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Where a compounding pharmacy meets cannabis programming and education “Trying to provide a community for people to come and get educated” Story and photo

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It’s inaccurate to say that Hybrid Pharm is just Westboro’s newest compounding pharmacy, or that it’s Westboro’s newest medical cannabis vendor. While it’s really a fusion of both these things, their business approach is different enough from any similar establishments that it makes it tough to categorize.

Hybrid Pharm, which is set to open this summer, is the project of local pharmacist and businessman Rahim Dhalla. Rahim’s plan was to start a pharmacy that would also serve as an information and access point for patients using medicinal cannabis. To help him with this vision, he enlisted Angelo Muscari, who had previously been a clinic manager at National Access Cannabis in Wellington Village.

“A big part of our platform is that we’re trying to provide a community for people to come and get educated,” Rahim says, explaining the intended outreach aspect of their business. “It’s all about healing and lifestyle medica-

tion, it’s not just about taking a pill, it’s not just about taking a medicine.”

When they open in the summer, the business won’t actually be selling any cannabis products at first, Rahim says. Instead, they’ll focus on educational programming around the use of the drug, and giving patients the legal registration to purchase medicinal cannabis.

In other words, until they’re ready to start selling the products, they’ll just be a regular compounding pharmacy that also happens to run cannabis-related programming and education.

Rahim was inspired to tap into the emerging industry after observing his father’s experience using a cannabis oil product while battling cancer. His father, Aziz Dhalla, had owned and run a number of Ottawa-area pharmacies, and had trained his son in the trade.

“I was pretty much raised in a pharmacy. When I was twelve, he would put me to work as a stock Hybrid Pharm owner-operator, Rahim Dhalla, and clinic manager, Angelo Muscari, stand in what will be their pharmacy this summer. Their business partnership boy,” says Rahim.

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“I was born in Montreal, first generation, and I moved to Ottawa in 1980. I came here and got married, and three girls later, I’m now happily a grandmother and helping out at my church. I’m a retired teacher. I taught elementary school, everything from kindergarten to grade six. I loved teaching the grade six “give me attitude” kids.

“We live down near the Ottawa River; we live in God’s country here in Kitchissippi. We have the river, and the trees, and

the neighbourhood, and I love seeing how the neighbourhood is changing and growing. I love the SJAM ski trail. It’s so wonderful to go walking and see everybody out and it doesn’t matter what time of year, it’s fantastic. It just puts a smile on your face because that land is being used and it’s beautiful. I’m so happy they went for it a second year and I hope it goes on forever.

“My mom volunteered tons of time and I saw her do it, but it wasn’t what a young person

spends their time doing. When retirement came, I started volunteering. Our church was built on perogies and our lunches and our bazaars. We have a big fundraiser that goes towards the beautification of the inside of the church.

The bazaar here really holds the community together. A lot of bazaars have gone by the wayside, but everyone wants a Ukrainian Easter egg. We have many vendors who are Ukrainian and living here and have a wonderful product.”

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This year our community skating rink opened earlier than ever. Due, however, to challenges with the weather and our local park trailer, we did not hold our annual winter event but are planning a number of events for this spring. Thanks to our rink volunteers and attendants for maintaining the rink through the season. One of our newest board members, Sjors Reijers, stepped up as assistant rink manager. Unfortunately, this was the

second year that we have had problems with mold in the trailer. The trailer had to be completely gutted and rebuilt and could not be reopened until the City could confirm that the air quality was safe in late January. This limited supervised skating hours.

A number of gardening and yoga events were held in Iona Park this year thanks to the energy and leadership of Eileen Hunt and Marg Hillier. In conjunction with Ottawa Garden Days, we hosted a garden working bee where volunteers built a border around our garden and planted new flowers. In the fall, we had a tulipplanting day featuring the yellow Continued on page 6

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An invitation from the Hampton Iona Community Group Continued from page 5 World Peace Tulip. Volunteers received small bags of tulips to take home. On April 22, 2018 (Earth Day), we will be participating in Clean Up the Park.

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We continue to work with the Federation of Citizens’ Associations (FCA) and in January our association co-hosted for the first time a meeting of the FCA in our area. A number of local residents attended. HIGC also developed a basic guide to assist organizations in preparing all candidate debates.

In October, we held a highly successful forum with Councillor Leiper to discuss the future of our ward organized by Judith Shane and Ken Hoffman. The major development approved for our area is the new rental building behind the Loblaws Superstore. Feelings were mixed among residents. Based on mixed feedback from the community, our comments at Planning dealt more with the planning process than the actual developments being approved. That being said, the development of the Convent site continues to be challenging and uncertain. We are watching this closely!

“From organizing social and gardening events and all-candidate debates to development issues, there is a wide range of issues for which we need volunteers.”

I would like to thank our dedicated board members who have served our community well over the past year: Marg Hillier, Ken Hoffman, Grant McSheffrey, Judith Shane, Mira Svoboda, Joey Drouin, Eileen Hunt and Sjors Reijers.

On Wednesday April 11 at 7 p.m. we will be holding our AGM in the Community Kitchen (2nd floor) at the Superstore on Richmond Road. At our meeting we will be looking for approval for spending on some park improvement projects as well as making a few minor amendments to update our constitution.

We are always looking for new volunteers. From organizing social and gardening events and all-candidate debates to development issues, there is a wide range of issues for which we need vol-

unteers. We have also been exploring various options for a community garden. We also need to replace our old constitution with more modern bylaws consistent with the incoming Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporation Act. As per our rules regarding elections, anyone interested in running for an executive position (President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary) must submit their names by March 28 so that candidates can prepare for an election. All are welcome to join our board the night of the AGM. For general inquiries about the AGM, please go to hamptioniona.ca.

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Anastasia Laking: “I don’t have a problem with it, not at all. I don’t use [cannabis] myself. But I’d rather see this than someone around the corner in an alleyway selling fentanyl where it’s not controlled. It shouldn’t change people’s perspectives on Westboro. I’d rather see it controlled – one of my friends uses cannabis oil – honestly I’d rather see that and it shouldn’t make a difference.”

Ross Baylin: “I’m interested in the medicinal side of cannabis. Especially because we’re an aging population and we don’t like pain. Traditional medicine doesn’t provide all the answers.”

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Norm Leckie: “I’m all in favor of it.… It shouldn’t matter, it’s going to be more and more acceptable.

There’s benefits to it. It sells a pure product. You can trust a product when it’s sold in these places.”

Continued from page 3 After Aziz passed away in 2016, Rahim says others would approach him for help finding medicinal cannabis products like the ones his father used. He says this experience informed his vision for Hybrid Pharm.

“A big part of healing is talking to somebody, and being around people with the same type of illness and the same type of suffering so you can talk about it, share your experiences,” he explains.

Clinic manager Angelo, whose background is in the medical cannabis field, says that informing clients about the industry through workshops and one-on-one interactions has been a big part of his job.

“I had an educational call yesterday last about forty-five minutes,” Angelo tells the Kitchissippi Times.

“It’s important to have a place where you can come in and ask questions,” he adds. “I deal with many patients who have been self-medicating with cannabis for over thirty years, and they don’t even know some of the pros and cons.”

Aware of the stigmas that surround the industry, Rahim and Angelo always use the word “cannabis” rather than “marijuana,” which they say comes with too many negative connotations.

They also reject the term “dispensary” for their business. They seem eager to distance themselves from the controversial “grey market” cannabis industry, and instead be more associated with alternative medicine.

For example, they’ve been running a social media campaign called “#FarmtoPharm,” which seeks to make a connection between pharmaceuticals and the plant-based ingredients from which they are derived.

Angelo also has experience running an “accuvape” class, which is a session combining vaporized cannabis with accupuncture and meditation.

Their location is at 318 Richmond Rd., where NRML Select used to be.

The interior is currently under construction. Rahim says they’re planning an open main area for the pharmacy, along with a couple of clinic rooms.

Hybrid Pharm will eventually be posting details regarding their opening date and programming on their website, hybridpharm.com.

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sleeves, cascading shoulder bows and low hemlines. Earleen, however, reassures her customers that it’s all about the cut: “A classic cut will never make you look back on your big day and question the look.”

It’s not only women stressing over clothing on the big day – men need to dive into the world of black tie attire, with choices of lapels, the style of fit, lining and buttons. Sonia Fisher, President of E.R. Fisher, guides her customers through the process of choosing a ready-made suit from stock, a made-to-measure suit, or renting a tuxedo through their rental program.

As for trending details in men’s formal wear, Sonia has seen navy tuxedos make a comeback, along with tone-on-tone paisley pattern dinner jackets. If grooms are more comfortable with a classic look, Sonia says that black tuxedos and black bowties are never a bad choice and don’t seem to go out of style.

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By Misty Pratt The venue has been booked, the caterer hired, and the flowers have been ordered. Now it’s time to shop for the dress. Following the latest design trends can help narrow down the choices. Some brides know exactly what style they’re going for, while others need a little bit of inspiration.

Brides are personalizing their gowns with both modern and traditional details.

“It’s all about the lace in 2018,” says Earleen Garbe from Revelle Bridal. “It’s always been about the lace, but we’re starting to see a trend with more interesting features such as crocheted lace and tambour lace.”

Earleen also sees some brides eschewing the traditional white and going for alternative colours such as blush, champagne, or rose.

Brides may shy away from the latest fashion trends, worried that the dress will one day be hopelessly out of date but other up-and-coming trends spotted on runways during Bridal Fashion Week include stand-alone

upcoming royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Merkle, as royals have historically dictated fashion trends. “The Prince and his groomsmen will most likely be wearing morning suits, and it will be interesting to see how this look – and level of formality is adopted in North America,” says Sonia.

For the rest of the wedding party, Earleen advises brides to focus on comfort and wearability. “There’s nothing worse than having a slew of unhappy bridesmaids,” she says. Infinity dresses (which can be wrapped and styled differently depending on the occasion) are very popular, and a line of locally made dresses from the Ottawa designer Arroh & Bow work well on any figure.

“Everyone in the wedding party should wear complimentary outfits, and the bride and groom can give direction on the formality they want at the wedding through invitations,” says Sonia. Parents of the bride and groom can also take their cue from the level of formality of the bridesmaids and groomsmen, so they are not over or underdressed.

Those searching for the perfect ensemble for an engagement party or anniversary celebration are often looking for something a little different. Another trend Revelle Bridal has noticed in recent years is women having their wedding dresses altered for an anniversary. “You love the dress, so why not wear it again?” says Earleen.

If altering an old wedding dress isn’t an option, some women opt for separates or less formal white dresses, such as the “Little White Dress” collection at Revelle. Men can also skip the tuxedo and go for a more relaxed look, which is especially suitable for beach or summer weddings.

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By Misty Pratt Throwing a big party can take a lot of time, effort, and money. Most couples planning their wedding start with a dollar amount they want to spend, only to find out after the event that they’ve far exceeded their budget. This not only leads to increased debt, but can mean less disposable income to spend on the honeymoon or a new home.

To minimize the risk of blowing the budget, couples can try to find ways to cut costs in the early stages of planning. If realistic expectations are set from the beginning, it’s less likely that spending will get out of hand.

When Christie Verbrugh-Post and her husband first started planning their wedding, they pictured an elegant celebration that guests would remember for years to come. “I also wanted something we could afford without drowning ourselves in longterm debt,” says Christie.

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friend’s living room, followed by a longer, symbolic ceremony at a local restaurant. “We had 26 guests, which fit like a glove in the restaurant’s glorious second floor private room,” says Christie.

Guests could order off the à-lacarte menu, with dishes such as beef tartar, lobster and filet mignon.

Sparkling wine was served to toast the occasion, but there was no open bar.

The couple also chose to skip the dancing, which saved on DJ and music costs. Christie’s advice is to approach family or friends to pitch in with certain details, such as flower arrangements and the cake.

Weddings are not the only way to celebrate a union, and some couples plan engagement parties to allow families to meet each other before the big day. Kitchissippi’s Melissa Eisenburg wanted to have an intimate celebration here in Canada, given that her partner was from Ireland and their hope was to marry in Europe. She

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Taking a do-it-yourself approach to planning your wedding or celebration doesn’t necessarily mean more time and effort. Exploiting your network of family and friends (most of whom will be eager to pitch in) helps to share the workload and reduce expenses.

Despite having to forgo many traditional elements for their celebrations, both Christie and Melissa loved the simplicity of their big day. “Not counting the birth of our two children, my wedding day was the singular, most perfect day of my life,” says Christie.

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“Neither of us really like a lot of attention, so we wanted something small and beautiful,” says Melissa.

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Melissa sees the guest list as one of the major sticking points when trying to reduce costs. “I’m a hair stylist and I hear it every day – the mother-in-law wanted to invite all these people, so they feel pressured to do it.” With fewer people to entertain, Melissa says, food and alcohol costs are much more reasonable.

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The story of the Hinton family, part two Uncovering the history of one of Hintonburg’s founding families

By Dave Allston

In my previous column, readers were introduced to Joseph Hinton in his pre-Kitchissippi years. Part two begins following the 1849 death of his wife’s brother-in-law, the infamous Jemmy Johnston of Bytown.

On January 9, 1851, Joseph Hinton acquired from Johnston’s estate all of his remaining property holdings for the staggeringly low price of £200 pounds. Within those holdings, which included land in Ottawa, Richmond and throughout the County and title to four pews at Christ Church in Bytown, was lot 35 in Nepean Township. It encompassed 200 acres between present-day Parkdale and Harmer, from Scott to Carling. It was wilderness three kilometers east of Bytown, which had been first incorporated as a town only a year earlier. Richmond Road ran through the property, then, just a rough path used by Carleton County farmers as an overland link to Bytown to access the water transportation network along the Ottawa River and Rideau Canal.

Joseph held on to this property for

seven years and in April 1858, sold nearly all of lot 35 (except for the small part north of Richmond Road, west of Parkdale and east of Hamilton) to his 26-year-old son Robert for £1,000. (He later deeded the remainder in three parcels to his three daughters. The Grants, Letts, and Pattersons would all eventually return the land to him, with only Donald Grant and his wife Eliza Jane Hinton ever having lived in the area.

Grant Street is named for them.

By 1860, 29-year-old Robert had moved to the area, opened a farm along Richmond Road, and built a 1.5 storey frame house for himself and his wife, Matilda Mansfield, who he married in Perth in April 1860.

They had four children: Joseph Carleton (1863), Albert Edward (1864), Augusta Matilda (1865), and Robert George Clifford (1867).

Matilda died in 1867, possibly during childbirth. Robert remarried that year to Eliza Hyde (a descendant of the Hyde Park family), and they had three children together: Thomas Hyde (1869), William Pittman Lett (1871) and John Alexander Macdonald

(1873).

Robert Hinton was a farmer and a dedicated member of the County of Carleton Agricultural Society. Like his father, Robert also worked as a coroner for the County of Carleton from 1855 until 1881. During his early years on Richmond Road, Robert was also an officer of the Sedentary Militia, a very early volunteer forces raised from local communities for the

defense of Canada in the event of invasion, a particular concern during the American Civil War. Robert was extremely well regarded. According to the Ottawa Citizen: “By his honest manliness of character he had earned for himself the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact in public or private.”

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named for family members. However, lot sales were slow and only a handful sold in the isolated countryside.

In 1875, Robert Hinton had the original farm homestead demolished and a built a 21-room house in its place. The house was set back a little from Richmond Road, approximately where Morris Home Hardware stands today. This incredible home (which would be a landmark along Wellington if it still stood today) was demolished only 20 years later when investors acquired the farm and aggressively sold lots for development.

The Hintons donated land just south of the old fire hall on Parkdale for the construction of the Nepean Town Hall, which hosted its first council meeting in February 1879.

The agreement stipulated the town hall must remain at this location, otherwise payment would be owed. When Hintonburg later separated from Nepean and the town hall relocated to Westboro, Hinton heirs successfully sued the Township for this money.

Next, Joseph Hinton worked to have a post office established in the growing village. He was successful, and the post office opened on August 1, 1879. Post offices were required to have a name for their location. “So grateful were his neighbours for the convenience secured for them,” wrote the Ottawa Journal later, “that they named the hamlet after him.”

Though the Hintons made efforts to create a community by subdividing their farm and establishing the town hall and post office, their vision was simply a few years too early, though that success would eventually come.

Sadly, the Hinton men were little able to enjoy the community for which they had laid the groundwork.

The following few years would see much change, tragedy, and sadness for the Hinton family. Stay tuned for the final chapter in this series in the April 12 edition of KT. Dave Allston is the author of The Kitchissippi Museum (kitchissippimuseum.blogspot.ca). Do you have early memories or photos of Hintonburg?

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was the first to provide details about Robert’s farm. It was valued at $9,000. The Hintons owned 10 cows, seven hogs, four horses and one dog.

Over the years, the Hintons would own as many as 30 cattle and 24 sheep at a time. The farm was later described as containing eight acres of woodland and seven acres of wheat.

In 1871, Joseph retired from his affairs in Richmond and moved on to his son’s farm along Richmond Road.

He had re-acquired nine acres from his son at the northwest junction of Richmond and Parkdale back in 1867 and built a tiny wood-frame house where an apartment now stands at 16 Bullman St. He resided alone. The house faced north, and when he built it, he would have had an unobstructed view to the Ottawa River. (Amazingly this house later stood in an abandoned and dilapidated condition for over forty years after Joseph’s death!)

Notably, Joseph was a passenger on the first ever train to travel through Kitchissippi, the Canada Central Railway’s inaugural train which left LeBreton Flats on September 15, 1870 destined for Carleton Place. (The rail followed the path of where the Transitway exists today.) Perhaps it was during that historic morning that Joseph looked out the window of the bright, new passenger car and envisioned a home in that quiet and isolated wilderness of his. It would be just months later that indeed he would build on that spot.

Joseph lived his final years in this serene location, though he remained active and walked regularly to and from Ottawa to visit family. As late as 1879, Belden’s Atlas described him this way: “though old in years is young in spirit, and more youthful far in appearance and physical appearance than the majority of men still many years his junior in point of age.”

In July 1874, with the railway age arriving in Kitchissippi and more growth on the way, the Hintons decided to open up part of their farm for development along Parkdale. A plan was filed with the Registry Office laying out 202 lots on 17 new streets

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This year, Westfest is celebrating its 15-year anniversary. For a decade and a half, the festival has been a gathering place for Kitchissippi residents, serving up year after year of free outdoor concerts from local artists and touring acts. It has become such a fixture of the local culture that it’s possible to take it for granted, to see it as inevitable. This ignores the enormous amount of work that goes into ensuring that the festival continues to flourish.

Without its committed team of volunteers, Westfest would not be possible.

One such volunteer is Paul Knoll. He has been an important part of Westfest’s team for 10 years, applying his versatile skill set to a range of volunteer activities from working the information tent, to artist communications, health and safety, the bike park, and backstage. As one of the longest-serving volunteers, he has become part of a close-knit group of around 25 people who are key to the festival’s success.

“He has an ability to fit in anywhere,” says festival founder and producer Elaina Martin.

“He’s completely trustworthy and really smart. He knows the festival intimately.”

Paul began working for the festival in an effort to expand his horizons. He had been working with Canada Mortgage and Housing for 21 years, and he wanted to try something new. His love of live music brought him to Westfest where he began by handing out fliers. Soon, he made a name for himself at the festival and became one of Elaina’s most relied upon volunteers and a close friend.

“Elaina hired me because I have the talent to do it,” says Paul. “[She] is the greatest person in the world.”

Elaina and Paul make a great team, both during Westfest and in the offseason. Throughout the year, Paul offers ideas for the festival, and they often meet over coffee to discuss plans. Theirs is a friendship built on mutual respect. Paul recently nominated Elaina for a Celebration of People Award, an accolade that recognizes those in Ottawa who promote accessibility and inclusion.

“I was honoured, humbled,” says Elaina of the award.

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accept Jim Watson’s commemoration of Westfest’s 15 years. As she brought him up on stage, cheers erupted from the crowd. Paul has certainly made an impression on those who care about the festival.

“I have a lot of friends at Westfest,” says Paul, adding, “It’s the best place to see them all.”

Paul is a constant presence at Westfest, ensuring that things run smoothly. On the rare occasions that he takes time off, his absence is felt. When Paul was sick last summer, his friends at the festival checked up on him, sending him cards wishing him a speedy recovery.

When he isn’t at Westfest, or dreaming up new ideas for festival programming, Paul can be found volunteering his time at CHEO, United Way and All Saints Church. When asked him why he gives so much of his time, his answer comes quick:

“It feels great inside,” he says.

And though Paul enjoys volunteering in all forms, his heart belongs to Westfest, as his proudly worn shirt will attest. This year, Paul will be working backstage at the festival’s new location: the grounds of Tom Brown Arena at Bayview and Albert Street. He’s looking forward to being a part of live outdoor music once again.

“People can enjoy the show in the fresh air,” he says. “It’s a much better way to do it.”

Meanwhile, Elaina is looking forward to having Paul back. She cites the effect he has on the rest of the volunteers as just a small example of his value to the festival.

“He’s the kind of guy who is always smiling. He brings positivity,” she says. “He’s invested so fully and thoughtfully in everything we do.”

Kitchissippi resident dives right in to raise funds for breast health A Q&A with Andrea Douglas: parent, volunteer, cancer survivor

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Andrea Douglas: I am a born and bred Ottawan. I grew up in the east end and my husband, Tim, grew up in the west end. So after we got married and were looking for a house, we settled on middle ground, with the number one criterion being that we had to live within walking distance of the Ottawa Bagel Shop. We’ve now lived in our “starter” home for 27 years. Over the years, I’ve been involved with the West Wellington Community Association and served on school councils in every school my two daughters attended – Elmdale, Fisher Park and Nepean H.S. I was also one of the main instigators behind the Save Our School campaign that successfully kept Elmdale (currently overflowing with enrolment) from being closed in 2000. I like to rally behind causes I believe in.

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AD: Both my girls swam competitively and my youngest, Annie, is a third year varsity swimmer at Dalhousie university. It was never my idea, but they embraced it so what else could I do?! After years of watching them from the stands and officiating at swim meets, I finally decided to jump in myself and started doing Masters swimming. Early on when I was learning flip turns I think I almost drowned. And one day when my supportive daughters were in the pool with me, they were laughing so hard they almost drowned. I stopped during treatment but picked it up again a year later.

Getting back in the pool helped me heal physically and mentally, and the bonus is the camaraderie of my B-Train swim group.

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AD: Part of what sustained me during my “journey,” was a hospital-led support group for women undergoing breast cancer treatment. I met seven ladies who remain friends today and our shared support filled with tears and laughter helped me survive and eventually thrive. After my recovery, with my girls both at university and no more school councils to work on, I naturally turned my attention to making the breast cancer journey for other women more manageable. I joined the Board of Breast Cancer Action Ottawa, became a peer support counsellor and started a

breast cancer support group through BCA. I speak about my experience at hospital fundraisers and any other forum that asks.

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Robert and Maggie have been friends for three years and they meet for coffee every two weeks. But this is no ordinary friendship. For the past 45 years, Robert has lived in a group home. Thanks to Best Buddies Canada, Robert and Maggie have a blossoming friendship that brings them both a lot of joy.

The sad reality is that after reaching the age of 21, many people, like Robert, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs) may never spend time with anyone besides a paid caregiver or family. Best Buddies fosters understanding, friendship and inclusion for people with and without IDDs. Students from the Algonquin College public relations program are raising funds for Best Buddies with the AnyBuddy Can campaign. The goal is to raise $30,000, which will go directly to the 16 Best Buddies chapters in Ottawa. One of the fundraising events coming up is Carnival for a Cause at The Clocktower Brew Pub (418 Richmond Rd.) on Friday, April 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sip on a specialty drink while magician Brennan Barrett performs magic tricks. Guests

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“During the past few weeks, we’ve walked door to door shaking hands with many Westboro business owners,” says organizer Lisa Sundue. “It’s truly heartwarming that so many people want to support this cause.”

Councillor Jeff Leiper hopes residents will come out. “It’s a unique event for a great cause,” he says.

“Best Buddies does great work across the country aligned with the importance we place in our community on inclusion.”

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Continued from page 17 us on. The Hon. Catherine McKenna, herself a Masters swimmer, is going to officially start the meet at 1 p.m. (at Brewer Pool on April 7) and the first event will see our six Olympians going head to head in a “fun” individual medley event – there might be some competitive juices flowing! World record holder Annamay Pierse and Canadian record holder Mike Brown are just two of our Olympians.

KT: How can people donate? What will this money help fund?

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corporate sponsors, and most importantly, more swimmers. We’ve got our expenses covered now so at this point, even your swim registration fees will go directly to the Breast Health Centre.

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MARCH 31 - WESTBORO LEGION DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC Please join us at the Westboro Legion Saturday Night Dance with live music performed by “Country Mile” in the upstairs lounge at 391 Richmond Rd. from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a member to join. Cost for admission is $2 for Legion members and $5 for the public. For more information please visit our website at rcl480.com. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

APRIL 6 - CARNIVAL FOR A CAUSE The Algonquin College public relations students are hosting a carnival-themed fundraiser in support of Best Buddies Canada at the Clocktower Brew Pub (418 Richmond Rd.) The carnival will take place on Friday, April 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include popcorn and one raffle ticket. Buy your tickets today at bit.ly/ClocktowerCarnival. For more information about the campaign go to anybuddycan.ca or read the article on page 18.

APRIL 6 & 7 - FIBRE FLING 7: TEXTILE ART SHOW AND SALE Out of the Box Fibre Artists and the Kitchissippi United Church invite you to a show and sale of Fibre and mixed media art at the Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Dr.) on Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. At last year’s show, 44 artists exhibited artworks such as art quilts, mixed media, framed works, felting, wearables, embroidery, dolls, beadwork, paper compositions and more. The depth, quality, and originality of the work are truly inspiring! A delicious high tea will be served on Saturday, April 9 by volunteers from Kitchissippi United Church, raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Admission is $5. High Tea will be available on Saturday for an additional $10. For more details about this show and sale, please contact (lorraine.lacroix613@gmail.com) or visit out-of-the-box.org.

APRIL 21 - CONNAUGHT SCHOOLYARD RENEWAL FUNDRAISER Recycle your electronics and textiles and help raise money to improve the schoolyard at Connaught Public School. More information about this initiative can be found at connaughtschoolyardrenewal.ca. Drop by the Connaught Public School parking lot (1149 Gladstone Ave. Note: parking lot is on Rosemount Ave.) on Saturday, April 21 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information on accepted electronics please visit: ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca.

APRIL 27 – WESTBORO LEGION’S TRIVIA CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY CONTEST Please join us for fun and raise money for your favourite charity. The Westboro Legion has become known for their legendary Trivia for Challenge Contests. It all takes place in our downstairs hall, located at 389 Richmond Rd. Compete in our popular trivia tournament, featuring an Ottawa Trivia League quizmaster, and your team could win a donation to your favourite charity. The cost is $10 per player – maximum six (6) per team. Email your registration form to trivia@rcl480.com and pay at the door on game night. (Because space is limited, registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.)

All participants must be 19 or older. To ensure fairness, no spectators or electronic devices are allowed during the

APRIL 28 – WESTBORO LEGION’S DOWN EAST KITCHEN PARTY – DOWNSTAIRS HALL You and Yours are invited to celebrate Spring at The Westboro Legion’s Down East Kitchen Party on Saturday April 28. Doors open 6:30 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. and there are Irish dance lessons between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Live music by some of Ottawa’s best Irish, Down East, Country and Bluegrass sessions players.

Please join us at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd., ground floor hall. Wear your comfy dance shoes and wax up your vocal chords. You won’t be able to resist stompin’ yer feet and singing along. Admission is $10 each or 2 for $15. For information visit rcl480.com.

APRIL 28 - WESTBORO LEGION DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC – UPSTAIRS HALL Please join us at the Westboro Legion Saturday Night Dance with live music performed by “The Divas” in the upstairs lounge at 391 Richmond Rd. from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a member to join in. Cost for admission is $2 for Legion Members and $5 for the public. For more information please visit rcl480.com. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

WESTBORO LEGION’S BINGO AND LEAGUES Bingo every Wednesday night at the Westboro Legion.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for Ric’s@480 food service. Bingo games begin at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Join us with your friends, or come and meet new friends. Funds raised are donated back to community organizations. We also have Bid Euchre, Darts, Pool and Sandbag Leagues on a weekly basis starting in the Fall.

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WESTBORO LEGION’S SATURDAY AND SUNDAY POOL Free pool from noon to closing upstairs at the Westboro Legion on Saturdays and Sundays. Everyone is welcome.

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TOASTMASTERS Learn confidence and hone your leadership skills. Above and Beyond Toastmasters will help you get there. We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. except holidays at the Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital in the Bickell Room on the main floor (across from Tim Hortons). Everyone is

CHURCHILL SENIORS CENTRE Drop-in bridge and mahjong at the Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Rd.) every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. Come and play. No partner required in either of these games Cost: $1.75. For more information, please call 613-798-8927.

Drop-in Ukulele at the Churchill Seniors Centre on the first Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (for beginners) and last Wednesday of every month (non-beginners). Bring your own ukulele. Cost: $2.00 YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS For up-to-date news on your neighbourhood, stay in touch with your community association. Information about events, traffic changes, development, neighbourhood clubs, volunteer opportunities and board meetings is available from the following Community Association websites.

Champlain Park Community Association champlainpark.org Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association Chnaottawa.ca Friends of Churchill Seniors Centre friendsofchurchill.com Hintonburg Community Association hintonburg.com Hampton-Iona Community Group hamptoniona.wordpress.com Island Park Community Association islandpark.wordpress.com McKellar Park Community Association mckellarparkcommunity.wordpress.com Mechanicsville Community Association facebook.com/MechanicsvilleCA Wellington Village Community Association wvca.ca Westboro Beach Community Association westborobeach.ca Westboro Community Association lovewestboro.wordpress.com

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APRIL 20 & 21 - KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE This popular event has a good selection of clothing, boutique items, jewellery, collectables, books, household items, toys and more. Come and browse. Friday, April 20, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, 630 Island Park Dr. (at the Queensway). For information call 613-722-7254.

APRIL 28 - WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ORGAN DONATION Please come to the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa (30 Cleary Ave.) on Saturday April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The FirstUO Caring Network is hosting “Organ Donation – What You Don’t Know,” a presentation by members of the National Capital Region Gift of Life Network providing factual and emotional aspects of organ donation from the point of view of donors, recipients, family members, and donor registration. The talk is followed by discussion and light refreshments. There is no charge and parking is free. Everyone is welcome for an informative event. For more information, please call 613-725-1066.

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APRIL 14 - WESTBORO LEGION DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC – UPSTAIRS HALL Please join us at the Westboro Legion Saturday Night Dance with live music performed by Doug and Pam Champagne in the upstairs lounge at 391 Richmond Rd. from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a member to join in. Cost for admission is $2 for Legion Members and $5 for the public. For more information please visit rcl480.com. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

APRIL 14 - FESTA ITALIANA The Parkdale United Church Orchestra and Music Director Angus Armstrong are pleased to present an Italian-themed concert called Festa Italiana featuring two double bass soloists playing Bottesini. The concert is on Saturday April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Parkdale United Church. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are available at the door: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, free for children age 12 and under. For more information please visit parkdaleorchestra.ca.

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APRIL 11 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR HAMPTON IONA COMMUNITY GROUP The Annual General Meeting for Hampton Iona Community Group will be taking place April 11 at 7 p.m. in the second floor Teaching Kitchen of Loblaw’s Superstore on Richmond Road. The Agenda will include: A review of the past year’s events; upcoming June gardening and park events; election of officers and proposed constitutional amendments. For more information contact webmaster@hamptoniona.ca. If anyone is considering putting their names forward for the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary, they are required to submit their names by March 28 so we can plan for any potential board elections. Please contact Ken Hoffman at khoffman@web.ca.

Woodroffe United Church (207 Woodroffe Ave.) is hosting the second Great Bach Marathon in collaboration with the Royal Canadian College of Organists on Saturday, April 14 between 1:30 p.m. and -6 p.m. You can come anytime you want and leave any time you need.

This is an excellent opportunity to hear Woodroffe’s pipe organ in full swing. Not only are we raising very important funds for scholarships for young organists, but we are raising consciousness about the organ and its wonderful mysteries. Some of the performers include wellknown Ottawa organists Wesley Warren, Karen Holmes, Rachel Laurin, Frances Macdonnell, musicians familiar to Woodroffe Alison Kranias and Margot Lange, also Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church under Kirkland Adsett and many others. Violinist Galina Rezaeipour and Katarina Jovic will open the event with Bach’s second violin sonata in A Major. For more information, go to rcco-ottawa.ca/events.html#event5.

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