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(Left and Top right) Sections of the Maplelawn Garden wall have collapsed over the last years and the NCC has been working to restore them. PHOTOS BY MAUREEN MCEWAN.

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he National Capital Commission (NCC) has started much-needed restoration work on the Maplelawn Garden wall. The NCC has looked after the site since 1951. While work to restore the wall has been ongoing for years, recently, the wall has shown to need more extensive repairs to keep it from further decay. "A first section of the wall collapsed several years ago, and another section collapsed in 2021," the NCC wrote on its website. "The remaining sections are also at risk. The NCC has fenced the collapsed sections, and is ready to rehabilitate the walls, reusing as much salvaged stone as possible."

The rehabilitation of the wall will ensure the community's history will be around for generations to come. It's one of the last and best-preserved examples of 19th century walled gardens in Canada, the NCC’s website stated. "For this project, the NCC will work with experienced heritage masonry experts," the website noted. "They will supervise, dismantle and reassemble the wall. The NCC is also consulting the volunteer group, Friends of Maplelawn Garden, on an ongoing basis." The wall, part of the Maplelawn estate, has been around since the 1830s when William Thompson, a Scottish immigrant, bought the land.

The one-acre site is home to the ThomasCole-Rochester House, a two-and-a-halfstorey ashlar masonry house and a large ornamental garden enclosed by the nearly 200-year-old limestone wall. The garden includes a variety of plants, shrubs and trees which would have grown on the land centuries ago. Located on Richmond Road in the heart of Westboro, the site is a “living record” of how European architectural and landscape ideas were brought over to Canada during the 19th century. In 1989, it was designated as a national historic site by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, according to the NCC. Planning and designs for the site began

the NCC will work with experienced heritage masonry experts” in 2020-2021 and carried through 2022, with tree removal having started early this April. This fall, the NCC plans to dig a trench for the wall foundation and revitalize landscaping around the wall, including pathway reinstatement and tree planting. The process will end with reassembly of the wall, which will continue into 2023. While work is underway, the garden will be closed to the public. Visit ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ maplelawn-garden to learn more.

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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 am from southwestern Ontario—a small town in the country, about an hour between Windsor and London. It has a population of only 1,000 people. I went to school in Windsor, but then found my way to Ottawa. It’s a funny story, actually…My aunt was a Member of Parliament and she had died in the House of Commons. When that happened, a friend of hers—Susan Delacourt, who is a journalist with the Toronto Star—had written about my aunt, and I came up to do the transcripts and everything. Four days later, I ended up with a job. I was an esthetician in my previous life, and I have a degree in communications. When I first moved to Ottawa in 1999, I was living downtown and worked for the city and federal government as well. I eventually met my husband Dave and we got married. I always wanted to take aesthetics and I worked at a couple of spots here in Westboro which are no longer here. I bought the Village Quire 11 years ago, but it’s been around for about 20 years. I remember the day the former owner was hanging her ‘for sale’ sign and I thought I’d maybe like to do that. We are a true greeting card store. People who shop here from England like it because it reminds them of home. We carry not just Canadian but many North American and British lines. It’s been a good match for when we had a young family because we aren’t huge travellers; we are more home bodies. I was never far from the kids if they needed me: I could shut the store for a couple of hours and be at their school in 20 minutes by foot. I chaired the Westboro BIA for the past couple of years, and that’s coming to an end, but it’s been an amazing life experience, learning how boards and non-profits work. I think it’s important to volunteer your time and give back to your community. Kitchissippi reminds me a lot of growing up in a small town—a lot of my family owned their own businesses and it’s the same vibe for me when I come

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down to open the shop. It’s great to say hello to everyone, whether it’s friends and neighbours, other shopkeepers, or customers who feel like friends. During the pandemic, I learned patience and the value of now. Life is in the present: it’s not wishing that you had done things in the past or hanging on hopes for the future which may or may not come. We recently have done two pandemic things: we got a dog and we got a pool. So right now, if we are not organizing for the pool, we are walking the dog and hanging out around the great patios in Westboro. We like to bike down to the Remic Rapids and catch up with all the festivals, whether it be Westboro Fuse or the Tulip Festival.” Story collected by Charlie Senack

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As I write this, tens of thousands of residents in the National Capital Region await the return of their power following the deadly storm that blew through Ontario and Quebec May 21. I hope that this letter finds you safe and sound. Please continue to look out for your neighbours as our city recovers from yet another severe weather event. In community news, Prince Charles and Camilla recently stopped by the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on their royal tour in Ottawa. Kitchissippi Times was on the ground, and we connected with Cassian Soltykevych, national secretary of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, and Father Taras Kinash, the church's new priest who recently arrived from Ukraine this spring, about the visit and what it meant to the community. In summer 2020, Kethy Sosso-Kolle and Stéphane Ippersiel co-founded BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa. Two years later, the local yoga instructors look back on the progress the organization has made and the work that still needs to be done in Ottawa’s yoga spaces to make them more diverse and inclusive. We learn a bit more about the National Capital Commission’s restoration work that is underway at Maplelawn Garden following the collapse of several sections of the historic wall. Churchill Alternative is organizing different events to fundraise for a play structure. We connected with Tami Grosset, who co-chaired the school's parent council last year and now serves as secretary, to hear more about the school’s efforts to fundraise.

The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa held its third annual tree giveaway, and this year’s was the largest one to date. It was a joint effort by the Unitarian GoGos, the GoGo Grannies of Aylmer and Ecology Ottawa. Over 150 trees were given away this spring and Mike Fletcher, chair of the congregation’s environment committee, tells us more. The Great Canadian Theatre Company is combining the worlds of stage and screen this summer in this year’s edition of Lawyer Play with an adaptation of the Oscar-winning screenplay of the 1973 film The Sting. Director Kate Smith and lawyer and actor Siggy Pantazis share more about this year’s show. Molly van der Schee spoke with us for Humans of Kitchissippi this month. van der Schee not only lives in Kitchissippi, she works here too! You might recognize her as the owner of Westboro’s Village Quire. In her spare time, she enjoys walking her dog or spending time on local patios. We’re back exploring the history of the Hampton-Iona neighbourhood again in the second part of the Early Days series this summer. Did you know that the area had a very successful bread company, Standard Bread, during the 20th century? We hear from the Goldenrod Community Garden (GCG) in a seasonal Letter to the Community. The GCG shared information about pollinators and why they are vital for our natural ecosystems and our agri-food system.

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(Top) Kitchissippi residents work to clear away fallen branches and debris following the May 21 storm. (Above and opposite page) Some of the aftermath of the storm across the Kitchissippi ward. ALL PHOTOS BY ELLEN BOND.

t was an unfortunately memorable May long weekend in the National Capital Region. A storm blew through Ottawa in the afternoon of May 21, leaving a wake of destruction: damage to personal and public property; widespread outages; blocked roads; delayed public transit; torn-down towers and live wires; and many uprooted trees. Tragically, several people died as a result of the storm and its aftermath across Ontario and Quebec, including at least one person in Ottawa. On May 22, Ottawa Police confirmed that they were investigating the death of a 59-year-old man after a tree fell on him at a golf course in the city’s west end. Initially, the storm left nearly 180,000 people without power, according to Hydro Ottawa. Days later, tens of thousands of people were still left without power.

“I’ve never seen such an unbelievable, powerful storm of this nature,” said Mayor Jim Watson on May 21. Kim Ayotte, general manager of emergency and protective services for Ottawa, described the storm as a “major weather event causing significant damage” in the hours after the storm. “We are used to weather events in this city, but every one of them is unique. This one hit us hard and hit us fast and it hit virtually the entire city—rural communities, suburbs and our urban centre,” Ayotte said May 21. “The sheer area that was affected is like nothing we’ve seen, in my memory,” Ayotte added. Ottawa has endured weather events like record-setting spring floods in 2017 and 2019 and tornadoes in 2018 that left 430,000 people without power in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, according to Environment Canada.

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than both the [ice storm] of 1998 and the tornadoes of 2018.” – Hydro Ottawa website, with crews from the Ottawa Police, Ottawa Fire Service, Ottawa Paramedic Service, forestry and other services responding to the event. The city also opened several Emergency Reception Centres where residents could access power and amenities like washrooms and showers. At the time of writing, tens of thousands of Ottawa residents were still without electricity in the days following the storm; the city and its partners were working to restore power and services.

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But in the days following the May long weekend’s storm, Hydro Ottawa confirmed that it was one of the worst weather events over the last few decades. “This event is significantly worse than both the [ice storm] of 1998 and the tornadoes of 2018. The level of damage to the distribution system is due to high winds, fallen trees and significant damage to hydro poles,” Hydro Ottawa stated in a May 23 press release. The City of Ottawa went into “activated operations for this incident,” according to its

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hurch work can mean partnering with impacted communities to address climate change. The Unitarian GoGos, the GoGo Grannies of Aylmer and Ecology Ottawa joined together for a three-day plant sale at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa on the weekend of May 13-15. Proceeds went to the Stephen Lewis Foundation and Grandmothers to Grandmothers. The highlight of the event? A pay-bydonation concert and tree giveaways by the church. This was the third spring in a row

that the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa held the tree giveaway, and this year’s was the largest one to date. The church has about 300 congregants and 10 active members on its environment committee. Mike Fletcher, chair of the environment committee, revealed that over 150 trees had been given away at this year’s event. “Two and a half years ago, the congregation decided that climate change would be our congregational focus, so we embarked on that,” Fletcher said. A nation-wide unitarian program called the Green Sanctuary Program certifies places of worship as green

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it so that people can join in and watch,” Fletcher said. This summer, the church will make facility changes and install its first heat pump. “We’ve started doing an energy audit at the church so we can reduce the church building’s emissions in half by 2030 and get to zero before 2050. That project has started, and part of the building will run off of natural gas shortly and be heated by the new coming heat pump,” Fletcher said. The work of the church ties into unitarian principles, especially the seventh unit principle, which is respect for the web of existence of which all humans are a part of. “That’s often cited as the inspiration and direction for us to do our work,” Fletcher said.

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places of worship, and the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa entered into that certification process. “The accreditation has three main aspects,” Fletcher explained. “First, we’ve set out to reduce our own greenhouse gas emissions in line with what the United Nations says. Second, we adapt ourselves, our congregants, and help the wider community to adapt and make the most of reducing harmful effects to the climate.” The third aspect involves undertaking social justice projects related to the climate crisis. “The adaptation aspect is why we do the tree giveaway in the springtime. The tree giveaway is in cooperation with Ecology Ottawa, and that’s our big thing on adaptation,” Fletcher said. The church’s environment committee had been around for many years, long before Canada’s declared national climate emergency in 2019. “We were the second church, actually of any organization in any form, to divert from fossil fuels in Canada,” Fletcher said. The congregants of the church, across all ages, participate in many climate activities. They participate in letter writing, do advocacy work, encourage people to sign petitions, talk to politicians, attend public meetings, and more. “We’re also committed to a speaker series. It’s called ‘Earth Speaks.’ We have lots of environmental speakers come in or join over Zoom, and we promote

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t was a royal affair in Westboro when the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall came to visit. On May 18, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visited the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption of the Blessed Virgin on Byron Avenue as part of their three-day tour of Canada. It was Charles’ 19th visit to Canada and the fifth for Camilla. They were last here in 2017 to celebrate Canada 150. During their one-day visit to Ottawa in May, the royals shined light on important locally-led initiatives. Charles and Camilla had the opportunity to meet over 100 local Ukrainians, many of whom are helping family members and friends back in their homeland, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February. Cassian Soltykevych, national secretary

of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, said the visit gave them an opportunity to share their message with the world. “For them to take some time out of their busy schedules to meet with our community was very generous of them,” he said. “It was an honour for our community to meet with them and give them a sampling of what our UkrainianCanadian community does here and to help Ukraine.” The royals arrived at the Ukrainian Church just before noon after stopping to greet large crowds at the National War Monument downtown. They pulled up to the cathedral in a large motorcade of black vehicles, with about a dozen or so RCMP detail positioned nearby. Charles and Camilla both wore blue along with matching sunflower pins — a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Outside the cathedral, about 100 local

residents gathered to see the prince and duchess. The future king and queen walked up the steps and into the church, where they attended a service. Afterwards, they went into the downstairs banquet hall to meet members of the local Ukrainian community, and Camilla reportedly tried her hand at pierogi making. Despite running behind schedule, the royals took time after their formal engagement to shake hands with everyone gathered outside to see them before heading to the ByWard Market and then an elementary school in Vanier. Father Taras Kinash, the church's new priest who fled to Canada from Ukraine just before Easter, said he told Charles and Camilla that Ukrainians would never forget the support the British people have shown them, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson who visited the country in the

midst of bombings. “It was unbelievable. There was a feeling of gratefulness to God that we have such good and strong relations between Ukraine, Canada and Great Britain,” Father Kinash told Kitchissippi Times. “This is a very symbolic sign. We got to talk and shake hands with our future king. This is a worldwide event, and, for our community, it was a great opportunity to host Prince Charles and Camilla, who specifically requested to meet with the Ukrainian community and church.” The royal visit attracted worldwide media to Ottawa’s west end, showcasing the efforts the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral has taken part in since war erupted. Just days after war was declared, the church’s hall became ground zero for local humanitarian aid activities. They collected food, supplies and hosted fundraising events to raise money.

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wife. There he became a priest, operating a congregation until an opportunity arose to come to Canada late last year. The Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Assumption of the Blessed Virgin was left without a priest after their previous priest died suddenly last year. Then war broke out, making the long journey to Ottawa even more difficult. Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 aren’t allowed to leave the country: instead, they were called to stay and fight. But the Westboro Ukrainian

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The church first received word of a possible special VIP visit about two months ago, when officials from Heritage Canada inquired about their hall. It didn’t seem out of the ordinary because the space is used for various functions. Soon after, they were told special guests would be stopping by, but weren’t told who they would be. The planning stage was intense and had to be kept confidential. Kinash said he admired how approachable the royals were, saying it felt like an everyday conversation.

congregation made a case for Kinash, and soon after, he was given the documentation to leave Ukraine with his wife and twoyear-old daughter. The journey took three days, driving through Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Austria and then Germany, where they were able to board a plane. The decision was a difficult one for Kinash, whose family and friends are now a world away, in a country under siege. Kinash said it’s in Ukrainians’ blood to fight for their country, but he’s now realizing that can be done in various ways. “It's a great opportunity for my family and me,” he said. “But it's not like ‘oh I am safe and I am thankful. I don’t need to hear those airplanes and bombings anymore.’ It’s my country. But I am thankful for this opportunity because I can be really helpful to Ukraine from here. As we saw from this royal visit, the main message was peace. Peace can only come with a victory.”

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wo summers ago, thousands of Ottawa residents protested at Parliament Hill in support of the “No Peace Until Justice” march against racism and police brutality on June 5. The event was organized just days after 46-year-old George Floyd was killed by police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Black Lives Matter and anti-racism protests took place all over the world following Floyd’s death. Around that time, Kethy Sosso-Kolle posted a video. The longtime yoga practitioner (or “yogi”) was frustrated by a yoga studio’s reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement. While it wasn’t “necessarily wrong,” Sosso-Kolle said the studio’s response did not raise any awareness in Ottawa. “It just did not actually create awareness [about] what had been missing in our studios, which was diversity of bodies, diversity of races, etc. It was just a very general, you know, ‘oh we’re sorry and we’ll do better,’” she said. In the video she posted, Sosso-Kolle said she encouraged studios to be more explicit in public apologies and reflections on diversity and how to make spaces more inclusive, especially given the yoga audience was predominantly white. Stéphane Ippersiel reached out to SossoKolle after seeing the post. The two had been in the same yoga circles for years, and together, they co-founded BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa in summer 2020. The organization’s goal was “to raise awareness of Ottawa yogis who identify as Black persons, Indigenous Peoples or Persons of Colour (BIPOC), and the varying sense of belonging felt by these yogis in mainstream yoga and wellness institutions,” according to its website. Sosso-Kolle said that, in her experience, yoga spaces weren't reflecting the diversity

she was seeing in the city. “In most of the studios that I go to, I’m the only Black woman there, for instance, which is not representative of the population in Ottawa,” she said Initially, BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa started with a visual representation project. Ippersiel, a photographer, invited BIPOC yogis for photoshoots. “We started creating these images with yogis without a clear plan of what we were going to do with this content. But, we knew we had something. We knew we were up to something,” said Ippersiel. The plan unfolded: they created a website featuring the photos to elevate the images and “lived experiences of the Yogis in the BIPOC community who live in the Ottawa-Gatineau region” through their platform, the website stated. In the industry, Sosso-Kolle said there’s a lot of yoga stereotypes. “There’s a lot of misinterpretation or misunderstanding of what yoga is and what yoga should look like,” said Sosso-Kolle. “Maybe prior to 2019, when you Googled ‘yoga,’ you would mostly have slim, athletic bodies, white women with blonde hair— essentially, there was a stereotype of what yoga should look like.” To date, there have been two rounds of photoshoots (summer 2020 and summer 2021) and there may be a third round in near future. Sosso-Kolle said photoshoot participants have been happy to be involved with the project and to share their stories, hoping to bring change to the OttawaGatineau yoga landscape. Once the multimedia site was running, Ippersiel said the plan for BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa “morphed” and the organization began evolving: one of their yogis suggested that their next step could be to fundraise so they could help BIPOC yogis. “The idea became to fundraise so

(Top) Kethy Sosso-Kolle. (Above) Jacqui du Toit. (Top inset) Marie Lee Singoorie. (Bottom Inset) Ming Zhang. PHOTOS BY STÉPHANE IPPERSIEL/BIPOC YOGIS OF OTTAWA. we could help BIPOC yogis [become yoga teachers] so that with a bit more representation in the studios, the spaces would become, hopefully, a bit more welcoming to BIPOC yogis,” Ippersiel said.

“It’s just helping to nudge, in a very humble way, [the community] to have more BIPOC yoga teachers,” he added. Sosso-Kolle said the fundraising served as a way for the organization to give back to

The BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa co-founder said it is important to look at a number of factors—the instructors and studio staff who are hired, the training for equity, diversity, and inclusion that was established and if the training is put into action, how incidents of racism would be addressed by the studio and more—as well as the systems being put in place at studios to make them “truly welcoming.” Moving forward, Sosso-Kolle said she’s been focused on creating space for BIPOC yogis. “Instead of forcing studios to change, how about we just tell them ‘hey, we’re creating a space for us, by us in this corner here. Can you support us?’” Ippersiel agrees on where BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa is headed. “The next step for us is to lobby yoga studios and just approach them and invite them into the conversation,” he said.

“Kethy speaks a lot about not calling out studios, but calling in studios and to make sure that they are part of the conversation because they are part of the solution.” The yoga industry could do a better job overall at being “more inviting,” he said. “Aside from creating specific space for BIPOC yogis, we need to do better to include yogis of every kind into the space,” Ippersiel said. “But I think right now, for us, it’s more about making sure that BIPOC yogis are seen and that they are made to feel welcome in the traditional yoga spaces.” Sosso-Kolle agreed, adding that it is about accountability in the yoga industry. “There’s more layers to a person than just race,” she said. “So there’s so many other things that we probably need to work on to make our spaces more and more welcoming as we go.” Ippersiel and Sosso-Kolle met when

Ippersiel was teaching yoga at a studio in Little Italy. He remembers Sosso-Kolle was a “powerful, dedicated yogi.” Sosso-Kolle remembers that they had a professional connection as yogis. “It was what they call a ‘yoga crush.’ My friend and I were like ‘we love his class, we go all the time!’” she said, laughing. When Ippersiel started a photo project years ago, Sosso-Kolle was one of the first participants. Eventually, both ended up teaching at PranaShanti Yoga Centre (950 Gladstone Ave.) in Kitchissippi, where they work today. “When you meet somebody whose energy you connect with, right off the bat, you know. And Kethy is one of these people in my life,” Ippersiel said. “Right off the bat, I knew I was dealing with a very amazing person.” Visit bipocyogisottawa.ca to learn more about the organization.

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the community “in a more tangible way.” “We started the fundraiser [in March 2021] and through the generosity of Ottawa in general, we were able to gather a little over $6,000 dollars,” said Sosso-Kolle. By fall 2021, they gave four scholarships of $1,500 for instructor training—or Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) certification programs—to aspiring yoga teachers who identified as BIPOC. “I do hope that our project has helped some yogis feel that they have a place in the yoga studios, maybe more than they thought they did before,” Ippersiel said. While BIPOC Yogis of Ottawa has seen some positive steps, there’s a lot of work to be done. “The yoga space in general was not—or at least up until now—[really] putting BIPOC folks at front and centre of mind in their marketing, in their way of thinking,” Sosso-Kolle said.

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he Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) splices together the worlds of stage and screen in this year’s edition of Lawyer Play with an adaptation of the Oscarwinning screenplay of the 1973 film The Sting. Presented by the County of Carleton Law Association, the Lawyer Play event subpoenas lawyers to act in a work that is tangentially linked to the legal world. The three-gala night performances benefit Roger Neilson House, a hospice for pediatric palliative care located at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario . The framing device for the production finds audience members entering a classic cinema atmosphere. But when the projector breaks down, the con is on and the action starts on the stage. After two sedentary years of watching television throughout the pandemic, director and Hamilton Avenue North resident Kate Smith is eager to connect with audiences again. “The production is relying on the fact that we are not just here for a one-sided experience. This is an exchange that happens between the audience and the actors that can only happen here, in this medium, and in this space,” Smith says. “From the second that you walk in the door, you’re going to be part of an experience.” Notable Ottawa lawyers Mitch Charness, of Ridout and Maybee, and Ted Mann, of Mann Lawyers, appear in the play. “I would never tell a lawyer to quit their day job and become an actor because it is a financially terrible idea,” Smith laughs. “They are fantastic. I have been working for almost 20 years as an actor and director and some of them I would definitely hire.” Siggy Pantazis, of law firm Quinn Thiele Mineaut Grodzki, is taking part in his sixth Lawyer Play. His first appearance was in the

2011 adaptation of The Crucible where he played “Jail guard #8.” Although his debut role was small, he says he was very nervous but “it’s pretty easy when you are surrounded by professionals and talented people.” In The Sting, Pantazis plays several roles— as does most of the cast—including Kid Twist, a seasoned con man, an assassin and a burly casino pit boss. There is some transference between the legal world and acting for the stage, Pantazis says. “Beyond just the law, communication is much more than the words you use. Body language, tone, pace—all of that is extremely important when you are trying to emphasize a point,” Pantazis says. “The way you ask a question is just as effective as the information that comes from the answer. In that aspect, it is similar to the skills we use in the courtroom.” Smith’s Hintonburg-based Skeleton Key Theatre has produced irreverent material like the climate change-themed musical Deluge, and Burger King Lear, a Shakespeare inspired short using real cuisine as puppets that Smith conjured while working in fast food. Thyme and Again is one of Smith’s favourite writing spots and she says she loves creating and performing in Kitchissippi. “There is such a great vibe in this neighborhood. It makes for such a vibrant, cool, dynamic community. We are so grateful to be a part of it and make things for the audiences here,” Smith says. “They like to be challenged—they are smart.” CCLA/GCTC Lawyer Play: The Sting • Preview performance: Tuesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., $34 • Gala performances: Thursday, June 23–Saturday, June 25, 7:30 p.m., $87 GCTC is located at 1233 Wellington St. W. Visit gctc.ca/shows/lp22 to learn more.

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hurchill Alternative School is looking to build a new play structure for their kinderyears, and is looking for community help to fund the costly project. Discussions about a new play yard began in late 2019, when their former structure was reaching the end of its life expectancy. Plans were to hit the ground running with fundraising, but then COVID-19 happened, delaying events from taking place. The old play structure had to be removed, and now the school's youngest learners are left with only sand and a small fire truck-shaped climbing structure. Tami Grosset, who co-chaired the school’s parent council last year and now serves as secretary, says pandemic restrictions have loosened enough for

fundraising initiatives to resume. This June, they are holding a dance-a-thon to hopefully bring in at least $3,000 more. “One of the things that makes Churchill special is that our team works really hard in different ways to create multiage grouping in the school, and that’s wonderful,” she said. “One of the special ways our school does it is with a thing called ‘Tree Families’ which is for students from grades one to six, and they all get to play together. We have not been able to do that for the last couple of years, but the plan is to bring it back with the dance-athon.” Churchill has already raised $50,000 of their $130,000 goal through strong support from the community. One family, who asked to remain anonymous, donated $25,000 before Christmas, and, recently, Wedel Touch of Europe in Westboro

Affordable, Clean, Secure, Central yard is important to those learners,” said Grosset. “Our play area needs to be a place where our kindergartners can test their bodies and find out about the world. Right now, it’s a barren landscape where we have sand, sand, sand and more sand. There is not much for our kindergarteners to engage with and learn by.” The school said donations can be made through forms on their website, and cash or cheques can be mailed in or dropped off at the front desk. Any donations over $10 are eligible for a tax receipt. When the new structure is built, it’s also expected to help with current drainage problems, which results in the play yard becoming a soggy mess in the spring. Because construction on a new play yard can only take place during the summer break, a new one isn’t expected to be open and functioning until September 2023.

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Have a fun summer, Kitchissippi! 1. Make a splash With the closure of Westboro Beach this summer, it’s important to know how to stay cool. Splash pads: Fisher Park (250 Holland Ave.), Laroche Park (51 Stonehurst Ave.), Roy Duncan Park (295 Churchill Ave. N.), Hintonburg Park (101 Duhamel St.). Visit ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/ swimming to learn more about nearby splash pads, wading pools and outdoor pools. There’s also Dovercourt Recreation Centre’s pool (411 Dovercourt Ave.). And in a nearby ward, Britannia Beach is open this summer. 2.Build a summer reading list Did you know that the Ottawa Public Library’s (OPL) Rosemount branch (18 Rosemount Ave.) went through a significant revitalization that

was completed last summer? Or that it's the oldest OPL branch still operating in its original building, according to the OPL website? Wander down to this historic branch and get working on that summer reading list!

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3.Get out your bikes, roller skates and running shoes Kitchissippi is home to several multi-use urban pathways. Dust off your bike, skateboard, rollerblades or running shoes and hit the trails. Visit ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/capital-pathway for more information on the pathways.

6.Stop by a gallery Get inspired this summer —visit a Kitchissippi art gallery to see the latest exhibitions from local, national and international artists. From one end of the ward to another, you can visit Orange Art Gallery (290 City Centre Ave.), NAK Gallery (1285 Wellington St. W) and Wall Space Gallery (358 Richmond Rd.).

4.Get in on the latest scoop With the Ottawa heat, it’s always ice cream time in the summer. There are a ton of options, including The Merry Dairy (102 Fairmont Ave.), La Diperie (429 Richmond Rd.) and Stella Luna Gelato Cafe (1130 Wellington St. W.), to name a few.

7.Relax on a patio There are far too many great Kitchissippi patios to list them all. If you walk anywhere in the ward, you’re sure to run into a great outdoor spot. Need recommendations? Visit the websites and social media channels for the Wellington West and Westboro Village BIAs.

5.Volunteer with a local organization Have some free time? Why not help your neighbours? Local organizations like the Parkdale Food Centre and ABLE2 often seek volunteers for different tasks, and there are

8.Barter at garage and yard sales If you check social media or check the nearest telephone poles, you’ll surely find some summer yard sale posters in the ward. Starting things off, on June 4, there’s a Kitchissippi-

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wide yard sale being held from 8 a.m. onwards (rain date: June 5). Visit the “Kitchissippi-wide Community Yard Sale!” Facebook event to learn more. 9.Visit the theatre A Company of Fools will be running Shakespeare’s The Tempest in dozens of local parks this summer, including a few in Kitchissippi, June through August. Visit fools.ca for more information on the outdoor theatre! The Great Canadian Theatre Company (1233 Wellington St. W.) has its 2021-2022 season running—visit gctc.ca to see what’s on. 10.Check out your community association The Kitchissippi ward and surrounding area has many active community associations, like the Carlington, Champlain Park, Civic Hospital Neighbourhood, Hampton Iona, Hintonburg, Island Park, Mechanicsville, McKellar Park, Wellington Village, Westboro and Westboro Beach community associations. They work to keep neighbourhoods informed and engaged on important issues and events. Visit their websites to learn more! 11.Take a garden stroll Did you know that there’s a historic garden in

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Kitchissippi? In 1989, Maplelawn Gardens (529 Richmond Rd.) was designated a national historic site. The garden is open for “quiet enjoyment from dawn to dusk” from AprilOctober, according to the National Capital Commission’s website.

Need more ideas? Take a pottery class at Hintonburg Pottery (1242 Wellington St. W.); go to Dance School at Dovercourt (411 Dovercourt Ave.); go bowling with the family at West Park Bowling (1205 Wellington St. W.); do a tour of all the murals in the ward or go for brunch at a local restaurant. Whatever you do, be sure to have fun!

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13.Do a doughnut crawl There’s Maverick’s Donut Company (307a Richmond Rd.) and SuzyQ’s Doughnuts (1015 Wellington St. W.) in Kitchissippi, of course. But you can also get delicious doughnuts at a number of local bakeries! Why not do a doughnut crawl and stop by Little Jo Berry’s (1305 Wellington St. W.), Strawberry Blonde Bakery (111 Richmond Rd.), Batter Up Bakery (396 Athlone Ave.) and La Diperie (429 Richmond Rd.)?

15. Take in some music Porchfest is back for 2022! Ottawa Porchfest is a free festival that takes place on porches across the ward and features local musicians, poets and plays. It is set for Aug. 6—visit ottawaporchfest.ca to learn more. And just outside of the ward boundaries, Bluesfest is running at LeBreton Flats from July 7-17. There are national and international musical acts and several local bands in this year’s lineup. Visit ottawabluesfest.ca.

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12.Go camping Thinking of a staycation? The wider Ottawa region has lots of areas to camp (or you can camp in your own backyard). To learn more about camping, or to stock up on gear, visit local shops like Fjällräven (373A Richmond Rd.), Bushtukah (203 Richmond Rd.), Mountain Equipment Company (366 Richmond Rd.) and Great Escape Outfitters (97 Holland Ave.).

14.Brew some fun Visit one of the local breweries this summer. There’s Beyond the Pale Brewing Company (250 City Centre Ave Bay 106), Tooth and Nail Brewing Company (3 Irving Ave.) and Braumeister Brewing Company (175 Carruthers Ave.) to get you started.

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How to vacation on a budget (NC) What’s the best way to disconnect from the daily grind when you’re on a budget? For many, camping has become one of the most popular ways to travel in recent years. It’s inexpensive, offers quality time with friends and family and is the perfect way to connect with nature. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your upcoming getaway: What to save on Stay close to home so you can drive, saving on airfare or other expensive modes of travel. Make sure to pack your cooler with enough food to last your trip to avoid shelling out for fast food. Lastly, make the most out of your campsite. Unless there is a special place you really want to visit, don’t bother purchasing tickets to tourist activities – they’re usually more money than they’re worth.

What to invest in Splurge on a quality tent that’s big enough to house your group and gear and can protect you from all kinds of weather. Coleman’s Peak1 is designed to keep water out and withstand winds up to 45mph. Stock up with a shade shelter, coolers, a camping stove, a good quality

sleeping bag and an airbed – all of which will last for years and save you money in the long run. Where to set up camp Browse the web to find places to camp in your area. Many provincial and national parks offer accommodations at a low-

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The smash-hit original Broadway production, starring real-life couple Jessica Tandy and husband (and Canadian) Hume Cronyn, was described by a New York Times reviewer as “the most civilized comedy we have had on marriage for years.” A musical version of the play, I Do, I Do, played on Broadway in the 1960s. Playwright Jan de Hartog led a busy life as a Nobel Prize-nominated author and social critic who first rose to prominence with a novel celebrating Dutch sailors published days before Nazis occupied the Netherlands. The novel drew the ire of the Nazis, and de Hartog was forced into hiding. While posing as an elderly woman in a nursing home to escape the Nazis, Jan came up with the idea for the play. Lying in a fourposter bed, he imagined a life he might not live, given the high mortality

Arts Court Theatre is fully accessible, air conditioned, and will feature newly installed True HEPA air cleaners. All staff and volunteers are vaccinated and masked, and audience members will require masks to enter the theatre space. “This horrible virus is still with us, so we seek to create the safest possible space for the most vulnerable: the elderly, immune-compromised, and others vulnerable to the ravages of this pandemic,” says Smith. The Fourposter runs August 5 to 28, from Wed. to Sun at 1:30 pm, and on Wed., Thurs. and Sat. at 7:30 pm. Kitchissippi Times readers will enjoy a 10% discount on ticket purchases when ordering by phone and mentioning this article. To order tickets, visit classictheatre.ca or call (613) 695-9330. www.classictheatre.ca (Show Photography: Jean-Denis Labelle)

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“The plays of the Festival’s mandate period have a special feeling like many of us get watching Turner Classic Movies,” explains Smith. “There’s a universal quality to them that speaks to our hopes, dreams, and common humanity. They remind us of our species’ remarkable capacity to overcome seemingly impossible barriers with good storytelling, fantastic humour, and characters you just want to embrace and take home after the show.” The Festival promises a “Summer Theatre in the Capital” experience that recreates the milieu that made it a popular Perth destination. An entertaining and informative Pre-Show Talk at the half hour before the curtain rises situates audiences in the play’s period, exploring social and cultural references not familiar to everyone. The lobby hosts a loonie-toonie book sale boasting rare finds. Sale proceeds fund the Festival’s Save-a-Seat program, which partners with social services agencies to provide free tickets to low-income community members, allowing them to attend the theatre in dignity. “Live theatre is an unforgettable experience, and should be accessible to all,” Smith says of Save-aSeat, which distributed 2,500 free tickets in the Festival’s first decade. “It shows how the arts can contribute to community cohesion.”

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rate of anti-Nazi partisans. He then participated in nonviolent resistance to the occupation, hid Jewish children, and eventually fled the Gestapo.

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or thousands of Ottawa residents, no summer calendar is complete without a visit to the Classic Theatre Festival. That journey just got easier with the Festival’s highly anticipated re-launch this August at Arts Court Theatre (2 Daly Ave.) following a successful decade in Perth. This award-winning professional company – which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019 before the pandemic – hosts some of Canada’s top theatrical talent performing timeless hits from the golden age of Broadway and the London stage. The company’s board decided that a move to Ottawa, where over half of its audience already lives, made the most sense as the Festival emerged from two years of shutdown. For those who have been missing that special summer theatre feeling of gathering with family and friends to share in the journey of a story well told, the Festival has chosen to stage a Tony Award winner for Best Play. Running 8 times a week from August 5 to 28, Jan de Hartog’s The Fourposter is an enduring, comedic chronicle of a marriage during an era of world-shaking social changes. This beloved Broadway classic – which follows a couple through 35 years of marriage, from a nervous wedding night through to childbirth and parenting, mid-life crisis, empty nesting and the realities of aging – is, in the words of Artistic Producer Laurel Smith, “both a tender and at times incredibly funny exploration of an institution that most of us participate in and complain about a lot, but which ultimately represents the foundation for so many adult lives.”

EARLY DAYS Hampton-Iona’s history: Standard Bread and a community on the rise BY DAVE ALLSTON

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s shared in part one, by 1909, the future Hampton-Iona neighbourhood had a new name: “Laurentian View”— its first commercial shops, landscaped recreation grounds, and new houses were going up as fast as wood and nails could be procured. The end of 1909 also saw the arrival of the neighbourhood’s first key figure, John Y. Morrison. Morrison was 52 years old and was a farmer in Bristol, Quebec for most of his life. He sold his farm, purchased the lot at the northwest corner of Hilson and Iona and constructed a small, mixed commercial-residential building at 504 Hilson, which still stands today. The upstairs had two apartments, while the downstairs became a grocery store operated by Morrison. Later described as a “man who had always been the same in boyhood, as a man in the country, and as a man in the city; a man worth knowing, of sterling character and a faithful worker in whatever he took up,” Morrison helped pursue advancements for the growing little community. One of the first steps to put Laurentian View on the map (literally) was to obtain its own post office. Morrison was selected to be the first postmaster, with the post office located in his grocery store. The post office opened on Aug. 1, 1911 and served the neighbourhood until 1942. A tragic event occurred nearby a few years later when Morrison’s wife Lydia was struck and killed by a streetcar at the corner of Hilson in December 1917. The beauty of the neighbourhood convinced his young son G. Cecil Morrison and his son’s friend Richard Lamothe in 1914 to acquire the neighbouring lot and open a small bakery,

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Bread grew in a big way. In 1919, the business expanded to 19 bread routes.” which they called “Standard Bread.” They acquired two secondhand bread wagons, brought two horses from Lamothe’s farm on Calumet Island, and opened two breaddelivery routes in the west end. Lamothe did the baking and they hired two delivery drivers. They ran it as a part-time operation for a year, before deciding in 1915 to make it a much larger operation. However, WWI was underway and there were shortages of food and manpower. As well, enlistment was a big deal at the time. Well-known area resident

Fred Heney was the local enlistment supervisor. He cut a deal with Lamothe and Morrison, who worried about having to close the bakery if they both got called to enlist. Heney agreed it wasn’t right to shut it down. “I’ll tell you what I’ll do,” said Heney. “If one of you fellows enlists, I’ll exempt the other.” Cecil was engaged to be married and had parents to help support, while Lamothe was single, so Lamothe enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers and

went overseas until 1919. Cecil agreed to pay himself only the same salary as Lamothe was getting army pay, and then any profit above that would be split 50-50 when he returned. Following WWI, Standard Bread grew in a big way. In 1919, the business expanded to 19 bread routes. The company, which had started out on $25 capital, was valued at $700,000 in 1926. It was then that Morrison and Lamothe needed bigger quarters, so they built the Standard Bread building on Gladstone Avenue in 1924 and moved. The original factory on Hilson was sold and soon after demolished. But the Hilson Avenue legacy of the Standard Bread Company is an important one. Meanwhile, the neighbourhood continued to grow quickly. The Laurentian View Boy Scout troop was established in 1911. Hilson School was completed in the fall of 1914. A community association was formed (then called a ratepayer’s association). The Laurentian View team had a strong entry in the annual Britannia Streetcar Line baseball league, and their ball diamond was a top spot to hold games. More and more lots were being purchased, and the sounds of construction filled the air all year long in Laurentian View in the 1920s. In November 1915, a new enterprise arrived when I.A. Scott began a business offering Laurentian View Spring Water, “Direct from the Spring,” a fivegallon bottle for 25 cents. The location of this spring has been lost to time unfortunately! WWI saw many of the young men of Laurentian View go off to fight in the war, but luck was on the side of most of these men, as a surprising majority were reported to have returned home. Sadly, Pte. Alfred Evans was killed in action in

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What’s next, an invasion of locusts, or maybe a zombie attack? First it was COVID-19, then a second wave of COVID, then a third and eventually a sixth wave. Throughout each wave, we endured. And just when we thought one could see the light at the end of the LRT tunnel, the trucker convoy arrived. Once that was over, we all felt a sigh of relief. Businesses in the downtown core started back up again, restaurant patios were open, spring weather finally arrived and then—BAM! A massive storm hit Ottawa and many other parts of Ontario and Quebec on the May long weekend, causing property damage, power outages and unfortunately some fatalities. I was hosting an open house for one of my listings the day after the storm. Fortunately, the property was located in a Kitchissippi neighbourhood that was only minimally affected, so the show went on. To my surprise, just under 40 people came through the home in the two hour window—and no, not to do laundry or take a hot

shower because their power was out! Many folks that came through were genuinely interested in the property. The last time I had hosted an open house was March 11th, 2020. I had about 90 people through that day. No masks, sanitizer or social distancing. Not much talk of COVID other then overhearing one person saying, “I think this COVID thing could be serious.” Sure enough, a few days later, the world as we knew it changed forever. When COVID truly hit, I thought real estate may be in for a big shake-up. I was right, except the opposite happened; instead of sales declining and house prices dropping, the selling price for a home increased dramatically. A shortage of inventory started and we landed in a seller’s market. Another shift in the real estate market may be coming, resulting in a more balanced market, but regardless of what happens the Ottawa housing market will continue to be resiliant in whatever comes its way.

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LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY Why plant a pollinator garden at Goldenrod Community Garden?

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T Left to right: Goldenrod Community Garden Board Members Barbara Sharpe, Matthew Doody and Susan McClelland and Board President Sara Chenwing at the new pollinator garden. PHOTO BY BARBARA BROWN.

housands of species of plants rely on animals to help them reproduce by carrying pollen from one flower to another. These animals are known as pollinators, and they are vitally important to natural ecosystems and our agri-food system —up to 30 per cent of the plants we eat require pollination. Pollinators provide essential services to farmers, gardeners and natural ecosystems. Locally, our native pollinators include hundreds of species of bees, flies, butterflies and moths, beetles, ants and even some birds. Populations of many native pollinators are in decline, including the Monarch butterfly and several species of bumblebees. Providing good quality habitat, food and water sources—as well as reducing or eliminating pesticide use—helps restore and maintain these critical species. Choosing plants that attract various pollinators to our gardens is an easy and cost-effective way to help protect native pollinators. By establishing a

pollinator garden within the boundaries of Goldenrod Community Garden (GCG), we will not only provide a reliable quality food source and habitat for our local pollinator populations, but also provide pollinator services to our gardeners and adjacent ecosystems. Like people, pollinators have different tastes and don’t all eat the same plants. Therefore, it is important that a pollinator garden includes both flowering and nonflowering plant species which are attractive to various native pollinators. Unlike people, pollinators can’t change their diets, and since many of the popular flowers sold in garden centres and nurseries come from Europe and other countries, they are not a useful food source for native pollinators. Native plants provide food but also habitat where our native pollinator populations can lay their eggs, thus ensuring survival. Many pollinator-friendly native plants are familiar to Ottawa gardeners, including Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae).

However, there are lots of other beautiful flowering plants which are less familiar, such as Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) and Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis). While less familiar often means harder to find, we are fortunate in the Ottawa area to have several nurseries and small-scale growers that specialize in native plants, such as the Ferguson Tree Nursery (fergusontreenursery.ca), Planning is key to a successful pollinator garden. Staggering bloom times of the various plants will provide a steady source of pollen food over the

growing season. Knowing which plants attract which pollinators, as well as provide visual interest, is important. Knowing which plants attract which pollinators increases the effectiveness of the garden. For example, Monarch butterflies lay their eggs in Milkweed and feed from it during various stages of the insect’s life cycle. As well, planting a large group of the same plant helps pollinators find the flowers and collect pollen efficiently without requiring lots of energy from them. A well-planned pollinator garden is also visually attractive, which

draws visitors and offers opportunities to educate them on the value and importance of protecting and nurturing local pollinators. GCG’s pollinator garden was built on the May 7-8 weekend. A second garden is planned for the upcoming fall. Members of the Pollinator Garden Committee have been researching native plants to identify good candidates and find where they can be sourced locally. Some members of the GCG community have started seeds obtained from the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library. However, the committee has bought

most of the plants locally. Some native plants are aggressive/invasive, and members are being careful to avoid introducing these plants into the pollinator garden. Committee members have also been reaching out to other pollinator gardens and knowledgeable people in the Ottawa area for information. The initial gardens will be small — eight feet by eight feet — but its expansion is anticipated in the future. The Pollinator Garden volunteers look forward to sharing the garden with members and the entire community soon.

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local charities who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians. Any Kitchissippi residents or businesses who are interested in volunteering to help out or sponsor OWCS in their walk on September 17 are invited to reach out. Anyone interested in retaining the services of Ottawa West Community Support can reach out at 613-728-6016 to speak with a staff member or visit owcs.ca to learn more.

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providing assurance and support. Among the many services offered by Ottawa West Community Support is their respite program: this is one of their longest standing support services for seniors and those with mobility concerns who live at home. Personal support and respite care allows for temporary caregiver relief, or care for a loved one in their home. The OWCS team of Home Support Workers and Personal Support Workers can assist clients in their own homes with activities of daily living, ranging from personal care to meal preparation to simple companionship. “If people are finding they are isolated or lonely because of COVID, we can provide them with services they need,”

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Ottawa West Community Support (OWCS) was founded by churches in the west of Ottawa and is a recognized leader in providing responsive and caring support to seniors and disabled adults in the Ottawa community through practical, compassionate and innovative services. Located in the heart of Hintonburg, they provide assistance to those needing short and long-term care who wish to remain in their own homes. At OWCS, their core values start with belief in the inherent dignity and value of each person. They support the right of each individual to self-determination regarding their own care, and believe that the community can be creatively and effectively involved in assisting their neighbours in need by

says Executive Director Jennifer Lalonde. In addition to their in-home services, OWCS has reinvented a number of their social programs through Zoom and other online services that still allow seniors and adults with physical disabilities to experience social connection in their homes, without the risk of physical contact. This year marks a significant milestone for the organization: their 45th anniversary. Their work began in 1977 when the community saw there were seniors in the neighbourhood requiring support. The initial office space was located in the basement of Parkdale United Church and was equipped with only one desk, two chairs and a telephone and supported entirely by volunteers. To celebrate, OWCS will be holding a series of events and fundraisers at their Hintonburg location throughout this summer and fall. This includes their first time participating in The Grand Parade, a fundraiser walk that helps support

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COUNCILLOR’S CORNER Have your say on the Tunney’s Pasture transformation SUBMITTED BY JEFF LEIPER, KITCHISSIPPI WARD COUNCILLOR

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elcome to summer, Kitchissippi! It’s always such a relief to see everything in bloom under the sun after a long winter. I hope everyone is enjoying all the gorgeous outdoor spaces our ward has to offer. Read on for more news about what’s happening in the city and the ward. I am feeling encouraged by the current COVID-19 wastewater numbers, which have dropped off steeply. As always, you can find all the most current information about COVID-19 case numbers, vaccines,

prevention and treatment options on the Ottawa Public Health (OPH) website. I’m very excited to report that public input is now being sought on the transformation of Tunney’s Pasture from a single-use employment centre into a vibrant, transitoriented and sustainable mixed-use community. The goal of the redevelopment is to integrate Tunney’s into the surrounding neighbourhood while maintaining a strong federal presence. You can provide your feedback on the plans for the redesign through an online survey that is open until

June 12. Visit engage.clc-sic. ca/tunney-s-pasture-visionto-reality to have your say! In light of the recent media coverage around the Tom Brown respite centre, I want to take this opportunity to provide an update on the plan for returning Tom Brown to recreational operations. As of May 12, Tom Brown is being used for daytime respite services only. Recreation staff have told me that they expect to regain control of the ice pad in early August—at which point, respite services will move upstairs, but with continued access to showers. This timeline

will provide sufficient leeway to get the ice pad ready for skating to begin in September. The City of Ottawa’s long term plan is to end respite services at Tom Brown and shift them over to a permanent respite centre on Catherine Street. As the weather starts to heat up in earnest, I wanted to remind folks that splash pads around the city are open and OPH has lots of excellent guidance on how to stay cool for the summer. I also know that the City is doing a deep dive on how it will handle heat emergencies in the future, and I’m looking forward to reading and sharing their recommendations once those are available. Finally, if you’d like to stay in touch with our office and get weekly updates straight to your inbox—including information about my upcoming pop-up office hours—email us at jeff.leiper@ottawa.ca and we’ll get you signed up for the newsletter.

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inally, summer is here! I look forward to a summer of meeting with constituents, joining community events and hosting a few of my own! We all deserve a break after a difficult start to the year and I look forward to connecting with you over the coming weeks. Throughout the past month, I was pleased to celebrate great news in our community. I joined Parkways for People to participate in the opening of Queen Elizabeth Driveway for active use, seven days a week! As Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, it is my priority to take bold action on climate change and help make Ottawa a greener capital. I have been working with the National Capital Commission (NCC) to ensure that we have

more active transportation in Ottawa. Whether it is Colonel By Drive or Queen Elizabeth Drive, it is my strong belief that one side of the Rideau Canal should be for active use. This summer’s use will help the NCC to obtain the important data needed to assess how we can enhance our parkways and build a greener city. Additionally, from May 13 to Oct. 10, Weekend Bikedays will be back on Queen Elizabeth Drive. I am actively working with the NCC to seek additional bikedays on Colonel By Drive, as many residents have been advocating for this as well. I was also pleased to join the Carlington Community Health Centre for the grand opening of their newly renovated facility, which includes 40 affordable homes for seniors through a partnership with Ottawa

Community Housing. I had supported their rehabilitation project when I was MPP for Ottawa Centre, and it’s incredible to see the result of their hard work and determination. I look forward to continuing to support innovative projects and programs such as this, that offer inclusive and quality services to residents. Every summer, youth in our community seek summer jobs. This year, 635 jobs were approved through the Canada Summer Jobs program, right here in Ottawa Centre! The Canada Summer Jobs program offers quality and meaningful work experience for youth and provides them with an opportunity to develop and improve their skills. Organizations like the YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club, Meals on Wheels, Parkdale Food Centre, and many more, will be able to hire youth aged 15-30 this summer. For more information on how to apply, visit www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth for a full list of employers.

Lastly, we know how challenging the last few months have been for our local businesses, especially in the downtown core following the 24-day illegal occupation. Our government quickly developed a program, the Downtown Business Relief Fund, administered through Invest Ottawa to provide the much-needed support to these businesses. Since then, I am pleased to share that over 500 businesses in our downtown core were able to access this funding. Our government will continue to support businesses and the tourism sector at large to revitalize our downtown core, restore vibrancy, and promote economic growth in the National Capital Region. A reminder that my community office is located in Hintonburg at 404-1066 Somerset St. W., and we are here to help. Please do not hesitate to reach out at 613-946-8682 or via email at Yasir.Naqvi@ parl.gc.ca. Enjoy the summer with friends, family, and loved ones, and I hope to meet you soon!

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he Ottawa-Carleton District School Board recognizes May 2-6 as Education Week, often referred to as Teacher Appreciation Week elsewhere in the world. Over the past few years, with countless sudden changes to school operations, it’s fair to say that our teachers deserve some appreciation. I recently spoke with a few of Nepean High School’s (NHS) many wonderful teachers to learn what drew them to this profession and what inspires them as educators. First, I spoke with Mrs. Hunter, who has been teaching music and English at NHS for the past two and a half years. When I asked her about why she chose to be a teacher, she told me: “The music room was my home away from home—my music teacher always made space for me, and I wanted to do the same thing for other kids,” This energy put in by teachers to make their students feel welcome is incredibly important and often under-recognized. When I spoke to Mr. Bonnell, a teacher for chemistry and general science at NHS for three years, he said events like Teacher Appreciation Week are so important — especially during the pandemic.

“In COVID, it's difficult for people to know if they’re making a difference,” he said. “Teacher Appreciation Week goes a long way in reminding all teachers they’re all doing a great job.” As many teachers have spent much of the past few years talking to blank screens and masked faces, it’s arguably more important to be able to demonstrate some appreciation for the hard work they put into their work. Just as we, the students, appreciate teachers’ work, they too appreciate the students’ contributions to a school day. Ms. Amimi, who has been teaching math at NHS for 18 years, said, “I find it great that the kids here are so kind and respectful, and the fact that this school is a diverse school.” Just as it is up to the teacher to create a healthy learning environment, it is up to the students as well. This is something that the NHS community manages quite well, as many teachers expressed. Students should always show a little appreciation for their hard-working, passionate teachers. As Mrs. Moore, a Nepean English teacher of 16 years puts it: “One of the best things about being a teacher is [that] every day is different.” We students can make any teacher’s day different with a simple “thank you”

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A warm welcome to Hintonburg’s newest sandwich spot! LunchBox had its soft opening at 173 Hinchey Ave. back in April. This is the business’ second location in the city. “The new kid in class is LunchBox - a fresh, gourmet pressed sandwich enterprise that aims to enhance your lunch experience. Our fun and unique sandwiches with our flavourful sides and salads will have your coworkers begging to trade lunches!” the Lunchbox website states. Check out the LunchBox 2022 Course Syllabus (menu) at lunchboxottawa.com

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The Parkdale Market opened again for the summer season. “As the second oldest market in Ottawa, the Parkdale Public Market offers a mix of the best Canadian, provincial, and regional products around! Beginning in May, the market supplies the gardens and tables of the Wellington West neighbourhood with the best

Parkdale Market in spring 2021. PHOTO BY MAUREEN MCEWAN. Ottawa has to offer,” the Ottawa Markets website states. Visit ottawamarkets.ca to learn more. While we’re catching up on market news, the Parkdale Night Market is back for its second year starting June 1! “Marchés d’Ottawa Markets is excited for the launch of the popular Parkdale Night Market. Expanding the historic

and bustling Parkdale Market into the twilight hours, the Parkdale Night Market will feature unique new offerings to the area from new farms to fun and creative producers! Don’t miss it – Wednesdays, June-August from 5pm-9pm,” Ottawa Markets wrote on its Facebook page. Visit ottawamarkets.ca to learn more or, better yet, stop by the market at 366 Parkdale Ave.!

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taking place on June 4th and 5th, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m,” the WEST website states. Similar to last fall’s tour, it will be an open-air event. Artists will display their work outdoors on their properties. Visit westendstudiotour.ca for more information on the local art tour.

JUNE 4-5 - WEST END STUDIO TOUR (WEST) “We are pleased to announce that a bonus Spring 2022 West End Studio Tour will be

JUNE 9-30: WALL SPACE GALLERY - FLORENCE SOLIS - DOPPELGÄNGER “Wall Space is proud to present the latest works of Florence Solis in her first solo exhibition with the gallery. Florence Solis is a Filipino-Canadian artist practicing in Toronto, Canada. She received her B.Des in

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 26th anniversary of the day. JUNE 24: WESTBORO LEGION - LIVE BAND The Grumpy Old Men performs a mix of classic rock, blues and country from 7-11 p.m. in the Westboro Legion’s Upstairs Bar &

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 WEDNESDAYS - WEEKLY BINGO Bingo at Westboro Legion Downstairs Hall, 389 Richmond Rd. Door opens at 4 p.m., kitchen at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information: 613-725-2778.

Got a Kitchissippi area virtual or COVID-19-safe event to share? We’d love to hear about it. Send your info to editor@kitchissippi.com For the full list of events please go to kitchissippi.com.

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JUNE 4 - KITCHISSIPPI-WIDE COMMUNITY YARD SALE Kitchissippi community associations and Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper are partnering for a yard sale across the ward on June 4. The event starts at 8 a.m. and runs throughout the day (rain date: June 5). Check out the Kitchissippi-wide Community Yard Sale event on Facebook to learn more!

JUNE 12: WESTBORO LEGION - JAZZ NIGHT Sean Duhaime & Friends brings a blend of fusion and R&B to the Westboro Legion’s Upstairs Bar & Lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission: $15.

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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JUNE 9-30: WALL SPACE GALLERY - NATE NETTLETON - BRIGHT BEFORE ME “Wall Space is proud to present the latest body of abstract sculptures by Ottawa artist Nate Nettleton. Nate Nettleton is a conceptual sculptural artist. His art practice explores and constructs physical representations of empowerment, progress, and possibility through the simplicity of abstract form,” the Wall Space Gallery website states. The exhibition runs June 9-30 at 358 Richmond Rd. To learn more, visit wallspacegallery.ca

JUNE 10: WESTBORO LEGION - LIVE BAND Enjoy classic rock and country music courtesy of Two Steps More from 7-11 p.m. in the Westboro Legion’s Upstairs Bar & Lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. General admission: $5 (Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members $2).

Lounge, 391 Richmond Rd. General admission: $5 (Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members $2).

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JUNE 2 - ONTARIO ELECTION The Ontario election is set for June 2. Kitchissippi is located in the Ottawa Centre electoral district. Visit elections.on.ca to learn more about the riding, the candidates, how and where to vote.

JUNE 9-26: NAK GALLERY - ARCADE LATOUR- SOLO EXHIBITION “In this digital age and era of virtual reality, artist Arcade Latour offers intriguing works of intense color created through the use of the age-old medium that is printer’s ink. Latour discovered this medium and its potential while still a teenager. Fascinated by the intensity of these colors and the density of their texture, he made it his mission to explore and master its possibilities,” the NAK Gallery website states. The exhibition runs June 9-26 at 1285 Wellington St. W. To learn more, visit nakgallery.ca

Environmental Design from OCAD University in 2012. Her multi-disciplinary background is reflected through the process and aesthetic of her work. As a self-taught artist and professional designer, her work intersects between traditional portraiture and digital design to create dynamic contemporary compositions,” the Wall Space Gallery website states. The exhibition runs June 9-30 at 358 Richmond Rd. To learn more, visit wallspacegallery.ca

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JUNE 1-19: ORANGE ART GALLERY - JIAN ZHANG - NEW WORKS The exhibition runs June 1-19 at 290 City Centre Ave. To learn more, visit orangeartgallery.ca

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MAY 24-JUNE 4: GREAT CANADIAN THEATRE COMPANY - SPEAKING VIBRATIONS Speaking Vibrations was created by Jo-Anne Bryan, Carmelle Cachero, King Kimbit and Jordan Samonas and runs May 24 to June 4 at the Great Canadian Theatre Company (1233 Wellington St. W.). “Speaking Vibrations is the next evolution of theatre: an immersive, inclusive and multi-sensory experience in ASL song/poetry, music, rhythm tap & dance. Sound, song and story are experienced visually through projected graphics and dynamic captions, as well as tactically through feeling and vibration; in-person audiences will get to wear and hold vibrotactile stimuli (vibrating vests, seats, belts & pillows) during the performance while audiences at home experience the show with remote technology,*” the Great Canadian Theatre Company website states. Visit gctc.ca to learn more.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • PARKDALE PARK FEATURING

MAINSTAGE AND BEER GARDEN PLUS HIP HOP DANCE BATTLE by Flava Factory! ART THROW DOWN by The Hintonburg Happening!

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Community Stage 10–6 Beer Garden

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Mainstage Music

6-10 ACROSS HINTONBURG AND WELLINGTON VILLAGE

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