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MacLeod says she was lobbying for urgent care clinic on proposed sprung structure land
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Pierre Poilievre recalls the attack on Parliament Hill that took place 10 years ago
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Registered Nurse Tyler Watt named provincial election candidate for Nepean Liberals
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Barrhaven’s Brandt Clarke has three assists for Kings in his first NHL game in Ottawa
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Women over 40 have more access to breast cancer screening
By Goldie Ghamari mPP for Carleton
It’s an exiting time of year for those of us who love Halloween.
It’s a time to dress up, have fun, get spooky, get funny, and celebrate with neighbours and friends.
But as much as Halloween is a fun night, we have to ensure that it is a night in which no one’s safety, especially the safety of children, is compromised.
We have to make sure that children are safe trick or treating, and we must make sure everyone attending social events acts responsibly and stays off the road if they are impaired.
I would like to thank MADD for providing this list for everyone to follow to make sure that our Halloween is safe for everyone.
- Never Drink and Drive – Don’t ever drink and drive. Just don’t do it.
- Supervise – Be aware of your surroundings and of those around you. If you’re out with friends or chaperoning the kids, always be vigilant and be watchful.
- Check it First – Make sure you inspect candy, food, and drinks for tampering before eating. That goes for kids trick or treating or anyone out on the town.
- Watch Out – Masks can be dangerous and limit visibility. Always ensure you or anyone wearing a
mask have clear vision.
- Stay on the Sidewalk – Be sure your group stays out of the road, and only crosses at approved locations.
- Know the Difference – Halloween pranks are fun but someone pays the price for vandalism. Recognize the difference and speak up if pranks go too far.
- Find a Ride – With all of the options to catch a ride, don’t endanger yourself or other drivers by driving drunk.
- Plan Ahead – Know your routes whether you’re riding or walking, know where you’re going and how.
- Set up Candles Safely – Don’t let flames get too spooky and start a blaze.
- Pay Caution to the Roads – With so many young kids out, make sure
you’re watching for anyone darting out in the road.
- Respect the Road – No matter if you’re driving or walking, respect the rules of the road to make sure everyone has a safe Halloween evening.
- These tips might seem obvious. But keeping them in mind could help you or someone else avoid an easily preventable accident.
More Access to Breast Cancer Screening
Women over the age of 40 can now self-refer for publicly funded mammograms through the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). This expansion will give an additional one million women the option to connect to important screening services to detect and treat breast cancer sooner.
Research has shown regular screening with mammography can help detect breast cancer before it has the chance to spread. By lowering the age of self-referral from 50 to 40, more women can now easily self-refer for mammograms through any OBSP site or by calling 1-800668-9304 without needing a referral from a primary care provider.
The expansion of publicly funded mammograms increases the ability of participating OBSP partners to connect more women to screening by adding more site hours, appointment spots and training additional staff.
This time of year is fantastic! The air is crisp, the colors are changing, and the cozy flannel sweaters come out. Also great is Hallowe’en night when children’s creativity is in full force. Question is, will you be hearing the leaves crackle under your feet and the sweet ghost’s “trick or treat”?
Unfortunately, one in ten of us have hearing loss. If ignored, even the slightest hearing loss has significant consequences. You become disconnected as loved ones become mumblers and asking to repeat becomes a nuisance. You risk misdiagnoses, diminishing cognitive abilities, depression, and brain reorganization. Indeed, untreated or improperly treated hearing loss has a pronounced negative impact on your quality of life.
Although the negative impact is universal, how to go about maximizing hearing capabilities is extremely individual. One size does not fit all! The good news is that across the many Manufacturers,
there are some fantastic products to choose from. The key to finding your needle in the haystack is to have an Audiologist evaluate all the products available, across all Manufacturers, with your unique profile in mind.
Offering just that is locally owned and operated, Hearing Freedom. Their unique approach differs greatly from that of Manufacturer-owed chains and retail settings. It was established over 20 years ago by Rosanne McNamee, Doctor of Audiology. After interviewing for employment in Ottawa, she was disheartened to discover Manufacturer limitations and a focus on sales tactics and sales targets. “I wanted to focus on my patients, not sales.” explained Rosanne. “I wanted to be able to consider everything available in the market, not just the product lines providing the employer the biggest profit margins.” And so, she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting
Of the one million women between ages 4049 that are now eligible for mammograms, it is estimated that an additional 305,000 will self refer for screening. That’s why, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the province is encouraging all eligible women to have conversations with a health care provider or call Health811 to have a conversation about their risk of cancer and the potential benefits of breast cancer screening to determine if screening is right for them.
patients first.
As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government is connecting more people to the services they need, when they need them. This includes ensuring communities have the tools they need to diagnose and treat illnesses earlier and keep people healthier.
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Also important to Hearing Freedom, is the quality of care. At Hearing Freedom there are no HISs. All patients are evaluated and followed by Audiologists, regulated professionals qualified to service both children and adults, whether they are private pay or third party supported (WSIB, VAC, etc).
“Hearing is complex and so are today’s hearing aids,” McNamee explains. “Dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting, is crucial to maximizing your hearing potential.” At Hearing Freedom you will never worry whether or not you have chosen the best place to trust with your hearing needs.
So, if you believe in your right to the best, fullest and most customized service available, make sure you go to Hearing Freedom in Manotick. For more information visit www.hearingfreedom.com
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Governments Investing in Initiatives to Attract and Retain Agri-Food Labour
The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this investment will strengthen Ontario’s agrifood workforce for years to come.
The initiative will help fund job training and new recruitment marketing campaigns, introduce new worker supports such as ridesharing programs and language training and support the planning of on-site amenities and recreational facilities.
Successful producers and processors can receive up to 50 per cent in costshare support per project, up to a maximum of $40,000.
Eligible industry organizations and collaborations between or among businesses can receive up to 50 per cent of their eligible costs, up to a maximum of $100,000 per project. The initiative will start accepting applications from eligible primary producers, processors and industry organizations on October 22, 2024. Applications will be accepted no later than September 2, 2025.
The initiative builds on the Canadian Agricultural Partnership–funded Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative (OACSI) to address agri-food labour challenges. It also supports the Grow Ontario Strategy goals of increasing total agri-food sector employment by 10 per cent by 2032 and making Ontario the destination of choice for International Agri-Food Workers (IAWs).
The Sustainable CAP investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen com-
petitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector.
For more information about OMAFA programs and services, contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre (AICC) by phone at 1-877-424-1300 or by e-mail at ag.info. omafa@ontario.ca.
Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy
The Ontario government is helping more than 100 organizations that provide fun, safe and supervised activities for children and youth across the province through inclusive team sports and active recreation programs.
This investment of wraparound supports through the Ministries of Sport and Education will help more than 13,000 children and youth, from kindergarten to Grade 12, in more than 80 communities across the province to enjoy supervised sport
and recreation activities. This year, the government is assisting:
- Ontario’s After School Program (ASP) to help children and youth in more than 80 communities be active and healthy
- Special Olympics Ontario to expand the Unified Sport Program to more schools across the province. This program strengthens student engagement and well-being through inclusive team sport activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities
- Jays Care to help more girls benefit from sports programming, while training educators and coaches on how to promote inclusion in sport
- Canadian Women & Sport to research the underrepresentation of girls, young women and marginalized youth in sport/ physical activity and share findings with school boards. The funding will also be
used to help boards identify and address gender equity challenges in their schools.
- Families interested in Ontario’s After School Program can contact a participating organization for more information about eligibility requirements and services offered by their program.
As part of the government’s investments to support initiatives that help promote equity in sport and recreation, this funding will create opportunities for children and youth across the province to be more physically active and engaged, and to develop leadership skills.
Currently, 11,000 students with and without intellectual disabilities in 500 schools across the province participate in the Unified Sports Program, which promotes social inclusion through sports training and competition. Today’s announcement expands the program to up to 3,000 more
students in 100 additional schools.
Jays Care’s Girls At Bat baseball program focuses on increasing sport participation rates among self-identifying girls by providing an inclusive baseball program at various public schools.
Inspiration for the Week:
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Office Notice:
My office is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. My staff and I will be happy to assist. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.
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MacLeod wanted urgent care clinic on sprung shelter land
Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod has added her voice to the growing opposition toward the proposed sprung tent asylum shelter in Barrhaven.
The land being looked at for the shelter is at the corner of Greenbank Road and Highbury Park Drive, across Highbury Park from the A&W restaurant.
“The proposed site of this tent is on the same parcel of land on which I have had discussions with the Queensway Carleton Hospital, our local City Councillor Wilson Lo and the Government of Ontario about opening an urgent care clinic, which is sorely needed in Barrhaven,” stated MacLeod in an email.
“The tent is nowhere near supports like a hospital, social service workers or reliable transit,” MacLeod stated.
Petition started
The MPP is endorsing a grassroots petition that is gaining support in Barrhaven. A group calling themselves the Residents of Barrhaven have gathered a few thousand signatures on an electronic petition opposing the proposal for a sprung tent asylum shelter in the community.
The petition is posted on ipetitions.com with the title No Tent. It is directed to Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, and to Barrhaven’s two city council-
The refugee encampment was first proposed in Barrhaven to deal with the city staff’s authority to look at locations, but it was fiercely shot down.
2. Long-term Viability:
The current extended trial period for asylum seekers, of up to 2 years, raises significant concerns, as there is no adequate housing available in Ottawa for them after their cases are processed. This suggests that the tent will not serve its intended temporary purpose.
3. Duration of Presence:
The estimated life cycle of the Sprung Shelter product indicates that this tent will remain in place for 25-40 years, especially given the massive cost to purchase, service and assemble it. We are in a housing crisis. This Highbury Park location is in the heart of Barrhaven and must be used for the expedient development of high-density, transit-oriented homes.
ency with the Process: Members of our community have been asking for
cillor, Wilson Lo, has been fighting the choosing of this site while also demands answers and transparency.
“When I was Immigration Minister for Ontario I warned that Justin Trudeau’s lack of action on illegal border crossers would cost Ontario $200 Million in 2018 alone,”
Councillor Lo addresses the topic in his regular
Street racing crackdown in Barrhaven and other community safety updates
By DaviD Hill BarrHaven West CounCillor
It’s no secret that when the snow melts and road conditions improve, street racing (and accompanying loud exhausts) in communities begins. That’s why, this past summer, the Ottawa Police launched a targeted, latenight traffic enforcement campaign to crack down on dangerous and disruptive drivers.
This campaign, dubbed Residents Matter, deployed officers to high-complaint areas, including Barrhaven, and showed zero tolerance for stunt driving and speeding, unnecessary vehicle
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noise, intersection violations and other dangerous behaviour.
Since the debut of the initiative on June 21st, officers issued over threehundred Provincial Offense Notices for traffic violations in Barrhaven and the surrounding communities. Frequently targeted roads included Greenbank, Fallowfield, Strandherd, and Riocan, among other high-complaint areas.
Street racers also paid a price, as twenty-eight
charges were laid for stunt driving, meaning the vehicles were impounded and the drivers’ licenses were suspended.
I have thanked Chief Stubbs for the dedicated efforts of our police force, but I also believe that stunt driving penalties do not go far enough for deterrence, especially for repeat offenders.
That’s why I have been consistently advocating at the Ottawa Police Services board meetings and in discussions with the Solicitor General of Ontario for a modernized Highway Traffic Act to include enhanced penalties for stunt driving.
However, traffic violations aren’t the only issue
when it comes to community safety. This traffic enforcement initiative is accompanied by a new district policing model that is currently being rolled out.
The primary focus of the District Deployment Model is to serve each community better and work with City Councillors and their community partners, including resident feedback, to resolve issues identified in their Wards. Each area is assigned a district inspector, and I have met the police representative for Barrhaven, Inspector Lemieux, and have had an opportunity to discuss the problematic issues in our community, including
vehicle and retail theft, dangerous driving, and other items.
Regarding vehicle thefts, I have also been in contact with key intergovernmental individuals, such as the Associate Minister for Auto Thefts to push for a federal lead on this issue, improved technological screening at the Port of Montreal, and administrative changes such as reVINing.
Safety and security are the foundation of a prosperous community. As
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part of the annual budget process, I advocated at the last police board meeting about the need to protect the Ottawa Police Budget. Now is not the time to defund the very people that we need to deter violent crime, prevent retail theft, respond to stunt racing and so much more.
Thank you to those who risk their safety to keep us safe. I committed to improving community safety and I will follow through on that.
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INDEPENDENT EDITorIal
One
year later, and the world is still divided
There have been events in world history that have left a permanent mark on our minds and memories. A few have caused an awful stain that could potentially last for years, decades or centuries.
What happened on Oct. 7, 2023, has become part of that small, unfortunate category.
One year ago, the terrorist organization Hamas led a massive attack against Israel. An estimated 1,139 people were killed, which included Israeli civilians and security forces members. Hamas abducted a total of 251 hostages, of which 97 – including 33 confirmed dead by the Israel Defence Forces – remain in Gaza.
Israel and Hamas are still at war one year later. The situation has escalated due to the intervention of another terrorist organization, Hezbollah, and, more recently, the totalitarian regime in Iran.
There have been numerous protests around the world in response to the IsraelHamas war. The vast majority of these demonstrations have been pro-Palestinian, though pro-Israel rallies have also taken place in Canada, the U.S., and other countries. The irony is that these pro-Palestinian protests were triggered by the violent actions of Hamas, a bloodthirsty terrorist group responsible for killing hundreds of innocent people. If Hamas’s attack on Israel had not occurred, these marches would not have filled our streets and communities over the past year. While many protestors claim their participation does not equate to support for Hamas, the connection is impossible to ignore.
Encampments have been set up on university campuses both domestically and internationally. Anti-Jewish, anti-Israel, and anti-Semitic slogans have been prevalent throughout these demonstrations. The phrase “from the river to the sea” has become a rallying cry for many involved in these illegal occupations of university property. As a result, many students, both Jewish and non-Jewish, have experienced a range of emotions, including anger, frustration, intimidation, and fear.
There’s more. Jewish schools and synagogues have been targeted and attacked. Protests have occurred outside several Jewish-owned restaurants like Toronto’s Cafe Landwer, as well as non-Jewish businesses like Zara, a retail clothing chain which was perceived to be aligned with Israel. A pipe bomb exploded near the Israeli embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus. There have even been instances of shootings and stabbings of proPalestinian demonstrators on a couple of American university campuses.
The Israel-Hamas war, like most conflicts, will end. When it does, what happens next?
Can the tense relations between Jewish, Arab, and Muslim communities ever improve, or will they continue to deteriorate? Can pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters ever reach a point where they agree to disagree about the Middle East in a respectful, civilized way? Can our society regain the progress it has lost after falling so far back in just one year?
The answers to these questions remain uncertain – much like the future of our world.
Michael Taube is a political commentator, Troy Media syndicated columnist and former speechwriter for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. © Troy Media
Two minutes that changed Canada forever
It’s hard to believe that 10 years have gone by since a layer of our nation’s vulnerability was peeled away and exposed.
It was Wed. Oct. 22, 2014. It seemed like just another day in the nation’s capital.
Pierre Poilievre was the Nepean-Carleton MP at that time. He shared his recollection of the events with the Barrhaven Independent. He recalled how hard it was to believe that the ordeal lasted only 110 seconds.
from through the door was from an officer and not a terrorist.
from the other side
The RCMP officers were verified, and they came in and took Prime Minister Harper to safety. Shortly afterward, Kevin Vickers came into the room to inform everyone that the terrorist had been killed.
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“It seemed like a lot longer,” he said.
Poilievre was in a meeting with about 180 Conservative MPs, Senators and staff members when Michael Zehaf-Bibeau opened fire in the Hall of Honour. They heard a noise that sounded like construction blasting, or even, as Poilievre described, some tables crashing down the stairs. As more gunshots were fired, they realized that the Centre Block was under attack.
Zehaf-Bibeau, who had shot and killed Corporal Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial, had bolted to the Parliament Buildings with a double barrel shotgun. He exchanged gunfire with guards upon entering the Centre Block. He ran through the Centre Block, and right past the Conservative Caucus Room, which was on his left, and the NDP Caucus Room, which was on his right. He was headed for the Parliamentary Library when he hid behind a pillar beside an alcove. House of Commons Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers grabbed his semi-automatic weapon. He was only feet away from Zehaf-Bibeau and could see his rifle as he hid on the other side of the pillar. In one motion, Vickers dove to the floor and emptied his magazine into the terrorist.
At the time, there was no indication that the ordeal was over. Many thought it was just beginning.
Those in the Conservative Caucus Room had left out the back entrance when they realized they were hearing gunshots and not construction blasts. They were turned back into the room for safety reasons. The room, about the size of a high school gymnasium, offered little to hide behind. Chairs were stacked up against the door to create a barricade. Poilievre and a few others grabbed wooden flagpoles that had a sharp, metal, maple leaf at the end of the pole. They stood guard with their makeshift weapons pointed at the door.
Poilievre and the others in the room heard the multiple gunshots but were unaware that most of the shots were coming from the levels of police and guards inside the building. They had thought that a team of terrorists had invaded the building, and that there would be multiple shooters to deal with. “We thought it was a commando unit,” Poilievre said. At one point, an RCMP officer told them from the other side of the barricaded door that the gunman was killed. They did not immediately believe that the voice coming to them
Meanwhile, members of the Conservative Caucus were just learning of the shooting of Nathan Cirillo. They thought there was no way the same shooter could have made it from the War Memorial to the Centre Block so quickly.
Although Vickers had shot and killed Zehaf-Bibeau, there was still speculation that another gunman may have been at large. The entire Centre Block was searched.
For the rest of the day, until 7:45 p.m. that night, those in lock down were left alone. Had the gunman decided to turn left or right into one of the Caucus rooms, he would have been able to get directly at a number of elected officials.
The next morning, Poilievre was one of the many people who went to the War Memorial to pay respects. Poilievre was one of the MPs who pushed for the placement of the Honour Guard at the War Memorial following the vandalism of the monument several years ago.
Later in the House of Commons, Vickers and his staff were recognized for their heroic efforts.
“We all united to thank the security team who basically saved our lives,” said Poilievre. A spontaneous singing of O Canada followed in what Poilievre said was a great show of solidarity.
“Every square inch of Canada is represented in the House,” said Poilievre. “Those were the voices representing the entire country.”
The next night, Prime Minister Harper and members of the Canadian Armed Forces received a standing ovation when introduced at the Ottawa RedBlacks-Montreal Alouettes football game. A Canadian flag was unfurled which covered most of the football field.
Three weeks prior to the attack, Poilievre had delivered a speech which documented terrorist threats and activities in Canada over the past 10 years.
“ISIL has a very active campaign to recruit and Canada is a target,” said Poilievre. “They pose a very serious threat. It’s why we had to join our allies in this fight.”
You may like, love, dislike or loathe Pierre Poilievre. But think about that incident 10 years ago. Pierre Poilievre grabbed a makeshift weapon and was willing to take on a gunman to protect his colleagues, the institution of Canadian Parliament, and his country.
Can you name another elected leader at any level, regardless of party, who would do the same?
Watt hoping to become Nepean’s first Liberal MPP in 30 years
Tyler Watt, a registered nurse who had 33.4 per cent of the vote in the 2022 Provincial election, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Nepean. Watt ran a strong campaign and challenged Nepean Progressive Conservative MPP MacLeod, losing by 2,271 votes in an election that delivered the Progressive Conservative Party a majority government.
“Nepean deserves a representative who fights for them, not someone who picks fights with anyone who has a different opinion,” Watt said.
“I’m proud to be part of the Ontario Liberal team under our leader Bonnie Crombie, fighting for a fairer, more prosperous future for all Ontarians.”
Watt was born and raised in Nepean. He grew up in Barrhaven with his parents, Randy and Debbie, and his younger brother Brandon. His father is a small
business owner and his mother is a registered nurse. Watt followed his mother’s footsteps and is a hospital worker as a registered nurse.
Watt became involved in politics while he was studying as a student nurse. He said the decisions that the Ford Progressive Conservative government were making impacted his patients and his community. He began speaking out about the cuts to Ontario’s health care and educations systems and joined the fight alongside advocacy groups such as nurses, education workers, and the Ontario Autism Coalition.
“As a nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how our health care system has deteriorated under a Conservative government,” Watt said. “Wait times are up, health care professionals are struggling, and 2.5 million Ontarians are without a family doctor. This government
has been asleep at wheel as things go from bad to worse.”
Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie offered her support for Watt as the Nepean candidate.
“Tyler sees everyday the damage (Premier Doug) Ford’s cuts have wreaked on our health care system—and the impacts on patients” said Crombie. “He’s been a strong advocate for public health care and someone who has stood up time and time again to Doug Ford’s attacks on health care professionals, teachers, and families with children with autism.”
Watt is hoping to become the first Liberal MPP in Nepean since Hans Daigeler, who served Nepean from 1987 until 1995 when he lost his seat to Progressive Conservative John Baird.
“The people of Nepean deserve an MPP that brings their voice to the government, not the other
way around,” Crombie said. “I know Tyler will be that passionate voice and I’m thrilled to have
him as part of our Ontario Liberal team.”
The next provincial election is scheduled for
2026, but wide speculation is that the Premier may call an election in the spring of 2025.
Tyler Watt has accepted the nomination to run as the Liberal candidate in Nepean in the next provincial election.
Sprung structure shelter update: Options need to be considered
By Wilson lo, Barrhaven east CounCillor
Note: Submissions to the Barrhaven Independent are due one and a half weeks in advance of publication date, so some information below may have been updated since. Check Ward24.ca for the latest.
Residents and long-time readers will recall my position against using sprung structure shelters, which remains the same today.
The proposal involves a land selection process to find two suitable sites in Ottawa to host one sprung structure each to house asylum seekers. Staff also noted if the use for asylum seekers is no longer required, an option exists to convert the structure for use as an overflow shelter for unhoused individuals.
A long list of municipally owned, serviced, and readyto-use parcels was whittled down to a short list which included a site in Barrhaven East at 1025 Greenbank Road, at the northeast corner of the Highbury Park intersection.
Shortly after the proposal was publicised, Councillor Hill and I raised several concerns with the Mayor and staff, which included the fact the list of properties considered, the site selection criteria, and the scoring criteria that led to the initial short-list were not released.
We also opposed the built form, poor use of public funds, and location.
As part of their argument, staff claimed that not proceeding with sprung structure shelters will jeopardise up to $185 million of provincial and federal funding. This is wholly untrue.
Provincial funding is conditional on federal funding, which is provided through the Interim Housing Assistance Programme (IHAP), which mentions the provisioning of temporary accommodations for newcomers. Temporary accommodations are not limited to sprung structure shelters as staff claim and include
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options currently in use like hotels and motels.
Following an extensive but positive meeting back in July, staff accepted our feedback and agreed to re-examine the assumptions they made earlier in the process.
Staff also agreed to share the extensive list of sites initially considered, the scoring criteria that led to the short-list, and to look further into the nuances of the federal government funding stream.
Unfortunately, we are still waiting. Further, it is my understanding that a draft memo with the extensive list of sites considered and the scoring criteria that led to the short-list was prepared in July but has remained on hold since.
Mea culpa
I first want to address the vote at Council which led us to where we are.
Back in October 2023, the Mayor and Councillor Dudas (as chair of the Community Services Committee) convened an emergency shelter crisis task force to expedite short-term solutions to address shelter capacity.
As part of that work, four motions were added to the agenda at the end of a November 2023 Council meeting to be voted on immediately, one of which were to direct staff to explore the option of sprung structures and other semi-permanent facility options.
All four motions passed unanimously.
Typically, notices for motions are provided one meeting before they are discussed to provide time for Councillors to process and research the matter to be voted on. Sometimes, items are walked on for an immediate vote usually due to a time sensitivity.
were major policy matters and should not have been walked on. That was the first time it happened for something major this term of Council.
Had I dissented, it would not have changed the outcome of the otherwise unanimous vote, but it was still a major rookie mistake. I have not made this mistake since, nor will I make it again.
Additional sites considered
As part of their work, staff added a few more sites for consideration. Just like the original list of sites, these additions had to be serviced and ready-to-use, but unlike the original list, these additions include federal properties.
A few weeks ago, staff notified me about a second site in Barrhaven East added for consideration, the field between Woodroffe and the Nepean Woods Park and Ride.
The site at Nepean Woods is one of a few new locations under consideration. Though staff did not share a list, they did share some of the other sites
The field between Woodroffe Avenue and the Nepean Woods Park and Ride at Nepean Woods is one of a few new locations under consideration for a sprung structure shelter.
considered in this “second sweep,” which consists mostly of underused park and rides and federal lands.
Like the site at Greenbank/Highbury Park, though, its selection for consideration does not mean it’s a done deal, and nothing is proceeding right now.
In fact, a significant update staff provided a few weeks ago includes a timeline of the ongoing work and next steps.
Independent site assessments
Along with the additional sites, staff have hired an independent engineering firm to assess the viability of each site to host a sprung structure. Factors include physical (slope and lot size), social (nearby amenities and services), and community (vulnerable uses and other considerations).
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Sites assessed and to be assessed include those on the original short-list, the original longer list, and those added over the summer. This is the work some residents observed at the Greenbank/Highbury Park site mid-last month.
Upon completion of their assessments, the engineering firm will compile a report for staff, which staff have said will be shared with Council at the end of October or early-November.
Unfortunately, as my motion to withdraw staff’s delegated authority back in July failed three votes to twenty-one, the report does not require Council or Committee’s approval.
That means it’s very possible the two sites ranked highest by the report will be automatically selected for a sprung structure shelter, unless the Mayor and the majority of my colleagues agree to reopen the item at Council.
After that point, re-
zoning applications for the selected sites will begin, which includes a mandatory public hearing component through the Planning and Housing Committee.
List of sites, selection criteria
I have an obligation as your elected City Councillor to be open and transparent about my actions and decision making. Though it’s enshrined in our Code of Conduct, it’s still my commitment to you.
Though the Code of Conduct for Members of Council does speak to safeguarding confidential information, none of the information so far relating to sprung structure shelters meet confidentiality criteria.
You’ve known what I know, but sometimes with a bit of a lag while I sought clarity, extra information, or otherwise.
At the Council meeting and staff meeting in July,
as well as on several occasions since, staff were requested to share the full list of properties to considered and the selection criteria which led to the original short list.
That list has yet to be shared, although it’s my understanding a draft memo with the requested information was made ready in July but has been kept on hold since.
Yesterday, my office filed an information request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) to obtain all information and documents relating to sprung structure shelters, including the list of all sites considered and selection criteria, among other items.
(MFIPPA requests are the municipal equivalent to ATIPs at the federal level. Both are sometimes referred to as freedom of information requests.)
Staff have up to 30 calendar days to complete the
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Barrhaven Lions club holds successful electronics recycling day
On September 14th, the Barrhaven Lions Club hosted a highly successful Electronics Recycling Day, drawing enthusiastic participation from the community. Cars lined up throughout the day, bringing old electronics for proper recycling, demonstrating the community’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
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Better options
At the same time, Councillor Hill and I have made arguments for options which are more dignified and a more responsible long-term use of public funds using rapid construction/modular buildings and scaling up existing embedded programmes.
For example, KitchenerWaterloo proved it’s possible to take a project from concept to occupancy affordably and within a year
The event was a collaborative effort between the Lions Club and RDLong Computers. Alain from RDLong Computers Limited was instrumental in ensuring that every electronic item was properly packed for safe transport, as he worked tirelessly from the back of the truck.
The community response was overwhelming, with one truck near-
(contrast that with our temporary structure’s 12-to-18month timeline).
Barrhaven also hosts several small settings embedded in the community where asylees and refugees are introduced to Canadian life. We actually have the most of these types of homes compared to other communities in Ottawa!
Council can and must consider better options, under similar or better timelines and costs, which are
ly filled to capacity by 3 p.m.
“At noon, I asked Alain if we might need another truck, but he felt confident that one would be enough. Sure enough, by the time we closed down, it was almost full,” said Margaret Tucker, a member of the Barrhaven Lions club.
The event was especially appreciated by local residents, many of
achievable within the current federal funding stream. We must provide better outcomes for the community, service providers, asylum seekers, and potentially unhoused individuals.
We must continue and further scale up the great progress made in our housing strategy to seek out permanent solutions, including through building acquisition/retrofit and scaling up transitional housing programmes, both of which staff are already doing. The emergency shelter cycle cannot be further perpetuated and expanded.
What’s
next
I appreciate the patience residents and the business community have afforded me over the last three months, and I understand many are getting anxious and impatient. I don’t blame anyone—it’s a completely warranted feeling.
You have my continued commitment to be open and
whom commented on the convenience of the day. Traveling to the City of Ottawa’s eWaste dump had been a challenge for many due to the considerable distance and long wait times. The Barrhaven Lions’ initiative provided an accessible and hassle-free solution, helping many people safely dispose of their old TVs, computers, and even mini-fridges.
transparent, and that I will stand for the best interests of Barrhaven to the best of my ability.
I will organise public information and engagement sessions if staff go ahead with development applications a sprung structure shelter in Barrhaven.
Additionally, if it gets there, I will fully inform you of the rezoning process,
In total, Barrhaven Lions successfully collected and transferred 3,500 kg of electronic waste.
The Barrhaven Lions Club is committed to continuing its environmental and communitydriven initiatives. Stay tuned for future events where we can all work together to make a positive impact. For more information, please con-
its mandatory public hearing, and how you can take part.
Barrhaven is a welcoming and wonderful community. Between one-third and half of our neighbours came from somewhere else to call Canada home to make a living and raise a family.
We must ensure we achieve the best outcome
tact: Margaret Tucker, (613) 800-2596.
The Barrhaven Lions club is part of Lions Clubs International, a global service organization committed to serving local communities. The Club regularly organizes events and initiatives focused on health, the environment, youth engagement, and community improvement.
for everybody involved. Sprung structure shelters are an unacceptable form of housing for anyone, which compounded by an underrepresentation of available social services in our community, sets up asylum seekers and the host community up for failure. Expect the next substantial update at the end of October or early-November.
Arya calls for government to recognize threat of Khalistan extremism Nepean MP needs RCMP protection at Hindu event in Edmonton earlier this month
Nepean MP Chandra Arya is calling for the Government of Canada to recognize the threat Hindu-Canadians are facing due to Khalistani extremism in the country.
Arya, a Hindu-Canadian Member of Parliament who immigrated to Canada from India in 2006, participated in a Hindu event in Edmonton earlier this month. He needed protection from the RCMP because of the Khalistani protestors demonstrating against him at the event.
“We know that extremism and terrorism don’t recognize and are not limited to national borders,” Arya stated Oct. 17 om the X platform. “On Canadian Khalistani violent extremism, as Canadians, we expect our federal government and its agencies to collaborate with other affected countries to protect our citizens. RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme stated at the same press conference: ‘There’s a violent, extremist threat in Canada that Canada
and India have been working on over the years’.
“However, recent revelations and developments are impacting Canada and India’s ability to collaborate on this issue. It is critical that we all recognize the importance of eliminating cross-border threats posed by Khalistani extremism and resume our efforts to address it effectively.”
The comments by the Liberal MP were made as relations between India and Canada continued to erode.
The tension between India and the Trudeau Government escalated in June, 2023 when Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down while sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Sikh Temple in Surrey, BC.
Nijjar immigrated from India to Canada in the 1990s. In 2019, Nijjar became the leader of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurudwara in Surrey. He was involved with the Khalistan movement, which seeks Sikh separatism from India and the
formation of a country called Khalistan in the Sikh majority state of Punjab.
The Indian government accused Nijjar of being a criminal and a terrorist, accusing him of being the leader of the militant group Khalistan Tiger Force.
Three months after Nijjar was killed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated in the House of Commons that there were credible allegations of a potential link between Indian government agents and Nijjar’s killing. India denied the allegations and called them “absurd” and “motivated.”
Last week, Trudeau admitted to the Commission of Inquiry that he only had intelligence but no proof of the Indian government’s involvement in Nijjar’s killing.
Arya, meanwhile, has made numerous statements in the House of Commons about Khalistani violent extremism and the threats facing Hindu Canadians.
“This is a Canadian prob-
lem, and it is the duty of all levels of our government and our law enforcement agencies to address it,” Arya said. “At Monday’s press conference, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brigitte Gauvin confirmed that the national task force is focused on investigating Khalistani violent extremism, among other threats.
Arya said that he is yet to hear any politician or government official offer reassurance to Hindu-Canadians, many of whom feel concerned and fearful for their safety in light of recent events.
“To my fellow HinduCanadians: We are one of the most educated and successful communities in this country, contributing greatly to Canada’s progress,” Arya said. “Yet, our low profile is often mistaken for weakness by politicians.
“I pledge to do my best to advocate on your behalf. However, my efforts alone are not enough. The only
way to have our concerns addressed is for Hindu-Canadians to raise their voices and hold all politicians accountable. Together, we must ensure that our safety and interests are protected.”
Earlier in the week, Arya condemned recent attacks on Canadian journalists reporting on Khalistani extremism and violence in Canada. He asked the RCMP and other Canadian law agencies to take the problem seriously. Arya stated in parliament that Calgary radio journalist Richi Nagar was attacked for covering a Khalistan protest. He also referenced the March 2023 assault of Richmond BC radio journalist Sameer Kaushal for covering a Khalistan protest, and the February 2022 attack on Brampton radio host Deepak Punj for criticizing Khalistanrelated violence.
Nepean MP Chandra Arya said last week that Khalistan extremist violence in Canada must be taken seriously.
Barrhaven’s Brandt Clarke has big day in first NHL game in Ottawa
If there was a date that Brandt Clarke had circled on his calendar, it was Thanksgiving Monday.
The Barrhaven native played his first game at Canadian Tire Centre as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. Although the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 in an overtime thriller, Clarke had three assists for his first multi-point game in the NHL. He was also named the game’s third star.
The day could have been even better, as he had a goal disallowed.
“It was definitely spe-
Sr. Girls Basketball
Oct. 15 – Sacred Heart
64 St. Joseph 59
Oct. 15 – Borden 41 Longfields-Davidson Heights 13
Oct. 16 – St. Mother
Teresa 21 St. Mark 16
Oct. 17 – John McCrae
38 West Carleton 36
Oct. 18 – Woodroffe
50 Pierre Savard 44
Jr. Girls Basketball
Oct. 15 – Sacred Heart
47 St. Joseph 21
Oct. 15 – Paul-Desmarais 46 LongfieldsDavidson Heights 24
Oct. 16 – St. Paul 40 St. Francis Xavier 32
Oct. 17 - LongfieldsDavidson Heights 42 John McCrae 34
Oct. 17 – South Carleton 61 St. Joseph 31
cial,” Clarke said in a media scrum in the Kings’ dressing room following the game. “I saw a lot of my family on the glass in the warm-up. They were cheering me on.”
Clarke recalled in 2023 the excitement of being a youngster and attending the World Junior Championships at Canadian Tire Centre. He went on to win a gold medal for Canada at the WJC tournament that year, picking up eight points in seven games and anchoring the Team Canada blueline.
After the tournament, he returned to the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey
Girls Field Hockey
Oct. 15 – Colonel By 2 St. Joseph 0
Oct. 15 – St. Joseph 4
Maplewood 0
Oct. 15 – Sacred Heart 2
St. Joseph 0
Oct. 16 – South Carleton 1 Mother Teresa 0
Boys Non-Contact Hockey
Oct. 16 – St. Joseph 6 St. Mother Teresa 1
Oct. 16 - LongfieldsDavidson Heights 4 John McCrae 1
Football
Oct. 10 – St. Francis Xavier 30 Franco Cite 23
Oct. 10 – St. Joseph 52 St. Mother Teresa 14
Oct. 16 – St. Joseph 35 Ashbury 6
Oct. 17 – St. Francis Xavier 36 Holy Trinity 14
League and had one of the most prolific half-seasons by a defenceman in OHL history. In 31 games with the Colts, Clarke had 23 goals and 38 assists for 61 points. He kept up the torrid pace in the playoffs with 23 points in 12 games.
Clarke played 16 games with the Kings last season and spent most of the campaign with the AHL’s Ontario Reign in Ontario, CA.
This season is expected to be Clarke’s first full NHL season. After five games, he has four assists.
The highlight of this season was playing in the
Sr. Boys Rugby 7s
Oct. 8 – Nepean 54 John McCrae 0
Oct 8 – Immaculata 24
John McCrae 0
Oct 8 – John McCrae 19
Ridgemont 14
Oct. 8 – St. Pius X 34
John McCrae 7
Sr. Girls Rugby 7s
Oct. 9 – Nepean 32 John McCrae 0
Oct. 9 - LongfieldsDavidson Heights 17
Merivale 5
Oct. 9 – John McCrae 22
Sir Wilfrid Laurier 7
Oct. 9 - LongfieldsDavidson Heights 26 Colonel By 10
Oct. 9 – Franco-Cite 12
John McCrae 5
Oct. 9 - LongfieldsDavidson Heights 15 Elmwood 12
Oct. 9 – John McCrae 22
arena where he often went to cheer on Erik Karlsson and the Senators. It was his first time on Canadian Tire Centre Ice sine he was as 12-year-old playing in the Bell Capital Cup.
“It was special and I’m glad so many people came out to support me,” Clarke said.
Brandt Clarke of the Los Angeles Kings played his first game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Thanksgiving Monday. The Barrhaven native had three assists and was the game’s third star.
St. Patrick 10
Oct. 9 - LongfieldsDavidson Heights 20 Immaculata 5
Sr. Boys Soccer
Oct 15 – Paul-Desmarais 2 Longfields-Davidson Heights 1
Oct. 15 – St. Francis Xavier 2 Glebe 1
Oct. 15 – St. Mother Teresa 5 St. Joseph 0
Oct. 16 - LongfieldsDavidson Heights 1 Sacred Heart 0
Jr. Boys Soccer
Oct. 15 – St. Joseph 4 St. Mother Teresa 1
Oct. 15 – St. Francis Xavier 1 Pierre Savard 0
Oct. 17 – Pierre-de-Blois 4 John McCrae 2
Sr. Boys Volleyball
Oct. 15 – South Carleton
3 St. Joseph 1 Oct. 15 – Earl of March
3 Longfields-Davidson Heights 1
Oct. 16 – Merivale 3 John McCrae 0
Oct. 16 – Pierre Savard 3 Redeemer 1
Oct. 16 – Immaculata 3
St. Francis Xavier 2
Oct. 17 – South Carleton
3 St. Joseph 2
Barrhaven’s cenotaph could not be in a more appropriate location
It took a long time for Barrhaven to get its own cenotaph.
For years, a ceremony for Remembrance Day took place in the parking lot of the Walter Baker Centre. In those days, we had veterans, but we did not yet have our own branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Eventually, not only did Barrhaven get its own Legion to bring the veterans of the community together, but it also got its own cenotaph.
Appropriately, it is in the shadows of John McCrae Secondary School.
John McCrae Secondary School is named after John McCrae, a Canadian poet, physician, and soldier who is best known for his famous war memorial poem, “In Flanders Fields”, which he wrote during World War I.
The school was named in his honor to commemorate his contributions and to inspire students with his legacy of service and dedication.
Born on November 30, 1872, in Guelph, Ontario, McCrae’s life was marked by his dedication to medicine and his service in the military. His experiences during World War I profoundly influenced his writing, leading to the creation of one of the most enduring symbols of remembrance.
McCrae’s early life was characterized by academic excellence and a strong sense of duty. He attended the University of Toronto, where he earned a medical degree and later became a professor of pathology. His passion for medicine was matched by his commitment to military service. McCrae served in the Canadian Army during the Second Boer War and later re-enlisted during World War I, where he was appointed as a brigade sur-
geon.
The inspiration for “In Flanders Fields” came from McCrae’s firsthand experiences on the battlefields of Ypres, Belgium. In May 1915, following the death of his close friend Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, McCrae penned the poem while sitting in the back of an ambulance. The poem captures the stark contrast between the beauty of the poppy fields and the horrors of war. Its opening lines, “In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses, row on row,” evoke a powerful image of the fallen soldiers’ graves adorned with vibrant red poppies.
“In Flanders Fields” was first published in the British magazine Punch on December 8, 1915. The poem quickly gained widespread recognition and became a symbol of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war. Its poignant message resonated with readers, and the red poppy soon became an emblem of remembrance for those who had lost their lives in conflict.
McCrae’s poem is notable not only for its vivid imagery but also for its emotional depth. The poem’s structure, consisting of three stanzas,
reflects the progression of grief and resolve. The first stanza sets the scene, describing the poppies and the crosses marking the graves. The second stanza gives voice to the fallen soldiers, who urge the living to continue the fight. The final stanza serves as a call to action, imploring the reader to “take up our quarrel with the foe” and honor the sacrifices of those who have died.
Tragically, John McCrae did not live to see the end of the war. He succumbed to pneumonia and meningitis on January 28, 1918, while still serving in France. His legacy, however, endures through his poetry and the enduring symbol of the red poppy. “In Flanders Fields” remains a central part of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada and other Commonwealth countries, serving as a reminder of the cost of war and the importance of honoring those who have served.
John McCrae’s life and work are a testament to the power of poetry to capture the human experience. “In Flanders Fields” continues to resonate with readers more than a century after it was written, reminding us of the sacrifices made by soldiers and the enduring
hope for peace. McCrae’s legacy lives on, not only through his words but also through the symbol of the red poppy, which serves as a poignant reminder of the cost of war and the importance of remembrance.
As members of the community will gather at the cenotaph in front of John McCrae Secondary School this year, many will see his name on the front of the building and be reminded of the pictures of war he painted so eloquently with
his words, and how for more than a century they have been the template for the imagery and symbols we mark the day with.
Most of all, we will think of the fallen soldiers and those who made sacrifices for the freedom of our country.
Barrhaven Legion 2024 Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day Activities
The Poppy Campaign is very much a local initiative, conducted by Legion branches in cities, towns and communities across the country. Donations collected during the Poppy Campaign are held in trust at the branch level to directly support Veterans and their families within their community, and to help ensure that Canadians ‘never forget.’ This includes providing food, shelter and medical attention for them or their families when necessary.
Thanks to the generosity of the Barrhaven community, over $80,000 was raised during last year’s Poppy Campaign. Branch 641 donated funds to community organizations including the Ottawa Heart Institute, Perley Health Centre, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Heroes Mending on the Fly, Operation Leave the Streets Behind, Operation Service Dogs, Veterans’ Adaptive Ski Program, Ruck to Remember, Veterans’ House Ottawa, the Pepper Pod (for women Veterans), Quilts of Valour, the Cadet Program through our five affiliated Army, Navy and Air Cadet units, bursaries to local students, as well as providing monetary prizes for poster and literary contests for youth attending local schools.
This year, the Poppy Campaign starts on October 25 and ends on November 11. Legion and Cadet volunteers will be distributing poppies during the Campaign period at several locations, including Metro, Walmart, Loblaws, McDonough’s Your Independent Grocer, Costco and Farm Boy (Greenbank location). We thank you for your continued support.
Barrhaven’s annual November 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony will once again be held at John McCrae Secondary School, 103 Malvern Drive. The parade will form up at 10:30 a.m. and march on at 10:45 a.m. to start the ceremony. Military/RCMP/Police, Veterans, Legion members, Scouts/Cubs, Guides/Brownies/Sparks and other community groups are welcome to participate in the parade. Following the Ceremony, the Barrhaven Legion will host a reception in Halls A and B of the Walter Baker Centre. Everyone is welcome. Veterans and members of the Barrhaven Legion are welcome to join us back at Branch 641 located at 3500 Fallowfield Road.
Did you know that you don’t need to be a Veteran to join the Legion? Learn more at www.legion.ca and visit our website www.rcl641.ca and drop by the branch location to discover our weekly schedule of events and activities that enable us to support our Veterans. Have questions? Want to find out how you can help? Email the Branch 641 Poppy Campaign mailbox Poppy.Campaign@rcl641.ca and the Poppy Chair will respond.
** Supporting the Poppy Campaign means supporting Veterans in need and Veteran and local community programs. **
The Barrhaven cenotaph is in the shadows of John McCrae Secondary School, named after the man who gave us the vivid imagery of war and sacrifice through his poem, “In Flanders Fields”.
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1. “60 Minutes” network
4. Train line
10. Go quickly
11. Straightforward
12. Canadian province
14. At any rate (abbr.)
15. Genealogy
16. Make changes
18. Utter repeatedly
22. In a way, turned up
23. Type of ship
24. Agents of one’s downfall
26. Not out
27. Something to scratch
28. Round water pot
30. Refreshing green fruit (slang)
31. Promotions
34. Primordial matters
36. One-time world power (abbr.)
37. Source of illumination
39. The content of cognition
40. An Arab ruler
41. South Dakota
42. Gnawed at with teeth
48. Hawaiian island
50. Smaller
51. Of a single person
52. Rigid bracelet
53. Barbary sheep (Fr.)
54. Not even
55. Specific gravity
56. Engage in petty bargaining
58. Boxing’s “GOAT”
59. Split between parties
60. Notable offensive
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1. A place to lounge
2. Skewed views
3. Peacefully
4. Commercial
5. Auxiliary forces
6. Large mollusk
7. Take out again
8. Sharp and forthright
9. Knight (chess)
12. Source of fiber
13. Flesh covering some birds’ beaks
17. Energy
19. Night monkeys genus
20. Small, sharp nails
21. Pleasantsmelling liquid
25. Affirms
one’s hold
29. CNN’s founder
31. Texans can’t forget it
32. “Oppenheimer” actor Matt
33. Expression
35. Vessel
38. Lacking poetic beauty
41. Tall, swift and slender dog
43. Sports personality
Michelle
44. Robber
45. Liquefied natural gas
46. Snakelike fishes
47. The most worthless part of something
49. City in Crimea
56. Bad grades
57. Reichsmark
A&W (both locations)
Anabia
Barley Mow
Barrhaven Legion
Booster Juice
Boston Pizza
Broadway
Canadian Tire Gas Bar
Circle K – Strandherd
Circle K – Greenbank
Fallowfield Pharmasave
Green Street Medical Centre
Halibut House
I.D.A.
Jolly Taxpayer
Kelsey’s
www.barrhavenindependent.ca
Longfields Pharmacy
Longfields Retirement Residence
Maverick’s Donuts
Minto Rec Centre
Nepean Sportsplex
Petro Canada - Fallowfield
Petro Canada – Greenbank
Petro Canada – Strandherd
Pizza Pizza
Prince of Wales Manor
Quickie – Jockvale
Quickie – Rideaucrest
Rexall (both locations)
Royal Bank