Manotick Messenger September 8, 2023

Save the date for my free community BBQ Sept. 9 at Richmond Fairgrounds

It has been a while since I have been able to host my annual community BBQ. With COVID-19 restrictions behind us, we are now able to celebrate the community, meet new friends, greet old friends, and enjoy some great food and festivities.

The BBQ takes place Sat., Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteer firefighters from Richmond will be manning the grill and cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs, while we will also be serving up cobs of corn and vegetable samosas.

The most entertaining and multi-talented man in all of Carleton, Dr. Kaboom, will be joining us. We will also have a bouncy castle, face painting, and entertainment and activities that will be announced closer to the date.

I also want to emphasize that this is a non-partisan,

non-political event. This is an event to celebrate Carleton, and to celebrate our best summer in years.

I hope to see you there!

A Wonderful Weekend

It was a great weekend in Manotick and Richmond as summer is winding down.

On Friday, August 27, the annual Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association Plowing Match got underway with their celebrity plowing match.

My staff told me that it took actress Susan Lucci 19 years before she finally won a daytime Emmy Award for portraying Erica Kane on All My Children, so I should be very proud

that it only took me six years to finally win the celebrity plowing match this year!

The plowing match is a great event to bring rural Ottawa together for an event that supports three local scholarships. In addition to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and several city councillors, including David Brown and George Darouze, it was also nice to spend time with the Ottawa Carleton Queen of the Furrow Rhiannah Gallagher, who has promoted agriculture in the Carleton riding and has worked with various 4-H clubs.

It was also good to see Dr. Bill Tupper, our former Carleton MP, and listen to him talk about the history of the plowing match and what it means to the community. Bill and Georgie Tupper are incredible to talk to as their historical knowledge of the former

Rideau Township and rural Carleton is incredible.

While I was feeling good about winning the plowing match, I was knocked off my high horse – or tractor… or kart – on Sunday morning at the annual Allan Haan Soap Box Derby. After a day and a half of chirping at Councillor Brown for beating him in the plowing match, he dusted me in our annual race to kick off the soap box derby.

Of all the amazing events in Carleton, I think the soap box derby is my favourite. MVCA President Irene Staron and her team do an amazing job putting this event together, which happens in the morning and wraps up in time for the MVCA’s Picnic in the Park at Centennial Park.

I want to sincerely thank Irene and the MVCA for taking the initiative last year to rename the event the Allan Haan Manotick

Soap Box Derby. Allan Haan had the vision to create this wonderful event that has brought so many families and friends in the area together. Allan Haan is also a selfless and relentless volunteer in the community, and it was a beautiful tribute that Irene and the MVCA game him by naming the derby after him.

Ontario Preparing Students for Success

The Ontario government is providing new student supports and updating curriculum for the 2023-24 school year. These actions will refocus school boards on the development of foundational skills in reading, writing and math, supported by almost $700 million more in base education funding, $109 million in a new strategy to boost literacy rates, and the hiring of 2,000 more educators.

Beginning this Septem-

ber, all publicly funded school boards will be required to adopt provincial student achievement priorities and metrics to:

- Help students improve EQAO scores in reading, writing and math;

- Prepare students for future success to raise graduation rates, encourage more students to participate in job skills programs and take senior math and science courses; and

- Improve student engagement and awareness of mental health supports.

To further support students facing challenges with math, Ontario is investing over $71 million to launch the Math Action Achievement Plan, a strategy to boost math competence in the classroom and improve board accountability. This includes:

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- One lead per school board with the focus of helping improve math outcomes for students. These leads will be responsible for curriculum implementation and standardized training and lead boardwide actions to meet targets.

- More than 300 math coaches will provide direct support in classrooms.

- New Math Action Teams will work directly with school boards to identify and recommend targeted strategies to improve student achievement.

To ensure students have the skills they need to compete and succeed, the province is investing more than $100 million to hire over 940 educators to support students from Grades 7 to 10 transition to high school. Ontario also in-

tends to fund $1 million per year for two years beginning in 2024 for the Ontario Science Centre to create hands-on learning experiences and virtual lesson plans for students, as well as STEM teaching materials for educators.

For the 2023-24 school year, Ontario is introducing revamped curriculum supports to ensure student success including:

- Language Curriculum: Last updated in 2006/2007, the revised Language and Français Grade 1 to 9 curriculums include foundational instruction to support reading and writing, critical thinking, and digital media literacy skills.

- Educator Resources: The government has provided $825,000 to Dyslexia Canada to develop, in partnership with Inter-

national Dyslexia Association – Ontario, evidencebased systematic and explicit instruction resources and learning supports that are now ready for use.

- Reading Screener and Supports: The province’s $109 million 2023-24 investment includes the largest screening program in Canada, funded with $12.5 million annually to support students from Year 2 of kindergarten to Grade 2 to be screened for early reading. Up to 700 literacy educators will work to support students who are behind in reading development.

- Grade 10 Digital Technology and Innovations in the Changing World: This course will equip students to be innovative leaders by teaching them how to apply coding concepts

and skills, build handson projects, and investigate artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other emerging digital technologies.

- Financial Literacy Modules: Secondary students will learn how to create a budget, manage their money, protect themselves from financial scams, and plan for longterm purchases such as buying a house or car with new modules.

- Mental Health Modules: The Ontario government has partnered with School Mental Health Ontario in collaboration with the Hospital for Sick Children to develop Mental Health Literacy Modules, for teacher use in Grades 7 and 8.

These measures will improve transparency for

parents and ensure Ontario’s public education system continues to focus on improving student outcomes by providing them with the skills and tools they need to succeed, particularly in key areas like reading, writing and math.

Quick Facts

- Student mental health funding in schools is increasing to a historic $114 million in 2023-24, representing an increase of 555 per cent since 2017-18.

- In April 2023, the Ontario government introduced a new $180 million reading and math strategy to help students build the skills they need to succeed.

- As announced in the budget, the government will provide $6.8 million over three years to support

practical, hands-on experiences for students to further their financial literacy learning and growth.

- The Ontario government also announced an accelerated apprenticeship pathway, starting in Grade 11 that will help prepare students to access rewarding careers in the skilled trades. Consultations will begin in Fall 2023.

Office Notice:

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

Local schools, families affected by OSTA shortage of school bus drivers

While the focus of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board for the past few months has been about what pronouns to call students, the board has to figure out how to get them to the schools first.

As most schools open across the city and province this week, the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority is short staffed by 130 drivers, meaning approximately 9,000 students will be without a ride to school.

The OSTA reached contracts with nine out of 10 bus companies, but failed to reach a deal with a contractor for west end routes, including to schools in rural communities. Some parents of students who attend South Carleton High School have reached out to the Manotick Messenger, saying they will have no way to get their children to school, as they rely on the school bus to take their kids to school while they commute into the city to work. With no city bus service available in the rural areas, several local families are in a difficult situation.

Sharlene Bilmer contacted the Messenger to say that families with children

bused to Goulbourn Middle School have no infrastructure in place to walk or bike to that school.

“It is on a highway where cars drive 70 kilometres per hour,” Bilmer said. “We received an email from administration encouraging all students to bus since car traffic in and out of that school is deplorable at the best of times let alone with five whole busloads of children cancelled. We were told that drop off/pick up will take 45 minutes. This seems like a major safety concern to me.”

In addition to being a safety concern, Bilmer adds that it puts families in a difficult position.

“How does a working parent accommodate these disruptions? This is an extremely frustrating situation that has been ongoing for the past three years,” Bilmer said. “Parents are fed up and would like some sustainable solutions for the children.”

OSTA Chief Administrative Officer Vicky Kyriaco said on CTV Ottawa that the start of the school year will be a “bumpy road.”

The OSTA said they plan to hand out single-ride OC Transpo vouchers to families

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affected by the driver shortage. While that will help in communities where OC Transpo is an option for students to get to school, it will not help any families in rural areas.

“Despite OSTA’s best efforts, with the loss of one of the bus companies (that served 36 routes) and the ongoing driver shortage, there will be transportation disruptions for many students at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board,” said a statement posted on the OSTA website Aug. 30. “While OSTA has successfully secured transportation for most students in the Ottawa area, we understand this news is frustrating and challenging for families affected by cancellations. We are working with our other bus operators to devise viable solutions for affected routes. We have also continued to support our Operators with driver recruitment efforts through another multi-pronged driver recruitment campaign (driveyellow.ca) to attract new drivers to the workforce.”

The school bus driver shortage has been a problem

since the COVID-19 outbreak. Many drivers are seniors, and many left their jobs as school bus drivers as they did not want to be exposed to the virus. Although some drivers who left eventually came back, many did not.

At the end of the 2022-23 school year, many bus drivers would not work because of the smoke and bad air

quality in the region, caused by forest fires in the Calabogie and Algonquin Park areas.

The problem has left parents scrambling to find options, and desperate to find out who can fix the situation. The Ontario Ministry of Education provides funding for transportation for all 73 publicly funded school

boards in the province, but the province’s involvement ends there. Ultimately, the school boards are responsible for overall decisions related to providing student transportation, including establishing policies and eligible criteria. As of press time, the OSTA was negotiating with a provider but had not yet reached a deal.

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Jakob Chychrun partners with Future Hard Rock as community ambassador

As excitement builds for Canada’s first Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Jakob Chychrun, the 25-year-old defenseman who was traded to the Ottawa Senators on March 1st, has become Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock’s newest Community Ambassador.

As Ambassador, Chychrun will work with the Hard Rock Ottawa team to promote local initiatives, including mental health programs, which are important to Jakob and Hard Rock. He will also support ‘money can’t buy experiences’, including appearances and participation in select VIP member experiences, such as dinners, golf games and other exclusive events.

This partnership is a natural fit for Chychrun who grew up in South Florida where Hard Rock International has its global headquarters, and whose father, former NHLer Jeff Chychrun, grew up in Ottawa and played hockey

for the Nepean Raiders.

“I am thrilled to partner with Hard Rock, a globally recognized entertainment brand, as they continue to shape the future of entertainment,” said Chychrun. “It’s a real privilege to join the Hard Rock International team of star athlete partnerships.”

Chychrun joins Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock as it begins its 2-year expansion into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa.

“We are excited to welcome Jakob to the Hard Rock family, especially now as momentum builds towards the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa in early 2025,” said Helen MacMillan, General Manager, Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock.

“Being from Boca Raton, Jakob really understands the Hard Rock brand, and looks forward to helping us introduce this world-class hospitality brand experience to

more Canadians.”

“The mutual work we are planning to undertake towards raising awareness of mental health initiatives is in perfect alignment with Hard Rock’s All is One and Love All-Serve All philosophies,” continued MacMillan. “It really is a win-win for the community.”

As his first act as Community Ambassador, Jakob joined the Rideau Carleton Casino team on Saturday night at a team member and VIP event, where he helped present a $10,000 cheque to the Alzheimer Society.

Since 2000, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has contributed approximately $95 million to the City of Ottawa for hosting Rideau Carleton Casino within the National Capital Region. An additional $1+ million per year is invested in local sponsorships and nonprofits, benefiting local communities and the people within, including a product-

ive partnership with the Ottawa Senators organization.

“As a new member of the Ottawa Senators organization, and someone with deep ties in the region, it is very important for me to build my local relationships with the community,” conclud-

ed Chychrun. “I’m happy to have it start with Hard Rock.”

Together with its partner, OLG, Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock remains focused on promoting safe play at its casinos. Rideau Carleton Casino, Future

Hard Rock features a PlaySmart Centre, which provides players with gambling knowledge and tools to help build and maintain positive play habits, among other responsible gaming tools available to players throughout the gaming site.

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Mayor visits Manotick to get firsthhand look at truck problem

By DaviD Brown riDeau-Jock councillor

Late in August, it was my pleasure to welcome Mayor Sutcliffe to Manotick. This was my first opportunity to welcome the Mayor to the Ward to take stock of some of the issues facing our community. As the issue of truck traffic in Manotick is my top priority, I made sure to use my time with the Mayor to focus our attention on this challenge. I wanted to provide the community with an update on that meeting.

After a quick stop in at 692 Coffee, I introduced Mayor Sutcliffe to representatives from the Manotick Village Community Association who showed him the problem of truck traffic firsthand. We met with the MVCA right at the corner of Bridge and Main, observing and describing the issue to him over the loud rumble of truck after truck transiting the village. Following

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that, we walked together to the Manotick Legion for a formal meeting to discuss the issues and propose solutions.

It was in this meeting that the Mayor affirmed that he is convinced of the problem with trucks in Manotick and that he wants to solve it. This is quite significant as Mayor Sutcliffe is the first mayor since amalgamation to put his feet on the ground at Bridge and Main, meet with the community to look for solutions to address this issue, and indicate a willingness to assist.

We shared with the Mayor the data on the volume of truck traffic through the village and how it compares to relatively lighter truck traffic on the 6-lane Vimy Bridge. We dis-

cussed options to expand infrastructure and improve connectivity elsewhere in the City’s south end to divert and absorb this traffic. Our conversation was productive, solutions-oriented, and focused on delivering results for Manotick.

I will admit that there is still a long way to go to solve this problem, but progress is being made. Later this month, we will receive City staff’s response to the inquiry that I had sent earlier this year asking what it would take to get trucks out of Manotick. And we should also hear soon as to what costs would be associated with conducting a truck route review process in the rural South end of the City to focus attention on the issue and provide an opportunity to get the heavy trucks out of the core of the village.

As we fight for a permanent solution to this problem, I am working with the Mayor and the MVCA to introduce

improvements to help alleviate the issue. For instance, we should soon hear as to whether Century Road can be added to the truck network, thereby removing the need for Manotick Main south of Bridge Steet to be part of the network. While only a partial solution, it would significantly reduce truck traffic through the village core. We are also looking at the feasibility of a ‘no right on red’ indicator at the intersection, advanced pedestrian signals, intersection redesign for pedestrians, and an expansion of automated speed enforcement as these measures would help improve safety for all road users.

I believe it is important for our community that we seize every opportunity available to us to chip away at the problem while simultaneously pushing for an effective long-term solution.

I am truly grateful for the Mayor for making the time to

come out, to see this issue first hand, and for indicating his interest in solving it. I am also extremely glad for the professional and dedicated advocacy of the MVCA toward advancing this issue with me. We have made substantial progress to date, and it is my expecta-

tion that we will continue to make meaningful progress. I know the pace of progress is slower than the community deserves; I promise to keep working – alongside the Mayor, City staff, the MVCA, and other partners – until the job is done.

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe chats with Manotick resident Marjorie Toner at the Manotick Legion.

Grade: 12

Name: Melita Wyche

11th Annual Allan Haan Manotick Soap Box Derby and Picnic in the Park

On August 27, the MVCA hosted another successful soapbox derby and picnic at Centennial Park, bringing out families, neighbours and newcomers to Manotick to enjoy a perfect summer day in our village. To kick off the day, amongst derby contestants were MPP Goldie Ghamari, defending her 2022 title racing against challenger Councillor David Brown. Coming in first at the finish line, Councillor Brown set the challenge for next year’s race. Our congratulations and thanks to all our participants for their daring, our volunteers for their dedication and our sponsors for their long-standing support. You have made the derby a Manotick tradition and one of the many unique events which defines village life.

All that excitement is sure to drive an appetite and there’s nothing better than a BBQ picnic with hot dogs, hamburgers and butter dipped corn to round out the day. MVCA volunteers were ready and

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Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

Age: 17

School: Osgoode Township

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waiting to serve the hundreds of hungry visitors lined up at the park pavilion. A surprise visit from the Mayor to pitch in with dipping corn and greet the crowds made the wait worthwhile. Regaling the picnickers were The Manotick Brass, while the younger attendees were treated to face painting and the MVCA’s hand-spun cotton candy and popped corn. To the many, many volunteers we extend our deepest thanks and to Minto Communities our sincere appreciation for their generosity in contributing to this year’s picnic. To the new residents in our community, we were pleased to meet you and welcome you to Manotick. For many of you, this was your first experience with MVCA hospitality. We promise you there are more to come!

MVCA Meets with Mayor

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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 no longer participate in it.”

Mayor talks trucks with MVCA, Derby and Picnic a huge success

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lem solving. Since the concepts are not broad, and there isn’t much interpretation to be done, it’s more just problem solving, which is what makes me enjoy

volleyball, and touch football. I also enjoy traveling and learning about different locations and cultures. I’ve travelled to many places and I find it very interesting how every culture has unique traditions and

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Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

Sisters: April (20), OTHS, UNB Fredericton. Violet (20), Canterbury (vocals), Carleton University. Ivy (22), St. Mark, Algonquin College.

Sisters: April (20), OTHS, UNB Fredericton. Violet (20), Canterbury (vocals), Carleton University. Ivy (22), St. Mark, Algonquin College.

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Pets: Two dogs, Ewok and Pixie, and a cat.

Pets: Two dogs, Ewok and Pixie, and a cat.

Part-time Work: “Cheerleading and tumbling coach at Kemptville Infinity in Kemptville.)

On August 25th, Councillor Brown hosted a meeting with the Mayor at the Manotick Legion to which he invited representatives of the MVCA involved in the 2023 truck traffic study at Vimy Bridge and intersection of Bridge and Main streets to present their findings. The objective of the meeting was to discuss MVCA recommendations for solutions to heavy truck traffic in the Village, topics with which the Mayor acknowleged being aware of and committed to resolving. If you are interested in learning more about MVCA’s truck traffic ad-

lem solving. Since the concepts are not broad, and there isn’t much interpretation to be done, it’s more just problem solving, which is what makes me enjoy those classes the most.”

Part-time Work: “Cheerleading and tumbling coach at Kemptville Infinity in Kemptville.)

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

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

like myself.”

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vocacy and ongoing updates we invite you to join the MVCA through our website at www. manotickvca.org.

Family

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

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

The final concert of the 5525 Concert Series 2023. Tickets are available through Watso’s Mill. *Note the concert is on the second floor of Watson’s Mill. Stair access only. https://watsonsmill.com/

Early bird ends September 21st

• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

September 28 – October 1: Metcalfe Fair

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

September 23 - A Taste of Manotick 2:00 - 8:00 pm

Manotick Main Street transforms into a showcase of local businesses. There will be food samples and live entertainment. Process will support the Manotick Food Cupboard. https://manotickvillage.com/events/

• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

September 19 - Free Veterans’ Dinner Registration ASAP (no later than September 08, 2023)

Call the Branch at (613) 692-3243 or e-mail the Branch at rclbranch314@gmail.com to register to inquire about the dinner. A letter describing important details will Details: soon be released to Veterans in Manotick and South Carleton. Register soon.

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September 21 - Brooks and Bowskill Concert at Watson’s Mill

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9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm

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

September 25 - Manotick Walking Group fall session begins Offered by MCPRA. This is held indoors on Mondays and Fridays at the Manotick Community Centre in the Kiwanis Hall from September 25 - December 18. 24 sessions fro $50. https://www.mcpra.org/manotickwalkinggroup

Fall Fairs

September 14 – 17: Richmond Fair

September 21 – 24: Carp Fair

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

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

YOMA

Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA) offers a safe, inclusive place for local youth (Gr 4-12) to go on Friday nights. Regular programs return in September. Pre-Teens (Gr 4-6) have fun, themed activities from 6:30 - 8 pm. The teen Drop-In runs from 7:30 - 9:00. Both are at the Manotick Community Centre (Arena). See the website for more information and to sign up. https://www.yoma.ca/

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

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

Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) - ROSSS provides services, supports and social programs for older adults, seniors and adults with disabilities in rural south Ottawa. For more information go to https://rosss.ca/

• Friday the fourth play, Greely 613-822-1451

• Tuesday the 1st pm. listen Mitch 826-6128.

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Proposed Development in Our Community

Proposed Subdivision4386 Rideau Valley Drive - (Bankfield Rd and Rideau Valley Dr)

On August 29, Councillor Brown facilitated a public consultation on Zoom to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about and ask questions regarding the Uniform subdivision planned for the corner of Bankfield Rd and Rideau Valley Dr. Councillor Brown committed to scheduling a follow up meeting with these residents and the MVCA to address the issues raised at this meeting. For details of the submitted application, go to https://www. manotickvca.org/planningdevelopment.

Residents are encouraged to submit comments on…

1086 Antochi Lane - Proposed Subdivision – Open for Resident Comments

Go to Jeffrey Ostafichuk, Lead Planner,(613) 5802424 x31329. Full draft plans, concept plans, stud-

ies and project details available on to https://devapps. ottawa.ca/en/applications/ D07-16-23-0003/details

5497 Manotick Main – 3-storey Apartment Building - Open for Resident Comments

Go to Sarah McCormick, Lead Planner, (613) 5802424 x24487. For full plans, studies and project details go to https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/ D02-02-21-0150/details

5514 Manotick Main -Open for Resident Comments

Proposed 3-storey mixed use office building, please contact Contact , Lead Planner (613) 580-2424 x26510. For full plans, studies and project details go to https://devapps.ottawa.ca/ en/applications/D07-12-170026/details

5581 Doctor Leach Drive -Not-for-Profit Housing

For more information on this 2-storey, 38-unit apartment building contact Jeffrey Ostafichuk, Lead Plan-

ner,(613) 580-2424 x31329. For more information go to https://devapps.ottawa.ca/ en/applications/D02-02-230035/details

Keeping us in the loop

When you write or email the City or Councillor Brown with your comments, questions and concerns on items affecting you and your community, we ask that you ‘keep us in the loop’ with a simple ‘cc’ to president@mantoickvca. org. Many of you share the same concerns. By including us in your conversations ‘in real time’ you help us pivot to priority issues and amplify your voice to the City.

Back to School Street Safety

Students are returning to school and we all need to remember what to do to

keep students safe. Commuters, please obey school bus signals. Ottawa Police Services has a page of reminders for parents, students and drivers to help.

https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/ back-to-school-safety-reminders-for-students-andcommuters.aspx

MVCA Community Survey

Our survey is open for two more weeks. MVCA wants to hear from you. Clink on link below to take the survey. https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/P5SVP3M. For those without internet access, we have hard copies of the survey and we are happy to arrange for a phone call if that is best for you or someone you know. Contact us at president@manotickvca. org

In the Village Notice of Need at Manotick Food Cupboard

The Manotick Food Cupboard is in need of food and monetary donations. The demand in the community continues to grow and supplies are struggling to meet what our neighbours need. There is a collection bin conveniently located at McDonough’s Your Independent Grocer in the Manotick Mews. Helpful items to consider donating are: canned meat, legumes, baked beans, canned chili or stews, canned vegetables or fruit, juice and meal replacement liquids such as Ensure or Boost.

More information is available on their website at http://manotickfoodcup-

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Monetary donations can be made through the Manotick United Church https://manotickunitedchurch.com/outreach/manotick-food-cupboard

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Fideli in area to announce support for more innovation in cybersecurity

Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fideli was in Ottawa Monday, Aug. 28 to announce new cybersecurity measures that will bring new cybersecurity technologies to businesses across Canada and boost innovation.

The Ontario government is investing up to $5 million to help Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) launch the Ontario Cybersecurity Excellence Initiative that will help Ontario companies develop and adopt cybersecurity technologies that enhance data security and protect company assets from cyber threats and other advanced technologies. Developing and adopting critical technologies like cybersecurity will increase Ontario’s competitiveness around the world and create highly skilled jobs in the province’s growing tech sector.

The CCTX reports that

70 per cent of Canada’s small businesses have experienced a cyber attack, costing the businesses an average of $15,000 per incident.

“Ontario is one of the largest tech hubs in North America and critical technologies like cybersecurity fuel and drive madein-Ontario innovation as companies include new technologies in their products,” said Fedeli. “Our government is proud to support CCTX’s work to help businesses across the province develop and adopt new-generation cybersecurity technology so they can become more competitive, grow and create more good-paying jobs.”

CCTX, a not-for-profit, cyber-threat sharing hub and collaboration centre, will receive up to $5 million through the province’s Critical Technology Initiatives program to launch the

new Ontario Cybersecurity Excellence Initiative in partnership with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. The initiative will provide training and support to entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses developing and adopting cybersecurity solutions and will empower Ontario-based technology startups to solve key cybersecurity-related challenges.

Ottawa’s two Progressive Conservative MPPs, Goldie Ghamari (Carleton) and Lisa MacLeod (Nepean), both say the investment will help protect businesses across Ontario and Canada while growing the local tech sector

“Cybersecurity is an integral aspect of Ontario’s technology sector, which is why I’m thrilled to support

our government’s investment of $5 million towards the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, assisting Ontario companies develop cybersecurity technologies,” said Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod. “As part of the 2023 Ontario Budget, Ontario is providing an additional $1 million per year for three years to Invest Ottawa to expand into a Regional Innovation Centre hub for Eastern Ontario. With one of the largest information and communications technology sectors in North America, Ontario is home to over 400,000 ICT workers, and we are proud to contribute to this growing sector.”

“This investment of $5 million to support the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange will not only strengthen the local economy with the creation of highly-skilled jobs, but it will also position Ottawa and Ontario as global lead-

ers in cybersecurity,” said Ghamari. “The Ontario government’s commitment to cybersecurity will be beneficial to all Canadians and their businesses while ensuring that Ontario’s entrepreneurs and innovators are rewarded for their efforts.”

The province’s $107 million Critical Technology Initiatives funding supports programs led by not-for-profit organizations to accelerate the use of critical technologies by Ontario companies and enable the development and adoption of innovative made-in-Ontario solutions. Critical technologies, such as 5G, ethical artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity and robotics, will help Ontario companies increase productivity, open new revenue streams, create highly skilled jobs and enhance global competitiveness.

Ontario has one of the

largest information and communications technology (ICT) sectors in North America and is home to over 400,000 ICT workers. Ontario’s technology sector is centred around the Toronto, Waterloo and Ottawa regions.

Ontario has more than 340 small and mediumsized businesses focused on cybersecurity with notable clusters in the Ottawa region, Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo.

Cybersecurity is expected to contribute (US) $400 billion to the global economy by 2027.

As part of the 2023 Ontario Budget, Ontario is providing an additional $1 million per year for three years to Invest Ottawa to expand into a Regional Innovation Centre hub for Eastern Ontario and offer its extensive range of programs and services to help businesses launch, grow and succeed to the region.

Local man embarks on Rideau Trail hiking fundraiser for hospital

A South Carleton High School alumni is embarking on a trek to raise money for the Shriner’s Hospital.

Brandon Tkachuk, who grew up attending Kars Public School, Rideau Valley Middle School and South Carleton, is raising money by embarking on a week-and-a-half-long hike on the Rideau Trail from Ottawa to Kingston.

Brandon’s son, Logan, was born with bi-lateral clubfeet. He is being treated at the Shriner’s Hospital in Montreal.

“Because of all the work Shriners has been doing to help my son, I would like to give back to Shriners Children’s,” Tkachuk stated.” To do that, I would like to raise money for the hospital. I would like to do so by gaining sponsors and doing a through hike of the Rideau Trail — a 327km (203 mile) nature trail that goes from Kingston, Ontario to Ottawa. I am aiming to complete this trail over the course of 10 days.”

The main trail itself crosses terrain ranging from placid farmland to the rugged Can-

adian Shield. It is intended for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The Rideau Trail Association does not own any of the lands that the trails go through and

the continuity of the trails is made possible by the generous permission of both private and public landowners and enhanced by a special fund called the Rideau Trail Preser-

vation Fund.

Tkachuk began his journey last week.

“This fundraiser is very important to me because without Shriners Children’s,

my son would not have recovered as well as he did, so I want to do what I can and raise as much money as I can for Shriners Children’s, so that they can continue to help

other children and their families,” he stated.

If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, visit https:// donate.lovetotherescue.org/ fundraiser/4375191 .

OCPA Plowing match celebrates 40th anniversary of historic local event

The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match was held on August 25 - 26, 2023, across from 3285 Eagleson Road, Richmond, owned by Chris and Tricia Schouten.

On Friday, there was a brief opening ceremony followed by a VIP Plowing Competition. From a field of 9 local VIPs, the first-place winner was Goldie Ghamari, MPP Carleton; in second was first-time plower Mark Sutcliffe, Ottawa Mayor; and third was George Darouze, Ottawa Councillor for Osgoode Ward.

Saturday’s competition drew 14 plowers using both

modern and vintage tractors as well as horses to vie for titles in the OCPA Plowing Match. The judge for the day was Allan Carruthers and the stewards were Lawrence Payne and Ray St. Denis.

“The participation and calibre of competition was outstanding again this year and we were glad that the weather held up as well,” said Don Good, OCPA President. “Our thanks are extended to our hosts, Chris and Tricia Schouten, as well as to our volunteers, plowers, and sponsors, and to Delta Power Equipment of Richmond for displaying some of their equipment.”

An awards banquet celebrated the day’s winners along with the marking the 40th anniversary of OCPA hosting the International Plowing Match in Richmond in 1983. To commemorate the occasion, there was a ‘Meet & Greet’ reception at the plowing site along with recognition of the committee chairs and their members from the 1983 IPM who were extended complimentary invitations to the banquet.

According to Tupper, it was the largest event ever held in Ottawa-Carleton. As a plus the event realized a substantial profit. However it was more than that. It was a remarkable social event. Committee members from across Ottawa Carleton made life-long friendships. They were proud to have organized the plowing match, and they were even more proud to be a part of an agriculture community which had the vision and talent to seek out and organize such an event.

The proceeds from the Plowing Match were in large part used to create two endowment funds which would provide bursaries and scholar-

ships for students from OttawaCarleton who were studying agriculture. One of the endowment funds was set-up at the Kemptville College of Agriculture, the other at the University of Guelph. Shortly after the endowment funds were created the Province of Ontario developed a program to assist students by matching funds obtained by Colleges and Universities for bursaries and scholarships. The endowment funds qualified and doubled in value. The University of Guelph has managed the endowment funds in a very professional manner. Only the earnings from the

endowment funds are used to fund the bursaries and scholarships. When the Kemptville College of Agriculture closed in 2014 that endowment fund

was transferred to the Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph.

Ottawa Carleton Queen of the Furrow Rhianna Gallagher took part in the VIP Plowing Match.

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Currently three scholarships are awarded annually at the University of Guelph, one in the College of Agriculture, one in the College of Veterinary Medicine and one in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Students from Ottawa entering second year in the above programs at Guelph are eligible to apply for the 1983 plowing match scholarships. Students from Ottawa enrolled at the Ridgetown Campus who are entering the second year of an Associate Diploma program in agriculture, environment management, horticulture, or veterinary technology are eligible to apply for the scholarships (merit) and bursaries (need).

Marc Dessaint a big winner

It was a big day for Jean Marc Dessaint of Sarsfield who placed top-of-class in the Antique Tractor Class (open split required) Trail Plows 1946 – 1960; Best Antique Plow Person; Best

Open Split; Best Crown; Best Finish; and Oldest Plowing Tractor on a MH22 - 1949.

Allen Hills of Ashton also had a good day winning

2-Furrow Mounted Plow –Open (open split required) 21 years and over; Best Plowed Land Overall; Best Plowed Land Conventional; and shared the CPC-16 Award with Brian Maitland, Robert Maitland and Mark Dowdall.

Alex Dowdall (17) of Lanark took top spot in the 2-Furrow Mounted Plow –Open (open split required) for 16 – 20 years; Best Plowed Land (20 years and under); and Youngest Female Plower.

In the conventional division, Brad Moore of Chesterville won 2-Furrow Mounted Plow – Amateur (open split not required) 21 years and over. Whereas Stephen Manley of Berwick won the 3-Furrow Plow –Open (open split require) for 21 years and over.

Antique Tractor Class

(open split require) Trail Plows was won by Denis Bourbonnais of Gatineau, QC.

Best Plow Team over/ under 20 years using the same tractor/team and plow went to Mark Dowdall and Alex Dowdall of Lanark.

In the Horse Classes, Glenn Conway of Chute a Blondeau, ON, won Jointer Plow Open, Champion Horse Plowperson, and Person Who Drove the Farthest. Prizes for the Oldest

Plower went to Lyle Killeen (82) of Carp and Youngest Male Plower to Robert Maitland (29) of Jasper.

All plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to advance to the 2023 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo to be held in Bowling Green, Ontario, September 19-23. Plans are also progressing for IPM 2024 to be held at the Lindsay Exhibition Grounds in Kawartha Lakes.

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Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari won the VIP plowing match. Rideau-Jock Councillor David Brown had home field advantage in the VIP plowing match.

Dr. Bill Tupper provided a history of the plowing match.

Kiwanis helping Key Clubs gear up for the start of the school year

By Ralph Tweedie, ManoTick kiwanis cluB

With back-to-school season beginning, the unofficial end of summer is upon us. It is time for the newly elected executives of our Key Clubs to begin planning for the coming school year.

Key Club is the oldest and largest service program

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for high school students worldwide. It is a student led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Key Clubs serve on almost 5,000

high school campuses in 40 countries. Membership is greater than 250,000 students and continues to grow.

The Kiwanis Club of Manotick sponsors four Key Clubs and they make us proud. Each Club has their own executive, organizes their own meetings, and plans their own service projects throughout the year. They also participate in inter Key Club Projects. In 2022 the four clubs banded together to apply for a grant from Kiwanis International for their “Need for Seed’ program. They delivered seed planting kits to over 1,200 elementary students. Based upon the fact that it was an interclub project, involved other NGO organizations and had participation from the community they were granted the maximum amount ($2,500 USD).

This year they once again worked together, this

time in support of food cupboards in the region. They packaged FoodBank bags at participating grocery stores. Total cash donated was $4,545 and FoodBank bags packaged and sold for a value of $12,175!

Perhaps the best indicator of their progress in service leadership skills is shown by their participation at district and international levels. In the current Kiwanian Year, three

members of the St. Mother Teresa Key Club were elected to the Eastern Canada District (ECD) executive. Maria Wheeler was elected Governor of ECD, Emily Havel was elected District Executive Assistant, and Alina Siwy was elected District Editor.

This year Maria has gone on to even greater heights. She has been elected Vice President of Key Club International. This young

lady works hard and has shown poise and initiative. We proudly support her in her term this coming year. You make this possible. The village of Manotick and the surrounding communities have staunchly supported the Kiwanis Club of Manotick for over 62 years. This in turn is what enables us to support these exceptional young adults. Together we make a difference!

Maria Wheeler, Vice President of Key Club International.

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Manotick Brass Ensemble honours founder Martin Luce on 20th anniversary

Manotick Brass Ensemble was formed in 2003 as a means to educate the people about brass musical instruments and music.

For the past 20 years, Martin Luce, the founder of Manotick Brass ensemble has been the driving force in providing entertainment throughout the Ottawa region. On top of playing the trombone he procures the musical arrangements, is in charge of advertising, bookings, uniforms, and coming up with suitable programs for the various engagements. He also organized the brass quintet’s trips to Cuba, Jersey in British Isles, Ireland and Newfoundland.

He was also one of the founders of Manotick Musicale where Manotick Brass Ensemble has been featured every year since it began in 2005.

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honoured Martin for his dedication over the past 20 years.

Pictured from the Manotick Brass Ensemble are, left to right, Steve Gibb, Malcom Wade, Tony Crewe, Martin Luce, Annett Geipel, Kaz Samujlo and Christine Hansen

It was a perfect day for the 11th annual Allan Haan Soap Box Derby

The weather was perfect, the sun was shining, and the large crowd of spectators lining the sidewalk on Beaverwood Road were cheering loudly as the 11th Annual Manotick Allan Haan Soap Box Derby took place Sun., Aug. 27. The Manotick Village

Community Association hosted the event and had a lot of help from volunteers, especially from the Manotick Kiwanis Club and the Manotick Legion. The Manotick Fire Department was on hand at the bottom of the course, and the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Po-

lice Service ensured road closures were in place and that all participants, spectators and volun-

teers were safe.

Allan Haan, the founder of the event, was busy at the starting line

announcing the start of each race and working with volunteers to ensure that the event ran with-

out a hitch.

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The day opened up with a celebrity race between Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari and Rideau-Jock Councillor David Brown. For the second straight year, Brown won the race, though 48 hours earlier Ghamari topped Brown by winning the celebrity event in

the Ottawa Carleton Plowing Association’s annual plowing match. When the real racers took to the track, winners were announced in different categories. (Last names withheld by request of the MVCA).

In the speed category,

Felix A. was first with Kate and John R., who shared a cart, placing second and Avery N. finishing third. The MVCA noted that there were some very creative carts this year. In the most creative cart category, Alice and Graham P., who built the cart with their grandfather, were the winners. Graham let us know that the cheetah is

the fastest land animal and as such, they painted their cart to resemble a cheetah. Cyrus A. was second for his cart that resembled an old fashioned car.

Avery N. won the award for best engineered cart. Avery and his grandfather built this cart together. His grandfather was a vehicle mechanic and Avery was very involved

in the construction.

Aiden T. and Antoine T. won the award for most sustainable cart. They built this cart along with other Scouts from their troop. The cart was made from recycled/scrap

wood.

The derby organizers also gave a Sportmanship Award to Jack B., who shared his cart with a young driver, who’s cart did not pass the mechanical pre-screening.

Ottawa’s Third Annual Hot Sauce Expo takes place Sept. 16

Capital City Heating and Cooling confirmed today that on September 16, 2023 they are the main sponsor for Ottawa’s Third Annual Hot Sauce Expo, Heating up the Capital 2023.

Haico Krijgsman of Barrhaven says “This event showcases some of the many great small batch Canadian hot sauces and their makers. This year we are moving to the EY Centre and indoors to make it available and accessible to a bigger crowd.

We have everything in place to make this event another great success. Both the makers and hot sauce lovers are excited for Ottawa’s third annual Hot Sauce Expo! There will also be food trucks, a cash bar and Jalapeno beer! “

Massine’s Capital Punishment Stage will be home of the entertainment and spicy food eating challenges open to everyone during this event. The winners of the YOW! Awards will be announced

including the King of Sauces. Who will be the best sauce in Canada?

The highlight of the Expo will be the extreme pepper eating challenge. The winner will be taking home the “Extreme Chili Alliance Championship Belt” and a $250 cash prize. Competitors for this event are coming from all over Canada and the United States.

More information and advance tickets are available at www. HeatinguptheCapital.com.

David Bagnell, Funeral Director with Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery on Prince of Wales Drive, presented a $2500 cheque to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind in Manotick last week. Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery is a member of Arbor Memorial Services which has a charitable foundation under the name of the Arbor Memorial Foundation (AMF). “Each year all Arbor employees are asked to submit requests for many assorted charitable organizations in the communities we all live and work in, and this year I chose Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind,” stated Bagnell. “The AMF approved my request.”

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ITF World Tour Junior Tennis Tournament in Manotick Sept. 2-9

For the first time ever, a world class sanctioned tennis tournament is coming to Manotick.

The International Tennis Federation, the world body for governing tennis, will be hosting a world tour level junior tournament which will run for eight days and conclude with the finals Sun., Sept. 9.

The tournament marks only the second time that Ottawa has been selected by Tennis Canada and the ITF to host a world level event.

The tournament is classified as a J30 event, meaning it is a junior event with 30 world ranking points for

the winner. It is the entry level event for budding professional who are trying to acquire world ranking points to be accepted on the professional tour or win a scholarship to a US college. Participants are coming from around the world for this event along with a handful of talented Ottawa juniors.

There will be a main draw event for 64 boys and 64 girls running from Monday 4th September to Saturday 9th September. However, the number of interested players is so high that there will be a qualifying tournament over the weekend of Sat-

urday 2nd and Sunday 3rd. Approximately 200 of the best junior players on the

planet will be in Manotick playing this event. It will be the highest standard of

tennis that Manotick has ever seen.

There will be both sin-

gles and doubles competitions for both boys and girls.

Kars Aces win Game 1 on walk-off home run

A two-run home run by Kurtis Summers in the bottom of the seventh inning proved to be the difference as the Kars Aces beat the

Manotick Brewers 3-2 Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Manotick.

The win gave the Aces a 1-0 lead in their best-ofthree Greater Ottawa Fast-

ball League quarterfinal series.

Brad Porter was the winning pitcher for the Aces while Carley Shane was

tagged with the loss.

The Aces finished in fourth place with the Brewers in fifth during the regular season. Other quarter-

final match-ups will have the sixth place Osgoode Chiefs taking on the third place Quyon Flyers, while the second place Orleans

Rebels face seventh place West Carleton Electric. The first place Micksburg Twins received a bye into the semifinals.