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rtist Kseniya Tsoy has an encouraging message for newcomers to Canada: “You Can Do It!” You can see the Uzbekistan-born artist’s work adorning the Bell utility box at the corner of Parkdale and Wellington. The inspiring, pro-immigrant message is reminiscent of the iconic Second World War character Rosie the Riveter and is funded by the Hintonburg Community Association (HCA), Bell and the Wellington West Business Improvement Area. This is the first in a series of Bell box grants spearheaded by the HCA anti-racism committee that provide an honorarium and supplies to selected artists. The ongoing HCA

art project is called "Racism is a Pandemic Too.” Committee Chair Radha Subramani said residents alerted the HCA to racist incidents that occurred in the neighbourhood in late 2019. “We were thinking about these issues before the global movement started,” Subramani said. “Then we realized we needed to take a more public and concerted effort in our community in response to those actions,” adding that the HCA board took anti-racism training in March 2020 to underline their commitment. Tsoy’s work is influenced by her personal experiences living in Canada, China and South Korea. “Racism has many facets. It is not only

about skin colour, but also about country of origin and the nationality you are associated with,” Tsoy said. “We don’t talk about it.” While attending grad school in South Korea, Tsoy’s tasks in statistics class included creating graphs and charts. As computers were not a ubiquitous tech in Uzbekistan circa the 2000s, she wrote her university thesis by hand and followed this working style to create her statistical images in grad school. “The professor called me to his room after the class and said, ‘your drawings are very cute, but promise not to graduate from our university without learning how to make the graphs in Excel.’” Tsoy’s graduate thesis included Excel creations on every page. She graduated from

Yonsei University with honours. “Difference in capacity among countries is inevitable due to different levels of technological progress in the world, but it doesn't mean we cannot do it,” Tsoy said. “What newcomers need is trust, and sometimes a little assistance to get on 'the same level' language- or professionalcapacity-wise.” Canada welcomes approximately 235,000 new immigrants per year. Yet newcomers are not always met with trust and understanding. Challenges for newcomers include language barriers, adapting to cultural norms and securing employment that matches their educational background. Since meeting her Canadian husband, while working in China as a cultural producer for arts organization World Culture Open, Tsoy became a Canadian permanent resident and is appreciative of the opportunities life in Canada affords. “I would like to highlight and give credit to Canada for the fact that I feel very welcome as a newcomer and, while I cannot speak for others, as an artist I was always given equal opportunities to work and create art. I am grateful,” Tsoy stated. Upcoming for Tsoy is an illustrated book that celebrates Uzbek culture. Few people are familiar with Uzbekistan, a landlocked country which straddles Europe and Asia. Tsoy is ethnically Korean, German, Russian and Crimean Tatar - but she says Uzbekistan is, fittingly, “like a mini-replica” of the whole Eurasian continent, adding, “any culture in the world can find some connection to Uzbekistan.” Racism is a difficult topic, Tsoy acknowledges, and while her mural is based on her negative experiences as an immigrant, she approaches it with lightheartedness and humour. “I am trying to say, as immigrants, ‘we can do it.’ My ultimate hope and wish is to remind the community at large, not only in Ottawa, that we can do it. In my experience, I had to prove that I could do it so many times. The image of this mural is to inspire this trust,” Tsoy said. If you have an idea for an anti-racism arts installation, contact the HCA by emailing info@hintonburg.com

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HUMANS OF KITCHISSIPPI Humans of Kitchissippi is a special street photography project designed to introduce readers to some of the people who live, work and play in Kitchissippi. Each instalment of HOK contains three elements: a photo, a name and a quote from the subject that reveals a little bit about who they are. Go to kitchissippi.com to view our ongoing collection of humans.

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“I grew up in London, Ontario, and I moved to Ottawa for school in 2006. It feels like forever ago! And I’ve been here ever since. Now I’m married — for almost nine years — and I have four kids. This summer, they’ll be nine, seven, five and two. The pandemic hit, and [then] lockdowns — my husband started working from home and the kids were home and my baby was just five months... and things got real, fast. So we found a big, ginormous home for rent that was vacant and we signed the papers and moved in two weeks later. It has a ton of space and one of the extra spaces was a room I wanted to use as a sewing room, and I started sewing using thrifted sheets — you know, like duvet covers, and sheets and pillowcases and stuff — and just making myself and my daughters some dresses and shirts and things like that. Then in December, I decided to start selling the things that I was making and got into using quilts. I just saw the quilt-coat trend on Instagram and thought ‘Oh, that seems pretty easy; I could probably do that,’ and then just kind of went for it. My page (@while.babies.sleep) has grown from like 50 followers that were just my friends and family to… I think I’m at 1,660, or something in just a few months, from word of mouth and the powers that be of Instagram! I’ve only really been actively, daily sewing just for over a year now...and now I make tops and skirts and dresses and these quilt coats and I’ve done a few kid’s dresses. And I’m dabbling into pants and overalls and all kinds of things. I would sew while my little ones were sleeping. I sewed mostly at night: I’d give myself two hours and see what I could sew. And then, sometimes, if my bigger kids were in school, like in the fall, I would sew during the day while my youngest babies slept. And I just kind

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of came up with the name While Babies Sleep because that was when I was sewing. I feel like [with] so many people, there’s been a real loss of sense of purpose and of pure joy [in] doing things (during the pandemic). Even as a stay-at-home mom, my job has changed so much — and not that my kids don’t bring me joy, [but] it comes with a lot of hardships. And I've felt so much joy and pure connection from this business. It’s just me doing something I love and making other people happy. It’s been really great meeting people and connecting with people and being open and vulnerable on this online platform. We’ve been in the neighbourhood for almost seven years. And so you get to know moms at the parks and dads at the parks, and the kids get to know different kids at different parks. I like the sense that everything is close; I like that everything is [with]in a walkable distance [and] all of the parks that we have for the kids; and [there’s] a real sense of community. I think Westboro and Hintonburg, as a community, [are] doing a really great job with everything with the pandemic [and] being really supportive. I always see — on the “Buy Nothing” groups — moms and dads supporting each other with diapers and formula and food and I think we’ve got to keep up the good work.” Story collected by Maureen McEwan.

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I hope that this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying the ward’s warmer weather. The June edition had a focal point emerge as it came together: art. We had the great opportunity to reconnect with a few local artists and organizations working to create and support artwork in Kitchissippi. The first installment of the Hintonburg Community Association anti-racism art series has been completed on the Bell utility box at the corner of Parkdale and Wellington. We spoke with artist Kseniya Tsoy about her artwork and its proimmigrant message. This spring, Claudia Salguero was awarded the Peter Honeywell Mid-Career Artist Award from the Ottawa Arts Council. Salguero is a multidisciplinary, Columbian-born Canadian artist and she’s created over 35 murals across the city. We caught up with Salguero and even got to see what she’s working on next. We checked in with the Westboro Beach Community Association to learn what’s on the horizon. The organization fundraised enough money for a mural to be painted this summer and it’s bringing on two high school students to lead the creative project. And here’s what else is happening in community news: On May 16, 72-year-old Michael Baine walked a half-marathon, raising over $66,000 for the Ottawa Hospital

Cancer Centre. He chose the race date intentionally. Last year (May 16, 2020), Baine began showing symptoms of stage 4 prostate cancer. We spoke with him about his journey over the last year and his determination to keep helping others. Wedel - Touch of Europe opened its second location in Westboro on May 21 and the new business was vandalized within a day. We heard from owner Justyna Borowska and Westboro Village BIA Executive Director Judy Lincoln about the incident and how the store is working to recover with support from the community. Charity Bartlett stepped down as president of the Carlington Community Association in late May after nearly a decade with the organization. She spoke with us about her departure and some of her fondest memories from her favourite event. Stephanie Hylarides spoke with us for this month’s Humans of Kitchissippi feature. The local mom of four started up a custom-made clothing business during the pandemic (@.while.babies.sleep), and it’s become very popular in just a matter of months. Early Days picks up where it left off with part two of the history of Kitchissippi’s first Jewish residents. This month, the article looks at the growth of the community during the 20th century. And in case you need a smile, we’ve got a bright set of outdoor community photos for you. And that’s all the news that’s fit to print.

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COMMUNITY NEWS New business vandalized after opening day in Westboro BY CHARLIE SENACK

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Westboro business is working to recover after its windows were smashed, leaving over $14,000 in damages, after its grand opening in May. Owner Justyna Borowska opened Wedel Touch of Europe’s second Ottawa location at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 21. The next morning (May 22), she received a call from police saying there was a break-in at the shop — a grocery store, deli and bakery all in one located at 300 Richmond Rd. “At 7 a.m. in the morning, I got a phone call from the police saying that someone tried to break in and that the windows were smashed,” Borowska said. “When I arrived at the front of the building soon after, there were broken pieces of glass everywhere.” It’s not the first time the building has been targeted. In April — just a few weeks earlier and after former tenants Pietro’s Corner moved out — a similar incident took place. Windows were smashed but nothing was stolen. It delayed the opening of Wedel Touch of Europe, with new windows being installed only days before its grand opening. “This time, I was a bit luckier because they tried to smash every single window, but I think someone was not very strong,” said Borowska. The upper windows remained intact but dents show where large rocks hit the glass. This time around, a gelato machine was also damaged in the act of vandalism. A GoFundMe page has been started to help with some of the costs associated with repairing the damage, and, within two days, it raised over $6,000 of its $10,000 goal. “The amount of love and support in this community that I have right now is amazing,” said Borowska. “There is so much kindness and love. I received some cupcakes from a local bakery and flowers from another neighbourhood business. This situation has

Wedel - Touch of Europe opened on May 21. The next morning, owner Justyna Borowska received a call from police saying there was a break-in at the shop. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JUSTYNA BOROWSKA.

shown that I have an amazing community around me.” Borowska, a single mom with two daughters, moved to Ottawa from Europe in August 2020 after wanting to be closer to her parents, who live in London, Ontario. Born in Poland, she lived in the United Kingdom for 12 years and worked in the hospitality industry.

After arriving in Ottawa, Borowska says the first community she visited was Westboro and she immediately fell in love with its character. “Right away, I went, ‘Oh my God, this is beautiful. This place reminds me of Europe,’” she said of the rows of patios alongside familyowned businesses and flower-lined streets. The first Wedel - Touch of Europe opened in Market Square in the ByWard Market late last year. After it proved successful, Borowska wanted to open a second location in Westboro. “It was very challenging and very risky, especially during a pandemic. I used all my

savings and I put all my hard work into this,” said Borowska. Wedel - Touch of Europe offers flavours from different areas including Hungary, Germany, France, Poland and Russia. The business offers products you can’t find anywhere else in the city. Borowska says when someone visits her shop, she wants them to feel like they are part of a family. “I believe in homemade food; I believe in food that tastes like it’s from your grandma's house,” she said. “I believe in amazing coffees and gelatos. I want a place full of love where you can go and see passion and have a bunch of healthy food.” Judy Lincoln, Westboro Village BIA executive director, said she woke up on May 22 to countless messages from neighbouring businesses saying a break-in had occurred. She drove down to Wedel - Touch of Europe soon after to offer support. Lincoln says about four or five break-ins have happened in the Westboro community over the last year and Kitchissippi Ward Coun. Jeff Leiper will be getting statistics from Ottawa Police to learn more information. “It’s just breakage for the sake of breakage,” said Lincoln. “And it’s tough for the businesses that have insurance too, because they may not cover the full cost of damages. To replace glass like that it’s going to be at least a $10-15,000 bill. They are extra stresses and [challenges] on top of the stresses and challenges of running a business — all while in a pandemic.” Lincoln says Westboro businesses want to see other merchants succeed and she was proud of the community for how they came together to support Borowska. She was also proud of the new business for reopening its doors just hours after the act of vandalism. The windows are boarded up with plywood for now, but Borowska isn’t giving up. “I know that there are people around me who are amazing and they have a heart,” she says. “When something like this happens you lose your hope and think it’s the worst, but after people [were] cheering me up and buying my products, I went, ‘Oh my God, I got my hope and belief in people back.’ We as human beings need to show respect to one another.” To learn more, visit Wedel - Touch of Europe’s GoFundMe page.

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The husband-wife duo have run a well-respected clinic in Kanata, Terry Fox Dental Centre, for over a decade. With distinguished credentials and a long list of glowing reviews, the couple is sure to be warmly received by the Kitchissippi community. Their newest Richmond Road location offers four levels of freshly renovated minimalist decor. It provides a clean and nurturing environment, with calming aesthetics, and offers plenty of natural light to soothe. It feels much more like a boutique spa experience, and less like a long trip to the dentist. You can also customize your dental experience and choose from an à la carte “Comfort Menu.” W Dental Studio offers hot towels, heated dental chairs, neck pillows, weighted blankets and wireless noisecancelling earphones to enjoy Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify during dental procedures. Caregivers are also invited to take a break and enjoy a quiet coffee or tea as they wait. The studio also boasts state-of-the-art technologies including medical-grade air purification systems in each

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COMMUNITY NEWS Claudia Salguero wins mid-career Ottawa Arts Council award

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A Claudia Salguero works on her latest artwork in her studio space in May. ALL PHOTOS BY TED SIMPSON.

rtist Claudia Salguero has been keeping hope alive during the pandemic one painting at a time and spreading her message of transformation and resilience throughout the schools and communities of Ottawa. Salguero is a multidisciplinary, Columbian-born Canadian artist who

is well-known for her large murals and community engagement. She was recently honoured by the Ottawa Arts Council, receiving the Peter Honeywell Mid-Career Artist Award back in April. The award recognizes and encourages the achievements of Ottawa artists of all disciplines who have evolved beyond the emerging stage in their career to become recognized professional working artists

”Being an immigrant myself, I know how difficult it is to fit in and to feel that you belong” - Claudia Salguero painting on the art wall in Parkdale Park last summer. Or you may have even seen her work along Rideau Street in Lowertown the eight-storey mural is nearly impossible to miss as you cross the Cummings Bridge in and out of Vanier. But those are only two of over 35 mural projects that Salguero has created across the city. The common thread across most of her work is the recurring image of the butterfly. This motif has been constant in Salguero’s paintings for years, but the image of the

butterfly can take on a much deeper meaning in these pandemic times. “The whole concept to me of butterflies [is] a symbol of transformation and resilience and they have a spiritualism, a connection to the creator, or whatever you might call the higher power that gives life to us,” said Salguero. “To me, the butterfly is a symbol of hope.” Right now, Salguero is hard at work

on another giant mural installation. This one is called “The Wisdom Mural,” and the six-storey painting will be installed on the side of a highrise near Billings Bridge. In her mind, this is just the first instalment of a triptych that Salguero intends to spread out across the city of Ottawa. And she’s eyeing a very prominent intersection here along Wellington Street West as the sight for part two in her vision. Nothing is confirmed at this time, but if you like the idea of a giant, public art installation coming to Hintonburg and you want to support her cause, Salguero is running a GoFundMe campaign right now to help make this project happen. To learn more, visit her website at claudiasalguero.com

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contributing to the community. Salguero has been keeping engaged with the community through her work with the Multicultural Arts for Schools and Communities (MASC) organization, located in the Fisher Park Community Centre on Holland Avenue. Through MASC, Salguero runs her “Together Apart” mural program, where she is able to collaborate with virtual classrooms of students on new works of art that will hang in the hallways of their schools, once everything is allowed to reopen. “Being an immigrant myself, I know how difficult it is to fit in and to feel that you belong,” said Salguero. “And I'm also a mother: I know that kids and teenagers often struggle with those same feelings, so through the arts we can discover ourselves and become engaged with others who share our similar interests.” You may remember seeing Salguero’s

GIVING Local raises thousands for Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre in half-marathon walk

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Westboro man isn’t letting his stage 4 cancer diagnosis get in the way of living life and helping others. Michael Baine walked 21 kilometres as part of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on May 16, raising more than $66,000 for cancer patients at the Ottawa Hospital — a cause close to the 72-year-old’s big heart. Baine began the walk outside of his Westboro home, trekked toward Lisgar Road near Rideau Hall and then headed back home. He picked May 16 to mark exactly one year since his symptoms first appeared. Last spring, after a day of training for a future hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Baine noticed blood in his urine. There were no other symptoms but he knew something was terribly wrong. Shortly after, he received the diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer.

Within the next month, multiple surgeries were scheduled, as the cancer was spreading, including to his lymph nodes and femur. When the new year started, Baine received good news: the surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy and radiation had worked. He was in remission. Michael and his wife Deidre signed up for race weekend, a yearly tradition the active runner has rarely missed since 1978. It was to be held virtually again and participants could pick their own route and day. But in April, after a few months in remission, Baine learned his cancer was back: It was quickly spreading through his body and had already entered his pelvis. The father of four and grandfather of 12 decided he would still do the race, not only to prove it to himself, but also to ensure he was strong enough for the next round of treatments. “The training is all about making

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Baine started his career as a teacher at St. Pius X High School, working in that role for eight years before becoming a vice principal and then, eventually, principal. He went on to work as superintendent at the Ottawa Catholic School Board, a job he retired from 14 years ago. Since then, he’s worked as an education consultant and is passionate about key areas impacting youth, including mental health and addictions issues and homelessness. He helped set up an addictions program in schools which brings in drug counsellors from Rideauwood to both educate and counsel youth. There was no shortage of students who came out to cheer Baine on for the May race weekend. A group of elementary students from a nearby school wrote letters of encouragement. After crossing the finish line, he returned home to a decorated house full of streamers and balloons, and was handed video messages from 21 students who each walked one kilometre of the marathon in their own neighbourhoods. His initial fundraising goal was $10,000 but he's raised six times the amount since his story and mission have gone viral. Baine, who always looks to meet new friends, said while at the cancer centre, he hears stories of people who are much worse off than he is. “They experience things like they can’t do another round of chemotherapy because their diabetes is acting up,

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The other Jewish families to arrive between 1919-1921 included David Brill (electric supplies, 985 Wellington St.); Joseph Felberg (shoemaker, 987 Wellington St.); Philp Fogel (clothes cleaning, pressing and repair, 1015 Wellington St.); Henry Finklestein (bargain shop, 1065 Wellington St.); Abraham Kahan (boots and shoes, 1083 Wellington St. and later a second store at 987 Wellington St.); Roger Greenberg (grocery store, 1087 Wellington St.); Solomon S. Shuster (shoemaker, 1102 Wellington St.); and Hyman Adelson (resided at 1161 Wellington St.). Additionally, Israel Rosenthal (who was introduced in part one of the series), moved his business from Mechanicsville to 1123 Wellington St. in 1921. Similarly, the resort hamlet of Britannia at the end of Ottawa’s streetcar line was equally a refuge for many of Ottawa’s Jewish residents. The 1921 census noted 11 Jewish families resident in summer homes at Britannia on census day (with another three families a little to the east in waterside cottages near Woodroffe and Westboro) - a who’s who of Ottawa’s prominent Jewish residents (including the Stein, Caplan, Freedman, Marks and Zivian families, to name a few). Notably, in 1923, Isidore Arron arrived in Hintonburg, establishing a clothing shop in rented quarters at 1020 Wellington St. In 1930, Arron brought substantial development to Hintonburg when he built the first department store west of downtown at 1085 Wellington St. (today’s Giant Tiger Express). That same year (1930), Morris Zagerman established yards for his construction materials business at the corner of Bayview and Scott, which would remain in operation until sold to the NCC in 1975 (now the site of Merkley Supply). The west-end Jewish community that sprung up quickly would remain closeknit. Frustrated with the need to travel into central Ottawa for services, the west-end residents began to meet in the Jacob Taller mattress factory for High Holy Day services, and at the Kelman and Blushinsky homes for daily and Shabbat services. Continues on page 14

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what should be considered a proud piece of our local heritage, our neighbourhood appears to have been a hospitable destination for Jewish residents. As more Jews were escaping the growing, serious unrest in Europe, Hintonburg in particular became home to an incredible arrival of Jewish families. In the space of less than two years between 1919 and 1921, no less than 14 Jewish families moved into Hintonburg. Wellington Street West virtually became a mini Jewish district, with 11 families residing directly on Wellington (all except one between Merton and Carruthers), and all but one of which opened a commercial business! Though some would remain only a short time, most of these residents would stay for the long term, many permanently. One of the permanent residents was Alex Kelman, who arrived in Hintonburg in 1920 with his wife Sylvia and young son Harry, and opened a books and general store at 1079 Wellington (now Taqueria La Bonita). This shop remained in operation until June of 1961 (the last six years as Kelman & Ritter, a women’s and teen’s clothing shop). At the far east end of Hintonburg, where Wellington Street used to continue over the old train yards and stockyards at Ottawa West (as the Wellington Viaduct), a tall old 1889-built property stood at the northeast corner of Bayview and Wellington (now greenspace beyond the end of the Tom Brown Arena parking lot). In 1921, Jacob Taller opened a mattressmanufacturing plant (National Bedding), and moved his family (wife Ethel and ten children) upstairs. This factory would go on to produce a large number of the cot mattresses for Canada’s military in the Second World War, allowing the Tallers to retire comfortably in 1942. Benjamin Bodnoff’s brother Irving Bodnoff was just 20 years old when he opened “Bodnoff’s Bargain Store” at 1041 Wellington St. in 1919. He married Annie Rastovsky a year later, just weeks after she had emigrated from Russia (on their marriage certificate, she was listed with the unusual occupation of “electric shade maker”).

EARLY DAYS Continues from page 13 This group became a permanent congregation in 1936, chartered under the name Agudath Israel. In 1938, they acquired the former St. Mathias Church at 17 Fairmont Ave., then moved to the former Methodist church at 30 Rosemount Ave. in 1949 before constructing a synagogue on Coldrey Avenue in 1966 - which is still the home of Kehillat Beth Israel today. By the 1930s, the Jewish populations of Hintonburg and Westboro had increased significantly. However, immigration levels

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s we head into the summer months, the majority of Canadians have gotten at least one shot. This is great news, but we must continue to stay safe and follow public health guidelines. I know it’s been tough, but we can do this! A huge thank-you to all the nurses, PSWs and health-care workers, including in Ottawa Centre, who have made so many sacrifices to keep us and our loved ones safe. We all need to do our part. When you’re eligible to get vaccinated, do it with the first vaccine offered. On April 19, the federal government released Budget 2021. The budget outlines a plan that will help us conquer COVID-19, punch our way out of the COVID-19 recession, and build a more resilient Canada that is more fair, prosperous and innovative. This means support for small businesses by extending CEWS, CERS and lockdown support, and the creation of the Canada Recovery Hiring Program to subsidize employers so they can hire more people or increase their employees’ hours. This also means working to build an affordable early learning and childcare system at an average of $10/day. This is not only good for families — this is good for all Canadians, as it means more women entering the workforce. Lastly, the federal government is making investments in sustainable infrastructure including natural infrastructure, retrofits

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It’s time for justice in long-term care But in Ontario, the interests of for-profit LTC homes came first. A Toronto Star analysis noted, “the very morning I walked into work financial statements of Extendicare, the first week of May, I thought of a Sienna Senior Living and Chartwell Sarah Toll* personal support worker coming off a Retirement Residences shows that in night shift somewhere at a long-term care the first three quarters of 2020 (ending (LTC) home. Sept. 30), these for-profit companies Why? Because of the report from collectively paid out nearly $171 million Ontario’s Long-Term Care Commission to shareholders at the same time they that had just dropped. The report is the received $138.5 million through provincial Please wear a mask and stay safe! third document in recent months that pandemic pay for front-line workers, the condemns the Ford Government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy handling of COVID-19 in LTC (CEWS) program or other homes, notably in for-profit pandemic funding.” Bradley Farm Court homes. As David Milstead of Kanata MPP, Ottawa Centre As one report noted: the Globe and Mail reported, Chartwell, which operates 23 joelharden.ca “We know the first cases LTC homes in Ontario, paid 109 Catherine St. of COVID-19 were found in Ottawa, ON. K2P 2M8 four LTC homes on March 17 out more in executive bonuses JHarden-CO@ndp.on.ca of last year. From March 2020 in 2020, the year COVID-19 came 613-722-6414 to the end of the year, 76 per cent to Ontario, than it had the year of LTC homes in Ontario reported cases of before. COVID-19 among residents and staff. As of Not one private LTC home has lost their today, 3,918 residents and 11 long-term care license, and they are all fully funded until staff have died with the illness in Ontario, the end of August 2021. We can and must Cannon Crescent according to provincial data.” do better than this. Bel Air Heights What was the Ford Government’s It’s time to implement the response? Merilee Fullerton, the LTC recommendations of the Long-Term Care Minister, spent most of the week blaming Commission, including raising wages and others. benefits for PSWs so their compensation “We were overdue for a pandemic,” she is comparable to the hospital sector. We said. also need a four-hour minimum daily Pardon me? care standard so every resident gets the “Government co-ordination takes time,” quality care they need. Finally, we need to she continued, “and it just wasn’t a match take profit out of long-term care, so every for the speed of COVID-19. There are many dollar invested in the system goes towards lessons learned from wave one, wave two care, not dividend payouts or executive Your home here and there will be lessons learned from bonuses. wave three.” What happened in long-term care *Broker That’s nonsense, from start to finish. homes last year can never be allowed to The governments of BC and Quebec happen again. Let’s overhaul the system took a different approach as one wave of to put the well-being of residents and COVID-19 led to the next. They were able workers before profits. to protect PSWs, LTC residents, and other care workers. SUBMITTED BY JOEL HARDEN, MPP FOR OTTAWA CENTRE

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I would continue to urge you to be cautious this summer. For the latest information about vaccine distribution and COVID-19 safety protocols, visit the Ottawa Public Health website. We’re almost there. I’m going to be honest and say that the past few months have seen our office getting more correspondence than I’ve ever seen before in my time as councillor. I know that my staff are working as hard as they can to keep up with the volume of emails and calls, and I would ask that you be patient with us. My staff are working at home, and some of them are supporting children and other family members while trying to stay on top of everything happening in the ward; we’re working hard to stay on top of the correspondence, but it’s a challenge. We aren’t able

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Welcome back to our neighbourhood We’ve got your KIDS covered no matter what the weather is! SiteWide Sale & StoreWide Sale (once we can safety re-open), is happening throughout the month of June! Let’s bring on SUMMER! You can “BOOK AN APPOINTMENT“ with one of amazing WEK staff.

The Westboro Legion appreciates the support we have received during the pandemic. We are grateful to all our members, neighbours and other friends for their donations, including David Darwin, a member who contributed $10,000 in honour of this father and in appreciation for the many kindnesses the branch extended to the local Veteran over the years. Our branch also has been busy making donations from our Poppy Trust Fund. For example, we sent a cheque for $10,000 to the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre and $5,000 to help homeless Veterans via Operation Leave the Streets Behind

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ight months ago, I wrote an article for the NHS Corner of Kitchissippi Times on “Racial Diversity and Inclusivity at Nepean High School.” The past four years of being a racialized student at Nepean have been a diverse experience within itself. I have been challenged and pushed, but, ultimately, the valuable experiences of understanding the complexities of advocacy have made the journey worthwhile. In my final year as co-president with Zeynab Ahmed, I have had the transcendent privilege of working alongside an executive team that has committed themselves to equity work within our school. The Diverse Student Union (DSU) has served as the catalyst for change and conversations at Nepean. DSU’s mission has been to disrupt racism, to support cultural diversity and individual differences and to help advocates for equity and social justice develop. Collaboratively, we seek to dismantle the mental and physical segregation of racialized students and create an environment of unity and understanding. At the beginning of the year, we

proposed to our new administration three asks: transparency, accountability and dialogue. Having a new administration allowed us to build a relationship before commencing our collaborative work, which resulted in preeminent success. We have witnessed a clear shift in the way equity work is viewed and prioritized by both our administration and staff, and these changes have come in alignment with the support of our administrators. We have been advocating for the implementation of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy within our classrooms, and many teachers have taken on the task of decolonizing and decentring their classrooms. Nepean High School (NHS) staff have formed their own discussion groups to assess current practices and where improvement is needed using anti-racist and diversity texts as guiding resources. To date, staff have completed three professional development sessions with Dr. Nicole West Burns, director of school services with the Centre for Urban Schooling at OISE, focusing on disrupting and dismantling institutionalized racism and oppression within education. The Student Services Department is also in the process of creating a scholarship for

racialized students who work to build equity and participate in anti-racism efforts within the school community. At the Learning Commons (Library), they are in the process of auditing their collection with #ownvoices and equity in mind. Student experiences and voices are being recognized and celebrated on all levels. These changes are not solely being put into effect on an administrative level, but active efforts are also being made by educators within the classrooms. Teachers have progressed towards the development of increased creative opportunities for personal expression and honouring the student voice. Through personal and/ or collaborative learning, they have been reminded of the significance of viewing their practice through a lens of diversity and anti-oppression. Ms. Gouveia teaches French at NHS and is one of the teachers who have been dedicated to this work. Through her experience teaching a racially, linguistically and culturally diverse group of students in her Grade 9 applied core French class last year, she continues to make a conscious effort in assessing her choice of material for racialized students to be able to see themselves represented in positive ways. This includes showing

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videos and recordings of people from around la Francophonie speaking French from various cultural backgrounds and the inclusion of diverse reading materials. Ms. Moore also made changes in her Grade 10 and 11 English courses. Through reflecting on the content she previously used, she has become more aware of the biases she holds and society holds. She strives to use #ownvoices material, aiming to have students be mirrored within the texts they consume. Leading with empathy is a journey that can be uncomfortable, vulnerable and eyeopening, she says. She has even seen a shift in the responsiveness of racialized students. Her students have published their work in the school newspaper, Knightwatch; created videos connecting exposure to diverse voices to a decrease in bullying and racism in schools; constructed carefully worded responses to community calls for action; and written letters to marginalized communities. These are just a few examples of the work that is being done. Teachers across departments, from the sciences to the arts, have acknowledged the work that needs to be done for the betterment of our school’s inclusivity and the racialized experience. As a community, we have come to understand that advocacy work means being in a constant state of knowing and not knowing, learning and unlearning. There is no guaranteed guide as the work is still in progress, but that must not discourage us from radically reimagining brighter days.

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pparent now more than ever, the students of today operate within a constantly evolving world. With the emergence of new ways to cook, clean and communicate, educators are looking at new ways to help students learn. This search for new ways to empower learners is ceaseless, and schools, teachers and educational companies have begun to join forces with one another to explore how best to do so. This year, Notre Dame (ND) High School introduced its new collaboration with Digital Promise, a non-profit organization committed to advancing innovation in the educational field. Every student possesses the creativity and drive to change the world in one way or another; all they need is to be equipped with the necessary skills and support to do it. A key component of this initiative is the systems and software company Ciena, through which students and staff can access the technology they need to see their ideas come to life. ND, Digital Promise and Ciena are approaching educational equity by focusing on closing the digital learning gap to showcase the excellence within every learner. Funding, resources and commitment from school leaders all play monumental roles in student success and students’ ability to thrive as engaged learners. Part of the innovative learning strategy being implemented at the school is Digital Promise’s Challenge Based Learning framework. The classes participating in this

are given the freedom to identify their own challenges, research their own questions and create their own solutions. Whether that’s starting a podcast, sharing traditional artwork or even writing a column for the local newspaper, students are given full liberty on how they tell their stories. Mr. Zapasek is the high-school teacher spearheading this new schooling structure at Notre Dame with his students this year. His aim is to cultivate a strength-based and passion-driven learning environment in his classroom that allows students to find answers in places they’d never expect. Right now, the class is working around the theme of community stories. One student, who chose to interview a parent for their community storytelling project, noted how eye-opening an experience it was when they realized they already had someone in their life as a resource they could tap into. Students are given the opportunity to experiment with different media and are getting to practice their technical and creative skills. Through podcasts, PSA scripts, newspaper articles and more, the students in Mr. Zapasek’s class are given full liberty to tackle their challenges as they see fit. The partnership between Notre Dame, Digital Promise, and Ciena intends to engage and nurture students into lifelong learners, ready to flourish in the dynamic and fluctuating world we live in. The past year serves as a perfect example of how quickly things can change. Obstacles spring up seemingly out of the blue, and at every turn there is something new to adapt to during the pandemic. Who better to rise to the challenge?

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Happy summer, Kitchissippi! We've checked in with our neighbourhood BIAs to learn about the latest business news. Here are some of the headlines:

Openings Wedel - Touch of Europe opened its doors on May 21. Unfortunately, it was vandalized shortly after. We spoke with owner Justyna Borowska about the incident and how the business is bouncing back (you can read the story in this edition). The business is a grocery store, deli and bakery offering “a curated collection of European products, catering, and daily hot lunches,” according to its Facebook page. Westboro is its second location in the city.

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(guacamole with kale). There are also many varieties of fresh soups. Farm Boy makes shopping in smaller quantities easy every day of the week, and they also carry a range of frozen

fruits, which are great for quick snacks and healthier desserts. Of course, eating out is always a nice treat too! Whenever possible, Reiser recommends seniors combat isolation by planning social times around meals and inviting a friend to eat together. The Kitchissippi area is home to many local restaurants that offer healthy meals, including Pure Kitchen (257 Richmond Rd.) known for their scratch kitchen creations. Everything on the menu is made fresh, using whole natural ingredients – including their Radical Cauliflower Wings and Divine Dumplings made from shiitake mushrooms, tofu, scallions, and tamari. Dine in or place a takeout order and bring the freshness home. In addition to eating well and ensuring nutritional needs are met, seniors should also make sure they are focusing on hydration. With advancing years, seniors can lose their sense of thirst and tend not to drink enough, and because people don’t eat as much as they age, they get less fluids from solid food sources too. So, always plan on washing down your food with a fresh glass of water – especially during these warmer summer months.

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Welcome to the neighbourhood, Mario Uomo! The business will open in Westboro as soon as COVID-19 restrictions allow. On its Facebook page, the company is described as “Ottawa's premier men's clothing store. Unique with modern fashions, European textures, and quality service to match.” To learn more, visit mariouomo.com

Moving Life Therapies is set to move from 1276 Wellington St. W. down the road to Westboro by May 31. The new space is located at #205-307C Richmond Rd. There’s also an accessible “satellite clinic” on Churchill Ave. N. (only 850 metres away). Visit lifetherapies.ca to learn more. Kitchenalia is expanding! The company is moving from 274 Richmond Rd. to a larger space at 313 Richmond Rd. in Westboro (previously Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s). The new spot is scheduled to be open by mid-June. To learn more, visit kitchenalia.ca Revelle Bridal is moving from its location at 1281B Wellington St. W. to

Kitchenalia is moving to a larger space at 313 Richmond Rd. (previously occupied by Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s). PHOTO BY HOLLIE GRACE JAMES.

a new spot in Westboro. The company expects to open its doors in July. Visit revellebridal.com to learn more.

Coming soon Stay tuned for these businesses to open in Kitchissippi! The Hollander Gastropub is opening soon at 65A Holland Ave. Visit hollandgastropub.com to view the menu. Westboro Subs opened its doors at 1262 Wellington St. W. in late May. Another cannabis retailer is landing in Kitchissippi: True North Cannabis Co. is renovating a space at 1262 1/2 Wellington St. W. Visit tncc.ca to learn more. Art alert: Sphere Gallery and Cafe will be opening soon at 9 Hamilton Ave. N. The Momo Spot will open soon at 79 Holland Ave. Visit iwantmomos.com to learn more about the culinary spot and its Nepalese food.

Farewells Lemon Grass Thai has left its space at 1055 Somerset St. W. To learn more about our local businesses, visit wellingtonwest.ca and westborovillage.com

Correction: In the original June Biz Roundup, we reported that Stella’s Unisex Beauty Salon (1175 Wellington St. W.) was closing. The company remains open — our apologies for the error.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR COVID-19 note: This page has been updated to reflect the developments in Ottawa during the pandemic.

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We are very fortunate that in the nation’s capital, not only do we have an abundance of nature to explore at our fingertips, but we also have a significant range of species that live in and around our city. The OttawaCarleton Wildlife Centre will talk about some of the amazing species that we share our spaces with. This will include what actions we can take to help mitigate human/wildlife conflicts in our backyards and neighbourhoods.

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To attend, please go to the westborocommunityassociation.com website and join the Zoom presentation. We would love to have you join us.

WEDNESDAYS - SHOUT SISTER! CHOIR There are 25 chapters of Shout Sister! Choir in Ontario, and we are constantly growing. Shout Sister! takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. We learn from recorded tracks, so we require no reading of music. Our method is fresh and fun, and we are a warm and welcoming community. We use Zoom to meet virtually every Wednesday afternoon (1-3 p.m.) and Thursday evening (7-9 p.m.). Everyone is welcome. We would love to have you join us!

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When we learn to coexist with other species, it allows us to connect and enjoy the natural world. There is growing evidence of the benefits nature has to offer people of all ages. It is far-reaching, encompassing mind, body and spirit. For 30 years, the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre has been educating people about wildlife and helping to foster an appreciation of the natural world.

TUESDAYS - BYTOWN VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR Although the choir is not able to prepare for public performances, we will be meeting online each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. We will be learning some new music and maintaining our vocal cords in a relaxed environment, with plenty of musical and technological help. We will all be experiencing this new way of meeting and singing together and are happy to welcome

new members, men and women, to join us. For more information, see our website at bytownvoices.com

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JUNE 24-JULY 17 - WALL SPACE GALLERY EXHIBIT - “RICHARD AHNERT: HOME BOUND” “Celebrating the work of Richard Ahnert as he [painted] intimate moments of what we, and our animal brethren, have been up to this last year,” the Wall Space Gallery website states.

JUNE 21 - CONNECTING TO NATURE: BACKYARDS AND BEYOND The Westboro Community Association is pleased to partner with the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre to present a Zoom presentation on June 21 at 7 p.m. for all ages.

MONDAYS - ABOVE AND BEYOND TOASTMASTERS Every Monday at 6:45 p.m. (except holidays) Have the jitters each time you need to present a speech? Visit us online. Learn how to communicate better in a relaxed atmosphere and hone your leadership skills. Impromptu speaking is one of our highlights. It’s fun, fun, fun! We would love to have you join us on Mondays. Contact our club at aandbtoastmasters@gmail.com to receive the link.

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MAY 27-JUNE 19 - WALL SPACE GALLERY EXHIBIT - “RIVER VARIATIONS” “WALL SPACE GALLERY is proud to present River Variations, a collaborative exhibition from Vanessa McKernan and guest artist Julie Gladstone. Exploring ideas about the connected strengths and mysticisms of rivers and family mythology,” the Wall Space Gallery website states. The exhibit opens May 27 at 10 a.m. and closes June 19 at 3 p.m. To learn more, visit wallspacegallery.ca

JUNE 21 - NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY National Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and celebrates the history, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the day. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, most events have moved online.

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JUNE 5-6 - WEST BONUS SPRING TOUR The West End Studio Tour (WEST) is pleased to add an open-air Spring 2021 Tour to its quarter-century tradition of fall tours. This special one-time spring tour will take place on the weekend of June 5-6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists will display their work outdoors, in their yards and on their porches, strictly following the guidelines for physical distancing and access recommended by Ottawa Public Health.

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