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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Province helping small and rural municipalities improve services

Ontario is investing up to $8.1 million to support projects that will help 115 small and rural municipalities find savings and improve services for their residents and businesses.

Projects range from broad reviews that will look at a number of municipal services, to more targeted opportunities for savings such as energy audits and fleet services reviews.

“By making these investments we are helping small and rural municipalities find better ways to deliver important municipal services like roads, waste management and fire services,” said Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

“There is only one taxpayer.

That’s why we are helping to ensure every dollar is invested wisely and we are getting good value for money.”

The Municipal Modernization Program funding will be used to conduct service delivery reviews.

Some municipalities plan

Your voice in Queen’s Park Goldie Ghamari, MPP, Carleton

to conduct line-by-line reviews of their entire operating budgets, while others will look for ways to lower costs and improve services in specific areas, such as road maintenance or information technology services. Helping municipalities deliver better and more efficient services supports the Ontario government’s commitments to make government services smarter and make life more affordable.

Quick Facts

• Ontario is also investing up to: • $3.9 million to help 42 municipalities streamline their local housing and commercial development approvals processes.

• $2.6 million for 27 joint projects that will help approximately 130 small

and rural municipalities improve services for residents and businesses and lower costs in the longer term.

• Up to $125 million is available through 202223 through the Municipal Modernization Program to help small and rural municipalities lower costs and improve services.

ONTARIO HELPING COMMUNITIES BUILD MORE HOMES, ATTRACT MORE JOBS

Ontario is reducing red tape to help communities across the province build more homes for families and create a more competitive business environment.

We are taking these steps to help fix the affordable housing crisis left by the previous government. On February 28, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, launched the new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). The PPS sets the rules for land use planning in Ontario and guides decision-making

to manage growth and development, while protecting the environment, public health and safety.

Changes to the PPS were informed by feedback from municipalities, stakeholders and the public. The changes will: • give municipalities greater flexibility and control over local decisionmaking to support new housing and economic development • encourage more and different types of housing • help ensure an adequate supply of land on which to build more housing.

These changes will not impact the Greenbelt, ensuring that it will continue to be protected for future generations.

Ontario is making it easier for families to find homes that meet their needs and their budgets in vibrant, thriving communities. Over the past 15 years, home ownership and housing that is affordable have become out of reach for far too

many people and the government is taking decisive steps to change that.

This new Provincial Policy Statement will give municipalities across Ontario flexible land use planning tools that will allow them to find the right mix of housing development and business opportunities. The government has listened to municipal partners and will continue to work alongside them to develop an environment that fosters continued economic growth and prosperity.

The Provincial Policy Statement was updated following a 90-day consultation with municipalities and stakeholders including development and business, aggregates and resources, agriculture, environment and planning sectors, as well as the public. The government also undertook direct engagement with Indigenous communities.

In addition to updating the PPS, the government is continuing consulta-

tions on the new community benefits charge that will provide a new way for municipalities to fund community benefits, such as parks, daycares and affordable housing, making the costs of building homes more predictable and ensuring that growth continues to pay for growth. Feedback is due by March 30, 2020.

Quick Facts

• As a part of More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan, the government committed to reviewing the PPS and the way municipalities collect funds for community benefits, such as parks, daycares and affordable housing, in growing communities.

• Updates to the PPS align with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan and recommendations from the province’s Special Advisor on Flooding.

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GOLDIE GHAMARI, MPP CARLETON

Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm 30-6179 Perth Street, Richmond, ON, K0A2Z0 Contact: 613-838-4425 or 1-833-779-6821 (toll free) goldie.ghamarico@pc.ola.org goldiempp.ca

HERE TO SERVE Our office is pleased to provide certificates for various special occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, grand openings and more. We also provide Ontario flag pins to local teams participating in provincial, national & international competitions. Please contact my office to find out more.

MANOTICK MESSENGER

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Teachers from St. Mark, St. Leonard, St. Philip and other area Ottawa Catholic School Board schools protested in Richmond Thurs., March 5, marching from the constituency office of Progressive Conservative MPP Goldie Ghamari, along Perth Street, to the Richmond Memorial community Centre. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association Provincial Bargaining Team, representatives of the Government of Ontario, and representatives of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association met on March 4, 5, and 6, with the assistance of the Ministry of Labour-appointed mediator. Negotiations resumed on Monday. The parties have agreed to a media blackout until further notice.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

QCH recognized by Forbes as a top employer in Canada

Queensway Carleton Hospital has ranked among the top employers in Canada, according to Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers of 2020.

Forbes partnered with online statistics provider, Statista, and surveyed

more than 8,000 Canadian employees. The resulting list includes 300 employers across multiple industries – ranging from wellknown corporate names to community-based organizations to universities and government agencies.

“We’re extremely proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best employers.

We believe this reinforces and speaks to the culture at QCH.” said Dr. Andrew Falconer, president and chief executive officer.

The surveyed workers

were asked to determine, on a scale of zero to ten, how likely they were to recommend their employer to someone else and then to nominate employers other than their own. The concluding list ranks the employers that received

the most recommendations.

Queensway Carleton Hospital has built its reputation as a leading acute care hospital by seeing the person in each of the nearly 500,000 people who turn to it for care each year.

QCH’s agility and collaborative culture enable it to respond quickly to the most pressing healthcare challenges facing its vibrant and growing communities through advanced programs that reinvent models of patient care.

The City of Ottawa is seeking input on the proposed commemorative naming of a Manotick Park after a longtime Osgoode Rideau Minor Hockey Association and cancer awareness and research fundraiser.

In recognition of David Arntfield’s extensive community service, the City has been asked to name the recreation area within Centennial Park, located at 5572

Doctor Leach Drive, the David Arntfield Recreation Area.

A proud resident of Manotick, Mr. Arntfield was a dedicated community volunteer. As the competitive convenor for the Osgoode-Rideau Minor Hockey Association, he was responsible for getting team sponsorships and leading annual fundraising efforts. As a member of the

executive committee of the Ottawa Ride For Dad Prostate Cancer Awareness campaigns from 2009 to 2019, he helped raise more than $4 million for local research and awareness. Known as a master fundraiser, Mr. Arntfield volunteered for many fundraising and recreational sponsorship activities, playing a key role in acquiring $890,000 in federal funding to expand the Manotick

Arena in 2017.

The City is also looking at naming the parkland at 1 Cedarhill Drive west of Barrhaven the Tom Schonberg Park.

Mr. Schonberg was the president and CEO of the Queensway Carleton Hospital. He was committed to the development, modernization and innovation of health care. A driving force behind multiple projects at the

Queensway Carleton Hospital, Mr. Schonberg helped increase diagnostics services, open a state-of-the-art birthing centre, develop the Acute Care for the Elderly unit and expand the emergency department with 10 new operating rooms, new ambulatory and rehabilitation centres, a physiotherapy centre and a 15-station Hemodialysis unit.

Other commemorative

naming proposals include the George Brancato Park in Knoxdale-Merivale and the Jackie Holzman Bridge in Kitchissippi.

To submit written comments about one or more of the proposals or to get more information, please email namingottawa@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2424, extension 27551. The deadline for written comments is Thursday, March 26, 2020.

of consultation to gather input from municipalities, builders and the public on the new approach to funding community services.

The first round of consul-

tations on the community benefits charge also included technical working groups with municipalities and home builders.

WE ARE HERE TO

SERVE: My constituency office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and I have 4 full-time employees helping me serve the

people of Carleton. 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.

City seeking public input on commemorative naming proposal

Goldie continues from page 2 • The Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 will come into effect on May 1, 2020.

• In June 2019, Ontario launched over 140 days

- Goldie Your voice at Queen’s Park

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Singing O Canada for veterans, PM, GG a humbling experience Name: Maren Smith Age: 17

FOCUS ON

School: Osgoode Township High

YOUTH

by Phill Potter

Grade: 12 Parents: Bridget Evoy and Steven Smith Brother: Carter, grade 10 Pet: Schultz (schnoodle) Pet Peeve: “Mayonnaise and anything relating to mayonnaise. It’s my kryptonite.”

Part-time Work: “During the summer I work full time as a Wading Pool Attendant for the City of Ottawa.

I’ve been doing this job for two years, becoming a supervisor my second year, and being offered an administrative job working in the office for the 2020 season. It’s been great to be outdoors all summer with people my own age, and get paid for it. City parks, especially those with pools, are community hubs that attract families, service groups and daycares. It’s been great involving myself with the community, and I always miss the season when it’s over.”

Favourite Subjects: “My favourite academic classes are History, Anthropology and Geography. They allow me to explore other times and understand why humans are the way they are. Although I have enjoyed these classes, I have really found my calling in courses like Yearbook and LINK.

Last year I received the highest grade in our Yearbook class and this year I was selected to become the chief editor, overseeing the project alongside my teacher. LINK is a full year program designed to help Grade 9 students integrate into a new school. This can be a stressful time, and the program ensures that the new student has a friend and contact who follows them through their whole first year in high school.

Participating in LINK has been a meaningful experience, because it’s given me the chance to help people, and it connects me to my goal to become a high school teacher.”

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure?

“This could be books, magazines, newspapers, etc. I’m an avid reader of webtoons, a form of online comic books without the super hero factor.

I follow 6 or 7 of them religiously, and when a new issue comes out for one of my favourites, I stop everything to read it.

I’m a very visual reader, so comics are an escape for me.”

What is your greatest accomplishment?

“I have had the honour of singing during the National Remembrance Day Ceremony and the Battle of the Atlantic at the National War Memorial along with the Central Band of the Armed

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Forces of Canada during the five years that I was a member of the Ottawa Children’s Choir.

Singing O’Canada and the national hymns of Remembrance for veterans, the Prime Minister and Governor General of Canada was a moving and humbling experience. The older I get the more meaningful this is to me.”

School Activities: “Editing the Yearbook means that I often spend my free time in the Comtech room planning for upcom ing classes and the future of the book. I love seeing the book slowly take shape. It’s a very fulfilling project.

Despite LINK being a class, it’s also an activity which takes a lot of time and effort outside of the classroom. I spend a lot of my time helping my LINK crew with aspects of their school lives. I’ve

recently been involved in Leadership Camp, which is an integral part of OTHS. Leadership Camp is a time when students can come together over the course of a weekend to learn new skills that they can take with them, such as team building and confidence. I worked in a team of Skillbuilders to plan the camp, each of us taking on an area of responsibility and leading a team of students through the weekend. This year I was tasked with feeding 90 hungry students 6 different meals over the course of a weekend, without the use of a functioning kitchen. I recommend Leadership Camp to any student. Introverted or extroverted, you will discover something about yourself.”

Osgoode Township High School student Maren Smith is involved in a number of activities at her school, including being the editor of the yearbook.

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Manotick..United. 692-4576 Church 5567 Main St. Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

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The MessengerEDITORIAL

MANOTICK MESSENGER

Strength and courage through Ontario’s lost decade the worst tragedy Messenger Editorial

of job creation OPINION PAGE

Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Dale Swan is one of those average guys his hobby. It’s what he liked to do.” who was given a brutal dose of tragic fate Dale feared that Michael would move in one of life’s random acts of unkindness. on to opioids or cocaine. But he didn’t. He Our COmmunity What he has gone through would make just smoked weed. He figured if he sold it any of us – all of us – crumble. Maybe, in to his friends, he could make a few bucks Troy Media -- Ontarians have suffered more than their share of economic pain over the Messenger Editorial the privacy of his home, he and his wife, and fund his own habit. Because of that, past 15 years. For much of the 2000s, the province’s manufacturing sector was struggling and Rea, have crumbled. But we would never some felt no sorrow for him. then the 2008-09 recession made things much worse. In the years that followed, the provknow it. We have seen When Dale found out Are you more Canadian ince’s recovery was unfortunately tepid. nothing but a front of that Michael smoked weed This pain,than however,a hasfifth spread unevenly across the province. Toronto (and its surrounding grader? courage and strength when he was 13 years old, FROM THE OTHER area) With and Canada OttawaDayhave been spared the worst of the economic damage. approaching next week, it is a good time for us all to and conviction. he reacted as any parent reflect what it means to be Canadian.

But ifonyou look outside the province’s two largest metropolitan areas, you’ll find that large Ten years ago last would. Eventually, Dale Do we take being Canadian for granted? numbers Ontarians suffered even more than Some statistics Betterofyet, how do newhave Canadians feel about being Canadian? of us suggest. week, Dale and Rea’s had to play the tough love look immigrants as opportunists, not between wanting to 2008 give butand 2018 (the latest year of comIn a upon recent study, and we refugees analyzed job growth youngest son, Michael, card. He would not allow very willing to take. Perhaps, for some people, that is true, but when you Jeffrey Morris parable in Ontario’s 15 largest centres.

We found that 91 per cent of all net attenddata) a celebration for new Canadians, suchpopulation as the one hosted

by Nepeanwas murdered. It was someone to sell pot under Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last job Carleton creationMPinPierre Ontario took place in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ottawa, compared a botched robbery plot his own roof. He made his month, you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every new Canadian. to nine per cent in the rest of the province. with some thugs-for-hire breaking into a son move out.

They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be home to steal a stash of marijuana and a “I’m not sad he’s dead,” one irate Between Canadian. 2008 and 2018, the number of jobs in increased by 17.3 per cent in the GTA and So cent how can the rest of uscompared have that feeling? few thousand dollars inBev cash. woman on the phone said to me after 9.7 per in Ottawa, to just 1.9 per cent in the rest of the province.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Process begins to change ward boundaries for next election

At the outset of this term of Council, we approved a ward boundary review to be undertaken and have new boundaries in place prior to the 2022 municipal election. The last review was conducted prior to the 2006 election that created the current Rideau-Goulbourn ward and added two new wards: Gloucester-South Nepean and Kanata. It was also then that Stittsville became its own ward with the rest of Goulbourn joining Rideau.

In June 2019, City Council directed staff to retain an independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive review and establish the city’s ward boundaries that could be used in at least the 2022, 2026 and 2030 municipal elections. Beate Bowron Etcetera Inc., in association with The Davidson Group and Hemson Consulting Ltd., will lead the review and ensure an objective and impartial process. At the same time, Council did provide a direction that the

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end result should produce the same number of wards.

I voted against that direction because I felt the review process should be completely unencumbered by political influence or suggestion.

Wards are supposed to balance by population. At the moment, due to significant growth over the last 15 years, there are now significant population imbalances between wards that could affect fair and equal representation for residents.

That’s why it is important to get involved and have your say.

In the coming weeks, you have the opportunity to participate in the Ward Boundary Review 2020, either through the online public engagement survey at ottawa.ca/wardboundary

or through any of the nine public consultations taking place between Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday, April 1st.

There will be two rounds of public consultation.

Round one is underway, collecting your input on existing ward boundaries.

Once the first phase is finished, the consultant team will prepare an information report that will set out options for revised ward boundaries, to be considered this spring by the Finance and Economic Development Committee and City Council. Round two will be later this year and will seek opinions and feedback on those ward boundary options.

Getting involved is easy and convenient. You can provide your input as part of round one either from the comfort of your own home by completing a survey or submitting comments at ottawa.ca/wardboundary, or by attending one of the consultation sessions. The closest sessions to our area are:

• Wednesday, March 25 Minto Recreation Complex – 7:30 to 9:30 pm • Saturday, March 28 Manotick Community Centre – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm • Wednesday, April 1 CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn – 7:30 to 9:30 pm You can get more ward boundary review information at ottawa.ca/ wardboundary or by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-5802401). Inquiries and comments can also be sent to wardboundary@ottawa.ca.

Solid Waste Master Plan

As announced this time last year, the City is developing a new Solid Waste Master Plan that will guide how we manage waste in Ottawa over the next 30 years.

Residents will have numerous opportunities over the next 18 months to shape and influence the plan.

You can join the conversation and learn more about waste issues at ottawa.ca/

potter continues from page 5 Other Activities/Interests: “I’m a late night artist. I get hit by inspiration, and I have to switch on the lights and create something. I also love to bake and cook.

I really like to make food for other people. I enjoy finding recipes and making something new. I’m a creative type. I hope that whatever I do in my life will allow me to explore that side of my nature.”

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wasteplan. You will also have the opportunity to participate in public consultations starting in April and keep an eye out for an online survey which will be available to the public in the coming weeks. We will be sure to share that.

Our focus for this review is broad and will include the following: • The current state of waste management in Ottawa • The life cycle of the Trail Waste Facility landfill • The future of recycling programs in Ottawa • Changing regulations at all levels of government • How industry trends will affect how the City manages its future waste • How emerging and proven technologies will impact waste management at all levels A report will be presented to the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management on March 31st outlining the current state of

waste management in Ottawa, which sets the baseline for the plan’s development.

City Council will consider the final plan in Fall 2021.

For reference, the City manages collection, transportation, processing and disposal of blue and black bin recyclables, green bin organics, leaf and yard waste, garbage and bulky items from approximately 291,000 single-family homes and 1,700 multi-residential properties.

Transition to light rail far more than growing pains We are now five months into the LRT era at the City of Ottawa. Needless to say, things have not gone as anticipated. We always knew this was a project for future generations and that there would be growing pains, but the transition to light rail has clearly been far more than that. Let’s take a look at a few of the issues currently at play and provide some information to ensure everyone is up to date.

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The Richmond Agricultural Society is looking to build a long-term relationship with a candidate who has the right values, skills, attitude and commitment to fulfil the role of General Manager. This candidate must be able to work cohesively with a Board of Directors, who occupy volunteer roles sharing the same values and commitment, to ensure the success of the Richmond Agricultural Society as an organization dedicated to the betterment of the community.

Candidates considering this position should be able to demonstrate the following qualities: • Understanding of our community and its needs • Passion for our cause • Willingness to commit time for board meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions, special events • Team Player • Previous experience in the Fair or other not-for-profit industry is considered an asset Interested candidates can visit the Richmond Fair website www.richmondfair.ca to learn more about the position and to apply.

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Rural Economic Development Strategy a positive step The City of Ottawa has released a draft Rural Economic Development Strategy which recognizes the economic benefits and potential of supporting economic development in rural communities. This is a positive development in recognizing the value of the City’s rural villages in achieving broader economic goals while also recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by rural communities.

The Strategy connects well with the action plans developed by Manotick’s Task Force on Revitalization, made up of key organizations and volunteers in the village. The Task Force plans are focused on ways to sustain local businesses, revitalize Main Street and maintain an enjoyable quality of life for residents of the Village.

The City’s Rural Strategy provides an excellent snapshot of Ottawa’s rural area, noting the median income is higher than in the urban core, the continuing gaps in broadband and infrastructure that hinder economic development, the high percentage of rural residents who commute elsewhere to work (76%), and the limited housing options. It also noted that while only 10% of the City’s residents live in rural areas, 80% of the land area within the City boundaries is rural.

The Strategy is focused on five priorities: • A supportive business

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environment that enhances the creation and growth of small to medium sized businesses and supports entrepreneurship.

• A vibrant rural lifestyle that positions rural Ottawa as a part of the City with diverse economic opportunities and high quality of life and improves its ability to respond to economic and social challenges proactively.

• A strengthened rural tourism profile to create and enhance a distinct rural experience.

• Innovation in Agriculture and Agri-food Production to help existing agriculture operations remain viable and competitive.

• Advocating for rural priorities with potential partners and other levels of government to ensure rural Ottawa businesses have broadband access at competitive rates and to expand the definition of rural communities for funding eligibility from other levels of government.

The Strategy includes detailed action plans for each priority. For example, actions to create a supportive business environment include: • development of a rural business information kit, • explore the potential for pop-up retail/restau-

rants in rural villages, This is a brief overview tawa.ca/Community-Safeview Consultations • explore a rural busi- of the Strategy which inty-Well-Being-Plan The Consultations on up- survey closes on April 3rd. ness retention and expan- cludes timelines and posion program, tential partners. The ac- dating the ward boundaries Around the Village • identify investment tion plans are ambitious began on March 4th and Watson’s Mill is taking opportunities for rural and some will take time will be held throughout the businesses and develop and additional resour- City until April 3rd. The applications for student a marketing kit to attract ces to be implemented. current ward boundaries summer employment that businesses to rural areas, The City’s plan is to take were established 15 years starts on May 12th. The • explore the use of a some immediate actions ago and require updating to deadline for applications rural Community Improve- that are achievable within better reflect growth in the is April 3rd. Details on ment Plan to make use of the existing budget and suburban areas. A session positions and application grants and tax incentives to staff resources. The full is slated for Manotick on information can be found jumpstart development.

Strategy is available here: March 28 at the Manotick here: www.watsonsmill.

Community Centre from com/home/meet-the-team/ The priority of sup- www.manotickvca.org porting a vibrant rural lifeThe Strategy was ap- 10:30 to 12:30. You can Community Events style includes action plans proved by the Agriculture also provide input through March Break activities, to: and Rural Affairs Com- an online survey at https:// March 17, 18 and 19 engage.ottawa.ca/ward• provide for more di- mittee on March 5 and is The Manotick Public verse housing options, expected to be approved boundary-review-2020 Library is offering many • review broadband by Council on March 25th. activities during March City consulting on connectivity and identify The challenge for the City, break for children of all Community Safety gaps, once the Rural Economic ages. The theme is Explore and Well-being plan • examine the feasibility Development Strategy is The City is currently the World, and children can of on-demand transporta- approved, is to move forlooking for your views on learn more about dance, tion or ride-sharing for ward with full and speedy a new plan that would out- Antarctica, science and tourism and business pur- implementation. Villages stamps around the world at poses, are at a crucial point in line strategies and actions various events. Check out • improve rural and their economic develop- that would improve the the schedule here: https:// safety and well-being of village design, which ad- ment and require the supbiblioottawalibrary.ca/en/ residents.

You can register dresses the physical fabric port that this Strategy will for a consultation session programming-calendar of rural communities and provide. or complete an on-line sur- VOICE preserves rural character.

Ward Boundary Revey at https://engage.ot- continues on page 10 Strengthening a rural tourism presence includes Action plans to: • help villages to define their tourism profile, • look at ways to highlight rural tourism experiences, • expand the cycling network, • explore a Main Street Get involved online and in-person revitalization program in An independent consultant team is now conducting a comprehensive rural villages to make the 27, 2015 Saturday, June review of theJune City 27, of Ottawa’s Saturday, 2015 ward boundaries, to be used in at least destinations inviting and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Building 2022, 2026 and 2030 municipal elections.

Ottawa has grown unique from alternatives the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Building 3889 brand, Rideau Valley Drive (at Prince of Wales Drive) (e.g. Manotick Carp since its last major review was 2005.Drive) This has resulted Rideau Valley Drive (atcompleted Prince ofinWales Dropetc.), in between 93889 a.m. and noon Village brand, and in significant population imbalances between wards, which affects • improve directional Drop in between 9 a.m. and noon Presentation at 10 a.m. you, the voter. So, here’s your chance to have your say. signage.

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As you likely know, our rail system is made up of two separate lines; the Confederation Line running from Blair Station to Tunney’s Pasture and the Trillium Line, which runs from Bayview Station to the South Keys area. The Trillium Line opened in 2001 while the Confederation Line is the new electrified rail line running east-west, which opened in September 2019.

Ever since OC Transpo removed the parallel bus service that ran for the first three weeks of the Confederation Line operations, we have experienced a myriad of issues on that line.

While most of the issues are related to our Alston train cars, there have been a few station issues as well.

As issues arise, our maintenance contractor for the system works to address the issues as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to provide minimal disruption. Unfortunately, once one issue is seemingly resolved, another entirely difference issue arises. This has clearly been a challenge for the contractor, Rideau Transit Maintenance. As a result, they have brought in external expertise to assist in addressing train issues and are working toward the ultimate goal of stabilizing the network and ensuring reliability.

That stabilization, of course, only relates to Stage 1. While Stage 2 is underway, it will still be a few years before we can extend the Confederation Line to Trim Road, Moodie Drive and Baseline Station.

Before that, the Trillium Line will also be extended into Riverside South and the Ottawa Airport. One thing that I have always tried to emphasize is that Stage 1 does not function properly without Stage 2, but you also cannot build Stage 2 without Stage 1.

That said, we cannot and will not use that excuse to pardon poor performance of the currently operational Stage 1. We must and we will do better.

An aspect of reliability that has also been an issue is our bus service. While the situation has improved

considerably, we were experiencing delays, late buses and missed buses following our transition to light rail. For instance, in Richmond, it was a normal occurrence for the bus to be 5-10 minutes late in the morning. This will cause a cascading effect, especially when we experience delays on the Confederation Line.

Reliability of our bus service seems to have stabilized in 2020. I have not received many reports to suggest otherwise but I am always open to feedback.

If we do not hear of problems, we cannot fix those problems.

As previously mentioned, Stage 1 only meets its full potential with the addition of Stage 2. If you have not been living under a rock in recent months, you will know that there have been many stories written about our Stage 2 procurement process. It is important to note that Stage 2 includes two separate contracts and construction projects. There is the Confederation Line extension east and west and there is the Trillium Line extension to Riverside South. Both contracts were issues using the same procurement process but only one has been subject to controversy.

That one is the smaller of the two contracts, the Trillium Line extension.

I had originally written about the issuance of the Stage 2 contract in a March 2019 column in this paper and then further discussed the SNC Lavalin component in an August 2019 column. Despite recent reports that suggest wrongdoing and new information, those two columns are still relevant and accurate today. Both are available to be read at our website, rideaugoulbourn.ca.

The scoring process, the evaluation of the bids and the entire procurement process, itself, was reviewed by the Auditor General and found to be consistent with the approved Council process. Nevertheless, we have also directed a further review to be conducted and we have instructed our Legal Services to release all documents pertaining to the procurement process so

the public can be aware of how the decision to issue the contract for the Trillium Line extension was arrived at.

As always, I am pleased to discuss this issue further if you have any specific questions regarding LRT Stages 1 or 2. Heck, we can even discuss Stage 3 if you would like.

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Dance to the big band sounds of the Ottawa New Horizons “Two Beats Ahead Jazz Band”, in support of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. “You can dance if you want to” or just sit and enjoy the music. The concert takes place on Saturday, April 4th at Orchard View Wedding & Event Centre, 6346 Deermeadow Drive. Doors open at 7:30pm with your chance to meet some guide dogs in training. The music starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are available for $20 in advance ($10 for children 12 and younger). Tickets can be purchased at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North or at the Manotick Veterinary Hospital. You can also order by phone at 613-692-7777. Tickets at the door will be $25.

Two Beats Ahead Jazz Band is set up with the same instrumentation as a big band from the 1940’s; the band features saxophones, trombones, trumpets and a full rhythm section. The band’s repertoire consists of everything from classic stands such as “All of Me” to modern day examples like “Suit and Tie.” Two Beats Ahead is under the direction of Band Leader Jean-Pierre Lafleur.

To learn more about this event or Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, visit www.guidedogs.ca or phone (613) 692-7777.

If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613-5802491. For information on Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca.

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Trust and safety need to be questioned in LRT’s next phase

It’s almost a year since Ottawa City Council signed the contract for Stage 2 LRT, including extending the Trillium Line south into the heart of Riverside South.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be anything but a cheerleader for the system.

Don’t get me wrong I can’t wait to see trains running from Limebank Station downtown, it’s going to be a game-changer, and August 2022 can’t come soon enough.

So why, you might ask, have I joined other city councillors in

Voice continues from page 8 Community Dance, March 27, 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Another family-friendly evening at Manotick United Church featuring the music of Pippa Hall and the Ever Hopeful String Band. The fiddle tunes and driving traditional rhythms just keep toes tapping and get

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asking the Provincial Ombudsman to investigate Stage 1 LRT and the procurement process for Stage 2? It comes down to trust and safety.

SNC Lavalin conglomerate, RTG, built Stage 1.

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launching began experiencing problem after problem inflicting rail dependent commuters with every inconvenience imaginable.

Ottawa has a thirty-year contract with a company, RTM, to fix and maintain the system.

Given its performance so far, it’s not up to the job. Yet, we’re in bed with the same company for Stage 2.

As Councillor of a ward where thousands of residents will ride the trains daily, that’s troublesome. And what makes it even worse are revelations that TransitNext, another SNC com-

pany, won the contract to build stage 2 without meeting the required technical grade of 70 percent not once, but twice.

Documents of the procurement that should have been made public last year were only made available to us this past Monday.

City Manager Steve Kanellakos believes they prove everything was above board, that there’s no reason to question that the right company was chosen. I don’t buy that.

I need to know why the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, with long ties to SNC Lavalin, was

chosen to write our procurement rules, and then cited those same rules as a reason to allow the worst bid, by the SNC company, to go through to the final round where it was chosen, because it was the lowest bid.

That conflict of interest, real or perceived, is what makes me question how Stage two is being built.

I want light rail into Riverside South, but I want a system that I know will be well built, safe and reliable.

That’s why I – a suburban councillor – have joined other

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Whether you are a transit user or not, this is about transparency and accountability- or lack thereof. Billions of tax dollars have been spent, with billions more borrowed. Light Rail Transit has put significant financial pressure on the City and made daily life harder for transit users. At the very least, taxpayers need to have confidence that Council is looking out for their best interests, not their jobs in two and a half years.

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The Richmond Lions Club presented a check for $8,000 to the Richmond Food Bank. Proceeds were raised at the Lions Club’s Christmas Cheer fun raiser. Judy Wagdin, left, accepted the check on behalf of the Richmond Food Bank from Dale Greene and Shirley Reddick.

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Richmond Lions’ Christmas Cheer program nets $8k for foodbank The Richmond Lions Club closed the books on another successful Christmas Cheer program with a donation of $8,000 to the Richmond Food Bank last week.

The program was operated by the Richmond Lions Club last December, before the annual Santa Claus Parade. J&M Harvey, in the Richmond Plaza across the parking lot from the old Richmond IDA, was the location for “Christmas Cheer Central.� Pledges and food donations were accepted at Christmas Cheer Central, and Richmond Lions Club members were available during the event to pick up donations and gifts.

The Richmond Food Bank is located at St. Paul’s United Church, 3452 McBean St. The

foodbank’s contact number is 613-838-5397, then press 3 to leave a message for the Foodbank.

The foodbank covers the village of Richmond and it’s rural area as well as Munster; a population of about 5000.

Currently over 40 families are

receiving aid from the food bank and the number continues to grow.

A small dollar-value grocery card is given to each family to purchase perishables such as milk and eggs, so cash donations are always welcome.

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One of world’s top choral conductors to work with local singers

By David Rain “In music you will find all unanswered questions of life to be answered. It is the universal language of the soul to heal and the key to open your consciousness.” – Nicol Matt I am thrilled to share with Manotick Messenger readers that my choir, The Stairwell Carollers, has invited one of the world’s top choral conductors, Nicol Matt, to lead a weeklong series of choral masterclasses!

Local singers are warmly invited to participate in our May 2nd “open workshop” at Glebe Collegiate Institute – plus our closing concert on May 3rd at Southminster United Church. Joining the Carollers in both workshop and concert are high school choristers from Glebe Collegiate Institute.

The connection with

Nicol is a very personal one for me. In January 2019, I had just finished one of my compositions, Ave Maria. I posted this on Facebook and soon after, Nicol Matt contacted me to say he would be premiering it in Germany, with his professional Chamber Choir of Europe!

I was stunned – even more so as renowned composer John Rutter would be at the same concert receiving the European Sacred Music Award. On July 18, I sat transfixed listening to Nicol masterfully guide his choir on a musical journey that included several Rutter gems, as well as my Ave Maria.

It was only later that I came to know that Nicol had also led his choir in a superb Deutsche Grammophon CD of Morten Lauridsen’s music, Light

Eternal, with Lauridsen as pianist. I also learned Nicol was the founder of the World Choir for Peace, whose first concert involved 2,000 singers from over 30 countries, performing Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, with the composer conducting and Nicol as chorus master!

The upcoming masterclass/concert with Nicol Matt is a unique opportunity for Barrhaven singers to learn from one of the world’s top choral directors; I highly recommend it.

For more information, or to register as a singer for the May 2 masterclass workshop, or to attend the May 3 concert, please visit: www.StairwellCarollers.com.

David Rain, a tenor with The Stairwell Carollers since 1993, caught the “composing bug” in his mid 60s.

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CAMPS 2020

How to Choose a Summer Camp

Your child’s interests What does your child like to do? Children know what they like and don’t like. Ask them for their input. If your child is active and loves to play sports, a sports camp is probably right for him or her. If your child is creative, then choose a camp that offers arts and crafts.

Camp choices are as varied as children themselves.

Choose a camp with the specific focus geared toward your child.

Day Camp versus Overnight Camp Depending on the age, maturity and independence of your child, he or she may or may not be ready for an overnight camp. Some overnight camps accept children as young as six years old.

Only you can decide when the time is right.

Convenient Location Location is important because you will have to drop off and pick up your child every day. You’ll want to consider your drive time and also keep in mind the hours of the camp.

Cost Of course, the cost is something to consider. The cost of camp should reflect the service provided. When comparing camps by price make sure that you are comparing apples to apples. Some camps include lunches, while others include snacks, t-shirts, hats, extended hours and off site field trips.

Price alone, can be misleading. I’ve always believed, “You get what you pay for”.

Research With pencil in hand, contact the camps you are considering and ask some specific questions. Not all camps are created equal, so ask the same questions to each camp director and compare their answers.

You need to feel comfortable with their answers before you make your choice. This is not an exhaustive list, but here are a few questions to get you started: 1. Who do you hire as counselors? Are they experienced?

How old are they? Are they certified in CPR and First Aid? Have they undergone a criminal record check?

2. What are your hours for

the camp program? for pre and information about your camp? you is to ask a lot of questions. need to feel good about your post camp care? Is there an Do you have a web-site? Can Camp directors are used to an- decision. After all, you want additional cost for extended I register online? Can I pay by swering questions about every your child to have an awehours? credit card? detail of camp. If you don’t some camp experience that 3. What is the ratio of campThe best way to determine get the answers you are look- will forge memories to last a ers to counselors? Ratios of if a particular camp is right for ing for, keep searching. You lifetime.

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7. Do you offer any discounts?

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Spring into art at the Manotick Art Association annual show From the Manotick art Association As we head into spring our thoughts turn to gardens, home renovations, spring cleaning, and perhaps even décor changes in our homes. Art is a great way to add colour, texture, whimsy, or drama to any home, and original art does this better than anything else.

It is never too soon to begin your own personal art collection—a collection that you love, that warms your heart and soul, and speaks to you every time you gaze at it. And it need not break the bank! Contrary to what many of us think, original art does not need to be expensive. Enter the regions spring art shows put on by the many art associations in this city. The Manotick Art Association is just one of these, but also the one that puts on one of the largest shows in the Ottawa area. This year’s show will take place at the Curling Club in Manotick, April 17-19. There you will find over 50 local artists with every type of art at a wide range of prices.

It is true that Home Sense, IKEA, and even Walmart sell inexpensive art that is framed and easily matched to your colour

scheme at home. However, these pieces of art, while cheap to purchase, are generic, impersonal, and generally uninteresting. Do they warm your soul and make you smile, or do they simply fill a wall? Are you excited every time you see them, or do you barely notice them at all? Are you proud to show these pieces to your friends and family?

Do you look to replace them every time you change your throw pillows, duvet, or area rugs? Depending on how you answered these questions, you might consider spending some time at a local art show.

The art shows offer original art—not generic prints imported from overseas.

You can be assured that the piece you buy, the piece that has caught your heart and your eye, will not be found in the home of your neighbour. Indeed, it is one of a kind! At an art show you also have the ability to chat with the artist, who can answer all of your questions regarding the particular piece that has caught your eye. And—the price of the art will be half of what you would pay at a gallery.

I think that when people think of original art, they immediately think of prices they have seen at galleries, and that can be daunting.

Art shows are much more affordable to the individual just beginning to collect original work because there is no need to add the cost of a gallery commission to the price. Each artist sets a fair price based on materials and time.

Original art works anywhere, regardless of colours or décor. Art pieces can be clustered thematically, by similarity of framing, or by colour homogeneity on any large wall. They do not need to match your sofa! And, you can hang art in virtually every room of your home—including the laundry room! It is also possible to have various kinds of art in your home—abstracts, landscapes, oils, acrylics, or watercolours. They can all work together!

Plan to spend some time browsing through the various art shows in your area.

You may be pleasantly surprised by what you find even if you are on a tight budget. Spending $100$500 on a piece of art may sound like a lot if you are accustomed to $49.99 at Home Sense, but that piece of original art will be something that you love and treasure forever and that can even be passed down to your children. Treat yourself to beauty—you do deserve it!

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Members of the Manotick Art Association are busy getting ready for their annual spring show next month.

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From things to relationships, what will you leave behind?

Many times we have visited a museum, an old building or looked at memorials. It is always impressive to see and sometimes touch heirlooms, handle items once belonging to famous persons or walk in buildings built hundreds of years ago. I was thinking about the memorial erected to Moss Kent Dickinson

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(the founder of Manotick) in the park across from the Miller’s Oven on Mill Street in Manotick, and it made me

stop and wonder – “what would I leave behind?” I was thinking about relationships.

What will each of us leave behind TODAY? As we go through the day, at our work, at play or school, or in the store, meet people and build friendships, how will the day appear when we look back at it? If we’ve made

somebody feel good, feel better for having been with us or talked to us, that’ll be more valuable than any stone memorial.

Life is fast these days, the immediate demands of work and daily living press on, we jump from one activity to another, like a butterfly in the garden on a sunny day.

Step aside for a few min-

utes each day, look at life around you and pause for thought. Your thoughts should always be open to people and to possibilities. This is the time of year when everything is renewed again and we knew it would be like this, it always is!

Springtime is like an invitation to try out the splendor, believe anew,

and just the same as the buds and blossoms; be ready to renew your life with hope and courage.

Life’s path, much like the path of Spring, encounters mixed emotions; we need both the rain and the sunshine. Live life with a sparkle, look forward to each hour, live life with a sparkle and show it in your face!

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What’s in a name? Plenty, if it’s a disease

By Sylvain Charlebois Dalhousie University

A survey this week suggested that 38 per cent of Americans aren’t drinking Corona beer due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, formerly known as the coronavirus. There’s obviously no link between the beer and the virus, but the survey suggests a mental association between the product and the disease may be too much to bear for some Americans.

Constellation Brands, the maker of the iconic beer brand, was quick to say beer sales were not affected so far by the outbreak, but without providing any numbers.

America’s relationship with risk is as interesting as it is unpredictable, especially from a Canadian perspective.

Even if results of the survey were disputed by the company and analysts, what rings true is America’s fear of fear itself.

Time and time again, America’s obsession with risks and how it deals with them has fascinated Canadians and others.

Risk perception is rarely rational, especially in the United States. Some reports suggest that restaurants in Chinatowns across America have seen a traffic drop of 20 per cent, based on January and February sales. In Canada, some have suggested the same phenomenon is happening, but no figures have been shared.

It’s always difficult to know whether these reports have any validity but such behavior wouldn’t be surprising in the U.S. With so much abundance of choice in the market, how Americans perceive risk will allow them to

consider other options.

America has had its share of food safety disasters.

In 1993, burgers served at 73 locations of the fast-food chain Jack in the Box were linked to an E. coli epidemic that infected 732 people, most of them under 10 years old.

This outbreak killed four children.

In 2007, agri-business giant Conagra failed to maintain one of its peanut butter plants in Sylvester, Ga. Several salmonella-tainted jars of Peter Pan peanut butter were sold, which caused over 600 people to fall ill. The company was fined more than $11 million.

In 2009, executives at the Peanut Corp. of America were aware that their peanut butter was tainted with salmonella but shipped products out anyway. Some executives were fined and jailed.

And most recently, in 2015, too little surveillance over its supply chain led to a norovirus outbreak at Chipotle Mexican Grill, a large restaurant chain based in the U.S. More than 300 people fell ill and shares were hammered by investors. The chain eventually recovered, although its reputation was damaged.

All these events have arguably contributed to America’s collective unease with industry and foodstuffs.

In all these cases, companies suffered financially and rightly so.

But the Corona beer/virus case is different. The World Health Organization (WHO) chose the name of the virus, simply by following regular disease-naming protocols. It called it coronavirus at the beginning but changed it on Feb.

11 to COVID-19.

Specific reasons for the change are unclear but media covering the story are mostly still referring to the disease by its original name, coronavirus.

To suggest the naming process of an international agency may have affected sales of a beer carrying a similar name tells us something about our risk-averse society.

More product options allows perceived risk to influence our behaviour and choice. It’s as simple as that.

A collective obsession to avoid risks will make consumers want to protect themselves first and foremost.

America’s growing fear of food is becoming more apparent in today’s health-obsessed and risk-averse society, as any Canadian food exporter to the United States will tell you.

Technological progress in food is generally supposed to make human life easier and safer. However, these incidences show us that this progress seldom occurs without the unfortunate emergence of manufactured policy, economic, environmental and social risks.

Despite its rigour and scientific commitment, WHO’s decisions may have had unintended consequences and

Constellation Brands had to openly address how its sales were affected.

This could easily happen again and one suspects WHO is taking notes.

Canada is certainly not immune to any of this but the situation is not as critical.

Canadians perceive risks differently. Most Canadians believe Canadian food to be safe, even when a major recall occurs. We saw this with mad cow in 2003, listeria and Maple Leaf foods in 2008, and XL Foods and beef in 2012.

But as regulatory authorities attempt to contain risks, the burden is placed on the

shoulders of consumers to make their own decisions, based on evidence at hand.

And this is where things get complicated. It’s difficult to know who and what to believe in a world of misinformation, cancel culture tactics, fake news and propaganda.

Public agencies need to be very careful and get more proactively involved in the public discourse about how we deal with food-related risks.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agrifood analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

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March 27th, 2020 is the deadline to nominate a community volunteer for my CounName: Melita WycheAward, cillor’s Community which is being held on April Age: 17 For full details 28th,2020. click on the website links School: Osgoode Township https://www.georgedarouze.

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(22), St. Mark, Algonquin College.

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City Council has approved Pets: Two dogs, Ewok the following Councillors to and Pixie, and a cat. fill vacancies on City committees and boards: Part-time Work: “CheerInnes Ward Councillor leading and tumbling coach Laura Dudas as the Vice Chair at Kemptville Infinity in of the Finance and Economic Kemptville.)

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Directors Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward What is your Greatest Councillor Rawlson King as Accomplishment?

“Earnthe Chair of the Built Heritage ing the title of Student CounSub-Committee cil President at my school. approved delegatTheCouncil process was not easy, ing to the but Iauthority persevered and Director made it of Housingeven Services to sign an through, though there agreement with the Governwere setbacks along the ment Ontario identifies way. of It has alsothat been a very priority groups who will rerewarding accomplishment, ceive the gained $4.38 million Canadaas I’ve so many opOntario Housing Benefit portunities, and gottenover to the next twowith years.other This benefit network youth will help vulnerable houselike myself.” holds, including survivors of

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Why did you get inPARA TRANSPO volved in what ONLINE you do?

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a difference in my school, and to get a different perspective on all aspects of the school. I was a cheerleader for 10 years, but I could no longer continue due to concussions, so I turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even though I can no longer parIt was ain great ticipate it.” day for pancakes at Stanley’s Olde Maple Farm in the Osgoode Ward. From left to right are Mayor Jim Watson, Osgoode Ward Business Association President Gino Milito, Councillor Eli El-Chantiri, and Councillor George Darouze.

Career Goals: “After high school I hope to go to option to access a variety of some or all of the time—be- ated in Hubei Province, China. university somewhere near Para Transpo services, such in as cause of a disability.

To effectively respond locally, the east coast; hopefully making a next-day or subscripEven if you have registered Ottawa Public Health (OPH) kinesiology.

My top choice schools are University of with Para Transpo, you can continues to be in enhanced tion booking, on a computer New Brunswick in St. John, or mobile app. It will also en- still use buses and the O-Train operations to increase support and Dalhousie Halifax. able customers tointrack their without affecting your eligibil- and sharing of information to After that, I hope to pursue booked trip and receive an esti- ity. Regular fares apply to con- residents in addition to coma career either based athletic mated timein of arrival, on ventional transit. munity and health systems therapy,location or education.” vehicle data. partners. There are currently Para Transpo is a sharedno confirmed cases in Ottawa WHAT TO KNOW ride, book-in-advance, doorcurrently.

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Community Calendar

• Hearty breakfast with scrambled eggs, ham,

• ST. PHILIP’S CWL Annual Christmas Bake

baked will Fiddle take place Saturday, 7th • sausages, Ottawa Futsal Clubbeans, enteringpancakes, their 29th hash seasonbrowns indoor •Sale Old Time Music on & Dance - East December Osgoode Greely and more.

St James United Church, 5540 Main from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Father Michael soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome St, Osgoode amlevels. on second Saturday of each Hall, Dancers St. Philip Parish, 127 Burke Street, teams wanted. 8-10 All skill League starts October ends Gillissie all Musicians, & Listeners.

Greely Community month until June. Freewill donation is accepted. Richmond. Lots of home-made goods, including April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com.

Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info Bring your friends! pies, cookies, squares, fudge, pickles, jam and Early bird ends September 21st call 613 489-2697.

• Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season

soccer.

Youth women, •indoor Friday Night Country Music &boys Dance & Clubgirls, The Greely Legion men & coed.

Players / teams wanted.

All skill the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to levels.

League starts October ends April 2020. play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com.

Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.

miscellaneous other goodies will be available for • Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who • Social Bridge Club in Manotick - Come join us sale. (613-838-2931) have recently moved to this area; (and those • every OttawaMonday Newcomers Clubat- For women whothe have recently • Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional •who Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts music on night 7:00 pm in basement have experienced a significant lifelive change), moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a supper at 5:45 pm.

Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 of St. Leonard’s Church (5332 Long Island Road). • 4-Hand Euchre at St. Philips Parish Hall, and would like to meet new people of similar significant life change), and would like to meet new for ages 0-11.

Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing pm.

Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, The cost is only $3 and light refreshments are 127 Burke Street, Richmond, will be held on interests by joining our many group activities. people of similar interests by joining our many group in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 7:30 pm.

To listen and dance.

Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 provided. This club has been running for decades Wednesday, November 27th and December More information at: ottawanewcomersclub. activities. information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca try itat out7:00 contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613and we doMore not play for masterpoints.

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Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of Ottawa neighbourhoods. Projects must contribute to a clean, safe and beautiful city by engaging neighbourhoods and youth in a constructive learning process to create murals to prevent or deter graffiti.

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Applications must be postmarked, e-mailed, or received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

STARBUCKS GRAND OPENING

Starbucks is one of the newest businesses that Marcel Denomme from Urbandale has brought to Cowan’s Grove Plaza in Findley Creek, part of Osgoode Ward. This new spacious coffee shop has free WiFi and lots of goodies to enjoy your coffee with.

Starbucks District manager Jill Potter and store manager Jacqueline Braham joined us to celebrate in the Grand Opening this week as they received a certificate from my office welcoming them. Good to see Karim Najjar, President of the Findlay Creek Community Association stop in as well.

STANLEY’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST

I was happy to attend the opening weekend of the annual Pancake Brunch at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm with Mayor Jim Watson, Eli El-Chantiry, Ward 5 Ottawa , Gino A Milito of OWBA and the man himself, Earl Stanley.

As always, they have a spectacular menu for the brunch that included their famous mini waffles, frittatas, scrambled eggs, sausages, beans and much more topped off with a bottle of their own maple syrup on each table. Always a pleasure to have Councillor El-Chantiry drive all the way from Constance Bay to join us even though we know it’s all about the syrup!

COUNCILLOR’S CORNER

I’ve been working closely with Stephen Willis, GM of Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development and

his team as well as the Osgoode Ward Business Association to provide feedback for the Rural Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan to boost the rural economy.

On Thursday March 5th, 2020 the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved a new Rural Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan https://engage.ottawa.ca/ REDS to stimulate economic growth in the City’s four rural wards: West Carleton-March, Cumberland, Osgoode and Rideau-Goulbourn.

The rural economy contributes more than $1 billion to Ottawa’s gross domestic product (GDP). The new strategy would commit the City to a series of actions aimed at strengthening this important part of our local economy.

The strategy includes five priority areas, with actions for each: Supportive business environment, which would help

rural businesses learn about and access available supports, and identify gaps in rural programs and services Vibrant rural lifestyle, which would aim to improve quality of life for rural residents and their ability to respond to economic and social challenges Strengthened rural tourism, which would promote rural Ottawa as a visitor destination that offers a unique experience, separate from what visitors and residents can find in the urban core Innovation in agriculture and agri-food production, which would help local food producers take advantage of innovations in food production to keep them competitive and economically viable Advocating for rural priorities, which would ensure the City continues to seek solutions to emerging rural needs, especially if coordination with provincial or federal govern-

ments is needed To support the Action Plan and help create good jobs in our rural communities, the City would invest $150,000 in 2020.

The Committee also approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit an age-in-place seniors community at 6139 and 6143 Perth St. in the Village of Richmond.

The applicant revised plans for the site, building on work started by a previous owner that went bankrupt partway through development. In addition to completing a partially built retirement home, the applicant proposes several lowrise apartments, which would make an appropriate addition to an age-in-place community.

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Waiting gives your mouth time produce enough saliva to help the pH level of your mouth return to neutral. Bedtime is the most important time to brush your teeth, since that is when your mouth salivates less, allowing cavity-causing substances to do the most damage.

of bone strength causing brittle bones that are vulnerable to fractures. Our bones reach maximum density around age 30. As we continue to age, it is important to maintain bone health by choosing weight-bearing exercises, Pharmacist getting adequate calcium and vitamin D, avoiding smoking, excess alcohol or caffeine, and getting bone density screenings when suggested. If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis, your doctor may prescribe medicine to decrease the rate of bone deterioration. It is important to be compliant over many weeks, months and years to minimize fracture risk or further bone reduction.

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Now that it is March and more days are over 0 degrees, this will become a more problematic issue.

Ticks can carry diseases such as Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis.

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Ghamari celebrates International Women’s Day at Danby’s Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari hosted a breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day in the Carleton riding Sunday.

The breakfast was held at Danby’s in Richmond.

“There are so many amazing women in the riding,” said Ghamari. “One of the reasons we decided to host it at Danby’s is because Deborah, the owner, is a woman. It’s just a nice way to support women in the community.”

More than 100 people attended the event, coming from communities and areas across the riding from Stittsville to Metcalfe.

Ghamari said the breakfast was a great way to celebrate International Women’s Day. Being a woman in politics, she has had to overcome obstacles along her career path.

“If you look for barriers,

you will find them,” Ghamari said. “Before I was a politician, I was a lawyer specializing in international trade law.

Not many women are trade lawyers. For me, it was more about focusing on my experience, my knowledge and my expertise. Even in politics I did the same thing. These are my skills, these are my qualifications, this is what I bring to the table.”

Ghamari said that being a woman did come up when she campaigned in the last provincial election.

“There were a couple of times when I was door knocking at the home of a Liberal or NDP supporter, and without knowing anything about me they would say they were never going to vote for me, but it was so great to see a woman of colour running,” Ghamari said. “I would just ask them

why it mattered if I was a woman or a woman of colour. That’s totally irrelevant.

I am running on my skills and qualifications.”

“The barriers are there, but you have to ask yourself if you are going to focus on them, or ignore them,” she said. “They shouldn’t stop you.”

Ghamari said it’s important for women to set an example for younger women and girls.

“We are all role models for the next generation of women,” Ghamari said.

“When I was thinking about politics, Margaret Thatcher was a role model for me. I thought she was phenomenal.

I bought the biography about her, and she was one of my biggest role models. When I was a lawyer, seeing women as supreme court judges or judges at the court of appeals level was very inspiring.”

A crowd of more than 30 concerned parents, teachers and educational workers expressed their concerns over bullying at a town hall meeting hosted by Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari Fri., March 6 at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre.

As part of her Carleton Conversations series, which began before she was elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament in the last provincial election, Ghamari wanted to address the issue of school safety in the community. Included among the topics in the discussion were preventing bullying, as well as harassment.

“We wanted to get feedback on bullying, violence and harassment in schools,” Ghamari said of the evening.

Also invited to attend was Constable Dave Stewart of the

Ottawa Police Service, who talked about the OPS school outreach program. Ghamari said he was able to listen and take feedback back to the OPS. While the evening began with a few comments make about the ongoing teachers’ strikes and the negotiations between the province and the teachers unions, Ghamari made it clear early on in the meeting that negotiations would not be discussed, and that the purpose of the meeting was to deal with and discuss safety within the schools.

“It was interested to learn what the parents and teachers had to say,” Ghamari said. “I think it was a huge success, especially given the political backdrop right now with the bargaining. I think teachers appreciated that I was there to listen, and to learn, and to talk

about their concerns with violence in the classroom.”

She called the meeting because she has heard from parents throughout the riding that it is a topic that needs to be addressed.

“Parents have been reaching out to me and sharing their concerns over their children

Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari hosted more than 100 women from the Carleton riding for an International Women’s Day Breakfast at Danby’s in Richmond Sunday.

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“One teacher shared a story with me of a student who was choking her,” she said. “There is a problem there. Everyone deserves to feel safe. Children need to be safe; teachers need to feel safe. I don’t know what the solution is but it’s a problem that has been going on for

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The next step for Ghamari is to take the information and feedback gathered from the meeting back to the Minister if Education.

“The Minister of Education is very interested in the outcome of this meeting,” Ghamari said.

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Pierre Savard defeated St. Pius 4-1 to win the NCSSAA Boys Contact A/AA hockey championship played last week at the Walter Baker Centre in Barrhaven. Sebastiano Mariani scored twice for Savard with Liam Duperre and Eric Shaughnessy also scoring.

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Our 2019 Season Opening is fast approaching and Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. is currently accepting applications from students who wish to join our dynamic staff!

Take notice the Annual General Meeting of Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. will be held at Manotick United Church, 5567 Manotick Main Street, Manotick, ON on Sunday, April 19, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Anticipated Positions: • Children’s Programming Assistant: $15.00/hour, 5 days/week , including some weekends.

Key tasks: develop and implement the Mini‐Wheats Summer Camp; recruit and train volunteer youth leaders.

• Special Events and Marketing Assistant: $15.00/hour, 5 days/week, including some weekends and evenings. Key tasks: coordinate and implement the 2019 schedule of events.

• Heritage Interpreters: $14.00/hour, 5 days/ week, including weekends and some evenings.

Key tasks: provide guided tours of Watson’s Mill The number of work weeks is dependent on funding results (8‐16 weeks, with potential for fall hours).

Target start date: Tuesday 14 May 2019.

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Watson’s Mill is a unique 1860’s flour mill located in the village of Manotick and is the only working or drop off in a sealed envelope to the Watson’s Mill Admin office industrial heritage site in greater Ottawa. The WMMI mandate is to preserve Watson’s Mill as a working flour and feed mill and a social, cultural and educational focal point for the community and visitors. on or before Friday, April 3, 2020 Watson’s Mill, 5525 Dickinson Street, Historic Dickinson Square, Manotick.

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