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Rejigged Royal program results in layoffs BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

As many as 14 employees at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre could lose their jobs because of a restructuring of the institution’s substance use and concurrent disorder program, when a patient has

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Cameron Ketchum, who heads the community association, said a survey conducted by the volunteer association showed 70 per cent support for the proposal. Several of his neighbours challenged that statement, citing concerns with the vote. “My concerns about the proposal were not always heard,” Linda Landry said. “We have a space that’s well used by stakeholders. It’s important to tread carefully and knowingly as you progress.” Landry had trouble with the methodology of the survey – which was conducted online. “The survey information is not supportable,” she said. “Respondents could have come from anywhere and signed in multiple times.” Another resident, Jocelyne D’Aoust, suggested the majority of the community may actually be opposed. She objected to the community association’s handling of the survey and accused them of running the show. “I voted for a councillor, not a community association,” she said. Landry said the project should go back to the drawing board. Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli said he would have liked to see staff more involved in the consultation. Egli, the only dissenting voice on the proposed partnership with the Ottawa Mountain Bike Association, said he voted against it because the concept was too vague. “We won’t ever get to see this file again before it goes to council and there are no dimensions or design plans,” he said. “It wasn’t

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As many as 14 employees receive layoff notices Continued from page 1

According to OPSEU Local 479 president Marlene Rivier, the full-time employees have more than 100 years of combined experience. “I’ve been rather perplexed by the employer’s conclusion that they need to simply lay off all of these people and hire new ones,” Rivier said of the psychologists and social workers that will be hired for the revamped program. “It’s a very important program for some people. It has been life changing for others,” she said. The 12-bed Meadow Creek residential treatment program is being rejigged, said Dr. Raj Bhatla, psychologist-in-chief at the medical centre. It’s part of a larger restructuring at the Royal that started in December 2013, when the centre added several services, including a regional opioid intervention service, a transitional youth service and a rapid access alcohol management program.

When developing the program, the Royal investigated services in British Columbia, Alberta and other parts of Ontario to see what services are being offered to patients with complex concurrent disorders. “It’s been a gap in our system across Canada for a substantial period of time, so we are making a concerted effort to fill the gaps that we have. It’s a specific gap that can be filled by the Royal,” Bhatla said. He said the existing Meadow Creek program overlapped with services offered elsewhere in the community and it wasn’t properly addressing the needs of people struggling with both mental health and substance abuse issues. “Instead of having a program that deals primarily with addictions and a little bit of mental health, it becomes a true concurrent sort of program,” Bhatla said of the change. He said the former program was considered “concurrent disorder light,” and after consulting with the patients’ charts

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A revamped substance use and concurrent disorder program could result in layoffs at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. who were accessing the 28-day program, the need was evident for more intertwined services that would address mental health issues at the same time as a patient’s addiction. Those currently in the Meadow Creek program will complete the program and the Royal is committed to

one year of follow-up service while it transitions to its new program, Bhatla said. “No doubt people want it to continue but I do know however that it did not truly meet the needs of the concurrent disorder sufferers in our region.” Because of the diverse needs of those in the program,

he said more diverse staff is required, including some addictions counsellors and the addition of psychologists, nurses and social workers. “So we want a diversity of services to meet what will be a diverse population with more mental health needs.” The new program will pro-

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Ottawa’s first complete street almost done BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

Main Street is starting to look pretty good. The street in Old Ottawa East is undergoing a major transformation and from the looks of things, it is starting to shape up. As Ottawa’s first “complete street” the change has given cyclists and pedestrians the same priority as cars. The city began reconstruction in 2015 and the plans called for a radical change that reduced vehicle lanes from four to two to make way for dedicated cycling tracks, wider sidewalks and dedicated onstreet parking. Living only steps from the construction chaos, resident and past president of the Ottawa East Community Association John Dance said the result has been worth waiting for. “The two plus years of dust, noise and expense have been more than worth it,” Dance said. “Now you can safely and pleasantly walk and cycle along Main.” Instead of simply a painted line to mark a cycling lane, the city put raised cycling tracks along Main Street. The tracks are meant to provide more separation between bikes and vehicles. The city is currently installing Ottawa’s first cycling tracks on Churchill Avenue. The cycling tracks would run from McIlraith Bridge to Har-

vey Street in the northbound direction, with sharrow markings completing the cycling connection on Main Street to the canal. From west of the canal and Pretoria Bridge, the proposed cycling connection is to use the counter-directional lane that already exists, of Graham Avenue to bypass Hawthorne Avenue. Treatments for future cycling connections down Clegg are in the plans which will connect the upcoming footbridge over the Rideau Canal at Clegg Street and Fifth Avenue to both Main Street. Dance said the side benefits from the road construction has also made the community better. “The restoration of the historic Brantwood Gates war memorial, public art celebrating the community and a beautifully re-landscaped Main Street frontage for Saint Paul University,” he said. Dance is not the only resident singing the city’s praises. Ron Rose, the former transportation committee chairman for the association applauded the city on its work as well added the street is more inviting at nighttime than it was before, especially along the north side of Main Street. Current association president, Phyllis Odenbach Sutton said she now feels safe to ride her bike on the street. “I previously avoided if at all possible on a bike. The new dedicated bike lanes are fan-

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The city began reconstruction in 2015 and the plans called for a radical change that reduced vehicle lanes from four to two to make way for dedicated cycling tracks, wider sidewalks and dedicated on-street parking.Although it appears as most of the hard work is done, construction is expected to be “truly” complete by spring 2017, when land scaping will be added, but the councillor said it will be functional complete by Christmas. tastic,” Odenbach Sutton said. A rookie councillor when he underwent his first major street overhaul – Bank Street in the Glebe – Capital Coun. David Chernushenko said this time around, he has found the process to go a little more smoothly and that meeting with residents beforehand to highlight and address possible concerns has made all the difference. “I think it’s looking fabulous,” Chernushenko said. “Fully understandably, we’ve had residents of the detour

streets, who were worried, and freelance driving behaviour but in the end, and I know its not completely over, but on the whole, other than some rogue drivers detour behaviour has been respectful.” Although it appears as most of the hard work is done, construction is expected to be “truly” complete by Spring 2017, when landscaping will be added, but the councillor said it will be functionally complete by Christmas. Current work taking place from Harvey Street to Clegg

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said was great. “As a construction project it has gone exceptionally well, and feedback from residents has been good,” Chernushenko said. Rose said although there is a lot of good, some problems still remain. “The fact that the City was not able to maintain a separate cycle track north of Lees all the way to Colonel By Drive, forcing cyclists into traffic lanes, will create conflict,” Rose said. “Another negative is the fact that Hydro Ottawa, backed by City management, refused to bury utility wires during constructionmeaning that overhead wires remain an eyesore above our lovely new street. Homeowners on Main Street have been hard hit by the loss of front yards and parking, as well as by construction activities in their front yards. The city has promised to remediate any damage to property, but we won’t know how successful that will be until next year when the remediation is completed.” Upcoming construction: • Harvey Street to Clegg Street: Installation of street furniture (benches, bike racks, etc.); • Brantwood Place Gates: Placement of stones on the pillars; • Bridge Approach: Placement of base asphalt, and; • Rideau River Drive: Placement of base asphalt.

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current building, built in 1918, couldn’t support the construction of an extra floor, nor is there space for an addition because other buildings currently surround it. “Regretfully we have to move,” Van Loon said, adding the community hopes the community amenity isn’t moved too far from the library’s current location. While Van Loon acknowledged some areas of the city are without a branch at all, he said the library board’s population projections are a “little strange.” One study he’s looked at estimates the population in the Hintonburg area to increase 20 per cent in the next decade, while the library board was looking at information that had most of the

city’s growth concentrated in the suburbs in the next eight years and the inner city in the eight years following. “If you are thinking of a 30 year time horizon, then there are good population arguments,” he said, adding the library’s stats didn’t hurt his groups argument. The group has pledged to be patient, and while 10 years was a number thrown around at the board meeting, Van Loon said that’s too long. “What we’ve always talked about is it’s reasonable to think of five years and unreasonable to think of three.” In a blog post after the meeting, Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper noted the real decisions will come

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he proposal for a modern looking addition to the iconic Fairmont ChĂ˘teau Laurier hotel brings to mind the old saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know it when I see it.â&#x20AC;? Reaction has been swift and overwhelmingly negative to what is being proposed for the hotel site, which along with the Parliament buildings, is perhaps the most immediately recognizable building in the city to those who view Ottawa from afar and to those who live here. The ChĂ˘teau Laurierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;castleâ&#x20AC;? motif is part of this cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity. And clearly in this case, the consensus is screaming loud and clear â&#x20AC;&#x201D; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mess with that identity. Mayor Jim Watson tweeted of the design, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This falls under the category â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;back to the drawing board.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Ouch! Public reaction has been so negative that RideauVanier councillor Mathieu Fleury went from being seemingly gung-ho for the project to backpedalling fast from what appeared to be initial support. The addition plan proposes to build new longterm stay suites, create a new exterior courtyard off the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ballroom for seasonal uses and replace an existing five-storey parking garage with underground

parking. That sounds fine in theory except for how this will look. As always, the devil is in the details. A spokesman for the company that owns the hotel told Metroland Media they may tweak the design proposal saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;yes we will be making changes but not wholesale changes.â&#x20AC;? At least that is the company line as of now. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see. That old saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know it when I see itâ&#x20AC;? may have most famously been used in an American Supreme Court decision in the 1960s in an obscenity case that revolved around what is hardcore pornography. As in that case, it is all in the eye of the beholder. And so far, except for a few notable exceptions such as the Lowertown Community Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning committee chairman Peter Ferguson who is a fan of what is proposed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we, like the many residents, are less than impressed. Do we know what a perfect addition design plan for the hotel should be? The honest answer to that would be no. But like many residents of this city, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know it when we see it, and right now, we are just not seeing it.

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he notion of narrowing the west end of the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway has resurfaced, with predictable results. Those who commute by car from the west end are fearful. Those who want to see fewer cars on the parkway are delighted. And a lot of people are confused, partly about what the National Capital Commission is hoping to accomplish, and partly about the consequences of the action, should it be taken. (This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count the people who are confused because they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember what the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway is and wonder what happened to the Western Parkway.) There is a suspicion on the part of some Ottawans, including this one, that the NCC doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the parkway for what it really is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a

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with the eventual arrival of light rail, could do the trick. At least thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hope. Meanwhile, for west-enders itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way too soon to panic. The NCC itself has no timetable. The narrowing is some years off. According to published reports, the commission is waiting to see what happens with light rail. Further, as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen on many other occasions, the process of the NCC making up its mind is not a rapid one. Certain procedures must be followed. There will be consultations and adjustments and more consultations, for years and years. And we already know that there is some adverse public opinion for the NCC to consider. A telephone survey conducted for the commission reveals substantial opposition to the plan among those who use the parkway. (And, as is always the

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ike all parents, I’ve made some pretty big errors when it comes to my kids’ sports. Earlier this summer, a night of allergies and fatigue, I got verbally angry with a coach during a practice on passing drills. I was, frankly, belligerent. But mostly, I was completely out of line for saying anything to the coach in the public sphere, nevermind my bad attitude. I attempted to apologize later, but the damage was done– not just to my relationship with my coach, but also with my son. Across the country, volunteer organizers are doing everything in their power to reign in parents’ on the sidelines of sport. I recently heard of a Toronto-area hockey league that makes a one-hour parent training session mandatory for registration. In September, the head of the Gloucester Hornets soccer club, Mike Lanos, released a long overdue parents’ protocol guide, a 72page book that outlines why kids are in sport and also why most of them end up quitting. (Spoiler alert — it’s because of the adults). In the guide, we see the

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse usual lament for the good old days of kids’ sport, when the offspring got kitted up in relatively simple gear to play a friendly match with their friends. Over time, Lanos writes, kids’ sports became professionalized, with coaches and parents pushing for ever-longer training, more and better equipment and a play-to-win mentality. Lanos reminds us how the belligerent parents on the sidelines are ruining sporting experiences for their children. And also how coaches, by picking super stars early on, cutting young kids in tryouts and failing to focus on longterm development, are stealing the value of sports from our kids. By and large, adult interference and their stolen

ownership of their kids’ pastimes has taken away much of the good that can come out of sport. Sport is meant to be a way for kids to be active, have fun, gain confidence and learn some valuable life skills, like how to fail gracefully, along the way. It’s also a long game — many kids who are small and weak at age nine have the potential to experience a growth spurt a few years later. Too often, however, parents and coaches are focusing on the immediate win, rather than the lifelong development of these kids, stumping their chances of success at a young age. On the flip side, the kid that shows potential at six as a powerful striker may be pushed into specializing

in a single sport, in a single position while his apparently less-talented buddies are benched for most of the game. For both the young star and those warming the bench, the value of learning to play multiple positions and multiple games is lost. At some point, that young star will fail to shine and he won’t have the versatility of skills to keep going.. No surprise, notes Lanos, that more than 70 per cent of children quit sport by age 14. And hey, parents, our biggest sin is not as simple as coaching from the sidelines. There are many more subtle failings on our part that are slowly chipping away at our kid’s love of the game and potential to play for life. Many parents, myself included, have committed a few cardinal sins as outlined in the Hornets’ guide. Have you ever spent an entire car ride post-match analyzing the ins and outs of the game? Or maybe you mentioned

to your child that one of their teammates is a super star or a poor player. Have you criticized or praised coaches or other parents? Have you attempted to help

having fun and learning skills — with some fun competition along the way — but that it’s about winning at all costs, putting on a performance for the

‘There are many more subtle failings on our part that are slowly chipping away at our kid’s love of the game and potential to play for life. ‘

your kid justify a loss by slamming the other team? Have you tried to motivate your child to get to practice by reminding them just how many hundreds of dollars you, personally, have invested? All of the above steal ownership of the game from the kids and give it over to the parents. All of the above serve to remind kids that sport isn’t about

parents and never learning to make their own decisions on the field. Your kid may or may not have the potential to play pro sport — most pros don’t really start to shine until their late teens. For now, however, he just wants to play. So, for the love of sport, keep your ears open and your mouth shut and just let the kids enjoy the game.

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Artist Nate Nettleton’s art made of surfboards and burnt cedar will be on display at Double Happiness BBQ Shop from Sept. 24 to Oct. 29 as part of the eighth annual, month-long Chinatown Remixed Arts Festival. The festival takes place along Somerset Street West between Bay and Preston Streets. SUBMITTED

Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Environmental Assessment Study (Bayshore Station to Heron Station) Open House # 4 (Final) Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Nepean Sportsplex, Halls A and B 1701 Woodroffe Avenue 6 to 9 p.m., presentation: 7 p.m. Transit Access: 94, 95, 157, 173 The City of Ottawa is working on a Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the proposed at-grade Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) facility between Bayshore Station and Heron Station along a 14.5 km corridor generally following Baseline Road and Heron Road. The proposed facility would accommodate increasing travel demand across the City and help achieve modal share targets as set out in the Transportation Master Plan (TMP). Implementation of the BRT facility is identified in the TMP as follows: • Baseline Station to Billings Bridge Station: Part of 2031 Affordable Transit Network. • Baseline Station to Bayshore Station: Part of Network Concept Plan (Post 2031). The EA Study will determine measures to improve transit service efficiency along the corridor and result in the expansion of the City’s transit network. Study Area The Study Area stretches between Bayshore Station and Billings Bridge Station along a corridor following Holly Acres Road, Richmond Road, Baseline Road, Navaho Drive and Heron Road and includes the area around Baseline Station. At the Open House you will: • Receive an update on the study’s progress • Learn about the Recommended Plan for the corridor • Have the opportunity to: °°Discuss the project with the study team and how it may affect your property °°Provide feedback Public input and comment on the information presented at the Open House event will be received until October 21, 2016. The Environmental Assessment portion of the study will be undertaken in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects. The EA process involves developing, assessing, and evaluating alternatives, which results in a Recommended Plan that will be presented to City’s Transportation Committee and Council for approval in mid 2016. Interested persons can provide comments throughout the environmental assessment process. Any comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Further information on the EA Study is available on the City’s project web site at: ottawa.ca/baselinecorridor. There will be ongoing consultation activities with study stakeholders during the remaining course of the study. Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, please call or email the contact below before the event. You can also send comments during the course of the study by email or regular mail using the following contact information: Jabbar Siddique, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer–Environmental Assessment City of Ottawa Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 13914 Fax: 613-580-2578 Email: Jabbar.Siddique@ottawa.ca Ad # 2016-507-S_Baseline Corridor_22092016 This notice first issued on September 22, 2016. 10 Ottawa West News - Thursday, September 22, 2016

Month-long Chinatown Remixed Arts Festival pops up Sept. 24 STAFF

The eighth annual, month-long Chinatown Remixed Arts Festival kicks off Sept. 24 with kid friendly workshops, free concerts, group exhibitions and more. The festival runs until Oct. 29 at various locations along Somerset Street West, between Bay and Preston streets. Opening day runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with live performances and DJs in the Shanghai Restaurant parking lot. Outside Bar Robo will be artist Mique Michelle

live painting. The festival’s goal is to celebrate Chinatown and bring together businesses and artists by displaying art in unusual spaces, including restaurants, medical offices, hair salons, grocery stores and alleyways, according to a press release. This year’s submissions include visual art pieces, sculptures and performances by more than 40 different artists. “We love Remixed!” said China Doll in the release. “It’s a wonderful day of local creativity and brings so many diverse people

to Chinatown.” One piece on display for the month is made from surfboards and burnt cedar, created by Nate Nettleton and displayed at Double Happiness BBQ Shop. There’s also a group collage show by Kristina Corre at Little Latin America, sketches of Chinatown businesses by Colin White on the sidewalks and a 3D wall piece by the Blink Art Collective. For more information, contact ottawa. chinatown.remixed@ gmail.com, or visit www.chinatownremixed.ca.

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Employment Land Policies and Growth Projections This Open House is an opportunity to find out more information concerning the Final Report for the City’s Employment Land Review and to view the draft results of the 2036 Population and Household Projection Review. Thursday, September 29, 2016 City Hall, Festival Board Room 110 Laurier Ave West • 6:30 to 8 p.m. Presentations by staff at 7 p.m.

Brief Background As part of the review of the City’s Official Plan in 2013, Council undertook to further review the Employment Land polices and Employment Land supply. The consultants hired to undertake that review have finalised their report and have made recommendations for changes to the City’s Official Plan. Information on this project is also available on the city website at ottawa.ca/publicconsultations. At the request of the Ontario Municipal Board the City is also reviewing the population and housing projections to the year 2036. Population and housing projections form the basis for the timeframe of the Official Plan and the assessment of land needs for housing and employment. The Official Plan may be updated to incorporate the final projections and a 2036 planning horizon. This Open House provides an opportunity for the public to view the possible changes recommended for the Employment Lands and the proposed projections and to ask questions of City staff before these matters are considered by the Council.

Direct your written submissions and/or questions to: Royce Fu, Planner Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 43931 • Fax: 613-580-2459 Email: planning@ottawa.ca Ad # 2016-508-S_Employment Land Policies_15092016

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Under the bright lights Top: Dan Mangan performs on the City Stage at CityFolk on Sept. 17. Despite the rain, spectators filed in under umbrellas to take in the show at Lansdowne Park. More than 45 acts took the stage throughout the festival, which took place from Sept. 15 to Sept. 18.

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The National Capital Commission board has approved a new design for a Rideau Canal bridge on Sept. 12, despite some who seemed to be underwhelmed by what was proposed. The city is pushing hard to build the $21-million pedestrian and cycling bridge linking the Glebe and Old Ottawa East. The NCC initially approved a design in 2012 and many board members said they preferred that original design. The biggest difference is the lack of a curve in the new design of the bridge deck, which is a design feature Mayor Jim Watson said would cost an additional $3 million. NCC board member Kay Stanley said that if she hadn’t seen the original design of the bridge, she probably would have been happy with the latest concept. “The first design was elegant,” Stanley said. “It’s like how do you keep her on the farm after she’s been to Paris.” But Watson appreciated the approval of the new design by the Crown Corporation. “I think that’s one of the reasons

it’s important for the local mayors to be sitting around the table,” Watson said following a city council meeting later that week. “I think a few of the board members realize there isn’t a bottomless pit of money available for these projects.” Board member Brian Coburn was among those who said the NCC had to consider the cost to build the bridge when making a decision. “The affordability in this town has come into play, big time,” Coburn said. Watson said there’s been talk of connecting the two communities since 1915, and said he’s even seen historical references to a ferry. The federal government recently announced it would be funding $10.5 million for the bridge along with a list of transit-related infrastructure projects totalling more than $155 million. Watson said the next step is to ask the province to chip in for a portion of the cost of the project. Watson said the success of the redeveloped Lansdowne site has created even more of a need for the connection. The aim is for shovels to be in the ground in 2017, with completion The new design of a proposed bridge on Fifth Avenue and Clegg Street. sometime in 2019.

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The National Capital Commission has released a dozen potential sites for the expansion of the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital and they want your input. Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre has taken issue with the site review, calling it a solution in search of a problem. “The problem of finding a new location for the near-century old Ottawa Civic Campus had been resolved two years ago, when the hospital’s leadership settled on a small parcel across the street from the existing campus,” he wrote in a press release. “However, local Liberal minister Catherine McKenna slammed the brakes on the hospital’s move and left the NCC with the impossible task of doing the process all over again.” Poilievre said the process is spinning in circles. “Five of the NCC’s proposed sites are on the Experimental Farm

property, even though the entire point of this review was supposedly to avoid using farm land,” he said. The expansion will eventually cost $2 billion. “As the selection criteria are finalized and as the evaluation committee does its work, some sites will probably fall away,” said NCC chief executive Mark Kristmanson. “But we think it’s wise to start with a wide lens.” The potential sites were released at the NCC board of directors meeting on Sept. 12, along with a proposed consultation – set for the Barney Samson Theatre at the war museum. The consultation will start with an open house at 3 p.m., followed by a question and answer period with the CEO and staff. The sites are: • Tunney’s Pasture off Scott Street • Lincoln Fields, near the Pinecrest Pathway • The north side of West Hunt Club Road near Highway 416

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NCC approves concept for LRT project on riverfront park BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

The National Capital Commission’s board of directors sealed the deal on a $30-million concept plan for the city’s light-rail project for a 2.4-kilometre segment of the Sir John A. Macdonald Riverfront Park. The city is buying the lands, between Westboro Beach and Woodroffe Avenue, from the NCC. That money, CEO Mark Kristmanson told the board, “is going to create something quite wonderful. We haven’t had $30 million to spend on a park in a few generations.” The commission has plans for $22 million: • Construction of a new and larger building at Westboro Beach to house a restaurant and retail outlets renting four-seasons recreational equipment. • Park amenity buildings, including washrooms at animation nodes. • Shoreline stabilization and plantings and habitat restoration on parklands north

costs of owning a home, you are most likely going to have to cut back on some of your other expenditures.” Prices will likely continue to climb, albeit more modestly, Cooper said, as new housing starts are not keeping up with new household formations in Canada. She does not anticipate a price decline, particularly the kind of steep decline needed to make single-family homes in cities like Toronto and Vancouver affordable for average families.

Dr. Sherry Cooper: Possible real estate slowdown provides opportunity for home buyers By Gordon Hamilton A slowdown in real estate sales offers an opportunity for potential homebuyers to take a breather in what has been an emotionally charged market, according to Dominion Lending Centres Chief Economist Sherry Cooper. Purchasers should now take the time needed to assess their financial situation, assess what they realistically can afford and talk to an accredited mortgage

professional about all the costs of owning a home. “This is a good opportunity to save more money for a down-payment, and give markets a chance to adjust to what I think will be a slow-down in price inflation and in activity,” Cooper said in an interview. “Figure out what it would cost you, on a monthly basis, to live in the home you are about to buy and then imagine what your lifestyle is going to be, because in order to meet the rising

“The kind of price decline you would need to make a home affordable for the average person in those cities would actually be extremely negative for the economy. That would be extremely negative for the average person, because they could lose their job. It’s partly a matter of ‘be careful of what you wish for.’” The slow-down in price inflation is a welcome change, she said. Bidding wars led to irrational decision-making, leaving purchasers vulnerable to spending more than they can afford. “Often it becomes so emotional and irrational that it becomes very temping to go beyond your real comfort zone in

of the parkway. • Invasive species removal to improve views of the river. • Development of park space and public art at Rochester Field. The city held public consultations on the design of the project for the riverfront park plan in May 2014, 2015 and March 2016. Also part of the discussion was the reduction of the west portion of the road from four lanes to two as part as the NCC’s vision for the parkway. The board heard the report on a survey of 1,174 residents who live west of Island Park Drive. The results were overwhelmingly in favour of keeping the roadway as it is. A press release from the city states, “While a reduction of traffic lanes is not envisaged at this time, any future decision regarding the future configuration of the parkway will have to follow the full completion and functioning of the western light rail project in 2023, widening of Highway 417, as well as detailed traffic and intersection studies in collaboration with the city.”

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Ottawa’s Wild Bird Care Centre helps thousands of sick, injured and orphaned birds each year, but now it’s in need and is appealing to the public for help. The Nepean-based centre launched its first ever crowd funding campaign – Birds of All Feathers – on Aug. 13 and within two days had raised more than $13,500. The centre’s board of directors hopes to raise $100,000 before wrapping up the campaign in December. “This is the first time that we’re trying a crowd funding initiative and we’re hoping that it looks like it’s going to be successful,” said board member Barbara Adams. “And if it is successful, perhaps it’ll be something we’ll try each year.” The city’s only bird rehab centre has seen an increase in public awareness in the past year, resulting in more people finding injured birds and bringing them to the centre. But that awareness is a double-edged sword. While on one hand it means more birds are surviving their injuries, the centre is now struggling to cope with what it estimates will amount to a 33 per cent increase in the number of birds admitted in 2016 compared to previous years.

The centre can afford to care for 2,400 birds in 2016, but expects to admit 3,300 before the end of the year. While many of the birds the centre cares for are orphaned babies or birds that have been struck by vehicles or attacked by other animals, Adams attributed some of the increase to members of Safe Wings Ottawa bringing in birds that have collided with windows. “Safe Wings Ottawa has done a lot of picking up birds and bringing them to the centre,” Adams said. “So birds that would have, in the past, perhaps died have been rehabilitated and we’ve been able to release them, in some cases within a few days. But sometimes it takes a few months to get them back.” Adams said the average cost to rehabilitate a bird, including food and medication, is about $100. The centre’s winged residents go through 24 dozen eggs each day, and 9,300 mealworms each week. With four staff members and a host of volunteers, most of the money the centre earns is used to cover rent and operating costs. Despite being authorized by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to rehabilitate wild birds, the centre receives minimal government funding. “The other thing is, hydro is going up and so is the cost of our foods for the

birds,” Adams said. “It’s something that we’ve been seeing, kind of like a train coming down the track. We’ve been seeing that the cost of things is going up … And so we knew that we were reaching a situation where we would have to do something to do fundraising.” As well as raising funds, the campaign will see the centre share stories about its staff, volunteers and the birds they care for on social media. So far, Adams said, the format is working and the response has been encouraging. As of Sept. 15, the campaign had raised nearly $14,000, most of which was donated over two days. “I think it’s wonderful. We know that without raising funds at this point we’d be falling short for the year,” Adams said, adding that while she’s impressed by the public’s response to the campaign, she’s not exactly surprised. “People really love birds. Ottawa has a community that goes out to do bird counts and goes on weekend trips with people who are bird watchers,” she said. “We’re in a community that loves nature.” To donate to the Wild Bird Care Centre, visit youcaring.com/wild-bird-carecentre-596284. To learn more about the Wild Bird Care Centre, visit wildbirdcarecentre.org.

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Wild Bird Care Centre employee Christine Henderson, from Westboro, feeds baby goldfinches at the centre on Aug. 15.

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Ottawa Champions celebrate league title at city hall rally Ottawa’s ball players really are champions BY BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com

A more fitting song may never be played. Queen’s “We Are the Champions” was played at Ottawa city hall on Sept. 19 as the Ottawa Champions baseball team are now champions in the literal sense and just not in name only. The ball club roared back after dropping the first two games at home in the bestof-five Can-Am League championship series to win three straight on the road to capture the championship title over the weekend. Mayor Jim Watson welcomed the team — and the championship trophy, sticky with beer from celebrations — to city hall on Sept. 19 to honour the team’s championship run in just the club’s second year in the league.

“They were down two games, but they went to Rockland and won it all,” Watson said of the team’s victory over the Rockland Boulders. The team was given a standing ovation from those in attendance at the city hall victory rally, many of whom wore Champions gear and were eager to get autographs from the players. Watson also officially proclaimed Sept. 19 to be Ottawa Champions Day in the city. Watson spoke about the team’s community involvement, including supporting the Miracle League field in Navan that allows children and adults with disabilities to play baseball on an accessible field. Ottawa Champions president David Gourlay said he hopes the team is just getting started, and can repeat as champs next season. Paul Miller, from Beacon Hill, was one of the many fans and supporters that showed up to congratulate

the team, and get autographs. He said it’s an easy team to support because of their community work and the great game atmosphere over at ghe ballpark the team calls home. He’s been to about 15 games this year — and wishes he could have been to more. “I hope this is really just something to build upon,” Miller said. Outfielder and hitting coach Sébastien Boucher, originally from Gatineau but now an Orléans resident, thanked all the fans for showing up. “We had some ups, we had some downs, but you were always there to cheer us on,” he said. “We tried to get this for you.”

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Premier Wynne tours Hydro Ottawa, touts electricity rebate BY MEGAN DELAIRE mdelaire@metroland.com

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne had a glimpse of the inner workings of Ottawa Hydro during a visit to the city on Sept. 16. Wynne was joined by Ottawa West-Nepean MPP Bob Chiarelli, Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, Ottawa-Orléans MPP Marie-France Lalonde, Ottawa South MPP John Fraser and Hydro Ottawa CEO Bryce Conrad. The premier’s trip to Ottawa came days after her government announced plans to offer a new rebate on electricity in Ontario. Amid growing criticism over the high cost of electricity in the province, the provincial government pledged in a Sept. 12 Throne Speech to reinstate an eight per cent tax rebate on electricity bills. The rebate amounts to the provincial portion of the HST and is expected to save a typical household $130 a year. Wynne used her Hydro Ottawa tour as well as stops at

the National Gallery of Canada and the Kanata Seniors Centre as an opportunity to tout the rebate in Ottawa. “I’ve heard from people in the Ottawa region and in every region across the province that its become too much,” Wynne said of the cost of electricity in Ontario. “And we’ve listened to those concerns, because it’s not just an electricity issue. People need more help with the cost of living, and it’s our job to give people that break wherever we can.” The rebate would go into effect Jan. 1, affecting 5 million residential consumers. Eligible rural customers would receive a larger rebate in the form of lowered rural delivery charges, saving $540 a year. “We’ve recognized that there needs to be a change,” Wynne said. “And that’s exactly why we’ve made the changes that we announced in the throne speech.” But not everyone is buying what the premier is selling. See CITY, page 24

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City councillor plans to present hydro petition Continued from page 21

In an open letter to Wynne, Osgoode Coun. George Darouze highlighted the disparity between Hydro Ottawa customers’ bills and those of Hydro One customers. The

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no more than a small bandaid on a much larger wound,” Darouze wrote, adding that the move would only serve to decrease provincial revenue while allowing Hydro One to continue gouging rural customers. “Not only does this not address the gap between Hydro One rate payers and Hydro Ottawa rate payers, it does not correct the issue at its core.” Darouze, who plans to present a petition entitled Fair Hydro for Ottawa to the Ontario legislature in the fall, said more needs to be done to make the cost of hydro more equitable. “I urge you to take serious and immediate action towards correcting the erroneous cost of hydro rates under Hydro One,” he said. “We deserve a real and substantive solution.”

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Get set, go! Runners in the two-kilometre Greely Terry Fox Run take off from the starting line on Sept. 18 at the Greely Community Centre. The run, in its second year in the community, also featured 5K and 10K events. Similar events were held across Canada in 9,000 communities, including Kanata, Orléans and at Carleton University. This was the event’s 36 year commemorating the journey of Fox, called the Marathon of Hope, as he ran across Canada raising money for cancer research in 1980. Since then, more than $700 million has been raised through the Terry Fox Foundation.

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Preferred candidates will also have experience with, or an understanding of: · C++ programming in MS Visual Studio IDE · Client-side web development using: HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery · Automated software unit testing · OSI communications model, as well as TCP/IP standards · Embedded operating systems (e.g. QNX Neutrino RTOS)

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We are looking for a dynamic and talented electrical engineer to join our development team. Reporting to an Engineering manager, the incumbent will play a key role in medical product development and manufacturing. Key responsibilities will include: · Support manufacturing by troubleshooting and conducting failure analysis on electronic assemblies. · Sustaining engineering of existing products with design changes. For example due to component obsolescence. · Participate in the R&D of medical products, mentored by senior engineers and scientists · Test, troubleshoot and integrate digital and analog circuits · Write technical documentation to support design control and manufacturing processes. · Perform verification and validation testing (e.g. EMC, Electrical safety, and system functionality)

· B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, plus 1-2 years experience (Co-op experience preferred) · Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required · Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills required · Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints · Hands-on practical mechanical experience is an asset · Familiarity with mechanical installation and welding fabrication techniques · Familiarity with stress analysis · Familiarity with thermal analysis techniques · Experienced in CAD design documentation (i.e. SolidWorks or other CAD drawings tools) · Understanding of Configuration Management development processes · Experience in mechanical design, analysis and fabrication of fixed and rotating structures is an asset · Experience in designing mechanical structures to tight tolerances and specifications is an asset · Experience in mechanisms and motion control is an asset · Knowledge of Finite Element Method analysis is a plus

· B.Sc. in Software/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, plus 1-2 years experience (Co-op experience preferred) · Proficiency in C/C++ language programming, test and verification · OOP Development experience in C# or Java · Experience in full stack development (client and server side) · Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills · Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills

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We are looking for a dynamic and talented embedded software engineer to join our development team. Reporting to Director of Engineering and mentored by senior software designer(s), the incumbent will play a key role in the development of medical products. Key responsibilities will include:

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Tunnel study to look at banning trucks from downtown Environmental assessment will also look at impact of toll option BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. City council voted on Sept. 14 to move forward and have Mayor Jim Watson ask the province to fund an environmental assessment of a truck tunnel that would stretch from the Vanier Parkway exit of Highway 417, under Sandy Hill and Lowertown, to King Edward Avenue near the MacDonald-Cartier Bridge. The city released a feasibility study for the tunnel in August. It would be 3.4 kilometres long and costs were estimated to be between $1.7- and $2 billion. A motion by Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley directed staff to explore the feasibility of banning all trucks from the core, with the exceptions of those making a local delivery. The motion also asks for the environmental assessment to look at possible impacts of making the tunnel a toll road.

His Kanata colleague Coun. Marianne Wilkinson wanted to get on the issue sooner rather than later. Wilkinson said the tunnel wouldn’t be built for nearly a decade in the best case scenario. “We need a plan to deal with the problem in the short term,” she said. Several councillors quibbled over the nitty gritty. G l o u c e s t e r - S o u t h g at e Coun. Diane Deans said the money for the tunnel would come from upper levels of government and questioned why the city would worry about tolls at this point. “If we aren’t going to come up with capital money to build the tunnel, why are we building in a presumption that we would maintain it?” Deans asked. River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington asked how long before an environmental assessment goes “stale” and wondered if all other options

had been explored. “If this EA is not going to consider other options, when do we consider other options,” he asked. Staff said the city would have 10 years to work out an agreement with higher levels of government before an assessment would have to be renewed. Watson said other options have been explored. “It’s either a bridge or a tunnel,” he said. “You can’t use a gondola or attach wings to trucks, and we’ve rejected the bridge idea several times.” College Coun. Rick Chiarelli said there’s simply no money for a $2 billion tunnel, but he ultimately voted in favour of moving forward with the assessment. “It makes sense to invest money in an EA if there’s potential for upper levels of government to fund the tunnel at a higher rate than a third (of the cost),” he said. Rideau-Vanier Coun. Ma-

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Ottawa city council will ask the province to fund an environmental assessment of a truck tunnel that would stretch from the Vanier Parkway exit of Highway 417, under Sandy Hill and Lowertown, to King Edward Avenue near the MacDonald-Cartier Bridge. thieu said a lot of people have done the legwork to find a solution. “There have been 14 bridges and crossings studied,” he said, adding there were five different levels of government needed to agree.

“Now we are only working with two levels,” he said. “It’s an Ottawa problem and we are finding an Ottawa solution.” The only holdout was Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish. “A bridge would be half the

cost and a better solution,” he said. “This is a simple, political solution, it won’t fix the problem,” he said of tunneling in Sandy Hill. “Sandy Hill is called Sandy Hill for a reason.”

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Monday, Sept Septem ember ber 26, 201 016 6 6:30 30--8:0 :00 0 p. p.m. m. May Cour Ma ourt Hos ospice pice, 114 14 Camer eron Avenu enue We are delighted to welcome guest speaker John Fraser, ser, MPP PP Ottawa wa So South, h, Parliam Parl ament entar ary As Assistant ant on Palliati Pa ative ve Care to o th the Mini Minister er of Hea ealth and nd Long Long Term Term Care The topic: Pal Palliati ative ve and End End-of of-Life Care - Provi Provinc ncial al Pers Perspec pective ves and Di Direc rection on

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Countrymen, three others to become Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Famers Sept. 25

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BY JOHN CARTER

The National Capital Commission (NCC) recently released a list of potential federal sites for the new Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital, as well as a series of draft criteria upon which each site will be assessed. As part of this process, the NCC is consulting public sector partners, stakeholders as well as the general public on the potential federal sites and draft selection criteria. The NCC will be gathering the public’s feedback on the potential federal sites and draft selection criteria used to assess the sites with an open house and presentations on September 22 at the Canadian War Museum from 3pm–9:30pm with an Open house, followed by a public presentation at 7pm, with Q&A. An on-line survey will be available on the NCC’s website from September 22-October 6.

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The Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame is set to induct four new members including the Countrymen, who have been one of this area’s most popular bands for 55 years. The induction will be held at a gala ceremony hosted by two Valley Heritage Radio personalities at the Centrepointe Theatre in Nepean on Sunday, Sept. 25. Valley Heritage radio general manager Jason Marshall and afternoon DJ Christa Pare will serve as emcees at the gathering that begins at 7 p.m. Following in the footsteps of Mac Beattie, the very first musician inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981, are the Countrymen, Gord Barnes, Clarence Bowes and the late Jim Hickey. They will be inducted in the Hall of Fame’s 35th anniversary awards show and induction ceremonies. In addition to recognizing the lifetime contributions of the four inductees, the event’s organizers promise country music fans an evening of some of the best entertainers the Ottawa Valley has to offer. “We’re excited about our 35th anniversary show and we can promise you a great evening of entertainment as we induct our 2016 Hall of Fame members,” said the Hall of Fame organization’s president Jim Long. “We will be recognizing their many achievements and contributions that have furthered country music in our community.” COUNTRYMEN

The Countrymen are celebrating their 55th year together in 2016, having formed in June of 1961. The original members included singer Glenn Toner, Kent Smith on guitar, Bob Johnston on drums and fiddler Al Roach. Al Brisco then joined the band a few weeks later and they began to play the Matawatchan Dance Hall every Saturday night. The band then toured the bar circuit in West Quebec and made a name for themselves as great entertainers. Through the years a number of very talented musicians have been part of the band, including a number of Ottawa Valley Country Music

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A selection of the Countrymen at a recent performance in Renfrew include Kent Smith, Robert Johnston, Kirk Warren, Bob Schwartz and Darrel Mooney, the group will be inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame on Sept. 25. Hall of Fame members. The Countrymen have also helped raise money for a number of local charities through the years. CLARENCE BOWES

Bowes knew from the time he was a young lad that country music would play a role in his life. He fell in love with the sounds of Don Messer and Eddy Arnold coming from his radio, and further cemented his passion by watching local bands such as The Happy Wanderers and Mac Beattie. Bowes still loves that type of music and plays it to this day. He now plays lead and rhythm guitar with his four sons, The Bowes Brothers. They tour the Valley far and wide and Clarence takes an enormous amount of pride in their success. Before joining his sons in 2000, Clarence was a member of Jim White and the Country Pals, mainstays at the Perth Legion every Saturday night for a decade. He vows he will continue to keep playing music as long as folks enjoy it. GORD BARNES

Barnes grew up in a country

music home, and he fell in love with playing guitar and performing at age 10. By the time he was 15 he was playing venues across the Ottawa Valley with his step-father Art Simpson. It was in 1988 that Barnes and Laredo was formed, and they toured all over Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Barnes released a self-titled CD in 1991 and another in 2014. He plans to record a third CD very soon. Through the years he has shared the stage with artists including Stonewall Jackson, Little Jimmy Dickens, Moe Bandy, Tommy Cash and Marty Haggard. Barnes and his wife Gail have two children – Derek and Natalie – and are expecting their first grandchild this fall. JIM HICKEY

The late Jim Hickey was a long-time musician who translated his love of fiddle music into one of the premier contests in the country. He was a co-founder of the Pembroke Old Time Fiddling and Step Dancing Contest, which recently celebrated its 41st year. Hickey’s reputation and gentlemanly ways became synonymous with the Labour

Day weekend event. Prior to the contest, Hickey was a competitive fiddler himself and travelled the region with the Art Jamieson Band, sharing his joy of music with the people of the Ottawa Valley. He also composed the fiddle tune ‘The Willow Tree Hornpipe’, which was recorded by the late Graham Townsend and others. In addition to the induction ceremonies, some of the Valley’s most talented entertainers, including Barnes, Bowes and the Countrymen, will take to the stage at Centrepointe throughout the evening. The line-up also includes Mike O’Reilly, Freddy Dixon, Bruce Golden, John Henry Lacasse, Gail Gavan, Barry and Tracey Brown, Tim Hermitte, Louis Schryer, Pauline Brown and Friends, Nancy and Phil Denault, Arlene Quinn, Eddie & the Stingrays, Stephane Coulombe, Braedon Vincent, Buddy McCann, Rae Palmer, the Debenham Brothers, Lorne Daley, and Marty McTiernan. Tickets cost $40 per person. They are available online at www.centrepointetheatre.com or by calling 613-580-2700. For more information on the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame, visit www.ottawacountrymusichof.org.

Join me and Councillors Cloutier (Alta Vista) and Deans (Gloucester-Southgate), as we host the south-end budget consultation on October 6 from 6-8pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, located at 1265 Walkley Road. If you are unable to attend but would like to share your feedback with me regarding budget priorities, please contact my office. Helpful Hints to Hire a Snow Removal Contractor The City of Ottawa provides a number of tips and services to help residents with the clearing of snow from their walkways and driveways. The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities find reliable contractors and/ or individuals to clear snow from their private driveways and/or walkways. Once matched up with snow removal help, residents are responsible for making payments directly to the individual or contractor. Seniors and persons with disabilities can also apply to the Snow Go Assist Program, which provides financial assistance for a portion of their snow removal costs for eligible participants. The Snow Go Programs are administered by local home support agencies that serve local neighbourhoods. For more information about any of these services visit www.Ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 or contact my office. Cleaning Up the Capital It’s that time of year again, as the Capital tidies up our parks, trails and shared public spaces keeping River Ward clean and green. The Carlington Community Association will be in Alexander Park this Saturday from 10am-Noon (Sunday is the rain date). Bring a rake and join your neighbours to help beautify our local park. New Trees for River Ward The City’s Forestry Dept will be planting 125 new trees this autumn in River Ward on the city’s right of way land for private residences. The species are quite varied on purpose to help avoid the spread of any future insect or disease related infestation. For future plantings, please contact my office to get on the list.

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Parents defend west end schools at first public board meeting of the year BY MEGAN DELAIRE mdelaire@metroland.com

The public school board’s first committee meeting of the new academic year opened to a packed house on Sept. 7, with every seat in the room filled. Parents of students attending Bell High School, Merivale High School, Sir Robert Borden High School and Woodroffe High School and their feeder schools in west Ottawa came armed with talking points, and there was a lot to talk about. Faced with addressing issues of overcrowding in some schools and under-utilization of others, staff worked through the summer to draft accommodation reviews and recommendations for the west Ottawa schools, and for Rideau High School, Gloucester High School and Colonel By Secondary School in the city’s urban east end. Those reports were released on Aug. 31, revealing a list of changes that could mean the closure of eight schools across the city, mostly in its western neighbourhoods. The west-end study identifies 3,837 excess pupil spaces in the study area and proposed changes could reduce the excess space by 2,074. “The recommendations that are part of the staff proposed plan may include changes to grade structure within the schools, changes in program offerings, changes in school boundaries in some cases, and some school closures,” said board chair Shirley Seward during the meeting. The Sept. 7 meeting provided parents, teachers and other stakeholders with their first opportunity to publicly address the reports and their recommendations, and several came prepared to defend their

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Every seat was filled in the public school board’s first public committee meeting of the 2016-17 school year, as parents arrived to learn about the board’s east and west area accommodation reviews and comment on staff ’s recommendations for school closures and format changes. neighbourhood schools. Among schools identified for potential closure are Greenbank Middle School, J. H. Putman Public School, Grant Alternative School, Century Public School and Regina Street Public School,

at the school. “Our proximity to Mud Lake, we are an accessible school, we are a walking school … and Regina Street Public School is an amazing school with an amazing community.”

“Over the next five years, the (board) will be conducting reviews that will cover most geographical areas within the district.” SHIRLEY SEWARD OCDSB CHAIR

all west Ottawa schools. And it was Regina Street Public School’s fate that concerned most parent delegates at the meeting. “There are many reasons why I believe Regina Street Public School should stay open,” said Heather Amundrud, mother of a student

Amundrud presented several options the board could consider as alternatives to closing the small school, including expanding its catchment area and adding grades 7 and 8 in order to grow the student population, minimize transitions for students and save on transportation costs.

“I hope the school board will carefully consider our suggestions,” Amundrud said. “Regina Street Public School is the last community school in our area and I ask the school board to help increase our enrolment so that our school can continue to grow and thrive.” Another mother explained how, since moving to Canada from the United Arab Emirates with her family last year, her children – also students at the school – have improved by leaps and bounds in terms of health and confidence. Enus Hosny attributed the improvements in her children’s well-being to the support offered by the school’s staff and parent community. She described the school as a community hub, both within and outside of school hours. “The change in character in my children that I have

watched in the last year has led me to believe that Regina Street Public School is the most wonderful school in the world,” Hosny said. “The staff there are intimate. They know each child by name … It’s a haven for children.” One parent expressed support for staff recommendations to expand Merivale High School to include grades 7 to 12, and to add an international baccalaureate program. If the changes go through, Merivale High School, which lost a large portion of its student population with the opening of high schools in Barrhaven, will see an influx of new students. Although the meeting was intended to address both the eastern and western area reviews, discussion surrounding the west-end proposals became the main focus, requiring staff to schedule an

additional meeting for Sept. 8 in order to discuss the eastern review. “This meeting is the first meeting of the upcoming multi-year student learning and pupil accommodation planning process,” Seward said of the Sept. 7 meeting. “Over the next five years, the (board) will be conducting reviews that will cover most geographical areas within the district.” The board plans to make its final decision on the proposed eastern and western area changes in March and a new accommodation review for the Alta Vista and Hunt Club area is scheduled to start in April. The study is open for public comment, and people are invited to submit comments online. -With files from Jennifer McIntosh

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City looking at employment lands outside the core BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Too many parcels of land outside the greenbelt are sitting vacant, prompting the city to hire a consultant to conduct a review of the properties zoned for employment. The city had a policy of maintaining a rate of 1.3 jobs per household, but that practice didn’t always extend to neighbourhoods such as Barrhaven, Riverside South and Orléans. Lands designated for manufacturing and warehousing just didn’t attract businesses, the city’s planning committee heard on Sept. 13. Among the recommendations were some land re-designations in business parks from employment lands to general use. “It’s a real city-building exercise,” Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder said. But some local entrepreneurs aired their concerns. Dennis Eberhard, the senior vice-president of SmartREIT, which owns a large parcel of land in the South Orléans employment area, off of Innes Road near the proposed Vanguard Drive extension, said he’s concerned about the extension of Innes Road as an arterial main street. “It would hinder the ability to add to density to a significant portion of land on Innes,” he said. Eberhard said the city would do better rezoning some of the industrial land on the site. “The value of industrial land in Orléans is between $200- and $250,000 per acre,” he said. Lloyd Phillips, a planning

consultant who spoke on behalf of SmartReit, said the study is being done without a comprehensive review of all the impacts. The report recommends a move to more compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented development and intensification requirements. The plan works on the assumption that the city will be home to more than 1.1 million people by 2031 and there will be 703,000 jobs – 128,000 more than now. The majority of the growth, 44 per cent, would be in major office positions. The current employment land supply outside the greenbelt is 1,020 hectares, which is a surplus of anywhere from 219 to 308 hectares until 2036. But designated employment areas inside the greenbelt are almost filled up – with only seven per cent vacancy. The report says that over the long term, new suburban industrial parks with good highway access will be needed. The report names four employment areas well positioned to attract employment: • 416 Business Park/Citigate Employment Area in Barrhaven, • Riverside South Employment Area, bounded by Leitrim and River Road, • Albion Leitrim Employment Area, and • South Orléans Employment Area, off of Innes, near the proposed Vanguard Drive extension. Additionally they identified enterprise areas in Kanata West, near Campeau Drive and Highway 417, Kanata South, in the area of Michael Cowpland Drive and Hazeldean Side Road, the Kana-

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Too many parcels of land outside the greenbelt have sat vacant, prompting the city to hire a consultant company to conduct a review of the properties zoned for employment. ta North Business Park area, Bells Corners and a parcel of land owned by Brigil properties near Highway 174 and Petrie Island. Another consultant Murray Chown, took issue with the lands in the 416 business park. “The recommendation is limited to between Moodie Drive and the 416,” he said. “It doesn’t identify the potential of the interchange. We are supposed to be planning for the future, not the status quo.” Among his criticisms, is the lack of study around lands designated for agricultural uses. Harder said it was a council direction to staff that stopped them from considering lands designated agricultural.

The city is also currently conducting a land evaluation and area review (LEAR), which will study soil capabil-

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Art gets a boost for 2017 celebrations BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

Local art, culture and heritage groups will have something to celebrate in 2017. The Ottawa 2017 bureau announced 14 local projects will receive a total of $250,000 in funding to create vibrant experiences to highlight Ottawa’s arts, culture and heritage next year. Ottawa 2017 bureau released a call for projects in February. According to the bureau, more than 130 submissions were received and reviewed before narrowing

that down to the 14 projects selected by an independent five-member jury. The program will be organized by the AOE Arts Council, the Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa and the Ottawa Arts Council. The projects are: • Capital History Kiosks – Presented by the Worker’ History Museum, the project will be site-specific lamppost mini-kiosks featuring original artwork, photographs and text that relates to the local community. See 14 ARTS, page 34

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ters through ceramic arts, the group present at the time of Confederation will be recognized with a spectacular installation of thousands of individually crafted ceramic sculptures. â&#x20AC;˘ Power of Possibility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Presented by Propeller Dance and directed by Renata Soutter and performed by Propeller Dance, the event invites guests to a full-length performance that celebrates artists with disabilities. â&#x20AC;˘ Sing Ottawa en chĹ&#x201C;ur â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Presented by Cantata Singers of Ottawa, the event will celebrate the history and diversity of our country in song with multiple concerts. â&#x20AC;˘ Trophy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Presented by STO Union Theatre Company, the event will include interactive performances and art installations collide in a pop-up 150-tent city where stories of pivotal life moments are shared. â&#x20AC;˘ Visual17e Ottawa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Presented by Northern Griots Network, the event aims to be a fusion of spoken word poetry, street art and live music, and this showcase series will transform a visually underused space into a vibrant art installation.

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Anyone looking to go for a skate on short notice can shop around for available ice at city rinks within 15 days in advance of a skate date and get a discount rate. The city is renting these last-minute ice times with the price tag for prime-time ice going for $171.95 an hour, including HST. The non-prime-time reduced rate is $133.75, excluding May to August. Prime-time rates for

regular bookings from Sept. 1 to April 30 are $286.75 for adults and $171.95 for minors, and the commercial rate is $295.20. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take advantage of a reduced arena rental rate by booking last-minute ice; perfect for a practice or game with your friends, family or team,â&#x20AC;? the city announced on Sept. 12. Those interested can visit the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at bit.ly/2cNswRg to check out ice-time availability across Ottawa. The schedule is up-

dated daily. You can also check for available ice beyond 15 days at the same website. To rent ice, you will be required to log in using your family PIN, search for a rental and then submit a rental request form. The average turnaround time is two to three business days, according to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for sameday ice, the city asks that you email sports@ottawa.ca with â&#x20AC;&#x153;SAME DAY ICEâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line.

United Way names youngest chair ever for 2016 campaign BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Frank Bilodeau and Kathleen Kemp were named as co-chairs for the 2016-17 United Way campaign on Sept. 14. Kemp, who is the charity’s youngest ever co-chair, is the director of social enterprise business development for the Centre for In-

novative Social Enterprise Development. Prior to Kemp, the youngest chair was RideauVanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury. “I’m honoured to be involved this year and hope to encourage people to get involved in their community through United Way,” Kemp said. “United Way is doing incredible work to

help and support some of the city’s most vulnerable and I am excited to be involved.” In their roles as co-chairs Bilodeau and Kemp will lead a team of business, government, institutional, labour and other sector leaders to help oversee the efforts of more than 14,000 volunteers. Bilodeau, who is the district vice president

for Scotiabank in Ottawa and west Quebec, said he’s been involved in the community for many years. “I believe that for our city to be great, it has to be great for everyone,” he said. “It’s exciting to take on this important role. I look forward to encouraging people to give generously and help change lives in Ottawa.”

This year’s community campaign launch takes place on Sept. 29 at the Aberdeen Pavilion. Mayor Jim Watson said the role of co-chair involves a deep commitment to the community and a dedication to making Ottawa a better place. “The city is proud to host this event at city hall, as we recognize the outgoing

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City to focus on critical social housing repairs $16.2 million windfall received from the federal and provincial governments BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

The city will use the $16.2 million received from the federal-provincial Social Housing Improvement Plan to address a backlog of critical repairs like broken elevators, unsafe balconies and stairs and collapsing brick walls. The repair list spending will total $18.7 million – with the city kicking in an additional $3.3 million from the housing and homelessness investment plan. Despite the extra cash from the feds and the prov-

ince, it’s not nearly enough to address the city’s aging social housing stock. There are currently 54 social housing providers citywide. City staff have received more than 200 proposals from landlords, requesting work that adds up to more than $38 million, the community and protective services committee heard on Sept. 15. Social Services general manager Janice Burelle said $5.7 million should take care of the most critical repairs, those that could potentially affect the health and safety

of tenants. “But staff will continue to go through proposals,” she said. The rest of the money will be doled out evenly between Ottawa Community Housing and the other 53 providers on a per-unit basis. The city also received $19 million to build new social housing stock. During the committee meeting RideauRockliffe Coun. Tobi Nussbaum posed a question on behalf of his colleague Coun. Jeff Leiper. “Will the housing providers be given a budget to deal

with the new units?” he asked. Burelle said staff will find money in the budget. “The project won’t move forward until we do,” she said. The province’s downloading of the social housing portfolio is partly to blame for the backlog of repairs. Even though the current government has taken back the responsibility, both parties are still playing catch up. Burelle said she expects the city will see some cash from the province and the federal government in future years

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Crumbling masonry walls are among the critical repairs the city will be prioritizing thanks to the money from the federal-provincial Social Housing Improvement Plan. – but the city’s annual repair budget of $19 million is an estimated $22 million short.

The city has a total of 18,500 social housing units, worth about $3.7 billion.

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Mayor disses Chateau Laurier expansion design BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

Despite some negative comments about a proposed new addition to the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier hotel, the Lowertown Community Association’s planning committee is impressed. The Capital Hotel Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Vancouver’s Larco Investments Ltd. and owner of the Château Laurier, announced on Sept. 14 a plan to expand the downtown hotel. The plan proposes to build new long-term stay suites, create a new exterior courtyard off the ballroom for seasonal uses and replace an existing five-storey parking garage with an underground parking lot with 400 spaces. Art Phillips, director of development at Larco Investments, said the expansion will add 180 apartments to the hotel, which will be designed to be larger than the hotel’s current rooms in an effort to appeal to guests

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According to Larco Investments, owner and operator of the Fairmont Château Laurier the goal throughout this process has been to maintain the beauty of Ottawa’s “Castle”, marrying together modern day amenities with the hotel’s historic charm. considering longer stays in the capital. The design of the expan-

sion, however, is in stark contrast to the castle motif the hotel is historically

known for and has come under some intense criticism, including from Mayor

Jim Watson. Designed by architect Peter Clewes, he said it is an

opportunity to do something amazing, adding the design creates a sense of separation from the current building and allows the expansion to have its own street identity. Two large glass structures will replace the current fivestorey concrete parking garage. Since the plan was made public, there has been no shortage of naysayers in the city who through Twitter have called the design everything from ugly to boxy and horrible. Watson tweeted: “This falls under the category back to the drawing board.” Area councillor, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury was quoted in Larco Investment’s presentation, stating “It’s an exciting project that introduces captivating architectural design to this important site for our capital city, while highlighting its important heritage value and location near the Parliament Buildings,” See EXPANSION, page 38

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Fleury has since retracted this statement. “I’m retracting my quote in that format, that was a mistake, and I would never do that again. It gave an endorsement to the design, when it was meant to endorse the project as a whole,” Fleury said on Sept. 16. “I retract my statement specifically for the context and design but stand firm that this is an important site.” Fleury added he feels the public needs to see the entire presentation and and moving forward be properly consulted throughout the process. Fleury said Phillips has committed to him that they would consult with the public in November. However, the Lowertown Community Association’s planning committee chairman Peter Ferguson is a fan. “My personal opinion is I think it’s really a pretty dramatic thing,” Ferguson said. “I think part of all the negative reactions is uncertainty. People

need to digest what is coming along.” Ferguson said he would tell his community that the overall project is bold and innovative. “The report back is going to be positive and of course subject to the back and forth of the LCA residents,” Ferguson said. Ferguson represented the LCA as one of the community groups who received a special stakeholders presentation of the plan on Sept. 14. Other groups in attendance included Heritage Ottawa and the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area. According to Ferguson, the meeting was positive. “I think overall everyone was really impressed,” he said. Ferguson was also present at the Urban Design Review panel where Larco Investments first presented its plan, which was supportive of the design. Ferguson did add there could be some changes made, stating the roof-line blocks the copper spires of the main building.

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According to Larco Investments, owner and operator of the Fairmont Château Laurier, the separated wings, massing and set-back upper floors are compatible with the Château’s existing roofscape silhouette, and provides a dignified and deferential response to this iconic building. The Château Laurier was built in 1913 and over the years has undergone many changes, including adding a parking garage to the building in the 1960s. According to Larco Investments, the garage needs to be replaced and because of a growing need for long-term stay hotels in the city, they decided to propose an expansion.

Ferguson said he intends to have Larco Investments make a presentation at its upcoming October monthly meeting, so Lowertown residents can see for themselves what the project entails. “This will be a way for residents to see the presentation in its entirety,” he said. Larco Investments said it

will be submitting an official site plan to the city as early as November to seek approval from the National Capital Commission and the city. The aim is, Phillips said, is to have approvals by early 2017 and construction is planned to start in the fall of next year. Construction could take between 26 to 30 months to com-

plete with the proposed suites ready for occupation by 2020. No costs associated with construction or the suites have been determined at this time, Phillips said. Regarding some of the negative comments that have been made so far, Phillips said, “yes we will be making changes but not wholesale changes.”

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FLOOR PLAN September 2016 Autumn is just around the corner. A er a remarkable summer that saw our region hit record high temperatures with plenty of sunny skies, the days have now grown shorter. Soon the leaves will be turning and we’ll be pu ng away our shorts and t-shirts for another year.

HANDMADE: a comforting trend In today’s hec c world, where mass-produced consumer products dominate the market, it’s a real comfort to be surrounded by handmade objects. Created by passionate people, ar sanal objects can enhance every room in your home. Why not change up your dishes for some hand-thrown po ery? Or accessorize your bedroom and living room with some handmade furniture, cushions, quilts and rugs? Think tablecloths, candles, soaps,

lamps and toys — and that’s only the beginning. Handmade cra s oﬀer unique products for all tastes, styles and budgets. Do you love 100-per cent locally made items? Visit the workshops of ar sans in your area and watch them while they work. You’ll be able to talk to these crea ve people who have made the beau ful objects you’ve just fallen in love with. You’ll see; it’s truly light years away from shopping in a big box store.

Before the snow starts to fly though, you want to take that big step and purchase a new home in the O awa Region. Whether newlyweds looking for your first home or a young family considering an upgrade to your current situa on, this fall is a great me to embark on your search. But where to start exactly? Here in the na onal capital, we are fortunate to have so many great builders right here in our own back yard. Their innova ve designs and a en on to detail have earned them reputa ons for excellence, many taking home awards for their fine work. Regardless of the type of home you’re looking for – whether a bungalow, a larger single-family dwelling on a spacious lot or perhaps the convenience of a condominium – the possibili es are endless. We are pleased to present many of these top builders in this, our sixth edi on of Floor Plan 2016. Presented each month in your Metroland community newspaper, the goal of this supplement is to give you a hand in your search for that perfect new home. This is now a huge decision and even bigger investment in your future, and it’s our hope to provide informa on that helps turn your dream into reality. Please enjoy this special sec on and look for even more new-home ideas in our next edi on on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Ryland Coyne Editor-in-Chief Metroland Media East Vice-President & Regional Publisher Peter Bishop Editor-in-Chief Ryland Coyne Managing Editor Theresa Fritz Director of Advertising Cheryl Hammond General Manager Mike Tracy New Homes Account Specialist Geoff Hamilton 613-282-6834

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Bring the OUTDOORS inside More and more people have taken to incorpora ng a bit of nature into the decor of their homes, and with good reason. Plants provide a nice touch of colour, create a relaxing atmosphere and help to purify the air in your house. So by fashionably using plants and ﬂowers as decora ve accessories, you’ll be able to breathe new life into your home. Making the inside of your home come to life couldn’t be easier. Simply arrange a cluster of assorted plants along a stretch of wall — in your living room or bathroom, for example — that has a window. Posi on a low and sturdy table

beneath the window and garnish it with an array of exo c plants varying in size and species. You can also place your flora on nested tables or shelves at different levels to create a stunning visual effect. No indoor garden would be complete without kokedema. A Japanese variant of the bonsai, this art form involves wrapping your plant’s roots in soil, moss and string. By hanging these charming li le gardens from your ceiling, you’ll be able to create a spectacular tableau of greenery virtually anywhere in your home. Keep in mind that certain plants don’t get

along well with others when planning the layout of your indoor garden. You can always consult a hor culturalist if you’re having trouble deciding on which plants to use.

SOME GOOD CHOICES The chlorophytum (or spider plant), ﬁcus, ivy, bowstring hemp, philodendron and gerbera are all species that require minimal upkeep and have air-purifying quali es. These types of plants help rid the air of carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, benzene and formalin.

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city centre from Barrhaven has never been easier. As for schools, Longfields Davidson, Mother Teresa, and Pierre-Elliott Trudeau are all within sight of The Station. The location of Longfields Station is spectacular. However, the condo itself is incredibly novel to the area. Planned occupancy for fall 2016, The Station offers seven distinguished commercial businesses on the first floor for your convenience. Including a doctor’s office, physiotherapist, dentist, pharmacist, and Campanale’s own sales centre. There are also two commercial units remaining for sale, one of which is a space for a lovely bistro/restaurant including a 600 sq. ft. outdoor patio. The Station features a 4,000 sq. ft. terrace of amenity space on the ground floor for residents. This terrace will have refined landscape design, interlock stones and ample seating areas. The building features one and two bedroom units, with condo fees starting at only $130 a

month! One bedroom units from $233,900 which range in size from the Traveller 606 sq. ft. to the Canadian 882 sq. ft.. Two bedroom units from $341,820 and range in size from the Bullet at 987 sq. ft. to the North Star 1,187 sq. ft. Each unit, with exception of the Traveller, includes a spacious balcony with spectacular views. Whether you are interested in a one or two bedroom, The Station units have high end finishings as a standard; including granite countertops in the kitchen, engineered hardwood throughout the living areas, six appliances, air conditioning, humidifier, a gas line barbecue on the balcony, and more. With so many features, a great location, dozens of amenities, and luxury finishings as a standard; it’s not hard to see why interest in The Station is growing. Construction is still in progress yet 14 residential units have already been sold. This is THE luxury condo of Barrhaven. Welcome home, you’ve arrived at The Station.

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Buying a house with OTHER PEOPLE? Are you tempted to buy a property with one or more other people so you can access the property market more cheaply? Admi edly, it’s an interes ng concept. But think carefully before you get involved in this type of real estate transac on. Buying a house with your sister or a friend is a complex project that could easily become disastrous. Here are three ps to help things go smoothly.

Choose your partners carefully Agreeing to share the responsibili es of a house with other people is like commi ng to a rela onship. Even though everyone gets along perfectly now, no one can predict what will happen 5, 10 or 15 years down the road. So, you’re be er oﬀ choosing partners that you know well and with whom you have already established a trus ng rela onship. A er all, you won’t be able to just walk away from the project whenever you feel like it.

Rely on experts Start by using the services of a real estate broker who is familiar with how co-ownership works. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages. And be pa ent; it may take several weeks before you find a property that meets everyone’s needs. When you find a property that interests you, hire a cer fied home inspector for a full pre-purchase inspec on report that can protect you in case of later disputes. Lastly, choose a trustworthy notary or lawyer who will be able to guide you through the buying process.

Plan for the worst-case scenario Should you buy a divided or undivided co-ownership property? Do you need to establish a co-ownership agreement? Your notary or lawyer can help you determine the best format. Even if you trust your partners completely, have a plan for the

worst-case scenario. If one partner decides to leave, will you be responsible for his or her mortgage payments? Can you buy him out? What happens if one of you dies? In short, buying a property with other people can be a

great opportunity to become a property owner. Just keep both feet planted ﬁrmly on the ground so you can make informed decisions. And whatever happens, remember the adage that short reckonings make long friends.

What does a GREEN HOUSE look like? If you believe a green home has to be built in the middle of the woods, think again. Many consumers are choosing to build eco-friendly homes in the city or the suburbs, in the heart of residen al neighbourhoods and near all the services you need. The three main features of an eco-friendly home: 1. A green home is more energy eﬃcient. Good sun exposure and the quality of the insula on can reduce energy costs by at least 25 per cent. 2. An eco-friendly home is in harmony with

its environment. The building plans take into account climate, soil quality, sunlight, wind, bodies of water, ﬂora and fauna. 3. The building or renova ng materials used have li le impact on the environment. They are recycled and don’t produce any toxic fumes.

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cook food more evenly and quickly, up to 25 per cent faster. You also achieve be er browning in a convec on oven. In a regular oven, the air can become humid since moisture has nowhere to escape, leading to food ge ng steamed rather than roasted. In a dryer convec on oven, foods will brown more easily while remaining moist and juicy inside. To use the convec on feature, simply lower your recipe’s recommended oven temperature by 25 degrees. Food cooks faster when using convec on, so check on it about

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combine beau fully cra ed designs with excep onally func onal layouts, offering you convenience and charm in one perfect home.” The exci ng Townhomes at Findlay Creek will feature an all-new layout designed especially for this site. “Our new Townhome design emphasizes comfort and style. Enjoy the independence of your own space and a generous yard with the affordability of a townhome.” What makes a Phoenix Home a step above comparable builders? Quality built in at a price you simply can’t beat. “We have the largest selec on of models with so many op ons. There is literally something for everyone,” explains Rahul Kochar. “We work with the home buyer to build their dream. We go the extra distance to tailor each home to the unique needs of the buyer.” Accessibility is no problem at Phoenix Homes, which offer custom entrances, wider doorways and halls, and value add-ons at ever turn. “We offer the best value anywhere. We invite people to shop and compare. We’ll always have something the others don’t.” In keeping with the growing demand for natural products, Phoenix Homes has had its own opera ons to supply hardwood and granite since 2005. State-of-the-art CNC cu ng machines for fabrica on ensure the company’s granite and quartz are of the highest quality. “It is our goal to always be one step ahead of the compe on, with the highest quality finishing, buyer incen ve bonuses and the most innova ve designs and materials. When you do the math, you will always find that we’re ahead.” Quality and value are hallmarks of the DCR/Phoenix Group of Companies. Under the direc on of founder Cuckoo Kochar, DCR/Phoenix has built more than 7,000 homes in O awa and

the surrounding area since 1997. In 2003, DCR/Phoenix expanded its opera on to include commercial developments such as restaurant and retail sites. In the spring of 2011, Phoenix Homes launched the most advanced Green Tech home the City of Ottawa has ever seen. It made use of every single available Green Technology and even made use of some prototype

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ƚĂŝŶ͘ ZŝĐŚŵŽŶĚ KĂŬƐ ŝƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇ ĞŶƚĞƌŝŶŐ ŝƚƐ Į Ͳ ŶĂů ƐƚĂŐĞ ŽĨ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ŝŵͲ ŵĞĚŝĂƚĞ ŽĐĐƵƉĂŶĐǇ ŚŽŵĞƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ dŚĞ ,ŽŵĞǁŽŽĚ ŵŽĚĞů ŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ĞĚĂƌƐƚŽŶĞ͛Ɛ ůĂƚͲ ĞƐƚ ƚǁŽͲƐƚŽƌĞǇ ĚĞƐŝŐŶƐ͘ tŝƚŚ ϰ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ͕ Ϯ͘ϱ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵƐ͕ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ϮϯϮϭ ƐƋ͘Ō ͘ ŽĨ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ŚŽŵĞ ŝƐ ŝĚĞĂů ĨŽƌ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ĂǁĂƌĚ ǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ďƵŝůĚĞƌ Žī ĞƌƐ Ă ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚ ĂŶĚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ /Ŷ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵƉĂŶǇ͛Ɛ ŚŝƐƚŽƌǇ͕ ƚŚĞǇ ŚĂǀĞ ŶĞǀĞƌ ŵŝƐƐĞĚ Ă ĐůŽƐŝŶŐ ĚĂƚĞ͘ ĞĚĂƌƐƚŽŶĞ ,ŽŵĞƐ ŝƐ Ă ďŽƵƟ ƋƵĞ ďƵŝůĚĞƌ͕ ŵĞĂŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƚĞĂŵ ĐĂŶ Žī Ğƌ ďƵǇĞƌƐ Ă ĐƵƐƚŽŵŝǌĞĚ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ ƐĞĂŵůĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ Ğī ŽƌƚůĞƐƐ͘ dŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ϰϬ ůŽƚƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ Į ŶĂů ƉŚĂƐĞ ŽĨ ZŝĐŚŵŽŶĚ KĂŬƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞǇ ĂƌĞ ƐĞůůͲ ŝŶŐ ĨĂƐƚ͘ ŽŶ͛ƚ ŵŝƐƐ ŽƵƚ ŽŶ ǇŽƵƌ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƐƚĂƌƚ ǇŽƵƌ ŶĞǁ ƉĂĐĞ ŽĨ ůŝĨĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǀŝůůĂŐĞ ŽĨ ZŝĐŚŵŽŶĚ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ ŽŶ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ǀŝƐŝƚ ĐĞĚĂƌƐƚŽŶĞŚŽŵĞƐ͘ĐŽŵ Žƌ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ƚŚĞ ƐĂůĞƐ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ͘

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The top six late-blooming PERENNIALS As the leaves start to change colour and fall to the ground, many gardeners start to feel rueful at the dull sight of ﬂowerbeds past their prime. There’s hope, though, for gardeners reluctant to put away the secateurs and gardening gloves, even in the lower-number hardiness zones. With some planning and plan ng, you can develop late-blooming ﬂowerbeds that promise con nuing colour well past the end of summer. 1. Chelone lyonii, or turtlehead. Likes dampness and produces colourful, slope-headed blossoms. 2. Chrysanthemum. If you’re plan ng in the fall, get them in the ground fast, mulch them and keep them damp. 3. Eupatorium purpureum, or Joe Pye weed. Although you see it growing wild along roadsides, newer varie es are tamer and smaller.

4. Helenium autumnale, or sneezeweed. Although the plant doesn’t look like much through the summer, you’ll be rewarded with fantas c blooms in early fall. 5. Asters. These tough star-shaped ﬂowers keep the blooming season alive right into the fall. 6. Coneﬂowers. New cul vars promise pre y scents and colours.

SHRUBS FOR A GOLDEN SHOW Add some deep reds and golds to your fall pale e with shrubs that yield late ﬂowers or brilliant foliage. Try witch hazel, Solomon’s seal, ninebark or Crispa, an elm cul var. Even if you’re not set up to have a fall-blooming garden this year, it’s a ﬁne me to start planning for spring. Fall is the best me to plant many shrubs and bulbs for next year.

Fall HOME GARDENING shortcuts to avoid (NC) With winter looming around the corner, it’s easy to skip steps to quickly ﬁnish outdoor jobs before the cold moves in. But digging without knowing what’s underground could hurt you or others and leave you with expensive restora on costs and poten al legal ac on. For example, did you know that there’s an underground network of pipelines and cables just beneath your feet? Before you put your shovel in the ground, don’t forget that you must call or click before you dig. Whether you’re digging by hand or

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Using ROSE GOLD in your home Rose gold, also known as pink gold, has gone from being a dis nc ve element of jewellery to one of the most sought-a er decora ve metals in home design. The so and warm atmosphere it creates makes it the perfect way to add a touch of class and elegance to your home. That’s why it’s one of the most alluring and o enused metallic shades when it comes to interior decora ng. Inspiring decor Rose gold soared in popularity thanks to its use in some of the biggest fashion shows in the world. This meless hue is now being used to ou it an increasing array of decora ve household objects: lamps, trays, vases and even garbage cans. Rose gold is also making its way into home furnishings and wall panelling. It pairs well with a variety of materials including wood, silver and copper. Its graceful and gentle colour can add a hint of luxury to any room. To be used sparingly Rose gold’s main virtue is that it complements any decor and suits any style. However, this metal should be used as a finishing touch; only a few light traces are needed to create a refined allure. Overusing its en cing lustre with too many accessories can have the opposite effect, making your room or decor appear somewhat tawdry and inelegant.

Sound control a key to a Why hire an CALM, RELAXING HOME INTERIOR DECORATOR? (NC) - Inside and out, life can be loud. Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxing sanctuary. There’s a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it’s a home theatre, music room, studio, home office, children’s play room, bathroom, mechanical, or laundry room. Insula ng properly will allow you to enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort. Experts suggest selec ng a dense insula on with a non-direc onal fibre structure to combat airborne noise such as music, speech and foot traffic. A top choice among builders, contractors, and homeowners is a product called Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound which is specially designed for your home’s interior walls, ceilings, and floors. This insula on material creates an excellent sound barrier that effec vely absorbs noise and reduces the transfer of sound waves from one room to another. Its resistance to fire is an added benefit that also adds passive fire protec on to your home, a type of fire precau on that is part of the core of the building and will help control fire by limi ng its spread. Certain sound dampening measures such as carpe ng might also help alleviate echo and reverbera on, as will acous c panels that prevent sound reflec ons throughout a room. With basic DIY skills, you can simply and affordably construct your own acous c panels using a stone wool rigid board called Comfortboard 80, which is effec ve at reducing the intensity and propaga on of noise. Inside and out, life can be loud. Retreat from 10 Floor Plan - Thursday, September 22, 2016

the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxing sanctuary. There’s a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it’s a home theatre, music room, studio, home office, children’s play room, bathroom, mechanical, or laundry room. Insula ng properly will allow you to enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort.

Insulation Experts suggest selec ng a dense insula on with a non-direc onal fibre structure to combat airborne noise such as music, speech and foot traffic. A top choice among builders, contractors, and homeowners is a product called Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound which is specially designed for your home’s interior walls, ceilings, and floors. This insula on material creates an excellent sound barrier that effec vely absorbs noise and reduces the transfer of sound waves from one room to another. Its resistance to fire is an added benefit that also adds passive fire protec on to your home, a type of fire precau on that is part of the core of the building and will help control fire by limi ng its spread. Certain sound dampening measures such as carpe ng might also help alleviate echo and reverbera on, as will acous c panels that prevent sound reflec ons throughout a room. With basic DIY skills, you can simply and affordably construct your own acous c panels using a stone wool rigid board called Comfortboard 80, which is effec ve at reducing the intensity and propaga on of noise.

We’re rarely short on ideas when it comes to decora ng our homes. But some mes, knowing where to start can be a li le daun ng. Maybe you’re looking to update your new home with a look you’ll love, refresh the style of your current house or even stage it to help it sell faster. Regardless of your needs, an interior decorator will be able to provide you with sound advice while respec ng your tastes and budget.

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We remember Left: Richard Hutson, team leader of the branch 480 wreath team, helps Ed Albert, a retired member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, place a wreath at the Westboro cenotaph during the commemoration of the Battle of Britain on Sept. 18. The event began with a parade from the Westboro Legion to the cenotaph before the wreath-laying ceremony. Above: During the singing of God Save the Queen, Doris Jenkins and Doug Munroe salute at the Battle of Britain commemoration in Westboro on Sept. 18.

Pet Adoptions counts as something worthy of grief.

Don’t let anyone tell you to put it in the past. You don’t have to say, “I loved that cat.” You love that cat. Period. Your time together may have been in the past but your feelings are right here in the present. Because this is such a profound issue, as a part of the Ottawa Humane Society’s five-year strategic plan, the OHS has partnered with the Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa to double the local resources for those grieving the loss of a beloved pet. A second group will be launched Mondays once a month beginning on September 26, at the OHS. The group is free and light refreshments will be available. Learn more at www.ottawahumane.ca/support-group. Pet of the Week: Zoe (ID# A189217) MEET ZOE (ID# A189217)

Meet Zoe, a quiet and loveable girl looking for her purr-fect match.

Zoe is a sweet grey and white tabby looking for a patient new family. She can be a little shy at first, but once she feels Many people vastly under appreciate the impact of the loss of a comfortable with you, she’ll gladly join you on the couch for an pet.Too often, we tell people, through our words or actions, that evening of cuddles. they should just get over it (They can’t get over it!) or to get a She is looking for a quiet home where she can truly blossom new pet (They don’t want a new pet, they want that pet!) or in into the wonderful cat that she is. Does Zoe sound like the kitty some other way diminish the person’s feelings of loss and grief. for you?

Silent Grief

Too often this leads to the person who has lost a pet to suffer in silence because they feel silly or embarrassed by what they are feeling. That’s not OK. The grief is real and we need to treat it as real. If we care, we have to feel and express that losing a pet

For more information on Zoe and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.

Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us:

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Hi my name is Fenway Milo Adams and I am two-yearsold. I hosted a pool party with all of my dog friends. I am a Cockalier (part Cocker Spaniel, part Cavalier King Charles). My human dad, Jordan, is a huge Red Sox fan hence my first name. My mom, Kate, is Australian and Milo is a type of chocolate milk in Australia.

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he morning sounds never varied. Besides Father, I was always awake long before anyone else in the house. But this time of year, the sounds were harder to hear because our Findlay Oval had been moved to the summer kitchen in an effort to keep the rest of the house as cool as possible, and I had to strain to hear Father doing what he did every morning without fail. Even though he tried his best to be quiet, there was no way to completely block out the sounds that came out of the summer kitchen, and I could picture in my mind’s eye exactly what he was doing. He would already be in his bib overalls and red plaid shirt, and his grey wool socks. His work boots would be sitting at the back door. I could hear him lift the lids as one, and hook them onto the side of the stove, and I would hear the Renfrew Mercury being scrunched up and placed in the firebox. Then I would hear him take the kindling from the wood box, and to finish the job, I could hear him place a log from the wood box on top. I knew he would be going to the back door, pull on his boots, and quietly quit the house. I heard the latch click, and the door close behind him. Then I heard sounds I had never heard before...oh, maybe the time he slammed the hammer onto his thumb in the drive shed. But the roars I was sure could be heard all the way over to the Barr Line! Well, did that get the whole house up in a hurry! He was swearing in German, so I knew it must be something serious. Then he yelled that no one was to come out of the house! “Don’t open the door,” he hollered. And then it struck us all at the same time, as we stood in the summer kitchen, the rancid smell cut into the air like a knife, and we knew Father had been royally sprayed by a skunk! Mother sent Audrey to the rag bag to get the biggest

MARY COOK Memories piece of old flannelette sheet she could find, Everett was sent to get a bar of homemade lye soap, I was sent to the bedroom to get a clean pair of long underwear, and opening the door a bare crack, Mother threw out the whole pile onto the back stoop. We knew Father was headed for the Bonnechere River. The three brothers did up the chores that morning, avoiding walking near the dead carcass of the skunk, which Father had finished off

he would never wear again. She added shaved lye soap, a few cups of vinegar, and she threw in a cup of baking soda for good measure. Everett was ordered to bury the skunk, but it would be days before the stench was faded enough that we could go out the back door without holding our noses. Although Father had scoured himself from head to toe in the river, there was still a faint smell of skunk which Mother insisted was coming from the slaughter

The smell cut into your throat like the blade of a knife ...

with a shovel that lay on the ground beside it. The smell cut into your throat like the blade of a knife, and I was reasonably sure we would never be able to go out the summer kitchen door again! It was close to dinner time before we saw Father climbing the hill from the river, his stinking clothes held well away from his body with a long stick, and he was wearing only the clean underwear. He was quite a sight, and we were warned that one snicker out of any of us, and we would pay dearly. Mother had already filled an old iron kettle with hot water from the reservoir. Used to catch rainwater off the roof, it was big enough to hold all Father’s skunk-drenched clothes, which I was reasonably sure

outside, and not from Father. Emerson pretended to gag, and Mother slapped him on the side of the head, which straightened him up in a hurry. There wasn’t much chatter around the dinner table that noon hour, and when we said our prayers that night, Mother added a special request. We all prayed for a heavy, long lasting rain to get rid of the last vestige of the skunk smells that had played havoc that late summer morning out at Northcote. 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.

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Japanese simmered chicken with vegetables a meal in itself Nimo in Japanese cooking means food simmered in seasoned liquids. This chicken and vegetable dish is like a hearty main course soup. Serve in wide individual bowls. Preparation Time: 20 to 30 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil • 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless breasts, cut into bite-size pieces • 3 cups (750 mL) chicken broth • 1/3 cup (75 mL) naturally brewed soy sauce • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar

• 3 medium carrots, diagonally sliced ½-inch (1 cm) thick • 2 medium white potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes • 8 oz (250 g) sliced mushrooms (crimini and/or shiitake) • 4 cups (1 L) thickly sliced cabbage • 1 can (8 oz/227 mL) sliced water chestnuts, drained (optional)

Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms and cabbage; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in water chestnuts (if using) and heat until hot.

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One serving (when recipe serves 6): • Protein: 20 grams • Fat: 4 grams • Carbohydrate: 22 grams • Calories: 200

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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. 23 and 24

The Ottawa Family Cinema, Notre Dame Auditorium 710 Broadview Ave. screens Sept. 23 at 7pm, Disney’s The Jungle Book 3D, and Sept. 24 at 2pm, Kubo and the Two Strings 3D. Call 613-722-8218 or visit www. familycinema.ca.

Sept. 24

The Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa branch invites you to two talks by Doug Gray: 10:30 to noon, a short lecture on An Introduction to Genealogy - Exploring Current Techniques, Key Tools and Resources, and 1 to 3pm, Gray will discuss the research he has done on his Grand Uncle Charles Alexander Gray, a private in 28th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, who died 100 years ago in the Battle of the Somme. Both events are free, all are welcome. City of Ottawa Archives. For more details visit http://ogsottawa.on.ca. Lupus Walk to raise funds for patient support, research and awareness. No fee registration at 10 A.M. at Confederation Park (Elgin

St.). Walk to Parliament Hill beginning at 11 A.M. Info at lupusottawa@rogers.com. The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary will be selling homemade baked goods, original crafts, jewelry, books and other treasures at its Fall Bazaar, 10 am to 3 pm at the animal shelter 245 West Hunt Club Rd. behind Hunt Club Nissan. Admission and parking are free. For more info call 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary. Rummage sale at Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave, 9-3pm. Clothes, dishes, linens, toys, furniture, books, DVD’s and more! More info at 613-225-3627.

Sept. 25

Heritage Ottawa’s tour of Sandy Hill at 2pm. Meet at Laurier House, 335 Laurier Ave. East. This walking tour looks at late nineteenth and early twentieth-century buildings of historical or architectural importance in the northeast quadrant of Sandy Hill, an area favoured by lumber barons, mining magnates and politicians in Ottawa¹s early years. Guide is Judy Deegan, Sandy Hill resident and heritage activist. 11th McKellar Park Fall

Festival presented by Bluesfest School of Music and Art from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at McKellar Park - 539 Wavell Ave. with kids rides and games, musical entertainment and delicious food. Come show your spirit and pride in this incredible neighbourhood in which we live, work and play. Details at https://mckellarparkcommunity.wordpress.com/.

Oct. 1

Come join us for Greg Simm (guitar), Kim de Laforest (fiddle) and David Serkoak (traditional Inuit drum and dance) entertain and raise funds to send fiddle instructors to communities in Nunavut. 41 Rosemount Ave, 7pm. Tickets $20 adult / $10 Child 16 or under at www.musicforthefuture2016. brownpapertickets.com.

Oct. 5

Eating Disorders - Signs, Symptoms, Stigma, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at 400 Coventry Rd. This educational seminar will feature a panel discussion with Wendy Preskow, founder/president National Initiative for Eating Disorders. Info at 613-2366636 or reach@reach.ca.

Oct. 16

Guided tree tour, From Trees to Us. What trees offer, historically and in modern times. Free and open to the public. To register, email info@friendsofthefarm. ca. Donations accepted. For more info, go to www. friendsofthefarm.ca/events. htm#trees.

Oct. 22

Friends of the Farm Used Book Drop Off. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save your books and re-gift them for a great cause. Magazines, textbooks and encyclopaedia not accepted. Drive up to Building 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. Call 613-230-3276. Woodroffe United Church Fall Bazaar at 207 Woodroffe Ave. from 9 am to 1pm. Refreshments and lunch available. For more information, please contact Woodroffe United Church at 613-722-9250.

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Oct. 15

Ottawa grandmothers supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign host a Grand Market at the Horticultural Building at Lansdowne Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the Grandmothers Campaign, visit stephenlewisfoundation.org or email capitalgrannies@rogers.com.

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Kiwanis Shred-it Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hampton Park Plaza. Visit www. ottawakiwanis.org or call 613-233-1900.

Ridgewood Ave. Proceeds will help provide access to justice for persons with disabilities. Enjoy a reception with live music, three course meal, and a live and silent auction. Dinner 7 p.m., live auction: 8 pm. Visit www. reach.ca to purchase tickets and preview silent auction items. Info at 613-236-6636 or reach@reach.ca.

Mondays

Practise and improve your Spanish speaking skills at the intermediate and advanced levels. We are Los Amigos Toastmasters and we meet at the Civic Hospital, Main Building, Main Floor, Room 3 at the rear left of the cafeteria Tulip Café on Mondays from 5:15 to 6:30. (Free parking in street after 5 pm.) E-mail membership@losamigos. ca or visit our website www. losamigos.ca. Confident, charismatic leaders were not born that way. In Toastmasters you will gain the practice to become the leader and speaker you want to be. Carlingwood Toastmasters meets Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church, located at 2120 Prince Charles Rd. For more information, visit carlingwoodtoastmasters.org.

Mondays, Wednesdays

Golden Age Seniors (a 50plus group) exercises every Monday and Wednesday at Villa Marconi, 1026 Baseline Rd. A qualified instructor leads the classes and there is still room for new participants in the 11 a.m. class. All levels of fitness are welcome. For more information call Teresa 613-225-1878 or Carmela 613-723-6197.

Tuesdays

Positive birth and natural parenting meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Free monthly gathering for moms, expectant moms (and dads), soon-to-be pregnant moms, and women looking for information about the joys of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and natural family living. Feel empowered and meet like-minded women as you embark on your parenting journey. Peer-to-peer support. To RSVP and for address please contact Leslie at amagicalbirth@hotmail. com 613-829-8511.

Wednesdays

Bingo night at the Westboro Legion. Doors Open at 4:00 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www.rcl480.com or call 613-725-3475. Open rehearsals for the Nepean Choir, Sept. 4, 14 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. Join in on the choir’s 42nd season at Northwestern United Church, 241 Northwestern Ave. For more info, go to www.nepeanchoir.ca or call 613-226-5853 or 613-7245821.

Ongoing

The Ottawa Newcomers Club is designed to help women new to Ottawa or in a new life situation acclimatize by enjoying the company of other women with similar interests. We have morning, afternoon and evening events such as bridge, mah-jong, fun lunches, photography ,art tours, walking, golf, crafts, movie nights and book clubs. For more information visit www. ottawanewcomersclub.ca or email Marilyn at newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

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