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Protest marks one month since man’s death following police confrontation Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com

A rally outside police headquarters, marking one-month since the death of Abdirahman Abdi who died following a confrontation with police, began with chants of “fight for freedom” and “black lives matter.” “One of us could be next,” said Mikayla Vattiata, a member of the Ottawa Black Diaspora Coali-

tion to a crowd of about 200 people. Some of those in attendance were holding signs demanding “Justice for Abdirahman Abdi”, others with signs alleging the Ottawa Hospital was negligent in its handling of Abdi upon arrival at the hospital and another saying “murder covered up here.” Abdi, a 37-year-old Somali-Canadian man, died after a confrontation with police outside his home on 55 Hilda St. in Hin-

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tonburg on July 24. Police were called to a nearby coffee shop following reports of “assaultive” behaviour. The provincial Special Investigations Unit is now investigating the circumstances surrounding Abdi’s death. Coalition member Leila Moumouni-Tchouassi said the rally was a way of remembering Abdi. “We’re celebrating the life of someone they have taken from us and are actively trying to erase,” she said of Abdi’s death. “No matter how much they spin the story, no one deserves to be treated this way.” She outlined the demands the group is making which include: • Charges laid against the two officers at the centre of the SIU’s investigation • Public release of the full SIU report • Collection and release of all race-based data by the SIU See PROTESTERS, page 2

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Protesters chant “No justice, no peace” and “no racist police,” during a rally outside police headquarters on Elgin Street on Aug. 24. The rally was organized by Black Lives Matter, No Justice No Peace and the Ottawa Black Diaspora Coalition one month after Abdirahman Abdi’s death following a confrontation with police outside his Hintonburg apartment building.

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• Ontario’s attorney general to enact recommendations of the Iacobucci Report on Police Encounters with People in Crisis across the province • Ontario’s attorney general to undertake a similar expanded investigation into police encounters with people living with disabilities, including autism and other cognitive disabilities • Ministry of Health and Long-term Care to investigate the extent to which paramedics and the Ottawa Hospital allegedly colluded with police to withhold information about Abdi’s death • Physicians who allegedly authorized the withholding of information about Abdi be stripped of their medical licence • The Ottawa Hospital end any practices in which there is collaboration with police or the Special Investigations Unit to withhold information from the families/next of kin and the public • Counselling and support services for family and mem-

bers of the community that witnessed Abdi’s death Vanessa Doriman, also a member of the coalition, said she refuses to let Abdi’s name be forgotten. “We are outraged and ready to resist. His name is not forgotten today, not ever. We demand justice now.” The SIU released a statement on the protests, which were held in communities across Canada, including Toronto, Kitchener, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Hamilton. The Toronto protest was held outside SIU headquarters in Mississauga. In the statement, the SIU says it respects the right of Canadians to “protest and express their opinions in a peaceful manner.” The statement also acknowledges that the Black Lives Matter organization has made several demands related to the civilian oversight body and outlines how the body is governed. It notes the Ontario government has appointed an Ontario Court of Appeal judge to lead an independent review of the SIU and two other agencies that oversee police conduct in the province.

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Rebecca McCaffrey, 30, who had been missing for six days, was found on Aug. 23. According to police, McCaffrey was found safe and sound and they thanked the public for its help during the effort to locate her.

Const. Marc Soucy said McCaffrey was found around 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 by an eastend patrol officer. Soucy would not comment on her condition, but said she was seen by paramedics. Earlier that day, ground searches were called off for McCaffrey, who went missing on Aug. 18 near the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus. Soucy said that can happen if areas have been thoroughly searched or if police have re-

ceived a tip. On Aug. 21, as many as 175 people participated in the search. Laura Dorris, McCaffrey’s mother, posted on Facebook on Aug. 24, to also thank the public. “We are profoundly grateful to every person, whether in Ottawa or another location, who assisted us in any way to find Rebecca. There are so many kind and generous people in this world. LIFE IS

GOOD!” McCaffrey’s family is now asking for privacy. Her brother, Brenden Dorris, is asking those who shared missing persons posts to delete them. “Feel free to leave any encouraging or positive messages, but ones that are directed to her safety or address her mindset may be disturbing for her to see. Thank you so much to everyone involved,” says a post on Facebook.

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Jewish Federation reaches out to wider audience with two-event campaign launch Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com

For the first time, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa is reaching out to families with younger children with a kid-friendly event as part of its annual campaign launch. “Normally every year when we do this campaign kickoff, it’s geared towards adults and it’s an evening event and that has meant that people with young families have to get babysitters or opt out,” said campaign launch co-chair Shawna Dolansky of the event, taking place Sept. 18.

To open the event to more age groups, Dolansky’s family decided to add an afternoon concert at 3 p.m. at the Ottawa Jewish Community School, featuring children’s singing and fantasy group JiggiJump, with children’s singers Judy and David. “It will just be a very chaotic and fun event,” Dolansky said. It doesn’t take the place of the traditional evening program, where this year’s keynote speaker is Nancy Spielberg, who will speak about community, family, documentary filmmaking and philanthropy at the

Soloway Jewish Community Centre at 7 p.m. “She’s a very well-known philanthropist and has founded several organizations, not just Jewish organizations, but organizations for children and veterans and different age groups,” she said. Following her talk, there will be a screening of one of Spielberg’s documentaries, Above and Beyond. It’s about a group of Jewish American pilots who smuggled planes out of the U.S. and flew for Israel in its war of independence. “Having someone who is as well known as she is, and

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NANCY SPIELBERG funds also go to support activities and organizations for Jews in Israel and elsewhere in the diaspora. The event launches the campaign, which also includes several other events, including a multi-day telethon, golf tournament and more. “We’ve always understood as a community that if we want these kinds of

community institutions, then we have to raise funds within the community because they are unique and they cater to our Jewish community in Ottawa,” Polowin said. “It’s hard every year, but the basic understanding is that we need to do it.” With a new spin on the launch event, Polowin’s cochair Sharon Appotive said she’s hopeful the event will get the campaign off on the right foot. “I hope this will reach out to young families and be an amazing draw,” she said. Tickets for the family concert are $10 per household. The evening program is $10 per individual or $20 per household. For tickets to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s 2017 annual campaign, go to www.jewishottawa.com, and for more information contact rgarshowitz@jewishottawa. com.

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Since the Caring and Sharing Exchange issued a public appeal to help deal with a 33 per cent increase in demand for school supplies, the community has stepped up, says Megan O’Meara. The charity, which operates Sharing in Student Success, packed hundreds of backpacks at the Westgate Shopping Centre on Aug. 23 thanks to the help of volunteers. A week before the packing event, the charity still had more than 800 kids on their waiting list and a total of 2,104 requests for backpacks. On Aug. 23, the number on the waiting list was down to 300. Cindy Smith, the organization’s executive director, said she was optimistic about the chances of eliminating the waiting list. “Just last week our waiting

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Volunteers finsh packing hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies for children in need at the Westgate Shopping Centre on Aug. 23. list was more than 850 kids, but thanks to the community’s help, this number has dropped significantly,” said Smith. Smith said the increased demand could at least be partially linked to the influx of Syrian Refugees into the capital. The Somali Centre for Family Services requests backpacks from the SISS program for their clients, and they

have seen a massive leap in requests that they feel has been caused by the influx of Syrian refugees, according to Smith. Last year, the centre requested assistance for 63 children. This year, the number was nearly five times that, reaching 300 children. According to a press release from the exchange, one in five children in Ottawa live in poverty.

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Programs aim to prevent youth from falling through the cracks Trillium provides $600K to Ottawa Community Housing Foundation Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com

New after-school programs beginning this fall aim to prevent at-risk youth aged 13 to 14 from taking the wrong path into crime. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing a three-year $600,400 grant to the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation for a youth outreach program called Keeping Youth Connected. The 15 different community houses will distribute the program across the city. Previous programming offered at the community houses was only for youth aged six to 12. The announcement was made Aug. 26 at the Debra Dynes Family House. “This will go a long way in making that difference

Jonathan Panda, 5, finishes going down the slide just before his brother Israel on the play equipment outside the Debra Dynes Family House on Aug. 26. The brothers were present during an announcement that the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation would receive $600,400 over three years for the Keeping Youth Connected program.

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Suzanne Bédard, with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, speaks about the$600,400 grant to the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation over three years for the Keeping Youth Connected program for youth aged 13 and 14. and is one of the largest Trillium Foundation investments ever made in the province of Ontario,” said Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi of the funds for the program. “Your application, your energy, your idea was something we just could not say no to.” The funds will be used to pay for staff, as well as the cost of hosting work-

shops and buying supplies for the program. Shelton Gandé, 16, and Israel Panda, 15, were both involved in the programs at the Debra Dynes Family House until they aged out of what was being offered. It wasn’t until a few years later that they were able to help with the programming as volunteer co-ordinators. They both have siblings

that will benefit from the new programs. “When this neighbourhood wasn’t really as vibrant as it is today, it was easy for kids to go down the wrong path,” Gandé said. “Some of my friends they went down the wrong path and now I don’t see them anymore, and thanks to the family house, it kept me on the right path and gave me opportunities and gave me a chance to just be me.” Panda added, “And at that age you really want to go outside and discover the world, but you may not end up at the right place. It’s really good to put a program in that spot so it keeps you away from that.” According to Sylvie Manser, chair of the Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses and executive director of the Banff Avenue Community House, the programming will focus on providing life skill development, and social, recreational and academic support.

Staff training has begun and some of the new programs begin Sept. 12. The target for the program is 100 youth per school year, but they expect upwards of 200 will get involved. Beth Tooley, project coordinator for the coalition, said the community houses have strong offerings for six to 12 year olds. “We were losing them at that 13- to 14 year-old stage. That’s when they get involved in gangs and have their first interactions with police, so it was really getting a safety net around them during those years,” Tooley said of the Keeping Youth

Connected program. “It’s long been a problem and now it’s a priority.” The money allows that priority to be ticked off their list, but with only three years of funding, the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation and Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses is looking for volunteer tutors and funds to support the project in future years. For more information about the program and the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation, visit http://ochfoundation.ca.

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funny how those whose paycheques are paid for by the public hate it when the public gets a glimpse into the inner workings of their operations. How else can residents of Ottawa take the comments that have been coming from the mayor and the police chief when it comes to the internal strife going on within this cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police force. On Aug. 25, just a day after a protest in front of police headquarters demanding justice in the case of Abdirahman Abdi, a Somali man who died after a confrontation with police in the city, the mayor, police chief, police union head and police board chair gathered in private to clear the air over what appears to be ongoing dissension within police ranks. After that closed door meeting, the mayor emerged to concede the meeting wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a â&#x20AC;&#x153;love-inâ&#x20AC;?, but said they all agreed to work together to solve any issues within the force. But, and this is the key for those in the public, they will do this working together like they held their meeting, behind closed doors and out of public view. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our members have a very difficult job to do out there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been compounded by some of the very public discussion that has been taking place within the media,â&#x20AC;? said

Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all agree that these conversations have no place in the public forum.â&#x20AC;? Good to know that they all agree that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal issues are nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business but theirs. The internal discord came to light last March, when Const. Paul Heffler sent a letter to his colleagues criticizing senior staff for treating rank-and-file officers like â&#x20AC;&#x153;dime store security guards.â&#x20AC;? Since then, Ottawa Police Association president Matt Skof has been publicly vocal about several police board decisions, including a plan to fold community officers into a patrol unit. He has even called for the police boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair to resign. And that prompted Watson to say that any cops that are unhappy with their jobs should quit. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt residents would like to know issues causing internal strife within their police department are addressed. Unfortunately, residents of the city will now have to sit back and wait for the mayor, police chief, police association and police board chair to deem them worthy of knowing what is going on once they have decided what is appropriate to let their bosses â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the public â&#x20AC;&#x201D; know.

New pedestrian bridge might be good solution CHARLES GORDON

t first glance, you might be a bit disappointed that some of the big federal transportation money announced for Ottawa last week was for a pedestrian bridge. There was money for trains, buses, design, transit structures, and so on. But how does a pedestrian bridge help ease our congestion woes, you might ask. Well, it makes big sense the more you think about it. The more people walk, the fewer people drive and this bridge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; over the Rideau Canal linking Fifth and Clegg avenues â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will get more people walking to a venue where traffic is always an issue, Lansdowne Park. The Corktown Footbridge linking the University of Ottawa and Centretown has made life more convenient for residents of both

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that parking is not a problem there, that ample on-site parking exists, but the relevant fact is that people think parking is a problem and that keeps some of them away. Many of them will be happy to walk to Lansdowne, if given the opportunity. A new bridge has the additional benefit of bringing people from one neighbourhood into another that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally walk to. Who knows what can result from that, bringing Glebeites into touch with folks from Ottawa East? Certainly nothing bad. In a more general sense, footbridges turn cities in a more liveable direction. In any city, and certainly in ours, the best neighbourhoods are those where people can get what they need, do what they want to do, on foot or with a bicycle. Although everybody seems to DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES 4ZMWJB (JSPVY 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

understand this, in the abstract, we have somehow been moving in the wrong direction for years, putting up residential developments with no stores nearby, building huge superstores great distances away from the people who use them, allowing small neighbourhood stores to be driven out of business by overpowering competitors, not to mention high rents and increasing property taxes. Those neighbourhood stores have a better chance of surviving if people are nearby and able to get to them easily. Widening the Queensway does nothing for this. The next few years will see major changes in the way people get around, with light rail causing shifts in where people choose to live and how they choose to get from here to there. Or at least thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hope. When you consider all those changes, adding one more footbridge is not a dramatic initiative, to be sure. But dramatic steps have not been getting us anywhere.

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Maybe small steps are worth a try. Look at how significant the small undertaking of creating downtown bike lanes has been. If cities are to survive and thrive past the age of vehicular strangulation, there have to be more people on foot. So any money devoted to this most ancient form of transportation is money well spent.

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t’s that time of year again – time to sign the kids up for extracurricular activities! I mapped out a schedule. I marked the opening day of online registration for the City of Ottawa and other clubs. I did a budget. I planned out equipment required. Only then did I ask the kids what they wanted to do. “Nothing in September, mom,” said my 10-yearold. “I’ll be too tired adjusting to school hours and homework.” But, I protested, didn’t he need a physical outlet, a creative outlet or an opportunity to excel in soccer in the off-season? “I can play soccer at the park, mom,” he said. I tried the other son. “I don’t want to do anything, mom,” said my 11-year-old. “I already have football 10 hours a week until November.” Oh yeah! I had forgotten about that one. Tricky. What about swimming lessons? They wouldn’t want to lose the momentum from last spring and a summer in lakes. Didn’t they want to push through to the next level? “No, thanks,” was the unanimous reply. My daughter would love to do ballet, piano, soccer and swimming. But she’s

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse too young to engage in extracurricular. She’ll have a hard enough time adapting to school days without a nap. I put a line through her name. I thought about signing myself up for French language training, adult swimming lessons and yoga. But I realized I have a full slate of client work and barely enough time to get to the gym every day as it is. So there I was, logged into every site imaginable, credit card in hand and nothing to register. Like any modern mom, my brain started questioning if it’s a good idea to skip a season of extracurricular activities. Will they miss out? Will they fall behind the others? Will they be bored? But then I started thinking about the reality of after school. Tired kids, daily homework, snacks, dinners and lunches. Oh, and foot-

ball 10 hours a week. It would be nice to have family dinners again after spending five summer nights per week on a field over the supper hour. It would be great for them to have time to play at the park on warm September afternoons. It would be pleasing to save tuition money for music lessons, swimming fees and other costs for a season. With feelings of uncertainty still lurking, I logged off the online registrations. If my prophetic mom abilities are intact, however, mid-September will bring a storm of complaints, “Mom, I’m bored. Why do we have to go to a football field three nights a week? Why didn’t you sign me up for any activities?” By then, of course, it may be too late to register. I guess we’ll just have to live life on the edge.

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CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT RIVERSIDE SOUTH MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN UPDATE RIDEAU RIVER STUDY AREA REVISED NOTICE OF COMPLETION In September 2008, the City of Ottawa completed the Riverside South Community Master Drainage Plan Update (MDPU) and Riverside South Community Infrastructure Servicing Study Update (ISSU) in support of the Riverside South Community Design Plan (CDP). The study was part of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to review infrastructure servicing alternatives for the Riverside South Community area of Ottawa. The final MDPU identified the preferred stormwater management alternative. In October 2012, the City of Ottawa released revised sewer design guidelines with new criteria for stormwater management and storm sewer design. In addition, changes to the City of Ottawa Official Plan are promoting increased density of development and significant land use changes. An update to the CDP was initiated in 2014 and finalized in 2016 to reflect land use, density, and transportation changes. To supplement the CDP, an update to the MDPU was completed to review the overall drainage plan for the study area that integrates with and enhances the natural environment of the study area. The update was divided into two study areas based on the receiving watercourse; directly to the Rideau River or to Mosquito Creek via proposed stormwater management facilities. This notice pertains to the MDPU Report for areas draining to the Rideau River “Rideau River Study Area” which presents an update to the existing natural environment of the study area as well as recommends a preferred stormwater management strategy for the proposed Riverside South Community. By this Notice, the 2016 MDPU is being placed on the public record in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2000, as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015). Please note that only the changes proposed in the MDPU are open for review. Copies of the Riverside South Community Master Drainage Plan Update for the Rideau River Study Area are now available for reviewing at the following locations: Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centre 101 Centrepoint Drive Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7 Tel: 613-580-2400 City Hall Client Service Centre 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2400 Ottawa Public Library – Ruth E. Dickinson Branch 100 Malvern Drive Ottawa, ON K2J 2G5 Tel: 613-580-2796 For further information on this project or to provide written comments, please contact the either of the representatives below: John Sevigny, C.E.T. Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Approvals Development Review City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 14388 Email: john.sevigny@ottawa.ca

Matthew A. Ford, P.Eng. Water Resource Project Engineer Stantec Consulting Ltd. 400 - 1331 Clyde Avenue Ottawa, ON K2C 3G4 Tel: 613-724-4363 Email: matt.ford@stantec.com

If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the municipality, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environment assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of the first publication of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the City at the address below. If there is no request received by October 1st, 2016 the project will proceed to detailed design and construction as presented in the planning documentation. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Operations Division Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 This Notice issued September 1, 2016. Information will be collected in accordance with Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. River Master Drainage Plan_01092016

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Ottawa’s Melanie McCann finished 16th with 1,296 points in the individual women’s modern pentathlon in Rio on Aug. 19,

completing her second turn at the Olympics. McCann, who lives in west Ottawa but grew up in Mount Carmel, Ont., made her Olympic debut in 2012 at the London Games

where she finished the pentathlon in 11th place. Her second time around, she finished the Olympic pentathlon’s swimming event in 26th place, was among the top athletes in fencing and jumping finishing those events in third place, and placed 32nd in the combined running and shooting event.

“It was a day to remember and I put myself out there as best as I knew how,” McCann said through her verified Instagram account. “Some amazing events and some that didn’t go as planned. Hard to put it all into words right now. The

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Airport Parkway & Lester Road Widening Notice of Study Completion and Filing of the Environmental Study Report The City of Ottawa has completed the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the Airport Parkway (Brookﬁeld Road to Ottawa MacdonaldCartier International Airport) and Lester Road Widening (Airport Parkway to Bank Street). This Study was carried out in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule ‘C’ project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015). An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the planning and design process and the recommended plan for widening of the corridors. The ESR is available for public review at the following locations during regular business hours for a period of 30 calendar days, starting on September 9, 2016. City Hall Client Service Centre 110 Laurier Ave. W. Carleton University MacOdrum Library 1125 Colonel By Drive University of Ottawa Morisset Hall 65 University Private Ottawa Lorry Greenberg Branch Library 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive

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Taylor named as housing liaison Bay Coun. says ‘everything stops when you don’t have a home’ Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Bay Coun. Mark Taylor was named as the special liaison on housing and homelessness issues on Aug. 24. Taylor already serves as one of the deputy mayors. The role will mean Taylor will work with the chairs of the community and protective services committee, the planning committee and Ottawa Community Housing to see how the city can accelerate the 10-year plan to eliminate homelessness. Taylor said he’s anxious to start work with Couns. Mathieu Fleury, Jan Harder and Diane Deans. Taylor said while the city has made progress on the issue, it’s time to look beyond the traditional tools.

“Having a home is foundational,” Taylor wrote in a press release. Taylor added that life challenges us all, and when people find themselves without a home, the focus on building their lives, on education, on economic prosperity and making a future for themselves and their family all stop. “Everything stops when you don’t have a home,” he said. Mayor Jim Watson said now is the time to ramp up the efforts, given the city has willing partners in the provincial and federal governments. Taylor will give a progress report to the community and protective services committee in 2017 and 2018. He’s also been directed to review the city’s reliance on emergency shelter stays.

“I believe that Mark is in a strong position to foster collaboration, dialogue and progress on these issues,” Watson said. Taylor is currently on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario task force on housing and homelessness. He also serves on the board of health and as a council representative on Ottawa Community Housing and on the board of the United Way of Ottawa. “This role will include not just work with our important committee chairs but also all councillors, many city departments, partners in the community sector and the private sector,” Taylor said. “I am looking forward to working with every partner and everyone in our community to ensure Ottawa is a community where everyone has a home, because everyone matters.

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The Badass Dash is returning to Wesley Clover Parks for its third year in Ottawa on Sept. 3, and organizers expect this year’s extreme obstacle races to test more local participants than ever. “Last year there were 1,000 (participants) and this year we’re expecting 1,500,” said race director Brian Sharenow. “Honestly, a lot of runners go to the events year after year and then you have someone who says how cool it is, and then it spreads by word of mouth.” Once again, the races – seven kilometres long for the elite and recreational division, shorter distances for the K9 and children’s divisions – will take competitors over more than 50 obstacles spread throughout the course.

Those obstacles will challenge participants to wade through water, crawl through pipes, leap, duck, climb, balance, and run as they race to division top spots and the prizes they promise. The day will kick off with the elite division race, which runs from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by the recreational race from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the kids’ division from 1 to 2 p.m. and the K9 companion race from 2 to 3 p.m. Sharenow said the Badass Dash’s selection of race divisions is part of what sets it apart from similar obstacle races. “Unlike other obstacle races that are out there, we actually have four different courses and four different divisions incorporated into one event,” he said. Following an awards ceremony, organizers have

planned a post-race festival. Until the event wraps up at 4 p.m., racers, supporters and spectators will have a chance to relax, eat a late lunch, mingle, browse merchandise on display at vendor stalls and listen to live music. Participants – solo or as a team – can register to race online in advance, or in person at the park on the day of the event. The courses will be open to spectators, for a fee of $10. Parking will also be available for $10. A portion of the event’s proceeds from registration fees and on-site fundraising will go to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. To register or learn more about the Badass Dash, visit badassdash.com. To save 25 per cent on registration for adults and kids, enter promo code FINAL25 when registering.

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Football showdown: Panda Game returns to TD Place Michelle Nash Baker michelle.nash@metroland.com

The Ravens and Gee-Gees will fight for bragging rights on Lansdowne’s football field once again this October. The annual Panda Game will take place to Lansdowne’s TD Place on Oct. 1, where the two long-time rivals, the Carleton University Ravens and the Ottawa University GeeGees, will take to the field in the latest edition of the Panda Game. Tickets for the game went on sale on Aug. 25 and are available at TDplace.ca, by calling 613-232-6767, ext. 1, or in person at the TD Place box office. Named after a stuffed panda mascot called Pedro the Panda, which later turned into a trophy, the first game was played at Lansdowne Park in 1955 and continued annually at the park until the 1998 season. The popular game returned to the Ottawa sports scene after a long absence in 2013, when the Ravens football program was revived. Last year’s event saw more than 17,000 people come out to watch the rivals duke it out on the gridiron – the largest crowd at a regular season Canadian Interuniversity Sport last

year. “Panda is a such a special game in Ottawa with its rich tradition and national appeal, it makes for one of the highlights of the fall football schedule,” said Ravens head coach Steve Sumarah. “The crowds continue to grow and the support from the two universities and the local community is second to none, making it a can’t miss event.” Carleton opens its 2016 OUA season on Aug. 28 at McMaster before hosting Western on Sept. 4 for the home opener. The Gee-Gees travel to Waterloo to start their season on Sept. 5 and host McMaster for their home opener on Sept. 10.

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BACK to CLASS FALL REGISTRATION Beyond those boring lunches of the past Have you run out of ideas for varying the contents of the kids’ lunch boxes? Are they complaining about always eating the same old thing? Freshen up your lunch-box menu with these brilliant ideas. You can put your children’s favourite leftovers in an insulated container or a microwaveable dish. You could also cook larger quantities in the evening and use the leftovers as the basis for different dishes.

Cut strips of chuck roast eaten in the evening to add to an Asian pasta salad; make chicken fried rice with the remains of a roasted chicken. Even eaten cold, these dishes help beat the monotony of the usual fare. For sandwiches, forget sliced white bread; it contains little nutrition and can get boring. Opt for whole grain pitas, baguette, or tortillas. Fill the sandwich with home cooked meats cut into strips, or use hummus, tofu mix, cheese, or tuna — all are healthy and delicious re-

placements for cold cuts. Condiments don’t have to be the traditional mustard and mayonnaise. Why not try ranch dressing, pesto, or guacamole for a change? The fruits and vegetables food group also benefits from a bit of variety. The celery and carrot duo can give way to zucchini, peppers, broccoli, or cauliflower. And berries, a peach, or a pear make a change from the ubiquitous apple. Bon appétit!

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Sleep very important to having academic success Do your teenagers sleep a lot? Good! In order to be fit and able to absorb lots of new information, adolescents should get between nine and 10 hours of sleep a day. If your teens have a tendency to go to bed around midnight and then get up at seven in the morning to go to school, they’re probably suffering from chronic lack of sleep. Sleeping in till noon on Saturday won’t help them recover. During adolescence, hormonal changes affect sleep. Melatonin and cortisol, two hormones that regulate sleeping and wak-

ing, can undergo abrupt changes in level. On top of that, many teenagers neglect their sleep because of a busy schedule. A young person who doesn’t get enough sleep will have trouble getting up in the morning and may lack concentration or be drowsy, dizzy, nervous, irritable and depressed. LACK OF SLEEP

A chronic lack of sleep reduces a person’s learning and memory skills and can have a negative impact on school grades. To restore a normal sleep cycle that will im-

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BACK TO CLASS FALL REGISTRATION Keys to a positive return to school We are approaching the time of year when families jump out of holidays and start their back to school routine. Here are a few tips to help make the back to school transition easier: 1. A great day starts with a good night’s sleep. Staying up late in the summer is a habit that a lot of kids and parents get into. A few weeks before school starts up, make sure that a regular nighttime routine is followed. Put the kids to bed earlier and wake them up at the time they would have to get up for school. This will help them ease into the earlier mornings once classes begin. 2. Get yourself up and ready first. Parents also need to get into the swing of things when kids go back to school. Get up slightly earlier than normal to make

and sizes are available across the country at Sport Chek. 4. Schedule appointments. Plan ahead and book any necessary appointments and checkups before school starts, including teeth cleaning, vaccinations and haircuts. Getting these out of the way now means your child won’t have to miss school later. 5. Reestablish routines that may have been forgotten. Get back into building a routine with your kids, including early dinners, book bag packing and a bedtime story. Ensure your child’s backpack can hold all their supplies and fits them properly, particularly if they have grown over the summer. Sport Chek carries backpacks in a variety of shapes

sure you have time for yourself and your kids. Making breakfast and lunch, packing book bags and getting outfits ready takes some extra time, and you don’t want to throw off your own morning routine. JUST BECAUSE IT IS FALL

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It’s not always fun to sit down with children to do homework. Imagine what it’s like for them, after a whole day of school. Turning homework into a game can help take the stress out of homework. These strategies can help make this obligation more fun for everybody. • Play school with your child. Find yourself a little desk, let her pretend to be the teacher, and ask her to show you how to write out her spelling words. This is especially effective if you create a “blackboard” with a piece of paper taped to the wall. • Allow your child to move around while working. After sitting all day at school, your son might have difficulty sitting still at the kitchen table. Allow him to stand up, and ask him to say his multiplication tables while throwing you a ball. • Reward work with play. Come to an agreement with your child to play with him or her for 5 minutes for every 15 minutes of concentrated effort (or any other

ratio that works). • Invest in some educational computer software that will help your son feel excited about learning grammar, math, and other subjects. • Exchange privileges for achievements. For example, you might agree that your child can go to bed 15 minutes later than usual if she can finish her math homework in fewer than 15 minutes. Timing her will increase her concentration, but be realistic about the challenges; you don’t want to discourage her. • List each homework job to be done on a separate piece of paper and let your child pick the next task to tackle. Include a surprise note, on which might be written “take a 10 minute break” or “enjoy a second story at bedtime”; this will add a touch of anticipation and encouragement to the jobs. • Be encouraging rather than stressed out. Congratulate your child for good results and be positive about future attempts. Most of all, help him or her to feel proud of their efforts.

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Some advice for parents of teens that are about to start college or university Do you feel anxious, insecure and nostalgic as your teenagers begin their post-secondary education? It’s normal. Your children are now young adults, and you may be feeling unsure of your role in their schooling now that they’re becoming more and more independent. Here are some tips for handling this situation: • Encourage your children to verbalize their feelings about continuing their studies at a post-secondary level. • Show that you support them and are truly interested in their studies. • Make sure your children are aware of the importance of attending classes regularly. • Be on the lookout for signs of fatigue and a lack of interest or motivation. If you

see any of these, don’t judge their behaviour; try to understand it. • Don’t focus only on their marks. If your children aren’t very talkative about their marks, don’t keep at it all the time. Keep communication channels open by asking general questions. How is school going? Are you happy with your program? Which activities interest you the most? • Ask about which student support services are available at the institution (academic or career guidance, learning support, psychological counselling, etc.). If necessary, encourage your children to use these services. Lastly, don’t underestimate the role you can play as a parent in your child’s post-secondary education. Be available and attentive, because your support is crucial.

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EMA LEE FASHIONS CELEBRATES THIRTEEN YEARS! The number thirteen may be unlucky to some but at Ema Lee Fashions it’s the very opposite. The store has grown into a flourishing, well known success! The Main building was built in the 1850’s. It was once a hotel owned by Angus McDonald and in 1858 he opened the first post office in the village. It later became a general store and presently for the past thirteen years Ema Lee Fashions Ladies Clothing Store. Located seven kilometers north of Perth on Hwy 511 in the hamlet of Downtown Balderson.

clothing and they will soon be going on their next trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles to purchase their spring 2017 line. There is never a dull moment and this method of buying allows them to have such a wonderful, different The store is known far and selection of clothing. wide for its vast selection of People have often asked name brand swim suits which are carried in the store all Ms. Desjardine if she has ever year round, ladies apparel considered purchasing her and purses. They also carry a clothing on line instead of large selection of men’s shirts going through all of the work. The response is, you can’t feel and polos. the quality or see the true Emily Desjardine and Gerry colours of the clothing on line. McSweeney are the owners It’s really exciting to see the of the store. They focus on real variations of textures and Canadian made and U.S.A. designs, yes it is hard work,

but isn’t that one of the basic contributions of success? The basics: hard work, selection, customer service, great prices and a pinch of humour! Is it worth it? Yes. I’m betting on our thirteenth year of success. So come in and see what Ema Lee Fashions is all about! This Labour Day weekend from Thursday until Monday they are having their thirteenth anniversary celebration sale. Ema Lee Fashions is open 7 days a week Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.

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Paint it up A new mural, located on the side of the Bellevue Community Centre, was unveiled on Aug. 24. It was painted by local artist Ryan Smeeton (second from left) and funded by Paint it Up! through Crime Prevention Ottawa. The work was also a collaboration with the Carlington Community Health Centre. Six youth were also involved in the project and provided sketches as inspiration. At the unveiling, River Coun. Riley Brockington said the mural was an excellent example of how spending a small amount of money can really beautify a community. “It’s a fabulous reflection of who we are in this community,” he said during his remarks.

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Trustee reaches out to community to help deal with influx of students Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Donna Blackburn wasn’t disappointed when she reached out for help from the community. The public school board trustee for parts of Nepean and Barrhaven knew she had to help when she heard Manordale Public School would receive 20 new students this fall as a result of the influx of Syrian refugees this fall. Blackburn said the school already struggles for resources, so she looked to her schools in more affluent neighbourhoods for help. The first call was to Mary Honeywell Elementary School, in Barrhaven. The school had previously held a “crystal ball” event to help raise money for the Crystal Bay Centre for Special Education. “I got on the horn with the par-

ent council and they held a vote over email and donated $2,000,” Blackburn said. A movie night at Berrigan Public School raised another $1,000, and donations from Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School and other members of the community brought the total up to nearly $4,000. But Blackburn wasn’t done. She spoke with Irene Cameron, the principal of Carson Grove Public School – in the city’s east end – and found out the school is expecting to add 100 students to their roster. Blackburn again made some calls and managed to drum up another $2,800 to help out the east end school. Blackburn said when she served on the parent council of Barrhaven Public, the school had a policy to donate a certain amount each year to schools in low income neighbour-

hoods. The money can help with program costs and supplies for kids, she said. The Caring and Sharing Exchange recently issued a public plea to drum up donations for their Sharing in Student Success program, which provides backpacks filled with

supplies to students from low income families. Organizers attribute the increase in demand this year at least partially to the influx of new students from Syria. Blackburn said Century Public School will also welcome some students from refugee families.

“Generally schools that are in neighbourhoods with low income housing will get some new students,” she said. “What we want is to welcome them properly and to make sure other students don’t miss out on special programming because of increased costs.”

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Italian-Canadian groups organize response to earthquake Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com

About 15 minutes after Luciano Bentenuto found out about the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Italy on Aug. 23 that killed 290 people he’s been working on a local response. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Amatrice. Bentenuto, president of the National Federation of Italian-Canadians, who visited the region about three weeks ago, said normally there are only a few hundred residents, but this time of year is high season for tourists and a couple of thousand people were in the area. Bentenuto’s family also lives in the region hit by the earthquake. “I’m very close to this; all my family is from that region, all accounted for God bless. So obviously when it happened, since I’ve been there, it didn’t take long for them to start connecting,” Bentenuto said. Now he’s trying to stream-

line the response from Canadians, especially those with connections to family and friends living in Italy looking to help. “We are starting up a national fundraiser right now,” Bentenuto said. “A lot of organizations exist in Canada that help out the Italian community, so what we are trying to do is consolidate that into one main stream for the whole country.” And it didn’t take long for Italian Canadians to look for ways to help. “To be honest right now I’m pretty proud to be an Italian Canadian – people are just flocking to see what they can do,” he said. One of the first things put out on the National Federation of Italian Canadians’ social media channels was for Canadians travelling in the area, and in all of Italy to donate blood. Bentenuto said he didn’t want people sending clothes while locals are still recovering bodies. He added what the region really needs right now

is for roads and bridges to be cleared so emergency responders can reach those most in need. This isn’t the first time that region has been hit by an earthquake. Hearing the news of the recent disaster brought Josephine Palumbo, president of the National Congress of Italian Canadians’ Ottawa chapter, back to 2009 and what is known as the L’Aquila earthquake in the same area of Italy. “It touches the heart,” she said of the news. “The one thing about 2009 that resonates is the resilience and the strength of the Italian people in the face of adversity.” Palumbo visited the tent camps in 2009 and it was the victims’ strength, courage and generosity she remembers most. “I know the Italians are a very resilient and very strong people, so it’s obviously a sad time for us,” Palumbo said. The National Congress of

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Italian-Canadian groups are organizing a response to the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed hundreds in Italy. Italian Canadians is working with the Canadian Red Cross to provide the region with funds and support. “This is a difficult time for us, but we are ready and willing to help and to assist and we will in whatever we need to do.” Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed on Aug. 25 one

Canadian was killed in the earthquake. “I was extremely saddened to see the tragic loss of life following the devastating earthquake in central Italy, which now includes the death of a Canadian citizen. We share in the grief of the lives cut short by this terrible event,” he said in a statement.

Anyone requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the embassy of Canada in Rome at + 39 06 85444 2911 or call 613996-8885. An email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca. To donate through the Red Cross, go to h t t p s : / / s e c u re. re d c ro s s. c a / r e g i s t r a n t / d o n at e.

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College will transfer Jazan campus operations back to Saudi authorities Continued from page 30

In 2013, Algonquin College submitted a bid to operate a campus for men and women in Jazan. It won the right to operate a campus for men for a fiveyear term, and its first cohort of students began studies at the Algonquin Jazan College of Excellence in September 2013. The Jazan campus became part of an international portfolio for Algonquin College that includes programs in China, India, Montenegro and Kuwait. Jazan offered 10 vocational programs, and its operations, staff and student recruitment, program development, college services and facilities maintenance were all managed by Algonquin College. It was expected to generate annual revenues of over $25 million. The college has not explained why the campus is no longer considered economi-

cally feasible, but estimates the transfer of operations back to Colleges of Excellence program will cost $4.3 million. Doug Wotherspoon, vicepresident of international and strategic planning for Algonquin College, stated in a media release that the college

leased by Algonquin College said there would be no implications for the college’s employees and operations in Canada, it did not say how its staff in Saudi Arabia would be affected by the change. The college would not make Wotherspoon available for comment.

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P.S. If you haven’t yet signed up for this year’s Wiggle Waggle Walkathon or Run for the Animals, we hope you will. It is our biggest and most important event for the animals of the year and it’s a great day out. The animals depend on you and this year’s pledges are lagging. Please register at www.ottawahumane.ca/walk and begin collecting pledges today. See you on September 11th!

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e had been picking dandelion greens for days. We had to be careful to just take the leaves, letting the roots stay anchored. That was so they would regrow. And only the most tender part of the plants, the new leafs, making it easier for Father to cull through them, picking out only what he considered perfect for the job at hand. Eventually, the shelves in the cellar would have bottles of dandelion wine sitting right next to Mother’s cucumber pickles and raspberry preserves. And if it wasn’t for Uncle Herby bringing bottles from Bronfman’s Distillery where he worked in Montreal (sometimes full of what was brewed there, and sometimes just empty bottles for Father), he would have had to use any jars Mother hadn’t already put down on the shelf in the cellar. So by the time the wine was bottled, you wouldn’t know if it had been made in our kitchen out at Northcote, or bought from a real store, if there was such a place. Certainly, I never knew Father to come home with a bottle of liqueur for which he would have to spend hard earned money! Dandelion wine, and homemade beer, were just a

MARY COOK Memories fact of life at our house in Northcote. We put the newly picked leaves in one of Mother’s clothes hampers, and it would take Father a whole evening, to take each one out, examine it, and finding it suitable, put it in a big crock. He layered the leaves as if they were tiny pieces of paper until the crock was almost full. We had a lot of dandelions on the farm! Then he would take the big preserving kettle, which had been simmering away on the Findlay Oval, and cover the leaves with the boiling water. Some would float to the top, so Father would anchor them with a dinner place with a well scrubbed flat iron on top to hold everything down. Then the crock was moved to the bake table, where it sat for a few days, sending musty smells through the whole house, which I hated. Father never once looked in the crock while the leaves were slowly fermenting.

“Don’t want to disturb them,” he’d say. And then after he figured they had been sitting there long enough, he scrubbed his hands until they were red (Mother saw to that), then squeezed hands full of the leaves until they were almost dry, piled them on a

... within minutes you could hear the soggy dandelions simmering

tray, emptied the water out of the crock, and dumped the mess into the largest cooking pot Mother had in the house. The pot was put on the stove, and I have no idea where the moisture came from, but within minutes See SUGAR, page 33

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These biscuits are great with soups or stews, these moist golden biscuits can be made ahead and frozen. • Preparation: 35 minutes • Baking Time: 15 minutes • Makes: About 16 biscuits INGREDIENTS

• 1 small butternut squash •2-3/4 cups (675 mL) all-purpose flour • 2 tbsp (25 mL) baking powder • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt • 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold butter, cubed • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded aged cheddar cheese, about 4 oz (125 g) • 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped smoked chorizo sausage • 1/4 cup (50 mL) light sour cream • 3 eggs • 2 tbsp (25 mL) milk

PREPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Pierce squash all over with sharp knife. Microwave on High for six to seven minutes per pound (500 g) or until sharp knife pierces easily to centre. When cool enough to handle, cut in half, scoop out and discard seeds; mash pulp. Measure out 1 cup (250 mL) pulp. Cool completely. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. With pastry cutter or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cheese and chorizo. In medium bowl, whisk together cooled squash, sour cream and eggs. Using fork, stir into flour mixture until dough is smooth. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; knead eight times. Roll dough to 3/4-inch (2 cm) thickness;

cut into 2-1/2-inch (6 cm) rounds. Arrange 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart on parchment paper-lined or lightly floured baking sheet. Brush tops with milk. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Serve warm. Tip: Cooked pumpkin or sweet potato can be used in place of squash.

you could hear the soggy dandelions simmering. Three oranges and a lemon would have been sitting on the bake table for days, an extravagance reserved only for winemaking. Father cut them into thin slices, and added them to the simmering pot, with a few good dashes of ginger out of a Rawleigh’s tin from the cupboard. I could see Mother flinch as Father dumped a brown paper bag

of sugar into the pot too. Then Father would go to his rocking chair, light his pipe, open the Ottawa Farm Journal, and wait. Finally, the pot was hauled to the bake table, and let cool right down until Father could add some yeast, which was bought to make bread and sticky buns. I knew Mother wasn’t at all pleased at all the money that went into Father’s dandelion wine. And there the crock would sit for days, while it fermented to Father’s liking.

Often he would take a spoon, dip it into the crock and say, “By gar, that’s good let me tell you.” Finally, after what Mother said the whole house smelled like a brewery, Father strained it, bottled it, and it would be moved to the cellar. 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.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per 1 Biscuit:

• Protein: 7 grams • Fat: 12 grams • Carboydrates: 19 grams • Calories: 213 • Fibre: 1 gram • Sodium: 350 mg Foodland Ontario

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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.

Sept. 1

Thursday darts at the Westboro Legion, 391 Richmond Rd. starts Sept 1. Show up for 7 p.m. More information at 613 -7252778. If you like to knit, sew, paint or bake you can help raise funds to support the animals of the Ottawa Humane Society and meet a great group of people. Join us 1:30 p.m. at the animal shelter. Arrive early at 12:30 p.m. for a free guided tour behind the scenes. 245 West Hunt Club

Rd. behind Hunt Club Nissan. Refreshments are served and all are welcome. For more information, call Linda 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

Sept. 2

Live band, One Night Stand, at a fundraiser for CHEO from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre (old Lakeside Gardens), 102 Greenview Ave. Great prizes for dance contests and spot dances. Casual dress or come in 50s-60s-70s-80s attire. Cash bar and tickets includes late night refreshments. www. bit.ly/28RXZ7z. Tickets can be bought online or at Capones Restaurant Car-

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Sept. 6

Sjogren’s syndrome: patients, family members and caregivers are welcome from 1-3 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr. There is no admission, but your contribution of a non-perishable item for the food bank would be appreciated. For info call Gail at 613-526-5433.

Sept. 8

Capital Carousels Round Dance Club: learn ballroom dancing the easy way. Round dancing takes the stress out of ballroom dancing as an experienced cuer guides you through the

dance by announcing the next steps in advance. Lessons are $5/person and the first lesson is free. Lessons are on Thursday afternoons from 1 – 3 p.m. beginning on Sept. 8 through Dec. 1 at Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave. For information, contact Susan and Doug Connors at 613634-3384 or e-mail: susanhenden@hotmail.com.

Sept. 10

Voices from Palestinian Refugee Camps, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Live Skype panel session and Q&A. Hintonburg Community Centre, 1024 Wellington St. Admission is free; donations accepted. Organized by Canada Talks Israel Palestine.

Sept. 10 to 17

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Sunday darts at the Westboro Legion, 391 Richmond Rd. starts Sept. 11. Show up for 1 p.m. More information at 613 -725-2778.

Sept. 12

Monday sand bags at the Westboro Legion, 391 Richmond Rd. starts Sept. 12. Show up for 6:45 p.m. More info at 613 -725-2778. The Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa are offering a free Scottish country dancing introductory class for adults at 7:30 p.m. Churchill Recreation Centre, 345 Richmond Rd. No kilts, no swords, no partner required. www.ardbrae.org.

Sept. 13

Tuesday euchre at the Westboro Legion, 391 Richmond Rd. starts Sept. 13. Show up for 12:45 p.m. More information at 613 -725-2778. Guest speaker MaryLynn Foulds and singers MaryLynn & Rick. Also Featuring: BFM Fashion Show. 225 McClelland Ave. (Arlington Woods Hall) 9:15 a.m. $5 or $2 for first timers Reserve: 613-7211257. Sponsored by RSVP Ministries.

Sept. 13 and 20

Looking for a fun activity set to music, why not try modern square dancing? New dancers (couples or singles), will be welcomed (free) by the Meri Squares at 470 Roosevelt Ave., Westminster Presbyterian Church, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call: Harold or Wendy at 613-731-6538.

Sept. 14

Wednesday bid euchre at the Westboro Legion, 391 Richmond Rd. starts Sept. 14. Show up for 6:45 p.m. More info at 613 -725-2778.

Sept. 17

Come celebrate Ottawa’s second annual Wine & Bread Tasting event at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church at the corner of Elgin and Somerset streets in Centretown. From 3:305:30pm, we invite the public to sample red wines and indulge in gourmet breads, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Tickets are $10 in advance from the office at 154 Somerset Street West (weekday mornings) or $15 at the door. Info: 613-2324500 or office@stjohnsottawa.ca.

Sept. 18

Battle of Britain Parade and Ceremony with the Westboro Legion. Anniversary commemoration parade, service and wreath laying ceremony, 2 p.m. in front of the Westboro Cenotaph. Music, dancing and potluck at 391 Richmond Rd. to follow. Visit www.rcl480.com/index. html.

Sept. 19

Canadian Federation of University Women, Ottawa Capter Season Opener. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Ottawa City Hall, Jean Pigott Place. All women welcome.

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