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BY Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

Eight years ago, Robert Wein hit rock bottom.

His life changed in an instant when the driver of a van hit him and four other cyclists on March Road near Solandt Road on July 19, 2009. All five were left in serious to critical condition.

Wein was the most severely injured. He was found unconscious by paramedics and suffered a near-fatal traumatic brain injury, as well as internal injuries.

“The week before the crash, I’d done a triathlon,” said Wein, who lives in Richmond.

“The month before, I’d ridden to Kingston in the Rideau Lakes ride. I was a member of the Soldiers of Fitness platoon and did a morning workout, including running a lot.”

His injuries left him unable to talk and walk, altered his short- and long-term memory and affected his vision. Depression followed.

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Kayden Nemeth, 3, and Melika Doucet, 4, are all decked out in Canada Day gear and face paint to celebrate the Canada 150 event held in Kanata on June 10. The pair were some of the children that came out to participate in the bike parade. The Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club hosted a Canada Day 150 celebration on June 10. The Celebrate Canada Family Fun Festival included the bike parade and then activities, peformances and food at the Lion Dick Brûlé Community Centre.

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Jonathan Birmingham Jonathan fréquente KMS, aux côtés de ses deux jeunes frères, depuis 11 ans. Ses passe-temps préférés sont le hockey et le tennis. Il aimerait un jour, devenir un Ingénieur Mécanique. Ses expériences préférées à KMS ont été les voyages Odyssée. En septembre, il fréquentera “Cedar Ridge High School”.

Connor Ingram Connor fréquente KMS depuis les 11 dernières années, ayant fait ses débuts en classe Casa. Ses activités préférées sont le hockey et les jeux vidéos. Connor a apprécié KMS pour le fait qu’il a pu mener une vie active et se faire des amis.

Ses activités préférées ont été le voyage Odyssée de l’automne passé et le voyage à New York pour la conférence Modèle Montessori des Nations-Unies. En septembre prochain, Connor se joindra à “South Carleton High School”.

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Eve fréquente KMS depuis le tendre âge de 15 mois alors qu’elle débutait dans le Programme des Bambins. Elle aime le chant et l’art dramatique mais préfère la danse. Elle aimerait faire carrière en Pédiâtrie ou devenir Astronaute. Elle a apprécié les excursions des 7e et 8e années. Elle a particulièrement apprécié participer à la production du “Roi Lion”. Pour la prochaine année scolaire, Eve fréquentera l’École Secondaire “Sacred Heart”.

Rachel s’est jointe au programme Casa de KMS il y a 11 ans. Son activité préférée, et de loin, est de s’adonner à la lecture. Plus tard, elle aimerait devenir Dermatologue.

Rachel a apprécié participer à la conférence Modèle Montessori des Nations-Unies. L’année prochaine elle fréquentera “Colonel By Secondary School” et fera partie du programme B.I.

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Sarah started at KMS when she was 3 years old in the Casa program. Her favourite pastimes involved Soccer and Dance with her friends. Sarah is interested in a career in forensic pathology or environmental engineering. Her best experience at KMS was during the Odyssey trip in Junior High.

Sarah will remember her friends and inside jokes the most as she moves on to Sacred Heart High School next year.

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Jasper has been at Kanata Montessori School since first year Casa, 11 years ago. His favourite pastimes include hockey and making videos. This years Odyssey trip was his favourite experience while at KMS because it allowed him to be active and bond with friends and educators. Jasper is interested in pursuing a career in the technology fields and is interested in robotics. Next year Jasper will be attending Bell High School in the gifted program.

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Jana started at KMS in the Toddler program when she was 15 months old. She is interested in pursuing a career in teaching one day. Jana’s favourite experience at KMS was building lifelong friendships and experiencing the Odyssey trip in Junior High. Her favourite pastime is singing and next year she will be attending Canterbury High School.

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Jack has been at KMS for 10 years starting when he was in Casa. His favourite activities include Soccer and Baseball. His favourite experience in Junior High was going sailing at the Nepean Sailing Club. Jack is interested making and editing videos with his friends.

He would like to pursue a career designing and flipping houses. Next year Jack is attending Cedar Ridge High School.

Barry fréquente KMS depuis les 10 dernières années. Hors des heures d’école, Barry pratique plusieurs sports dont le hockey et le soccer. Il aimerait poursuivre une carrière dans le monde du sport. Son expérience préférée à KMS a été de jouer au hockey, sur la patinoire extérieure, en présence du gardien de but des Sénateurs d’Ottawa, Craig Anderson. Pour l’année scolaire prochaine Barry fréquentera “John McRae High School”.

Christopher s’est joint à notre école tout récemment, en septembre dernier. Il aime jouer au hockey durant ses temps libres. Il aimerait poursuivre une carrière en Ingénierie et il a apprécié les projets reliés aux Sciences cette année. La conférence Modèle Montessori des Nations-Unies retient son attention comme étant son expérience préférée. Chris fréquentera “Cedar Ridge High School” en septembre prochain.

Ying Ying Quan Ying Ying has been at Kanata Montessori School for 10 years, starting in the Casa Program. She is an avid dancer and enjoys various other sports and being active.

Ying Ying hopes to one day be a Lawyer or an academic professor.

Her favourite experience was the Odyssey trip. Ying Ying will be heading to Colonel By Secondary School in the I.B. program.

Rebecca Heller

KMS is celebrating the first anniversary of our new high school.

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Rebecca has been at KMS for seven years, starting in Junior Elementary. She is an avid sailor and has been competing for many years.

Her favourite experience was the Odyssey trip because of how well the class bonded to start the school year. Her favourite experience was on the MMUN trip to New York city, walking down Fifth Avenue laughing with friends. Rebecca is interested in pursuing a career in the Medical field and will be attending Cedar Ridge High School next year.

CHEO heroes set new record

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Families were interviewed live during the telethon, talking about their journeys with their children at CHEO. The 34th annual CHEO telethon for the children’s hospital was held over June 10 and 11 at the EY Centre. It raised more than $8.7 million for the hospital, beating last year’s donation total of $8 million.

and the CHEO Research Institute to demonstrate the massive impact donations have on patient care and to recognize some of the supporters, volunteers and major contributors who help make this record-breaking total possible,” the CHEO Foundation said in a statement.

Funds raise will go to the purchase of specialized medical equipment at CHEO, renovations within the hospital, life-saving research in cancer, youth mental health and childhood obesity, for example.

“Telethon funds will also help us improve the kidfriendly nature of the hospital by purchasing games, toys and crafts to make the patient’s stay at CHEO as comfortable as possible,” the foundation said.

The new record is just the latest. Last year, the telethon helped set a new record with $8,013,771. As well, 2015 saw a record of $7.94 million while 2014 was a banner year with $7.1 million raised.

“Donations and public support mean the world to the families who need CHEO and on their behalf we thank all who gave, for their dedication and unwavering support during the telethon and all year long,” he said.

The telethon provides a window into the work being done at each of the organizations, from research into deadly diseases, caring for patients with complex conditions and palliative care for children with life-limiting illness.

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A call to action has been answered netting a new record for funds raised through the 34th annual CHEO telethon, televised June 10 and 11.

The event, and fundraising efforts over the past year, generated a total of $8,727,897 for the regional children’s hospital, the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre and Roger Neilson House.

“Everyone at CHEO, OCTC, Roger Neilson House and the CHEO Research Institute work as one team, dedicated to helping children live their best lives possible,” Kevin Keohane, president and chief executive of the CHEO Foundation, said at the close of the 24-hour telethon broadcast.

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Awareness main goal of fundraising walk for aquired brain injury 26 Canadians is living with a brain injury.

“It can be completely invisible,” said Wein. “My goal is, if you were to stop someone on the street and say that you’d suffered an acquired brain injury, they’d say, ‘I’ve heard of that, are you OK?’ as opposed to what’s commonly said these days, which is ‘Huh? That sounds bad, what is that?’”

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“I couldn’t swim, couldn’t bike, couldn’t run, couldn’t see one image, couldn’t speak clearly and the list went on,” Wein said. “I lost the best job in the world and felt useless.”

Two years following the crash, however, his thinking changed. Instead of focusing on what he could no longer do, he focused on what was possible.

Wein founded the Brain Injury Awareness Walk, now in its sixth year. The event raises funds for the Pathways Foundation, which provides assistance and programs for adults with acquired brain injuries and developmental disabilities.

“I started the walk six years ago because I’d hit rock bottom,” said Wein.

“I wish that I could remember what made me change my view, but somehow I decided to not think couldn’t, but could.”

The walk aims to raise awareness about acquired brain injuries and to get others comfortable asking questions.

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Dr. Shawn Marshall (left) and Robert Wein at the Ottawa Hospital. Wein, one of five cyclists hit by a van in 2009, will host his sixth annual Brain Injury Awareness Walk on June 24 at Britannia Beach.

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Dr. Shawn Marshall, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Ottawa Hospital, said brain injuries are often silent injuries.

“Many of our patients look fine physically and have cognitive behavioural impairments,” he said.

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Walk takes place at Britannia Beach June 24 Continued from page 5

The brain makes up two per cent of the body’s mass and 25 per cent of blood flow goes through the brain. The organ controls physical, cognitive and emotional behaviours.

“With traumatic brain injury, often with very serious injury, all of those are affected,” said Marshall, who lives in Old Ottawa South.

‘The challenge is you go from one day being perfectly fine to the next day being often quite impaired.’

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“The most striking thing about traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, the challenge is you go from one day being perfectly fine to the next day being often quite impaired. And it’s a long road to recovery and not necessarily a

complete recovery.”

People with acquired brain injuries may need help with organizing, planning and problem-solving, as well as relearning life skills such as meal preparation. Memory function is often affected and mood disorders are common.

“Someone with a brain injury might need a community support person to help them keep functioning in the community,” said Marshall. “It’s a hard one to get attention to. When it affects your family you see the great need for it, but when it doesn’t it’s not something you pay particular attention to.”

Which is why Wein’s walk is an asset to the cause.

“This puts on an event that otherwise wasn’t there to support brain injury,” said Marshall. “Half the value is funds raised to access services and half the value is in awareness.”

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The Brain Injury Awareness Walk takes place on June 24 beginning at the Ron Kolbus Centre at Britannia Beach. There are one-,

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Robert Wein says he focuses on what he can do and not what he can’t after a severe brain injury. Wein, one of five cyclists hit by a van in 2009, will host his sixth annual Brain Injury Awareness Walk on June 24 at Britannia Beach. two- and five-kilometre walks. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the walk at 10 a.m.

Since it began, the event has raised more than $100,000 for the Pathways Foundation, said Wein.

Last year, the event brought in close to $16,000 and saw 206 people participate – a number Wein would like to see increase.

“The goal of the walk isn’t a dollar amount but rather the number of people,” he said. “The walk is making a difference because the

knowledge of both the prevalence and invisibility of acquired brain injuries is growing.”

Wein still has challenges but continues to work hard on his recovery, which will be a lifelong process, he said. He has weekly physiotherapy sessions and continues to work on his speech.

He’s gone from using a wheelchair to get around to walking with the aid of a walker and ankle braces, and from needing full-time care to being fully independent.

His speech is slow but clear and his memory function has improved.

One of the things he’s most proud of is cycling again. Wein uses a tricycle and competed in a half-marathon four years ago. His maximum speed has been clocked at 42 km/h.

“I can’t do what I did before but I can do something else,” he said.

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Group creates list of Canada 150 activities

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If you are looking for a one-stop shop to find out how to entertain visitors this summer for Canada’s 150th, now there is a tool kit for that.

A group of individuals who have been gathering at the Sunnyside branch library in Old Ottawa South over the past few months first developed a list of 150 ideas and activities to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial.

That list became available earlier this year at canada150cafe.wordpress. com.

The goal was to get all of Ottawa in on the conversation and party.

“We are hoping to see small-scale community action,” said one of the participants, Gail Stewart. “In 1967, there were a lot of ordinary people doing their own projects, and yes, there are events taking place in the city, but up to now it’s mostly things with high ticket prices or one-of parties.”

Now, Stewart said the group has developed a tool kit, which is also available online.

“It’s a free kit for hosting guests,” Stewart said. “We thought it would be nice for the visitors, and a lot of families will be hosting friends and families this summer.”

All the things in the kit are ideas of places to go or things to see, many of them free or not too expensive, with ideas that people could walk or take a drive.

“We don’t pretend to cover it all, it was just things of talking of people and we thought might interest people,” she said, adding they have done their best to find good sources of activities.

Items marked with an asterisk are activities that the group feels would be good for family outings.

Stewart added that one of the main things that has come out of the group’s weekly conversation and work on this project is the desire to have something concrete from this year’s sesquicentennial.

The list is available to view or download on the website.

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From left, Isla Jordan, Gail Stewart, Tim Lash, Tracy Morey and Niki Divito are just a few of the members of a group that meet every week at Ottawa Public Library’s Sunnyside branch to discuss Canada’s 150th celebrations, the plans the city is doing and what their country turning 150 means to them.

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KANATA RACE DAY last Sunday had a beautiful (but hot) day and a record number of runners from tots to seniors participated.

Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers who made this happen.

MARCH ROAD RESURFACING – CAMPEAU DRIVE TO TERON ROAD is to start in late July, 2017. Lanes will be maintained North bound in the morning and South bound in the afternoon but there may be delays at other times. Installation of gates at the railway crossing may also cause delays.

COMMUNITY RECOGINITION AWARDS – Last week we honoured all of the nominees for the Kanata North Community Recognitions Awards, each of whom makes a difference in our community. One person in each category was specially honoured.

Congratulations to Sustain Kanata North, Organization of the Year; Ryan Rodrigs, Youth of the Year; Phyllis Chong, Senior Citizen of the Year; and Stephanie Maghnam, Citizen of the Year. Volunteers make a community and we are fortunate to have so many here.

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NUISANCE MOSQUITOES - due to the abundant rainfall and flooding along local streams a second treatment is now underway. You may still have a few mosquitoes so contact GDG Environment at 1-877-227-0552 or info.mosquito@gdg.ca if they bother you. We are still looking for some volunteers who would be interested in observing one of the test sweeps done weekly.

Contact my office if you can help.

THE KANATA NORTH PICNIC IS JULY 19th - Once again, I will be hosting this family friendly summer event for the community.

Join me for a great day with your kids and enjoy a free barbeque, petting zoo, entertainment, activities and much more. We are looking for volunteers so if you can help out (students can get community hours) please email Kanatanorth@ottawa.ca

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This meeting will be live-streamed on my Facebook site but if you have questions it is best to attend the meeting and raise them with the presenters.

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Barb Gladwish, Financial Divorce Specialist, “Ensuring a Healthy Financial Future After Divorce”

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TOWN HALL MEETING JUNE 19, 7-9 PM, KANATA SENIORS CENTRE – As this will be my last meeting before summer a number of key development issues are on the agenda including: Kanata Town Centre Lands presentation on final plans and future activities for the City owned land along Kanata Ave. Lepine Presentation of the proposed apartment complex on Maritime Way from Campeau to the storm water pond.

Minto’s Arcadia Presentation on the new subdivision adjacent to the Carp River.

Community Updates – re: ongoing developments and the KNL lands Upcoming Events

Evita Roche, Lawyer-Mediator, “An Easier Way to Separate”

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As part of Canada 150 the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be showcasing Kanata Family Businesses.

To share your story please contact Gillian Johnston at Gillian. johnston@ottawa.ca WELCOME OTTAWA WEEK (WOW) is a week of activities and celebration to convey the welcome and hospitality of Ottawans to newcomers and for residents, old and new, to interact. Details of the many events are at http://olip-plio.ca/ UPCOMING EVENTS: June 17, OLD FASHIONED LAWN SUPPER (THE 94TH), St. John’s, 325 Sandhill, 4-6 pm. Tickets from me or at the door.

June 18 – Father’s Day BBQ- Chartwell Kanata – Info from Margaret @613-663-2967 mdennis@chartwell.com June 19 7-9 pm – KANATA NORTH TOWN HALL – Prince Owen Room, Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive June 20-30, WOW Ottawa July 1 – CANADA DAY IN KANATA – Kanata Recreation Centre JULY 19 – KANATA NORTH ANNUAL PICNIC – Sandwell Green Park

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Intimidation won’t silence media

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group of disgruntled city councillors in Brampton, Ont., seem to be confusing freedom of the press with freedom from the press.

Angry with recent coverage by the local newspaper, some councillors are proposing a motion to scrutinize the media’s questioning of elected officials. It’s a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate reporters. The motion calls for all media inquiries to be posted on the city website along with provided responses. Further, councillors want future meeting agendas to include time to respond to media coverage.

Meanwhile, at least one member of Brampton council has also taken to Twitter, suggesting the local paper isn’t providing “real news.” This is all in reaction to assertive reporting that is critical of the city’s leadership.

Councillors say they have put the press on notice.

Such a statement demonstrates a blatant disregard for, or ignorance of, the checks and balances already strongly entrenched in the Canadian media system.

Accountability starts with the news outlet itself.

Complaints can be made directly to a journalist, editor or publisher.

If the response is unsatisfactory, individuals can contact the press council. The National NewsMedia Council deals

with matters concerning fairness of coverage, relevance, balance and accuracy. Its members (including this newspaper) abide by its decisions. It’s a free and open process for the public.

When media make a mistake, we own it very publicly.

That’s not something everyone can say.

And there is the law. Canada has very strict libel laws.

These laws protect the reputation of individuals and organizations from false and derogatory remarks. Media are bound by these laws.

These councillors forget that media are not accountable to elected officials. Media are accountable to the public, the same group whose money these councillors are spending.

Ultimately this is about control. Councillors are trying to stifle critical voices and control our free, independent and responsible media.

That’s a scary development. It won’t work.

Metroland is putting Brampton’s elected officials on notice: media will not be intimidated by these thinly disguised bullying tactics.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial has been shared by the Brampton Guardian and is running in all Metroland East newspapers.

Former U.S. embassy building should be put to good use

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f you’ve lived in Ottawa for a long time, you will have a predictable reaction to reports that something will finally happen at the old U.S. Embassy on Wellington Street.

About time, you will say.

Indeed. That’s a beautiful building and it is a shame that it has sat empty and unused so long. By the time something is put there it will have been at least 20 years since it was last occupied. It has been neglected for so many years that you would think it was on LeBreton Flats.

One of the benefits of finding a use for the former embassy is that it will bring another historical attraction to what used to be known as Confederation Boulevard, another attraction to walk to.

Ottawa, as we know, has many fine museums and other structures, including the Parliament Buildings,

that the former U.S. embassy building will become a centre for indigenous peoples. That’s a good use. In a day when there is an intense and overdue focus on Canada’s indigenous peoples Funny Town and culture, it is fitting that a prominent place be given to that.

The Canadian Press report on the government’s plans for the building reflecting our history and culture.

They are spread out a bit — from the notes that consultations are underway with indigenous communities on War Museum in LeBreton Flats, to the Museum of History in Gatineau the best possible uses of the space.

Do they even want it? It would be (with side trips to the Museum of interesting to listen in on those conNature down O’Connor Street and the Science Museum on St. Laurent). sultations.

You wonder, for example, if indigWhat we’ve always needed is something resembling Washington’s enous communities, while grateful for the offer, might wonder what a 1930s National Mall — that walkable colBeaux-Arts style building historilection of museums and historical buildings stretching from the Lincoln cally associated with the government of the United States has to do with Monument to Capitol Hill. Adding them. another attraction across the street You could imagine somebody askfrom Parliament Hill will help. ing the government whether it might, You might also welcome reports

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since it is committed to indigenous culture, put up a building that reflects that on the outside as well as the inside.

Something by Douglas Cardinal, say, rather than an American architect born in the 19th century.

The beauty of the now-familiar portrait gallery proposal is that it doesn’t much matter what a portrait gallery looks like from the street.

So the embassy site is fine for that.

But the portrait gallery idea may have passed its best-before date. It has been kicking around since 2001 and nothing has been done. You can blame politics for that — the idea having been started by Jean Chrétien and ended by Stephen Harper — but it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that Canada would have a national portrait gallery by now if there had been public enthusiasm for it.

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shouldn’t be a portrait gallery somewhere near the Hill. And it’s fair to say that most people in our city would welcome just about anything to the former U.S. embassy site, just have to have it done with.

Well, maybe not an aquarium.

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wenty years ago, I lived in Jonquiere, Que. for five weeks. I was coming off the end of my first year of university, where I had taken a debutant (beginner) oral French course.

“Tu manges?” the wiry, old French professor would ask.

“Oui, je mange,” I would respond diligently.

“Tu fumes?” “Non, je ne fume pas.” “Ou est la bibliotheque?”

“Repetez, s’il vous plait.”

It went on like this for two hours, twice weekly, for four months. At the end of my time, I felt I needed to take my French to the next level. So, I applied for a federal bursary and off I went on a great adventure to be immersed in rural Quebec culture for five weeks.

It was difficult to study a language. We had full-time classes at the local CEGEP, evening activities, and weekend cultural excursions. We were forbidden to speak English. I lived with a local family, in which the two young children laughed and corrected my terrible pronunciation and grammar at dinner most evenings.

The teenager listened to ‘90s rap with loads of English swear words that his parents thankfully didn’t understand. The dad was pretty mute most of the time. But every once in a while, he’d scare the heck out of me by shouting out random English words that he’d picked up at the local épicerie. “Pork chop!”, “pickle!” he would exclaim, making me nearly jump out of my skin.

For the next two decades, I plateaued at an intermediate level, despite living with a French-Canadian for the last 13 years and hearing my children speak French constantly to their dad.

Recently, however, I decided it was time to take it up a notch. I enrolled myself in the grammar portion of a five-week French immersion program at Cite Collegiale. Nine days into the course, I was asked to take French language testing for a private company where I had applied for a job.

In preparation, outside of the 12 hours weekly of French grammar, I constantly watched French television, read French newspapers, listed new vocabulary and conjugated verbs in every form imaginable. I put up posters all over my basement office with

also a lot of practice. The only way to achieve an advanced level is to study and play with words and apply the knowledge to achieve success, and, every once in a while, failure.

I’m determined to persist.

Studying French is difficult and frustrating at times, but it’s also fun. It’s opened up an entirely new world of humour and nuance that has flown under my radar for years.

And, at the end of the day, as I stretch my vocabulary and play with the written word in French, it’s my hope to apply that in English. I find myself rediscovering words in English, like “cumbersome”, “banal”, “manifest”, and even “hope.”

We Anglophones like to complain heartily about the restrictions of bilingualism, particularly in Ottawa.

But, if we open ourselves up to it (and get past those studyinduced migraines), learning another language can be one of the most enriching and rewarding experiences of our lives.

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I unloaded hundreds of dollars at the local librairie on grammar workbooks and listening exercises.

Within seven days, I went from an intermediate French speaker and reader to highly advanced (at least for the moment in time in which I took the tests). But I flunked the written portion.

Despite hours of hard work conjugating verbs, figuring out the order of adverbs and adjectives, pronoun placement, indirect and direct objects, how to recognize metaphors, and analysing a prophetic essay by Jules Verne, I absolutely bombed it.

I’m not surprised, really. I recall looking at the test screen and getting all blurry-eyed when I tried to recognize the variations of the pronoun “vous”. I couldn’t remember if “en” or “y” should be in the sentence where it was placed. Suddenly faced with a time limit, I wasn’t sure if the verbs I was looking at were conjugated in the future, past, or imperfect tense.

All my studying of the recent week blended together in a big mushy cloud of nonsensical pig

Latin. The clock was ticking and I was imagining the days when my friends and I used to add “ay” to every word, thinking we’d invented a language that our parents couldn’t comprehend.

In the past, the failure may have been a discouragement. But, buoyed by my stunning success with oral French and comprehension, it’s actually only made me more determined.

I know from experience that writing is one of the most difficult tasks for humans. It requires not only a complex familiarity with the rules of language, but

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Member of Parliament Kanata-Carleton Dairy Farm Visit Thanks to Todd Styles for hosting a visit to the Oakstone dairy farm in Kinburn. It was great to have my fellow MPs Lloyd Longfield and Mona Fortier visit the Riding, and we were well briefed on all the recent advances that have been made in the dairy industry. I’d also like to thank Matt Morrison from Dairy Farmers Canada for helping to organize the event. I couldn’t believe the level of technology and organization that goes into the running of a dairy farm. I am always interested in hearing from our regions farmers; if you own a farm, and would be interested in having me come out to discuss issues that affect you, please contact my office.

Air Cadet Reviews I was proud to attend the annual reviews of 706 Ottawa Snowy Owl Squadron and 872 Kiwanis Kanata Squadron.

The dedication and discipline these teenagers display in representing their squadrons is incredible. Canadian Cadet Organizations provide excellent training opportunities for our youth. I will continue to be a proud advocate and supporter of the values they instill in our children, and the role they play in our communities.

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Working for and Representing Kanata-Carleton It is such an honour and privilege to serve as your Member of Parliament and I look forward to meeting and working with you all. Please feel free to contact our office at 613-592-3469 or by email at Karen.McCrimmon@parl.gc.ca. Please follow me on Facebook at karenmccrimmon.ca.

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We’re proud of our Dad, Jack MacLaren To the editor,

Every politician has a rough stretch in their career and it’s no surprise that the last year has been tough on our dad, MPP Jack MacLaren.

There was sensitivity training, a falling out with PC party leader Patrick Brown and a dangling nomination that never came. Despite this, we saw our dad work tirelessly for the Ontario PC party, going to outreach events, signing up hundreds of members and door knocking with volunteers during byelections. Our dad loves that part of the job, where he gets to meet and talk with people.

But we also saw the dark side of politics during this time.

Seeing people who were friends one day, calling our dad untrue, hurtful names because of a bad joke he told, was hard on us. That’s because we know our dad to be a loving, caring and fair person who has always

been there for his daughters, wife, grandkids and neighbours.

Our dad isn’t a career politician and thankfully he never learned how to talk in the language of political correctness.

He was too busy raising three daughters, working two jobs, combining fields at midnight and delivering calves at two in the morning. But what he lacks in political polish, he makes up for with integrity, honesty and genuinely caring about his neighbours, friends and community.

This desire to help people is what led him into politics.

His ambition was never to be a politician; it was just the natural progression in his fight to improve the world around him.

At a time when most people his age are winding down their careers and thinking about retirement, Dad chose to learn politics with the intention to make a difference. Rather than complaining about the sys-

tem or the politicians within it he chose to run in provincial politics to make changes from within.

We are very proud of him for this. The passion, dedication and initiative Dad has demonstrated here and throughout his life are inspiring.

Our Dad will not say things just because people want to hear it. He despises the games and gossip that are part of politics. And he is not afraid to stand up for what he believes is right, even though it may not be politically popular. It takes courage to step outside this box and tackle bigger, more complicated and less acceptable topics, like property rights.

And in politics once you do that, you become a target for critics, and it can get vicious.

But this hasn’t stopped our Dad, and it won’t. His sense of responsibility to his constituents won’t allow him to sit back and take the easy route.

When our Dad told us he

was leaving the Ontario PC party to join the Trillium party in mid-May we were not surprised. He had been struggling with the belief that he could not properly represent his constituents any longer, while at the same time toeing the party line on things he disagreed with, like the carbon tax. Leaving the Ontario PC party was not an easy or rash decision for him, but in the end he chose to remain loyal to the people and values that helped him first get elected in 2011.

He’s travelling a harder road now, but he’s free to speak his

mind and advocate for the things he believes in and the people he represents.

We are proud of you Dad, for your unwavering honesty, integrity and passion in the face of adversity. We’ve seen you make a positive impact on the lives of people in your community who you have helped and you have made a difference.

That’s the way you have always been. We love you Dad. Thank you for inspiring us to never settle and to continue to fight for what is right.

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Local MPP writes Kanata-Carleton. I am confident that I would have won that nomination contest. I remain convinced that Ontarians should make it their highest priority to oust the Kathleen Wynne gang that calls itself the Ontario Liberal party.

A stable and prosperous Ontario cannot include Kathleen Wynne.

But many of you have expressed disappointment with PC party. I share your disap-

To the constituents of Carleton-Mississippi Mills,

I am writing to tell you that I have resigned from the PC party of Ontario, and that I have joined the Trillium Party of Ontario. This decision has come after much careful thought and consideration.

I have been door-knocking for more than a year now in preparation for the nomination meeting in the riding of

Introducing our physicians: pointment.

And so I look forward, with enthusiasm, to representing my constituents as a member of the TPO. This party will give me the opportunity to speak freely on your behalf, to vote freely on your behalf, and to have input into all policy making on your behalf.

I will continue to represent you at Queen’s Park as your member of provincial parliament. I will run in the next provincial election as a member of the Trillium party.

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Kanata north volunteers honoured with community awards Without volunteers, ‘we wouldn’t have the community that we have’: Wilkinson

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Three individuals and one organization received a Kanata North Community Recognition Award on June 7.

The nominees included 14 people and organizations that have demonstrated social responsibility and community involvement.

“If we didn’t have volunteers in our community and people doing extra things we wouldn’t have the community that we have,” said Kanata North Coun.

Marianne Wilkinson, who hosts the awards. “There are literally thousands of people in this community who help out.”

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Ryan Rodrigs, co-founder of Ugran Drive Safe Inc., was named Youth of the Year.

Ryan, with the help of his

father Jeri, created a smartphone application to put the brakes on texting and driving.

“And he’s not going to stop there,” said Jenna Sudds, MC at the event and a former recipient of a recognition award. “Ryan wants to make roads a safer place with speed limit alarm warnings.”

Ryan says he chooses to meet problems head on.

When he was involved in a minor vehicle accident due to a driver texting and driving, he worked to find a solution.

“The general population, whenever they see a problem, they say ‘Why is the problem occurring?’” said the 12-yearold. “Me and other entrepreneurs, other inventors, we have a different philosophy — we say ‘Why not solve the problem?’ so other people don’t have to deal with it.”

And working for the benefit of others is a reward unto itself.

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Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson (centre), hosts the Kanata North Community Recognition Awards on June 7.

From left are winners Ryan Rodrigs (youth award), Phyllis Chong (senior award), Stephanie Maghnam (Citizen award) and Julie Gourley (organization award).

“That gave me a lot of joy because I feel like I'm contributing to this community,” said

Ryan. “There are over seven billion people on this planet.

If we all make one small contribution in our community, in our neighbourhood, that’s more than seven billion small contributions and all together that is equivalent to one massive contribution.”

Ryan’s advice to other youth: don’t get comfortable.

“That’s the motto I use myself and that’s supposed to represent that you should always push yourself to the limits,” he said. “If you want

to make a difference, you have to maybe sacrifice your video games or something.”

Ryan is following in his inventor-dad’s footsteps.

The Grade 7 All Saints High School student will appear on the television show Dragon’s Den in the fall. Jeri appeared on the show in the fall of 2016.

Two other youth were nominated for the award.

Melissa Wang is a leader in the Kanata North Chinese youth group, volunteers her

time at the Kanata North Community Garden, the Kanata Chinese New Year event, and organized a flash mob for the 2017 New Year.

“She's a true leader in the Kanata north Chinese community group and a great example of members in her group,” said Sudds.

Mason Xiao volunteers with the Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre as a sound effects co-ordinator.

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“Mason has played an important role in numerous events over the last three years,” said Sudds. “He’s helped with organizing the youth in celebrating Canada 150 and the year of the rooster event making sure everything runs smoothly.”

viding translations to them at their appointments.”

Described as “a bridge” for newcomers, she helps Chinese immigrants settle in the Kanata community.

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thing where I could contribute my energy, my time and my pleasure to the community,” Chong said. “I'm really happy because I know we can help, especially the new immigrants from China, the seniors. They

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Two members of the Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre, Phyllis Chong and Sun Ping, were nominated for the Senior Citizen of the Year Award.

Chong, 67, was selected as this year’s award recipient.

A retired public servant, she signed on with the support centre as a board member in 2012.

“She has volunteered and organized a number of initiatives including the Kanata North Community Garden, Kanata Chinese New Year celebrations and social drop-ins,” said Sudds. “You can also see Phyllis driving seniors to doctors' appointments and pro-

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The Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Stephanie Maghnam, who volunteers with a number of organizations in the area, including the Kanata-March Horticultural Society, the Children’s Place, the Kanata Food Cupboard, the Trailing Edge Community Garden and the federal and provincial Liberal associations in Kanata-Carleton.

“She's shown tremendous dedication to engage with her community on issues she feels needs addressing,” said Sudds.

“She's shown civic leadership in the areas of addressing food insecurity, senior abuse isolation and affordable housing.”

Maghnam said her parents got her involved in volunteering at a young age.

“My dad was a community leader and he always taught us that we were blessed and we were in a position to help others,” she said.

“When you give people a hand up and you feel the instant gratification of how that little small gesture really can improve the life of another — I think that we all have a human obligation to take care of our families, our neighbours and our community.”

Other nominees for Citizen of the Year included Cindy Alce, principal at Jack Donohue Public School; KerriLynn Pratt, a parent volunteer at Georges Vanier Catholic School; and Cliff Wardle, a volunteer in the Shirley’s Brook community.

Pedal Play mobile bike rodeo volunteers Julie Gourley (centre) and Monna-Leigh McElveny (right) receive a certificate from Coun. Marianne Wilkinson for their service during the community recognition awards on June 7. The second-annual cycling event was held June 4 and attracted around 130 people, even though it was raining.

ORGANIZATION

Five nonprofits and businesses were nominated for the Organization of the Year Award. The honour was given to Sustain Kanata North, formed in 2014, which promotes sustainable activities.

“Sustain Kanata North runs a number of events throughout the year including home energy assessments in Beaverbrook, energy workshops and development of (a) water-saving butterfly pollinator garden in Tom Thomson Park,” said Sudds. “The organization not only builds environmental stewardship but encourages pride in our community.”

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the Arcadia Community Association, which won the award last year; the Knit-Wits, a group of women who knit items for community organizations; the Ottawa and Valley Lost Pet Network, which helps pets reunite with their owners; and Ubiquity Leadership, an Ottawa-based firm that has volunteered its services to the TEDx Kanata event, as well as the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club.

Wilkinson said all the winners and nominees exemplify the spirit of community.

“Kanata has always been blessed by having a lot of volunteers,” she said. “What you’ve done is shown that you care about people.”

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Allan Hubley Positive Change for Kanata South

City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review Thank you to all the residents who came out to my 2nd Safety Day event this past week. It was great to get to visit with so many of you at this fun family event. I would also like to thank all the groups who participated at last Saturday’s event, sharing many valuable safety tips and resources with attendees!

Wild Parsnip and Ticks With the warmer weather arriving, many residents are spending more time outdoor enjoying our beautiful pathways and parks. Wild Parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas of uncultivated land, roadside ditches, nature trails, as well as on and surrounding rural and residential properties. Wild Parsnip sap contains chemicals that may cause skin and eye irritation and make the skin prone to burning and blistering when exposed to the sun.

The City’s Parks Department has sprayed at locations around the ward where Wild Parsnip has been known to grow. Signs will be posted in areas that have been sprayed and as always please watch for Wild Parsnip when outdoors this summer.

Populations of blacklegged ticks are growing and expanding into new areas. This means that the risk of contracting Lyme disease is on the rise across Canada. Though ticks can be found almost anywhere outdoors, they are often found in tall grasses, bushes wooded and forested areas. Information on Tick prevention and removal can be found on my website www.councillorallanhubley.ca.

Town hall meetings available through live stream

BY Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

All Kanata North town hall meetings are being streamed live over Facebook, allowing residents to participate and find out what’s happening in the ward, even if they can't attend in person.

The first three meetings to be live-streamed on the social media platform have been watched by more than 1,200 people collectively.

“People say it’s great,” said Morgan's Grant resident Preston Martelly. “They get to see it, engage with it wherever they are.

So whether they're working late one night, or they are at home, or on the bus back home, you can turn it on and interact with it.”

The town halls typically cover upcoming and ongoing development in the area, as well as events, police updates and other topics of interest.

Meeting attendance, on average, is between 15 and 30 people.

Martelly first broached the idea of streaming meetings to area Coun. Marianne Wilkinson three months ago. He got a call

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Preston Martelly has been volunteering his time to live stream area Coun. Marianne Wilkinson’s town hall meetings on Facebook, allowing residents who can’t physically make the meeting to still participate and find out what’s happening in the ward.

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Martelly shows up at the meetings, armed with his smartphone, a charger and his laptop. He’s able to broadcast the entire meeting to Wilkinson’s Facebook page and respond to questions as they come through.

“Whenever there's a question I put my hand up on their behalf and then let Marianne know the question that’s coming through,” he said.

Challenges include when the WiFi connection gets dropped and the video stream breaks, or when people speak too softly for the phone’s microphone to pick up the sound.

“Sometimes people don’t want to be on camera so you’ve got to be mindful of that,” Martelly said.

“They don’t want to be recorded they just want to be at the event … You’ve got to make that eye contact with them to get the OK.” A freelance marketer by trade, Martelly volunteers his time to stream the meetings, although he has been offered a small stipend to cover the use of his mobile data, he said.

He’s also looking at the possibility of embedding the live streams on the councillor’s website to allow people who don’t have a Facebook account to watch.

UPCOMING TOWN HALL

Wilkinson’s next town hall meeting will be held Monday, June 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kanata Senior’s Centre, located at 2500 Campeau Dr. Key items on the agenda include: • A presentation on the final plans for the wood-

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A Kanata north town hall meeting is live streamed on area councillor Marianne Wilkinson’s Facebook page. ed area adjacent to Kanata Avenue in the Kanata Town Centre lands, including maintenance of the 8.1-hectare park; • A presentation by Lepine Group on a new two-building apartment complex on Maritime Way; • A presentation by Minto Communities Inc. on the next phases of its Arcadia subdivision build, located near the Tanger Outlets; • Community updates by the councillor.

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Mother didn’t want molasses that day, I would still head to the back of the store, where a pail sat on a narrow bench, with a tin ladle resting on a chipped saucer, where customers could fill little honey pails with as much molasses as they needed. And if no one was looking, I would run my finger onto the saucer, capturing some that had stayed with the ladle used by the last customer.

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Father never considered his pipe tobacco ready to smoke until he had added a couple spoons of molasses. He bought leafs as big as fry pans, and he had a tobacco cutter attached to a board, which he used to all-purpose cut the leaves into small pieces.

Of course molasses filled all And then with his bare hands he would mix the molasses into sorts of purposes at home. It would be poured into Mother’s the tobacco. Of course, it all had to dry out before it was fit homemade Boston baked beans, a recipe that was passed for his pipe. So it was spread out onto a cookie sheet and around Northcote, a recipe put in the warming-closet at that was said to turn out the best baked beans in the entire the top of the Findlay Oval. county! All the time the beans And there it sat, with Father running his hands through were baking, Mother kept it until it was dry enough to testing them with a spoon, smoke in his pipe. and she would add just a bit

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April 3, 1938 – June 4, 2017 Peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 4th, 2017; Denise Nugent of Russell Meadows passed away at the age of 79. Daughter of the late Donat Meunier and the late Simone Meunier (nee Desjardins).

Predeceased by her loving husband of almost 53 years, Hugh John Nugent (September 29, 2009). Loved by and proud mother of Kevin (deceased), Joanne of Kelowna, B.C., Mary Anne of Ottawa and Brian (Tammy) of Kenmore. Cherished and loved Grandmère of Cameron, Ryan and Liam. Dear sister of Lucille Courval (late Jacques), Jean-Claude (Judy), Gilles (Louise), Maurice (late Carole), Nicole Tassé (Paul) and Hélène Meunier.

Predeceased by 2 brothers, Gérald and Pierre (Colleen) Meunier as well as a sister, Pierrette Dodge (late Richard).

Our Mom, courageous and strong to the end. A proud Grandmère; kind Mother and Friend. Never forgotten, you rest with Dad and Kevin, until we meet again sweet mother in heaven. Love you forever. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (East of Bank), Ottawa on Thursday, June 8th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 1940 Saunderson Drive, Ottawa on Friday morning, June 9th at 11 o’clock. A reception followed. Interment took place at St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham on Friday afternoon at 3:30. In memory of Denise, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family wish to thank Dr. Gerry Heymans and the extraordinary nursing staff at the Winchester Memorial Hospital as well as the entire staff at Russell Meadows for their care, compassion and continued support of mom. Arrangements in the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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WATTERS, SloAn C.

(Retired – Gillies Bros. Lumber Co.) With heavy hearts, we announce that Sloan Watters of Arnprior passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side on Saturday afternoon, June 10th, 2017. He was 91. Beloved husband and best friend of Elaine (nee Dimmell).

Dearly loved and respected Dad of Jim Watters of Orléans; Marjorie Vallée (Charles) of St. Andrew’s West and Bill Watters (Patricia) of Kinburn. Proud Grandpa of Patrick Vallée (Lesley), Andrew Vallée, Catherine Watters, Tessa Watters, Eily Watters and Great-Grandpa of Chloe, Desmond and Emmett Vallée.

Dear brother of Janet Breen (late Maurie) of Ottawa. Predeceased by his parents: Charles and Katherine (nee Young) Watters; 2 sisters, Audrey Owens (late Nick) and Toots Manchester as well as 2 half-brothers: Edward and Vincent.

Fondly remembered for his kind and genuine demeanor, Sloan had a love and respect for the outdoors that stood out among his many fine qualities. His integrity and commitment to family and friends earned him the respect of all who knew him. He will be missed.

Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening, June 13th from 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in his beloved St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Wednesday morning, June 14th at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment in New Liskeard, Ontario at a later date. In memory of Sloan, please consider a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Church Memorial Fund.

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With sadness we announce the passing of Audrey Jean Buckingham, Known to many as AB. Audrey was born in London, England on September 5, 1924 and she died in Almonte, Ontario on June 5, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband Norman Buckingham (darling Bucky) and her second child, Judith.

Audrey leaves behind her son Gordon Buckingham (Stephanie) and her daughter Phillippa Doherty (Daniel), her grandchildren Adrienne and Phillip Buckingham and Joshua and Claire Doherty. She also leaves her 6 great grandchildren Thomas, Gemma, Gracie and Valerie Tagg and Harriet and Iris Doherty-Moore.

A Celebration of her Life was held at c.R. gamBLE FunERaL hOmE anD chaPEL 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 11am, with visiting the hour prior. Tea and refreshments was served following the service. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the SPCA, if you are so inclined. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to all the members of “Team Audrey”: Dr. Rossi, Dr. McKillop, the wonderful staff at the Almonte General Hospital, the remarkable home support team from Bayshore Healthcare, Julie and Ron McGrath, Cathy Huffman, Susan Gibson, Rob Lockwood and Audrey’s many friends, a list too long to document here. Audrey had a more than 4 decade association with the Ottawa Valley Hunt Club and we acknowledge our appreciation of that connection as well.

We feel blessed, privileged and deeply moved by all the support, caring and acts of kindness so many have offered to our mother in the past few years.

(Due to road construction please park on Anne Street) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Beauregard Phyllis May (nee Chafe)

May 15, 1920 - Montreal Ontario May 27, 2017 - Kanata, Ontario Phyllis passed away peacefully in her 98th year surrounded by her loving family at home in Bridlewood Trails Retirement Community in Kanata, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband, Roland Albert Beauregard, her parents Dr. Willliam and May Chafe (nee Dooley), and siblings, Pearl Rookyard, Cyril Chafe, and Matthew Smith. Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Roland Dennis (Dorothy Brophy), George Allan (Phyllis), Diane Yvonne du Feu (David), and Marie Susan Thornbury, and grandchildren, Lisa Torres (Jairo), Michael Beauregard, Jarret Beauregard (Shelley), Justin Beauregard, Richard du Feu (Tracy), Robert Dufeu (Jenny), Nicholas Thornbury (Robin), Daniel Thornbury (Tawny) and Christopher Thornbury (Mandy). Phyllis will be sadly missed by her 12 great-grandchildren.

After their marriage in 1940, Phyllis and Roland lived in Montreal, Baie d’Urfé and Toronto. They settled into a travel-filled retirement in Barrie, Toronto and Kanata.

Phyllis thoroughly enjoyed her many winters in Florida and Hawaii.

The family extends their deep gratitude to Dr. Joginder Saini, her dedicated doctor and friend of 30 years, and the staff at Bridlewood Trails Retirement Community in Kanata.

A celebration of Phyllis’s life for family and residents of the retirement home took place on 01 June at Bridlewood Trails. In lieu of flowers a donation to your favourite charity would be appreciated by the family.

Allen, John Peacefully at his home, with loved ones by his side, on Friday June 9, 2017 at the age of 72.

Devoted partner of Sylvia Raine. Proud father of Julie (Dennis Hansen), Christy (Brent Boyce) and Jamie (Marilyn). Cherished Grampie of Eli, Brynn, Romy, Lili, Rudy, Tate, Jed, Haiden, Max and Zoe. Survived by his sister Barb (Garry Smith).

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Wednesday June 14, 2017, from 3 to 5 p.m. for visitation only.

For those who wish, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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LECLAIR, Gerald March 6, 1940June 3rd, 2017 Peacefully at Fairview Manor in Almonte, Ontario while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday June 3, 2017, at the age of 77, Gerry passed away. Predeceased by his parents, Norbert and Laurette (Paradis) Leclair and his brother Con Leclair. Survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Bonnie Leclair. Loving father to his children, Kent (Suzie) Leclair, Shawn (Meredith) Leclair, Danny Leclair (Aubrey Loots). Cherished grandfather of Evan, Rhiana, and Caellum.

Gerry will be sadly missed by his sisters, Sylvie Anne (Yves) of Hanmer, Nicole (Robert) Quesnel of Sudbury, Ginette (Steve) Bouchard of Victoria Harbour, and brother, Fern (Madeleine) Leclair of Elliot Lake. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Gerry worked last for Kriska but had many talents.

He was a kind and gentle man always ready to help anyone. He had a great love for his family. The family would like to thank all the staff at Fairview Manor for the excellent care, compassion, and respect they gave to Gerry while he was in their care. Celebration of life to be determined later for the family.

Any donations in Gerry’s memory can be made to the charity of your choice or to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. Wark randolph Delmer James Longtime Employee for 26 years of Canadian Hydro Components Ltd. Suddenly as a result of an accident on Friday, June 9, 2017.

Randy of Tatlock, ON at age 46.

Loving father of Kayleigh, Arden, and Mack.

Brother to Sheila (Tim) and Julie (Cardiff).

Predeceased by his parents Delmer and Rolande. Cherished uncle to Jeanette, Garnet, Mathew, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Aaron and Kaitlyn. Remembered by his many friends, relatives, colleagues and neighbours.

Family and Friends May Visit C. r. GaMBLE FUNEraL HOME & CHaPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario.

613-256-3313 On Friday, June 16, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Chapel Service on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11am. Reception at the Clayton Hall. For those who wish to make a donation, please consider contributing to Kayleigh’s Education Trust Fund.

Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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(Technician – Advanced Air Quality Inc.) (June 8, 1954 – June 12, 2017) Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Monday morning, June 12, 2017; Kevin Michael Finn of Arnprior passed away at the age of 63 years. Dear son of Angela (nee McCaffrey) Finn of Ottawa and the late Herb Finn. Beloved husband of Donna Bell and stepdad of Hilary Bell. Proudest Grandpa of Landon. Dear brother of Ron Finn (Carmen) and Dan Finn (Andrea), both of Ottawa. Special brother-in-law of Doreen Dubois (George), Linda Dubois (late JeanGuy), Elaine Jozwiak (George), Sylvia Dubois (Roger), Susan Proulx (Brent) and Cindy Dalgleish (Shawn). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Kevin was predeceased by his 2 sisters, Donna Abbinette (Terry of Ottawa) and Margaret Gilmore (late Garry). Friends are invited to join Kevin’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:45.

A Service to honour Kevin Finn will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock.

Cremation will follow. In memory of Kevin, a donation made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the accidental passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Jamie Church of Braeside.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Kathy (nee Pountney); his daughters, Katlin (Jonathan Shields) and Jennifer Church; grandchildren, Noah, Shane, Skye and Aria; his father, Jack Church (Mary); brothers: Paul and Robyn; sister, Lisa Church (Brian Shirk) and stepsisters, Leslie Michaud (Michael) and Kristi Martin. Jamie was predeceased by his mother, Rita. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Interment will be at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior. In memory of Jamie, please consider a donation to CHEO. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Suddenly but peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 10, 2017. Peggy Wilson of Arnprior; fomerly of Ottawa passed away at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife and life partner for over 60 years of the late Gary Wilson who predeceased her on February 18, 2017.

Dearly loved and devoted mother of Kim Holden of Uxbridge; Diana Reklitis (Gordon Kauffeldt) of Arnprior; Karen Hutt (Art Price) of Smiths Falls and David Wilson of Ottawa. Dear sister of Garnet Coburn (Zoe Landale) of Pender Island, B.C. and Grand-Niece of May Tuningley of Campbell River, B.C. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and one imminent great-granddaughter to be. Daughter of the late Garnet and Elizabeth (nee Tuningley) Coburn.

Private arrangements entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In memory of Peggy, please consider a donation to the Salvation Army.

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Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus while surrounded by loved ones on Sunday afternoon, June 11th, 2017.

Doreen Mildred Proulx of Ottawa passed away at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Charles Proulx (May 30, 2003).

Dearly loved mother of Richard (Julie) of Chatham; Barry (Debbie) of Orléans and Lori Proulx Foley (Patrick) of Ottawa.

Predeceased by a son, Michael (Wanda of Lanark). Cherished by her 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members. The last surviving child of the late George and Mary (nee Babuik) Kobluk, Doreen was predeceased by her 6 brothers and 8 sisters. Friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue, (West of Woodroffe), Ottawa on Monday morning, June 19th from 9 to 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour Doreen will be conducted in the Chapel of the funeral home at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow with interment to take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior afterward. In memory of Doreen, please consider a donation to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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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 ~ St. John’s 10:30am ~ St James The Apostle

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

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Seniors invited to share, listen to life stories Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre launches storytelling series lows people to check out “human books” for 20 minutes, fostering one-on-one conversations about people’s experiences.

The KCSSC is hosting a similar program, Tell Your Story, Share Your Life, where guest speakers will share their stories with t h e audience.

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Wen Jean Ho, founder of the Chinese seniors centre and a human book in the past, said she’s hoping the project can bring older adults from different backgrounds together.

“We know that seniors have a lot of stories to tell,” she said. “I want the mainstream seniors to get to know the Chinese seniors as well.”

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The project was launched on June 7 at the Beaverbrook library branch, where Ho announced the group received funding from the federal New Horizons for Seniors program.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson kicked off the series as the first guest speaker, sharing details of her early life growing up in Ottawa, her education and how she and her husband eventually chose to settle in Kanata, which led to her life in politics.

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An audience member films the first talk of the ‘Tell Your Story, Share Your Life’ series hosted by the Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre. The group hopes to bring people together through the sharing of stories. work together and this community will become a better community.”

"This kind of message is a very positive message for the younger generation, for newcomers, for seniors, for middle-aged — everyone has to

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It’s also an opportunity to get youth in the community involved with the Kanata Chinese seniors.

Volunteers will record, edit and publish videos of the talks on the group’s YouTube page.

“We’re trying to find all the possibilities in working with different age groups,” said Ho. “This project will involve three generations working together.”

The feedback from the audience following the first event has been positive, she said.

“They think it’s a very interesting, very good project,” said Ho, who translated the discussion into Mandarin and will continue to do so at future events. “People are keen to listen.”

SPEAKERS

The next speaker is Hai Bao Sun, who will speak about his “new life in Canada,” on June 21. Sun’s talk will include how he overcame language barriers when he moved to Canada and became a volunteer with the seniors centre to end his isolation and loneliness after his wife died, said Ho.

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Youth volunteer Kaeli Cheng records the launch of and first speaker in the ‘Tell Your Story, Share Your Life’ series hosted by the Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre. The group received funding for the talks, which take place every second Wednesday until December. “(He) has (a) totally different life after he got involved with the community events,” she said.

Future speakers will include Adele Muldoon, a former teacher at the one-room schoolhouse Roman Catholic School Section No.

3 and Janet MacLaren, a nurse by profession who is married to Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Jack MacLaren.

There are a couple of spots still open if anyone is interested being a speaker, said Ho.

The idea behind the series is to break down barriers and give people the opportunity to meet others they may not otherwise come in contact with.

“When they learn the history, the life, they can make more connections,” said Ho. It’s also an opportunity for those who have lived in Canada for years to connect with newcomers.

“If they can help each other they can make those newcomers, a lot easier and smoother, settle into this new environment and save a lot of headaches,” she said.

“This is kind of a neighbourhelp-neighbour community initiative.”

Everyone is welcome to the talks, which take place every second Wednesday, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Beaverbrook library branch, 2500 Campeau Dr. The Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre is a nonprofit group that offers support to Chinese seniors and helps them to integrate into Canadian society with access to resources and programs. For more information, visit kcssc.org or email kcssc@ kcssc.org.

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With the countdown ticking away on the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, organizers are breathing a sigh of relief.

After the landscaping of the large children’s playground at Mooney’s Bay Park was delayed last fall, festival organizers began to worry the area around the play structures would remain chewed up and muddy for the dragon boat racing and outdoor concerts, June 22 to 25.

But city staff have begun to mobilize to temporarily shore up the site with sand.

“We all agree that the saturated grounds are an issue, and it’s hard to put sod down and then have a festival on top of it because that sod will be shredded,” said River Coun.

Riley Brockington, whose ward includes Mooney’s Bay Park. “And that’s $60,000 out the window.”

The work was supposed to be completed last fall but the playground itself wasn’t done until November.

The remediation is good news to John Brooman, president and chief executive of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival.

“I feel a lot better,” he said. “We certainly had to have some long conversations about how to figure out how this is going to play out. The city definitely came through.”

Efforts to re-grade the area around the playground and add sand began on June 3.

Sand is the city’s preferred temporary solution at this point because “sand won’t become a mud bath,” Brockington said, adding the dragon boat team and exhibitor tents can also be easily staked in sand. “After the festival, they’ll put another layer of topsoil and new sod.”

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by June 15 before the festival setup begins June 15-16, will also include removing fencing from the site. As well, wood chip piles, which have caused water to pool, will also be cleaned up to make room for a row of exhibitor tents.

The cost of the landscaping is part of the overall $2-million Canada-themed playground project, shared by television production company Sinking Ship Productions, and the City of Ottawa.

The playground was constructed for the children’s television show Giver. The official grand opening of the playground is scheduled for July 1.

Last year, festival organizers had to work around a central chunk of the site ahead of the construction of a large children’s playground. Once built, it ate up almost 40 per cent of the space that the festival typically sets aside for teams waiting to take their turn in the races, Brooman said.

This time around, the layout of the festival site has been reconfigured to make room for the play area and incorporate it within the festivities.

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The concession stands will be in the vicinity of the playground, and Scotiabank has sponsored the children’s area, where the play structures are located.

“We’ve integrated it within the event as best we can,” Brooman said of the playground.

“That park, we’re certainly embracing and looking forward to hosting a bunch of the kids.”

Other festival highlights will include three evening concerts with the Sheepdogs, Dear Rouge and Half Moon Run, among several

other bands.

“I think it’s a pretty solid lineup for a free event,” Brooman said.

The festival is so far on track with its dragon boat team registrations. About 160 have signed up, and registration is still open. Last year, the event drew 180 teams, representing about 4,500 paddlers.

“We’re almost there,” the president said.

Billed as North America’s largest dragon boat

festival, its goal is to generate about $350,000 each year for a number of charities. A big chunk of the funds raised will again go to the Youth Services Bureau as well as the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation.

Funds generated also support the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation Community Fund, created last year to extend the supportive reach of the nonprofit festival.

In recent months, it has contributed about

$5,000 to each of about a half-dozen local charities, including the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club and the Ottawa YMCA. “The fund is allowing us to — in addition to the larger amounts that are going out to the charities — give out smaller amounts to many more local charities,” Brooman said. “It’s been fantastic. It’s really, really working out well.”

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Q: My husband and I are separating. We have two daughters, 4 and 9 years old. Things are reasonably amicable between us, especially regarding the children, and we are trying to figure out custody, access and support. We both work full time and will be living near each other. We plan to share custody of the children equally so does that mean that no child support is payable?

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This means you will make decisions jointly on the above issues, regardless of how much time the children spend with each parent.

Time spent with the children is referred to as access.

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It was difficult for Nimao Ali to stand up and speak during a community leaders Iftar dinner on June 9.

Ali, a member of the Ottawa-Somali community, was the family spokesperson for Abdirahman Abdi’s family, the man who died after a confrontation with Ottawa police last July that made national headlines. Ali filmed the confrontation from her balcony.

Since then, she tries to avoid situations where she knows police will be present.

“I wasn’t really planning to come,” she said. “I was one of the first people who came when Abdirahman Abdi died on July 24 last year. I think (that was) the last time that I’d seen five, six, seven or more police officers at the same time and today it just brings back the memories.”

But she attended and spoke about what she feels is needed to begin to mend the broken relationship between police and Ottawa’s Somali community.

“The reason that it’s so hard for me is I have a great respect for police officers,” Ali said. “When you have so much respect for somebody and then you lose somebody so dear, your neighbour, somebody you know … it’s hard to reconcile.

“There's a lot of doubt out there. Sharing our story and getting to know each other is one of the first (steps),” she continued. “It is part of my belief to work with you even if it’s hard, even if I'm hurting, even if I'm upset. We have to work together. Community and police need each other.”

The Iftar dinner, hosted by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute and the Ottawa Police Service, featured a panel of three community leaders – Deputy police Chief Steven Bell, Veldon Coburn, member of the Algonquin First Nations community, and Ali – to discuss how to build inclusive and safe communities, and how to mend fractured relationships, through police and community partnership.

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From left, deputy police Chief Steven Bell, Nimao Ali, a member of the Ottawa-Somali community, and Veldon Coburn, member of Algonquin First Nations community, take questions from the audience during a panel discussion on how to mend fractured relationships between police and racialized and indigenous communities. The community leaders spoke during an Iftar dinner in Kanata on June 9.

Kanata, is a non-profit organization that aims to unite communities through dialogue in an effort to achieve peace.

The evening culminated with attendees breaking fast on the 13th day of Ramadan, a holy month in the Muslim calendar.

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Speakers said many members of the city's Somali and indigenous communities mistrust police as the majority of interactions with officers are often negative.

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Daoud, born and raised in Ottawa, witnessed the confrontation between Abdi and police, just months after he lost his father in a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

“Unfortunately, the ethical work of thousands of po-

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To build bridges, to create trust, police must be open to listening to community members, to taking affirmative, positive action, and to taking responsibility when mistakes are made, she said.

“We need (police) to be visible in the community but not to harass, not to ask questions, not to intimidate. But to be a friend, to say, ‘Hi, how are you?’” said Ali. “Maybe that young man lost his father, maybe there's another Daoud out there.”

Many Somali parents who immigrated to Canada with their children in the 1990s and 2000s ended up fleeing one war

to find themselves in the midst of another after being settled in “unhealthy communities,” said Ali. Seventy per cent of those families were youth and their mothers.

“Do you know why Somali boys are more in trouble than girls? It’s simple statistics. Seventy per cent of the parents who came to this country were moms. Girls had role models.

Boys don’t have role models,” she said. “These parents ran from war and they ended up fighting with the war of drugs, prostitution and crime, losing their kids in the system.”

Positive interaction between community members and police officers is an important step

to begin creating safer and more inclusive communities.

“Tragedies do happen, we have to move on. However it’s difficult and I think there’s many steps that we can take and this could be one of the first of many,” she said. “We want to participate. We want to save our children. We want to work with the officers to make their job easier but that has to be a two-way relationship for both of us.”

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Nimao Ali, a member of the Ottawa-Somali community, says police and communities need to be willing to work together to mend broken relationships. non-indigenous youth.

“That is the impact on the local indigenous community and they're calling it not a crisis,” he said.

The social attitudes present in Thunder Bay, as well as other areas of North America, could very easily happen in Ottawa if police and other communities don’t work together, Coburn said.

“Policy-makers are talk-

ing about Muslim internment camps,” he said, using an example from the United States.

“We know what can happen if your relationship with police is not good. We had our own internment camps, we used to call them residential schools; we have reserves. They’ve taken us away, they’ve broken up our families.”

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“Muslim children fear police when they approach,” he said, adding that was a sentiment he heard echoed by others at the event. “Indigenous people, we feel that too. We understand.”

Coburn pointed to interactions between indigenous people and Thunder Bay police.

The bodies of two teens were pulled from a river in that city last month. The bodies of five other teens have been found in waterways in Thunder Bay over the past several years.

“Indigenous communities and leaders are talking to the police department; the police department is not listening,” said Coburn, a former Thunder Bay resident. “There’s been seven kids, indigenous children, pulled from the river there.”

Indigenous leaders have called the deaths a “crisis,” he said, but there’s been no meaningful action by police.

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More dialogue, engagement and meaningful inclusion are trite recommendations, said Coburn, but important when it comes to making minority communities feel safe.

“We’re still at trite and that’s why I put it in the most simplest

of terms,” he said. “It’s just a little caveat, a little wisdom I can share with you guys because I don’t want to have you guys have your own Truth and Reconciliation (Committee).”

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ven Bell said Ottawa police are working to strengthen ties with racialized and indigenous communities.

Through initiatives such as the community and police action committee, a multi-year action plan and a gender audit, the police service is making headway, he said.

“In no way are we perfect in what we do and I will never stand up here and defend all of our actions,” said Bell. “We know that everyone has bias regardless of who they are.

It’s important as police officers that we recognize our own implicit biases and learn to counter them with evidencebased decision-making. We’re getting there.”

‘We take these issues very seriously.’

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The multi-year action plan was a response to recommendations made through the traffic stop race data collection project, a study undertaken by the Ontario Human Rights Commission using data collected between 2013 and 2015.

There were a total of 81,902 traffic stops in which police officers recorded their perception of the driver’s race.

Drivers who appeared to be Middle Eastern were stopped

10,066 times, or about 12.3 per cent of the total stops over the two-year period. According to the report, these drivers represent only four per cent of drivers in Ottawa. That means Middle Eastern drivers were stopped an average of 3.3 times more than you’d expect based on their population, the report reads.

All officers were required to complete impartial police training last year, said Bell.

The gender audit, undertaken in 2016, resulted from a human rights complaint by a member of the police force.

“We take these issues very seriously,” said Bell. “While the work around gender equality is ongoing, we’ve taken some progressive steps to rectify some outstanding issues.”

Those steps include allowing officers who are parents to apply for a transfer while on family leave, having diverse representation around the table during selection panels and ensuring questions posed to candidates are bias-neutral.

The Thunder Bay example illustrates what could happen if open dialogue isn’t pres-

ent between police and other groups, he said.

“We’re open to our community – we want to listen to our community,” Bell said. “We also hope that by promoting this kind of transparency in what we do that it will enhance existing partnerships and open the doors to new ones.”

To be open and willing to listen includes recognizing people’s pain from past actions and allowing them the opportunity to grieve and then move on, said Ali. “The last time I had a meeting with the Ottawa police chief, I basically broke down in tears in his office,” she said.

“Somebody tried to stop me and I said, ‘No, no, if we have to build bridges then you have to let me cry.’

“The topic really is very encouraging, very healing, when you say, ‘How can we strengthen and build trust with our community and police officers?’ That means there’s a willingness and that is promising.”

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While there is a wide variety of housing choices on the market in Ottawa these days, it is difficult to decide how to get started.

There are so many components in your plan to consider: do you want to live in the city, the suburbs or maybe in a more rural setting? Of course the financial considerations are key. How much are you able to put down on that dream home and what size of mortgage can you handle? And what type of home are you looking for, a large single family dwelling with plenty of greenspace or a townhome that might require a little less maintenance? Perhaps you’re approaching your retirement years and looking to be closer to family. The multi-generational option is playing a growing role in the market these days.

So many of Canada’s top home builders call the national capital region home, offering an array of housing styles. And Metroland Media brings you closer to these award-winning builders through our monthly feature, Floor Plan 2017.

Doing your homework is key to purchasing a new home. We’re pleased to provide this special section to help make that process just a little easier. And look for more ideas in our next supplement inside your Metroland newspaper Thursday, Aug. 24.

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Are you ready to become a HOMEOWNER? Congratulations!

You’ve decided to buy a house.

Owning a home is something to be proud of, but be careful. Are you really ready to be a homeowner?

There’s a huge difference between the dream and reality.

To become a homeowner, you’ll have to make a down payment of between 5 and 20 per cent of the property’s price. And that’s not all; you also need to estimate any additional costs associated with the purchase, such as a home inspection, notary or lawyer fees and legal expenses for the transfer of ownership. Generally, you should expect to pay about three per cent of the purchase price for these additional expenses. Don’t forget to add in the property taxes and home insurance as well.

You’ll also have to take into account the costs of moving, renovations, utility connections (electricity, cable, Internet, etc.) and any maintenance. In other words, it’s important to evaluate your ability to pay before buying.

Your current debt load will be a determining factor, so do your calculations carefully. Tip: before you start looking for your dream home, make an appointment with

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Lastly, don’t forget that even though home ownership is a great way to build capital, you’ll have to find the time, energy and

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Merger creates innovative POWERHOUSE in Ottawa’s residential condo management scene Dan Fried, owner of Capital Concierge and Yawar Khan, CEO of Integral Property Management, announce the merger of their two companies and the creation of Capital Integral Property Management June 1.

The new company manages over 72 million square feet of residential condos in the

National Capital Region with a value of about $835 million.

The new company will continue to offer a “personal touch” to its clients while bolstering its offering in key areas Information technology; Financial oversight services; and Troubleshooting.

Existing clients will immediately start seeing benefits of the merger while the transition is occurring. The new company will continue to offer quick, effective and knowledgeable services to its clients.

Prospective clients will see Capital Integral as being one of the largest providers of residential condo property management services with a focus on innovation and technology.

“We created Capital Integral through this merger in order to strengthen the services offered to our existing clients and attract new clients,” said Fried, the CEO of the new company.

The new company employs 24 people in the National Capital Region and the combined companies have seen an annual growth rate of 31 per cent over the last five years.

Together, senior management of the new company has attended over 2,300 board meetings and 500 annual general meetings of condo corporations.

Capital Integral is also the only carbon neutral property management company in Canada, making a commitment to its clients, the community and future generations.

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Standherd Meadows is one of Barrhaven’s most sough-after neighbourhoods. Phoenix Homes, Ottawa’s most reputable and affordable builder, is now offering 19 exclusive single lots in Strandherd Meadows. To be built on wide 50 foot lots, the new homes in Strandherd Meadows will be a mix of twostorey and bungalows, all featuring views of parkland across the street.

“These homes will be on a single-sided street, meaning there will be no homes across from them,” explains Phoenix Homes Vice-President Rahul Kochar.

“Instead, there will be a park in front of these homes.”

All Phoenix Homes offer the latest in ergonomic design, innovation and elegance. Buyers in Strandherd Meadows will be able to choose from any of 12 bungalow designs ranging from 1,034 sq. ft. up to 2,515 sq. ft. or 14 two-storey single family homes ranging in size from 1,548 sq. ft. to 3,945 sq. ft.

“As the neighbourhood is already built up, buyers of the last 19 lots will not have to deal with very much new construction around them.”

Register online today at www.Phoenixhomes.ca to secure one of the remaining lots and then plan to move into your new home next summer!

“Our single-family homes combine beautifully crafted designs with exceptionally functional layouts, offering you convenience and charm in one perfect home.”

Phoenix Homes builds the highest quality, energy efficient and environmentally friendly, best value homes available. All homes are built to exacting standards, functional and comfortable, no matter what price.

“We have made it a point to ensure that we are the best value in any area, compared to competition.

Generally speaking, we are one step ahead of the competition – quality finishing, bonuses, and upgrades. When you do the math, you will always find that we’re ahead.”

Just one of the many outstanding designs in a twostorey home, the Winchester is a home designed with family in mind. The double garage has access directly to the spacious mudroom with large closet, laundry room and powder room. The main floor is perfect for entertaining with a gourmet kitchen including a large island with seating for three opening into both the great room and living/dining room.

The second floor can be made to suit any family – with 3, 4, and 5 bedroom options. The master suite, in any plan chosen, is luxurious with a large walk-in closet (the 4 bed option has his and hers walk-ins) and four-piece ensuite.

Similarly, the Rutherford has been designed to provide all the benefits of a large home in a smaller package. The Rutherford has five exciting elevations available in configurations of 2,525 - 2,748 sq./ft. with four or five bedrooms, and four full washrooms on the second floor.

Buyers can choose either an enclosed den or opt to increase the size of the kitchen to suit the most discerning chef.

The four-bedroom option offers striking elegance with a two-storey family room. A two-sided fireplace helps to separate the family room and dinette while keeping the space open concept.

The Rutherford second floor features a laundry, one Jack & Jill washroom, and two ensuites.

Accessibility is no problem at Phoenix Homes, which offer custom entrances, wider doorways and halls, and appealing add-ons at ever turn.

“We offer the best value anywhere. We invite people to shop and compare. We’ll always have something the others don’t.”

Looking for a home that is designed for multi-

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The Newington is all about innovation in design, comfort and functionality.

“This home satisfies the demand for homes where family members of all generations stay in the same home. You can easily have three generations living comfortably under one roof.”

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

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

With a common entrance and shared space for family

interaction, the Newington provides ample opportunity for family gatherings while maintaining independence and privacy for individual interests.

In keeping with the growing demand for natural products, Phoenix Homes has had its own operations to supply hardwood and granite since 2005. State-of-the-art CNC cutting machines for fabrication ensure the company’s granite and quartz are of the highest quality.

Come home to a parkland setting nestled in the heart of Barrhaven.

Register now for the remaining 19 lots in Strandherd Meadows. Go to www.phoenixhomes.ca or call 613-723-9227.

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Buying from a Plan?

Proceed carefully when buying a property from a plan Has a residential property development project caught your eye, and you’d love to buy one of the models?

Everything seems right: the location, surroundings, materials, size of rooms and price. But be cautious about signing a pre-purchase contract based on a plan. You need to check a lot of details before buying a property that you’ve never laid eyes on.

Your first step is to ask about the developer, builder and architect. Do they have good reputations? How many years have they been in business? Are they accredited by a recognized association? Check their permits and licences and don’t hesitate to ask for references from previous clients.

Go to city hall to find out about other projects that are planned for the area where you want to live. Will there eventually be a park? A bigger road? Rental properties? Industrial buildings?

Don’t rely exclusively on everything you’re told while visiting the show home. Do you feel pressured to sign quickly? Never sign a preliminary contract before your notary or lawyer has checked it out first.

As a final precaution you can hire your own specialists to inspect your house or condo du­ ring every stage of the building process. They can check the quality of the soil, the excavation, foundations, framing and insulation, to name just a few things worth keeping tabs on.

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But gardening can be more than just a weekend hobby. In fact, it may be especially beneficial for homeowners to surround themselves with more plants and natural decor, whether in the yard or in the home.

Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening also may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood and coping with depression or illness may be even further motivation to start developing your green thumb.

Living wall planters A living wall planter can add greenery to any décor without taking up floor or table space. Ideal for outdoor structures, these planters also can be used indoors if you safeguard against leaks and dripping. A living wall planter is a framed device that houses plants in a manner that enables them to be vertically mounted to a wall surface. While

there are commercially available models, you can create your own design and paint or stain it to match the existing décor. Use a soil­ free potting substrate to avoid the mess that regular soil may create.

Combining fish with gardening Enjoy the best of two relaxing worlds by installing a water feature in your yard. Garden retailers offer ready­made kits that can make fast work of establishing a pond or other water feature in the backyard. Otherwise, there are plenty of water garden companies and installers who can suggest a design and put in your desired water features. Add fish suitable for outdoor life to your pond. These include koi and certain goldfish varieties.

Game fish are discouraged because they can destroy pond plants. If an outdoor pond is more maintenance than you desire, consider an indoor aquarium with a combination of fish and live aquarium plants.

Creative furniture designs Maybe you’re a person who appreciates the unique and whimsical? Tables, benches and chairs can be built with planting channels that enable you to have greenery and garden décor in one piece. Envision a picnic table with a cutout down the center for a thin row of plants or decorative grasses. This is a project the entire family can get behind, as the more creative ideas the better.

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When you’re ready for an exceptional home of superior quality and beauty, you’re ready for a Talos home in HighGate, Carleton Place.

Coming soon, Talos’ newest community, Jackson Ridge, will open in Carleton Place with single family homes, 2-storey super semis and bungalow semis, all of which are very customizable. Designs will include some plans already available at HighGate as well as new models created just for this community. There are four large twostorey super semi designs, one with four bedrooms. There also three spacious semi-bungalow designs at Jackson Ridge with functional standard features such as 36-inch wide doors, lever handles and even a garage door opener.

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When quality of life is your top priority, Talos Homes is proud to present HighGate, an exclusive community in Carleton Place.

Only a short commute to Ottawa on the new four-lane Highway 7, Carleton Place has small town charm with big city amenities, all nestled on the shores of the Mississippi River.

Celebrating over 50 years of building high-quality custom homes in the Ottawa area, Talos is a second generation homebuilder, carrying on a tradition started

by Luigi Toscano in 1962. Talos Homes feature exceptional quality, value, and workmanship.

With the same attention to detail and pride of craftsmanship on which he insisted, Talos Homes today caters to discerning home buyers looking for homes with interiors as exquisitely finished as the exteriors. Talos President David Toscano continues the Toscano family tradition of using only the finest quality materials and workmanship by personally overseeing all aspects of building each home.

Talos’ newest community, HighGate is conveniently located within minutes of historic Bridge Street – in the heart of charming Carleton Place. Talos is currently building Super-semi’s packed full of standard features which include hardwood flooring in dining and family areas, ceramic flooring in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry, high-quality carpet with high-density underlay, oversized Colonial trim, crown moulding in master bedroom, gas fireplace with full tiled wall, high-tech-ready wiring, and a kitchen a gourmet cook would be proud to own.

When you’re ready for an exceptional home of superior quality and beauty, you’re ready for a Talos home.

Talos has now introduced building with ICF, which can include walls in basements, main floor walls, and even party walls. The concrete centre core wrapped with styrofoam provides a stronger, quieter, more energy efficient barrier in semis and single homes. Attractive exteriors feature your choice of stone or brick elevations.

Alternatively, bring your ideas and Talos will bring them to life.

“We’ll help you choose from a range of superior materials to help you realize your vision of the perfect home. Our design consultants and construction teams are responsive to your vision and we make customer satisfaction our priority,” said David Toscano, recipient of Tarion’s Home Owners’ Choice Award, Medium Volume Builder of the Year, for 2017..

With one of the highest standard specs in the industry, select models feature high 9-foot ceilings, 8’ high garage doors and choice of coloured window options. And homes are topped with 40-year fibreglass shingles, not the usual 25-year asphalt used by most builders.

Talos Homes in HighGate have features most builders don’t even offer, such as quality overhead laundry cabinets, closet organizers in master bedroom walk-in closets, and a bank of drawers in main bath and ensuite vanities.

All homes are pre-wired for future security systems, with rough-in for future central vacuum as well as a gas line for a barbecue, Heat Recovery Ventillator (HRV), shut off valves under all sinks and scald guard protection in all showers.

With some homes available now for immediate occupancy, there is no better time to step up to quality living with Talos Homes in HighGate.

Best of all, the convenience of modern living extends beyond your property line. HighGate is ideally located near schools, parks, churches, recreational facilities and a wide selection of shops and restaurants. It also sits just minutes from the Mississippi River and the Mississippi Lake, offering endless opportunities for leisure activities, including walking, boating, fishing and swimming. Life in this community is the perfect combination of outdoor fun and urban living.

With award-winning customer service, a Families & Friends With Benefits program, Past client incentive program, 25% off Internet and TV packages on 2-year terms Rogers, Talos Homes is proud of its Excellence rating with the Ontario New Home Warranty Program

Drop in to the Talos Homes sales centre at 111 Dulmage Crescent, Carleton Place, Sat. & Sun. 12-5 or anytime by appointment.

Call 613-270-0777, email: sales@taloshomes.com or find Talos Homes online at www.taloshomes.com Richmond Gate Phase II Coming Soon Nestled in the vibrant south end of Richmond is the exceptional community of Richmond Gate, by Talos Homes. A cozy development of 61 lots, Richmond Gate is an equitable mix of bungalows and twostorey single family homes featuring Talos contemporary exteriors.

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Grilled strawberry brownie made on the barbecue 2 tbsp (25 mL) honey When two favourites com1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinbine, you can’t go wrong. Wonderful fresh strawberries added egar Ice cream (optional) to a moist chocolate brownie Fresh mint leaves cookie make it extra special.

No oven required!

Preparation

side of barbecue. Cook, covered until set, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine remaining strawberries, honey, and vinegar. Set aside.

Cut warm brownie into wedges. Serve with scoop of ice cream (if using), strawberry mixture, and mint leaves.

Tip: The butter and chocolate mixture can also be melted on the barbecue or in microwave.

Preparation time: 20 minutes instructions Cooking time: about two minutes Preheat barbecue on meGrilling time: 25 minutes dium heat for 15 minutes to Serves eight 350°F (180°C). Turn off one side of barbecue for indirect heat. Grease 10-inch (25 cm) Ingredients cast iron skillet.

Meanwhile, in medium Nutritional information ¼ cup (50 mL) butter 2 squares unsweetened choc- saucepan over low heat, melt olate (1 oz/28 g each), chopped butter and chocolate, stirring One serving 2/3 cup (150 mL) granulated until smooth. Remove from Protein: 3 grams heat. Whisk in sugar. Add eggs sugar Fat: 11 grams one at a time, whisking until 2 eggs Carbohydrate: 32 grams 1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose smooth. Stir in flour and salt; Calories: 230 mix well. Fold in 1-1/4 cups flour Fibre: 2 grams (300 mL) of the strawberries.

Pinch salt Sodium: 100 mg 3 cups (750 mL) chopped Spread mixture evenly in skillet. Place skillet on unheated strawberries – Foodland Ontario

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Capital Taxi launches new mobile app

BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

Waiting to wave down a taxi cab in this city might just become a thing of the past.

Capital Taxi announced a new way to book a ride on June 12 at Lansdowne Park.

The company has launched the Capital Taxi app which allows users to book a cab directly from their smartphone or tablet.

According to Marc André Way, once the cab is booked, customers can expect to wait no more than five minutes for their ride.

“This is a big day for us,” Way said. “We are finally moving in the right direction.”

There is also the opportunity to book rides in advance, pay for their ride either via the app, or in the cab — receipts will be issued at the end of the trip.

West Carleton-March Coun.

Eli El-Chantiry attended the announcement, where he congratulated the company for what he called taking a step in the right direction. Chantiry added the city needs more companies who are innovative and competitive.

Unlike the eCab app, launched last year by Coventry

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Connections — which operates Capital Taxi — and aimed to connect customers with a cab, and works in any city to connect local cab companies with customers, this app is designed specifically for Ottawa’s Capital Taxi’s 350 company cars.

Capital Taxi driver George Chamoun showed off how the new app works, and said he loves using it, which includes a new dispatch system for the drivers and all of the cars now have new tablets installed in their cabs.

Showing off the app in his taxi cab, Chamoun said thinks this app will offer customers exactly what they have been looking for — information at their fingertips.

The app offers one-click booking, the ability to track the car that was ordered, customers

can create custom preferences as well as create favourites and pre-set settings.

The tablets in the cars will replace the current metres and dispatch system.

Customers will be able to view their trip in real time on a map, as well as their fare and once they book a trip, they receive all of the driver’s information and car number.

“This offers customers a peace of mind,” Chamoun said.

A Capital Taxi driver of more than 20 years, Chamoun said the one thing he has always loved about the job is the freedom to be his own boss, and work around his family life schedule.

Having had the tablet installed in his cab since March, Chamoun added he is enjoying that it can help map out routes — but added there are very few

Michelle Nash Baker/Metroland

Capital Taxi driver George Chamoun shows off how the new Capital Taxi app, an app that allows users to book a cab directly from their phone or tablet at the app launch on June 12 in Lansdowne Park. streets and routes the 20-year veteran didn’t already know about.

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New Listing! Waterfront! 4368 Armitage Avenue, Dunrobin Shores Stunning, updated 3 bedroom Cape Cod beach home, 100’ on the Ottawa River with gorgeous sunsets & mountain views, 2 car garage, solarium, main floor laundry & famrm, maple flrs, 2 fireplaces, inground pool, pergola, ensuite, 5 appliances & more. $624,900

10:00am-11:00am 358 Kitley Line 8, Frankville $139,900 *Butch Webster 24 Tudor Circle, Smiths Falls Rural $399,900 *Laurie Webster 10:30am-11:30am 37 Condie St., Smiths Falls $169,900 *Joe Leblanc 11:30am-12:30pm 109 Ogilvie Lane, Jasper $72,500 *Butch Webster 129 Ferrara Dr., Smiths Falls $247,500 *Laurie Webster 1:00pm-2:30pm 5475 Cty Rd 15, Augusta $439,900 *John Gray 2:00pm-4:00pm 161 Kincardin Dr., Kanata $499,900 *Gerry Seguin 3:00pm-4:30pm 135 Charlotte St., Merrickville $279,900 *John Gray

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NEW LISTINGS New Listing! 112 Whitetail Drive, Rural Carp Incredible 3+1 bedroom home on a gorgeous & private treed 2 acre lot in Pinery Estates. Terrific layout featuring large kitchen & eating area, hardwood in livrm, master has full ensuite, screen porch overlooks hot tub & fire pit, granny suite potential on lower level with famrm with woodstove, sitting area, 4th bedrm, den/spare room & 3 pce bath and inside access to the 2 car garage. Great spot to settle down for any family only 10 minutes to Kanata and Stittsville! $469,900

New Listing! Forest Lot! 129 Fireside Drive, Constance Bay Meticulous 3+1 bedroom home on a sought after street set on a beautiful 1 acre lot backing onto 300+ acres of Torbolton Forest & steps to a breathtaking sand beach on the Ottawa River. This home features hardwood on main level, eat-in kitchen with access to screen porch 7 fenced in pool area, 4 piece ensuite bath, whirlpool tub in main bath, lower level has a famrm with woodstove, 4th bedrm with walk-in closet, 2 piece bath & inside access to the garage. $419,900

LAND FOR SALE! New Listings! Two Building Lots in Vydon Acres 2 acre lots in Vydon Village subdivsion only 30 minutes to Kanata! Near Morris Island Conservation Park. Lot 20 May Dean Drive $59,900 + HST & Lot 17 Loggers Way $54,900 + HST

Charming Home! 102 Old Ship Road, Fitzroy Harbour Delightful 3 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. Must be seen! Only 25 mins from the city! $319,900

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Waterfront Lot! Old Quarry Road, Maclaren’s Landing 100’ lot on the Ottawa River on quiet dead end street. Gradual sloping lot to the river. 30 minutes north of Kanata! $119,900 Acreage! Lot 19 Golf Club Road, Braeside 212 acres of woodland abutting Arnprior Golf Club with recreational trails and rural zoning. Good investment for future planning. Close to Arnprior & Ottawa River. $249,900

26 Market St., Smiths Falls $110,000 *Butch Webster 330 Wellington St., Merrickville $339,900 *Gerry Seguin 28 Churchill Cres., Smiths Falls $124,900 *John Gray 4340 Killkenny Rd., Elizabethtown $439,000 *John Gray 37 Condie St., Smiths Falls $169,900 *Lisa Ritskes 172 Captain Sherwood Drive, $635,000 *Lisa Ritskes 99 Colonel By Cres.Smiths Falls $239,900 **Jacalyn Grimes

NEW PRICES 2728-R27, Portland $524,900 *John Gray 129 Ferrara Dr., Smiths Falls $247,500 *Butch Webster Legend: *Sales Representative **Broker ***Broker of Record

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The all GM Show and Shine car show was held on June 11 at Myers Kanata. Above are Rick Leary (left) with his 1930 Pontiac Sport Coupe – the oldest car at the show – and Stan MacDonald with his 1935 Chev Master Coupe Pro Touring. The Highway 43 Car Club, which organized the event, didn’t charge admission but collected non-perishable food items as a donation for the Kanata Food Cupboard instead.

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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!

CLUES ACROSS

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may find yourself easily annoyed this week, Aries. Surround yourself with positive people so you’re not pulled into the doldrums.

You will snap out of this funk.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you have been hesitant about being in the spotlight, times are about to change. There are no more excuses this week. Dive head first into everything.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 People around you may seem extra passionate about their beliefs this week, Sagittarius. But you can still take things lightly if those same fires are not stoked in you.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, when others call on you to police a situation, you might be stuck between doing the right thing and taking the side of a friend. Do your best to remain impartial.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It’s time to pull your head out of the clouds and get back to business, Virgo. The real world is beckoning, so get your mind straight and return to form.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 This week you may pick up some skills you never thought possible, Capricorn. It may be computerrelated, or you may even begin to learn a foreign language.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The last few weeks have been good for you, Gemini. Others have had the chance to see what you are capable of accomplishing, and your confidence and ego are soaring as a result.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, when speaking with others, take a more serious tone than you are used to. You don’t want to come off as if this is just a big joke.

Something important is happening.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may finally arrive at a destination only to discover you really didn’t want to go to this place after all. Sometimes, you learn through discovery.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Consider listening rather than gossiping about others, Scorpio. Sit back and enjoy the conversation as it unfolds around you. You might be surprised by what you hear.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, get outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible. The great outdoors can provide a welcome respite from the daily grind.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may be called on to host family or friends and will have to arrange all of those details. Recognize your strengths and delegate what you can’t handle.

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1. Monetary unit of Iran 5. Soared the seas 11. Ornamental box 12. Involuntary 16. German term for Prague 17. Lethal dose 18. Where rockers play 19. Quality of being based on one’s own feelings 24. 12th letter of the Greek alphabet 25. People of Asia 26. Uttered 27. Unhappy 28. British pop duo 29. The Muse of history 30. Greek cheese 31. Semi-aquatic fish-eating mammal 33. Horse racing list 34. Add as an attachment 38. Thinly scattered 1. Carpenter’s saw 39. Northeastern American state 2. Sudden arrival of something

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3. Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf 4. Impasse 5. Pepper’s partner 6. Perceptible by the ear 7. Stephen King’s clown tale 8. __ and behold 9. Related on the mother’s side 10. A fish worth finding 13. Of I 14. Convicts 15. Having a tail 20. __ masse 21. Culinary specialist 22. Kind of fur 23. What couples say 27. One with unusual powers of foresight 29. Connecticut 30. Fed’l Housing Administration 31. Smallest whole number 32. Touchdown 33. Sunscreen rating 34. Old Hess Corp.’s name 35. Marched through

36. A sharp high-pitched metallic sound 37. Between northeast and east 38. Sports magazine 40. Female horse 41. A way to supervise 42. Tantalum 44. Was in session 45. Bahrain capital 46. Prayer 47. Membranes 48. Belong to an earlier time 50. Affirmatives 51. South Dakota 52. Sinatra hit “__ Way” 54. Villain’s enemy 55. A way to conform 57. Doctor of Medicine 61. Starting price 62. Junior’s father

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June 12

Join Hospice Care Ottawa team! They are looking for French speaking volunteers.

They offer 30 hours of specialized training to volunteers who provide services directly to hospice clients. Information sessions in French will be held throughout the summer in Orleans on June 12 at 1:30 p.m., June 21 at 6 p.m., July 10 at 1:30 p.m., July 19 at 6 p.m. and August 9 at 6 p.m.

June 13

The next meeting for the PROBUS Club of Western Ottawa will be held at 33 Leacock Drive, Kanata, at 10 a.m. Guest Speaker: Brock Godfrey. Topic: “Mass Marketing Fraud and Cyber Crime Awareness.” Visitors are welcome. The world/wide PROBUS club is for retired and semi-retired men and women who appreciate and value opportunities to meet others with similar interests.

For information call Pat Thompson at 613-591-1390.

June 14

The Kanata Art Club (www. kac1.ca) will hold an afternoon meeting at 1:30 p.m. at 1035 Riddell Dr. Our guest speaker will be Jane Thompson, a KAC member, who will talk on Women Artists: Past and Present.

June 17

The OHS Auxiliary will be hosting a garage sale to raise money for the Ottawa Humane Society animals. From 9 a.m. to noon. at 59 Larkin Dr. For more information, call Linda 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

St John’s Anglican Church will hold its 94th annual Lawn Supper on Saturday, June 17, from 4-6:30 p.m. at 325 Sandhill Road. Scrumptious food, live entertainment, and silent auction.

Adults $15; Children 12 and under $5; Family (2 parents and children 12 and under) $35. Tickets available at door.

Information: 613-592-4747.

June 18, 25

Free music at Andrew Haydon Park in Nepean. Sunday afternoons in June will be filled with the big band sounds of neighbourhood community concert bands.

This year in the bandshell will feature: June 18- Ottawa Valley Massed Air Cadet Band; June 25th - The Nepean Concert Band. Most concerts begin at 1 p.m. For information go to www.soundwavesottawa.org. June 24 Fun Run 4 Schoolbox: Stonemeadow Park at 9 a.m. We plan to wrap up by 10:30 – all runners are welcomed to join

us at the Eva James Centre for a free pancake breakfast, browse the raffle table and take in all the other amazing events happening as part of Bridlewood Day. Cost is $25 per runner or walker and we encourage you to also get others to pledge you. Details on Facebook.

The Ontario Genealogical Society, Ottawa Branch will be hosting 2 events on Saturday, June 24. In the morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon is our Genealogy: Back to Basics lecture where Mike More will provide tips on evaluating your evidence. Then in the afternoon from 1-3 p.m.

Robin Cushnie will give an overview of the wealth of information and artefacts available at the Osgoode Township Museum. All are welcome, both events are FREE. City of Ottawa Archives (Room 115), 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa. For details visit: ogsottawa.on.ca.

June 19

Find out what is happening in Kanata North, come to the Town Hall meeting, June 19, 7-9 p.m., Owen Prince Room. Items to be discussed include, Kanata Town Centre Lands, Lepine Presentation and Minto Arcadia Presentation. If you’re unable to attend, watch the live stream

on my facebook page Marianne Wilkinson.

June 20-30

WOW week – Welcome Ottawa Week – June 20-30 – Welcome people to our great city join in the activities and celebrations to show our Ottawa hospitality. For more information please go to http:// olip-plio.ca.

June 22

Kanata & District Breast Cancer Support Group monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 in Hall D Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., Kanata. Information call Judy 613-5921929.

June 24

Join us at the Hazeldean Library (50 Castlefrank) on Sat. June 24th at 11:00 am for “Celebrating Cultures in our Community”, a free event for the whole family, including cultural performances and displays. Family Storytime begins at 10:30 am. Refreshments will be served.

July 1

The Kanata Food Cupboard, on behalf of Run Ottawa, is looking for adult volunteers to act as route marshalls for

the Canada Day Road (running) Races presented by Bushtukah in Kanata the morning of July 1. Please visit www.kanatafoodcupboard.ca for more information.

July 19

Kanata North Picnic – July 19th – 4-8 p.m. at Sandwell Green Park. Come join this family fun event. There will be lots to do: free barbeque, petting zoo, entertainment, activities and much more.

Want to volunteer please contact us at kanatanorth@ ottawa.ca.

July 20

14th Annual Kanata Legion Golf Tournament in Memory of Ray Ponto, at the Stittsville Golf Course (formerly Glen Mar and Country Club) 7967 Fernbank Rd., Ashton Station.

Registration and information contact: Brenda 613832-4127 (h) or 613-863-4051 (cell) or email: pipergrant5@ gmail.com. For sponsorship opportunities contact: Amy McConnell at 613-406-6031 or amy@teaandtoast.ca.

For details: 613-591-5570 or www.kanatabr638.ca

Until September

USED BOOKS WANTED

by Kanata United Church for their annual February book sale. Proceeds support various charities including the food cupboard. The 24hour book drop is OPEN until Sept. 15 at the church entrance, 33 Leacock Dr. No magazines, encyclopedias or text books, please. Call 613592-5834 for info.

Tuesdays

Opportunity to practice and polish your French! Kanata Francophone Toastmasters is offering a 6-week Speechcraft course in French on Tuesdays. Cost: $60/p for 6 weeks. Address: SS #1, 400 Goldridge, Kanata. For information and registration, contact: KanataFrancophoneTM@gmail.com.

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

Wednesdays

Kanata Sunrise Rotary Club now meets at Cafe Luna at 329 March Rd, every second Wednesday at 7 am.

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