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MPP Ghamari launches Carleton COVID-19 resource page GoldieMPP.ca/COV-19 a Carleton community information and resource page

The health and well-being of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa & Ontario is my top priority. Since we first learned of COVID-19 as an emerging public health issue, we have been diligently monitoring the developing situation to protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians, support you during this difficult time, and provide relief for businesses and employees. My office has taken action to ensure that you are equipped with the most upto-date information. That’s why I’ve launched our COVID-19 Carleton Community Resource & Information Page. On this page, you can find the latest information on COVID-19, including: • Health Care & Information • Education & Resources • Business Resources • How you, your business, or organization can help us fight COVID-19 • Videos from the Premier of Ontario

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• The Latest Government News Releases • Links to Federal, Municipal and International Websites • Carleton Community Resources from Unaffiliated Third-Party Sites; and • Anything else that can be helpful for the people of Carleton. If you are providing services/resources to the community and would like your information included on this community resource page, please fill out a contact form on the page. Please be well and be safe. As long as we support one another, we will get through this together and our community will be stronger than ever. Thank you everyone. - Goldie

News from Queen’s Park Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 On March 25, Finance Minister released Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 (March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update). The government’s action plan is a first step in its response to COVID-19 and includes $7 billion in additional resources for the health care system and direct support for people and jobs. It also will make available $10 billion in support for people and businesses through tax and other deferrals to improve their cash flow, protecting jobs and household budgets.\ This $17 billion response is a critical first step to ensure our health care system, communities and economy are positioned to weather the challenges ahead. The plan includes historic levels of prudence, including a dedicated $1 billion COVID-19 contingency fund, as part

of the additional health care investments, as well as an unprecedented $2.5 billion reserve and an increased contingency fund of $1.3 billion to provide continued flexibility to respond to changing global circumstances. Health The plan includes $3.3 billion in additional health care resources to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ontario. • Committing to a dedicated $1.0 billion COVID-19 contingency fund for emerging needs related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Investing $935 mil• lion for the hospital sector, including $594 million to accelerate progress on the government’s commitment to address capacity issues, as well as $341 million for an additional 1,000 acute care and 500 critical care beds and additional assessment centres. • Increasing public health funding by $160 million to support COVID-19 monitoring, surveillance, and labora-

tory and home testing, while also investing in virtual care and Telehealth Ontario. • Investing $243 million for surge capacity in the long-term care sector, as well as funding for 24/7 screening, more staffing to support infection control, and supplies and equipment to help tackle the COVID-19 outbreak. • Investing $75 million to supply personal protective equipment and critical medical supplies to front-line staff to tackle COVID-19. People and Jobs As part of the action plan, the Province also announced $3.7 billion to directly and urgently support people and to protect jobs. Key initiatives in the government’s plan to strengthen its response to the COVID-19 outbreak and support people, families, workers and employers include: • Helping families pay for the extra costs associated with school and daycare closures during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing a onetime payment of $200 per child up to 12 years of age,

and $250 for those with special needs, including children enrolled in private schools. • Proposing to double the Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) payment for low-income seniors for six months. • Supporting more affordable electricity bills for eligible residential, farm and small business consumers, by providing approximately $5.6 billion for electricity cost relief programs in 202021, which is an increase of approximately $1.5 billion compared to the 2019 Budget plan. • Further supporting more affordable electricity bills by setting electricity prices for residential, farm and small business time-ofuse customers at the lowest rate, known as the off-peak price, 24 hours a day for 45 days to support ratepayers in their increased daytime electricity usage as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, addressing concerns about time-of-use metering.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER Goldie continues from page 2 • Cutting taxes by $355 million for about 57,000 employers through a proposed temporary increase to the Employer Health Tax (EHT) exemption. • Providing $9 million in direct support to families for their energy bills by expanding eligibility for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and ensuring that their electricity and natural gas services are not disconnected for nonpayment during the COVID-19 outbreak. • Providing emergency child care options to support parents working on the front lines, such as health care workers, police officers, firefighters and correctional officers. • Expanding access to the emergency assistance program administered by Ontario Works to provide financial support to people facing economic hardship and help more people meet basic needs such as food and rent during this public health emergency. • Enhancing funding by $148 million for charitable and non-profit social services organizations such as food banks, homeless shelters, churches and emergency services to improve their ability to respond to COVID-19, by providing funding directly to Consolidated Municipal Service Managers and District Social Service Administration Boards who would allocate this funding based on local needs. • Providing six months of Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loan and interest accrual relief for students, leaving more money in people’s pockets. • Helping to support regions lagging in employment growth with a proposed new Corporate Income Tax Credit, the Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit. • Providing additional

supports of $26 million to Indigenous peoples and communities, including emergency assistance for urban Indigenous people in financial need, and costs for health care professionals and critical supplies to reach remote First Nations. Businesses The government’s plan also includes measures that will make available $10 billion in support for people and businesses through tax and other deferrals to improve their cash flows over the coming months, including: • Making available $6 billion by providing five months of interest and penalty relief for businesses to file and make payments for the majority of provincially administered taxes. • Over $1.8 billion by deferring the upcoming June 30 quarterly municipal remittance of education property tax to school boards by 90 days, which will provide municipalities the flexibility to, in turn, provide property tax deferrals to residents and businesses, while ensuring school boards continue to receive their funding. • Making available $1.9 billion by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) allowing employers to defer payments for up to six months. Office Notice: In an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus, our Constituency Office went virtual on March 16, 2020. Our location will remain closed until further notice. We are still open & working during regular office hours to answer your calls & emails. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. It’s why I’m here. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office. - Goldie Your voice at Queen’s Park

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COVID 19- Funding Programs for Individuals: “Canada Child Benefit: Government of Canada is providing an extra $300 per child through the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for 2019-20. This will mean approximately $550 more for the average family. This benefit will be delivered as part of the scheduled CCB payment in May. Those who already receive the Canada Child Benefit do not need to re-apply. Extra Time to File Income Tax Returns: Government of Canada is deferring the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals. For individuals (other than trusts), the return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020. The Government will also allow any new income tax balances due, or instalments, to be deferred until after August 31, 2020 without incurring interest or penalties. Mortgage support: Canadian banks have committed to work with their customers on a case-by-case basis to find solutions to help them manage hardships caused by COVID-19. Canadians who are impacted by COVID-19 and experiencing financial hardship as a result should contact their financial institution regarding flexibility for a mortgage deferral. This allows flexibility to be available − when needed − to those who need it the most. Contact your financial institution for further mortgage assistance. Canada Emergency Response Benefit: will provide taxable benefit of $2, 000 a month for up to 4 months to: workers who must stop working due to COVID19 and do not have access to paid leave or other income support; workers who are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID19; working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children that are sick or need additional care because of school and daycare closures; workers who still have their employment but are not being paid because there is currently not sufficient work and their employer asked them not to come to work; wage earners and self-employed individuals, including contract workers, who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance. Application details will be available through MY CRA and MY Service Canada, beginning the first week of April.” https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

COVID 19- Funding Programs for Business: 1.

Providing small businesses with wage subsidies - 75 per cent wage subsidy for qualifying businesses, for up to 3 months, retroactive to March 15, 2020. This will help businesses to keep and return workers to the payroll. More details on eligibility criteria will start with the impact of COVID-19 on sales, and will be shared before the end of March. 2. Defer all GST/HST payments until June 2020 - Allow businesses, including self-employed individuals, to defer all Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) payments until June, as well as customs duties owed for imports. This measure is the equivalent of providing up to $30 billion in interest-free loans to Canadian businesses. It will help businesses so they can continue to pay their employees and their bills, and help ease cash-flow challenges across the country 3. Loans from the Canada Emergency Business Account - Provide interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits, to help cover their operating costs during a period where their revenues have been temporarily reduced, due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 virus. Small businesses and not-for-profits should contact their financial institution to apply for these loans. To qualify, these organizations will need to demonstrate they paid between $50,000 to $1 million in total payroll in 2019. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2022 will result in loan forgiveness of 25 percent (up to $10,000).” https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/maintaingrowimprovebusiness/resources-for-canadian-businesses.html#_2._Support_for

COVID –19 Helpful tips: “To help eliminate the spread of COVID-19: • Stay home; avoid unnecessary travel to public places • Avoid contact with others, especially away from seniors and people with chronic medical conditions • Stay connected via technology (i.e phone call or video chat) • Keep a distance of at least 2 metres from others • Cover your coughs and sneezes • Wash your hands often with soap and water; use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available • Wear a mask over your nose and mouth if you must leave your house to see a health care provider.” https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus#section-8 If you or someone you know is struggling with loneliness and/or social isolation. Contact A Friendly Voice- “a phone line for seniors” at 1-855-892-9992 or 613-692-9992. www.afriendlyvoice.ca

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D. Aubrey Moodie School turned into COVID-19 care clinic The City of Ottawa has opened its first COVID-19 care clinic. D. Aubrey Moodie Intermediate School on Moodie Drive south of Bells Corners has been set up as a treatment centre for people who have respiratory problems and other

COVID-19 systems. The clinic will be operated by the Queensway-Carleton Hospital staff. Dr. Andrew Willmore spoke to the media last Thursday, telling reporters that the clinic will relieve the pressure currently straining emergency rooms at hospitals in the city.

He added that the clinic will also reduce the pressure on family doctors’ offices. The centre will have the capacity to see up to 200 patients per day. Dr. Willmore described it as an assessment centre that will be run as an urgent care clinic.

“This service is for all patients with fever and respiratory symptoms,” he said. The city will continue to run the COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre at Brewer Arena to continue conduct swab tests on patients meeting the criteria.

The former D. Aubrey Moodie Intermediate School is being used by the city as a COVID-19 care clinic. Jeff Morris photo

Foodbanks in Ottawa see 100% increase in demand We can all be forgiven for our feelings of anger, depression and hopelessness; after all, most humans don’t deal with change very easily, especially when it’s forced on us and which we have no control. What we are going through now because of the COVID-19 pandemic is a seismic shift few of us have ever experienced. Just as we think we have our emotions under control, or at the least understand them, another

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wave of uncertainty rolls over us. If only we knew when this would end. So let’s consider what we do know. Self-isolation and physical distancing measures are causing unemployment

rates to soar. People are hurting. Rents and mortgages are difficult to pay. Relief promised by governments is coming, but it won’t be enough to cover everyone’s expenses. Too many people are being forced to make tough decisions to make ends meet. The Foodbanks in Ottawa have seen an almost 100 percent increase in demand. Let that sink in. We, the ones who are lucky enough to have a job,

must step up. We have to do what we can to ensure our neighbours can feed their families. Ron and Suzie Miller, who operate Miller’s Farm on Rideau Valley Drive in Manotick, contacted me on April 1st, asking how they can help. I pointed them to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard that assists residents in the south end. Their donation of money will make a difference. Cash means food can

be purchased in bulk, making the donation go as far as possible. No one should go hungry, and we all can help. I am asking you to donate twenty-five dollars and encourage five of your friends to do the same. Let’s get some momentum going. Below is the link. Just copy into your browser. https://www.barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca/donate/ You can also support local businesses that are doing

their best to stay open. Some of your favourite restaurants in the village are still making food. Order one meal a week if you can and tell others to do the same. We must do our part to ensure as many small businesses survive in this challenging time as possible. A simple act, a donation, a purchase of a meal, will make the difference. We are all in this together. Stay well.

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North Gower group continues fight against planned warehouse Despite most things in the community coming to a standstill, the Rideau Action Group is moving forward in their fight to stop a proposed warehouse and distribution centre earmarked for Roger Stevens Drive and Highway 416. Despite the terrible weather, on Thursday, February 27, the Rideau Action Group (RAG) welcomed the public to its community information session and fundraiser in the Village of North Gower. It was a resounding success with almost 80 members of the public braving the snow to attend the event in person and more than 400 people had viewed the live stream of the event on-line. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information about the City of Ottawa’s zoning changes to accommodate a proposed e-commerce distribution centre on Roger Stevens Drive; and the subsequent appeal by Rideau Action Group of those changes to Ontario’s Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. North Gower MPP, Goldie Ghamari, was represented by a

staffer who took notes. Ms. Ghamari has previously informed RAG members that she will host a town hall meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation to bring together the community, the City of Ottawa and the developer. The event was MCed by Gordon Kubanek. Longtime resident of North Gower, Jo Sullivan, gave an emotional review of the history of the land and how it had originally been zoned as the Jordel Acres Subdivision, with extensive consultation and taking into account input from the community. She painted a picture of a close-knit community with a vision for the future of their Village. Teddie Laframboise followed with an account of how RAG was formed and spoke to the grave concerns that the community has about the proposed distribution centre as well as the way in which the City of Ottawa seems to be ignoring due process and stakeholder input in its planning decisions. Ray Steiger provided an overview of the main concerns connected to

the rezoning. More detailed information was available from RAG members at stations set up around the hall. RAG identified the following five main areas of concern: the loss of future economic growth of the village, increased traffic, increased water use and flood potential, environmental damage and the creation of tenuous contract and seasonal employment that bear no relation to the community in which they exist. The presentations noted that the majority of studies submitted by the developer in support of the proposal were out-of-date, inaccurate or flawed. For example, the traffic study does not account for delivery trucks or slow-moving agricultural vehicles and even without those was predictive of long delays and a chaotic traffic environment. The Environmental Impact Statement failed to mention several

Gordon Kubanek was the MC of the Rideau Action Group public meeting held on Feb. 27.

endangered species that are known to use the property and relied on floodplain data that has been in need of revision for years. RAG estimates that it will need to raise $65,000$70,000 to hire experts such

present before LPAT so the community of North Gower is in the unenviable position of having to engage in a massive fundraising effort to take on Broccolini, a multimillion dollar company and the City of Ottawa.

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The MessengerEDITORIAL

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Canada’s hospital system ill-prepared for COVID-19 crisis

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City closes parks, playgrounds, play structures, gazebos To begin, I would like to sincerely thank everyone during this challenging time. I thank you for many different reasons, be it working in the healthcare field, working at a grocery store or pharmacy, transitioning your business online so you can still serve your customers and all those who are just staying at home, managing the best you can through this pandemic. This is something that impacts us all and we all may have very different experiences. It is important that we continue to support each other in our community through this situation. If anyone if having difficulty from a mental health perspective, please remember that it is ok to not be ok. I encourage you to reach out to the Distress Centre of Ottawa to connect with someone at 613-238-3311 if you need help or are having trouble coping.

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Statement from Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa Public Health Thank you to everyone that is doing the right thing – staying home and keeping your physical distance. We can change the impact that this pandemic has on our city when we all work together. Last week, the province shared projections of total numbers of cases and deaths in Ontario in different scenarios. It is important to note that the different curves and projections show that the measures we are currently taking (e.g. closures of schools and public spaces and ensuring everyone keeps their

distance), do make a difference in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and can prevent deaths. The actions of every individual determine which curve we will experience – and we are aiming for the lowest curve possible. The least number of infections at once will ensure that the healthcare system can continue to handle the demand. We are working with our partners to determine what these provincial projections may mean for our city. We understand many people may be frustrated with the length of time to receive test results. There is now a new online portal to access COVID-19 test results directly from the provincial laboratory system. This portal was launched on Friday by the Government of Ontario and offers fast and secure access to test results on your computer and mobile

device. Thank you again for your cooperation as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. I am inspired by the supports that so many Ottawans are providing to each other, whether checking in virtually or helping with grocery runs. While we usually want to visit in-person, to share and manage in times of stress, keeping our contacts to household members as much as possible is going to get us through this pandemic. Please continue to visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ Coronavirus for the latest information. All Parks Closed As you may have heard, the closure of parks was announced by the City last week and then the Province announced their own closure of parks provincewide. Following this, City

employees installed Park Closure signs at parks across the City. Phase 1 of these installations included play structures, fully enclosed off-leash dog parks, playgrounds and gazebos. This work took place between March 28th and April 2nd and saw more than 4000 signs posted at over 800 Parks. At this time, parking lots with gates that were closed for the winter will remain locked. Staff will begin Phase 2 sign installations this week and will target park entrances via multi-use pathways, parking lot entrances, entrances to complex community parks, artificial turf fields and community gardens. This signage program is necessary because people are still using the parks. They are still gathering in dog parks, using play equipment and congregat-

ing at picnic tables. While I fully understand the impact of these closures and the difficulty in accepting them, it is imperative that we follow the public health directions from both the City and the Province. Other Closures Just a reminder that all City facilities remain closed as well, including libraries. Rest assured that all of these facilities will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on RideauGoulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca. You can also sign up for our now weekly newsletter to stay informed on all the latest, accurate information regarding COVID-19.

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Remembering Easter in a little church a long time ago The little church of long ago that I remember was St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Carluke, a tiny rural village with the church, a store and a school. I remember Easter service when I sat, as a boy, in the family pew with Mother and I looked at a book I brought with me from home. How I would like to see the church now the way I saw it then; the straight back pews, the pulpit higher where my Father preached, the communion table front and center with a lone Easter lily on it. The men dressed in their Sunday clothes, dark suit, white shirt and tie; solemnly devout, they closed their eyes when prayers were said and never looked around. The ladies in the congregation dressed smartly and all wearing hats, some with veils or feathers. I remember the choir with my brother Bob, sister Eden and some other folk. The ushers passed the plate at offering time, people fumbled in their pockets for their coins and gladly dropped

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the nickels, dimes and quarters on the plate; Mother gave me two pennies and I dropped then on the plate, so proud of myself. The minister, my Father, preached in good old-fashioned style and I couldn’t understand it all but somehow, I knew the Bible was the textbook in that church of long ago. Dad didn’t preach on politics but on the word of God; the congregation nodded as though agreeing with what he had to say. Prayers were said and old familiar hymns were sung, everyone participated whether they could carry a tune or not, but the choir led the way. After the service ended, I saw the people shake hands with Dad at the door as they left and thanked him for the sermon. The little church of long ago was a small structure,

no paid staff; most of the members were from surrounding farms. I sit here today dreaming and wishing I could know the joy of sitting again in that little church of long ago, maybe someday! Earlier, I said that the village of Carluke had a store, Charlie Moffatt’s and a school; that school was where I started in September of that year. These thoughts are about Easter Sunday April 12th 1936 – by coincidence Easter Sunday in 2020 is April 12th, ! From Dad’s records that I still have, the title of his sermon was “Not seen – Yet believed”. Some years before we moved to Carluke the church had been destroyed by fire. The bell was salvaged and placed on a cement pad in front of the church after being rebuilt. The orator, Cicero, who lived between AD43 and AD106, said these great lines - “the life given us by nature is short; but the memories of a life well spent are eternal.”

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

By Jeff Morris If you have ever wondered what it is like to travel by boat from Manotick to the end of the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa, or what it’s like to go under the Vimy Bridge in a boat, you will have the chance to experience it from your own family room. TVO will be airing ‘Tripping the Rideau Canal,’ which is a four-hour real-time journey by boat from Manotick to the end of the canal in downtown Ottawa. The special will air Fri., April 10 at 7 p.m. “TRIPPING the Rideau Canal is the antithesis of the kind of scripted reality programming that covers the television landscape today. Whatever happened on the canal that day is eau naturelle,” said Jane Jankovic, TVO Executive Producer, Documentaries. “TVO is one of the few channels that can broadcast this kind of innovative programming. We’re really

excited to show this incredibly important waterway to Canadians.” Launching in a 1948 mahogany Shepard runabout, Tripping the Rideau Canal begins just outside of Manotick at 160-yearold Watson’s Mill. Travelling north, the trip travels through four different lock stations, many of which, remarkably, are still operated by hand with their original equipment from 1832. The Rideau Canal is operated by Parks Canada and was designated a National Historic Site in 1925 and a UNESCO Heritage site in 2007. Animated sequences and numerous factoids are seamlessly embedded into the flow of the journey to take the viewers back in time to various periods of the Rideau Canal’s existence. “We think this was our most important task, to allow the viewer to experience the Rideau Canal without interruption but

also give them enough information to have a deep understanding of this important historic waterway,” said Mitch Azaria, Executive Producer at Good Earth Productions. “We wanted to do this in a way that did not interrupt the immersive experience. It was a challenge and we think we were successful.” Azaria, a graduate of Ottawa University, was looking at a number of possible sites in the province for the project, but selected the Rideau Canal. He has overseen over 150 hours of factual production, and has been honoured with a Hot Doc award and seven Gemini nominations. Azaria shot the film in the fall of 2019, using an antique boat that was sourced with the help of the Manotick Antique Boat Club. “There were a lot of things that fell into place for us on the day we filmed,” Azaria said. “We had a beautiful day so the lighting was just right, and there was

The Vimy Bridge that connects Riverside South and Barrhaven looks very different from the Rideau River.

very little wind so the water was very still.” The documentary contains no narration and no music. The only audio is from the Rideau Canal itself. There are a number of animated historic sequences that bring the viewer back in time to see the canal in another age. Additionally, there are numerous factoids embedded in the footage

which provide fascinating information about the Rideau Canal and give the viewer a deeper understanding of this engineering marvel. “One of the concerns we had was with Long Island Locks,” Azaria said. “We were lucky that we didn’t have to wait for a long time. That part of the trip also gave us the opportunity to tell some stories through

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a four-hour boat ride on the canal. “There are a lot of things going on in the production that make this project unique,” he said. “Yes, there is the boat ride through the canal, but there are a lot of factoids and vignettes that are constantly coming onto the screen. We were looking for pieces of interesting information and facts that would stimulate the viewer throughout the journey.” After the airing of the documentary on April 10, it will be able for screening on TVO.org. “It might be a show to enjoy in four hours, or maybe some viewers will PVR it and watch it seg-

ments,” Azaria said. “Either way, with everyone in isolation or quarantine, the timing for this is good because it gets peoples minds off the COVID-19 virus for a few hours and lets them enjoy some local scenery.” During the broadcast production, a video crew was commissioned to follow the work of this unique documentary. The result is 10 short stories that follow the key crew members through the process of production, which are released one week at a time on Facebook. To hear the full interview with Mitch Azaria, listen to the Barrhaven Independent podcast on Soundcloud.com.

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Poilievre pushing for small business loan, carbon tax relief

Conservative Members of Parliament, Pierre Poilievre (Carleton) and Michael Cooper (EdmontonSt. Albert), are calling on the Finance Minister to allow all credit unions to deliver the government’s promised $40,000 emergency small business loans. “Thousands of businesses with millions of workers are days away from bankruptcy. They need cash now. The government has promised them $40,000 loans. Why not use all financial institutions—especially local credit unions—to get the money out the door,” said Shadow Minister for Finance Pierre Poilievre. “Many rural, small business and western companies rely on credit unions instead of banks. Some rural communities do not even have bank branches. The government should open up competition now and let hundreds of credit unions help save millions of jobs.” There are 239 credit unions in Canada but Export Development Canada—which is administering

the program— considers only 11 of them “approved lenders”, excluding 95% of credit unions. That means the charter banks will have the privilege of delivering almost all the loans with little competition. Thousands of small businesses that rely on credit unions will not get money unless they switch over to banks. “Businesses across Canada need cash now,” said Deputy Shadow Minister for Finance Michael Cooper. “The hundreds of credit unions across Canada can get it out the door. It is time for the government to open the door to competition and let credible unions save cash-starved entrepreneurs.” Last week, Poilievre made headlines when he called for the cancellation of the 50 per cent increase in the national carbon tax, which was scheduled to take effect April 1. “A massive health and economic crisis is no time for tax hikes,” Poilievre stated. “Higher home heating and grocery prices will

hurt households whose incomes have already plummeted. Higher energy prices will force businesses to further cut jobs, leaving manufacturing and energy workers even worse off than before.” Poilievre said that when the COVID-19 lockdown ends, Canada will desperately need investment to restart Canadian factories, mines and transportation businesses, so workers can return to jobs. He added that another hike in input taxes will only drive investors to put their money to work elsewhere and keep our workers unemployed longer. In times of crisis, the government needs to drop its ideology and do what is practical. That means stopping the carbon tax hike. Workers, consumers and small businesses need a break now more than ever.” Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre is pushing for a cancellation of the Trudeau Government’s carbon tax rate increase. Jeff Morris photo

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MVCA sharing information and connecting volunteers

The world as we know it has changed in the past few weeks. We are inundated on a daily basis with new information about the coronavirus along with requests to stay home, limit visits to the stores for essential goods and maintain a two-metre bubble around us in public. The Manotick Village and Community Association has been playing a small role in helping to share information and connect volunteers with individuals who need help getting food and essentials. We have revamped our web site and added a special COVID19 page which features key information from the City and links to other sources such as Ottawa Public Health. We have also set up a Facebook group to connect residents who need assistance with those available to help. https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / groups/2667879116613671/ The Facebook group features updates on what local businesses are doing for those who are self-isolating or those who need to get essentials. Early shopping hours for seniors and bringing goods to your car are just two ways that our businesses are making it easier to get what you need. ROSSS is also delivering groceries to seniors or persons who have disabilities. If you would like their assistance, please phone: 613-

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692-4697 ext 241. We have also been sharing updates through our Twitter feed and Instagram for anyone using those social media tools. If you are not on social media and you need assistance, you can contact us through president@manotickvca.org and we will connect you with a volunteer to help with groceries or getting other essentials.

What can you do to help?

we have food and other essentials is appreciated more than we can say. Governments at all levels are requesting that events of 50 or more are postponed or cancelled and are encouraging the use of video and teleconferencing for any group meetings. As a result, many local events that would have taken place in April and May have been cancelled or postponed. Our twitter feed does post updates on a daily basis. All City of Ottawa public consultation events have been cancelled. You can still participate online at www.engage.ottawa.ca You can have your say on the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan until May 15th through online survey: https://engage.ottawa. ca/Community-SafetyWell-Being-Plan You can submit questions about the Solid Waste Master Plan in advance of upcoming online and face to face consultations. https://engage.ottawa.ca/ solid-waste-master-plan

If you live near elderly neighbours, check in with them to make sure they are doing okay. Social isolation is particularly difficult for individuals living on their own. Stay home. If you do go out, remember all City parks are closed – including Centennial Park, David Bartlett Park and Beryl Gaffney Park – and keep a six metre perimeter around yourself. Phase 1 of the Ward BoundSupport local businesses ary Review consultation closed online. We would like to on April 3rd with round two of thank the local businesses, the consultations to take place and their WATSON’S employees, who overMANOTICK the summer months. MILL INC. AGM HAS BEEN have remained open or are Follow us on Twitter @ POSTPONED providing takeout food. It is manotickvca and Facebook not an easy time and their and Instagram for any other commitment to unprecedented making sure community updates. by the COVID-19 pandemic, In these times caused

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City of Ottawa launches Buy Local campaign

In partnership with its Economic Partners Taskforce, the City of Ottawa has launched the first phase of an online promotional campaign to help local businesses during these challenging times. “Ottawa is a caring community and clearly recognizes the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is

having on our small businesses, their owners and employees,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “These shops, restaurants and services are the foundation of our local economy. Any support residents can provide during these challenging times will help businesses continue to operate online and keep staff employed.”

The campaign encourages residents to support their favourite small businesses by taking immediate and concrete steps now: - Buy from local businesses online. - Purchase gift cards from local businesses to use later. - Order delivery or takeout from area restaurants.

- Send local businesses messages of support on social media.

These actions will help local shops, restaurants and services by providing them with critical income during this challenging period. The campaign includes targeted ads that will reach residents on several online

platforms over the coming weeks and direct them to ottawa.ca/buylocal. There, residents will find links to sites listing businesses serving customers virtually or providing takeout and meal delivery. The City is also launching a web page on ottawa.ca to provide businesses with access to essential informa-

tion and support programs. The page will have links to provincial and federal assistance programs, as well as details on measures offered by the City to help businesses in the coming weeks and months. This includes the property tax deferral and other relief measures that Council approved at its meeting on March 25.

Manotick BIA supporting local businesses with information, resources

While many businesses in Manotick are temporarily closed and those that are open are dealing with a new way of doing business with their customers, the Manotick Business Improvement Area has been busy providing support and information to the village’s business community. “Our businesses in Manotick are tough,” said Dr.

Salima Ismail, Manotick BIA Chair, in a letter sent to Manotick businesses. “We have an amazing community behind us. If you are closed, we will be here for you when you reopen. We will all celebrate your reopening.” Dr. Ismail’s letter outlined much of the work Manotick BIA Executive Director Donna Smith has been doing for the business

community. Smith has been sending out daily emails to all businesses in Manotick with information, tools and links to help deal with the situation brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. Smith is also updating the Manotick BIA’s social media platforms daily. The Manotick BIA’s website, manotickvillage. com, offers information and links for Manotick business-

es, as well as information on the status of local businesses, including who is open, who you can shop from online and who delivers, for shoppers. “She is posting daily about businesses and their changes as they are occurring,” Dr. Ismail said of the diligent work Smith has been doing during the mandated business closures. “If you are still open, let us know and ensure you are

reflecting all your changes on all your messaging: be it Facebook, your website, telephone messages and other social media posts. It may be shorter hours, curb side pick ups, online ordering etc.” Dr. Ismail also encouraged local business that are struggling to reach out to landlords, banks, lenders and suppliers for assistance during these difficult times. She

also said that Canada.ca has information on relief packages made available for local businesses. “Please remember, this is historical,” Dr. Ismail saidl. “We have never been through something like this. It is extremely stressful and financially incomprehensible. You are not alone. we are going through this together. Reach out if necessary.”

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Parking lot rally shows appreciation for King’s YIG By Jeff Morris

Many Richmond residents paraded around the parking lot of King’s Your Independent Grocer in Richmond last week to express their gratitude to store owner Chris King and his staff. “In our times of need, I feel that King’s Independent has gone far and beyond to serve us, they have kept positive attitudes and the number of online grocery shopping has increased,” said Wendy Ferguson-Vaughn, who organized the rally in a Facebook post. “They all have been busy and hard working.” Dozens of vehicles turned up at 1 p.m. last Monday and circled the parking lot, honking their horns. Several staff members came out-

side to wave, with some taking videos of the event with their phones. Staff member Pat Cockram posted a video on the Richmond Group Facebook page, expressing thanks to those who turned up. “I am attaching a video so that you can all see what an amazing village we live in,” Cockram wrote. “On behalf of Mr. King and all staff members we thank you for your support and understanding during COVID-19.” Monday afternoon was chosen because that was when most full time staff members were at the store. Ferguson-Vaughn planned another rally in the parking lot that was held Saturday to show appreciation for the store’s part time staff.

Customers showed their appreciation at King’s Your Independent Grocer in Richmond last week.

Jeff Morris photo

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We’re entering a crucial period in the pandemic. So far, governments have kept trade borders open. Cooler heads must prevail By Sylvain Chalebois Access to food during the COVID-19 crisis has been a source of anxiety everywhere in the West. But the worst of the pandemic is yet to come, which means that anything can still happen. Panic buying by people in confinement has already demonstrated the fragility of supply chains, as supermarket shelves were emptying in many countries, including Canada. Seeing shelves fill up again across the network, most consumers felt reassured. And time and time again, experts have told the public that food security will never be compromised – if borders remain open. Global supply chains are working due to the goodwill of countries wanting to share wealth and knowledge with others. Essentially,

and from several governments around the world, including Canada and the United States. The UN has gone so far as to say that when acting to protect the health and well-being of their citizens, countries should ensure that any trade-related measures don’t disrupt the food supply chain. But the global agency also had a more provocative message: the world could face a food shortage if authorities fail to properly manage the COVID-19 epidemic. For now, keeping markets open without interruption has been the focus. But now that governments around the world are trying to curb the spread of COVID-19 by restricting population movements, international trade and food supply chains are beginning to slow.

trade is based on the principle that no one country can be good and efficient at everything. Being a Nordic country, Canada has certain disadvantages. So our relationships with partners abroad allow our agri-food economy to fill in some gaps. We buy and sell with the world. It’s the same for other countries. Countries depend on each other. It’s a simple theory and it’s worked for years. But in times of crisis, such principles can easily be forgotten. Governments can react unpredictably when fear begins dictating their decisions. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, every effort has been made to ensure trade flows as freely as possible, especially to avoid food shortages. This was the crux of the message from the United Nations

Agriculture is being affected by the thorny issue of the need for foreign workers. And processing is being disrupted by impromptu factory closings. Trucking, which ensures the connections between links in the chain, is sometimes slowed by more road surveillance. So the entire supply chain is under extreme pressure. The world is on the brink of a major slowdown in agri-food trades. Borders are becoming more firm as we get closer to the peak of this pandemic. Uncertainty about the availability of food can trigger a wave of export restrictions, creating a shortage on world markets. Such a scenario is highly improbable but not impossible. For Canada, the United States is the wild card. The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is alarming, as are the num-

ber of deaths. Adding more pressure is the fact that 10 million Americans have lost their jobs in the past two weeks. Considering the size of our economy, the situation in Canada is slightly worse. These are unprecedented numbers and they’re very alarming. And, unfortunately, we all know how fear can influence governments, especially in the U.S. You only need look at the wall being erected on the U.S.-Mexico border. According to a recent Angus Reid survey, 71 per cent of Canadians are either concerned or extremely concerned about the nation’s economy. In the meantime, when a crisis hits, populations tend to stay close to what’s familiar, which is why the buylocal movement is getting a bit of a lift. And 43 per cent

of those surveyed said they intend to buy locally once the crisis is over. It’s always nice to buy local and support our economy. But we all need to think about the big picture: more than 60 per cent of the Canadian economy stems from exports. Things are already getting complicated around the planet. Russia has established export quotas on certain grains until the end of June as that country’s virus cases escalate. The correlation between the number of COVID-19 cases and the nervousness of governments is strong. Let’s hope cooler heads prevail in North America. Troy Media – Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

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• Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / teams wanted. All skill levels. League starts October ends April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com. Early bird ends September 21st

• Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info call 613 489-2697.

• Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most community events have been postposed or cancelled. For updates in the Due to the COVID-19 most community Messenger events have been postposed community, pleasePandemic, visit the Manotick Facebook or cancelled. For updates in the community, please visit the Manotick Messenger page and the website. For free advertising for your not-for-profit events email website. editor@prescottjournal.com Facebook page RichmondHub.ca andcommunity the RichmondHub.ca

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• Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca

• Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts live music on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613826-6128.

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Manotick BIA supporting local businesses with information, resources While many businesses in Manotick are temporarily closed and those that are open are dealing with a new way of doing business with their customers, the Manotick Business Improvement Area has been busy providing support and information to the village’s business community. “Our businesses in Manotick are tough,” said Dr. Salima Ismail, Manotick

BIA Chair, in a letter sent to Manotick businesses. “We have an amazing community behind us. If you are closed, we will be here for you when you reopen. We will all celebrate your reopening.” Dr. Ismail’s letter outlined much of the work Manotick BIA Executive Director Donna Smith has been doing for the business community. Smith has been

sending out daily emails to all businesses in Manotick with information, tools and links to help deal with the situation brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. Smith is also updating the Manotick BIA’s social media platforms daily. The Manotick BIA’s website, manotickvillage.com, offers information and links for Manotick businesses, as well as information on the

status of local businesses, including who is open, who you can shop from online and who delivers, for shoppers. “She is posting daily about businesses and their changes as they are occurring,” Dr. Ismail said of the diligent work Smith has been doing during the mandated business closures. “If you are still open, let us know and ensure you are re-

flecting all your changes on all your messaging: be it Facebook, your website, telephone messages and other social media posts. It may be shorter hours, curb side pick ups, online ordering etc.” Dr. Ismail also encouraged local business that are struggling to reach out to landlords, banks, lenders and suppliers for assistance during these difficult times.

She also said that Canada. ca has information on relief packages made available for local businesses. “Please remember, this is historical,” Dr. Ismail saidl. “We have never been through something like this. It is extremely stressful and financially incomprehensible. You are not alone. we are going through this together. Reach out if necessary.”

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Manotick Miler, Jock River Race postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic Due to the rapidly developing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Manotick Miler has been postponed. “At the Manotick Miler we consider ourselves part of the community and are following suit with all Sports Organizations/Events, and Provincial and Municipal Guidelines. We appreciate your support and understanding of the situation. We will contact you in the coming weeks with new dates and more information as this situation progresses and events start to resume,” read a post by event organizers InStride Events on the Miler’s website.

This year’s race was to be the 10th anniversary of the run. The 49th annual Jock River Race, scheduled to run between Munster and Richmond April 18, has also been postponed. “This year’s Jock River Race is cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to those who had pre-registered for the event, refunds will be issued over the next few days. A great thank you to our volunteers and sponsors who were as ready as ever to make this an awesome race,” read a post on the Jock River Race website.

The 2020 Jock River Race, scheduled for April 18, has been postponed. Messenger file photo by Mike Carroccetto

The 10th annual Manotick Miler has been postponed.

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Ontario provides full transparency by releasing COVID-19 modelling Projected number of cases and deaths can be significantly reduced if people stay home

The Ontario government released extensive COVID-19 modelling, revealing several scenarios that project the potential number of cases and deaths. In doing so, the province is providing the public with full transparency about the consequences should everyone but essential workers fail to stay home and practice physical distancing. “The models show that the potential to spread COVID-19 is massive and deadly if we don’t act swiftly to stay home and practise physical distancing,” said Premier Ford. “We owe it to our frontline and essential workers, to our family,

friends and neighbours to restrict our travel, and act responsibly. This is the only way we are going to minimize the risk to people, stop the spread and reduce the number of fatalities.” Key highlights from the modelling include: - While COVID-19 impacts Ontarians of all ages, those over the age of 60 face higher risk of severe disease leading to higher mortality rates. The data demonstrates the need to focus public health measures on protecting seniors. - Had Ontario taken no action, the impact of

COVID-19 would have risen to an estimated 300,000 cases and an estimated death toll of 6,000 people. - Due to timely public health measures, Ontario has avoided much more dire impacts, preventing an estimated 220,000 cases and 4,400 deaths to date. - Over the course of the pandemic, between 3,000 and 15,000 deaths related to COVID-19 are predicted with current public health measures in place, compared to a total projected 100,000 deaths if no action were taken. - By taking further measures, Ontario can further

reduce the number of cases and deaths related to COVID-19 down to projections as low as 12,500 additional cases and 200 additional deaths by the end of April. On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario will continue to take decisive action to stop the spread of COVID-19. Most recently, the province banned organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people and closed all outdoor recreational amenities, such as sports fields and playgrounds. At the same time, the province’s COVID-19 Command Table has been implementing exten-

sive measures to build healthsystem capacity to prepare for increased hospitalizations. “Ontario is entering a critical juncture in our fight against COVID-19,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “The numbers released today are sobering. While they reveal a disastrous path, they also serve as a call to arms for greater action. We have for months now been preparing for this very moment, but to avoid the worst-case scenario we are relying on every Ontarian to stay home to stop the spread of this virus. Lives depend on the public heeding

this advice.” “We feel is it important to be transparent with the public about the challenges we are facing, and the important work we all need to do to flatten the curve,” said Dr. Peter Donnelly, President and CEO of Public Health Ontario. “How this outbreak unfolds is in the hands of the public, in all of your hands. We can change the outcomes by how we all stay at home and physically distance ourselves.” Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19 or to take a self assessment.

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the local Jane’s Walk festival of walking tours will be postponed until Sept. 12 and 13, 2020. In the meantime, the group will be offering new ways to explore our communities while respecting physical distancing. This cancellation includes the planned walk at Watson’s Mill in Manotick. The essence of Jane’s Walk — connecting people and their communities — is more important now than ever before. While people must stay apart physically, Jane’s Walk Ottawa-Gatineau hopes to create new ways to connect and support each other through this isolating time. Whether that is a virtual

walking tour, a photo essay of a tour route, a scavenger hunt or another innovative idea, organizers hope to provide access to an array of alternative “walks” throughout the spring via janeswalkottawa.ca. Walk leaders and new volunteers are encouraged to flex their creativity and support this movement to create connections by dreaming up a new way for people to experience their walking tour. Have an idea? Get in touch by emailing jane@janeswalkottawa.ca Jane’s Walk is a pedestrianfocused event that improves urban literacy by offering insights into planning, design, local history, and civic engagement through the simple acts of walking, observing, and

discussing. Last year, 3,000 people joined this “sidewalk ballet,” a community-driven festival featuring dozens of walking tours in celebration of the ideas of late author and urbanist Jane Jacobs. Jane was an activist who changed how we design and think about cities by promoting community vitality and a neighbourly street life.The festival normally takes place over the first weekend in May to mark the birthday of Jane Jacobs (May 4, 1916). In its 12th year, Jane’s Walk Ottawa-Gatineau hopes to offer more than 60 different walking tours for you to choose from in September 2020. Mark your calendars for September, and in the meantime, get cre-

ative and dream up a “walk” in a new format to share online! To get updates on the fes-

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Board to meet virtually to plan 2020 Richmond Fair BY DAVID BROWN Richmond Agricultural Society The Covid-19 virus has had a significant impact on how we live our lives in the village. For the better part of the last three weeks, we have been told to stay home, self distance and to practice better hygiene. For local businesses, this has had a tremendous impact on their livelihoods. Local business owners have had to change how they provide the goods and services that residents in the village rely upon. The Richmond Fair is no exception. Although the Fair is still the better part of six months away, the volunteers of the Richmond Agricultural Society have been meeting since January; and are well into the planning for the 176th Fair. The Shamrockin St. Patrick’s Day Party cohosted with the Richmond District Lions Club, our Annual Pancake Breakfast, usually

held in April, along with almost a dozen other private events hosted on the fairgrounds have been cancelled. The Society relies on these events to help us raise funds to cover our operating costs. Cancelled community events aren’t the only changes our volunteers have had to make. After meeting almost every month for the past 175 years, we have had to find new ways of conducting our business. On April 14th, the Board of Directors will meet virtually by video chat for the first time in our history to continue to plan for the Fair. The Board has almost 30 Directors and more than 200 volunteers and dozens of local businesses, all who come together throughout the year to host the many community events and the annual Fair for you, our community. The Fair is much more than midway rides, livestock & homecraft shows, evening dances and the parade; it is an opportunity

for our community to come together every year. It is a place to see family, friends and neighbours. More than anything, the Fair is a place where we come together to showcase our community and the many advantages of small village living. As our community volunteers continue to plan for the 176th edition of the Richmond Fair, we invite you to post some of your favourite pictures of Fairs past on the Richmond Fair’s Facebook page with the hashtag #richmondfair2020 for a chance to win one of three, family four-pack of tickets, sponsored by the Manotick Messenger & Richmond Hub. Our family looks forward to welcoming your family at the 176th edition of the Annual Richmond Fair! David Brown is a PastPresident of the Richmond Agricultural Society The Richmond Fair will be held from September 17-20. Follow us on Twitter

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