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What does the future hold for our local corner stores? Earlier this year a new zoning amendment was proposed by the City of Ottawa that would allow for more “micro-retail” shops to open in certain residentially-zoned neighbourhoods and which would also permit existing corner stores to modify their use. At present, bylaws dictate that the zoning for existing shops in residential areas must immediately switch to residential

use only once a shop closes, or the owner passes away. Several areas within Kitchissippi may be affected by the changes, which could be implemented as soon as April. We asked local historian Dave Allston to take a closer look at a few of the last remaining corner stores in Kitchissippi. Entering a corner convenience store is like a step back in time, to

an era when communities relied on the shopkeeper to stock life’s essentials. It was a familiar place where the selection-to-square footage ratio was off the charts; where the person behind the counter was the same person you’d see every time, and whose very survival depended on the visits of his customers. Continued on page 12

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Where ‘old meets new’ Heritage process begins for Bayview Yards By Craig Lord

Kitchissippi is one step closer to another heritage designation. One day after council voted to approve the designation of Broadview Public School, the Built Heritage Sub-Committee began the process to designate the Bayview Yards building at 7 Bayview for heritage status. Heritage planner Lesley Collins says the building, formerly a part of Mechanicsville’s burgeoning industrial sector in the 1940s, fits well into the city’s criteria for heritage protection.

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“The heritage designation program is meant to celebrate and recognize buildings of importance in the city’s history,” she says. “It’s an important example of industrial heritage in the city of Ottawa.” The future is bright for Bayview Yards as well. Last year, the city announced it would become the site of a new Innovation Centre — a hub for entrepreneurs and start-ups to incubate their business ideas. The plans for the Centre include a 99-year lease of the property and construction of an adjacent 12-storey tower. In a report prepared for council and the sub-committee, Coun. Jeff Leiper described the designation and the impending development as “old meets new.” He’s excited by the potential that can come from bringing economic purpose to a cultural space. “This building is going to be a really inspiring place to do some great economic development work. I think it’s a fantastic

model for us to take a look at as we consider adaptive reuse of other heritage buildings in the city,” he says. Collins doesn’t foresee a heritage designation conflicting with the Innovation Centre. She has been in regular contact with city developers to make sure the space maintains its history. “Plans for the Innovation Centre will reflect the importance of the heritage character of the building, and that has been incorporated into the plans a lot.” The potential heritage designation has been a long-time coming. It began nearly 20 years ago, when Linda Hoad of the Hintonburg Community Association started petitioning the city to not only designate the site, but to maintain its condition. The historic building had fallen into a state of disrepair. Demolition-by-neglect, she says, was a real possibility for losing the building. The city’s hesitation to designate the property was frustrating. “We just kept on, at regular intervals, you know whenever it seemed appropriate, sending letters. The city just kept saying ‘it’s too soon, it’s too soon.’” Hoad says that she’s happy to see an adaptive reuse of the site emerge. It could mean the city has an effective direction for heritage designations. “They’ve finally got their head around the idea that heritage buildings are good for tourism, heritage, and innovation,” she says. The heritage designation and the Innovation Centre development now proceed in tandem. The designation heads next to Planning Committee, and then to council for final approval by the end of April. Proposals are still underway for the Centre, and will be narrowed down by early May. Once a proposal is selected, a public meeting will be held for community feedback on the design. Coun. Leiper notes his door is always open for residents who would like to discuss the heritage designation or the proposed development.

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“I’ve worked here at Dovercourt Recreation Centre for the last five years or so. You can often find me at the pool desk. I love the community here, and my co-workers. I think it’s a really welcoming place. Every day when I finish, it feels like it’s a reward in itself, like it’s good work. In my free time I like racquet sports, in particular badminton, and I enjoy

volunteering. In fact, I came to Dovercourt first as a volunteer, in my older brother’s cafe upstairs at the Centre, and then I volunteered with maintenance here as well. Now it’s pretty much my dream job. This year my volunteer time is mostly canvassing door to door with the March of Dimes and the Arthritis Society. I try to help out at least once a year. I feel like it’s

really important to my life to give back. Before I came to Dovercourt I volunteered with a cooking group. They were people who needed help transitioning to being on their own. There are so many individuals who made an impact on me during my time there, who I still see in the community. It’s always nice to smile and say hi. It still shapes my life now.”

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important first step. Do a walkthrough and Spring (if it ever gets make notes. Your list here) is a time for takcould include: ing stock, a time for furniture, artwork, renewal. For jewelry, books, lighting Kitchissippi residents fixtures, rugs and it’s a time when many textiles, clocks and survey the contents of timepieces, glass, china, their homes with a hobbies and view to making changrecreational items, es. Refurnishing, redetools, toys, nostalgia signing, down sizing items, etc. and de-cluttering are Some of these either optional or, in categories I’ve listed some cases, necessary. are obvious, furniture Most people and artwork, for Westboro’s Shaun Markey is the author approach the task with instance. I purposely of a recently published memoir called energy and enthusiasm. added “recreational Folk Art in the Attic, and he’s also behind Need to get rid of stuff. items” because vintage our newest column: Collectable Simple. Stage a garage fishing tackle, for Treasures. sale and whatever example, can be very doesn’t sell give away to valuable, as can textiles a charitable organization with the contents of an like vintage quilts and afterwards. Job done! Yes, entire house or apartment, hooked rugs. Old toys and your goal may have been the antiques and other nostalgia items are accomplished but did you, collectables can be highly sought after by as the saying goes, throw impressive both in terms of collectors and dealers. out the baby with the number and value. Afterwards, do another bathwater? Did valuable So what should you do walk through and add antiques and collectables in this situation? The key is specific items to the leave via the garage sale or to not rush it. The majority categories. In a couple of in the donation to charity? of people don’t give hours you’ll have a Every year, homeowners themselves enough time, comprehensive inventory. unknowingly make this especially when faced with If it’s convenient, take mistake. The categories of the dispersal of the entire along your camera and collecting have become so contents of a home. photograph some or all of numerous and diverse, it’s Start by creating a the items either individually easy to overlook items that simple inventory by or in groups. can have considerable categories. Knowing what merit. If you’re dealing you have is a very Continued on page 6 By Shaun Markey

CLEAN YOUR CLOSETS! If you have an antique or collectable and are curious about its past and approximate value, email a photo to shaunmarkey@rogers.com. Please make sure your photo is high enough resolution so that details are visible. (In other words, the files should be large.) Any extra information you can share about your treasure is helpful too. Your item – and its story– might be published in Shaun’s next column. In the meantime, check out the web version of this column at kitchissippi.com to read Shaun’s assessment of a favourite yard sale find made by KT editor, Andrea Tomkins.

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KT LETTERS A thank you from Connaught P.S. Dear Kitchissippi Times, We want to send along big thank you from the Connaught Public School Parent Council, and the Connaught School community, to the sponsors of our 2015 Stone Soup Fundraiser. The theme of this annual event is based on the Stone Soup folk story. We think that this story captures the cooperative spirit or our school and local community.

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Treasures Continued from page 5 While at this stage you’ll know specifically what you have in terms of the number and different types of items. What you don’t know is value, and value is where the rubber meets the road in antiques and collectables. The entire antiques and collectables industry is based on value. Items come into the market at various points in the antiques/ collectables eco system and move up the system as dealers sell the items to other dealers who know that there is still a margin left for them to make a

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profit. An item effectively leaves the system when it is sold to a collector – the end user. Antique items come to the market in a variety of ways including the aforementioned garage sale. There’s also estate sales, tag sales, auctions, direct sales and consignments to dealers, flea markets, antique shows, swap meets and, via one of the most if not the most powerful of all platforms – the Internet. The other major factor in antiques and collectables is trust. Who can you trust to give you a fair assessment of the value of your items? If you’re faced with the entire contents of a home, it’s best to hire an appraiser to

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Executive Director Katherine Clarke-Nolan (right) gives Client Ambassadors Rosalyn Blackett (left) and Joan Bailey (centre) flowers and hugs after their speeches at a recent Dress for Success celebration. DfS provides women with professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.

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It can be hard to build up enough courage to turn your life around but sometimes all we need is a little bit of help to steer us in the right direction. Dress for Success Ottawa has been helping women change their lives since it first opened its doors in January 2010. The non-profit organization has now helped 1,000 women since it was started. This milestone was celebrated at Urban Element on Parkdale Avenue on the evening of March 26. Staff, volunteers, sponsors, city councilors, friends, family and clients gathered to pay tribute to Dress for Success Ottawa, which runs three programs to help women in need. The first program is the suiting program, in which women meet with wardrobe consultants and personal shoppers and are fitted with interview and work appropriate clothing. The second program is the dress rehearsal program where clients participate in practice interviews run by volunteers and then they’re given feedback on their performance. The last program is the professional women’s networking group. Workshops are run thorough the year to develop employable skills to help women maintain or find more fulfilling employment. “We do a lot of stuff, it’s a great place,” said Katherine Clarke-Nolan,

the Executive Director at Dress for Success. “It’s so much more than the clothing, it’s really the building of self-confidence and empowerment and self-esteem so we run the gamut. We have people from 15 to 65, women from all ages and all walks of life who come in.” Clarke-Nolan said it takes seven seconds to make a first impression and Dressed for Success is helping to take the worry of making a bad impression away. The event at Urban Element proved what a profound impact Dress for Success has played in the people’s lives it has touched. During her speech, Corrina Clement, Board Chair at Dress for Success, said, “It’s one thing to hope, one thing to want to do better but it’s an entirely different thing to have the courage to actually make it happen. “All of the clients, all of the women who have come through our doors have had the courage to take that step so say ‘you know what? I’m going to need a little bit of help and I’m not going to be afraid to ask for it and I’m not going to be afraid to accept it when it comes.’” Founding Chair Member, Marlene Floyd, spoke about being one of the people who started Dress for Success. “I’ll never forget the first day that we opened our doors and it was this monumental feeling of being able to show to the world and to Ottawa what women can do when they

come together and it’s a feeling that continues to this day. I had the pleasure of being there on day one, meeting with our first client and I had the pleasure of being there for client number 1,000,” she said. Client Ambassador Rosalyn Blackett told the crowd that when she walked into Dress for Success last spring, she had no idea what would be involved. “I just hoped to find some clothes for an interview and I haven’t looked back since,” she said. “My first experience was incredible. I came out of there feeling so loved and so a part of something bigger than what I’ve ever known. And the volunteers made me feel like I was special.” Through tears, Joan Bailey told the crowd, “I have had bridges burned, so many doors closed and bolted, and Dressed for Success was my window. And basically that was my experience. I was at a point where everything was closed, and they came along and they were my window and here I am. The hope, the courage, everything is in this room and it’s only going to grow, so thank you.” The Dress for Success gala – called Stepping Out – will be taking place on May 28. It’s a major fundraiser for the year and will be taking place at Lato, at Dow’s Lake. Tickets will be on sale soon. For more information about Dress for Success Ottawa, go to dressforsuccess.org/ ottawa.

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mechanics graduated from one of the most comprehensive bicycle maintenance programs of its kind on March 12 in a ceremony at the Causeway Work Centre on O’Meara Street. “Having gotten to know the grads, and a little bit about their backgrounds and challenges – I’m moved to tears at this point,” says Samuel Benoit, one of the lead organizers for the program. A social business, RightBike aims to help The graduating class of RightBike’s program and their instructors celebrate 17 weeks of hard work. those facing barriers to employment, like this year’s graduates, find jobs in the community. The certification course subjected the six grads to an exhaustive, 17 week long training course under the supervision of experienced mechanics. “Our instructors knew these guys were going to be working in a competitive bike shop,” says Benoit. “We gave them the time to learn the ropes – to show up to work consistently, to arrive on time, to respect other, and to work with the equipment and tools properly.” Over the first 14 weeks of the course students learned the basics of bike building; including threading tires, fixing brakes, and drilling holes in frames. At one point the cohort even got a chance to work Scynthia, Chris, James, and Darren pose with their specially with PedalEasy, an Ottawa based beribboned grad wrenches just after the graduation ceremony. supplier and manufacturer of e-bikes. Eight of their bikes were views. To keep fuelled during the brought in along with the electrical course they were provided with free equipment needed to wire them coffee by the Bridgehead at Fairmont properly. and Wellington. “We did motorized wheels, batThe class was comprised of inditeries attached to them with comviduals facing barriers to employputer chips. That kind of thing,” ment. These included mental health says Chris Campeau, one of the six challenges, overcoming addition, a grads. “Biking was a way for me to lack of economic opportunities, and relieve stress, to push past my probphysical or learning disabilities, lems … I get that with working with according to Benoit. Originally bikes too.” there were 11 students in the class, “I think I’ve made some of my but by graduation that number had best friends here. It’s been cool.” dropped to six. Campeau and the other grads “This wasn’t just about learning “For some of these guys, getting spent the last three weeks of the how to turn a wrench,” says Brian competitive job offers is a comprogram interning at bike shops Wheeler, the head mechanic for the pletely new experience in their adult across Ottawa. Campeau, who program and owner of RightBike. lives,” says Benoit. “But this is what interned at Joe Mama’s in the Glebe, The only comparable program is they’ve done themselves. We creatwas offered seasonal employment an 11-day certification course from ed the environment, but it’s from almost before the internship was the Winterborne Bicycle Institute in their own efforts, their own capaciover. Guelph, according to Wheeler. But ty, that they’re getting these offers.” “Chris is off the top one of the RightBike’s course doesn’t just teach “Chris offers a lot to our team, most energetic and enthusiastic the technical skills necessary for and it was fun teaching him too,” guys we’ve had come in,” says Tom work as a mechanic. adds Jeza. “Heck, we’ve even startJeza, the store manager at Joe “We’ve learned from experience ed hanging out at the bike park Mama’s. “He’s driven to be in the that solely bike skills and bike sometimes.” industry…doesn’t matter if it’s mechanics aren’t the only thing it Although the program has something basic or advanced.” takes to get and hold a job,” said already helped forge new relationThe other graduates were offered Benoit. “It’s the social skills, the soft ships, Jeza has a little bit of compeinternships at Kunstadt’s Glebe and skills, that make the difference.” tition. Heron locations, Full Cycle, and This included learning about Even after the crowd of enthusiBushtukah. At the time of writing, financial literacy, WHMIS training, astic supporters had left, the new most of the grads have received managing workplace stress, first mechanics were still gathered offers of employment from the aid, fighting violence against around the buffet table talking, stores at which they interned. women, and preparing for inter- smiling, and laughing.

“I think I’ve made some of my best friends here. It’s been cool.”

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High scores for charity

Popular word game raises money for diabetes and MS in annual tournament

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The 14th annual Spring into Scrabble fundraiser brought Ottawa’s Scrabble enthusiasts together for a full day of fun and charity on March 21. Ottawa Scrabble Club member Pam Hunter, who has competed in Scrabble tournaments throughout Canada and the United States, has been organizing the fundraiser every year to raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Hunter says the focus of the fundraiser was to have fun and raise money for a good cause. Anyone with a love for the game was welcome to participate and the event drew over 40 players together for the day. “For me, I just enjoy playing the game and I thought I would use my love for it as a way to fundraise,” says Hunter. Participants could choose to donate their registration fee to either charity. Raffle tickets for a custom-made Scrabble board were sold with all proceeds going towards the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. A silent auction was also held with items donated from local businesses. The event raised a total of

“For me, I just enjoy playing the game and I thought I would use my love for it as a way to fundraise.”

Event organizer Pam Hunter presents raffle winner Bob Daley with a custommade Scrabble board. Hunter provided the board to help raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. The event raised $2,700 for the two charities. Photo by Lynn Chiarelli.

$2,700. The tournament was held at St. George’s Parish on March 21. Participants could choose to drop in for a game or two in the afternoon or register for a sixgame tournament. Players were divided into divisions according

to their level of play and experience participating in competitive tournaments. The A and B divisions were mostly made up of high-level club members and the C and D divisions were reserved for recreational players.

John Stardom is a resident of Kitchissippi and has been playing competitive Scrabble for more than 10 years. He is also a member of the Ottawa Scrabble Club and has participated in the fundraiser tournament almost every year. “I really like the idea of a short tournament that is also for charity. It’s a really relaxed atmosphere here, which is also nice,” says Stardom, adding that there are several excellent Scrabble players in the community. “Ottawa also has a really strong club. We have eight or nine really active expert players here. When a lot of Ottawa players get together for an event, the quality of the Scrabble is pretty high,” says Stardom. Adam Logan was crowned the 2013 Canadian National Scrabble Champion and he

competed in the final King of the Hill round in the A division against Wayne Barclay. Despite losing 389 points to Logan’s 455, Barclay finished first overall in the all day tournament on account of his cumulative score. A new player to the event, Chris Soicher, finished first in the B division and Tasia Papadatos and Betty Wong were the winners of the C and D divisions, respectively. The Ottawa Scrabble Club meets Wednesday evenings at the Gloucester Public Library from 7-10 p.m. Scrabble enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels are welcome and each session is $3. Scrabble fans! Don’t miss the photo of the winning board on the web version of this story at kitchissippi.com. You might learn a new word or two!

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Local breweries hoping for a fair share of the shelves By Jacob Hoytema

As the provincial government prepares to outline its plans to allow beer sales in grocery stores, local Ottawa breweries are hoping they won’t get cut out of the deal. On March 13, the Toronto Star reported that the Liberal government is planning to allow sales of beer and wine in grocery stores as part of its 2015 spring budget. There have not been any announcements as to which beer manufacturers will be included in the plan, or how large a role craft breweries will play. Paul Meek, owner of local craft brewery Kichesippi Beer Co. says that it is in the best interests of both the government and the consumers to ensure that smaller brewers get representation on store shelves. “This is not a trend,” Meek says of the growing popularity of local brewers. “This is not ‘Hey, craft beer is cute right now, but in ten years I’m going to start drinking beer that’s owned by a millionaire out of Brazil.’ It’s not going to go away.” Many, including the local craft brewers, were surprised by the March 13 reports, especially given Kathleen Wynne’s firm stance only a month earlier that beer would not be sold in corner stores. Furthermore, the Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB), an association to which many craft

brewers belong, was reportedly not included in the discussions that led to the new decision. Meek says that for the amount of beer they produce, craft brewers contribute more taxes and local jobs to the economy than large beer manufacturers do. Despite this, the Beer Store and the LCBO (the only two franchises in the province permitted to sell beer) seem to give preferential treatment to bigger corporations, doing little to help small brewers grow their business. “I think the problem with The Beer Store is they’re concentrating too much on a shrinking pie instead of growing that pie,” Meek says. “Everything’s about ‘how can we sell more two-fours of the Coors, the Molson products, and more twofours of the Brazilian-owned Labatt’s or Budweiser products.’” The OCB echoed these concerns in a statement released on their website. “A key aspect for Craft Brewers is that any new access, whatever form it takes, is affordable and that it does not allow large players to purchase all of the shelf space,” said OCB Chair Cam Heaps in the statement. In addition, OCB President John Hay warned that the new sales in grocery stores could become “yet another series of monopolies” if the small craft brewers are neglected.

Under the current system, craft brewers can only sell their products in local pubs and restaurants, the LCBO or The Beer Store, or their own breweries. While many small brewers see success on the local front, it is difficult for them to find growth in The Beer Store, where they have to compete with national brands. In fact, neither of Kitchissippi’s two main craft breweries have any products for sale in The Beer Store. Beyond the Pale Brewing Company is a small brewery that has only been around since 2012, but has been growing in popularity across the city, becoming available in a long list of restaurants and bars. The only way for consumers to buy it directly, however, is in 32- or 64-oz. growlers at the brewery. Likewise, Kichesippi only sells in restaurants, directly from the brewery, or in a six-pack at the LCBO. As soon as the province gives him the opportunity, however, Meek says Kichesippi Beer will be ready to move into grocery stores. The company already has a line of soda that they sell in supermarkets, and Meek says that this gives him some experience in dealing with the supermarket chains. For now though, local breweries can only wait for what the Liberal government outlines in its spring budget, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

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An omnivore’s delight

Westboro welcomes addition of new restaurant

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The latest addition to Westboro’s food scene is Pure Kitchen, a restaurant that, despite its vegetarian menu, is drawing everyone from vegans to omnivores to its tables. Restaurant owners Dave Leith, Amber Stratton, Jen Dalgleish, Kyle Cruickshank and Olivia Cruickshank are not surprised by the loyal following they’ve developed during Pure Kitchen’s first five weeks of operation. “We saw a void in this area and set out to fill it with approachable food served in a casual, comfortable environment,” explains Leith. Previously home to Milagro’s, the restaurant’s interior has been transformed thanks to an abundance of white paint and a vibrant accent wall. There is a vibrancy to the menu as well, with its fresh, flavourful fare, all prepared from scratch. Vegan and gluten free options are clearly identified, and the dishes are uniquely named. Modelled after California’s Café Grateful, they’ve chosen monikers like Divine Dumplings, Friendly Fries, Fulfilled Burger and Mystical Bowl. Elements like coconut bacon, house-made vegan cheese curds, corn tortilla croutons and other nice touches contribute to dishes that are abundantly tasty. “We’ve had so many meat eaters who’ve come in and expressed their surprise that vegetarian food could be so delicious and satisfying,” said Olivia. There is a depth of talent to the Pure Kitchen team as well. Olivia previously served as chef at the Wild Oat Cafe and Bakery in the Glebe; she is also a trained holistic nutritionist. Leith was one of the original owners of Fresco’s on Elgin and the Empire Grill, among other ventures. Kyle has over a decade of restaurant and catering experience. Pure Kitchen is a proud supporter of many local farmers and food producers, including Equator Coffee, Strawberry Blonde Bakery and Hintonburg’s Beyond the Pale

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“We saw a void in this area and set out to fill it with approachable food served in a casual, comfortable environment.” Brewing and Culture Kombucha. In addition to the sit-down options, Pure Kitchen also has a great grab-and-go case featuring wraps, juices, big salads and power cookies. Starting every Monday, three day juice cleanses and seven day juice and food cleanses are also available. While the restaurant has gotten off to such a busy start that they’ve had to hire an overnight crew to do food preparation, Leith confirmed they are not rest-

ing on their laurels. The whole Pure Kitchen team is looking forward to a busy spring and summer, thanks in part to their large upstairs patio. “We’re looking at adding a breakfast service to our lineup. We’ll be incorporating daily specials with seasonal produce as farms start harvesting and we’re planning cocktails made with our fresh-pressed juices. And we’ve got big plans for Westfest – it’s going to be such a fun weekend.”

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Mozart Guerin’s, at 220 Carruthers Ave., pictured here in January 1967. Photo courtesy of the City of Ottawa archives, CA-024320

Mozart Guerin’s is now Charlie’s Groceteria. Photo by Andrea Tomkins

Corner stores: the ultimate #shoplocal experience Continued from page 1 This experience can still be had in Kitchissippi, but it’s threatening to become a thing of the past. The corner store, once an urban staple, has slowly been disappearing. Some of my favorite memories of childhood are of bike rides to the top of the street with allowance in hand, ready to make important budgetary decisions between comic books, hockey cards and Lik-M-Aid. A corner store was the promised land for kids, and an integral part of community life for adults. Sadly, this seemingly is no longer the case. Kitchissippi is down to its final 13 corner stores. Take away the chain shops, and you’re left with a couple on Gladstone, three on Wellington, two in Hintonburg, two in Mechanicsville, and one on Kirkwood. That’s it. This is half of what we had barely 20 years ago; a third compared to the 1950s. Over time, the type of merchants in our ward has evolved since Peter Paysant opened Richmond Road’s first general store in the 1870s. Butcher shops and small dedicated grocery stores arrived in the late 1800s. Large supermarkets appeared mid-century, and finally the superstores and franchise convenience stores in the 90s. Kitchissippi is a microcosm of most urban districts. New ideas are being considered to help save or re-enliven the trade, including permitting the sale of beer, and relaxing zoning restrictions (for a long time unless a shop

was grandfathered in, rezoning a residential lot for commercial was difficult and costly). The City is looking at not only protecting established shops in residential communities, but rezoning additional parcels where socalled “micro-retail” could work. Kitchissippi’s oldest corner store is also perhaps the most hidden. Tucked away down quiet Garland Street in Hintonburg is a large, but simple corner store that has been in operation for 125 years. Delphis Raymond was one of Hintonburg’s pioneer merchants when he opened his shop at 46 Garland in 1890. Back then, residents relied on the small stores which sold fresh produce, meat, dairy and eggs delivered directly from the farmers of Nepean Township up Richmond Road. These stores were as integral for the farmers as they were for the customers. Raymond kept his shop open through Hintonburg’s growth years, before retiring in 1923. Groceteria veteran Phydime Lamoureux purchased the property from him, and continued operations through WWII. This shop became the Garland Grocery, and is now freshly renamed the Family Supermarket. New owner Jean Saintil purchased the business in late 2014 out of a love of running his own business. Saintil came to Ottawa from Haiti 18 years ago, and can list off the few times he has been outside the city. He came here by himself, without family or friends. He still has few friends, no time for extra-

curriculars. Church is important to him, and from the sounds of things, that is the only respite he has from work. After finishing a long day by himself at the store, he has another job elsewhere. “Work all the time, work all the time…”says Saintil. There is fatigue in his voice as his sentence trails off. But he is enthusiastic, and you can see in his eyes how much he hopes to succeed. He is also conflicted. He doesn’t want to sell beer, and it bothers him to sell cigarettes. “They are there, I sell them, because if you have a corner store, if you don’t have cigarettes, you don’t have business,” says Saintil. Saintil has been slowly renovating the store, improving not only the aesthetics and functionality of the shop, but the variety and quality of the offerings. I think Delphis Raymond would be proud. A little west down storied Ladouceur Avenue at Carruthers, one finds Charlie’s Groceteria, built circa 1920 (formerly Mozart Guerin’s and Nesrallah’s). Charlie Khaled was still a relative newcomer Canada by way of Lebanon when he opened in 1974, but has been worn down by the government. Most disconcerting is his humble admission that the store is losing money and that he uses pension money to pay the bills. “The City will not recognize this, they should check how much we actually make,” says Khaled. He feels stuck, and powerless to change the system. When asked about the possibility to sell beer or wine, he says he has been wishing for this for years. “They’ve been talking about it going on 35

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Phydime Lamoureux, circa 1930 in what was then called Garland Grocery at 46 Garland St. Photo courtesy of Université d’Ottawa, CRCCF, Fonds Georgette-Lamoureux (P50)

or 40 years, it’s never going to happen,” he says, even listing the dates and names of Ontario Premiers who have made these promises. He also feels the problems are not limited to the independents, that the chains are suffering the same problems. A generous and caring shop-owner, Khaled, despite his troubles, is still happy. “I love Canada, I love everything here,” he says. On Gladstone, The Fairmont Confectionery is going strong. Oliver McBain operated the shop from 1923 until 1940, when George Zahab (“George’s Corner Grocery”) took over until the mid 70s. This store notably has recently re-invented itself, adding Sam’s Café, a 10-seat Southeast Asian restaurant and takeout counter. Simply put, to remain viable, stores can no longer rely on the old standbys like cigarettes, magazines and candy. Other Kitchissippi neighbourhoods, which have gone through more substantial

change, have lost their corner stores. Champlain Park lost the former Barakat’s on Carleton; Hampton-Iona lost the Hilson Confectionery and more recently the Quick Mart on Clare; and most in Westboro have disappeared, including the Roosevelt Confectionery, Churchill Grocerteria and Fred’s. The list grows on. Societal factors (decreasing numbers of smokers, the decline of newspapers, people eating healthier, more cars) combined with political factors (higher taxes, and zoning restrictions) only worsens the pain for shopkeepers. Thankfully there are still those like Jean and Charlie who continue to give it a shot, giving us true convenience and a shopping experience that has existed in our ward for 150 years. It’s an experience and privilege we ought to cherish, for if they vanish, they will sorely be missed. Dave Allston is taking over the KT Early Days column. Look for it in the April 16 issue.

A view of Barakat’s in February 1965, located at 254 Carleton Avenue. Photo courtesy of the City of Ottawa archives, CA-024760

Barakat’s in March 2015. It has since been converted to a home. Photo by Andrea Tomkins

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A view inside of the same store, 85 years later. Now owned by Jean Saintil and called The Family Supermarket. Photo by Andrea Tomkins

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APRIL 2 TO APRIL 30 - TEENS... THE GREAT PARENTING CHALLENGE

A dynamic workshop exploring the many challenges and opportunities facing parents of teenagers. Offers techniques for effective discipline, coping skills and strategies to help you and your teen succeed. Thursdays, April 2 to April 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 725-3601 ext. 207 for information and registration. Register online at familyservicesottawa.org.

APRIL 3 - GOOD FRIDAY PASSION

In commemoration of its foundation in Hintonburg, Saint-François-d’Assise Church (Corner Wellington W. and Fairmont) features the regional choir Choeur Classique de l’Outaouais and l’Ensemble Ko from Montreal on Good Friday April 3 at 7:30 p.m. They will perform the Passion according to Saint John by Bach. The Choeur classique, founded in 1986, has some 60 members from the Ottawa-Gatineau region including Kitchissippi. The Ensemble Ko with 18 singers focuses on historical and classical music. Also with Tiphaine Legrand, Musical Director, Gilles M. Leclerc, Organ, Frédéric Lacroix, Harpsichord, and Luc Lalonde, Baritone. Free admission, donations welcome.

APRIL 4 - 6TH ANNUAL MCKELLAR PARK EGG HUNT & COOKIE POTLUCK

The hunt is on – rain or shine or snow – on Saturday, April 4 beginning at 10:30 a.m. If it’s your first time, parents provide 10 eggs per participating child. (10 plastic eggs with peanut-free treats inside per child and a few goodies to share on the cookie table.) One parent arrives in the park at 9:45 a.m. to hide eggs. When the hunt begins, all the kids shoot off to find any 10 eggs. Then the older kids help the young ones to find their 10. There will be tables set up for the potluck.

APRIL 10 - TELLERS AT THE WELL

This month’s storytellers Rodney Norman & Robert Hatfield will present An Evening of Monologues and Such - with a sing-along, a storytelling event at the West End Well (969 Wellington St. W.). 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can with a suggested minimum $5. For information go to westendwell.ca.

APRIL 10 & 11 – FIBRE ART SHOW & SALE

Over 40 local fibre artists from Out-Of-The-Box (OOTB) present their fourth annual Fibre Fling Show and Sale at the Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Dr.) The event runs for two days: Friday April 10 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday April 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Artwork includes every form of fibre art such as quilting, felting, beadwork, stitchery, dollmaking, knitting, jewelry, wearable art and more. Some artists combine several techniques within one piece. A $5 admission will support the Stephen Lewis Foundation. High Tea will be served on Saturday afternoon for $10. Parking is free. For additional information, contact Rita at 613-723-7404 or visit www.outof-the-box.org.

APRIL 11 & 12 - WESTEND POTTERY SALE

The 5th annual Westend Pottery Sale promotes excellence in ceramic art available in our community. Mingle with and discover the diverse work of 20 potters in a relaxed atmosphere and linger over a light lunch or snack catered by Black Walnut Bakery. Held in the hall of the Churchill Seniors Centre, 345 Richmond Rd. at Churchill. Sat. 10-5 p.m., Sun. 10-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Don’t miss the daily draws for baskets of pottery. For more information go to westendpotterysale.com.

APRIL 12 - BOOK READING: THE BIG SWIM

Join BC author Carrie Saxifrage as she reads from her newly-published book, The Big Swim. These are touching, funny and thought-provoking stories of “coming ashore in a world adrift” – personal stories of a life seen through the lens of climate change, where Saxifrage learns to align how she lives with what she loves. 7 p.m., West End Well Cafe, 969 Wellington St. W. Admission is free. For more information go to westendwell.ca/events/carrie-saxifrage-big-swim or call 613-725-0505.

APRIL 13 - HOME INSPECTION WORKSHOP

Nathan Weinstock, Registered Home Inspector with AccuChex Inspections, will lead a 90-minute workshop on home inspection tips and helpful hints at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library. This seminar will be of interest to homeowners, home buyers and sellers, and those concerned with new home warranty issues. For more information, and to register, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

APRIL 18 - KITCHISSIPPI WARD FORUM

The second Kitchissippi Ward Forum will be taking place on April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Rd.) It’s an opportunity for residents to share concerns with Coun. Leiper and receive updates on local issues. To estimate numbers for catering, participants are asked to register via Eventbrite. (Go to eventbrite.ca and search for “Kitchissippi forum.”)

APRIL 18 - HINTONBURG STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

The tournament will be taking place on Hamilton Avenue North, Armstrong Street - right beside Parkdale Park. Get your team together to prove that you play the best Hintonburg Hockey in the land. Can the Gamblers repeat as champions? We’ll find out! Details and registration at hintonburg.com/hockey15.html.

APRIL 18 - LEGION SENIORS’ PROGRAM

Free presentation on “Funeral Planning Made Easy” from 2-4 p.m. in the Westboro Legion’s upstairs lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. Free parking at the Westboro Tubman Funeral Home, 403 Richmond Rd. RSVP: 613-722-6559.

APRIL 19 - DOWN EAST KITCHEN PARTY

Enjoy “Down East” music and food at this Westboro

Legion fundraiser for the Ottawa Food Bank in the downstairs hall, 389 Richmond Rd. The door opens at 1:30 p.m. and the Ottawa & Valley Sessions Players will entertain from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $10 each or two for $15, and nonperishable food donations are welcome. Info: 613-725-2778.

APRIL 19 - MEDICINE WHEEL MATTERS – INDIGENOUS WISDOM FOR OUR WORLD

Tim Yearington, indigenous wisdom keeper and teacher, is offering an introduction to the Medicine Wheel and its valuable teachings – which help people find their way and understand the interconnectedness of all life. Learn what the medicine wheel really is; what the four colours and directions symbolize and how indigenous wisdom is good medicine for our world. Noon to 2 p.m, at the Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Dr. Come early for a simple soup lunch. Please RSVP if you are joining in the lunch via 613-722-7254 or kitchissippi@bellnet.ca. Freewill offering.

APRIL 20 - FOLK ART IN THE ATTIC

Come and enjoy a collector’s experience. Using photos of items from his collection and from his book, Shaun Markey provides detailed information on Canadian folk art and background information on several notable Canadian folk artists, including Maud Lewis and Joe Norris. For more information, and to register, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca. KT is launching Shaun Markey’s new column in this issue. Read it on page 5.

APRIL 22 TO JUNE 17 - FRIENDS FOR LIFE

This anxiety prevention program is for kids 7-9 yrs old with mild to moderate anxiety. This 9 week program has proven to be effective in building emotional resilience and teaching strategies that are practical and useful for coping with times of worry and change. It’s fun too! Wednesdays, April 22 to June 17, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Call Family Services Ottawa 613-725-3601 ext. 207 for information and registration.

APRIL 24 & 25 – KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

A good selection of clothing, collectibles, boutique items, jewelry, books, household items and toys makes this a popular event. Friday April 24, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday April 25, 9 a.m. to noon, at 630 Island Park Drive (at the Queensway). For information call 613-722-7254.

APRIL 25 - SPRING FLEA MARKET

Clothing, jewelry, household items, toys, books, collectables, and refreshments. St. Matthias Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. at the Queensway, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information call 613-728-3996.

APRIL 26 - A DIALOGUE WITH DEATH

Residents are invited to participate in an evening of informal conversation with and about death and dying; bring your questions and your curiosity. The evening is facilitated by Tara Tucker (Palliative Care Physician), Mary-Anne Bourque (Palliative Care Spiritual

Counsellor) and Pam Grassau (Palliative Care Researcher/Social Worker). 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at A Thing for Chocolate (1262 Wellington St. W.). For more information and to reserve your spot, please email dialoguewithdeath@gmail.com. Please note, space is limited, so please reserve early. Can’t make it this session? It will also be taking place on May 31.

APRIL 26 - SUPER EUCHRE TOURNAMENT

The tournament begins at noon in the Westboro Legion’s downstairs hall, 389 Richmond Rd. The cost is $20/player, and registration is from 11-11:45 a.m. on game day. Info: 613-725-2778.

APRIL 30 - FRIENDS OF CHURCHILL SENIORS’ CENTRE MEETING

A special general meeting to amend Article V11(b) of the bylaws will be held Thursday April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Rd.). The Annual General Meeting of the Friends Of Churchill Seniors’ Centre follow at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor. Refreshments to follow.

MAY 31 - GLUTEN FREE UTOPIA

Gluten Free Utopia comes back to Ottawa on May 31 at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall (1000 Byron Ave.) Bringing together local businesses and specialists who know about living gluten-free, GFU 2015 strives to create a world without limitations. Tickets $10 at the door; children 12 and under are free. Goody bags for the first 500 visitors. For more information go to glutenfreeutopia.com.

MAY 1-9 - HINTONBURG HAPPENING

The Hintonburg Happening is a nine-day celebration of Hintonburg’s vibrant art and business community and will feature a full range of art exhibits, interactive performances, food frenzies and musical interludes. Check out art shows in unique spaces, live music, and businesses showcasing their wares. There’ll be air bands, open pottery studio time, a boutique brunch, bbqs and kidzones, artist talks, and tonnes of art on display. Participating businesses include Twiss & Weber, Fab Baby Gear, Victoire, Clothes by Muriel Dombret, Oresta, Flock, Wabi Sabi, and many many more. For more information, go to hintonburghappening.ca.

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