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Poilievre seeking seventh term as Carleton MP in upcoming election

By Charlie Senack Canadians will be hitting the polls on September 20, 2021, after a snap federal election was called. In the riding of Carleton, three names are currently earmarked to be on the ballot.

During the last federal election in 2019, Conservative incumbent MP Pierre Poilievre won the riding with more than 46 per cent of the vote — 5,703 more ballots than his Liberal opponent.

Liberal candidate Chris Rodgers received 38.23 per cent of the vote; New Democrat candidate Kevin Hua received 9.34 per cent of the vote; Green Party candidate Gordon Kubanek received 4.94 per cent of the vote; and the People’s Party of Canada received 1.14 per cent of the vote.

This time around, Poilievre has put his name forward as the Conservative party’s candidate for the seventh time, and the Liberals have elected Gustave Roy as their candidate.

The People’s Party of Canada has chosen Peter Crawley as their candidate. Both the New Democrats and Greens had not selected a candidate at the time of publication.

The riding of Carleton has a population of 102,918 people, and 88,701 eligible voters.

Pierre Poilievre

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre is running in his seventh federal election. First elected in 2004, Poilievre played a key role under Stephen Harpers government, serving as the minister of state for democratic reform, and then minister of employment and social development.

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Election signs for Liberal candidate Gustave Roy and Conservative incumbent Pierre Poilievre have sprouted up throughout the Carleton riding.

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Ontario has updated the COVID-19 vaccination eligibility The health and wellbeing of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa & Ontario is my top priority.

Please visit my website for the latest information & updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings & public consultations.

Recent updates include: • Ontario makes COVID-19 vaccination policies mandatory for high-risk settings; • Ontario investing in agri-food innovation; • Ontario and municipalities working together to strengthen communities; • Province launches new modern Ontario business registry; and

NEWS FROM QUEEN’S

PARK Ontario is updating eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to protect individuals most at risk of serious illness from the virus, as well as children and youth to minimize disruptions from COVID-19 heading into the fall.

A complete two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series provides strong protection against COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes, including against the Delta variant, in the general population. However, for some populations, a third dose may be required to provide sufficient protec-

tion based on a suboptimal or waning immune response to vaccines and increased risk of COVID-19 infection.

Based on the recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts, the province will begin offering third doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to select vulnerable populations: • Transplant recipients (including solid organ transplant and hematopoietic stem cell transplants) • Patients with hematological cancers (examples include lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia) on active treatment (chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy) for malignant hematologic disorders • Recipients of an antiCD20 agent (e.g. rituximab, ocrelizumab, ofatumumab) • Residents of high-risk

congregate settings including long-term care homes, higher-risk licensed retirement homes and First Nations elder care lodges Transplant recipients, patients with hematological cancers on active treatments, and recipients of an anti-CD20 agent have a decreased immune response after COVID-19 vaccines compared to the general population, potentially increasing the risk of breakthrough cases for those who have already received two doses. A third dose will help to provide individuals in these groups with an improved immune response. Individuals in these groups can receive their third dose at a minimum of eight weeks following their second dose and will be contacted by their health care provider such as their primary care

provider, specialist, or their hospital specialty program.

Evidence shows that several months after receiving two COVID-19 vaccine doses, the immune response in residents who live in long-term care homes wanes significantly compared to the general population. Administering a third dose to residents of high-risk congregate settings including long-term care homes, higher-risk licensed retirement homes and First Nations elder care lodges, can help boost their immune response for improved protection against COVID-19. Third doses will be offered to these individuals in their residence (either within the home or through a mobile clinic) and can be administered at a minimum of five months following their second dose.

Locations and timing for third doses may vary by public health unit based on local considerations.

In addition, based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, starting August 18, 2021, the province is expanding eligibility for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all youth who are turning 12 in 2021, based on the most currently available empirical evidence. Ontario has closely monitored data from Alberta and British Columbia where the Pfizer vaccine has been offered to youth born in 2009 for several months with no risks identified. This will help to ensure even more students have the opportunity to receive the vaccine and ensure strong protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant as they return to school.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER goldie continues from page 2 VACCINATION CLINICS IN SCHOOLS The Ontario government is working with public health units and publicly funded school boards to plan and host vaccination clinics in or nearby schools to continue to fight COVID-19.

Clinics are expected to run before school starts and during the first few weeks of school. The program is part of the province’s last mile strategy to target those who have yet to receive a first or second dose and will provide accessible and convenient access to vaccines for eligible students and their families, as well as educators and school staff who are returning to school this fall.

While COVID-19 vaccination continues to be voluntary for anyone eligible in Ontario, health experts encourage anyone who is able to get the vaccine as a highly effective tool in the

fight against COVID-19 and its variants.

The education sector, and public health units, have played a critical role in getting youth vaccinated, and keeping students and families safe during this historic pandemic. As Ontario continues with its vaccination program and rollout, ensuring all eligible Ontarians who wish to receive the vaccine can get one will ensure schools remain open for in-person learning for the full school year.

School-focused vaccination clinics will support increased uptake for eligible students, as well as education staff, and a safer return to school in the fall.

With respect to consent at school-focused clinics, COVID-19 vaccines will only be provided if informed consent is received from the individual, including eligible students, and as long as they have the capability to make this de-

cision. Health care providers, the school, and families must respect a young person’s decision regarding vaccination. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss vaccination with their children prior to attending a school vaccination clinic.

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

Buy the book Suzanne Hill has been one of the busy volunteers manning the Watson’s Mill used book store this summer. The book store at the mill has become a haven for local readers of all ages during the pandemic. Hill said one of the best features of the book store is the large selection of children’s books. The books at the store are generously donated by the public and are lovingly sorted, stocked and sold by a dedicated group of volunteers. All proceeds generated from the store go directly towards sustaining the store, as well as funding building maintenance, programs, and day-to-day operations at Watson’s Mill.

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election continues from page 1 In an interview with the Manotick Messenger, Poilievre said Canadians need a Conservative government to help rebuild the country following the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Life is becoming unaffordable. People can’t afford homes, gas or food, which is utterly ridiculous,” he said. “We have more land, lumber and labour than anywhere else in the world, and yet we can’t build affordable houses. We have the second biggest reserves of petroleum, and yet gas is a buck 30 a litre. We have the best farmers and farmers fields, yet people can’t buy a basket of wholesome food because it’s too expensive.”

The Conservative Party of Canada has spoken out against mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for federal workers, and those

who want to board a train or plane. The Trudeau Liberals however said they would make vaccinations mandatory in those sectors.

Poilievre said while vaccines should strongly be recommended, it’s a personal choice on whether someone wants to receive the jab or not.

“I think we should encourage vaccinations and give public servants the choice of getting vaccinated or getting tested every day to go to work,” he said. “Rapid testing allows us to test people and get a result back in 15-20 minutes.”

As a result of the pandemic, many Canadians have had the chance to work from home. Poilievre says he would now like to make this a regular occurrence — also helping in Canada’s fight on climate change.

“I think COVID has shown us that public servants can get their jobs done from home and do so very efficiently,” states Poilievre.

“This is a policy that will cut pollution, commute times, traffic, transit and infrastructure bills, and real estate bills for taxpayers. We have spent a fortune on buildings that are empty all night and houses that are empty all day.”

Under this hybrid model, offices would instead be equipped with flexible space and desks which could be booked in advance for days when you’re needed in the office. Poilievre says this is where the future is going, and would also work on encouraging this office environment for the private sector.

Federal offices could then be converted to affordable rental apartments, adds

Poilievre, a way of helping with the city’s low income rental shortage. The Conservative government however has not provided any details on how this would be funded or what work would be involved.

Last week the Conservative party landed in hot water after launching an attack ad against the Liberals, with Justin Trudeau’s face superimposed over that of Veruca Salt, the spoiled child in the older version of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ who sings “I want it now” before things go south. Even multiple Conservative MP’s said the video was tasteless and didn’t represent the party.

Poilievre said he didn’t spend much time watching the video before it was removed from Twitter due to copyright infringement, but didn’t seem to feel it was a

problem.

“I would like to apologize to Willy Wonka for comparing him to Justin Trudeau (because) nobody wants to be compared to Justin Trudeau,” he said. “So I think Willy Wonka deserves better than that campaign. I did not really watch it or think of it much.”

Gustave Roy

The Carleton Liberals have selected Gustave Roy as their candidate in this election.

Roy has called Ottawa home for the past 25 years and lives in Gloucester just outside of the riding. He studied at Carleton University and married his wife who works at the Montfort Hospital in 2003. Three years later their son Thomas was born.

“I decided to run because I am convinced that I can

make a difference. I am not a career politician; I have spent the last 25 years in the private sector,” said Roy. “I have worked in financial services and health services.

I really feel that I can make a difference for the constituents of Carleton.”

Roy said he’s running for the Liberal party because he agrees with their platform.

He also is pleased with how they have stepped up to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In the face of uncertainty I think the Liberals stepped up to the plate for Canadians.

They made sure that they promoted health, safety, and made sure that Canadians were well supported until we had access to vaccines,” said Roy. When it comes to mandating COVID shots, Roy says he’s in full agreement.

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176th Richmond Fair to take place September 16-19 Special to the Messenger

Planning for the 176th Richmond Fair is well underway. As September approaches, you may begin to see activity on the Fairgrounds. Planning for a Fair takes an entire year, and many volunteers, all of whom give up their time to host Richmond’s largest event. COVID-19 has presented new challenges,

meaning the Fair will look a little different this year, but it will still be the Fair we all love at heart. You will notice that all of our musical entertainment will be outside this year, and it will be included with the cost of your gate admission.

Musical entertainment has been planned for Thursday through Sunday. Of course, Robertsons Amusements will be at the Fair

providing the midway rides.

There will be fewer rides this year to accommodate physical distancing, with everything spaced out to maximize the use of the Fairgrounds.

Our livestock shows, including the Heavy Horse, Saddle and Harness, Western Performance horse shows, Dairy and Beef cattle shows and our Sunday Sheep Show are all being

planned. Kiddyland will be in its usual location with all-day entertainment for the kids on Saturday and Sunday.

For those who like watching cars getting smashed and wrecked, you won’t want to miss the Demolition Derby on Friday night!

But make sure you get up early on Saturday morning for the Parade!

The Richmond Fair will

also be hosting a pop-up market on Sunday featuring many of the local vendors from the Richmond Farmers Market.

Be sure to check out what your friends and neighbours have been busy baking, growing and crafting in the Homecraft building.

Please continue to watch our website, social media and our local community newspapers for updates.

The Fair would not be complete without you. Our community is the reason the volunteers of the Richmond Agricultural Society work year-round, planning and preparing.

One thing that hasn’t changed in over 175 years is our family welcoming yours to the Annual Richmond Fair.

Richmond Fair runs from September 16th – 19th.

into a public space, I think it’s important that you feel confident that people around you are fully vaccinated,” Roy added.

Other issues Roy is passionate about include the environment and economy.

“I really believe that the environment and the economy go hand in hand,” he said. “Our

future prosperity is going to happen through the transformation of our economy. The time has also changed: People want to be optimistic about their future — I am and I think there is no reason not to be.”

The federal election is being held as many parts of Canada — including Ontario

— enter a fourth wave in the COVID-19 pandemic with new cases in the province topping 500 daily. Health experts here say the situation will get worse before it gets better, with a tough fall and winter approaching. It’s news like this which led to many parties calling on Justin Trudeau to hold

off on an election until we have a better idea of what lies ahead.

Roy says he believes it’s a perfect opportunity for leadership to change in the riding of Carleton, and adds with high vaccination rates, it’s a safe time to head to the polls.

“I think it’s important to check in with Canadians,” he

said. “A lot has happened in the last couple of years and we are making a lot of important decisions on behalf of Canadians. I don’t see a problem holding an election at this time; vaccination rates are high and we are opening up; life is returning to normal.”

election continues from page 4 “I am for that. I think being vaccinated is very important. We have gone through all of this collectively,” he said.

“Vaccines are the most important tool we have to get back to life as we envision it and want it.

“When you are travelling on a plane or you are going

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Wasting away Mr. Margaritaville

MESSENGER Editorial

Double-double may soon refer to coffee prices instead of cream and sugar O

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It’s been a long and difficult time away faces were about six inches apart.

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Ward 21 needs a new name as city prepares for 2022 election

In October 2020, I recorded an episode of our Twenty-One Podcast on the topic of the naming history in former Goulbourn Township. It was then that I recounted the history of its namesake, Henry Goulburn and announced that we would implement a new name for Ward 21 by the time of the next municipal election in 2022. As you may recall, our podcast and several of my subsequent newspaper columns presented the troubling reality of Henry Goulburn’s lengthy possession of a plantation in Jamaica and its over 250 slaves. You can find those columns and our podcast on our Team Twenty One website. Today, though, I want to focus on the new ward name.

As I had said from the beginning, I wanted residents involved in the development of a new name. I solicited naming ideas and received many comments and considerations for a new ward name. I reached out to various community leaders and other groups to get their input on the subject as well. The feedback and advice since last fall have been quite helpful.

One of the best pieces of advice was simply “don’t overthink it.”

In parsing through the various name suggestions and the comments on what should be considered as part of a ward name, some common themes emerged.

The general thought from many I spoke with was that we should move beyond naming the ward after an individual. As such, sim-

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ply calling the ward South Carleton would be contrary to those comments.

This is not to suggest that Sir Guy Carleton is not worthy of commemoration. His legacy is well noted throughout the region. It simply means that we need to listen to what people are saying as we move forward with a ward name.

Another theme was that this is just a ward name. It follows that earlier comment of not overthinking a new ward name. I have always tried to make it clear that we are not removing any history that came before us. We are just talking about the name of the ward from this point forward.

The past is the past and it is preserved, remembered, and promoted. Goulbourn Township’s story is not being forgotten. We just need a new name for the ward that includes a large portion of that former township.

Geography was a common theme that various individuals focused on as well. We know that Rideau Township is named after the river that acts as its eastern and southern border. In former Goulbourn Township, the river that runs through it is, of course, the Jock River.

This brought forward a few suggestions of the

new name being RideauJock. It’s simple, straightforward and doesn’t deviate too much from the ward name we have had in place since 2006.

There was also a suggestion of an indigenous name for the ward. Developing a name like that becomes a bit more complicated as there is no definitive group that called our specific area home. It was at times occupied by the Iroquois and at other times by the Algonquins.

Edmonton recently struck an Indigenous Ward Naming Committee and they developed new names for all wards. This would seem to make more sense than just doing a one-off ward name. It would also be something you would want to spend a considerable amount of time with to get that right. Maybe that is something a future Council could consider.

With all of that said, we need a name in place in the coming weeks for the City to begin preparations for the 2022 Municipal Election. This will be one of a few new ward names when that election rolls around. We will have a new ward in Barrhaven and some other changes in the ward boundary review will necessitate other new names.

Through the various discussions that I have had on this topic, a name based on geography seems to be the best option. As such, Rideau-Jock was the most common suggestion that fits that bill. What are your thoughts? I want to hear from you.

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Residents have numerous ways to access the vaccine: • Drop by any vaccination clinic. Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca to find your nearest clinic or neighbourhood vaccination hub • Visit Ontario.ca/ bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 between 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week • Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca or by calling 613691-5505. Multiple languages are available for those using this service • Mobile vaccination clinics are available upon

request. Mobile vaccination clinics can be requested via an online form at OttawaPublicHealth.ca Vaccination ap• pointments are also available at a local pharmacy If you have not already, please consider getting vaccinated. 85% of Ottawa residents have received at least one dose.

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Now is the time for the city to chart a new course

As we enter into the last part of summer before the fall season, I’ve tried to take a little bit of time away with my family to recharge my batteries for what I expect will be a contentious budget process. I, for one, believe that our budget process should be a heated exchange of views. Debate on more than a $4 billion budget needs to have a divergence of opinions being brought forward. Over the last decade, it has almost become taboo to question the divine budget created

by City staff.

Steady as it goes is the mantra. The usual talking points abound, more money for infrastructure,

affordable housing, transit, all possible with a reasonable and predictable tax increase.

Ottawa, they would tell us, is a beacon to other municipalities, demonstrating modest and good government.

Our City is lucky. Lucky to be a government town where a stable job market, rising housing prices and a highly educated population

have created a real sense of complacency. Ottawa, is also fortunate to receive hundreds of millions of dollars to support municipal spending by both the federal and provincial governments.

But here is the problem.

Ottawa’s service levels are stagnating. We pay more every year, but we do not see a corresponding service level increase, and in many cases, we see a decreasing level of service. Every day my colleagues and I hear requests for more service, more programs, more assistance. Politicians, by nature, want to be something to everyone. Our problem is that City Council must

raise taxes every year just to pay for what we already have. We are treading water, and without higher taxes, fees and government transfers, we should not expect more.

I ran for office because I believed I could make a difference, and I hope I have in my own small way. I did not run because I thought the job would be easy or because I wanted to start a second career. I ran because I wanted to see everyday concerns be given the attention they deserve. I’m sorry to say that many of my colleagues have become corporate councillors, where the needs of the munici-

pal bureaucracy and the Council table come before the needs of taxpayers and residents.

That is not to say there are no decent employees in the City. There are hundreds! So much of what I have been able to accomplish has been because I have called a city employee and asked them to do something to help a resident with a particular issue or address a community concern.

What we need around the Council table is new, fresh ideas. We need to know what is important to taxpayers. We need to find the willingness to find savings so more money can

be spent on the everyday services residents need and depend upon. We need more independent voices around the table which can debate passionately, then reconcile to deliver on the priorities of those we ultimately serve.

The 2022 budget will be an election budget; there is no doubt about that. We need fresh ideas, greater input from residents, and a desire to accept that a real shake-up is necessary. Otherwise, we are in for more of the same.

COVID-19 has changed how we live our lives, yet somehow, the government hasn’t changed with us. We can and must do better.

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by Larry Ellis These still play a role in Labour Day for some Canadians, but many people organized Canada’s first see the first Monday in significant demonstration September as an oppor- for worker’s rights. The tunity to take a late sum- aim of the demonstramer trip, perhaps to their tion was to release the country cottage, or enjoy 24 leaders of the Toronto the company of family or Typographical Union friends at picnics, fairs, who were imprisoned for festivals and fireworks striking to campaign for displays. For students, a nine-hour working day. the Labour Day weekend At this time, trade unions is the last chance to cele- were still illegal and strikbrate with a party or to ing was seen as a crimgo on a trip before school inal act to disrupt trade. re-opens for the new aca- Despite this, the Toronto demic year.

Trades Assembly was alThe origins of Labour ready a significant organDay can be traced back to ization and encouraged April 15, 1872, when the workers to form trade Toronto Trades Assembly unions, mediated in dis-

putes between employers and employees and signaled the mistreatment of workers. There was enormous public support for the parade and the authorities could no longer deny the important role that the trade unions had to play in the emerging Canadian society.

Post offices, banks and many businesses are closed on Labour Day in Canada. Schools and other educational establishments are also closed, as Labour Day falls at the end of the “traditional” summer holiday period.

Enjoy the weekend, drive carefully! Watch for school busses and kids next week! Obey the 40 km speed areas!

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Fraud charges from false allegations dropped against OPP officer Fraud charges have been dropped against an Ontario Provincial Police detachment commander relating to the sale of a hockey stick signed

by Wayne Gretzky.

Inspector June Dobson, 58, was charged with fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust following a joint investigation between the OPP and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in December, 2020.

Inspector Dobson, the detachment commander for the Grenville OPP in Kemptville.

The OPP and RCMP were investigating a theft of memorabilia from the Brantford, Ontario home of Walter Gretzky, the father of Wayne Gretzky. In August, 2020, items such as Wayne Gretzky game-worn jerseys, pants and gloves, as well as gameused sticks, were stolen from the Gretzky home. During the investigation, police discovered evidence that led to the arrest of Inspector Dobson, which was unrelated to the thefts.

Dobson is a longtime family friend of the Gretzky family. She had been given a hockey stick signed by Wayne Gretzky about 10 years ago by Walter Gretzky.

The stick had been in the garage with several other sticks.

In 2019, Dobson sold the stick for $6,000 to someone described as an avid Gretzky collector. While the stick had been used on the backyard rink by Gretzky, Dobson was arrested by the Brantford Police Service for representing the stick as game-used.

Dobson’s lawyer, Ottawa-based defence attorney Michael Edelson, released a statement to Post Media Thursday after the charges against her were dropped.

The statement said she had been “falsely accused of misrepresenting a backyard hockey stick used by Wayne Gretzky when he was a young boy,” and added that his client “displayed complete visibility and transparency throughout the pro-

cess.” Edelson also stated the buyer had an opportunity to examine the stick before purchasing it.

“Over the years, Inspector Dobson had been in Gretzky’s home hundreds of times and had access to everything,” Edelman’s statement said.

“Inspector Dobson never accepted nor possessed any game used or worn Wayne Gretzky memorabilia and had absolutely nothing to do with the theft allegation involving (the Oakville man).

“Unfortunately, this has resulted in reputational damages to Inspector Dobson which cannot be reversed given the media spotlight.”

Edelson continued in his statement to Post Media that “The police investigation was seriously flawed from the initial stages. Obviously, the police did not explore all avenues of investigation, which would have resulted in no charges being brought against Inspector Dobson. It appears as though there was

a rush to judgement to lay a charge without probing further.”

The arrest was made just a week after a PSA 10 197980 Wayne Gretzky rookie card became the first hockey card to ever sell at auction for more than a million dollars. The original investigation was into a theft of more than $500,000 worth of Wayne Gretzky memorabilia from the Gretzky Brantford home in August, 2020. After discovering the theft, the Gretzky family contacted the Brantford Police Service. The investigation was launched, and it was quickly discovered that the items had been sold to collectors across Canada.

A three-month investigation by BPS officers, OPP and RCMP, along with the Halton Regional Police took place, with search warrants executed at five homes in Ontario and Alberta. A 58-year-old man from Oakville, Ontario, west of Toronto, was charged with theft

over $5,000 and possession over $5,000. Much of the stolen memorabilia was located by police, including a

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SHOP LOCAL Shopping locally is now more crucial than ever The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and Plaid Friday have brought some much-needed attention to the importance of shopping local, which is even more crucial now as so many small businesses try to survive the pandemic.

A poll from the trade group the National Federation of Independent Business reported that about half of all the businesses in the survey reported a 25 percent drop

in sales since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and roughly one in five businesses have seen sales decline by more than 50 percent. If the economic climate does not radically improve, 20 percent of small businesses won’t survive.

According to NBC News, small businesses employ 60 million people in the United States, almost half of the nation’s private-sector employees. In addition, small businesses generate tax revenues that help communities by funding schools, maintaining

parks and contributing to public safety programs.

However, based on research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, even before COVID-19 spread across the world, only 20 percent of healthy small businesses had sufficient cash reserves to continue to operate if they experienced a revenue loss for two months. Some have been shuttered for much longer.

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Queen Favourite Subjects: History and English What do you enjoy reading for pleasure?

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Who is your favourite author?

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of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone.”

What is your greatest accomplishment?

“Managing to graduate high school in the midst of a global pandemic.”

Other Activities/Interests: “I’m currently part of a theatre group, working on projects to bring attention to climate change, the pandemic, and the effects these things have on youth/the younger generation. Other interests include writing, puzzles, YouTube, and doodling all over my notes.”

Career Goals: “I’m going to Algonquin

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Comment: “OTHS is a pretty cool school. The staff are all very inclusive and helpful. There have been a few bumps in the road, but ultimately I’m glad to have gone there for the past 4 years. It’s been very difficult to find the motivation to work in school during the pandemic, and none of the systems worked for me very well. However, I have high hopes for next year as things finally start to go back to normal.”

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Parents: Gary and Megan Chouinard Brother: Thomas (20), Computer Engineering Technology at Algonquin College Pet: Bailey (Golden retriever) Part-Time Work: Canadian Tire Favourite Subjects: Math – Calculus, Advanced Functions What so you enjoy reading for pleasure?

“Not a big reader, but enjoy movies and music.

Who is/are your favourite authors? “Not sure that I have one. (favourite band is Pink Floyd) What is your greatest

accomplishment?

CCHL Bantam Draft Pick – Brockville Braves U18 - 2018 Captain of Brockville Braves Midget AAA hockey team 2019-2020 Eastern Ontario Midget AAA, All-Star Selection (Defenceman) School Activities: Leadership Camp Member High School Basketball Team - (Centre) Peer Helper Other Activities: Hockey Player – Brockville Braves Junior (Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League) Career Goals: Firefighter Life in the Pandemic: “Playing hockey was a huge part of my life prior to the Pandemic. I was playing Midget AAA for the

Brockville Braves Hockey Organization. I was Captain of the team and named to the HEO Midget AAA All-Star Team. With Covid shut down in March 2020, hockey ended and has yet to fully resume.

Although, I did move to Brockville to play Junior hockey this past year.

Hockey was not the same due to Covid restrictions, and I had to change my hopes of a future in hockey. I focused on my studies and achieved an A average this past school year. I’m not certain of my future. I am interested in so many things, firefighting, education and, of course, hockey. For now, I am going to attend St Lawrence College in the Pre-Firefighting Service course.”

Important People in my life: “My Grandparents are important people in my life. They are inspiring in the way that they care for each other and our family.

My brother Thomas is also an important person in my life. I look up to him, admire his achievements, and see him as a role model.”

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Robert Campbell, centre, of the Ottawa Polo Club, gets ready to take an offside backhand shot on his horse, Pepe, at the Manotick Polo Field. The Ottawa Polo Club hosted a Polo Canada Invitational Tournament in Manotick Sat., Aug. 14.

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Local equestrians celebrate 35 years of polo in South Carleton

By Jeff Morris

It’s not often that a sport being played in a field beside a country road draws rubberneckers and entices people to stop their cars and watch, and even go and ask questions.

But when the Ottawa Polo Club hosts their matches at their home field on Bankfield Road near Highway 416 west of Manotick, that’s exactly what happens.

People pause when they see it, but it is not something they expect to see played locally. Polo seems to only get exposure on news channel clips featuring members of the Royal Family, or

in movies where socialites with names like Biff, Chip and Muffy are seen playing or cheering on their friends. The sport is a tool in these scenes to exemplify how overprivileged and aristocratic the characters are.

Locally, that stereotype of polo is nothing like its reality.

Despite the image polo has, it is a sport that has a much more middle-class and family-friendly culture than most would expect.

“Polo in Ottawa is not for the rich,” said Robert Campbell, a Director of the Ottawa Polo Club. “Our organization is set up to make polo accessible to everybody in Ottawa and the surrounding communities. If you have

a passion for living, horses and playing a competitive sport on horseback, then polo will be the right sport for you.”

35th Anniversary of Local Polo

Polo is not a sport that just appeared on the horizon in Manotick and rural South Carleton.

In 1986, Cherry and Cameron Stobie founded the National Capital Polo Club. They played in the horse arena on the Stobies’ farm in North Gower. Before moving to Canada from England in 1981, Cherry Stobie had managed a polo stable. She wanted to introduce the sport to the Ottawa area.

Edmond du Rogoff, an Argentin-

ian who was a professor at the University of Ottawa, organized an exploratory meeting that drew nearly 100 potential enthusiasts.

The popularity of polo in the area grew, as did the membership of the club. By 1989, the NCPC moved to a field in nearby Kars with the help of the Kars Community Recreation Association.

The community welcomed the club and its members, and local horse-loving children often served as volunteer grooms. The club hosted tournaments with teams from Toronto and Montreal. Visiting players would act as ambassadors for the sport, often hosting clinics and sharing their expertise.

Kars was not the only local village that hosted polo matches and tournaments. The club moved to a regulation field in Dalmeny, between Osgoode and Vernon, donated by the Velthuis family.

New facilities were developed at the Kilreen Farm in Manotick and at Augusta Stables in North Augusta, north of Brockville.

The club changed its name from the National Capital Polo Club to the Ottawa Polo Club in 1994 and the activities of the club declined for a few years.

The players, however, still found venues to play.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER polo continues from page 16 In 2004, Ward and Denise Yaternick purchased part of the Kilreen farm property, including its first-rate polo field. The following year, the Huntingford Farm on Upper Dwyer Hill Road west of Richmond hosted polo. A number of international professionals also taught the sport and played there.

The Manotick Polo Club brought the sport back to its former field on Bankfield Road in 2008, where matches and tournaments have been played ever since.

In 2015, the Ottawa Polo Club was revived as a not-forprofit corporation. Members played at Thistlestone Farm in Beckwith and also at a polo field in Burritt’s Rapids. The Ottawa club and the Manotick club would merge in 2017, and the Ottawa Polo Club currently plays in Manotick and in Burritt’s Rapids.

T h e y host co-ed matches twice a week from May through August, on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings and again on Sundays.

In September, the weekday games are dropped and matches are only played on Sunday until the end of the month.

The public is welcome to take in regular club matches.

The club’s mission is to provide a fun, competitive polo experience that inspires players of all abilities to safely progress on the continuum of polo skill development.

An inclusive and friendly environment along with affordable membership fees show-

case the club’s core values.

Who can play?

One of the most unique things about the Ottawa Polo Club is that the gender mix is almost 50-50. The largest growing demographic for the sport is young women. Alice Campbell represents that sector with the Ottawa Polo Club. She started playing polo with her father when she was 12 years old and has almost a decade of experience.

“I think that 50 per cent of Ottawa Polo Club members are women because we are a welcoming club that improves new players of all different skill levels to increase their level of play, helping more women feel more comfortable to join the club of a male dominated sport,” she said. “Polo has helped me develop and grow in many ways but the most important is discipline. In order to be safe during the matches you need to practice every day for the comfort of both horse and rider. The most important mindset needed to learn and play polo is patience. This sport is very difficult mentally and physically. You need to be patient with yourself and the horse.”

While polo is a sport that is much more accessible than most would expect, there are certain requirements.

Players must have some experience riding. The horses used in polo also require specific training for the sport.

Barry Cloete, one of the Ottawa Polo Club’s directors, trains horses for polo at his farm in North Grenville.

“Training a horse for polo and playing polo require different skills,” Cloete said.

Ottawa Polo Club (OPC) members pose for a photo at their Manotick Field. Back row, left to right, are Barry Cloete, Edmond du Rogoff, Jean François Bonin, Robert Raby, Robert Campbell and Ward Yaternick. Front row, left to rights, are Sarah Gray, Emma Hill, Laura McEwen, Mel Gagnon, Alice Campbell and Carol MacLeod. Kasey Cloete (left) is part of the OPC family and her Daddy’s good luck charm! photos by Stephen J. Thorne

“Many polo players buy made horses (i.e., trained polo ponies). My training experience at my Barefoot Acres Farms facility in North Grenville has been gratifying. Results take time and don’t happen overnight.

I like to pick up horses early and do groundwork when they are young. For example, my seven-year-old mare Ruby— who won Best Playing Pony at the Polo Canada Invitational Tournament hosted by the Ottawa Polo Club on August 14, 2021—was four when I started her polo training. The traits of a good polo pony are equally important as the bloodlines and the breed. Polo ponies are brave and quiet with a good brain. Ruby goes from playing like a rocket on the field to being led around by a little kid!”

Thomas Francis is a 27-yearold management consultant who has always been drawn to the sport of polo. When he discovered that Ottawa Polo Club Director Robert Campbell was offering a 60-Day Polo Challenge training, he seized the opportunity. In July, Francis started training at Campbell’s polo facility in Burritt’s Rapids Alice Campbell of the Ottawa Polo Club played in the Polo Canada Invi- twice a week at 7 a.m.

“There is no better feeling tational Tournament at the Manotick Polo Field Sat., Aug. 14. She represents the young female demographic that is the fastest growing segment than riding and finally swingof players in the sport of polo. ing the mallet and hitting

the ball; when you finally put everything you learn together and actually apply it,” he said.

“I recommend that anyone interested first have some horseriding experience. If you don’t, then the best thing you can do is have confidence. You need to be willing to put in the hours and get lots of practice.

“And even though in some places like Ottawa the sport is much more accessible, it still won’t come cheap, and even more so if you decide to pursue it and continue with it. It’s

not basketball where you can just buy a ball and you’re good to go. You don’t need to buy a horse right from the beginning but knowing that there is some investment into equipment or training helps you really consider whether you want to give it a try and learn or not. The most important thing is to just have fun and enjoy it.”

For more information on the Ottawa Polo Club, visit www. ottawapoloclub.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OttawaPoloClub/.

On Sat., Aug. 14, the Ottawa Polo Club hosted a Polo Canada Invitational Tournament at the Manotick Polo Field. Polo Canada President Don Pennycook (right) awarded Best Playing Pony to Ruby, owned and trained by Barry Cloete (left).

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Kars Aces visit Micksburg as Greater Ottawa Fastball League resumes

By Jamie Bramburger, Special to the Messenger

all night, came through in the fourth inning when he wrapped a bases-loaded single into centre-field to plate two runs.

Jared Steege drove in an insurance run in the fifth inning with a single that plated Matt McIntyre who had led off the inning with a base hit. The third run ended Porter’s night as he was replaced by Greg Garrity on the mound.

The best chance the Aces had to score came in the fourth

inning when a lead off walk to Kristian Knapp was followed by a single by Garrity that advanced Knapp to third base.

Knapp tried to score on a pitch that got away from catcher Chad Costello, but he was cut down at the plate. Costello flipped the ball to Graham who applied the tag on Knapp who was prevented from reaching home plate. After a short argument with the umpire that Knapp had been blocked, the

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Aces win, Brewers lose in GOFL doubleheader in Manotick

The Kars Aces hosted the Micksburg Twins at the Manotick Community Centre ball diamond on Wednesday night and earned a 9-4 win. Cory Alkerton was the starting pitcher for the Aces while Noah Fleurie started for the Twins.

Kristian Knapp hit a two-run triple while Alkerton had an RBI double and a long home run. Jared Steege blasted a long home run to rightcentre field for the Twins.

The Manotick Brewers, meanwhile, fell 2-1 to the Ottawa Valley A’s.

Adam Rueckwald had the win, striking out 14 and allowing five hits.

Luc D’Entremont took the loss, allowing six hits.

Sean Lecuyer drove in both Valley runs.

Last week, the Twins downed the Manotick Brewers 5-2 in Manotick

thanks to a three-run home run by Twins third baseman Dylan Cunningham in the sixth inning.

Micksburg pitcher Joran Graham scattered four hits over seven innings of work and fanned 18 batters, including the last four batters he faced. It was Graham’s last start on the mound before leaving for three weeks to pitch in the world championships and the European Super Cup. The most exciting play of the game came in the top of the sixth inning when the Brewers tied the score at two on an inside-the-park homerun by centre fielder Cole Hodges. The right-hand hitting Hodges drove a ball down the right field line that went over the head of fielder, Ryan McIntyre, hitting half way up the eight-foot fence and

bouncing away from McIntyre. Hodges rounded the bases and slid head first into homeplate, beating the throw to even the score.

In the bottom of the inning, D’Entremont got himself into trouble when he gave up a single to Graham and a walk to Scott Conroy, setting the table for Cunningham who drilled a pitch over the centre field fence to give the Twins a 5-2 advantage.

It was D’Entremont’s first start of the season for the Brewers. He also pitched a complete game Visit www.gofl.ca for scores, standings and schedule.

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ing for input on three options for future garbage collection as part of its Solid Waste Management Master Plan. The objective is to reduce the amount of garbage going into landfill.

Residents have until September 12 to complete an online survey on the three options. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and includes short videos explaining each of the following options: Partial pay-as-you throw: Households would be allowed to place a set number of garbage items out for collection.

Households with more than this limit would purchase garbage tags for each additional item. There would continue to be no limits on recycling, organics, and leaf and yard waste.

Reduced item limits: Households would be allowed to set out a reduced number of garbage items for collection.

The current limit is six garbage items and this option would reduce that number. Currently, residents put out four items on average. Anything above the limit would not be collected.

There would continue to be no

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limits on recycling, organics, and leaf and yard waste.

Clear garbage bags with recycling and organics bans: Households would set out their garbage in clear bags.

Recyclables and organic waste would not be permitted in the garbage.

If surveys are not your thing, you can also provide input through an online workshop. The workshops are set for August 31, September 2, 8 and 9 with a limit of 50 people per workshop.

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Hearing through a Pandemic

It is clear; living through a pandemic is difficult. But what about hearing through a pandemic?

Communications for those of us with hearing loss are challenging in the best of times.

Adding masks over mouths and distance between people makes the experience more frustrating and further isolating.

Here are a few tips on how you can mitigate some of the difficulties you or your loved ones may be facing in these challenging times.

Whenever possible, remove the mask.

Speech reading is a skill used by everyone, every day, regardless of hearing capabilities. It allows our brains to supplement the auditory input with the speaker’s lip positions, accompanying facial expressions and body language so as to gain an enhanced understanding of what is being said. It is useful for all and invaluable for those with hearing loss. Consequently, when it is safe to do so, it is best removed when addressing the hearing impaired. If the mask is a must, have your supplementary tools ready.

Download a speech to text app to have spoken words translated to text or have a pen and paper handy.

Stock up. Though toilet paper may have initially been all the rage, the stock most valuable to hearing aid wearers are hearing aid batteries, wax guards and cleaning tools.

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Turn on the captions. Television is not only a source of information but one of entertainment while we stay home. Captions are a great compliment to those difficult to follow programs. The ability to read the words you mishear gives you increased access to the television programs, further enhancing their enjoyment. Another trick is to revisit some old favourites. If you are familiar with the movie, your memory will help you fill in any blanks!

Have your hearing aids adjusted for distant listening. Your devices are sophisticated computers that automatically treat your acoustic environment to favour the audibility of nearby inputs and reduce the intensity of the sounds coming from far away. This is wonderful under normal circumstances… very few want to hear two tables over at the restaurant after all. But this same sound processing strategy can be challenging when those you hope to converse with are two meters away from you, as is required in these social distancing times. Simply increasing the volume can help but has the negative consequence of making everything louder. The good news is that, an Audiologist can enhance distant listening without increasing everything else by adjusting your hearing aids, either as a

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Stream to your ears. Many technologies today, including hearing aids, allow for sound to be streamed wirelessly. Wherever possible, stream the signal directly into your ears. This makes for great sound quality because the sound does not lose intensity or integrity as it would if it were travelling through air to get to you. Streaming technology’s most popular applications include remote microphones to overcome distance, televisions for an enriched listening experience and cellular telephones for binaural listening of calls, music and videos.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Why is there so much enthusiasm for electric buses in Ottawa?

Canadians don’t want or need an election in September The Editor, Canada and Canadians do not want or need an election during these trying times!

Our leaders especially, our Prime Minister, are not looking after ordinary citizens, as he campaigns, pre-election, using our scarce taxpayer dollars. Power and politics are not at the top of our agendas! We have fear, loss and suffering due to a pandemic, wildfires raging, destroying and displacing communities, indigenous residential school revelations, businesses trying to survive due to a prolonged lockdown, unimaginable debt and bankruptcy and our precious children missing regular school-

ing. The unfulfilled promises of childcare, pharmacare and climate targets have been heard in the past and can we afford them? Provinces are facing bankruptcy and our wealth of resources are under utilized.

What about the two Michaels?

Canadians want to enjoy the summer, participate in outdoor activities and regain some sense of normal. We do not want a costly, politically expedient election! We need a government focussed on present day issues and peace, order and good government!

Sylvia P. MacDonald, Colleen Nottell Greely

The Editor, In addressing Ottawa Council’s recent approval of a plan to convert OC Transpo’s fleet to electric buses, Councillor Meehan listed some of the known issues with such vehicles, especially in a cold climate. As one of the world’s coldest capital cities, Ottawa certainly qualifies in that category.

The billion dollar question is this: Given the limitations of electric buses, even with some technical improvement, why is there such enthusiasm for adopting them? The first reason Meehan offers is that Council has declared a climate emergency.

Following the urging of some local activist groups, that declaration was passed two years ago. (It came during the flooding that resulted

from a prolonged winter that kept the ground frozen into the period of spring rains, and the flood led to declaring a state of emergency.) It’s unlikely that any of the councillors or city staff (or perhaps even the activists) were aware that they were buying into a campaign started by a group of Australian alarmists who worried that people weren’t showing enough anxiety about climate.

They determined that using the word “emergency” would increase the emotional impact and alarm more people. It seems to have worked on our city council, although they did have to redefine “emergency” to make the declaration less absurd. But apparently none of them bothered to check a reliable source such as Environment Canada data (e.g., https://ottawa.weatherstats.

ca/charts/temperature-yearly. html) or to question the basic notion. Why bother, when we have no less a climate expert than the prime minister to assure us that there’s indeed a crisis demanding government action?

It may seem silly for any government to declare a climate emergency -- especially for a city. But now we can see how useful it is as justification

for expensive projects. What cost is too high when you’re helping to save the planet from climate change? Brilliant! And the federal government is chipping in money, so taxpayers all across Canada will be able to help fund the Ottawa experiment. Even more brilliant!

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Impaired driver hits police cruiser in head on collision in Richmond Franktown Road just west of Richmond was the scene of yet another accident Sun., Aug. 8, and this time it was an Ottawa Police officer who was injured.

The officer was travelling on Franktown Road near Joy’s Road, close to where Perth Street becomes Franktown. A 44-year-old woman swerved into the other lane and hit the cruiser head on. She was charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

The male officer suffered injuries and is recovering at home. The woman, meanwhile, is in hospital with serious injuries.

Ottawa Police Sgt. Maria Keen posted on Twitter that she was thankful the situation was not worse.

“This was one of my officers,” Keen wrote. “As a Sgt., this is something you never want to hear about over the air or attend. So thankful their injuries weren’t as bad as it could

have been.”

The crash happened a week after the Ottawa Police conducted a long weekend impaired driving blitz. “Operation .08” involved the Ottawa Police Service, the OPP, the RCMP, the Military Police, and MADD Ottawa.

Nineteen drivers within Ottawa’s city boundaries were charged with impaired driving, including seven who were involved with collisions which caused either injuries or property damage.

The East Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in the theft of a motor vehicle from a private sale late last month.

On July 28th, 2021, the owner of the vehicle met with a potential buyer in Osgoode

for his 2011 white Dodge Ram 2500. The owner had listed his truck for sale on social media platforms.

Two men arrived and asked to take the vehicle for a test drive, however they never returned.

Suspect one is described as a Caucasian man, mid 20’s,

5’9” (175cm), short curly blond hair, blue eyes, green shirt, and blue jeans.

Suspect two is described as a Caucasian man, mid 20’s, long dark black hair, dark sweater, and blue jeans.

The vehicle at the time was bearing Ontario licence plate “4159VM”, with a black

An impaired driver hit a police officer head on in Richmond Aug. 8.

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