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FRIDAY • April 15 • 2022
Barrhaven church concert raises $7,300 for Ukrainian humanitarian aid By Charlie Senack
As the war continues to rage on in Ukraine, local initiatives in Barrhaven are trying to make a difference. On March 26, Barrhaven’s Seventh Day Adventist Church held a relief concert in support of Ukraine, raising over $7,300 which will go to humanitarian aid efforts. Maurice EL Asmar, who leads the churches compassionbased ‘People Matter Project’, said they have a number of Ukrainian congregation members with family in the war zone. “There is one family, the individual’s parents, they are in the east of Ukraine,” he said. “They are elderly people, but they want to stay because they want to help; they want to make food for those who are there.” The relief concert was attended by many in the community who wanted to make a difference.
Support for Ukraine can be seen everywhere throughout Barrhaven, including on Strandherd Drive.
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“We had young and old perform; I think the young-
est might have been five years old,” said El Asmar. “We had
about 17 performances total and those from Ukraine were
dressed in their traditional apparel from back home, and
some sang in their native language, which was moving and something special to see. It was a great success and everyone had a wonderful time.” World War II underground bunkers, which were never supposed to be used again have reopened, to offer refuge from the middle launches and sounds of gunfire. Millions of Ukrainians have fled to neighbouring countries including Poland and Hungary, but others are seeking refuge in places like Canada. El Asmar says anywhere between 15 and 20 families from their Ukrainian congregation members will be fleeing to the community, and they will be there to support them. “We are talking with them right now to see how best we can help them,” he said. “There is the obvious cost of flying them here, and then there are plenty of other costs once they get here.”
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concert continues from page 1 Just down the road from the church on Strandherd at Greenbank, a sign with the Ukrainian Flag has been placed reading: #StandWithUkraine. It also includes notices on how to donate directly to organizations helping with aid efforts in Ukraine. Darrell Bartraw, President of the West Barrhaven Community Association, who also runs Canada Day in Barrhaven, said he wanted
to show support to the local Ukrainian Community. “Having a 90-yearold Mother in Law whose father immigrated from the Ukraine at age 10, and watching the devastation of that great country, I felt I had to do something for all the people of Barrhaven that may have immigrated here or have family or friends that still remain in Ukraine,” he said. “I hope it will be a place
where people from all walks of life can gather and perhaps lay flowers or make a donation to one of the organizations posted on the sign.” The blue and yellow Ukrainian flag has become a common symbol in Barrhaven, seen in the windows of homes, and in cars in the marketplace parking lot. Dymon Storage on Strandherd has also lit up their windows in the colours of Ukraine to show solidarity.
Ottawa man arrested after alleged hate-filled rampage in Barrhaven By Charlie Senack
Barrhaven Seventh Day Adventist Church held a fundraising concert for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
An Ottawa man has been charged and arrested after allegedly going on a hatefilled rampage down Strandherd in March. Ottawa Police say 62-year-old Noel Christopher Monnelly attended various businesses in Barrhaven on March 18, “tar-
geting racialized patrons with Racist, Xenophobic, Sexist and Misogynistic profanities.” The incidents occurred on the 3000 block of Strandherd Drive. Customers were assaulted and damage to property was done, said police. No one was injured. The 62-year-old has been charged with two counts of
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More school crossing guards needed in Barrhaven due to shortage By Charlie Senack The Ottawa Safety Council is looking for more crossing guards in Barrhaven to ensure kids can get to school safely. Barrhaven, known as a family-driven community with close to 30 schools, is becoming one of the hottest places to live in Ottawa. With schools on almost every corner and more to be built, the importance of safety is key. Jamie Kwong, the nonprofit’s executive director, said they are having a hard time keeping up with the demand to place crossing guards at many of the community’s schools. “We are always hiring,” she said. “We have a shortage of crossing guards in Barrhaven. We need some more guards there.” But not only is it crossing guards they are looking for. Kwong says they have a team lead position available
in Barrhaven, and are looking for someone to manage a group of crossing guards in the neighborhood. “It’s great for people who want to get involved in the community, it offers great paid training, and is amazing for those looking for a great supplemental income,” said Kwong. “The rate starts at $23 an hour. The person would play a leadership role, and it’s a really engaging opportunity that keeps you outside.” Kwong says the opportunities for becoming a crossing guard are great for those who might be gig workers, or for those who are taxi or Uber drivers. It’s an opportunity to bring in some extra cash while also doing good for the community. Rosa Bucci, a current crossing guard at Cambrian Road near Kilbirnie in Half Moon Bay, says she feels privileged to be serving the community in some cap-
acity. “When my youngest entered high school I was ready to get out of the house and was looking for parttime work,” the St. Cecilia crossing guard said. “A friend of mine at the time was a crossing guard and convinced me to give it a try.” Bucci has been a crossing guard for nine years now and feels like she’s a part of something big. With no signs of stopping, the Barrhaven crossing guard said it’s one of the best decisions she made. “I love crossing the kids everyday and their parents, they make me feel so appreciated for what I do,” Bucci said. “I love to see the kids everyday with big smiles on their faces when they see me. It warms even on the coldest winter day.” Like every year, the Ottawa Safety Council has launched its ‘Ottawa favourite crossing guards contest’,
Rosa Bucci has been a crossing guard in Barrhaven for nine years.
to shine light on the “unsung safety heroes.” The winner will receive a $500 cash prize, and the school associated with the highest level of participation will win a $300 Canadian Tire gift card. Further details on the
process of how to nominate can be found on the Ottawa Safety Council website. Kwong says people can visit their website at ottawasafetycouncil.ca to learn about the many career opportunities in Barrhaven,
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and to learn about the countless contests and events they hold. “Our goal is to make it so that everyone can enjoy travelling our roads and getting to where you need to go safely,” she said.
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Ukrainians fleeing war face Canadian red tape While the world has watched with horror the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Ukraine, the federal government launched last week the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) – a special temporary residence pathway to welcome Ukrainians and their families to our country. Although well-intentioned, the application process is deeply flawed, and it will prove to be a barrier to refuge, not the bridge it was designed to be. If Canada is to have a meaningful role in the temporary settlement picture for Ukrainians fleeing the ravages of war, we must up our game. Applicants are expressing frustration over the amount of red tape and complicated application portal. Applicants are also asked to book an appointment to collect biometric data in a separate process from their initial application. And on the first day of this pathway being opened, there was already a multi-week wait for appointments, given the limited collection points in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has long been plagued by capacity issues and backlogs, which were further exacerbated by the pandemic. At the end of 2021, the total immigration backlog to Canada stood at 1.8 million applications – a problem acknowledged in the Liberal Party’s election platform last year. Thus, while IRCC claims they will be able to prioritize and expedite Ukrainian applications, the department’s track record tells a different story. One way Canada can prevent another backlog is to immediately waive the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) requirement for Ukrainian citizens. This would allow those seeking temporary refuge to come to our country in the fastest, safest and most efficient way, aligning with the federal government’s stated goal. If Ukraine were added to the visa-exempt country list, Ukrainians would still be required to obtain an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – the same pathway used for other European nationals who come to Canada temporarily. Our country’s approach stands in stark contrast to the European Union, which established a visa-free regime with Ukraine in 2017, and the Irish government, which announced on the first day of the invasion an immediate lifting of all visa requirements for Ukrainians. No legislation is required for Canada to follow suit – it only takes a ministerial signature and green light at the Cabinet table. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has acknowledged this option was considered but rejected due to internal departmental IT demands. When the stakes are so high – life and death – our government should create the IT capacity. What other horrors does the world need to witness in Ukraine before our government decides to do the right thing and create a system that is genuinely welcoming of Ukrainians seeking temporary shelter? Canada must provide an immediate lifeline to Ukrainians by waiving the temporary visa requirement. Nick Krawetz is a long-time advocate for visa reform and volunteers within Manitoba’s Ukrainian community. © Troy Media
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Mudpout, crop circles and soccer without a ball For some people, their favourite day mudpout story, and probably every April is Christmas. For others, it’s Halloween. Fool’s story we have ever written. Some still love Thanksgiving. The crop circles story was fun and enfrom But in newsrooms across the world, tertaining, but completely over the top and the not other there is nothing that journalists and editors believable. love more than April Fool’s Day. Or so we thought. The Barrhaven Independent For the next few days, and its sister paper, the Manwe were getting inquiries otick Messenger, have long emfrom people who wanted braced the tradition of the April to drive out to the farm Fool’s Day story. off Bankfield/Brophy In 1987, before the Messenbetween Manotick and ger was even a year old, the late Richmond to see the crop John Morris cooked up a scheme circles for themselves. with North Gower businessman Rick Stor- Our phones rang off the hook. Every ey, who owned and operated a hunting and Scully and Mulder fan in Eastern Ontario fishing shop on Roger Stevens Drive. You wanted to come and see the Stanley Cup have to remember that this was long be- crop circles on Loof Lirpa’s farm. fore desktop computers and digital phoThe best phone call came from a man in tography and Adobe Photoshop. John, the his 20s who was new to Canada and spoke original publisher of the Messenger and somewhat broken English. He was driving Independent, and a wizard in the darkroom around looking for the farm and said he and with an Exacto knife, took a picture of had been on every road between Manotick a mudpout that Rick had caught. He then and Smiths Falls, and could not find it. took a photo of Rick standing alone, fishWe broke the news to him that there was ing rod in one hand with his other arm ex- no farm, and that it was an April Fool’s tended about waist high. With a little bit of prank. pre-Photoshop dark room magic and a lot After a moment of silence, he unloaded. of precise knife work, the finished product “The government got to you too,” he had Rick resting his extended arm on what said accusingly. “You are covering it up. was now a 700-pound mudpout. You’re just like the rest of them. I know The story and headline screamed on the it’s out here.” front page. ‘700-pound mudpout caught in Over the years, we have had others. Rideau River near Kars. There was the 7’2” hockey player from Rick became the biggest celebrity in Ri- the Island of Vuunato who had a 140 mph deau Township. People were coming into slapshot. The Nepean Raiders just had to his shop, wanting to see the big fish. He teach him how to skate. would wear a white butcher’s apron with Another favourite was the circusblood stains behind the counter, and every trained “ice gator” found on the banks of now and then he would go into the back, the Rideau River near the Vimy Bridge. out of sight, and start his chain saw. The gator had flowed south due to global “Had to cut a few more steaks,” he warming. It was a herbivore and loved to would say to his awestruck customers. do tricks. He would then spit out the details that Last year’s prank on the BarrhavenInwere in the story. He had to wrap himself dependent.ca website and Facebook page around the trunk of a tree, and how he and went over well at first until anger set in and his buddy eventually pulled the beast out took over the comments. The April Fool’s of the water with his truck after wrapping Day story was about how Costco had come chains around it. up with the Kirkland vaccine, and it would A few days later, reporter Tom Wilson be available April 1 only. You had to be a answered a call from Field and Stream premium member and you also got a free Magazine asking about the big fish. It was hot dog and drink with every jab. with sorrow that he explained to them that Some people thought it was the funniest it was an April Fool’s Day prank. thing they had ever read. Some wanted to Over the years, we have tried to repli- burn down our office and accused us of becate the greatness of that story. We have ing insensitive and tone deaf. come up with some good ones, but ultimThis year’s prank in the Barrhaven Inately, the bar was set way too high. dependent and on barrhavenindependent. During the 2005 NHL lockout, we had ca was a little less controversial. It was an aerial photo of a local farmer’s field about a youth soccer league that would with a crop circle shaped like the Stanley use no soccer balls. The players would run Cup. Finnish farmer Loof Lirpa, a retired around the field, looking at the app in their WHA goalie-turned-farmer, was visited devices, and each chasing their own ball. by aliens who demanded that he settle the There was no ball hogging, and every kid NHL work stoppage. The alien culture had could score. an economy based around gambling on Sadly, in our day and age, it was probNorth American professional sports. Loof ably more believable than it should have Lirpa, which is April Fool spelled back- been. wards, also made an appearance in the John Morris would have loved it.
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Hard work and perseverance paves path to studies in health sciences Name: Tivona Mwangi Age: 17 School: St. Francis Xavier High Grade: 12 Parents: Lilian (Mom) and James (Dad) Brothers: “I have two young brothers; Josiah (3), who is yet to attend junior kindergarten this September, and Caleb (10), who is currently in grade 5, and studies at St. Jerome Catholic School.” Pet Peeve: “When people think it is “cool” to be disrespectful, and display such behaviour in classroom settings. It is not.” Favourite Subjects: Biology, Health, Art, and English “I like Biology because of the way it delves deeper into the intricacy of living organisms. In regards to human health, I’m very interested in learning how the human body works, how it reacts with various environmental settings and medicine. I also enjoy English as it helps me with learning how to communicate with others effectively, and
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how to analyze written information. I like spending my time drawing and painting, because it’s what gives me peace, and therefore Art as a subject, is quite fascinating.” What do you enjoy reading for pleasure? “I don’t have a specific type of fiction genre that I love reading; I read fiction novels ranging from Thriller, Fantasy, and Science-Fiction. In terms of non-fiction, I like reading medical-related books and publications.” Greatest Accomplishment: “I think my greatest accomplishment would have to be my perseverance of academic excellence. My goal throughout my high school career, has been to graduate with a High School Diploma, do my best to get good grades so that I could get admitted to the university
and program of my choice. It has been a journey, but I’ve been admitted to Health Sciences in the universities I wanted. I’m yet to decide on which one. I have been on Honour Roll throughout my high school years, and have achieved several medals pertaining to academic excellence in various courses.” School Activities (2022): “I am currently a member of the St. Francis Xavier’s Black Student Association Club. I promote Black excellence through various initiatives, and help address social injustices such as racism to facilitate discussion. Hopefully to bring about affirmative change.” Other Activities/Interests: “I enjoy playing soccer and volleyball, though I have not done it competitively in a while. However, I help coach my 10-year-old brother who plays soccer competitively. During my high school career I’ve also engaged in tutoring Math and English in elementary school. I also enjoy doing research.
For example, in August 2021, I helped design and carry out unique experiments related to learning and memory and explored the origins and treatments of neurological disorders, in a program offered by the University of Toronto.” Career Goals: “My parents have shown great support in terms of my career goals, and for that I am very grateful. As well, I thank the amazing teachers and guidance counsellors who have supported me throughout my high school career. Therefore, because of the great support, I will be headed to study Health Sciences at university this September. I would like to work in the medical field, and thus believe Health Sciences is a strong foundation for this goal.” Comments: “My greatest advice to anyone in the lower grades would be to set a goal, direct all your resources into achieving that goal, put your best foot forward, and remain optimistic
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in the face of any adversity. Personally, that is what I did. With the constant shifts from in-person to online learning, I remained disciplined, and adhered to the virtue of excellence when it came to my academics. I directed my resources to attain the goal of graduating high school, and pursuing a Bachelor’s
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OC Transpo is still spinning its wheels in financial hole COVID-19 has been particularly hard on the City’s Transit budget. From 2020 to 2021, OC Transpo has seen revenue losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. If not for the extraordinary support that municipalities have received from the federal and provincial governments, we, the local taxpayers, would be staring up from a very deep financial hole. What I find incredibly maddening is the stiff resistance to change that I see in the upper levels of our Transit service. COVID has thrown everyone for a loop, but as we emerge from the pandemic, I fear we have missed the boat to bring meaningful and much-needed change to our transit network. Transit affects everyone, whether you use it or not. Half of
the $700 million transit budget is funded by property owners; the other half (when people are actually riding transit) comes from the fares collected from riders. What we haven’t done, at least not well, is to take the last two years to reimagine what our transit system could be. Last week, OC Transpo’s General Manager laid out the priorities for the service in 2022. On-Demand Transit is one priority that I am following closely among the ten priorities. I have been advocating for On-Demand transit for over a year, something
which I have received praise and admonishment for. Not only would on-demand transit provide some much-needed flexibility in our stiff and ridged system, but it would likely improve the service, make transit more accessible and convenient and bolster much-needed community routes. Gone are the days of jumping onto a bus with hundreds of others making their way into the downtown core, only to repeat the daily struggle back to the suburbs eight hours later. What we need now are quick, efficient routes throughout our communities. Granted, quick and efficient are not words that are synonymous with government. Going into the fourth year of my first term on council, I am still astonished by the
slow crawl of progress. As we come out of the pandemic, we know things will never be the same. If that is true, why do we continue to spend close to $700 million on a service that most
agree is inferior? If we don’t chart a new course now, only two options are on the table. Council continues to hike rates and raise taxes to bail out an underperforming public transit system, or resi-
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It’s time to clean up Barrhaven’s parks for summer time
Our Summer transition is April 19th, that’s when we get our summer staff back from Roads Winter Operations. At that time, we will start Parks summer clean up. Those duties consist of setting out additional waste containers at all our sports fields, busy Parks/ Pathways, and Facilities. We will not add additional cans at this time as the Parks are too wet for our trucks to access the cans/containers also with the frost coming out of the ground we try and limit driving on Parks pathways to prevent major damage.
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On a side note, Solid Waste will be taking over the servicing of all Parks garbage as of April 19th which means all new staff, so it may take a while to figure out all the can/Parks locations, etc. Understand that the City of Ottawa does not provide a garbage can for dog waste, that is the responsibility of the dog owner to dispose of it under the
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City By-Law (Section 37, 38, 39). Dog waste is a public health hazard, takes the pleasure out of outdoor activities, and pollutes the environment. Help improve public opinion of dogs and dog owners - make it a habit to pick up after your dog and take the waste home to dispose of it on your own premises. The City encourages flushing pet waste down the toilet, as it will be properly treated at the sewage plant. Dog owners can also place the waste in their regular garbage as long as it is properly
wrapped in absorbent paper and placed in a sealed, leak-proof bag. Failure to pick up after your dog is a by-law offense. Failure to take it home and dispose of it on your own premises is also an offense under the bylaw.
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to Skate (FUN 1 Bunnies) program (2016 to 2018 birth years). The Bunny program is offered on Friday evenings at the Walter Baker Sports Centre and Sunday mornings at the Nepean Sportsplex. The Bunny program runs for 6 months of sessions from mid-September to mid-March. We also have room for new players in our FUN 2 (U8 – 2015), FUN 3 (U10 – 2013/14), and U12 (2011/12) programs.
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The West Barrhaven Community Association, in partnership with the City of Ottawa’s Cleaning the Capital program, is looking for volunteers to help clean up the larger parks in our neighborhood. When: Saturday, May 7th from 10-11:30; Rain date is May 14th Where: There will be teams cleaning the following parks: Burnett Park, Clarke Fields Park, Houlahan Park, Moloughney Park, Mowat Farm Park Neill Nesbitt Park, Weybridge Park, (note Larkin Park is covered by a group of cub scouts) Who: all are welcome, including families with young children; garbage bags and gloves will be provided. The park leader can sign volunteer forms for high school students. How: email wbca. eventscoordinator@gmail. com to indicate your interest and advise on which park(s) at which you would prefer to volunteer.
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When: Wednesday, April 20th from 7-8pm Where: on Zoom What: - understand that government payments are not enough to fund retirement - how to become proactive and start retirement planning early - the benefits of: - using government tax deferral/saving opportunities - participating in company pension plans - non-registered investments Who: John Kitcher is an Associate Investment Advisor with iA Private Wealth. John and his team provide wealth management and financial planning for families in the Ottawa area. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, a Chartered Professional Accountant, and a Responsible Investment Specialist. He volunteers for CPA Canada’s
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In the next couple of months, the Barrhaven Lions Club will be making a positive impact to the environment by providing Mushroom Compost to the community, and Recycling Electronics. It is said that more than half of what we throw in the garbage could be recycled or composted. Therefore, on April 30, 2022 our Club will be hosting a Mushroom Compost sale. Drop by the Barrhaven Crossing mall, 3500 Fallowfield Road between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to purchase your bag at a cost of $10 per bag. Cash only Mushroom Compost sales are affected by the weather, and if it rains a lot, we may not be able to sell any Mushroom Compost. For inquiries, please call 613-800-2596. Mushroom Compost sales are affected by the weather, and if it rains a lot, we may not be able to sell any Mushroom Compost. For inquiries, please call 613-800-2596.
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Current Services: Enhanced In-Person Services • The Ottawa Public Library is offering modified hours of operation at library branches and the Bookmobile • Masks are no longer required for the public when visiting the library. Those who prefer wearing masks are welcome to do so • OPL staff are no longer required to wear masks but have the choice to do so • Public computer book-
ings and Chromebook loan periods have increased to two hours per day • To view the hours of operation at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch please click here All library branches will be closed on Friday, April 15, Sunday, April 17, and Monday, April 18, 2022
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By Charlie Senack
The Barrhaven Cineplex Theatre will now be open on Sunday mornings, but not for viewing movies. A new church is opening up in the community, which aims to inspire the faithful and bring a new lease on religion. ‘Neighbours Church’ as it’s called, will run out of the Barrhaven Theatre located at 131 Riocan Avenue, every Sunday morning at 10:00 am. Offering weekly services, family programs, and a sense of community, lead pastor Chris Stevens said they want to contribute to Barrhaven’s success. ‘We are a church where neighbours get to help neighbours while exploring a relationship with Jesus,” he said. “We are an intercultural and multi-ethnic, multi-generational church. It’d be an opportunity for people to rediscover their faith because, in many cases at least, the church in Canada has been in a decline for many years. We have seen that when we start a new church many people will come out and check out a new way of doing things.” Stevens says the church
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will be non-denominational and chose Barrhaven because of how quickly the community is growing. “Barrhaven is going to be the centre of the city of Ottawa in the future, so geographically and population wise, we know that we will have a long reach into the city by starting the church in Barrhaven,” he said. Stevens previously lived in Riverside South for about 10 years until 2014, when he and his family moved to Waterloo, Ontario. There he took over a 50-year-old struggling church and gave it a rebirth. Stevens also launched a church in Ottawa in 2005. After deciding to be the founder of a new church in Barrhaven, Stevens moved to Chapman Mills with his wife Adrienne, and two daughters ages 14 and 16, in July 2021. The father of two said he loves the diversity Barrhaven brings, and wants that to be a crucial part of his congregation. “It’s been great to get to know our neighbours,” said Stevens. “ Barrhaven is so diverse and there are so many nations just on our street who we have gotten
to know, and we have been able to share our story and they have been able to share theirs.” The church plans to offer a variety of programs and workshops, including: a youth group, marriage course, divorce recovery course, and ALPHA workshops for those who aren’t fully aware of the Christian faith. On Halloween, the church collected canned goods for the Barrhaven Food cupboard from over 900 local homes. Many local high school students got on board to get their volunteer hours. The church has also partnered with a number of community organizations
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bours.” Ten per cent of what the church brings in will go immediately back into the community, notes Stevens, saying they have big plans to help Barrhaven. Further details on Barrhaven’s newest church can be found at neighbourschurch.com.
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The back of the house was fully engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived. Ottawa Fire photos Ottawa firefighters responded to a fire on Bearman Street April 4.
Barrhaven blaze that destroyed two-storey home under investigation By Charlie Senack A Barrhaven house was left destroyed by fire on April 4, the cause now under investigation. The two-storey house on
Bearman Street near Harbour View Street was ablaze around 6:00 pm that night. Ottawa Fire Services said they received multiple calls saying thick black smoke and flames coming from the
detached home. Multiple posts to social media from various vantage points in Barrhaven showed the smoke spreading into the air. The back side of the
house was fully engulfed with flames when crews arrived, making it a difficult fire to fight. Additional crews had to be brought in to gain control. The fire was declared
under control about 40 minutes later, and was fully out by 7:21 that evening. No one was injured in the fire and the Canadian Red Cross is helping those impacted. A significant amount
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Third period rally lifts Nepean Raiders past Brockville Braves By Barrhaven Independent Staff The Nepean Raiders got third period goals from Nicholas Larkin and Ryan Liverman as they defeated the visiting Brockville Braves 5-3 in their Central Canada Junior Hockey League game at the Steve Yzerman Arena Sunday, March 27. The Braves got on the scoreboard quickly as Ryan Bonfield netted a power play goal just 39 seconds into the first period. The Raiders responded with a pair of power play goals to take a 2-1 lead into the intermission. Jack Hillier tied the game with a goal from Anthony Rivard and Nolan Mozer, before Zachary Lefebvre scored late in the period from Anthony Rivard and Samuel Beaulne. In the second period, the
Braves scored a pair of goals and the Raiders tallied for one to make the score 3-3. Caleb Kean and Ryan Bonfield scored for the Braves, while affiliate player Jack Matsukobo scored from Lefebvre and Liverman. Matsukobo was in on the winning goal early in the third, as he assisted the gamewinner from fellow affiliate players Nicholas Larkin and Cole Beaudoin. The Braves hurt their attempts at tying the game with three straight penalties in the period. Ryan Liverman iced the 5-3 win for the Raiders with an empty netter with 49 seconds left in the game. Coleman Bennett picked up the assist. Raiders goalie Nathan Loisel made 30 saves in the win. The Raiders’ next home game was not quite as fortunate for the local Junior A squad, as they lost to the
Navan Grads 7-1. The Grads took a 4-0 lead in the first period on goals by Alec Lovisek, Owen Parsons, Gabriel Crete and Blake Butler. Blake Butler socred his 23rd of the season in the second period for the Raiders, but the Grads regained momentum as Lovisek scored his second of the game late in the second, with Michael Kopcok and Cayden Faust scoring in the third. On April first, the Raiders suffered another tough loss as they travelled to Hawkesbury and were beaten 8-1. Thomas Cusson had a hat trick for the Hawks with Kerfalla Toure, Jakson Kirk, Mark Cooper, Josh Spratt and William Gendron also scoring. Chase Campeau got the lone Raiders goal in the third period with an assist from Ryan Liverman.
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MacLeod announces $100,000 for renovations to Twin Elm Rugby Park Charlie Senack The Twin Elm Rugby Park in Richmond is about to receive $100,000 in repairs after the province announced funding improvements for the site.
On April 1, Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod, who is also the minister in charge of tourism, culture and sport, said the money will be used for repairs to the septic system and for interior renovations. It also includes new
post pads, storage containers, field repairs, and upgraded washrooms. “The Twin Elm Rugby Park is a popular athletic hub in eastern Ontario, supporting many athletes, coaches, volunteers and
Nepean MPP and Minister of Heritage, Culture, Sport and Tourism Lisa MacLeod announced $100,000 in funding for the Twin Elm Rugby Park last week.
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lium Foundation, which MacLeod’s ministry runs to invest in community rejects and partnerships. The Twin Elm Rugby Park says these critical upgrades will ensure the facility continues to be a hub for
Richmond and beyond. “We look forward to implementing the required and recommended upgrades and ensuring the tradition of Twin Elm Rugby Park lives on,” said Robert Orange, president of the park.
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