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La Machine by the numbers • 1 pair of wings found • 6 times it snowed in Ottawa this July to put Kumo to sleep • 27 kilometres walked by Long Ma and Kumo combined • 32 hours of musical performances • 34 manipulators who guided the spider and dragon-horse • 51 musicians and choir members • 80 bicycles used by La Machine staﬀ during their stay in Ottawa • 252 dedicated volunteers who donated over 3,613 hours • 3,200 litres of dragon mist and spider venom sprayed • 750,000 spectators over four days and embraced the storyline to become active participants in this theatrical production

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Long Ma, a horse-dragon, recovers its wings outside the Supreme Court on July 29, as part of La Machine’s four-day theatre production.

Record-setting crowds meet dragon-horse and spider BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

An estimated 750,000 people watched as a horse-dragon

took back its wings from a giant spider in downtown Ottawa over four days. According to Ottawa 2017 organizers, the French street

theatre production company La Machine made the event the city’s biggest theatrical production ever. The crowd estimate sur-

passed numbers thought to have attended Canada Day this year. Heritage Canada estimated at least 100,000 people were on Parliament Hill and

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debriefings about the security are still ongoing and said he wasn’t happy with use of resources around the VIP area. “There was hardly anyone there at times, those resources could have been redirected,” he said. El-Chantiry also invited Durrell to write to the federal minister in charge about his concerns. Bordeleau said he would convey the message, but that the handling of security on Parliament Hill itself was under the jurisdiction of the RCMP. Bordeleau said there are many events still ongoing — like La Machine taking place this weekend — and police and event organizers should try to apply some of the lessons learned from Canada Day. Board member Sandy Smallwood said since Ottawa “wears it” when a big event in the capital is a flop, the city should have some input into the handling of events. Durrell said he didn’t think the way people were led onto the Hill through “cattle lines” helped with security. Bordeleau defended the protocol though, saying given the global climate, it was important for there to be a “visible and layered” defence. Bordeleau said security wasn’t the problem. He said the failure is from an event management perspective and event organizers didn’t process people as quickly as they could have.

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The security response on our nation’s 150th birthday was an unmitigated disaster, said police services board vice chair Jim Durrell. After police Chief Charles Bordeleau finished his verbal report at the July 24 meeting, Durrell said he had to discuss the Canada Day festivities. “It’s been on my mind for 23 days,” he said. While Durrell said he didn’t blame the RCMP or Ottawa police, he said people waiting in lines for hours without access to bathrooms was a win for terrorists and a loss for rank-and-file Canadians. “Would you come back?” he asked the chief, adding if the trend continues, there won’t be anyone on the Hill to provide security for during Canada Day celebrations in the future. Following the city’s last council meeting before summer break, River Coun. Riley Brockington publicly stated that he thought the federal government should issue a public apology for the handling of the lines on Parliament Hill. Mayor Jim Watson and Bordeleau did warn the public of long lines, in the days leading up to the celebrations, but some people waited up to six hours to gain access. Police services board chair Coun. Eli El-Chantiry, asked Bordeleau if

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Health Canada approves supervised injection site BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Health Canada has granted an exemption to pave the way for a safe injection site at the Sandy Hill Community Centre. The program, first backed by the city’s board of health in a vote on June 20 of last year, will be the first of its kind in the capital. “The Government of Canada fully supports harm reduction measures, such as supervised consumption sites, as an important part of a comprehensive approach in addressing the opioid crisis facing many Canadians across the country,” a statement from Health Canada released on July 26, said. “International and Canadian evidence has shown that, when properly established and maintained, supervised consumption sites save lives without increasing drug use or crime in the surrounding area. They also reduce transmission of

communicable diseases, decrease infections, reduce emergency room use and hospital admissions related to injection drug use, and decrease overdose deaths.” Bill C-37, which streamlines the application process for so-called supervised consumption sites, was passed in May. “So many worked so hard for so long to bring supervised injection to Ottawa,” tweeted Robert Boyd following the decision. Boyd is the director of Oasis, the harm reduction program at the Sandy Hill centre. Boyd thanked Health Minister Jane Philpott for the decision. “I am pleased to see the approval of a supervised consumption site in Ottawa, which will provide further support and tools to help address the overdose crisis,” Philpott wrote in a press release. Supervised injection sites are thought to decrease the risk of communicable diseases like HIV and hepa-

million for the operation of the program. It was announced on April 27 during the budget process. Those funds were contingent on federal approval. Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury supported the site during the board of health meeting last year. He said he’d like to see Ottawa Public

titis C – which can be spread by sharing needles. When the board voted on whether or not to support the initiative, the city’s medical officer of health, Dr. Isra Levy, said supervised injection sites are one part of a harm reduction strategy put forward by public health staff. The province has pledged the $1.4

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Ottawa police are investigating a west-end homicide, after a man was shotnear Iris Street and Greenbank Road. Major crime is investigating the death of a 36-year-old man, who after being shot fell onto the patio of the Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery when looking for help, said the res-

taurant’s owner. Jimmy Zourntos said in the five plus years the restaurant has been open, they’ve never had an incident. “Nowadays this can happen in your own backyard,” Zourntos said. “The guy ran right inside the patio where he fell. The incident did not occur at the restaurant.” Police said it was too early

in the investigation to say whether the incident was related to a business in the Iris Street plaza that remained cordoned off with police tape the following morning. The shooting happened on July 31 around 9:30 p.m. Paramedics received a call about five minutes later. They treated the critically injured man for multi-system trauma. The man, who has not been iden-

Notice of Completion Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility Class Environmental Assessment Project File and Functional Design Report Available for Review The City of Ottawa has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) and functional design for the proposed expansion and retrofit to the Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility. The project was identified as a preferred alternative in the South Nepean Urban Area Master Servicing and Environmental Study. The existing Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility receives runoff from approximately 200 hectares of predominantly residential lands north of Strandherd Drive, along with a portion of commercial development in the Barrhaven Town Centre. The facility will be expanded and retrofitted to provide enhanced water quality treatment consistent with Ministry of Environment and Climate Change requirements for the existing serviced area as well as the proposed developments adjacent to the facility south of Strandherd Drive. The preferred servicing option for the proposed development lands was also determined as part of this study. A portion of the development lands are to be treated by the expanded facility, while the remaining areas would outlet to the Fraser-Clarke Drain or the Jock River with water quality treatment provided predominantly by hydrodynamic separators. A small new stormwater management pond on the Minto Lands to the west of the existing facility is required to provide stormwater quantity and quality control to existing and future residential areas draining to the Fraser-Clarke Drain. Consultation, in the form of technical advisory committee meetings and two public open houses were incorporated as part of the Class EA process and are documented in the Project File and Functional Design Report. The Kennedy-Burnett Stormwater Management Facility Project File and Functional Design Report details the study process, findings and recommendations. The public is invited to review the report, available at the following locations: Nepean Centrepointe Library 101 Centrepointe Drive Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7 Tel.: 613-580-2710

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For further information, or to provide written comments, please contact: John Bougadis, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning Asset Management Branch Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department City of Ottawa Phone: 613.580.2424 ext. 14990 John.Bougadis@ottawa.ca Written comments must be provided within thirty calendar days from the date of the first issuance of this Notice. If concerns regarding the project cannot be resolved through discussion with the City, a person/party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below by August 28th 2017. A copy of this request must also be sent to the City of Ottawa Project Manager, John Bougadis at the above address. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If there are no requests received by August 28th 2017 the project will proceed to design and construction as presented in the Class EA study. Honorable Glen R. Murray Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 11th Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, Ontario M7A 2T5 Tel: 416-314-6790 Fax: 416-314-6748 gmurray.mpp@liberal.ola.org

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tified, died from his injuries after being transported to the Ottawa Hospital, according to police. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact major crime at 613236-1222, ext. 5493. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa police app.

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Ottawa police are investigating a west-end homicide, after being called to respond to a shooting near the Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery on Iris Street on July 31. A 36-year-old man died after being transported to hospital.

Zoning By-law Amendment for properties affected by the May 2017 flooding In accordance with the Planning Act, notice is hereby provided that a zoning by-law amendment proposal is being considered by the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department at the City of Ottawa. Public meetings The public meetings to consider this zoning proposal are as follows: • Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Thursday September 7, 10 a.m., The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive • Planning Committee Tuesday September 12, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West Lands subject to the proposal The zoning amendment proposal affects lands in the vicinity of watercourses that were impacted by flooding, as described below. Additional locations may be added as identified through this zoning by-law amendment process. Purpose and effect of the proposed amendment The proposed amendment will relieve property owners of the need for minor variances if they are repairing or reconstructing buildings and structures damaged by the flooding that occurred in May 2017. The amendments will avoid the need for minor variances associated with rebuilding in a less flood-prone location on a lot, or as a result of small increases in building height to accommodate flood-proofing measures. Urban Area Locations (to be considered by Planning Committee): properties along Grandview Drive, Britannia Beach area, Trim Road (Petrie Island). Rural Area Locations (to be considered by Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee): properties along Loggers Way, Moorhead Drive, MacLarens Side Road, Northwoods Drive, Constance Bay area, Armitage Avenue, Leo Lane, Du Boise Lane, Armstrong Road and Morin Road. Further information To view the proposal or any information or materials related to the proposal, please contact the undersigned planner. Maps showing the affected lands are available by contacting the undersigned. Submission requirements To provide comments or for information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the undersigned planner. Dated at the City of Ottawa this August 3, 2017. Carol Ruddy, Planner Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Telephone: 613-580-2424, ext. 28457 Fax : 613-580-2459 • Email: carol.ruddy@ottawa.ca Ottawa West News - Thursday, August 3, 2017 5

Arrest made in double homicide Man arrested for Mechanicsville slaying and attempted murder case BY MELISSA MURRAY

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Ottawa police have arrested a 30-year-old man on two charges of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder. The police issued a Canadawide warrant for Alam Gabriel Buoc, 30, of Ottawa on July 26 and he was arrested one day later without incident, said police spokesperson Const. Chuck Benoit. Buoc was arrested by front line patrol officers. “It (stemmed from) information that was worked from the case itself — intelligence, as well as information the patrol officers worked on,” Benoit said. “We are satisfied that there was no incident during the arrest. That’s one major concern that is always there when you are looking at a file with violent crime.” The charges are for the three shootings in the Britannia Heights neighbourhood on July 24 that left two men dead and a third seriously injured. He remained in hospital on July 27. “From Monday morning

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Ottawa police issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for Alam Gabriel Buoc in connection with two homicides and shooting in Ottawa’s west end on July 24 right up until Thursday night, there was very hard work done by the investigators, great work in corroborating from patrol and all the intelligence put behind it. Everybody combined together (and) worked very hard on it,” Benoit said. Buoc is known to police and had been arrested previously. He was scheduled to appear in court on July 28 on the new charges. It all began on July 24 just after 7 a.m. when a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds arrived at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in serious condition. That led police to the Elm-

hurst Park area in the city’s west end where a body was found near Tavistock Road. Paramedics pronounced Abdulrahman Al-Shammari, 26, dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. Hours later, around 12:30, police were notified of a suspicious vehicle idling near Wayne and Aylen avenues in the Woodroffe-Lincoln Heights neighbourhood, not far from the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. Inside the vehicle, Dirie Olol, 27, was found dead from a gunshot wound, said police. -With files from Jessica Cunha

Ottawa police have made an arrest in a four-month-old Mechanicsville homicide case. On March 22, police responded to a call at a Burnside Road address, when a woman, 35, was found dead. Police say her unharmed twoyear-old son was also found in the apartment. “The child was actually in good health when the incident did occur and that was

very fortunate. We were very happy to see that throughout the time frame that she had passed that he was actually able to care for himself at that age,” said police spokesperson Const. Chuck Benoit. “It was a number of days and there was information that the superintendent had to go check and police were called.” Initially the death was considered suspicious, but has now been deemed a homicide. The delay in making an ar-

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Two teenagers are facing a long list of charges relating to four recent robberies. Ottawa police have arrested two suspects, 18 and 17. The 18-year-old is facing four counts of robbery, two counts of wearing a disguise, two counts of conspiracy and four counts of breach of undertaking. The 17-year-old faces four counts of robbery, two counts of wearing a disguise and two counts of conspiracy.

The robberies happened between July 23 and July 26. On July 23, just after 12:30 a.m., two suspects demanded cigarettes at a gas station in the Queensway Terrace North neighbourhood on Carling Avenue. One suspect insinuated he had a weapon in his pocket. The suspects left with the cigarettes, but no weapon was shown and there were no injuries. About three hours later, a man walking along Carling Avenue met the two suspects. The man was assaulted before a by-

rest was in part due to the police waiting for toxicology and autopsy results, said Benoit. “All this does take time. The time frame is all about waiting for results and they continued the investigation throughout the time span and gathered evidence that corroborated the results that became available.” The police service’s major crime unit arrested a man who was to appear in court on July 26. He has not yet been identified. stander intervened. On July 25, around 8:10 p.m. two suspects, both disguised, entered a gas station in the 1700 block of St. Laurent Boulevard. The suspects took cash and cigarettes and fled. Then on July 26, around 11 p.m., two disguised suspects entered a gas station situated along the 2200 block of St. Laurent Boulevard. The suspects obtained cash and fled. There were no injuries. The two suspects were located in the Russell Heights area and were arrested without incident. The pair was scheduled to appear in court on July 27.

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Guy Laflamme, executive director of Ottawa 2017, said his initial estimate for the event was that it would draw about 300,000 people. “It’s not an overstatement to say that we wrote a page in Ottawa history over the weekend and the memories we’ve created will be cherished for decades to come. And that’s exactly what we wanted to accomplish for Ottawa 2017.” With some additional video screens, security and other extras, the event cost slightly more than the $3.5 million set aside for it, but that’s covered in the contingency fund, Laflamme said. “It’s probably the best investment we could have dreamed of,” he said. An additional 30 to 40 volunteers had to be added to handle the crowds. Laflamme said the performance was a career highlight, and it was special for the operators, creators and musicians involved as well. “La Machine felt that the Ottawa crowd was the best they have experienced ever — disciplined, respectful and also bubbly, lively and emotional,” Laflamme said, noting the spontaneous applause that erupted when the musicians finished a set or when the operators stepped off the machines. Ottawa 2017 estimated about the events from the entire year would create more than $230 million in GDP impact and generate more than 3,000 jobs. A large portion of that will come from hosting La Machine, Laflamme said, calling it a main contributor and noting some restaurants on Sparks Street and in the ByWard Market ran

out of food. In a letter to the city and committee after the big event written by Jasna Jennings, executive director of the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area, she said La Machine “lived up to and surpassed all expectations.” “The market was alive with more people than even Canada Day! The anticipation and exhilaration were palpable.” She said the goal of the event, to shirk the idea of Ottawa as a sleepy town, “came to a dramatic crescendo with La Machine.” She noted that visitors to the market were not just tourists, and the event also brought out locals in droves. “La Machine was the catalyst to play tourist in your own town and to remember how exciting and how much fun downtown is.” According to Ottawa police, there were no major incidents associated with the street theatre performance. Ottawa paramedics said the event went very well overall. They received about 100 calls for service in the area of the machines and about 25 people were taken to hospital.

Laflamme said the only minor incident came when crowds following the machines met with the awaiting crowd in front of the Supreme Court on July 29. “Unfortunately a few people were squeezed and felt intimidated … Other than that everything went super impeccably well.” In a recent blog post, Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper said the event “will be a defining moment in this city’s ongoing transition.” Leiper said in the post that one of the most pivotal decisions made for La Machine was to close downtown streets to welcome pedestrians and limit parking. “The elimination of parking and cars from the (ByWard) Market and other key downtown streets was hugely successful.” He said the event was proof that fewer cars, not more, can draw more people and more economic activity. “We need bike lanes and parking, great transit, and safe pedestrian routes to capitalize on the opportunity we proved this weekend.”

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he Salvation Army does good work in this city, but that does not make the organization immune from making bad decisions. The Salvation Army is seeking a zoning change to allow it to move a homeless shelter from King Edward Avenue area to Vanier. The request comes as a shock to the people who call Vanier home. No community should have this sprung on them. If built, a shelter would likely draw inebriated or otherwise unwell people into a residential neighbourhood. That’s not an improvement – it’s a step backwards. Yes, city council can allow a move, but there is nothing in the plan to suggest it will improve outcomes for the people in need. Instead it will turn a neighbourhood upside down for the sake of optics. Getting the homeless out of view of the tourists in the ByWard Market seems to be the driving force behind the proposal, and one reason Mayor Jim Watson is backing it. Getting people out of sight should not be the goal when spending money on

homelessness. Real homes and real help should be the only goal. All else is, in a word, uncharitable. And will this be a case of out of sight, out of mind? Will Ottawans find it easier to ignore the fact that there are people in such need? There is demand for the services offered by the Salvation Army. That’s why we have zoning in this city – so development happens in a predictable way, and in a way that the neighbours have a say about their neighbourhood. The site picked by the Salvation Army is not zoned for a shelter. It’s not a use any neighbour could foresee. This is not just an issue for Vanier. No one is immune. If a surprise like this can be sprung on Vanier, every resident of Ottawa should know that other councillors could gang up on your neighbourhood and stick something unwanted on your street. City councillors should put community before complicity and refuse the rezoning request.

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friend of mine recently travelled to British Columbia from Ontario to search for a house over a weekend. She spent a whopping amount of money on airline tickets, hotels and meals for what was anything but a vacation. But perhaps she needn’t have bothered. A new study from HSBC Global suggests that Canadians are starting to buy real estate the same way they’re purchasing groceries, clothing and household goods — on the internet. According to HSBC, home-buying and the services that go along with it — legal services, realtors and mortgage lending — are increasingly occurring online. HSBC’s Beyond the Bricks: The Future of Home-buying is based on a

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse global survey of 9,000 individuals. Canadians, as it turns out, are among the most active online real estate buyers. Ninety per cent of Canadians turn to the internet to search new properties — compared to the global average of 83 per cent. Three quarters of Canadian homebuyers are using digital technology to research financing options. “From online mortgage specialists to paperless mortgage renewals, technology is rapidly changing how we engage with and serve our customers in Canada and across the globe,” says

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are absent online might as well not exist at all. As for my friend, she managed to lock into a real estate offer during her two days in B.C. But you can bet she spent countless hours online narrowing her search and securing her financing before she did.

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Ottawa Vanier MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers is under fire for tweets saying Abdirahman Abdi was “murdered by a careless police officer.” A July 26, tweet from her account read, “My thoughts are with Abdi’s family and friends murdered by a careless police officer. Be strong! #JusticeForAbdi #StopViolence #Ottawa.” The tweet came days after the community gathered to mark one year since Abdi’s death, which followed a violent confrontation with police outside his Hintonburg apartment. Police were initially called to respond to “assaultive behaviour” displayed by Abdi at a neighbourhood coffee shop. After many comments on the tweet, a followup from Des Rosiers’ Twitter account

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Ottawa Vanier MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers came under fire for a tweet saying Abdirahman Abdi was “murdered by a careless police officer” on July 26. The string of tweets has since been deleted. the next day said, “Obviously the process must be respected and everyone presumed innocent until proven guilty. Always a difficult process for all concerned.” The rookie MPP, who won her seat in a byelection last November, has worked as

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Father’s face was blackened with soot down the piece of wood, set it on fire too, and those sitting on the kitchen chairs knocked them We could faintly see his over trying to get away from the outline when he came out of flames which I was sure were the drive shed with the lantern in one hand and a long piece of going to burn down the entire wood wrapped at one end with farm, including the log house piles of feed bags. And it reeked and barns! Father dropped the flaming to high heaven of coal oil. coal oil soaked mass and headed Father told us to put our for the house right behind us. chairs in a circle, and once we We didn’t need a lantern to see settled down, he took a match from his pocket, scraped it along our way. When we got inside, and Mother lit the lamp, we the thigh of his overalls, and saw that Father’s straw hat was touched the match to the coal minus its front brim, and his oil soaked bags on the end of face was blackened with soot. the piece of wood. It sounded He went right to the wash basin like a huge whoosh, like many people taking a big breath at the on the bench at the back door. Mother was determined that same time, and the whole thing burst into flames, and pieces of none of us should go to bed until the fire was out, but Father the feed bags flew everywhere. said it would burn itself out, The fire lit up the entire area, and we had nothing to worry including the barn yard, and about. Mother wasn’t so sure. the coal oil which had dripped

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The same day U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted about banning transgender individuals from serving in the military, Capital Pride was announcing its lineup for Pride Week. At the announcement, Mayor Jim Watson said it’s actions like Trump’s that are a reminder of why the city needs a pride festival and parade. “We see an action like Donald Trump, who has banned

trans people from joining the army of the United States, and that’s exactly why we need to continue to have pride festivals and pride parades and let people know the struggle continues in many parts of the world and even in our own city,” he said. “It really is an opportunity to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness in our community, in our society and right here in our own neighbourhood.” Pride Week begins Aug. 21 with a flag raising at city hall and it finishes on Aug. 27. The

theme for Capital Pride 2017 is Just Be. “Just Be acknowledges the path to true identity and self expression, both as an individual journey as well as the one we share with our community,” said Capital Pride’s board chair Tammy Dopson. “By allowing us to be ourselves, we make way for greater acceptance understanding and celebration of our differences. We look forward to you joining us for the 2017 festival and helping to create a place where we can all Just Be.’” That theme doesn’t conflict with the “respectful request” that Ottawa’s police officers

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, unless someone helps you corral your focus, your energy is bound to spread all over the place. Find a friend who can keep you on the right track.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, expect to expend a lot of energy this week if you want the job to get done correctly. You’re not one for slacking, so this shouldn’t be a problem.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you need to figure out how to turn great ideas into workable projects that will earn you some money. Start drafting that plan.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are willing to put in extra effort this week, the results will be well worth it. Hunker down and commit to going the extra mile in the days ahead.

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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind open tour day from noon to 3 p.m. at 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North. Tours of the National Training Centre, meet plenty of dogs, and watch the guide dog training demonstrations, at 12:15, 1:00, 1:45 and 2:30pm. Admission and parking are free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Please note that pet dogs are not permitted on the property.

Aug. 12

Friends of the Farm Art on the Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rain Date Aug. 13, 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 friendsofthefarm.ca/fcef-annual-events/. Westboro Legion Rubber Boot Stomp. There will be a down east rock and roll and classic country dance at the Westboro Legion, 391 Richmond Rd., in the upstairs hall with Lorne Daley and Ricochet Riders. Enjoy country, rock, down east and Irish music, perfect for foot stomping action. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Tickets are available in advance at the upstairs bar at the Westboro Legion or at the door. For more information visit www.rcl480.com or call Coleene at 613-294-1820.

Saturday night dances every two weeks. People meeting people, singles and couples 45+. DJ, refreshments, plus light snack served at 10:30 p.m. Members: $13 Nonmembers: $15. At Carleton Heights Community Center, 1665 Apeldoorn Ave. at 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. West End Food Truck Rally, 11 am to 7 pm, 3861 Old Richmond Rd. Family entertainment, and music all day in support of the FAMSAC Food Cupboard. Admission is free; food or cash donations to FAMSAC are encouraged. www.facebook. com/WestEndFoodTruckRally.

Sept. 16 to 17

Gem, Mineral and Jewellery Show and Sale 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. $8 at the door but free foe children 12 and younger. More than 60 dealers will have their works on display for purchase. Curling Rinks at Nepean Sportsplex. 613-700-4367 www. olmc.ca/gemshows.html.

Aug. 19

There will be a live music dance at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd., in the downstairs hall. Enjoy country, rock, down east and Irish music, perfect for dancing. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The bar will be open. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Tickets are available in advance at the upstairs bar at

the Westboro Legion or at the door. For more information visit www.rcl480.com or call Coleene at 613-294-1820.

Aug. 26

There will be a live music dance at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd., in the downstairs hall. Enjoy country, rock, down east and Irish music, perfect dancing. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The bar will be open. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. We welcome all, you do not need to be a member to attend. Tickets are available in advance at the upstairs bar at the Westboro Legion or at the door. Join us for the fun of it. For more information visit www.rcl480.com or call Coleene at 613-294-1820. Saturday night dances every two weeks. People meeting people, singles and couples 45+. DJ, refreshments, plus light snack served at 10:30 p.m. Members: $13 Non-members: $15. At Carleton Heights Community Center, 1665 Apeldoorn Ave. at 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sept. 23

Seeking artists. Third annual Art Show & Bistro Sept. 23 from 10am-3pm at Merivale United Church. Registration forms available at: eventsatmerivale@gmail. com or call 613-225-0248 and leave a message. First come first

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Above and Beyond Toastmasters continues their Monday Night meetings throughout the summer months. Guest Nights are the 3rd Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in the Bickell Room startingat 7 p.m. For more Info, e-mail 45sharong@gmail. com.

“Despite the tweets from my account last night, I want to make it clear I had no intention of commenting on any ongoing proceedings. I have absolute respect for the integrity of our judicial process. In our society everyone is innocent until proven guilty and I apologize that the comments last night did not reflect that principle,” it reads. Both the Ottawa police chief and the president of the Ottawa Police Association both weighed in, responding to the language used in the tweets. “Mr. Abdi’s death has been difficult for many, we should all respect due process and allow the Court to fulfil (sic) it’s (sic) role,” tweeted

Charles Bordeleau. Matt Skof, president of the OPA, called the comments reckless. “Are these irresponsible comments reflective of @ontario_liberal ?” he tweeted, tagging the premier, Kathleen Wynne, Ottawa centre MPP Yasir Naqvi and the police association. After Const. Daniel Montsion was charged in Abdi’s death with manslaughter, as well as one count of aggravated assault and one count of assault with a weapon on March 6, Naqvi, who also serves as the province’s attorney general declined to comment. “Since criminal charges have been laid and this case is now before the courts it would be inappropriate to comment further,” he

wrote in an email when asked to comment. According to Des Rosiers’ executive assistant, Camille Marcil, the original tweet suggesting murder did not come from Des Rosiers. “She didn’t write it, but is taking responsibility for it,” Marcil said on July 27. Three people have access to the MPP’s Twitter account: des Rosiers, Marcil and an undisclosed third person. Marcil said that person no longer has access to the Twitter account and could not comment on whether he or she is currently working for the MPP. The controversial words were part of a string of English and French tweets that started on

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CHARA, your local community association, is searching for volunteers to fill open positions on our board of directors. CHARA holds meetings on the last Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 p.m. As well, we are looking for volunteers to work on the community rink. and for supervision during the winter. Email info@carletonheights.org. Set aside Tuesday mornings with the Painters’ Circle. We are a friendly group with a wide range of painting experience from beginners to people who sell their work. All media are welcome including oils. This is not a class. We meet in the Unitarian Church on Cleary Avenue. Please drop in, but first contact Clea Derwent for further details at clderwent@gmail.com or 613-694-0505.

Practise and improve your Spanish speaking skills at the intermediate and advanced levels. We are Los Amigos Toastmasters

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July 26, beginning with “The rising murder cases of #black youth troubles me more than ever! Justice must be done, but we also need to review the entire system!” The entire chain of tweets has since been deleted. Despite the backlash, some praised the politician for her words. “Thank you @ndesrosiers. We agree that due process is in order. It’s too bad Abdirahman was not offered the same right,” responded Justice for Abdirahman. The Somali Women’s Circle Network thanked the MPP. “Thank you MPP @ndesrosiers for your support w the community. Friends, stand with @nderosiers because she stands with the victim.”

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