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Arnold Midgley (left), baptized, confirmed and married at Westboro United, stands with Reverends George Hermanson and Jenni Leslie who precided over the decomissioning ceremony. Space in the historic building will continue to be available to community groups as it’s repurposed for condos. Photo by Anita Grace
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Decomissioning Westboro United Church
By Anita Grace
On Sunday, September 23, Westboro United Church at Edison and Churchill Avenues was filled with congregants for one last time as the community gathered for the Church’s decommissioning service. “The time has come for us to take our leave, again and finally, of this
building,” said Reverend Jenni Leslie, Clergy of Kitchissippi United Church, as she welcomed more than 160 people to the afternoon service. The church, which opened in January, 1914, was closed for services in 2008 when the congregation merged with two other United Church congregations to form the Kitchissippi United Church on Island
Park Drive. Since 2008, community groups such as the Kiwanis Music Festival and Churchill Carling Daycare have continued to use the space. First built as a Presbyterian church with land obtained for $1,000, the church merged with Westboro Methodist in 1926 as part of the Continued on page 3
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Continued from page 1 newly formed United Church of Canada. The existing building on the corner of Churchill and Edison Avenues has been twice expanded. “This church has always been a community gathering place,” said Arnold Midgley, who was baptized there in 1935, and later confirmed and married there as well. He recalled dances every Saturday night and community groups such as the Scouts, Guides and the Canadian Girls
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Light in the tunnel Community meeting illuminates Western LRT plans
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McMurtry after the meeting. “I live here, and it took this presentation to really spell out to me what these decisions mean.” “I’d love to invite the councillors for a walking tour of our neighbourhood, so they could meet people and see at the
A community meeting hosted by the group Neighbours for Smart Western Rail drew about 80 people who came to find out the latest on Western Light Rail Transit. Organizers Duncan Retson and Laurie Kizik said the Neighbours group decided to hold the meeting, which took place on September 21 at the Dovercourt Recreation Centre, to let people know what’s going on. Although the city’s website has some material, said Retson, “it’s a bit hard to find clear, consolidated information.” Group members say it’s not certain when the city will hold a public consultation. They also want people to know that decisions about rail in the neighbourhood are just around the corner. Duncan Retson of Neighbours for City Council intends to Smart Western Rail. decide on a Western LRT Photo by Denise Deby route next year. In June, Council approved a staff report which sets out four top routes for a primary Western rail line, all running along either Richmond/Bryon or the Ottawa River Parkway, now the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. Councillors told city staff to keep Carling Avenue on the table, but Retson said this isn’t reflected in the official decision, which instructs staff to study the options in more detail and bring a recommendation back in mid-2013. Retson told the audience that according to the city’s design specifications, trains would run every two to three minutes, at speeds of 60-80 km per hour. The group estimates that building a line along the north side of Richmond Road would Windemere’s Neeta McMurtry require removing between two and ten moderated the discussion metres of Byron Park. “The city will tell Photo by Denise Deby you right now that they’re actually refining that, but that’s the information that we’ve gathered from the city staff and the consulting engineers who are working on the project,” said Retson. Audience members voiced concerns about increased densification around the LRT line, increased traffic to and from the stations, and loss of parts of the well-used and well-loved Byron Park. Some suggested that residents need to engage Kitchissippi ward councillor Katherine Hobbs, who favours a northern primary rail line with a secondary line on Carling, as well as provincial and national politicians and the National Capital Commission. Others urged Neighbours for Smart Western Rail Neightbours listen to questions at the to advocate for Carling as the preferred meeting of SWLRT. route. The group says it opposes a rail line Photo by Denise Deby through the neighbourhood and supports further study of Carling as a primary line, which Retson said the city didn’t seriously ground level what’s being discussed in a consider. Meeting organizers encouraged people very abstract way,” added McMurtry. to spread the word, check the Neighbours City of Ottawa: www.ottawa.ca/en/ website and get involved by writing to councillors and the city’s Transportation city_hall/planningprojectsreports/public_ consult/lrt_west_corridor_ea/index.html. Committee. Neighbours for Smart Western Rail: “It was great to see all these people getting involved and wanting to hear what’s www.smartwesternrail.org/Neighbours_ happening,” said moderator Neeta for_Smart_Western_Rail/Welcome.html
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The roaring neighbourhood Hintonburg fundraiser aims to connect and inform the community, pay for OMB appeal
By Kathleen Wilker
On October 4, The Hintonburg Community Association’s Board is hosting “Hear Hintonburg Roar,” at the Elmdale Tavern. HCA Board member Stefan Matiation of Irving Avenue explains that with a costly appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board scheduled for October 16, the HCA Board is reaching out to the community in a fundraising effort. The appeal is against the City’s approval of a 23 storey building at 1050 Somerset Ave., by Breezehill Ave, beside Devonshire Community Public School. “It’s going to be a fun night out with musicians Slo’ Tom and Sherwood Lumsden, but it’s also about discussing development that is in everyone’s best interests,” says Matiation who explains that this is the first time in two decades that the HCA has gone to the OMB. “We often are able to work with developers to get buildings that are suitable for the neighbourhood.” At issue is the City’s application of two separate zoning plans—the Community Design Plan and an older, dated plan for the neighbourhood— for the same development. “The Community Design Plan limits height to six stories on the main street,” says Matiation. “We’re concerned that a 23 storey tower one block back, but on the same property, sets a dangerous precedent of considerable height increases just one block behind the main street.” Because it usually resolves development disputes amicably, the HCA’s Board was hesitant to appeal to the OMB. But Matiation explains that at community events this summer, people repeatedly expressed their concerns about the height of the proposed development at 1050 Somerset and the increased traffic it would cause beside an elementary school. “The HCA Board decided that we had to take some action because of the concerns with the process and the planning
rationale [used by the City],” says Matiation. At the Hintonburg Community Association’s AGM on September 27, HCA Board member Paulette Dozois asked the sixty community members present if they were in favour of the appeal. “There’s an elephant in the
room here,” said Dozois once the open question period of the meeting began. “We’ve decided to go through the costly process of appealing to the OMB. Is that what you want?” Dozois and the rest of the HCA Board were greeted by cheers and a loud chorus of “Yes.”
Matiation says folks attending “Hear Hintonburg Roar” can expect a fun event, a community gathering and information about the development and the appeal process. He’s also hoping to draw in people from neighbouring communities who may have their own concerns about development, consultation and Community Design Plans.
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In our community. With our community. Community Health Week October 1-5, 2012
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Area historian Bob Grainger shares stories with the walkers. Photos by Denise Deby
Bur oaks, cleaner water
Walk reveals Westboro Beach history and habitat
By Denise Deby
The Westboro Beach neighbourhood, tucked behind the Transitway at the north end of Churchill Avenue, is rich in history and nature, attributes which the Westboro Beach Community Association showcased with a guided Heritage, Tree and Environment walk on September 22. Historian and area resident Bob Grainger, author of Early Days in Westboro Beach: Reflections and Images, shared stories of the area’s past as a rail and industry hub that has seen many changes in the last 150 years. Traces remain, like the remnants of Skead’s Mill along the path north of the current Westboro Beach parking lot. Grainger delighted the group with anecdotes about people like Sam Ford, who ran the Trocadero Dance Hall at Westboro Beach in the 1940s. “He would do anything to get people down here to the Trocadero,” said Grainger. “He brought boxing matches down here and Saturday night dances.” The neighbourhood is also home to some of the city’s bur oak trees, what’s left of the oak forest that once bordered the Ottawa River. Meredith and Elliot Rodger, who live in the Westboro Beach area, explained that they’ve been working with residents of nearby Champlain Park to map and catalogue the bur oaks, which have historical and ecological significance. “These trees are not a rare and endangered species; they’re not uncommon,” said Elliot Rodger, “but they’re significant because of the beauty, the massiveness, the shade they provide, the habitat they provide for birds and other creatures.” Westboro Beach Community
Walk organizer Cindy Parker (left) with Meri Wellman, Westboro Beach Community Association
Association chair Mari Wellman pointed out land near Westboro Beach that the association is trying to have designated to honour Algonquin Elder William Commanda, a widely-respected leader who worked to protect the Ottawa River. “He was revered by everybody because of his promotion of peace and the environment,” said Wellman. The association is in discussions with the city, the NCC and the Commanda family to name the land for the elder, who died last year. City of Ottawa engineer Darlene Conway joined the group to explain what the city is doing to improve stormwater management. The city completed a Pinecrest Creek/Westboro Stormwater Management Retrofit Study that identified ways to divert or treat stormwater before it reaches the creek, which flows into the Ottawa River. Options include helping homeowners and businesses install gardens that absorb runoff, adding planted medians or porous concrete on streets and parking lots, and installing ponds to treat the water.
This week we are celebrating Community Health Week across Ontario with the theme: In our Community. With our Community. This simple formula has been a proven recipe for success for our Centre as we fulfill our mission of promoting the best possible health and well-being for all.
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People of all ages came out to Sustainable Living Ottawa West (SLOWest)’s first open mic event in Parkdale Park on September 29. Local musicians entertained with tunes and stories, while representatives of SLOWest, RightBike, Ecology Ottawa, Hidden Harvest and Canadian Organic Growers’ Growing Up Organic project provided information about local environmental initiatives. SLOWest’s Food and Garden group and Clean Energy team members were on hand to let people know what’s happening in the community. They also launched a Neighbourhood Energy Conservation Competition in which residents of Westboro, Hintonburg and Wellington West can challenge each other to see which neighbourhood is the most energy efficient. “We thought the Jam in the Park would be a great opportunity for people to learn
Dan Caissie of Parkdale Avenue checks out Katrina Siks’ Hidden Harvest Ottawa project, which links volunteers with tree owners to harvest nuts for the owners, harvesters and agencies like food banks.
SLOWest volunteers were pleased to share information on sustainability projects in the community. Left to right: Paul Rusheleau, Kirsten Brouse, Stephanie Totten, Catherine Shields, Cristina Popa, Bill Shields.
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Seeking solutions on Island Park City and NCC representatives invited by community associations to observe traffic By Kristen Dolenko
Westboro Beach, Champlain Park and Island Park community association leaders invited City of Ottawa and National Capital Commission (NCC) representatives to the corner of Island Park Drive (IPD) and Clearview Avenue on September 26, to witness the challenges faced by residents attempting to use the intersection. Roland Dorsay, Island Park Drive resident and representative of the IPD Association, has lived on Island Park Drive for 34 years. “People who live here have come to accept that IPD is a busy street and recognize that it’s not about to change.” However, how the City and NCC manage the ever increasing traffic density along Island Park Drive is what the community associations would like changed. “There are approximately two accidents along IPD each week, most of them between the John A. MacDonald Parkway and Sunnymede,” says Dorsay. Residents pulling in and out of their driveways risk a collision with another motorist or with a cyclist travelling along the sidewalk, as many do to avoid the bike lane which motorists on Island Park Drive often treat as a separate traffic lane. Dorsay goes on to commend the City and the NCC for having implemented a solution for the pedestrians at the Iona St. and Island Park Drive intersection. From his perspective however, and that of the other community associations and local residents present, what is needed at Clearview and Island Park Drive, is
a full traffic stop. Keri-Lynn Mohr, from the City of Ottawa’s Traffic Safety and Investigations Office, contends that traffic lights at the Clearview and Island Park Drive intersection are only “69% warranted.” And while that’s up from “65% warranted,” in 2008, it must be 100% warranted before the City will take action. At issue is not the density of traffic along Island Park Drive, but that along Clearview. The City’s most recent study of the intersection shows that the traffic originating from either side of Clearview is insufficient to warrant more than the 69% tag. The access problems of Island Park Drive residents notwithstanding, the City’s rating does not consider what Dorsay calls an “undisclosed amount of traffic, pedestrian and vehicular, who don’t use the intersection because it is simply too dangerous.” Indeed, area residents tend to use alternate ways to navigate the streets in their own neighbourhood. Clearview and Sunnymede on the east of Island Park Drive and Premier and Remic Avenue on the west of Island Park Drive see the most overflow of diverted traffic. “Our kids’ bus stop is at the corner of Premier and Remic. But because there’s no sidewalk on Premier, one of my children was nearly hit by a motorist coming around what is essentially a blind curve,” recounted Jennifer Quaid, who resides on Island Park Drive. Heather Pearl, Co-chair of the Champlain Park Community Association, says she’s seen some
motorists cutting through the streets on her side of Island Park Drive “made to behave” by the new speed bumps which were recently added along Sunnymede and Clearview. “But,” she says she “will continue to monitor the situation. Generally, people on our side of Island Park Drive don’t consider these [Sunnymede and Clearview] as access points to Island Park Drive. We’ll only use the outlets to the east to access Scott St.” Local resident Anna Milne buses her two children from Remic Avenue to St. George elementary school, located just two blocks away on the other side of Island Park Drive, because of concerns for their safety. “You can’t teach kids how to cross a street here, because you can’t wait until it’s clear and you can’t ask them to trust motorists,” adds Quaid. “The City and the NCC need to find an infrastructure funding solution that goes beyond the provincial and municipal budgets and takes into account the local effect of traffic on neighbourhoods,” says Dorsay. He supports the idea of introducing a toll for motorists using the Island Park Drive corridor. “A relatively small toll could raise sufficient revenue to build a new interprovincial bridge every five years.” Matthew Brisson, from the NCC’s Land Management Office, cannot speak to any concrete plans the NCC may have to undertake another study of the intersection, but says that nothing will happen until at least April 2013, when the City’s latest traffic incident report is released. Asked whether a toll is something the NCC might consider, Brisson says only that he will bring the idea to management.
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With Hintonburg as an officially designated hub for art in the street during Ottawa’s first ever Nuit Blanche, the neighbourhood came alive after hours. A children’s costumed art parade, crafting in the park, interactive events at neighbourhood galleries, a yarn-bombed bus and general frolicking kept art lovers of all ages entertained on this enchanting evening.
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Sales office address: Presentation Centre and Model opens mid-October. 450 Churchill Avenue. Estimated completion: Early 2014 Total number of units: 19 units Unit sizes: From 1360 Sq. Ft. to 1930 Sq. Ft. Situated in a private enclave these stunning, two and three bedroom brownstones are just two blocks from the heart of Westboro. Designed by Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Inc., Ravenhill Common is creating a striking harmony between heritage and contemporary design. Features include two-story galleries and open lofts, private rear terrace, and rooftop decks.
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Bourk Family Developments Condominium www.westborostation.com 401 Golden Ave From: $260,800 to $795,900 Sales centre address: 401A Golden Avenue Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs: 12pm-5pm, Fri: Closed, Sat/Sun: 12pm-5pm Construction status: Construction Estimated completion: Winter/Spring 2012 Selling status: Selling Number of units: 160 units Unit sizes: From 567 Sq. Ft. to 1502 Sq. Ft. Live, shop and work in the heart of Westboro Village in these one- and two-bedroom condos. Designed by Barry J. Hobin and Associates, Westboro Station is a modern, mixed use development. These stylish condos offer the conveniences of an urban setting, along with a focus on living, with large terraces, views toward the Ottawa River and complementary retail space.
12. Upper West Minto Homes and Candarel
Condominium minto.com candarel.com 485 Richmond Road From: mid-$200,000 Sales centre address: 400 Richmond Road Sales centre hours: Mon – Fri: 11:00am – 7:00pm, Sat – Sun: 10:00am – 6:00pm Construction status: Preconstruction Selling status: Registration Number of storeys: 25 storeys Close to all the conveniences of urban city living and the luxury of peaceful privacy, this new Westboro development will have direct access to both the Ottawa River Parkway and transit – the first of its kind in the neighbourhood. Focussing on the area’s scenic location, Upper West has made spectacular and unobstructed views a must with all of its units.
13. The Continental
Charlesfort Developments Limited Condominium charlesfort.ca 75 Cleary (Cleary and Richmond) Elegant 2 bedroom Condominium with River Views From: $483,000 including parking Sales centre address: 787 Bank Street at 3rd Avenue in the Glebe Sales centre hours: Monday - Friday: 10am-4pm Construction status: Completed in 2011 Selling status: Selling 2 remaining units / Immediate Occupancy Unit size: 997 Sq. Ft. Ceiling heights: From 9’0” Continued on page 16
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ichael Gennis has had his fair share of shovelling snow and weeding lawns. Yet, after 15 years in Barrhaven raising his two children, now fully grown, Gennis ultimately set his sights on more urban settings in the thriving community of Westboro. The avid art collector and owner of the Michael Gennis Gallery on Richmond Road, already had an intimate connection to the area, having spent his own childhood in the idyllic McKellar Park. “Westboro today is a far cry from when I was growing up,” he says, adding the arrival of Mountain Equipment Co-op changed the entire landscape of the now trendy and upbeat area. “Now, it’s a condo lover’s dream. There are outdoor activities, and you can walk along the (Richmond Road/Wellington Street) strip and
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With sweeping views of the Ottawa River, this upscale and elegant condo development is a stroll away from popular Westboro Village and steps from the Ottawa River Parkway. Taking its cue from the surrounding natural landscape, the Continental features suites with spectacular views and a relaxing, landscaped rooftop terrace.
EAST OF KITCHISSIPPI 14. Cathedral Hill Condos
Windmill Development Group Ltd. Condominium, Townhouse cathedralhill.ca 428 Sparks Street From: $296,584 to $2,950,000 Construction status: Under construction Estimated completion: Winter/Spring 2014 Selling status: Selling; Over 60% sold. Total number of units: 140 units Number of storeys: 21 storeys Unit sizes: From 641 Sq. Ft. to 4403 Sq. Ft. With a coveted address that sits on a historical heritage site neighbouring the landmark Christ Church Cathedral, the homes of Cathedral Hill
never get bored. Property values have skyrocketed here.” Returning to the area in 2009, Gennis made the ultimate leap to Westboro Station (at 575 Byron Avenue) a year ago, scooping up two condo units and immediately hiring an architect to transform them into one luxurious, custom-built home, unlike any other condo in the city. With a sprawling 2600-square foot living space and 400 square feet of outdoor entertaining space, this stunning 3-bedroom oasis is truly a one-of-a-kind showstopper – which has also become an extension of Geddis’s nearby gallery with an enviable collection of art displayed throughout. What set the Westboro Station condos apart were their uniqueness in what appeared to be a sea of the same, high-rise buildings easily found nearby. The lower-rise, eight story development with its distinctive, stepped terrace look is what sold him on the space. The low-maintenance lifestyle is what sold him on condo living itself. “It’s just effortless,” says Gennis. “It’s safe. And it means no snow removal, no lawn maintenance and no yard work.” He does have a small area for planting, but the beauty of this arrangement is any “gardening” is a labour of love, not a required chore. As someone who knows the ins and outs of owning both homes and condos, Gennis shares some advice for anyone considering the switch to condo living. “Make sure you understand that you’re moving into a communal living situation,” says Gennis. He adds that some people have trouble adjusting and it’s not for everyone. But for Gennis, the pros far outweigh any
are in very prestigious company. This distinguished new development combines the modern luxury of city living in a high rise building, with the tranquility of a green setting and views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills. Extensive lifestyle amenities include a fitness centre and studio, movie theatre, entertainment lounge with catering kitchen, rooftop garden plots and an executive concierge. The project is also targeting LEED® Platinum certification offering the perfect balance of luxury urban living.
sive new development offers a village feel, with all the benefits of urban city living. With a focus on green space and featuring stunning views of the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill and the Gatineau Hills, this LEED®- certified candidate building includes luxury amenities including pool, spa and fitness facilities, and rooftop terrace – all just a short walk from the bustling, downtown core.
15. LeBreton Flats Phase 2
Claridge Homes Condominium claridgehomes.com From: $264,000 to $700,000 Sales centre address: Booth & Fleet St. Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-7pm, Fri: Closed, Sat/Sun/Holidays: 12-5pm Construction status: Construction Estimated completion: Summer 2014 Selling status: Selling Number of storeys: 8 storeys
Claridge Homes Condominium claridgehomes.com From: $353,000 to $413,000 Construction status: Complete Selling status: Selling Total number of units: 166 units Number of storeys: 13 storeys Unit sizes: From 932 Sq. Ft. to 982 Sq. Ft. Ceiling heights: From 8’7” to 9’4” Located on 65 hectares of land in the rejuvenated area of Lebreton Flats, Phase 2 of this expan-
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16. Fusion Lebreton Flats
Location is key with this new condo project by Claridge Homes, currently under construction on the scenic grounds near the Ottawa River
Parkway and Booth Street. Offering modern one, two and three bedroom condos linked to bike paths and close to all downtown conveniences, Fusion Lebreton Flats is scheduled for completion in 2014.
WEST OF KITCHISSIPPI 17. Northwest One
Urbandale Condominium urbandale.com 2625 Regina Street One, two and three bedroom suites from $170,000 to $290,000 approx. Sales centre address: 110-2625 Regina St. Sales centre hours: Mon - Fri: 1- 5pm. Evening or weekend appointments may also be arranged. Set in serene surroundings, the condos at Northwest One are spacious and comfortable suites with extra-large balconies, extensive amenities, and panoramic views of the Ottawa cityscape. With comprehensive recreation facilities including a salt water pool, and close proximity to the Ottawa River and NCC parklands, this development is perfect for those looking for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of hectic city life.
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A Real Estate Primer by Area Kitchissippi Ward Population: 35,105† Average household income: $83,977 55%** of residents own their own homes Hintonburg, Mechanicsville
Number of new homes built in 2011: 1 Average home prices in 2007: $260,921* Average home prices in April 2012: $493,166 Average condo prices in April 2012: 410,500 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 6 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 8
Island Park, Tunney’s Pasture
Number of new homes built in 2011: 5 Average home prices in 2007: $378,955* Average home prices in April 2012: $570,833
Number of homes sold in April 2012: 6 The average number of days to sell a home in 2011: 12
Average home prices in April 2012: $572,757 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 7 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 42
Champlain Park
Population (Canada 2006 Census): n/a Number of new homes built in 2011: 6 Average home prices in 2007: N/A* Average home prices in April 2012: $480,000 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 1 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 12
Westboro
Number of new homes built in 2011: 1 Average home prices in 2007: $ 402,281* Average home prices in April 2012: $836,000 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 3 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 61
Number of new homes built in 2011: 2 Average home prices in 2007: $404,527* Average home prices in April 2012: $720,000 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 9 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 20 Number of new homes built in 2011: 0 Average home prices in 2007: N/A* Average home prices in April 2012: $486,280 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 5 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 8
Hampton Park
Number of new homes built in 2011: 5 Average home prices in 2007: $402,281*
Highland Park, McKellar Park
Number of new homes built in 2011: 4 Average home prices in 2007: $412,377* Average home prices in April 2012: $727,000 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 7 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 11
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Population (Canada 2006 Census): 4583 Number of new homes built in 2011: 0 Average home prices in 2007: $228,362* Average home prices in April 2012: $661,666 Number of homes sold in April 2012: 3 The average number of days to sell a home in April 2012: 19
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Small Space Strategies
Expert tips for living big in smaller spaces Colour • Use a monochromatic colour scheme to make rooms feel larger, by varying depths of the same colour. That doesn’t always mean using light colour only. Dark colours don’t necessarily shrink a space if used well. • Add colour in accessories • Use wallpaper to add interest and/or texture. • If you want to add colour into the mix on walls, limit the number of colours used and repeat them from one room to another - whether it’s on the walls, ceilings or in accessories - to maintain flow in the space. Trish Stanke, Hampton Paints Double-Duty Furniture • Choose scaled down and multipurpose furniture. Think storage cubes as seating, ottomans that double as storage and coffee tables, and platform beds with storage hidden underneath. • Make use of furniture and colour blocking to define separate spaces Cindy Garside, All About You Creative Seating Solutions • When designing a client’s space, especially if it’s small, I always focus on seating for family events. This is usually the maximum seating requirements of any home and although this is not an everyday occurrence, it is something to factor into the overall design. • Seating may be pulled from many areas: living, dining, office and bedroom. I always find way to maximize the ‘art of seating’ especially in some of the newer condos with less than 500
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square feet overall. • Upholstered dining chairs offer softer long term seating that may be pulled into the living area during events. Ottomans are another source of extra seating and can additionally add accent colours into the space. Sectional sofas are a great way to utilize and maximize small living rooms with awkward traffic paths, by limiting the use of small chairs and yet successfully maximize seating. Jane Berry, Blueprint Home
”With the advent of floor to ceiling windows in the newer condo designs, sunlight has become the new white. This allows colour to live in small spaces.” Jane Berry, Blueprint Home
Kitchissippi Homes Trend Watch What’s Hot in Homes for Fall/Winter 2012 • Grays continue to be very current. Some great choices are Benjamin Moore shades HC-172 Revere Pewter, AF-685 Thunder and HC-105 Rockport Gray • Yellows are becoming popular, especially when paired with grays. Two yellows to try are Benjamin Moore’s CC-200 vellum and HC-4 Hawthorne Yellow. • Mint green and warm, toned-down reds will become more prevalent. Trish Stanke, Hampton Paints
is now in full bloom. • Fabrics have exploded with Citrine, Aquamarine and Red combined with bold patterns. • Pillows are certainly the easiest way to boost and enhance the colour of your existing upholstery. A few years ago we created our own collections of pillows and follow both the seasonal trends and the classics. • Furniture is becoming sleek - ‘less is more’ again with slender arms and backs and clean linear lines.
• Colour still has a home. Bold oranges, yellows, reds are plentiful in some of the new designs. • More and more Canadian designers are lending their names and creating better collections of paint choices for the consumer under affordable brand names. This trend
Jane Berry, Blueprint Home • Tangerine was a hot colour this year and purple hues are making a resurgence. • Wallpaper is being used to create accent walls in geometric patterns and textures such as grasscloth and grassweave.
• Geometric patterns, chevron and chain link are hot right now. • Textures this season are all about soft and furry. Think sheepskin rugs, furry pillows, velvet, leather and sisal. • Look for up-cycled furniture, vintage and unique finds. • Lighting choices are taking centre stage these days, think chandeliers in unconventional places like bedrooms and bathrooms. Cindy Garside, All About You
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Photographer Tim Thibeault is back to using his beloved camera which was returned six days after it disappeared from a Westboro park bench. Photo by Art Petch
Lost Camera Update By Tim Thibeault While rearranging my backpack during a Labour Day bike trip, I set aside, and turned my back on, my Nikon digital camera – a thousand dollar investment of faith in my creativity. Alas, fifteen minutes later I discovered that I have a good deal more faith than creativity. I had biked away from my most treasured possession, my Nikon, as it sat on the park bench fifteen minutes down the trail. A frantic race back left me both breathless and camera-less. It had been found by someone but was totally unidentifiable as to who owns it or where it lives. Now, it seemed, the only hope for its recovery was a thorough poster-ing of the neighbourhood and a relentless campaign of searching and pleading with the gods of lost articles. Isn’t it strange, how quickly prayer can enter the essential tool kit of an agnostic Christopher Hitchens fan? First, I called the Newswest editor to ask if she could run a lost-and-found ad. To my sur-
prise and delight she said no: we would run a front page story. It appeared two days later. Similarly, our web master had the story online in less time than it takes to shake your head and say, “How could I be so stupid?” By the next day, the news was shared widely on Twitter and Facebook as friends joined the search. One friend’s suggestion that I check Kijiji For Sale ads, was put on the back burner as unlikely. People aren’t like that, I reasoned. Again, more faith than brains. A few days later I abandoned the poster-ing campaign and checked the For Sale ads. The most likely ad had been placed on the very day I lost the camera and so, seemed a very unlikely candidate. Also, the seller had another camera for sale and was upgrading. Six days after the camera was lost, I answered the ad and met the youthful seller at a restaurant just two blocks from where I had stopped. To my amazement, it
was indeed my camera that was being sold. Instead of buying, I offered a trade–the front page Newswest article and a copy of the information I had been poster-ing. Further, I suggested that the police could say whether this would constitute a fair trade. With a resigned shrug, the would-be seller replied, “Understood.” The deal was done. Two minutes later I was biking home with a bug-catching grin and my Nikon tucked safely under my arm. From this misadventure, I have learned several things. First, LABEL YOUR TOYS! Why have a $1000 investment and not identify it? Second, I have some very fine friends who comprise only part of a pretty nice, larger entity. Based on this experience, we are evolving from a series of neighbourhoods into a concerned, interconnected community. Smile Kitchissippi, I want to take your picture.
By Brenna Rivier, resident of Pinhey Street If your mail don’t come, who you gonna call? You would think Canada Post but nope. In this case a letter to our MP Paul Dewar did the trick. Pinhey Street, between Scott and Armstrong Aves, has been undergoing construction going on four months now. Three of those months we received mail without interruption. Then about three weeks ago I was informed by a neighbour that we were no longer receiving our mail. Why? She was told that it was simply too dangerous! Even though moms with babes in strollers, seniors, kids of all ages in flip flops travel the street every day without incident, Canada Post says our two-block street is too dangerous. I spoke to a friendly assistant in Councillor Hobb’s office who confirmed that if Canada Post states the route is dangerous then they have the right to refuse to deliver. She suggested that I speak with the project manager of the Pinhey Street makeover. He was very understanding and agreed with the councillor’s office. He was taken aback that he had not heard from Canada Post. We were now five days running without mail, though most of us didn’t know, and since I was getting nowhere with the city I decided to jump right into
the belly of the beast and try to contact Canada Post. I went to the website but gave up after finding no way to speak to a live person. Canada Post is a federal responsibility so I decided that contacting my MP might just be the ticket. Sure enough the next day I received a call from the Canada Post MP Liaison. She was a delight as she listened to my plight, understood my concerns, and was genuinely shocked that we had received no notice. She said she would get back to me within five days. Five days seemed a rather long time to sit patiently but I had a real live lovely person working on this so I figured it was well worth the wait. Imagine my surprise when I received a call the next day from the Parkdale distribution supervisor. He explained that as of a couple of weeks ago we had a new postal carrier who had deemed the route too dangerous and hence no service. I asked how is it that our residents can navigate this redo but our letter carrier can‘t? He said that there were health and safety issues at work here and that the decision would have to stand. Presently we pick up our mail at Parkdale and Wellington between 7 am and 2 pm. We both agreed that this was not convenient so he ordered postal Continued on page 24
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Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan: How Disappointing By Linda Hoad An eager and abundant crowd did not make up for plans lacking in community vision for Tunney’s Pasture. The Public Information Session held on September 17 was so well-attended that at times it was difficult to get close enough to see the information panels. However, the information shown was a let-down for many of those who were hoping to see a vision of a Tunney’s Pasture that was more integrated with the neighouring communities, more focused on transit and that offered opportunities for mixed-use development. Had the consultants asked the communities neighbouring the Pasture, they might have learned that we wanted to see more housing on all sides of the site, less parking, more services and facili-
ties readily accessible to nearby residents that could serve both residents and employees, including open spaces suitable for active recreation. What we saw was lots more federal office development, some residential development, all clustered along Parkdale Avenue, and very little commercial or retail space that might offer some of the services missing in our communities or needed by a doubling of the public servants. There are many missed opportunities for residential development along the western edge of Tunney’s as well as residential infill between the office buildings proposed along the northern edge with spectacular views of the Ottawa River. Other than in the median of Tunney’s Pasture Driveway, there is no active recreation space which is available to the neigh-
bours. In one option, some recreation space is shown near the Parkway, a considerable distance from the neighbouring communities and the proposed residential development. Both Options 1 and 2 (which many felt could be called Option 1A and 1B so little difference could be seen) showed a new connection to the Parkway linking to Sir Frederick Banting Driveway on the west side of the Pasture. This connection is intended to relieve Parkdale Avenue of some traffic although the addition of 800-1000 units of residential development on Parkdale is seen by many as a serious problem, given the approved and proposed residential development on the east side of Parkdale. At present there are 3,800 parking spaces for 10,655 employees and 36 percent of em-
ployees use transit. The consultant recommends a target of 60 percent transit and 4,500 to 5,500 non-residential parking spaces at build-out (20-25 years). Much of the parking is proposed to be in structures (parking garages above grade) and one has to wonder what this form of development will look like at street level. Public Works and Government Services Canada is on a tight timetable it seems. “[T]he comments for this phase of the project will be closing on October 9th, 2012.” The plans can now be seen at: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc. ca/biens-property/pdpt-tpmp/ phase3/elaopt-optdev-3-eng. html#rtfig58 You can submit comments by e-mail to: tunneyspastureplan. planpretunney@pwgsc-tpsgc. gc.ca.
Newswest To Mark Milestone By Cheryl Parrott Since its decision to expand its online calendar to serve the community via email, Twitter etc., Newswest has doggedly logged info on events in Kitchissppi and surrounding area. And as it approaches its Annual General Meeting this November 19, it looks like it might make the milestone of its first 1,000 events tweeted.
Other milestones for discussion are the coming 35th year of operations as a non-profit community newspaper and how to mark the occasion with contests and other content. The meeting will also deal with the election of board members, plus overview of finances, website and other communication mediums. Members of the public living in our area (east of Woodroffe, west of the O-Train and
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boxes to be installed, hopefully soon. He said he had come by car to drop off notices but there were trucks so he didn’t go on the street. In fact there had been no work on our street for the last week and a half giving him plenty of time and space to drop off information to the residents. Where are we now? Three weeks without mail and I saw postal boxes at the end of our street on Monday, Sept. 17. Wondering how
City Hall Report By Katherine Hobbs, Kitchissippi Ward What a wonderful Fall so far in Kitchissippi. With the ever-popular Taste of Wellington West event we saw thousands of visitors enjoying free restaurant samples and sidewalk sales. Also, Hintonburg was host to Ottawa’s first Nuit Blanche (#NBO12) event. The launch was held at Orange Gallery with MP Mauril Belanger and MPP Madeleine Meilleur. “La vie est belle - Life is Beautiful” was the theme, and life definitely was beautiful in Hintonburg from 6pm to 4am. Nuit Blanche had a spectacular array of visual, media and performance art from Ottawa and around the world. Enriched Bread Artists on Gladstone were creating art with a steamroller and there was plenty else going on to wow the crowds that were out on the street late into the evening. I only lasted to midnight, but what an amazing event. Many congratulations to the organizing and creative team behind Nuit Blanche. We are perilously close to Halloween and
north of Carling to the river) are invited to come join, contribute, and help us serve the community in new ways going forward. Membership forms are available online at newswest.org/join.html and in this issue. The Newswest AGM will be held Monday November 19, in the Westboro Village BIA offices at 261A Richmond Road (upstairs) starting at 7 pm.
and if we will be notified that they are there. I can totally respect the health and safety of workers but respect is a two-way street. Both the city and Canada Post have not shown respect to the residents of Pinhey Street. Information sharing has been abysmal, the project is slow going and Canada Post doesn’t even have the decency to let us know we are not getting mail! I will buy the lock for my new postal box and I will enjoy the stroll each day as I pick up my mail. Bottom line - I trust myself to get my mail in snow, rain, sleet, hail or construction – too bad I can’t say the same for Canada Post.
the second Wickedly Westboro Village event, complete with its zombie walk, will be held on October 27. The Westboro Village Farmers’ Market wraps up on the same day the zombies shuffle through the village. The market has been a runaway success, a great spot for catching up with our neighbours. Concepts for Winston Square (at Richmond) will be available soon. By next year it will transform into a dynamic community space full of life and art; truly a first in Ottawa. All in all there are many good reasons to be out on the streets of Kitchissippi enjoying the benefits of being in such a beautiful area that we call home. This September the Laroche Park Community Association held an AGM and elected a full executive. Congratulations to Keith Brown who’s operated alone for a number of years and who continues on as Past President. His experience will be invaluable for the new team. Many thanks to Keith for his commitment to his neighbourhood. Mechanicsville residents can now work collectively to improve amenities and recreation opportunities and deal with the
many issues impacting their neighbourhood like Tunney’s Pasture Master Plan and 7 Bayview. Public comments will be accepted for Tunney’s Pasture to October 9th, 2012. Your input could affect the development of the final option. Have your say: www.pwgsctpsgc.gc.ca/biens-property/pdpt-tpmp/cn-bnpp-eng.html Earlier in the year the City of Ottawa was awarded a $50,000 grant from a program run by Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse in association with Hockey Canada. The money was for upgrades to the Tom Brown Arena. A few weeks ago there was a celebration at Tom Brown arena for the renovations to the building made possible from the grant. Along with Lowe’s district manager, Mayor Jim Watson was on hand, along with Glen McCurdie from Hockey Canada, and Keith Brown, nephew of Tom Brown. A free skate and a lunch followed the event. As always, please feel free to contact me (Katherine.Hobbs@ottawa.ca 613-5802485) if I can help or if you have a great idea for making our community even better.
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Improving Access to Locally Produced Food Increasing access to locally produced food is an integral component of improving food security in Canada. Ways to support local food include buying from farmer’s markets, community shared agricultural producers as well as participating in local community gardens. Many Canadians want more access to locally produced food. However, many family farms are going out of business because of rising debt. Coupled with this is the move towards large scale, input intensive modes of production increasing unsustainable farming practices and buyer consolidation. As a result, my colleagues and I have urged the government to continue its funding to the Farmers’ Markets of Canada, which was created by the federal government in partnership with the provinces to connect consumers to their local farmers. In our community, Just Food, is one organization dedicated towards promoting a just and sustainable food system. They are a hub for information on restaurants in Ottawa featuring local food, community gardens; community shared agriculture; as well as assisting neighborhoods in Ottawa map out food security challenges. Visit their website at www.justfood.ca for more information on their projects. My colleagues and I will be continuing to work towards ensuring that Canadians have access to safe, affordable and healthy food choices, and I look forward to hearing from constituents about innovative ways for improving access to local food in our community.
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Churchill Avenue: Carling Avenue to Byron Avenue Road, Sewer and Watermain Rehabilitation The Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Ottawa is completing the detailed design assignment to rehabilitate Churchill Avenue – Carling Avenue to Byron Avenue (a length of approximately 1275 m). This will include new Raised Cycle Tracks on Churchill Avenue. The Churchill Avenue project will be constructed in stages, under one contract scheduled to be tendered in mid-November 2012, with construction commencing in the spring of 2013, and completion anticipated by December 2014. Construction staging and detour route details will be presented at the public information session. Within the limits of the project, the City of Ottawa has identified a requirement for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of its linear infrastructure. Included in the scope of this project is: • • • • • •
Rehabilitation/replacement of the watermain, sanitary & storm sewers Surface drainage improvements Replacement of Traffic Signals and Street lighting Rehabilitation of Underground & Overhead Utilities (by Utility Companies) New concrete curbs, sidewalks and road reinstatement Raised Cycle Tracks and improved streetscaping
The purpose of this Public Information Session is to present the updated Churchill Avenue design to include raised cycle tracks. Traffic management plans, construction staging, and other details related to the proposed construction will be presented. Representatives from the City, Consulting Team, and the Ward Councillor will be available to discuss the project and answer your questions. Your input is an important part of the consultation process.
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By Paul Dewar, MP, Ottawa Centre This month many of us will be celebrating Thanksgiving by sharing a meal with our family and friends. For many Canadians, however; access to local, healthy, affordable food choices is a luxury. As October also recognizes World Food Day, this is an ideal time of year to raise awareness and take action regarding food insecurity in Canada. Unfortunately, our nation’s record on this particular issue is not what it should be. We were the only industrialized nation to recently receive a visit from the United Nation’s Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Mr. Olivier De Schutter. According to the United Nations, nearly two million Canadians are currently living without access to safe and nutritious food, with many of these Canadians living in northern communities. In March 2011, 851,014 Canadian families visited food banks across Canada. According to Food Banks of Canada, food bank use skyrocketed by 26 percent between 2008 and 2011, with 38 percent of those in Ontario being children and youth. Back in 2008, New Democrats launched a “Food for Thought” tour, where we visited 28 communities over a period of 18 months to gather further information on food issues in Canada. As a result of this consultation, participants overwhelming identified the need for a national food strategy to ensure Canada’s food security and food sovereignty. My colleagues and I continue to call on the government to immediately adopt a national food strategy designed to support health, affordability, environmental sustainability and good producer incomes. As Mr. Olivier De Schutter expressed, a national food strategy would allow for coordination between the federal and provincial governments.
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ing, have likely considered the payoff that will come when it’s time to sell the house at a later date, and know that proper maintenance will help boost the value. The purchase is, in fact, an investment., on a personal level, but also an investment in the community itself, which benefits from the well-kept appearance of all its properties. Not all properties are owner-occupied, however. Some are, indeed, bought
as investments, but ones that go no further than the personal return on an eventual sale. Rental properties serve a purpose in a diverse, urban neighbourhood, such as Hintonburg or Little Italy or Chinatown. But that purpose should not be at the expense of the community where they exist. Landlords, even if they live outside the area of the rental property, have a responsibility to ensure that their properties conform to the expectations of the neighbourhood as a whole. I have three simple suggestions to help landlords be appreciated by the communities they own properties in: screen prospective tenants, maintain the property, and visit it often. Treat the house as if it were your own. It is!
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A Night of Beautiful Art in Hintonburg By Tim Thibeault Traditionally, when the French spend a night without sleep, usually relative to a lovers’ tryst or a remarkably lively party, they refer to the experience as a white night or nuit blanche. Beginning in European cities several years ago, the practice of dedicating an entire night to making, experiencing and appreciating art has grown steadily, spreading world wide until this year when it reached our part of Ottawa, at last. On Saturday, September 22, hundreds of local people dedicated themselves to presenting art in new and exciting ways apparently just for the joy of making art, and the amusement of those who appreciate it. The theme of the evening and the message to be shared and proven time and again, was “Life is Beautiful.” Centered on the Byward Market and Hintonburg, with several peripheral businesses involved, Nuit Blanche Ottawa was months in the planning and showed off some very eclectic art and performances. Among the events held in Hintonburg, was a yarn bombing, during which an entire bus was covered in what was essentially a giant tea cozy of colourful knitted and crocheted squares made-to-measure by local devotees of fabric art. It attracted a constantly changing crowd of admirers to the parking lot of Suzy Q Doughnuts, where, two of the participants held court in lawn chairs and discussed the project and their parts in it with amused and enthusiastic passers-by. The outside wall of the GCTC on Holland Avenue became a giant screen onto
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which images of cartoon clouds and messages about art and the event itself were projected. The gallery space inside was alive with patrons and aficionados until well past bedtime for most of Ottawa. Orange Gallery on Armstrong Street was crowded to the rafters by 10 pm and featured several shows and artists making sketches, paintings and portraits while hundreds of people looked on and commented on the art and the event itself. A bar served beverages and snacks to the constantly changing throng and lively conversations were to be overheard and enjoyed throughout the space. Many of the venues encouraged participants to write messages or notes on the evening’s theme, some of which were launched into cyberspace via Twitter and Facebook, and evidently, into real space via helium balloons. At Cube Gallery on Wellington, perhaps the most connected venue in the area, an entire interior wall was dedicated to the projection of the event’s Facebook page and constantly updated with current entries. Visitors accepted the invitation to engage with the event via the internet. Hintonburg was getting techie with the entire world. The art displayed at Cube featured the gallery’s regular artists and represented a wide range of tastes and styles. An appreciative crowd made Cube Gallery too, a shoulderto-shoulder experience of enthusiasm, delight and wry observation. All in all, Hintonburg was well represented at Ottawa’s first Nuit Blanche, and certainly went all out to prove that indeed, in our part of town, Life IS Beautiful.
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Ottawa Carleton District School Board News By Jennifer McKenzie, Kitchissippi Ward Trustee Since my last report, the Ontario legislature passed Bill 115, the Putting Students First Act, which has effectively imposed a collective agreement on elementary and secondary school teachers across the province. Many OCDSB staff members are expressing their unhappiness with the provincial government’s decision to implement this legislation and some teachers have chosen to express their opposition to Bill 115 by not participating in voluntary after school activities such as athletics coaching, or boycotting school or district meetings on Mondays. We can all rest assured that our teachers remain committed to student learning, and are working diligently with their students each day and these actions will not affect classroom learning. Extracurricular Activities: Volunteers Welcome Understandably, students and parents at the schools that have been affected by the withdrawal of extracurricular activities are disappointed. Athletics and clubs form such an important part of student social life and sense of community, particularly in high school. The deadline for team registration has passed for the Fall system and a
“Athletics and clubs form such an important part of student social life and sense of community, particularly in high school.” limited number of teams were registered. Winter and spring athletics are still open for registration, however (winter registration deadline is October 31), and parents and community members interested in coaching a team or helping out with other extracurricular activities are encouraged to contact their neighbourhood schools. Volunteers are required to hold certain qualifications in order to serve as athletics coaches, and a thorough screening process is conducted in order to ensure student safety and well-being. Individuals who would be inter-
ested in volunteering are encouraged to contact their school principal for more information on volunteer opportunities and the board’s volunteer procedure. Volunteer procedure and screening details can also be viewed on the OCDSB website by clicking on the Procedure PR 555 SCO – Volunteers under the “About the OCDSB” Tab. CHEO/OCDSB Speaker Series: Dealing with Mental Health Issues in Teens On Monday October 15, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the OCDSB will host a free information session for parents on issues in teen mental health. The event will be held from 7 to 9 pm in the Auditorium of Sir Robert Borden High School at 131 Greenbank Road. The two-hour question and answer session will focus on warning signs, practical tips, and how to talk to your teen. Panel members will include clinical psychologists Dr. Ian Manion, Dr. Neil Gottheil, and Dr. Phil Ritchie, and pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Clare Gray. Audience members will be able to ask questions of the panelists at the session, submit questions in writing on site, or pre-submit questions on-line. For more information and to register, please visit: www.cheo.on.ca and go to the CHEO Connects link under News and Events.
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Harvest Festival Attracts Many Volunteers and Participants Lorrie Marlow, Hintonburg Economic Development Committee As always, the 11th Annual Hintonburg Harvest Festival was a group effort. On that crisp Sunday morning, volunteers with the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee (HED) descended on Parkdale Park to prepare for this free, fun, family event. The BBQ team was in action by 11 am to barbeque hot dogs and smokies donated by Giant Tiger. Baking by local residents arrived early for the bake sale and the smell of popcorn from the funky new popcorn machine donated to HEDC by Alpha Soul attracted lots of attention. This festival also shared the park with BEVEG ON OCTRANSPO, a group raising funds with a bake sale and they enjoyed the crowds. DJ 911 (Kyle Callwood) was spinning the tunes by noon. Julie and her team of volunteers had kids dancing, sack races running and art projects underway. Tug of War with kids and parents was popular until the huge tug of war rope broke sending everyone tumbling to the ground. That rope is nearly four inches in diameter but it couldn’t withstand the strength of the residents of Hintonburg! This festival saw a new group of teenaged volunteer facepainters who painted children’s faces for hours! Our previous volunteer facepainters have left for university and real jobs. This new group we hope will be with us for the next three years and are training our younger face painters who are just starting Grade 7. Succession planning is key in the festival volunteer network. We also had a guest facepainter, Laura Lynn Eggleston of caricaturesandclowns. com who designed some amazing face-painting artwork. The Bouncy Slide sponsored by the Parkdale Market saw lots of action. St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church operated a Bean Bag toss game and cupcake decorating at the festival. St. Stephen’s raised nearly
The Hintonburg Harvest Festival’s tug of war event with kids and parents was popular until the huge tug of war rope broke sending everyone tumbling to the ground. Photo by Tim Thibeault
$200 for recreation equipment for Connaught School with these fun activities. St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, located on Parkdale, have partnered with HEDC for several years at this event and they enjoy the opportunity to help our community. Our other partners were in attendance, such as the Rosemount Library and the Hintonburg Community Center to discuss their upcoming programs. The Hintonburg Community Association and Newswest were onsite taking membership and discussing their upcoming events. The Hintonburg Pottery had a lovely display on their local potter’s guild. The Horse and Trolley sponsored by Domicile Developments toured excited children through the streets of Hintonburg. There were six entries for the apple pie contest. Gay Cook former food
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writer with the Ottawa Citizen and Summer Baird with the Hintonburg Public House were our gracious judges. The proud winners were MacKenna Goulet for best overall pie, Gloria Hostetler for flavour and Janice Anderson Westwell won 3rd prize. The winners were pleased with the gift baskets donated by Alpha Soul and Hintonburg Pottery. Everyone enjoyed another popular festival in Hintonburg thanks to our generous sponsors: Parkdale Market, AlphaSoul,Carleton Tavern, Mergeprint.com, Ottawa Blooms, Giant Tiger, Hintonburg Pottery and Domicile Developments. And a huge thank you to our volunteers and the Salvation Army Transition House for whom HEDC couldn’t have done this without you! We have more Harvest Pics from Tim Thibeault online at newswest.org.
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Wellington Village’s Cube Gallery will be hosting a collection of art that includes Island Park resident Russell Yuristy, who created the above print called, “Leaping Cottontail.” He is a well-known print-maker, painter and teacher in the Ottawa and Western Canadian art scene. His works can be found at the National Gallery of Canada, Canada Council Art Bank, and world-wide. The show, which also includes work from Joe Fafard, will run from Tuesday, October 16 to Sunday, December 2.
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Neighbours Growing Together By Diana Bond A Kitchissippi urban miracle began with a gift from one neighbour to another, growing into a literal cornucopia of harvest. Daybreak, a place to call home for men and women who have difficulty finding affordable housing, operates five homes in Ottawa including one in Ottawa’s west end. Following new housing developments in the area, a neighbour noted the need for landscaping at this west-end Daybreak home and generously offered to pay for it. The Ottawa branch of Deloitte, the professional service firm, stepped in, and on its annual impact day, numerous employees spent their day landscaping, sodding and plotting gardens for Daybreak. Along came St Andrew’s Church Ottawa, a long time supporter of Daybreak which also fosters an ongoing community-relationship with the residents of this particular west-end home. Money gifted and spent last year for outdoor living furniture afforded enough left over to seed an envisioned garden. A member of St Andrew’s contacted SLOWest (Sustainable Living Ottawa West), a grassroots community network in the west end of Ottawa who explores environmentally sustainable, community affirming projects. GroSLOW, the subsidiary branch, which encourages the collaboration of backyard gardening, met with the residents of Daybreak. Starting with visioning and planning, they encouraged and collaborated with the women. What did they look forward to? Hope for? Stories and memories of childhood gardens and foods they had picked straight from a garden fueled the anticipation of their own harvest . GroSLOW and the Daybreak women worked side by side turning the soil, mixing in compost, laying down seeds and plantings. During six weekly visits, much was learned; how to deal with ear-
wigs, drought, lost seedlings, water scheduling, when to pick, recipes to use. Those that couldn’t participate, observed, made suggestions, and soon started to note themselves elsewhere in the garden, when a tree looked like it needed pruning. Both Daybreak and GroSLOW learned together. Not only how wonderful it is to get outside and work in the soil, but how wonderful it is to work
“Connections were made, bonds formed, ideas fostered, learning made ready, hands made busy and the garden harvested; a bumper crop of tomatoes, onions, lettuce, peas and herbs.” together, how good it feels to bring something to fruition that couldn’t have happened without collaboration. Connections were made, bonds formed, ideas fostered, learning made ready, hands made busy and the garden harvested; a bumper crop of tomatoes, onions, lettuce, peas and herbs. That is a community working together at its best.
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For the Love of the Farm Art Exhibition and Sale will be held Oct. 6, 7 and 8, from noon to 6 pm. A juried exhibition of fine art, will include this piece called “Farm Venice” by Galina Ponomarenko, as well as works by artists from the Ottawa area: John Shea, Heather Bale, Basil Pessin, Paul Miner, Eric Tardif, Leslie Blackwell, Judi Myers, Eliane Saheurs, Galina Ponomarenko and Frances Taylor. At Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm.Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales roundabout. Admission and parking free 613-230-3276 or info@friendsofthefarm.ca.
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OCTOBER 4: 1ST THURSDAY ART WALK
From 5 to 9 pm, tour the latest showings at the Wellington West art galleries: Cube Gallery, Gallery 3, Exposure Gallery (at Thyme & Again), Fritzi Gallery (at GCTC), Orange Art Gallery, and Patrick John Mills Contemporary Fine Art Gallery. OCTOBER 4: HEAR HINTONBURG ROAr
7:30-10 pm, Elmdale Tavern. An evening of music and fun at the Elmdale Tavern with musical hosts Sherwood Lunsden and Slo’ Tom to help fundraise for our OMB appeal of the 1050 Somerset condos. Details at hintonburg.com October 13: Elmdale Fall Sale
Elmdale Public School invites you to its annual fall sale of gently used clothing, toys and equipment on Saturday, October 13 from 9 am to 12 pm (cash only) in the school gym, 49 Iona Street (access from Java Street). You can be a vendor without even attending! Drop off tagged items pre-sale and pick-up unsold items after the sale. Contact us for more details and to obtain a vendor number at elmdalesale@gmail.com. Sale proceeds are shared 50:50 between the vendors and School Council to support extracurricular programs. October 14: Last Night of the Proms
The Last Night of the Proms will be held at St. Matthias Anglican Church on Sunday, October 14 at 8 pm (preceded by dinner at 6 pm). Tickets prices are: concert, $25 in advance, $28 at the door; dinner $22 (advance purchase only). Tickets are available at Collected Works (dinner and concert), The Leading Note, Book Bazaar, CD Warehouse (3 locations). For more information and group rates, call 613-728-3996, or www. stmatthias.ca. OCTOBER 15: AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A NEW APPROACH
Start writing those anecdotes in this program. Humour, family history, historic events, childhood escapades - your life is full of them. No great expertise is required; easy-going, with appreciation, not critiquing. A weekly theme provides ideas to set you going. Writing is done at home and read to a small group in a private home setting. Clea Derwent is a qualified facilitator. October 15 to December 3, 1:30 to 3:30pm. Full information from:; clderwent@gmail.com; 613695-0505, Clarendon Ave. October 16: Churchill Road Reconstruction
There will be a public information session on churchill road reconstruction on Tuesday, October 16 from 7 to 9 pm at McKellar Field House, 539 Wavell Avenue. october 19: children’s book party
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is gathering authors and illustrators from far and near to Collected Works Bookstore (1242 Wellington St. W), on Friday October 19 from 6-9. Come meet the people who are creating the latest books for young adults, tweens and children. Hear about new releases and have them autographed on the spot. Both adults and kids are welcome. October 20: ANNUAL SHRED-IT DAY!
Dispose of your personal records securely. Bring
your old tax files other personal records for this one-day Kiwanis Club of Ottawa fundraising event. Watch as Shred-it technicians destroy your documents at their mobile unit. Saturday, October 20 from 9 am to 2 pm. Hampton Park Plaza, at the intersection of Carling and Kirkwood–just off the Queensway. $7.00 per box – maximum fiveboxes per person. All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Christmas Food Basket Program. Contact the Kiwanis office for more information: 613-233-1900. OCTOBER 20 : MACBETH
Macbeth, suitable for children aged 10 and up, will be performed at 4 and 7 pm by Salamander Theatre at Ottawa School of Speech & Drama, 294 Picton Ave. Tickets: $8 children/students, $10 adults, $30 family rate. For tickets & info, call Salamander Theatre at (613) 569-5629 or visit: www.salamandertheatre.ca October 21: First Annual Walk for Sjogren’s Syndrome
Join us for the first annual walk for Sjogren’s Syndrome in the Carlingwood Shopping Centre on Sunday, October 21. We will meet near the customer service booth at the north east corner of the mall. Registration begins at 1 pm and the walk at 2 pm. Wheelchairs and strollers are available with seating provided along the 1/2 km walk. All are welcome to join us for the people, the networking and the fun. For more information email OttawaSjogrensWalk@bell.net or phone 613-2988574. OCTOBER 23: PUBLIC TALK ON RESILIENCE IN AN ERA OF FINANCIAL CRISIS
The Environmental and Global Justice working groups of the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa (FUCO) have engaged Nicole Foss, also known as Stoneleigh at theautomaticearth.com, to give a public talk on Tuesday, October 23, at 7:30 pm at FUCO, 30 Cleary Avenue. Her presentation is titled, “Building Resilience in an Era of Financial Crisis.” October 25: Gatineau River Saved Party
Elmdale Tavern will host a party to celebrate the cancelling of the regional septic waste lagoon project on October 25, featuring Gatineau Irish Band, the Doggers. The May Savethegatineau. com awareness event at the Carleton Tavern helped create momentum that lead to victory. Thanks for helping to save our clean river. Come and celebrate OCTOBER 27: TARTAN ‘N TINSEL BAZAAR
Join us at Westminister Presbyterian Church on Saturday October 27, 9 am to1 pm, at 470 Roosevelt Ave (two blocks south of Richmond Rd.in Westboro). Check out the home baking, books, Christmas items, toys, jewellery, knitting and china, glass and collectibles. Coffee/tea and muffins will be available for a mid-morning snack, or join us for a light lunch. For more information please contact the church office at 613-722-1144 or visit mywestminster.ca OCTOBER 27: FALL FLEA MARKET
pm, 555 Parkdale Avenue, at the Queensway. Books, sporting goods, household items, toys, collectibles, good used clothing and jewellery will be for sale. october 27: NEXT-size transitions market place
10am-4pm, Kitchissippi United Church, free parking. There’s more to downsizing than a change of address. Join us at Ottawa’s first ever gathering of service providers who specialize in helping you every step of the way with your lifestyle transition. Information, resources, exhibits, mini presentations , door prizes. Admission $6 (children under 12 free.) Partial proceeds to The Well-La Source (a day program for women). Help us collect items to create 50 home starter kits by bringing your gently used items to The Well. October 29: Home Downsizing
The kids are gone. The house is too big and it’s time to downsize. Condo apartment? Townhouse? Don’t make a move before attending this informative discussion on the transition to a new “right sized” home. Free presentation, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm, by Bob Fraser and Travis Gordon from RE/ MAX. Registration required. November 3-4: 6th Annual Art Studio Tour
This fundraiser is in support of the Ottawa Riverkeeper, on Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm, 196 Woodroffe Avenue, Margaret Chwialkowska, 613-729-9351, www.artristsincanada.com/margaret NOVEMBER 10: All Saints’ (Westboro) Village Fair
Join us on Saturday, November 10, 9 am to 2 pm, at 347 Richmond Road; just west of Churchill Avenue! There will be used books, baking and preserves, crafts, knitting, china, attic treasures, a silent auction and a delicious lunch. Featured in the chapel will be a display of crèches from around the world. Please contact the church office at 613 725-9487 for more information. On Thursday, November 15, from 6 to 7:30 pm Woodroffe Avenue Public School 235 Woodroffe Avenue is holding its annual used kids’ sports equipment & kids sports clothing sale. Come sell kids skis, skates, hockey equipment, snowboards, sports clothing (e.g. snowsuits, boots, etc.) and other sports equipment. This community event is open to everyone! SCOUTS CANADA IN WEST WELLINGTON/WESTBORO
The 24th Ottawa Scout Group has been part of the Elmdale Public School community for more than eighty years, and we are accepting registrations for BEAVER SCOUTS (5 to 7 year-olds), CUB SCOUTS (8 to 10 year-olds) and SCOUTS (11 to 14 year-olds). Join us for exciting adventures, challenging activities, friends and fun! For more information about any of the programs, please contact Dave Stremes at 613-729-7850, or at Ottawa24th@gmail.com
St. Matthias Church is holding its Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 27 from 9:30 am to 12:30
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More than 20 years of teaching experience · Beginners through Advanced · Fun, exciting and innovative learning environment · Private and group lessons · Recitals and other performance opportunities · Special term rates for adults
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PAINTERS’ CIRCLE
Tuesday mornings, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave. We are a friendly, encouraging group with a wide range of painting experience. Sharing our ideas, showing what we have done, seeking suggestions, is a really pleasant experience for painters whose activity is usually alone. All media except oils are welcome. No tuition, so experience is necessary. 613-695-0505 or clderwent@gmail.com for further information. OTTAWA WEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT 8th ANNUAL PENNY DRIVE
Ottawa West Community Support 8th Annual Summer of Pennies! Drop off at 1137 Wellington St and pick up can be arranged. Call 613-7286016 to arrange pick up. Help seniors remain living independently in their homes and our community. owcs.ca CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
Improve your Spanish speaking skills. We are Los Amigos Toastmasters amigos-tm.ca. We meet at Tunney’s Pasture Mondays, 4:55 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call Carole at 613-761-6537. LAROCHE PARK YOUTH DROP-IN
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm; Laroche Park Field House, 7 Stonehurst Ave. All are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend. WESTBORO YOUTH CENTRE
Join a free drop-in on Friday nights for sports, crafts, board games and socializing at the All Saints Anglican Church between 6:30 and 10:00 pm for 10 to 17 year olds. For more information: allsaintswestboro.com/WYC. TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to earn community involvement hours and help design programs for teens at the Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood branch. Ages 14-18. Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. TEEN BOOK CLUB
November 15: ANNUAL SKI and SKATE SALE
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Chat about books and share your favorites with other teens. Ages 13 and up. Last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. (1 hr.) at the Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood Branch. TOASTMASTERS
Success is usually achieved through good communication skills. Let us help you develop your skills. Visit the Above and Beyond Toastmaster Club, which meets in the Kaminski Room, Parkdale Clinic, 737 Parkdale Avenue (Carling Ave end). First and third Monday at 6:15 pm for two hours. For more information: 819-8271274.
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