Barrhaven Independent April 3, 2020

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Water under the bridge

If you have ever wondered what Barrhaven looks like from the Rideau River, or what it is like to go under the Vimy Bridge, you will get your chance on Fri., April 10th as TVO broadcasts a documentary, Tripping the Rideau Canal. The four-hour documentary is a real-time trip from Manotick to the end of the Rideau Canal, shot in an antique boat. For the full story, see page 12. For a full interview with director Mitch Azaria, listen to the Barrhaven Independent podcast on Soundcloud.com, which will be quaranstreaming Thurs., April 2.

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Barrhavenites doing a great job in these strange times

Certainly these are strange times and not knowing what is coming next is concerning to everyone.

Barrhavenites are doing a good job overall, I think heeding the advice of our Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches.

I was very concerned about the 11-17-year olds and so my assistants Charlie and Mark pulled together an excellent video starring Barrhaven youth who are talking about why it’s important to keep your distance.

Check this YouTube clip out: h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=cGvVWbu2QwM We are here to help however we can so do not hesitate to call 613 580-2473 or email me at jan.harder@ ottawa.ca and always check out my website www.janharder.ca for all the latest.

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formation will be shared with residents on ottawa.ca and the City’s social media channels. Ottawa Public Health will continue to provide updates on COVID-19 in Ottawa on OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus.

What you can do?

If you have respiratory symptoms, such as a fever or cough: • You must self-isolate for 14 days, or 24 hours after your symptoms have fully resolved, whichever is longer.

• You must not leave your home.

• If your symptoms are worsening to a point where you cannot manage at home, please visit your nearest emergency department.

If you are returning

• You must self-isolate for 14 days. Do not go to community settings, including the grocery store. If you need groceries or other essential items, have a family member, friend or neighbour get them for you and leave the items at your door.

• If you have respiratory symptoms, follow the guidance in the section above.

• If you do not have symptoms, practice physical (social) distancing as outlined below.

All Ottawa residents, except those listed above, should:

• Practice physical (social) distancing.

• Household contacts (people you live with) do not need to distance from each other unless they are sick or have travelled within the past 14 days.

• Avoid all non-essential trips in the community.

• Cancel all group gatherings.

• Connect via phone,

video chat or social media instead of in person.

• Talk to your employer about working from home, if possible.

• Avoid visiting elderly friends or relatives unless the visit is essential.

• Avoid crowds and maintain a distance of two metres from other people when you go outside, like to take a walk.

City Recreation and Cultural Facilities

All-City of Ottawa recreation and cultural facilities and Ottawa Public Library branches are closed starting March 16, until further notice. This is based on the Ministry of Health’s guidance to limit mass gatherings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

All recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centres, arenas, swimming pools, theatres and museums are closed.

Rental fees will be refunded automatically.

All Active Ottawa Actif fitness memberships will be extended automatically for the duration the facility is closed, beginning Monday, March 16.

City programs, including March break camps and fitness classes, are cancelled.

Program fees will be refunded automatically.

Performances at the Shenkman and Meridian Theatres are cancelled.

This is an evolving situation and the most current information will be shared with residents on ottawa.ca and the City’s social media channels. Ottawa Public Health will continue to provide updates on COVID-19 in Ottawa on OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus .

Looking to Volunteer?

If you are looking to support your community during this critical time, you can help by checking in with neighbours and friends who may be vulnerable, overwhelmed, lonely or in need of help. Please be

mindful of social distancing recommendations given by Ottawa Public Health at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/SelfIsolate to help lower your risk.

• It is important to note that if you are volunteering, you could be exposed to the virus. Please make sure to monitor for symptoms, and when in doubt, please follow the guidance about self-isolation provided by Ottawa Public Health OttawaPublicHealth.ca/SelfIsolate.

• Please do not volunteer if you have symptoms (fever, new onset of cough or difficulty breathing), if you have been in close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 or if you have travelled anywhere outside of Canada, including the United States.

In this case, it is recommended you self-isolate for 14 days.

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Barrhaven Legion closed during COVID-19 pandemic Following a meeting of the executive committee and in response to updates from the health community, the Barrhaven Legion closed its doors on March 16. This decision was not

made lightly; however, the health of its Veterans, members and volunteer staff remains paramount.

“We fully expect the branch will be closed for many weeks, if not longer,

as dictated by health professionals,” said president Stéphane Guy. “While we remain extremely concerned regarding the health and well being of Veterans and members of our community,

many of whom are seniors, we are keeping a close eye on them to ensure they are supported by us during this difficult time.”

Despite the fact that the Barrhaven Legion remains

closed, in the event of an emergency such as a major flood, tornado, etc., they will be available to respond and offer their services to help the community.

For more information, you can contact Stéphane Guy by phone at 613-7977021 or by email at HYPERLINK “mailto:stguy35@ hotmail.com” stguy35@ hotmail.com.

and thank you for your offer to help as the people of Ottawa deal with the spread of COVID-19.

• Please consider social distancing to help decrease transmission of COVID-19.

Social distancing involves

limiting the number of people you come into close contact with by avoiding non-essential trips in the community. Where possible, maintain a one to twometre distance from others.

• The best way to help

with the response is to follow the advice of Ottawa Public Health to decrease transmission: • Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer • Avoid touching eyes,

nose and mouth unless you just cleaned your hands • Cover coughs and sneeze with a tissue or into your arm, not your hand • If possible, stay home if you are sick • Get your flu shot if you

haven’t already as the flu virus is still circulating If you have symptoms, visit the Ottawa Public Health page for more information about what you need to do, depending on the severity of the symptoms.

Harder continues from page 2 • Ottawa Public Health and the City of Ottawa are NOT seeking volunteers to help at this time with the response to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We recognize the generosity of those looking to volunteer

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Province launches ‘Learn at Home’ portal for K-12 students

BY CHARLIE SENACK

With students being out of the classroom for an indefinite amount of time, Ontario’s Ministry of Education is looking at ways learning can continue outside of a school setting.

Students were supposed to return back to the classroom in Ontario on April 6, but with the number of COVID-19 cases increasing and the need for social distancing becoming more apparent, the Premier of Ontario has said that date has gone out the window.

It comes at a time the Ontario government has launched a new online portal called “Learn at Home”, which covers the province’s full curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12. It’s created by certified Ontario education workers in both English and French. While it won’t count for marks, the site is aimed at ensuring students don’t fall behind.

“Elementary resources are designed to help young students learn at home with interactive activities. They are created to encourage participation through entertaining digital content,” said Ontario’s Education Minister, Stephen Leece at a press conference at Queens Park last week.

“High school content will be developed with a focus in STEM (Science, Technology, English and Math) education to ensure core competencies and skills are re-introduced over this (social distancing) period,” he added.

Even once students are back in a physical school building, the website will be able to review, refresh and extend their learning from what they were taught in the classroom.

Leece says it’s at times like these the importance of online education is shown.

And for students who may not have any technology at home, the government is working with school boards to ensure every child has access to a computer and internet.

Last week Leece and his ministry held a conference call with directors of education from across the province.

“The situation is quickly evolving and I know many parents and young people feel anxious about the road ahead,” he said.

“Work is under way in conjunction with our school boards to ensure necessary technology’s provinces to everyone who needs it.”

With the unpredictability around how long

schools will be closed, Lecce has cancelled the literacy test and EQAO this year — waiving it as a requirement for graduating. Lecce wanted to reassure grade 12 students that their future will not be impacted by COVID-19.

Lecce also penned an open letter to parents which said the government is looking at ways coursework could continue if students aren’t able to return to school before summer. They have not released what the long-term plan will be and if the semester could be extended into July.

“Although publicly funded schools are ordered closed until April 6, the fluidity of developments around COVID-19 means we are preparing in the event the closure period is further extended,” Lecce wrote.

“Specifically, we are working to ensure that students will be able to continue their coursework and credit accumulation, even when we aren’t able to be in a classroom setting.”

Questions are also circulating as to what will happen with school events such as prom and graduation for graduating students.

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that I won’t be returning to the classroom this year due to the COVID- 19 outbreak, but I understand completely,” said grade 11 John McCrae student Aaya Mahdi. “School systems are trying to limit its spread and put their students first.

Mahdi said she’s been trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle while social distancing herself, keeping a routine and finding ways to stimulate her mind. She says she has been in contact with her teachers who have been assigning small activities and checking in on their mental health.

At Longfields High School, coursework was handed out to students before the March break and teachers are back at work electronically to respond to students and parents’ questions or concerns.

“While our school is closed, learning is still happening,” said principal Mark Harris in a letter to parents. “Longfields teachers have been reaching out to their students to let them know they are

available electronically to support student learning.”

“Staff will be checking their emails regularly to respond to student or parent inquiries,” he added.

“Student work that has been assigned prior to

March break and ongoing summatives can continue to be completed.”

To learn more about the province’s new “Learn at Home” online portal, visit the Learn at Home page on the Ontario website.

Call it a ‘sign of the times.’ This sign on the door at St. Patrick’s Elementary School is visible at all local schools during the COVID-19 crisis.

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City approves Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program On Wednesday, March 25th, Ottawa City Council met virtually for the first time in its history.

While the Mayor took his regular seat in the Council chamber, I and all but one councillor joined the meeting by phone. The Mayor declared a State of Emergency over the Covid-19 crisis. We received updates on emergency services, impacts on residents, new deferral programs for property taxes and water rates. An unprecedented response to a pandemic that many of us are still struggling to comprehend.

Allowing residents to defer payments is a reasonable action the City

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by Carol Anne Meehan

government can take to help those who have been severely impacted by the pandemic; however, I was hoping for the City to go even further.

During yesterday’s meeting, I asked the City Treasurer if the City could lower water rates to the levels seen before they started to jump back in 2018/2019. Unfortunately, the Treasurer said the City could not afford to reduce

rates, as the system has been designed as a costrecovery model, which means the City doesn’t make a profit on its water services. I pushed further and asked if the City could take advantage of the lowinterest rates and borrow money to help offset the cost. Again, the answer was no. Even the Mayor spoke out against it. I believe this would have helped families and households who have no other choice than to stay at home all day, every day.

Many reading this might be surprised to hear I advocated to increase the City’s debt, as I usually push for spending less. However, when people are hurting,

I think the responsible thing for governments to do is take that financial hit to help those that need it the most. Below, details on programs you should know about and take advantage of.

Council approved a 2020 Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program for those who have been financially affected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The deferral application will be available online at Ottawa.ca and would extend the interim (March 19th) and final (June 18th) tax bills due dates to October 30th, 2020.

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already offers two deferral programs for property taxes for low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities.

Under these existing programs, eligible homeowners may apply for a full or partial deferral of their annual property taxes.

The City also offers a deferral program for water utility bills for low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities.

Eligible homeowners may apply for a deferral of their water utility bills.

Applying for both programs can be done online via email. Information on eligibility and how to

apply can be found on ottawa.ca as well.

I hope this will give you some comfort and allow you to plan for continued uncertainty.

Stay well, please continue social distancing and each Wednesday evening at 6.30 join your neighbours on the front porches and make a racket in support of our brave and essential frontline workers.

As always, if you need anything, my staff and I continue to work on your behalf.

You contact my office by calling 613-580-2424 ext.

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The IndependentEDITORIAL INDEPENDENT Editorial

Dealing with the new normal We are all in the same boat as we take each day as it comes in Barrhaven.

We don’t know if what we know as normal will ever be seen here again.

What will the new normal be like, and when will we ever get there.

While we don’t know how many cases of COVID-19 there are in Barrhaven because stats are only given city-wide, we do know of one.

Gord Wilson, a TSN 1200 broadcaster and a good friend, has been holed up in a bedroom in his home grinding Netflix and fighting a flu like he has never experienced. Gord is the colour commentator for Ottawa Senators radio broadcasts. On the team’s road trip to the west coast in March, he was one of the people with the team who were infected with the coronavirus and tested positive for COVID-19.

Wilson was interviewed on CTV Ottawa Morning Monday and talked about the disease. He said the flu was stronger than anything he had ever battled, and things like muscle and joint pain made this a next-level virus.

Complicating matters for Gord was that in February, he suffered a mild heart attack that weakened his system.

Gord got tested for the virus but said he knew he would test positive before he got the results back. He said he checked all the boxes and was just waiting for the results to confirm what he already knew.

Fortunately, Gord is in good spirits and is recovering. This has to be hard on Patricia and the kids. So Gord, to you and Patricia and your kids, and to Jackson, please accept best wishes from all of us at the Barrhaven Independent and our family of readers. xxxxxxx On another note, we want to remind everyone of the great work the Barrhaven BIA has been doing throughout this pandemic.

This pandemic has been crippling for local businesses, and the BIA is doing its best to provide information and tools to business owners in the community. They have also created a portal so that Barrhaven residents can find businesses in Barrhaven who shop online and deliver. You can visit the Barrhaven BIA website at barrhavenbia.ca, and you can find them on social media using the hashtag #mybarrhaven. xxxxxxx Because our community is so heavily vested in youth sports and activities, we are all wondering if and when our kids will be able to play sports or even just play.

It is sad to see police tape surrounding playgrounds. It is also sad to see ball diamonds and soccer fields sitting there, waiting to not be used. xxxxxxx If you have not listened to the Barrhaven Independent podcast, you can find us on soundcloud.com.

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A letter to a true role model

hockey players or our favourite musicians, Dear Bria, real role models are the people who are You have finally made it!

You must feel so relieved that your jour- in your life every day. They are your parney of 70 weeks of chemo has finally come ents – and your parents are wonderful role to an end. No more road trips from Kings- models not only to you, but to parents of ton to Ronald McDonald House at CHEO other kids fighting cancer. They are your every Thursday night. No more weekly teachers. They guide you through so much Friday morning chemo sessions at CHEO. of your life through education. The things No more spending the rest of your Fridays that will stay with you forever, though, will be the lessons not in any textbooks feeling like crap and being sick. or lessons. They will give It’s something that no you advice and guidance one should have to go to apply things you learn to through, let alone some- FROM THE OTHER get you through life. Role one who spent all of bemodels are the doctors and ing 12 and a good chunk health care workers you of being 13 having to Jeffrey Morris have met at CHEO on your deal with this. journey. They are the best, I remember the day I met you and your family at an Ottawa Sen- but it’s their compassion and their empathy ators game. We were instant brain tumour and all of the relationships they make with buddies. I was three months in remission you that set them apart.

Before you were born, there was a and you were still in the middle of your long and tenuous battle. I couldn’t believe basketball star named Karl Malone. His your strength and courage and your posi- nickname was the Mailman. He always deCOUNCILlivered. He had a famous quote in Sports tivity through everything you were dealing Illustrated that he directed at Charles with.

CORNER Your parents and your brother and your Barkley, who made the mistake of sayMayor Suzanne Dodge extended family have been incredibly sup- ing publicly that he was not a role model. portive for you. Your “Sens family”, from Malone said that it was not up to someone Bobby Ryan and Mark Borowiecki to to choose whether or not they were a role Kelsey in the CHEO suite to Eugene Mel- model. “Our only choice is to be a good nyk and Denise Branker and to countless role model or a bad one.”

And you are a role model now. You are no other staff members at the arena have been longer such a great network of support for you.

THE NOT SO Bria. Now, when you meet people, So now you are starting a new part of you are Bria, who beat cancer as a 13-yearNEW GUY your cancer journey. It’s the part that is the old. That sets you apart. It’s a label you Tim Ruhnke are going to be given. It’s something you most rewarding. It’s the part that makes you realize that surviving a battle with can- can use to make the world a better place. cer is a gift that you can use to make a dif- Because most people can’t imagine what ference in other people’s lives. And you, as you went through, they will respect you ina well-spoken and happy 13-year-old girl, stantly. You will be a role model to anyone can make more of a difference in this world you meet. Your job is to be kind, and to than you would ever have dreamed of. be supportive, and to be encouraging. Your You are now a role model. You are just a job is to show them that beating cancer WALKER HOUSE kid, but people already look up to you. They does not mean you survived, but it means will look to you for wisdom or strength or that you looked it in the eye, drew strength from the challenge it gave you, and made support. They won’t ask directly, but they Susan Vallom will watch you. They will follow your lead. you a better and stronger person. Most of When I worked in pro sports in the U.S., all, you did not let it change who you are, I got to meet a lot of people who were role or take away the things you love.

I’m so proud of you for starting to do models just because of what they had accomplished. They were all role models in some speaking on your journey. It will different ways. But the common thread help you, but more importantly, it will help everyone who listens to you. Maybe what that made them role models is that theirBLAKE’S TAKES you tell them won’t help them at that mosuccesses drove us and inspired us and prompted us to aim higher and be better. Blakement.

McKim But in time, it will.

And when you speak or when you meet And maybe they scored goals and could dunk from the foul line and threw touch- other kids at CHEO who are fighting, be down passes. But they didn’t do what you sure to tell them what I keep telling you.

Tough times don’t last, tough people do. did. None of them stared down 70 weeks Congratulations on making it to the end! of chemo and kicked the crap out of Fred, your little tumour friend.

Your brain tumour buddy, There are different levels of role modJeff els. While we might look to our favourite

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Local family keeps live music alive in Barrhaven

Call them Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Barrhavenites Band. Or maybe Tracey Chapman Mills.

Either way, there will was live music in Barrhaven last week.

Magnus Paulson and his wife, Leah Archambault, are both musicians. They put on a “porch concert” Thursday afternoon in front of their house at 33 Alameda Way. They are hoping to do so every Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. They have invited several other musicians who live on the small Chapman Mills Street to stand on their porches and join in and jam with them.

“We saw some people in Toronto doing it, and we thought it would be fun to do it here,” said Paulson, who is a professional musician both in the military and as a guitar player with a jazz trio. “We have spread the word on the street. There are some musicians on the street and quite a few high school stu-

dents who study music. We just want to all get together in light of the quarantine and enjoy making music.”

Alameda Way is north of Deerfox and runs between Palmadeo Drive and San Mateo Drive.

“The ‘concerts’ will last for 20 minutes,” Archambault said. “We don’t want to go any longer than that in case people don’t like it.”

The first concert was cut short due to the heavy rains last week and the risk of electrical shock with the equipment.

Paulson and Archambault recorded a song to the tune of Sweet Caroline called ‘Sweet Quarantine.’ They are planning to sing the song tomorrow. A video of them performing the song is on YouTube at https://youtu. be/1rnTbtaE4jk . The song is the one thing they would like to see go viral in these times.

“Everyone is welcome

Magnus Paulson and Leah Archamabault, along with their children Thurston and Aphra, hosted a porch concert in front of their home at 33 Alameda Way Thursday afternoon. They have invited a number of musicians on their street to take part by joining in on their porches. They are hoping to host a concert every Thursday.

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COVID-19 presents challenges to Barrhaven grocery stores

By Charlie Senack As COVID-19 continues to take hold of the globe, Canadians are starting to get used to their new normal of social distancing.

Many grocery stores have implemented new measures to keep their employees and customers safe while ensuring there is enough food to go around.

Ross’ Your Independent Grocer, located in the Barrhaven Town Centre, is just one of many grocery stores in the city which announced last week they would allot an hour in the morning for seniors, people with disabilities and those with a compromised immune system to shop.

The decision was first made by National Grocer

after a conference call with their store owners. Kelly Ross from Ross’ Your Independent Grocer said she was immediately on board with the idea and says it’s been well received.

“There is lots of space around and people don’t feel like they are in each other’s personal space,” she said.

“People have been really appreciative and thankful that we are doing this. I have numerous people coming up to me thanking me and saying they really appreciated it.”

The measures were implemented at a time when Canadians were stockpiling on food and cleaning supplies, fearing the worst. Now three weeks later, measures are in place to limit the

ro, Food Basics and Sobeys, announced they would give their staff an extra $50 bonus a week regardless of the number of hours worked — with a $2 an hour pay rise every hour after 20 hours worked.

Grocery stores are also implementing a number of safety measures such as ramping up in store cleaning, installing shields at cashes, pre-packaging bulk food and placing decals on the floor which allow people to keep a six food distance.

“Right now with social distancing, I have put decals on the floor people know to keep their distance,” Ross said. “We have decals placed six feet away from the cash and are asking customers to their until the cashier calls

things back on the shelves after the wave of hoarding lessened.

Many grocery store chains have also decided to give their employees a temporary pay raise to recognize their efforts. Loblaws brand stores are increasing compensation by approximately 50 per cent — a two dollar increase every hour.

“Our supermarkets and pharmacies are performing well and the leaders in our business wanted to ensure a significant portion of that benefit would go straight into the pockets of the incredible people on the front line,” said Gallen Weston, chairmen at Loblaw Companies Limited.

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amount of products people purchase — such as putting a cap on two boxes of pasta per family and one package of toilet paper — two products which are still in demand.

“We are getting shipments every few days so we are pretty well stocked right now — but we do have issues with paper products because it’s flying off the shelves as we are getting it in the store,” Ross said. “Hand sanitizers and rubbing alcohol is a problem, but things like our produce, canned goods and frozen foods are all well stocked.”

Ross added loads have sometimes been a little late coming in because of a lack of drivers, and admitted it took a little while to get

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Other measures include having shoppers pack their own groceries and limiting the acceptance of paper money. Cashiers are being asked to wash their hands every 30 minutes and a professional cleaning company is in the store from opening until closing time sanitizing everything which people might touch.

The Ontario government has deemed both grocery stores and pharmacies an essential service, with Premier Doug Ford saying stockpiling of food is not needed.

He said food and pharmaceutical drugs will continue to get into the hands of Ontarians, but added it’s not a bad idea to pick up a few extra items while in the store.

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A four-hour boat ride through our past and present Tripping the Rideau Canal is a four-hour documentary that airs on TVO April 10

By Jeff Morris If you have ever wondered what it is like to see Barrhaven from the waters of the Rideau River, or what it’s like to go under the Vimy Bridge in a boat, you will have the chance to experience it from your own family room.

TVO will be airing ‘Tripping the Rideau Canal,’ which is a four-hour realtime journey by boat from Manotick to the end of the canal in downtown Ottawa.

The special will air Fri., April 10 at 7 p.m.

“TRIPPING the Rideau Canal is the antithesis of the kind of scripted reality programming that covers the television landscape today. Whatever happened on the canal that day is eau naturelle,” said Jane Jankovic, TVO Executive Producer, Documentaries.

“TVO is one of the few channels that can broadcast this kind of innovative programming. We’re really excited to show this incredibly important waterway to Canadians.”

Launching in a 1948 mahogany Shepard runabout, Tripping the Rideau Canal begins just outside of Manotick at 160-year-old Watson’s Mill. Travelling north, the trip travels through four different lock stations, many of which, remarkably, are still operated by hand with their original equipment from 1832. The Rideau Canal is operated by Parks Canada and was designated a National Historic Site in 1925 and a UNESCO Heritage site in 2007.

Animated sequences and numerous factoids are seamlessly embedded into the flow of the journey to take the viewers back in time to various periods of the Rideau Canal’s existence.

“We think this was our most important task, to allow the viewer to experience the Rideau Canal without interruption but also give them enough information to have a deep understanding of this important historic waterway,” said Mitch Azaria, Executive Producer at Good Earth Productions. “We

wanted to do this in a way that did not interrupt the immersive experience. It was a challenge and we think we were successful.”

Azaria, a graduate of Ottawa University, was looking at a number of possible sites

in the province for the project, but selected the Rideau Canal. He has overseen over 150 hours of factual production, and has been honoured with a Hot Doc award and seven Gemini nominations.

Azaria shot the film in the

fall of 2019, using an antique boat that was sourced with the help of the Manotick Antique Boat Club.

“There were a lot of things that fell into place for us on the day we filmed,” Azaria said. “We had a

Filmed in October, 2019, fall provided the perfect backdrop for Azaria and his crew to film their four-four boat ride from Manotick to the end of the canal.

beautiful day so the lighting was just right, and there was very little wind so the water was very still.”

The documentary contains no narration and no music. The only audio is from the Rideau Canal itself.

There are a number of animated historic sequences that bring the viewer back in time

to see the canal in another age. Additionally, there are numerous factoids embedded in the footage which provide fascinating information about the Rideau Canal and give the viewer a deeper understanding of this engineering marvel.

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“One of the concerns we had was with Long Island Locks,” Azaria said.

“We were lucky that we didn’t have to wait for a long time. That part of the trip also gave us the opportunity to tell some stories through animation and add a lot of interesting facts.”

Virtual Reality technology also enables the viewer to experience six immersive short stories along the waterway. These stories bring a new dimension to the documentary allowing viewers to see the Rideau Canal in a completely new and exciting medium.

“One of the things I found interesting was how different the canal looked from2_Faded the water in 7:03 differers Market copy 3/27/20 PM ent areas along the route,” Azaria said. “The rural component of the canal was much different than the man-made part of the canal in the city. In the Manotick area and between Manotick

and Barrhaven and then north of Riverside South, some of the homes we saw were spectacular. Then it looks very different around Dow’s Lake, and then there is the part of the canal that goes into downtown. I went to Ottawa U., so that is the part of the canal that was most familiar to me.”

Azaria said the documentary is much more than a four-hour boat ride on the canal.

“There are a lot of things going on in the production that make this project unique,” he said.

“Yes, there is the boat ride through the canal, but there are a lot of factoids and vignettes that are constantly coming onto the screen. We Page 1 were looking for pieces of interesting information and facts that would stimulate the viewer throughout the journey.”

After the airing of the documentary on April 10,

it will be able for screening on TVO.org.

“It might be a show to enjoy in four hours, or maybe some viewers will PVR it and watch it segments,” Azaria said.

“Either way, with everyone in isolation or quarantine, the timing for this is good because it gets peoples minds off the COVID-19 virus for a few hours and lets them enjoy some local scenery.”

During the broadcast production, a video crew was commissioned to follow the work of this unique documentary. The result is 10 short stories that follow the key crew members through the process of production, which are released one week at a time on Facebook.

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Name: Gabriel Martell Age: 17 School: St. Francis Xavier High Grade: 12 Parents: Rommell (Dad) and Christina (Mom) Sisters: “My sisters, Alex Martell (22) and Bea Martell (25) both graduated from St. Francis Xavier. After high school, Bea went to Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa and graduated there as well.

After high school, Alex currently works at the Leons beside the Queensway.”

Pets: “I have five dogs, and all of their names follow a royalty theme. Their names are Prince, Princess, Duke, Knight, and Jester.”

Pet Peeve: “The only pet peeve I have is people who chew with their mouth excessively open. I dislike the amount of noise eating with your mouth open makes, alongside that, all of the chewed up bits of food that can be seen.”

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Part-time Work: “I don’t have a part-time job, but some days I help my dad with his work.”

Favourite Subjects: “Photography and Math.

Photography helps me express freely what my mind can think of. When it comes to math, I find it really fun, as long as I know what I’m doing. Doing math is similar to solving riddles/puzzles, which I also enjoy.”

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure?

“I enjoy reading quick facts on Instagram. I like to learn interesting facts I’ve never heard before. So during my free time, when I’m not studying, I’m reading facts. Another thing I enjoy reading for pleasure is the book series I’m still on,

called the Blackcoat Rebellion Series. Sadly, I’m on the final book of the series, Queen. Now I need to find a new series to read.”

Who are your favourite authors?

“Aimee Carter and John Steinbeck. Aimee Carter is the author of the Blackcoat Rebellion Series. When I read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck in my English class, the plot, the variety of characters and symbolism, was very intriguing to me.”

What is your greatest accomplishment?

“Making my first game in my school’s computer science class. For our RST, we had to design our own game, including everything we’ve learned in the course.

The game I made was called Glitch, a point-and-click adventure game. It follows the story of a pet cat that later acknowledges he’s in a game after encountering bugs and glitches in his sur-

roundings. After I made my first game, it was clear to me that I wanted to pursue computer science in the future.”

School Activities: “One school activity I’m most proud of is Leadership Camp. I was lucky enough to go each year, from Grade 9 to 11, and be a Core Leader for my graduating year. At first, I wasn’t anxious to go, but I went anyway. Since my sisters also went to Leadership Camp, I didn’t want to be left out.

After grade 9, I was so eager to go again, and again after that year.

Another school activity I’m a part of, would be being in my school’s play. I’m the head of Sound for Agatha Christie Made Me Do

It, and work alongside our school’s Sound and Tech Crew, which I am also apart of. Following the dramatic arts, I am also a part of our school’s Cappies Critic Team.”

Other Activities/Interests: “Some interests I have outside of school are playing video games online with my friends. One video game that we mainly play is Ubisoft’s, For Honor, which is a historic, medieval fighting game. In this game, we have our own recreational clan known as HBS. I also like listening to music, more specifically instrumental. Some instrumental songs I enjoy listening to are Eternal Youth by Rude and T:5" 4Am by Ocular.”

Career Goals: “After high school, my plan is to apply to Carleton University for their Honours Computer Science program, so that I have the option to do co-op during the program.

Furthermore, I also plan on following the video game development stream that Carleton offers. After university, I plan on making my own game, mainly to put my name on something that I’m proud of and everybody can play.”

Comment: “One of my favourite TV shows would be The Office (US). The cast has great chemistry amongst each other. I find the show hilarious, and have watched all the seasons in order at least eleven times.”

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