s – Foundation Repairs • Parging Specialist Carpentry Work – Landscaping
Master Painters
20 years experience, Interior/Exterior, Drywalling • Plastering • Wallpapering Professional Engineer • Stipple & Repairs 2 year warranty on workmanship FREE ESTIMATES
Residential Shingle Specialist
We specialize in residential shingle roofing & flat roofing
EST 1974
ONT. LICENSE #250964483
PAINTING
BH ROOFING
ROOFING
RJW MASONRY CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING
RENOVATIONS
ROOFING
THE SAVE EVERY N HST OGNED SI RACT CONT
MASONRY
ABELLOSTONE MASONRY & PARGING
29 Years
PAINTING
CTS MASONRY
692-1478
0411.R001201777
Please see our website at www.rjwconstructionmasonrylandscaping.com
$110 /per month • Weekly Mowing/Trimming from $110 • Lawn Sodding/Top Dressing • Fertilizing/Weed Spray Program $191 $191 • Dethatching $97 $97 • Core Aeration $65 $65 $95 • White Grub Treatment $95 • Hedge Trimming/Tree Pruning/Tree Removal
R0013725064
EST 1974
www.heritagelawncare.ca
MASONRY
LAWN CARE
RJW
FREE Estimate
GRUB DAMAGE repair soil & sod installation interlocking stone driveways retaining & garden walls interlock repair patios & steps
613-226-8858
LANDSCAPING
For a
• • • • • •
HERITAGE LAWN CARE
GOT GRUBS?
VISION IRON WORKS
LANDSCAPING
613
IRON
613-882-ROOF (7663) Jason@jdmroofing.ca website: jdmroofing.ca
FU INSULLY RED
THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS CALL SHARON AT
613-221-6228
NEWS
Connected to your community
Ottawa board of health backs safe injection sites Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
The city’s board of health has given the idea of a supervised safe injection site for IV drug users in the city its overwhelming support, despite the fact that the board’s chair was one of only two dissenting voices when the issue came to a vote on June 20. City councillor Shad Qadri, chair of the health board, says he will wait and see what public consultation reveals before supporting safe injection sites in Ottawa. The board voted 9-2 in support of a proposal championed by the city’s chief medical health officer Dr. Isra Levy that would allow community health centres to set up safe injec-
tion sites. The injection site recommendation was just one part of a harm reduction strategy put forward by public health staff. Doctors, advocates and IV drug users – both former and current – packed the board meeting room and spoke in favour of the initiative, but Qadri wasn’t convinced. He recalled a 2010 visit to Insite in Vancouver, which was the first ever safe injection site in North America. “When we called the cab, and the driver asked us, ‘are you sure you want to go there?’” he said, adding the driver would only bring them a block away. That sixyear old cab ride is what Qadri based his health board vote on. “That to me, said a supervised injection site is not
FILE
The Ottawa board of health voted in support of a proposal that would allow community health centres to set up safe injection sites. The recommendation was only one aspect of a harm reduction strategy put forward by public health staff. safe,” Qadri said, adding it’s possible his mind can be changed once public con-
sultation takes place. Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish
said approving the practice before the public consultation takes place is not the
way to go on the issue.. “I see a bit of a contradiction,” he said during the meeting, adding the support of the community should be an important part of setting up a site. Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury said he’d like to see public health be a partner in setting up supervised drug injection sites, so that more than one location can open at the same time, but he doesn’t want the money to come from the city’s coffers. The Sandy Hill Community Health Centre is well into planning to add an injection site to its existing needle exchange and methadone clinic. The clinic would be in the building at Rideau and Nelson streets. See PLANNING, page 32
Business Directory Connecting People and Businesses! TREE SERVICE
TREE TRIMMING
Professional Tree Service “We are the Solution to your Tree Care Needs”
Trained Certified Arborists
Serving the community for over 20 years
• Tree Removal/Prunning • Stump Removal • Hedge/Shrub Trimming or Removal • Arborist Reports • B.B.B Accredited Free Estimates Ottawa East Call: 613-424-7331 Ottawa West Call: 613-692-1478 Email arborxpert@yahoo.ca•www.arborxpert.com
• We Specialize in All Aspects of Tree Care, Pruning & Shaping, Tree Removal, Dangerous Tree Assessment. Arborist Reports • Our high quality work is carried out by trained experts.
FULLY INSURED & FREE ESTIMATES Patrick Casey ISA Certified Arborist - ON-1556A
CALL 613-322-5337
TO BOOK THIS SPACE CALL SHARON AT 613-221-6228 WHAT ARE YOU
CROWDFUNDING FOR? fuellocal.com is an online platform to raise money through crowdfunding: an opportunity for a collection of individuals to make donations in support of a cause. Create your fundraising campaign or help fund local initiatives at fuellocal.com
Start your campaign now!
.com Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
31
Hydro Ottawa to increase city’s dividend
Planning already underway in Sandy Hill Continued from page 31
Cameron MacLeod, who heads the Carlington Community Health Centre and is a board member of the Association of Ontario Health Centres, said the association is on board with the policy. “Many of our centres serves those with mental health and addiction and strongly support this initiative,” he said. “Harm reduction accepts that drug use is part of every human culture and seeks to support those dealing with addiction. Supervised injection sites save lives and provide a low-threshold gateway to treatment.” Fleury said health care is a provincial responsibilty and tried to put forward a motion that would ensure the approval of supervised injection sites wouldn’t increase the operating or capital costs of Ottawa Public Health. Fleury said he also didn’t want to lose sight of the fact that experts said there’s a 25day waiting period for clients to get into rehab centres. “We would like that to be
zero,” he said. But several committee members felt that it was too early to debate numbers. Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney said she didn’t feel it was right to say that the sites are needed and then not be willing to help find a way to make that happen. “We have a responsibility to treat the people who need our help the most,” she said. “It’s not a matter of criminality any more than paramedics showing up at the scene of an accident – they don’t try to determine if a crime has been committed, they just treat people.” NEXT STEP
McKenney asked where we would be without needle exchanges and safer inhalation sites, something that the public was against not that long ago. She said a safe, supervised place to inject is the next step, and discussions about money is for another day. “We can’t say we will adopt a partnership then say if it’s going to cost money, we can’t
help you,” she said. Dr. Lisa Bromley, who treats addicts and prescribes methadone and Suboxone, said safe injection sites are a way to get people on the on ramp to more traditional addiction treatment services. “Even with methadone, it’s not a light switch,” she said, adding the more points of access there are for treatment, the better. But before drug users can get better, they should at least be safe. “People who use drugs shouldn’t have to gamble with their lives because what they buy is mixed with Fentanyl,” she said. “Any objection to supervised injection is not based on evidence, it’s based on sensibilities. We aren’t going to arrest the problem away.” Bay Coun. Mark Taylor described himself as a convert, and said he hopes the harm reduction strategy will help to reduce the stigma around IV drug use. Taylor hopes injection sites could be a place where clients could also get help with some
of their other underlying issues. “Sometimes when you’re untying a knot, you have to attack it from a different place,” he said.
Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
The city will see more cash thanks to a new fiveyear plan from Hydro Ottawa. Starting in 2017, the utility company will pay the city dividends that equal 60 per cent of its net income, or $20 million – whichever is higher. That bumps up the minimum annual payout by $6 million, up from the existing minimum of $14 million. This April, the city, Hydro’s only shareholder, received $19.4 million from a net profit of $32.4 million. The strategic plan also includes investments of $500 million in infrastructure such as charging stations. Ottawa Hydro board chair Jim Durrell said it’s about making sure the city keeps power outages short and few in number. City manager Steve Kanellakos said the plan puts the city in a good position for the next five years. Aside from providing more predicable revenue for the city’s coffers, Durrell said the change in dividend payments will help with the utility company’s debt-toequity ratio. Mayor Jim Watson said the move is a positive one, but added inflationary costs will likely eat up the extra dollars for things such as wage increases. On the other side of the coin, over which Hydro Ottawa has little to no control is rate increases for customers – the province sets the rates – Durrell said that customers can expects to see rates go up by approximately 2.6 per cent.
APPROVALS
The approval of the health authority’s guidelines is just the first step. The federal government would have to approve each centre’s plan for a safe injection site and the city would have to approve each site individually once a plan is in place. The June 20 approval was just a guiding policy that will encourage organizations to move forward. Ray Harrison, a client of the Somerset West Community Health Centre, who has been clean for 18 months, said the city needs multiple sites. “When I figured out I had mental health problems, I had been an addict for 20 years,” he said. “The more doors you have open for people to come in to get help, the greater the chance we have to save decades of their lives.”
Church Services 3500 Fallowfield Road, Unit 5 in the Barrhaven Crossing Mall. Phone: (613) 823-8118
Sunday Services Worship Service 10:30am Sundays Prayer Circle Tuesday at 11:30 Rev.10:30 Jamesa.m. Murray 355 Cooper Street at O’Connor 613-235-5143 www.dc-church.org
www.goodshepherdbarrhaven.ca
SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30AM 265549/0605
Giving Hope Today
Ottawa Citadel
Sunday 7 pm Mass Now Available! Only south Ottawa Mass convenient for those who travel, work weekends and sleep in!
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Metcalfe on 8th Line - only 17 mins from HWY 417 613 821-3776 • www.SaintCatherineMetcalfe.ca
Sunday Services at 9 or 11 AM 205 Greenbank Road, Ottawa www.woodvale.on.ca info@woodvale.ca www.woodvale.on.ca (613) 829-2362 Child care provided. Please call or visit us on-line.
Building an authentic, relational, diverse church.
32
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Heb. 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever
Tel: (613) 276-5481; (613) 440-5481 1893 Baseline Rd., Ottawa (2nd Floor) Sunday Service 10.30am – 12.30pm Bible study / Night Vigil: Friday 10.00pm – 1.00am Website: heavensgateottawa.org E-mail: heavensgatechapel@yahoo.ca
You are welcome to join us!
1350 Walkley Road (Just east of Bank Street) Ottawa, ON K1V 6P6 Tel: 613-731-0165 Email: ottawacitadel@bellnet.ca Website: www.ottawacitadel.ca
Worship services Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Gloucester South Seniors Centre 4550 Bank Street (at Leitrim Rd.) (613) 277-8621 Proclaiming the life-changing message of the Bible
Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School July 3rd - Wisdom’s benefits Minister: James T. Hurd Everyone Welcome
South Gloucester United Church
Sunday 11:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School
Watch & Pray Ministry
10 Chesterton Drive, Ottawa (Meadowlands and Chesterton) Tel: 613-225-6648 parkwoodchurch.ca
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Heaven’s Gate Chapel
Family Worship at 9:00am located at 2536 Rideau Road (at the corner of Albion) 613-822-6433 www.sguc.org UNITED.CHURCH@XPLORNET.CA
The West Ottawa Church of Christ
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Worship 10:30 Sundays
meets every Sunday at The Old Forge Community Resource Centre 2730 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2B 7J1
Sunday Services: Bible Study at 10:00 AM - Worship Service at 11:00 AM A warm welcome awaits you For Information Call 613-224-8507
Have Faith
R0011949704
Minister - Rev.William Ball Organist - Alan Thomas Nusery & Sunday School, Loop audio,Wheelchair access
470 Roosevelt Ave. Westboro www.mywestminster.ca
R0011949754
Dominion-Chalmers United Church
Email: admin@mywestminister.ca
613-722-1144
FOR ALL YOUR CHURCH ADVERTISING NEEDS CALL SHARON AT
613-221-6228
CLASSIFIED AUCTIONS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
&Ăƌŵ ƵĐƟŽŶ &Žƌ
ZĂLJ Θ ZƵďLJ ůĂĐŬďƵƌŶ ϮϬϴϳ 'ĂůďƌĂŝƚŚ ZŽĂĚ DŝĚĚůĞǀŝůůĞ͕ KE DŽŶĚĂLJ͕ :ƵůLJ ϰ͕ ϮϬϭϲ
ƵĐƟŽŶ ϭϬ Ă͘ŵ͘ Ύ sŝĞǁŝŶŐ ϵ Ă͘ŵ͘
ƵĐƟŽŶĞĞƌ͗ :ŝŵ ĞĞƌĞ
ϲϭϯͲϯϮϲͲϭϳϮϮ
&Žƌ >ŝƐƟŶŐ ĂŶĚ WŝĐƚƵƌĞƐ ^ĞĞ ǁǁǁ͘ƚŚĞĂƵĐƟŽŶĨĞǀĞƌ͘ĐŽŵ
CLS471138_0623
ƌŽƐƐ DŽƵŶƚ ĂƐĞ ϮϱͲϰϱ ŐĂƐ ƚƌĂĐƚŽƌ ;ǁŽƌŬƐͿ͕ ϲϴ &ĂƌŐŽ ϱϬϬ &ŝƌĞƚƌƵĐŬ ;ǁŽƌŬƐͿ͕ ŵĂĐŚŝŶĞƌLJ͕ ĮƌĞĂƌŵƐ͕ ĂŶƟƋƵĞƐ Θ ĐŽůůĞĐƟďůĞƐ͊ dĞƌŵƐ͗ ĂƐŚ Žƌ 'ŽŽĚ ŚĞƋƵĞ
Ăůů dŽĚĂLJ dŽ ŽŽŬ zŽƵƌ ƵĐƟŽŶ FOR SALE
FOR SALE
GARAGE SALE
FOR RENT
1 Bedroom Apartment for Rent, North Gower Area. $850/monthly includes heat, hydro, all appliances, parking, private yard. Seniors Only. 613-800-2330
Looking for an online business? I can Help! You will receive free training and after support. Go to www.123freedom4life.com and check it out. Requires a FOR SALE computer and telephone and 5-15 hours weekly. MOVING SALE : Dining room suite, large sectional sofa, bedroom suite (twin); CLEANING / JANITORIAL coffee table, pic-tures, entry table & mirror, server, Call 613-692-2365 Professional House & Office cleaner. 19 yrs. expeHELP WANTED rience. Openings every 2nd Wednesday & Friday. Security clearance & refer-ences. Interior Heavy Equipment 613-433-7935 Operator School. Hands-On tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training. Funding & housing available. Job Aid. Already a FARM HEO? Get certification proof! Call 1-866-399-3853 or iheHesston 540 round baler school.com. with gathering/fluff wheels, good condition. $6000. 613-345-5375. Do You Have 10hrs/wk, to turn into $1500/mth using your PC and phone? Free info: www.BossFree123. com
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
CL421042
AUCTIONS
GARAGE SALE
Eastern Ontario’s Largest Indoor Flea Market 150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401
Mchaffies Flea Market HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Paving company requires • Asphalt Rakers • Interlock Installers • General Labourers Minimum 5 years experience 613-274-0068 or fax: 613-274-0069 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Please note our booking deadlines are Wednes-day’s by 4pm one week prior to publication date.
FOR SALE
HUNTING SUPPLIES
Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Saturday, July 9, 2016, 9 am-3 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Le-gion. Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free. Buy/ sell/trade. Firearms, ammunition, knives, mili-tary antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca. All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.
LAWN & GARDEN
A&M Lawn Maintenance: Lawn & Garden Clean-up, Home Based Business, Aeration, Lawn cutting. 613-290-0552 Do you have 10hrs/wk you Maynard would like to make more Paul 613-257-9660 productive? Work from home, online Free training www.gofree4life.com
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
MARINE
613-224-3330 613-623-6571 613-283-3182 www.ottawacommunitynews.ca MARINE
MORTGAGES
$ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income Bad credit OK!
1989 Sea Ray Pachanga 22 22 ft. sport cuddy, 5.7L Mercruiser (hours unknown). Eagle tandem trailer. $7,800 Carleton Place. Call 613-451-0150 SPORTS EQUIPMENT
WORK WANTED
18+ Ball Hockey Tournament Spencerville Area, July 29, 30 and 31. Con-tact Steve 613-246-5480 for details.
A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renova-tions, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-256-4613.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Better Option Mortgage #10969
1-800-282-1169
www.mortgageontario.com
$ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income Bad credit OK!
Better Option Mortgage #10969
1-800-282-1169
www.mortgageontario.com
FOR SALE
EXTEND YOUR REACH - ADVERTISE PROVINCIALLY OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW \RXU ORFDO FRPPXQLW\ QHZVSDSHU RU YLVLW ZZZ QHWZRUNFODVVL¿ HG RUJ
ADVERTISING
REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.
MORTGAGES
LOWER YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENTS AND CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT NOW!!! 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Debt Consolidation Refinancing, Renovations Tax Arrears, No CMHC Fees $50K YOU PAY: $208.33 / MONTH (OAC) No Income, Bad Credit Power of Sale Stopped!!!
CAREER TRAINING
BETTER OPTION MORTGAGE
BY EMPLOYER REQUEST, CanScribe is training to fill 400 Medical Transcription position. Train with the only accredited and AHDI approved online Canadian school. 1-866-3051165. www.canscribe.ca
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TODAY TOLL-FREE: 1-800-282-1169
MrApprovZ.com MORTGAGE APPROVAL - 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES, Purchases, Refinances, Commercial Loans to $10 MILLION, Farm and Farmland Mortgages, Bruised Credit No Problem! CALL TOLL-FREE 1-844-277-7689. Online Application @ www.MrApprovZ.com (Money Solutions Inc. LIC# 10731).
PERSONALS ACTUALLY, THERE ARE GOOD single people out there! Let MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS help you find them. With 15 years’ experience, we are Ontario’s industry leader in Matchmaking. CALL 613-257-3531, www.mistyriverintros.com.
www.mortgageontario.com (Licence # 10969)
STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”SUPER SAVINGS-ADDITIONAL 10% OFF NOW!” 20X21 $5,794 25X25 $6,584 30X31 $9,600 32X35 $10,798 42X51 $16,496. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
MORTGAGES 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES from 2.35% 5 year VRM and 2.64% 5 y e a r F I X E D . A l l C r e d i t Ty p e s Considered. Let us help you SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! Purchasing, Re-financing, Debt Consolidation, Construction, Home Renovations...CALL 1-800-225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC #10409).
ACREAGE WANTED EARN REVENUE from your vacant land. Twenty year income on a 5-acre solar lease. No investment required. Visit www.OntarioSolarLease.ca or CALL TOLL-FREE 1-866-418-8439 today.
EMPLOYMENT OPPS. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
FINANCIAL SERVICES
VACATION/TRAVEL CLS468953_0623
$$ CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT $$ SAVE 30% HOME EQUITY LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE!! Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage arrears, Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy. Creative Mortgage Specialists! No proof of income 1st, 2nd, and 3rd’s Up to 85%
On our Heart of the Arctic adventure Visit Inuit communities in Greenland and Nunavut Aboard the comfortable 198-passenger 2FHDQ (QGHDYRXU CALL FOR DETAILS! 1-800-363-7566 www.adventurecanada.com
Borrow: $25,000 $50,000 $100,000
14 Front St. S. Mississauga (TICO # 04001400)
Pay Monthly: $105.40 $237.11 $474.21
FOR SALE
LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLE !!Decrease monthly payments up to 75%!! Based on 3% APR. OAC 1-888-307-7799 ONTARIO-WIDE FINANCIAL 1801347inc FSCO Licence #12456 www.ontario-widefinancial.com !! LET US HELP !!
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
HEALTH CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Tollfree 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
33
WHAT'S ON OTTAWACOMMUNITYNEWS.COM
• • • • • • • •
Local movie listings Local event listings Local news and opinion Used cars in our area Full local business directory Local classified listings Daily deals from WagJag Links to local announcements and apartment rentals
BE INTERACTIVE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY SITE Submit an event, Comment on a story, Submit a photo, video or article for consideration
O’Connor St. Bikeway expected to be ready in the fall Staff
Downtown cyclists can cross another needed cycling lane off their list this fall. Construction is well under way on O’Connor Street to create the O’Connor Street Bikeway. The work began on O’Connor between Laurier and Fifth avenues at the end of June and is expected to be complete in the fall. According to the city, there are two constructions crews working on the cycling infrastructure improvements, with one crew working on the north end of the street, near Laurier Avenue and a second crew starting on the south end, near Isabella Street, working south. Lane reductions will be
in place during off-peak hours along the street. Pedestrian access will be maintained with temporary pathways put in place as well as detour signs. Businesses will remain open. The new 1.7 km northsouth bikeway is expected to link to the existing cycling network and future extensions. The route will take advantage of the existing roadway and will include the following elements: • Laurier to Pretoria — A separated bi-directional bikeway on the east side of the roadway, in the area where O’Connor is a oneway street. • Pretoria to Patterson — Painted bike lanes on both sides of the roadway, buffered on the east side
LET’S MAKE CANCER For information about cancer, services or to make a donation
north of Strathcona, where O’Connor is a one-way street. • Patterson to Monkland — A northbound shareduse lane will be created and a southbound painted bike lane will be added to the west side of the roadway. • Monkland to Glebe — Painted bike lanes will be on both sides of the roadway, with the exception of an existing Diplomatic Loading Zone south of Monkland on O’Connor. • Glebe to First — A southbound bike lane will be painted on the west side of the roadway and a northbound shared-use lane will be created. • First to Fifth — There will be shared use lanes for four blocks.
H I S T O RY
1-888•939•3333 • www.cancer.ca
Chico was one-year-old in May of this year. He is a purebred Biewer Yorkshire Terrier. A handsome little fella!!!
flyers. coupons. deals. cash back.
Chico is extremely rambunctious and spunky, he enjoys being chased as he is a master of eluding with his extreme speed. Chico also enjoys playing fetch but his ultimate favourite game to play is tug of war with his toys, growling like he’s a 300 lb. bear, but hardly scary. Chico will stare you down until his amazing eyes just compel you to play with him. He enjoys walks no matter what the weather, the first time he experienced snow, he seemed like a seasoned professional the way he vaults himself through the fresh snow or stealthy and fearlessly navigates his way on ice.
CHICO
Do you think your pet is cute enough to be “THE PET OF THE WEEK’’? Submit a picture and short biography of your pet to find out! Simply email to: dtherien@metroland.com – attention “Pet of the Week’’
Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca/coupons *Coupons subject to availability.
34
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
I look forward to his greeting at the door every time we walk in, it’s like the first time he sees us. Guessing he probably loves his family very much as much as we love him. Life just wouldn’t be the same without my little buddy Chico keeping me company and cheering on the SENS!!!
Sens Army;
mmittee in eated a historical co cr ve ha e w , 17 20 in History, with the goal rsary taking place of ve ni m an eu th us M 25 r an ou di of na As part re and the Ca We are hoping to secu . ty of Ottawa Archives re Ci e tu th na e ith w ag n rit io he at a ci asso d items of her tion of hockey relate programs, and any ot na s, do ct e ra th nt e co ag er ur ay co pl en , to , letters d as uniforms, artifacts sionally administere ch es su of s, pr m ’s ite ty Ci al ic e or Th st y. hi displa ver eserving for study or d all, donations. Ne an y, an of g in ep memorabilia worth pr ke d safe illustrate itted to the care an n of historic items to io ct lle co l ia ec sp archives has comm a d te capital have we cura before in the nation’s history. ributions to hockey’s nt co nt ca ifi gn si s a’ Ottaw ther hockey history - whe s a’ w ta Ot of ts ac tif loan asured ar hockey - to donate or our fans who have tre ’s en on up om w ng lli or l ca na e io ar at e W y, intern brations. a Senators, Sens Arm 25th anniversary cele rs to na Se a w ta Ot it is part of the Ottaw e to th n incorporate them in these items so we ca those who care and exposure to al on si es of pr m t er -t be worthy of long cepted will be subjec ay ac m s m es ur Ite . as rs tre to na ch Se su Many ory of the r hockey and the hist l, a fair market value fo el n w io As ss . ls pa ia a er e at ar m sh al also of archiv e ed donated items. W es for the acquisition ct ur le ed se r oc fo pr ts rd ip da ce an re st x to come ta loan ill be prepared for in Place your items on 2) ; es iv ch Ar e th monetary appraisal w to tion your items: 1) A dona have two options for a later date. and retrieve them at email ckey artifacts, please ho g in l an lo or g tin na rtifacts for additiona ed in do st sa re en te /s in m s co al s. du or vi at di in en For .ottawas ors.com or visit www at en as w ta ot @ ese items. 25 ns Se receive and review th to s es oc pr e th d an item details orical in reviewing our Hist rt pa ke ta ill w u yo pe versary. nsideration and we ho ned for our 25th anni Thank you for your co an pl ve ha e w es iti y other activ Tribute and the man Sincerely,
Eugene Melnyk Chairman Owner, Governor and Canadian Tire Centre d an ub Cl ey ck Ho rs Ottawa Senato ®Trade-mark of Capital Sports & Entertainment.
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
35
SENIORS
Connected to your community
Harry with the Heaves held a special place in Mary’s heart
M
y brother Emerson said I wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer when it came to the farm animals. Except for the cows, which I wasn’t too fond of, I wanted all the others for pets. Emerson said if I had any brains, I would know that
you didn’t raise livestock for pets. Eventually, they would go off to market, or end up in the smoke house! But I tended to put those thoughts out of my mind. Even after my pet black lamb ended up on the supper table one night, sending me into hysterics and turning me against lamb
for the rest of my life, I still thought I could make pets out of the farm animals. Even though I wasn’t too fond of the cows, I loved the calves. It was no chore for me to feed a sickly calf from a bottle, until it was able to feed itself. Holding a screeching baby pig, with its soft body feeling like that
of a real live baby, filled me with the utmost joy. And then there was poor old Harry with the Heaves. He was never called just plain Harry. It was Harry with the Heaves. Harry was a horse that had been around the farm long before I was born, and I loved him with a passion. Apart from the heaves, he had a sway where you could rest a couple bags of grain if you were so moved, and that was why he had the heaves, Father said. Harry with the Heaves was no longer able to do any farm work, and my sister Audrey said the only reason he was still kept around, was because Father knew how much I loved the poor old horse. He didn’t eat much, which maybe helped too. Harry with the Heaves didn’t move around like the other horses, preferring to stand at the fence behind
MARY COOK Memories the barn, resting his head on the rails. Every day I would put a halter on him, and walk him very slowly around the barnyard. We wouldn’t be gone a dozen steps, when the heaves would start. They seemed to come right from his hooves. And I would stop and let him heave away until the spasm passed, and then we would walk around another few steps, with his head getting lower and lower to the ground. The few times we hitched him to the buggy, it was
like we were giving him a new lease on life. There were strict orders from Father not to run Harry with the Heaves ... just let him move at his own pace, which wasn’t very fast. But I could tell he loved pulling the buggy. And we would circle the barnyard a couple times, until he could no longer breathe easily. But it was enough to make the old horse feel he was needed, even if we really weren’t going anywhere. See MY, page 37
Trips, socials, classes and much more Across from beautiful Andrew Haydon Park. All inclusive budget conscious pricing.
Selected Models Starting at $2,710! 1 Corkstown Road, Nepean, ON 613-828-8882 www.riverparkplace.ca 36
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
FOOD
Connected to your community
Berry streusel muffins bursting with fruit Bursting with a combination of fresh juicy local strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, these large streusel topped muffins are brunch or hostess-gift worthy. PREPARATION
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 25 minutes Makes 12 large muffins INGREDIENTS
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) each quick-cooking rolled oats and whole wheat flour • 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped walnuts • 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) each brown sugar and vegetable oil • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon Batter: • 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) each whole wheat and all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup (125 mL) each quick-cooking rolled oats
and chopped toasted walnuts • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder • 2 tsp (10 mL) grated orange rind • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each baking soda and salt • 2 cups (500 mL) mixed raspberries, blueberries and chopped strawberries • 1 egg • 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) 1% milk • 2/3 cup (150 mL) packed brown sugar •1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil • 1/4 cup (50 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice •2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
salt. Stir in berries just until coated. In medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, sugar, oil, juice and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Spoon into paper-lined muffin cups; sprinkle with topping. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely. Tip: For an impressive presentation, cut out twelve 5-inch (12.5 cm) squares of parchment paper. Press them into each muffin cup and scoop in batter (an ice cream scoop makes it easy).
PREPARATION NUTRITION
In small bowl, stir together oats, flour, walnuts, sugar, oil and cinnamon; set aside. Batter: In large bowl, whisk together whole wheat and all-purpose flours, oats, walnuts, baking powder, orange rind, baking soda and
My horse was gone Continued from page 36
Other sickly animals would just disappear, and I knew perfectly well what their fate was. But Harry with the Heaves lived on, contributing nothing to the work load of the other horses, just living day by day with his condition getting worse right before my eyes. And then one day, when I came home from school, I couldn’t see Harry with the Heaves anywhere. I thought he may have wandered into the field behind the barn, but no, he wasn’t there. I may not have been the sharpest knife in the drawer, just like my brother Emer-
son said, but no one had to tell me that Harry with the Heaves wouldn’t be around any more. Nothing was said about his missing. Not a word from Father, the brothers ... no one said a word. He was just gone. And I knew, without anyone telling me, that my beloved horse was no more. Not a word was spoken about his end. It was as if Harry with the Heaves had never existed. A deep sadness came over me. My horse was gone. Like so many disappointments, and sad happenings on the farm, there was no discussion … no explana-
tion. It was thought the less said the better. I cried for Harry with the Heaves only when I was alone. And I prayed wherever he had gone, he would be hale and hearty, running around with other horses, eating the finest hay and oats, his back in shape, and the heaves a thing of the past. To ease the pain in my heart, I had to believe it. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords. com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
One muffin: • Protein: 7 grams • Fat: 14 grams • Carbohydrate: 43 grams • Calories: 316 • Fibre: 4 grams • Sodium: 220 mg
Now Open!
HELLO
WESTBORO! Stop by our fresh new urban concept store!
The first of its kind, our new urban Farm Boy at 317 McRae Avenue, is the same great Farm Boy experience with a cool new look! Enjoy farm fresh produce, butcher quality meats, sustainable seafood, instore bakery, artisan cheese, plus Farm Boy’s own brand of unique and tasty products and wholesome meals made from scratch in the Farm Boy™ Kitchen.
317 McRae Avenue (between Scott and Richmond)
Ottawa, Ontario
Store Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am – 9 pm Seven days a week
farmboy.ca/westboro
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
37
Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: ottawawest@metroland.com The deadline for submissions is Thursday at noon, a week prior to publication.
June 30 Carleton Heights and Area Residents Association summer community barbecue, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. At the Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn Ave. Featuring family fun and activities, games, and fireworks.
July 1 This Canada Day, bring the family to the Ottawa Rowing Club for an enjoyable riverside experience. Try out a new water sport - rowing, sailing, canoe, kayak and paddleboard. Enjoy the simple pleasures
of old-fashioned games sack races, sandbag toss, hula hoops and hopscotch. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10 Lady Grey Drive. Free. Info ottawarowingclub.com and 613 2411120.
July 7 Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave., invites you to our annual Strawberry Social between 5 and 7 p.m. We will be serving a ham and salad supper and one of the best treats the season has to offer strawberry shortcake. $15 per person, children 10 and under free, family max $40. Tickets are available through the church office at 613-722-9250.
July 9 CHEO FUN DAY BBQ at Kilbirnie Park. See www. cheofoundation.com/ourevents/cheo-fun-day-bbq/
July 9 and 10 Glebe Art In Our Gardens and Studio Tour 2016 frp, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 19 juried artists exhibiting and selling their art at 11 sites in Ottawa’s Glebe neighbourhood. For more information about the artists and a map of the sites, see www.glebearttour.ca.
Aug. 7 Friends of the Farm Victorian Tea from 2pm to 4pm. Classic tea is served on the lawns of the Arboretum. Dress in full Victorian garb, (optional), listen to
live music, enter the best hat and costume contest. Formal Tea $10 at Bldg 72, CEF Arboretum east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 www. friendsofthefarm.ca/events. htm#events
Aug. 13 Friends of the Farm Art on the Farm from 10 am to 4pm, rain date Aug. 14, Free. Artists working in various media will display and sell their original work under the trees at the Arboretum. Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 www. friendsofthefarm.ca/events. htm#events
Ongoing The Ottawa Newcomers Club is designed to help women new to Ottawa or in a new life situation acclimatize by enjoying the company of other women with similar interests. We have morning, afternoon and evening events such as bridge, mah-jong, fun lunches, photography ,art tours, walking, golf, crafts, movie nights and book clubs. For more information visit www. ottawanewcomersclub. ca or email Marilyn at newcomersclubottawa@ gmail.com.
Mondays Practise and improve your Spanish speaking skills at the intermediate and advanced levels. We are
In need of service... your neighbourhood plumbers are here to help! Dave and his team love plumbing! It may sound crazy, but clean water and proper sanitation are essential to your health and happiness. That’s why DS Plumbing takes your plumbing seriously, and takes take the time to do it the way it should be done – so it lasts.
Play our Chasers Progressive Break Open Pl Tickets at any session for your chance to win up to $50,000.
e can hhandle anything related to your We home’s plumbing and best of all, our home custtomers agree that we deliver on our promises. With our ‘Predictable Priicing’ there is no guess work, and all a of our work is 100% guaranteed!
HUNT CLUB RD MERIVALE RD
Come out for a great time and support your local charities. SLACK Lic.#M776367
N E
W S
Jackpot Hotline: 613-226-1741
613-519-1591 www.dsplumbing.ca
28
100% of Funds Raised Support Cancer Coaching and the Purchase of Cancer Diagnostic Equipment
km
How can you get involved?
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
CALL 24/7 • Drain Cleaning • Toilets, Faucets & Sinks • Bathroom Renovations • Sump Pump Installations • Water Heaters • Drain Camera Inspections • Pipe Repairs • Backwater Valves • Water Softeners • Whole House Filters
Did you know we also offer AIR MILES® Reward Miles. Ask us for more details.
Supporting over 30 charities for over 21 years including: Guide Dogs for the Blind, Ontario March of Dimes, Nepean/Kanata Rotary, various Royal Canadian Legions and Cystic Fibrosis and more.
38
Confident, charismatic leaders were not born that way. In Toastmasters you will gain the practice to become the leader and speaker you want to be. Carlingwood Toastmasters meets Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church, located at 2120 Prince Charles Rd. For more information, visit carlingwoodtoastmasters.org.
®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under llicense by Loyalty One, Co. and DS Plumbing.
9 Slack Road, Nepean • www.bingolandsouth.com
SEPTEMBER 24 2016
Los Amigos Toastmasters and we meet at the Civic Hospital, Main Building, Main Floor, Room 3 at the rear left of the cafeteria Tulip Café on Mondays from 5:15 to 6:30. (Free parking in street after 5 pm.) E-mail membership@losamigos. ca or visit our website www.losamigos.ca.
www.ottawacancer.ca/epicwalk 613.247.3527 your family, friends and colleagues to be part of your EPIC WALK team.
to train and prepare for the event with weekly strolls in your own neighbourhood.
others as you cross the finish line, and as word of your accomplishment spreads!
PROCEEDS BENEFIT / PROFITS VERSÉS À
CLUES ACROSS 1. Acquired knowledge of 7. Brief appearances 13. Owns a ranch 14. Goes by 16. Potato state 17. Inappropriate 19. Millihenry 20. Treasuries 22. Crony 23. Norse god 25. Accidentally lose 26. Allied H.Q. 28. Shiva’s first wife 29. Earth System Model 30. Sandy island 31. Cam Newton’s dance 33. Nigerian people 34. A ridge on nematodes 36. ___ Creed: profession of faith 38. Gulf of, in the Aegean
40. 41. 43. 44. 45. 47. 48. 51. 53. 55. 56. 58. 59. 60. 61. 64. 65. 67. 69. 70.
Expresses anger Emerges WWII battle Wrestlers work here Not happy Measure of speed A way to communicate (abbr.) Gemstone Metric weight unit Region Guides projectile’s motion Not involved with Cosmetics giant Exclamation of surprise No fighting Tantalum Optimistic Herbs Categorized A famous street
CLUES DOWN 1. Madames 2. Printing measurement 3. Being in a position 4. Genus 5. Post-deduction amount 6. Champs get this 7. Single-__ organisms 8. Greatest boxer ever 9. Buddhist concept 10. Fencing swords 11. Operating system 12. Musical interval 13. Soldier’s tool 15. Places of worship 18. Supervises flying 21. Offers help 24. Precaution 26. Car mechanics group 27. Devotee of sports 30. Detectives get these 32. Coming into existence 35. Loss of signal (abbr.)
37. Feline 38. Decorative tea urn 39. Native Americans from Colorado 42. Resembles a pouch 43. Type of home (abbr.) 46. Cut a rug 47. Devil rays 49. Simmer 50. Veranda 52. Outcast 54. Famed aircraft engineer 55. Realm 57. Chair 59. Music awards show (abbr.) 62. Did not starve 63. Was once liquid 66. Former Cardinal Taguchi 68. Trademark
This week’s puzzle answers in next week’s issue
Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there is much you want others to know about you this week, but you’re not ready to share all of the details just yet. Continue to bide your time, sharing only when it feels right. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 There’s not much you can do to change a current situation, Taurus. Step away for a bit and let the pieces fall where they may. Then you can develop a strategy. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You have a new goal this week, Gemini, but others are not as receptive to your ideas as you hoped they would be. You may need to fine tune things. Be persistent. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, resolve to make the most of this week even if it seems difficult to do so. Seek support from friends or family members willing to lend an ear or a helping hand. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a few moments to recharge this week. You have been going at a breakneck pace for too long, and now it’s time to slow things down. Use some vacation time if you can. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others are routinely drawn to your unique personality. Make the most of others’ warm reception and do your best to return the favor whenever you can.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you want to get things accomplished this week, you may have to do them yourself. Going it alone may require a lot of work, but you are up to the challenge. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your magnetism can draw others to you like a moth to a flame, and that has helped you establish lasting friendships and build strong relationships. Cherish your good fortune. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your super sense of humor is on full display this week, when you have an opportunity to be the life of a party. Spend as much time in the limelight as you can. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, so much is going on that the week seems like it may stretch on forever. Just take things one day at a time and enjoy your full schedule while it lasts. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Take some time for yourself this week, Aquarius. You have earned a little R&R, and now is the perfect time to prioritize some fun and excitement. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, channel your creative energy into a special project. Invite others to join in the project and let things go where your creativity takes you. 0630
LEAVEYOURLASTING MARKFORCHEO’S CHILDREN&FAMILIES IT WAS THE EARLY DAYS OF CHEO AND AS A CHEO VOLUNTEER, FLEURETTE SAW A NEED FOR MORE FRENCH LANGUAGE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY. SHE WORKED HARD TO BUILD UP THE FRENCH COLLECTION FOR THE KIDS AT CHEO. SHE WANTED TO LEAVE A MARK AND HELP TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THIS IS WHAT MOTIVATED HER TO MAKE A GIFT IN WILL TO CHEO. By making a planned gift to CHEO you not only help future generations of children, but you also provide some tax relief to your estate, while still providing for your family members. Here are some ways you can create your Forever CHEO legacy: make a bequest in your Will; create an endowment fund; name CHEO as the beneficiary of your RRSPs or RRIFs; or take out a life insurance policy with CHEO as the beneficiary.
CONSIDER CREATING A TRULY LASTING LEGACY AND HELP TO ENSURE THAT CHEO IS FOREVER PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Your gift keeps on giving. Forever.
0723.R0013377278
For more than 40 years our community has benefited from the care and medical expertise at CHEO. While some of us have thankfully never had to use CHEO, others have for minor or sometimes more serious issues. The one commonality we all share is a great respect and appreciation for CHEO. We want it to be here for our kids, our kids’ kids and beyond that. That is what Forever CHEO is all about!
VISIT CHEOFOUNDATION.COM/DONATE/LEGACY-GIVING/ TO CONNECT WITH CHEO’S LEGACY ADVISORY COMMITTEE or MEGAN DOYLE RAY AT MEGANDOYLE@CHEOFOUNDATION.COM or (613) 738-3694 Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
39
With our central location, you can spend time – anytime! Families connect across Ottawa when living at the Palisades. Located right on Metcalfe Street at the Queensway, the Palisades is the perfect retirement solution for staying in touch. Instead of coordinating calendars, visits can be as simple as a lunch break or a stop on the way home. Our beautiful large one bedroom suites feature a full kitchen and comfortable sitting areas – perfect for entertaining children and grandchildren. Call for our limited time special!
Exclusive Offer! Save $1000 per month on our large 1 bedroom suites for the first year!* *Sign lease by June 30, 2016. Terms and conditions apply.
Book your tour today at (613) 565-5212
480 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa 40
Ottawa West News - Thursday, June 30, 2016
www.SymphonySeniorLiving.com