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Budget includes business case for Rosemount branch BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

It was all smiles for members of a group supporting a new location for the Rosemount library in Hintonburg following the tabling of the Ottawa Public Library’s budget on Nov. 8. The budget revealed staff’s recommendation to proceed with a $100,000

business case looking into a relocated and expanded branch instead of a renewal project in 2017. “You never know, but this is what we hoped for,” said Richard Van Loon, chair of the Rosemount expansion and development group following the meeting. See BUDGET, page 3

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The City of Ottawa has produced an online graphic showing the direct and indirect benefits its libraries provide. Pictured is the breakdown of indirect benefits. In 2015, a new study shows those benefits totalled $256 million.

For every dollar spent in the library system, there’s more than $5 in economic benefits, according to a new study. Presented by David Fleming, a financial planning consultant, to the Ottawa Public Library Board on Nov. 8, the study is the first of its kind for the public lender. “This a moment to be overjoyed with our library system,” Fleming said of the study’s results. To come to that figure, he used a methodology similar to ones used in other jurisdictions and developed for the Toronto Public Library. Fleming used a two-pronged approach looking at direct benefits like those from customers using OPL’s products and services and indirect benefits from OPL spending on its building and employees. Fleming found the library generates $256 million in benefits for the region in 2015 and delivers a 417 per cent return on investment. It breaks down to $179.1 million in direct benefits and $76.9 million in indirect benefits. That’s $635 per household, $1,038 per cardholder and $266 per citizen. The next step is to look at the social benefits of having libraries. That study is planned for 2018. “The social impacts are much larger,” Fleming said, adding it’s hard to put a value on children’s literacy. That study will look at the social determinants of health, including income and social status. “We want to be able to capture that too to help direct activities going forward.”

Answering a question by board member Allan Higdon about how the study could be used to enhance the overall system or be used to look at gaps, Fleming said those decisions could be made after the social side is looked at. “You can’t isolate this stuff; it’s like two halves and they should be considered together.” Since the study uses a method used by other Ontario libraries, board member Kathy Fisher wondered how the city stacked up compared to the others. “Are we ahead of the curve, are we a leader, or are we a follower?” she asked. Fleming assured her that using the model the library compares well and it’s consistent with other libraries doing this kind of work, even though during the study they made some conservative adjustments. “We all know libraries have value and that people in Ontario derive benefit … now we actually put a figure to that for our libraries,” said library CEO Danielle McDonald in response to the numbers presented. “And when you think about the cost of ignorance, it puts it all in perspective,” chimed in Higdon. BY THE NUMBERS:

Indirect benefits by source: • Employment: $48.8 million • Operations: $16.4 million • Materials: $6.1 million • Capital: $5.6 million Direct benefits by source: • Collection use: 172.9 million • Programs: $1.8 million • Technology: $1.6 million • Reference and database services: $2.8 million

Budget includes $2 million for Central branch planning Continued from page 1

“You never know, but this is what we hoped for,” said Richard Van Loon, chair of the Rosemount expansion and development group following the meeting. He said it remains to be seen whether the group will get what it wants in the end – a new location for a larger branch – but library staff’s recommendation is encouraging. Monique Désormeaux, deputy CEO for the library, presented the budget and explained the business case is preferred because it has the least impact on reserve funds. “It also respects the community’s desire to allow time to explore the best way to proceed with Rosemount branch,” Désormeaux said in her presentation to the board. The results of the business case would be presented as part of the 2018 budget. Instead of spending money on the renewal, between three to five other locations could be improved next year. The library’s 2017 budget includes a 2.97 per cent increase, or $1.35 million in additional funding. The total budget for 2017 is about $46.7 million. In addition to the business case – defining the scope, options and related costs of

renewing or relocating the Rosemount branch – the budget also includes $2 million for the planning phase of the central library branch, $500,000 for the architectural plans for a new branch for the Riverside South area and $485,000 for collections. About $645,000 of the increase is needed for staffing costs, according to budget documents. Another $225,000 would be used for maintenance contracts for equipment and software, and the expansion of the library’s digital collection. Also on the list is one-time funding for programs related to Canada’s 150th birthday next year, for marquee events and services. Staff has proposed that $500,000 be earmarked for branch improvements to Blackburn Hamlet, Carlingwood, Nepean Centrepointe, North Gower, Metcalfe and Ruth E. Dickinson. The report says the improvements would “improve functionality, customer experience and sightlines” by replacing shelving or service hubs. “We can’t do that if we renew the Rosemount branch next year,” Désormeaux said. During last year’s budget, staff was asked to perform a review of its fees and fines structure and several changes

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Members of the Rosemount Expansion and Development group requested that the board look at a business case for the relocation and expansion of the 100-year-old branch instead of a renewal in 2017 earlier this year. will be made should the 2017 budget be passed, including: • Adding a $1 restocking fee for expired holds or interlibrary loans not picked up • One time full amnesty in 2017 on fines for returned materials • Reduce fees for overdue materials and lower maximum fee • Remove processing fees from lost materials replace-

ment process • Increase non-resident fees to $80 for individuals and $160 for families The board will review and debate the budget at its meeting on Dec. 6. Comments on the budget can be submitted before Dec. 5 by emailing BudgetOPLBPO@biblioottawalibrary.ca. Once approved it will go before city council on Dec. 14.

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Along with the timeline of meetings, McDonald said a public survey will be available to the public throughout the month of January. The Central Library will be the only item on the agenda at the Jan. 31 meeting to allow delegates the time to speak about the library and proposed locations.

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Château Laurier hosts public meeting on proposed addition BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

The public will have a chance to see the proposed changes to the Fairmont Château Laurier at a community information meeting on Nov. 17. The Capital Hotel Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Vancouver’s Larco Investments Ltd. and owner of Fairmont Château Laurier announced it’s planning on adding to its iconic downtown hotel in September. The plans propose to build new long-term stay suites, create a new exterior courtyard off the ballroom for seasonal uses and replace the fivestorey parking garage with a 400 space underground parking lot. The design of the expansion however is stark in comparison to its castle counterpart. Two large glass structures will replace the current five-storey concrete parking garage. After the release of the addition plans, the community – including Mayor Jim Watson– spoke out about the proposal calling it everything from boxy, ugly and horrible. The public meeting will take place at the hotel from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will allow interested community members the opportunity to learn

more about the design proposed for the Fairmont Château Laurier. Designed by architect Peter Clewes, the architect said he feels this is an opportunity to do something amazing, adding this design creates a send of separation from the current building and allows the expansion to have it’s own street identity. Art Phillips, director of the development at Larco Investments said the expansion will add 180 apartments to the hotel, which will be designed larger than the hotel’s current rooms in an effort to appeal to guests considering longer stays in the capital. Larco team members including Phillips and Clewes will be on hand to answer your questions during the open house. The only public meeting planned will take place the same night as Ottawa-Vanier’s byelection. According to Larco’s planning and communications director, Suzanne Valiquet, the date had been set prior to the election being called, and as it’s being held at the hotel, in the ballroom, it was the only date available. “You can appreciate that this is a very busy time of year for the hotel and we wanted to accommodate as many residents as possible, hence the reason for holding it in the hotel’s largest room, the ballroom,” Valiquet said.

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The public will have a chance to see the proposed changes to the Fairmont Château Laurier at a community information meeting on Nov. 17. At this point, Valiquet said, there is no other community meetings planned by Larco, however she added, the city has indicated an interest in holding a public meeting during the review of the site plan application, likely taking place in late January or February. Valiquet said members of the development team would be there to answer questions but that it would be a cityorganized meeting. For residents unable to make it to the Nov. 17 meeting, there is both a website and the ability for people to

send comments through email directly to Phillips at aphillips@larco.ca. Illustrations of the design will be posted after the presentation has been made on Nov. 17 and again, Valiquet said emails can be sent to Phillips. The project also requires an application under the Ontario Heritage Act. That process includes two public meetings with the first at the city’s Built Heritage Advisory Committee and the second, at the city’s planning committee. The Château Laurier was built in

1913 and over the years has undergone many changes, including adding a parking garage to the building in the 1960s. According to Larco Investments, the garage is in need of replacing and because of the growing need for long-term stay hotels in the city, they proposed the expansion. Ferguson said he intends to have Larco Investments present at its upcoming October monthly meeting, so residents can see for themselves. “This will be a way for residents to see the presentation in its entirety,” he said. Larco Investments said they will be submitting an official site plan to the city as early November to seek approval from the National Capital Commission and the city on the proposed design. The aim is, Phillips said is to have approvals by early 2017 and construction is planned to start in the fall of 2017 – with no plans to start earlier in an effort to keep Canada’s 150th celebrations undisturbed. Construction could take between 26 to 30 months to complete with the proposed suites ready for occupation by 2020. No costs associated with construction or the suites have been determined at this time, Phillips said.

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Lift Canadians out of poverty

he City of Ottawa has tabled a number of measures in its budget to assist low-income residents. Among them, a half-price monthly transit pass is set to take effect in April 2017. The city has also committed to funds for organizations that offer social assistance. But what if lifting Canadians out of poverty is more simple than the patchwork solutions frequently offered by municipal and provincial governments? For nearly 40 years, a small, but politically and intellectually diverse group have been arguing for the implementation of a guaranteed annual income (GAI) to replace existing welfare and other assistance programs. Studies on GAI have proven to have positive financial impacts on health care, education and overall well being. Many would argue that giving out so-called free money is a utopian ideal that would increase the tax burden on those who already bear the brunt of collective tax revenue. In fact, the opposite may be true. Former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal is among those proponents of providing Canadians a GAI or basic minimum income. He argues that poverty costs all of us enormously.

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse “Very simply, the cost of poverty is in the hundreds of billions of dollars every year,” Segal recently told Global Television. According to a young Dutch philosopher, the idea of near eradication of poverty is not out-of-reach in Western societies and giving money directly to individuals would cost a lot less than what is currently in place. Rutger Bregman argues we need to eliminate the current welfare state which has devolved into an overpriced, administrative nightmare. “The welfare state, which should foster people’s sense of security and pride, has degenerated into a system of suspicion and shame,” writes Bregman, author of Utopia for Realists: The Case for Universal Basic Income, Open Borders and a 15-hour work week. Bregman argues that for every dollar directly invested in a homeless person, on the other hand, society

would get three times that in return. The welfare state as it exists now keeps people dependent and often confines otherwise talented people into dead-end jobs. Bergman says expensive ventures that exist in the welfare state—from offering financial literacy lessons to people with no money, to over-monitoring of how welfare recipients spend publicly received money— have consistently failed to do what they’re designed to do—lift people out of poverty. Giving individuals a basic annual income, on the other hand, with the freedom to spend the money how they choose, would have immediate and significant results. In his book, Bergman cites a number of studies that have looked at the positive impact of a basic annual income. Perhaps one of the most interesting was a social experiment conducted in Dauphin, Man. and other parts of that province over four years in the early 1970s and co-funded by various levels of government. Although the experiment was abruptly halted after a few years, University of Manitoba health economist Evelyn Forget eventually went back to examine the data to attempt to determine the social impact of “Mincome”. In a presentation to the House of Commons finance committee in Feb-

scheme. There has also been increased ruary, Forget highlighted some of her vocal advocacy among city mayors, findings – that the provision of a basic including in Calgary and Edmonton, income did not reduce incentives to to replace current disjointed welfare work in most cases, that hospital visits programs with some form of federallydecreased by 8.5 per cent over the four implemented GAI for the unemployed year period, that visits to the doctor and the working poor. and psychiatric referrals were reduced, Philosopher Bergman argues the while at the same time high school solution to levelling the playing field is graduations increased. much easier than we think: To eradiA recent report from the Fraser cate homelessness, give people houses; Institute dismissed the idea that a Guaranteed Annual Income could ever to eradicate poverty, give people money. A guaranteed basic income become a reality in Canada, due to the would mitigate the negative impact of complications of getting various levels poverty on health, education and other of government on board. Former welfare indicators, making all CanadiSenator Segal notes, however, this ans wealthier as a result. was an oft-cited argument against the implementation of universal healthcare in the 1960s. The idea of a guaranteed income is gaining traction. In Your Community Newspaper* The federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jean-Yves Duclos, was a proponent THE 3 ONE BUY 2, GET * of GAI before he entered politics. Quebec governSAVE 50 ment officials are YS $369 ON LY 2DA examining the * in select areas feasibility of such a 899

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Hard turn to the right

f you think back to your own interactions with individual Americans, you will probably remember them as kind and generous. But when acting in large groups – such as a federal election – Americans have a tendency to put themselves ahead of what’s good for the majority. If America got its collective policies in line with the individual ethos of being generous and helpful, Donald Trump would today be a footnote in history instead of the soon-enough most powerful man in the world. Americans are kind and they are big-hearted, but they don’t want to be told whom they should help. They want to decide that themselves. And that list seems to be growing shorter. How else to explain an election victory for Trump? His economic plan rests atop a promise to make people richer through trickle-down economics – tax cuts for the rich. It’s a system that encourages you to buy a

lottery ticket – yes someone will get rich, but most will get poorer. And if you don’t win and get rich, it’s your fault because you didn’t try hard enough. You were afforded every opportunity. Shoulda tried harder, sucker. The United States seems destined to relearn history. Trickle-down policies will rev up the economy in the short term as the rich invest and reap massive rewards. But in the longer term, the bull market will die down and all that will be left are a few people at the top with bigger cars, bigger yachts and bigger off-shore bank accounts. That high society, enriched again, will no doubt fail to take care of the most vulnerable. Health care will be privatized. Publically funded schools will be starved for resources. People at the bottom will try to survive day to day. They may beg on the streets and get a few coins in their cup from a fellow American who is generous enough to share one-on-one, but for some reason can’t stand the idea of helping a whole country live better.

Photo radar could increase safety around schools

t looks like we might have another go at photo radar in Ottawa. About time. When last we saw it, in the early 1990s, photo radar was doing quite well along Highway 401. Speeding was down, which was the main point of the exercise. People didn’t need to be caught speeding to change their behaviour; just the knowledge that they surely would be caught did the trick. But it wasn’t all that popular. A lot of people speed, a lot of people are confident that they can handle their vehicles above the speed limit, and a lot of people don’t like the government telling them what they can do in their cars. So it helped Mike Harris to be elected premier in 1995 when he promised to abolish the system. It has stayed abolished.

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CHARLES GORDON Funny Town If it comes back, as it appears it will, it will be in a different form. When Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Ottawa last week, she promised legislation that would allow cities to set up cameras in designated areas, including around schools. That seems like a better idea than photo radar on major highways. On a highway, 10 or even 20 kilometres per-hour above the speed limit may not make all that much difference, on a clear day with normal traffic. Drivers have good visibility and they have time to react. Vice President & Regional Publisher Peter Bishop pbishop@metroland.com 613-283-3182 Director of Advertising Cheryl Hammond cheryl.hammond@metroland.com Phone 613-221-6218 Editor-in-Chief Ryland Coyne rcoyne@metroland.com General Manager: Mike Tracy mike.tracy@metroland.com

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In a residential area in a town or city it’s a different situation. Even traveling at the speed limit — usually 50 kilometres per hour — can be too fast on a narrow street with parked cars, bicycles and children playing or running to school. There is no margin for error. Most drivers know that. Many of them have experienced a close call— with a child or a dog running out into the street — and that has made them instinctively slow down in residential neighbourhoods and around schools. But not everyone does. Some people are inexperienced as drivers, some are distracted, some are simply reckless. Many of these people will not respond to publicity campaigns, speed limits or even common sense. But they will respond to the threat of being fined, particularly if there DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES Traci Cameron - 613-221-6223 ADMINISTRATION: Donna Therien - 613-221-6233 HOME BUILDERS ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST Geoff Hamilton - 613-221-6215 DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Gisele Godin - Kanata - 613-221-6214 Connie Pfitzer - Ottawa West - 613-221-6209 Cindy Gilbert - Ottawa South - 613-221-6211 Carly McGhie - Ottawa East - 613-221-6154 Jill Martin - Nepean - 613-221-6221 Catherine Lowthian - Barrhaven/Bells Corners 613-221-6227 Mike Stoodley - Stittsville - 613-221-6231 Annie Davis - Ottawa West - 613-221-6217 Rico Corsi - Automotive Consultant - 613-221-6224 Blair Kirkpatrick - Orleans - 613-221-6216 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES: Sharon Russell - 613-221-6228

is a certainty of being fined. Photo radar provides that certainty. One of the reasons people speed on the 401 is because they are pretty sure they won’t be caught. But if you drive on similar highways in the United States you will find many states where people don’t speed. That’s because state troopers are plentiful and visible. And the reason photo radar worked in the ’90s is because it made people certain they would be caught. So, as long as people are made aware of it, photo radar will work around schools. Not that there won’t be debate about that and there will be lots of time for it, since the provincial legislation hasn’t been passed and, after it is, city council will have to talk about it. Photo radar might be disputed on a civil liberties basis, or a cost EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR: Nevil Hunt, nevil.hunt@metroland.com, 613-221-6235 REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER: Mellissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com - 613-221-6161

basis. Inevitably, as with any system of financial penalties, some will decry it as a cash grab. Point made, but so what? The cash grabbed might be better off with the city than in the hands of someone who doesn’t know enough to slow down near a school.

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In a laboratory on the sixth floor of the Ottawa Hospital’s critical care wing, situated on the General campus, Dr. Duncan Stewart and his team of researchers are using stem cells in ways no researcher has before. His stem cell therapy trials – studying the effects of the cells on patients being treated for pulmonary hypertension, heart attack and septic shock – are unprecedented. Stewart – who, in addition to his scientific research is an active clinician with a roster of patients – was presented with the Ottawa

Hospital Research Institute’s Dr. J. David Grimes Career Achievement Award for his ongoing work with stem cells on Nov. 5. It’s not his first accolade, but the context in which he was nominated makes it special for Stewart. “It’s particularly important to me because it comes from the people I work with, my colleagues here at the institute that decide who should be this year’s recipient of these awards,” Stewart said. “So the fact that these folks I work with and have the utmost respect for have decided that I should get this award makes it very special.”

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In the mid-’90s he was invited to dine with a lawyer whose daughter suffered from pulmonary hypertension. Over dinner, the man urged Stewart to shift his focus from animal models to human ones, in hopes that he could develop a cure for the rare condition. That was when Stewart realized if he didn’t develop therapies to treat the then under-researched condition, there was a chance no one would. Stewart said there is limited research because the disease isn’t widespread and there is not a lot of money in it for pharmaceutical companies. “I realized that unless, as an acting researcher-physician, I started working in this area and trying to develop something, it wasn’t going to happen,” he said. His first trial in 2006 yielded positive results, with patients finding it easier to breathe and exercise after the

therapy. It didn’t come in time to save the lawyer’s daughter, but it did lay the groundwork for an important bridge between the laboratory and the clinic – or the bench and the bedside – that Stewart has been working to build ever since. “You become passionate about this,” he said, “because these are your patients and you want to do something.” Despite the demands of his research, Stewart, who also serves as the Ottawa Hospital’s executive vicepresident of research and as a professor at the University of Ottawa, continues to work as a clinical physician. Since moving to Ottawa in 2007, Stewart and his team have completed world-first stem cell therapy clinical trials for heart attack and septic shock. In each case, his team genetically modifies stem cells collected from a patient and injects them back into the same patient. The premise of the thera-

pies is that, depending on the condition and the organs affected, the stem cells will work to repair, regenerate and protect the cells that make up those organs. “It’s quite different (each therapy), because the reason you’re giving the stem cells, the activity that you’re looking for can be quite different,” Stewart said. “Stem cells can do both things. So it’s a somewhat different activity that we’re looking for.” With the first phases of three trials complete, Stewart is preparing to carry out the second, which will measure the positive effects, if any, of the therapies on a larger group of patients. ROLE MODEL

Dr. Bernard Thébaud, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Ottawa, a neonatal doctor at CHEO and a close colleague of Stewart, joined the OHRI specifically to work with Stewart. Thébaud himself is developing stem cell therapies

to treat premature babies, and he said collaborating on research and sharing ideas with Stewart has the potential to further both doctors’ research, but has also allowed him to work alongside a scientist he admires. “For me he serves as a role model because that’s exactly what I want to do for neonatal diseases,” he said. “It’s very inspiring to see his success and to see that it is feasible.” From where he’s standing as a researcher conducting his own innovative research, Thébaud has a good vantage point from which to see how stem cell therapy research is advancing across the world. What he sees is Stewart standing at the helm. “This is not just novel in Canada, it’s worldwide unique,” he said. “So he’s really up there and puts Ottawa on the map, and OHRI and our research institute as well. It’s true innovation and it will change the face of medicine for the next 20 years.”

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I would like to invite you to join me on November 17th in a conversation about how we can make the economy work for you, your family or your business. As we build on our momentum to grow the economy, to foster an environment of equitable prosperity, and to position Canada for the global economy of tomorrow, it is your insights that will shape our vision for Budget 2017. This two hour session will be held at Villa Marconi (1026 Baseline Road), from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. All participants are requested to arrive 10 minutes early to ensure we have the time to hear input from each and every one who manages to make the time to attend. At the beginning of this meeting, I will provide a brief presentation on our economic outlook and speak about some of the important steps we took in Budget 2016 to help drive our economy forward. Then it will be my turn to listen as you share your thoughts about how we can do more to grow the middle class and help those working hard to join it. It is your insights that I will be raising with our Minister of Finance. This is your chance to be a part of the conversations and to weigh in on our next year in government. I encourage anyone who can to attend. I would also encourage those unable to attend to submit their thoughts to http://budget-lebudget.ca/ I look forward to seeing you there!

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Trevor Haché, past-president of the Healthy Transportation Coalition, said advocates of a low-income bus pass believe the city’s “EquiPass” is a positive first step in the right direction. Mayor Jim Watson announced the details of the pass in his budget address on Nov. 9, before the tabling of the city’s draft budget. “It’s a vote for the community,” Maria Hawkins said to the crowd during the early morning rally. The pass will cost $57 – about half the cost of a regular adult pass – and it will start in April. The coalition hosted a rally at Marion Dewar Plaza before the budget was tabled. Advocates called for a pass that was no more than $41.75 per month. They also wanted to see a single-fare option available. Mayor Jim Watson said the rate of $457 was what Ottawa can afford. Estimates show that nearly 5,000 riders, not currently eligible for other subsidies OC Transpo offers will be able to take advantage of the EquiPass. The pass comes with a price tag of $2.7 million, but Watson invited the province to the table to help discount the pass even further. Watson drew the parallel to the low-income pass in Calgary, but said the city gets support from the province of Alberta. “This is a big step for living in the kind of city we all want,” Watson said of the pass, Implementation details on the pass will be released in the new year and the pass will be available in April. The budget will get final approval at the Dec. 14 council meeting.

Iraqi-Canadians gather to celebrate victories against terrorism BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Abdul Kareem Kaab was jailed four times as a political prisoner under the regime of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. The longest stretch behind bars was in the former Abu Ghraib prison. Once freed following his last stint in 1991, he said life in Baghdad was never the same. “It was not a real life for me and my family. You are always hidden,” he said, adding the government refused to hire him as a civil engineer and he was required to check in weekly at the police department. “It’s a normal story for Iraqis,” said Kaab, who returned home to Baghdad and was appointed to foreign affairs roles beginning in 2009 under a new government. He was posted to Ottawa in March as the Iraqi ambassador to Canada. “Many people have suffered a lot.” But for the first time in a long time Iraqis are celebrating, which is why the ambas-

sador welcomed upwards of 100 Iraqi-Canadians – many of whom live in south Ottawa – to the Jim Durrell Community Centre on Nov. 11 to celebrate the advances made by Iraqi liberation forces. Earlier this month, these troops, with the support of international coalition forces, have been fighting their way into Mosul, considered a stronghold of Daesh jihadists. Upper Hunt Club resident Nuur Nury still has relatives living in Baghdad, where he was born. Nury’s parents fled the country and came to Canada as refugees in 1988. “For me as a hockeyloving Iraqi-Canadian, who has lived here all my life (the celebration is) exactly what I was looking for to tie the knot between Remembrance Day as a Canadian and what the Iraqis are fighting for right now – freedom,” said Nury, the night’s emcee. Calling the Iraqi military progress “a miracle,” Kaab said June 9, 2014, marked the start of the fall of large Iraqi provinces, home to at least a third of the country’s popula-

tion or more than 9.5 million people. “The barbaric groups – gangs – of the terrorists of Daesh were at the gates of Baghdad,” he said, before blaming corruption and raising questions as to how they were to gain control so quickly. “We lost all these areas without any war. It has been given, has been sold. “The plan was to wipe Iraq out off the map of the world, to get rid of – forever – Mesopotamia. And they almost succeeded.” But a call to fight back was heard by millions of Iraqis, starting in Baghdad. The army and police began to take shape and with the help of mobilization forces city after city was freed from the terrorists’ grip. Now all eyes are on northern Iraq, where the country borders Turkey and Syria. “Our troops now are fighting there, have recaptured, reconquered six districts, including Mosul itself,” Kaab said. See DAESH, page 16

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Abdul Kareem Kaab, Iraqi ambassador to Canada and a former political prisoner, hosted an Iraqi-Canadian gathering at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre on Nov. 11. The celebration marked recent advancements by Iraqi and international coalition forces to push Daesh out of jihadist strongholds, such as Mosul in northern Iraq.

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City Councillor/Conseiller Municipal River Ward/Quartier Rivière Daytime Safety Audit Walk on Saturday Following the successful evening safety audit walk that took place on November 8, a daytime safety walk is scheduled for this Saturday November 19 from 1:30-3pm. Meet at the Alexander Community Centre. All are welcome. Draft Urban Forest Management Plan Open House The City’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) is intended to provide strategic and technical guidance to achieve urban forest sustainability in Ottawa over the next 20 years. Following the City’s well attended and informative Input and Visioning Workshop one year ago, a draft UFMP has been developed and additional public input is sought. Please consider attending a public open house: November 21, City Hall, 1-4pm or 6-9pm and November 22, 6-9pm. Leaf and Yard Waste Buildup Local residents are asked to do their part and clean up leaf and yard debris that may be scattered on streets, particularly on top of catch basins. Several years ago, City Council eliminated funding for an autumn street sweeping. While the snow plow is expected to move most of this debris along following the first significant snow fall, we can all do our part by sweeping and picking up old leaves and other debris along the curbs of our streets. Thank-you for helping keep River Ward clean. Three River Ward Christmas Bazaars-Nov 19 River Ward will be hosting three Christmas bazaars this Saturday, November 19 and all are welcome. The Riverside Churches, located at 3191 Riverside Drive, just south of Walkley Road, and Carleton Memorial United Church, located at 740 Melfa Crescent, off Prince of Wales will host their annual bazaar from 10am-2pm. Many homemade treasures, food and other gift possibilities await you. In addition to this bazaar, you are also invited to stop by at W.E. Gowling PS, located at 250 Anna Avenue, off Merivale Road, for their annual Christmas Craft Show from 10am-3:30pm. Police are Focusing on Red Light Runners During the month of November, the Ottawa Police Service have been focusing their attention on red light runners and stop sign violators. Between 2010 and 2014, there were 3,186 collisions resulting in 1,478 injuries and 2 fatalities due to red light running and during the same time period, there were 3,283 collisions resulting in 1,034 injuries and eight fatalities due to stop sign running. When stop signs and traffic lights are not respected, the lives of other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are put in risk. Please obey the rules of the road and do your part to keep River Ward safe. If there are intersections that are chronically problematic, please report them to my office. River Ward Christmas Social On Tuesday December 13, I will be hosting my annual Christmas Social, open to all River Ward residents at the Carleton Heights Community Centre from 6-8pm. Drop in any time for festive refreshments and conversation.

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Dear neighbours, I hope you all had a safe and happy Halloween. I was pleased to attend numerous Community Association AGM’s during the month of October and as always enjoyed receiving resident’s feedback. Stage 2 - Light Rail Transit Public Consultations Our office and staff from the Stage 2 office visited a number of community groups, and Bay Ward apartment buildings over the past month to discuss our City’s LRT development plans. Please reach out to our office if you would like or are interested in an LRT presentation. Budget 2017 The Draft Budget was tabled on 9 November, but there is still time to provide your comments and suggestions. Residents are encouraged to submit their input before the final Budget goes to Council for consideration on December 14. Your feedback is an important piece of the draft budget process and helps other Councillors and myself, guide where we invest public funds. You may submit comments or find further information through the following options: • Visit ottawa.ca/en/city-budget-have-your-say • Email budget@ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 • Tweet @ottawacity using hashtag #Ottbudget • Contact my office or visit www.BayWardLive.ca Members of the public can also register as a public delegation at a standing committee, board, or commission budget review meeting and make a five-minute presentation. You can find a breakdown of upcoming meetings on Ottawa.ca/budget. Upcoming Holiday Parades Christmas holidays are just around the corner and I want to share with you a schedule of a couple upcoming parades. My wife Christine and I will be on the City of Ottawa float in the Help Santa Toy Parade, organized by the Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association, taking place on Saturday, November 19th starting at 11:00 am. The toys and money collected along the parade route are donated to the Salvation Army and Toy Mountain, who in turn assist approximately 16,000 children each year in our city. The Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade is on Sunday, November 20th at 5:30 pm, and Stittsville’s Parade of Lights takes place on Saturday, November 26th at 6:00 pm. Keep in touch You can always find more details about upcoming events and activities in Bay Ward and across Ottawa by following me on Twitter and Facebook or by subscribing to updates at www.BayWardLive.ca. Should you ever need the assistance of my team please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help. Sincerely,

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But there is still work to do to prevent further destruction of cities and historical and religious gathering places, as well as to free Iraqis, he said. The ambassador noted the images that had played across a projector screen: bulldozers tearing down ancient places of worship, mosques and monuments, masked men about to behead civilians or shoot boys for watching soccer on TV, women and girls being abducted, people burnt alive, stoned to death, executed, drowned and thrown from rooftops. Other heart-wrenching images depict men training young boys for suicide missions. “It is not a movie,” said Kaab. “No, it is real life.” Manotick resident Paul Hindo, who was born in Baghdad, took part in the celebration to honour those who have served. He said he closely monitors what is happening in his birthplace. “There’s no such thing as a good war, but this is a just war,” said Hindo. “Terrorism – it’s one of those cancers that we have to get rid of.” Optimism reigns now that Iraqis from different sects, regions and religions are working with the national army and police to fight back, Kaab said, adding that once Mosul is secured, and other small terrorist-held pockets fall, rebuilding and unification efforts can begin. “This is the least we can do in paying back the sacrifices of these martyrs who have fallen to liberate our territories and our people,” he said. The Institute on Governance is

working behind the scenes to support those rebuilding efforts. Nathan Gorall, executive director of the independent, Canada-based not-for-profit, said a project is in the works to help create and support Iraq’s constitution to ensure muchneeded social, municipal, housing and education services get to the people who need it most and that oil revenues are better shared. “Our job … is to actually start thinking about the future and the maintenance of a country that includes Sunnis and Shiites and Kurds across the great country of Iraq,” Gorall said, adding the Canadian government is providing $5.5 million for the project. As well, the Canadian Army’s highest-ranking woman in the combat arms, Brig.-Gen. Jennie Carignan, told the crowd that the Canadian Armed Forces are proud to be part of the efforts to bring peace to Iraq. “I think that Canada and Iraq and all the people here in this room, the biggest thing that we have in common is hope for peace in Iraq,” Carignan said. “Our sincere hope is that all these military victories set the foundation for a bright future for Iraq.” Kaab thanked the Canadian military for its support, for providing humanitarian aid and hundreds of soldiers who are training Iraqi forces, for being part of an international coalition and for de-mining liberated cities. Canada and Iraq have many principles in common, in addition to being friends and allies, which are working “to help Iraq to stand again,” said Kaab.

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Despite the challenges of a growing and aging population, along with a record number of shootings and homicides for 2016, the Ottawa police budget will stick to a two per cent, or $8.9 million, increase. The increase would bring the gross operating budget to $320.2 million. The police services board tabled the budget on Nov. 7 – two days earlier than planned due to commitments from board members. One such commitment was that of Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder, who plans to attend the opening of the Barrhaven Costco. It was Harder’s last meeting after six years. Harder said she was honoured to have served alongside her colleagues, but cited the pressures from the planning committee workload as the reason for stepping aside to create a place for Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley. The board heard from chief Charles Bordeleau that policing is becoming more complex as a result of the aging population and the change in the nature of crime. “The number of calls for service have stayed basically the same, but they’re more involved,” he said, pointing to a recent search for an elderly gentleman with dementia. “That takes a lot of resources,” he said. The other problem is the shift among the criminal element, Bordeleau said, adding it’s not acceptable to settle a dispute with a knife or a gun. Bordeleau spoke following a weekend with the city’s 16 and 17th homicides. The last of which, was at Piper’s Bar and Grill on St. Laurent Boulevard on Nov. 6. Solomon Odekunle died after being stabbed in the neck with a beer bottle. “There’s no rhyme or reason to some of these crimes and they aren’t concentrated in one community,” Bordeleau said, addressing the challenges to the force’s overtime budget. The community is also more hesitant to come forward, Bordeleau said. “There were 20 or 30 people in the bar watching the altercation, but by

the time we got there with the lights and sirens, everyone had taken off,” he said. “Despite that, investigators were able to solve it in two days.”

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But the community needs to come forward if they want to stop the people that commit these crimes, he said. “I understand that people may be concerned about retaliation, but if we don’t catch the people committing these crimes, they will continue,” he said. Another stabbing occurred on Rideau and Nelson streets the same night as the board meeting. A 17-year-old boy was charged as a result. The police force doubled their overtime budget for 2016 as a result of the increased crime, overspending by $2.5 million. Despite that, Debra Frazer, director general of corporate services for the police, said the police force believes that their new frontline deployment will be more “flexible and nimble” to help deal with staffing needs. Several councillors on the police services board asked chief Bordeleau if the planned 25 new hires would be enough to deal with the increase in violent crime. Ottawa police will be changing their service delivery model in January, which the chief and other senior members say will help to address staffing issues. For the time being, 25 officers, along with 25 officers that were freed up from front desk work within the force should be enough, Bordeleau said. The hiring of 25 officers will cost $2.1 million, the report to the board says. The force hired 25 officers this year and will be hiring 25 in 2018 – bringing that total to 100 new officers over three years.

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“We will be in a better position to know if the hiring plan will be successful in 2018,” he said.

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There’s a perception that the changes to the frontline deployment model will reduce community policing officers by 33 per cent, Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli said. Egli attended the board meeting to deliver letters from some of his community associations, as well as the Knoxdale-Merivale Community Association – which represents the community associations across the ward. “There’s a feeling this will have a negative

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The big question mark during budget deliberations is the cost of policing the city’s celebrations for the country’s 150th birthday. Bordeleau said the force has identified 10 major events, which will cost $1.5 million to police, but the force should recoup those costs from other levels of government or the organizers. The problem is, the event list is constantly changing, and there’s no guarantee that other levels of government will pitch in. “The city is aware that if we don’t recoup the costs, we could be in a deficit situation at the end of next year,” Frazer said. The draft budget will represent $11 increase on the average homeowners property tax bill. Friends of the Central Amis de la Ferme The forecast budget from 2018-2020 includes Experimental Farm expérimentale centrale 2.7, 2.6 and 2.3 percent increases respectively. The city will table the draft budget on Nov. 9. The board will hear public delegations on METROLAND FILE PHOTO their portion on Nov. 28. The Ottawa Police will be hiring 25 new officers in 2017 for a total of $2.1 million. The budget is slated for approval on Dec. 14.

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Construction is underway for a transit link in the west end. Ottawa-West MPP Bob Chiarelli, Mayor Jim Watson and Couns. Stephen Blais and Keith Egli, who chair the transit and transportation committees, met along the route at Corkstown Road and Moodie Drive on Nov. 8 to celebrate the project. Preliminary work for the West Transitway Extension began in spring 2015 with the Stillwater Culvert Extension along Corkstown Road. The project will extend the Transitway from Bayshore Station to Moodie Drive where a new transit station will be built. Both will be in use by the end of 2017. Preliminary work for the west transitway extension began in spring 2015 with the Stillwater Culvert Extension along Corkstown Road. The project will extend the Transitway from Bayshore Station to Moodie Drive where a new transit station will be built. Both will be in use by the end of 2017. “The new portion of the Transitway will separate buses from regular traffic and provide

more reliable service between downtown and communities in the west,” Mayor Watson wrote in a press release. “The west transitway extension is also an integral part of the Stage 2 LRT project that will extend the Confederation Line from Tunney’s Pasture to Bayshore Shopping Centre by 2023.” As part of the project, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure will be built along Corkstown Road, and a segment of noise barriers will be built along the north side of Highway 417. “Building infrastructure is about improving the quality of life for people in Ontario, and that’s why we’re investing in new hospitals, new schools, noise barriers, new roads and trains and water treatment plants,” said Chiarelli. “The west transitway xtension is a perfect example of the social benefits of infrastructure – it will get people to work and back home to their families faster, it will take cars off the roads, and it will provide new bike and pedestrian routes to encourage physical activity.” The cost for the project, including design and construction is $47.7 million. For information about changes to transit service during construction octranspo.com.

Centrepointe Drive and Hemmingwood Way Area Traffic Management Study Open House #2 Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Drop in 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Chamber Ben Franklin Place 101 Centrepointe Drive

Are you concerned about the traffic on Centrepointe Drive or Hemmingwood Way? Do you notice speeding drivers or inappropriate behaviour? Would you like to get involved in a study that will improve the traffic? If so, drop in anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. and speak to City staff about the traffic study. Review the display boards that explain alternative area traffic management plans on Centrepointe Drive and Hemmingwood Way and provide your comments on the alternative plans. Let us know your preferred solutions. By attending, your feedback will help the study team to finalize recommended traffic calming solutions to improve traffic conditions in the study area. Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, please call or email the project lead below before November 22, 2016. More information will be available on the City’s website at ottawa.ca/centrepointedrive. If you cannot attend this meeting, email your questions and/or concerns to wook.kang@ottawa.ca before Thursday, December 8, 2016. Wook Kang Coordinator, Area Traffic Management Planning and Growth Management 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 19285 Email: wook.kang@ottawa.ca

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Chapman Mills Drive Extension (Longfields Drive to Strandherd Drive) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor (Greenbank Road to Borrisokane Road) Class Environmental Assessment Study Notice of Completion and Filing of Environmental Study Report The City of Ottawa has completed the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the extension of Chapman Mills Drive from Longfields Drive to Strandherd Drive and a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor from Greenbank Road to Borrisokane Road. This Study was carried out in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule ‘C’ project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015) document.

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the planning and design process and the recommended plan for the corridor. The ESR is available for public review at the following locations during regular business hours for a period of 30 calendar days, starting on Friday, 18 November, 2016. Ruth E. Dickson Library 100 Malvern Drive Ottawa, ON K2J 2G5

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Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario Ottawa District Office 2430 Don Reid Drive, Ottawa, ON During the public review period, interested persons are encouraged to read the ESR and provide comments. Please direct written comments to: Jabbar Siddique, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer, Transportation Planning Branch Transportation Services Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 13914 Email: Jabbar.Siddique@ottawa.ca If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City, a person/party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as Part II Order). The Part II Order request must be received by the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario during the 30 day review period and a copy of the request should be forwarded to the City of Ottawa. If there are no requests received by Monday, December 19, 2016 the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Municipal Class EA, and the project may proceed to design and construction as presented in the ESR. Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Ontario The Honourable Glen R. Murray, MPP 11th Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 Any comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This notice was first published on November 10, 2016

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Notice of Completion of Class Environmental Assessments (Class EA) Updated Serviceability Report for the Leitrim Development Area (OPA 76 Areas 8a, 9a and 9b) In 2012, as per Official Plan Amendment 76 (OPA 76), the City increased its urban envelope by over 900 hectares. Part of the urban expansion occurred in the Leitrim Development Area (LDA). Specifically, OPA 76 Areas 8a, 9a and 9b were added to the LDA resulting in an additional 87.2 hectares of urban land. OPA 76 urban expansion areas were not included in the servicing strategy for the original 2005 LDA lands Community Design Plan, therefore, an updated servicing plan for the LDA has been prepared. The map illustrates the Leitrim Development Area and OPA Expansion Lands.

This LDA servicing study was undertaken in accordance with the requirements for Schedule B projects under the current Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document following an integrated planning and environmental assessment provisions (Section A.2.9) The Updated Serviceability Report (OPA76 Areas 8A, 9A and 9B) for the LDA determined the following: 1.

The LDA falls within the City’s 3C water pressure zone and is currently serviced with potable water from the Ottawa South Pumping Station, trunk watermains and local distribution system throughout the built up area. This water supply system has the capacity to support the planned LDA expansion, and will provide a reliable water service which meets the City’s level of service objectives.

All wastewater flows from the LDA are tributary to the Leitrim Sanitary Pump Station (LPS). The LPS discharges to twin forcemains constructed along Bank Street and outlet to the Conroy Road Collector Sewer which is located near the intersection of Bank Street and Conroy Road. The firm capacity of the LPS has excess capacity required to support the 87 hectares LDA expansion. This is in part due to the fact that actual wastewater flows are less than the projected flow rates considered for the original design of the station. The four existing sub-trunk sewers within the existing LDA each have sufficient capacity to service the expanded LDA sanitary drainage areas as well.

The LDA stormwater management system consists of a dual drainage network such as stormwater collection pipes; overland flow routes, watercourses and stormwater ponds. To facilitate the OPA 76 expansion lands, the required stormwater infrastructure will include new trunk storm sewers, a constructed channel for rural flow conveyance and the expansion of the existing Findlay Creek Village Stormwater Facility to provide water quantity and quality control.

Draft budget sticks to two per cent increase BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

It was for the most part a balanced budget with the two per cent tax increase that has become status quo during Mayor Jim Watson’s tenure – with two notable exceptions. The long-anticipated lowincome bus pass made an appearance in Watson’s budget address, before council tabled the draft budget on Nov. 9. “This will deal with those that fall through the cracks of the other assistance programs OC Transpo offers,” Watson said. The pass will cost $57 – which is 50 per cent off the price. This is the city’s largest one-time increase in financial support for public transit in the city’s history, according to the budget documents. Homeowners will see an increase of two per cent in

their tax rate as well as a 2.5 per cent increase in their transit levy. The water rates will go up by five per cent, which means an extra $45 a year for the average home – priced at 395,400 in the deputy treasurer’s report. The city takes in $3.267 billion annually – 47 per cent of that income comes from property taxes. Fees and service charges make up another 25 per cent. The stormwater rate for the city’s rural customers will be phased in starting 2017 and fully implemented to those who are already connected in 2018. New fixed and volumetric water and wastewater rates will be implemented in 2018. Aside from the bus pass, the other exception was that the budget deals with demand on community service organizations. Anti-poverty advocates

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Or by going to the following City web-site: ottawa.ca/leitrim Interested persons should provide written comments within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the first issuance of this Notice to: Jim Moffatt, P.Eng. Associate IBI Group (Proponent) 333 Preston Street, Suite 400 Ottawa, ON K1S 5N4, Tel: 613 225-1311 Email: jmoffatt@ibigroup.com

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If concerns regarding the project cannot be resolved through discussion with the IBI Group and the City of Ottawa a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below by December 22, 2016. A copy of this request must also be sent to the IBI Group and City of Ottawa at the address listed above. If there are no requests received by December 22, 2016, the project will be considered to have met the EA requirements and identified municipal infrastructure projects for the Leitrim Development Area will proceed to detailed design and construction. Minister of the Environment anClimate Change: The Honourable Glen Murray 77 Wellesley Street West 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto ON M7A 2T5, Telephone: (416) 314-6790 Email: minister.moecc@ontario.ca

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pleaded with council during last year’s budget process to get a bump in funding to help deal with demand. Watson announced $610,000 for those agencies, which includes a $500,000 fund that they’d requested and a two per cent increase in their base funding. “We are hearing from service providers that individuals needs are not being met because of rapid growth,” Watson said. The arts got a big boost, in the form of a renewable, annual fund for the arts with a total of $300,000. For 2017 there will be two funds for the arts that total $500,000. Half of that money will go towards the promotion of Ottawa’s festivals and the other half will be for arts chosen by the community.

Administrative restructuring garnered the city $18.4 million Continued from page 20

“We may not see the level of excitement in 2017 again in our lifetime,” Watson said, adding the budget will include the arts momentum fund to keep the party going and avoid a hangover for 2018. The increase in arts and festival funding will be 11 per cent over last year. “Ottawa is no longer a sleepy government town,” Watson said. For every dollar the city spends on 2017 celebrations, industry partners and other levels of government pledge four dollars, Watson said. INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING

The budget includes $67 million on light rail construction spending, as well as $8 million on cycling infrastructure and $5 million on sidewalks.

The rural areas will see 110 kilometres in road repair to the tune of $23 million. SAVINGS

The city plans to fund some of the new projects through the recent administrative restructuring, which brought about 133 layoffs this year. Those changes to the city’s corporate structure saved about $18.4 million, said city manager Steve Kanellakos. Kanellakos said he didn’t foresee any more layoffs. Watson congratulated Kanellakos on his work accomplishing the savings by only shedding one per cent of the city’s workforce. Assessment growth garnered another $19 million, but despite this, there will be an additional $116 million in additional debt authority, according to city treasurer Marian Simulik. “Pipes and plants are typically what we borrow for,” she said.

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Also, the city will be once again doubling down on the snow removal budget, adding another $4.5 million to the coffers thanks to a suggestion by consultants KPMG. There’s $2 million on the books to study a central library site, but no money in the budget for the actual building. Simulik said that’s standard operating procedure, that council would hear about the site and the budget for a new library soon and then try and find the funding for it. The library’s 2017 budget includes a 2.97 per cent increase, or $1.35 million in additional funding. The total budget for 2017 is about $46.7 million. In addition to the business case – defining the scope, options and related costs of renewing or relocating the Rosemount branch – the budget also includes $2 million for the plan-

ning phase of the central library branch, $500,000 for the architectural plans for a new branch for the Riverside South area and $485,000 for collections. About $645,000 of the increase is needed for staffing costs, according to budget documents. Another $225,000 would be used for maintenance contracts for equipment and software, and the expansion of the library’s digital collection. BOARD OF HEALTH

There were few surprises and little discussion about the board of health’s $59.7 million draft budget. The budget is in line with the guidelines for the city’s 2017 budget. The total represents an increase of 1.5 per cent, or $375,000. The lion’s share of Ottawa Public Health funding comes from funding for programs where the cost is shared with the

province. $47.2 million helps to fund things such as: • infectious diseases, • environmental health, • emergency preparedness, • chronic disease and injuries, • family health, and • public health foundations. The city gets another $11 million for provincially funded programs such as healthy babies and smoke-free Ontario initiatives. POLICE

Despite the challenges of a growing and aging population, along with a record number of shootings and homicides for 2016, the Ottawa police budget will stick to a two per cent increase. The increase would bring the gross operating budget to $320.2 million. It includes the hiring of 25 new officers, which will cost $2.1

million. The big question mark during budget deliberations is the cost of policing the city’s celebrations for the country’s 150th birthday. Chief Charles Bordeleau said the force has identified 10 major events, which will cost $1.5 million to police, but the force should recoup those costs from other levels of government or the organizers. The problem is, the event list is constantly changing, and there’s no guarantee that other levels of government will pitch in. “The city is aware that if we don’t recoup the costs, we could be in a deficit situation at the end of next year,” said Debra Frazer, director general of corporate services for the police. Committees will begin to hear delegations on their portion of the draft budget starting Nov. 22. Council will get to vote on its final approval Dec. 14.

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The report also has emergency room information from the Ottawa Hospital. One of the more troubling statistics was that 90 per cent of sexual assaults involved alcohol. “People need to stop seeing it as an individual issue, and start seeing it as a community issue,” Roy said. Levy said with numbers like a death every three days, people should start paying more attention. “In any other context, I would be calling in the crisis unit,” he said. “But when I talk about it in relation to alcohol I am met with bewilderment and contempt.” Roy said it’s going to take a generation to change society’s attitudes. “Look at how long it took to change attitudes towards using seatbelts and smoking,” she said. Board member Dr. Atul Kapur said work needs to be done to de-normalize drinking and have bystanders more willing to step in when they see someone who appears to be under the influence.

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The usual crowd at Canadian Tire Place makes noise, be it for the Ottawa Senators or a rock star. But the loudest crowd of all may be the one that visits once a year, bringing thousands of young healthy lungs along to scream and cheer. We Day was held inside the Sens home rink on Nov. 9. What has become an annual event draws more than 15,000 students from schools across eastern Ontario and west Quebec, where they hear motivational speeches and music from local and international guests. The day’s surprise guest was Gord Downie of the

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conditions of Canada’s indigenous people, and has made music about Charlie’s story. Wenjack asked the audience to stand as she sang a song, and the youngsters paid rapt attention. Gord kept the focus on Wenjack, entering and departing with a wave to the audience. He did not speak. Coming just hours after Donald Trump’s election in the United States, We Day provided a chance for one guest speaker – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – to remind Canadians young and old that Canada has much in common with the U.S., and that he will

try to move the nations’ relationship forward “in a positive way.” The theme of positivity is a major part of We Day, which will hold 15 events in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. this year. Local students – who earned tickets by taking action on one local and one global cause – appeared to get the message. Hunter Fleming, a Grade 4 student from Cantley, Quebec, shared lunch with his mother and friends while sharing his favourite parts of the morning. See FOLLOW, page 28

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“Whatever someone says about you, you can’t let it take you over,” Hunter said he learned, adding he liked “seeing people and knowing their stories.” Riley Humphreys said the morning was her first chance to see Trudeau in person. The Grade 5 student at Devonshire Public School said

the message she took from the guest speakers revolved around bullying and cyberbullying. Even though We Day aims to motivate young people, Riley’s mom, Kellie Daniels, said she was getting something out of the day’s program. “It’s seeing it through the eyes of kids, and how much they feel inspired,” Daniels said.

She said Trudeau’s speech was the highlight of her morning, and his message was well received. “He said, ‘It’s OK to be different,’ and ‘Don’t let society make you do things you don’t want to do.’” Self-esteem, making good decisions and inspiration seemed to rub off on the youngsters in the audience. “I like that they say, ‘Fol-

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Day provided plenty of motivation to take on challenges and new ideas. Plus it’s a day away from the usual routine. Grace said she’d normally be in English class around noon on a Wednesday. “This is way better,” she

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With 330 contributors, the Sir John A Macdonald Winter Trail has raised more than $21,000 and exceeded its goal. Dave Adams, head groomer of the trail, is thrilled to have exceeded his initial goal of $20,000 toward funding the 16-kilometre groomed trail that will run from the Canadian War Museum to Dominion Station along the existing multi-use path. “The people who have donated are believers in the project,” Adams said, adding it has helped with corporate sponsors that the community is so supportive of the project. The trail was tested last year through a pilot project and after its success, Adams approached Dovercourt Recreation Centre to be a partner in the project and sign the agreements with the NCC to

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December to March. “It confirms people clearly want this, it’s a legitimate project.” Now, Adams said, it’s important to deliver a successful first year. The entire project could cost upwards of $50,000, Adams said. With one-third crowdfunded, the other twothirds he’s hoping will come from the National Capital Commission, corporate sponsors and grants. One sponsor, Fresh Air Experience – a ski shop in Hintonburg – will provide waxing and ski rental services to users of the path. Adams is also working with Bushtukah, an outdoor clothing and equipment shop located in Westboro, which is looking to offer a snowshoe rentals and would like to organize snowshoe meet-ups on the trail.

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Grooming equipment will arrive at the start of December Continued from page 29

“It’s a good start,” Adams said of the services on the trail. He’s hoping one of them might consider offering fat bike rentals as well. Because the trail is heading towards downtown, there are a number of amenities ready for use by trail users. One of those Adams is highlighting is the Canadian War Museum. With bike racks, a cafeteria and parking, he says it’s a great start or end point for a lot of users. “People can spend the day there, or go off and ski and snowshoe and meet over lunch,” he said, adding he’s considering offering ski racks at that location. A little further down the trail, Adams is working with Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper to see if they can connect the trail to the Champlain Park Field House where people could

use the washrooms. This week, the container that will house the groomer and snowmobile will be delivered. It will be located right on the trail, so that the groomer is ready to use when it arrives at the start of December. The equipment had to be ordered before Adams knew the funding campaign would be a success. “There’s a demand for this that’s been pent up for a long time,” Adams said. But he doesn’t want that excitement to fizzle out. “There’s a lot of sizzle for this trail because it’s the first year, but we want continuity, it’s a goal to maintain this momentum,” he said. The fundraising campaign is still open. To contribute to the online funding campaign, visit https://fundrazr. com/SJAM.Winter.Trail or donate in person at the Dovercourt Recreation Centre.

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Second public consultation planned for January Continued from page 35

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Faced with addressing issues of overcrowding in some schools and underutilization of others, school board staff worked through the summer to draft recommendations for west Ottawa schools, and for Rideau High School, Gloucester High School and Colonel By Secondary School in the city’s urban east end. Colonel By is doing well, with a large student population, primarily because of the international baccalaureate program. It doesn’t have space to move in students from another school, and moving the Colonel By population to Gloucester would create a larger than ideal student population, so moving students from or into Colonel By was taken off the table. The only change Colonel By will see is a reduction of the catchment area for its

international baccalaureate program, as the program may also operate in the city’s western area. The English public board trustees first met on Sept. 9 to discuss the proposed Rideau High School closure and move those students to Gloucester. The review is considered an urgent accommodation review because of the vast number of excess spaces between the two schools. Rideau and Gloucester are both at just 45 per cent capacity. Currently, according to Garneau, there are less than 100 students in Grade 9 at Rideau, which Garneau admits is bad – but it’s a situation that he blames on the school board. This is not the first time Rideau High has been on the chopping block, five years ago the community banded together to keep the school open. Garneau questions how much the board has done since then to increase enrolment.

“It feels like the school has been set up to fail,” Garneau said. “In the last five years since it was supposed to close, what have they done to market the school?”

‘This school has a bad reputation – one that is not deserved and they’ve done nothing to change that,” he said.’ PETER GARNEAU

The board says that leaflets had been circulated, and the board’s communications team has worked at promot-

ing the school. Garneau said he’s never seen a leaflet, nor does he believe much marketing or communications has been done. “This school has a bad reputation – one that is not deserved and they’ve done nothing to change that,” he said. Everyone opposed to the closure said they are worried about the speed of the consultations. According to the board, the urgency comes from the lack of programming that can be offered with small student populations. Without enough students, the right combination of classes at different academic levels can’t be offered. And the lack of variety can easily spill over into extracurricular programs. The report said Rideau and Gloucester are having problems offering certain classes students are interested in or need – so they may be only offered every other

year, for example. Many of the students in Rideau’s catchment area choose not to go to Rideau. Fewer than 40 per cent of the English public school students, and 20 per cent of the high school aged population, attend Rideau. Melanie Patenaude is in Grade 11 at Rideau. She said she’s been to 10 different schools, with Rideau High being the current one. “I really love this school,” Patenaude said. Patenaude, who participates in school groups and extracurricular activities, said she’s concerned about what the transition to another school will mean. But the young student did agree something needs to change. “Students have a struggle to get the courses they need for university,” she said. “The student population is definitely low and it’s typically picking between one or the other when it comes to

the classes you want. I don’t want it to close, I like the community and it’s the first time I have felt a part of the school, but for my education – If I can’t get what I need, maybe I could at Gloucester.” Patenaude, a Vanier resident, said the distance for her to go to Gloucester does concern her, but that may not be the case for all students “I think some students just won’t come to school,” she said. A second consultation will take place on Jan. 11 at Gloucester High School 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A final staff report will be completed on Jan. 27, 2017. Trustees will vote on whether to close Rideau High School on March 7. Questions or concerns regarding the proposed changes for the Eastern Secondary Review can be emailed to easternsecondaryreview@ ocdsb.ca.

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HOME BUILDING METHODS FACE MAJOR CHANGES (MS) - All across North America, home builders tend to agree that the better real estate investments -- for both the occupant and for future re-sale value -- may be best served by a whole new approach to construction. One major change addressing energy consumption and rising fuel costs is the optional use of an air-tight, solid concrete system to replace inefficient wood framing. Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) erect a building with an interlocking system, similar to Lego. “It’s a switch for builders, but those who have switched over tell us it’s quite easy to build with ICFs,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a leading name in the field. “Customer demand has driven this change and builders are now seeing how green construction options can have a positive impact on their business.” Indeed, concrete is plentiful and it’s in high demand. The ICF system is now the choice wallbuilding method on ‘net-zero’ construction projects south of the border. The term net-zero applies to buildings that are so energy efficient they don’t tap any public utility fuel supplies at all. ICF construction has already produced netzero elementary schools in the United States, where Canadian technology was applied with the Nudura system of ICFs. The goal in the future is for as many homes, schools, and public buildings as possible to be designed for netzero from the ground up.

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If this type of energy-efficiency sounds right for you, too, be sure to make specific requests to your builder, Blyth says. Underscoring these proactive measures, the non-profit organization LEED also reminds us that constructing a green home leaves a much smaller carbon footprint due to less demand on natural resources. It will create less waste and be healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. If you’re

thinking about building to the LEED standard, take a look at just one example of the eﬃciency and beneﬁts if you switch from wood-framing to concrete. The ICF system is explained and found at nudura.com, with a snapshot here: Fuel Savings: Walls built with ICFs are proven to reduce energy bills up to 70 percent; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and reduce or eliminate exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost over time is comparable to that of owning a conventional home and the resale return is generally assured. Durability: Concrete is expected to stand the test of time. Due to high impact resistance, these concrete walls assure maximum safety in high wind areas. Fire resistance is also reported

to be maximized at four hours. Comfort: As opposed to wood frames, air gaps are eliminated and that minimizes the potential for mould growth and draft. The end result is an airtight structure that enables the mechanical systems to heat, cool and ventilate the structure more efficiently, creating a healthier living and working environment. Responsibility: The materials are totally recyclable and the system is designed to create less waste (for landfill) during the construction process. Combined with other eco-construction methods, this concrete system will significantly reduce carbon emissions by lowering the amount of fossil fuels needed for heating and cooling.

PROS AND CONS OF OPEN FLOOR PLANS Open floor plans have evolved to be the floor plan of choice in new homes and current home renovations. Turn on a home renovation show, and you’re likely to see eager homeowners knocking down walls to open the kitchen to the family room. Walls have become anathema to homeowners. There are many supporters of the open floor plan, particularly those who entertain frequently or like to keep an eye on children throughout the house. Although open floor plans are touted, there are plenty of people who have never been enamored with having all of their rooms flowing into one. There also are some people who prefer a different style. For those who are not fans of the open floor plan, blame the excess of the 1980s for their inception. In homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, rooms were compartmentalized and isolated for specific activities. During the 1980s, an era of “bigger is better,” when entertaining was widely popular among homeowners, designers noticed that many homeowners preferred an open floor plan in which rooms merged into one another, creating the illusion of more space. These floor plans also enable people to be in separate rooms and still interact with one an-

other across the space. A home’s floor plan largely depends on the preference of the homeowner. There are many advantages to having an open floor plan versus one that is more compartmentalized. Here is a look at some of the pros and cons. Pro: Open floor plans can be safer for parents of young children. If the home opens up with the living spaces branching off from the kitchen, parents can keep an eye on children while the parents prepare dinner. It also eliminates the number of places that kids can hide and get into mischief. Con:Privacy is reduced in a home with few walls. Much in the way that an open floor plan enables children to be seen from every angle, it also enables you to be seen -- and all of your belongings as well. There’s also no place to retreat to if you need a minute to collect yourself when entertaining. You’re on display unless you retreat to the bathroom. Pro: Entertaining can be easier in a home with an open floor plan because hosts and hostesses are not separated from their guests or holed up in the kitchen the entire time. An open space enables everyone to mingle and conversations to flow. Con: Those who like to host events without showing guests all of their dirty dishes or se-

crets of the kitchen may dislike an open floor plan. Pro: Light can flow effectively through an open space, minimizing dark rooms and reducing the need to install more windows. Light in and of itself can help a home feel more spacious. Con: While light can flow easily, so can sound. Noises through the house may be amplified. A student doing homework in the dining room may be disturbed by the television blaring in the family room. Talking on the phone or even finding a quiet nook to read a book may be challenging. Pro:Open floor plans allow for more family time together in one space than a home with a more compartmentalized layout. Con: People who are collectors or who have a lot of furniture or accent items may find that open floor plans do not work well with this type of design mantra. Pro: Because several rooms run into one another, color choices for walls and furnishings in a home with an open floor plan can be limited and cohesive, making choices easier. Con: On the flip side, those who want to incorporate different color schemes and eclectic styles may have difficulty deciding on where to “end” rooms or how to co-mingle furniture.

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OPTIONS ABOUND WHEN LAYING A NEW DRIVEWAY A driveway is more than just a place to park your car. The right driveway material can add considerable curb appeal to your home, increasing its resale value along the way. Homeowners have many options at their disposal when choosing a driveway material, and the right material for one home may not be the best fit for another. The following is a rundown of popular driveway surfaces and what homeowners can expect of each of them.

Brick

Many homeowners believe brick driveways provide the most aesthetic appeal, and it’s hard to argue with the beauty of brick driveways and walkways. Brick driveways come in various colors and hues, and many homeowners opt to have the color of their brick driveways match their landscaping, which further adds to curb appeal. But that curb appeal is only appealing if the driveway is designed and installed correctly, and homeowners can expect to pay a premium for that, as brick driveway installation is very labor intensive.

Gravel

Gravel driveways may not be as commonplace as they once were, but this cost effective driveway material is still an option. Homeowners who live in regions with mild winters without snow might benefit most from gravel driveways, which can be difficult to negotiate when shoveling snow. Gravel tends to be the least expensive driveway material to install, but professionals may recommend that a new top layer of gravel be laid once or twice a year to replace material lost to wind and everyday usage.

Asphalt

Asphalt remains a popular drive-

way material, thanks in large part to its practicality and ease of installation. Unlike other driveway surface materials, asphalt is available in just one color, black, and that lack of versatility has led many homeowners to consider other options. But asphalt remains an affordable driveway surface material that’s relative-

ly easy to repair. Cracks and holes in asphalt are somewhat common, but resealing such blemishes once every three to five years is typically enough to maintain the appearance of an asphalt driveway.

Concrete

Concrete driveways are popular

thanks in large part to their affordability and aesthetic appeal. Concrete can be susceptible to extremely cold weather, but many homeowners prefer concrete because of its versatility. Concrete can be stamped or dyed to provide a unique look, which can increase curb appeal. Concrete can be expensive to maintain, particularly

when the material cracks. In addition, gas and oil spills are more noticeable on a concrete surface than other driveway surface materials. When replacing an existing driveway, homeowners have an array of new surface materials to choose from, and each material has its pros and cons.

HOW TO GET HIGH HEAT WITHOUT THE HIGH BILLS There’s nothing cozier than a warm home during the winter months. But does your jaw drop every time you see your bill? High energy costs are a burden and frustration for many of us who are looking to reduce our monthly expenses while still keeping our home warm. Fortunately there are a number of energy efficient heat source op4 Floor Plan - Thursday, November 17, 2016

tions to consider. Before making a transition, make sure that you carefully weigh all your heating options. Research thoroughly and choose the option that’s best suited for your home. “No matter what type of renovation project you’re working on, contact your insurance company to let them know,” recommends Glenn Cooper from Aviva Canada. “New features such as a new heating sys-

tem can impact your coverage, so it’s something you need to tell your insurer about.” Here are three alternative ways that many people are now using to heat their homes:

1. Solar power.

Perhaps the most popular alternative way to heat your home and water, solar power uses panels, collectors, or evacuated tubes to pow-

er heating or water.

2. Geothermal heating.

This method of heating is efficient and environmentally friendly. This system uses the earth’s heat, large coils that are buried underground, and a compressor to extract heat from water stored in tubes. While the initial cost to install the system is expensive, it may increase the re-

sale value of your home.

3. Hydronic heating.

Also referred to as radiant floor heating, this energy efficient method uses tubes that run under the floors of your home. Hot water is pumped through the plastic tubes to heat your floors and rooms. Find more information from your insurance or online at avivacanada. com.

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KEEP POINSETTIAS LOOKING GREAT Along with the fragrant evergreens and twinkling lights synonymous with the holiday season, poinsettias make up a key component of holiday decorating. Unlike holly and some of the other greenery that is commonly associated with the holidays, poinsettias do not naturally thrive in the colder temperatures. These plants originate in southern Mexico and were considered an exotic plant when first introduced to the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett, the first American ambassador to Mexico. Poinsettias can be fickle plants and ones that gardening novices may find challenging to maintain. The plants are comprised of green foliage, colorful (often red) flower bracts, and the actual flowers of the plants, which are the red or green buttonlike parts nestled in the center of the bracts. Because they are a tropical plant, poinsettias can be damaged by exposure to low temperatures, even if they are only exposed for short periods of time. They should be wrapped and protected against the elements when brought home. For maximum plant life, poinsettias need to be placed near a warm, sunny window, or another area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive in temperatures between 60 and 75 F and should be kept away from warm or cold drafts. Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in

water. Over- or under-watering can cause leaves to drop prematurely and wilt. If your home lacks in humidity, you may need to water the plant more frequently. Poinsettias do not need to be fertilized while the plant is in bloom. The Ohio State University Extension says poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. You can speak with a gardening expert or consult online resources for the proper care schedule. Caring for a poinsettia year-round involves gradually drying out the plant and storing it in a cool location. The plant later will be moved outdoors and then back inside and pruned to keep a full shape. Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less. Many people find the affordability of poinsettias makes it more convenient to buy new ones each year than try to foster regrowth. Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous to humans or animals, but they should not be ingested due to the potential for allergic reactions. Poinsettias can help remove pollutants from indoor air, which is advantageous during the winter months when doors and windows are typically kept closed. Select plants that have dark green foliage and no low or damaged leaves. This ensures the best success for keeping poinsettias looking healthy and vibrant throughout the holiday season.

ENJOY AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY SEASON The color green is synonymous with the holiday season, as Christmas trees, mistletoe and holiday wreaths feature prominently throughout the month of December. But there are ways to make this holiday season even greener. • Choose LED holiday lights. Holiday lighting displays help make the season even more special. But traditional incandescent holiday lights consume considerable amounts of energy and burn out much more quickly than more eco-friendly alternatives. According to Energy.gov, LED holiday lights consume less energy than incandescent holiday lights, and they’re also safer because LED lights burn cool, reducing the risk of combustion. In addition, LED lights are more resistant to breaking than incandescent bulbs, which should please homeowners who want to avoid broken or burned out bulbs that can ruin holiday lighting displays. • Get creative with wrapping paper. The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that household waste increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That translates to about one million extra tons of waste in the roughly five-week holiday season. Much of that waste is wrapping paper. Instead of purchasing holiday wrapping paper that will ultimately end up in landfills, wrap gifts in reusable gift bags or old newspapers lying around the house. If you must use wrapping paper, choose recycled paper. In addition, save bows, ribbons and undamaged wrapping paper to use again next season. • Turn down the thermostat. Holiday music fans know that the weather outside can be frightful during the holiday season. But holiday hosts inviting friends and family over this year can turn down the thermostat to save energy and make conditions inside the home more comfortable. Extra bodies inside the house will warm the place up, allowing homeowners to turn down the thermostat during parties. If you’re traveling for the season, program your thermostat so you’re not heating an empty home. • Send e-cards. Holiday cards are a tradition in many families. But paper cards contribute heavily to that extra million tons of holiday-related waste noted by the EPA. In lieu of paper cards, send e-cards. E-cards can be emailed to friends and family, saving the cost of postage and the fuel required to deliver those cards. In addition, e-cards save families the hassle of signing each individual card. 6 Floor Plan - Thursday, November 17, 2016

CREATE CURBSIDE APPEAL BEYOND BRIGHT LIGHTS ‘Tis the season to primp your house for that festive time of year. And while holiday lights and tinsel will never go out of style, outdoor winter planters have become a spectacle in their own right. They add the perfect amount of greenery, colour, and ecofriendly cheer to brighten your walkway, front door, or balcony. Follow these easy steps to create curbside appeal with beautiful winter planters. 1. Get inspired. There are over 1000 images of winter gardens online as well as a huge selection of videos from décor mavens revealing their favourite spin on the holiday planter. Before you start your own project, make sure you have a vision of the look you’d like to achieve and double check that the colour and sizing fit with your outdoor space. 2. Start with a solid base. Keep your winter extra green with earthsavvy planters. Crescendo Urns made by Multy Home are a great option. Made using Ontario recycled tire rubber that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this planter is designed to withstand the cold weather. You can also find recycled rubber mulch to fill the base from a variety of manufacturers. This material is ideal because it drains quickly; resists mold, mildew and fungi; and is non-toxic. 3. Create your masterpiece. Consider the climate and the type of foliage that will last throughout the season. Try hardy materials such as evergreen boughs, birch, dogwood, or winterberries. Experiment with heights and textures and add some non-traditional components to make it your own. 4. Complete the package. Consider additional ways to dress up your outdoors with other earth-friendly décor, such as wreaths made from leftover greenery or even recycled ribbon and corks. Add some function and fashion to your front step with a welcome mat made from recycled tires. If you’re planning on stringing up some lights, just make sure they’re energy efficient. If you are looking to enhance your home, both indoors and out, find creative, eco-friendly solutions on rethinktires.ca. newscanada.com

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Young Ottawa musicians to embark on cross-country tour for 2017 Kick-off event to take place Nov. 18 in Osgoode BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

A group of seven young Ottawa musicians will cross Canada in 2017 performing at youth centres to celebrate the country’s 150th anniversary. The Youth X Canada Music Tour 2017 will feature north Kanata artist Taylor Miles, Stittsville’s Noah Gardiner (stage name 4PointPanic), Ottawa musician Stefani Fedra and Gatineau’s Andrew Cassara, who will headline the tour. Aside from performing across the country, the artists will also take part in workshops with youth about positive mental health. “We’re not just going to play for people,” said 20-year-old Cassara, who grew up in Orléans. “We’re also going there to talk with people and inspire them. We don’t just show up and leave.” Partners for Mental Health is one of the tour partners, along with Youth Centres Canada and SGM Group Artists. Partners for Mental Health is a national charity that provides informa-

tion and training to youth and youth groups in rural areas, towns and small cities. “This seemed like a great opportunity to bring music and mental health together,” said PJ Vankoughnett-Olson, director of volunteer services and stakeholder relations. “There’s a definite link between music and expression and mental health and mental wellness,” she said. “Partners for Mental Health was created with the idea that it’s time we start thinking and supporting mental health in a way that is positive. This is such a great opportunity to do that.” The tour visits every province and territory, and the majority of cities and towns the musicians will play are small and rural. “That’s what really appealed to us about it; there’s a lot of high-risk communities involved here,” said Vankoughnett-Olson. “It’s an amazing opportunity,” said Cassara. “Especially to go and inspire others to follow their passion and their musical dreams. That’s a dream of my own as well; to help others and guide them.” The artists will host a kick-off event on Friday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Osgoode Youth Association, located at 5479 Osgoode Main St.

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The young musicians – all between the ages of 17 and 25 – will visit 25 youth centres and 28 cities during 58 stops spread out over the course of the year. The tour is the brainchild of Diane McNulty, Glen Cairn resident and founder of the Kanata Haven Youth Centre. The musicians were asked what it means to be a Canadian music artist and “they were stumped,” said McNulty. “They were all proud to come from Canada but they couldn’t pinpoint what made them a Canadian music artist. After this tour, they’re going to come back with a completely different answer. They’re going to know what it means to be a Canadian music artist.” The genres of music represented includes a range of styles, such as electronic dance music, hip-hop and rap, and pop. McNulty, who has hosted a number of mental health workshops in the community, said including a mental health aspect to the tour was a natural direction. “You go into these communities, you talk to the kids and just connect with them with music as a tool,” she

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said. “In a lot of these communities there isn’t a lot of support, so we’ll be bringing information. It’s helping to break the stigma. “It’s bringing it all together with music as the foundation.” The tour will also include visiting some tourist attractions and historical areas throughout the country, said McNulty, but didn’t want to give anything away as it will be a surprise for the artists. The tour, travel and accommodations are expected to cost an estimated $200,000. The group is applying for a number of Canada 150 grants, and seeking sponsorships and donations to help cover some of the costs. “Seventy-five per cent of the budget is transportation and accommodation, that’s the biggest challenge,” said McNulty. “We’ve whittled everything down to next to nothing but you can’t whittle down transportation.” The artists will be blogging their experience, using Facebook live and other social media sites, and will be filming the experience for a documentary. “These guys are unbelievable,” said McNulty. “They’re learning about the business and they’re learning about touring, which is going to be invaluable.

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Andrew Cassara, a former Orléans resident, will headline the Youth X Canada tour in 2017. A group of seven Ottawa musicians will cross Canada next year performing at youth centres to celebrate the country’s 150th anniversary. “For Canada’s 150th, what better way to celebrate?” To donate or sponsor the trip, or for more information, visit youthxcanada. ca.

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Riverside South relishes a good competition, but is now heading into unchartered territory as it challenges other neighbourhoods across Ottawa to play Santa Claus. “I’d love to see if someone could beat us,” said Lesia Gilbert with the Riverside South Community Association. “I think as far as neighbourhoods go, we’re probably one of the largest supporters.” Last year’s toy drive in support of the Salvation Army’s Toy Mountain brought in a record 1,150 toys, including more than $6,000 in cash donations from area businesses. Some were collected during the association’s inaugural Toy Mountain parade that wound its way through the community. Gilbert said she would have been happy if 20 people showed up along the route the first year, but was amazed when she saw about 200 residents gather for the

event. “I’m always awed at the philanthropic feel of our neighbourhood. Something comes up and the neighbourhood rallies, which is one of the reasons I love living in Riverside South,” she said. Each year Gilbert is motivated to organize the toy drive in hopes of giving as many kids as possible a bright Christmas. “The thought of any kid not getting to enjoy Christmas just because of their family situation, that’s an awful thought for me,” said the mom of three. “We do live in a more privileged neighbourhood so we do have the responsibility – and it should be our joy – to help the neighbourhoods that aren’t as privileged.” The second edition of the parade, during which residents can drop off toys, takes place on Dec. 3. It will depart from the Rideauview Community Centre at 1 p.m. and loop around Shoreline Drive, Goldeneye Way and North

Bluff Drive and on to Canyon Walk Drive before heading back to the centre at 3 p.m. As well, there are eight sites where residents can drop off toys in the lead up to the parade. Or they can bring them to the community association’s annual Breakfast with Santa at St. Jerome elementary school, also scheduled for Dec. 3. Plates of pancakes, sausages, donuts and fruit, as well as a bounty of beverages, will be served at two breakfast sittings – 9 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. Gluten-free, egg-free and lactose-free pancakes will be available upon request. The popular breakfast, which has become a holiday tradition for many Riverside South families, typically sells out quickly. But by changing the location from the Rideauview Community Centre to St. Jerome, more families will be able to enjoy the breakfast event, said Gilbert. As well, all ticket sales will be online for the first time.

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“We can add another 25 families throughout the morning,” she said. Families, including two adults and their children, pay $20. Each subsequent adult pays $10. During the breakfast, children can have their photos taken with Santa. Electronic copies will be available for $5. And there will again be crafts

for the kids. New this year, children can write their letters to Santa Claus. “It’s something else that’s kind of a tradition for some families,” said Gilbert. “So it’s something fun to add to the event, and because we’ve moved to St. Jerome it gives us the ability to add things because we’ve been maxed out

space-wise.” And to top off the big day, sleigh rides will be offered at the community centre, beginning at 5 p.m. The last ride will be at 8 p.m. “It’s $1 per seat this year so we can add a third sleigh,” Gilbert said of the usually sold out feature, adding that so far 60 per cent of seats have been sold.

CITY OF OTTAWA NOTICE OF ZONING AMENDMENT In accordance with the Planning Act, notice is hereby provided that a zoning by-law amendment proposal is being considered by the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department at the City of Ottawa. PUBLIC MEETINGS The public meetings to consider this zoning proposal are as follows: • Planning Committee, Tuesday, November 22, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West • Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Thursday, November 24, 9:30 AM, The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive LANDS SUBJECT TO THE PROPOSAL The zoning amendment proposal affects certain lands throughout the City of Ottawa, as described below. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT The proposed amendment will permit campgrounds at the following City-owned facilities, for a temporary period of six days from June 29 to July 4, 2017, in order to accommodate visitors to the city on and around Canada Day weekend 2017: Urban Area Sites (to be considered by Planning Committee): • Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex (1490 Youville Drive) • Ray Friel Recreation Complex (1585 Tenth Line Road) • Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre (300 Des Pères-Blancs Avenue) • St. Laurent Recreation Complex (525 Coté Street) • Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Avenue) • Earl Armstrong Arena & Trillium Park (2020 Ogilvie Road) • Kanata Leisure Centre (70 Aird Place) • Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road) • Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Road) Rural Area Sites (to be considered by Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee) • Cumberland Village Heritage Museum (2830 and 2940 Old Montreal Road) The proposed amendment will also permit the use “parking lot” at Gloucester High School (2060 Ogilvie Road) during same June 29 - July 4, 2017 period, to accommodate parking associated with the temporary camp ground at Earl Armstrong Arena/Trillium Park. Upon expiry of the temporary rezoning on July 5, 2017, the zoning on each affected site will revert to the zoning that applied on June 28, 2017. FURTHER INFORMATION If this zoning amendment is approved by Council, the proposed campgrounds and parking lots will not be subject to applications for Site Plan Control. Use of the sites will be governed by rental agreements between users and the City of Ottawa and administered by the Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department. To view the proposal or any information or materials related to the proposal, please contact the undersigned planner or visit the project website at ottawa.ca/campgrounds. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the undersigned planner. Dated at the City of Ottawa this November 17, 2016. Tim J. Moerman, Planner Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 13944 Fax : 613-580-2459 Ad #2016-509-S_Urban Camp By-law_17112016 E mail: tim.moerman@ottawa.ca Ottawa West News - Thursday, November 17, 2016 49

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Pet Adoptions This was the first Canadian initiative to bring pet visitors into seniors’ residences and hospitals, and similar programs have since been introduced in other cities. In addition to the playful company they provide, animals have proved to be of therapeutic value to withdrawn, bed-ridden or lonely individuals of all ages. Speaking on behalf of the humane society at a symposium in 1982, (then Executive Director) Ken Switzer commented on the visits to seniors’ homes: “After talking to some of these people, when tearful recollections are made of long departed pets, it is not surprising they would want to have another just for the pure joy of having something to hold and love. We have heard of cases where people who were previously uncommunicative and barely leaving their rooms have come out eagerly when they know that the animals are there.” In 1982, the program was the subject of a film produced by a Toronto company that was circulated in Canada and abroad. In 2005, in honour of its 25th anniversary, and to enhance the public’s awareness and understanding of the program, it was renamed, Brightening Lives.

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Brightening the Lives of Seniors One of the Ottawa Humane Society’s long standing programs brings animals together with seniors and other individuals living in care settings with no access to the comfort a pet can provide. The history of the OHS, Helping Hands: The First 125 Years recounts the story of the birth of the program now known as Brightening Lives: On a grey November afternoon in 1980, Insp. Robert Cleaver and two other Ottawa Humane Society staff members visited the New Orchard Nursing Home. They brought along three puppies and three kittens to meet the 30-odd seniors in the home. The visit was a hit, featured in the Citizen with a front-page colour photo, and marked the start of the society’s very successful Companion Animals Program.

Today, the number of facilities visited regularly has increased to 76, with the number of annual visits totaling almost 600. The program is one of several at the OHS, including the Cats for Seniors adoption program, Senior’s Days open houses, and mobile spay/neuter program that help bring seniors the joy and comfort of animals, and of course, animals the joy and comfort of seniors.

Pet of the Week: Carson (ID# A189121) Meet Carson, a friendly and loving cat looking for his purr-fect match. Carson is a super affectionate kitty who loves cuddling with his human friends. He enjoys being scratched behind his ears and gazing out the window from atop his cat tree. Carson has lived with dogs in the past, but he would prefer to be the only feline in the home so he can have all of his family’s love to himself. Carson is currently available for adoption from a foster home. If you’d like to meet him, please contact the OHS Adoption Centre at 613-725-3166, ext. 258, to arrange a visit. For more information on Carson and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.

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

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Earl is a Labernese who loves giving kisses and playing with his Hintonburg neighborhood furry friends! Say hi to Earl if you see him!

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: ottawawest@metroland.com

Nov. 17 and Dec. 1

The Ottawa Support Group for People Who Stutter, a self-help group for people who stutter in the OttawaGatineau area, meets on the first and third Thursday of every month from 7-8:30pm, at Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, 1750 Russell Rd. Please visit www.oapws.ca for more information.

Nov. 18 and 19

The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary’s Christmas Craft Sale at Westgate Mall (Carling and The Queensway) from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19. The sale of lovely handmade crafts will support the animals at the Shelter. For more info call 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

Nov. 18 to 20

The Ottawa Potter’s Guild invites you to our Christmas Sale at Lansdowne in the Horticulture Building Friday 12 – 9, Saturday 10 – 6 and Sunday 10-5. Enjoy the creative work of over 45 clay artists. Kids craft area and free admission. The Ottawa Guild of Potters is non-profit and welcomes new members.

Nov. 18 and 25

Open Stage night at the Westboro Legion with host band the Wertherman starts at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit our website at http://www. rcl480.com or call 613-7252778.

Nov. 19 and 26

Free Pool from noon to 5 p.m. upstairs at the Westboro Legion. Saturday Night Dance at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, free for members, $5.00 cover for visitors. For more information visit http:// www.rcl480.com or call 613725-2778.

cluding valuable art), clothes, collectables, flea market, home made lunch. Great deals on gently used clothes, books, and timeless treasures! Newly knitted items, jewellery, stamps and coins, electronics, CDs, DVDs. Contact: www. firstunitarianottawa.ca or 613-725-1066. Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Julian of Norwich Anglican Church, 9 Rossland Ave., 613224-7178 julianofnorwichottawa.ca. 9 am until 2 pm. Baked goods, crafts, jewelry, plants, games, Christmas decorations, book nook/nearly new shop, tea room. Christmas bazaar from 9am-2pm at the Olde Forge, 2730 Carling Ave., 613-8299777. Shop early to get one of our signature Olde Forge Christmas puddings. Baking donations gratefully accepted on Nov. 18. The Ottawa Family Cinema, Notre Dame Auditorium 710 Broadview Ave., 613 722 8218 www.familycinema.ca, at 2pm presents Ice Age: Collision Course 3D (G). Free gifts for kids, cartoon, door prizes.

Nov. 20

Ottawa Orchid Society meeting, at 12:30. Workshop with Marilyn Light, helpful hints to identify store bought “nameless”plants. Specialty orchid sale. At 1:30, Gary Meyer from Hawkhill Orchids will be our speaker on Masdevallias/Draculas. Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd. Non members welcome, $5 at door. Info 613-729-0175

Nov. 22

Ottawa Central Park Community Association annual general meeting, 7pm at Park Place Retirement Place, 120 Central Park Dr. On the agenda: electing new president for the association, future of neighbourhood ice rink, volunteers to run the community events (Family Fun Day, garage sale, ice rink maintenance etc), Canada 150 celebrations. Fashion FUNraiser partnership between Shepherd’s and Kiwanis Club of Ottawa West in support of OrKidstra from 6 to 9pm, light refreshments, Shepherd’s Trainyards. Tickets $35. Email caringoodman@hotmail.com. The Carlingwood Y’s Morning Break women’s program meets every Tuesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 at St. Martin’s Church on Prince Charles Road. The speaker: winemaker Brian Hamilton from Kin Winery. For more information call Dorothy Young 613-722-0587 or the Carlingwood Y at 613-6569605.

Nov. 23

Holiday Florals Barrhaven Garden Club, Joanne Plummer of Mill St. Florist creates fabulous holiday arrangements. 7:30 p.m. Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Rd. Guests $5. Info: barrhavengardenclub.ca. All arrangements raffled with net proceeds donated to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard.

Nov. 25

Arts Night, 7.30pm with Laura Golden, poet; Marie Rakos, visual artist and

Imelda Basudde, vocalist/ songwriter at First Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave. Admission: $5. Information: 613-725-1066.

Nov. 26

Food Bazaar 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 579 Parkdale Ave. Deli, frozen foods, candy, baking, and coffee shop. The Ontario Genealogical Society – Ottawa Branch will host Richard McGregor on the hot topic of genetic genealogy from 10:30am-12:00pm. And a tour of the City of Ottawa Archives from 1:00pm3:00pm. All are welcome, both events are free. City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Dr. For more details visit ogsottawa.on.ca.

and $10 for students and children. 613-821-9214.

Dec. 3

St. Elizabeth church bazaar, 10 - 2pm at 1303 Leaside Ave. Bake sale, knitted and crochet goods, crafts, white elephant table, Christmas cakes, raffle. Lunch served 11 - 1pm. Adults $5. Child $3. Free admission. 613 725-2242. Christmas Melodies, a concert with Tzeitel Abrego at 7pm at Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Admission: a donation to the Christmas Hamper Project. Further information at www. tzeitelabrago.com.

Dec. 4

The Ottawa Valley Tiger Island Trio featuring Dennis Harrington, Randy Foster on fiddle, Sherryl Fitzpatrick on piano, 7pm, 145 Central Park Dr. Old time fiddling music. To reserve seats, email Graham and Suzanne at gcrate@ rogers.com.

The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary will be selling homemade baked goods and crafts at the OHS Christmas open house 11 am to 2:30 pm at the animal shelter, 245 West Hunt Club Rd. Admission and parking are free. For more info call 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

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Dec. 5

Come buy your fresh fruits and veggies at low prices from the MarketMobile. Stop by the Carlington location, 1520 Caldwell Ave. from 1:15 to 2:45 pm. For questions, please contact Moniela at mvon@carlington.ochc.org.

Dec. 2

Come to hear the beautiful music of the Stairwell Carollers at Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave., at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults

You are invited to the annual general meeting of the Westboro Beach Community Association at the Field house, 29 Van Lang Private at 7pm. The guest speaker will be local historian Dave Allston who will speak on the 145th anniversary of the great fire that torched Skead’s Mill at Westboro Beach. There will also be a short business meeting reporting on WBCA activities in the past year and election of officers. For further information, contact us

at infowestborobeach@gmail. com, visit www.westborobeach.ca or become a friend of Westboro Beach Community on Facebook and connect with us on twitter @ WestboroBeachCA.

Dec. 11

Get into the Christmas spirit with the Salvation Army’s Festival of Carols at Centrepointe Theatre. Come enjoy your favourite carols featuring Melissa Simard, Rick Szabo, Bill Blundell, Sean van Gulik and The Salvation Army Mass Bands and Chorus. There are two performances 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at no cost. To reserve tickets call Centrepointe Theatre Box office at 613-5802700.

Tuesdays

Set aside Tuesday mornings with the Painters’ Circle. We are a friendly group with a wide range of painting experience from beginners to people who sell their work. We meet in the Unitarian Church on Cleary Avenue. Please drop in, but first contact Clea Derwent for further details at clderwent@gmail. com or 613-694-0505.

Thursdays

The Nepean-Kanata Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Kanata, 101 Kanata Ave. For details, visit nepeankanatarotary.com. Toastmasters meet every Thursday at the Bells Corners Legion, 4026 Richmond Rd. with a 6:45 p.m. meet and greet and 7 p.m. meeting. Call 613 828-3862.

Nov. 19

Visit the popular Fall Fair at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa. Silent auction (in-

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By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. “We Pay Until 2017” offer valid at participating dealers to qualified retail lessees O.A.C. in Canada who enter into a lease agreement with GM Financial and who accept delivery between October 1, 2016 to January 3, 2017 on eligible new or demonstrator 2016 and 2017 Chevrolet vehicles. Excludes 2016 Impala, Camaro, Volt, Corvette, Equinox, Traverse, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Colorado. Offer is tax- inclusive and offer value depends on vehicle leased. General Motors of Canada Company will pay up to $600 per month for a maximum of 2 months ending January 3, 2017 towards regularly scheduled monthly or biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and does not include down payment or security deposits). If lease is entered into in October, GM Canada will pay up to $600 per month for three months; if lease is entered into in November, GM Canada will pay up to $600 per month for two months; if lease is entered into between December 1 and January 3, GM Canada will pay up to $600 for one month. If a customer’s lease payment is less than $600 per month, GM Canada will not reimburse the difference to the customer. After January 3, 2017, the customer will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. Lessees who accept delivery of a new eligible vehicle with a lease payment of over $600 per month are eligible for a preloaded Lease Cash incentive and value will depend on when delivery takes place (October 1 to October 31, 2016: $1,800 Lease Cash; November 1 to November 30, 2016: $1,200 Lease Cash; December 1 to January 3, 2017: $600 Lease Cash) and Customer’s initial lease payments will be paid from the preloaded Lease Cash until such Lease Cash is depleted, after which regular lease payments will ensue. Customers must be approved to lease through GM Financial. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, excess wear and tear and km changes, applicable taxes, optional equipment, dealer fees, and other applicable fees not included. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. †The Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Silverado HD, and Chevrolet Camaro received the highest numerical scores in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, based on responses from 33,560 U.S. original owners of 2013 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership about problems experienced in the past 12 months, surveyed in October-December 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com The Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Equinox (tie), Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD, and Chevrolet Tahoe received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study, based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 U.S. vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ***/* Freight & PDI ($1,700/ $1,650/ $1,600/ $1,700/ $1,695), registration, air levies, tire levies and OMVIC fees, insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included in the Black Friday Event Cash Credit offers. Offers apply as indicated to 2016 (2017 Equinox) new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Quantities limited; dealer order or trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2016 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an AC Delco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.

58 Ottawa West News - Thursday, November 17, 2016