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Inside Dalton NEWS McGuinty steps down as premier After nearly $250,000 worth of improvements, Evergreen Park is now a focal point of the McKellar Heights community. – Page 3

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Young people and officials gathered last week to discuss how youth can play a more important role in the city. – Page 4

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With approvals and legal battles settled, the city and its partners get down to work at Lansdowne Park. – Page 7

Ottawa South MPP makes shock move amid turbulent times at Queen’s Park Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - In a surprise move after nine years as premier of Ontario, on Oct. 15 Ottawa South MPP Dalton McGuinty announced he is stepping down as premier. McGuinty asked party president Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre, to convene a leadership convention at the earliest opportunity. McGuinty said he will remain leader and premier until a new Liberal leader is found and he will remain as the MPP for Ottawa South until the next election - a role he has held for 22 years. “As the party and government of relentless progress, we’re always looking for new ideas and ways to renew ourselves,” McGuinty’s speech read. “And I’ve concluded that this is the right time for Ontario’s next Liberal Premier and our next set of ideas to guide our province forward.” The evening announcement came amid opposition accusations that McGuinty mislead the legislature over power plant cancellations that will cost taxpayers upwards of $230 million and pressure from teachers’ unions over his efforts to freeze their wages and take away their ability to strike. But McGuinty cited party “renewal” and the opposition’s blocking of a public-sector wage freeze bill as his reasons for stepping aside. See PROROGATION, page 9

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Ottawa-Centre MP Paul Dewar, Rachelle Viinberg, a silver medallist in rowing at the 2012 Olympics, and Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Health, help cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre on Oct. 15. Several members of Viinberg’s family, including her mother, have undergone cancer treatment.

Expanded centre to offer cancer care support Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre aims to grow even more in next five years Steph Willems steph.willems@metroland.com

EMC news – A new ally in the world of cancer care has opened its newly expanded doors in Ottawa, giving patients the opportunity to access new therapies to compliment conventional cancer treatments. The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre opened last year in the unassuming brick building on the northeast corner of Bayswater Avenue and Somerset

Street. Now, it has expanded to nearly triple the size. On Monday, Oct. 15, Ottawa medical representatives and special guests helped cut the ribbon to officially open the centre, a non-profit extension of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. “This is the culmination of an incredible effort by many, many people,” said Dr. Dugald Seely, founder and executive director of the centre. “The OICC provides a comforting environment where all

aspects of a person are treated,” he said. “Choice is respected, but our therapies are not alternative and we do not provide a substitute for conventional care – we respect the technology and strength of Western medicine.” The therapies offered by the centre, for example, could be used to reduce the effects of chemotherapy or to help a patient regain their strength and maintain their health following a bout with cancer. Therapies ranging from physiotherapy

to nutritional counseling are available. Seely said the goal of the next five years is to expand the facility even larger – to four or five times its current size. There are currently several facilities of this type in the Toronto area, but this is the first one to open in Ottawa. Bob Bernhardt, president and chief executive of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, congratulated Seely for achieving his goal, saying he had “marvelously realized that dream.” See HEALTH, page 12

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Thousands turned out in support of blood cancer research during Ottawa’s Light the Night Walk on Oct. 13. Here, Karen’s Krusadors – friends and family of Karen Hebb – take part in the fundraising event.

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Evergreen Park gets long awaited upgrade Steph Willems Steph.willems@metroland.com

EMC news – A west end community park has become much more than empty greenspace following the construction of playground and fenced dog run. Before the $240,000 investment, Evergreen Park, located at the corner of Denison Drive and Ernest in McKellar Heights, contained only a couple of rotting benches and was more a destination for dog walkers than neighbourhood kids. Now, it can fulfil its intended role of a community focal point. “It had been like that for

years,” said Kitchissippi Coun. Katherine Hobbs. “The community used it for barbecues and eventually decided to put in a rink for winter use as well as a play structure. They went into fundraising mode and applied for a city grant.” A playground costs about $30,000 to build and even with a grant, the residents of the small neighbourhood would have had to raise half that cost themselves. Hobbs told them there was a better way. Each city councillor has a cash-in-lieu of parkland fund, which comes from developers who aren’t able or willing to provide public parkland as part of their development. In

lieu of this, they hand over a certain sum – determined by a mathematical algorithm – to go towards improving existing parks. In the case of Evergreen Park, more than enough funds were available to give residents the installations they desired, among them a playground and gazebo to serve as shelter for all types of events. A fenced-in dog run was constructed to allow the park to continue to be used as an off-leash dog park, even with the added children’s component. “When I came into this job in 2010, there was $1 million in the fund that was up to the councillor’s discretion

to spend,” said Hobbs. “I said (to the residents) that we have money in the cash-in-lieu of parkland fund to use for their playground … . When I took their idea to (the department of) parks and recreation, they came up with other ideas, like the gazebo for parents.” Initial hesitation with the idea from dog owners was resolved by the inclusion of a dog run, a first for the area.

Hobbs said both parents and dog owners agreed with the design of the park. “They all want to be good neighbours,” she said, adding there was always an emphasis on getting every desired component of the park rolled into the one project. “My rationale is to make it right the first time. We’re not likely to come back in a couple of years to do step two, and so on.”

Another first for the area will be an experimental dog waste receptacle, which will serve as a pilot project for the city. Dog owners are always encouraged through signage to pick up after their dogs, but this waste container makes the act of cleaning up after one’s dog a cleaner, more convenient prospect. A grand opening party had to be cancelled due to weather on Oct. 14. It will now take place on Oct. 21.

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Youth Summit gives a voice to city’s students Steph Willems steph.willems@metroland.com

EMC news - Youth are often told they are the future, but the message sometimes rings hollow when delivered across a generational gap. The Oct. 12 Youth Summit held at city hall gave students from across the city the opportunity to hear from young people who have single-handedly made a difference for themselves and the world. Organized by Mayor Jim Watson, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury and a host of partners, the summit featured keynote addresses from former

governor general Michaelle Jean, organ donor advocate and recipient HĂŠlène Campbell, and local entrepreneur David Hale. In introducing the assembled youth to the forum, Watson encouraged them to mingle with students from schools in other areas of the city. “You see your friends all the time,â€? said Watson, who apologized for delivering a clichĂŠ. “It sounds corny, but you are going to be our future leaders.â€? Fleury, the city’s youngest councillor – elected in 2010 at age 25 – referenced himself as he spoke of the varying R0011677817-1018

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Entrepreneur David Hale told those in attendance at the youth summit that each person needs to find their own path – there isn’t a formula for success the divisions of the past.� Campbell, a familiar face to Ottawa residents, shared her story of how a diagnosis led her to form a social media campaign advocating for organ donor awareness, leading to a surge in organ donation and bringing the issue into the public eye. In her case, the campaign began out of necessity – at least, that’s how she felt about it. Once told she was in need of a double lung transplant, she took what looked like the right steps to achieve her goal; it was her determination drove that initiative and resulting successes. On the business side of

things, entrepreneur David Hale, who grew up on a farm in Munster, described the physical and emotional steps he took before branching out on his own. Currently he is the founder and CEO of the Ottawa-based digital innovation agency, Soshal Group. Hale and his partners build social media, mobile marketing, and e-commerce programs. Clients include the Canadian Medical Association, United Way Centraide Canada, Carleton University, Algonquin College, CHEO and the Ottawa Senators, with plans to branch out nationwide. Hale told the students he hates motivational speeches because it puts the focus on the speaker and distances the viewer. Everyone has different ideas and for each of them there are different ways to achieve the goal. “I want you to forget about me tomorrow,â€? said Hale, preaching the persistence and drive needed to achieve what you want. “Think about ‌ the plan, the methodology, the way of making it happen. The real opportunity in front of you isn’t years from now, it’s tomorrow – the work ethic or ideologies you need to succeed. You need to do something about it immediately.â€? The youth MCs for the

event, Gabrielle Fayant and Stephan Mukunzi, are examples to young people taking their first steps in pursuit of their goals. Having graduated secondary school, Fayant is a youth representative on the Ottawa police department’s youth advisory committee and a federal urban aboriginal initiative, and is currently studying psychology and aboriginal studies at Carleton University. Mukunzi is active in the city’s program to offer opportunities for youth living in low-income housing. He is studying political science at the University of Ottawa. Both share the view that forums like the Youth Summit can provide a kick-start for young people, leading to social awareness and community involvement. “Through the discussions we have we’ll hear the real opinion of youth: what they’d like to see approved, and how the city should use its budget,� said Mukunzi. Fayant agrees. “It’s so important to get grassroots opinion on issues and apply those issues to policy and procedure. It’s empowering.� Fayant thinks the forum will, among other things, help youth choose to incorporate volunteering and social initiatives into their lives.

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Carlington community gears up for an active year Steph Willems steph.willems@metroland.com

EMC community - The Carlington Cup neighbourhood shinny tournament will be back for another year in 2013, just one of the things decided on by the Carlington Community Association at their planning meeting last week. Last winter’s Carlington Cup turned out to be such a successful event that it will now be remembered as the inaugural tournament and the action this winter will be focused on the community’s focal point, Alexander Park. With cold weather on its way and rink time not too far behind it, association president Josh McJannett wanted planning to begin early so that everything will be in place once

blades hit the ice. “It was a really cool process last year,” he said. “A number of the volunteers from last year are still willing to help out.” The rink draws its volunteers with the help of the Alexander Community Association, which operates in conjunction with the Carlington Community Association. Funding from the city allows for some paid positions at the rink, which serves as an opportunity for local youth who have first aid training. While planning matters filled the agenda at the Oct. 9 meeting, there was some community association housekeeping to attend to. A recent vacancy on the board has the association looking for an eligible community member to fill the position. Another item the

association is moving forward with is its fundraising proposal – a way of financing community events and initiatives. A fundraising committee was struck this past June to discuss ways to make the association more financially stable. “Our mandate is growing, and membership fees won’t be enough,” said McJannet. The committee is leaning towards enticing local business and non-profits into sponsorship arrangements for events, as well as some level of online representation on the association’s website, a strategy that has already been carried out by the Hintonburg Community Association. “I think we’ve got a good proposition there,” said McJannett. “Things are really going in the right direction

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From left, Adele Melanson, Sue Sullivan, Sarah Dalle, Diane Ritchie and Micheline Lane from the Carlington Community Association are prepping to clean up Alexander Park on Oct. 13 before planting donated tulip bulbs from the National Capital Commission. – I think that’s good value to a businessperson.” Specifics on just what that content will look like will be decided by the committee and put forward to the rest of the board membership for approval. This past weekend, members of the association and a number of volunteers were busy cleaning up Alexander Park as part of their “Greening Carlington” initiative. In addition to picking up litter on Saturday, Oct. 13, the volunteers planted a number of tulip bulbs to add some colour to gardens during next year’s

spring thaw. “We’ve done a clean-up for a number of years, but this year is different,” said board member Sarah Dalle at the planning meeting. “We received a donation of tulips from the NCC in the spring and spent the summer months figuring out where to plant them.” A lengthy list of residential properties, schools and churches will benefit from the bulbs, as will the volunteers, who were each given some bulbs to plant at home. A final order of business at the planning meeting was an update from the fledgling de-

velopment committee, headed by Phil Bartlett. As with many other community associations, the Carlington Community Association is ramping up its focus on planning and development matters. The development committee is working on its mission statement and will monitor rezoning proposals. The current state of Merivale Road was a main issue at the meeting. Though designated as a Main Street, it is used as a thoroughfare, said Bartlett. He would like to see ways of reducing speed on that stretch discussed.

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Lansdowne deal finally done Redevelopment moving forward after council votes 20-3 in favour of plan Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - The ink is now dry on the deal to renovate Lansdowne Park. City council voted 20-3 to give its final approval to the multi-million-dollar deal with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, paving the way for one of the largest construction projects in the city’s history to begin on Oct. 15. The deal, four years in the making, will see the city’s Frank Clair Stadium receive major overhauls to enable the return of a Canadian Football League team. Construction of an underground parking garage will make room for a mixed-use development including an office tower, condos, shops and a cinema. The portion of the site between the Aberdeen Pavillion and the Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be transformed into an urban park with a water feature, orchard, and public event space. The vote wasn’t unanimous. The councillor for the ward in which the park sits, Capital Coun. David Chernushenko, voted against the final report, as did Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans and Somerset Coun. Diane Holmes. Holmes said she is concerned that the city is handing over the reins of a piece of public land to private developers. Deans said the partnership is the most difficult, complicated deal the city has ever entered into and she is not certain it’s a good thing for taxpayers. “Ultimately I think our taxpayers are going to be paying the price for many, many years to come,” Deans said. Chernushenko said that despite his opposition to the project, he acknowledges it will be moving forward and has been focused on making it the best it can be. “We need to make sure it works for them (Glebe residents) and that it was not on their backs this was built,” he said. Chernushenko called on his council collegues to support important transportation

and transit plans that will be essential to making the development work, including a planned $17.5-million footbridge over the Rideau Canal, connecting the Glebe and Old Ottawa East. “There will be a cost to it, but it’s essential,” he said. Mayor Jim Watson said it was a proud moment for him because it shows council can get things done at city hall. “Public said stop dithering and start digging,” Watson said. “Waiting for perfection is going to kill any project … It hasn’t been easy, but in the end, it will be magnificent.” City manager Kent Kirkpatrick said the rigorous design review panel process “established a new level of urban design” for the city. “(It is) expanding our understanding of what’s possible in Ottawa,” Kirkpatrick said. Orleans Coun. Bob Monette, a longtime supporter of the project, said the redevelopment and the addition of football will make Lansdowne a tourist destination. Watson reiterated his argument that the public-private redevelopment will replace 0.73 hectares of asphalt with public spaces and a park. He said the project will also “close the gap” between the communities of Old Ottawa South and the Glebe. Football is scheduled to begin in 2014, and the timelines will be tight. The project has faced 18 months of delays due to the design review panel asking for tweaks to the project and two legal challenges brought forward by the Friends of Lansdowne and the Lansdowne Park Conservancy. Kirkpatrick said the construction schedule will be a “complicated dance” that will mainly hinge on the construction schedule for the parking garage, but the timing allows for typical delays that might result from weather or other minor issues.

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EMC news - Mayor Jim Watson was all smiles on Oct. 11 as he officially handed off Lansdowne Park construction duties to the Ottawa Sport and Entertainment Group. As part of the event, he and OSEG partner Roger Greenberg signed a ceremonial wall plaque finalizing the partnership between the city and business group. While some preliminary work has already been done on the project to redevelop the city-owned property, contractor Pomerleau Inc. was scheduled to begin work in earnest on Oct. 15. As Watson and Greenberg,

joined by city councillors and other OSEG partners, gathered to sign the plaque, they had two items dug out of the archives to set the tone for the historic moment. Both Russ Jackson’s helmet and a 1976 Grey Cup football were present, reflecting some of the history the partnership said it is looking to re-establish. “This is an important day in the history of our city,” Watson said. “It’s exciting to see what has started over the summer.” With the south side bleachers torn down, it’s left the north-versus-south-side bleacher arguments on pause until the new stadium is complete. “Memories like that have

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ockey starved fans will soon be treated to a feast, when Ottawa plays host to the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Championship next April. The games will take place at the Nepean Sportsplex and Scotiabank Place from April 2 to 9, with the world’s top 10 teams competing for the world championship. The tournament comes as welcome news to a city struggling with the loss of

revenue from the National Hockey League lockout. There’s no telling how long the lockout will last – it could range anywhere from a month to an entire season. Fans have been placed once again in the middle of a dispute between owners and players over revenue sharing, a conflict that has left casualties among hotels, restaurants and other businesses that depend on money generated by NHL games. The women’s world hock-

ey championship is expected to generate $30 million in economic activity, according to Cyril Leeder, president of Senators Sports and Entertainment, one of the hosts of the tournament during a press conference on Oct. 11. The games are also expected to bring in an estimated 200,000 spectators, he said. Spectators who will rent hotel rooms, purchase food at restaurants and buy gas at gas stations, boosting the city’s

economy and encouraging temporary job creation. The last time a Canadian city hosted the women’s world hockey championship, in 2007, the games generated $29 million in the city of Winnipeg. The games also promise some exciting hockey, with the best players in the world competing for their countries. Some of these players will be putting on the Team Canada jersey for the first time and competing for their

country on an international stage, an honour that overshadows any medal count or the amount of money generated by the tournament. Fans will also be treated to a revival of the long-standing rivalry between Team Canada and Team USA, traditionally two of the best teams in women’s hockey. The tournament will also serve to inspire a new generation of hockey players, some of whom may aspire to one day compete on a na-

tional and international stage. Let’s face it, women’s hockey does not receive the same amount of coverage or support as men’s hockey. If the NHL lockout wipes out the 2012-13 season, people won’t be distracted by the playoffs, giving a boost to the profile and fan base of women’s hockey. The federal government has announced it will support the tournament to the tune of $500,000 – a welcome investment in our national sport. The women’s world hockey championship serves as a reminder that NHL hockey isn’t the only game in town.

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e may not be getting better but we’re certainly getting bigger. You realize this every time you go shopping. Look how big the shopping cart is – way bigger than it used to be. It’s like you’re pushing a truck down the aisle. The stuff you put in it is big too. And we should have mentioned how big the store is. If you walked from one side to the other without stopping to put any big items in your big cart it would still take you five minutes. The store is big because it has a big selection – not just groceries, but chairs and TV sets and toys and pharmaceutical stuff. Some of those things are bigger than you expected to find in a grocery store, but fortunately you have a big cart. You pay your big bucks and wheel the big cart out to the parking lot, which is really big. Most of the cars in it are big too. That’s a good thing for carrying big groceries, maybe not so good in other respects. In fact, there are a whole lot of respects in which big is questioned, but not by too many people yet. When “big� is used as an adjective in our society it means “good.� Then you drive onto the big highway that goes where small neighbourhoods used to be. It would all be alarming if you suddenly arrived from a place where things were smaller, but those of us who have been around here for a while have got used to all this bigness. Look what we’re getting in Ottawa: more big buildings, a big development at Lansdowne Park, a big casino. You don’t see politicians

bragging about the small things they’ve created. They may have forgotten how to do that. Big is all around us. When we go to the movies it is to a big building with many big theatres inside with wide seats and ample legroom. When we order snacks at the movies the small popcorn is huge and so is the small drink. It is no surprise that people are getting to be pretty big too. A lot of experts worry abut that, but how do you expect people to stay small in such a big environment? Not that everything is big. Some things that we wish were big aren’t, such as parking spaces. And then there are airplanes. About the only place where we are treated as if we were small is on airplanes. The seats are narrow and the legroom is only adequate for children. Those of us who are not children feel as if we have accidentally stumbled onto the wrong plane, a children’s plane. Maybe somewhere on the tarmac is the proper plane, a grown-ups’ plane with seats that fit us and aisles where two grown-ups can walk by each other. But on this airplane we just feel too big now. The feeling intensifies when we are brought a meal. It is on a tiny tray with little utensils wrapped in plastic which we find there is no place to put once removed. Our fingers are too big to perform the tasks demanded of them. We are all thumbs and the thumbs are too big, too. You know the feeling. As you wrestle with all of this your shoulders collide with the shoulders of the person next to you. Somewhere inside one of the bits of plastic are a tiny plastic fork, a tiny plastic knife, a tiny salt and a tiny pepper and something to wipe up any food you might spill if you are ever able to get it unwrapped. You wish, while you struggle, that you were in a giant movie theatre with a small (big) popcorn and a small (big) drink and that the movie theatre could fly. You appreciate bigness suddenly, except for your own.

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veryone says you can’t aspire to be superwoman. But I have a friend who really seems to do it all, and more. I love this friend. I can’t be her, but I love her. She has four children, including a newborn and a toddler. In her day job, she runs a communications department. While on maternity leave, since July, she has filled her pantry cellar with preserves. At a glance, I’d guess there are 100-plus jars of jam, chutney, pears, peaches and fruit cocktail in there. She’s done this while breastfeeding full-time and working on her MBA – you know, in her spare time. “Doesn’t it make you sick?” an elderly relative asked me recently. On the contrary, it makes me inspired.We recently spent the weekend at her house. I took advantage of an extremely comfortable gliding rocking chair and foot stool, rocking my baby to sleep constantly, while she served me gourmet coffees and delectable homemade muffins. (I have no idea where they came from. They just sort of appeared). On the morning of Thanksgiving, I asked if I could help. “Nope,” she replied. “I’m good. And just so you know it’s not going to be all stressful until lunchtime. I’m just going to pop in and out of the

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse kitchen as needed, but you probably won’t even notice me cooking a turkey.” Fine with me. Had I been cooking, everyone would know it. It would be chaos for four hours and the turkey would very likely come out overcooked and two hours late. So I went out for a walk in the sun, and then retired to my rocking chair for the morning, sipping gourmet coffee after delectable gourmet coffee. I started watching the way she worked and thinking about the secrets to success in life. And by success, I mean accomplishing a lot in a day, being healthy, having four healthy children, earning a good income and developing oneself academically – all things which my friend is doing at the same time, in an effortless way. I noticed a few things. For one, she is extremely good at thinking ahead. Her brain is like a little computer database, ticking off tasks as they’re completed. She’s also great at taking advantage of snippets

of time, which most of us, frankly, would spend lounging in a rocker. Early morning, after feeding the baby, when everything is “under control” (ie: kids have breakfast that had been prepared the day before and guests are rocking comfortably with gourmet coffees in-hand), she goes for a 20-minute run. It’s efficient, she’s cleared her head and she’s powered up for the day. She pops the (extremely contented, I might add) infant into a bouncy chair, while she chops up something for tomorrow night’s dinner. Then she takes a pause to go feed the baby, have a conversation with guests, set up a craft for her older offspring or read to her toddler. The toddler and guests now entertained, the baby now full, she slips into the kitchen (almost unnoticed) and, I kid you not, whips up a pumpkin cheesecake pie from scratch. The secret, she tells me, is she made the pastry a few days ago in anticipation. Then she rests. We chat

again, she probably brings me another gourmet coffee – or, depending on the time of day, a slightly stronger cocktail. While I’m in the bathroom for a moment, (I’m guessing), she whips up some stuffing. But I realize her secret is that she’s actually not “doing it all,” as I thought at first glance. She makes trade-offs between things that are important and those that really don’t matter; she’s actually extremely good at letting things go and also at delegating tasks that can be delegated. If the turkey isn’t served up perfectly, no matter, at least it got to the table and it’s delicious. If the kids need to spend some time with a babysitter while she works on an essay, that’s what needs to be done. If I have two hands to tackle the dinner dishes, she fully expects, or asks, that it be done. I came home from my weekend away well-rested and full, not to mention inspired. I spent the next two days baking and making soup and working on that book I’ve (actually, never) wanted to write. I went for brisk walks in the mornings and tried doing things in snippets like my friend does. I’ve accomplished a lot and, you know, it feels good. Next on my to-do list? Purchase one of those gliding rocking chairs. After all, it’s all about balance.

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“It has nothing to do with that, and everything to do with a decision that Terri and I have made,” McGuinty told reporters late Monday night. “It’s time for us to return to our own lives, and it’s time for me to make an effort to renew the leadership of our party.” Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, who served as a provincial cabinet minister under McGuinty, said the premier never forgot his Ottawa roots when he went to Queen’s Park and as a result, the city has benefitted from hundreds of projects that would not have happened without his support, including hospitals, schools and infrastructure projects. McGuinty also asked Lt.Gov. David Onley to prorogue the legislature “to allow those discussions with our labour partners and the opposition to occur in an atmosphere that is free of the heightened rancour of politics in the legislature.” Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak expressed

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Residents get emerald ash borer wake-up call Forum discusses ways to halt spread of destructive Asian beetle, save trees Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - Experts are banking on a predator wasp to beat a bug that’s devastating Ottawa’s ash trees. More than 50 concerned residents gathered at a Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa-Carleton forum at the Overbrook Community Centre on Oct. 9 to hear about the devastating impact the emerald ash borer has had on Ottawa’s tree cover – and what could be done to slow it down. Currently, there is no way to stop the beetle, which burrows under the bark of ash trees, eventually killing them. Pesticide injections at a cost of a couple hundred dollars per tree every two years can prolong a tree’s life, but so far, there is no way to completely beat the bug. But there is hope, and the experts asked for residents’ help to “hold the line” until it can get here.

That hope will come in the form of a wasp – the emerald ash borer’s natural predator in Asia. While the city has spoken very cautiously about the possibility of introducing a stingless wasp, experts at the Oct. 9 forum said the wasp is the only hope for North America’s ash trees. “It’s the way forward,” said Bruce Gill, a federal research scientist with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. “It’s not a common pest in China because they have a predator … We need to restore the natural balance.” The wasp is being tested in several states south of the border, but it could be more than 10 years before it might be brought to Canada. A federal agency could make an application to try that method here or a specific city could apply and go through the paperwork. The process is so complicated, Gill said he’s crossing his fingers than some of the wasps will eventually fly

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The Federation of Citizens’ Associations held a forum on the emerald ash borer at the Overbrook Community Centre on Oct. 9. north and arrive in Canada as a “naturally occurring species.” Until then, treating trees will be critical, said Joe Meating, whose company, BioForest, produces the main (and

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until recently, only) pesticide used to combat the emerald ash borer in Ottawa. “We’re buying time for predators to be introduced,” Meating said. Early treatment is key, he said, or there may be nothing for the wasps to save, if and when they are brought to Canada. Even if the wasp never comes here, it’s not worth waiting to treat or cut down infected trees, said Sean Barker, director of the Eastern Ontario Arborists. “It’s definitely going to cost more later,” Barker said. Another local arborist, George Lamirande of Dav-

ey Tree, said the longer the borers are left to decimate a tree, the more hazardous and therefore costly it becomes to remove. Furthermore, leaving an infected tree until it absolutely must come down provides a food source for the beetles to continue to multiply in that area. “It’s critical for it to get out of the way,” Lamirande said. WAKE UP CALL

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“I learned it takes a shock to the system to get people to notice,” Barker said. Before 2012, there were “a lot of whispers in the background,” but this year his company has had three times as many bookings for free treatments or removals. Many of the residents in attendance wanted to know what they could do as neighbours and community associations to help fight the problem. Barker and Davey said they are seeing – and encouraging – a trend of community groups organizing a group treatment, where a company is hired to come and inject or remove infected trees in a concentrated area, such as along a street. The neighbours are often able to negotiate group discounts that way because the process is more efficient, Barker said. Besides that, neighbours can just help spread the word, all the experts said. It is estimated more than 20 per cent of the tree cover in Ottawa is ash, and many of those trees are on private property. Educating neighbours about what they can do to combat the big is essential, Lamirande said. The city has been putting about $2 million per year into treating and removing city trees infected with emerald ash borer, and earlier this summer city council approved an extra $1 million for this year. Environment committee co-chairman Keith Egli attended the event and delivered news that the committee will be looking for $4 million in funding to combat the emerald ash borer in 2013. While James O’Grady of the Federation of Citizens’ Associations said he was happy to hear that the funding could be going up, he added it won’t be enough. The city will still have to remove the dead trees and replant new trees, and those costs will only rise.

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Tree canopy project looking to gauge value to community Old Ottawa South pilot to catalogue types, numbers Michelle Nash

This year, the start of the school year saw more than its share of uncertainty. Bill 115, the recent provincial legislation, imposed a controversial labour outcome on school teachers and this has created a tense mood in many of our schools.

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While our elementary schools have seen a minimal effect on the voluntary withdrawal by teachers on organizing student extracurricular activities, the biggest impact of Bill 115 has been at our high schools. The result has been 11 of our Board’s 26 high schools do not have teacher participation for extracurricular activities. Here in Bay Ward this has unfortunately meant no fall season sports activities at Woodroffe High School. The deadline for fall sports has passed but the deadline for organizing winter sports is October 30. At this time there are no signs that teachers will take on voluntary extracurricular activities this winter any more than they did in the fall. Taking Action to Help Our Students

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Carleton University student Erika Rose is one of the students who helped former Ottawa forests and greenspace advisor committee chairwoman Heather Hamilton on Oct. 11 with a tree-identifying project which will help count the tree canopy in city parks. Hamilton’s goal is to point out the ecological services a tree can add to the city’s structure. ago, he and other members of the neighbourhood planted around 300 trees in Brewer Park, along the river, in an effort to protect the habitat. The only thing is, at the time, they did not keep a record of what species were planted, so now they are taking note of the diversity, which is a difficult task, Scott Danford and Dan Cooper from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority are also helping with the project. “Sometimes it can be very hard, these guys are the experts, it is great to have them,” Lascelles said. Erika Rose, a fourth year environmental sciences student at Carleton is one of the students participating. For Rose, being out in the field is the best kind of experience she can get and hav-

ing the opportunity to do her research in Brewer Park, her neighbourhood, is even better. “I thought it would be cool to do something in the neighbourhood where I interact and live,” Rose said. “It is better than just reading about it. Here you are in the field, learning first hand.” The project, Hamilton said is something neighbourhoods

across the city can also start. “Anyone can do this, as long as you can access some sort of expert for the identifying,” Hamilton said. “Certain aspects are not difficult, and some keen naturalists could do it.” The group will complete the Brewer Park and Windsor Park counts, Hamilton said, by mid-October.

In response to the uneven availability of extracurricular activities in our high schools your School Board Trustees have taken a leadership role in directing senior staff to facilitate and expedite volunteer parents and community members who wish to help out with extra-curricular sports and activities. In Ottawa we are fortunate to have many skilled and talented persons who have expertise in sport coaching and mentoring. We have heard from some folks out there but would love to hear from individuals who can offer their time to make a difference in the lives of students. Volunteers can be parents or members of the community at large. Are you or someone you know interested in helping with extracurricular activities at Woodroffe High School? There is no doubt that coaching a high school team of any type is a very high level of commitment for a volunteer. It’s more than standing on the side of a field with a whistle. It also entails such things as booking venue time and tracking performances, for example. We welcome volunteers who can meet this challenge. Volunteers will be required to complete an application and related documentation. The principal at Woodroffe High School, Renald Cousineau, will contact qualified volunteers and provide information regarding access to the school, equipment, team recruitment processes and any other necessary information. If you think you are able to make a difference don’t hesitate to contact us at www.ocdsb.ca.

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EMC news - A tree canopy project taking place in Old Ottawa South plans to identify types of trees growing in area parks and the value the trees offer the neighbourhood and city. On Oct. 11, a group of Old Ottawa South residents, Carleton University students, officials from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Heather Hamilton, a former forests and green space advisory committee chairwoman, gathered to count the tree canopy in Brewer Park. Hamilton said she got involved because she was looking for a fun community project and since the city is only taking stock of street trees but not in parks, it was just right. “We’re filling in the gap.” she said. The objective of the project, which is also taking a canopy count in Windsor Park, is to use the data collected to prepare a report which will include information on all the trees in the park. The report will include location maps and global positioning system data, pictures, species and size of the trees. “It would be nice for us to get a picture from both the neighbourhood and city perspective,” Hamilton said. “To see how much parks are contributing to the overall health of the city.” She explained such factors as a tree’s contribution to controlling storm water run-off, air pollution and local weather temperatures. “Without trees, it would be hotter, more polluted and your basement might be flooded,” Hamilton said. The catalyst for this project has been the emerald ash borer. The beetle has burrowed itself in ash trees all over the city and as a result thousands have been lost. For Mike Lascelles, chairman of the Ottawa South Community Association environment committee, this project will help the neighbourhood have a better understanding of what types of trees are in the parks and whether any existing ash trees are healthy. This canopy count will help the Old Ottawa South community have an idea the amount of trees that will potentially be lost in the parks. “We can put a plan together to replace the trees, if need be,” he said. “Things are really in tough shape there (at Windsor Park), with 30 to 40 emerald ash that are on death row, wind damaged trees and vandalized trees.” Planting is nothing new for Lascelles and the environment committee. More than 15 years

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Casino vote wins despite councillors’ concerns Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - One of city council’s most impassioned debates on Oct. 10 resulted in the city lending its support for a possible new casino in Ottawa. The 19-5 city council vote means the city will “signal its interest” in a possible new gambling facility somewhere in Ottawa to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, an agency of the provincial government. Any actual proposals from private developers willing to build a casino wouldn’t arrive for another year. Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt, one of the councillors who voted “no,” said the casino fix is in. He was leaning towards supporting the idea, but he said that the more research he did, the more he realized it was a bad move for the city and particularly his rural ward, where people are supportive of the employment and entertainment options at the Rideau Carleton Raceway. Representatives from the raceway have said they will submit a bid to expand the facility into a casino, but Mayor Jim Watson has signaled his preference for a more urban gaming facility. Paul Godfrey, chairman of the gaming corporation, has said he wants to bring casinos “where the people are.” “It’s impossible for me to support this and support the

Rideau Carleton Raceway,” Moffatt said during the city council debate on Oct. 10. He said he has no faith in the gaming corporation. “They show no drive to take into consideration what we said (during the finance and economic development committee) on Oct. 2 about the Rideau Carleton Raceway,” Moffatt said. “Unless we only say, ‘Rideau Carleton Raceway,’ they will come back with anything but.” No one on council was willing to move a motion to limit the lottery corporation’s search to areas outside the city’s core or specifically the raceway site. Bay Coun. Mark Taylor was similarly reticent about supporting the proposal, but while he said he will treat the lottery corporation “as an adversary,” he voted in favour. The councillors who voted against the casino motion said there are too many unknowns. From the possible location to the amount of revenue the city could stand to see from a casino, a lot of information is yet to come. Capital Coun. David Chernushenko said there wasn’t any evidence or research in favour of a casino that could outweigh the cacophony of negative comments from his constituents. “Once a big project gets going, it becomes awfully hard to apply the brakes,” Chernushenko said. Innes Coun. Rainer Bloess

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“(The college) sees its mission as being threefold: education, research and community service,” said Bernhardt. “It’s really the research and community service that’s the strongest focus for the OICC in Ottawa.” Bernhardt again stressed that

for the idea of a casino. “Don’t kid yourself. This vote matters,” said Deans, who voted against the motion along with Moffatt, Chernushenko, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury and Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney. “I don’t believe we should be handing over our city’s future on such as fundamental issue to the OLG,” Deans added. Part of the problem is that neither city staff nor councillors fully understand the level of input the city will have into where a new casino would be

located. The city definitely has veto power over OLG’s casino proposal; the city has the final say on rezoning any land that a proponent wants to build a casino on. But what is more vague is the city’s level of influence over suggesting where it would prefer to see a casino. The gaming corporation will run a call for proposals and choose the best casino plan and location. Orléans Coun. Bob Monette wanted to know whether council could have any input before that decision

while the doctors at the centre believe that tailoring treatment for an individual is beneficial, they do not believe that “integrative care is a silver bullet that cures cancers,” rather, it is seen as a way of improving the lives of those being treated. A strong supporter and inspiration for Seely was Dr. Shailendra Verma, medical

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is made. For instance, he asked if the city could be presented with the top three options, allowing council to indicate to the gaming corporation which one was most likely to be approved. Bidding processes don’t work that way, the mayor said. He said it’s possible the gaming corporation would bring forward its second-favourite proposal in the event the city rejected the top bid, but city manager Kent Kirkpatrick said he will have to talk to the gaming corporation to clarify the process.

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the general health community. “I said this is an area that has created so much tension for centuries, and it’s time we closed this gap,” he said. “It really is important to understand how best to take care of humans. What we needed was an approach that was really big on communication, big on evidence, big on methodologies.” Seely took that advice and went on to garner the necessary medical knowledge and credentials with which to create the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre. Both Ottawa-Centre MP Paul Dewar and Oshawa MP Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to the federal minister of health, voiced their congratulations to the founder for this addition to cancer care in Ottawa. “In our system of health care, we need innovators, and this is innovative - building on what we’ve done before,” said Dewar. “We need to keep going down the path of innovation and supporting patient care. And yes, reducing costs – it’s not just about the money, and we do need the money – but how it’s spent, how we innovate and how we coordinate.”

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Phoenix Players put new spin on classic, creepy tale Produciton of The Death of Dracula arrives just in time for Halloween Steph Willems steph.willems@metroland.com

EMC entertainment - Just in time for Halloween, an updated take on the classic story of Dracula will be hitting the stage at the Gladstone Theatre. Long before the Twilight films made vampires brooding and sexy, Bram Stoker penned a blood-curdling novel that aimed to terrify its audience, making vampires something to be feared. That famous work of Victorian-era horror, published in 1897, hasn’t lost its ability to send chills up readers’ spines, nor has its atmospheric presence faded from film and stage. The epic struggle between good and evil is the basis for the Phoenix Players’ adaptation of Canadian playwright Warren Graves’ The Death of Dracula, opening at the Gladstone Theatre on Oct. 25. The original Dracula

doesn’t lend itself easily to a theatre production, so Graves had his play begin at a later point in the novel, when the ship carrying Dracula is wrecked on the English coast. “It takes all of the major players in the Bram Stoker (novel), but is slightly different,” said director Jo-Ann McCabe. “You can’t do the entirety of that Gothic novel in one play,” she said. “This play starts with Dracula arriving in England and his ship crashing onto the rocks of the U.K. It picks up in the asylum run by Dr. Seward, with all of the people who will be affected by Dracula. In the original book, Harker goes to Transylvania to (do business) with Dracula … . None of that part is in this play.” The eight-member cast of The Death of Dracula has been having a blast rehearsing the script, which is at times steamy, scary, and humorous, all the ingredients of a fun play – for both actors and au-

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Right here on this here farm,” he announced after about three nights of gazing at the pictures in the book. No one paid him any heed. It was the next day -- a Saturday. Emerson, after his chores had been done, came in to the house and gathered up his sheets of paper and the book on the Tower of Pisa and headed outside. “I have something to show you,” he announced to anyone within earshot. Earl and I were the only ones interested and we followed Emerson with his sheets of paper through the summer kitchen. He headed right for the silo. There was an old stump beside the silo -- I wouldn’t go near it with a 10-foot pole because that’s where the chickens got the axe. Emerson knew I hated that part of the barn yard, so he went down the hill a few paces and beckoned Earl and me to follow. The silo was in front of us. Emerson held up his pencil and squinted as he leveled it in his eyesight. “See how the silo tilts? Just like that one in Italy. I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if whoever built it used the same plans as the tower in Italy. And maybe even had a hand in helping building this one here.” While that made perfect sense to me, Earl was much less impressed. “The one in Italy is made of stone,” Earl said. “This here silo is made of old pieces of lumber and Emerson, you know as well as I do that the reason it’s tilted is because it’s over 100 years old and was built on a bit of a hill.” Besides, he added, “our great grandfather built the silo when he came from Germany. This here silo has nothing to do with a building in Italy.” Now, as well as liking to draw buildings, Emerson also liked to hold funerals for anything that passed away on the farm. Dead birds found out on the grass, even a frog that was found in a rain barrel at the back of the house, were all subjected to Emerson’s idea of a fitting funeral. Again, Audrey and Everett refused to have any part of Emerson’s idea of a proper

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burial, but Earl and I being the youngest of the children, were riveted to any crazy scheme our brother had that would add a bit of excitement to our lives on that farm in Northcote. I had no idea if Emerson made it up or if it was actually in the book from the library, but he said funerals were held in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and from now on, any funeral he would be conducting would be in front of our old wood silo. Just like they had in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Well, as luck would have it, a few days later, Mother had ordered Everett to get some chickens to take into her customers in Renfrew. That meant a trip to the stump behind the silo. Emerson decided these poor chickens needed a proper funeral and we would all meet behind the silo as Everett wielded the axe. I was having no part of it. Earl, who was as squeamish as I was when it came to beheading the chickens, said he had chores to do and the last I saw of Earl he was heading for the barn. I was already getting on an apron in the kitchen and looking for something to do. Emerson showed his disgust by stomping outside with his papers in hand, heading for the silo, looking for something to bury. There wasn’t a dead bird or any other dead critter in sight and he had to give up on the idea of holding a funeral in front of the silo that day, because Everett said if he came within a country mile of the stump, Emerson could help with the slaughter. Well, Emerson was as squeamish as Earl and me and the only thing he was interested in burying or holding a funeral for was something that was already dead. We were all saved from another discussion about future funerals held behind the silo, because like everyone else who borrowed a book from the Renfrew library, Emerson had to take the book about the Leaning Tower of Pisa back in a week or pay a cent for every day it was overdue. It was the last we heard of the likeness between our old tilted silo and some stone tower in Italy.

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ccasionally instead of passing along a recipe, I write a column filled with kitchen shortcuts and helpful tips. If I’ve come across some interesting bit of food trivia, I’ll include that as well. This week, I’ll take you from graham wafer crusts to King Louis XV of France. • When you need to press a graham wafer crust into a springform pan, sometimes it’s hard to find just the right tool. If you use your fingertips, they get greasy and covered with crumbs. A fork doesn’t get right to the edge of the pan, and it flattens only a small area at a time. • One of the best tools is a round potato masher, the kind that has square holes, not curved lines of wire. The curved shape fits the edges of the springform pan and the large size covers a bigger area with each impression. • Another handy item to keep on hand in your kitchen is a box of thin latex gloves, the kind that food preparers use in commercial establishments. Put on a pair of gloves whenever you’re handling a

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Maroosis said she’s hoping the Howl-O-Ween Pugstock will raise over $4,000, which is what the event brought in last year. An all-breeds event, animal owners are invited to dress up with their pets. “This is probably one of our most fun events,” said Maroosis, who currently has four pugs calling her house home. The Halloween-themed fundraiser, which only costs $2 for admission, helps to pay for vet bills, surgeries, food, leashes, brushes and other necessary items. “Any of the money that comes in…goes directly back to the pugs,” she said. “Things we need to keep the pugs healthy.” A number of contests will be held throughout the afternoon, including one for best costume, the pug with the curliest tail, the oldest dog, and the most wrinkles. “It’s a hoot,” said Maroosis. There will be an agility demonstration, and pugs will be invited to test their dexterity after the show. As well, the fundraiser will feature a number of vendors, veterinarians, a pet photographer, a pug café, a silent auction, raffles, and an adoption corner. “We bring our foster pugs with us,” said Maroosis. “(People) they can come and meet the foster pugs.” If families aren’t quite ready to make a commitment, they can apply to become a foster home – the rescue supplies foster families with everything needed. “It’s always something we’re in desperate need of,” she said.

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The eighth-annual Howl-O-Ween Pugstock raises funds for Under My Wing – Pug Rescue. It’s an all-breeds event and dogs and their owners are invited to dress up in costume. The organization rescues pugs from across the province and into parts of Quebec, working with other shelters to offer the dogs their best shot at a new life. Currently, Under My Wing is working to adopt out two more senior pugs – Jaydee, 9, and Ziggy, 10. Jaydee, a female, was an owner surrender and has been with the rescue since the beginning of September. The little tan-and-black pug is described as a cuddler who enjoys her walks and is an “enthusiastic eater.” Ziggy, a male, has been at the rescue since mid-August. An owner surrender, the mostly black pug is loving, enjoys human companionship and belly rubs, but isn’t needy. “He’s just kind of a quiet guy,” said Maroosis, adding adopting a more senior pet is a great route for many people. “When you adopt an older dog you know what you’re getting,” she said, adding pugs live to an average age of 15. “(They’re) just content to be with you.” Visit the website at undermywingpugrescue.com for more information.

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Parkwood Hills event showcases plans for west-end community Jennifer McIntosh

The project, funded in part by NROCRC, the South Nepean Satellite Community Health Centre and the city, asked residents to take pictures and create other artworks to showcase the good and the bad of the west-end neighbourhood. Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli, who works with the Parkwood Hills stakeholders group – a mix of property owners, NROCRC staff and residents who have been working to identify resources and service gaps in the com-

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EMC news - Residents and staff from the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) showed their plans for the Parkwood Hills community at a celebration on Oct. 13. The celebration – held at Sir Winston Churchill Public School on Mulvagh Avenue – showcased the community art gallery, which included works from the community voice project.

munity, said projects like community voice help him to do his job. “I was on board immediately when I heard about the project‌this summer,â€? Egli said. “It’s great to see residents so engaged and interested in the community.â€? One of the key areas of concern, Egli said was the Emerald Plaza branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The Emerald Plaza – housed in a strip mall near the intersection of Merivale Road and Meadowlands Drive is a small, but

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well-used branch. “Every year during budget time I hear from people who are worried it might close,� Egli said. “I am here to tell you it won’t close; if I have anything to say about it, it will double in size.� Some of the concerns also included those of 11-year-old Charlie Senack, who painted a scene near the Tim Horton’s and Wendy’s restaurant on the corner of Merivale and Meadowlands. The scene shows a lot of garbage on the ground near a bus shelter and the bus caption says the lack of available garbage cans mean a lot of trash gets left on the road. Other suggestions that came out of the community voice project were things like more after-school activities and a women’s group. Janis Lacroix, who works with the stakeholders group, said the purpose of the group is to brainstorm around resources in the community, come of with solutions to problems and identify barriers. Some successes have been the Get Moving fitness group for women and the Parkwood Hills Youth Advisory Group. Residents have also established a wish list for Inverness Park, which would include some benches for conversations, a serenity corner for Tai Chi and Yoga and an area to play games like backgammon.

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Tega Homes proposes 32-storey condo tower for Parkdale Rezoning application for 218-unit building adds to growing list of new developments steph.willems@metroland.com

EMC news - The Mechanicsville section of Parkdale has quickly become a hotbed of condominium development, with yet another proposal for a high-rise tower submitted to the city. A development application from Tega Homes was recently submitted for a 32-storey mixed-use condominium building at the northeast corner of Parkdale Avenue and Burnside Avenue. The site is adjacent to the site where a 28-storey condo tower was approved in late June, and a block north of a 29-storey proposal that will be debated by the city’s planning committee on Nov. 13. Those earlier proposals were submitted by developers Urbandale and Richcraft Homes, respectively. The zoning bylaw amendment submitted by Tega encompasses properties at 111, 115, and 121 Parkdale Avenue and 71 Burnside Ave.,

and asks for increased height (from 37 metres to 105 metres) and reduced setbacks on all sides of the property. The application shows a total of 218 residential units placed in a diamond-shaped tower, with a podium consisting 10 work/live units on the second floor and several ground-floor retail units totaling 450 square metres. Parking spaces for 194 vehicles would be divided into 173 tenant spaces, 18 visitor spaces and three commercial spaces. The accelerated pace of development applications in this area, coupled with the looming but long-term redevelopment plan for Tunney’s Pasture has made intensification and traffic volume a hot topic in Mechanicsville. Mechanicsville Community Association president Guy Lachapelle said he and his members are aware of the applications and have scheduled to meet with representatives of the developer on Oct. 18 to

ask questions and gather further information. A meeting with Kitchissippi Coun. Katherine Hobbs will follow, along with a public consultation to be held in the community at some point after that date. Until more is known, the community association is holding off on stating its position on the proposal. “We’re aware of (the proposal) and are following it very closely,” Lachapelle said. “We have a great interest in what will come out of this.”

Hobbs said at this early stage she is eager to hear feedback from the community as the first step in the process. She also expressed her gratitude that the community association re-formed in such a “timely” manner, in order to have a say in planning issues affecting their neighbourhood. The Oct. 18 meeting with representatives from Tega will include participation from members of the neighbouring Hintonburg Community Association. Parkdale

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EMC news - The West Ottawa Soccer Club has hired its first-ever chief executive officer to manage the rapidly growing organization. “The operation’s so large now we need a professional to look after the day-to-day operations of the club as well as take the club to the next level,” said Brian Mason, president of the soccer association. “The club’s growing and it’s just an awful lot of work.” Bjorn Osieck will assume the post of CEO after spending the past six and a half years at the helm of the British Columbia Soccer Association, the third-largest soccer governing body in the country, with roughly 150,000 registered players, coaches, officials and volunteers. Prior to that, Osieck was executive director of operations for the Saskatchewan Soccer Association from 2003-06. “I am thrilled to join forces with Brian Mason and the entire WOSC board and staff team to serve the club’s growing membership base,” said Osieck in a press release. “Much has been said in recent years about what we collectively have to do to ensure Canadian soccer’s future success at all levels and I firmly believe that clubs like the WOSC are the grassroots engine to drive the needed changes in the years ahead.” Osieck holds a business administration and a master’s degree in sports administra-

tion from York University in Toronto. His father, Holger Osieck, was the head coach of Canada’s soccer team when it won the 2000 Gold Cup and is now the head coach of Australia’s men’s team. The creation of the CEO position comes two years after the Kanata Soccer Association and Goulbourn Soccer Association voted to merge, creating the second largest soccer club in the country. The new CEO will handle day-to-day management of the club as well as work to create strategic alliances with the municipal and provincial governments and forge ties with other soccer bodies such as the Ontario and Canadian soccer associations. Osieck will also be asked to continue efforts by the club to foster long-term player development, by providing programs that move away from scores and standings and instead concentrates on basic skill development, especially for players between the ages of four to 12. “It’s not all about winning; it’s about developing the athlete,” said Mason, adding that no scores will be kept of games played by children between the ages of four and 12. “It’s being met with some resistance from certain groups,” said Mason. “It depressurizes the game completely.” Osieck will also be responsible for working with the city and local businesses to develop soccer fields as soon as possible, said Mason. “We’d love to partner with the larger companies in the west end,” said Mason, adding that no potential partners have been identified yet. “We’re open to partnering with whoever we can.” Heading up West Ottawa

Soccer was an opportunity too exciting to pass up, said Osieck. The game of soccer is undergoing a grassroots revolution in communities, he said, with clubs starting to join forces to deliver better programs and facilities. “You see less and less of the small organizations and you see more and more of the larger organizations,” he said. “It’s just a professionalization of the game.” Osieck said his immediate priority is to establish stronger relationships with other soccer clubs such as the Nepean Hotspurs and Ottawa South United as well as governing bodies such as the Ontario Soccer Association. The city’s soccer associations must work together and present a unified voice to make it easier to work with municipal decision makers, Osieck said. “We need to look also inside the club,” said Osieck. “Make sure we have the best and appropriate array of programming.” Long term player development is another priority, he said. Players might have temporary success built on size or strength, but might not necessarily develop the necessary skills for later years, such as playing on junior and national teams, said Osieck. “They can’t compete anymore because everyone is strong and fast,” he said. “But (meanwhile other players) have developed soccer skills.” Skills such as balance, coordination, running, throwing and kicking. The soccer association needs to provide programs that develop those skills without fear of failure, he added. That won’t happen if teams focus on scoring and winning, said Osieck. “Soccer is the world’s game,” he said. “But (it) is alive and well at the community level. It’s the beautiful game.”

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Women’s world hockey championship countdown begins Eddie Rwema eddie.rwema@metroland.com

EMC sports - Hockey fans in Ottawa are just six months away from having a unique chance to see the world’s most talented female hockey players in action. From April 2 to 9, Ottawa will host the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s Championship at Scotiabank Place and the Nepean Sportsplex. The event will feature the top 10 women teams from around the globe vying for the world championship. At a press conference on Oct. 11, the federal government announced it was supporting the event to the tune of $500,000. “Hosting the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship will not only provide an economic boost to the Ottawa region, it will also demonstrate that Canada is truly a leading sport nation,� said Bal Gosal, minister of state for sport. He said the government was pleased to support an event that will offer Canadian athletes the opportunity to compete against the world’s best on home soil, as they continue piration to to be a huge inspiration ation of a younger generation hockey players. �Hosting this amazp the ing event will keep ng momentum going around women’s hockey while al-

lowing players to compete in a world class tournament here at home,� he said. The announcement came as countries around the world marked the first International Day of the Girl. Bringing the women’s world championship back to Ottawa will inspire younger generations of girls to try hockey and stay in the game, said Fran Rider, president of the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association. The first-ever women’s world championship was hosted by Ottawa 23 years ago, with Canada claiming its very first women’s championship gold medal. “This is going to be a tremendous event for the people of Ottawa,� said Mayor Jim Watson. “To have the best women hockey players in the world coming to compete in our home town is not only great for the teams, but it is going to be even better for those young girls who are aspiring to participate in the national, international and Olympic level. It is going to inspire the next generation of young hockey players to get involved.� On hand for the announce-

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Meghan Agosta, left, member of Team Canada since 2004, Mayor Jim Watson, Bal Gosal, minister of state for sport and 2010 winter Olympics gold medalist Tessa Bonhomme attended an event to announce a federal funding boost for the 2013 Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship on Oct. 11. ment were Canadian players Meghan Agosta and Tessa Bonhomme, who have been involved with the national team since 2004. A two ti Olympic gold two-time medalist and top scorer in the his history of women’s colleg college hockey in the Unite United States, Agosta sa said wearing the Canada jersey is always both an

honour. “It is not a right. It is a privilege,� she said. “Playing for the national team has always been my dream, ever since I was six years old, and to be able to put on that jersey the first time was a dream come true.� Agosta hopes she can en-

courage as many young women to be as successful as she has been. “If I can inspire somebody to do something special, then I will be honoured,� she said. “It is not about the gold medals that we have won, it is about inspiring somebody to do something special in their

lives.� For Bonhomme, women’s hockey has come a long way. Twenty years from now, she hopes women will have a fully-functioning professional league, one that not only has a high-level competition that there is now, but one that also has packed rinks. “We have the product and we showed it in Vancouver,� she said. “We are on our way there. It just takes time.� The 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship is being hosted in partnership by Hockey Canada, the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association and Senators Sports and Entertainment. “We look forward to seeing fans fill our arenas to watch the top female players from across the globe take to the ice this April,� said Cyril Leeder, president of Senators Sports and Entertainment. He said he expects the tournament to be another record-setting event. “The 2013 IIHF Women’s World Championship here in Ottawa will be the largest congregation and celebration of women’s hockey ever staged,� said Leeder. “We have a number of high-level goals for this event and one of them is to set an attendance record and to establish a new record of 200,000 people attending this event that will surpass the record set in Winnipeg in 2007.�

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Grade 12 diploma Journeyman Powerline Technician Certification licensed to work in Ontario or be a 4th or 3rd year Apprentice Valid Class “D” Drivers License with a Class “Z” Air Brake Endorsement with an excellent driving record Competent in the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the electrical distribution, both overhead and underground. Ability to read and interpret distribution system construction drawings and supporting documents. Knowledge of E&USA Safety Rules, Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and Reg.22/04, Utility Protection Code Current certificate in CPR, First Aid and WHMIS would be considered an asset. Must be physically able to perform the essential duties for year-round outdoor line work including regular standby duties and responding to emergency call-outs in all elements. Must have strong written and oral communication skills Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with internal/external customers and electrical industry partners.

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A little rock goes a long way Algonquin College kicks off annual United Way Campaign Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

As part of the $120,000 pledge by the college, students have their own fundraising goal of $5,000. In a press release, Algonquin president Kent MacDonald said the college’s United Way campaign has the highest student participation of all Ottawa postsecondary institutions. Last year, students raised $50,000 for various charitable campaigns in October and November alone. The college’s United Way team was set to host a Casino Night at the Woodroffe campus on Oct. 18. The final tally will be announced at a touchdown event on Nov. 30.

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EMC news - There ain’t no stopping Algonquin College now. The students and staff are on the move. During the fifth annual air bands competition to signify the start of their United Way Campaign, students and faculty alike hit the stage to perform hits like Sweet Child ’O Mine, He’s the Wizard and Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now by the duo McFadden and Whitehead. The bands collected donations prior to their performances. Their performances were evaluated by a panel of judges and awarded prizes.

The judges’ pick went to the band called “Iced Tea� for their rendition of the Guns N’ Roses classic. Emerald City Media Designers took home a prize for the most money raised. The fan favourite will be determined when the remaining performances are put on YouTube for a vote. The college has set a goal of $120,000. Staff and students will attempt to raise that amount in four weeks time. To help the college reach its goal, there is a new e-Pledge system that will allow staff to track their individual donations. Full-time staff can also use it to set up a payroll deduction option.

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Students get first-hand look at life of homeless Algonquin group braves cold conditions to raise money for Operation Come Home jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

EMC news – A group of 20 Algonquin College students braved the cold with little more than the clothes on their backs on Oct. 12 as part of a class project. The students complete “24 Hours of Homelessness” in their second year of the college’s community and justice services program. The group spent the night at Minto Park on Elgin Street to gain an insight into what their future clients have to deal with and to raise money for Operation Come Home. Cat Baron, an instructor in the program, said the students managed to raise $3,000 in pledges for the charity that aids homeless youth in the weeks leading up to the exercise. Students panhandled for more donations while they were out on the street, and Baron said she hoped to reach a total of $7,000. Students slept on cardboard boxes and layered their clothes, but other than sleeping bags, they were allowed very few supplies. “We did manage to find a couch,” Baron said and point-

ed to a student taking a rest and playing guitar while some of his classmates panhandled across the road. Tracy Frazer, who took a quick snooze on the Elgin Street sidewalk while collecting donations, said she wants to work with youth at risk. “I want to help them get off the street and get their lives back together,” she said. “It’s been a real eye opener.” Wrapped in a blanket and rubbing sleep from her eyes, Frazer didn’t look that much different than clients she hopes to help one day. She said she looked forward to a nutritious meal and some warmth. “People have brought us doughnuts and muffins and stuff, but it doesn’t really fill you up,” she said. “I wish I had brought more hand warmers.” Nick Venable, a resident of Orléans and another second-year student, echoed his classmate’s complaints. “It’s been a crazy experience. Some good things, some bad,” he said, adding it was tough to sleep out in the cold. Venable wants to work with youth who have ended up on the wrong side of the justice system. He said some homeless people had joined the

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Historic Watson’s Mill in Manotick will host a suitably spooky affair on Oct. 27 when the Haunted Ottawa Paranormal Society leads two groups in a paranormal investigation of the 150-year-old grist mill.

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EMC news – Watson’s Mill usually tries to bring history alive, but this October staff are simply hoping to reveal the undead. On the evening of Friday, Oct. 27, the Haunted Ottawa Paranormal Society will lead two groups in a paranormal investigation of the 150-year-old grist mill in Manotick. Using professional equipment such as night vision cameras, electronic voice phenomenon (EVP) recorders and laser screens, the two groups will search the three-floor industrial building for the ghost of Anne Currier, who was killed on the first anniversary of the mill’s operation – and never left. Many have felt her presence before: education officer Cam Trueman said not a day goes by that visitors don’t report a creepy feeling or a brush with the other side. In 1861, the 20-year-old Ann Crosby had only been married to mill co-founder Joseph Currier for six weeks when her skirts were caught in the mill’s gears and she was dashed against a pillar, killing her instantly. Today, visitors and staff report a heaviness or weight on their chest as they ascend the stairs to the attic, and a similar feeling in the basement – a feeling that turns them back immediately. Trueman said the paranormal society has also found evidence of a ghost belonging to a young boy, who was possibly drowned in the basement. An angry man has also been detected in the attic. On Oct. 27, the first group will search the mill from 6 to 9 p.m. The second group will begin at 10 and end at 1 a.m. In previous years the mill has taken up to 70 visitors in one big group, but Trueman said they’re splitting that number into two smaller groups this year. “We’ll give people a better experience without feeling cramped. It’s a bit more intimate,� he said. The smaller group also increases the chances of actually finding a

ghost. “When you have that many people it’s difficult to find stuff. It’s better when it’s a smaller group.� Tickets are $25, and since its Halloween weekend visitors are encouraged to dress up in spooky costumes – but hold the superhero tights, please. “We hope for no Batmans or Spidermans, we want them to be spooky people,� Trueman said.

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Ottawa Water Quality Is Among the Best In The World As Chair of the City’s Environment Committee, I am pleased to let you know that our drinking water quality exceeds all expectations for meeting provincial standards and federal guidelines. In the 2011 Drinking Water Quality Management System Annual Report, the City achieved 100% ratings from the Ministry of the Environment for all of its seven drinking water production systems for the third consecutive year. I am proud of our staff who are committed to excellence and provide our residents with the best drinking water in the world. The City performs over 100,000 tests annually on our drinking water and we are always working on improving and protecting our water infrastructure.

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Meghan Brennan of Nepean practices at the Nepean Sportsplex on Oct. 9 with the Nepean Wildcats hockey team. The team is one of two Ottawa teams to play in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. this year’s team is new to the Wildcats. “This will be a big year for us,” he said. He thinks they have it in them, with a group that he said is very close, and committed to one another. “They get along extremely well,” he said. “Basically,

they’re a great group of girls to coach and very talented.” But what it comes down to at the end of the day is hard work on the rink, balanced with hard work off it. “That’s what we have to stress as a coaching staff – the education has to be number one,” said MacDonald.

The Britannia and Lemieux Island Water Purification Plants together produce approximately 290 million litres of drinking water each day. The treatment process makes use of multiple barrier filtration to remove impurities, such as colour, suspended particles, algae, and bacteria, from the water. Please visit Ottawa.ca for more information on the quality of Ottawa’s Drinking Water. Planning 101: Heading Back to School...Planning Really Can Be Cool City planning staff will be professors of planning for the evening. Planning 101 will allow you to learn more about the land-use planning process. Report to class for an evening of learning: Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Place: Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre 3320 Paul Anka Drive Bus Routes 87 and 146 SPACE IS LIMITED. If you would like to participate, please call my office at 613-580-2486 to register. Point and Click Your Mouse for Current Info Delivered to Your House Please check out my website at MariaMcRae.ca. It features a number of tools to help me connect with you and to keep you up-to-date about matters important to you. Your Strong Voice at City Hall I appreciate hearing from you and encourage you to keep in touch with me as it allows me to serve you better. It remains an honour and a privilege to be your strong voice at City Hall. R0061655951

teams, hitting the road almost every other Thursday night to travel for games or tournaments. MacDonald hopes the team will make at least the semifinal round and finish in the top four teams in the league. Despite a 16th-place finish last year, about three-quarters of

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EMC sports - For top female hockey players, it’s as much about the academics as it is the athletics. University and college level play is the main goal for most junior competitive players. “For the girls, the highest level they can basically play other than Team Canada is college,” said Nepean Junior Wildcats head coach Dave MacDonald. “It’s what I would call their NHL.” MacDonald has put a heavy emphasis on performance off the ice, in the classroom, for his players. His players are in the right league to get recruited to a university program, playing in the 20-team Provincial Women’s Hockey League. “It’s great to be a good hockey player but first of all you have to be a good student,” MacDonald said. “The academics are the most important thing for these kids.” American schools need to see strong standardized testing results and high school grades before offering players scholarships. While players on the team range in age, the majority on this year’s team are Grade 12 students. Though it’s a Nepean team, training at the Nepean Sportsplex and doing dryland training at Scotiabank Place in Kanata, players come from all over the region to play for the Wildcats, one of two Ottawa teams in the PWHL. The Ottawa Senators Women’s Hockey Club also has a team in the league who the Wildcats face. MacDonald said there are a growing number of opportunities for women to play university level hockey in Canada. Nipissing University and Laurentian University have just started new women’s teams this year. MacDonald played hockey for Laurentian University; hockey carried his own daughter through a successful career with the Carleton University Ravens team. As a new coach for the Wildcats, he wants to bring his experience with the university system to the players to make sure they have the option to play hockey in future years. “I know what it takes to get there,” he said. “I know what a student athlete has to do to be successful, and that experience is very valuable.” Two players from this year’s team are also playing for the provincial team, with Lauren Miller from Brockville on the first team, Team Red, and Kanata’s Taylor Thurston on the second team, Team Blue. Three more players made it to the selection camp. It will hopefully help the team when the provincial championship comes to their own backyard. This year’s championship tournament is being help in Ottawa in conjunction with the women’s world championship. It will be a nice break from the frequent travel the team makes to play Toronto-area

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: ottawawest@metroland.com

Oct. 20

Harvest Gold Dinner and Dance fundraiser for the extension of St.Helen’s Anglican Church, Orléans. Buffet dinner, museum tours, silent auction, live auction, and dancing at the Canada Aviation Museum, 11 Aviation Pkwy. Tickets are available by calling St. Helen’s at 613824-2010 or email: harvestgoldtickets@gmail.com. Dispose of your personal records securely – bring your old tax files and other personal records for this oneday Kiwanis Club of Ottawa fundraising event. Watch as Shred-it technicians destroy your documents at their mobile unit on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hampton Park Plaza, at the intersection of Carling and Kirkwood. Shredding costs $7 per box with a maximum of five boxes per person. All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Christmas Food Basket Program. For more information, contact the Kiwanis office 613-233-1900. Why is creation waiting for the Christians? Welcome to a public lecture by Peter Harris, founder of A Rocha at 7 p.m, at St. Paul University, 223 Main St. This lecture is a great opportunity to engage with the work of creation care in Canada and around the World. Come learn about A Rocha’s hands-on approach to biblical environmental stewardship.

Oct. 21

First Annual Walk for Sjogren’s Syndrome to take place at the Carlingwood Shopping Centre on Sunday, Oct. 21. The group will meet near the customer service booth at the north east corner of the mall. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the walk will end at 2 p.m. Wheelchairs and strollers are available with seating provided

along the 1.5 kilometre walk. All are welcome to join us for the people, the networking and the fun. For more information please contact the organization by email at OttawaSjogrensWalk@bell. net or by calling 613-2988574. The Bayshore Mosaic Multicultural Fair, coordinated by a committed group of local volunteer residents participating in the Bayshore Mosaic Program, is a fun filled event aimed at sharing cultures and traditions and build community spirit and participation. It will be hosted by CBC News co-anchor Adrian Harewood, and will feature stage performances, music, dance, a bike rodeo organized by the city of Ottawa, art activities and a cake cutting ceremony. Join us on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima (formerly Bayshore Catholic School) at 50 Bayshore Dr. For more information, contact Janice Canning at j.canning@pqchc.com or 613-820-4922 ext. 3590. The OK Clean Water Project annual fundraising brunch will be held at the Centurion Conference and Event Centre, 170 Colonnade Rd. South at 11 a.m. This event is to support a water project in Kumbo, Cameroon. Advance tickets at $35 from horanc@ sympatico.ca or 613-7373681.

Oct. 22

The Carlingwood branch library wants to help Ottawa residents learn how to buy a digital camera. When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, president of the Ottawa PC Users Group, will help focus your search for the ideal digital camera. The event takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and registration is required. For more information, call

613-725-2449, ext. 22.

Oct. 25

Ottawa Independent Writers group monthly meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Room 156 starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will welcome experienced authors Terrence West, Patricia McCarthy and George Laidlaw who will explain how to launch a book, set up a signing and take a book on tour. Tickets for guests are $10. More information is available by calling 613-731-3873 or visiting the website at www. oiw.ca.

Oct. 27

The Friends of the Farm are holding a used book drop-off for our used book sale to be held in June. The drop-off will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Building 72 at the Central Experimental Farm arboretum, located east off the Prince of Wales Drive roundabout. No magazines, encyclopaedias, or text books, please. For more information, contact the Friends at 613-230-3276 or via email at info@friendsofthefarm.ca.

Oct. 29

The kids are gone. The house is too big and it’s time to downsize. Condo apartment? Townhouse? Don’t make a move before attending this informative discussion on the transition to a new “right sized” home. This presentation by Bob Fraser and Travis Gordon from RE/MAX takes place from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave. Registration required – please call 613-725-2449 ext.22.

Nov. 3

Scotland Tonight - An eve-

ning of Celtic excellence featuring the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and many guests including the Katharine Robinson School of Dance and the Ar n-Oran Gaelic Choir join the Sons for this wonderful show. The show also welcomes back comedian Johnny ‘Bagpipes’ Johnston from British Columbia. Tickets are available at the door for $20. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. at the Bronson Centre at 211 Bronson Ave. Free refreshments are available during intermission. Ticket holders have the chance to win the door prize, an overnight stay for two at the Lord Elgin Hotel. More information is available on the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band at www. sospb.com.

Nov. 3-4

Ottawa artist Margaret Chwialkowska is participating in the sixth annual Art Studio Tour/Fundraiser, showcasing a great selection of award-winning oil paintings inspired by the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills forests. A portion of the proceeds from on site sales and silent auction will be donated to the Ottawa Riverkeepers. The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 195 Woodroffe Ave. For more information, call 613-729-9351 or visit www.artristsincanada. com/margaret.

Nov. 7

Discuss estate planning and power of attorney with Lawyers Alaina Spec (Low Murchison Radnoff LLP) and Paul Taylor (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP), and learn the process involved in creating a will. This session takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave. Registration required – please call 613725-2449 ext.22.

Nov. 14

We don’t stop playing because we get old; we get old because we stop playing. Peter Ryan presents activities using play balls as a catalyst for re-experiencing the game of life. Offered in partnership with MASC. For adults 50-plus. The session takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave. Registration required – please call 613725-2449 ext.22.

Nov. 17

Visit the popular Holly and Lace Bazaar at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, located at 30 Cleary Ave. The event will feature a silent auction including valuable art, clothes, collectables, a flea market and homemade lunch. Great deals on gently-used clothes, books, and timeless treasures. For more information, visit www. firstunitarianottawa.com.

Nov. 18

Singing from Our Heart: For Our Heart, a Heart and Stroke Foundation fundraiser on Sunday Nov. 18, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Dominion Chalmers United Church 355 Cooper St. The afternoon will showcase Ottawa talents with performances include Julie Nesrallah, Dr. Fraser Rubens, Julian Armour and Singers, Suzart Productions, Polaris, Orpheus Choral Group and Canterbury High School. For More Information, please contact Micheline Turnau at the Heart and Stroke Foundation by calling 613-265-9335 or emailing, mturnau@hsf.on.ca.

Nov. 17-18

The Friends of the Farm are hosting a craft and bake sale, with an incredible selection of items to choose from, Don’t forget to pick up some delicious baked goods. The sale takes place at at Building

72 at the Central Experimental Farm arboretum, located east off the Prince of Wales Drive roundabout from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 22

The Salvation Army is getting ready for its annual Hope In The City Breakfast on Nov. 22. Taking place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Ottawa Convention Centre’s Trillium Ballroom, Hope In The City celebrates the incredible impact that our volunteers and staff make in our community every day. The Hope In The City Breakfast also marks the start of The Salvation Army’s Christmas fundraising campaign. This year’s keynote speaker is social commentator and editorialist Rex Murphy. Tickets for the event are $65 each, or a table of 10 can be reserved for $500. To order tickets, call 613-233-8428 ext. 221 or email nadia_ferrante@can. salvationarmy.org.

Mondays

Looking to learn conversational Spanish? Improve your Spanish speaking skills with Los Amigos Toastmasters. We meet at Tunney’s Pasture Mondays from 4:55 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Carole at 613-7616537 or visit our website at www.amigos-tm.ca.

Tuesdays

Our painters circle is a friendly, encouraging group with a wide range of painting experience. Sharing ideas, showing off work, seeking suggestions, it has proven to be a really pleasant experience for painters. All media except oils are welcome. No tuition, so experience is necessary. Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 613-695-0505 or email clderwent@gmail.com for information.

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and will feature home furnishings with a difference! Hours are: Friday 4-8, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 10-4. There will be vendors, fibre and weaving demonstrations, and exhibits of handwoven, spun and felted creations.

There is no admission charge and plenty of free parking!

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Libra, whether feedback from work is positive or negative, rest assured that hard work will ultimately garner some recognition. Keep working hard and all will work out.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Taurus, there’s so much to get done this week that you may not know where to begin. Making a list of your responsibilities may help you get organized.

No one is going to know how you feel unless you speak up, Scorpio. Don’t slink into the shadows; get out in the open and have your voice heard.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Gemini, you may be on the fence about making a large purchase, but the stars indicate that now could be a good time to buy and things will work in your favor financially.

Projects around the house seem to grow with every passing day, Sagittarius. If you do not think you can get them all done on your own, it may be time to hire a professional.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Cancer, instead of rushing along through the daily grind, take some time to slow down and enjoy the scenery along the way. This will help you clear your head and relax.

Experiencing car troubles, Capricorn? This may be the ideal time to go shopping for a new vehicle. A new ride can lift your spirits and put to rest those fears about your current vehicle.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Leo, the weekend will not be fun unless you finish up all of your work at the office. Don’t procrastinate and leave all the difficult tasks until next week.

Don’t work yourself silly, Aquarius. It’s good to be productive and company-minded, but not if it comes at the price of your health. Recharge before you tackle anything else.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Virgo, there are serious things to consider with respect to your family life, and not all of the conversations will go your way. Be patient and work through everything a little at a time.

Pisces, while it can be challenging to sit idle, lazy days are very often great ways to catch up on some rest and personal time.

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