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Kate Whitfield: “We’d like to talk about ways to help someone see how it’s part of the everyday… walking and biking your kids to school, groceries — not just your work commute.”

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meeting space for Citizens for Safe Cycling, also known as Bike Ottawa.

Gareth now serves as President of the board of that organization.

“It’s really exciting to have the local, provincial, and federal cycling advocacy groups within metres of each other,” Gareth says. “It’s a pretty good time to be in Hintonburg for cycling advocacy.”

Jamie says that the physical proximity fosters dialogue between the various organizations. “Just having that ability for connection, discussion, brainstorming… it’s definitely a hub for cycling innovation in that way,” she says.

It isn’t only advocacy groups that have settled in the neighbourhood. Kate Whitfield, an engineer with design firm Alta Planning, works next door to Maker House Co. Her work focuses on designing active transportation, or “multimodal” infrastructure — that is, roads and paths that allow for bikes, pedestrians, and cars.

Kate rides a long cargo bike with a large wooden box between the handlebars and the front wheel. She uses the bike to get to work, carry purchases, and even ferry her children around — what she describes as making cycling “part of the every day.”

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Ottawa’s bike scene has transformed in recent years, and more new developments are likely to come — and Kitchissippi is quickly becoming the city’s centre for cycling advocacy and development.

“I would almost call this the beating heart of our campaign, right here in Kitchissippi,” says Judi Varga-Toth, the Executive Director of Canada Bikes, an organization that represents the interests of non-sport cycling nationally. Judi has a second-floor office at the bend where Wellington Street West becomes Somerset Street. In recent months, this corner has become home to an extraordinary concentration of bike-centred businesses and organizations.

Jamie Stuckless, the Executive Director of Share the Road Cycling Coalition, just moved into the same office space as Judi this April. Her organization advocates for cycling education and policy on the provincial level. Jamie’s cycling knowledge is personal as well as professional: she doesn’t live in Kitchissippi and commutes to work on her bike.

And at handmade furniture store, Maker House Co., founder Gareth Davies uses the showroom as an evening

Gareth Davies: “What we’re building needs to have room for the growth to come. That’s what’s really exciting, is that we’re just scratching the surface… funding for infrastructure over the long term is a big thing right now.”

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(L-R) Jamie Stuckless, Kate Whitfield, Judi Varga-Toth (seated), and Gareth Davies pose with their bikes on Wellington St. W. close to where it becomes Somerset Street. This corner of Kitchissippi has become a busy intersection for cycling advocates.

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“I grew up and was born in Calgary, actually, in a little town outside Calgary called Cochrane. I moved here about 10 years ago. We have lived in this area for about a year and a half. We like this area because there are lots of things to walk to. One of the big things for us was the access to Gatineau Park. We

are big skiers and triathletes, so we cross country ski in the winter and bike ride in the summer.

“There are lots of triathlons I still want to do, and the Hawaiian triathlon is part of my big, big bucket list. You have to qualify for that one, and if I ever do qualify, I will be definitely going, but that’s a

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“For Canada’s 150th, we are going to enjoy all the things going on downtown. We have friends and family coming in for different things throughout the year, so it’s really nice to have some unique events to take them to.”

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Dear Editor, I just wanted Dave Allston to know how much I enjoyed his article on west end theatres. I spent my very early years at the Victoria. My Mom loved the movies and went twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday. Because there weren’t “baby sitters” in those days, I was taken with my parents. I was 3-years-old when the Vic opened and went every week ‘til I was old enough to go by myself with friends. We went on Saturday afternoon for 12 cents and during the war years, they often let you in free if you could bring a ball of aluminum foil. This was obtained from cigarette packages and as nearly

time when this was my opinion. But I’ve reconsidered. I don’t know their business. Just like they don’t know mine. But maybe having a conversation about that would be a start.

Maybe if landlords and property managers sat down with their tenants to talk about what they need to charge and what tenants can afford would be a start. It isn’t that radical an idea. I know someone who did this and it worked out for both parties.

Online sales definitely cut into the sales of bricks and mortar stores. It can be cheaper and easier to shop online. Sometimes your neighbourhood shop is priced a few bucks more than what you would pay online. But shopping local means we sometimes know your name or your size or that you bought that card last year for your wife. The point is, we get to know you in a way shopping online can’t. We often know what our neighbour is selling and we can help you tick off your grocery or to-do list on a busy Saturday.

Anyway, the point is this: yes.

Independents can open and thrive along Richmond Road and beyond.

But we all need to be on board with supporting the idea – this includes property owners and managers, consumers and even the City. Maybe the City should get the conversation going. Again, I don’t think this is such a radical idea. This summer our city will be flooded with tourists. I know when I visit a new place, I want to check out the cute little shops. I think it’s safe to say that we’ll be checked out this summer.

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Dear Editor, It is not uncommon to be asked how I make it, having a store in Westboro. The rents must be so high, online sales must really cut into your business etc. And, of course, does anyone even write letters anymore?

Alyson McQueen interviewed me for a piece in this paper. She asked if I thought opening a shop along Richmond Road is a viable idea. I thought it was a strange question to ask. I’ve been in business for six years and the store survived for nine years before that. So, yes! I do think a shop can open and stay afloat. In fact, I think a lot of the independents do just fine.

In fairness, I know the question stemmed from a recent thread on the KT Facebook page. The question asked there was, what do you want to see open in Westboro Village? A couple of people mentioned a bakery.

Another person wanted to see a butcher open. I wondered if the people commenting knew about the delicious bread being made at Bridgehead and at The Piggy Market and Chez Francoise. I also thought about The Cupcake Lounge and Quelque Chose Macarons. Equator Coffeehouse usually has a pretty good choice of gluten-free options. While these are not your typical bakeries, they do have a lot of choices. As for the butcher, I wondered if the person commenting knows about The Piggy Market?

Back to the ongoing conversation in the shop: rent definitely factors in how well a business does. And Property Management companies, too. Those fees are pretty hefty. From what I know, rents vary wildly. Are landlords gouging their tenants? There was a

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Nepean High School’s signature fundraising event, Relay For Life (RFL), is just around the corner. RFL offers those who participate more than fun activities, a long walk, and a baton pass; it is a memorable experience that impacts all those who choose to become engaged.

High schools and universities across Canada show their support for those with cancer, and survivors of cancer, by raising awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. This year Nepean’s Relay For Life takes place on May 18.

This fundraiser runs for twelve hours: from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., but preparation for RFL begins weeks ahead of time. Groups of friends get together to form teams, which usually range from about six to 10 people.

There’s a creative twist: each team comes up with a team name and a costume.

Maya Seymore and Michael Dans, both grade twelve students, are this year’s leaders of RFL. “From my experience last year I saw how the students filled the day with their energy, spirit, and support,” says Michael. “It is amazing to be part of this fundraiser. The experience of RFL brings the NHS community and the Canadian Cancer Society community together. I can’t wait to see the excitement people have for this year and the support we can show.”

It is a long day for participants, beginning with registration and set up.

Music, activities, food, speeches from cancer survivors and RFL leaders fill the day and evening, and at least one person from each team must be walking around the track at all times.

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enjoy a pizza dinner before the luminary ceremony begins.

“The luminary ceremony is a touching and beautiful part of the event that allows for meaningful reflection,” says Michael.

Throughout the day, decorated paper bags – many of which are dedicated to those battling cancer or for those who have survived – are lit and placed along the track. Once the sun sets, these bags glow and illuminate the field. Students, parents, teachers, those battling cancer, and survivors walk along the path. Everyone in the NHS community is welcome to attend. This is the part of RFL that captures the emotions of everyone.

“Powerful and moving,” are the two words Michael uses to explain this part of the day.

After the luminary ceremony, the night wraps up with a talent show.

“Students participate with singing, guitar, dances, tricks and many more entertainment acts to conclude the evening,” says Michael.

Last year Nepean High School reached their goal of $42,000. This year, organizers hope to stretch their goal and raise $50,000.

Everyone in the NHS community is welcome to attend RFL, including family, friends, those who have battled cancer, and those battling cancer.

“Our goal for the day is to create a strong community support system, reach our fundraising goal while having a fun time,” says Michael. “We hope to create a memorable experience for those who participate in our RFL this year. Help make this event a big success by choosing to participate. We can make a difference together.”

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Street name changes coming to Kitchissippi

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It has been 16 years since municipal amalgamation when provincial legislation combined the 11 municipalities of the Region of Ottawa-Carleton into one, large, City of Ottawa. Despite the passage of time, at least one bothersome detail from that merger remains – the repetition of street names.

One only has to think about the problem that police, firefighters, or ambulance dispatchers experience when there is confusion over the name of a street. Valuable minutes can be easily lost to first responders when they lack accurate information as to the location of an emergency.

While the most obvious of these problems have been resolved, there are still many names that adorn more than one street in Ottawa. There are also situations where streets have similar sounding names or sections of a street are truncated by a park, a building or some other physical entity.

This year, the City is making an effort to resolve outstanding issues with streets that still have the same or similar sounding name. Most of the streets at issue will simply get a “cardinal point” attached to them. For example, Hinton Avenue North versus Hinton Avenue South.

Residents who live on a street that is up for a name change, will hear from the City by mail.

Councillor Jeff Leiper provided a list of the streets that will be impacted by a name change in a recent e-newsletter. They are: • Athlone (Clare to the dead end) • Breezehill Avenue North (Wellington Street West to dead end)

Residents can send their suggestions for street names to the Councillor’s office until the end of April. He will develop a short list of the proposed street names and create a committee of community leaders to help choose the names and ensure they meet the criteria set by the City before they are submitted.

More information about street name changes is available at ottawa.ca. (Search for “street name changes.”)

Big band music lives on with the Grey Jazz Big Band first meeting with the band, he was pleased to see “a keen and eager group of people” in front of him.

Band members have responded positively to the new director who is tightening up the playing. After many years,

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John reminds them that, “we’re missing some of the details. It’s been good. Band members like that they have to step up a bit.”

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Big bands play music from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, and generally have musicians and vocalists – in this case, Bill Luxton from the Kitchissippi ward and Mary Frances Simpson, both long-time veterans of the music scene. The Grey Jazz Big Band has five saxophone players, four trumpets, four trombones and four rhythm instruments – piano, drums, bass and guitar, two vocalists and a new musical director, John Merritt.

“If it’s not fun, I don’t want to do it,” says John. “That’s what everyone comes out to do.” As one of the newest members, he considers himself the least qualified. The band is made up of many retired professionals and good amateurs. When he applied for the position of director and had his

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Continued from page 3 However, while the cycling discussion and development takes place behind doors, neighbourhood bikers still face some challenges. Wellington Street West doesn’t have a separate or protected bike lane, meaning that the many cyclists who travel through the neighbourhood share the road with cars.

“Ironically we do not have good bike infrastructure on Wellington West,” Gareth says, noting that “the bike friendly mentality” wasn’t as dominant during the 2008-2010 reconstruction of Wellington Street West.

He does note, however, that the Wellington West BIA has made a “concerted effort” to be more bike friendly in recent years.

Indeed, in a study published earlier this year, the WWBIA found that of all trips beginning and ending in the neighbourhood, 71% are classified as “active transportation” — that is, made by foot or bicycle. That number drops to 31% for trips to Wellington West that originate elsewhere.

Judi says that encouraging more of this kind of nonautomobile traffic is good for the small business environment in the neighbourhood. “Cyclists spend their money here locally, so it’s a huge boost to the local economy as well,” she says. “Cyclists tend to stop in multiple places; they don’t need to search around for parking.”

Being host to these bike-centred businesses and organizations means that Wellington West could emerge as a leader in Ottawa’s development as a cycling city, something that Kate says will only get more important. “It’s a real key part of how we build our cities into our future… we can’t keep relying on just widening roads,” she explains.

“You can see that in the people using it. When you’re out at an intersection and you can be in a lineup of five bikes, that’s your evidence of the change that’s happening.”

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Judi Varga-Toth: “The important thing is for us in Kitchissippi to continue to encourage our elected officials… this is the time for people of this ward, as well as people across Canada, to say ‘this matters to us.’”

Jamie Stuckless: “We’re really looking at ways to incorporate cycling education into the day-today activities of youth.

And we hope in that way to be able to make it feel like a safer, more convenient option for families.”

Grey Jazz Band Continued from page 7 John Merritt continues to teach one-on-one, brass instruments. He’s worked with children, teens, adults, not just at schools. He’s played a lot professionally.

“It’s an interesting way to spend one’s life, blowing into a piece of pipe,” he says.

Band members come from all over the city and the caliber of talent in the Grey Jazz Big Band is high. For example, Malcolm Price, saxophone and clarinet player with the band since 2003, played with the RCMP band for 30 years. He also plays in a concert band, Central Airs, which performs in public at least four times a year. He also runs a band called the Silver Swing at the Good Companion’s Centre on Monday mornings. “Life has been music ever since I was seven. It’s a passion I’ve loved all my life. I couldn’t walk away from it,” he says.

Bill Luxton and Mary Frances Simpson, vocalists, are long-time friends who worked at CJOH-TV once upon a time. Bill sang with the Orpheus Theatre and knew all the Big Band music from his childhood. In the last five years, Bill and Mary have performed almost 300 shows in senior’s residences. They’ve a little group called Side by Side with a piano player.

“That’s what retirement looks like,” Bill says.

“It gives you a motive to get up in the morning, and you have to practice,” adds Mary, whose musical career started at age 16. She sang professionally in Toronto, New York, did TV and radio, and on cruise ships.

The mandate of the band is to keep Big Band music alive. There is still an appeal for that kind of music, certainly for dances. “You don’t hear that kind of music anymore [on the radio],” says Paul Caron who has been with the band for about six years.

Kay Denison, in her 90s, described as the “matriarch of the music scene in Ottawa” has lived in Westboro all her life. She plays the keyboard with the band but has had a career making music. She played the organ at exhibition horse shows, at hockey games; in clubs and restaurants she played mostly solo piano.

Kay initiated the request to play at Dovercourt Community Centre where the Grey Jazz Big Band performs on the last Sunday of the month. The event is free but donations are appreciated and go towards research on Parkinson’s disease.

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Meredith Brown, Ottawa Riverkeeper: “I am the Riverkeeper. It’s my full-time job.

It’s a good fit for me. I have a background in Biology, Resource Engineering and did a Masters focused more on policy. I love this – the combination of science and grass roots and finding solutions. I was the only employee when I started 13 years ago.

Now we employ 10 people full time and have hundreds of volunteers who help us out.… It’s fantastic.”

monitoring is a pollution hotline at 1-888-9KEEPER where the public can report any problems observed.

The cleanup was part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, an event led jointly by the Vancouver Aquarium and the World Wildlife Federation.

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This year’s Earth Day clean up, initiated by the Ottawa Riverkeeper and the Westboro Beach Neighbourhood Association, saw volunteers of all ages come out to clean Westboro Beach.

The cold, damp morning of Saturday, April 22 – and recent flooding – did not deter children, seniors and families from showing up.

Ottawa Riverkeeper – a licensed member of Waterkeeper Alliance, an international grassroots advocacy organization – is an independent voice for the Ottawa River. Its mandate is to protect, promote and improve the health of the Ottawa River and its tributaries.

Meredith Brown is the current Riverkeeper and Executive Director since 2004. The organization has grown to include hundreds of volunteers who guard the Ottawa River from Temiskaming all the way to Montreal.

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SUPERHERO CELLS: THE NEXT GENERATION OF CANCER TREATMENT receptor T-Cells; CAR-T cells.”

The CAR-T cells are injected back into the patient. If all goes well, they’ll use their specially engineered receptors to identify and destroy cancer cells that have the matching antigen (a.k.a. that Lego piece).

Dr. Kekre is quick to point out that this is not exactly new medicine. Some patients with advanced acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and some types of lymphoma in the U.S. have had their cancer disappear in early immunotherapy trials. These treatments are not, however, readily available in Canada.

Dr. Kekre and her team are creating a system in which they can create an affordable plan for CAR-T cells. The hope is to begin clinical trials here in Ottawa and offer this option to patients with specific cancers within the next few years.

“We come from a very public health care system where we believe in access to care for all of our patients, and I think that it fits within our duty to provide that to patients,” says Dr. Kekre. “So the bottom line is that this protocol, this system, is going to build on research we already have in the U.S. To actually get access to patients - that’s the first part of this. We’re building a Canadian platform, and this will go across Canada, not just Ottawa.”

Could this immunotherapy spell the end of conventional treatments? If so, what happens to the other pillars? Although these advances are very real and exciting, more research is needed before immunotherapy is readily available to cancer patients. Clinical trials need to be a part of this as well, and that takes time. No one

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edical professionals sometimes refer to the “pillars” of cancer treatment. Until recently there have been four pillars: surgery, radiotherapy, traditional chemotherapy, and precision therapy. For thousands of years, surgery was the only pillar supporting cancer care. Radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, which uses high-energy particles to destroy cancer cells became a second pillar in the late 1800s. The third pillar, chemotherapy, was first explored in the 1940s when a derivative of nitrogen mustard gas was tested as a treatment for lymphoma.

Precision therapy, which uses drugs or other substances to more precisely identify, target, and attack cancer cells, was added as a fourth pillar in the 1990s. Today, a fifth pillar is being added to support cancer treatment: immunotherapy.

Dr. Natasha Kekre is a hematologist in the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, and an associate scientist at The Ottawa Hospital. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

Dr. Kekre is part of a team that is bringing the next generation of treatment to cancer patients.

For regular folks with little medical experience, cancer immunotherapy may sound like something from a sci-fi novel. It refers to a treatment that uses patients’ own immune cells to cure their cancer.

There are different kinds of immunotherapies, but Dr. Kekre’s research involves using T-cells to fight certain types of leukemia and lymphoma, which are cancers of the blood.

T-cells are a type of white blood cell that play a critical role in the immune system. T-cells originate in bone marrow, and one of their jobs is to attack foreign invaders and infected cells, like tumour cells. The “killer” T-cell is equipped with receptors that can latch on to these invaders.

It’s a very unique search and destroy mission. Put simply, imagine a T-cell receptor as a specialized Lego piece that can only fit into one shape of invader Lego. Once those pieces connect, the invader is toast.

Research has shown that some cancers, such as acute leukemia, can be treated by the implementation of genetically modified tumourkilling immune cells: powerful “Superhero cells.”

In this particular therapy, T-cells are removed from the patient’s blood, are modified in a laboratory, and grown in large numbers.

“We manipulate those immune cells from a patient and think that if they were modified in the right way they could attack the tumour cells,” explains Dr. Kekre. “So we take them out of a patient, and we try to re-engineer them so that they express a certain receptor on their surface that allows them to specifically activate and attack the tumour cells. We call that chimeric antigen

DR. NATASHA KEKRE IS PART OF AN INITIATIVE TO BRING CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY USING CAR-T CELLS TO OTTAWA. PHOTO BY MARK HOLLERON knows how immunotherapy will play into the current standard of care, but the hope is that it will become another line of therapy available to patients and open up an option that wasn’t available before.

“For example, right now, if patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia relapse after a stem cell transplant, their survival can be quite dismal and we need better options for them,” says Dr. Kekre. Whether this particular therapy will replace bone marrow transplants – the conventional treatment for acute leukemia – is still to be seen.

It’s a unique initiative and a special collaboration with researchers and medical professionals; a real made-in-Ottawa approach.

“We’re trying to provide, not just a new strategy of killing tumour cells and a new care for patients, but we’re actually bringing together scientists and physicians from all over Canada to build this exciting initiative,” says Dr. Kekre. “Our current number one priority is access to care for patients in Canada who would benefit from these therapies, and I think that’s what makes us uniquely Canadian. But also, it’s a different priority than if you’re just trying to test out a new therapy that’s never been tested before.

“I think that’s what makes this different from anything I’ve seen, in this landscape, in the world right now.”

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Phyllis Grant-Parker has a personal mission to provide support, understanding and a message of hope to parents and caregivers whose children have mental health or addiction challenges. She is the Chair of Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario (PLEO), a non-profit charitable organization supporting families throughout Ottawa and surrounding counties.

Phyllis is driven by her own experience. 16 years ago, she found herself lost in the maze of the mental healthcare system, feeling, as she describes, like “a deer caught in the headlights.” But with her determination, tenacity

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“I had the PLEO telephone helpline on my home office desk,” describes Phyllis.

PLEO gradually became recognized as the voice of families. In 2012, with the financial support of the Ottawa United Way and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), PLEO launched a bilingual, confidential Parent’s Helpline (613-321-3211).

Parents and caregivers of children and youth under 25 can call and speak to Family Peer Supporters on staff.

Since its inception, PLEO has expanded services throughout Ottawa and the surrounding counties. It has grown from the one initial monthly support group to 15 support groups. It has helped over 1200 families through the telephone helpline and over 1000 parents in person.

Phyllis stresses that we should think of mental wellness the same way we think of physical wellness.

One in five children and youth will experience a mental health issue but only one in six will receive the help they need.

Suicide is the leading cause of non-accidental death among youth. Most serious mental illnesses present before and during adolescence and early intervention is critical to positive long-term outcomes.

While there has been improvement, stigma remains a significant

Phyllis Grant-Parker is a Westboro resident and the Chair of Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario (PLEO).

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issue. It prevents people from seeking support and, sadly, isolates the families who need the most help. While family and friends mean well, speaking to someone who has been there can sometimes be more meaningful. It allows the parents to open up and feel they can really share. All PLEO staff has lived though experiences with their own children and as such, are able to offer support as well as assistance in how to navigate a complex system.

“That is the mission of PLEO,” says Phyllis.

“When we support the parents and caregivers, we help the child.”

Children and youth with good family support have better outcomes, but to be the advocates their children need, parents also need support and

knowledge.

To mark Canada Mental Health Week (May 1 to 7), PLEO is hosting a parent information event at Dovercourt Recreation Centre from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7.

Experts from CHEO, Dr. Hazen Gandy and Crisis Worker, Noah Spector, will discuss the risks of technology to children’s mental wellness and provide parents with ideas on how to mitigate these risks. The event is open to all and there is no cost to attend.

For more information about PLEO, go to pleo. on.ca.

Erica Schumacher is a neighbourhood parent who strives for life balance and variety. She sporadically tweets and blogs as @kitchissippikid.

She volunteers on the board of PLEO.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Spread the word! Let others know about PLEO so they can get the support they need.

While PLEO is partially funded by the United Way and Ontario’s Champlain Local Health Integration Network, it relies on the community for additional support. You can donate directly through the website at pleo.on.ca, or donate to PLEO as part of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge at Ottawa’s Tamarack Race Weekend.

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT Proposed Highway 417 Carling Avenue E-E On-Ramp Closure (WP 4255-15-01) Detail Design and Environmental Assessment Study THE STUDY The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has completed the Detail Design and Environmental Assessment Study for the proposed permanent closure of the Highway 417 Carling Avenue E-E on-ramp (on-ramp from Carling Avenue westbound to Highway 417 eastbound), in the City of Ottawa. The planned widening of Highway 417 between Maitland Avenue and Island Park Drive will result in future operational and safety issues due to the introduction of a significantly substandard merge condition for the existing Highway 417 Carling Avenue W-E on-ramp (on-ramp from Carling Avenue eastbound to Highway 417 eastbound). The permanent closure of the low volume E-E on-ramp is proposed as a means to accommodate the planned widening of Highway 417 and provide a standard-length merge lane for the high volume W-E on-ramp, while maintaining access to Highway 417 eastbound within the Carling Avenue interchange.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project involves the following components: • Proposed permanent closure of the Highway 417 Carling Avenue E-E on-ramp; • Maintaining access to Highway 417 eastbound using the Carling Avenue W-E on-ramp, and providing a standard-length merge lane for the ramp; • Construction of related works, including retaining walls, illumination modifications / ATMS, and landscaping; • Implementing mitigation for redirected traffic from the closed E-E on-ramp, including: o Improvements at the Carling Avenue westbound / Kirkwood Avenue and Carling Avenue / Saigon Court intersections to facilitate safe and efficient access to Highway 417 eastbound for traffic being redirected to use the W-E on-ramp, and to address weaving issues at the Carling Avenue westbound / Kirkwood Avenue intersection associated with Highway 417 E-W off-ramp traffic (off-ramp from Highway 417 westbound to Carling Avenue westbound). These improvements include: - Two dedicated left turn lanes on Carling Avenue westbound at Kirkwood Avenue to accommodate left-turning traffic, including redirected traffic from the closed E-E on-ramp; - A raised concrete median island constructed between the through lanes and the left turn lanes on Carling Avenue westbound at Kirkwood Avenue to prevent E-W off-ramp traffic from weaving across Carling Avenue westbound to turn left on to Kirkwood Avenue southbound; - A dedicated left turn lane on Carling Avenue westbound at Saigon Court to accommodate traffic turning left on to Saigon, including redirected traffic from the E-W off-ramp seeking access to Carling Avenue eastbound / Kirkwood Avenue southbound; - Widening of Saigon Court by one lane to provide additional capacity; - New traffic signals at the Carling Avenue eastbound / Saigon Court intersection; and - New sidewalks and a segregated bike lane on Carling Avenue westbound. o Following the completion of the Detail Design and Environmental Assessment Study, there will be continued coordination with the City of Ottawa and local residents to develop and implement appropriate traffic calming measures on Coldrey Avenue to mitigate for any potential cut-through traffic which may result from the closure of the Carling Avenue E-E on-ramp.

THE PROCESS This study was carried out in accordance with the approved planning process for Group ‘B’ projects under the MTO Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) has been completed and will be available for a 30-day public review period from April 27 to May 27, 2017. The TESR can be reviewed on the project website at www.highway417carlinge-eramp.com or at the following locations during normal hours of operation: Ottawa Public Library Rosemount Branch 18 Rosemount Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1P4 Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

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Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Interested persons are encouraged to review the TESR and provide comments by May 27, 2017. If, after consulting with the Ministry, you have serious unresolved concerns, you have the right to request the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change (11th Floor, Ferguson Block, 77 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2T5) to issue a Part II Order (“bump-up”) for this project. A Part II Order may lead to the preparation of an individual environmental assessment. A copy of the “bump-up” request should be forwarded to the addresses below. If there are no outstanding concerns after May 27, 2017, the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Class EA. If you have questions or comments please feel free to contact either the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Manager listed below, or visit the project website at www.highway417carlinge-eramp.com.

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WE KN W WESTBORO Dave Allston of The Gamblers embraces victory as his teammates – Derek Smith, John Holland, and Kristen Couture – look on.

Street hockey supremacy has been achieved Story and photo by Ted Simpson

To the victors go many spoils, including the brand new Hintonburg Street Hockey trophy, a gilded statue constructed by Hintonburg artist Daniel Martelock, and possessed only by the finest athletes that Kitchissippi has to offer.

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first one who ever did this,” says Marc. Bryan made a simple sign and put out a donation box at the door of his studio. “What struck me the most about it was Bryan’s total surrender.”

He was so relaxed about the donation box that he didn’t stand by the box to see if people had paid; instead, he simply enjoyed teaching the class and helping people, explains Marc. Those that could pay the suggested donation, paid. Those who paid a smaller amount were not judged. The classes were popular and well attended.

All of the yoga classes offered at Greco Westboro’s location follow the “by donation” model. Whether it is your first time taking a yoga class or you’re an old pro, experts at the Yoga Collective Westboro are on hand to ensure all participants are focused on proper techniques.

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It doesn’t hurt to stretch out. Four years ago, Greco Westboro was established at 411 Roosevelt Ave., just off Richmond Road. Ever since then, Marc Laham, the president of Greco Westboro, has been fielding requests from members about yoga classes.

The Yoga Collective Westboro (YCW) drop-in-donation yoga classes were launched in response.

The idea behind the Yoga Collective Westboro is to make “yoga accessible to everyone.” There are no set fees for yoga classes and participants do not need to book in advance to attend the hour-long class.

A donation of $10 is suggested, however, participants donate what they are able to afford.

Marc was introduced to the concept of the “donation only” yoga classes while living in Santa Monica, California. He was a student at a studio operated by yogi, Bryan Kest.

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The Westboro Gamblers played their way to victory in the fifth installment of the Hintonburg Community Association’s annual street hockey tournament.

It was a chilly spring day on April 22 when 14 teams came together at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Armstrong Street to battle it out for ball hockey supremacy.

At the end of the hard fought day onlookers were left with two teams remaining, The Gamblers verses Tara and The Terrible 8. The match was epic, but in the end, The Gamblers pulled out a victory with the score of 3 – 2.

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The Happening arts festival ignites imaginations May 3-6

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Wellington West and Hintonburg transform into a carnival of creativity May 3-6. The Happening ties together community, commerce and art; the annual festival features events staged at businesses sprinkled throughout the neighbourhood.

Happening co-founder and Hintonburg Public House owner, Summer Baird, planted the seed for the celebration in 2014 when she conceived a food and art event at Somerset Square.

Summer collaborated with residents who had similar plans, including Character Creative’s Jamie McLennan, and the Happening blossomed into an annual, multidisciplinary festival.

Formerly named the “Hintonburg Happening,” the festival simplified its name to placate Wellington West businesses who take pride in their community’s unique identity.

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All proceeds from The Happening go towards artistic endeavours, including funding the festival’s yearly grants.

The Happening’s mandate is to “raise funds for arts initiatives in the neighbourhood” and facilitate permanent and temporary art installations to make the area “more exciting,” says Summer.

All proceeds from The Happening go towards artistic endeavours, including funding the festival’s yearly grants. Last year’s permanent art grant winner, Daniel Martelock, will unveil his piece, Tying the Neighbourhood Together, on May 3 at the Ottawa Bagel Shop and Deli.

Inspired by 1970s string art, Daniel acknowledges the word play at work in his piece. Festival-goers should look for a large wooden brick in the shape of Wellington West and adorned with strings leading back to the Bagel Shop, a Kitchissippi institution operating for over 30 years, in the heart of the neighbourhood.

Attendees of the unveiling are invited to stay and fashion their own heart and string creation for $10.

The Happening’s Park Party will take over Hintonburg Park on May 6 and promises a diverse palette of attractions.

The culmination of the festival sees nine local crafters set up shop at the party in interactive kiosks. A multitude of children’s events pepper the day, including readings facilitated by the Ottawa Public Library, games with the Hintonburg Community Centre and dance demos by Flava Factory.

The Happening fuses artistry and community, just as mixed media artist and Happening participant, Tahini Moitra’s work amalgamates distinct images. Tahini’s collage esthetic is eyecatching and unique.

“I love to tell stories and to create work that has an impact and evokes a reaction,” Tahini says. “I want to create pieces that are shocking and witty and that cause people to stop and think about it.”

Tahini invites aspiring collagists to bring a stack of dog-eared magazines to terra20 on May 4 for a free workshop.

Artist Natalie Bruvels will be working on a concept piece titled Contact, an event Summer highlights for its originality. On May 5, Natalie will draw portraits of festivalgoers without looking away from her subjects.

“The whole idea is to maintain eye contact with the person she is drawing and seeing how the portrait turns out,” Summer explains. “I have an idea that it will be more of a how they are feeling as opposed to what they look like.”

Along with funding creative work, changing the face of the community through art remains The Happening’s intent.

“I live in the neighbourhood, I work in the neighbourhood, my daughter goes to school in the neighbourhood, and I love art,” Summer says. “It betters the neighbourhood and shows that people care.”

Summer reminds attendees that services at the Park Party, including food, beer and the art auction following the art throw down are cash only transactions.

For the full list of events, visit The Happening’s website at thehappeningottawa.ca.

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The moose that became a muse Local author launches children’s book Story and photo by Anne Boys-Hope

In 2007, writer Louise Bradford came face-to-face with a young moose in Lake Superior Provincial Park. That moose became her muse, and the central character of her first picture book – Wade’s Wiggly Antlers.

“I stood looking at him, and he looked at me.

And then he ran off into the woods,” says Louise.

“That magical moment stayed with me, and I told my boyfriend: ‘I’m going to write a story about him.’”

She noticed that her furry friend didn’t have any antlers, and that sparked an idea for a story: “What’s it like for little moose to lose his first set of antlers?”

So began the painstaking process of getting her ideas onto paper: jotting down notes, doing research at the Rosemount library, taking creative writing and illustrating classes, and writing and rewriting her story to get it just right.

In 2014, on a whim, Louise submitted the story to the CANSCAIP children’s writing contest, and was chosen as a finalist. Soon after, she got a call from Canadian publisher Kids Can Press—they offered to publish her book. Louise, who lives in Hintonburg, got the good news while she was at the hair salon.

“I think I screamed. I had to go outside with my head full of foils to call everyone I know and scream.”

That’s when the real work started. Louise worked closely with an editor, and then with illustrator Christine Battuz. “It took three years from start to finish. With a children’s book, you use very few words, and every word and every image has to sparkle.”

Wade’s Wiggly Antlers is being released in May 2017—ten years after that fateful day in the woods.

It tells the story of a little moose named Wade who likes to have fun but is afraid to lose his antlers.

His antlers, after all, are excellent perches for giving friends a ride and flying kites.

“He’s worried because his antlers are wiggly. So he decides he won’t move too much so his antlers don’t fall off,” says Louise.

Wade’s worrying eventually gets in the way of having fun. But he overcomes his fears, and by the end of the story, he’s ready to let his antlers go.

“It’s about the process of accepting change, it’s hard,” says Louise. “I think of Wade when I’m going through changes.”

Early reviews are glowing. Kirkus Reviews called the story, “A valuable lesson, nicely and sympathetically delivered.”

This is Louise’s first foray into the world of children’s literature, but she’s been writing since she

Louise Bradford is launching her children’s book at World of Maps during The Happening (May 3-6). She’ll be signing copies on Saturday, May 6.

was in elementary school. She’s had several stories produced by CBC radio and CBC television, and works as a speech writer in the federal government.

Adding “children’s book author” to her resume is a dream come true. She gained a deep appreciation for children’s books (Red is Best by Kathy Stinson is her favourite) when she worked in early childhood education. She loved reading to her two boys when they were little.

“I’m just blown away by the talent of children’s writers,” she says.

Louise’s own childhood was creative. She grew up in an artistic family, and was inspired by her grandmother and namesake, Louise Bradford.

“The connection to writing was with my grandmother. We never met, but I grew up in her house in Sault Ste. Marie,” says Louise. “The house was filled with her art and her writing. I would find her stories and I would read them.”

Like her grandmother, Louise is inspiring the next generation of writers, artists and storytellers.

She is a two-time recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts Artists and Community Grant for her work with at-risk youth. This fall, she’s starting a year-long journey to visit schools in B.C. and in First Nations communities.

“I love working with youth and with kids,” says Louise. “Their resilience is amazing. They give me more than I give them.” Amazing and resilient – just like a little moose named Wade.

Wade’s Wiggly Antlers will launch May 3-6 at World of Maps during The Happening. On Saturday, May 6, Louise will be on hand to sign books. For more information about the book launch, go to thehappeningottawa.ca.

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It’s not too often that you attend a play and come home with a freshly baked loaf of bread that you’ve prepared with the actors.

But that’s exactly what will happen when THUNK!theatre stages several performances of its production of bread at the Parkdale Food Centre (PFC) on May 3 and 5, as part of both The Happening festival and the Neighbourhood Arts 150 project.

THUNK!theatre was founded by Karen Balcome and Hintonburg’s Geoff McBride, who have been working together for seven years. “The name is a play on the past tense of think and also the sound of something falling down. The

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mandate of the company is about making mistakes, falling down and trying again,” explains Geoff, adding that their goal is to write, create, engage and have fun.

With an emphasis on creating theatrical productions that explore the boundaries of performance and audience interaction, THUNK! first staged bread at the GCTC as part of the 2013 Undercurrents festival.

Reprising it at the PFC will help amplify the message of community that is central to the show, notes Karen. “We are inspired by the idea of neighbourhoods changing, the people who live in those neighbourhoods and their stories. At the PFC we hope to interact with some new Canadians who will bring their stories to share,” she adds.

As a prelude to the May performances of bread, THUNK! collaborated with the PFC on Bread School, a series of five hands-on bread baking workshops which explored both storytelling and the bread-making traditions of Canada, Sudan, Egypt, and Afghanistan. “We had a lovely mixture of participants, many of

whom were familiar with the PFC as well as people who came because they’ve heard about our work. It was great to bring those different groups together and to introduce new people to the great work happening at the PFC, a true community hub,” says Karen.

During bread, the interactive workshop for a dozen participants will be led by two characters named Seth and Ruby who are about to leave their neighbourhood.

“They are sharing their bread recipe with their friends so they can continue to make and enjoy it when Seth and Ruby are no longer there.

The play is really about change and new locations,” says Geoff.

“The spirit of both characters is really playful,” adds Karen.

“They are childlike in that they have an innocent perspective on some big world issues. I am excited to revisit Ruby. She’s a little bit of a control freak in the kitchen but has a lot of heart. She’s trying to find her way through big changes in her life, so I think a lot of people can relate to her.”

Geoff notes that what he loves most about Seth’s journey is that he is struggling with having

a best friend who moved away from the neighbourhood. “Now Seth is grappling with leaving as well, spurring a bit of a philosophical crisis.”

As Karen and Geoff prepare to rehearse and rebuild bread for their upcoming performances, they intend to let some of the Bread School experiences percolate and see if they can tie any of those threads. “There will be a bit of an ad-lib element too as we interact with our breadmaking neighbours during the show; we like to support and encourage the audience members to participate fully, which occasionally involves some wrangling,” says Karen.

It’s a most fitting project for Neighbourhood Arts 150, which aims to bring art to unconventional spaces, as well as being an ideal event for The Happening. “We hope people will attend one of our performances, then check out things happening at other Hintonburg businesses during the festival before coming back to pick up their freshly baked loaf,” notes Geoff.

For showtimes and ticket information, visit facebook.com/ THUNKTheatre.

APRIL 28 - ARTS NIGHT Drop by to see local artists and performers talk about, demonstrate or perform their art. This month’s Arts Night features Betty WarringtonKearsley, writer; Maya Hum, visual artist; Sam Clemann, Elisabeth Morrison and David Van Dine, musicians. 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave.) Admission is $5. For information call 613-725-1066.

APRIL 28 – NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY You’re invited to join us as we gather at St Mary’s parish to experience God’s presence and healing through powerful worship music, an inspiring talk, and whole-hearted fellowship.

Our next gathering is at St. Mary’s Parish (100 Young St.), from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The speaker will be Fr. Dennis Hayes, CC (Companions of the Cross). Prayer Teams will be available. A reception will follow (in the lower hall). For more information, contact Lise Going at night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca or call 613-728-9811, ext. 720.

APRIL 28 & 29 - KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE A fine selection of clothing, jewellery, shoes, boutique items, books, collectibles, household items, toys and more make this a popular event.

Friday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 630 Island Park Dr. (at the Queensway). For information call 613-722-7254.

APRIL 29 - CLEAN UP THE CAPITAL

Bring your empty beer and wine bottles and help support Citizen Advocacy Ottawa and people living with disabilities! April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Beer Store Parking Lot at 1546 Scott St. For more information, call 613-761-9522.

MAY 1 - CLICKING, FLICKING AND TWEETING: SOCIAL NETWORKING CONTROVERSY

Drop by Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club (Byron Avenue at Golden) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine for home baking, books, jewellery, coffee and more! Refreshments available. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

MAY 3 TO 5 - THE HAPPENING OTTAWA

MAY 7 - MENTAL HEALTH WEEK SYMPOSIUM

The Happening Ottawa (formerly Hintonburg Happening) is a celebration of arts and businesses in Wellington West. Join us for events at over 40 businesses May 3-5 and for the Park pARTy on Saturday, May 6 from 1p.m.-10 pm. at Hintonburg Park. Full details on the website: thehappeningottawa.ca/

Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) is hosting a Mental Health Week Symposium from 2 p.m. -4 p.m. on May 7 at Dovercourt Recreation Centre (411 Dovercourt Ave. ) Dr. Hazen Gandy, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, CHEO will present “Connected Yet Alone: How technology (addiction) disrupts our attachments and what we can do about it”and Noah Spector, MSW, PhD (Candidate), RSW, Crisis intervention worker and teacher at CHEO will present “Meaning, Technology and Mental Health: Notes from the Trenches.” For more information visit www.pleo. on.ca

MAY 3 - HERBAL TIPS AND TRICKS GARDENING This workshop will begin with a “walk on the wild-side” to learn about the benefits of common garden weeds before delving into easy-to-grow garden herbs. The edible and medicinal properties of each plant will be discussed as well as a brief overview of proper harvesting techniques, safety, and practical tips on how to use them. Offered as part of the à la carte food literacy project in partnership with Just Food. Funded by the government of Ontario. Please register online.

Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Wednesday May 3 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

MAY 3 - PARKDALE FOOD CENTRE AGM The Parkdale Food Centre Annual General Meeting will be taking place on May 3 in the Wellington Room at the Hintonburg Community Centre. Registration is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the AGM begins at 7 p.m. Come out and support the work that is being done in your community to reduce food insecurity, create opportunity and address isolation. Everyone is welcome! For more information about the Parkdale Food Centre, go to parkdalefoodcentre.ca.

MAY 4 - HAMPTON-IONA COMMUNITY GROUP AGM The Hampton-Iona Community Group is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Community Room on the second floor of the Westboro Superstore (Richmond at Kirkwood). Our own Grant McSheffrey is the guest speaker. Grant will share his experience as a recent contestant and winner on the game show Jeopardy.

MAY 5 - 2ND ANNUAL NIGHT IN VEGAS The Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma is hosting its 2ND Annual Night in Vegas at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall, 1000 Byron Ave. It’s a fun-filled evening with

MAY 12 TO 14 - INTER-FAITH FOOD DRIVE Good Samaritans invite Ottawa residents to join an Inter-Faith Food Drive to feed the poor in our community and show solidarity with one another.

Bring some non-perishable food to your place of worship on Mother’s Day weekend. We are asking each place of worship to announce the food drive several times and deliver the food donations to the Ottawa Mosque parking lot, where volunteers will load it onto Ottawa Food Bank trucks. Places of worship can deliver their food donations to the Ottawa Mosque (251 Northwestern Ave.) on Friday May 12 from 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 13 from noon to 7 p.m.; or Sunday, May 14 from 1 to 7 p.m.

MAY 13 - IMPROVING INCOME IN RETIREMENT Are you approaching retirement? This presentation is an overview of the income sources available to Canadians during retirement. It will highlight important considerations that affect retirement income. In particular, recent government changes to CPP and Old Age Security and the move toward defined contribution plans by corporations are discussed. Learn how proactive planning can help improve after-tax income. Presented in partnership with Elie Fakhouri, Chartered Financial Analyst.

Elie specializes in tax planning and retirement strategy. Please register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Saturday May 13 at 2 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

Unitarian GoGos will hold their annual Mother’s Day weekend Garden, Goodies and Gift Sale on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave.). All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Contact unitariangogos@gmail.com for more information.

MAY 13 - ALL SAINTS’ WESTBORO SPRING FAIR Pick-up locally grown and acclimatized perennials ready for your garden, proceeds to GranAid. Find new treasures at the Flea market, browse for books and shop at the bake table. (Early birds might find a homemade rhubarb pie.) Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Saints’ Westboro (347 Richmond Rd.) New this year, discover one of a kind wooden toys and home decorations from Good Day Workshop, a social enterprise operated

by Shepherds of Good Hope. Contact the church office for more information at 613-725-9487.

MAY 14 - MOTHER’S DAY DANCE Join us at the Westboro Legion for another Westboro Music Appreciation Event – A 50’s/60’s Dance in honor of mothers on Mother’s Day. The dance is being held in the downstairs hall. The doors open at 1:00 p.m. and the dance is from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bar and Café 480 will be open. Admission is $10 each or $15 per couple in advance or $12 each or $17 per couple at the door.

Advance tickets available at the Westboro Legion bar. Please join us for live music performances that include Wilf Arsenault, Brad McCumber, Gil Charron, Louis Lacelle, Darien HamiltonThompson, Lorne Daley, Gene Gorgichuk, Ginette Hamilton, Neville Wells, Ron Moors and more. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

MAY 15 - FRAUD PROTECTION FOR SENIORS Learn the various reasons why seniors are particularly vulnerable to fraud, and how to protect yourself. We will discuss how different types of fraud work, what fraud looks like, how to recognize signs of being victimized, what to do if you’ve fallen victim. Understand from real-life examples what criminals want, how you can be prepared, and what steps to take to be in control.

Presented in partnership with CPA Canada. Please register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday May 15 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

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This session is for parents who’d like to learn about internet safety and how they can protect their children and young teens. Nowadays, children as young as two have been seen entertaining themselves on parents phones, tablets and iPads. We aim to provide awareness towards internet safety and social media. Hosted by Cst. Lemieux and Cst. Neilly. Presentation followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will be available. May 2 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W.).

Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club open house (corner of Golden and Byron). Saturday May 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date: May 14) or May 16 from 7 pm. to 9 p.m. Please wear flat soled shoes for the tryout. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

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APRIL 29 - PARKDALE UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE Clothing, household items, toys, books, electronics, furniture, linen, plants, sports items, oodles of items. Donations are welcome before April 26.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 429 Parkdale Ave. at Gladstone (use Gladstone Avenue door). For more information go to ParkdaleUnitedChurch.ca or call 613-728-8656.

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It’s time for the annual “Clean Up the Capital” in Hintonburg and Wellington Village! Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to noon (Rain date May 6).

Registration: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre. Coffee and refreshments provided by Cyclelogik and the Hintonburger. Gifts for kids 10 and under by Giant Tiger Express. Come out as a family and help spring clean your neighbourhood. BYO gloves and rakes. Sponsored by the HCA, WVCA and WWBIA.

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