Manotick Messenger July 14, 2023

South Carleton celebrated Canada Day with parades, events, festivities and fireworks on July 1. Above, entrants into the Osgoode Bike Decorating Contest joined the Osgoode Canada Day Parade and added some colour to the festivities. For more Osgoode Canada Day Parade and event photos, see page 14.

Bad weather holds off long enough to celebrate Canada Day

Canada Day has come and gone, but it was a great day, and I was happy to see so many people at the various events around the Carleton riding, particularly during the Canada Day Parade in Osgoode. The weather was unusual and unpredictable.

But for the most part, the bad weather steered clear, and we had an enjoyable day celebrating everything Canada!

Ontario Helping More Students Become Paramedics

As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care and its plan to hire more health care workers, the Ontario government is helping more students who want to become a paramedic in Ontario by adding more than 300 spaces

in paramedic programs at provincial colleges across Ontario this year.

More student spaces in primary care paramedic programs at colleges across Ontario will make it easier for future paramedics to access education and training closer to home. Expanding the pipeline of talent for the future will also help bolster the paramedic workforce and make sure emergency services are available to respond to emergencies when and where Ontarians need them.

Among the Canada Day stops for Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari and her staff was the Osgoode Canada Day Parade.

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The province is making it easier for people and their families to connect to the care they need, when they need it, closer to home by helping those who want to train and work in Ontario and hiring more health care workers to help communities build up their own health workforces.

Quick Facts

- Colleges offered expanded enrolment in 202324 are Algonquin College, Cambrian College, Centennial College, Collège Boréal, Collège La Cité, Conestoga College, Confederation College, Durham College, Fanshawe College, Georgian College, Lambton College, Northern College, St. Clair College and St. Lawrence College.

- The newly expanded Ontario Learn and Stay Grant will provide students studying in the first year of a paramedic program in 2023-2024 at select postsecondary institutions with funding for free tuition, books, compulsory fees

and other direct educational costs. After graduating, students will need to work in the same region they studied for a minimum of six months for every full year of study funded by the grant.

- As announced in the 2023 Ontario Budget, Dedicated Offload Nurses Program (DONP) funding is increasing by $51 million over the next three years to support municipalities in reducing ambulance offload delays, providing funding for dedicated nurses to offload patients in hospital emergency rooms. As of January 2022, funding eligibility has been expanded to paramedics, respiratory therapists, and physician assistants in addition to nurses.

- The province is also giving paramedics the flexibility to treat additional 9-1-1 patients – including those with diabetes and epilepsy – at home, on scene, or in appropriate community-based settings instead of in emergency departments. This innovative

model of care is already in place for palliative as well as mental health and addictions patients.

- Ontario is expanding its community paramedicine program, which enables paramedics to use their training and expertise beyond their traditional emergency response role. Through this program, which works alongside home care, primary care, and home and community care, 55 communities are already benefiting from 24/7 non-emergency support. This is also helping people with chronic health conditions live independently at home, where they want to be.

Ontario Protecting Provincial Waterways

The Ontario government is prohibiting floating accommodations from docking overnight on provincial waterways. The regulatory change went into effect July 1, 2023, and will protect Ontario’s lakes and rivers by preserving access to public

lands and ensuring fairness for recreational users. The regulation will not impact anyone exercising their right to navigate, including reasonable mooring, or anyone exercising Aboriginal or treaty rights.

Floating accommodations, such as rafts and barges, contain buildings or structures equipped for overnight accommodation, but unlike watercraft, they are not primarily designed for navigation.

The regulatory changes follow consultations with the public, boaters, cottagers, municipalities and Indigenous communities

which expressed concerns that floating accommodations have a risk of damaging the environment. Concerns were expressed that floating accommodations could disturb local fish and wildlife by disrupting the natural environment and increase the risk of pollution from garbage, greywater disposal and spills.

These changes, which clarify the difference between floating accommodations and watercraft, only apply to public lands in Ontario managed under the Public Lands Act and will not address floating accommodations located

on private water lots or on waterways under jurisdiction of other governments and ministries (e.g., portions of Trent Severn Waterway).

Office Notice:

My office is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. My staff and I will be happy to assist. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

Goldie

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Designs for 416-Barnsdale interchange presented to Transportation Committee

There is still no timeline on the planned interchange at Highway 416 and Barnsdale Road.

Last week, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation presented its designs for the interchange, which would help Richmond, Manotick and the rapidly growing southern Barrhaven communities of Half Moon Bay and Stonebridge have access to the highway. Currently, the only Barrhaven interchange on the 416 is at Fallowfield Road.

According to the presentation last Thursday, the City projects that the area south of the Jock River is expected to reach a population of 32,000 by 2031 and 36,750 by 2046.

The interchange with Highway 416 at Fallowfield Road, which itself is in the far northwest corner of Barrhaven, is over 9 km away from south Barrhaven. The Highway 416 interchange at Bankfield Road is a further 9 km to the south of the community, serves the villages of Manotick and Richmond and is too far south to be considered an effective highway access point for most residents and businesses of Barrhaven. In comparison, Ottawa’s other urban growth communities outside the Greenbelt have multiple interchanges that service them; Ka-

nata has five interchanges with Highway 417 and Orleans has four interchanges with Ottawa Road 174 (formerly provincial Highway 17).

The implementation of the North to West free-flow ramp and the East to North freeflow ramp require the closure of the following roads:

• Trail Road would be closed north of the interchange with a new cul-de-sac.

• Borrisokane Road would be closed north of the interchange with a new cul-desac. This closure will require a new connection to be provided between Borrisokane Road and Barnsdale Road. Through the EA process, the future Kilbirnie Drive Extension was identified to be the most suitable option for this connection. Because this roadway will likely be required for development before the West to North free-flow ramp is needed (necessitating the closure of Borrisokane), it will be funded and constructed through future development practices. From Borrisokane Road, the Kilbirnie Drive Extension will connect to the future Realigned Greenbank Road to the east which will in turn connect to Barnsdale Road at its south end.

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mended Plan accommodates the future widening of Barnsdale Road over the Highway 416. When the widening is needed, a separate structure will be constructed. The existing bridge would be used for the future eastbound lanes and a new structure to the north would be used for the two westbound lanes and active transportation facilities. The interchange design

can be constructed in stages, based on future travel demand and/or available funding. This phasing would include construction of the ramps on the south side of Barnsdale Road first, followed by the widening of Barnsdale Road when required. Both Trail Road and Borrisokane Road would remain open under the interim configuration and all interchange movements would be

accommodated using the loop ramps on the south side of the interchange.

The MTO’s estimate for the Ultimate Recommended Plan is $80 million. This includes design, construction, property acquisition and associated contingencies. This estimate does not include the future Kilbirnie Drive Extension which would be designed and constructed by local de-

velopers. The Interim Recommended Plan is estimated to be $70.5 million. This includes the loop ramps on the south side providing for all movements, the realigned William McEwen Drive, and the widening of Barnsdale Road.

At this time, no funding sources have been identified to advance this project to detailed design and implementation.

City Council received design plans for an interchange at 416 and Barnsdale Road, between Manotick and Richmond. Mo R R i son He R s H f ield i Mage

The new Royal LePage office in Manotick is officially open. For over 40 years Royal LePage Team and Neta Clarke Real Estate Limited occupied the charming stone building at 1096 Bridge Street. In addition, Gale Real Estate transitioned to Royal LePage Gale Real Estate in 2001 at 5510 Manotick Main Street and became Royal LePage Team Realty in 2015. Both offices and the Realtors, continue to serve the community and enjoy everything it has to offer. It has been the goal of Jason Ralph, Kent Browne, Andrew Wildeboer and Frank Gray (owners of Royal LePage Team Realty) to unite their two Manotick offices. Founder Kent Browne came across the opportunity to purchase the Manotick Tea Room, a great location with history in the heart of the village. The construction of the building started and the pandemic set in causing a few slowdowns. We were fortunate to work with a talented group of Architects at Vandenberg & Wildeboer and project management by Argue Construction. From left to right are Neil Graves –Senior Technologist, Vandenberg & Wildeboer; Malcolm Wildeboer – Architect – Partner, Vandenberg & Wildeboer; Ian Fortugno – Broker/Manager, Royal LePage Team Realty; Jason Ralph – Broker of Record/President, Royal LePage Team Realty; Julie McLaughlin – Interior Decorator/Brand Ambassador, Royal LePage Team Realty; Shawn Argue –President & Project Manager, Argue Construction; Andrew Wildeboer – Broker/Partner, Royal LePage Team Realty; and Ryan Kennedy – CFO, Royal LePage Team Realty.

Reader disagrees with Braid’s take on councillor’s job responsibilities

The Editor, I have to strongly disagree with Andy Braid’s opinion of the job respon-

sibilities of David Brown and his performance.

I find Councillor Brown to be very open to be being

contacted and is looking for solutions. I had contact with Glenn Brooks and actually tried to help get Scott Moffatt

elected. Scott, after his election, did not seem to want to interact with his constituents and he finally decided not to

run for re-election. Having been involved in trying to get municipal employees to tackle something they could

avoid is not an easy task, it is something I encountered in my previous business life.

Deryk McGrath

Story on Jenny Murphy only scratched the surface of her accomplishments

The Editor, It was great to see the article on my friend and colleague Jenny Murphy doing a degree at her age. But had you dug a little deeper you would have found that doing the unusual and doing it well has long been a characteristic of who Jenny is. She and another colleague, Dr. Frank Ahern, rescued an American satellite program worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The best minds in NASA could not figure

out how to remove striping that appeared in the imagery provided by the satellite. Jenny and Frank did – and by chance did so with an image over then President Reagan’s ranch…an image that our US colleagues had been working on for months!

A second item, when in middle age, when most of us have retired to less strenuous pursuits, Jenny won her age class in international rowing. Last item, when in Nepal she met a professor in the

field of science in which she had excelled – and she established a charitable foundation to support students in Nepal. (Admission of a conflict, I am on the Foundation’s Board.) The Canada Nepal Geomatics Advancement Foundation has been supporting three students a year for much of the past decade. And yes, those who donate receive charitable donation tax receipts.

Dr. Bob Ryerson, FASPRS

Developer pursuing zoning by-law amendment to bring Starbucks to village

As you may have heard, a development has been proposed on Manotick Main Street which has triggered some debate. I wanted to take a moment to outline what is proposed in the development, what the process for it looks like (including for public consultation), and where I stand on the matter.

First and foremost though, it should be noted that no formal decisions have been made with respect to this proposed development. There has not been approval for any aspect of the plan. At the time of writing, the proposal documents have not even formally accepted by the City and is not posted publicly. Once the submission from the developer is deemed complete, more details about the proposed development will be available on the City of Ottawa’s DevApps website.

With that in mind, the proposal in question involves the “Hawkins properties” at 5646 and 5650 Manotick Main. Residents

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may know the site as being where the “Car Wash, Discount Tobacco, and Grocery Shop” is located. The developer is proposing the addition of a drive thru Starbucks and expanded carwash for the site. As proposed, the site will be serviced by municipal water and a septic system for wastewater. The use of the site is appropriately zoned for commercial activity, but the developer is pursuing a zoning by-law amendment to accommodate the addition of the Starbucks. The proposed development appears to be inline with the Manotick Secondary Plan, which guides municipal policy in Manotick including with respect to new developments.

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Education Minister makes major child care announcement in

By Barrhaven Independent Staff

Education Minister Stephen Lecce was in Barrhaven Thursday morning to announce that the Ontario government was delivering 2,900 additional affordable child care spaces in Ottawa. The announcement was part of Lecce’s trip to Ottawa last week. The night before, he attended an enthusiastic launch of Progressive Conservative candidate Sean Webster, who is running in the July 27 by-election for the Kanata-Carleton seat vacated by Dr. Merilee Fullerton.

Lecce also attended a special graduation ceremony for patients at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. “The pride in their parents’ eyes said it all,” said Lecce, who also thanked the educators and staff for going above and beyond so that every child could reach the finish line and complete their school year.

In Barrhaven, Lecce announced that the Ontario government is expanding licensed child care spaces in the City of Ottawa by investing more than $178 million in 2023 to support the implementation of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system. This support delivers a significant reduction of child care fees for Ottawa families by 50 per cent on average and is helping to save families an annual average of $6,000 to $10,000 per child.

An additional 2,900 licensed child care spaces will be created in Ottawa by 2026. These new spaces for children aged zero to five

will represent a 9.4 per cent increase of child care spaces available in the community – increasing access to more families across the region.

“We are delivering savings directly to families while increasing access to child care spaces for families across Ottawa,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “Our government believes that child care should not be the cost of a mortgage payment, which is why we took action to finally make child care affordable. In addition to cutting child care fees by 50 per cent, we are proud to deliver additional spaces so that more Ottawa families benefit and ultimately save their hard earned money.”

These new spaces in Ottawa are on top of the 29,601 spaces enrolled in the CWELCC system last year.

“Our government is continuing to support families with the addition of new child care spaces in our community,” commented Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod.

“Today’s announcement, along with the reduction of child care fees is another positive step for families.”

Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton, has the growing community of Riverside South in her riding. She echoed the comments made by her Nepean colleague.

“I am proud Ontario’s government is taking real steps to support parents and families with affordable, reliable child care,” Ghamari said. “Thousands more Ontario families have access to the child care they need, excited to say we’re getting it done for parents across Ottawa, and all of Ontario.”

Ontario remains committed to the success of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system and will continue to work with municipalities and the sector to ensure affordable child care is available in communities where it is needed most.

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe was also on hand for the announcement.

“Ottawa is growing in both population and opportunity. Providing accessible and affordable childcare to more families across our city is a welcome opportunity for many families,” Sutcliffe said. “The Provincial government’s investment will help Ottawa increase access to and support more families in Ottawa. This is a great investment for the future of our city.”

As of December 31, 2022, 92 per cent of Ontario’s licensed child care sites have opted in to the CWELCC system, meaning at these facilities across the province, families with children under the age of six are already seeing fee reductions of up to 50 per cent compared to 2020 levels.

The Ontario government has streamlined the application process for new child care operators when they apply for a licence. They will learn about their eligibility for CWELCC child care funding before investing heavily in becoming licensed. The applicants will also have to submit key municipal approvals, including zoning and permitted use, together with their application. This will significantly reduce the time it takes the applicant to acquire a licence.

Currently, there are more than 5,500 licensed child care centres, 145 licensed home child care agencies, and around 473,000 licensed spaces in Ontario.

Since 2018, the Ontario government has invested over $2.2 billion in capital projects within the education sector, including nearly 6,500 new, licensed child care spaces within schools. For 2022-23, the Ontario government has invested more than $57 million to create 1,502 school-based licensed child care spaces for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

In March 2022, Ontario secured a five-year, $10.2 billion agreement with the federal government which will lower fees for families to an average of $10 a day by September 2025. In December 2022, as part of that agreement, Ontario announced a targeted plan to create thousands of new licensed child care spaces, with a focus on increasing access to Ontario families.

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Sustainable Eastern Ontario wants to recognize Community Sustainability Stars

Sustainable Eastern Ontario is looking for nominees for its annual sustainability awards.

Established in 2017, the Sustainability Star Award is part of Sustainable Eastern Ontario’s effort to celebrate leaders working in our community in areas such as safeguarding water quality, improving access to sustainable transportation options, protecting nature and biodiversity, sharing knowledge of sustainable living, enhancing food security, promoting renewable energy, finding waste management solutions and developing green businesses and communities.

Sustainable Eastern Ontario (https://sustainableeasternontario.ca) is a network organization that fosters partnerships and collaborations on sustainability activities throughout Eastern Ontario. The organization

was founded in 2010 to meet the need for a central support organization for smaller organizations, unincorporated clubs, and community groups. They support small ENGOs with quarterly meetings to share information, tools, and resources among local environmental groups in the national capital region through the National Capital Environmental Nonprofit Network (NCENN). These quarterly meetings allow environmental nonprofit organizations to network with other organizations, brainstorm ideas, and learn new ways to build capacity through workshops. They also provide services to new and small environmental organizations, including training, bookkeeping, office space, intern hiring, and communications help.

The awards are made locally near Ottawa from sustainably sourced wood and eco-friendly materi-

als and produced by independent artisans.

Sustainable Eastern Ontario encourages community members to nominate a deserving NGO, community group, business, institution, governmental organization, or First Nation.

Past Winners are listed below:

· 2022: Sustainable North Grenville, Re4mOttawa, Sustainable Capacity Foundation, Greening Sacred Spaces, and Sustainable Youth Canada

· 2021: Just Food Farm, Peace, and Environment Resource Centre, Ottawa Renewable Energy CoOp, Loving Spoonful, Capacity Building Institute

· 2020: The Box of Life, Quintessence Collaborative/Alani Gallbriath, EnviroCentre, Smart Net Alliance, and Strong Roots Community Garden

· 2019: Algonquin 2

Adirondacks Collaborative, Nu Grocery, Bluegrass Farm, Transition Cornwall+, Ottawa Community Foundation

Nominators must highlight the candidate’s leadership in the following fields of activity:

Sustainability

- Programs, initiatives, and actions aimed at the preservation of a particular resource, promoting circular economy initiatives, finding waste management solutions, improving access to sustainable transportation options, protecting nature and biodiversity, sharing knowledge of sustainable living, enhancing food security, promoting renewable energy, and developing green businesses and communities

Leadership

- Motivates a group of people to act toward

achieving a common goal

Collaboration

- Works with other organizations to produce or create something

Community Building

- Demonstrates practices directed toward the creation or enhancement of community among individuals or groups within a regional area (such as a neighborhood) or through a common need or interest

Diversity

- Works to include people of different identities (ethnicity, gender,

age) in their workforce and committees

COVID 19 Resiliency

- Has shown resiliency during Covid 19, either through reinventing itself or pivoting the business

Nomination Deadline

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, July 31, 2023. All nominees and nominators will be notified by mid-September.

For more information about the nomination process, please email: starawards@sustainableeasternontario.ca

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Osgoode Village comes out to celebrate at Canada Day Parade

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South Carleton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick - 5550 ANN ST. MANOTICK

Presents

THE HONOUR OUR VETERANS BANNER PROGRAM

Throughout North American Cities, towns and villages have chosen various banner titles and names to represent many of their local heroes. The banner program will be an ongoing Remembrance, Culture and legacy project that honours Military Veterans who have served or continue to serve, in the Canadian and Commonwealth Forces.

In the spirit of the meaning of “LEST WE FORGET” “IT SHOULD NOT BE FORGOTTEN”

The South Carleton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick is proud to honour and show respect to our Veterans who have departed too soon but will never be forgotten.

We would like to honour them as it is important for the next generation to know that these brave people sacrificed everything they knew and loved for all the liberties and freedoms we enjoy today, with the hope that the generations to follow may never repeat our past mistakes.

These banners will be proudly displayed in Manotick for a four to six week period.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A VETERAN HONOURED FOR 2023 BANNER ORDER MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 31 2023

Please contact the Manotick Legion to place an order or for more information we can be reached by Phone: 613-692-3243

Email: rckbranch314@gmail.com

Subject line: Banner Program

The BIA has generously committed to take great in the installation and removal process of the banners. Banners will be unveiled and enjoyed by all during Legion Week from September 19-25 2023.

● Name desired on the banner.

● Picture of the honourees head and shoulders.Preferably in uniform (as pictured)

● His / Her branch of service.

● WWI , WWII, PEACEKEEPING, ETC Military branch ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE,RCMP, ETC

● Name of the person honouring the Veteran.

A: Motion sickness can occur when travelling by land, air, or water. It can cause symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Treating motion sickness once it starts can be difficult; therefore, it is best to prevent it before it starts. Some ways to prevent motion sickness include avoiding large meals prior to travel, driving the vehicle, and sitting in the front of the vehicle. Focusing on the horizon and avoiding reading when travelling can also help prevent motion sickness. Anti-nausea medication is also available for motion sickness and is best taken an hour prior to travel.

This program is managed by a Canadian Veteran whom works directly with project coordinators to make sure their program is a successful one.

The Banners will have a title of “WE WILL REMEMBER”

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The Veterans we are honouring can be from any military branch of service but must be deceased.

It should also be noted that the honouree does not have to be a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Therefore we encourage anyone from our communities of:

MANOTICK, RIVER SIDE SOUTH, KARS, NORTH GOWER to participate

If you or your family would like to honour a loved one please visit us at the Manotick Legion where the applications and order forms will be available.

Measuring 24 inches wide by 60 inches high material is a heavy gauge vinyl with double sided colour printing. The manufacturing cost of the banners are $275.00 per banner including HST, shipping & handling as well as installation, removal and storage.

The cost is the financial responsibility of either the honouree or through private or corporate sponsorship on behalf of the honouree. Full payment must be received when printing has been approved.

We only print after the banner has been approved by our customers. It is very important that you are completely satisfied with the banner and the way it reflects on the Veteran and their service. Although the banners are owned by the customer the Legion will keep them in storage. This will ensure they are safe and present at time of installation.

Despite a forecast for thunderstorms, the rain held off and the Osgoode Canada Day Parade went off without a hitch as a large crowd came out to join the celebration. Emergency vehicles, members of the Osgoode Legion, the Kemptville Legion Pipes and Drums, local businesses and community groups, Councillor George Darouze and his staff, and Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari and her staff, along with the Firefighting Ghostbusters, greeted spectators along the parade route. Darouze even challenged kids in the crowd to dance. Some spectators even found that tractors on the hill in front of the library were the best seats in the house!

New book released on Steamboats on the Rideau Canal

A new book entitled Steamboats on the Rideau has just been published by the Rideau Township Historical Society and is available at local book vendors. The publication tells the story of Rideau Canal steamboats from a Manotick perspective, as it unfolds in the text and images of a special exhibit at the Dickinson House Museum in historic Dickinson Square.

The Dickinson House Museum was a logical place for the mounting of an exhibit on the steamboats that travelled the Rideau Canal for over 100 years. Built from 1826 to 1832, the canal was designed with steamboats in mind. Dickinson House was the Manotick home of well-known steamship owner Moss Kent Dickinson, who went on to build what is now Watson’s Mill.

Readers of this new companion book to the museum exhibit will learn about the role that steamboats played

in the canal’s evolution from serving as a major east-west transportation route in British North America, to providing regional transport in the mid-nineteenth century, to the development of a major tourist trade where large, elegant steamers carried passengers the length of the canal in relative ease and comfort. Changes to the design of steamboats over time are also explored in the book, which is illus-

trated with over 50 heritage photographs and other images. The steamboat narrative comes to a close with the story of the intrepid little steamer that was the last to serve on the Rideau Canal.

Steamboats on the Rideau can be purchased at Office Pro, 5541 Manotick Main Street; in the Dickinson House Museum gift shop; at the Rideau Archives in North Gower; or online at www.rideautwphistory.org.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking puppy raisers for future guide dogs. Over the next year, our upcoming litters of pups will need homes.

Volunteers are needed to take a young puppy into their home, raise and love them like their own, and teach them obedience and socialization skills that will mark the good behaviour required of a guide dog. The commitment is 12-18 months, and you don’t have to be at home all day. Many people working, even fulltime, and post-secondary students can participate.

All food, toys, supplies, and veterinary expenses are provided. You’ll also re-

ceive expert guidance and training sessions from staff at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

The only thing you’ll need to provide is a loving home, plus a good amount of energy. We expect a couple of long daily walks, and as the puppy gets older, we encourage you to take it everywhere you go, to learn the environments it will later need to go to as a working guide dog. We provide you with a ‘guide dog in training’ jacket for your puppy to wear in public.

The most difficult part is giving up the puppy when it’s time to enter formal guide dog training, so you need to enter the volunteer

program with the mindset of doing something good for the community and raising a dog for someone who is blind, so they will have freedom and independence.

Volunteers are needed in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, including areas near Prescott, Brockville, Gananoque, and Kingston.

You can sign up for one of the upcoming monthly information sessions at https://www.guidedogs. ca/puppy-walking/.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided more than

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Richmond Village Dental becomes Legacy Pavilion partner

The Richmond Legacy Community Association is pleased to announce another partner in its fundraising for the construction of a multi functional community pavilion for both public and private events in the Village of Richmond.

Richmond Village Dental is pleased to partner with other local businesses to see this exciting pro-

ject completed. Richmond Village Dental has been providing patients with comprehensive dental services in a warm and caring environment for 34 years. We are dedicated to family centric dentistry with services tailored to meet the needs of children and adults alike. With a focus on preventative care, we know that the quality dental services you and your

family receive from Richmond Village Dental will keep you smiling for years to come! For more information please visit us at richmondvillagedentist. com. (Pictured is Dr. Anna Lubanski)

For more information on the Richmond Community Pavilion and on how you may contribute please visit richmondlegacy.ca.

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Kiwanis gives scholarships to students at St. Mark, South Carleton and St. FX

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School is out, but it’s just the beginning. High school graduates are preparing for their next stage. Going on to a higher education is a common but very expensive next step. At Kiwanis we try to help.

This year we gave three $2,500 scholarships to a student at each of the following High Schools:

• St. Francis Xavier High school in Riverside South,

• St. Mark High School in Manotick and

• South Carleton High School in Richmond.

The recipient of these awards is selected by the individual school based on merit and are for students going on to post secondary education.

We also presented $500 scholarships to four deserving Key Club graduates who are going to col-

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lege or university.

The Kiwanis Foundation of Canada sponsors the Mel Osborne Scholarship. This award is for Kiwanis Service Leadership Club members recognized for their commitment to community service. Each Kiwanis Club in Canada may sponsor individuals for this award to a maximum of $500. Manotick Kiwanis awarded the $500 Mel Osborne Award for Outstanding Achievement to Avery Brazier, the graduating co-president of the St. Mark’s Key Club.

This year Avery was valedictorian and recipient of the St. Mark Award of Excellence in addition to receiving the $500 Key Club scholarship, the Mel

Osborne Award, and the $2,500 Kiwanis Club of Manotick Scholarship. Way to go Avery!

It was a great year for graduating Key Clubbers at St. Mark High School. Amber Lambert received the Greely Lions Club Award. Emily Collins received the Be Community Award and the Lieutenant Governor Community Volunteer Award.

We also encourage Key Club members to continue their relationship with the Kiwanis family. Graduating Key Club Members are invited to join a local Kiwanis Club. Their membership fees are covered for the first two years after graduation.

The first annual Community Service Award for Cadets was presented to Master Bombardier Colin Lakatos of the 2958 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps.

As a fitting end to this Key Club year, Key Club

members marching in the Dickinson Days parade collected donations to support relief for Ukrain -

ian Refugees. A cheque for $564 was presented to the Manotick Legion’s support for the “House to

Home” program. School is out, but planning for next year is well underway.

St. Mark student Avery Brazier accepts her Kiwanis Key Club scholarship award.

Local company hoping to eliminate the need to expand Trail Road landfill

Turning solid waste into energy remains a possibility and could prevent the need for an expansion at the Trail Road facility off Moodie Drive between Manotick and Richmond.

Rideau-Jock Councillor David Brown and Kanata South Councillor Allan Hubley have met with several companies that are interested in turning Ottawa’s waste into energy, including Landaira, an Ottawa-based thermal energy conversion company with a research and development facility in Dunlap, Tennessee.

In July 2021, Landaira made a presentation to council at Ottawa City Hall. Former local councillors Scott Moffatt and Carol Anne Meehan were cautiously open minded about the presentation. However, nothing public was done in the time that followed, and a year later, there was a municipal election with high turnover at council and in the mayor’s chair.

Landaira claimed it can extend the life of the Trail Road Landfill by 150 years.

Landaira, which is dedicated to global environmental improvements that foster a sustainable future, is trying to reduce dependence municipal landfills are facing. By eliminating the solid waste footprint, Landaira mission statement is to make a greener tomorrow.

Their goal is to reduce greenhouse gases and create full-time employment in Ottawa and other parts of the world.

“We can create clean power to reduce environmental emissions,” said Manotick resident Johannes Ziebarth, President and CEO of Landaira, after the presentation. “Our model requires no up front capital from the city.”

The group has developed a Thermal Con-

version technology that transforms solid waste into carbon, char, and a clean-burning synthetic gas, which can be used to produce heat or electricity.

The technology has been in the testing stage since 2009, with work being done at Landaira’s R&D facility in Dunlap, Tennessee. They are now trying to get the City of Ottawa on board to eliminate the need for an ex-

pansion to the Trail Road landfill.

Ziebarth explained how Landaira’s thermal conversion system works. The molecular structure of hydrocarbons in carbon-based waste is continuously broken down by combining low temperature heating in pressurized containers with controlled, low-volume air circulation to create a completely controlled decomposition process. He

outlined a five-step process for this process.

1. Waste destined for the landfill is collected and packaged into manageable bales — without sorting, drying, or shredding. Bailing removes the issues of smell and leeching.

2. The bales are placed in the patented Landaira thermal conversion processing containers, which are then lowered into an autoclave.

3. The thermal conversion is initiated to bring the waste in the autoclave up to 600° C to 800° C at a low pressure of up to 150 PSI to start the decomposition process.

4. A very low volume of air is circulated in the autoclave chamber to enable the thermal conversion until the waste is reduced to carbon and ash residue, and any remaining recyclables.

5. Waste is reduced to carbon/ash residue, any recyclables, and a synthetic gas used to generate clean energy.

In addition to the reduced amount of waste by up to 95 per cent, Landaira also claimed it could help the city achieve its carbon reduction goals at the landfill sites.

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“We have extremely clean emissions,” Bird said. “Landaira can reduce the emissions created by up to 99 per cent.”

The Trail Road facility is expected to run out of space in less than 15 years, and all Ottawa area landfills could reach total capacity by 2036. With time running out, the local company is trying to develop a viable solution that reduces the need for landfill expansion projects and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Our company could help the City of Ottawa reduce the amount of garbage entering the Trail Road landfill by 600 tonnes per day at zero capital cost to taxpayers,” said Johannes Ziebarth, CEO and President of Landaira, who lives in Manotick, after making their presentation to the city last year.

“Our patented Thermal Conversion technology will reduce greenhouse gases by up to 99 per cent while eliminating the need for a landfill expansion and reducing the volume of municipal solid waste going into any existing landfill site by up to 95 per cent,” he added.

Ziebarth and other representatives from Landaira have met with members of Ottawa’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection to propose the solutions.

“We’re excited in hopes of building a partnership with the City of Ottawa to help combat the landfill issues,” said Spencer Warren, Vice President of Operations at Landria, and

also a former Ottawa Catholic School Board Trustee.

“These are real issues, and Landaira has real solutions,” he added. “We have designed a self-sustaining cost-effective operational facility to help the environment and generate new full-time jobs.”

As Ottawa tried to tackle new climate action goals, concern over landfills includes the release of methane gas.

“As organic mass in landfills decomposes, methane gas is released, and data indicates that it does that for over 20 years,” said Warren. “Methane is much more effective at absorbing the sun’s heat than carbon dioxide, making it one of the most potent greenhouse gases and a massive contributor to climate change.”

The situation at Trail Road became a political hot potato again last month during a debate over a bag and tag trash system aimed at incentivising residents to reduce to the amount of garbage they can leave at the curb.

“Councillor Hubley and I want to look at a number of options, including Landaira,” Brown said. “I understand if there is some hesitancy to look at a solution like this based on what happened with Plasco, but that was an entirely different process and completely different technology. Some people may not want to revisit converting garbage into energy. But with the situation we potentially have at Trail Road, now is the time to explore as many options as possible, including the Landaira technol-

ogy.”

Plasco used a plasmagasification process for turning garbage at the Trail Road facility into natural gas. In February, 2015, Plasco laid off 80 employees and filed for protection from its creditors. Construction of their Trail Road facility began in 2007, but by 2015, the company was out of time and money.

During Landaira’s 2021

presentation, Hubley addressed the elephant in the room and asked Landaira how and why they were different than Plasco.

“Plasco was my client, so I got to know them quite well,” Ziebarth said. “Where we differ is that Plasco was an open, continuous flow gasification using a very high energy output and very high temperatures to eradicate the

waste. The big difference for us is that we aren’t attempting the continuous flow. We have a very scientifically controlled environment that we thermally convert the garbage in inside of the autoclave. We’ve certainly kept it to moderate temperatures to do the thermal conversion –just the right temperature to molecularly decompose the components in the garbage.

And we keep it at an almost zero oxygen level inside of the autoclave.

“Those two things combined are sort of the secret sauce of why we have such low emissions and why we are so environmentally friendly.”

Ziebarth added that his company’s technology can take garbage straight from the truck with no shredding or drying.

Manotick resident Johannes Ziebarth is the President and CEO of Landaira.

Landaira Vice President, Operations Spencer Warren is well known as a former Ottawa Catholic School Board Trustee.

OSU supports Youth Sports funding agencies as part of 20th anniversary

This Spring, OSU has been pleased to make a $5,000 donation to the Canadian Tire - Jump Start Program, as part of our 20th anniversary activities.

OSU Club President, Bill Michalopulos was pleased to present the ceremonial cheque to the local Barrhaven Canadian Tire Operator and General Manager, Scott Ma-

cLaren.

Both organizations have supported many children within OSU over a number of years, and so it is fitting that the club recognize their efforts and contributions to facilitate sport in our community.

“JumpStart has helped make sure that children can access quality sport programs close to home.

Since our inception in 2003, we have believed that no child should ever be turned away from playing due to financial constraints. Working together with charitable organizations, alongside our internal Help the Kids Play fund, we will continue to support youth in our community,” noted Club President, Bill Michalopulos.

OSU Club President, Bill Michalopulos presented a cheque for $5,000 Barrhaven Canadian Tire Operator and General Manager, Scott MacLaren.

Kars Aces take two from Manotick Brewers in GOFL doubleheader

The Micksburg Twins and Orleans Rebels remain undefeated atop the Greater Ottawa Fastball League standings, while the Manotick Brewers and Osgoode Chiefs are looking to get things going after slow starts.

On Wed., June 21, the Kars Aces took a pair of games from the Manotick Brewers.

Kars won the first game 8-5 behind the pitching of Dom Mott and a grand slam by Kristian Knapp. Cory Baldwin and Carley Shane shared pitching duties for Manotick. Zach Branchaud homered for the Brewers.

Brad Porter pitched a three-hit shutout for Kars in the nightcap in a 6-0 win over Manotick. Knapp cracked a two-run triple. Kody Blois took the loss for the Brewers.

On Thurs., June 22 in

Micksburg, the undefeated Twins faced the still winless Osgoode Chiefs and needed a six-run rally in the sixth inning to break a tie and win 9-3.

Joran Graham got the win in relief of starter Noah Fleurie, while Matt McKay took the loss. Jared Steege homered for the Twins.

On June 28, the Manotick Brewers and Kars Aces both picked up wins over the Osgoode Chiefs in the Manotick Wednesday doubleheader.

The Brewers beat the Chiefs 8-5 in the opener. Carley Shane earned the win on the mound with help from dingers by Chris MacFarlane and Curt Scurr. Austin Kimble homered for the Chiefs.

In the second game, the Kars Aces’ bats came alive in a 15-6 win over

Osgoode.

Kristian Knapp hit a grand slam and Dylan Toms parked one for the Aces. Nick Ellis got the win while Matt McKay took the loss.

The July 5 Manotick doubleheader saw the unbeaten Twins and Rebels roll into the village and win over two local teams.

The opener saw the Rebels beat the Kars Aces 10-2 as Andy Barber took the decision over Brad Porter.

The Twins followed suit with a 12-5 win over the Osgoode Chiefs with pitcher Jordan Macdonald picking up his first GOFL win. Jack Dewan was the losing pitcher and was relieved by Bobby Holmes.

On Thursday, the Manotick Brewers went to Fitzroy Harbour to face West Carleton Elec-

tric in their annual Harbour Days Classic.

West Carleton won the game 3-1 in front of a big crowd, as Adam Rueckwald pitched a fourhitter to out-dual Cory Baldwin. Jack Becker scored the Brewers’ lone run as he singled, scored second and was driven in by Ryan Clare.

Before the game, there was a moment of silence for West Carleton player Hugh Murray, who was well known in local fastball circles. An eastern Ontario fastball legend over the past four decades, the 60-yearold Murray passed away in January after a very quick onset of cancer.

The Manotick Brewers are in fifth place in the GOFL with a 2-7-1 record heading into this week’s action.

East Nepean Eagles to host Senior Canadian League Championship

East Nepean Little League has been chosen to host the 2023 Senior Canadian League Championships for 15-16 year-olds July 17-24.

Teams representing British Columbia, Alberta, The Prairies, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic will travel this month to compete for the opportunity to represent Canada at the Senior League World Series in Easly, South Carolina.

The Eagles will also be in the tournament as the host team. Last week, the Eagles won the District 2 champion with a 5-2 win over Ottawa West.

East Nepean Little League President Bruce Campbell knows the significance of hosting a Canadian National event.

“The Senior National tournament is special. It’s special for the athletes, their family’s and for the city of Ottawa,” said East Nepean Eagles President

Bruce Campbell. “This tournament is the opportunity for 15 and 16-yearold players to get one step closer to living out the dream of representing Canada at the Senior World Series. Every at-bat, ground ball, pitch and fly ball are important steps towards winning” Campbell says. “We are honoured to host the players who train for this and for their families who commit to supporting them along the way.”

There will be 3 games a day (primarily around 10am, 1:30pm and 5pm) with some adjustments on a few days do to other events. The local host team East Nepean Eagles plays at 5 pm.

The format will be round robin style tournament play, semi final day will be Sunday July 23rd and the Championship day will be July 24th.

Hosting this event shines a spotlight on both

the community and organization but also reflects the

passion and commitment of the volunteers, a hall-

mark of East Nepean Little League’s success through-

out the last 60 plus years in Ottawa.

The East Nepean Eagles were District 2 Senior League champions after beating West Ottawa 5-2.