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Residents have until Feb. 29 to submit their feedback on the city’s draft proposal on coach houses – backyard dwellings, more commonly referred to as granny flats.

The proposal is part of 2011 provincial legislation that said all municipalities must include the dwellings in their official plan.

The city posted a questionnaire last summer, asking residents a variety of questions in an attempt to gauge public interest. But Alta Vista Community Association president Clinton Cowan said he wants to see

the city take a pause.

If a new zoning bylaw is passed, Ottawa will be the first large municipality to allow them.

“I don’t know why we have to be the first one to do it,” Cowan said, adding Ottawa could benefit from seeing how the structures are implemented in other cities.

City planner Emily Davies said based on the comments from residents, most seemed concerned with privacy – including concerns regarding height and windows.

“They didn’t want windows overlooking the neighbouring property,” Davies said.

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lowed on lots with detached, semi-detached and linked homes – except in rural areas where properties are on well water and septic tanks.

The house can’t be bigger than 40 per cent of the size of the main house, up to a maximum of 95 square metres.

Water and sewer servicing would come from the main house.

While Davies said the city hasn’t set a minimum lot size, there are rules about setbacks that prohibit the use of a townhouse lot for a coach house.

College Coun. Rick Chiarelli, who worked with staff on a bylaw to better control

rooming houses around Algonquin College, said he thinks coach houses could complement the existing rules.

He said it would give homeowners an additional option – rather than carving up existing homes to rent out rooms.

Chiarelli said the idea will support the older generation, many of whom are looking to downsize but want to stay in the same neighbourhood. But he wants to work out some rules around occupancy and parking.

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Sustainability project bringing fresh food to north Kanata Adam Kveton

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A sustainability project bent on addressing energy conservation, transportation, water conservation and local food has some tasty programs sprouting in north Kanata.

The Sustain Kanata North project, part of EnviroCentre’s sustainability endeavour taking place in three Ottawa communities, has connected with the Good Food Box program to open a location in Beaverbrook.

The program, started in the area in November, sells boxes of locally sourced fruits and vegetables from farmers and wholesalers on

a monthly basis, with a box for an individual selling for $10 and a box for a family of four going for $20, said Julie Gourley, program co-ordinator for Sustain Kanata North.

People can sign up each month at the beginning of the month, and a box of various veggies and fruit put together and distributed by volunteers of the Community Life Church will arrive for them on the third Wednesday of the month at the Kanata Beaverbrook Community Centre at 2 Beaverbrook Rd. For seniors living in Ottawa Community Housing on Penfield Drive, boxes can be delivered directly to them,

said Gourley.

Last month, 63 families participated in the program, which is run by the Ottawa Community Health Centre.

“That’s a great number,” said Gourley. “So it’s obviously needed in Kanata.”

“I think it’s a good idea if people get on the bandwagon,” said Karen Waters of the Kanata Food Cupboard.

When the sustainability project began, the food cupboard voiced the concern that people in Kanata needed more access to good, cheap, local food. Now the food cupboard is encouraging its clients and everyone else to consider using the program.

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Sustain Kanata North has also brought two new farmers into their Community Supported Agriculture project.

That project allows residents to purchase a share of a farmer’s produce for the season, said Gourley.

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The share must be paid for up front, and then the produce is brought weekly to the Kanata Beaverbrook Community Centre, from June to October.

Last year, one farm was offered as a CSA, but that will be up to three this summer.

The Sustain Kanata North project, along with other groups, is also looking into starting up a pair of community gardens in the area, with potential locations in Village Green and Beaverbrook.

The gardens would have 10 to 12 planters each, measuring 1.2 by 2.4 metres.

In addition to bringing in more local produce, the gardens (the second and third in the area) would be an opportunity to teach children about tending a garden and growing food, said Gourley.

Information on the proposed projects was shared at a meeting on Feb. 17.

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The Sustain Kanata North project has several food programs running to make local, healthy and cheap food more easily available. Next the project is hoping to start two new community gardens. to have the gardens started this summer, said Gourley.

Since beginning the three year community sustainability projects in Beaverbrook, Lowertown and Constance Bay, EnviroCentre has since expanded the scope of the Beaverbrook project to include all of Kanata North.

This is because, rather than start sustainability projects in other communities, EnviroCentre decided to double down on their existing community projects, said Gourley.

“This would build on the success of the first year and the momentum would carry over,” she said.

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Steve Kanellakos as the city moves forward with its challenging, ambitious priorities,” Watson said.

The city’s finance and economic development committee acted as the hiring panel for the new city manager.

All members of council provided input on their expectations for the ideal candidate.

Kanellakos worked as a manager for the city from 2000 to 2015, but he got his start with the Gloucester police department in 1985.

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Kanellakos is currently the city manager for the City of Vaughan. He is scheduled to take over his new post in Ottawa on May 2.

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City council appointed Steve Kanellakos to replace outgoing city manager Kent Kirkpatrick at a special meeting on Feb. 8.

Kanellakos is well known at city hall, as he is a former City of Ottawa deputy city manager and has 30 years of experience overseeing municipal projects and services, according to a press release sent out by the city.

“We are delighted to have Mr. Kanellakos return to Ottawa city hall to continue his great work on behalf of Ottawa residents,” Mayor Jim Watson, chair of the hiring panel, wrote in the statement.

“He is a trusted leader and consummate public servant with impeccable credentials in the planning and delivery of a broad range of municipal services.”

Watson added the city is undergoing unprecedented growth with the expansion of light rail, the opening of the new Innovation Centre and other city construction projects.

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A toast to temperance

Notice of Completion of Transit Project Assessment Process Trillium Line Extension The City of Ottawa has completed an Environmental Project Report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 for the Trillium Line Extension Planning and Environmental Assessment study.

The Project The City of Ottawa has developed a plan to extend and expand the City’s existing diesel-powered O-Train Trillium Line service from Greenboro Station to Bowesville Road and to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

The plan includes options to service the growing communities of Riverside South and Leitrim, the Airport and adjacent lands. The plan also incorporates new stations on the existing line at Gladstone Avenue and Walkley Road and a relocated station at Confederation Heights.

Impacts to private property are anticipated to be limited to the areas adjacent to the proposed Lester Road and Leitrim Road grade separations.

The Process The environmental impact of this transit project was assessed and an Environmental Project Report (EPR) prepared according to the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings. The EPR documents the entire study process, including a description of the planned project, its anticipated environmental impacts, and the project’s consultation program.

The EPR for the Trillium Line Extension project will be available for a 30-day public review period starting January 22, 2016 at the following locations during their regular business hours: Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Ottawa District Office 2430 Don Reid Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1H 1E1

City of Ottawa City Hall Information Desk 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1

Carleton University MacOdrum Library 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6

University of Ottawa Morisset Library 65 University Private Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

Ottawa Public Library Rosemount Branch 18 Rosemount Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1P4

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There are circumstances where the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change has the authority to require further consideration of the transit project, or impose conditions on it. These include if the Minister is of the opinion that: • The transit project may have a negative impact on a matter of provincial importance that relates to the natural environment or has cultural heritage value or interest; or, • The transit project may have a negative impact on a constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty right.

Before exercising the authority referred to above, the Minister is required to consider any written objections to the transit project that he or she may receive within 30 days after the Notice of Completion of the Environmental Project Report is first published.

If you have discussed your issues with the proponent and you object to the project, you can provide a written submission to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change no later than February 22, 2016 to the address provided below. All submissions must clearly indicate that an objection is being submitted and describe any negative impacts to matters of provincial importance (natural/cultural environment) or Aboriginal rights.

Attn: Solange Desautels, Supervisor Environmental Approvals Branch Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 General Inquiry: 416-314-8001 Toll Free: 800-461-6290 Fax: 416-314-8452 E-mail: EAABGen@ontario.ca If not otherwise provided, a copy of the objection will be forwarded to the proponent by the ministry.

For further information on the proposed transit project or if you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact the Project Manager, Frank McKinney, at the following coordinates: Frank McKinney, P.Eng. Program Manager, City of Ottawa Transportation Planning – Environmental Assessments Unit Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 28540 E-mail: Frank.McKinney@ottawa.ca Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information included in a submission to the City of Ottawa will not be disclosed to any third parties without having obtained the prior consent of the person to whom the information pertains, except when MFIPPA permits disclosure or other applicable law requires that the City disclose the personal information.

Direct submissions to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. Unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.

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ver the past several months, public health officials in Canada, the U.S. and Europe – including big boozing countries like Germany and the U.K. – have gone on record to warn against consumption of alcohol.

On Jan. 8, the U.K. officially released new alcohol guidelines, warning against binge drinking, overconsumption and connecting alcohol to chronic illness.

“The alcohol limit for men has been lowered to be the same as for women,” reported the country’s chief medical officer. In further news reports, other public health officials said it would be best if people “didn’t consume alcohol at all.”

Earlier this month, Canada’s chief public health officer released a damning report corelating alcohol consumption and chronic disease. A summary of 2013 estimates suggests 80 per cent of Canadians now drink alcohol, putting 4.4 million at risk of chronic health conditions, including liver cirrhosis and various types of cancer. It’s estimated a further 3.1 million people drank enough in 2013 to be at risk of immediate injury.

Canada’s top doctor, Dr. Gregory Taylor, wants Canadians to change the way they think about alcohol consumption and he didn’t mince words during a media conference.

“In Canada, we think of alcohol as a food or a beverage, but in fact, it’s a psychotropic, mind-altering drug,” said Taylor.

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BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse our public healthcare system, it makes sense that Canada and other countries are cracking down on booze.

In 2013, the Canadian Institute for Health Information noted that $211 billion was spent that year on healthcare. Broken down, that represents an average of 40 per cent of provincial government spending.

In the U.K. and Germany, public healthcare also represents a huge budgetary expense. One role of public health is to make sure citizens who mistakenly perceive their healthcare system as “free” understand how individual behaviour impacts the system.

You may be thinking that Taylor and his report are blowing things out of proportion. If he is, then so are his counterparts elsewhere. One doctor featured on a British documentary on the subject this month said each time he puts a glass of wine to his lips, he questions whether or not it’s worth the cancer risk. The antialcohol movement is gaining momentum.

As I plowed through a range of news articles and transcripts on the subject, I started to wonder if public health agencies across

the developed world are launching a cross-border temperance movement.

It sounds like a ridiculous idea, right? It’s hard to imagine that we could be talked into giving up booze forever. At a time when our federal government is looking to legalize marijuana, could it really contemplate banning alcohol completely? Impossible.

Or is it? Public health agencies have learned a lot from the success of anti-tobacco campaigns.

Thirty years ago, it would have been very difficult to imagine that smokers would become the social pariahs they are today.

The simultaneous release of reports and guidelines damning alcohol consumption and connecting booze to cancer is step one of the new temperance movement.

Wait until the stats on alcohol-related violence, car accidents and anti-social behaviour start making their way into the campaign.

If you’re one of the 80 per cent of Canadians affected, you may just want to brush up on your knowledge of Canada’s agricultural, scientific and social history – and learn to make moonshine.

Park trees decimated by ash borer rehabilitation Resident shocked as ‘forest’ reduced to a few trees Adam Kveton

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A Katimavik man says the forest behind his house has been turned into a field after the city removed most of the trees in Stonegate Park in about 24 hours.

The removal, which took place on Feb. 12, was part of the city’s ash woodlot rehabilitation program and resulted in the removal of hazardous trees in a 1.1-hectare area. That turned out to mean the removal of most of the trees in the park and the pathway leading to it, which were infected with emerald ash borer.

Despite receiving a notice about the program about a week before it was carried out, Bernard Caron was “shocked to see a full forest destroyed in one day,” he said in an email notifying Metroland Media.

“A very nice park has just been turned into a wasteland,” he said.

Though he was notified in advance, he said the notice made the work sound like the park was going to be improved, with perhaps a few trees being chopped down by a couple of workers.

Instead, several large machines made fairly short work of nearly the entire wooded area, he said.

“It used to be a forest. Now it’s just a few trees,” said Caron.

That’s because the park was populated almost entirely by ash trees, with nearly all of them infested with emerald ash borer, said Michelle Wright, who works in the office of Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley.

“Three ash trees that will remain are protected under the city’s ash tree injection program,” she said.

“Other tree species will be retained.

These include elm, maple and cedar.”

The city plans to reforest the 1.1-hectare area with a variety of other tree species, however that work isn’t scheduled until the fall of 2016.

In the meantime, some wood debris is being left in place on purpose to provide some habitat for wildlife and invertebrates, and to provide nutrients for other plants.

Caron said he laments the fact that the park will likely take deBernard Caron/Submitted

Machines cut down and pile dozens of trees during the ash woodlot rehabilitation of Stonegate Park on Feb. 12.

A very nice park has just been turned into a wasteland.

Bernard Caron, nearby resident

cades to look like the forest it once was. He also said he hopes the city will do a better job of warning people about just what is going to happen when their parks are rehabilitated.

“Maybe it’s the only way of doing it, but like I said, I was surprised that it was so drastic,” he said.

Wright noted that, in addition to the notice in the mail, additional information was posted on Hubley’s website the week the work was to take place.

“Notices are generally put in the mailboxes of every house which backs onto the removal area as well as to schools and common

Ash trees infected by emerald ash borer are piled at Stonegate Park. areas of apartment buildings,” she said. “Their goal is to deliver one week in advance but it is not always possible to know the exact start date of the contractor as it depends on how quickly they finish other sites.”

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Algonquin’s international mistake One would hope that those who run educational institutions think before they act.

That hope has dimmed with the decision of two Ontario colleges two years ago, including Ottawa-based Algonquin College, to expand their global footprint, pump up their prestige as institutions and try to make a few bucks as well, with international campuses in Saudi Arabia.

On the surface, there is nothing wrong with Algonquin College and Niagara College opening international campuses. But there is something wrong with opening men-only campuses in Saudi Arabia where Sharia law forbids the education of women and men in the same educational programs and classes.

The men-only campuses may be the way they do things in Saudi Arabia, but that is not the way we do things in Canada. And in this instance, the criticism that Algonquin has had to deal with since the school decided that it was fine with excluding half the human race from its Saudi operations is richly deserved.

The issue has been raised before, and most recently even Ontario’s premier has waded into the debate.

“As soon as I found out there was a possibility that women weren’t being offered programs, I asked questions about it, and it’s unacceptable to me,” Premier Kathleen Wynne is quoted as saying in a recent Canadian Press story.

There are those who will say – and Algonquin has said this in past statements – that the way you foster change is to engage the society that partakes in such discrimination from within. It’s the old Margaret Thatcher stance on apartheid in South Africa.

But Thatcher was dead wrong on South Africa, and former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney was right. Mulroney was a staunch advocate of sanctions against South Africa because he knew that you do not foster change by just going along to get along when it comes to human rights issues.

Algonquin College’s decision to go along to get along in Saudi Arabia by participating in that fiefdom’s discrimination against women was a bad decision.

There is no honour and no prestige to be had by doing the wrong thing.

Enjoy a safe conversation It’s always good to have something to talk about with strangers.

A sense of community comes out of that, the ability to talk with ease with people we barely know, or don’t know at all. We’re all in this together, is the feeling we all get out of it, and that’s good.

Of course, it was the big hockey trade last week that brought all this about.

The Senators get Phaneuf ?

Holy cow! Cowan and Michalek go to Toronto? Amazing. You might have seen the news crawling across the bottom of a TV that happened to be on. All previous conversation would cease and this new topic would take over.

You could even have the conversation in an elevator. Did you hear about the trade? You could ask that of a complete stranger and

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This is a rarity in this part of the country. In Central Canada when somebody starts up an elevator conversation with a stranger, the stranger is thinking “What does he want?”

The stranger thinks you’re weird, and possibly dangerous.

This isn’t the case so much in Atlantic Canada or the West, where people are more outgoing and less suspicious.

But even here, a big hockey trade is an easy and safe conversa-

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tion opener. It’s one of the things we can discuss, even argue about, without anybody getting upset.

“How about that Phaneuf trade!” you can exclaim, without offending anyone.

That wouldn’t work with most other topics, such as politics, even in Ottawa. Exclaiming “How about that Trudeau announcement on Syria” might get a mixed and not altogether pleasant reaction.

Same goes with “How about that school board French immersion policy!”

Sport is safer. You can disagree on whether Phaneuf is getting too much money, whether the Sens should have been more patient with Cowan, whether they gave up a valuable prospect, whether Michalek will be missed. No one will get angry during this disagreement.

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in the Comments section. Everybody seems to be angry there.

But not on the elevator.

Another nice thing about the casual sports conversation is that you don’t have to be an expert to take part. You have just have to have a feeling about it.

True there are experts, and those who hear them, particularly on the TV talk shows, know how tiresome they can be. They go on and on about salaries and cap space and free agency and whatnot. Whereas you can just say you like that Phaneuf has a hard shot and you wonder if Greening will get a shot with the Leafs.

You don’t have to justify why you thought the Super Bowl was interesting. You just have to say it.

And the guy who thought it wasn’t just has to say it too. No harm done.

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challenge. What do you mean by “interesting”? Don’t you think he’s horrible? How can you say he’s interesting? On most topics, conversations can degenerate. In the manuals of old-time manners people were taught never to talk about politics and religion at the dinner table. A good hockey trade, though, is another matter.

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Farm not only expansion option says Ottawa Hospital Alternate sites sought after MP calls for review Steph Willems

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The Ottawa Hospital is looking at alternate sites as it moves forward with plans to build a new Civic campus, giving hope to those opposed to the construction of a new campus on Experimental Farm land.

On Feb. 10, Ottawa Hospital president and CEO Jack Kitts confirmed that other building sites are being looked at, not just the land across Carling Avenue from the existing campus.

“I don’t think we’re hitting ‘pause’ with the plan or even stepping back,” said Kitts. “We’re ensuring we do our due diligence to look at the land in the Experimental Farm and determine if it’s the best site.”

In November 2014, Kitts joined National Capital Commission representatives, and then-MP John Baird, minister responsible for the NCC, in announcing that a land-transfer deal had been reached for 24 hectares of farm land. The land, located on the northwest portion of the farm, would be transferred from Agriculture Canada to the NCC for a future lease to the hospital.

The hospital has longstanding plan to build a new campus, having outgrown its existing (and aging) space.

The farm location was identified eight years ago as the best possible location for a new campus.

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“We’re looking at perhaps the (vacant) Sir John Carling Building site and also Tunney’s Pasture as potential options,” said Kitts, adding that the possibility remains that the Experimental Farm site could be reconfigured to avoid infringing on the research being done by Agriculture Canada.

“Currently, we’re working with the federal government and the city to review our options in the best and fastest way we can. We’re still committed to doing community engagement in early March.”

Kitts said the overarching concern for the Ottawa Hospital is to have the new hospital located close to the city’s core, and near major transportation corridors – in this case, Highway 417.

News of the broadened scope for hospital sites came a week after Ottawa-Centre

MP Catherine McKenna called for a review of the plan in hopes of identifying other urban locations that could accommodate the future campus. Earlier in the month, she met with a group of heritage and agriculture activists who had sent her a letter urging her to revisit the issue.

Kitts said McKenna’s call for a review did have something to do with the change in plans.

“Absolutely,” he said when asked. “We listen to our community and our partners.”

The eight years that have passed since they identified the farm site, coupled with the local concerns about it, made a review of the site a necessity, he said.

The plan is to have a fullyfunctioning hospital campus sometime in the window of 2025-30, which could make the Tunney’s option tricky.

That land is subject to a longterm redevelopment plan that’s under NCC guidance.

“We’re exploring everything that could be an option close to the core,” said Kitts.

“That’s an issue we’d have to take up with Tunney’s planners.”

The hospital is hoping to hold its first public information meeting – the first of several – on March 7, though the date has yet to be confirmed.

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Arts and crafts Top: Danielle Ryan, wife of Ottawa Senators right winger Bobby Ryan, holds up a paper bag lion she crafted, bringing a smile to the face of CHEO patient Karim Chapi, 14, of Ottawa, inside the regional hospital’s fifth-floor playroom on Feb. 10. Several of the players’ wives and girlfriends made pre-Valentine’s Day crafts with patients during their first group visit to the hospital. Several of the players’ wives and girlfriends are looking to make the visit an annual event.

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The way police forces interact with members of the public could change following a planned update of the province’s Police Services Act. That was the message deliv-

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Reducing encounters that result in incarceration or hospitalization is at the heart of the Strategy for a Safer Ontario.

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Naqvi said crucial lessons were learned during the Ottawa Police Service’s one-year Multiagency Early Risk Intervention Tables initiative, which sought better outcomes for vulnerable people when they interact with police.

“What we’re seeing in Ottawa with MERIT is a pilot, and what we’re talking about is making a practice across the province,” said Naqvi.

“This is a great example of creating a co-ordinated approach of early intervention – looking at chronic circumstances and instead of treating it individually, we’d work collectively to provide better services.”

The plan would create a model – backed by legislation – that would require

communities to develop community safety and well-being plans, as well as create situation tables like those used in MERIT. Naqvi’s ministry has funded numerous policing pilot projects over the past

What we’re seeing in Ottawa with MERIT is a pilot, and what we’re talking about is making a practice across the province.

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two years to gauge results and develop best practices.

“The results have been very compelling – very

similar to (Ottawa’s pilot),” said Naqvi.

A framework for policing in First Nations communities would also be part of the changes.

The province’s policing initiative doesn’t exist in a vacuum, however. Recent high-profile media coverage of policing troubles – including the Sammy Yatim case in Toronto – has illustrated a need for a different approach in dealing with the public. As well, horror stories about the continued lack of mental health resources for young people abound. All of these factors can conspire to create an extra burden on already-overworked jails and medical facilities.

“We’re looking at many different factors in our development of a strategy,” said Naqvi.

“In order for us to continue to have effective community-based policing, there needs to be a strong level of trust and respect between (police and public) … Some of the pillars we’ll be consulting on are around how can we better use technology in the way policing is provided? What changes do we need to do for training? How can we put more emphasis on deescalation before any kind of use of force?

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Nepean MP Chandra Arya says Canada needs new ideas, and needs them soon.

“The Canadian economy is actually tanking,” he said. “We all know that. Alberta is in a very serious situation, with a very high unemployment rate and we have to take some action.”

Speaking at federal pre-budget consultation on Feb. 8, Charya stressed the need to grow Canada’s economy, support the middle class, and return to sustainable growth.

He said the Liberal government plans to spend $20 billion each on public transit, green infrastructure and social infrastructure over the next 10 years.

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With Canada’s manufacturing sector struggling, he said investment in technological innovation is Canada’s golden ticket now, along with frugal budgeting.

“We have to invest in innovation, which we continue to do,” Arya said. “But at the same time we have

Invest Ottawa and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development to promote growth in Nepean’s technology sector.

He said he is also working with Via Rail to push for at-grade rail crossings in Nepean, and has met with Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi to discuss Ottawa’s development needs, including LRT funding.

With housekeeping out of the way, Arya got to the core of the night’s meeting, opening the floor for input from residents. Education and innovation were top-of-mind for residents who turned out to the Walter Baker Sports Centre.

Nepean MP Chandra Arya hosts a federal pre-budget consultation at the Walter Baker Sports Centre on Feb. 8 to give area residents an opportunity to share their suggestions for the government as it prepares to table a new federal budget. committed that not only do we want to bring the (debt-to-GDP) ratio down, but we want to balance the budget. This is what we are here for.”

Before addressing the federal budget, Arya filled his constituents in on what he has accomplished since becoming the riding’s representative in

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He said that, as well as meeting with local business improvement areas, he is currently working with

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Another suggested the federal defence budget should be harnessed to fund innovation in the private sector, because many

technologies that benefit the military also have uses for the general population.

Several people suggested making post-secondary education more affordable by either subsidizing it, or by forgiving student loans for students who enter industries that the government is trying to grow.

Ray Barton, CEO of Vitesse Re-Skilling Canada, pointed out a need to invest not only in education, but in what he called infrastructure talent capacity – helping students gain the practical experience needed to qualify for the jobs they’ve studied for, and matching them to those jobs.

Barton suggested that investments in infrastructure should coincide with investments in skilled Canadian workers who can build and maintain that infrastructure.

He pointed to Ottawa’s LRT project as one where skilled Canadian workers are underrepresented.

“I can show you that of the people who are hired on that program, over 50 per cent of them have been brought in from the United States,” he said. “Infrastructure talent capacity would be using local tal-

ent. They may not have the skills right now, but if we don’t develop them, they won’t be there for phase two.”

ernments to promote interprovincial trade, making it easier for Canadian businesses to trade with one another, rather than internationally.

Healthcare also had its moment, when one resident expressed concerns about the provinces’ abilities to handle the growing demands of senior healthcare.

Arya acknowledged that all parties are guilty of avoiding the subject of healthcare, and said that even within his own Liberal government it needs to be better addressed.

“We know there is a big elephant in the room and nobody wants to touch it,” he said, but he added that Health Minister Jane Philpott intends to meet with provincial ministers to sign a new healthcare accord.

“Will that accord bring any major change to the healthcare system? I don’t know,” he said.

“But I hope something will get done.”

Arya concluded the meeting by inviting residents to submit suggestions to his staff in writing on their way out.

The Nepean consultation was one of many happening across the country, with Finance Minister Bill Morneau encouraging MPs to hold their own consultations as the federal government prepares to table a budget this spring.

OTHER ISSUES

Not everyone who spoke at the consultation had plans for Canada’s innovation sector. Richard Stead, president of the Cedarhill Community Association proposed building linkages to join disconnected bike paths in west Nepean; an improvement he said would immediately improve the lives of residents.

He suggested that the NCC should be more involved with community projects like that.

He also urged Arya to renew discussions with the city about extending the LRT route to Barrhaven, an area he said risks becoming an economic wasteland without it.

“The founders of our country built the Canadian Pacific Railway across the whole country in less time than the city’s proposing to build the LRT to Baseline (Transitway station),” he said to applause.

Another resident stressed the importance of avoiding redundant or overlapping infrastructure upgrades managed by different levels of government.

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Freezin’ for a reason Special Olympics polar plunge coming to Algonquin Megan DeLaire

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That’s why they’re partnering with Algonquin College and the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run to host Ottawa’s second Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics Submitted on Feb. 27.

Brave participants Ottawa polar plunge organizer Insp. John McGetrick climbs out of icy water during the 2015 polar plunge at TD Place, with help from some fellow officers. The Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics will take place will have a chance to jump, slip or tip-toe again this year, hosted by Algonquin College on Feb. 27. into a pool of ice cold water at the college starting at 9 a.m. that day to raise funds and awareness for the athletes and families of Special Olympics Ontario.

Special Olympics Ontario is part of a global movement that aims to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities, using sport as a catalyst. It provides opportunities for athletes to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and socialize with other Special Olympics athletes through year-round sports training and athletic competitions.

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“We work very closely with law enforcement and policing across the province, because Special Olympics is actually their charity of choice,” said Special Olympics Ontario spokeswoman Jasmina Vranesevic.

She added that police across Ontario raise more than $1 million annually for the organization, bringing in almost $1.8 million in 2015.

“We have a very strong connection with them,” Vranesevic said of the relationship between Special Olympics Ontario and law enforcement agencies.

Although this year’s plunge will be the second organized by police in Ottawa, it’s the most recent in a long list of events planned in partnership with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run to support the sport organization.

“We do the torch run – that’s our big one – every year,” said Ottawa Insp.

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polar plunge organizer. He said local police also collect donations at Ottawa 67’s games and through their Cops and Cowboys events at Lone Star Texas Grill.

“The money we raise goes to the athletes and if the police don’t raise it they don’t participate in sport, and it’s basically that simple.”

Last year’s polar plunge attracted 75 participants and raised $27,500 through entry fees and donations. This year, McGetrick has decided to waive the entry fee, but he hopes the event will raise even more than the first time around.

“We did that with the intention of encouraging participants to try and get sponsorship,” McGetrick said. “We’re encouraging people who are plunging to make a donation on the day of and generate as much sponsorship as they can. But there’s no fee. If you want to go, you can sign up and go.”

For more information about the Ottawa Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics, or to register, go to https://goo. gl/3LXDRN. For more information about Special Olympics Ontario, visit specialolympicsontario.com.

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Province changes to spark electric car use Staff

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The Ontario government will hand electric car buyers up to $14,000 in incentives under a revised provincial program aimed at reducing emissions.

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Starting this year, EV buyers would see the range of government subsidies grow to a range of $6,000 to $10,000 (up from $5,000 to $8,000) with an additional $3,000 incentive for EVs with “larger battery capacities” and a further $1,000 for EVs with five seats or more.

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That means buyers could find themselves saving $14,000 on the purchase price of a new EV. The price break is aimed at the average car driver and does not apply to buyers who can afford high-end models. Luxury car buyers who choose models costing more than $75,000 would have the subsidy capped at $3,000.

“With a growing population and expanding urban regions, transportation emissions pose one of our province’s greatest challenges in achieving our ambitious greenhouse gas pollution reduction targets,” said Premier Kathleen Wynne in a news release.

Exhaust from trucks, cars and other vehicles make up about 35 per cent of Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions, making this sector a ripe target for emissions-lowering incentives.

The $325-million Green Investment Fund behind the electric vehicle program is being used by the province as a down-payment on Ontario’s future cap-and-trade program.

“We are working hard to continue our support for green technology because the benefits of doing this are clear,” stated Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca. “Providing better incentives for electric vehicles will help consumers and businesses make the transition to more sustainable vehicles, and keep Ontario at the forefront of the clean, green economy.”

Del Duca has said the province will now allow EV drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes on 400-series highways, even if there is only one occupant in the car. Once high-occupancy toll lanes become operational in the province, EV drivers will be able to use those lanes for free.

The incentives also address the need for better infrastructure to power the province’s growing EV fleet. Home and business owners can receive a $1,000 incentive for the installation of EV charging stations.

Last December, the province withdrew $20 million from the same fund to boost the number of public charging stations.

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Mom’s wine bar on wheels nominated for award

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Normally alcohol and wheels are a bad combination, but a Kanata mom’s wine bar in an Airstream trailer looks to be an exception to the rule.

A wine rep and event planner, Kasey Boudreau and her husband wanted to start a traditional brick-andmortar bar but found the costs were too high.

“So we decided if food trucks are making a big scene, why can’t we do a beverage truck?” said Boudreau.

She later found an Airstream trailer for sale – the aluminum, bullet-shaped kind famous for acting as the quarantine vehicle for the first astronauts to walk on the Moon.

“I just loved the idea of the vintage, the retro, how different it is,” said Boudreau.

So, as a birthday present to herself, Boudreau bought the trailer and, after a few months of figuring out exactly what to do, gutted it and redesigned the interior with the help of a girlfriend and a cousin who is a furniture designer.

Boudreau’s business plan caught some welcome attention even before they were finished.

“I towed (the trailer) to my cousin’s in Toronto and we were working on it until like 2 o’clock in the morning on the Wednesday night and then I drove all through the night to be on CTV the next morning,” she said.

“We hit the road running.”

Since then, Boudreau’s trailer – called Cellar 82 – was on the road for three months in the late summer and fall, and catered to 18 events.

Due to bylaws surrounding the sale of alcohol, Boudreau couldn’t just set up

shop on a street corner like other truck vendors, so she had a different plan in mind.

“We were trying to hit just the wedding market because we assumed for outdoor weddings, this is a great bar area” said Boudreau. “But it’s kind of expanded into private parties, private wine tastings, I have had some inquiries about children’s birthday parties, non alcohol-related, obviously.”

Clients have also contacted her about using the trailer as a musical lounge space, a smoothie bar and more.

Now, the trailer is a kind of mobile lounge space.

Kanata mom Kasey Boudreau’s vino truck, Cellar 82, sits in a field. The travelling venue is her business venture in an Airstream trailer, and has her nominated as a finalist in the 2016 Mompreneur Awards.

said Boudreau.

However a bigger reward will come when her 18-month-old daughter is old enough to understand what her mom is up to, she said.

Asked what some of the struggles were in becoming an entrepreneur while being a mom, Boudreau said, “I couldn’t have done this actually without becoming a mom because I came up with the idea on maternity leave.”

With her daughter born, doing business and taking care of her is difficult at times, she said.

“Everyone kind of has to work around her schedule instead of the other way around. So I mean it’s been difficult but it’s also so ridiculously rewarding because I am excited for when she is old enough to understand what’s going on. She can be like, ‘I can do anything. Absolutely anything.’”

panels on to ease that cost,” she said. Buying a truck to

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MOMPRENEUR

Hearing that she is in the running for a Mompreneur award as “just incredible,” said Boudreau, especially because finalists were chosen by the public.

Mompreneurs, the organization behind the awards, was started by Maria Locker in 2006 to educate moms about business. Now it provides marketing, accounting, branding and insurance advice, and runs classes and networking events.

In addition to profiling mompreneurs in its own magazine, the business hosts the Mompreneur Awards once a year.

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A finalist in the Start-up Award category, Boudreau stands to win $5,000 in services and cash.

While the prestige and publicity of winning the award is definitely of interest, Boudreau said she has ideas for the prize money.

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Karen McCrimmon Serving Constituents of Kanata-Carleton

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Working with Service Canada, I identified several local priorities for the program, including the rural agricultural sector and the Kanata technology sector. The deadline to apply for funding is Feb. 26. For more information or to submit an application, visit servicecanada. gc.ca/csj.

School Visits

I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet and speak with students and staff at a number of schools in our community. On Feb 8th, I visited a grade 5 class at Huntley Centennial in preparation for their visit to Parliament Hill, and on Feb 11th, I visited École élémentaire catholique Saint-Rémi to speak with students about the work I do as a Member of Parliament. I am always impressed by how engaged our students are with the political process and I thank the students and teachers for hosting me.

Engaging with Local Businesses

A local MP needs to champion the local economy, so I have been active in meeting with and listening to local businesses to hear how the federal government can create jobs and growth. I recently visited local businesses including Neptec Technologies, Edgewater Computer Systems, First Air, inBay Technologies, and Mitel. I continue to be amazed at how much these companies contribute to Canadian Business. Please contact my office if your business would be interested in meeting.

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My community team is here to work for you. If you require help with any federal government concerns such as Immigration and passport issues, CRA and Service Canada and EI and pensions, please contact my community staff for assistance or to set up a meeting if required.

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Kanata North Business Improvement Area executive director Jenna Sudds presents the results of a pair of studies looking into the economic impact of Kanata North to business people, city councillors and the mayor on Feb. 12 at city hall.

Transportation infrastructure needs improvement: report Continued from page 1

Kanata North Business Improvement Area and undertaken by Doyletech. The BIA presented that report, and the results of a market gap analysis study, to members of other BIAs, business people, several city councillors and the mayor on Feb. 13.

The Kanata North BIA’s executive director, Jenna Sudds, sought to give some context for just what that $7.8 billion really means.

With 30,679 people working

in Kanata North, either directly or indirectly, each worker generates on average $255,000.

According to Statistics Canada numbers, the average across Canada is $85,000 per worker.

“Three times higher than the Canadian average is a shocking number,” said Sudds.

“Seven-point-eight billion dollars to Canada’s GDP is also a very big number and certainly shows the power of these companies and what they are up to.”

And, no surprise, the majority of that money comes from

the technology sector. The companies with the biggest impact are telecom, wireless and photonics companies.

Also not surprising, said Sudds, considering the area’s deep roots in telecom.

Comparing those numbers to other Canadian technology parks that have done similar studies, Kanata North had a greater economic impact than the five others named, which included the David Johnston R&T Park in Waterloo and McMaster Innovation Park.

The only park with higher

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employment was the Association of University Research Parks which includes 26 research and tech parks and employs more than 65,000 people.

GROWTH

Another positive indicator was growth numbers in Ottawa as a whole, said Sudds.

In 2012, the city had about 57,000 technology employees.

In 2015, that number grew to 76,000.

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Must do better job ‘selling and marketing’ Kanata North: Mayor Continued from page 22

“First and foremost I’m very impressed with the thoroughness of the study and I think it brings to light what a lot of us have felt, that we have a very vibrant and growing high tech sector in Kanata,” said Mayor Jim Watson.

“I think that we have to do a better job selling and marketing it because I think most people who see these statistics and see the number of jobs that are created, the economic activity, would be surprised.”

In addition to underlining Kanata North’s importance to the local and national economy, the BIA showed what the area was lacking with its second report – a market gap analysis.

Some of these gaps included a lack of a rapid turnaround prototype house, more and better restaurants and cafes, and better transit options and facilities.

With 50 per cent of Kanata North employees living within five kilometres of their workplace, there are many people who could make

their short commute by bus if good service was available, or make use of rapid transit options from elsewhere in the city.

Sudds pushed the need for improvements to transportation infrastructure during her presentation, saying March Road and Carling Av-

Asked if the studies drive home the need to get light rail transit to Kanata as soon as possible, Watson said every part of the city is better off the sooner it is connected to light rail.

“We have to live within the reality of what money we have but I know that people

I think that we have to do a better job selling and marketing it because I think most people who see these statistics and see the number of jobs that are created, the economic activity, would be surprised.

Mayor Jim Watson

enue are seeing much higher volumes of traffic than they are built for, and that greater access to public transportation is also needed.

She noted that if a transit station were to be built at March and Solandt roads, it would be in proximity to 21,000 employees – a density only currently seen at downtown stations.

like (Kanata North Coun.)

Marianne (Wilkinson) and (Kanata South Coun.) Allan (Hubley) have been very effective lobbyists to see what we can do to push it ahead.

“I met with Karen McCrimmon the MP (for Kanata-Carleton) last week. She is very much wanting to see the LRT go farther west to Kanata. But if we can get

the federal and provincial governments to fast forward more dollars, then we can move LRT faster west.”

He said the studies will “act as catalysts for further discussion,” while adding that needing transportation infrastructure upgrades due to overuse is a good problem to have.

“In many ways we are a victim of our own success,” said Watson. “It’s a good problem to have that the roads are congested as opposed to there is no one going to work in Kanata.”

Sudds said she accepts that the city does not have the money to get light rail transit to Kanata faster, but said she hopes the city would factor in this new information when it comes to deciding to allocating buses and money for upgrades to roads.

As for lobbying the provincial and federal governments, Sudds said, “We will certainly put some effort into it.”

She said the main reason for the meeting was to spread the results of the research and to present the area’s challenges as opportunities to collectively work towards solutions.

Allan Hubley Positive Change for Kanata South

City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review Thank you to all residents who braved the cold and joined us this past Sunday at the Grand opening of Meadowbreeze Rink in Monahan Landing! I would like to again thank the Tomlinson Family for their generous contribution to our community and also take this opportunity to thank Allen Bursey, a long time Bridlewood rink volunteer for all his work to ensure that Meadowbreeze rink was up and running for this event...Thank you Allen! I hope you will all get a chance to visit our newest outdoor rink this winter!

In our travels around Kanata last weekend, the Mayor and I were pleased to stop by and welcome another new business to the community...Nu Caribbean Restaurant located at 100 Castlefrank Rd. Thank you for choosing Kanata South as your new home!

Ash Woodlot Rehabilitation Program You may have noticed that there have been some trees taken down around the ward recently. I wanted to provide you with an update and assure you that the there is a reforestation plan in place to repopulate the area.

Ash trees continue to decline within the City of Ottawa due to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer and infected trees need to be removed to protect the health of non infected trees.

Work has commenced in Stonegate Park and along the Trans Canada Trail from Eagleson Road to NCC property (ending just beyond Shetland Way). Please note that the composition of the woodlot at Stonegate Park is all ash so the impact to the park will be significant.

New trees will be planted in the areas where diseased trees have been removed. Trees will be planted during the Fall 2016 planting season.

Wood is good! Small to medium sized wood pieces within the woodlot are to remain on site to provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife and invertebrates and to retain growing sites for plants and fungi.

Full details (as well as maps of the areas affected) about this project can be found on my website at www. councillorallanhubley.ca.

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February 20-21: The Katimavik Hazeldean Community Association’s Winter Family Carnival Weekend. An all day adult broomball tournament will be on Saturday, February 20th. For more information on broomball, please email: youngspondkhca@gmail.com.

The final broomball game will be at 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 21 followed by annual family Community Skating Party from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Join us for family fun and refreshments whether you skate or not.

February 21st: The Wonderland Tea Party will be held from 2-4pm at the Hellenic Centre (1315 Prince of Wales).

Tickets still available at http://bitly.com/wonderland-CHEO This event is raising funds for 6 new beds for the CHEO mental health unit.

February 27th: Kanata Symphony Orchestra Concert 7:30 pm, Kanata Baptist Church, 465 Hazeldean Rd. Tickets available at the door - Adults $15; Student/Senior $10; Family $30.

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.

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City Councillor, Kanata north A SHOOTING IN KANATA IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN, SO I’VE ORGANIZED A COMMUNITY MEETING with OTTAWA POLICE & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, Thurs. Feb. 18, 7pm, Fellowship Baptist Church, 1078 Klondike Rd. The recent shooting incident on Feb. 5th shows that here in Kanata we’re not exempt from crime and need to be alert to make this a rare event. Find out how Ottawa Police deal with such incidents and how you can help to keep our communities safe. Hear from Ottawa Police and Neighbourhood Watch representatives. A member of the Guns and Gangs Unit will be present to respond to questions on this incident. You can raise concerns on situations in your area and find out how a Neighbourhood Watch program will help.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE WAY THE CITY DEALS WITH SNOW? DOES IT TAKE TOO LONG TO CLEAR YOUR STREET OR SIDEWALK? DO WE NEED TO CHANGE OUR WINTER OPERATION STANDARDS? THEN COME TO THE TOWNHALL NEXT WEEK TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THOSE WHO DEAL WITH WINTER. YOU’LL ALSO SEE PLANS FOR RICHARDSON RIDGE PARKS, AND MUCH MORE – Wed. Feb. 24, 7-9pm, Beaverbrook Library (2500 Campeau Dr.) A draft agenda is available on my website. You don’t want to miss this town hall as there will be presentations by City staff from Parks and Surface Operations. Constable Phong Le will report on the shooting that took place on Feb. 5th and I will provide updates on the KNL subdivision, what’s underway in the ward and City and share the results of the Nuisance Mosquito Vote.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE 2016 – Federation of Canadian Municipalities – it’s never too late to learn and that’s what I did last week at the FCM Conference along with other elected officials, municipal staff and industry leaders. There were many examples of smart growth, ideas on dealing with climate change by reducing greenhouse gases and innovative ways to have the community involved in community issues. I was impressed by what other communities, from the smallest to the largest, are doing and to share what’s happening here in Ottawa. Municipalities are leading through innovative solutions and best practices in driving sustainable local change across Canada.

LEARN ABOUT THE INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION THAT KANATA NORTH’S TECH INDUSTRIES HAVE MADE AS DETAILED IN THE ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY done by the KANATA NORTH BIA in 2015. As well as providing jobs in our community they help finance the country, province and city. View at www.KanataNorthBIA.ca.

NOTE: THE PARKWAY CLOSED SAT FEB 20th & SUN FEB 21st FROM OAKES WOOD TO TERON ROAD to facilitate the removal of a tower crane at 2 The Parkway. Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 20, OTTAWA MISSION, Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser Walk - support putting an end to homelessness.

Feb. 24, 5 to 7 pm, KANATA NORTH BIA NETWORKING with the MAYOR, The Marshes, Terry Fox Drive.

Feb. 24, TOWN HALL, Beaverbrook Library, 7-9 pm, with Snow Removal Staff and presentation of a new park in Richardson Ridge.

Ottawa figure skater comes home with Disney on Ice show Megan DeLaire mdelaire@metroland.com

Lisa Nasu-Yu left Ottawa last August to start a new job.

Now she’s excited to come back home this month to show her friends and family what she’s been up to.

She’s coming home from Feb. 24 to 28 to perform daily at the Canadian Tire Centre with the cast of the travelling ice show Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic.

“I’m really excited to be able to show my friends and family what I’m actually doing,” said Nasu-Yu, a figure skater who has trained with two Ottawa clubs. “I’ve had so much support from them to get here, so to be able to let them see my work and the show is really exciting.”

Nasu-Yu, 18, has been on the road with her Disney on Ice cast mates since the show’s current tour started in September, 2015.

While touring, the show’s 49 performers travel from one city to the next in a convoy of four tour busses, covering an average distance of 600 kilometres between each tour stop. By the end of their 2015-16 tour, the cast and 20 staff and crew members will have covered about 20,000 km travelling to 33 cities in Canada and the United States, mostly by bus.

Despite the near-constant travel, Nasu-Yu said she’s adjusting to her new lifestyle, and is even learning to enjoy it.

“It definitely took a while to get used to the travelling and everything, just figuring out how to pack your suitcases for

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Lisa Nasu-Yu, fourth from the left, joined the cast of the travelling ice show Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic in August, but she’ll be back in her home town for daily performances at the Canadian Tire Centre from Feb. 24 to 28 when the show comes to Ottawa. every city,” she said.

“But everyone’s been really helpful. I’ve learned a lot and I think I’ve found my place.

It’s great that we get to explore all the different cities with our tour family.”

The show begins with a parade of 50 classic and modern characters – including Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and an ensemble of Disney princesses – led by Mickey Mouse.

Then, in two acts, it celebrates Disney’s legacy with high-energy musical tributes to 14 classic and new stories.

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skaters glides, spins and dances its way through more than 30 choreographed song, including Let it Go, You’ve Got A Friend in Me and Hakuna Matata.

During each show, Nasu-Yu undergoes three transformations as an ensemble skater, becoming a green army man for the Toy Story song You’ve Got a Friend in Me, a turtle for the Finding Nemo song Turtle Rock, and a bride for the Mulan song Honor to Us All. “My favourite part of the show would have to be the Mulan production,” she said. “It’s really great to see Mulan out R0013661777-0128

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Feb. 27. Kanata Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm, Kanata Baptist Church, tickets at door.

Feb. 27, Kanata Choral Society sings Folk Music of Canada, 3pm, St. Paul’s, 20 Young Rd. Feb. 29, EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL USE SURVEY DEADLINE, Ottawa Public Health, share your views at www.ottawa.ca.

March 10, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST, 7-8:30 am, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., RSVP to KanataNorth@ ottawa.ca. Hear from our MP Karen McCrimmon, Guest Speaker MP Anita Vandenbeld and network with other women in the community.

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Before joining the cast of Disney on Ice in 2015, NasuYu trained at the Nepean Skating Club and the south Ottawa Minto Skating Club, and skated competitively with Skate Canada.

Despite breaking her leg in 2009, in 2011 she was named the Canada Winter Games prenovice champion and earned a silver medal at the Pre-Novice Canadian Figure Skating Championships that year.

With her latest, more theatrical venture, she said she feels like she can enjoy the best of both worlds.

“It’s really different from competitive (skating) I guess,” she said. “It’s professional but we’re not fighting for things, it’s just more fun. You get to skate while having fun and exploring, so it’s perfect.”

For more information about the show, or to purchase tickets, go to capitaltickets.ca.

Tickets are also available by phone at 613-599-3267 or in person at the Canadian Tire Centre box office.

Public health boards at risk under proposed change: consultant With province plans regional healthcare model, public health boards fear being stripped away Jennifer McIntosh

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Local public health capacity could be at risk, Dr. Brent Moloughney told the Ottawa Board of Health on Feb. 8.

Provincial Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Eric Hoskins released a discussion paper in December, entitled Patients First: A Proposal to Strengthen PatientCentred Health Care in Ontario.

The proposal would see medical officers of health and public health services funded and integrated under the control of Local Health Integration Networks. Right now LHINs plan and fund local healthcare.

Ottawa is part of the Champlain LHIN, which covers much of eastern Ontario. There are 14 LHINs across the province.

Public health focus can shift to delivery of services, which can include a net reduction in public health capacity.

Dr. Brent Moloughney, public health consultant,

than regional health authorities across the country, though there are examples of the public health boards being stripped and a loss of funding to public health.

“Public health focus can shift to delivery of services, which can include a net reduction in public health capacity,” he said.

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Critics say the LHINs never lived up to their names because they didn’t truly integrate healthcare services.

Moloughney, who works as a public health consultant, said it’s difficult to give specifics on the situation because the discussion paper is so high level.

He said the context is different

The discussion paper attempts to deal with gaps in patient care and access to primary care.

In addition to dealing with public health, the discussion paper puts community care access centres – which deal with in-home care and other support services – under the purview of the LHINS. The idea is to make the expanded regional health networks accountable directly to the ministry.

The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario made a statement in December calling for public health departments to be connected to LHINs. The statement said the proposal is the next phase of the health system and evolution and lauds the idea of bringing all parts of the health system under a single jurisdiction for planning and performance reporting.

“The organizations (public health boards) are focused on understanding whole communities to prevent sickness and the spread of communicable diseases,” the Dec. 18 statement reads.

“Public health professionals analyze communities to identify and monitor health risks, and target public education and other programs to promote health well-

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ness and illness prevention within a population.”

Moloughney said the best example of the regional health authority practice is in Saskatoon.

“They have to have the epidemiological capacity,” he said.

In light of Moloughney’s presentation, the board opted to write a letter to the minister making recommendations about any health system transformation.

The letter will include a direction to maintain independent governance and authority for public health boards, protect public health funding, enhance public health capacity and integrate population health priorities, assessment and surveillance.

Dr. Atul Kapur, a member of the Ottawa Public Health board, said there should be a whole government approach to health.

“Social determinants of health are determined at a municipal level,” he said.

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ather was sitting on the bench at the back door.

The washbasin and soap dish had been placed on the floor underneath, and beside Father’s feet was the shoebox. It was made of wood, and had the shape of a shoe sole tilted on one side.

This is where Father placed his foot when he wanted to put a shine to his Sunday boots. He removed from inside, the piece of rubber, and a baking powder tin that had holes punched in the bottom, which he would use to scrape the spot where the rubber would go, when it was cut into the right size for a patch to be glued on to the galoshes or gum rubbers he was working on.

I tried not to look at the galoshes on the floor beside him. These were the very same galoshes Father had tried to patch a couple

MARY COOK Memories weeks before Christmas.

The memory of that night was one I would be a long time erasing from my mind.

I thought as the winter wore on, I might be able to forget that night, but I couldn’t.

I had seen the beautiful doll one day in the dime store, and I could talk of nothing else when I got home. I even wrote Santa a letter asking if he might consider putting the doll under our Christmas tree.

That night, as I raved on about the doll, and said how much I longed for it, it was then Father held up Mother’s worn galoshes and said,

if Santa had any heart he would bring new galoshes for Mother.

And then, like a miracle the doll had appeared that Christmas morning under the tree. And there were no new galoshes for Mother.

And now, every time I watched Father working on our galoshes and rubber boots, hoping to get a bit more wear out of them by gluing on rubber patches, my mind reeled back to that fateful night when I begged for the doll. I thought, if I didn’t watch Father, maybe I could forget about the sacrifice that was made, and stop

wondering how Santa knew about that beautiful doll, and how it ended up under our tree. As the winter wore on, Mother wore those old galoshes, patches on top of patches and there was never enough money to replace them. So I got to praying. I prayed that it would be a short winter, that the patches would hold onto the galoshes, and I even prayed that I would stop fretting about how Santa brought me the doll and no new galoshes for Mother. And that night, as I watched Father once again try to repair what looked to me beyond fixing, I wondered how much more wear Mother would get out of them, and how Renfrew County could possibly handle one more snow flake!

Old Herman said it was the worst winter he had ever seen. Mother’s shoes fitted inside the galoshes, and there was a strip of tattered fur

around their tops covering the laces down to the toes. I thought they were probably as old as I was.

Certainly I had no memory of Mother ever buying them. And they were black; as black as night. As hard as I tried, I couldn’t stop watching Father working away at the galoshes.

And then he reached into his back pocket and took out a pair of brand new black laces. They were wrapped in a red paper sleeve. He took out the old laces and worked in the new ones, tying a knot at the top. He was in his stockinged feet, and he put the galoshes on. I had no idea what he was going to do in Mother’s galoshes, when it was just about time to go to bed. And then, one after the other, he placed his foot on the wood sole on the shoe box, and rubbed black shoe polish all over the galoshes, covering the patches and all.

He took a brush out of the shoe box, one I had seen him use many times on his Sunday boots, and with fierce strokes he brushed and brushed until I thought he would wear the rubber right down to the canvas that lined the galoshes.

He held them up when he was finished, and they were as shiny as a fry pan, and looked like they had just come out of the store.

“Good as new,” he said.

And I wondered after, whenever I cradled that beautiful doll, how long it would take for me to release the feeling of sadness I felt whenever I looked at Mother’s galoshes, patch on top of patch.

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LEAVEYOURLASTING MARKFORCHEO’S CHILDREN&FAMILIES KATHLEEN BELIEVED IN THE GREAT LOVE OF NEW-BORN CHILDREN AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CARE TO THEIR LIVES. FOR THAT REASON HER SON ESTABLISHED THE KATHLEEN ELIZABETH AND E. NEVILLE WARD ENDOWMENT FUND FOR NURSING EDUCATION IN HER MEMORY.

For more than 40 years our community has benefited from the care and medical expertise at CHEO. While some of us have thankfully never had to use CHEO, others have for minor or sometimes more serious issues. The one commonality we all share is a great respect and appreciation for CHEO. We want it to be here for our kids, our kids’ kids and beyond that. That is what Forever CHEO is all about!

By making a planned gift to CHEO you not only help future generations of children, but you also provide some tax relief to your estate, while still providing for your family members.

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CONSIDER CREATING A TRULY LASTING LEGACY AND HELP TO ENSURE THAT CHEO IS FOREVER PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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Meet your Kanata Lasers Name and number: Giusten Annetta, 7 Position: Forward Age: 18 Birthplace: Vaughn, Ont. Nickname: Antenna School: Currently not in school Pregame rituals: Listen to music, shoot pucks, soccer, stick handle, stretch, eat Pregame meal: Pasta and chicken Fave hockey team: Toronto Maple Leafs Favourite player: Rick Nash Ideal day: Wake up, eat, go to the gym, eat, watch Netflix, eat, go to practice, eat, sleep.

If you weren’t playing hockey, what would you play: Soccer Desert island items (3): Ice, hockey stick and puck.

What makes you a good teammate: Being a good guy, being unreal at soccer. “He has nice hair, always happy, always smiling” - Graveline, teammate How many push ups can you do in a minute: 61 Fave song: Justin Bieber - Love Yourself upcoming home games

Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. versus Smiths Falls at the KRC Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. versus Brockville at the KRC

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By incorporating, your business can grow its working capital at a faster rate because of the low rate of corporate taxation. Also, by leaving profits in the Corporation in excess of your personal needs, you can grow your retirement savings in the corporation at a much faster rate.

Limiting Risk A business can present a number of possible legal risks associated with its operation. A personal injury claim, contractual disputes or an error has the potential to create huge liabilities for which you could be personally exposed. Because a corporation has its own separate legal existence distinct from that of its shareholders, any obligations, debts and liabilities of the business would be the obligation of the corporation and not you, personally. While there are some statutory and other limited exceptions, the incorporation of your business creates a significant barrier of protection from personal liabilities.

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Bound for the big screen

By Grace Davidson

“It’s going to be weird leaving my second home, a.k.a. the drama room,” says Brynn Rhude, a Grade 12 student at All Saints High School. “But, I’m excited for what lies ahead.”

This time of year, the graduating class decides where to apply to postsecondary schools and for what program.

For Rhude, this would be a walk in the park. Hoping to attend Ryerson or York in fall of 2016 for film studies, Rhude has her plans all straightened out. Her biggest hurdle is the application.

“I need to create a short film, as well as a movie proposal that I would make in my final year,” she says.

At 17, teenagers will choose career paths, choices

that require a good amount of contemplation.

“I’ve always known I would be in this industry,” says Rhude.

As a dancer from the age of two, a model at 12, and a lifelong actress, cinematography comes naturally to this redhead.

“My family has been supportive of me since day one, and have never made me question my passion,” she says. “This has made the whole process much easier.”

Growing up in the small town of Dunrobin is a blessing according to Rhude. Your neighbours become your best friends.

Her neighbour, Kaitlin Kealey, is her mentor and inspiration.

“It was Kaitlin who got me interested this. She’s in that program right now,” says Rhude.

The local architecture of nearby Pinhey’s Point, the Ottawa River, and the open fields are something most would take for granted; but not a film student.

“No spare moment is wasted when you have an empty memory card and a charged battery,” she says.

Rhude is more than just a skilled cinematographer.

She is also head editor of the All Saints yearbook and has her own YouTube channel where she posts videos she has made for school events, friends and for her own enjoyment.

Teenagers often feel pressured to choose a career path that promises money or success.

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Rhude says, calling this the most important quote to

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Brynn Rhude with her longboard, near her home in Dunrobin. remember when choosing a post-secondary path.

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Dig a little deeper All Saint’s grad enjoys world adventures Not many graduates can say they’ve travelled like Katherine Davidson. At 21, she has been to Central America and Ireland, but not on vacation.

Davidson is an archaeology major finishing her bachelor’s degree at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont. Classes such as ceramics and historics, palaeolithic archaeology, and history of indigenous Canada have ignited this young archaeologist’s passion for history. She says the past four years have been amazing, and as graduation approaches she is becoming increasingly excited for her next adventure.

Davidson grew up in the small town of Dunrobin and owes her love of archaeology to her mother, Kirstin Davidson, who encouraged her love of cultures, a passion which Katie discovered at the age of seven.

“She was studying Egypt in Grade 2,” says Kirstin, “and I could tell that we were, I apologize for the pun, breaking new ground on the life-long excavation of her career in archaeology.”

Her first trip was to Belize, through Trent University, where she excavated with her peers.

They worked on a Classic period Maya site, which appears to have been a small tributary city connected to Lamanai, located in the north of Belize. In their free time, students had the opportunity to explore Belize’s cultural history, such as climbing the ancient Mayan High Temple at Lamanai.

Katie’s second trip – to Dublin – was one she will never forget. Through University College Dublin, she had the pleasure of digging on an Early Bronze Age site (around 1000 BCE) called Tlachtga/Hill of Ward, which was a hill fort where several important gatherings were held in ancient Ireland.

“The dig in Ireland was a particularly great experience for me, because neolithic Ireland is a specific area of interest for me,” says Katie. “I met some fantastic people on this dig: archaeologists and enthusiasts from all over the world as well as top Irish archaeologists.”

In Ireland, Katie met Katherine

McCormack, a 23-year-old student at University College Dublin, who became one of Katie’s best friends.

“She ensures her friends are cared for and will always help them even if they are on the other side of the world,” says McCormack.

From Canada, to Ireland, to Belize, it looks like Katie will be successful anywhere she goes. Her dream job as a curator seems to be in reach.

“I hope to get my master’s and my PhD,” says Davidson. “Getting a PhD is a personal goal; being a doctor is cool.”

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Cystic fibrosis – it takes your breath away

By Emily Hanna

“Imagine breathing through a straw,” All Saints graduate Kathleen Hanna says. “That’s what it’s like.”

When she was only four months old, Hanna was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

Commonly referred to as CF, this lung disease causes a buildup of mucus which encases the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Now, 21 years later, Hanna is undergoing the tedious and terrifying process of determining if a lung transplant could benefit her.

The process started in November when Hanna was admitted to the Ottawa Hospital.

“My doctors decided they wanted to start doing tests and send them to Toronto,” Hanna says.

Hanna’s doctors made the tough decision to send her to a hospital in Toronto where they specialize in transplants after putting her through: * pulmonary functions tests, * arterial blood gas tests, * CT scans, * ECG’s, * a six-minute walk test, * a bone density test, * a TB test, * multiple blood work tests, * ultrasounds of her abdomen and heart, * psychological screenings.

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“I have to be in Toronto full time,” Hanna explains, “so if lungs become available I can go into surgery right away.”

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Happy 60th anniversary John and Hester shackleton February 16, 2016 John and Hester celebrated their 60 years of wedded bliss with family in Stittsville, Ontario on February 13, 2016. Further celebrations are planned for June with a family trip to Northern Ireland. Much love to you both from the entire family, you are an inspiration to us all.

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CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Keith Fraser would like to extend our sincere thanks for all the support following the passing of our beloved father and grandfather. For all the kind words of sympathy from those who came to the visitation and funeral service; for the cards and flowers, online condolences and donations - our heartfelt thanks. We are very grateful to Rev. Andrew Love for the beautiful service, to organist Lillian Miller, to Eldon, Lisa and all the staff at the Boyce Funeral Home for their sensitive, professional guidance and kindly support. Thanks to pallbearers Keith Lenser, Gordon Vogg, Todd Jack, Neil Calvert and Harold Neumann. We wish to extend a Special Thank You to Dr. Shriver and to all the Staff at the Grove Nursing Home for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our father during his stay there. So many people in Arnprior and area cared for Dad; he had many good friends, particularly worthy of gratitude are Kerrie, Neil and Pamela Calvert and a Special Thank You to Dad’s devoted friend and caregiver Marion Murdoch.

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Keith Lackey Doug & family would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their outpouring of sympathy at the loss of Helen. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend. Thank you for the sympathy cards, flowers, food brought to our homes and for your continuing support. We are also grateful to the Anglican Parish of Huntley family & Rev Monique Stone for the beautiful service including the choir. We are deeply touched by your words and gestures of condolence at this difficult time.

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IN MEMORIAM

CARROLL, Tom – In memory of a dearly loved and cherished husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away February 18, 2014 Remembering you is easy, We do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold.

You left the sweetest memories The world could ever hold.

To us you were someone special, What more is there to say?

Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

Dearly missed and forever loved, Betty, Barbara and Keith, Margaret and Darwin, Kevin and Liz Patricia and Steve, Tom and Lois, Christine and Peter, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

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Egbert “Bert” August 23, 1939-February 11, 2016 (Retired-Ontario Hydro) Passed away peacefully in the Almonte Fairview Manor Thursday February 11, 2016. Bert Reitsma of Arnprior, formerly of Fitzroy Harbour in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Patricia (Shideler) Reitsma. Much loved father of Tricia Skorupinski (William) and Greg Reitsma (Cynthia). Loving Grandpa-Honey/Poppa of Johnny, Brandon, Ella, Ryan, Dylan, Charlotte and Colson. Predeceased by brothers Hank (late Ann) and John (late Blanche).

Survived by brothers Ed (late Marion), Dick (late Isabel), Gerrit (Connie) and Anton (Faye) and sister Akke TeWinkel (late Albert). Dear brotherin-law of John Shideler (Suzanne), Betty Shideler and Janet Shideler (Ray). Bert will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Dirk and Hendrikje Reitsma. A special thank you to Dr. McKillop and the staff of Fairview Manor, Heritage House for their loving care of Bert. Visitations at the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Memorial Service Monday February 15, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment Whyte’s Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour. In memoriam donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

Anderson, Andrew “Andy” James Suddenly at the Carleton Place Hospital, on Saturday February 6, 2016 at the age of 47.

Dear father of Taylor, Elyssa, Owen and Hayden. Survived by his parents Floyd and Cheryle Anderson, his grandmother Eileen Forrest and his brothers Derek (Sandy) and Jason (Kim).

Andy will be missed by his aunts and uncles and extended family.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday February 11, 2016 for visitation only from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Autoshop: an inside view

By Nick Gignac

There are many different classes and different types of subjects at All Saints High School in Kanata.

Although, for some students, a particular class during the day in room 137 doesn’t feel like a class at all – it’s more like second nature.

The class is autoshop, and for the 75-minute period, the students feel right at home doing various automotive related tasks and working on their “job sheets.”

“Working in the shop is awesome,” says student Peter Griffin. “It’s great because people who really have a passion for cars get to work with them everyday. We do so many different things, and we’re constantly learning.”

The amount of tools and equipment seems endless but the teacher, Peter Bujaki, does an amazing job show-

ing each student how to safely use it all.

“Mr. Bujaki is a fantastic teacher,” says Griffin.

“His passion for the trade is clearly shown by the way he teaches.”

An average period for the students is usually cut in half. It begins with a halfhour lesson in the classroom regarding various autorelated tasks, from basic engine knowledge to things like transmissions, steering, suspension and exhaust systems.

The remainder of the period is dedicated to shop time. This gives students the opportunity to get into the shop and get hands-on work done.

The students work in pairs, and this is where the job sheets come in. Job sheets are alphabetical and are given to the students with different tasks on them, all created by Mr. Bujaki.

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welding, tire wheel and hub, oil filter and lubrication, and coolant system service.

When a pair of students complete a job sheet, they hand it in and the process repeats; for the most part, something new is learned every day.

Kristian Zimmer, another student taking the course, is currently doing oxyacetylene welding and feels that what he’s learning is going to help him immensely.

“The welding is awesome,” he said. “What I’m learning from it is giving me really good experience which I hope to use in post-secondary and the auto industry.”

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Fangirls are here: get used to it

By Janelle Rowsell

When describing a young person, some would use words such as lazy, selfish or entitled.

Many say that the youth today have no passions, no dedication, no drive. Yet, there is a phenomenon of dedication, passion, and enthusiasm that has hit youth today, and the students at All Saints Catholic High School have not been spared.

This phenomenon is known as the Fangirl.

These are not your regular fans. No, these girls go to extreme lengths to show their support for their idols, from writing fictive short stories, to creating enthralling posters, to even roadtripping across the country to attend every concert and show.

Many people think these young girls are crazy, but in truth, they’re just misunderstood.

“People think that we’re more insane than we actually are,” explains Emily Hanna, a Grade 12 student.

Allison Rowsell, a 10th grader, adds, “The only ones that get media attention are the extreme, disrespectful people who don’t know how to control themselves and who make a big deal out of every single motion.

But there’s only like 10 per cent of fans who actually do that.”

This phenomenon is not a new one. Before Bieber Fever and One Direction Infection, there was Beatlemania, Spice Mania, and mania for just about every other popular music group.

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Senior students Emily Hanna and Kristen Langdon often spend time looking at pictures of their favourite band on social media. in every age group. From art, to fashion, to automobiles, these fans exist.

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Take the Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver in 2011, for example. A police report on the riots caused by the Vancouver Canucks loss claims that almost 10 per cent of rioters were under the age of 18. Extreme fans set fire to cars, shattered windows and looted stores.

Yet it is always young girls who are seemingly obsessed with boy bands that are called out for their wild behaviour.

“I feel like fans of sports

teams are more accepted in our society,” Hanna says.

“It’s more normal. It’s like, ‘Oh, you’re a fan of hockey, that’s cool.’ But then it’s like, ‘Oh, you’re a One Direction fan, that’s really weird.’”

As Rowsell points out, “It’s hate that (sports fans) are spreading sometimes.

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Hanna thinks so.

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“Most people think it’s girls who Fangirl all the time, but I know that boys do too,” Langdon says. (There’s a boy) that blasts One Direction in the halls because he loves Harry Styles.”

While being a Fangirl takes up a lot of their time, these girls are loyal in their efforts to support their idols.

“It does consume your time, but it’s so much fun,” Hanna says with a smile.

“Just having something that you’re dedicated to – it’s like having a hobby.”

Everybody is a fan of something, whether it be a boy band or a hockey team.

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As Vargas realized, owning and caring for a business takes a lot of commitment, and a good balance of work and school.

“It’s tough but it’s fun. When you’re not working on the business, you’re thinking about it.”

Vargas plans on being an entrepreneur for the rest of his life.

“I love to watch a business that I created grow.”

The buttons that Vargas creates are proofed, made, packaged and delivered by Vargas himself. So far, Vargas has worked with United Way and uOttawa, but he has also made buttons for individual clients like his friends.

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CARRIER OF THE MONTH!

How many students dream to create their very own business? To be their very own boss?

It’s no dream for Paolo Vargas, a Grade 12 student at All Saints Catholic High School.

It all began with a Grade 11 entrepreneurship class.

Vargas says he took the course, “because I really liked business, and I was curious about doing it as a career ...

Because of the class I was encouraged to pursue commerce after high school.”

Then he created the business Ministry Of Buttons, initially with a group of a people, but continued with the business after the class.

“I applied for and received a summer company grant from the government of Ontario,” Vargas says.

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“I’ve invested six months into the business so far,” Vargas says. “Though it’s hard building up your reputation.”

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Mike Toshack will lead an already impressive, and growing group of goalkeeper coaches within OSU. We are fortunate enough to have Les Escobar, Jasmine Phillips, Erhan Yilmaz and Aaron Falsetto also working with our goalkeepers on a weekly basis.

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Relaxing by colouring?

By Pearce MacDonald

At lunchtime every Monday, the art classroom takes on a serene feel.

Atmospheric lighting and music make a calm environment to help students relax.

When they arrive, students choose an offered mandala that resonates with them, get comfortable and start colouring.

Mandala Mondays, hosted by teacher Carolyn Dyer, is a club recently created to help students get away from the workload of school and reconnect with themselves through art. It sounds simple, but it’s meditative, calming and satisfying to colour a mandala.

Dyer, who started the club, found the idea while researching meditation.

“I wanted to find a way to give my students an opportunity to reduce anxiety and learn how to quiet their inner chatter,” she says, smiling

proudly.

The mandala has a spiritual connection in many cultures, representing the self in the connection to one’s universe. Dyer believes some of the students will incorporate this technique into their own lives, while others may not. It isn’t an activity for everyone.

“I feel I’ve done my job as a teacher to present options and methods to my students to incorporate anti-stress techniques into their daily lives now and as they mature into adulthood,” she says.

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Dedicated students stay active during winter months

By Marisha Boyd

The temperature dips below -20 C at 7 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. A group of eight fearless Grade 11 students run along the snow covered sidewalk, clad in mittens and jackets.

No, they are not running to catch a bus or to get to school on time. Believe it or not, they are running in this freezing cold weather for pleasure. Meet All Saints High School’s running club, an unstoppable group of cardio lovers who will bear any temperature to squeeze in some exercise.

This group was formed last year

by Natalie Tremblay, who has been running competitively since age 10.

“I started running club because I felt that there was too much of a gap between cross country running season and track and field,” Tremblay says, “(Running) is also a great way to stay in shape.”

A typical run for these students is five kilometres in length, and often ends with some core workouts.

Although the club is student led, Mr. Grimes, the cross country

coach, offers support and many jokes to keep the runners spirits high. He ensures that students wear appropriate clothing for the temperature and helps recruit new members.

“The support Mr. Grimes gives us is a huge help,” says Tremblay.

One athlete, Alex Butler, joined running club to fill the gap between cross country and track season. He enjoys running to the Beaver Pond, where the students get to experience fresh air and nature. Haley Adams, a provincial high jump champion in 2015, admits that the hardest part of this club is the 7 a.m. meeting time.

“I’m definitely not a morning person,” she says with a laugh.

“People should join running club because it’s an easy way to get a workout for the day and a great way to get up in the morning,” Tremblay says.

“The people in running club are great,” Butler adds.

So if you’re looking for a way to get some exercise before the day starts, grab a jacket (or two!) and join the running club.

Despite the cold, All Saints runners can’t help but smile during a morning run.

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Student gets involved with aboriginal issues was described as a chance to experience aboriginal culture firsthand. Successful applicants will participate in activities such as powwows and live with a local family, all while experiencing the hardships Inuit people face daily.

This opportunity piqued her interest due to the numerous hours she dedicates to the Aboriginal Roots volunteer organization.

“This Innok village is a perfect example of a community that can be improved with our support,” Woodward says. “Food prices are

By Marisha Boyd

Elise Woodward, a Grade 11 student at All Saints High School, is no stranger to local issues. She dedicates numerous hours a week to peer support groups, her local gymnastics club and the school’s social justice team.

But this month, Woodward is travelling all the way to Kuujjuaq, Que., to better understand the struggles of life in an aboriginal community.

Woodward learned about the exchange at a peace conference, where the program

increasing tremendously and they don’t have any parks. I hope to better understand how we can help these people.”

Woodward is most excited about meeting the Inook people and immersing herself in their culture.

“There’s so much to see and so much to learn,” she says. “After this experience I will be so much more grateful for things like ready food and a warmer climate.”

Woodward’s independence, passion for volunteer work and interest in aboriginal culture will be useful on this exchange. She is also an avid supporter of Shannen’s Dream, an organization that raises funds for education in First Nations communities.

Woodward believes her experience with aboriginal issues will help her have a better understanding of what she’s getting into and how she can help.

“I’m excited to see the change we can make in this community,” Woodward says. “I hope this leads to more volunteer and travel opportunities. There is still so much I have to learn.”

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Elise Woodward cannot wait for her week long exchange to Kuujjuaq, Que., where she will learn about aboriginal issues while living in an Inook village.

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Leaving our legacy Preparation for Charlie Brown play began in June

By Brynn Rhude

All Saint’s Catholic High School is well known for its theatrical performances.

From classic musicals to unknown plays, All Saint’s drama guild puts their heart and soul into every performance.

Some past shows are Guys and Dolls, Urinetown, Hairspray, and Grease – all nominees or winners of Cappies Awards, the equivalent of the Oscars for high school theatre.

All Saints is well known for the large number of both boys and girls in the casts. Unlike most schools who have to force girls to play male roles, All Saints has many different students waiting at the drama room door to audition.

This year, the cast and crew are performing the classic comic by Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown. It’s the perfect show for any age group, from the adults who grew up reading the comic in the paper, to the kids who just saw the movie.

The cast has been work-

ing since June, after receiving their roles before the summer break. Everyone worked hard on costumes, sets, lines, and of course the dance numbers. For many, like Grace Davidson, this is their last year performing on the stage in their cafeteria.

“It’s been a long run; I’ve done five shows here and I’m proud to have said I performed alongside these

It’s as if I’m raising children for four years and by Grade 12 I have to say goodbye shawna pasini

people,” Davidson said.

Another student who’s graduating in June is Brandyn Coulas, the lead in this year’s musical. In past years Coulas has performed in Hairspray, Grease, Epic Proportions, Jungle Book, The Glass Menagerie, and A Delightful Quarantine.

“Every year I watch the grads speak to Mezz (drama teacher Shawna Pasini)

while they cry that last goodbye.”

Asked if he was ready, Coulas said, “The drama room has been my home for the last four years and I know I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Miss or any of the amazing people I met during my years in drama.”

Davidson and Coulas will soon have to say their final goodbye to the teacher in the classic format on closing night. Traditionally the graduating students come forward with a gift and some words for Shawna Pasini, and each year she cries.

“It’s the worst part of my job,” says Pasini, on her grads leaving. “It’s as if I’m raising children for four years and by Grade 12 I have to say goodbye.”

Out of the many musicals Pasini has directed she said her favourite was Urinetown, in 2011. Not only was it her favourite musical to direct but it was the hardest set to build, with towering scaffolding, spinning walls, and many set changes.

When choosing Charlie Brown, Pasini says she had multiple motives.

“I knew the new cast would be smaller, and Charlie Brown has the right amount of roles. The other reason was Coulas was the perfect Charlie.”

Another great addition to All Saints’ theatrical legacy.

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You sure those are pants?

Vaccinations: The key to a healthy society

By Marisha Boyd

An unvaccinated child has died from a preventable disease – that’s a headline people never want to read.

In 2008, there were five confirmed cases of Haemophilus influenzae type B in children under five in Minnesota. While five cases may not seem like many, four of these children were unvaccinated, and the fifth had an immune deficiency.

By the end of the year, one of the unvaccinated children had died. The child was seven months old.

The worst part of this tragedy was that the death of this child was preventable. A vaccine for this influenza has been available

since the early 1990s. There is a good chance that child would have lived a much longer life if they were vaccinated.

Vaccines prevent you and others from getting possibly deadly viruses. Illnesses ranging from rabies to HIV are preventable by vaccination, and may save you and your community from years of suffering and loss. In Ontario, vaccinations are covered by OHIP, therefore cost citizens no additional fees.

Many parents think vaccines give their children illnesses such as polio, chicken pox, and most commonly autism. The doctor who spread this false idea has since had his medical license suspended and papers with-

By Emily Janek

drawn due to a lack of evidence to prove his theory.

Since then, multiple accredited institutions have proven that there is no correlation between vaccines and autism. In fact, recent research has discovered that vaccinations improve people’s immune systems and reduce their chances of getting bacterial pneumonia and liver cancer.

Considering all of the benefits, why wouldn’t people get vaccinated? You’re protecting yourself, your community, improving your overall health and not to mention it’s free of charge to Ontario residents.

You have the knowledge.

You have the means. Get the vaccine.

Tights aren’t pants.

There, I said it.

Though it seems that many females (and males) today have been affected

by TAP (Tights Are Pants) syndrome. They have been brainwashed to think that the thin, stretched, nylon fabric hugging their buttocks are pants. Well I’m here to say that they’re not.

They were never, ever, meant to be worn as pants.

Let’s clarify another point as well: leggings aren’t pants either. I really hope there’s some understanding that pantyhose aren’t pants either.

This is why when you wear these tights and leggings as pants, you are wearing no pants. It’s just underwear.

If I can see through your “pants” in direct sunlight, you are not wearing pants.

If your underwear is visible when you bend over, you are not wearing pants.

How can women be expected to be respected when they’re walking around in underwear.

They leave nothing to the imagination! Especially to those of us who wish not to imagine what goes on down there.

We need to spread the word, and quickly.

Tights and leggings (and let’s add pantyhose to that list too) are meant to be worn with a long shirt or sweater, tunic or dress.

Something, anything that covers that butt.

In the last 50 or so years, leggings have become a fashion statement – when in the gym.

If you’re trying to pull off that look that you just came from a five-kilometre run, it’s not working.

So because life is not one big aerobics class, spread the word. Let’s make posters, provide counselling, and cover that booty, because tights (and leggings).

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By Emily Janek

Entertainment pushes into every corner of our lives and we let it.

Stimulation surrounds us every moment of every day and I’m sick of watching our physical social interactions turn to dust.

Who doesn’t want to bingewatch their favorite television show on Netflix for eight hours?

Really, we’re turning into the “Capitol” from the Hunger Games. From the moment we wake up, we are checking Facebook, Instagram, Imgur, Twitter, Snapchat, Reddit and 4chan (if you’re into that sort of thing).

Then, when you have extra time, it’s Netflix, Youtube, Tumblr, Pinterest,

Vimeo and Vine.

The rest of the time, your headphones are in and you are disconnecting from the real world. Spend an hour or two on each and you lose your whole day.

But do we really have to know when the Kardashians get new eyelash extensions? Or what spoiled little children have yelled to their Dance Moms?

Now don’t get me wrong, I love to feel busy with videos of cats playing the piano just as much as the next person, but it has its place and limited time.

We’re all addicted. It’s an addiction to pleasure. It’s something we can always grab to put us in a state of happiness, sadness and comfort. We no longer seem to be people of substance,

but rather of stimulation.

For anything to catch our interest nowadays it’s got to be entertaining. Politics, news, big life issues: we’re not going to pay attention if it’s more than a minute long.

Is this all we really are?

Consumers of entertainment?

It’s sad to see what the entertainment industry is doing to our generation.

Try asking a 17-year-old to spend a week with no Internet, television or electronics and see what your answer will be. Now ask yourself: is there a moment where we need to take a step back, and has that moment arrived?

So let’s unplug occasionally and press play on living our lives.

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By James Patsula

It’s the 21st century. You no longer have to take a fivehour flight to see translucent waters or alpine slopes.

You no longer have to take a 15-minute car ride to buy books or clothes.

Instead, today, this can all be done with a click of a button in your very own home.

This is the 21st century. Production is down and robots are taking jobs that once required people. In addition, the economical and environmental concerns are up, but people are too occupied by video games, TV or social media to take concern. This is the lazy age.

The lazy age? Yes, the lazy age.

Today, people are so used

to the distractions and benefits of technology that work ethic is dropping and procrastination is rising. People have become so lazy that chores that used to be daily tasks 20 years ago seem to be twice as daunting today. In addition, when such a task approaches today, people are far more likely to delay it and decide to watch Netflix or YouTube videos instead.

The temptations of technology are strong, and so as technology develops, people get lazier.

The economy would temporarily fail if technology were to suddenly disappear.

People take the advantage of technology for granted and become upset when technology does not meet expectations.

If we look back 20 years, one would notice that people would go to libraries to complete projects or they would drive across the city to buy clothes. It’s the instant nature of technology that drives people to expect things “now.” So when people can’t get things as quickly as they want it, they give up.

This is a problem that continues to grow. People need to acknowledge this issue in order to combat it. Being able to avoid the temptations of technology and acknowledge the privilege will raise your work ethic and give you a competitive advantage to others in the world of work.

Technology can be deceitful, but when used properly it can do great things.

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Church Services Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church

44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata, ON, K2L 2X1

613-836-1764

St. Paul's Anglican Church Sunday Eucharist

8:00 am - Said 9:15 am - Choral Music, Sunday School & Nursery 11:00 am - Praise Music, Sunday School & Nursery

Email: parish@holyredeemer.ca Website: www.holyredeemer.ca

20 YOUNG ROAD KANATA • 613-836-1001 www.stpaulshk.org

Pastor: Rev. Pierre Champoux Reconciliation: 1 hour before all weekday Masses and Wednesday: 7:30-9:00pm, Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm, Sunday: 6:00-6:45pm Exposition of Eucharist: 1 hour before each weekday Mass

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Pastor steve stewart

Reverend Mark Redner 3794 Diamondview Road, Kinburn

Friday Healing Service 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

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Sunday Sunday

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Pastor Shaun Seaman

Sunday Services at 9:30 & 11am

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BRIDLEWOOD BIBLE CHAPEL

A New Testament Church 465 Eagleson Road (also entrance off Palomino) 11 am

saturDaY services sabbath schooL for aLL ages 9:15aM WorshiP service 11:00 aM

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Mass: Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 am

Seventh-Day Pastor: Maros Paseggi Adventist 85 Leacock Drive, kanata (the christ risen Lutheran church) Church 613-818-9717

465 Hazeldean Rd. • 613-836-3145

Sunday Service 9:00 am & 11:15 am (9:00am Children’s program available) Pastors: Bob Davies & Doug Ward kbc@kbc.ca

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St John’s South March 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata Services 9:00am & 10:30am Sunday School & Nursery 10:30am St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin Service & Sunday School 9:00am

Church of Ottawa

2470 Huntley Road

Preaching the Doctrines of Grace

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PARISH A Welcoming Community SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Monsignor Joseph Muldoon, Pastor Parish office - 613-836-8881 Fax - 613-836-8806

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Children and Middle school programs at 9:30am.

Nursery, Youth Programs, small Groups available as well.

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

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10:00 a.m. – Worship Service Nursery & Sunday School Available

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Sunday ServiceS January 3rd – February 28th 5th Sundays 9am Services: One Service Only ~ 1st & 3rd Sundays at St. James 9am at Christ Church 2nd & 4th Sundays at Christ Church Check out our website at 10:30am Services: huntleyparish.com or call 1st through 4th Sundays 613-839-3195 for more at St. James details Come when you can and Come as you are.

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Applications are now being accepted to join the Board of Directors of VHA Health & Home Support. This is an opportunity for you to help shape community-based healthcare in Ottawa by providing advice and leadership on a range of policy and governance issues.

We are currently seeking interested individuals ideally with attributes related to: • Francophone • knowledge and/or experience in health care (especially home care) or social services • experience as a caregiver • the cultural and ethnic diversity of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario • professional experience in marketing/communications/legal • understanding of the policy/strategic model of governance, and the difference between governance and management.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: kanata@metroland.com The deadline for community event submissions is Friday at noon.

Feb. 18

Kanata Seniors pub lunch at 11 a.m. Enjoy lively entertainment by Dai Bassett, followed by a fish and chip dinner from Joey’s Urban. Please register at front desk for this event.

Stittsville Main St. Music by the Kanata band FOAM starts by 8 p.m., but come any time after 5 p.m. as seating is limited. No cover charge.

Raffles for great prizes. Donations gratefully received.

Community Meeting with Ottawa police and Neighbourhood Watch, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1078 Klondike Rd. Come out to hear a briefing on the recent shooting in Kanata, raise your concerns and find out how a Neighbourhood Watch program in your area can help.

The Kanata Dance Club for singles and couples over 30 years of age is hosting its Valentine’s Dance. Members $8 Non-Members $10. Doors open at 8 p.m. DJ Graham.

Free membership and renewal will be available at this dance.

Pizza, snacks, tea, coffee and door prizes included with your ticket. Cash bar. Location: Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. Call 613-8601036, email ksckanatadanceclub@gmail.com, or visit www.kanatasinglesclub.org.

Feb. 20

Feb. 20 and 21

Fundraising concert to support Syrian refugees at the Glen Restaurant, 1010

Winter Family Carnival Weekend with the first Young’s Pond Cup competition: an all

day adult broomball tournament on Feb. 20. On Feb. 21, the final broomball game will be at 12:30 p.m., followed by annual family community skating party from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join us for family fun and refreshments whether you skate or not.

Feb. 22

Are you a parent of a military member? If so, register for this month’s discussion with some tips and tools needed to be mentally ready and strong to face the military lifestyle with your loved one. To register ask for Heather A. CudmoreMcCarthy at the Military Family Resource Center, National Capital Region, at 613-998-4888.

Feb. 24

Kanata North Town Hall from 7 to 9 p.m., Beaverbrook library branch, 2500 Campeau

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Researching Your Family Tree using Ancestory.ca. Connections to Healthy Lifestyles: has been cancelled for this month.

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and community volunteers host a nutritional lunch, entertainment, and/or educational program for seniors and adults with disabilities living in our community – a great way to socialize, learn and have some fun at the same time.

Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. Please register at least 7 days in advance with Carol Diguer at 613-591-3686, ext. 316. Transportation can be arranged upon request.

Club cost: $7.80. Feb. 10: music with the Vintage Fiddlers.

Feb. 17: music with Pam and Doug Champagne. Feb. 24: Costco – Come learn about the services they have to offer for seniors.

Kanata and District Breast Cancer Support Group meeting at 7 p.m., at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. For more information, call Jan at 613-592-4793.

Join a support group for sensitivity to computer/cellular in Kanata. Meet every other Wednesday starting Feb. 24. For more information, call Susie at 613-591-1860.

Feb. 25

Kanata Seniors learning series: Lesley Anderson presents

Feb. 27

An afternoon filled with best loved Canadian folk songs from the Maritimes to Vancouver Island. With guitar and piano. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., at 3 p.m. Tickets: adults: $18 in advance, $20 at the door; seniors: $15; students over 12: $10. For more information, call 613-592-1991 or visit www.kanatachoralsociety.ca.

Feb. 28

St. Xenia’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral’s annual Maslenitsa Carnival from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Blini with traditional toppings, a complimentary glass of wine, flavour-infused vodkas, as well as folk dancing and gypsy singing. For details or tickets call Nadya at 613-276-0981 or visit www. stxenia.ca.

Feb. 29

Kanata Seniors colour pencil workshop for seniors at 6 p.m.

Please register in advance.

March 1

Plant for Continuous Garden Joy with master gardener Judith Cox, hosted by the Kanata-March Horticultural Society, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. Cost is $5 for non-members. Visit us at www.kanatahorticultural.com.

March 3

The Kanata Seniors Council will celebrate its 20th anniversary with cake, coffee and tea in Halls C and D of the Kanata Seniors’ Centre from 1-3 p.m.

CFUW/Kanata and the Novel Conversations Book Club of the Ottawa Public Library are delighted to welcome Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston who will discuss her debut novel Matrons and Madams at the Beaverbrook branch at 2 p.m. Admission is free. All proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Royal Ottawa Hospital. See www.cfuwkanata.ca or biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/authorvisit-sharon-johnston.

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Here’s How It Works: 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 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your sense of time management and practicality come to the forefront this week, Aries. You want to get down to business, and your no-nonsense attitude will shine through.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this is a great week to just kick back and be yourself without feeling the crunch of deadlines or responsibilities. You’ll get a few free moments to do whatever you like.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Something you have always wanted to do may become possible this week. Maybe it’s something from your bucket list. Bring a friend to join in the fun.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 How far you come this week depends on your attitude, Cancer. If you keep an open mind, you will find success. Keep a positive attitude and reap the rewards.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will have the opportunity to work on a personal problem that has gotten the best of you before. Work through all of the angles before you put a plan in motion.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may find yourself in the position of middle man this week, Virgo.

Others come to you with their concerns, and you put their minds at ease.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, everything seems like it will be rather ordinary this week. That’s a good thing, as you can use a few laid-back days with not too much on your schedule.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, shopping is on your mind but you may have to put that idea off for a little while longer. More pressing purchases for the home or business take priority.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your finances are a bit difficult to decode at the time being, and that can lead to trouble. Better to bring in someone who knows what he or she is doing to help you work it out.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you’re looking to fill the void in your calendar, sign up for a class that will challenge your creative or mental abilities. Try an arts or dance center as a start.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you find that you are craving some adventurous activities, get started. But work under the tutelage of an experienced guide to learn the ropes.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may find yourself teaching a co-worker some of the intricacies of the job. Don’t feel threatened; it may help lighten your own workload.

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