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Ontario releases three-step roadmap to safely reopen 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 keeps seniors in long-term care homes cool this summer; • Ontario investing in domestic medical technology manufacturing to ensure future preparedness; • Ontario invests in training for medical innovators; • Ontario expands investment in the Franco-

Ontarian community and it’s economic development; and • Ontario supporting screen-based industries during COVID-19

NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK

On May 20th, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, released its Roadmap to Reopen. The Roadmap to Reopen, which is expected to start the week of June 14, is a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen

the province and gradually lift public health measures based on the provincewide vaccination rates and improvements in key public health and health care indicators. The province will confirm closer to the expected start of Step One. The three steps outline how the Province will be easing public health measures, guided by the following principles: • Step One: An initial focus on resuming outdoor activities with smaller crowds where the risk of transmission is lower and permitting retail with restrictions. This includes allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people, outdoor dining with up to four people per table and non-essential retail at 15

per cent capacity.

• Step Two: Further expanding outdoor activities and resuming limited indoor services with small numbers of people where face coverings are worn.

This includes outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people, outdoor sports and leagues, overnight camps, personal care services where face coverings can be worn and with capacity limits, as well as indoor religious services, rites or ceremony gatherings at 15 per cent capacity.

• Step Three: Expanding access to indoor settings, with restrictions, including where there are larger numbers of people and where face coverings can’t always be worn. This includes indoor sports and recreation-

al fitness; indoor dining, museums, art galleries and libraries, and casinos and bingo halls, with capacity limits.

The province will remain in each step for at least 21 days to evaluate any impacts on key public health and health system indicators. If at the end of the 21 days, the following vaccination thresholds have been met, along with positive trends in other key public health and health system indicators, then the province will move to the next step: • Step 1: 60 per cent of adults vaccinated with one dose – expected start date of June 14, 2021, to be confirmed closer to the date • Step 2: 70 per cent of adults vaccinated with one

dose and 20 per cent vaccinated with two doses – a minimum of three weeks after Step 1 begins • Step 3: 70 to 80 per cent of adults vaccinated with one dose and 25 per cent vaccinated with two doses – a minimum of 3 weeks after Step 2 begins The provincewide emergency brake restrictions remain in effect while the province assesses when it will be moving to Step One of the roadmap with the Stay at Home order expiring on June 2, 2021. During this time, the government will continue to work with stakeholders on reopening plans to ensure full awareness of when and how they can begin to safely reopen.

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Richmond Agricultural Society’s Catch the Ace still not caught The Richmond Agricultural Society (RAS), host of Richmond Fair, the largest event in the ward, has spearheaded a Catch the Ace fundraiser for the Society. Currently, this highly popular raffle, is in Week 40, with the Ace of Spades still not found and boasts a progressive jackpot of just over $11,800!

The RAS decided in

early 2020 to conduct this popular raffle to raise funds to build new cattle barns on the fair grounds for livestock events, large community gatherings, and winter storage. The current facilities are in need of too many major repairs and warrant replacement. Upto-date spacious barns with good lighting and access to water, will provide the

community with outstanding cattle shows to keep agriculture alive, interesting, and educational in our community.

The original decision to host the raffle was to sell paper tickets at the places of community partners. However, due to COVID and the restrictions in place, it was not possible to hold the raffle in this way. The com-

munity has been quite accepting of the online game and also very supportive.

The game begins with 52 envelopes and in one of these envelopes, the Ace of Spades is hidden randomly.

To play, buy a ticket and choose the envelope where you think the Ace is hiding.

When a ticket is purchased, 20% goes to the Weekly pot, 30% goes to the Progressive

pot, and the remaining 50% goes to the Society, less their expenses. If your ticket is drawn that week, you win the Weekly prize, and if you have chosen the envelope number where the Ace of Spades is hidden, you also win the Progressive Jackpot. The game continues each week until the Ace has been found. Rules and details can be found on

the www.richmondfair.ca website.

The RAS appreciates all who are able to support this fundraising initiative. It is a great feeling to call a winner each week to let them know they have won the weekly prize amount. It gets more exciting each week because there are only 13 more envelopes where the Ace of Spades could be hiding!

sports or recreational classes are permitted. Outdoor limits for social gatherings and organized public events will be expanded to five people, which will allow these amenities to be used for up to five people, including with members of different households.

At this time, publicly funded and private elementary and secondary

schools in the province will continue to operate under teacher-led remote learning. Data will be assessed on an ongoing basis and medical experts, including the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and other health officials will be consulted to determine if it may be safe to resume in-person learning.

The government will

continue to work with the Public Health Measures Table, Public Health Ontario, and other public health and scientific experts to determine public health guidance for Ontarians to follow, including protocols for masking and outdoor/ indoor gatherings, after being fully vaccinated.

To learn about the Roadmap to Reopening

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ing 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 continues from page 2 On May 22, 2021 the province opened outdoor recreational amenities with restrictions in place, such as the need to maintain physical distancing. These amenities include but are not limited to golf courses and driving ranges, soccer and other sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, splash and spray pads and skate parks. No outdoor

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 dur-

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More than $2 million in damages, 120 cows dead after Kars fire

By Charlie Senack More than 120 cows are dead after a well-known barn in Kars caught fire, leaving damages in excess of $2 million.

Ottawa Fire Services say they responded to a call at Acredale Farms, located at First Line Road near Century Road East just outside of Manotick at about 7:30 p.m, on Thursday, May 20.

Upon arrival, thick black smoke was seen from the roof of a barn and the building was engulfed in flames.

“Firefighters at that point focused on protecting surrounding areas,” Ottawa Fire Public Information Officer Carson Tharris told the Manotick Messenger.

“There were other barns adjacent to the main barn that were burning and silos right next to it.”

Large amounts of water had to be used to get the “massive fire” under control, and an aerial tower was set up.

“Firefighters used a tanker shuttle system — so shuttling water using tanker trucks from nearby fire hydrants in the area to supply the large amount of water needed,” said Tharris.

The smell of smoke could be smelt throughout rural Ottawa Thursday evening, and also reached parts of Barrhaven.

The blaze was fully extinguished by 3am, but fire crews stayed on site throughout the night and into the morning to ensure no more hot spots would appear. Over 20 fire trucks responded to the call, along with many volunteer firefighters.

“When we have fires involving barns, heat gets trapped in by the metal roof and that makes it difficult to get water in to fight the fire,” says Tharis. “Also the amount of hay stored in the barn traps heat in, so that’s why the next day crews worked with an operator to remove the metal roof

so we could ensure it was fully cooled down and extinguished.”

Ottawa Fire also thanked neighbours who volunteered to transport and shelter several of the surviving animals. One dairy cow and a number of calves were saved and are now staying at nearby farms.

The barn and a nearby structure was fully destroyed, leaving over $2 million in damages. The family-run farm has been in operation since the 1930’s and is well-known in the Manotick community.

Tharris said investigators determined the origin of the fire started in the feeding room of the barn.

“Due to the extent of damage, the physical examination was not able to find out the specific cause, but

A fire at Acredale Farms in Kars claimed 120 cows and caused $2 million in damages.

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there are a number of motors and electrical machines in that area,” he said.

A Go Fund Me page has been started to help cover

the costs of damage. To date it has raised over $51,000, exceeding its $30,000 goal. It can be found at: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/

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Increased traffic on multi-use pathways leads to safety concerns Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been encouraged to get outside as much as possible and enjoy our wonderful green spaces.

We’ve hit the parks and trails in droves, so much so that physically distancing is often impossible.

It’s not the only challenge for those who use our paths and trails. Having walkers, joggers, bicycles, and increasingly more motorized forms of transportation like e-scooters and electric bicycles is creating conflict and unsafe conditions.

I walk my dog every day on an off-lease path. It is not an official multi-use

pathway or “MUP”; it’s simply a nature trail that runs for several kilometres along the Rideau and Jock River. Until last year, it was primarily used by dog walkers and some cyclists.

Today it must be one of the most heavily used trails in the city, which is great to see. Like our ageing roads, the paths have not been widened or maintained

to manage the increase in traffic. Walkers and those with dogs are vying for space with cyclists, many who seem to have the need for speed. Everyone is unhappy, accusing the other group of failing to know the rules. Walkers complain cyclists don’t use their bells or cut too close around them. Cyclists say walkers are erratic, take up the entire trail, and don’t know they’re supposed to walk on the left-hand side.

With too many blind corners overgrown with greenery, there have been many close calls on a nature trail.

This week I invited

comments on my Facebook page from residents about their experiences on trails around their neighbourhoods.

I received everything from people no longer feeling safe to walk or jog, near misses between bikes and walkers, and outright calls to ban all motorized vehicles due to safety concerns.

Most want the paths widened; one person suggested a painted line down the middle of the paths to separate cyclists and walkers.

It’s not scientific, but you’ll hear the same antidotes if you talk to people

The Manotick Messenger welcomes letters to the editor.

on the paths.

What is clear is that we need a solution if we’re to enjoy our outdoor spaces together.

My office submitted a list of cycling network requests to be considered in the Active Transportation Network Update earlier this month. Top of the list was the 8 Kilometre Beryl Gaffney trail. Ideally, the city will find funding to build a separate bike path for cyclists who want to travel faster than 20 kilometres an hour and for the growing array of motorized vehicles now using the trail.

Hopefully, the request will be approved. In the meantime, my office is working with forestry and park maintenance to ensure the greenery along the trails is pushed back and the trails widened.

We all have to do our part too. Learn the rules and try t share the trails and pathways. If you are interested in learning more about bike and pathway safety, you can visit ottawapolice.ca for more information.

Now, get out there and enjoy our trails and pathways!

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The greatest moment in human history

MESSENGER Editorial

Let the flag proudly fly

I don’t spend a lot of time on Facebook, “You really think that’s Tony Gabriel,” she but every now and then, something catches said sarcastically. “It’s probably some guy my attention. Last weekend provided one of in Nigeria just hooking you in. Maybe it’s a those moments. woman from the Ukraine or the Philippines.

Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 I logged onto Facebook and checked the They’re just setting you up.”

If we have done nothing else in the past year, we have at least reflected. notifications.

It was probably the greatest This woman in the Ukraine or the PhilipBut not everyone wants to move forward. moment in the history of my personal social pines must have done a deep dive into my hisOttawa Catholic School Board Trustee Glen Armstrong was the lone voice I got a friend request – that means tory to know how obsessed with Tony Gabriel at the table opposing the motion made by Barrhaven-Gloucester South Trustee Our Cmedia.

Ommunity someone sent a request to me and was not I was as a kid.

Spencer Warren to fly the rainbow flag in front of Ottawa Catholic schools dur- just accepting my request – from my absolute “And why would Tony Gabriel send YOU a ing Pride Month in June.

Messenger Editorial childhood hero. friend request?”

Armstrong, who refused to speak to us or any other media outlets, was soundI ran upstairs as fast “I don’t know,” I said. ing off Are on Twitter to defend his Canadian position. His comments were innately polarizing, as I could. Okay, that’s “Maybe because, like, I’m you more especially in a time when so many are demanding that equity, diversity and ac- a stretch. Between re- FROM THE OTHER Jeff and everything.” than a fifth grader? ceptance must be factors in driving public decision making. covering from some She groaned.

With Canada Day approaching next week, it is a with good time for us all to Many people will strongly agree Armstrong’s stance. Some advocates of medical issues, the 20 How excited would on what it means to be Canadian. the reflect LGTBQ+ community will strongly oppose Armstrong.

COVID pounds that I 12-year-old me would Do we take being Canadian for granted?

Jeffrey Morris Better yet, how feel ground about being that Canadian?

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The inflag is aofsymbol that they can go to school far too many years, I don’t really run upstairs Sears catalogue that I wore to school at least new Canadian. anymore. So let’s just say I awkwardly lum- once a week. I also had a Tom Clements numand be they perhaps are, without fear of persecution Theywho understand, better thanthe all of us, what it means to be and shame that existed when Canadian. bered up the stairs while my hands monkey- ber 2 jersey in circulation as well. Clements most of us, including Trustee Armstrong, went to middle school or high school.

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Sometimes it’s best just to say nil my breath from the 12 mountainous stairs I DodgeI thought back to the football games after Mayor Suzanne “Thisthere will be ais funour way for students to learn Canada andsituations feel proud And problem.

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Rob Minifie, who was a big Montreal Alouto collide with a large swatch of the population worktoday, wecareers. become moreSure, proud to be Canadian.

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Youth gain rare glimpse into world of theatre with Odyssey Theatre

By Matteo Cimellaro Do you know a youth who has an interest in theatre? For the month of August, Odyssey Theatre will host 15 youth for a memorable online theatre experience. Apprentices spend a month being mentored by professional theatre artists across theatre roles and techniques before staging their very own production in front of Odyssey artists, friends and family.

“The youth apprenticeship program is so important for students to develop their creative skills and explore their interest in theatre alongside professional artists.

They will learn everything about creating live theatre through fun, engaging workshops,” said Odyssey’s Artistic Director Laurie Steven.

Odyssey Theatre is Ottawa’s award-winning professional summer theatre renowned for its productions featuring masks, physical theatre, clown and puppetry. Their Theatre Under the Stars takes place beside the Rideau

River in Strathcona Park and has been a highlight of the Ottawa summer theatre scene for the past 35 years.

Odyssey has offered their unique theatre apprenticeship program every summer in the Park.

Due to the pandemic, workshops will be conducted on Zoom.

The program allows youth to express their creativity and develop the skills needed to explore their theatrical talents. Youth will receive this mentorship under the guidance of theatre professionals.

Over the course of the four-week program, youth will learn how a theatre production is run from inception to performance.

The apprentices undertake 12 workshops across different areas of the theatre (performance, directing, writing, design) and receive feedback from professional artists. At the end of these sessions, they will present their own theatre creation and receive feedback from Odyssey’s professional actors and theatre director.

Odyssey Theatre apprentices perform in 2019.

To finish the program, apprentices will have a talk back session with Odyssey professionals for advice on school and careers. They are encouraged to maintain connections with the local theatre community following the program.

Previous apprentices

have gone on to study and work in performance, production, sound or running a theatre. One recent apprentice was nominated for a Rideau Theatre Award as best emerging artist.

Further, Odyssey’s apprentices learn new life skills, develop self-confidence and create lasting

friendships.

“It is so worth it. You really learn so much and make friendships that will last a lifetime. There is no experience like it” said a youth apprentice from 2019.

The program is free and Odyssey offers community volunteer hours, com-

plimentary tickets to next summer’s production, and a letter of reference.

Odyssey’s Youth Apprentice Program Online runs in August 2021.

Applications and more information is available at www.odysseytheatre.ca.

Applications are due June 18.

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Manotick man’s journey through estate planning leads to new book

By Jeff Morris Planning your estate and planning for aging are two completely different things.

According to Manotick’s Marc Seguin, the latter scenario is often overlooked by people as they prepare for their retirement and beyond.

Seguin has written a book called Advocacy in Aging. The book is an easyto-follow guide on financial planning, power of attorney, downsizing, health care directives, living will, gradual transitions, and more.

“It’s an easy read and it includes a lot of storytelling,” Seguin said of his book. “It’s not about financial planning, it’s about aging.”

Seguin, a retired business professional, went through an eye-opening journey with both his in-laws and his own parents. His fatherin-law was passionate about

estate planning, regularly sharing his findings. When both of his in-laws received a diagnosis of dementia, it became clear that he had not envisioned, discussed, or planned for the scenario of becoming ill or losing mental capacity. Seguin wondered if he, who had read so much on estate planning, had not thought about or planned for such a situation, how many people would, and to what extent?

Seguin wondered how this life transition could have been planned for and managed better. “People think about their finances and their estates, but what happens if you can’t care for yourself is something that is often overlooked,” he said.

Aging, estate planning, and dementia have become regular topics of conversation in Seguin’s personal social network. He and his wife proactively listen and share their experiences.

Over time, they have been called upon to help friends and family.

The insight and experience gained during this ongoing journey have resulted in the establishment of five pillars of planning that capture solutions for the vast majority of the issues people face through the aging process or as they lose capabilities. Seguin said the recommendations and guiding principles presented in his book have become fundamental additions to his own estate plan and to his regular open communication about his plan with his family, typically yearly.

When Seguin turned 60, he was given a copy of Willing Wisdom, a book written

by Thomas William Deans.

Seguin said the book not only inspired him to turn his own experiences into his own book, but he reached out to Deans for some guidance.

“I spoke to Tom about the idea, and he was very positive,” Seguin said. “He mentored me through the entire process.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into everyone’s lives, it also af-

fected the process of Seguin’s book.

“I had a plan to do a page per day,” he said. “It’s not that having more time at home because of the lockdown helped me get the book done faster, but

it helped me spend more time on certain things and be more thorough in how I wrote the book.”

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RVCA’s 2020 Annual Report highlights successful pandemic pivot 2020 was a year like no other, but Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) staff and conservation partners worked diligently to serve the watershed while keeping everyone safe during the global pandemic.

“We are very proud of how quickly and efficiently RVCA staff were able to pivot in 2020,” said Sommer CasgrainRobertson, RVCA General Manager. “We faced challenges head on and were busier than ever.”

The RVCA’s 2020 Annual Report highlights a banner year for some departments, including a 50 per cent increase in visitors to its 11 conservation areas and record numbers of planning and development applications.

Staff also navigated significant changes to the Conservation Authorities

Act, introduced in the final weeks of 2020.

The RVCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities across the province tasked with watershed management to protect people, property and environment. For 55 years, the RVCA has provided quality programs and services based on this watershed model for the people who live, work and play in the Rideau Valley watershed.

Programs range from tree planting to water quality monitoring to flood forecasting.

They serve a watershed of more than 4,000 km2, stretching from Central Frontenac to Merrickville-Wolford and downriver to the City of Ottawa. Through science, stewardship and education, the RVCA strives to manage local natural resources sustainably to en-

sure a healthy watershed for the future.

“Our programs protect the health of our watershed and the people who live here,” said CasgrainRobertson. “But we don’t do our work alone. We are grateful to our many partners that help us achieve our goals – our municipalities and countless individuals, organizations and businesses.”

2020 Highlights:

300,000 visitors to RVCA’s 11 conservation areas (an increase of 50 per cent). · $396,488 in grants allocated to farmers and landowners for projects to improve water quality, valued at more than $1.3 million. · 231,050 trees planted in the Rideau Valley watershed, bringing our total to 6.6 million trees planted since 1984.

· 14,554 trees and shrubs planted on 92 waterfront properties to naturalize shorelines. · 1,844 students participated in curriculumbased outdoor education programs, before staff pivoted to providing online resources for teachers and parents. · 1,422 Planning Act applications reviewed, 1,099 property inquiries completed through Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act and 724 septic system applications processed for new or replacement sites in Ottawa and Tay Valley Township. · 1,385 free butternut

seedlings distributed to replace dead and dying endangered butternut trees. · 156 sites sampled for water quality on lakes, rivers and major tributaries. · 44 sites sampled in spring and fall for the Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network. · 3.1 kilometres of shorelines naturalized with trees and shrubs. · 8 Rideau River and 3 Ottawa River flood messages issued.

Significant changes to the Conservation Authorities Act were also introduced in late 2020.

The RVCA is grateful

for the local support for conservation authorities that resulted in improved amendments and inspired the province to work more collaboratively with conservation authorities and municipalities moving forward.

“Thank you to everyone who helped us through a challenging year,” said Ms. Casgrain-Robertson.

“We are grateful for your continued support and commitment to watershed health and resilience.”

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Catholic trustees vote to fly the Pride flag at schools in June

By Charlie Senack For the first time ever, Pride flags will fly outside of Ottawa Catholic schools during Pride Month. The decision was made after a motion put forward by Barrhaven-Gloucester-South Nepean Catholic Board Trustee Spencer Warren was passed by Ottawa Catholic School Board Trustees.

The flag will first be raised over the board’s education centre next month, and in the future will be raised at all 83 Catholic schools during pride month which is in June. Additional flag polls will be installed over the next year at a cost of $230,000.

Before the May 25 vote, the board heard from about 20 speakers — many whom opposed the motion. In the end, the motion was approved with only one trustee voting against and nine in favour.

Michele Pierce, president of Ottawa Catholic Teachers, told the board she supported the motion, and said it was an important step for the board’s “equity journey”, which would send a strong message of inclusivity to students in the LGBTQ+ community.

“Flying the flag is a small step toward building a culture that affects the health

and well-being of our LGBTQ+ students,” she said.

“According to the Canadian mental health association, LGBTQ youth face approximately 14 times the risk of suicide and substance abuse than heterosexual kids. All students deserve the same love and support as their classmates.”

Marcel Damphousse, The Archbishop of OttawaCornwall, pleaded with the board to reject the motion, saying it’s “well meaning but divisive.” Damphousse said he heard from many concerned Catholics regarding the motion, and felt the Canada flag and the cross should be the only two symbols in schools.

“These two symbols include us all,” he said. “The gay Pride flag, on the contrary, endorses one political agenda over others. It divides, it does not unite. (It) is a political statement that endorses behaviours and lifestyles contradicting the Catholic Church’s teachings on the dignity of the human person.”

The board also heard from one mother who said she is bisexual and has a transgender child, all while being a proud Christian family. She said the Catholic Church has a long way to go in making up for the hardships LGBTQ+ mem-

bers have faced. Now, she told the board, they just want to be seen and heard.

During the comment portion of the meeting, trustees gave powerful words on why this motion should be passed. Zone 9 trustee Shelley Lawrence said if just one child benefited from this motion, it’s worth it.

She held up a pin expressing Jesus’ love for all.

Stittsville Trustee John Curry added this is an important step in ensuring all students feel accepted and heard when they go to school. “This action, in my view, has nothing to do with the teachings of the Catholic Church; rather, it has everything to do with my responsibility as a trustee of a publicly funded education system,” he said.

Trustee Glen Armstrong, who is also running for the federal conservative nomination in Nepean, was the only trustee to vote against the motion. While Armstrong denied the Manotick Messenger’s request for comment, he has been very vocal with his views on Twitter.

“There is a Pride flag motion being brought forward next Tuesday,” he tweeted.

“It is my opinion that it is being rushed. We need to give more notice so the public is able to bring their dele-

gations forward prior to the vote. Just my opinion.”

Armstrong cited the high expense for his reasoning, along with stepping away from the Catholic faith and teachings, and opening the door to flying any flag other than the Canada flag.

“Pride flags are flown by those who hold control,” Armstrong said. “To fly the pride flag at Catholic schools would simply mean the loss of Catholic education (and) that Catholic children would not be receiving authentic Catholic education in our schools. Catholic children should not be formed by the vice of Pride, but in the virtue of humility.”

Trustee Spencer Warren, who moved the motion with Trustee Jeremy Wittet, has been working on bringing this motion forward for quite some time. He says it’s an important step to demonstrate the ongoing commitment to fostering students’ wellbeing.

“The flying of the Rainbow Flag tells our community our schools are inclusive environments that are safe and welcoming places for 2SLGBTQ+ students,” he said. “This is something I’m very proud to support and something that will have a positive impact on our Catholic schools for generations

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The rainbow flag will fly at Ottawa Catholic schools for Pride Month in June.

to come.”

Director of Education Thomas D’Amico said he was also pleased to see the motion passed, one of many efforts the Catholic school board is taking to support LGBTQ+ students. A number of clubs and events are also being undertaken in schools.

“Pride month needs to be much more than a discussion about the flag; and in our Board, it includes prayers and practices that focus on inclusion, acceptance and human dignity,” he said.

D’Amico added the Catholic faith believes everyone should be treated with respect in a safe, inclusive and caring school environment.

The Ottawa Catholic School board is the third Catholic board in Ontario

to pass a motion to fly the pride flag. Boards in Toronto and Waterloo voted in favour, however a similar motion in Halted was voted down.

Warren, who says while the topic is an emotional one, it shouldn’t be difficult or uncomfortable. He hopes students in the board will now feel more comfortable to be themselves.

“More than ever mental health is at the forefront for growing concerns for children and youth who don’t feel a sense of belonging, or a system where they feel safe,” he said. “We have the opportunity (as trustees) to do what’s right and show our unconditional love to our students, teachers and staff by voting yes. I truly believe love is love.”

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Rapid and responsible recovery starts with small businesses The Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA) is calling on the Federal and Provincial Governments to lead the way by creating recovery solutions and a phased-in approach.

OBIAA says that by creating a phased strategy, we can begin to create balance - a balance which includes physical, mental and economic health.

A Rapid Responsible Recovery will be aimed at keeping people safe, increasing and investing in building consumer confidence while communicating how all of the past and future investments, in terms of time and money, will create a way forward.

The recent 2021 Federal Budget states “Small businesses need access to financing in order to invest in people and in-

novation, and to have the space to operate and grow.” It goes on to say “Small businesses are the bustling, thriving heart of our economy. They are the spine of Main Street in every city, town and village in Canada. And while many big, multinational companies have actually prospered during this lowinterest rate COVID year, our small businesses have been battered.”

“The impacts of the third lockdown have been significant as businesses make the difficult decision to go deeper into debt or close permanently,” says Kay Matthews, Executive Director of OBIAA. “We need a new playbook, one that lights the way for Rapid Responsible Recovery. Main Street businesses share the government’s

desire to keep Ontarians’ healthy, and main street businesses have shown a great ability to adapt their businesses to keep people safe.”

A Rapid Responsible Recovery should include the following steps: 1. Mental health and addiction strategy - A “National Strategy” on Mental Health and Addiction that will help address the issues within our communities that connect all (3) three levels of Government.

2. Capacity limits - reintroduce staged capacity limits with an allowed percentage 3. Outside patios and activations - using reintroduced staged capacity limits, allow passive activations and patios to open 4. Screening – Roll out

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6. Main street Investment in Infrastructure provide core funding to main streets (and BIAs) to build key infrastructure required to welcome residents back to their main street communities, while supporting consumer confidence campaigns 7. Digital Main Street work closing to continue the Digital Main Street

Grants Program, through Digital Service Squads and Digital Transformation Grants for a minimum of two years.

8. Enforcing provincial mandates - Businesses are now in the position of “policing” their customers, and while they are willing to support and uphold these mandates, they need the active support of law enforcement.

Main Street small businesses are poised and ready. Over the past year they have worked hard to update their business and work plans with the goal of keeping their customers and employees safe. They have invested significant

funding in creating a safe, physical location and are working hard to adhere to government guidelines, in a time when revenues are significantly impacted.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Partner to “flows” 5. French industrial city 9. Diagrams 11. Diplomat 13. Hires 15. Hawaiian island 16. Set aflame 17. Very happy 19. Blue dye 21. Small terrier with short legs 22. One thousand cubic feet (abbr.)

23. Northern pike genus 25. Expression of annoyance 26. Female deer 27. Casella and Kellerman are two 29. Actor’s lines to audience 31. Days (Spanish) 33. Close a person’s eyes 34 Cloaked 36. Comedic actor Rogen 38. It’s all around us 39. Neutralizes alkalis

41. Native people of New Mexico 43. No seats available 44. Famed “Air Music” composer 46. Fit of irritation 48. Psychic phenomena 52. Knicks’ firstrounder Toppin 53. Seed used in cooking 54. “WandaVision” actress Hahn 56. Samples food 57. In a lucid way 58. Stair part 59. Adieus CLUES DOWN 1. Type of moth 2. A Christian sacrament 3. It lends books to Bostonians (abbr.)

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10. Put in harmony 11. Administrative divisions 12. As happily 14. Horse mackerel 15. Muddy or boggy ground 18. Monetary unit of Italy 20. Construction site machine 24. 22 26. Tracts at the mouths of rivers 28. Earnings 30. Insect repellent 32. Runner-up 34. Musician 35. Serious or urgent 37. Esteemed one 38. Where rockers play 40. Work furniture 42. Greek prophetesses 43. Quantitative fact 45. Missing soldiers 47. Minute 49. This (Spanish) 50. Maintain possession of 51. Assault with a knife 55. Holiday text message greeting

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St. Mark athlete heading to Ontario Tech to play soccer Name: Georgia Hogan

by Phill Potter

than flipping blizzards of course), is the people I work with. I’m glad that I get to work at a place with people that have become my friends. It makes every shift fun!”

some things, like eating with your mouth open, or a family member walking into your room and leaving with the door open when it was closed before – a pet peeve of mine is when someone talks over a good song (especially in the car). I love to sing in the car, and I feel like it is just wrong to not appreciate a good song when it comes on the radio.”

Favourite Subjects: “My favourite subject is history. I love learning about the past and why things are the way that they are today. This year I’m looking forward to a class I’m taking called Earth and Space Science.

Space and the history of the Earth, and what we know about the universe, really fascinates me, so I want to continue my learning on that.”

Part-time Work: “I work as a Shift Leader at Dairy Queen, Riverside South. I’ve been working there since September of 2019. My favourite part about working there (other

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure?

“I enjoy reading nonfiction books about history and real stories from the past. I think those are so interesting. I love a good

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Age: 17 Address: Greely School: St. Mark High Grade:12 Parents: Karen & Michael Hogan Brother: Jack (21), University of Ottawa Sister: Kelty (20), Concordia University (my siblings and I are all two years apart) Pets: “I currently have no pets. My siblings and I have been asking our parents for a dog for years.

We bet that they will get one when all of us kids leave.”

Pet Peeves: “Other than some average bother-

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fiction book as well, but I just love learning about history, and gaining all this knowledge that I did not know before. Sometimes I get so caught up in other things, that I forget how nice it is to just sit down and read a good book.”

Who is your favourite author?

“I haven’t read enough books from one author to really have a favourite. Although, my favourite book series so far, is The Maze Runner by James Dashner.

With novels, I love science fiction, mystery, and action books – like The Maze Runner. It’s the excitement and action that keeps me engaged, because I do find when I’m reading something I’m not interested in, I tend to not pay attention to what I’m reading.”

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“My greatest accomplishment? Big question!

What I’m most proud about so far in my life, is my development as an athlete and a soccer player. I’m really proud about how long I have played, and how far I have progressed in my soccer “career.” The opportunities I’ve had along the way with this sport, has been a part of my life from a very young age.”

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“Usually at school I would be involved in a number of school activities and sports teams, but sadly, sports haven’t been able to carry out during this time. Despite that, I do have other things keeping me busy around school. I’m part of the Women Empowerment Club, I’m one out of three Den Leaders on St. Mark’s Student Council, and I’m a Co-Leader with Alyisha Kelly and Rachel Lawrence of St. Mark’s first Black Student Association (BSA), which

we formed in December 2020. As a Den Leader, our main role is to promote school spirit and involvement. It’s also been really exciting for the school to have this club that will focus on creating awareness, and discussing ongoing issues.”

Other Activities/ Interests: “Outside of school, I’m a competitive soccer player, and I also do track and field.

Sports are a big part of my life. With restrictions of the pandemic it has

been a little weird not having a regular schedule for training. My other interests include playing piano, the guitar, and listening to music. Being at home, I’ve been able to do a lot of these! To add to that, my family and I have had time to watch lots of movies and binge TV shows.”

Career Goals: “In the fall of 2021 I’ll be attending Ontario Tech University where I’ll be playing soccer for them as well. I’m really looking forward to life in university, and being able to play soccer at a higher level. In terms of career goals, I’m not 100% on what kind of job I want to have, but I do have interests in numerous things that I could choose from.”

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and cultures. I’ve Parents: Heather and Den- cepts are not broad, and bylocations Phill Potter 12 nis Grade: Wyche there isn’t much interpreta- travelled to many places and ISince find it the very conintertion to be done, lem it’s more solving. how every culture Sisters: April (20), OTHS, and just problem whichareesting Parents: Heather Den-solving, cepts not broad, and UNB Fredericton. Violet is what makes me enjoy has unique traditions and nis Wyche there isn’tsubcultures. much interpretaMy favourite (20), Canterbury (vocals), those classes the most.” tion to be it’s because more placedone, is Norway, Carleton University. Ivy Sisters: (20), OTHS, there solving, is such which beautiful (22), St. Mark,April Algonquin problem What is yourjust Greatest all over country College.

UNB Fredericton.Accomplishment?

Violet is “Earnwhat places makes methe enjoy and amazing hiking. The the title of Student Coun(20), Canterbury ing (vocals), those classes the most.”

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20,100 residents. rewarding accomplishment, and more. Why They will also and Pixie, and a cat.as I’ve gained soThe process was not easy, volved in what you do? many8opSuburban South, which get tennis courts and 13 in Student Favourite Subjects: portunities, and but and made it gottenI persevered to “I got involved includes Barrhaven and pickleball courts among Council because saw it “Math and Chemistry.

I network Part-time Work: “Cheerwith other youth through, even though I there Riverside South, will other amenities. as an opportunity to make enjoy doing labs andtumbling prob- like myself.” leading and coach

continue in the sport, even ball. I Icanalso enjoy though no longer par- traveling ticipate in it.” and learning about different

locations and cultures. I’ve Career Goals: “After travelled to many places high school I hope to go to and find it near very interuniversityI somewhere esting how every the east coast; hopefully in culture kinesiology.

My toptraditions choice has unique and schools are University subcultures.

Myof favourite New Brunswick in St. John, place is Norway, and Dalhousie infacilities Halifax. because some new such as there ishope such beautiful After that, I to splash pads, pursue outdoor rinks, aplaces career inall either athletic over the country arenas, sports fields, outtherapy, or education.” and amazing hiking. The door basketball and volnext location I wish to travleyball courts because as wellit’s as el tosuffering is Iceland, After numerous outdoor fitness equipment a very open country, with concussions, Melita Wyche in City parks. are turned tokind coaching. very citizens,There and lots PHILL POTTER PHOTO none slated for Manotick to see.”

– likely since we are getWhy did you get involved in what you do?

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due to concussions, so I turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even though I can noMESSENGER longer parMANOTICK ticipate in it.”

City of Ottawa releases draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan The draft Master Plan for Parks and Recreation Facilities is now available for comment on the City’s website. This detailed 192page draft includes an examination of existing facilities and parks, a review of future demographic growth and an outline of what parks and facilities will be required to meet the needs of residents for the next 10 years.

The Plan was created to support the new Official Plan and aims to make green space available to all residents. It also fulfills a requirement in the provincial Planning Act for a municipal parks plan. The City is also drafting a companion Greenspace and Urban Forest Master Plan with a target date of approval by the end of 2021.

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is based on public consultations held earlier this year, an analysis of existing facilities, research into recreation trends and municipal benchmarking. Public consultation included an online survey, six

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facilitated virtual consultation sessions and specific sessions with schools and the National Capital Commission. The online survey attracted mainly responses from non-rural wards, although all wards were represented.

The heavy participation from downtown and urban wards was expected since about half of the future population growth (about 15%) is expected to occur in urban, older neighbourhoods.

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Career Goals: “After high school I hope to go to university somewhere near ting an outdoor basketball the east coast; hopefully court this summer andinan kinesiology. My top choice upgraded skateboard park schools are University of in Centennial Park along New Brunswick in St. John, with a splash pad, sports and Dalhousie in Halifax. fieldsthat, andI an outdoor rink After hope to pursue in the Mahogany developa career in either athletic ment. or education.” therapy,

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Favourite Subjects: “Math and Chemistry. I enjoy doing labs and prob•

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

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“Of Convocations, Commencements and Graduations” We are in the season of convocations, commence- THis week, ments, graduations and beTHIS ginnings! I had the privilege, MONTH 30 years ago, of attending Algonquin College Convocation as a member of Algonby Larry Ellis quin staff. Limos and young ladies in long dresses, handchapter of life”. The stage is some young men dressed decorated with flowers; staff to the nines arrive and are is seated ready to present the seated. Proud parents and appropriate certificates and friends, in limited numbers, diplomas; the band plays, the have been invited to witness valedictorian addresses the the “beginning of another

gathering, then the parade starts with the traditional shake hands, best wishes, perhaps a few tears and back to the seat holding that precious piece of paper.

Each year we await the smiling photos of the mortarboard wearing graduates; from the Tiny Tots program to the University Graduate, each one an eager learner awaiting to begin the next step on their life discovery journey. Oh, how many

things to be learned, how many adventures lay ahead.

The roots of education go back to the very beginnings of history. Our complex and expensive educational system has been built up over a long period of time and owes much to the past. Education came with a “price” over the years, with all the young people who had dreams but never had the opportunity to learn more, when their lives were snuffed out by wars. In

the free society in which we live, every citizen can develop his or her abilities to the limit of their capacity. If we are to compete successfully in the world, governments cannot afford to neglect any of the divisions of our educational system – primary, secondary, college and university.

Convocations and commencements are in the purest sense markers of beginnings.

They give voice to our life’s

work and sound the starting of all that can be. I would like to dedicate this story to all the graduates and anyone who is embarking a new stage of their life and wonders about the mountains that lie ahead – all the best!

Unfortunately, Covid-19 has put a damper on gatherings like convocations, most will be held virtually.

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ties Master Plan, the City will develop a Tennis and Pickleball Strategy, a Skateboard Park Strategy and an Urban Park Strategy.

Consultations will begin the near future with an online survey and four zoom consultation sessions. In the meantime, you can read the plan along with a series of FAQs and email any comments directly to City staff.

The draft Master Plan and consultation details can be found at https://engage.ottawa.ca/parks-and-facilitiesrecreation-master-plan

Meeting of the Manotick Village and Community Association will be held on June 17 at 7 p.m. via ZOOM. You must be a member of the MVCA as of May 4 in order to vote at the meeting. Preregistration is required for attendance and you can do so at www.manotickvca.org Once you have registered, you will receive log-in details the day before the AGM. The full agenda will be published on the web site two weeks prior to the meeting.

lage streets. There are two things you can do to help reduce speeding. First, you can report speeding online at https://www.ottawapolice. ca/en/contact-us/OnlineReporting.aspx Second, you can get a free Keep it to 40 sign from Manotick Office Pro to put on your lawn.

Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. until June 15. A summer program will launch on July 9 with story time with an animal from Penny Lane Sanctuary on Fridays at 10 a.m.

The Library also offer programs to help seniors deal with technology as well as workshops to stimulate your creative juices. A sketching workshop, featuring artist Maya Hum is set for Friday June 18 and June 25 at 10 a.m. For full details on programs and Library operations, visit https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en Follow us on Twitter @ manotickvca and Facebook and Instagram

voice continues from page 20 In the case of parks, the City standard requires 2.31 hectares of park per 1,000 residents. In order to achieve that target, the City is committed to protecting existing parkland from other types of development, adopting a Land First policy to ensure that new development adds parkland within that area, and updating the Parkland Dedication By-law to ensure that future parkland needs are met. The City will also look at updating the development charges policy to ensure it adequately supports creation of sufficient parkland and looking at the feasibility of allocating a portion of sur-

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plus City lands for creation of new parks as well as land acquisition.

The Plan notes that the City is planning to create two additional fenced offleash dog parks in Suburban South although the locations have not yet been identified.

It also notes the creation of new parks located in the Mahogany development in the south end of the Village.

The plan also looks at other recreational facilities including lawn bowling, cricket, BMX parks, recreational boat launches and playgrounds.

Subsequent to the approval of the draft Parks and Recreation Facili-

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A video posted online from a partnering police service shows how in under 60 seconds, the catalytic converter can be removed.

The Ottawa Police Service has documented that these thefts mainly occur in the late evening or overnight, and often with vehicles that are higher off the ground (commercial vehicles, full sized vans, pick-up trucks).

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of the 270,000 Canadians one of the top five fundLev found out about the living with the inflamma- raisers in Ottawa each walk on social media. He For the second straight tory bowel diseases (IBD). year. formed his team, the Gutsy year, the annual Gutsy Since 1994, Gutsy Walk Lev was just eight years Warriors, and they have Walk to stop Crohn’s dis- has raised over $46 mil- old when health problems been one of the top fundease and ulcerative colitis lion dollars to support pro- led to a colonoscopy that raising teams in Ottawa will be held virtually. The grams and drive innova- showed he had ulcerative over the past three years.

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Huddleson said that one “I didn’t really tell never go away, Lev is in While organizers say of the most effective ways anybody for about six remission right now. “It’s it’s unfortunate that the of raising awareness for months,” he said. “I was asleep,” he said. While his event can’t be held as it Crohn’s and Colitis is to afraid to tell my friends. journey has been a diffiwas before the COVID-19 attach a name and a face When I finally did, the cult one, there have been pandemic, they are do- to the battle that those af- first thing they asked is if some positives. He has ing their best to provide fected with the disease it’s contagious.” met a lot of people and has a good event despite the are facing. “There is a Lev missed a lot of been surrounded by supparameters they are work- lot of power that comes school because of his port and encouragement. ing within. with someone telling their health issues. Every Thurs- But above all else, there is “We encourage people story,” she said. “People day, he gets a needle with a one thing that has been the to walk, bike or do what- really connect when they drug called methotrexate. best part of his battle. ever they can to partici- hear someone share their On occasion, his father has “My friends are okay pate,” said the Chair of experiences.” had to go to his school to with,” he said. “That’s the Gutsy Walk Ottawa-GatiOne of those people bring Lev iron pills to take. best thing.” neau, Vanessa Huddleson sharing their story is this He has had some flairs that To find out more about of Manotick. “We want to year’s Honourary Chair have involved high fever the Gutsy Walk or to make make the event as inclu- of the Ottawa-Gatineau and severe stomach pain. a donation to any individsive as possible.”

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