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BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The sound of a train whistle signalled excitement from Ottawa’s west

end that light-rail is heading further west sooner than anticipated.

“This is huge for Kanata because it now means that in 2023 people will be riding the train,” said Kana-

ta South Coun. Allan Hubley, who blew a wooden toy train whistle to celebrate the addition of an LRT stop on Moodie Drive within Stage 2 of the city’s light-rail system.

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the Bayshore Shopping Centre to Kanata until 2031, Hubley said.

“We will be stretching to go farther, faster and bring the benefits of transit to more people across Ottawa than originally anticipated,” Mayor Jim Watson said in revealing on Feb. 17 that the city is now ready to move forward with the procurement process for Stage 2.

That stage will see the city’s light-rail network extend service west to Moodie, south to Bowesville at Riverside South and east to Trim Road in Orléans, making it the largest infrastructure procurement project in Ottawa's history, Watson said.

Pushing farther west to Moodie station made sense given the need to connect to a rail maintenance and storage yard identified for the west end at Moodie. That

proposed site was changed from Woodroffe and Baseline. The only other yard is located in the east end off Belfast Road, though a third is proposed for city land on Albion Road.

There are a bevy of other benefits to expediting the reach further west.

“By going to Moodie sooner we’ll be able to connect to the new federal employment hub that will see nearly 10,000 Department

of National Defence employees at the former Nortel Networks campus,” Watson said before thanking Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon and west-end councillors Allan Hubley, Marianne Wilkinson, Eli El-Chantiry and Shad Qadri for supporting the western extension of the Confederation Line.

“Extending to Moodie is a big down payment towards delivering rail for Kanata,”

Watson said, adding it will also reduce travel times for Kanata and Stittsville commuters, as well as provide a connection point for riders travelling to and from north Kanata (which is home to a massive high-tech park) and Carleton Place.

Until that line is up and running, riders will be able to rely on a bus rapid-transit line being built from Bayshore to Moodie, which will be opened later this year.

The city’s technical briefing also zeroed in on the Stage 2 extension from downtown to Trim Road in

Orléans — set to open in 2022 — as well as southwest to Baseline Road at Algonquin College — opening in 2023.

The first leg to open for business will be the extension of the north-south Trillium Line to Bowesville Station in Riverside South in 2021. That will include a four-kilometre branch from South Keys to Uplands at the EY Centre and the Ottawa International Airport, pending funding from the federal government.

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The procurement plan also revealed the configuration of the north-south Trillium Line to Bowesville and a spur to the EY Centre and the airport, as well as a proposed new station location at the northeast corner of the airport terminal on the third floor near the check-in area for U.S. flights, rather than at the parking garage.

Riders heading to the airport from Bayview will have to get off at South Keys to transfer.

“What we’re trying to do is prioritize where we have the greatest demand,” said Chris Swail, the city’s director of OTrain planning, adding that ridership on the main line will be about 10 times more than ridership to the airport.

However, the infrastructure will be in place to provide direct service during off-peak times on the airport branch in the event of large-scale events at the EY Centre.

“Certainly, we’d like the least amount of transfers, but we have to be realistic on the cost,” said Mark Laroche, president

of the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

“We’ve asked the city to ensure that if there is more ridership, especially (in) off-peak hours for the airport, they may have a higher level of service going to Bayview, for example,” he said, adding there will be room to adjust as ridership increases.

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The total costing for Stage 2 of LRT now sits at $3 billion, plus $315 million for the Trim Road extension and the airport branch. According to the city's newly released report, the budget for Stage 2 also will include the widening of Hwy. 417 between Hwy. 416 and Maitland Avenue, reconfiguring Hwy. 174 from Montreal road to Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, and the bundling of other city infrastructure projects, bringing the total to $3.615 billion.

That bundling is key to securing fixed pricing and economies of scale as well as co-ordinating work schedules, according to city officials.

The LRT price tag is to be

shared three ways between the city, the feds and the province.

The Ontario government has committed to chipping in up to $1.16 billion for Stage 2 as well as 50 per cent of the cost to push the line to Trim and the airport.

The federal government, meanwhile, has yet to cut a cheque, but Watson said he is confident a formal matching commitment from the feds will be announced when the government launches the second phase of its infrastructure programs.

The budget is expected to come out this spring.

Ottawa South MP David McGuinty, who also chairs the national capital region caucus, said his government is working through the details of the LRT funding at present “and we are very engaged with the city and the province.”

“I am very confident that we’re going to be supporting this project,” he said. “It’s all coming together. We’re very hopeful.”

The Rideau Transit Group, which is constructing the current line, has agreed to not bid

tion of 30 per cent less per service kilometre plus additional savings on vehicle maintenance, he said.

“Instead of building out piecemeal we’re going to reach ahead and build a true network for our city’s future,” Watson said.

The city’s newly released technical report is scheduled to go before the city’s finance and economic development committee on Feb. 24 and then be considered by council on March 8. These approvals are needed ahead of the eventual request for proposals process.

panded maintenance facility at Belfast, review and validate the final designs brought forward by the winning bidder, supervise construction and also maintain the entire network when complete.

As a result, the company has agreed “to sharpen its pencils and will be providing the city with even better pricing than the original bid,” Watson said, adding that each of the additional 38 light-rail vehicles the group provides will cost less than the 2012 bid price, without any inflation.

The deal will see a cost reduc-

on the east-west extension contract, which is “critical,” Watson said, adding that without this agreement, it would have been very difficult for the city to hold a “meaningful competition” and attract world-class bidders for Stage 2. The group is however permitted to compete on the Trillium extension.

The transit group was asked eight months ago to also explore providing an additional 38 vehicles, the possibility of an ex-

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Many residents living in the affected areas said they were concerned about the lack of privacy with the loss of mature tree cover. “(Before), I couldn’t see a

premium for their lots. She was troubled about how the loss of tree cover and privacy screening will affect property values as many homeowners are beginning to think about downsizing.

“It’s a big financial impact,” she said. “I’m not saying I expect the city to take care of that problem but it is a concern; that’s why the seedling idea isn’t resting too well with us.”

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house, now I can see about 20 of them,” said one resident who lives on Lismer Crescent and asked if the city would be replanting with some larger, more mature trees.

Pollard said the city typically uses a mix of seedlings and potted stock that range in height from about waisthigh to around six-feet but in some cases, larger trees may be planted.

“Privacy and screening are a consideration,” said Pollard, adding it takes time for new trees to grow. “Three and four years out you do start to see those trees establish.”

The ash woodlot rehabilitation program generally sees about two trees planted for every one removed, he said, adding the city will plant a mix of species appropriate to the sites and soil conditions.

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The city is removing what will likely be thousands ash trees from three areas in north Kanata.

Work to remove dead and dying ash trees in the Beaverpond Park area, a woodlot and recreation trail off Marconi Avenue and a forested area in Kimmins Court Park had begun by Feb. 13. Replanting efforts are set to begin in the spring.

Sections within all three affected areas will see more than 90 per cent of trees removed after being infected by the emerald ash borer, said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson at a town hall meeting on Feb. 13.

One such area is behind Hansen Avenue in the Beaverpond.

“This area here is going to be literally completely re-

moved,” said the councillor.

In Kimmins Court, “again you have an area in here that’s over 90 per cent (ash).”

Asked how many trees will be removed, city forester Jason Pollard said “likely a couple thousand trees.”

A final number won't be available until after the clearing is finished.

“We continue to count as we’re taking them down,” he said. “The impact is significant.”

The emerald ash borer is a non-native, invasive beetle that feeds under the bark of ash trees, killing the trees from the top down.

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here is something magical about watching a child sit down with an instrument and be able to play. For many years, I sacrificed Saturday mornings to group music classes with my two boys, who started the Music for Young Children program at fiveyears-old.

For two consecutive hours, we would clap out rhythms, shake bells, play scales on keyboards, sing songs and play games to help them subconsciously learn music theory. The time with my boys brought back memories of my own musical training from childhood. I learned to read music again. The time together was also enjoyable. Each child had some dedicated quality time with mom, without the disruption of a sibling or the distraction of housework or grocery shopping. For one full hour, we were engaged in learning music through play. It was fantastic.

Once we moved onto private lessons, however, their interest began to wane. For many years, I thought about cancelling the lessons. Mostly it was their grandparents and other relatives who said, “Push them a little further, a little harder.”

Fast forward seven years and I’m still forcing the kids to play piano. Well, perhaps “forcing” is a bit of a strong word. Generally, I give them the option at the beginning of the year to continue in their piano training, take up another instrument or give up music all together. They waffle for several weeks, but as the registration deadline

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Thus launches ten months of up and down battles of will between mom and offspring.

I attempt to instil a schedule, setting timers, metronomes (and sometimes offering threats and bribes). And they do whatever they can to get out of doing warm-ups and scales so they can play whatever they want, whenever they want.

It’s encouraging that they sit down at the piano every day, but not always with the

discipline required to progress.

Should I dare to whisper the words “scales and triads,” they are quick to remind me, “this is the last year I’m doing piano lessons!”

At the risk of being a “Tiger mom”, however, I recently decided I’m not going to allow them to quit. This realization came to me last week, as I was going over the annual budget for everything from property taxes to children’s activities.

Despite the cost of sports, summer camps and equipment, music lessons are the biggest monthly and annual expense in our activity budget.

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in the academic sense. With recent MRI technology, scientists have proven that, of all the arts, music is the only art expectation that my children that physically alters the brain. will grow up to be professional musicians, I realized the Children who play instruments develop executive functioning investment into their musical earlier than those who don’t, education is overwhelmwhich hopefully means they’ll ingly worthwhile. It would be make smarter decisions as easy to just stop. If we did, teenagers. we could probably afford to Musicians have better conpurchase a second family car, nections between the right and which would make life so left hemisphere of the brain, much easier. which offers lifelong resiliency But, even if it means anagainst dementia and stroke other decade of walking, taking the bus or taxiing everyone recovery. Kids that play instruments have higher IQs and to and from work and school generally perform better in around my own work hours, math and reading. And even we’re not going to stop.

I’ve come to realize that mu- if “Tiger mom” has to push them, they also learn a level sic is an essential element of of discipline and organizatheir education, and not just

tion that cannot be acquired elsewhere.

Recently, I had a call from a local community centre in Vanier, which is about to launch a pilot project for fourto 10-year-olds, offering 12 weeks of violin lessons for free.

It lifted my heart to hear this.

When I was a kid, violin and piano lessons were offered for free in the public schools.

Sadly, budget cuts and bureaucratic interests have largely cast music and arts to the sidelines.

But it is my belief that, in a truly equitable public education system, all children would have the opportunity to learn and play musical instruments.

In our advanced, wealthy society, musical education should be a right, not a privilege.

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Closing a school is never popular

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ttawa-Carleton District School Board trustees have voted to close six schools; five as soon as September. It’s unlikely that decision will be overturned at a last-gasp meeting on March 1.

The process of closing schools is fraught with stress. It pits one group of well-intentioned parents against another similar group.

All are trying to convince trustees – working with a limited budget – that their school deserves to survive.

At the heart of the issue is Ottawa’s unique situation.

We have many French and many English schools. And like the rest of the province, we have public and Catholic schools.

That means the city has four school boards, each existing to serve different student populations. And because each board’s funding is based on the number of students they house, there is competition for students.

“Competition makes us stronger,” is a maxim that doesn’t work so well when it comes to schools. The movement of students – and the resulting displacement of others – means

many children lose out.

The provincial government should understand that Ottawa is a unique place when it comes to school funding, and recognize that no one wins when funding is spread too thin.

In the case of the six schools on the chopping block, their student populations are often too small to continue to provide strong, specific classes. After all, if there are only a handful of Grade 4 students, how can a board afford to equip a science lab when money is tight? Better, say the trustees, to shut down the school and have those students bus to a school with a science lab already in place.

Bizarrely, there may be another school within sight that has a perfectly usable science lab. But if that lab is in a school operated by another board, too bad.

The province doesn’t have unlimited money for education – or any other budget item – so Queen’s Park should ensure every dollar is well spent.

Making sense of Ottawa’s education challenge should be a priority for our elected officials.

Trustees are elected, so school closings are not inevitable

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itizens have fought the good fight but there’s not much more they can do now. School closings are going to happen, and for the usual bureaucratic and budgetary reasons, reasons that have nothing to do with the good of the community.

Not everybody is against school closings. Many people who have no children or no children in school like school closings because they think that will keep taxes down.

So it would be unrealistic to think that these closings will be the last. The same pressures that led to this round of closings will arise again. They always do. But there is something that can be done to make future closings less likely.

That something is the use of political pressure. The schools closed because trustees voted to close them.

Many of those trustees will be up for re-election next year. If your trustee

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town voted to close schools, you can vote against him or her. If enough trustees are defeated for that reason, the message will be delivered: voting to close schools is bad for your political health.

Knocking off trustees is not all that difficult, given the low turnout in municipal elections.

In the last election, you could have been elected as a trustee in one ward with as few as 3,793 votes. In other wards it might take more than 9,500, but that’s still not a lot. A few hundred committed voters can swing an election by putting all their resources behind one candidate.

Which candidate? There it can be complicated. Some trustees may have voted in favour of closing schools in other wards but against closing schools in their own. Does that let them off the hook? That’s for you to decide.

The important thing is to send the message that closing schools has political consequences.

Right now trustees react to the information available to them. It comes from administrators. It comes from education bureaucrats in Toronto.

Given the information available, the recommendations are plausible. In the absence of information to the contrary, school closings seem to make sense.

To counter that information, there is only the voice of the people most affected.

They circulate petitions, come to meetings, speak eloquently, but there are not many of them, and it is easy

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for the trustees to think that they represent only a small group.

In an election, the trustees could find out that the group is much larger.

It will take work. School boards today operate pretty much in a vacuum. They don’t get the news coverage they used to.

Even at election time, the voter has to search for information about school board candidates. Sometimes, the only information available is that which is presented by the candidates themselves on their websites.

So some research is necessary, to find out who voted which way and who stands for what.

But those who have fought to keep schools open are no strangers to research and no strangers to getting the research out.

They also have to learn to work together, pool their resources, as many are already aware. This means being

prepared to fight for all schools, not just those in their neighbourhoods.

That increases the power of those who want to keep schools open.

Although it may feel sometimes that way, school closings are not inevitable.

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Kanata community mourns death of teenager after drug use ‘Chloe had a spark of life in her that was pure sunshine’: parents

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

The Kanata community is in mourning after the death of 14-year-old Chloe Kotval on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

“Chloe had a spark of life in her that was pure sunshine. The hole left by the loss of our beautiful daughter will never be filled,” said Chloe’s parents, Shannon Edwards and Neville Kotval, in a statement Thursday.

The Grade 9 All Saints High School student was found unresponsive by her mother on Sunday after “taking a pharmaceutical drug of unknown origin,” according to the family. She was rushed to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where tests found Chloe had suffered “complete and irreversible” loss of brain function. Her organs were donated on Valentine’s Day. See TEEN’s, page 10

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The Wynne government is raising the cost of electricity in our province to one of the highest levels in North America. The government has introduced a Cap-and-Trade cash-grab which will cost Ontario families hundreds of dollars more every year.

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Teen’s parents concerned about pharmaceutical use among youth Continued from page 9

“Chloe made a horrible mistake and ultimately paid a dear price, but drugs were not a part of her life,” said her parents.

“We are concerned about the epidemic nature of the use of high grade pharmaceuticals amongst young people and their lack of knowledge about them — the consequences of using them are real and terrible.”

Chloe appeared to be struggling with “typical teenage issues” in recent weeks, according to the family’s statement. Her parents

“were worried but not alarmed” and sought help for their daughter through a counsellor and other means.

Chloe’s family described her as “a well-loved and compassionate young person whose sunny disposition attracted a large group of friends. She was an animal lover who, on frequent family vacations to Bahamas, devoted her energy and much of her beloved bingo winnings to the North Abaco Potcake Rescue for mixed breed Caribbean dogs.”

Chloe’s death came a day after Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa

police issued a joint alert warning residents about counterfeit prescription medications found in the city.

“It is suspected that counterfeit drugs found in Ottawa have been involved in recent life-threatening overdoses,” said the joint release.

“Illicit fentanyl has been detected in counterfeit pills manufactured to resemble prescription pills like Percocet. The presence of illicit fentanyl significantly increases the risk of overdose; it is fatal in very small amounts.”

Ottawa police are investigating Chloe’s death, according to the

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“Illicit fentanyl has been detected in counterfeit pills manufactured to resemble prescription pills like Percocet. The presence of illicit fentanyl significantly increases the risk of overdose; it is fatal in very small amounts.”

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“This is an open investigation,” said Const. Marc Soucy. He couldn’t confirm or deny the name of the victim. “Any suspicious death, we investigate.” #GREENFORCHLOE

Students at All Saints and at schools across the city wore green, Chloe’s favourite colour, on Feb. 15 in tribute to the Kanata Lakes teen. A #GreenForChloe hashtag appeared on Twitter with condolences and green hearts flooding the social media site.

“Every student contributes in no small measure to the community we create together at All Saints,” said a letter from the student council. “The loss of any student, particularly in so tragic a manner, greatly wounds us all. We know that you join us in expressing the

inmost sorrow and most sincere condolences of the entire All Saints community to Chloe’s parents and family.”

Denise Andre, director of education with the Catholic school board, said in a release that crisis response teams have been deployed to the school for as long as needed.

“Our school board community is deeply saddened by the loss of Chloe Kotval. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family and those close to her during this extremely difficult time,” said Andre.

“We will continue to focus on supporting the students and staff at All Saints High School with grief counselling as they deal with this tragedy.”

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Kanata father posts emotional open letter following death of teen ‘I do not know how many families are suffering the same fate as us right now, but I know there are many’

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

A Kanata father wrote an emotional open letter on Facebook following the death of All Saints High School student Chloe Kotval on Valentine’s Day. Sean O’Leary wrote of his own family’s experience with addiction. His 16-year-old daughter Paige struggles with addiction and the fear of an overdose is something his family lives with daily.

“My first thought every morning is to check that Paige is alive,” he wrote. “Our daughter has spent 10 weeks at the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. I have locked her at home, chased her around,

grabbed her off the streets, walked in to people’s homes uninvited to take my daughter out of there, we have had paramedics and police to our home numerous times. But here we sit not knowing day to day whether our beautiful little girl will be alive tomorrow.”

Chloe is the third Kanata teenager to die from a drug overdose in the past eight weeks, O’Leary wrote, and he knows of eight Kanata teens who have overdosed in the last two months.

“Sadly the deaths that have occurred are only the beginning,” he wrote. “If you look at statistics from any other communities where the kids started getting hooked on counterfeit opioids, the prognosis for our

community and our children does not look promising.”

Chloe, a Grade 9 student at All Saints, was found unresponsive by her mother on Feb. 12 after “taking a pharmaceutical drug of unknown origin,” according to the family. She was rushed to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where tests found Chloe had suffered “complete and irreversible” loss of brain function.

Her organs were donated on Valentine’s Day. Chloe’s death came a day after Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa police issued a joint alert warning residents about counterfeit pharmaceuticals found in the city.

O’Leary’s post went viral, being shared widely through social media and email.

He posted an update on Facebook saying he will host a meeting for parents with children who are addicted to or users of drugs like Percocet and opioids on Thursday, Feb. 23

at 8:30 p.m. at MYHome Furniture in the Signature Centre.

He wrote that he plans to host a town-hall meeting for others in the coming weeks.

“We have all experienced the futility of dealing with this scourge on our own,” he wrote.

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Kanata father Sean O’Leary wrote an emotional open letter on Facebook about his family’s experience with addiction following the death of All Saints High School student Chloe Kotval on Valentine’s Day.

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‘My first thought every morning is to check that Paige is alive’: O’Leary abuser. I feel so sad for the parents of the children that have died. But even worse than the sadness I have for them is the fear I/we and many others live with every day that is so real.

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“We the parents of these kids and future kids need to unite for ourselves and for our kids,� he wrote.

O’Leary’s full open letter: To all whom are concerned, As many if not all of you are aware from news reports a beautiful 14-year-old Kanata girl passed away this week as a result of a drug overdose.

What hasn’t been reported as of yet is that Chloe Kotval was the third Kanata teenager to die of a drug overdose in the last eight weeks.

Many of you that are receiving this initial email are aware of this. The two other children that have died were a 17-year-old girl and a 16-yearold boy. At this time the families of these two other children do not want the publicity of having their children’s names and causes of death known and unless I am told otherwise I will respect their wishes.

If I know of three in Kanata you can be assured there are many more.

My 16-year-old daughter Paige is also a drug addict/

our lives turned into starting on Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. At that moment I arrived home to find a 17-year-old boy dead in my garage.

Thankfully I arrived when I did and that one kid was not

“If you look at statistics from any other communities where the kids started getting hooked on counterfeit opioids the prognosis for our community and our children does not look promising.�

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My first thought every morning is to check that Paige is alive. It is a nightmare of a way to live life especially when you have other children and have to try to make their lives as normal as possible.

Paige has been an addict/ abuser for about 20 months.

Our family dealt with it the best we could with the limited resources that are available to families in situations like ours.

The nightmare that we have lived for 18 months was nothing compared to the nightmare

high and she had called 911, we performed CPR, eventually got his heart going and then the paramedics arrived.

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Since then I can’t even to begin to explain what we have been through. I personally know the names of eight Kanata teens whom have overdosed in the last two months.

Sadly the deaths that have occurred are only the beginning.

If you look at statistics from any other communities where the kids started getting hooked on counterfeit opioids the prognosis for our community and our children does not look promising.

The point of this letter is not to discuss my family’s problems and/or the problem in general.

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Global communities are highly connected and interdependent. Wealth and knowledge are more widely distributed.

Access to information and education is at our fingertips. Shifting demographics, consumer trends and particularly emerging technology are changing our lifestyles, the work we do and the way we interact.

Today there are over two billion smartphones globally and that number is predicted to triple in the next 3 years. We have become reliant on social media, tidbits of information and virtual friends to stay connected.

In many ways we are more connected than ever before. It is easy to stay up to date with what is going on around us with instant news feeds. We can get an answer in a New York second via texting. We look for long lost friends and family members on social media. And we can find out almost anything about anybody online. We have friends and clients around the globe but do not necessarily know our neighbours. It is so easy to create a life today distracted by the many options that it can become easy to lose sight of opportunities right in front of us. We love to travel and embrace new cultures and experiences but we also must appreciate what we have in our own backyard. The most sustainable communities in our future will be those who have balanced what the world has to offer while contributing to the development of their own community. And Ottawa is doing a lot right.

I moved to Ottawa a few short months ago to work with the business and community leaders of West Ottawa to create a prosperous environment for businesses and individuals to thrive. My observation has been that our business leaders are dedicated to innovation and growth in their business but also in our community. They are generating ideas, collaborating with economic development stakeholders and supporting the growth of the next generation of entrepreneurs. Many can be found donating their time, energy and funds because they understand the success of our citizens, our community and their business is connected.

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I also commend our city officials and staff team for their spirit of collaboration. Our Board are excited to work with many community partners toward the vision of a thriving community. Ottawa 2017, our technology sector and being the nation’s capital is giving us high profile on the world stage. We are in a time of much opportunity to attract new residents and businesses.

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Most of us know there is a problem. We have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on psychologists, counsellors, etc. Our daughter has spent 10 weeks at the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.

I have locked her at home, chased her around, grabbed her off the streets, walked in to people’s homes uninvited to take my daughter out of there, we have had paramedics and police to our home numerous times.

But here we sit not knowing day to day whether our beautiful little girl will be alive tomorrow.

I have talked to a few parents of other addict/abusers in Kanata and their stories are all the same. I do not know the answer nor am I any closer to finding the answer than when I first started

seeking it.

I do know that when any of us have questions or need help, having two families asking is better than one.

Having 10 families is better than two and so on.

The only people that really know what is going on are the kids and they need help.

My goal is not to try and solve the drug problem. It has been going on for many decades but never before right now have the drugs been indiscriminately taking our children’s lives.

I do not know how many families are suffering the same fate as us right now but I know there are many.

The first thing I would like to do is have a meeting with as many parents of addicts/abusers as I can find.

We have all experienced the futility of dealing with this scourge on our own. We the parents of these kids and

future kids need to unite for ourselves and for our kids.

Please forward this to as many people you know whom have teenage kids. I will keep all replies confidential unless permission is granted otherwise. If they want to come to the meeting great or I can send them notes after our discussion.

Primary focus will be making sure everyone is aware of what resources are available, what treatments are available, use of Soboxone and if it is working.

Ottawa Health will give us full support and supply Naloxone kits, training, etc.

Then we can have an open discussion of ideas, questions to be asked, etc.

The days of the saying “They need to hit rock bottom before getting better” are over. Sadly in most cases today rock bottom is a slab at the morgue.

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Construction workers injured after floor collapse at Kanata construction site

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Five construction workers are in hospital after the floor they were on collapsed one storey at a residential construction site in north Kanata.

Five ambulances were dispatched to 1100 Canadian Shield Ave. near Great Lakes Avenue, just south of Campeau Drive, on Feb. 21 after 2 p.m.

“We treated a total of five patients that fell down 12 feet (almost four metres),” said Marc-Antoine Deschamps, acting operations superintendent at the Ottawa Paramedic Service. “Three are in stable condition and were transported to local hospitals. Another two have more serious injuries.

They were taken to the trauma centre.”

It’s believed the two men with serious injuries suffered fractured bones either to the pelvis or legs.

“Usually, if they fall, they will fall straight down and the impact will be on their legs,” Deschamps said of injuries re-

lated to serious falls.

In this case, they fell approximately one storey, he said, adding that given that height, the other three patients were taken to hospital for assessment and to be monitored for any potential internal bleeding.

“We want to make sure that it is caught right away,” said Deschamps.

The patients are all male construction workers, believed to be in their 30s.

It was not immediately known what led to the floor collapse at the residential construction site in the Kanata Lakes community. Given the location of the work site, there was some difficulty for paramedics to access the injured.

“Apparently, there was lots of mud that was there that made the extrication difficult,” he said.

Several Ottawa fire crews were also called in about 20 minutes after the first 911 call amid initial reports that people were trapped in the collapse.

The response included firefighters from both Kanata sta-

tions, as well as fire crews from stations in Bells Corners and Barrhaven, which specialize in technical rescues in the event of a collapse or high-angle rescue.

“Had there been trapped persons in a basement or under a floor they would have shored the area and helped rescue those persons,” said Capt.

Danielle Cardinal, Ottawa fire spokesperson.

The specialty teams remained on scene to ensure safety for those still at the site.

Patrol officers were also deployed to the workplace.

“We investigate as well,” confirmed Const. Chuck Benoit, Ottawa police spokesperson.

Police cordoned off the area to secure it ahead of the arrival of Ontario Ministry of Labour officials, who will be the primary investigators in the workplace incident.

“If there is a criminal element to it we also investigate, but we can’t comment until the ministry completes their investigation,” Benoit said, adding this is usual protocol in incidents such as this.

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Thank you so much to the many schools, students and teachers that participated in the Valentines for Veterans campaign. Together, over this past week, we provided the many Veterans from the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre with hundreds of valentine’s cards, bringing them joy, a sense of appreciation, and fond memories. I’d like to send my heartfelt thanks to the students of St. Isidore Catholic School, St. Michael School – Corkery, St. Michael School – Fitzroy, and W. Erskine Johnston Public School. Thank you for bringing joy and smiles to the faces of the many Veterans at the Perley/Rideau.

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Frustrated with your residence or business’s internet speed, or even perhaps lack thereof? Over the coming weeks, I will be making a push to improve the internet infrastructure into the rural portions of the riding. If I am to be successful in this endeavour, I will need your help. If internet speed and access is important to you, I encourage you to visit https://performance.cira.ca and run a speed test. This will help us improve the data capabilities that we have, and highlight areas that are underserved.

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As part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, in conjunction with the Canada Revenue Agency, our office will host constituents who can book a meeting with a certified volunteer tax adviser. Eligible participants can include individuals and families with modest income levels and simple tax situations. For more information, to read the eligibility requirements, and to book an appointment, visit our website under “news-nouvelles/free-tax-clinics�. Please note that appointments are required and confirmation of registration will be provided by the constituency office.

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• Failure to unplug: Electronic devices tend to be the biggest energy hogs in a home. While you may go room to room turning off devices when a space is unoccupied, unless you actually unplug the device, you are not doing all

you can to save energy. Televisions, computers or video game consoles are still consuming electricity even when they have been turned “off,” as clocks and other components still need energy to operate when the devices are turned back on. This phantom load, often referred to as “vampire power,” can consume a considerable amount of energy. Some estimate standby power energy consumption accounts for roughly 10 per cent of the electrical energy used in a typical household. Your best bet is to unplug all devices when they’re not in use. One way to make this more convenient is to plug devices into a power strip and then power off the strip when the devices are not being used.

• Discarding biodegradable items: In an effort to be more eco-friendly, some manufacturers have started to package products in what they refer to as biodegradable packaging. Ecoconscious consumers then buy these products and dispose of them in the trash, confident

that they will biodegrade in landfills. This works in theory but not necessarily in reality, as many landfills are not constructed in a way that facilitates proper decomposition. In 2001 a group of researchers from the University of Arizona excavated 21 landfills across North America and reported finding hundreds of undecomposed hot dogs, corn starch and lettuce dating back to the 1960s. They also found 2,425 newspapers that were used to date the food. Because some landfills are lined with clay and plastic to prevent leaching into surrounding soil and many also are covered with fresh soil daily to control odor, the buried trash is unable to decompose properly or promptly. These landfills end up preserving the trash rather than helping it to break down.

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• Poor driving habits: Hybrid cars are a hot commodity, and drivers of such vehicles rightfully feel proud to know they are doing their part to reduce fuel consumption.

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STATE OF THE CITY - 2017 By: Mayor Jim Watson

Ottawa Riverkeeper asks residents to lay off the salt

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH

Early this New Year, I was honoured to deliver my sixth State of the City address.

I take this opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made together over the last year, and set the course for 2017.

2016 was an important year in the City of Ottawa. Not only was it a year filled with planning and preparations for 2017, it was also a year of measured and steady achievement.

From balancing our budget to maintaining my 2% tax cap commitment to residents – 2016 was a year of rolling up our sleeves and getting things done.

Much of this renewal has been in preparation for the additional 1.75 million tourists expected throughout 2017, which is great news for our city and for our local economy.

That’s why I believe that 2017 will be a year of celebration – a celebration that Ottawa residents truly deserve, and have worked hard at creating. In fact, we have already begun to be recognized for our efforts Earlier this month, the New York Times described Canada as the #1 country to visit in 2017, and had a feature article about the wonderful places to see and things to do during a weekend in Ottawa. The Lonely Planet awarded Canada the same award last October, as well as WestJet naming Ottawa the #1 place to visit in the world in 2017.

Only weeks into 2017 and we have already played host to record setting events like Skate Canada’s National Championships and the Davis Cup tennis competition.

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2017 is the start of a new page in Ottawa’s history and we must continue this momentum into 2018 and beyond.

Not only is the Confederation Line Light-Rail project scheduled to begin service in 2018, we are also planning for Stage 2. We have pushed ourselves beyond the original scope of the project to include the Trim extension, a link to the Airport – and will undertake an environmental assessment to Kanata.

We are also partnering with Ottawa Tourism strategy to attract more major sporting and cultural events to Ottawa. Just last month, alongside my Council colleagues and Sports Commissioner Jody Mitic, we announced Ottawa’s bid to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games.

As the largest multi-sport event in Canada, the Summer Games, would bring over 20,000 visitors to Ottawa and generate approximately $165 million in economic activity, not to mention a legacy for our next generation of athletes as well as our sport facilities.

I encourage you to visit Jimwatsonottawa.ca to read the full State of the City address and to share in the many successes of 2016, while looking toward to the excitement of 2017 and beyond.

Together, let’s celebrate and continue moving our great city forward with optimism and confidence.

jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

The Ottawa Riverkeeper is asking us to lighten up on salting our roadways.

As the temperatures plummet and it gets harder to navigate safely, city road crews turn to rock salt to keep traffic moving safely, but the environmental advocacy group is asking individuals to pitch and lay off the salt where possible.

“Obviously the cars have to be able to get traction on the roads and that’s a safety concern,” Meaghan Murphy, a senior scientist for the Ottawa Riverkeeper said. “But there are alternatives and road salt and chemical de-icer can do a lot of damage.”

Most of the salt we use is flushed

into storm drains and drainage ditches that empty into our rivers and lakes come the spring thaw.

On average, the city uses approximately 130,000 tonnes of road salt in the winter, according to an emailed response from Luc Gagné, road services director for the city.

Murphy said while some salt use is unavoidable, there are some things we could be doing better as a city.

“The city stacks the snow it clears when it carts it away from neighbourhoods,” Murphy said. “Those piles of snow melt, then cause really high concentration of salts in our waterways.”

Since Ottawa’s rivers are comprised of freshwater, the aquatic life is not geared to handle the high levels of salt — making the environment toxic.

Gagné said the city recognizes the impact of salt on the environment.

“The city takes into consideration public safety, service delivery standards, as well as the budget when defining its salt usage,” he said. In 2005, the city completed its road salt management plan based on best management practices that not only covers how much salt to use, but when to use it, how to store it, how to dispose of salt-contaminated snow and staff training.”

Gagné said the city’s reduced salt use by 20 per cent from using “prewetting technology.”

Annually the city reports that usage to Environment Canada.

See SALT, page 25

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Salt not the only solution Continued from page 23

Winter Sale

“The salt management plan is continuously being reviewed and updated to reflect new technologies,” he said.

Pre-wetting refers to the wetting of the salt as it is being dispensed to the roadway from the work truck.

ALTERNATIVES

The city has used a byproduct of beet juice wastewater as a de-icing agent in heritage areas like Rockcliffe Park in the past.

Montreal also uses beet juice as an environmentallyfriendly alternative in some of its boroughs, but it’s not good too far below -20 C. According to a CBS News story from 2011, New Jersey officials got creative and sprayed pickle juice during a budget crunch.

According to accuweather. com, in Tennessee, solution containing potato juice, commercially named Magic Salt, is helping to keep roadways open and clear during icy conditions.

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Winter comes with challenges, and road salt is often used on city roads. There are other options for private property. cheese brine.

Murphy said sand can be a good alternative, as well as chipping away at the ice on our own lane ways and driveways.

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“Even laying down a mat in advance of freezing rain and removing it later can help protect the asphalt on your lane way,” Murphy said.

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Red Bull Crashed Ice Rideau Canal Locks, near Chateau Laurier Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival March 4 to April 2* *Dates vary by locations.

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16th Annual New Sun Conference on Aboriginal Arts Fenn Lounge, Carleton University Great Canadian Maple Festival Festival Plaza, Ottawa City Hall

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Hockey in Canada – More Than Just A Game Canadian Museum of History Until October 9th

Great Canadian Maple Festival Festival Plaza, Ottawa City Hall

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Ottawa Irish Festival The Advent of Abstraction: Russia National Gallery of Canada

Ottawa Irish Festival

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15 Stanley Cup 125th Anniversary Tribute Evening Gala Canadian Museum of History Ottawa Irish Festival

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Meet and Greet with NHL Hockey Legends and the Stanley Cup Aberdeen Pavillion

Ottawa Irish Festival

Stanley Cup 125th Anniversary Tribute Concert Canadian Tire Center Ottawa Irish Festival

Princess Dance Party Centurion Conference and Event Centre

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2017 Indspire Awards Celebrating Indigenous Achievement NAC Southam Hall

Ignite 150: Concert School Bands & Alexander Shelly Aberdeen Pavilion

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35th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Ottawa City Hall – Lansdowne 11am-2pm

Ottawa Irish Festival H.O.P.E.Volleyball WinterFest Louis Riel Dome

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Ottawa Irish Festival

The Stanley Cup Returns Home Rideau Hall

Ottawa Welcomes The World – Embassy of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way

Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour Sparks Street

Canada East Short Track Speed Skating Championships Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex

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20th Annual Aboriginal Family Festival Raven’s Nest, Carleton University Canada East Short Track Speed Skating Championships Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex Earth Hour Global event to turn lights off from 8:30-9:30pm

PLAY BASEBALL, CABA 19U This program is a substitute for Little League’s Big League division The season is 4 months with 2 games per week.

The season ends with playoff rounds to a city champion.

East Nepean will plan as many teams as we have players.

This program will have teams from East Ottawa along with teams that we can assemble.

The fee is $375 includes insurance, uniform and equipment.

Please contact caba19u@eastnepeanbaseball.on.ca

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Quality is evident from the company’s initial on-site consultation, even assisting with colour selection. Speed results from careful planning, on-site supervision, and effective execution of the project. This includes having the right number of painters who follow a systematic process. “We don’t take short cuts, but work efficiently,” says Leesha Cunningham. The WOW factor is realized when clients see their homes transformed.

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CARD OF THANKS

KAYE GRACE The family of Kaye Grace who passed away on January 27, 2017 wish to express our sincere appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for their kindness, messages of support, meals, prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls, Masses and donations to the Almonte General Hospital and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. We also wish to thank the Staff of The Almonte General Hospital, The Ottawa Civic Hospital and the ambulance attendants for taking such good care of Kaye. A special thanks to the staff at Orchard View By The Mississippi for all your wonderful care. Thank you to The Pilon Family Funeral Home for your wonderful assistance and compassion. Kaye will always be fondly remembered by all who knew her and deeply missed by those who loved her.

John & Cathy Grace and family Mary Grace and family

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February 26, 1:00-7:00 p.m. Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd (near Churchill), Ottawa.

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Call Bruce at 613-832-2583 Professional Woman looking for mature working roommate to share spacious 2400 sqft home, acreage near Perth. Tenant has 3 private rooms (bathroom, bedroom, ofc/den) outbuilding storage. $1,400. Includes Cleaning, utils, Sat TV, wifi. Available March 1st. 613-276-7438

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Villeneuve Joanne Louise (nee Bisson)

(June 16, 1964 - February 11, 2017) Also known as “Jo, Jo-Jo and Mom” to the ones who loved her, sadly passed on Saturday February 11, 2017 in her home.

Family and friends were welcomed to come pay their respects and celebrate the beautiful person she was at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Tuesday February 21, 2017 from 11:00 A.M. until a celebration of her eternal memory at 12:00 noon.

Who was Joanne? She was the face of generosity; she was a devoted wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt and a friend. She was a loving person who cared deeply for her family. She was always present, often lent a hand and gave good advice when you needed it even if you didn’t want it. She always saw the good in people even when others didn’t and she was welcoming of all. She was a great hostess; an eternal child who often knew how to find the fun and humor in any situation. She will be missed but her memory will remain eternal for she has influenced so many. Her Memory will live on in her motherin-law Evelyn Tysick, her three daughters Krista Bisson (Nick), Melanie Reinburg (Kevin) and Lindsey, her step daughter Loreen Elliot, her two grandchildren Austin Reinburg and Sora Reinburg and her many sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews and good friends.

Loving wife of the late Tracy Lackie. www.barkerfh.com

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Lackey William “Worley” (April 7, 1927 - February 16, 2017) Cedar Heights Polled Herefords

Peacefully, Thursday morning at the Fairview Manor in Almonte, in his 90th year.

Lifetime farmer of Prospect, ON. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Audrey (Lett).

Predeceased by his parents, William Lackey and Minne Lee, and their infant daughter Shirley. Dear father of Ray (Dawn) of NFLD, Mary Jane (Bart) of Alliston, Diana (late Peter Nanne) of Pakenham and Stuart (Cathy) of Almonte. Grandfather of Erin (Christopher), Kelsey, Rachel, Eva, Rebecca (Pat), Christine (Jeff), Robert (Emily), Patricia (Sean), and Steven. Great-grandfather of Olivia, Hollie, Megan, Blake, Leah, Pierce, Tobin, Brooklynn, Krysta, Cole, Courtney and Colton. Special father-in-law of Maggie and her husband Bob Woods, and father figure to Lesa Edwards.

Dear brother of the late Gertie (Emerson) Jones, late Stanley (Edna) Lackey. Survived by many nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and remembered by longtime bull customers.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Sunday, February 19 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel.

For those who wish, donations to Saint Augustine’s Anglican Church (Prospect, ON) – cemetery restoration and preservation. www.barkerfh.com

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Pocock, Margaretta Josephine (nee Pollard)

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaretta Josephine Pocock announce her passing on Monday February 13, 2017 at the age of 94.

Born in Brooklands Manitoba, March 11, 1922.

Later moved with family back to Lewis Sussex, England. Reta (Mum) beloved wife of the late James Stanley Pocock passed at Carleton Place Hospital with her daughter Valerie at her side. Mum will be missed and lovingly remembered by daughter Valerie Jane (Bruce), son Anthony James (Carol), daughter in-law Loretta. Predeceased by son Alan William.

Reta will also be missed by 10 grandchildren: Andrew and Steven - Alan and Jane - Ian, Maggy, Graham, Blair, and Glen - Natalie, and 13 great-grandchildren: Jessica and Ryan – Julie - Tristan and River – David, Matthew, and Philip - Owen and Emma - Sarah - Jonathan and Samantha. One great-great-granddaughter Aria, and nieces and nephews in Calgary and over seas.

Reta was loved by so many who knew her, she will be missed by many friends and neighbors.

A memorial service will be held at Brunton Hall Ninth line Beckwith Township at 2 pm., March 25th 2017. For those who wish, a donation to the Almonte Civitan Club or Grace Communion International Canada would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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Inez E.

In hospital on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Oral Osborne. Survived by her extended family Susan, Mark, Evelyn, and Peggy. She will be missed by her dear friend Lillian. Friends were received at the Carp Chapel, Tubman Funeral Home, 115 Rivington St., Carp on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 1-2:30pm, followed by a service in the Chapel at 2:30 pm. Burial at Huntley United Cemetery in the spring. In memory of Inez, please consider a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tributes, donations and condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Saunders, Reta

Peacefully at Stoneridge Manor, on Monday February 13, 2017, at the age of 80.

Wife of the late Ivan Saunders. Best friend of the late Raymond Duff. Loving mother of Kevin (Muriel). Loving grandmother of Sarah, Kayla (Trevor), Sam, Reg and Amanda (Mike) and cherished great-grandmother of Max, Mason, Kiona, Raeann, Antonio, Brian and Jeannette.

A graveside service will take place in the spring at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Carleton Place.

For those who wish, a donation to the Alzheimer Society or Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

ROESLER Marjorie Enid (Marnie) Peacefully at Forest Hill in Kanata on February 16, 2017 at the age of 91.

Predeceased by her husband Gord in 1982. Loving Mom of Debbie Lacharity (Lorne), Weldy (Kathy), Ky (Terri) and Sandi Blanchfield (Greg). Proud Nana of Lindsay (Richard), Katelyn, Chelsea (Alex), Morgan, Maddie, Cydney and Spencer and great-grandmother of Cooper and Kennedy. Predeceased by her parents Leslie Thomas and Clara Yourth and brother Ray. Interment and Memorial Service will take place in the spring at St. John’s United Cemetery, Golden Lake, ON. Funeral Arrangements entrusted into the care of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 127 Church Street, Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian component of TeamBest™. Formerly part of MDS Nordion, we became a member of the Best family in May 2008.

We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world and we are currently growing our cyclotron design team in Vancouver. TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal - to provide the best products and services to customers.

FLOATER – Lifeguard / Kitchen Assistant. Successful candidate will be required to act as floater between all jobs at Camp as needs arise. Applicants must have his/her NLS and Watercraft qualifications (successful applicant must be prepared to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card). Successful applicant must be prepared to work in a team environment. Minimum age 17 required. Salary range: $450 – $525 per week.

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COUNSELLORS – Successful applicants will work in one week intervals for four to seven weeks throughout the summer. Applicants must be enthusiastic and responsible team players who will provide fun and leadership for campers.

Counsellors will live in cabins with campers and lead campers in the daily activities of summer camp. Minimum age 16 required. Salary: $350 – $400 per week.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an energetic electrical electronics engineering control technologist to join our cyclotron development team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the incumbent will provide sustaining engineering support for particle accelerators and products.

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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • The preferred candidate will have a 2 years Electrical/Electronic Technologist Diploma • Solid hand-on knowledge of Electrical/ Electronic controls required • Good understanding of complex mechanical and electrical systems • Knowledge of Programmable Controllers, HMI design, electrical circuits • Experience in Graphic User Interface programming • Schematics in Altium Designer • Solidworks 3D – cabinet design and layout • Siemens PLC – ladder logic (STEP 7), WinCC programming, C Script, VB • FPGA programming – VHDL, Verilog • Results-oriented self starter who has the ability to work with minimum supervision • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills required

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Further information on all positions is available from Ron or Joanne Hartnett, Co-Ordinators hartnett@sympatico.ca or by calling 613-622-0443 We thank all applicants. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Hydro Vac Operator / Driver Description Antrim Contracting is an Ottawa/Ottawa Valley based experienced, full service Construction Company concentrating on Commercial and Residential Development as well as Utility Construction. Our development and utilities projects are traditionally sized in the medium to large scale range requiring skills, organization, appropriate construction equipment and Health & Safety adherence that our discerning customers demand. We are an ISNetworld approved contractor.

We currently have an opportunity for the right individual to join our dynamic and talented team of employees as a full-time Hydro Vac Operator / Driver.

Qualifications • DZ license with a clean Driver’s Abstract • 2 years’ experience as a Hydrovac Truck Operator • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety focused environment Additional Information To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to hr@antrimtruckstop.com by 4:00pm February 28th.

Antrim Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information Human Resources Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. 580 White Lake Road Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Email: hr@antrimtruckstop.com Website: www.antrimcontracting.com

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

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:00am ~ Christ Church 10:30am ~ St James The Apostle

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

Come when you can and Come as you are.

St. John’s Sixth Line 1470 Donald B Munro Dr

Christ Church Huntley 3008 Carp Rd

St James The Apostle Carp 3774 Carp Rd

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PASTOR STEVE STEWART

1600 Stittsville Main Street

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

Nursery and Children’s programs running concurrently.

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

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

Email us at: cbcinfo@cbcstittsville.com

GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH 140 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata Rev. Brian Copeland

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

10:00 am: Service of Worship and Sunday School Pastoral Care & Healing Service: 11:30am - last Sunday of each month

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KANATA BAPTIST CHURCH 465 Hazeldean Rd. • 613-836-3145

Sunday Services 9 & 11:15am 9am Children’s Program Available Pastors: Bob Davies, Stephen Budd & Doug Ward

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am.

Sunday School 9:15am.

Adult Bible Class 9:15am.

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SATURDAY SERVICES SABBATH SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:15AM WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM

Seventh-Day PASTOR: MAROS PASEGGI Adventist 85 LEACOCK DRIVE, KANATA (THE CHRIST RISEN LUTHERAN CHURCH) Church 613-818-9717

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

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Growing, Serving, Celebrating Sunday Sunday Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Pastor Shaun Seaman

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Melnyk launches Organ Project to cut transplant wait times

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

Eugene Melnyk’s goal is to save more lives by ending the organ transplant wait list.

The Ottawa Senators owner launched the Organ Project at an inaugural gala at the Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday.

Melnyk received a liver transplant in May 2015, after an urgent public appeal.

“Every three days in Ontario, someone dies waiting,” he said in a news release.

“Sadly, this is the unfortunate reality across Canada, the U.S. and around the world. The good news is this is truly a solvable problem because we don’t need to find a cure for waiting.”

He likened changing people’s attitudes about organ donation to when seatbelts in vehicles were introduced.

“It took time, a change in laws, and

a lot of public education to change our habits,” Melnyk said.

“Our goal is to make organ donation as normal and expected as wearing your seatbelt. Both save lives and both are a choice you can make and embrace.”

Melnyk said he and others have contributed more than $3 million to the initiative.

See GALA, page 39

Allan Hubley Positive Change for Kanata South

City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review Last Friday, I was with our Mayor when he announced LRT would be coming a lot closer to Kanata and a lot sooner. I want to thank Sueling Ching of the West Ottawa Board of Trade for joining me and all their members for their strong support in moving this plan along so quickly.

18 months ago the plan was to study or look at going beyond Bayshore in 2031. I then moved a motion to take a look at advancing the plan.

Our MP Karen McCrimmon then found federal dollars to get an Environmental Assessment done by 2019 moving that planning horizon even closer.

Now we have Moodie added to Phase 2 and a plan to have trains running by 2023.

OC Transpo will now be able to revisit the current Kanata routes to get you to Moodie without the transfers that otherwise would have been needed.

More on the benefits of this announcement to come.

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

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

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

Here are some questions we would love to know:

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1. Who do you think should be highlighted in our book and why? Who makes our community special? Could be a teacher, a business owner, etc.

2. What is your favourite part of Kanata South? Could be an area, park, business, favourite place to eat etc.

3. Do you have a special memory that took place in Kanata South? Tell us about it! Ideas could include Grand Openings, special events, community events etc.

Please don’t forget to include your name and address!

More details regarding this project can be found on my website under the Community tab.

Upcoming Events Sat. Feb. 25th: Kanata Choral Society presents – Music - For the fun of it. A break from the winter blues with musical humour.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Road. 3pm. For more information, please visit www.Kanatachoralsociety.ca.

Sun. March 5th: The Wendy Hubley Project is hosting the 2nd Annual Wonderland Tea Party in support of CHEO – Mental Health. Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre (1315 Prince of Wales Dr.) from 1PM-4PM. For more info please e-mail: WendyHubleyProject@gmail.com Tues. March 7th: Please join me for my International Women’s Day celebration. 6-8pm at Don Cherry’s in Kanata. Details to follow.

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 Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, February 23, 2017 33

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them when my brothers and father came in from chores for their supper.

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Memories in Regina. There it was when I got home from school, sitting on the bake table at the back door. I tore into it even before I took off my coat!

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Waterfront! 778 Bayview Drive, Constance Bay Live on the Beach! Deceivingly spacious home, 2 bedrms on main level & 2 bedrms upstairs, hardwood and laminate floors, 1.5 baths, gas fireplace in living room, dining room has built-ins, newer natural gas furnace, newer shingles, central air, 6 appliances, granite kitchen, beautiful rooms & incredible views of river & Gatineau Hills! 70’ x 150’ lot. Immediate possession possible! $499,900

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102 Old Ship Road, Fitzroy Harbour Delightful 5 bedroom home on a pretty 105’ x 140’ lot with the picturesque Carp River out back! Hardwood flrs in living & dining room, oak eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, 1.5 baths, 2 bedrooms over the garage are being used as studios, finished rec room with woodstove, single car garage with breezeway. Includes 5 appliances. Only 25 mins from the city! $319,900

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Emerson wondered if there was anything else in the parcel… maybe Aunt Lizzie had included a small gift for everyone. I assured him the only thing in the parcel was what I was holding in my hands.

“Spoiled rotten,” he said under his breath. I even took them to the supper table! Holding them on my lap, I could hardly eat, I was so excited.

That night, after the kitchen had been redded up, and the oilcloth on the table wiped clean, everyone settled down to their usual evening activities. But I was too excited to get out my jacks, or look through Eaton’s catalogue. All I wanted to do was sit with the spanking new galoshes

in front of me on the table... stroking the fur, and tying and untying the laces. I had never had lace ties with shiny ends on them before! What luxury, I thought. They sat right beside my bed that night. I didn’t trust Emerson not to do them harm when I was asleep.

The next morning, as we were getting ready for school, I sat down on the bench by the back door, ready to put on the new galoshes. That’s when Mother said they were not for school...they were to be worn on Sundays for church, or special occasions. I couldn’t believe my ears! Brand new fur-trimmed galoshes and I wasn’t allowed to wear them!!!

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Back on went the old rubbers with the steel clasps.

When I got to school, the first thing I did was announce to everyone within earshot what my rich aunt from Regina had sent me. My friends Joyce and Velma were as pleased as I was. But bad Marguirite’s only comment, which cut me to the bone, was “too bad they are black.”

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Feb. 23

Kanata and District Breast Cancer Support Group monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in Hall D Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., Kanata. For information call Judy at 613592-1929.

Feb. 25

Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser WALK for Chrysalis House. We are encouraging participants to walk 2, 5 or 10 km to raise money for Chrysalis House, to raise money to help the women’s shelter serve about 150 women and children this

year. We need you to become team captains, join a team, donate, or become a sponsor.

For more information contact Katrina Guerin at 613-5913686 ext. 286 or guerin@wocrc. ca. Registration: 4:30 p.m. at Kanata Recreation Complex, Hall A. The Kanata Choral Society presents Music - for the fun of it. A break from winter weather blues with musical humour. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., 3:00 p.m. Part of the proceeds will go to the Kanata Food Bank.

Tickets available at the door or by phoning 613-592-1991. For

Ontario Genealogical Society – Ottawa Branch. From 10:30am-12:00pm it’s Genealogy: Back to Basics where you will learn about Directories as a valuable source of information. Then from 1:00-3:00 Brian Tackaberry will tell the stories of forgotten local heroes of WWI from his new book “Forgotten Heroes: Mississippi Mills Valour Award Recipients of the Great War”.

Both events are free, all are welcome. City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Dr. (room 115). For more details

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Are you in your 20s or 30s and looking to make new friends? March 7 Join us for a casual evening Clicking, Flicking and of crafts and snacks and you Tweeting: Social Networkcould walk away with a new ing Controversy, 6:00 - 8:00 friend. Drop-in program.

PM, Hazeldean Branch. The explosion of social networkWant to improve your pub- ing websites such as Flickr, lic speaking skills? Then visit Facebook, blogging sites and West Carleton Toastmasters Twitter has raised more than open house, 7 to 9pm, Rich- privacy concerns. To attend craft Recreation Complex, this free seminar, please reg1401 Innovation Dr. http:// ister with the Ottawa Public westcarletontoastmasters. Library. com/ Are you keen to start gardening as soon as the snow has March 4 gone? Do you have an interHair Factory at the Beaver- est in growing your own vegbrook branch of the Ottawa etables? The Kanata-March Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Horticultural Society hosts a Join us for how to learn hair presentation by master garbasics; ponytails and simple dener David Hinks about braids. Parents, grandpar- Extending Your Growing ents, guardians, caregivers Season with Cool Weather and children ages 5 and older Veggies. We will also hold our welcome. Materials will be annual seed exchange. 7:30 provided, but please bring 9:00 p.m., Old Town Hall, 821 your own brush or comb. March Rd. $5 for non-memRegistration required at www. bers. Visit us at www.kanatabiblioottawalibrary.ca, or call horticultural.com.

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March Kanata Diners Clubs Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and community volunteers host a nutritional lunch, entertainment, and/or educational program for seniors and adults with physical 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. Register at least seven days in advance at 613-5913686 ext. 316. Transportation can be arranged upon request.

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March 1: Music with George Chenier March 8: Peter Sinclair Trio March 15: The Diplomats March 22: Music with Jumpin Jimmy March 29: Music with Stuart MacKinnon — Baritone

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Gala to feature performance by Carrie Underwood Continued from page 33

The Organ Project has three main thrusts to build awareness about the need for more organ donors: • Educate about the “detrimental impact” of wait lists for organ transplants.

• Encourage people to donate their organs by signing up on the provincial registry.

• Ensure registered organ donors share their wishes with their family and friends.

“Ending the wait list isn’t like finding a cure to a disease,” said Melnyk.

“We all hold the solution to this problem and together we can save lives.

“This is about awareness and people being aware their decision to donate their organs could one day save up to eight lives.”

GALA FUNDRAISER

Melnyk also announced the project’s inaugural gala to kick off Organ Donation Awareness Month in April. The “exclusive event” will be held at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on March 31.

Country star Carrie Underwood – wife of former Senators player Mike Fisher, who now plays for Nashville – will perform at the event.

Single tickets cost $1,500 and a table of 10 runs to $15,000.

Funds raised will be used to work “closely with other stakeholders, organizations and government agencies across North America to help identify possible solutions to other obstacles within the organ donation and transplant system,” according to a news release.

For more information on the Organ Project, visit theorganproject.net.

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In most cases, people should have a Power of Attorney as part of their estate plan. A Power of Attorney for Property allows you to appoint someone to act on your behalf with regards to your assets in the event that you are unable. There are two kinds: Continuing and Non-Continuing.

choosing will be able to act on your behalf and make decisions regarding your affairs in your best interests.

This may involve small matters such as the paying of monthly utility bills or large matters, such as selling your home should it no longer meet your needs.

A Non-Continuing Power of Attorney allows your attorney, who you have appointed, to manage your assets but it ceases to have effect in the event that you become mentally incapacitated and unable to manage your own affairs. These are generally used for specific purposes where an individual will be unavailable for a relatively short period of time. For instance, someone embarking on an extended holiday may appoint someone as their attorney to deal with banking and investing while they are away.

If you do not have a Power of Attorney, your family members will be subject to considerable delay and expense in getting someone appointed to act on your behalf and the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee will be involved. Ultimately the person appointed may not be the person you would have chosen.

For most people, a Continuing Power of Attorney is appropriate for their estate plan. This allows someone to manage your assets and their power continues in the event of incapacity. A person (or persons) of your

About Allan Snelling

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Marianne Wilkinson

SERVING KANATA NORTH

City Councillor, Kanata North LIGHT RAIL COMING CLOSER – Last week the City presented the implementation report on phase 2 of the LRT project which extends LRT to Moodie Drive. This is good news for Kanata as it moves LRT a little closer to our community. With the Environmental Assessment now getting underway to determine the route to Canadian Tire Place we are moving to obtaining the information to get phase 3, LRT to at least Terry Fox Station moved forward. Construction to Moodie will be complete in 2023 and that’s when we need to be ready to start the next phase and finally get Kanata connected into the LRT system.

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR WALK – Please join my team or sponsor me in the Coldest Night of the Year Walk on February 25, 2017. I will be participating in the 2km walk to raise funds for Chrysalis House in Kanata. Please go to my website and click on the link to sponsor me or even better, to join my team.

FAMILY DAY at the MLACAK: It was great to see so many of you at the Family Day Free Skate, which I sponsored together with our MP Karen McCrimmon. Thanks to Chartwell Kanata for the hot chocolate and cookies and to the Kanata Muslim Association for their family activities in the Mlacak Centre halls and to Dezzy the dragon for taking to the ice!

TOWN HALL – We had a full house last week where City forester Jason Pollard explained why thousands of trees are being cut from parks near the Beaver Pond and along Shirley’s Brook, and on plans being made to clean up those areas and replant. Once I see the plans for replanting I’ hold a community meeting to review and make suggestions on the way forward. There were many opposed to the request

by Brigil to rezone their property to increase the density and reduce parking. I’ve met with staff to make it clear that I do not support this zoning change and urged them to reject it.

The site plan is under review and will be at a later meeting for public input.

KANATA NORTH’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST – March 9th 7 am, Mlacak Centre is open to all women in Kanata North, along with invited guests. Numbers are limited so please RSVP to KanataNorth@ottawa.ca as soon as possible. We have a great guest speaker, Cheryl Jensen CEO, President of Algonquin College. This free breakfast is a great way to recognize the achievements women have made and the challenges that remain.

DANGER FROM STREET DRUGS – A Kanata family has lost a lovely young women, 14 year old Chloe Kotval, from a drug overdose. Dr. Levy, Ottawa’s Medical Officer, has told me that illicicit fentanyl in counterfeit pills are made to look like prescription drugs, but they are deadly and they can be obtained on Kanata streets. Please talks to your teenagers and make them aware of overdose issues. Information can be found at www.StopOverdoseOttawa.ca and do attend sessions that will be held to provide more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS February 25th, RCMP Musical Ride Open House, 1 Sandridge Road, 10:00 am to 3:00pm.

February 25th, Coldest Night of the Year Walk – Kanata Recreation Complex – Hall A (100 Charlie Rogers Pl.).

Registration will open at 4:30 p.m. and the walk will commence at 5:30 p.m.

March 8th, CFUW’s International Women’s Day Celebration, Centerpointe Studio, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm’. Tickets $25 at www.cfuw-ottawa.org March 9th, Councillor Wilkinson’s Free International Women’s Day Breakfast, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, 7-8:30 am. RSVP to KanataNorth@ottawa.ca

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

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