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Since a Sept. 20 shooting on Caldwell Avenue, pastor R.J. McEwan has spent part of his day knocking on the doors of his neighbours. “Ever since the shooting, I’ve been there every single day,” he said during an Oct. 4 meeting about services available within the community and protocols followed after serious incidents. About 35 people attended the meeting. “I’m sensing, after hearing all the presentations and the incredible work and good intentions, that there’s some sort of a disconnect between the Carlington area and some of its neighbours,” said McEwan who started his own Ottawa ministry in 2016.

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Pastor RJ McEwan has spent part of his day knocking on the doors of his neighbours every day since the Sept. 20 shooting in the Caldwell Avenue Ottawa Community Housing Neighbourhood. At a community safety meeting on Oct. 4, McEwan presented what he’s heard from the community.

The community safety meeting, although planned in the summer, comes just weeks after Hamzeh Serhan, 20, was shot in the Caldwell Avenue Ottawa Community Housing neighbourhood on Sept. 20. McEwan has been meeting with mothers, fathers and kids, talking to them, introducing himself and “creating community.” He said the shooting has made some people nervous. “There’s so much within what I’m saying that can’t be solved with one night, but if we are really collectively unified as a community, I think we should see more of the community here,” he said. What he’s hearing from residents is the need for a consistent presence. “Not only on crisis times, but on a regular basis because I’ve learned a lot from these individuals, fathers, mothers just knocking on the doors. I think Carlington is a great community, an amazing community, but somehow we need to take off the badge and really just be there.” In response, River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington, who organized the meeting, said the meeting was not a one-off. Following criticism about host-

ing the meeting in the Alexander neighbourhood instead of Caldwell, he’s planned an informal conversation about community safety with Caldwell Avenue residents on Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bellevue Community Centre, 1475 Caldwell Ave. Police, Ottawa Community Housing and the media are not permitted to attend. His office is also planning a couple of social events in Caldwell specifically before Christmas. “I certainly believe there are chasms between certain members of the community and the police, and certain members of the community, and OCH and certain members of the community and me,” Brockington said. “It’s certainly my goal to improve on those connections between residents and their service providers.” Ottawa Community Housing VP Brian Gilligan said the journey to building community to help increase safety is a long one, and you can’t build it for someone else. “Although staff responded quickly, going around door to door making sure that ... residents have access to services around trauma, we know it’s a longer process.” See UP TO, page 3


Up to 40 emergency calls made after the shooting Continued from page 2

He said some of the community’s strengths were highlighted in the aftermath of the shooting. “It’s a very amazing community … this is a community that actually ran toward the victim to help the victim while the perpetrators were still there,” he said, adding police reported up to 40 calls to 911 within two minutes of the shooting. Residents at a recent march, called out leaders for their inaction in the community before the shooting. Gilligan said it’s a sad reality that this type of incident creates opportunity. “Fear creates anger, anger creates energy and for a period of time we have a window where people are interested in doing things and one of our challenges is trying to seize that energy while it’s there,” he said. This year, there have been two targeted shootings in Car-

lington. The second occurred when shots were fired at the door of a house, according to Ottawa police Staff Sgt. Paul Wilson. So far this year there have been six robberies, two swarmings and 44 break and enters in the community, as well as 51 thefts from vehicles. Wilson encouraged attendees at the meeting to call police if they see anything suspicious or a crime in progress. The same goes for traffic issues. Reports can also be made online. “We need to be engaged with you, and you need to be engaged with us,” he said. Demand for service dictates patrols, so, “Report, report, report; please do it.” Local resident Donna LeShano said she’s lived in Carlington for more than 17 years. “I don’t feel safe in my own home,” she said. After several car break-ins, she visited every single house

on her block to talk to her neighbours and get to know people. She found several others had also experienced thefts from their vehicles, but they didn’t call police. At Brockington’s safety meeting last year, several residents complained that when they were calling, dispatch was brushing them off and making a conclusion that it wasn’t a valid call. Brockington raised those concerns and said some dispatch officers had to be retrained. “Police can’t insist that people call and that all calls are important to then be told by dispatch to be questioned. People will never call back if they have an experience like that,” he said. Reports help crime analysts solve crimes, said Insp. Mike Laviolette. He referenced a recent string of car break-ins in the ByWard

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Staff Sgt. Paul Wilson encourages residents at a Carlington community safety meeting on Oct. 4 to report crimes in progress, traffic issues and other concerns. Market and said analysts were able to track down the suspect based on reports and knowledge of someone recently released from prison. “We need to know that success,” an attendee fired back.

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Councillors organize downtown pre-budget consultation BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

Five downtown councillors are looking for input to help them address important issues in the city’s 2018 budget. Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper, Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney, Capital Coun. David Chernushenko, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury and RideauRockcliffe Coun. Tobi Nussbaum will host their second joint budget meeting, #BudgetSpeak2017 at city hall on Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Following a format similar to last year’s event, the event will offer residents from all five wards the opportunity to weigh in on issues concerning winter walkability and accessibility, arts, culture and music, social services and housing and reducing carbon footprints. There will be brief presentations by experts on each area of discussion. Last year the event drew 130 people, who talked about affordable transit, social ser-

vices and safe transportation among other things. Nussbaum said he feels the consultation will provide an opportunity for residents to identify what specific budget changes they would like to see. “We have a responsibility as elected officials to create opportunities for residents to participate in the budget process and then use the information gathered to inform our deliberations and decisionmaking,” Nussbaum said. McKenney said she feels this process will help her and her colleagues support their decisions through budget deliberations. After the presentations, Nussbaum said there will be a question and answer period where participants can have their say recorded. There will also be a series of exercises on each theme to provide additional opportunities for feedback that participants can complete. Leiper encourages his constituents to attend. “We’ve heard clearly through this term of council,

the call to build a more sustainable city,” Leiper said. Fleury said he is looking forward to seeing residents from Sandy Hill, Vanier and Lowertown regarding housing, renewable energy, arts and festivals and winter walkability. He added he’s very excited about the meeting and hopes to see many residents in attendance. In addition to this downtown-specific consultation, Chernushenko will host a pre-budget meeting and open house Oct. 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Rd. He will co-host this consultation with River Coun. Riley Brockington, Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier and Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans. “The meeting is also an opportunity to learn how the budget works, and to learn from city staff about the services offered by various departments,” Chernushenko wrote in his monthly newslet-

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The city’s five urban councillors hosted a public consultation on three 2017 budget focus areas, including affordable transit, social services and safe transportation for all users. About 130 people attended the event on Oct. 13 at city hall.

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Tabled bill would create safe zones around abortion clinics BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

In response to a woman being spat on while trying to access an abortion clinic on Bank Street, a provincial bill has been introduced to create safe zones around the medical facilities. Attorney General Yasir Naqvi tabled a bill on Oct. 4, that if passed would create a 50-metre bubble around clinics and facilities that offer abortion services, the homes of clinic staff and the homes and offices of other regulated health professionals who provide the service. To start, the bill would create automatic bubbles around the eight abortion clinics in Ontario. The push for the bill came after reports of increasing harassment of women outside the Morgentaler Clinic on Bank Street. Naqvi said women deserve to access legal health care services, including abortion, without fear for their safety, privacy or dignity and without fear of judgement, being threatened or publicly shamed. Within the bubble zone, anti-abortion protests and activities that would interfere with or intimidate individuals trying to access those services would be prohibited. The penalty would be up to a $5,000 fine and/or imprisonment for up to six months on a first offence. For repeat offenders, fines could range between $1,000 and $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 12 months. “That is very disturbing that in this day an age an incident like that took place,” Naqvi said of the spitting – and it wasn’t the only “heartbreaking” story he heard when consulting about the bill.

“That has an incredible chilling effect on any woman thinking about accessing those services. Imagine the vulnerability they feel to even get to the point of walking and saying I’m going to get help and talking to a health care professional,” he said. “I think it’s incumbent upon us to work together and work hard to make sure there is safety for these women.” The zones can be increased to 150 metres through an application process. Hospitals, health centres and pharmacies that provide abortion services can also apply for safe access zones of up to 150 metres. Other provinces, including British Columbia, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have similar laws. The announcement of the bill took place in Ottawa at Planned Parenthood. Catherine Macnab, executive director of Planned Parenthood Ottawa, said they receive calls of women too afraid to go to their appointments and too bothered by the protesters to enter the building. “It’s unfortunate we need legislation to protect people like that,” she said. “People can protest almost everywhere. They are going to be prevented from undermining the rights of other people who are trying to access health care.” The City of Ottawa has a bylaw requiring protesters to be across the street, but it has no teeth, said Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney. “Our bylaw wasn’t able to stop people from crossing the street,” she said, adding residents felt that the city should be able to stop any harassment of women or individuals accessing the Bank Street clinic. “These incidents were falling

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Catherine Macnab, executive director of Planned Parenthood Ottawa, tells the stories of women who have been harassed when trying to access services at abortion clinics in Ottawa during the Oct. 5 announcement about creating safe zones around the clinics. through the cracks and often women weren’t reporting them, so this will clearly give a space for women and people to walk in. The protesters can still be there, but they’ll be far enough away,” she said.

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Residents gear up for fight over pond JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

The business case for a massive stormwater pond on National Capital Commission green space just doesn’t fly, said Maria DeFalco, one of the group leading the charge against the city project northeast of Baseline Road and Woodroffe Avenue. The pond is meant to handle runoff from the Baseline light rail station. St. Daniel’s Elementary School is directly behind the land, as is a seniors home. The pond would take half the mass of the green space, DeFalco said. DeFalco, who is a member of the Bel-Air Community Association, has been “living and breathing” the pond issue since December, she said. A recent letter from Transport Canada to the NCC says the proposed pond sits within an area where the airport doesn’t want birds to congregate, due to concerns with them colliding with aircraft. The letter to the NCC, dated July 7, goes on to say that stormwater ponds

have been identified as attractants for geese, gulls and other waterfowl. In an emailed response to Metroland Media, Chris Swail, director of O-Train planning, wrote the city has known about potential issues in relation to proposed pond’s location since January. Swail said a wildlife expert was retained by the city as part of the environmental assessment to assess risks. Airplanes are expected to travel 300 metres above the pond, and gulls and geese typically fly 150 metres over the ground, Swail said. But College Coun. Rick Chiarelli isn’t convinced. “We don’t want fiery crashes over our open sewage pond,” he said, adding birds are the two top causes of airplane crashes. Chiarelli said he didn’t receive notification about the letter to the NCC until a month after it was sent. DeFalco said she hoped the letter would put the brakes on a project that doesn’t make sense to residents.

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the water,” she said. “The way it is now, the water will have to make an artificial turn to get into the pond. The water the levels will be low and it will have to be filled (in summer months) to avoid a stench.” DeFalco said excavating the pond could drive out wildlife, which includes a number of monarch butterflies. No help seems to be coming from Transport Canada, however, in an emailed response to Metroland Media from Transport media relations officer Pierre Manoni, it seems the agency is OK with the city’s plans to avoid attracting birds. “Transport Canada will closely monitor the design, construction and post-construction to ensure that mitigation measures and design conditions are respected,” the email reads. DeFalco says next steps will be asking for an audit of the project from the province. The last resort is seeking a judicial review. Defalco, who worked in the city’s parks and recreation department for a number of years, says she has major problems with the public consultation on the project and wants to see a return to a culture of engaging with residents. “This is just another example of a chink in the chain,” she said of recent public projects where residents were left in the dark.

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as coaches, we drop the ball too early. Taking some guidance from a book called “Smart but Scatake a trip to my house tered,” I decided it was time to on any given weekday really engage all three kids in the and you’re sure to find development of their executive me nagging one child or skills. Authors Peg Dawson and another about socks on the floor, Richard Guare note that we too lunchboxes left in backpacks or often expect children to learn homework sheets lying about on things like organization, time the kitchen counter. management and emotional I’m sure the kids have long response by osmosis, rather than learned to tune out mom’s voice. taking the time to hold their It’s like a practised meditation hands and guide them through. for them. We may start out well – helpMe: “Can you pick up your ing them make a homework It was actually the words of frustration at all the disorganizasocks, please?” schedule, for example – but we a soccer coach that made me tion in the house and amongst Child: Blank stare and nod. give my head a shake. “Your son detach ourselves from the process children, generally, that I sat “Ommmm.” before they’ve had time to master is one of the most coachable down to assess the situation. But every once in a while, kids I’ve ever met,” he said. “He the skill. I realized that the kids were without being asked, a child Teachers and parents could listens, he’s respectful, he learns, not leaving their socks all over actually does put his lunchbox do better to recognize areas the house all the time. The times he tries hard to improve.” on the counter and dumps the The same day – no joke – my where kids are truly struggling remains of a day-old lunch in the they did, however, I was all over other son’s football coach, whom in areas like task initiation and them, nagging and yelling. compost before going back to I met properly for the first time, completion, organization and The kids were habitually wrestle his brother on the couch. time management – and commit Sometimes, rarely, I come home coming in the house and putting said to me, “It is a joy to coach to hands-on teaching , not disenfrom work and discover a sock- their lunchboxes on the counter your son. He is really engaged. gaging until the child is truly able immediately. The one time they He wants to learn. He brings free entrance way to my home. to manage independently of the such a good attitude to every It’s like a breath of fresh air – came in through the back door coach, argue the authors. practice and game.” and forgot, I exhibited my exliterally. Too often we let them ride the Coachable – what a great Until recently, these incidents treme annoyance. Not once had I taken the time to acknowledge trait! In reality, of course, we all bike on their own too soon, when went largely unnoticed and unacknowledged by me. It was only the good behaviour, nor to dem- have the potential to coach and what they really need is the coach running along behind them to be coached. But sometimes, when I had reached the height of onstrate what was expected.

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he position of Governor General in Canada is largely ceremonial. Granted, the Governor General, as head of state, does have some constitutional powers but these have rarely been exercised. In 1926, for instance, the so-called “King/Byng Affair” saw governor general Lord Byng refuse to call a new election as requested by prime minister Mackenzie King. But just because the post is ceremonial does not mean that it is irrelevant or superfluous. The recently departed governor general David Johnston showed how the position can make a difference, even as a monarchist figurehead in our mostly democratic society. That’s because Johnston, as governor general, managed to bring government closer to the people simply by being a sincere, down-to-earth, regulartype person. He is even a former hockey player and you can’t be more Canadian than that. He talked to many and showed a particular affection for children. Most importantly, he seemed to enjoy his duties and meeting people along the way. It must be admitted that he was anything but a household name when first appointed to the position in 2010, succeeding Michaelle Jean. Sure, he

was an author and university president but he was pretty much under the public’s radar. He simply was not widely known. But perhaps this in some ways was a blessing in disguise as expectations were not high, allowing him to quickly exceed them, to the benefit of all Canadians. His secret weapon, as it were, was not only his charming manner but also his equally outgoing wife, Sharon. It turned out that in the appointment of David as governor general, Canadians got two for the price of one. They worked together, with Sharon becoming a familiar sight at events, both with her husband and often on her own, dispensing her own brand of regal dignity mixed with the common touch. So, we as Canadians have had it fortunate over the past seven years with David, assisted by his wife, handling this post of governor general. He gave the position a likeable dignity which was a winning combination. So, thank you, David, and, yes, Sharon as well, for showing all of us Canadians that the post of governor general is meaningful, not in political power but certainly in people power. They made the position human and relatable. If only all of our elected politicians could do as well!

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the Acadians, the fur traders and Louis Riel. If the First and Second World Wars seemed to get minimal treatment that John A., plus a lot of other Conserva- can be easily explained by the prest doesn’t seem all that long ago ence, just across the river of our great tives too. that there was serious concern Clearly, this had to be investigated. Canadian War Museum. about the Museum of History. It Aside from the inevitable displays So, a scant three months after the had been the Museum of Civilizamuseum opened its new History Hall, of bowls and knives that all museums tion when it moved into its gorgeous seemingly must have in order to keep building in Gatineau (and before that Funny Town I undertook a fact-finding mission, their patrons from getting too excited, disguised as a retired guy with a wife the Museum of Man and Nature when and two friends. What had they done to the exhibits were compelling, wellit had lived across the river in Ottawa). captioned, well-organized. They told a our history? Few remembered that the outgoing this may have been because it was the story that swept the visitor along, right I was temporarily diverted from name, Museum of Civilization, had not Harper government that was making the change: anything Stephen Harper my history sleuthing by the museum’s up to the present day. been enthusiastically welcomed when There are many heroes and not a Hockey display, room after room of it was first affixed to the new museum. did was viewed with suspicion. few villains. Along the way, even some hockey paraphernalia and memories, It is worth remembering that the It was seen by some as a politically Liberals get the hero treatment. One including some great goals on video. correct compromise to avoid using the government was then in the midst of Couldn’t find anything sinister there — who leaps out is Pierre Elliott Trudeau, naming everything after Sir John A. word “man” in the title. Macdonald and celebrating the War of except for some Toronto Maple Leafs. speaking against the first Quebec In time, that was all forgotten, as Entering the Canadian History Hall, referendum in 1980, fire coming out of 1812 a bit more enthusiastically than usually happens. his eyes. Cleverly, the exhibit organizers alert for signs of Tory propaganda, many people thought was necessary. So when the Harper government have juxtaposed his speech with one by Some of this may have carried into the I failed to find any in the first 14,850 decided to rename the Civilization René Lévesque, speaking in favour of years of the 15,000 years depicted in museum and remake it into a History general critique of the proposed new the exhibits. The Vikings seem to have sovereignty-association in the Quebec museum, there was consternation and History museum: it was going to be legislature. The two leaders speak, been dealt with objectively, and so do nothing but the War of 1812, plus Sir suspicion in some circles. Some of

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Letter: Ottawa a great opportunity for Amazon To the editor,

Across North America, cities are sharpening their pencils and putting on their best business attire. As you may have heard, e-commerce giant Amazon is looking for a second headquarters in North America, a massive project the company is calling HQ2. Amazon has triggered a fierce competition amongst cities like Ottawa for a lucrative project that will generate a staggering $5 billion in investments and 50,000 jobs. Once HQ2’s doors open, a majority of employees with have an annual paycheque exceeding $100,000 per year. Whoever lands HQ2 will see a massive boost to the local economy. An entire city will benefit from the spinoff including taxi drivers, restaurants and retailers. Amazon has set out some key criteria in their selection that puts Ottawa in a good starting position. Amazon is looking for a sizable city with more than one million people. They will consider an urban or suburban location, which bodes well for neighbourhoods outside the Greenbelt. The suburban areas are also perfect fit for greenfield development, which means Amazon can build

from the ground up to meet their specifications and a low environmental footprint. With a new-build scenario, the city will need to ensure that the utility infrastructure servicing costs for our business parks are competitive with other competing cities. Fortunately, the city recently did its homework to get a better fix on infrastructure costs for vacant employment lands. Our well anchored high-tech community is a good indicator that we have a stable and business-friendly environment. Ottawa helped build its high-tech reputation as a centre for innovation through research and development. Since 2016, Amazon has operated a relatively small foothold office in Kanata – hopefully a solid testimonial that Ottawa is the place to be. As a high-flying international company, Amazon will need access to a world class airport. Ottawa’s airport continues to earn top marks in its class and currently handles many flights to U.S. destinations with the potential for more. From my perspective, the airport authority always seemed ready to bend over backwards for more flight service options to the airport. The airport’s energy and determination will be critical to secure direct flights to places

like Amazon’s sister HQ in Seattle. Amazon’s long term success will depend on the talent and skills of its people. Ottawa is fertile ground with the highest concentration of scientists and engineers and the highest concentration of tech talent in Canada. Our four post-secondary educational institutions produce some of the best and brightest graduates to help local companies grow and succeed. All levels of government will need to work as a team to beat significant North American competition. In their words, Amazon is expecting an ““expeditious timetable” to achieve Phase 1 in 2019. That’s why our local economic development agency Invest Ottawa was created: to rally the local players to make the important first pitch. Ottawa will need to get its elbows up for a challenge bigger than the NHL’s Battle of Ontario. There are many great potential sites across our city including, attractive prospects in south suburban Ottawa. At the end of the day, given the sheer size of HQ2, any location in Ottawa will help float all boats across the region, province and nation.

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Story about ‘bumslug’ teaches children acceptance BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

A west Ottawa man combined his passion for science and art to author and illustrate a children’s book with a message about not judging others for being different. Matthew Kennedy developed the idea for the book while sitting in an airport and wrote the majority of it while pursuing his medical education at the University of Toronto. The story follows Merbles, a “bumslug,” who is judged and rejected by others for having no arms and legs. But it’s his magical excrement that winds up saving the community. “When he does become the saviour of the community, there’s no ‘I told you so,’” said Kennedy. “It’s a non-judgemental, happy resilience in light of the judgment.” The story imparts a message to young readers about not judging others, while also sliding in an education on biodiversity with Merbles' “magical blue bumdrops.” “I’ve got two boys (and) they love that stuff,” said Kennedy, who also has a one-year-old daughter. “(It's) borderline potty humour but tying it in with the worms and the slugs and the disdained kind of insects and creatures — the ones that make it so the beautiful plant life can grow.” A book launch will be held in Kanata on Oct. 7 with children’s crafts and activities, a reading of the story and refreshments — which includes a licensed bar for the adults. All of Kennedy’s original oil paintings, used as illustrations in the book, will be on display, along with a large sculpture of Merbles Kennedy is currently working on. “It will be, hopefully, good for both adults and kids,” he said.

elementary school,” said the father of three. “I also really liked the sciences in high school; medicine was always something I wanted to do.” Kennedy pursued the sciences — receiving a degree in human kinetics and a master’s in biomechanics before enrolling in the University of Toronto’s medicine program. He completed his two-year family medicine residency at the Civic Hospital campus last November, graduating from the University of Ottawa. But art was still a big part of his life. He studied various artists and taught himself techniques over the years, beginning with acrylics before settling on oils. Now with a book under his belt, he can add author to his list of titles. “It’s nice to just let your creativity go,” he said. “Children’s stories offer that.” Merbles is published by Unprecedented Press and available for preorder online at unprecedentedpress.com/shop/merbles. For more information, visit mattiejk.wordpress.com. Shmoofypoof Creative

Matthew Kennedy, a family physician, artist and now author, works on illustrations for his book Merbles, which will be launched in Kanata on Oct. 7. The story follows Merbles, a ‘bumslug’ rejected society until his magical excrement saves the day.

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New international firefighting curriculum unveiled BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

A new firefighting curriculum developed right here in Ottawa changes how fires are fought. The international curriculum was unveiled on Sept. 28, and it draws on scientific research to help firefighters when on the scene. Things are changing when it comes to fires. Everything from the way buildings are constructed to how they are furnished impacts how a fire grows. The new techniques aim to keep firefighters safer and will help protect them from exposure to contaminants after leaving the scene, said division chief and project lead Peter McBride. “It is a very practical application of the new information,” McBride said. “We’ve built in new tactics, we’ve built in decision-making and we’ve built in assessment tools of that decision-making.” One example of a change in how firefighters will tackle the blaze is smoke cooling. McBride said firefighters now introduce minute quantities of water into the smoke. “It doesn’t make steam, it actually contracts the mass so you can see better,” he said.

The process dilutes the smoke, which could have fuelled a fire and can ignite as firefighters move in. “That could become a big fire. We need to control that and that’s significantly different.” There’s also a more defined protocol for contaminants. “The No. 1 killer of firefighters is cancer,” McBride said. So in developing the new curriculum, they tracked the dirt and contaminates. It’s simple, but now it’s in writing. Firefighters are to change their clothes and take a bath, he said. “We’ve built in something called operational hygiene so it’s innovative and it’s been implemented in countries all over the world.” The curriculum will be online and available for free to anyone who wants it. According to a press release, the project was funded through the Department of National Defence’s Canadian Safety and Security Program and led by Ottawa Fire Services, which worked with the National Research Council, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, fire services from Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, New York City and experts from 13 different countries.

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Called from Knowledge to Practice, a new international firefighting curriculum was unveiled in Ottawa at the Carling station on Sept. 29. Starting on Oct. 16, it will be introduced to Ottawa’s chief firefighters over a two-week period and then in the new year, there will be a training schedule for existing firefighters to learn the material. McBride said it could take up to two years for that process to be completed.

It was three years ago that Ottawa Fire Services began the process of developing the document. “This program has provided excellent training for our firefighters and has left Ottawa fire services with expert knowledge about the new curriculum,” said Mayor Jim Watson at the launch.

“Those firefighters know full well that there’s been significant changes in the way that firefighters fight fires and rescue people, and this curriculum really goes a long way to ensure that our firefighters have the best training possible for their safety and the public’s safety.”

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The Mayor invites you to an evening of safe Halloween fun in support of the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Basics Program.

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First noticing some shortness of breath and and tiredness Jane Gibson underwent several tests that aided in her diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension last November at age 26.

Saturday,

Rare disease diagnosis isn’t slowing down local resident

October 28, 2017 4 to 7 p.m. Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

Trick or Treat with Mayor Watson and some of your favourite costumed characters in the Haunted Heritage House after passing through the Ghoulish Graveyard on Elgin Street.

Admission is a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank’s Baby Basics Program. Please advise us of any accessibility-related accommodation. Please note that this is not a nut-free event. Dress warmly as most of the activities will take place outdoors.

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and all of her friends to the Halloween Dance Party on Marion Dewar Plaza, where you can trick or treat and dance with more costumed characters. Take a ride on the GT Express, decorate your very own mini-pumpkin or be wowed by the outdoor magic potions lab and show. Inside City Hall you can enjoy hot chocolate and treats in the Hocus Pocus Café.

It has been a busy year for Jane Gibson. She got married, got a new puppy and got an answer about why she couldn’t catch her breath. She’s not letting that diagnosis, idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, slow her down. “It can be invisible. I don’t look like I have this chronic and life-threatening disease but I do,” she said. The rare disease, affecting between 2,000 and 10,000 Canadians, impacts both the heart and lungs, leaving people with PAH gasping for air and tiring quickly. “I was noticing some issues, I couldn’t play hockey very well. I couldn’t bend over to pick things up off the floor. If I brought in groceries and I would be out of breath.” She thought it could just be sports induced asthma, or that she was just out of shape, but with some prodding, she got checked out at the Ottawa Hospital’s General campus, before being referred the next day to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Gibson, who was diagnosed last November at age 26, considers herself one of the lucky ones. Because PAH is hard to diagnose. “So within a week we had the right heart catheterization, which confirmed that this was pulmonary hypertension,” she said. What happens during the procedure is a doctor guides a small hollow tube to the right side of the heart and into the pulmonary artery. The artery carries blood to your lungs and the pressure determines whether patients have PAH.

There’s no known cause, but it means Gibson’s arteries in her lungs are closing up, causing the heart to work harder. Left untreated it can lead to heart failure and death. Dr. George Chandy, co-director of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s pulmonary hypertension clinic, said if left untreated PAH can lead to death in just two-and-a-half years. With the advent of more modern treatments and different medications, patients are living longer. If those don’t work, lung transplants, considered a cure for PAH, can be considered. Though, a new pair of lungs doesn’t last forever, more like five to 10 years. But not all medications are available in each province, or covered by provincial health care. So access to treatment isn’t universal. That’s not uncommon for rare diseases, Chandy said. It has to do with the cost drug. If only a few hundred people need a certain medication, the cost can be much higher, as opposed to something like a flu shot. “Access to drugs can be sketchy across Canada,” he said. Chandy, as well as his patients, including Gibson, advocate for better access to treatments. “We have a situation where some patients are covered and for others that might not be covered that drug might be the best for that individual,” Chandy said. He knows of patients that have moved to Quebec for precisely that reason – better access to medications. “It puts patients in an interesting situation of inequity of care in a public system.” See WALK, page 18


Notice of Study Commencement Vanguard Drive Extension Environmental Assessment Study Project Overview The City of Ottawa has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) study to develop a Recommended Plan for the extension of Vanguard Drive from Lanthier Drive to Mer Bleue Road. Study Area

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According to Allen Lalonde, senior innovation executive with IBM Canada, the IBM Innovation Incubator Project is already seeing success with small- to medium-sized enterprises making quick progress of growing and competing in the global marketplace. The project was officially launched at Bayview Yards on Sept. 29.

IBM Innovation Incubator project officially launched BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

About a year after the IBM Innovation Incubator Project launched, it’s already making a difference for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Allen Lalonde, senior innovation executive with IBM Canada, says it’s critical for Ottawa to participate in the innovation agenda and connect startups with the rest of the world. The program launched with money from IBM and the provincial government; it amounted to a $54-million project aimed at helping 500 startups. “We’ve seen success, after success, after success,” he said of the project, which is in five innovation hubs in the province. IBM also opened two of its own hubs in Toronto and Hamilton. He spoke at the official launch at Bayview Yards on Sept. 29. The IBM Innovation Incubator Project aims to give participating businesses access to IBM’s resources, including business technology, cloud-based development

platforms, physical space and customers to grow startups and help with access to the global marketplace. The project is expected to help startups create up to 2,600 jobs by 2020, according to a provincial government press release. “Though we are launching today in Ottawa there are already a handful of companies, some of which you heard from today, who are already here and already taking advantage of the program,” Lalonde said at the launch. Change Jar, a mobile cash platform, applied, was interviewed and accepted for a spot at the innovation hub in Toronto. Tom Camps, chief executive officer of Change Jar, said it’s the access to technology, expertise and relationships that fast-tracked his company. “To have access to that kind of network now in the city of Ottawa, I think it’s going to make a big difference to startups,” he said. “We have a global story now, and we didn’t before. You can’t do that on your own.”

Lalonde said the project is already running ahead of schedule. Originally it was thought it would take three years to reach all 500 startups. “We’re already talking about ‘How do we make this bigger, better and broader?’ We have new needs, emerging opportunities, new programs and investments, both at a federal and provincial level,” Lalonde said. Ontario Centres of Excellence oversees the project and co-ordinates industry partnerships to help lead startups in the right direction. “We are honoured to host the IBM Innovation Incubator Project, which will provide more tools, technology and substantial support, which in turn will help Ottawa companies grow. Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards are privileged to have OCE and IBM Canada as partners, as their continuing collaboration helps solidify the city’s reputation as Canada’s top tech hub,” said Mike Tremblay, president and chief executive officer of Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, in a statement.

The EA study limits for the extension of Vanguard Drive will extend from Lanthier Drive in the east to Mer Bleue Road in the west. The Study Area as shown in Figure 1 will cover a broader area extending westerly to west of Frank Bender Street and easterly to Tenth Line Road, to address environmental impacts, operational issues and to co-ordinate with relevant on-going studies and projects. This ensures that a reasonable range of alternatives can be developed and assessed. Rationale for Extension of Vanguard Drive The Official Plan, as amended by Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 150, identifies the westerly extension of the Vanguard Drive on Schedule EA as a future east-west collector road. The existing Vanguard Drive is an east-west collector road with an urban cross-section that runs between the arterial road Tenth Line Road and the local road Lanthier Drive. In September 2016, the City of Ottawa Planning Committee established a strategy and work program for the construction of the Vanguard Drive extension to support economic development of the South Orléans Business Park. The EA study will identify and protect a corridor for the roadway extension. Study Process The study is being conducted in accordance with Ontario’s EA Act, fulfilling requirements as a Municipal Class EA process for a Schedule C project. The City must consider alternative designs for the project, undertake public and agency consultation, assess the potential environmental effects of the Recommended Plan and identify measures to mitigate any such impacts. As part of the study process, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared for public review. Following the public review period, the project will be considered to have EA approval and may proceed to implementation once funding is in place. Study Timeline The EA process will include a consultation program involving many stakeholders, including the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and other approval and regulatory agencies, local community associations, businesses and institutions, special advisory and interest groups, and members of the general public. The study is expected to be completed by late 2018. Get involved! You are encouraged to participate in the study by attending consultation events or by directly contacting the study team with information, comments or questions. Updated project information may be posted periodically on the study website. The study will also have the benefit of input from agency, business and public consultation groups that will meet at key points during the study. Two open houses will be scheduled throughout the study as an opportunity for interested persons to learn about the study and provide input. Notifications for the open house will be provided through local newspapers, emails to the study mailing list and postings on the website. To have your name placed on the study mailing list or to submit comments or questions, please contact: Asad Yousfani, P.Eng. Project Manager, Infrastructure Approvals Planning Services Planning Infrastructure and Economic Development Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext.16571 Email: Asad.Yousfani@ottawa.ca Ottawa West News - Thursday, October 12, 2017 15


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HUNTING SUPPLIES Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Sunday, October 15, 2017, 9 am-2 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free. Buy/sell/trade. Firearms, ammunition, knives, military antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca. All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.

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COMING EVENTS 8th Annual Toledo Ridea-Thon. Saddle up, you don’t want to miss this one! Sat. Oct. 14, registration starts 10 a.m.-noon. Starting point 306 Elizabethtown-Kitley Line #3, Toledo, Ont. Watch for white signs with red letters. Proceeds: Canadian Guide Dogs for the blind. $50 registration fee includes lunch, or check out our website to get details on pledges!! Don’t miss out on a great day of riding 25 kms. of scenic country side trails, fantastic raffle table prizes, and new this year a Canada 150 trivia contest. Pre-register to qualify for our preregistration draw. Details and registration: www.saddleupintoledo. com

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(Work, Family & Partnership)? Come and learn how to “Hold your Space and Stand strong for Love in your life” Workshop Information Dates to Choose From: October 26, 2017 -6:30pm to 9:30pm November 2, 20176:30pm to 9:30pm November 3 - Time 6:30 to 9:30pm November 4 - Time 9am to 5pm November 9, time 6:30pm to 9:30pm 2064 River Road, Manotick, Ontario RRSVP 613-692-2939 or angel_aline@outlook. com Cost $150.00 (per course date) Workshop will include teachings and experiential exercises on: “ How to hold your space and be connected to self “ Notice where & why you give your power away “ What to do with your expectations/ should’s “ How to figure out the “Worth it calculation” “ And also - how to deal with the “Better off without ….” in our relationships, work, partnership. The objective of this workshop is to support you to be present in your body, in your internal & external world, to live your life from a conscious place.

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The provincial government is establishing an emergency task force to grapple with the continuing opioid crisis, Health Minister Eric Hoskins announced Oct. 3. Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod, speaking on Facebook Live, said the move wouldn’t have been possible without people like Kanata parent Sean O’Leary, who leads a group called We the Parents — which advocates for teens who are addicted to opioids and the family of Nick Cody. MacLeod introduced Nick’s Law — honouring a young constituent of hers that lost his life to opioid addiction several years ago — in the legislature on Oct. 3. “His mom and dad, Natalie and Steve, made a tremendous impact,” MacLeod said of the family speaking in the legislature. “The government has acknowledged there’s a crisis and it’s all hands on deck.” The government’s task force will be composed of front-line workers and people with lived experience. The aim is to bring together stakeholders

in harm reduction, addiction medicine and community-based mentalhealth services. As a first step, all public health units in the province will be provided with constant and up-to-date public education materials to support their efforts in the community. The task force will drive the public education campaign. “Opioid overdoses are preventable and with more awareness and education youth will have a better understanding of how lethal opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil are (sic),” MacLeod wrote in a press release. Nick’s Law proposed allocating 10 per cent of the province’s $57 million advertising budget be used on public education to increase awareness of the dangers of drugs like fentanyl, she added. As part of the provincial education campaign, pharmacists will provide information for an insert on the possible health risks of opioids and where people can access support services. The inset will be provided to anyone filling a prescription for opioids.

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HUNTING SUPPLIES Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Sunday, October 15, 2017, 9 am-2 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free. Buy/sell/trade. Firearms, ammunition, knives, military antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca. All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.

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Get up to $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL ONTARIO BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550

COMING EVENTS 8th Annual Toledo Ridea-Thon. Saddle up, you don’t want to miss this one! Sat. Oct. 14, registration starts 10 a.m.-noon. Starting point 306 Elizabethtown-Kitley Line #3, Toledo, Ont. Watch for white signs with red letters. Proceeds: Canadian Guide Dogs for the blind. $50 registration fee includes lunch, or check out our website to get details on pledges!! Don’t miss out on a great day of riding 25 kms. of scenic country side trails, fantastic raffle table prizes, and new this year a Canada 150 trivia contest. Pre-register to qualify for our preregistration draw. Details and registration: www.saddleupintoledo. com

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(Work, Family & Partnership)? Come and learn how to “Hold your Space and Stand strong for Love in your life” Workshop Information Dates to Choose From: October 26, 2017 -6:30pm to 9:30pm November 2, 20176:30pm to 9:30pm November 3 - Time 6:30 to 9:30pm November 4 - Time 9am to 5pm November 9, time 6:30pm to 9:30pm 2064 River Road, Manotick, Ontario RRSVP 613-692-2939 or angel_aline@outlook. com Cost $150.00 (per course date) Workshop will include teachings and experiential exercises on: “ How to hold your space and be connected to self “ Notice where & why you give your power away “ What to do with your expectations/ should’s “ How to figure out the “Worth it calculation” “ And also - how to deal with the “Better off without ….” in our relationships, work, partnership. The objective of this workshop is to support you to be present in your body, in your internal & external world, to live your life from a conscious place.

LOTS/LAND/ ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 3.5 acre lot for sale by owner on Concession 7B Ramsay Township Almonte. Hwy 29 to Clayton Rd, North on Concession 7B, 500 yards. Asking $129,900.00. Call 613-256-3213. Just Released for Sale rare but affordable Lakefront Property close to Ottawa, won’t last long . Call Alain at 819-669-9822

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER Buy Now Before the Price Goes Up! Semi Detached, Completely Renovated, 3 Bedroom home. 2 powder rooms, 1 full bath. Maintenance free, low taxes, Bayshore Area. Call for info: 613-828-8006

WORK WANTED A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-899-7269. You’ll be

LD FOR SOSALE

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AUCTION SALE FOR THE ESTATE OF MR. STAN & HELEN DUNCAN OF OTTAWA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21, SPENCERVILLE We are very pleased to have been commissioned to auction off the following. Mid-century modern & antique furniture, artwork, stamps, local & war memorabilia, vintage toys, old glass marbles w/ celluloid animals, vintage violin, sterling flatware, Sherman, gold jewellery, dairy collectibles, local memorabilia, hand tools, power tools, Craftsman lawn tractor etc. Auctioneer’s Note: This auction has so many interesting items & should be put on the must attend calendar. See you at the auction house! For a detailed list, photos, conditions of sale go to www.lmauctions.ca

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Thursday October 19, 2017 5 p.m. 2 Concession Street Westport, ON

Check this one out!! A classy home with serious appeal! For info see www.theauctionhunt.com or

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

613-326-1722

Call Today To Book Your Auction

2x42agSALE HARVEST 38th Annual Ottawa Valley

Simmental Club Harvest Sale

Best Selection of registered Simmental the Valley has to offer.

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Walk for Breath fundraiser planned for Nov. 4 Continued from page 14

Chandy said the key to PAH is early diagnosis, continued research and funding, as well as effective treatment. Modern medicine means patients are living longer and the clinic at the heart institute is growing. Gibson is on two treatments, which she said has greatly improved her quality of life, allowing her to continue to play softball, and hopefully get back to playing hockey as well. “When playing softball it’s quite OK if I hit a pop-fly and the other team catches it and that means I don’t have to run as much,” she said. “I’m not going to let this diagnosis ruin my life. I’m going to try to push forward.” Her private insurance helps pay for the medications, but without it, she could be paying $50,000 per drug per year.

“It could be just shy of $100,000, which is ridiculous.” The medications have reduced her chest pains and heart palpitations. But she still has regular appointments that include a six-minute walk test. “Life goes on,” she said. Gibson is now fundraising for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada, which supports research into the rare disease. The group is hosting a 6-Minute Walk for Breath campaign at the heart institute from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4. It’s the same practical test used in the assessment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, including hypertension, and is the same test Gibson undergoes on a regular basis. For more information, visit www. phacanada.ca/en/get-involved/fundraising-and-awareness/6-minutewalk-for-breath/.


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thel was just one of the many people who came to visit the farm in Northcote, and no one was ever sure how she was connected to the family. The first time she came, suitcase in hand, Father said he never saw her before in his life. And certainly Mother, who hadn’t been on the farm that long, didn’t know who she was either. However, she came bag and baggage one day in the early Fall, claiming to be related on Father’s side of the family. She wasn’t about to give particulars, just saying, “we’re kin you know...and we go way back.” Ethel claimed to live in Pembroke. But Father said he was pretty sure he didn’t have any relatives there. However, none of that seemed to matter. Ethel was here, and she planned on staying. I was delighted. I loved company. The only problem was my sister AuFOR SALE

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Research linking brain and heart health receives $100,000 prize STAFF

Research exploring the link between brain health and heart health in teens recently received a $100,000 prize. On Oct. 5, Dr. Benjamin Goldstein received the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, according to a press release. His research looks at the relationship between bipolar disorder and heart health in teens. “My hope is to get to adolescents early; we want to reduce the number of poor outcomes. One thing that particularly drew me to the treatment of bipolar disorder is there is the capability to lead a totally fulsome life if symptoms are properly controlled,” said Goldstein, a clinician scientist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, in a press release. Goldstein’s research shows patients with bipolar disorder are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and it happens early. For teens with bipolar disorder, the consequences of being sedentary or having untreated risk factors for heart disease increase. Other risk factors including diabetes and obesity negatively affect mental health and the ability to

treat bipolar disorder. His research aims to find new insights about the causes of bipolar disorder and how the treatments that help with heart disease also help to reduce the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Those treatments include a proper diet, exercise and medications. “The world has moved from the

‘One thing that particularly drew me to the treatment of bipolar disorder is there is the capability to lead a totally fulsome life if symptoms are properly controlled.’ DR. BENJAMIN GOLDSTEIN

belief that mental illness is all in your mind to recognizing it is in your brain. We’re taking it a step further and saying that mental illness could be a multi-system disease that affects both brain and body,” said Goldstein.

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Dr. Benjamin Goldstein was awarded the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research for his work linking bipolar disorder and heart health in teens on Oct. 5. Pictured are George Weber, president and CEO of the Royal; Goldstein, 2017 recipient of the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for mental health research; Dr. Zul Merali, president and CEO of the Royal’s Instiute of Mental Health Research; and Scott McLean, chair of the Royal’s board of trustees. The link between mind and body could also help with stigma, he said. “We want to find evidence that proves it’s not all in your head.” The prize was created in 2015 and

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Nominations open for Canada 150 awards in Ottawa Centre BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

Thirty deserving Ottawa Centre residents will soon take home a bit of Parliament Hill. To celebrate Canada 150, Ottawa Centre MP Catherine McKenna is handing out the Canada 150 Sesquicentennial Pin — which contains part of the original copper that covered the roofs of Centre Block from 1918 to 1996 to individuals who best exemplify the Canada 150 themes: diversity and inclusion, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environment and youth. The pins have quite a backstory. According to Canadian Heritage, the Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD) was gifted copper roofing in 1996, and the organization used some of it for different fundraising projects and crafts to support social and developmental support programs

for its members. The OCAPDD program is called Under One Roof. Tonnes of copper were donated by the federal government and the same amount was stored in a Public Works warehouse in Hull, according to the organization’s website. But the government’s copper stored in the warehouse was stolen. So, for this year, Minister Melanie Joly requested that Canadian Heritage create an exclusive pin for MPs and senators to give out to their constituents to mark the year. The Canada 150 Federal Secretariat with the collaboration of the Ottawa-Carleton Association designed the pin — which uses the oxidized copper to make the shapes of the Canada 150 maple leaf logo. In total 10,000 pins were produced. It’s a small piece of that Canadian history that McKenna will be handing out. McKenna is looking for 10 youth employers, 10 youth and 10 community builders

in Ottawa Centre to recognize. “These pins are very cool,” McKenna said. “It’s especially special for people who live in Ottawa Centre because parliament is in the riding.” McKenna’s youth jobs advisory council will pour over the nominations for youth employers and she’ll pick the youth and community builders based on how they fit with the federal government’s themes for the year. “The purpose of the pins is to recognize and thank Canadians that embody the Canada 150 themes in our own communities to celebrate 150th anniversary of Confederation,” McKenna said. “It’s really important to me that people feel part of it and are thinking about the people who are making Ottawa awesome.” Nominations are due on Oct. 31 and can be completed online. For more information about the awards, visit cmckenna.liberal.ca/page/canada150-awards.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Syrian city 5. Secret collection 10. Mother 14. Type of radar (abbr.) 15. Trio 16. Jelly-like algae substance 17. Malaysian coastal city 18. ___ Christmas! 19. Bleak 20. Late Republic Roman poet 22. Supervises flying 23. Long, low sounds 24. Seven children born at once 27. Tyrion Lannister’s nickname 30. Moon crater 31. Concealed 32. Woman (French) 35. Shipped 37. Babies need one 38. Two 39. Book of maps 40. A partner to cheese

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you have a gut feeling about something but not much tangible proof to back up your suspicions, use your intuition as a guide. It seldom leads you astray.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a newfound commitment to living healthy will benefit you in the short- and long-terms. Keep up the good work and enlist others to help you stay motivated.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a renewed passion for a hobby has motivated you to be more creative. Embrace this newfound vigor, even enlisting others if you so desire.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, racing through all of your activities will get you somewhere fast, but the results may be sloppy. Slow down and see the bigger picture.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others trust your instincts when it comes to making big decisions. Follow your heart and explain your thought process along the way so loved ones feel in the loop.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you continue to vacillate on a decision, pretty soon you will begin to doubt your decision-making abilities. Trust your intuition.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, allow others to explain their position before you make an important decision. Outside input can give you a more well-rounded perspective.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, embrace a newly presented challenge as an opportunity to hone your skills and illustrate to others your abilitiy to adapt and thrive. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Taking everything onto your shoulders is one way to get noticed, Cancer. But it’s also a way to burn out. When others offer to lighten your load, take them up on it.

41. Coastal region of China 42. Town in Czech Republic 43. Peter Griffin’s daughter 44. Men proud of their masculinity 45. One-time Chinese dynasty 46. Not pleased 47. Mary __, cosmetics 48. Midway between east and southeast 49. Reflected 52. Derived from 55. US Treasury title (abbr.) 56. Spiritual leader 60. Dismounted 61. Isaac’s mother (Bib.) 63. Southern constellation 64. Not often found 65. Extremely angry 66. Individual article 67. They congregate at hives 68. Regenerate 69. Plaster

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, accept others’ offers to help when your schedule fills up. Simply return the favor when you get the chance, and that’s all the thanks that’s necessary.

CLUES DOWN 1. “Mad Men” actor Jon 2. Samoan capital 3. Singer Anthony 4. Sign of the Zodiac 5. Short-term memory 6. Larcenies 7. Side-neck turtle 8. Blissful 9. __, you! 10. Species of macaque 11. North-central Indian city 12. Common street name 13. Weaponry 21. Counsels 23. __ student: doctor-to-be 25. A bachelor has one 26. Women’s __ movement 27. Leaders 28. Chinese sea goddess 29. Caps of mushrooms 32. Papier-__, art material 33. Hmong

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, the prospects of a new relationship prove reinvigorating. Make the most of this opportunity and embrace the chance to experience new things. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take a few minutes for yourself this week, Pisces. It is important to have some alone time so you can gather your thoughts.

34. Uneven 36. Resinous secretion 37. Pocketbook 38. Political action committee 40. Health care for the aged 41. Metro Goldwyn __: film company 43. A gossip 44. Where wrestlers work 46. __ Squad 47. Self-defense 49. Muslim brigands 50. Saudi Arabian island 51. Goliath’s foe 52. Hurtful remark 53. Wings 54. Beget 57. Second Greek letter 58. Blue mold cheese 59. Unstressed-stressed 61. Title of respect 62. Chop or cut

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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

Oct. 14 to Dec. 16

Hearts in Tune’ : Early Alzheimers Community Singing. Are you a caregiver or spouse to someone who has Alzheimers? Do you both love to sing? Are you still home-based and looking for fun activities to participate in? Then join us every Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to sing much loved songs, drum together and participate in mindfulness meditation. The fall session runs every Saturday from Oct. 14 through to Dec. 16, at the Hintonburg Community Centre (Laroche Room), 1064 Wellington St W. $15 per person for a single Saturday session. For more info contact: Nigel E.Harris at 613-728-5305 or email info@musicalwellness.com.

Oct. 15

Photography on the Farm at 5 p.m. This workshop explores how light tells a story in photography of a landscape environment such as the Farm. The leader will help us discover the magic of colour at the peak of Autumn in the Arboretum. Bring along your cameras! The tour leader is Ramin Izadpanah, an awardwinning photographer in Ottawa, specializing in landscape and nature pictures. Among other prizes, he has won the Canadian geographic’s 2015 Landscape Category prize and the 2016 Flora-and-Fauna Category prize (photo above). The tour starts at Building 72 in the Arboretum. Please register in advance at 613230-3276 or trees@friendsofthefarm.ca. Donations to the Friends of the Farm are gratefully accepted during the tour. MADD Ottawa 10th PIA Annual Strides for Change. A 10K and 5K walk/run with 2K family walk fundraising and awareness raising event in support of the fight against impaired driving. At Earl of March Secondary School, 4 The Parkway, Kanata. Funds raised will be used for MADD Ottawa educational and support programs. To register or pledge a runner, please visit maddchapters.ca/Ottawa/strides for change.

Oct. 16

A Store Older than Ottawa: To celebrate the township of Nepean’s 225th anniversary, Dr. Bruce Elliott presents the story the account book from Bellows & Stacey’s store at Nepean Point recently discovered in a museum in Vermont. Join us to hear all about it and tour the Nepean Museum anniversary exhibit on display in the library. Ottawa Public Library Nepean Centrepointe Branch, 101 Centrepointe

Dr., 6:30 p.m. Free. Advance registration required: BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca/ programs. Information 613-580-2940

Oct 19

Interested in gardening? Come and join us. The Nepean Horticultural Society. Guest Speaker: Julianne Labreche on “Getting rid of your Lawn.” 7:30 p.m. at City View United Church, 6 Epworth Ave., Nepean. Everyone welcome. Non-members $4. Light refreshments. Information 613-721-2048.

Oct. 20

St. George’s Parish, 415 Piccadilly Ave. will celebrate Oktoberfest with an evening of fine German food, local brewed beer, and good fun. The event will take place in the parish hall between 5:30 and 9 p.m. Come and enjoy German sausages, potato salad, sauerkraut, dessert, coffee. tea, juice and cash bar. Cost: Adults $16; Children $8.00 (4-12 years). For Tickets contact 613 728 0201, secretary@saintgeorges.ca or on the parish website at: www.saintgeorges.ca.

Oct. 21

Friends of the Farm Used Book Drop Off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save your books and re-gift them for a great cause. Please note we do not accept magazines, textbooks, or encyclopedia. Drive up to Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 friendsofthefarm.ca/fcef-annualevents/. Woodroffe United Church fall bazaar. Items available include china, books, bake table, silent auction, toys, jewellery, used furniture and much more. 207 Woodroffe Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments and lunch available. For more information, please contact Woodroffe United Church at 613-722-9250. Genealogy morning at Nepean Centrepointe. Two presentations by experts Lesley Anderson and Glenn Wright. Circle of Life: Exploring Ontario Vital Records discusses the history of birth, marriage, death records in Ontario and how to make the most of them for your genealogy research. Using Ancestry DNA explains the popular DNA test for genealogy and what it can tell you about your family history. Ottawa Public Library, Nepean Centrepointe Branch, 101 Centrepointe Dr., 9:30 a.m. Free. Advance registration required: BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca/programs. Information 613-580-2940.

Our Lady of Fatima Church Bazaar, 153 Woodroffe Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas crafts, white elephant, jewelry, baking, books, toys, tearoom and more. Everyone welcome. For more info, call 613722-7661.

Oct. 22

Sip, slurp and savour the best soups in town. Soupalicious Ottawa is presented by Debra Dynes Family House and Plant a Row, Grow a Row, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Carleton Heights Community Centre, 1665 Apeldoorn Ave. Join souper supporters Adrian Harewood of CBC TV, chef Gay Cook, and garden guru Ed Lawrence and enjoy a medley of soups donated by local restaurants with a passion for the community. Adults are $20 ($25 at the door), families (two adults, two children) are $40 ($45 at the door) and children (12 and under) are $5. Purchase tickets in advance through PayPal at debradynes.ncf.ca.

children under 12 free. They are available through the church office 613-224-7431, stmarks@stmarksottawa.ca or at the door. For more info, go to www.stmarksottawa.ca. Westminster Presbyterian Church bazaar and art Sale, 470 Roosevelt Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Affordable artwork and other items by local artists plus collectables, knitting, jewelry, used books, home baking and our friendly café. For more information visit www.mywestminster.ca or call 613-722-1144.

Nov. 4

Saturday night dances every two weeks. People meeting people,

Oct. 26

Fundraiser for Nelson House an emergency women shelter in Ottawa and a Roast and Toast event starring Marlene Catterall. Starts at 6:30 at Marconi Centre, 1026 Baseline Road. Tickets are $130 (charitable receipt available). For further information please call 613298-3543 or emailvolunteer@nelsonhouse.ca.

Oct. 28

St Mark’s, 1606 Fisher Ave., presents an afternoon of entertainment by The Valley Men, starting at 2:30 p.m. Featuring an amateur male choir from the Ottawa area. They have been performing since 1994, with a varied repertoire of traditional songs, hymns, anthems and novelty numbers. Tickets are $15,

Nov. 14

Ottawa Lifelong Learning, 10 a.m., at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 2400 Alta Vista Dr. Our seminars are interesting, thought provoking and entertaining for the over 55 group. Please come and check us out. Email president Ann Coolen at anncoolen@rogers.com or telephone 613-749-0704 for more information.

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