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Brigil agrees to meet parking requirements for Kanata condo Developer still seeking higher density

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Brigil Construction has agreed to meet the city’s parking requirement for a proposed condominium development in north Kanata.

The developer submitted a revised site plan application to the city where it added a second level of underground parking at its proposed four-storey, 79unit condominium at 124 Battersea Cres., near Kanata Avenue and Richardson Side Road.

“It was also suggested that parking in the community was a real issue by the residents,” said Jean-Luc Rivard, director of land development for Brigil, in an email. “The overall site will now provide 261 parking spaces for 186 units at a rate of 1.4 spaces/units.”

KANATA NORTH COUN. MARIANNE WILKINSON Ninety-three of those parking spaces will be in the twostorey underground garage at the proposed condo, according to the site plan.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said it was good the developer agreed to meet the city’s requirements on parking, although she’s not pleased Brigil is still seeking higher density.

“They argued with me about the parking,” she said on Aug.

intensification found in other areas of the city.

“A lot of us came to this neighbourhood because there’s big houses with big lots and because we don’t want to live downtown or we don’t want to live somewhere with high density,” he said at the time. “We pay a premium for that.”

Brigil’s development was originally approved in 2013 as a condo development containing eight buildings with 12 to 16 units each.

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The current zoning allows for 100 units per hectare. The proposed condo – to be located in the northwest portion of Brigil’s property within the Broughton subdivision – would take the total number of units to 134 units per hectare.

The original zoning was put in place to deal with servicing restrictions at the time, said Wilkinson, but the pump station has since been upgraded and could accommodate the higher density request.

“I’m not happy with it but I’m not going to be able to stop it,” she said, adding planning staff at the city like higher-density builds because it means less urban expansion.

A number of residents called on the city to deny the proposal earlier this year during a town hall meeting hosted by Wilkinson. Dimitre Dimitrov, one of those in attendance, said many homeowners bought where they did to purposely avoid

Following the construction of two of the original condominium units, the developer filed a site plan revision in 2015 for “an alternative product with underground parking and elevators,” according to documents submitted as part of the zoning-amendment application.

The first 79-unit condo was approved in 2016 and construction is ongoing, with an expected completion date of spring or summer 2018, said Rivard.

Brigil’s proposal for the second 79-unit building at 124 Battersea Cres. is set to go to planning committee on Aug. 22.

“I think it’s a fait accompli,” said Wilkinson. “Staff at planning committee are 99.9 per cent going to pass it.”

The councillor said she is looking at dates to host a meeting for residents before the report goes to planning committee, although no date had been set by the paper’s deadline.

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Food drive hopes to fill summer gap in donations Kanata Food Cupboard 'really bare at this time of the year'

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Ken Arthurs and his son Ethan collect bags filled with non-perishables during a past food drive for the Kanata Food Cupboard. The Katimavik man will host his seventh annual fundraiser this week.

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Ken Arthurs is hosting his seventh annual food drive for the Kanata Food Cupboard a few months early to help fill the shelves.

The food cupboard sees a “significant” drop in donations over the summer months as schools — some of the non-profit’s biggest donors — are out and people are away on vacations, said Patricia Elkins, manager of operations and volunteer co-ordination in an earlier interview.

In past years, Arthurs held his fundraiser in November, but it was moved to the summer due to his son’s hockey schedule. And after seeing a recent article in the KourierStandard about the food cupboard’s drop in donations over the summer months,

Arthurs said he was happy he switched the dates and hopes his fundraiser will help fill the gap.

“They’re really bare at this time of the year,” Arthurs said. “The timing is perfect that we saw it.”

The Katimavik man, along with his wife Cindy and their son Ethan, will go door-todoor on Aug. 9 to drop off grocery bags with an information flyer on the porches of 500 homes.

Those who receive a bag are asked to place non-perishables in the bags and leave them on their front steps on Saturday, Aug. 12, when Arthurs will return to pick up the donations.

“That way we wouldn’t be interrupting anybody,” he said, adding if a bag isn’t on a porch and there is no “No Soliciting” sign, he will knock

on doors.

“It’s a pretty amazing thing; we collect about 2,000 pounds of food each year, he said. “I’m hoping with the summer it will still be a success – because a lot of people will be away – but we’re going to give it a shot and see.”

The fundraiser began as a way for the insurance company he works for, CAA in Kanata, to give back to the community. He usually targets the Katimavik area, and this year plans to also canvass the Blackstone community.

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The third Neate generation included a 2017 crossword puzzle, a catalogue and food flyer, and even a Tim Hortons cup in the time capsule.

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In 15 years, the Neate grandchildren will come together once again to open their Canada 150 time capsule.

Siblings Owen and Maggie Neate, from Toronto, and sisters Helene and Eden Ramunas, who live in Westboro, filled a large plastic bucket with items they’ve made and Canada 150 mementos they’ve collected.

Ten-month-old Bronwyn Miller-Neate, of Ottawa, will be 15 when she takes part in the opening.

The grandchildren spend a week every summer with their grandmother, Kanata Lakes resident Joanne Neate. She devised the idea of a time capsule as a fun family project.

The grandchildren thought it was a great idea.

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Each grandchild contributed a handmade item that plays to their strengths: Owen’s is a wood carving of the Canadian flag; Maggie’s submission is a banana loaf recipe; Helene’s is a paper crane; and Eden’s is a piece of pottery.

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Elite athlete with autism ‘paving the path’ for others: mother Continued from page 1

The T20 classification broadly covers athletes with intellectual disabilities. Tommy finished eighth in the T20 5,000-metre race (out of 13 athletes) with a time of 15:48:93, and in the 12th spot (out of 12) in the T20 1,500-metre, running a time of 4:50:77. “(It was) his first ever experience on the world stage in a huge venue with crowds like those at the London Olympic Stadium,” said MaryAnn. “Watching athletes from all over the world with diverse abilities come together in such an exciting venue, cheering on Team Canada as many of our athletes won medals … it was really incredible to be there and experience Tommy being a part of it.”

Tommy, who lives in Bridlewood, said he felt good representing Team Canada in London and worked hard to focus on his races.

“I feel stronger all the time,” he said, following his return home.

A number of Tommy’s family and friends made the trip to cheer him on, including his brother Paul and sister-in-law Laura from Winnipeg, family from London, France, Vancouver — and some YouTube fans who follow Tommy’s online channel.

“There were lots and lots of friends and family watching,” said MaryAnn. “We have all been very moved by the incredible support Tommy has received from his thousands of YouTube fans and Facebook followers, cheering him on and wishing him success.”

While in London for the championships, Tommy also had the opportunity to play tourist.

Some of his favourite moments were seeing British animals, particularly dogs and police horses, as well as riding a double-decker bus and touring Buckingham Palace, he said.

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Tommy, a Paralympic hopeful for Tokyo 2020, began running competitively at age 14 with his father Peter and was an alternate at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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residents and racing alongside many of his friends from the Ottawa Lions Club,” MaryAnn said, adding that long-distance running is where her son shines.

“He’s won Road Racer of the Year at the Ottawa Sports Awards for the past three years due to his strong performances in the marathon, half-marathon and 10-kilometre events.”

Looking further ahead, he plans to continue preparing for the summer Paralympic Games in 2020.

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“Tommy is paving the path for future T20 athletes and opening doors for opportunity for other neurodiverse Canadians,” said MaryAnn. “(He) is a great ambassador, showing that autistic and other intellectually different people can succeed and even represent Canada on a world stage, as they have abilities to be celebrated.”

She’s driven to share Tommy's story to help encourage other parents and caregivers of people with autism, particularly those who are in the early stages after being diagnosed, she said, adding it can be an uncertain time for many.

“They can have a good life,” she said. “Tommy is having a good and happy life. I really feel motivated to share his story, partly for that reason.”

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t may be Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017 but now this year is going to be known as the Year of La Machine.

Even Ottawa 2017 organizers were amazed at the public’s reaction to this four-day downtown stroll by Long Ma the dragon-horse and Kumo the spider. An estimated 750,000 people swarmed the 27 kilometres of Ottawa streets in the downtown core where the pair of giant machines strolled from July 26 to 29.

It left both Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa 2017 executive director Guy Laflamme singing the praises of the event. Laflamme touted it as writing “a page in Ottawa history” while Watson called it a “fairy tale weekend that residents and visitors will never forget.”

And, of course, the spinoffs in terms of business and international exposure were immense.

Making the event even more memorable, if that could be, was the fact that glorious weather prevailed for the four days, the first real summer experience of the year after what seemed like daily rain throughout the spring and early summer.

So, all in all, La Machine was an event that made its mark and in today’s world that craves spectacle and wonderment, La Machine rose to the top. As Watson

said, it “captivated the imagination” and “transformed our city into an enchanting and mesmerizing setting.”

And while all of this is so true, we have to wonder about this event’s connection with Canada 150 and the $3.5-million expenditure from the city’s Canada’s 150 funding.

It undoubtedly wrote a page in Ottawa history, as noted. The behaviour of the crowds showed Canadians to be who they are – a respectful, law abiding, appreciative bunch. Yes, this showed Canadians at their best.º But La Machine was an event that could happen in any year. There was nothing linking it with Canada’s 150th. Do we have any better appreciation of our country and its history and its future from this La Machine event, a production of a street theatre production company from France? Surely the goal of Canada 150 celebrations should be to celebrate who we are as Canadians, to discover how we got to where we are today and to explore where we are going in the future.

Alas, La Machine perhaps did not do this but, you have to admit, it sure was a fun and memorable experience and perhaps this says more about us as Canadians today than anything else could.

Road trip: the summer of spontaneous adventures

I

recently returned home from another road trip with the kids.

My house looked abandoned.

In place of the lush gardens of May and June was a weedy, overgrown mess. The lawn was uncut.

The flower baskets sat dying on the front porch.

I declare this a summer win.

In early summer, I had a realization that at five, 11 and 12, my kids were the perfect ages to travel. For the first time, bladder control and reasonability would overcome their need to stop every 20 minutes on the highway. The older ones can navigate on a map, pitch a tent and entertain themselves for hours on end.

Summer camp and work contracts be darned, I decided to make this the summer of spontaneous road trips.

Normally, we’re conservative driv-

which we got hit by a hailstorm while hiking, and lost power (and showers and flush toilets) for nearly 48 hours. It was fantastic!

A little over a week later, the day Capital Muse after our Canada Day guests left, I saw four days of glorious weather in the forecast, so off we went to Parry Sound to crash my cousin’s camping vacation. From there, we went to ers. Everything we need to do — work, school, doctor — is within a 5 Hamilton to visit family, back home for a few days, then to Kingston, and km radius of home.

But this summer, we were going to over to Hamilton. The next day, we were off to Montreal for a two-night clock some kilometres. city break.

Every few days, just as the kids Five days later, with 14 hours per are getting comfortable touring our day of sun forecast for the weekown city — museums, fishing the end. I decided on another extended Ottawa River, La Machine — I’ve weekend at Mikisew Provincial Park, announced a new travel adventure. south of North Bay. Surprisingly, It all started with a four-night, the kids said yes, and off we went for stormy camping trip at Bon Echo Provincial Park in late June, during another tour.

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I’ve clocked 6,000 kms on my mini- Just know that my overgrown perennials are a symbol of my summer van this month, compared to our of adventure. I promise to make it annual average of 10,000. up to you in the fall.

We’re resting for a week, but the kids are conditioned to travel. I’ve Charles Gordon will return. decided to fulfil my lifelong dream of visiting Prince Edward Island.

The trip is mapped out, the tent is Editorial Policy drying on the line, and we are going for it.

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Survey shows united opposition to LRT yard near Crystal Beach homes

BY NEVIL HUNT nevil.hunt@metroland.com

The city has heard from Crystal Beach residents: rail maintenance yards shouldn’t be built near homes, especially when other options exist.

And city councillors are likely to hear that message again in September.

A survey conducted by the community association in Crystal Beach drew more than 600 responses and shows roughly 90 per cent of respondents think a proposed maintenance yard should be located on the west side of Moodie Drive.

The planned extension of light rail to Moodie Drive means the city will need a light maintenance yard somewhere near the terminus for overnight cleaning and upkeep of trains.

At a public meeting in June, the city LRT office was considering three locations for the yard, all near Highway 417. Two potential sites were on the west side of Moodie Drive – a considerable distance from Crystal Beach homes – but one plan called for the yard to be east of Moodie, within a few hundred metres of some back yards.

A survey on the rail yard’s location is complete and a petition to city council is expected, said Crystal Beach Lakeview Community Association president Peggy McGillivray at a public meeting on Aug. 2.

“It’s going to wipe out the forest and it will push out the animals,” she said of the proposed site east of Moodie.

“Most of us live here because of the greenery.”

The major concerns expressed by residents in the survey conducted by the community association include: • Protection of green space and wildlife.

• Air, noise and light pollution.

• Traffic.

Crystal Beach and Lakeview residents expressed strong support for light rail construction as a whole, with 85 per cent of survey respondents in favour of light rail being extended to Moodie Drive.

Bay Ward Coun. Mark Taylor spoke at the June public meeting, saying he believed the city’s LRT office should plan to build the yard west of Moodie.

Submitted

An image from a powerpoint showing where the proposed location for the LRT yard will be.

He’s now confident that suggestion will be acted upon.

“In my discussions with the light rail office, they understood,” Taylor said on Aug. 4.

He said he has “full confidence” that when the light rail staff present their next update – expected in September – the rail yard will be planned for the west side of Moodie, “nestled between the Queensway and Corkstown Road.”

Before the city can build a rail yard, it will have to negotiate the use of the land with the National Capital Commission.

Taylor said the city has had “an ongoing dialogue with the NCC.” “(The NCC) knew it was a possibility,” he said of a potential request to use some NCC land for a rail yard west of Moodie Drive.

Ian McConnachie, who

heads the community association’s transportation committee, said Taylor’s support for a rail yard west of Moodie is

“reassuring,” but given that the councillor has only one vote, the association will make sure others at city hall know where the community stands.

“We’re glad our city councillor is onside with what the community is calling for,” McConnachie said.

He said the petition will go ahead to ensure other councillors understand the issue.

“We want the entire city council and (the finance and economic development committee) to know our position,” he said.

Crystal Beach residents can expect to see the petition rolled out in the coming weeks so it can be presented at city hall in early September.

The association is online at groupspaces.com/CBLCA and on Facebook by searching “Crystal Beach – Crystal Bay – Lakeview.”

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City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review It is my personal belief that there are some people we meet in our lives that are very special and it is an honour to have met them. Cecil Kavenaugh was a business person in Ottawa and Kanata for six decades. We can only imagine how many jobs he created over the years. He worked for years with his son Don and other family members at AAA kavtech on Edgewater and was known as an honest business person by everyone. Cecil passed away last week and I would like to publicly thank his family for sharing him with our community all these years and I believe he will be an inspiration for many for years to come.

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Earlier this summer the City’s Parks Department has sprayed at locations around the ward where Wild Parsnip has been known to grow and signs were posted in areas that have been sprayed.

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Passengers experience ‘unacceptable’ treatment on delayed planes: McCrimmon Feds build case for new bill of rights

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The federal government’s proposed air passenger bill of rights likely could have prevented the plight of passengers who endured a sixhour wait on board an Air Transat plane that was detoured to the Ottawa International Airport last week.

“It’s going to give consumers more power,” said Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon.

Her government introduced Bill C-49 — the transportation modernization act — in May to create rules strengthening the rights of

air passengers, ensure they receive minimum standards of treatment in unforeseen situations, and be entitled to enforceable compensation for substandard treatment.

“I want to prevent another incident like this,” said McCrimmon, parliamentary assistant to Transport Minister Marc Garneau.

“And if (the bill) makes it so that this compensation is going to cost the company a lot of money, the company will make a huge effort to make sure that their passengers are treated the way we expect them to be treated.”

An Air Transat flight travelling from Brussels to Montreal was one of 20 planes diverted to Ottawa, beginning on July 31 around 3:45 p.m., due to severe weather in Montreal and Toronto.

Flight 157 landed at 5:10 p.m. and was on the tarmac for nearly six hours before it departed, according to the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

A number of passengers took to Twitter asking for assistance.

Laura Mah directed her tweet at Air Transat: “We have been stuck in the plane for over 5 hours with minimal updates. We barely have AC and we have young kids.

Get us out.”

The airport authority saw the tweet and replied: “I’m sorry to hear that — it’s up to the airline to determine whether to deplane or wait it out when a flight diverts.”

In the wake of the incident, the authority issued a statement saying it was in contact with the airline’s lo-

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An Air Transat plane sat on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on July 31 for six hours. This photo was taken at 8:45 p.m., according to the airport authority, and shows air stairs were made available to the plane about a half-hour before an upset passenger on board called 911. The authority says its offer of assistance was not accepted by the airline, which is refuting the authority’s offer to help. chased specifically for situations such as this,” said Krista Kealey, authority spokesperson.

“Neither the ground handling service nor the airline requested either of these during the event.

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“We also had buses on the tarmac ready to shuttle passengers to the terminal — buses the authority pur-

several times to contact the aircrew through the handlers to provide further assistance, the aircrew was non-communicative and did not take us up on our offers to assist further,” Kealey said.

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However, Air Transat refutes the authority’s statement.

“Ottawa airport’s version of events is not consistent with ours,” Debbie Cabana, Air Transat director of marketing, social media and public relations, said in an email.

“We will continue our investigation and come back with the facts as soon as possible,” she said. “In any case, our passengers experienced genuine discomfort for which we are sincerely sorry.”

In a statement on the airline’s website, Air Transat said its Brussels to Montreal flight, which had 336 passengers, was one of almost 30 planes that diverted to Ottawa due to severe thunderstorms in Montreal.

That created “exceptional traffic” on Ottawa’s tarmac, the airline said.

“As a result, Ottawa airport staff were unable to provide with loading bridges or stairs that would have enabled the passengers on the Brussels flight to disembark or our ground crews to replenish the aircraft’s empty drinking water reservoir.”

As well, the airline said the delays impacting its passengers “were caused mainly by congestion on the ramp at Ottawa airport as well as by delays in refuelling our aircraft.”

“The shortage of fuel on TS157 also explains the lack of air conditioning on board for a time.”

“We sincerely regret the inconveniences for our passengers caused by this situation that was beyond our control.”

In response, Kealey echoed the authority’s earlier statement that it is “disappointed that Air Transat has not been forthcoming, transparent or accountable with information concerning their diverted flights.”

The authority released a photo on its Twitter account showing the Air Transat plane with a set of air stairs stationed at its closed passenger door. The photo was taken at 8:45 p.m., Kealey confirmed to Metroland Media.

911 CALL

About a half-hour after the photo was taken, Ottawa paramedics received a 911 call at 9:13 p.m. from a passenger on board the plane requesting medical assistance.

That prompted the deployment of multiple ambulances to the airport, said Marc-Antoine Deschamps, paramedic spokesperson.

“We received a call from one person who was calling, apparently, on behalf of 100 people who were sick on an airplane,” he said.

In total, eight ambulances were initially deployed, though some were told to stand down while en route. However, three ambulances, two supervisors, one first response

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The Canadian Transportation Agency is launching an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding two Air Transat planes that spent hours on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on July 31. unit and a paramedic bus did arrive on scene.

“It was scaled down very quickly because people (on board) were uncomfortable, but they didn’t require medical attention,” Deschamps said.

“When we got there and when we realized it was really only one person that required any assistance from paramedics, she was assessed and refused transport,” he said, adding the passenger declined because her flight was apparently due to depart for its final destination in Montreal.

The flight didn’t leave until 11 p.m., according to the authority.

The 911 call prompted the activation of “a full emergency response,” which also included airport emergency response staff and Ottawa police, said Kealey.

Once on board, airport personnel realized the airplane’s air conditioning was not in operation, and arrangements were made to deliver

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“There was also one lady with a bit of anxiety because her pet was stuck in the belly of the plane,” said Deschamps. “So we made sure the pet was fine through the airline or the airport.”

The airport authority said it co-ordinated with the Canada Border Services Agency to provide water to the dog and ensure it was not in danger while kennelled in the cargo hold.

The six-hour wait was “totally unacceptable,” McCrimmon said, “especially if the air conditioning wasn’t working. Can you imagine? There should have been more reaction in terms of the airline.”

The federal government’s proposed legislation would allow the Canadian Transportation Agency to develop new regulations to beef up passenger rights, and set out clear standards on the treatment of air passengers in a number of situations, including overbooking, delays, cancellations, long delays on the tarmac and lost or damaged baggage. “(Bill C-49 is) going to lay out basic standards — that people should always have access to the necessities when they’re on board an aircraft,” McCrimmon said. “Water, washrooms, power, climate control —

that looks after the safety and security of passengers. So that’s going to be clear.”

While she is aware the airport authority and the airline are refuting each other’s version of what happened, McCrimmon said she is proud of the Ottawa airport and the work it does.

She also noted that passengers on other aircraft diverted to Ottawa on Monday have since said they were treated well during the unplanned stopover.

“They got the support they needed from the airport,” she said.

Bill C-49 passed second reading and will be reviewed by the standing committee on transport infrastructure and communities before Parliament resumes in September.

McCrimmon wants to see it passed this fall.

“This is just going to help our case,” she said.

“I’m hopeful it could be (implemented) before the next major summer travelling season.”

Federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer also took issue with the treatment of Air Transat’s passengers.

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Air Transat tarmac delays spur federal inquiry

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Air Transat has been ordered to explain the circumstances around the delays of two of the airline’s flights that spent several hours on the tarmac at the Ottawa International Airport on Monday.

The Canadian Transportation Agency, which is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator with the powers of a superior court, announced Aug. 2 that it is questioning whether Air Transat respected its service terms and conditions — known as a tariff — for the treatment of passengers on international flights during the hours-long delay on July 31.

Passengers aboard at least one of the company’s planes, which was diverted to Ottawa while en route from Brussels, Belgium to Montreal, called out the company on social media for keeping them on board for six hours in a plane without working air conditioning.

“Air travel is an integral part of modern life. Usually, it goes smoothly, but if something goes wrong, passengers have rights,” Scott Streiner, chair and chief executive of the Canadian Transportation Agency, said in a statement.

“The CTA is committed to ensuring these rights are respected.

“This inquiry will determine, based on the evidence and the law, whether the treatment of passengers on the two flights was in line with the airline’s obligations — and if not, what corrective measures should be ordered,” he said.

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Air Transat said it wel-

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Const. Edmundo Santiago Caizapanta grew up wanting to become a police officer, but the roadblocks in Ecuador were daunting.

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When Caizapanta arrived in Canada seven years ago, he considered policing but thought it was an occupation for people in their early 20s, similar to Ecuador.

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At long last he was part of the first class of new police officers that graduated last year.

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“It breaks that barrier and you can feel the difference in their body language and they become more open to you when you’re talking to them in that language, versus if you communicate to them in English,” said Khan, who was born in Pakistan and relocated with his family to Toronto in 1999.

Though he knew English when he arrived, he can relate to the trials new Canadians face.

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Language skills foster community connections Continued from page 20

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Const. Omair Khan was among 65 new officers hired at the Ottawa Police Service in 2016.

“You don’t really know the system,” he said, noting that resettlement wasn’t easy for his family.

“It was a bit of a challenge. Everyone had to work two jobs,” himself included, Khan said.

In addition to this unique perspective, Khan also brings to the Ottawa Police Service seven years of policing experience with the Regina Police Service.

In his quest to move back to Ontario to be closer to his family in the Greater Toronto Area, he applied to Ottawa two years ago.

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Khan spoke a few of the Arabic words he knows to

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Const. Matt Ringel (right) is one of the newest officers hired on at the Ottawa Police Service. He is a third-generation police officer, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and his father, Acting Sgt. Bill Ringel, (at left) with the Owen Sound Police Service.

Khan said his dream of becoming an officer began after his move to Canada. His parents were initially against his choice, mostly out of concern for his safety.

“Policing, to them, seemed kind of a scary profession to be in, a little bit risky,” said Khan, adding the occupation doesn’t have the same integrity in Pakistan. “Now that I’ve educated them about how things work, they like it now for the most part.”

For Khan, policing provides unlimited career satisfaction.

“You feel good helping people,” he said, adding that his career surpassed all expectations. “It’s the best job in the world.”

For Const. Matt Ringel, who is currently in the final stages of his training as an Ottawa police officer, policing is in his blood.

His father, Acting Sgt. Bill Ringel, is with the Owen Sound Police Service. Ringel’s paternal grandfather, Stan Ringel, was an Ontario Provincial Police officer.

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He has several other careers under his belt, first as an Ottawa bylaw officer and then as a special constable with OC Transpo.

“Bylaw was good because it helped me learn the city intimately, compared to other jobs,” he said, adding his transit work allowed him to learn the policing-related powers of arrest related to drugs, assault, liquor violations and trespassing.

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Clubhouse was the Ottawa River Runners’ Holy Grail New build officially opens during 2017 Whitewater National Championships

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The new Ottawa River Runners clubhouse is officially open, beginning a new phase for the organization.

“It’s the end of a dream, but the beginning of new chapter for the Ottawa River Runners,” said Jim Tayler following the ribbon cutting.

Tayler’s son, two-time Olympian Michael, and daughter Kathleen, started paddling with the club when they were eight and 11 years old.

“We had no idea how it would influence our family life or what it has done for our children; it’s a special place,” Tayler said.

It’s been quite a journey for the club, which until recently was operating out of rusted shipping containers. The new clubhouse overlooks the Pumphouse whitewater facility, located just east of LeBreton Flats.

It’s a spot Mayor Jim Watson called a hidden gem that many in Ottawa don’t know about because it’s tucked away between Booth Street

and Bronson Avenue, behind Albert Street.

President of the club’s board of directors, Doug Corkery, said the club and the desire for a building goes back to the 1970s when local paddlers were looking for places in the city limits to train.

Looking at the Pumphouse then, he said he couldn’t see how it could work, but eventually they returned, cleaning out a century’s worth of garbage, clearing dead trees and creating piles of rocks to form a course athletes could use for training.

“The Holy Grail was always a building,” Corkery said, noting because the area belongs to the National Capital Commission, they couldn’t build just anything.

It took eight years to get everything in order for the building and the goal was to have it ready for spring of 2016, then summer, then fall.

Then winter brought unprecedented levels of precipitation, and the spring of 2017 flooded the area near the Pumphouse.

“It was like working in a

mud bath,” Corkery said.

It was volunteers that brought the tons of steel and Douglas fir boards for the roof and walls down the steep hill when trucks couldn’t do it because of the soggy spring ground, Corkery said.

“I’m indebted to all of the volunteers for saving my bacon,” he added.

Club members and volunteers raised about $200,000 and an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant put their efforts over the top with a $150,000 capital grant.

The group also received a grant from Bullfrog Power for the installation of a solar powered off-the-grid electrical system, providing power for running races, a security system and lighting.

The clubhouse was finished in time for its grand reveal during the 2017 Whitewater National Championships, which ran July 31 to Aug. 6.

It’s the first time the Pumphouse has hosted the competition since 2000. To be eligible as a host, groups need to have capacity for 200 boats.

The shipping containers only held about 60.

The event brought about 100 paddlers from the U.S., France and from across Canada, filling the clubhouse’s brand new boat racks.

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Annual GreekFest opens Aug. 10 Event a showcase of Canadian pride alongside Greek dancing, music and food

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BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

GreekFest has always been about sharing Greek culture with Canadians, but this year the event will also be about showing Canadian pride.

In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the loukoumades– best described as a Greek Timbit usually topped with honey – will be smothered in pure Canadian maple syrup, said the event’s co-chair Tom Varvaresos.

“We love to highlight our customs, food, our dance and community,” Varvaresos said, of this year’s festival, running from Aug. 10 to 20.

“The theme has always been about highlighting the culture that we as immigrants brought with us, but we are very much proud Canadians this year,” he said.

This year, there will also be historical display highlighting parts of the community of Greek immigrants to Ottawa with photographs and memorabilia.

The festival draws up to 80,000 people to the grounds of the Greek Orthodox Church, at 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. The schedule is packed with musical entertainment and dancers, and there are also church tours in French and English, an artisans court, Greek mythology seminars and cooking classes.

Don’t forget the food.

It’s all homemade and the menu includes Greek salads, pita bread, new gyro poutine, souvlaki, platters, and roasted lamb.

The festival takes place each year around Aug. 15; a day commemorating the Virgin Mary, for whom the Greek Orthodox Church is named. That day includes the official opening ceremonies, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Aug. 12 and Aug. 19 are family days with appearances

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Alex Diamantopoulos (left) and Leonidis Romanzos remove a Greek-style roasted lamb from its place over the coals to get it ready to serve to festivalgoers at last year’s GreekFest. by local firefighters, the Shrine klowns and CHEO Bear.

The festival is free to attend, and is open during the week from 4:30 to 11 p.m. On the

weekends the festival runs from noon to 11 p.m.

There’s also a free shuttle service to and from St. Pius X School on Fisher Avenue.

The times of the events and participating entertainers, as well as the menu and more are all available online at ottawagreekfest.com.

Every day, Canadians make decisions about food that directly impacts their health, the environment, and their community. In order to better understand the priorities of the public on food-related issues and opportunities, the government has released an online survey for Canadians to fill out. Those who participate will be invited to share their views on four major themes: increasing access to affordable food; improving health and food safety; conserving our soil, water, and air; and growing more high-quality food. The results of the survey will be reported back to the Government of Canada and will be used to inform key elements of a new national food policy, but the deadline is fast approaching. Visit www.karenmccrimmonmp.ca/food by September 18th to find out more and to have your say.

Transportation Bill of Rights On Monday, as a result of inclement weather at their destinations, over 20 aircraft were forced to divert to Ottawa International Airport. Most of these flights were handled effectively at the airport by the airlines and the authority. However, the poor treatment of passengers on a certain flight has reaffirmed the importance of establishing a Passenger Bill of Rights, currently before government as Bill C-49. This fall, Bill C-49 will be heading to the House Transport and Infrastructure Committee, which will be reconvening a week early to properly study the Bill. After the important work in committee is finished it can be sent back to the House of Commons for final passage.

NAFTA Board In advance of the upcoming NAFTA negotiations, the government will be strengthening Canada’s diplomatic outreach to the United States with the appointment of new political delegations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Chrystia Freeland, has also created a new NAFTA Council, which will bring together experts from a wide range of political and professional backgrounds who will offer their best strategic advice in support of Canada’s negotiations. Working together, these individuals will further strengthen Canada’s NAFTA team. The members were chosen to demonstrate the government’s unified and non-partisan Team Canada approach to the negotiations, which are set to start August 16.

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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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Boaters under the influence face same punishment as drivers

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City Councillor, Kanata North

HYDRO CORRIDOR - The clearance of vegetation and trees on the Hydro Corridor in Morgan’s Grant has been completed. This is a city designated off leash park and, with the trees and bushes gone complaints have been received about dogs going into back yards.

Owners are required to have their dog under control at all times so please ensure they are not going onto private property or bothering others in the park.

PARKING BY-LAW – A report is coming to Council in September on the possibility of some changes to the on-street parking regulations for unsigned streets. Presently you can park on those streets for a maximum 3 consecutive hours from 7am to 7pm every day, including weekends and holidays. The changes being considered would extend the permitted time on weekends and holidays. Register your views by August 22 by going to www.ottawa.ca and click on the On-Street Parking Survey.

MARK SEPTEMBER 15 ON YOUR CALENDAR for the Annual Kanata Expo 55+, 1:00pm – 3:00 pm at the Mlacak Center 2500 Campeau Drive. We have some great displays and information for the Senior population of our community.

FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMMING – The Recreation eGuides are now available. Registration for swimming and aqua fitness classes begins on August 14 at 9pm. Registration for all other classes starts on August 16 at 9pm. Register either on-line (you must have barcode and family PIN number) or at any recreation or Client Service Centers.

For more information, please visit Ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY; 613-580-2401). These classes book up fast.

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Const. Martin Dompierre checks the police boat GPS to see if a stopped boater is on the Quebec or Ontario side of the border. The boater had a cooler with beers in it within his reach, which could have been a ticket if he was on the Ontario side. He was five metres over the border into the Quebec side.

INFORMATION MEETING re: changes to 124 Battersea Rezoning Application - Brigil Development has agreed to drop their request to reduce the parking requirements on the rezoning request for their proposed apartment building. The application now is only on the request to remove the density cap, as there is now sufficient servicing available. As promised I will hold a community meeting on Thursday, August 18th from 6:30pm – 7:30 in Room A at the Beaverbrook Library to answer any questions you have and explain the next steps, which includes the report going to Planning Committee on August 22.

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REMINDER – BEAVERBROOK POOL – During these warm August days why not take a trip to the Beaverbrook Pool located behind the Beaverbrook Mall at 1002 Beaverbrook Road. We have increased the swim times this year at the request from the community. Check the city’s website www.ottawa.ca for public swim hours.

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August 18th at 7 pm, Dovercourt Recreation Centre is hosting a free movie night screening of the “Inside Peace” Documentary Aug 20 – Kanata Research Park - 411 Leggett Drive, Hazardous Waste Depot – 8am – 4 pm Aug 22, deadline for comments on Parking time changes September 15 is 2017 EXPO 55+ at Mlacak Center

After a cold start to summer, expect to see lots of boaters out on the water any sunny weekend that’s left – and expect to see a police presence to match.

“It’s always zero tolerance, but this weekend we’re stepping it up,” said Const. Raphael Millaire, of the Ottawa police’s marine, dive and trail team, two days before the August long weekend.

During a tour from the Rockcliffe Marina – one of two spots in Ottawa the police dock boats, the other being Britannia – Millaire explained some of the ins and outs of the rules of boating.

Both Ottawa and Gatineau police are able to patrol the water and issue tickets, even though Ontario and Quebec differ in their rules about alcohol aboard boats.

In Ontario, only boats that are a certain size and include sleeping quarters, among other things, can have open alcohol or alcohol with-

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in reach of the driver. In Quebec, the same rule doesn’t apply.

Police boats have a GPS so officers can tell if someone is on the Ontario or Quebec side of the border.

During the ride with the media, the police boat stopped a boater to do a routine safety check and make sure he had his proper licence and safety equipment.

He had a cooler with beers within reach, so police did a GPS check.

The boat was five metres over the border on the Quebec side, so the boater was fine – but just barely.

“I’m well prepared because I’ve been pulled over before,” said the boater, Ray El Hage, who had the proper boating licence, life jackets and anchor on his boat.

He said he was glad to see police out because he sees boaters who aren’t regulars on the water acting dangerously or drinking and boating.

If a boat driver gets ticketed for intoxicated driving, the towing fees are usually double what they are for a car, Millaire said. Any licence suspension received while boating also carries over to a regular driver’s licence for the road.

CONSTANCE BAY

“Our current problem is in Constance Bay with alcohol,” Millaire said.

The boats patrol Ottawa, from West Carleton to just past the Cumberland ferry, but complaints have been coming in about drinking and boating in the Constance Bay area this summer.

“It’s a subject of discontent,” he said.

Millaire said police are using binoculars to check and see if people are drinking on the beaches and then jumping into boats to drive.

He said people sometimes get confused because there is a mix of private and public beaches in the area, but complaints have increased over the summer.

The minimum fine for a first offence for operating a boat or vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Canada is $600, and boaters could also lose their driver’s licence for 12 months if convicted.

Cardinals fly to victory over Blues

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Born in Cochrane, Ontario to Robert and Elizabeth Nixon; he grew up in Timmins.

Robert served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 26 years as an armourer and was a qualified para rescue technician. Posted around the world, his favourite posting was in Italy. He then served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 15 years, guarding the Prime Minister of Canada at one point.

Bob was very proud of and is survived by his three sons Steve, Ross and Gregory. He will be dearly missed. Oh, and he left a lot of stuff for a garage sale.

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Loving great grandfather of Logan, Sydney, Olivia, Alexia, Molly and Caleb. Brother of the late Norma and Margaret.

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• The successful applicant will lead the design and process implementation for high power fiber optic components for use with fiber lasers • The applicant will build prototype components, create processes for working with high power fiber components, train engineering and assembly staff, and evaluate and troubleshoot products • The applicant will develop and conduct production, inventory, and quality assurance programs in manufacturing • The applicant will be Involved in developing new process and improving existing processes • The applicant will be involved in R&D projects • The applicant will conduct work measurement and other studies • The applicant will collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the development of estimates, schedules, specifications and reports • The applicant will collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs • The applicant will develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect process • The applicant will work closely with customers and sales staff to ensure that customers receive the best solutions for their applications • The applicant will be involved in production of fiberoptic patchcords, arrays, and hermetic feedthrough • The applicant will monitor productivity in assigned areas • The applicant will be responsible of performing tasks defined, including manufacturing test and measurement, trouble shooting, technically train new hire.

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By the next morning, no arrests had been made.

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Craftsman 22 HP 42 inch ride on lawn mower; Poulan chainsaw; hedge trimmer; leaf blower; table saw; Router and Router table; Delta 10” Power Miter saw; 8” Drill Press; 15” Scroll saw; garden ornaments; wooden bench; electric snow blower; lawn sweeper; 8 pc dining room set – table, 6 chairs, hutch – Hepworth furniture Co., Palliser cream leather chesterfield, love seat and chair; leather recliner; cloth love seat; Wicker rocker and chair; Rattan table and 4 chairs; 5 pc Rattan set – 2 chairs, coffee table, love seat, accent table; Maple curio cabinet; Antique school desk; Leather top desk; Serving cabinet with marble tray; queen size bedding; linens; sheets; 3 – beds in a bag; hall tree; large assortment of knick knacks and figurines; carved wooden ducks; Oval Mirror; Assorted pieces of art; school bell; Sony receiver and 2 paradigm speakers; Coal Oil lamp; Mantle clock – Forestville Clock Company #479/31 Co.; 15 piece Thousand Faces Tea set – circa 1896 – excellent condition; Simpsons Potters 8 place china setting; 4 Royal Doulton figurines – Valerie; Valerie Isobel; Rose; For Someone Special; large selection of Pin Wheel Crystal; Plus many, many items too numerous to mention.

Everything is in excellent condition and must sell. Please plan to attend.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Owners: Valerie and Doug Sheffield 613-623-0290 613-617-9805 Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 oniellsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

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the death of 36-year-old Esmail Sharifi, who was shot near Iris Street and Greenbank Road on July 31.

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Saturday, August 19 at 9:00 am (Property sells at 2:30 pm)

Property: Selling approx. 89 acres of picturesque farm land and bush with frontage on 2 roads, a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 storey home with solarium. It is heated by a propane furnace and has a drilled well. There is a historic log out building, a barn and garage also. The property fronts on Donnelly Dr. but also runs along Harnett Rd. Terms of Property: Property will be sold subject to a very reasonable reserve bid. Purchaser must pay $40,000 down day of sale (by certified cheque or bank draft payable to the lawyer “Thomas Byrne in trust”) with balance due upon closing. Must have certified cheque or bank draft at time of registration to obtain bidding card. Inspections are the responsibility of potential buyers and must be completed prior to the auction. This property sells in “As Is” condition. Property will sell at 2:30 pm For more information or viewing by appointment please contact the auctioneers as the home is currently occupied.

Also selling the day of sale starting at 9:00 am: Antiques: unique drop front desk w/ raised panels-one of a kind; beautiful oak side board w/ beveled glass mirror; mahogany dresser and chest of drawers; highboy dresser w/ oval mirror; beautiful cupboard top; sideboard bottoms; Eastlake oak chest of drawers; assorted chests of drawers; dresser bottoms; pressed back swivel office chairs; flip top card table; spool bed; small tables; 4 captain’s chairs; parlour tables; bakers table; pine blanket box; dome trunk; large assortment of antique furniture needing restoration; Glassware and Collectibles: Antique garden duster-very rare; six piece wash set; Montreal decorated merchant crock-blue design

by John L Cassidy & Co; oil lamps; cut glass; interesting pictures and paintings; oval rug; flow blue dog; Silverwoods cream top milk bottle; Cowans pint silk screen bottle; other assorted bottles, medicine bottles and sealers; insulators; metal gas and oil cans; old golf clubs-some w/ wooden shafts; railroad and buggy lanterns; Air-Flow child’s wagon; small sleigh (perfect condition); stove pipe rings; steel implement wheels; ice tongs; cross-cut saws; old scales; cant hook; hay knife; logging chains; nice selection of hand tools; wooden nail keg; cast iron pots; cheese boxes; old records; Journal metal paper holder dispenser; wicker baskets; old stove - patent 1875; walking sticks; wooden step ladders; corn sheller; butter churn; old fishing tackle; old crocks; old paneled doors; lumber and barn boards; wooden windows; good selection of forks, shovels, chains etc; old skis; snow shoes; grain cradle; old pennants; barn litter carrier; Tractors: Ford Major 4000 diesel tractor w/ loader; John Deere D130, 22 hp V twin hydrostatic 42” cut, 141 hrs, purchased from John Deere; Craftsman lawn tractor; Craftsman rear tine rototiller; Craftsman snow blower; lawn sweeper; radial arm saw; compound mitre saw.

A partial listing of a large sale - one not to miss - expect barn finds.

Note: Auction sale is starting at 9:00 am

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Police have arrested Alam Gabriel Buoc for the double homicide and attempted murder.

“It’s a little jarring for them for sure,” Bay Ward Coun.

Mark Taylor said of how his residents are feeling after the recent shootings. “They are rattled, but for the most part … understand that these are isolated, targeted AUCTIONS

incidents.”

Taylor has been checking in with neighbours, knocking on doors and speaking to the local health resource centre to make sure supports and resources are available for those who need them.

“While they are uncomfortable with the idea of bullets flying around, they feel relatively

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safe,” Taylor said.

Since the shootings on July 24, police have increased proactive patrols in the area, trying to bring a sense of reassurance to residents.

Taylor hopes that residents will report incidents if they see anything suspicious.

“Call the police, and let them know and give them the opportunity to be more tip of the spear for incidents like this,” he said.

Taylor said police often speak of guns being the go-to weapon, as opposed to years ago when disputes were solved with fists or knives.

“Guns now seem to be the first choice and that’s disturbing, of course. Not just the fact that gun violence is more pronounced, but also the fact that unlike knives and fists, stray bullets don’t discriminate.”

Anyone with information about the Aug. 1 shooting on Grenon Avenue is asked to contact west division at 613-2361222, ext. 2912. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.

Man treated for serious injuries from stabbing

BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

A man in his 30s is in serious condition in hospital after being stabbed on Meadowlands Drive near Prince of Wales.

The incident happened on Aug. 8 around 5:30 a.m. near the Debra Dynes-Rideauview Ottawa Community Housing properties. There, paramedics stabilized the man before transporting him to the trauma centre.

Residents in the area woke up to find the lot beside 949 Meadowlands Dr. cordoned off with police tape and several evidence markers virtually on their front stoops.

According to police spokesperson Const. Marc Soucy, police are investigating the incident and did not immediately have a suspect in custody.

Investigators remained on scene during morning rushhour, talking to residents and processing the scene.

Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Ottawa police west division at 613-236-1222 ext.

2912.

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Charity in support of Rowan’s Law releases guideline for concussion in sport

BY CHRISTOPHER WHAN christopher.whan@metroland.com

The death of Rowan Stringer in 2013 was a tragedy that shook the local sports world.

The young rugby player died after suffering a concussion on an Ottawa sports field.

As a reaction to her death, Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod brought legislation forward in a private members bill. Rowan’s Law – as it was dubbed – would boost the detection, prevention and treatment of head injuries across the province.

The Canadian charitable organization Parachute has developed a national guideline for concussion in sport, which the organization released on July 28. The guideline was developed by Parachute and their concussion expert advisory subcommittee, which FOR SALE

includes two of the members from the Rowan’s Law Advisory Committee.

Whereas Rowan’s Law was brought forth by Ontario’s legislature and focuses specifically on the province, Parachute’s goal is to make this a baseline for all Canadian organizations. Whether part of an extracurricular sports program, a recreational one or even a professional match, the goal is to make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to treating concussions.

“I encourage all Canadians to incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives,” said federal Minister of Health Jane Philpott. “However, I also want to encourage safe practices to prevent possible injuries. The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport not only raises con-

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cussion awareness, but also provides parents, coaches, athletes and healthcare professionals with an evidencebased approach to preventing, identifying, managing and treating concussions.”

The guideline not only explains what to look for and treat when a concussion is sustained, but according to Parachute vice-president Pamela Fuselli, it will also take participants through the treatment process as well.

“The guideline takes you through different stages: from the pre-season to when an injury occurs, to return to sport after a concussion,” said Fuselli. “For each stage, the guideline tells you the best way things should be handled, who should be involved, and what tools are available to help.”

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Gordon and Kathleen, have been fierce advocates for concussion education and, according to Fuselli, were instrumental in bringing attention the need for everyone involved in sport to have the most current knowledge when it comes to head trauma.

At the annual gala held by Parachute, the Stringers were awarded the Parachute Safety Award in recognition of their work.

Several sports leagues across the capital have their own concussion protocols already but Fuselli says harmonizing concussion protocols can make for a safer play environment.

Parachute’s guidelines follow the Canadian guidelines, which in turn follow the international guidelines. With that and the fact that the guidelines were developed FOR SALE

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Rowan Stringer died as a result of repeated head trama in 2013 after a heavy hit during a rugby match. Charity organization Parachute released its national guideline for concussion in sport on July 28. with a group of leading Canadian experts, Fuselli says the Parachute protocol is the best choice when it comes to harmonization.

Currently, Parachute is working with the national sports organizations in Canada who in turn will be using

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this protocol to improve upon their own. Parachute is also encouraging parents and their kids to read through the protocol as well.

The guidelines are available via download for free in both official languages at parachutecanada.org.

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Team unlocks medical secrets that trick sick hearts into good health

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The secrets of a human protein found to mimic the benefits of exercise have been unlocked for the first time by researchers at the Ottawa Hospital, offering the potential to put the brakes on heart failure, repair heart damage, improve blood flow and give patients a new lease on life.

“The initial assumption with everybody out there was this is a bad thing,” Lynn Megeney, senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, said of cardiotrophin 1 or CT-1, first identified more than 20 years ago.

“Not long after it was discovered and papers were published it was then quickly linked to human disease where ‘Oh, there’s elevated cardiotrophin in people with high blood pressure, there’s elevated cardiotrophin in patients with heart failure,’” said the senior author of a decade-long CT-1 study published Aug. 8 in

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Lynn Megeney, senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, is part of an Ottawa research team that has discovered that the human protein cardiotrophin 1 can put the brakes on heart failure. the life science journal Cell Research.

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was because it’s up in these patient populations, it must be a bad thing,” said Megeney, based

at the General campus. “Associations are terrible things. That’s the thing with cardiotrophin, it got overlooked.”

Megeney, Ottawa Hospital cardiologist Dr. Duncan Stewart, the study’s co-senior author, and a team of about a dozen researchers at the Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute have discovered that CT-1 has the power to trick your heart into thinking you exercise, causing heart walls to thicken, strengthening the heart and making it pump better. That’s how CT-1 works in pregnant women and endurance athletes.

“You can gain 30, 35 per cent mass in the heart when a woman goes full term with a child. After a couple of months, the heart size is back to normal,” Megeney, a University of Ottawa professor, said, adding the result was the same when the human protein was tested on mice, rats and pigs.

See PATENTS, page 37

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Patents sought, company to form ahead of human clinical trial Continued from page 35

The researchers also investigated what CT-1 could do for the build up of scar tissue, which can be caused by heart attack or genetic mutation, as well as for the unhealthy thickening of heart walls caused by unregulated high blood pressure, creating a pressure overload.

“Part of our motivation was to ask whether or not we could put the brakes on that sort of disease process,” Megeney said.

Testing revealed the human protein slowed down scar tissue build up and restored cardiac function post-heart attack by thickening the heart muscles and allowing the heart to contract better. It also stimulated blood vessel growth.

“Cardiotrophin appeared to be managing the entire process,” he said.

By halting heart failure — said to be the leading cause of death and disability in high-income countries — CT-1 has the potential to allow patients, who are typically sidelined by shortness of breath and weakness, to get moving again.

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“I can’t image that anyone with congestive heart failure or right heart failure — by taking cardiotrophin — is going to become a marathon runner … but you can go and get your groceries, you can go for a walk, you can just live life,” Megeney said. “And that is the goal. And

I think that is a reasonable expectation.”

The study offers hope that CT-1 could one day replace a host of medications taken by patients with such conditions as congestive heart failure.

Researchers were even more excited at the protein’s potential to treat right heart failure, which occurs when the right side of the heart can’t effectively push out blood to the lungs where it is refreshed with oxygen.

“Once it starts to fail, patients can start to decline very quickly,” Megeney said, adding that the only option is a heart transplant.

Heart failure is “a growing epidemic worldwide,” he said.

An estimated 600,000 Canadians have heart failure, and

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Ottawa researchers have discovered that the human protein cardiotrophin 1 can halt heart failure. The far right image shows how CT-1, as it is also known, can repair a rat model’s heart muscles post-heart attack. The blue areas are scar tissue and the red sections are healthy heart muscle.

50,000 are diagnosed with it every year, according to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 2016 Report on the Health of Canadians.

In North America, 40 to 45 per cent of those with heart failure have right heart failure, said Megeney. “This is a huge problem and there is no solution.”

But Ottawa researchers appear to have discovered the answer in CT-1.

See DISCOVERY, page 38

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Discovery could save health-care dollars Continued from page 37

“It proved to be remarkably robust at limiting the advance of right heart failure,” Megeney said.

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The Canadian Institutes for Health Research, which is the primary funder for medical research in Canada, spends roughly $1 billion a year on research into everything from cancer to osteoporosis.

According to a 2015 Forbes study, Megeney said the average cost to develop and mass produce a new medicine was $2 billion, demonstrating how expensive it is to bring a new treatment to market.

“I want to see this go essentially from a basic scientific idea where we were just interested in what makes heart muscle cells grow in a beneficial way … when you exercise, right through to this,” Megeney said. “I want to carry it the whole way.”

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Aug. 12

The annual family event “Love Kanata” returns this year on Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bridlewood Community Church located at 2 Stonehaven Dr. Come celebrate our community with a free car wash, barbecue, facepainting, music, bouncy castle and plenty of outdoor activities for families and their kids! More info at bridlewoodnazarene.com.

Friends of the Farm Art on the Farm runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 13. Admission is free. Artists working in various media will display and sell their original work under the trees at the Arboretum.

Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. Details: 613230-3276 or friendsofthe farm.ca/fcef-annual-events/.

West End Food Truck Rally,

11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 3861 Old Richmond Rd. Family entertainment and music all day in support of the FAMSAC Food Cupboard. Admission is free; food or cash donations to FAMSAC are encouraged. Details: f a c eb o o k . c o m / We s t E n d FoodTruckRally.

Aug. 14

Teen Book Club at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1 p.m.

Join our book club for teens, where serious book lovers can share their love of all things reading! Drop-in.

Aug. 16

Techno Buddies at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 2 p.m.

Teen volunteers share their tech knowledge with older adults in a two-on-one setting. Areas of technology help include the following:

Instagram, Snap Chat, Facebook, Twitter, app filters to improve pictures, and online games. Registration required. Details: biblioottawalibrary.ca, or call 613-580-2940.

Aug. 18

Sunset Ceremony at the Cenotaph: the Kanata Branch 638 Royal Canadian Legion will conduct a ceremony commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Dieppe at 7 p.m. at the Kanata Cenotaph, located on Colchester Square. Guests are encouraged to be present by 6:45 p.m. Lest we forget.

Magician John Pert at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Drop-in. All ages welcome.

Aug. 25

Summer

Reading

Club

BRAESIDE HOME FURNISHINGS YOUR KIDS ARE MOVING OUT SALE!!!!

closing party at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

Drop-in. For families.

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 613-592-5834 for info.

Through Sept. 8

The Ottawa West Arts Association (OWAA) is presenting a new exhibition called “Canada – The Land,” until Sept. 8. Join us at the gallery to view wonderful new artworks from local artists, and fill out People’s Choice ballots for your favorite pieces. The gallery is located in the Goulbourn Rec Complex, 1500 Shea Rd., Stittsville, and is open seven days a week. Visit our website owaa.ca to view an OWAA tribute to Canada 150, past exhibitions and featured artists.

Open rehearsal organized by the Kanata Choral Society for singers interested in singing, all voices. Rehearsals are at St. Paul’s Hazeldean Church, 20 Young Rd. at 7:30 p.m. For more information please visit our

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Tuesdays

Until September

Sept. 11

website at kanatachoral society.ca or phone 613592-1991.

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, email KanataFrancopho neTM@gmail.com.

Positive birth and natural parenting meetings on the second Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Peer-to-peer support, empower yourself and meet like-minded women and build community. To RSVP and for the address, please contact Leslie at amagical birth@hotmail.com or call 613-829-8511.

Wednesdays

The Kanata Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hazeldean Mall food court. Players of all ages and playing abilities are welcome. Contact Dave Anderson at 613-836-6869.

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

West End Toastmasters meets every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at the Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. For information visit

wetm.toastmastersclubs.org.

Thursdays

The Nepean-Kanata Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Villa Lucia Restaurant. For details, visit nepeankanatarotary.com.

Toastmasters meet every Thursday at the Bells Corners Legion, 4026 Richmond Rd. with a 6:45 p.m. meet and greet and 7 p.m. meeting. Call 613-828-3862.

Fridays

Come and enjoy English county dancing – beautiful music, friendly people, easy dances! Every Friday beginning Sept. 8 until the end of May, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the John G. Mlacak Community Centre, hall A. Beginners session at 7:30 p.m., no partner necessary and your first night is free. Annual fee is $60. For information call June 613-746-1424 or go to OttawaEnglishDance.org.

Ongoing

Hospice Care Ottawa offers In-Home Support and Day Hospice programs throughout the city. These programs are open to individuals living with a life-limiting illness. Other programs are available to support caregivers and those who are bereaved. Our nurses will visit you to provide assessment.

All programs and services are provided at no charge.

Call 613-591-6002 ext. 23 for more information.

BRING YOUR ENERGY AND EXPERTISE!

Ottawa Markets, the new not for profit corporation managing the ByWard and Parkdale Markets, is seeking an experienced, energetic and dynamic Executive Director to help usher these two city landmarks into a new era of innovation, reinvestment and financial sustainability.

The mission of Ottawa Markets is to maximize the potential of both historic markets as year-round sources of local produce and goods, while creating an innovative retail and outdoor vending mix.

The Ottawa Markets’ Board and Executive Director will be responsible for: • Developing a multi-year strategic plan; • Implementing a refreshed business model; and • Exploring new opportunities for revenue generation and growth.

Interested candidates can view the job posting by visiting ottawa.ca/directormarkets.

Deadline for applications is August 21, 2017.

The City of Ottawa is recruiting for this position on behalf of the newly-formed Ottawa Markets, which is an independent not for profit corporation.

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Police seek dark-coloured sedan Suspect or suspects travelled eastbound on Iris Street STAFF Metroland file photo

An Ottawa man faces several charges in connection with the sexual assault of a child and filming children while they changed their clothes.

Man charged with sex assault, filming Uplands Drive children

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

A 54-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with the sexual assault of a child, and in connection with filming children while they changed their clothing.

The accused “was known to invite Uplands Drive area neighbourhood children into his home to make movies,” Ottawa police said in a statement issued Aug. 4. “He surreptitiously recorded children changing their clothing.

“He also sexually assaulted a female under the age of 12 while making child pornography,” the department said.

The man is facing several offences including invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference, possession and production of child pornography and voyeurism.

Investigators with the Ottawa police sexual assault and child abuse unit are concerned there may be other victims.

Anyone with any information related to this case is asked to contact the police department’s major case management unit at 613-236-1222, ext.

5760, or by email at mcm@ ottawapolice.ca.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800222-8477.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS / AMENDMENTS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 22, 2017 AT 9:30 A.M. The items listed below, in addition to any other items previously scheduled, will be considered at this meeting in the Champlain Room at City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa. To see any changes to the meeting agenda, please visit Ottawa.ca.

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Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help finding a vehicle that fled the scene of a west-end homicide on Iris Street near Greenbank Road.

On July 31, 36-year-old Esmail Sharifi, suffering from a gunshot wound, stumbled on to the patio of Big Rig Restaurant and Brewery looking for help.

He later died from his injuries in hospital.

According to a police press

release, they believe the suspect or suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured sedan before travelling eastbound on Iris Street.

They are asking anyone who might have seen the car driving in an erratic manner between

9 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the area of Iris Street, Baseline Road, Greenbank Road, and Woodroffe Avenue to contact major crime at 613-236-1222 ext.

5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa police app.

Each week, a lawyer from the Kanata based Allan Snelling law firm will answer a reader’s question.

A weekly guide in legal matters

If you have a general legal question that you would like to have addressed send it via email to Legalmatters@compellingcounsel.com

Q: I have been living with my boyfriend for 18 months and we have no plans to get married. At what point are we considered “common law” and how does that compare to married couples?

Generally in Ontario you are considered “common law” if you have been living together for at least three years or have a child together and have been living together in a relationship of some permanence. A common law spouse has no right to the assets of the other party – the starting point in law is that each party retains the assets that are in their own name, and jointly titled assets are divided evenly. Compared to married couples who get an equal share in the total assets of the relationship, regardless of ownership.

However, a party who is not the registered owner of an asset may claim an interest in the property through the legal concept of unjust enrichment. The claimant must demonstrate that although they are not a registered owner, they have contributed to the acquisition, maintenance or appreciation of the asset, entitling them to a share in the value. These cases are somewhat complex and depend heavily on the unique facts of each situation.

Common law couples have the same right to spousal support as married couples so long as they can establish

About Allan Snelling

Allan Snelling LLP is Kanata’s full-service law firm. Collaborative in approach and focused on solutions, our dedicated team of lawyers and support staff are committed to client satisfaction.

We recognize that each client is unique and our firm has been structured to meet the diverse legal needs of every person and business in Kanata and the surrounding community.

About Jacquelynne Clark

Jacquelynne obtained her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2014. Jacquelynne began her articles in Toronto before returning to Ottawa to complete them with Allan Snelling LLP and has been an associate with the firm since.

Jacquelynne’s practice is in civil litigation with a focus on family and employment law.

entitlement. The amount of spousal support payable, if any, will depend on several factors, such as the income, assets, health and financial independence of each party.

Again, the specific facts of each case are important.

The last important distinction between married and common law spouses is that only married spouses have a right to a share in the estate of the spouse who dies intestate, meaning without a will. Common law spouses have absolutely no right to a share in the estate of their common law partner who dies without a will, regardless of the length of the relationship.

You can enter into an agreement that specifically sets out what rights and obligations will result from your relationship. They are called cohabitation agreements and they can be entered into at any time, even if you are already living together. A family law lawyer can assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of your rights and obligations and assist in preparing an agreement that sets out how you wish to deal with matters upon a breakdown of the relationship. elationship.

Jacquelynne Clark

Civil Litigation/Family Law/ Employment Law jclark@compellingcounsel.com (613) 270-8600 x 255

General enquiries

613 270 8600 www.compellingcounsel.com

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Gus’s Kitchen and Bath

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SUMMER SAVINGS SALE!

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HAND CARVED ANTIQUE VANITIES AND TOPS

$

695

36” ESPRESSO SOLID WOOD VANITY & PORCELAIN TOP

1395

Reg. $2295 38” x 38” x 82”

1495

ON SALE 895

$

$

Reg. $2495

48”WHITE NEWCASTLE VANITY ANITY W/ GRANITE COUNTERTOP

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1195

50” SOLID WOOD VANITY, HUTCH MIRROR, & MARBLE TOP

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60” GK031 WALNUT VANITY WITH GRANITE TOP (Pricing with select Granite colors only: Dessert sand, Mayfair white, Paridsio)

995

1000 GRAM DUEL FLUSH TOILETS

SALE

$

195

Reg. $395

NEW CYCLONE SKIRTED

• 2pc toilet • 4.8L Single Flush • 3”Flush Valve • Fully glazed trapway

SALE

195

$

Reg. $595

• New Cyclone Flush system • 17” Bowl Height • Fully glazed trapway

SALE

1pc stainless steel

$

5FT STAINLESS STEEL SHOWER DOOR

• 1pc dual flush toilet • 17’’ comfort height • 1.8 & 4.8 L per flush

SHOWER PANELS

395

$

Reg. $695

FREESTANDING 1PC TUBS

Starting at

SALE 995

NEW 18” HIGH MOUNTS

• Stains Colours: Grey, White, light Walnut, Dark walnut, and Espresso • Sizes: 30”, 36”, 42”, 48”, 60”, 72” • Also available: medicine cabinets, side cabinets, Mirrors, Toilet Hampers, Linen Towers

PIVOT SHOWER DOOR AND SIDE GLASS WITH ACRYLIC BASE $

SLEEK DUAL FLUSH

SHAKER AND MITRED DOOR STYLES

60”x 36”

BLOW OUT $

595

$

Available in white or espresso Reg. $2995

44” x 44” x 82”

BI-FOLDING FRAMELESS, TRACKLESS, FULL ACCESS DOORS

(price is with select Granite colors: “mayfair white, Paridisio, Silver wave, Tan Brown)

$

Many Colours, Sizes and Accent Pieces

$

Available in white or espresso Reg. $1395

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sizes: 26”, 30”, 40”, 48”, 60”

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1095

ONE PC QUARTZ WALLS

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• Fully stainless steel (all parts) • 10mm glass • Frameless

NO GROUT LINES!

60” x 32” Acrylic $ Base Reg. $550 On Sale: $300

295

$

795

20

$

Reg. $2295

Sq. Ft.

Reg. $40 sq. ft.

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NEW SUMMER STORE HOURS Monday - Saturday 10 am-6 pm • Sunday: CLOSED