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OC Transpo officials will attend a public meeting on Feb. 2 in Kanata north to discuss residents’ issues with service changes to buses, specifically in Morgan’s Grant and Briarbrook.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said John Manconi, general manager of the city’s transportation service, Pat Scrimgeour, director of OC Transpo customer systems and planning, and Troy Charter, director of transit operations, will all attend.

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The meeting is being held in response to concerns raised by residents at the councillor’s January town hall meeting, as well as numerous complaints received via email and Facebook.

“To deal with those concerns I am meeting with OC Transpo staff to go over all of the issues with them and see what can be done to deal quickly with as many of them

as possible,” said Wilkinson in an email, adding she is also “looking at longer term changes where an immediate fix cannot be done.”

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Many residents complained about the new service changes, which came into effect on Christmas Day. With the opening of the Innovation Station park-and-ride, the elimination of routes 60 and 93 and the

addition of routes 63 and 64, many bus riders say their commute times during rush hours have increased.

Mandy Hair, who lives on Brady Avenue in north Kanata, said the changes have her reconsidering using the bus.

“Up until now I have always felt well-serviced by the bus system,” she wrote in an email.

“I have been of the opinion that the bus has always been just as fast as the commute by car would be, and I like that it’s

environmentally friendly. Up until now I have never wavered from that position. However, the new service changes have me rethinking my commitment to public transit.”

The new Route 64 drives by her house but she doesn’t use it, she said, as the winding route through the neighbourhood would add an additional 10 minutes to her commute in the morning.

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OC Transpo officials will attend a public meeting on Feb. 2 in Kanata north to hear residents’ issues with changes to bus service.

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Hair said she can walk to the park-and-ride in that time, where she has the option of taking two buses.

“The route the (64) bus uses to wind its way through the neighbourhood would be great if it was an ice cream truck, but it has little to offer in terms of appeal as a commuter service,” she said.

“With gas prices rising and transit complaining about operating costs, they chose to implement a new bus along a

route where it is neither wanted nor needed.”

On the way home, her travel time is an additional 25 minutes or longer if there are traffic problems.

“Those who rely on the bus for commuting purposes are looking for fast efficient service,” said Hair. “This isn't it. I would gladly go back to paying a premium for an express bus and I am very disappointed that there is no longer an express option. The new service just isn’t good enough.”

MEETING

Wilkinson said residents impacted by OC Transpo’s service changes should attend the meeting to make their issues heard.

“If you have concerns about bus service in any part of the ward plan to attend this public meeting,” she said.

“I am asking OC Transpo (staff) to outline measures that can be taken, receive your concerns, comments and suggestions as well as discussing a longer term plan

to ensure that such issues do not recur.”

The meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata, 4101 Innovation Dr., in the Minto Room.

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Celebrating rural Ottawa By: Jim Watson

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Alongside the Ottawa 2017 Bureau and our partners, Council has been working hard to position Ottawa as THE place for all Canadians to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation in 2017.

Not only is this exciting for residents and visitors but these festivities can be a major boost to our local economy, filling restaurants, shops and hotel rooms. In fact, tourism is the third largest contributor to our local economy behind the high-tech and government sectors.

Canada is a diverse country, and we will host an equally diverse selection of large signature events, such as the Canadian Video Game Awards, the Canadian Track and Field Championships, The Canadian Olympic Curling Trials - Roar of the Rings, the 105th Grey Cup and many more.

More than just taking part in these exciting events, I encourage you to use the sesquicentennial as an opportunity to celebrate and explore some of the more out of the way places that make our city truly unique.

Did you know that you can fit the five largest Canadian cities within the boundaries of the City of Ottawa? The size of our city can make the more than 5,400 km of roadways difficult to maintain, but it offers us the opportunity to enjoy a world-class, modern city alongside the charm and history of our rural communities.

It’s hard to imagine in the depths of winter, but in the Merivale Gardens in Ottawa’s west end, there is a massive inland sand dune. Further east, don’t miss the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum for a taste of local life in the 1920’s and 30’s. Just south of the city in Greely lies our very own cranberry bog at Upper Canada Cranberries. Even Ottawa’s downtown has rural attractions! Stop by Canada’s only urban sugar shack in Richelieu Park, Vanier. The Vanier Muséopark opens the sugar shack every weekend between March and April with programming for the whole family.

The Ottawa Police Service says its new front line deployment model — due to launch Jan. 23 — will improve how the department serves Ottawa’s communities, but residents were cautiously optimistic at best in an information session on Jan. 16.

About 50 people gathered at the Nepean Sportsplex for the first of four meetings across the city meant to prepare the public for the last major restructuring within the force as part of its new service initiative.

The changes — which include pooling patrol officers into one front line department, reducing the number of community police officers serving the city and redefining patrol zones — should make moving resources across the city easier, streamline the reporting process for residents and generally make policing in Ottawa more efficient.

“From a policing perspective, this is a really exciting time,” said Jill Skinner, deputy chief of front line operations. “Anybody that’s been involved in working with the

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Jill Skinner, deputy chief of frontline operations, explained how the Ottawa Police Service’s new frontline deployment model will look, and why it’s necessary in a public information session in Nepean on Jan. 16. The meeting was the first of four scheduled to take place across Ottawa in January. city with our police service (knows) we haven’t had this big of a change since 1995, when we amalgamated.”

Skinner said using resources — in other words sworn uniformed officers — efficiently is becoming more important as police face budget constraints, city growth and

new challenges like high-tech crime, and increased human trafficking.

On top of those new pressures, she said, police continue to be seen as the catch-all for less serious neighbourhood disputes.

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living in rural communities, said Hartley.

An intake co-ordinator position has also been created to act as “the first point of contact for community requests,” he said.

The intake co-ordinator will compile invitations for community police officers to attend events, meetings and other functions and assign them as necessary.

Under the new model, the co-ordinator will be able to pull from a wider pool of officers so it’s not the same officer attending every event, Hartley said.

“We now have a whole array of officers who can do community police work,” he said.

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The old model spread Ottawa’s 800 front line officers across three departments with different command structures and an unequal division of duties.

Under the new model, front-line officers will operate within one department, with a more balanced division of duties, like mobile response, proactive policing, and community engagement.

Another result of the restructuring will be to reduce the number of community

crease in officers trained in a wider variety of front-line duties who can be dispatched to different areas of the city.

“My vision for this is actually having 1,200 community police officers,” she said.

“We want everybody thinking like a community police officer; and that’s what we’re going to get to, but it’s going to take some time.”

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“We’re really the go-to agency,” Skinner said. “After four o’clock and on weekends, if you don’t know who to call and you’ve got a problem, people call the police.

We can not be all things to all people anymore, so we need to do a better job of looking after the things we are responsible for.”

police officers serving different areas of the city to 10 from 15.

The remaining 10 officers will serve neighbourhoods in east, west and central regions of the city, with a sergeant assigned to each region for additional support. They will also cover larger areas than before.

Skinner said the reduction in community police officers should be offset by the in-

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Kanata, Stittsville and West Carleton will see some change when it comes to community policing.

About 20 people attended a meeting at the Kanata Recreation Complex on Jan. 18 to learn how the changes, part of the Ottawa Police Service’s service initiative program launched on Jan. 23, will affect those living in the west end.

Const. Kevin Williams is the new community police officer for Kanata and Stittsville, replacing Const. Phong Lee. Part of Nepean has been added to Williams’ coverage area.

In the West Carleton, Richmond and Manotick areas, Sgt. Anthony Skinner takes over from Const. Arun Daniels.

Some community police boundaries have been altered to align with a map of neighbourhoods produced by the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, said Ottawa police Insp. Sterling Hartley, who will oversee community policing city-wide.

The city’s three catchment areas — west, east and central — will each be staffed by one sergeant, with three constables in the west and east districts and four constables in the central area. The sergeants are the new points of contact for those

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Community police officers not long-term fixtures: Skinner Continued from page 5

Other service improvements include more consistent front desk times for client services, with the front desks at the Elgin Street, Huntmar Drive, and St Joseph Boulevard stations operating from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., seven days a week.

While front desks will continue to operate collision-reporting centres, take police reports and accept background checks, residents can now

also report a wider variety of crimes and other incidents online.

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Skinner cautioned residents not to expect individual community police officers to be long-term fixtures. She cited job turnover as the main factor determining how long an officer would remain with a particular community.

“I think it’s important for everyone to know that we are

a pretty mobile organization and people move,” she said.

“They change. That’s the one thing about having sworn officers fulfil some of these roles, is you probably only have them between two and four years before they move through and they go to another job.”

To try and ensure a stable relationship between police and communities in the face of this turnover, Skinner said sergeants overseeing each of the city’s three regions would work on a longer-term basis.

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Their role, Skinner said, will be to provide consistency for neighbourhoods as officers leave and are replaced.

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Keith Egli argued that with a shorter turnover time and fewer community police officers serving his ward, residents would probably struggle to maintain the same level of familiarity with officers under the new model than under the old one.

“Currently we have three different community police officers that service parts of the ward, and as I understand the new system there will be one,” he said.

“The importance of the current system, I think, is it really puts a face on the police officer. So it turns it from the police force, sort of a faceless entity, to someone they know, someone they trust and some-

one they can work with.”

Egli wasn’t sold on the prospect of the city’s 800 front-line officers adapting to policing on a community level either.

“Front-line officers will have different training and

“You probably only have them between two and four years before they move through and they go to another job.”

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Craig Searle, president of the Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association, said he feels that the community advisory group helping guide police throughout the restructuring isn’t as representative as police describe it.

The community advisory group is made up of 29 people from across the city, including members of community associations, health, housing and cultural organizations, mental health and family services, the Ottawa Police Services Board, school boards and more. It’s designed to provide diverse community stakeholders with opportunities to have their interests represented. Membership in the group was determined by community police officers who nominated partner organizations they were familiar with, Skinner said.

“I think what we’re hearing is that the selection of this group was rather arbitrary,” Searle said. “I’m the president of the Riverside Park Community Association and I’ve never heard of it.”

While Skinner admitted the selection of the group’s members was done arbitrarily, she said the methodology was the best one the police service had at its disposal at the time.

After the meeting, Searle, like Egli, said he plans to reserve some judgment for now, keep an open mind and monitor how the new front-line deployment model evolves to meet the needs of Ottawa’s communities.

“The proof will be in the pudding,” he said. “There’s a lot of new information that we’re just getting tonight for the first time, so we’ll have to see what happens.”

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Declining enrolment in some schools and overcrowding in others has forced the board’s hand.

Despite Rideau’s first-class English as a second language program, declining enrolment from middle-class Canadians in Overbrook, Vanier and Manor Park means the institution doesn’t always have the same number of vocal advocates as, say, Colonel By, which is also being considered in the reorganization. The latter offers

ally on marketing campaigns to compete for our attention.

But given the stakes, why can’t Rideau have an IB program or a science focus or an arts program that will make it stand out from the crowd? By having a flagship program that isn’t duplicated elsewhere in the region, Rideau will not only draw students from beyond its boundaries, it will also attract local middleclass families whose children are seeking that specialization.

The adage goes that we should ing the announced closure of English-language high schools, all buy property because “God Rideau High School. with nothing between downisn’t making any more of it.”

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Vanier, Overbrook and east The staff at Rideau, a handof Manor Park, Rideau High ful of whom I have met on School is an extremely valuable occasion, are a committed and piece of property. The decisiontalented bunch. What’s missing makers at the OCDSB would from the school is not talent, be smart to recognize that value The staff at Rideau, a handful of whom I but some sort of niche probeyond its market price today gramming. and invest in this prime piece of have met on occasion, are a committed Coming from a small-town real estate to create a first-class in Ontario, I find it odd that and talented bunch. institution that will serve people four public school boards spend in East Ottawa for generations millions of tax dollars annuto come.

an international baccalaureate program, which draws students from across the city. Plus, it’s smack in the middle of a wealthy community of supporters.

Let’s be honest — money talks. And it’s one thing that Rideau is lacking, as local middle class residents frequently find ways to cross boundaries or switch school boards, (there are four public boards operating in Ottawa), to get their kids into public high schools considered more prestigious. The OCDSB’s Lisgar Collegiate is a favourite for the upper crust English in Vanier and Manor Park, as is Immaculata, the Catholic high school bordering the canal, for which most residents are zoned.

There are a number of high profile community leaders stepping up to advocate to maintain Rideau, however.

Earlier this month RideauVanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury announced he would be protest-

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be out of its mind to rid itself of such a prime piece of real estate within close proximity to workplaces, community centres and the city centre. Residential property development in Vanier, New Edinburgh and Rockcliffe Park means an influx of young people and families moving into the vicinity. The long-anticipated construction on the former Rockcliffe military base will see an entire town created, with thousands of new residents.

The removal of Rideau High School will leave a nearly 20-kilometre gap between public

Jack MacLaren Member of Provincial Parliament Carleton-Mississippi Mills

Cap-and-trade boondoggle!

I hope everyone had a calm and restful Christmas and happy new year, because it looks like 2017 is off to a rough start.

The Government’s cap-and-trade tax went into effect on the 1st of January.

The tax is basically a scheme to make everyone pay for carbon dioxide emissions.

Fuel prices have already gone up. Gas at most pumps was up to $1.16 a litre. The cost of heating your home is going up by about $7 a month, and this is on top of the already ridiculously high cost of hydro.

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The cost of everything else is going up too.

Almost all products in Canada are shipped to a store or to your doorstep by trucks. So if the cost of gas goes up, the cost of shipping does too. Business have to pass those costs on to their customers. This is why the Auditor-General of Ontario estimated that over the next two years households will pay almost $300 more indirect costs everything.

These higher costs are going to hurt the poor most, and enrich the government by about $2 billion a year. The cap-and-trade tax is not going to be offset by reductions in any of our other taxes. So as we all get poorer, the government will get richer.

The next election just can’t come soon enough!

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MP’s words disappointing

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aving a sitting prime minister visit your community is a great source of pride for residents and indeed can become the stuff of historical lore. A visit by Prime Minister John A. Macdonald to Stittsville over 125 years ago is still referenced in local histories for that community.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Manotick on Jan. 12 where he visited the volunteer-run Miller’s Oven restaurant as the initial stop on a cross-country tour to listen to Canadians was quite a coup for the community.

And in 125 years, it might still be a prominent footnote in Manotick’s story – who knows.

While such visits do have a political purpose underlying them, at least from a community perspective they are far from political. They are something of a recognition of the community and its residents as the leader of the country is coming to visit.

At Miller’s Oven, excitement ran deep for the visit.

And you would expect that this excitement would spread to the local MP, Pierre Poilievre. He represents a different political party but surely there are situations and occasions where political differences should

be put on the back burner.

This was a big day for the community of Manotick – everyone, including those with different political viewpoints, should have been celebrating having a prime minister pay a visit to the community.

MP Poilievre was not at Miller’s Oven for the visit but he issued a statement that morning. It read: “I welcome prime minister Justin Trudeau to the historic village of Manotick, Ontario. “ So far, so good. And then politics followed: “The best way he can improve life for people in Manotick and everywhere else is to discipline his out-of-control deficit spending and lower taxes so small businesses can afford to hire and pay more to Canadian workers. Hopefully, he will get that message and get it done.”

Now this may be a valid viewpoint or not, depending on your political beliefs. And politics has a place in Canadian and indeed Manotick life. No denying that.

But there’s a place and time for everything and MP Poilievre’s political statement on an occasion when he should have been welcoming the prime minister and extolling the community’s attractions and features is, to say the least, disappointing.

School boards need to look at more than numbers

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chools are too important to be left to school boards.

In particular, the survival of individual schools. A number of elementary schools are in danger of being closed in the city’s west end. Some high schools with a long history are also at risk. Anybody who has followed the issue over the years knows that the school boards use a different logic than ordinary people and school board logic does not benefit the community.

School boards think of budgets.

Their mission, as they see it, is to protect the taxpayer’s money. Other considerations, the considerations that affect the daily lives of students and their parents, are secondary.

To be fair, the boards are hamstrung by the provincial government and various formulae that have drawn up by experts. The province is also important in funding. Nevertheless,

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town school boards have ample room to make important decisions and they don’t always make them well.

School boards also think in terms of programs. There are formulae at work here too. Such and such and program can’t be offered unless a school has such and such a number of students. No one asks why this is, but if they did, the answer would be “because.”

Boards think in terms of “student spaces” and the number and location of student spaces helps determine what schools will stay open and which ones will close. But every

“student space” there is a student and for every student there is parent or two. And for every family there is a neighbourhood, for which the presence of a school is vital. More and more you wonder if the boards think in those terms.

In deciding whether or not to close a school, it helps to know what a school is. For a school board, a school is a budget item, a sum of student spaces which is tasked with the delivery of certain programs.

For students and parents a school is an important part of a neighbourhood. It has programs, yes, but it also has buildings and facilities that are used by everyone. It is a gathering place, a hub for neighbourhood activity.

When that school goes, it may result in more efficient allocation of resources, as the school board defines it, perhaps as provincial guidelines

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Park-and-ride has become a fiasco To the editor,

Thanks for covering OC Transpo transit issues in Kanata – these are daily hardships that commuters are enduring and highlighting these in the media could help get them the attention the deserve. Though I am cynical now about any action being taking to improve things.

I don’t usually write and I don’t like to complain, but after being a commuter for so many years, I feel like the city officials and OC Transpo managers are failing us in so many ways. It is like they make it actually harder for people who choose public transit when it should be the other way around.

From bus schedules that are ridiculous to routes that take forever to commute, and buses that are the wrong size for the time of day, it feels like they just can’t seem to get it right.

Now with Innovation parkand-ride, it was expected to take the pressure off Eagleson and it has done the reverse. Why? Because OC Transpo staff are really not thinking about how precious every minute is in the morning when people have to reach work on time. It truly amazes me to think of all the money spent when the resulting services are not meeting basic needs: getting to work on time with reliable transit services that are convenient, accessible and affordable.

Our councillors are not helpful either. Whenever I went to my councillor to get help with parking tickets (due to overfull

park-and-ride at Eagleson), or ask for help in improving OC Transpo express bus schedules (imagine if people could take express buses from near their home during rush hour so they would not need to go to the overfull park and ride) I have never received any help.

Instead I was told to use the park-and-ride near Canadian Tire – where, by the way, buses stop arriving after 8 a.m. and it would add 20 minutes to my commute.

Clearly councillors do not travel by OC Transpo. My councillor also noted very emphatically that improving the frequency of buses does not increase ridership. Beats me where he gets his data!

If I have to wait for 23 mins between two Express buses — why would I bother taking the bus near my house. If I miss one, the next one is 23 minutes away. How will I reach work on time? This is why people have no choice but to go to the parkand-ride where the bus frequency is at least high enough that

you can get a bus every few mins during rush hour.

OC Transpo management, too, is extremely defensive and if you try and suggest solutions that could work. They come back and tell you (just like you note in your article) that their staff have done research which is why they run things the way they do. How infuriating to be sent reams of data when all you are doing is asking for some innovation and creative solutions that could help improve the daily commute. I am pretty sure that OC Transpo’s own staff are not taking the bus to work.

Their strategies are based on what they think will happen and not on reality.

I hope you continue to cover the Innovation park-and-ride fiasco, which is truly what it is, and I hope you hold our city councillors and OC Transpo officials to account.

Since the new year we have been struggling with the loss of the express routes, new bus numbers that don’t say where they go, and commutes that are lon-

ger than ever. The councillors have been benefiting from the good nature of many Kanata commuters and now they need to hear how upset we all are.

I also hope you will help drive our councillors and OC Transpo folks toward building effective transit that works — we are being shortchanged far too long.

So many of us have been struggling for the past so many years (personally since 2013) with the overfull park-and-ride at Eagleson and councillors have done nothing to help. I have even had to buy a gold parking permit just to get a spot to park ($54 a month).

If Kanata has developed for so many years and taxes are being collected, why haven’t services kept up with demand?

This is where councillors have truly failed us with their poor planning and lack of foresight and empathy for the people who have elected them to their positions.

Roshni D’Souza Kanata

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Allan Hubley Positive Change for Kanata South

City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review You may have noticed the new heritage signs going up around our community highlighting our historical beginnings in the early 1800’s as Hazeldean. If you have information on our history, please consider sharing with us for our 2017 project.

2017 Project As a 2017 project I am pleased to invite you to join me in documenting the people, places and activities that make Kanata South a great place to live, work and play.

Please send me your ideas of who you think should be highlighted in our book and why.

We will gather all your responses and compile them into a memory book available to everyone and placed in the Library for future generations to have a snapshot of what made Kanata South special in 2017.

We also want to know what places and activities you believe are special. Maybe it is a local business, your favourite place to eat, a park or maybe it is the piano in the gazebo by the pond at the KRC. Details regarding this project can be found on my website under the Community tab.

Alterna Crackup Comedy Festival The Alterna Savings Crackup comedy festival raises awareness of the need for improved access to mental health services in Canada’s Capital Region. This year marks the thirteenth season of the Festival and includes many events around the City during February 7th-18th. Details and ticket information can be found at www.Crackup.ca.

I am happy to be co-Honorary Chair of the Crackup festival and will be taking part in the Guinness World Record snowman building event – The Crackup Snowmania Challenge. Join us in attempting to again break the world record for most snowmen built in an hour!

Be a part of history and help to raise funds for local mental health charities and community groups.

• When: Saturday February 11th, 2017 • Where: TD Place Stadium • Registration: 11:00am Upcoming Events January 29th: 1:30-3:30pm, Young’s Pond Community Association will be hosting a Winter Carnival at Young’s Pond Rink with skating, races, fun zone and more! All residents of Katimavik Hazeldean are welcome!

January 31st: Crime Prevention Ottawa Speaker Series: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Clients: Fraud, Tax Scams and More! 10am-Noon at Ottawa City Hall in Andrew Haydon Hall (Council Chambers). RSVP to Crime Prevention Ottawa at cpo@ottawa.caor 613-580-2424 ext. 25393.

February 5th: Chinese New Year Celebration in Kanata, 10am-4pm at the Richcraft Centre, 4101 Innovation Drive. Details can be found at http://kcssc.org/.

If you have an upcoming event that you would like promoted here, please send it to allan.hubley@ottawa.ca Working for Kanata South: It is my privilege to serve as your Councillor. Please feel free to contact my office with any concerns or comments, by phone: 613-580-2752, or by email: allan.hubley@ottawa.ca. You can also visit my website for more information: www.councillorallanhubley.ca or follow me on Twitter: @AllanHubley_23 Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, January 26, 2017 9

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Park-and-ride has become a fiasco To the editor,

Thanks for covering OC Transpo transit issues in Kanata – these are daily hardships that commuters are enduring and highlighting these in the media could help get them the attention the deserve. Though I am cynical now about any action being taking to improve things.

I don’t usually write and I don’t like to complain, but after being a commuter for so many years, I feel like the city officials and OC Transpo managers are failing us in so many ways. It is like they make it actually harder for people who choose public transit when it should be the other way around.

From bus schedules that are ridiculous to routes that take forever to commute, and buses that are the wrong size for the time of day, it feels like they just can’t seem to get it right.

Now with Innovation parkand-ride, it was expected to take the pressure off Eagleson and it has done the reverse. Why? Because OC Transpo staff are really not thinking about how precious every minute is in the morning when people have to reach work on time. It truly amazes me to think of all the money spent when the resulting services are not meeting basic needs: getting to work on time with reliable transit services that are convenient, accessible and affordable.

Our councillors are not helpful either. Whenever I went to my councillor to get help with parking tickets (due to overfull

park-and-ride at Eagleson), or hour. have been benefiting from the ask for help in improving OC OC Transpo management, good nature of many Kanata Transpo express bus schedules too, is extremely defensive and commuters and now they need (imagine if people could take if you try and suggest solutions to hear how upset we all are. express buses from near their that could work. They come I also hope you will help drive home during rush hour so they back and tell you (just like you our councillors and OC Transpo would not need to go to the note in your article) that their folks toward building effective overfull park and ride) I have staff have done research which transit that works — we are benever received any help. is why they run things the way ing shortchanged far too long.

Instead I was told to use the they do. How infuriating to be So many of us have been park-and-ride near Canadian sent reams of data when all you struggling for the past so many Tire – where, by the way, buses are doing is asking for some in- years (personally since 2013) stop arriving after 8 a.m. and novation and creative solutions with the overfull park-and-ride it would add 20 minutes to my that could help improve the at Eagleson and councillors have commute. daily commute. I am pretty sure done nothing to help. I have Clearly councillors do not that OC Transpo’s own staff even had to buy a gold parking travel by OC Transpo. My are not taking the bus to work. permit just to get a spot to park councillor also noted very em- Their strategies are based on ($54 a month). phatically that improving the what they think will happen and If Kanata has developed for frequency of buses does not in- not on reality. so many years and taxes are crease ridership. Beats me where I hope you continue to cover being collected, why haven’t he gets his data! the Innovation park-and-ride services kept up with demand?

If I have to wait for 23 mins fiasco, which is truly what it is, This is where councillors have between two Express buses — and I hope you hold our city truly failed us with their poor why would I bother taking the councillors and OC Transpo of- planning and lack of foresight bus near my house. If I miss ficials to account. and empathy for the people who one, the next one is 23 minutes Since the new year we have have elected them to their posiaway. How will I reach work on been struggling with the loss of tions. time? This is why people have no the express routes, new bus numchoice but to go to the park-and- bers that don’t say where they Roshni D’Souza ride where the bus frequency is go, and commutes that are lonKanata at least high enough that you can ger than ever. The councillors get a bus every few mins durDEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS / ing rush AMENDMENTS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT

NOTICE OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, February 2, 2017 – 10 a.m.

The item listed below, in addition to any other items previously scheduled, will be considered at this meeting, which will be held at the Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ontario. To see any change to this meeting agenda, please go to Ottawa.ca.

Hospice Care Ottawa is seeking applicants for a Special Events Coordinator Full Time Please send cover letter and resume to: kim.sheldrick@hospicecareottawa.ca

For more information visit:

www.hospicecareottawa.ca/ employment-opportunities

Zoning – Part of 7110 Third Line Road South 613-580-2424, ext. 12681 – Natalie.Persaud@ottawa.ca Zoning – Part of 3117 Roger Stevens Drive 613-580-2424, ext. 12681 – Natalie.Persaud@ottawa.ca Zoning – Part of 3285 Eagleson Road 613-580-2424, ext. 12681 – Natalie.Persaud@ottawa.ca Zoning – 5810 First Line Road 613-580-2424, ext. 12681 – Natalie.Persaud@ottawa.ca Richmond Servicing Secondary Plan update 613-580-2424, ext. 43011 – Robin.Vandelande@ottawa.ca Ad # 2017-508-S_Dev Apps_26012017

Allan Hubley Positive Change for Kanata South

City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review You may have noticed the new heritage signs going up around our community highlighting our historical beginnings in the early 1800’s as Hazeldean. If you have information on our history, please consider sharing with us for our 2017 project.

2017 Project As a 2017 project I am pleased to invite you to join me in documenting the people, places and activities that make Kanata South a great place to live, work and play.

Please send me your ideas of who you think should be highlighted in our book and why.

We will gather all your responses and compile them into a memory book available to everyone and placed in the Library for future generations to have a snapshot of what made Kanata South special in 2017.

We also want to know what places and activities you believe are special. Maybe it is a local business, your favourite place to eat, a park or maybe it is the piano in the gazebo by the pond at the KRC. Details regarding this project can be found on my website under the Community tab.

Alterna Crackup Comedy Festival The Alterna Savings Crackup comedy festival raises awareness of the need for improved access to mental health services in Canada’s Capital Region. This year marks the thirteenth season of the Festival and includes many events around the City during February 7th-18th. Details and ticket information can be found at www.Crackup.ca.

I am happy to be co-Honorary Chair of the Crackup festival and will be taking part in the Guinness World Record snowman building event – The Crackup Snowmania Challenge. Join us in attempting to again break the world record for most snowmen built in an hour!

Be a part of history and help to raise funds for local mental health charities and community groups.

• When: Saturday February 11th, 2017 • Where: TD Place Stadium • Registration: 11:00am Upcoming Events January 29th: 1:30-3:30pm, Young’s Pond Community Association will be hosting a Winter Carnival at Young’s Pond Rink with skating, races, fun zone and more! All residents of Katimavik Hazeldean are welcome!

January 31st: Crime Prevention Ottawa Speaker Series: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Clients: Fraud, Tax Scams and More! 10am-Noon at Ottawa City Hall in Andrew Haydon Hall (Council Chambers). RSVP to Crime Prevention Ottawa at cpo@ottawa.caor 613-580-2424 ext. 25393.

February 5th: Chinese New Year Celebration in Kanata, 10am-4pm at the Richcraft Centre, 4101 Innovation Drive. Details can be found at http://kcssc.org/.

If you have an upcoming event that you would like promoted here, please send it to allan.hubley@ottawa.ca Working for Kanata South: It is my privilege to serve as your Councillor. Please feel free to contact my office with any concerns or comments, by phone: 613-580-2752, or by email: allan.hubley@ottawa.ca. You can also visit my website for more information: www.councillorallanhubley.ca or follow me on Twitter: @AllanHubley_23 Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, January 26, 2017 9

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Kanata Montessori School From 18 months to 18 years... education as it should be Welcome to Kanata Montessori School Kanata Montessori School has a 40 year history of graduating bilingual students with self-confidence, critical thinking skills, respect, high academic achievement and an international perspective.

Our mission includes ensuring our students work to their strengths and buffer their weaknesses.

KMS is a multi-cultural, multi-faith, non-profit school that serves students from 18 months and nurtures them to graduation in grade 12. We offer three distinct campuses with a population of over 300 students.

Come and see what a KMS/Cedar Ridge High School experience can do for your child.

As a certified Forest School with a huge tipi on site, KMS provides rich opportunities for students to engage in meaningful ways with the natural environment.

As students move into the CASA program they continue to develop motor skills with hands on tasks. This strong language program also offers practical life and sensorial experiences enabling the child to develop at their own rate.

KMS is the on ly CCMA acc program in Kanata. Stu redited Toddler dents start a months in a s rich progra m that devel early as 18 and motor skills and d ops speech evelops the whole child .

With specialists in Music, Art, French and Physical Education, each child discovers their gifts. KMS students test out on average two grade levels above national norms.

High School students participate in leadership programs and assist with coaching of younger students. It’s an experience that leads to a confident, accomplished student with strong academic and soft skills.

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After 20 years music school keeps on rockin’ brian dryden brian.dryden@metroland.com

February 4 & 5, 2017

To riff on a lyric by the Beatles, it was almost 20 years ago today that the U-Rock music school decided to start helping the kids to play.

And ever since then the school — that started small with just four students and has grown to have about 100 with a waiting list of more would-be musicians who want to join the unique Stittsville-based operation — takes a fun rock and roll approach to teaching youngsters how to play their instruments and sing.

It’s an approach the school took long before the hit film “School of Rock” first plugged in its amps.

“If you love something, and you’re really passionate about it, you’re more likely to stay with it, which is why we ask the kids what they like and then we help them learn that and go from there,” explains the school’s founder Cathy Hallessey, who knows all about how falling in Brian Dryden/Metroland love with something at a young Brian Brodersen (left) and Cathy Hallessey are sharing their love of music with youngsters age can become a life-long pasat their U-Rock music school in Stittsville. The school has been in Stittsville for the past five sion.

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years, but is actually celebrating its 20th anniversary this year since Hallessey started the school back in 1997 in Kanata.

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“I got my first guitar from Santa when I was seven. It was from Sears,” says Hallessey, who along with partner and fellow musician Brian Brodersen, has operated the school out of their home on Tempest St. in Stittsville for the past five years. The music school first started 20 years ago in the Bridlewood area of Kanata.

“We’re in this to help the kids who love music, to inspire the kids to do stuff that they and we love,” Hallessey says of what has been at the root of U-Rock’s approach since the very beginning.

“Making it fun to learn has always been the focus with us,” says Brodersen, who has been involved with the school as Hallessey’s partner in the venture for the past five years since the school relocated to Stittsville.

The passion the two music lovers bring to their teaching gig is infectious when you spend time with the duo in their basement teaching studio that is packed with instruments of all types that a budding young rock and roller would consider a

dream playpen.

“We have a lot of students and their families that stay with us a long time, and I think that shows how much they get out of it, and we get out of it as well,” Hallessey says. “They can tell how much of a passion we have for it.

We are not in it for the money, we are in in it for the music and working with the kids.”

The school operates two fivemonth sessions a year and a sixweek summer session of lessons.

Along with the lessons and band work they do with their students, they also put on a few showcase concerts a year that are held at venues like the Brass Monkey on Greenbank Road in Nepean.

They also hold some open mic sessions in Stittsville and their students also perform at some community events in Stittsville that give them real experience as performers.

Both Hallessey and Brodersen, who are also working musicians who have played gigs in the Ottawa area for years, are quick to point out that when their students take the stage they are the stars and that their teachers are just there for support, not to take

centre stage.

“It’s for them, not for us. It is their time to shine,” Hallessey says.

Students at the school, for the most part, range in age from seven to 18, and some of them over the years have moved on to creating their own music-related careers. One of their former students helps out now by teaching guitar at the school as well.

Hallessey and Brodersen, who both say that teaching at the school has become their primary jobs, are perfectly happy to keep their operation relatively small and run the business out of their home rather than go for a bricks and mortar storefront that would perhaps allow them to churn more students through the school but would take away from that hands-on, individual focus that they thrive on with the smaller and more intimate operation they have now. Along with the basement music room they have at their home in Stittsville, they also have a voice training room upstairs.

“Our growth has almost entirely been by word of mouth, one of the reasons we are popu-

lar is because we don’t have a bricks and mortar storefront and all the costs that are associated with that, we keep it at a personal level with our students and that’s one of things that shows in our reputation with our students and their families,” Brodersen says.

This being the 20th anniversary of the U-Rock music school, there may be some special events still to come as the year continues on, but the first big event is one of the school’s two special annual showcase concerts. at the Brass Money. This first one is

this Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Brass Monkey.

U-Rock music school is located at 216 Tempest Dr. in Stittsville. The school can be reached by calling 613-457-5064, or by email at info@u-rockschool. com.

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Some of the Ottawa projects listed in the document include: • Supporting the city’s Light Rail Transit expansion project • Building a new Innovation, Entrepreneurship and

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Wondering when that local hospital’s renovations will be complete?

Or what the status of the downtown light rail construction is? What about upgrades to your child’s local school, when will they be done?

In an effort to streamline all these questions, the Ministry of Infrastructure has revamped its website to help you, help yourself.

The Ontario government released a new report on Jan. 17 highlighting the province’s past, current and future infrastructure projects.

Minister of Infrastructure, Ottawa West — Nepean MPP Bob Chiarelli made the announcement at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Chiarelli said the institute is but one of a dozen hospitals expanding across Ontario thanks to provincial infrastructure funding.

The institute is completing a 13,500-square metres expansion. The aim is to help increase clinical and in-patient services

Learning Centre at Algonquin College • Investing in the Tamarack Trades Training Centre at the William E. Hay Youth Centre There are more than 500 key projects happening in Ontario, which are listed in the report

and on a map on the website.

According to the ministry, projects listed on the site are part of more than $160 billion in planned investments, which support over 110,000 jobs, on average, each year.

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Chiarelli said the report, available at Ontario.ca/BuildOn, offers all Ontarians the opportunity to look at a variety of projects taking place in their communities.

“You will find out where we have come from, where we are today and where we are going,”

Chiarelli said. “… If you want to see the progress of the highway construction on your way in to work — provided you are not driving, you can do that.”

The areas the province has focused it’s funding on are 136 education and child-care projects, 37 health-care projects, 48 transit projects, 122 road-andbridge projects, 149 northern projects, 43 recreation projects

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Karen McCrimmon Serving Constituents of Kanata-Carleton

Member of Parliament Kanata-Carleton Thanking Troops at CFB Trenton

I was privileged in having the opportunity to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Canadian Forces Base Trenton for a breakfast honouring our country’s military personnel and their families. I was very proud to join together with our men and women in uniform, to chat with them, and their families, and to celebrate the commitment they have made in the service of our country.

Canada Summer Jobs Program- Extended to 3 February

Each year, the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program helps employers create valuable summer job opportunities for full-time students aged 15 to 30 years old. This year, applications are being accepted online from December 7, 2016 until February 3, 2017 I want to thank representatives from Employment and Social Development Canada who came to Kanata to provide information to local employers about their CSJ applications. I look forward to seeing students of Kanata-Carleton getting paired with area employers, to experience new accomplishments, to challenge their potential, to broaden personal growth, and prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow. For more information on CSJ, including the eligibility criteria and application guide, visit Canada.ca/Canada-summer-jobs, or call us at 613-992-1119.

Two-vehicle crash in Kanata sends two to hospital Staff

Two people were taken to hospital and a third was treated on scene after a two-vehicle collision in Kanata on Jan. 20.

Ottawa paramedics transported a 24-year-old male in critical condition with head injuries and a 49-year-old male in stable condition with chest and back injuries to hospital, Benoit Jolicoeur, acting superintendent of operations, said in a news release.

A 19-year-old male was treated and released on scene, he said.

The crash happened around 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, at the intersection of Campeau Drive and Teron Road.

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“Over the last few years we’ve had trouble with kids riding their bicycles on the sidewalks on Campeau,” said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson at her town hall meeting on Jan. 16. “It’s a busy road and parents don’t want their kids on the road.”

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The design for the multi-use pathway on Campeau is almost finished, said the councillor, adding some minor changes are still being made.

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“A lot of seniors walk down here,” said Wilkinson. “That’s a very busy sidewalk. We’re trying to encourage cycling and walking but it doesn’t work too well when the bicycles are running into the seniors, which has been happening.”

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NCC looking to revamp Nepean Point Nepean Point.

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refresh the area, the NCC announced the launch of the design competition at its Jan. 19 board meeting.

Design teams are invited to submit proposals by March 31

aimed at the redevelopment of the site to create a destination for Canadians and visitors to the capital.

Part of the revitalization of the project will include the removal of the Astrolabe Theatre structure, originally built in 1967 as part of Canada’s Centennial celebrations. goal

The NCC says the goal is also to improve accessibility, enhance public space, improve the landscape and add information and interpretation panels.

The budget for the project is limited -- $6.7 million. That includes design for the entire site and must include demolition costs, construction costs and landscaping.

In addition, the NCC would like its long-term vision for the area to be considered. That includes multi-use pathways connecting the Rideau Canal to Rideau Falls Park, bridge crossings to connect Major’s

Hill Park and connections to cultural institutions such as the National Art Gallery.

The winning team will be awarded a contract in the estimated amount of $1 million to complete the design, construction plans and specifications.

A team is eligible to participate in this competition if it meets the following mandatory criteria: • The team’s lead is eligible to obtain licensure with the Ontario association of landscape architects • The team’s lead landscape architect must have professional liability insurance (minimum $2 million) • The team members are design professionals: landscape architects, architects, urban designers, engineers, bridge designers, lighting designers, and/or industrial designers with proven talent and creativity • The core multidisciplinary team must comprise four members, including the following: Each multidisciplinary team

may submit only one proposal.

Only the lead landscape architect will be restricted to membership on one single team.

This restriction does not apply to the architect, bridge designer, and fourth team member, who may participate on more than one team.

Four eligible teams will be selected in April and those teams will present to the public in October. winning design

The winning design team will be announced as part of Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations in November.

Ottawa River explorer Samuel de Champlain sits at the highest point of the site and board member Kay Stanley said she would like to see the statue remain in its place.

Chief operating officer Dr. Mark Kristmanson says the public was consulted on the revitalization in 2014 and that the prominence and height of the statue was mentioned.

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Special thank to The Rev. Monique Stone and Dr. Barry Bruce for their care and continued support. It was a comfort to us all to know that so many were supporting us in this very difficult time.

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Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045.

FOR RENT Almonte/Carp area, Room for Rent in large house . Parking, TV, Internet, All inclusive. $700/month.

R e f e r e n c e s .

819-321-9397 Carleton Place, 2 storey, 2 bedroom apartment, 6 new appliances, $1,000 plus gas and hydro, no smoking, no yard. References required. Dave 613-913-0403.

Hungerford Gate Apartments Kanata 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy; include fridge, stove, storage, parking, and ceramic flooring; security cameras, rental agent and maintenance person on site; laundry room; located near parks, buses, shopping, schools, churches, etc.

To view, call 613-878-1771. www.brigil.com Non-smoking, small country home in Mississippi Mills. Open concept, finished basement, 4 appliances. No pets. First and last month. $1,400 plus heat and hydro. Contact: kbthomp@storm.ca Perth 2 bedroom available immediately. Secure, senior building. Large balcony, 6 appliances. No smoking, no pets.

613-285-4510

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew on Monday morning, January 9th, 2017.

Myrtle Ann Garneau of Arnprior passed away at the age of 85. Beloved and devoted wife for over 63 years of Bob. Dearly loved mother of Donna Watters (Peter) and Brian Garneau (Marleen Raymond). Cherished “Nanny” of Kelly Gibbons (Jesse), Tyler Watters, Victor Raymond, Mathew Garneau and Kyle Garneau and “Great-Nanny” of Jacob and Cameron. Dear sister of Allan Draper (Agnes); Violet Yendall and Earl Draper (Lise). Predeceased by a sister, Linda Wyman (Ralph). Fondly remembered

by Peter Garneau (Connie) and Hubert Garneau (Bev) as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 from 10 until 11:45 a.m. A Service to remember Myrtle will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel commencing at 12 noon. Spring interment St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, South March. A very special “Thank You” is extended to the amazing staff at Groves Park Lodge for the exceptional care they provided to Myrtle and her family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society or Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

HELP WANTED Green Papaya Restaurants Need Thai cuisine chefs with at least 5years professional experience as a commercial Thai food cook at its 2 locations, 1374 Baseline Road and 256 Preston Street in Ottawa, Ontario; Must be able to communicate in English/French.

Job is full time. Base salary $15.50 per hour/40 hours per week/benefits as required by law.

Email resumes to: vagobuyan@gmail.com Lone Star, Kanata, Now Hiring. Full time experienced, line cooks. Apply to: 4048 Carling Avenue. Competitive Wage. Come join the great Lone Star Atmosphere.

DEATH NOTICE

Unexpectedly but peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Monday evening, January 16th, 2017. Colette Marica Wallace; formerly of Renfrew passed away following a lengthy illness.

She was 84. Beloved wife of the late James Wallace and by first marriage of the late Harold Gauthier. Dearly loved mother of Eva Laporte (Steven); Heather Jones (Lenard); Shirley Proulx (Brian); Joseph Gauthier (Shelly); Jean Carew; Louise Baldwin (late Stan); Alice Gauthier; Perry Gauthier (Donna Vincent); Tom Gauthier (Sherry) and Garry Gauthier (Tracy).

Predeceased by 2 infant children: Louis and Helen. Cherished and lovingly remembered by 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Maurice Paquette (Valerie); Evans Paquette; J.L. “Jim” Paquette (Cheryl) and Jean Connors (Dennis). Predeceased by sisters: Maureen Coules (late Jack) and Doreen Charter (Gary). Daughter of the late Maurice Paquette and the late Eva Labine. A celebration of Colette’s life will take place at a later date. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. In memory of Colette, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Retired guys looking for HELP WANTED bass and guitar players for jamming and open mics.

Lyall Arnprior company looking Contact for energetic, reliable indi- 613-266-1880. vidual with transportation for assembly work. $15.00 plus benefits.

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Eden, Edwin Unexpectedly, but peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Monday January 16, 2017 at the age of 47.

Loving husband of Diana for 21 years. Dear father of William, Alexander and Laura “Rosie”.

Cherished brother of Annette Roach, Suzanne, Claudette and Anthony Eden. Survived by his parents Vernon and Paulette Eden, and his father-in-law Reg Leblanc. Predeceased by his mother-in-law Judith Leblanc. Edwin will be profoundly missed by his nieces, nephews and many close friends especially Kitty, Blossom and Squishy.

Friends supported the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday January 20, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment in the spring.

For those who wish a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Autism Ontario Upper Canada Chapter, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Peacefully, at home with family by her side, on Thursday January 19, 2017 at the age of 83.

Finally reunited with her husband Keith. Loving mother of Richard (Chris), Henry (Wendy) and Patsy (Murray Lowry). Proud grandmother of Lisa (Enio), Jason, Brandon (Amy), Sidni, Austin (Katie), Henry (Ali), Stephanie (Matt), Benjamin, and Keith (Melissa) and 9 greatgrandchildren, and two more on the way.

Margaret will be missed by her many neighbours, friends and extended family. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday January 21, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was Sunday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment at Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Ashton. For those who wish, donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

CLEANING / JANITORIAL

HUNTING SUPPLIES

A Clean Home is a Happy Home. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. Safe products for you and your pets. References available.

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Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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HELP WANTED

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AUCTIONS

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Lanark, ON

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Customer Service Representative

Auction 10 a.m.• Viewing 9 a.m.

Reid Bros. Motor Sales is looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our growing dealership.

The position is customer service based with focus on greeting/receiving customers, multitasking, answering technical questions and general administration work.

Must be willing to work Tuesday-Saturday and have a valid driver’s licence.

Opportunity for advancement and optional health and dental benefits after 3 months.

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Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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Call Today To Book Your Auction

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Antique Tag Sale Saturday, January 28th; Sunday, January 29th, starting at 10:00am, 600 Mother Barnes Road, RR#1, Frankville.

Antique furniture, lots of china, Pressed Glass, Depression Glass, pictures, silverplate, linen, many items too numerous to mention. From a smoke free home. Good quality items. Cash sales only. Snow, rain or shine. Indoor Tag Sale.

AUCTIONS

Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Please submit your resume to Dave Mullen at dave.mullen@reidbros.ca FOR SALE

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-Double Estate Auction-

2012 Mazda 3, loaded, 5800 kms.

Antiques, Collectibles, Art, Local Books & more For Estate of Carolyn Dudek, Cornwall And Estate of Bobbie Lee, Gananqoue to be held at Hands Auction Facility 5501 County Rd 15, R R # 2, Brockville, ON Saturday, February 4 @ 9 a.m.

Preview from 8 a.m. or by appointment Advance Online Bidding for items from the Dudek Estate will open Friday, January 27 @ 9 a.m. by visiting www.handsauction.com and clicking Online bidding button.

The items from the Estate of Bobbie Lee will not be available to bid online as per Ms Lee’s instructions.

Her estate has a large quantity of Fiesta, collection of local autographed books, cloisonné, collection of St. Lawrence River artists including Michael Ringer and more.

Preview can be arranged by calling our office @ 613-926-2919.

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APPLIANCES

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OIL • NATURAL GAS • PROPANE • FIREPLACES Furnaces • Oil Tanks Air Filters Humidifiers We also Specialize in Water Heaters & Air Conditioning

Contact Us Today 613-832-8026

Fax 613-832-2811 Website: www.renaudheating.ca 24 Hr. Emergency Service Fully Insured & Licensed

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Q SENIOR DISCOUNT Decks • Fences

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e

Pick-Up and Delivery Available

Kevin Coney

344 613-836-679 37

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Rec Rooms, Decks, etc.

Reasonable Rates Over 25 Years Experience

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Serving Kanata & Stittsville for over 15 Years

• Painting • Electrical • Drywall • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Odd Jobs

Kitchens - Basements - Bathrooms

All Types of Flooring & Tiling • Finishing Framing • Drywall • Painting • Plumbing Services References Available on Request

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Additions & Plumbing We Repair Leaking Ceilings & Stipple Ceilings FREE ESTimaTES • 2 year warranty on workmanship.

Repair leaking basements, waterproofing basement foundations, rreplacing window wells drainage and weeping tiles.

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Websit ebsite – www.Brennan-brothers.com

PAINTING

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ABdec Painting

Serving Ottawa & The Valley since 1993 • • • •

Interior and exterior painting Drywall and Handyman Services Free estimates and great prices Fully insured

Now AcceptiNg VisA ANd MAstercArd

599-4556 abdec@rogers.com

20 years experience, Interior/Exterior, Drywalling • Plastering • Wallpapering Professional Engineer

We Repair Leaking Ceilings & Stipple Repairs

2 year warranty on workmanship free estiMates

613-733-6336 Website – www.Brennan-brothers.com

Credit Cards Accepted

PAINTING

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Kanata based since 1991

“We Provide Custom Quality Painting and Impeccable Service” Fully insured • WSIB coverage Contact Roy for your free estimate.

Office: 613-591-0311 Cell: 613-769-2460

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P.O. BOX 1292, RICHMOND, ON K0A 2Z0

613-832-2540

Cell 613-295-

chris9char chris9charlebois@hotmail.com

• Carpentry • Tiling • Flooring • Plumbing

• RENOVATIONS • TRIM • FLOORING • DOORS • • FENCING • ROOFING • SIDING • DECKS • Specializing in Finished Basements

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All work guaranteed.

• Drywall • Painting • Taping • Custom Basements • Stippled Ceiling • Framing & Carpentry Repairs • Repairs of All Kinds • Plumbing & • New Additions Bathrooms & Garages Proudly serving the community for over 30 years.

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ENGINES

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Contractor #0027679001

DRYWALL

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carpentry

Over 30 years serving Kanata, Stittsville, West Carleton and Arnprior Specializing in helping SENIORS TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT LIVING

Steve Murray,ASA Sales Representative

Direct: 613-720-3674 • Office: 613-596-5353 Email: slpmurray@yahoo.ca • www.seniorsottawarealestate.ca

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS CALL SHARON

613-221-6228

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Business Directory Connecting People and Businesses!

APPLIANCES

A/C HEATING

Gilles Renaud Heating Ltd. For All Your Heating & Cooling Needs

•

We pride ourselves on keeping you and your family warm all winter long.

OIL • NATURAL GAS • PROPANE • FIREPLACES Furnaces • Oil Tanks Air Filters Humidifiers We also Specialize in Water Heaters & Air Conditioning

Contact Us Today 613-832-8026

Fax 613-832-2811 Website: www.renaudheating.ca 24 Hr. Emergency Service Fully Insured & Licensed Contractor #0027679001

DRYWALL

ENGINES

IRELAND Mobile Small Engine

KANATA DRYWALL & RENOVATIONS RENOV Quality Workmanship Guaranteed!

Q SENIOR DISCOUNT Decks • Fences

Call Chris (613)724-7376

APPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION REPAIRS TO GAS & ELECTRIC APPLIANCES OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED LICENSED GAS FITTER SENIOR DISCOUNTS

www.dsappliance.ca

613-836-4082 DAN BURNETT

Pick-Up and Delivery Available

Kevin Coney

44 613-836-6337

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Rec Rooms, Decks, etc.

Reasonable Rates Over 25 Years Experience

GIO RENOVATIONS

Serving Kanata & Stittsville for over 15 Years

• Painting • Electrical • Drywall • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Odd Jobs

Kitchens - Basements - Bathrooms

All Types of Flooring & Tiling • Finishing Framing • Drywall • Painting • Plumbing Services References Available on Request

Free Licensed In Home Estimates - Insured - Bonded

• Free Estimates • Senior Discounts • 1Yr Workmanship Guarantee

ourgoldenyears.ca

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Home Improvements renovatIons Experienced Carpenters, & Trades people

Finish basements, Build kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks All home renovations including: Drywall , Taping, Plastering and Painting.

All types of flooring installation/finishing floors.

Additions & Plumbing We Repair Leaking Ceilings & Stipple Ceilings FREE ESTimaTES • 2 year warranty on workmanship.

Repair leaking basements, waterproofing basement foundations, rreplacing window wells drainage and weeping tiles.

613-733-6336

Websit ebsite – www.Brennan-brothers.com

PAINTING

PAINTING

ABdec Painting

Serving Ottawa & The Valley since 1993 • • • •

Interior and exterior painting Drywall and Handyman Services Free estimates and great prices Fully insured

Now AcceptiNg VisA ANd MAstercArd

599-4556 abdec@rogers.com

20 years experience, Interior/Exterior, Drywalling • Plastering • Wallpapering Professional Engineer

We Repair Leaking Ceilings & Stipple Repairs

2 year warranty on workmanship free estiMates

613-733-6336 Website – www.Brennan-brothers.com

Credit Cards Accepted

PAINTING

PAINTING

Bringing Homes to life!

Kanata based since 1991

“We Provide Custom Quality Painting and Impeccable Service” Fully insured • WSIB coverage Contact Roy for your free estimate.

Office: 613-591-0311 Cell: 613-769-2460

rbpainting@rogers.com

Worry Free Guarantee Free Estimates

HUNT’S Painting For all yoUr PaiNTiNG aNd dryWall NEEdS

ScoTT: 613-612-9727 hunts-painting@rogers.com

Your Space

Painting Master Painters

613-407-6645 www.giorenovations.com

613-518-8026

REAL ESTATE

15% WINTER DISCOUNT

(613) 838-7859 HOME • (613) 796-7859 CELL

Your Complete Home Improvement & Renovation Specialist

M a in t en a n ce, Repa irs & Renovati ons

10% WINTER DISCOUNTS

JEFFREY MARTIN

HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

ESA/ECRA #7009316

P.O. BOX 1292, RICHMOND, ON K0A 2Z0

613-832-2540

79 Cell 613-295-

chris9char chris9charlebois@hotmail.com

• Carpentry • Tiling • Flooring • Plumbing

• RENOVATIONS • TRIM • FLOORING • DOORS • • FENCING • ROOFING • SIDING • DECKS • Specializing in Finished Basements

Carpentry & Repairs

Kanata • Stittsville • Richmond Carp p • West Carleton ime call rOn anyt

BOOK BY JANUARY . 31ST SAVE 10%

HOME IMPROVEMENT ENGINES B0oK yoUR SnoWBLoWeR RepaiRS

REpAIR SALES & SERvIcE Servicing

All work guaranteed.

• Drywall • Painting • Taping • Custom Basements • Stippled Ceiling • Framing & Carpentry Repairs • Repairs of All Kinds • Plumbing & • New Additions Bathrooms & Garages Proudly serving the community for over 30 years.

• • • •

carpentry

Over 30 years serving Kanata, Stittsville, West Carleton and Arnprior Specializing in helping SENIORS TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT LIVING

Steve Murray,ASA Sales Representative

Direct: 613-720-3674 • Office: 613-596-5353 Email: slpmurray@yahoo.ca • www.seniorsottawarealestate.ca

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS CALL SHARON

613-221-6228

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Church Services ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH

The Anglican Parish of March St John’s South March 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata Sunday Service 9:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am

“Today’s Church for Tomorrow’s World” Celebrating 150 years of Ministry

St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin Services and Sunday School 9:00 am

HolyHoly Communion Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.a.m.

Sunday Communion: 8:30 and 10:30 OpenTable TableCommunity Community Dinner Open Dinner Saturday p.m.

Sat. Feb. May 11th,14th, at 55p.m.

The Reverend Jane McCaig 1619 Stittsville Main Street 613-836-5741 www.stthomasstittsville.ca

St Paul’s Dunrobin 1118 Thomas Dolan Parkway Sunday Service 11:00 am

613-592-4747

www.parishofmarch.ca

Grace Baptist

PASTOR STEVE STEWART

1600 Stittsville Main Street

Church of Ottawa

2470 Huntley Road

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am.

Sunday School 9:15am.

Adult Bible Class 9:15am.

Rev. Wayne Geick, Pastor Office 613-592-1546 • www.christrisen.com

Preaching the Doctrines of Grace

Sunday Services at 9:15 and 10:45 AM.

Nursery and Children’s programs running concurrently.

Youth Groups: Transit (Gr 6-8), Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Thirst (Gr 9-12), Wednesdays at 7 PM

Office: 613-836-2606 Web: www.cbcstittsville.com

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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Smiling Hank hangs up his cleats Michelle nash baker michelle.nash@metroland.com

After 63,000 yards thrown and a career that spanned 267 games, Smiling Hank is hanging up his cleats.

Overlooking the field at TD Place where he led his team to a Grey Cup-winning season just months ago, Ottawa RedBlacks quarterback Henry Burris announced his retirement on Jan. 24.

“Being here in Ottawa to finish up my career, it’s been one of the most amazing experiences any one could have ever asked for,” Burris said.

Joined by his wife Nicole and his sons Armand and Barron, Henry said he is looking forward to spending time with his family.

“At the end of the day there is only one team I am ready to spend any time with right now and it’s these six eyes that are right here with me,” Henry said.

Named MVP of the 2016 Grey Cup, Henry’s decision comes only two months after the team brought home the CFL’s championship trophy – the first time in over 40 years –

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Henry finishes his career having completed 4,638 passes on 7,426 attempts for 63,227 yards over 17 seasons.

Overall, Henry won three Grey Cups during his career – two as a starter – and he said he’s proud of what he accomplished.

Nicole and the boys said they are looking forward to having Henry home, and doing things as a family.

“A lot of the time we had to decide whether we would do something or wait for Henry to come too,” Nicole said.

Now, she said, it will be all about family experiences.

“We are looking forward to going skiing as a family,” she said, adding that it’s always been something that they couldn’t do for fear Henry would get hurt.

where he played on an injured knee.

The 41-year-old said his decision to retire has nothing to do with the injury.

“I’m thankful to be one of the few people, like I said, to play this game at 40-, 41- yearsold and come off the field still with my health,” he said.

Including Ottawa, over the COMMUNITY years Henry has played for Hamilton, Saskatchewan, two Henry said looking forward, stints in Calgary and a season he will make giving back to his with the Berlin Thunder in community a large part of his Germany. new, retired life.

He also played with the “I know for my legacy I want

to be more known for the people’s lives that I have impacted, for the people’s lives that my teammates have all impacted,” Henry said.

“I might be taking off the pads but the work shall still continue.”

calls south Ottawa home, will remain in the city, a place Burris called unlike any other.

“When we came here the people embraced my family and I,” Henry said. “People here are first class … I’ve never been in a city that I could call home and feel more comfortable in saying that.”

CALLING OTTAWA HOME Nicole said that since the The Burris family, which family moved to the city four

years ago, the number one thing they wanted to do was skate on the Rideau Canal.

As of yet, because of family obligations, ice conditions and busy schedules it’s yet to happen.

But this year, Nicole said she’s going to make it a priority.

“This year, I don’t care what we do, but we are skating on that canal,” she said.

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Carleton lets hair down for 75th year

Marianne Wilkinson

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City Councillor, Kanata north BUS ROUTE PROBLEMS – have created many issues for those commuting downtown or coming to work in Kanata. To deal with these I’m holding a Public Meeting at the Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata, 4101 Innovation Drive, Feb 2nd 7-9 pm. Senior OC Transpo staff have been sent your concerns, are working on solutions, and will be present to discuss these with you. Please attend and help us improve your service.

KNL LANDS – There has recently been some concerns raised in the media and by the public about the development occurring in the South March Highlands north of the wetlands (Beaver Pond and Kizell wetlands).

This is the start of work on a subdivision approved by Council in 2003 and the Ontario Municipal Board in 2006.

Since that time the province has passed an Endangered Species Act and I worked with the City to get Council to approve a Wildlife Protocol to be followed when treed areas are cut. A permit under the Endangered Species Act was obtained by KNL in November with work to be completed by March 15th. That work requires cutting of many trees. This is being done under the protocol to ensure any animals in the area can move to adjacent lands which are being retained as forested areas. I have confirmed with the City’s environmental planner (who is an experienced biologist) and forestry staff that the protocol is being fully followed as it applies to this area. If you want to see details go to my website and click on the item about KNL. There you can view the tree cutting permit map and read updates on what is happening, as I receive them from staff.

POLICE SERVICE- Ottawa Police Service launched its new Frontline service delivery model on Monday, January 23rd. As part of the strategy, each community has been assigned a dedicated point of contact. For us it is Constable Kevin Williams: williamsk@ottawapolice.ca, 613-236-1222 x 8253. You can view information on this model and now also report many items online, including traffic issues, at www.ottawapolice.ca OTTAWA 2017 – activities includes planting a grove of 150 trees in each Ward. In Kanata North they will be Ernest Smith Park and around the Village Green Storm Water Pond, areas where many ash trees were removed.

Earlier this year I met with many of the cultural groups who perform/exhibit west of the Greenbelt (Kanata North and South, Stittsville, West Carleton/March and Rideau-Goulbourn Wards) and suggested that we should do something to celebrate 2017. The result is a booklet “2017 Arts in Kanata-Carleton” now available throughout the area which tells about the local groups and their activities. It also provides information on the KanataCarleton Cultural Festival on May 27th. Save the date and watch for more information and launch of its website.

VOLUNTEER needed to help with the website so let me know of someone who can help.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST I am delighted to announce the guest speaker for my International Women’s Day Breakfast is Cheryl Jensen, President and CEO of Algonquin College. The breakfast will be held March 9, 7:00 am–8:30 am at the Mlacak Centre. An invitation will go out soon to women in the community. Please email me if you wish to attend.

FAMILY DAY FREE SKATE – Feb 20, 1-3 pm, Mlacak Centre. Join me and MP Karen McCrimmon for an afternoon of skating and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies courtesy of Chartwell Kanata.

Contact me at 613-580-2474, email Marianne.Wilkinson@ottawa.ca Follow me on Twitter @KanataNorth to keep up to date on community matters.

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Year-long celebrations start with Maestro Fresh Wes Chris Roussakis/Carleton University michelle nash baker

Carleton University kicks off a year of events to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Jan. 18.

Canadian hip-hop artist and former student Maestro Fresh Wes meets with vice-president and organizer of the anniversary committee Peter Ricketts.

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Seventy-five years in the making, it’s party time at Carleton University.

The university kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations on Jan. 18 complete with a performance from Canadian hip-hop artist Maestro Fresh Wes (Wes Williams), known for his 1989 hit, “Let Your Backbone Slide.”

CU75 vice-president Peter Ricketts, organizer for the anniversary committee, said the event was a perfect way to start a year of celebrations.

“It was great fun, everybody had a really fantastic time,” Ricketts said.

“And that was the planning behind it.

We moved away from the formal and wanted to do something that would be a lot of fun for the whole community.

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The plan is to celebrate all year long and with different types of events, and the main goal is to include the community throughout.

“The community theme is very strong at Carleton and it really ties back to the very origin of Carleton,” Ricketts said.

Ricketts explained that Carleton College was founded in 1942 by the community, by citizens seeking to assist students returning after the Second World War. “It wasn’t founded by the church or the government; it was founded by a community that came together to create a new post-secondary education in Ottawa. Community is in the blood of Carleton.”

Ricketts explains that the university has many ties to the community already— through its programs, contributions and research.

Now, with the upcoming planned events, Ricketts said, the community will play a major role.

“The research event is all about our partnerships … the academic expo is about building relationships and a March conference of visions for Canada 2042 speaks to the role Carleton has had with the community,” he said.

Aside from celebrating with the faculty, students and community, Ricketts said this year-long celebration is also about giving thanks.

“It’s a bit of an emphasis on thanking the people who have helped the university over the years,” he said.

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Most importantly, though, it all comes back to having a little fun in 2017.

“We want to celebrate that we are part of the community and that we can let our hair down and have some fun,” Ricketts said.

The full list of events, details of the celebrations and information on Carleton’s history is available at CU75.ca.

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Carleton University kicks off a year of events to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Jan. 18 with a performance by Canadian hiphop artist and former student Maestro Fresh Wes. Chris Roussakis/ Carleton University

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Petition calls for halt to KNL tree cutting Clearing should be postponed to least sensitive time of year: petitioner

BY Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

A petition calling for KNL Developments Inc. to halt tree clearing in north Kanata over the winter has gathered more than 2,400 signatures in one week.

Janice Seline, a member of Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital, created the online petition on Jan. 14, to call on a number of political officials and the heads of development groups Urbandale and Richcraft to stop the clear cutting and spare the lives of hibernating and resident wildlife.

Seline, a Manor Park resident, said she didn’t expect the petition to garner as much attention as it has but is happy to see people reacting to it.

“I've been out to the South March Highlands, and it’s a beautiful area,” she said. “To have old growth forest in an area this close to a city is really special … It’s really not fair to do this (tree clearing) in winter when they're hibernat-

ing. It really makes my blood boil.”

KNL Developments, a partnership between Urbandale and Richcraft, began clearing trees on its land in the South March Highlands on Jan. 4. The developer received the necessary permits to cut trees from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the city in December.

Jack Stirling, consultant for KNL Developments, said the developer will not halt tree cutting as KNL has the required permits to complete the work.

“We have certain windows to get certain work done, and we have to take advantage of the window,” he said. “To defer to (fall) 2017, another group would have another reason to defer to another timeframe.”

The city said in an emailed response sent on behalf of Lee Ann Snedden, director of planning services, that tree cutting will continue as long as the developer complies with its permit.

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Tree removal on the KNL lands in the South March Highlands began on Jan. 4. A petition calling for KNL to halt its tree clearing operations over the winter has gathered more than 2,400 signatures in one week.

“KNL has met the requirements to receive a tree-cutting permit,” wrote Snedden. “So long as they act in accordance with the permit, the city does not have the authority to require the tree cutting to cease.”

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Andrew McKinley, a senior biologist at McKinley

Environmental Solutions who works with developers, said in an earlier interview that winter is the best season for large-scale tree clearing because it minimizes the risk to wildlife as a whole as there are fewer species moving around the work zone.

“Every accredited environmentalist will tell you, as harsh as it might appear to people, the best time to do

this is when we’re doing it right now,” said Stirling.

Workers are leaving stumps in the ground until later in the year to protect hibernating wildlife. They are also cutting around trees that may have wildlife living in them.

“The contractors will usually start by cutting around that tree and they’ll leave it for at least, usually, a couple

of days,” said McKinley.

“The disturbance and the noise around will give the opportunity, if there is an animal, for it to leave the area.”

All contractors on site have received training and a manual on what is required, including wildlife protocol measures, he said.

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Wildlife mitigation measures City staff and environmental consultants with KNL Development Inc. put wildlife mitigation measures in place during winter tree clearing in the South March Highlands, knowing the work would take place during hibernation season, wrote Lee Ann Snedden, director of planning services, in an emailed response.

Wildlife mitigation measures include: • At the start of each work day, tree-clearing staff sweep their work area to look for wildlife. After completing their sweep, they sound the horn on their equipment as an additional preventative measure.

• Tree clearing began by nearby roads (i.e. Goulbourn Forced Road) and moves in the direction of natural habitat areas that are being maintained.

This encourages wildlife leaving the work area to also move in the direction of the natural habitat areas.

• The tree clearers have been instructed to leave any trees that are suspected to provide dens/cavities for 48 hours, and to cut around them. They have avoided several such trees. This allows wildlife that may be found in the trees time to vacate the area.

• If the tree clearers encounter wildlife in the work area, they are required to stop work and to allow the animal time to leave the area. In cases where an animal does not leave on its own, the tree clearers must contact the project biologist to discuss how to proceed.

• If injured wildlife is found on the site, the contractor will immediately contact the project biologist and the animal will be transported for veterinary care.

Tree clearing follows wildlife protocol: city Continued from page 33

Injured animals have to be taken to a veterinarian, said McKinley, adding he would be called in, or a licensed wildlife relocation professional, if work crews came across wildlife that won’t or can’t relocate.

“In most cases, the animals do leave on their own,” he said. “It’s rare that we would find an injured animal.”

Crews are clearing trees in the winter so KNL can erect turtle fencing, a special barrier that keeps turtles away from the road and work zone, by the ministry’s March 15 deadline, McKinley said.

“They keep saying they're following the protocol, and they are to a point,” said Seline. “But the main point they're missing is doing this in the winter. The regulations need to be respected and enforced. I think there’s respect but there’s been a lot of skating around.”

The city’s wildlife protocol sets out guidelines for developers to help protect wildlife during construction. The protocol lists the winter months as a “sensitive

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A Butternut tree slated to be archived is marked with yellow caution tape on KNL’s land in north Kanata. The developer says its work in the area will continue, dispite a petition calling for a delay. time” for wildlife living in wooded areas. Developers should avoid, where possible, cutting during sensitive times of year, it says.

Snedden wrote that the ministry’s permit laid out a time frame, from mid-October to mid-April, where tree clearing could take

place to avoid bird nesting season, the active season for Blanding’s turtles, and the breeding season.

“Knowing that the timing of the work would coincide with hibernation season, city staff and KNL’s environmental consultants prepared wildlife mitigation measures that are occurring during tree clearing,” wrote Snedden.

“The tree clearing procedures were designed according to the requirements of the city's ‘Protocol for Wildlife Protection during Construction.’”

Many sharing the petition online say they don’t believe enough is being done to protect the wildlife in the area.

“This is old growth forest that they tried to protect and were unsuccessful. Can we not at least therefore find a way to compromise with nature and clear the land when it's proven to be safest for the animals? I am appalled that in 2017 this is still allowed to happen. We have the knowledge to do things with the least damage possible. Please take action to do what is right!” wrote Lana Paine on Facebook.

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City has no policy for resorative compensation: director Continued from page 34

The petition had been shared more than 500 times on Facebook and more than 150 times on other platforms.

Paul Johanis, co-chair of Greenspace, said he’d like to see developers apply the wildlife protocol “to its full extent,” instead of using it as a guideline.

“We’d really like it to stop. That seems to be not possible, but who knows, anything’s possible.”

ent the petition to Mayor Jim Watson; Kathryn McGarry, Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry; as well as Richcraft owner Kris Singhal and Richard Sachs, owner of Urbandale, on Jan. 23.

“They really shouldn’t be doing this at all,” she said.

“We’d really like it to stop.

That seems to be not possible, but who knows, anything’s possible.”

COMPENSATION

Janice Seline, petition creator

Seline said what she’d really like to see is the work halted indefinitely. Barring that, tree clearing should be postponed until the late summer and early fall, the least sensitive time identified in the wildlife protocol.

She said she would pres-

Johanis, a resident of north Kanata, said the group wants to press Watson for “restorative compensation” for the loss of green space by protecting natural environment areas elsewhere.

“From a city perspective, this is a disaster,” said Johanis.

“We can’t afford to lose green space in the city. It’s important to maintain the green space we have.”

He wrote an open letter to Watson and asked him to designate 100 hectares of green space elsewhere in the city as protected land to offset the tree

cutting in the South March Highlands.

“This is within your power,” he wrote to the mayor. “Only such a grand gesture can really wipe out this blot on this city’s environmental conscience.”

Snedden wrote that the city doesn’t have policies that address restorative compensation.

“Where habitat compensation is necessary to conform to provincial laws, regulations and policies, the city works with industry and the province to facilitate it within the framework of the Official Plan and applicable bylaws,” wrote Snedden.

Johanis also called on KNL to be more transparent by allowing access to the site and communicating with groups such as Greenspace.

“We understand the project is going ahead,” he said. “But we have a lot of skeptical people. It would be helpful if they could organize access.

“We’re looking for communication. Connect with us.”

Stirling said that request comes too late.

“If they wanted to have a conversation they should have thought about it before publishing a whole bunch of counterproductive documents,” he said, referring to the open letter and petition. He added that

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Beginning Jan. 31 in a popup space at Bayshore Shopping Centre, the first of the threeevent series features 2016 Canadian Olympian modern pentathlete Melanie McCann.

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OTTAWA REGION HOME BUILDERS FEATURE JANUARY 2017

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FLOOR PLAN January 2017

Welcome to 2017.

With the start of any new year comes a renewed optimism for the future, a chance to start fresh with an eye to accomplishing all the things you want for yourself over the next 12 months.

If part of that vision includes the purchase of a new home in the National Capital Region, you’ve come to the right place.

Since March of 2016, Metroland Media has been pleased to bring you Floor Plan, our monthly supplement in your weekly community newspaper. Designed to put you in touch with some of the finest builders this country has to offer, this section also offers you tips and other helpful information to take some of the mystery out of the new home buying experience.

Whether you have your heart set on a single family, semi-detached home or condominium; you’re searching for the latest trends in the industry from green home initiatives that not only protect the environment but save you money, to the newest kitchen designs; or simply seeking advice on where best to turn, you’ll find what you’re looking for right here.

A new year brings new hope, and just maybe a new home.

Please look for even more ideas and information in our next supplement inside your Metroland community newspapers on Thursday, Feb. 23.

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How to go about building A NEW HOME When you’re looking at the big job of building a new home, your budget is the first consideration, of course. How much capital you have and how much financing you can access determine whether you hire a contractor or do some or all of the work yourself.

You’ll deal with a general contractor. A contractor is responsible for all aspects of the building of your home, according to the design and plan you ask him or her to use. The contractor, or builder, should be licensed and reputable, as you’ll be expecting him to build according to code. Make sure your chosen contractor has a good knowledge of building standards in your area and good references from other clients.

You’ll do it all yourself. If you decide to be your own contractor, you should first contact the association that governs your local building code.

You may be required to obtain a licence or hire licensed subcontractors for certain jobs. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all building standards if you hire relatives or friends to help you.

More options However you go about having your home built, there are some considerations to take care of before you proceed.

• Find land. Your first step should be to find some land in your area of choice. Before buying a lot, check with the municipality to ensure your

project complies with all standards and codes.

Otherwise, you might end up with a lot where you can’t build a new residential home.

• Choose your plans. There are several options: you can shop around for ready-made floor plans; choose one from those offered by the contractor you hire; or work with an architect to design your own home.

• Choose a prefab home. If you choose this route, you’ll have plenty of options. Prefabricated

homes are available in modules or panels and are assembled with the help of the manufacturer and a specialized contractor.

• Choose a housing development. Your job may be easier if you decide to go with a housing developer that offers pre-prepared lots and a repertory of floor plans. However, be sure to check the background of the contractor in charge of this development and take the time to study the plans and terms before signing the preliminary contract.

How to save for a down payment A home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment.

Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale.

Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying.

Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can afford to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money by doing so.

Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective home buyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home.

• Decide when you want to buy.

The first step to buying a home begins when buyers save their first dollar for a down payment.

Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy.

If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. • Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to deter-

mine how much a mortgage they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give first-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 per-

cent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they will have to come up with when buying a home. Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers.

• Examine monthly expenses.

Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save. Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home.

• Avoid risky investments.

Some times it’s great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certificates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market fluctuations.

Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined with regard to saving and make sound financial decisions.

Newington multi-generational home …finally, the solution you’ve been looking for!

Many people today have elderly parents faced with having to move from their home for health, financial or other reasons.

The answer may be as simple as letting them age comfortably, and gracefully, at home. By surrounding aging family members in a safe environment you can prolong their health and do wonders for the well being of your entire family.

In many societies, it is common for all ages of family to live together. One home allows for more quality family time, and many older people feel reinvigorated in an active family home where there are things for them to do. Any children who still live at home also gain a great opportunity to bond with their grandparents.

Modern technology has elevated home life’s limitless potential.

Respected Ottawa home builder Phoenix Homes has developed an exciting new concept in single family homes that creates a multi-generational environment with room and privacy for everyone.

The Newington is a spacious and wonderfully designed 2-storey home with plenty of room for the entire family.

Starting from $589,900 with 3,438 - 3,454 sq ft of living space, 4 - 5 bedrooms and up to four bathrooms, the Newington combines beautifully crafted designs with exceptionally functional layouts, offering you convenience and charm in one perfect home designed for extended families.

Available on any Phoenix development that features 50 ft. or lager lots, such as Fernbank Crossing, Whitetail Ridge in Almonte, Shadow Ridge in Greely, Diamondview Estates and Pathways. The Newington main floor layout can include a home office off the front entrance foyer, main floor laundry, in-law suite with optional wheelchair accessibility, butler’s pantry and so much more.

Versatility continues upstairs with an adaptable bonus room as well as three large bedrooms, each complete with its own ensuite bath.

There are so many optional upgrades to further customize this home that the list is almost endless.

“The Newington is all about innovation in design, comfort and functionality,” says Phoenix Homes VicePresident Rahul Kochar. “This home satisfies the demand for homes where family members of all generations stay in the same home. You can easily have three generations living comfortably under one roof.”

The well-thought out floorplans and countless options save the hassle of trying to make an-in-law suite that compromises the house.

“The Newington is purpose built for multi-generational living, from the ground up.”

With a common entrance and shared space for family interaction, the Newington provides ample opportunity for family gatherings while maintaining independence and privacy for individual interests.

“The trend is to create several options to reconfigure different parts of the house to serve specific purposes.

One popular option is to create a very big dining room that can accommodate everyone at the table at once.”

Innovative kitchen options include a spice kitchen, separate small kitchenette or butler pantry.

“This is a bigger home, well within reach when compared to the expense of multiple residences.

Someone who is contemplating moving a family member to a retirement residence might look at this as a viable alternative which is far more affordable and keeps the family together.”

The Newington can also include an optional large private deck from an in-law suite.

“Our revolutionary design combines integration with separation and privacy. It lets seniors be part of the family but with their own private space within the same home.”

Since its inception, the DCR/Phoenix Group of Companies has developed more than 7000 serviced lots in the Ottawa area. DCR/Phoenix has built more than 5000

homes in Ottawa and the surrounding area since 1997.

The company’s distinct style and innovative designs, which can be seen in their popular single, towns, stacked towns, bungalows, semi-detached, and apartment dwellings, have truly revolutionized the face of Canada’s Capital.

The DCR/Phoenix Group of Companies is proud of the major role it has played, shaping the face of Canada’s Capital through its numerous innovative housing, commercial, and land development projects, and plans to continue this tradition of quality well into the future.

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how building permits protect homeowners You are thinking of making a major renovation to your home.

Perhaps it’s time to create that master bedroom suite you long have admired or install that wraparound porch?

What is the first thing that should be done before getting down to business?

The correct way to begin a home remodeling project is to obtain the necessary permits for the job.

Many municipalities request individuals obtain permits for a range of work on homes or other structures, such as office buildings. Permits are generally required for all new construction as well as specific modifications that will affect structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.

It’s important to check with the local building office prior to beginning work to see which permits you will need before the project can begin. Permits are necessary whether a homeowner is doing the work or hiring an outside contractor.

Due to the cost and time involved with securing permits, some homeowners skip this step so they can begin a project promptly. However, this can end up being a costly mistake.

Permits might seem like a nuisance, but they actually protect homeowners in various ways.

permits ensure safe workmanship Permits provide a blueprint by which contractors and do-it-yourselfers must complete renovations.

Because inspections will take

place, there is no wiggle room.

Shortcuts often translate into subpar work that may lead to malfunction and injury in the long run.

Safeguarding against poor workmanship means homeowners can f eel confident in the work being done.

permits reduce the likelihood of costly mistakes As inspectors go through their checklists, they may notice things that were done incorrectly and will offer

advice about how to mend the problem before it becomes a larger headache. If left unchecked, an electrical error could lead to a fire or another dangerous situation.

Repairs that are not structurally sound may pose problems or deteriorate more quickly than structures that are constructed correctly.

Furthermore, catching improper technique early on eliminates having to tear down and redo work, which can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor.

permits protect against fines Sometimes work goes as planned even for homeowners who did not obtain the necessary permits.

However, years later, when other work needs to be done, inspectors may discover homeowners never secured proper permits and inspections years earlier, leading to fines.

Furthermore, if work is done without a permit and an accident occurs, any damages or injuries may not be covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy.

Permits are an important part of the home improvement process.

Homeowners should not skirt the responsibility because the permit and inspection process is in place to provide protection to occupants.

Are you ready to be a homeowner for the first time?

Shopping for your first home (or planning to have it built) is one of life’s biggest and most exciting undertakings. Having your very own place lets you experience the freedom of no longer paying rent, the joys of redecorating as you see fit and the pleasures of entertaining in your own backyard—all thanks to an investment that could pay off in the long run.

Ready to become a homeowner?

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Building a new house If you’ve decided to have the house of your dreams built, or to build most of it yourself, you need to: • Establish your budget • Get a mortgage loan • Purchase land in an area you like • Obtain all required building permits from your local government office • Have your blueprints drawn up by 4 Floor Plan - Thursday, January 26, 2017

an architect • Sign an agreement with a building contractor • Hire a lawyer or notary • Purchase a comprehensive insurance policy Unless you’re extremely versatile and plan on doing everything yourself—which is quite the stretch—you’ll need to rely on the expertise of various tradespeople and specialists throughout the project.

Building your first home will require pros from the following fields, to name a few: • Excavation • Plumbing • Electricity • Ventilation • Carpentry • Insulation • Roofing • Masonry • Window and door installation • Landscaping

• Drywall installation and finishing • Painting • Staircase building Avoid unpleasant surprises by doing business with companies that are recognized by a legitimate building or homebuilder’s association.

Ask for references from your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours: word of mouth can help you find a trustworthy builder that will finish the work on time and on budget.

A word of advice: if you’re offered a discount on “under-the-table” (i.e. undeclared) work, never, ever accept it. Not only are such transactions illegal, but work that’s done off the books can’t be guaranteed.

That means that if it’s not done correctly, your only option is to start over with another company—a hefty price to pay for an attempt to save a few dollars.

purchasing a home Before you head out in search of the house that will sweep you off your feet, make an appointment with a mortgage broker to check your loan admissibility.

Then, pinpoint potentially interesting neighbourhoods by considering what elements are important to you, such as proximity to parks, access to major highways, presence of young families and so on. Finally, drive around those neighbourhoods and spot the “for sale” signs!

Make your research more efficient by hiring a real estate broker to find houses that meet your criteria and to set up showings at your convenience.

He or she will also be able to answer any questions you may have about buying property. The more knowledge you have, the less stressful the process should be! Once you have your heart set on a house, you can move on to the

next step: making an offer to purchase.

Your offer should be contingent upon an inspection of the building. The prepurchase home inspection will bring to light any major defects that could be detrimental to the property’s function, comfort, value or safety. If the inspection results are satisfactory, you can get back to your offer knowing that you’ve done your due diligence. Once you come to an agreement with the seller, all that’s left is to make it official with a lawyer or notary. Congratulations on your new home!

Contact a reputable moving company as soon as you find out when you’ll finally have the keys to your new home. If you need to temporarily store some of your belongings, look for a storage facility that’s well lit, adequately ventilated and securely monitored. Don’t forget to get mortgage insurance—it could save you a lot of headache in the event of an emergency or mishap.

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Cardel Homes appoints new chief operating officer Cardel Homes appoints new chief operating officer Ryan Ockey, CEO of the Cardel Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Graham as Chief Operating Officer for Cardel Homes, effective Jan. 1.

As a seasoned veteran in the homebuilding industry, Graham has been leading Cardel’s Ottawa division as Regional President for the past 10 years. His achievements include the acquisition and development of several subdivisions, the successful purchase and control of over 4,000 units of single- and multi-family development lands and multiple awards from the Ottawa Home Builders Association, including Builder of the Year accolades, to name just a few.

As COO Graham will be responsible for executing the strategy of Cardel’s Board and CEO and overseeing all areas of the day-to-day operational management in each of Cardel’s four regions: Calgary, Ottawa, Denver and Tampa. Graham will operate in dual roles as COO and Regional President Ottawa, and will continue to be based in Ottawa.

Cardel looks forward to welcoming Graham into his new role as we continue to build on a decades-long history of excellence in new homes.

About Cardel Homes Cardel Homes has been building single-family homes, townhomes, condos and resort properties throughout North America since 1973. Through its charitable division, Cardel Foundations, Cardel is proud to support initiatives that enrich lives and communities. From breast cancer campaigns and food bank drives to programs that keep underprivileged kids in sports, Cardel Foundations provides planning, marketing and financial assistance to help build strong communities in every sense.

Create kid-friendly spaces in your home (MS) – Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kid-friendly can be challenging. Kids are full of energy and oftentimes put fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and child-friendly.

• Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep tabs on children. Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another.

• Choose washable fabrics. Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup.

• Create a catch-all spot. Special bins or other organizational tools in the entryway can help to cull clutter when children come in the house from school or play.

Be sure the keep cubbies, containers and coat hooks at a child-friendly height.

• Look for high-traffic rugs. Rugs designed for high-traffic areas will be more forgiving when children march across them several times per day. There are no rules that say you can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and these rugs tend to be easier to clean.

• Ensure there is plenty of seating. Sectionals give children ample room to spread out. And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to hang out.

• Think outside pink and blue. For children’s rooms, make sure they’re colorful, but consider other hues to give the rooms some personality. Focus on a hobby or activity and borrow the color scheme from the accessories used for decorating.

• Hang whimsical artwork. Employ framing and lighting to make kids’ artwork look like professional pieces. Routinely change the pictures when a new look is desired.

• Designate a place for play. Devote an entire room or a nook in a house for imaginative play. Store toys here so these items will not create clutter in individual bedrooms.

Creating child-friendly spaces while ensuring a home maintains a sophisticated feel is easier than parents might think.

Make the year ahead clutter-free Many people feel the dawn of a new year provides an opportunity to clean the slate and begin anew. That notion can be applied in various ways, including around the house.

Cleaning the slate at home may involve reducing clutter around the house.

Clutter can gradually overtake a home’s interior, turning a once pristine home into one overwhelmed with nonessential items. Clearing a home of clutter can seem like a monumental task, but the following tips can help homeowners and apartment dwellers make the year ahead clutter-free.

• Scan important documents and save them on a computer. Some documents cannot be discarded, but that does not mean they have to be stored in bulky file cabinets or desk drawers. Scan important documents such as medical receipts or tax returns and save them on your computer where they won’t take up any physical space. Purchase an external hard drive as a safety net where you can store backups of important documents in case a computer crashes and cannot be rebooted.

• Thin out DVD and CD libraries. Thanks to streaming services and digital music players, DVDs and compact discs have become somewhat obsolete.

Discard or donate DVDs that you can just as easily stream through your television, and convert compact discs to digital files that you can play on your computer and MP3 players, ultimately donating the discs and clearing space.

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• Purchase furniture that doubles as storage. Storage ottomans and benches can help clear common areas and bedrooms of clutter such as blankets and bed linens that can make rooms feel more claustrophobic. Storage furniture might not get excess items out of the house, but such furnishings can create a more comfortable, welcoming environment.

• Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper or e-statements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop.

• Adopt an “out with the old, in with the new” mantra. Resolve to discard old items after purchasing new ones or receiving birthday or holiday gifts.

Hanging on to old items because they can still function and serve some utility is a recipe for a cluttered home. Anytime you or a family member brings a new item into your home, make sure the item it’s replacing finds its way out the door.

Clearing clutter is a goal for many people at the dawn of a new year. As intimidating as clutter can seem, discarding it is easier than it may appear.

Create drama with bold paint colours (MS) – Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. Paint colours can dramatically change the mood and the design of a home. And depending on a homeowner’s goals, paint can make a statement or blend into the background.

Many people are now looking to bold colours to make spaces stand out. But choosing a paint colour can be challenging. Homeowners looking to update walls and complement decor may want to look at some of the more impactful colours that Pantone indicates will be popular for the 2017 season. Primrose Yellow, Lapis Blue, Flame, Pink Yarrow, and Greenery are some of the more eye-catching selections. Once colours are selected, consider these guidelines for using bolder colours in room designs.

• Decide how big an impact you want to make. Are you looking for colour overload or just a small focal point of vivid colour? Remember, using bold colour doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue. Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold colour display. Otherwise, rely on bold colours to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or moldings and trim.

• Try bold in a small space. Many people are surprised at how well bold colours work in small spaces. Powder rooms can be an ideal spot to experiment with paint colours. Try deep colours that can make the area seem intimate and even exotic. Dark, bold hues can be toned down by different accents, such as neutral coloured fixtures and towels.

• Go bold in the kitchen. Incorporate a splash of colour in the kitchen without going overboard. Try an ap-

pliance or design fixture in a bright shade. Or paint the inside of the cabinets in your favorite colour and install glass inserts in the cabinet doors so that everyone gets a peek of the colour beyond. A neutral kitchen also can be brightened up with the use of silverware, dishes, pots and pans, and other kitchen items featured in

bold hues.

• Stick to boldness on interchangeable items. Those who like to experiment with colour may find that they like to switch out the colours now and again. Instead of having to repaint every few months, use decorative items in bright shades to make swapping out colour that much easier. For example,

replace area rugs, throw pillows and draperies. Paint over terra cotta flower pots when the mood strikes.

• Establish balance. Rely on neutral furniture, rugs, moldings and baseboards if you decide to take bold colours up a notch. This will help create a sense of balance in the room.

Painting is a fun way to experi-

ment with colour. Many homeowners are not hesitant to use bold shades of colour when they learn the right techniques. And because paint is an inexpensive option for making over a room, homeowners who find they do not like a particular colour can easily paint over it with a new colour.

beat the winter blues with garden-inspired scents (NC) – Many of us crave the fresh sights and scents of the warm weather in the depths of winter.

And even though it’s not spring yet, you can beat the winter blues by transforming your home into a fragrant, garden-scented oasis.

Fragrances from common backyard plants can enhance our mood and lift our winter-weary sprits.

“Plants have scent characteristics that evoke specific emotions and even have wellness properties,” says Pam Helms, co-founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and scent sommelier.

“There’s relaxing lavender, cool

and crisp basil, energizing lemon verbena or soothing honeysuckle.

Energizing scents work best in the kitchen, while something more relaxing is ideal for the bathroom or bedroom.”

Helms explains how you can bring different scents into your home.

“Natural, plant-scented candles or diffusers are an easy way to bring freshness to every room,” recommends Helms. “If you’re feeling creative, make your own indoor scented garden with pretty planters. Not only will it smell amazing, but it’ll add a pop of colour too.”

Another practical way to add incredible scents to your home is through cleaning and creating an aroma therapeutic experience while you do it.

“It provides you with a wonderful sensory experience while cleaning to make the process more enjoyable, and also leaves your home smelling like a fresh garden,” Helms explains. “Use products that combine essential oils in fragrance compositions, like new-to-Canada Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day. The line of products includes pleasing scents that you’ll want to use again and again.”

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‘We think children have the right to education’ Continued from page 47

“We did this to support north east Nigerian children who had been affected by Boko Haram,” said Nabil, 14. “Their rights aren’t being protected. We believe every-

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She and her brother heard about Street Child in 2014 after learning about children orphaned by Ebola in West Africa.

They held a fundraiser and directed the proceeds to a project undertaken by the charity to help those who lost their parents and families.

When they learned of the situation in north east Nigeria, they put together another fundraiser. Nabil and Dina delivered flyers to their neighbours and helped to make the desserts they sold. On Dec. 11, they sat outside their house for four hours offering hot chocolate and sweets for $1 each and educating those who passed by on the situation.

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Siblings Nabil (left) and Dina Jamani raised more than $500 for U.K. based charity Street Child, which is working to help Nigerian children affected by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.

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t took a lot to get Father to lift his eyes off the Ottawa Farm Journal once he had settled down in front of the Findlay Oval after supper.

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As usual, we were all sitting around the table after the kitchen had been redded up. For once, Emerson wasn’t drawing glass buildings. He was just sitting there, arms folded in front of him, deep in thought. His question was, “Could I be half Catholic and half Lutheran?� Mother paused before answering. “I’d have to think about that.� The talk had Father’s complete attention now. “You’re Lutheran...100 per cent, and that’s what you’ll stay.� Mother, always interested in her children’s questions, asked

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Emerson said Felix always had his Rosary in his pocket, and he told Emerson it was the reason he had so much good luck, and Emerson said he streamed off a list of benefits such as being the only boy from Northcote picked to play on the Renfrew hockey team, getting a horse of his own from Santa, and finding a whole dollar on the street in front of the O’Brien Theatre. He told Emerson

he gave credit to carrying his Rosary in his pocket. Emerson wondered if he found his Rosary like the ones Aunt Vanetta had given us five children, and if he put it in his pocket, would that mean he was half Catholic? He was willing to try anything to have the luck Felix seemed to have at every turn.

Well, back then Father wasn’t happy about the five Rosaries Aunt Vanetta had doled out, even though Mother, once a Catholic herself, said it was a lovely gesture. Mother tried to tell

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Emerson, she doubted the Rosary in Felix’s pocket had anything to do with his good fortune, but he wasn’t buying it. And he immediately went upstairs to plow through his drawer in the dresser the three brothers shared to see if he could find his. He came downstairs with one clutched in his hand. Earl said that one was his. His was the only one with blue beads.

Everett said, “Ya, Emerson, I remember Earl’s had blue beads.� It was very doubtful Everett could remember the colour of any of the Rosaries, since it was so long ago that Aunt Vanetta had handed then out.

Earl tried to grab them from Emerson, Everett got into the fray too. They were hard at it, and Mother went back to writing in her diaries, my sister Audrey took my hand and led me to the stove saying she thought she’d make a cup of hot chocolate, and Father went

his Mother had more than a little to do with it. She was a teacher and wrote poems and stories for the Renfrew Mercury.

And as far as Emerson being half Catholic and half Lutheran? Well, that was never going to happen.

Father would see to that!

Emerson would just have to find another way to have

Emerson would just have to find another way to have good luck and good fortune come his way.

School, showed everyone within spitting distance a crisp new $5 bill. He won a contest in the Family Herald and Weekly Star for writing a poem.

Emerson was sure it was because the Rosary was never out of his pocket. Audrey said it probably was because

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The Rosary went flying out of Emerson’s hand, Mother caught it before it landed on the table, put it in her apron pocket, and sent the three boys off to bed.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: nepean@metroland.com

Through Feb. 5

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #638-Kanata annual Valentine charity event. Reception 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m. Proceeds to the Kanata Legion’s local veterans fund. Come out to enjoy a Greek dinner. Live auction. Dance and/or singa-long to tunes by Snap, Crackle & Pop. Tickets $25. Advance tickets sales only, before Feb. 9 at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd. For details: 613-5915570 or www.kanatabr638.ca.

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branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 5 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of wandmaking, trivia and Kanata & District Breast Cancer Support Group other Harry Potter activities! Ages 13-18. Regismonthly meeting at 7 pm at Mlacak Centre, 2500 tration optional at www.biblioottawalibrary.ca, or Campeau Dr. For more information, please call call 613-580-2940.

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The Ottawa Public Library’s Awesome Authors youth writing contest is underway, and we have several workshops to help you create your poem, short story, or comic. For ages 9-12: Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m.: Poetry with Caroline Pignat at the Hazeldean branch. Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m.: Comics with Éric Péladeau at the Beaverbrook branch. The contest deadline is Feb. 13. Submit entries on the contest webpage, or in person at your local branch.

Details and Awesome Authors contest rules can be found at biblioottawalibrary.ca/AwesomeAuthors.

The Kanata Civic Art Gallery is an artist cooperative. Our newest show is “Winter Tapestry.” Call 613-580-2424, ext. 33341 or visit www. Feb. 13 kanatagallery.ca for more information. We are Kanata North Town Hall, 7 – 9 pm, Owen Prince located in the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Room, Kanata Senior’s Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. Dr. Everyone welcome.

Have you had emerald ash borer issues, or ice damage to your trees? How do you select, plant and care for your trees? The Kanata-March Teen coffeehouse at the Beaverbrook branch of Horticultural Society hosts a presentation by the Ottawa Public Library, 2 p.m. Share your mu- Chris McIntyre of Trillium Tree Services on sical or poetic skills. Sign-up will begin at 1:45 p.m. “Arboriculture and Urban Forestry”, 7:30 - 9:00 Ages 13-18. Drop-in. p.m., Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. $5 for non-members. Visit us at www.kanata-horticultural.com.

Jan. 31

Kanata Kareer Group celebrates 15 years of providing peer support, networking and resources to help job seekers land on their feet. Meetings are open to all who wish to participate and contribute to this supportive environment. There is no fee to join the group or attend our meetings. KKG alumni are encouraged to share their stories on how KKG helped them in their career journey. Those wishing to submit stories ahead of the event may email them to 15_years@kanatakareergroup.ca.

Time: 7-9 pm. Location: Kanata United Church, 33 Leacock Dr. RSVP not required.

Feb. 2

Harry Potter Book Night at the Beaverbrook

Equal Voice NRC Chapter, 5 – 8 pm at City Hall, Jean Pigott Place. This event will be to help promote women in municipal politics. Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson will participate in the panel discussion.

Through Feb. 10

USED BOOKS NEEDED. The KUC 24-hour book drop will be open at Kanata United Church, 33 Leacock Dr. , to receive book donations for our Feb. 23-25 Book Fair. No magazines, encyclopedias or textbooks, please. For info, call 592-5834.

Feb. 11

Everyone of all ages are invited to join the Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Kanata Legion in celebrating Family Day to raise funds to support Operation Christmas Spirit – a local not- for-profit organization based in Kanata that provides gifts and Christmas dinner to families that are struggling and in need. Join us anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for hamburgers, hot dogs and lots of fun: games, face painting, movie – Secret Life of Pets. Only $5.00/person! Those interested are asked to get their name on the sign-up sheet on or before Feb. 18 by either dropping in at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd. or call 613-591-5570 or email: rclbr638@gmail.com. For details: www. kanatabr638.ca.

House, to raise money to help the women’s shelter serve about 150 women and children this year. We need you to become team captains, join a team, donate, or become a sponsor. For more information contact Katrina Guerin at 613-591-3686 ext.

286 or guerin@wocrc.ca. Registration: 4:30 p.m. at Kanata Recreation Complex, Hall A. The Kanata Choral Society presents Music - for the fun of it. A break from winter weather blues with musical humour. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., 3:00 p.m. Part of the proceeds will go to the Kanata Food Bank. Adults: $18 in advance; Seniors: $15; Students 13 and up: $10, available at the door or by phoning 613-592-1991.

For more information visit www.kanatachoralsociety.ca.

Through January

The Kanata Civic Art Gallery exhibition Memory Lane has amazing one-of-a-kind pieces that would be the perfect gift this holiday season.

Call 613-580-2424, ext. 33341 or visit www. kanatagallery.ca for more information. We are located in the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr.

Through March 10

The Ottawa West Arts Association presents Scenes from the Ottawa Valley at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex 1500 Shea Rd. Open seven Family Day free skate, 1-3 pm, Mlacak Centre. days a week 7 am - 9 pm.

Join Coun. Marianne Wilkinson and MP Karen McCrimmon for an afternoon of skating and enjoy cookies with hot chocolate, courtesy of Chart- April 8 Commemorate and celebrate the Battle of well Kanata.

Vimy Ridge at a gala fund raising dinner. The event will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Kanata Branch 638. Cost is $50 dollars which Feb. 25 Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser WALK for includes a special dinner, guest speaker and Chrysalis House. We are encouraging participants much more. Limited to 100 seats only. Net proto walk 2, 5 or 10 km to raise money for Chrysalis ceeds to the Poppy Trust Fund.

Tuesdays

Positive birth and natural parenting meetings on the second Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Peer-to-peer support, empower yourself and meet like-minded women and build community. To RSVP and for address, please contact Leslie amagicalbirth@hotmail.com or call 613-829-8511.

ActiveCare Medical Services is pleased to announce that new patients are being accepted for a limited time. Those interested who possess a valid OHIP card and do not presently have a family doctor, may register at the Kanata clinic at 1108 Klondike Road on Saturday, Jan. 28/17 or Feb.4/17 between 9am-12:30pm.

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34. Dresses worn in S. Asia 60. River in India 29. Small constellation in 36. Midway between south the Milky Way and southeast CLUES DOWN 31. Categorizes 37. Of the mouth 1. City in Washington 32. Malaysian boat 39. Capital of Yemen 2. Entertained 33. Natives of Sri Lanka 40. Branches of a bone 3. Nakedness 35. Type of vessel 41. Very much 4. Exclamation of surprise 38. Prescribe 42. TV host Leeza 5. Instinct 41. Ranking 48. A way to change 6. Making a mistake 43. Knickknack integrity 7. “Borgias” actor Jeremy 44. Funeral 50. Plants with dark green, 8. Phrases 45. Mineral can be glossy leaves 9. Millihenry extracted from this 51. Seedless raisin 12. Long ago 46. Tide 52. Agency 13. Self-immolation by fire 47. Lump in yarn 53. Wear this when eating ritual 49. Food on a skewer ribs 17. Disfigure 56. Letter in the Albanian 54. Martial artists wear this 19. Horseshoe extension alphabet 55. Peanut butter 20. Regions 57. Midway between south 56. Drinkers sit on these 21. Philippine Island and west 58. Pie _ __ mode 25. Appropriate for a 59. Hebraic particular time

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the planets are giving you the cosmic go-ahead to put certain plans in motion. Don’t procrastinate because time is of the essence. It’s time to get moving.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 No one has better solutions to your problems than you do, Taurus. To appeal to the masses, you may need to change how you present your opinions just a bit.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you might be overly focused on the smallest of details, but it’s more important at this juncture in time to look at the bigger picture. Figure out how to do that.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may end up delving into things this week that are better left alone. There is no point in drumming up trouble unless you have to. Sit back and watch things unfold.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t set yourself up for frustration, Leo. Avoid people who like to push all Here’s How It Works: of your buttons. You deserve a relaxing, calm week, and this may be your chance.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, although you didn’t think things could get busier in your life, you clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! are about to see just how busy things can be. If you need a breather, take it now.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, more enjoyable things are on the horizon and you may find yourself distracted by so many interesting and entertaining events. Start filling your calendar.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, as challenging as life can sometimes be, you need to take chances and push yourself further. This might be a week for some risktaking.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 It usually takes a lot to raise your ire, Sagittarius. Continue maintaining this calm approach, carefully considering each situation before reacting.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it is not easy to just ignore something, especially when it is constantly being flaunted. Take the high road in this instance or you may get pulled under.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, take a few moments to focus on your future instead of just those things that need to be addressed in the present. Open your mind to honest long-term goals.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, arguments can be stressful, so try to stay out of them unless they directly affect you. Show others you are the bigger person.

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