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Welcome shakeup for seniors council

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

There will be a welcome shakeup to the board of the Kanata Seniors Council with an expected 10 to 14 new directors set to stand for election.

The council will host its annual general meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, and is encouraging all members to

attend, vote and hear about the plans for the coming year.

“We were on life support for a while,” said acting president John Kern. “The resumés of the new directors are fantastic. They’re going to bring a lot of knowledge and experience to the council.”

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Sens hold celebration of life for former GM Bryan Murray

BY CHRISTOPHER WHAN christopher.whan@metroland.com

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A memorial service for Bryan Murray drew hundreds of people to the Canadian Tire Centre on Aug. 24.

Murray died Aug. 12 after a long battle with colon cancer.

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tives from all over came to pay their respects to the man who had a part in many of their careers, some of which he even helped to start.

“He got me my first job,” said Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock.

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Seniors council to bring back activities with influx of directors Continued from page 1

Earlier this year the council announced it would have to cut some of its programming after falling to its minimum number of directors. The board must have at least 10 directors, and up to a maximum of 20, under its federal not-for-profit status.

The seniors council was also in danger of having to close the Council Café and the computer lab when it didn’t have enough volunteers to staff the two programs.

Now, with extra volunteers for director positions, as well as chefs and technology teachers, the council is looking forward to growing its activities this year.

“With that influx of new people, we are going to get back to doing more things like outreach, communications and other areas that we haven’t been able to really get involved in,” said Kern, who will remain on the board for his final year before his term ends, but will step down from the president’s position.

He took over the post after Sarah

Trant had to step back earlier this year for personal reasons. She said she’ll remain on the executive as past president.

“We have a jewel here,” she said of the council. “It’s providing a service.”

Kern said he’s expecting about half of the board’s current directors will stay on for the next year and has hopes for the coming year with the influx of new blood.

“I look around and there’s a lot of new faces that I don’t recognize, which is good,” said the Richmond resident. “You’re going to see some great things come out of there.”

The council will resurrect its popular Retirement Living Fair, which features for-profit businesses that cater to older adults, in 2018 after a hiatus this year. Other plans are in the works.

“There’s some other ideas for special events that I can’t say right now,” said Kern. “It’ll be a surprise.”

SERVING WEST OTTAWA

The Kanata Seniors Council serves adults age 55 and up, living in the west

end of the city, including residents of West Carleton, Nepean, Stittsville, Richmond and beyond. Those under age 55 can join the council as associates.

The council has no membership fee to join and boasts more than 1,000 members. Its programs include computer lessons, photography, social games and activities, day trips and special events.

Kern said he’s hoping for a large turnout of members and potential members at the annual general meeting.

“The board works for them, and we really want to hear what they think of our programs we’ve done this year and some of the stuff we might be doing next year,” he said. “It’s like any democracy, we need the people’s support to make sure we’re delivering the services that they want.”

The AGM will take place Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. A light lunch will be served following the meeting. For more information, visit kanataseniors.ca.

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John Kern, acting vice president of the Kanata Seniors Council, said about 14 people have volunteered as directors and will stand for election at the council’s annual general meeting on Sept. 11.

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“His message to all was get checked and my sincere hope is everyone will honour Bryan’s life and his advice,” said Bettman.

“Ultimately Bryan would find his place in the NHL, and look at this NHL map. Washington, Detroit, Florida, Ana-

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“He was an honest man,” said Phillips. “Ask him an honest question and he gave you and honest answer. You knew where you stood with him. He had time for everyone no matter where he was in the community.”

As a coach and later GM, Murray had the respect of people throughout the organization.

“It wasn’t about him, it wasn’t about individuals. It was about the team,” said Phillips.

Pierre Dorion took over the job after Murray stepped down.

So far under his tenure the team has been to the playoffs two of the three years with a deep run into the playoffs last season.

“I wouldn’t be the GM I am today without Bryan Murray,” said Dorion. “He had such a good approach to the way he did things.”

After his diagnosis Murray became a champion for colonoscopies and how important it is to get yourself checked. Unfortunately Murray had not gotten checked and was diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer that most likely could have been caught had he gotten regular checks. But instead of being angry he decided to be a voice to convince others to not skip on the important checkup.

“He thought about how he could have saved so many other

heim and, of course, Ottawa.

In each of those organizations, Bryan was an agent of change.”

“I know I can speak for everyone who played for Bryan that would remember his sarcastic wit,” said Phillips. “His team meetings were awesome, even when he was not happy with us he would throw out his sarcastic wit that made even Mike Fisher giggle.”

Phillips told a story about when Fisher was going through a bit of a scoring slump when he was still in Ottawa. He asked Fisher “are you ever going to score again?” Once Fisher stopped laughing he asked him again “no, seriously, are you?”

Fisher later scored that night.

An emotional Dorion spoke on behalf of the management along with assistant general manager Randy Lee. He spoke of the legacy Murray would leave with the team and the importance of honouring his memory.

“Bryan’s fingerprints will be on this team for years to come,” said Dorion. “As a team and as a community, we owe him a great debt of gratitude.

“Hopefully the next time we’ll gather like this, it’s to celebrate Bryan’s induction into the hockey hall of fame.”

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“He’s been in the league a long, long time and he’s touched a lot of people. If you’re an upfront guy, people are attracted to that,” he said.

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The ceremony to celebrate Murray was emceed by Dean Brown and Gord Wilson. The two-long time sportscasters have been involved with the organization for a very long time and were both very familiar with Murray.

Phillips spoke for his fellow former and current players and Murray’s niece Lynn HeartyCoutts spoke for the family.

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Flapjacks on the menu at seniors centre open house

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

Hundreds of flapjacks will be flipped on Friday, Sept. 8.

The Kanata Seniors Council is hosting its annual complimentary pancake breakfast in conjunction with the Kanata Seniors Centre open house.

Both begin at 8:30 a.m., with the breakfast wrapping up at 10 a.m. and the open house an hour later.

Everyone is welcome to attend, enjoy a free breakfast and learn about the two organizations, said John Kern, acting president of the council and coordinator of the breakfast.

“All are welcome to attend; you don’t have to be a member of the council,” he said, adding the council served up more than 350 pancakes to more than 200 attendees last year.

“We’re hoping for new members — they could either be retired or they can be potentially ready to retire — to show them what’s available to help with their free time, to get more involved and get out of the house.”

Exhibitors at the open house will feature the numerous activities offered by the centre. There will also be fitness and line dancing demonstrations at 9:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. respectively.

“It gives them an opportunity to see what’s new,” Kern said, adding there have been changes at the centre.

It’s also a chance for members and potential members to see what will be on offer from the centre and the council for the coming year.

“Even some of the members don’t know all the activities that are happening,” said Kern.

“We’re looking at doing some new things in the technology area, we’re offering some new stuff in the café meal-wise and our travel program will be represented and offering some new trips.”

The Kanata Seniors Centre is operated by the city and charges a fee for membership.

The Kanata Seniors Council is a non-profit group that offers programming for people age 55 and older. There is no fee to join.

For more information, visit kanataseniors.ca.

September 10, 2017

THE RIDE takes to the streets!

Our cyclists are coming to a street near you on September 10.

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The Kanata Seniors Council will host its annual complimentary pancake breakfast on Sept. 8, in conjunction with the Kanata Seniors Centre open house.

For full road closure details, where you can cheer on our cyclists or to register, go to: dotheride.ca

PUBLIC MEETINGS All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.

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Tuesday, September 5 Finance and Economic Development 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Ottawa Public Library Board 5 p.m., Champlain Room Wednesday, September 6 Transportation Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Thursday, September 7 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee 10 a.m., The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive

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We are referring to, on the one hand, La Machine, the French street theatre production featuring two huge streetwalking creatures, a horse-dragon and a giant spider.

They were even given names — Long Ma and Kumo. It took 34 manipulators to guide this spider and dragon-horse through the streets of the Byward Market and beyond. Their four-day sojourn here in late July cost $3.5 million from the Ottawa 2017 coffers.

And, on the other hand, there is the solar eclipse, which captured the attention and imagination of not only Ottawa residents, but people all across North America on Monday, Aug. 21.

It attracted widespread interest, being broadcast on television and certainly talked about in workplaces

and homes everywhere.

You had folks making pinhole viewing devices and getting together with workplace buddies to experience the eclipse.

You had 5,000 flocking to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum to latch onto a pair of safety solar glasses, allowing them to look directly at the eclipse or to peer through telescopes set up by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

To have two such spectacular happenings take place within weeks of each other has been a treat that may become the best remembered of the Canada 150 events taking place in Ottawa this year.

One showed the ingenuity of man. The other showed the ingenuity of Mother Nature.

Going forward, we can only hope that the ingenuity of man as shown with Long Ma and Kumo will be deployed and used to save this incredible world of ours and allow Mother Nature to continue to amaze us on a daily basis, not just at times of eclipses.

The planet is under stress these days due to human excesses and pollution. The resulting climate change has to be reversed or else.

No such thing as gifted students anymore

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ast fall, parents in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board were outraged when the board determined it may eliminate some gifted programming.

In place of specialized classes — particularly at the primary level — it was determined that it would be more cost-effective to incorporate those identified early as gifted into the regular classroom with extra learning support teachers and programs.

It was a political hot potato. Advocates of gifted programs expressed outrage at the decision, declaring that their young prodigies were not just intellectually, but socially disparate from their peers. It has been the predominant sentiment for decades that gifted children, as with others identified with special needs, thrive best in segregated classrooms with a curriculum that is independently tailored to their abilities.

But a new book out of the United

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse Kingdom goes a long way to support the notion that early gifted programs may be a wash. In Great Minds and How to Grow Them, authors Wendy Berliner and Deborah Eyre argue that there’s no such thing as innate giftedness.

Most people can “reach standards of performance associated in school with the gifted and talented. However, they must be taught the right attitudes and approaches to their learning and develop the attributes of high performers — curiosity, persistence and hard work …” Berliner writes in the Guardian newspaper.

Rather than identify and segregate top students in the primary years, they argue, teachers should focus early learning on helping all children develop potential for high-capacity learning.

The authors emphasize that wiring the brain for learning occurs at a young age. One study in the U.K., for example, showed that something as simple as encouraging preschool reading in the home was co-related with higher achievement at high school graduation.

But it’s also the messages children receive from adults around them about their potential which can give them the character to stick with something. Related to this, Berliner and Eyre point out some of the negative aspects of early specialized gifted programs.

Many children identified as gifted at a young age are not taught skills of resilience, for example, because they

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never learn to fail. And yet it may be an attitude involving resilience and stick-to-itiveness that is the difference between success and failure later in life. What kind of message does it send to young children to pick them out from the pack at a young age and put them on a pedestal of learning next to their peers?

The authors instead advocate for teaching in the classroom that regularly conditions and challenges all students to learn at their level of potential, which, short of cognitive impairment, is likely high.

It’s difficult to say whether this will work in practice. But the last decade of brain research has flipped everything we know about learning on its head. As Berliner and Eyre suggest, the brain is malleable, which means there are always ways to train the brain in areas where we are deficient.

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level of learning. But with everything we know about the trainability of the brain, perhaps the new, nonsegregated approach to learning is a better way to go.

Charles Gordon will return.

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Chimo sidewalk cancellation causes dismay, disappointment for resident To the editor,

Re: “Sidewalk scuttled in south Kanata,” published in the Kourier-Standard’s Aug. 24 edition.

I am absolutely dismayed by the lack of Coun. Allan Hubley’s support for a continued sidewalk on Chimo Drive.

To allow 18 households make a decision that impacts hundreds of other people is scandalous, especially as the city engineers had planned to install a sidewalk until, I assume, the councillor told them not to.

Currently, 85 citizens support a sidewalk in the latest of three petitions. And as I

explained to the councillor, the fact that some of the signatories do not reside in the postal area is irrelevant; my grandchildren do not, but they visit us and walk to the Katimavik pool several times a week.

And expecting people to walk through Cattail Creek is not going to happen — the paths were so badly plowed last year you couldn’t get through the park.

Living where I do, I see probably more than 100 people walking, skateboarding, and cycling this piece of road every day. And despite all the vehicle warning signs, the width of the road encourages

high speeds. Vehicle speeds through this curve have been registered at 75 km/h. A oncea-year visit from the police will not make it safer. Nor will narrowing the road.

For God’s sake, councillor, do what you are mandated to do and support the wishes of the majority who use this road, and put a sidewalk in.

It’s so disappointing to watch most of the sidewalks along the remaining length of Chimo being refurbished, and our required small length being ignored yet again.

Disappointed again, Andrew Hartshorn, Katimavik

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS / AMENDMENTS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, September 7, 2017 – 10 a.m.

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

Zoning – Part of 1430 Dunning Road 613-580-2424, ext. 24487 – Sarah.McCormick@ottawa.ca Zoning – Part of 3455 Milton Road 613-580-2424, ext. 12681 – Natalie.Persaud@ottawa.ca Zoning – 6690 Mitch Owens Road 613-580-2424, ext. 12681 – Natalie.Persaud@ottawa.ca Zoning – 3926 Milton Road 613-580-2424, ext. 15077 – Lorraine.Stevens@ottawa.ca Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2008-250 - Omnibus Amendments Q3 Section 107 – Driveway location in rural zones; 3027, 3029 and 3041 Pierce Road; Part of 5928 and 5940 Perth Street, and 5944 Perth Street; Sections 55 and 211 – Maximum size of accessory agricultural buildings; Automobile-related uses - Outdoor storage in Industrial Zones; Section 59 - Frontage requirements for the AG and RU Zones; Sections 100 and 112 regarding electric vehicle charging stations; Section 54 - Definition for Payday Loan Establishment; Section 126 – Heavy Vehicle Parking in Residential areas; Section 54 – Definition of Kennel; Section 93 – One lot for zoning purposes; Definition of Gross Floor Area; Section 55 - Accessory Structures – walking surface of decking surrounding a hot tub; Parking Rate for Storage Yard; Accessory Structures and Buildings in Front Yards; Section 125 – Group Homes; Multiple buildings with below grade connections.

613-580-2424, ext. 13902 – Mitchell.Lesage@ottawa.ca Zoning – Amendments to accommodate reconstruction in areas affected by the May 2017 flooding 613-580-2424, ext. 28457 – Carol.Ruddy@ottawa.ca

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS / AMENDMENTS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – 9:30 a.m.

The items listed below, in addition to any other items previously scheduled, will be considered at this meeting which will be held in the Champlain Room, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa. To see any change to this meeting agenda, please go to Ottawa.ca.

Official Plan - 4791 Bank Street 613-580-2424, ext. 16482 – MaryEllen.Wood@ottawa.ca Zoning – 6909 Notre Dame Street 613-580-2424, ext. 13409 – Amanda.Marsh@ottawa.ca Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2008-250 - Omnibus Amendments Q3 IP4 Subzone; Instructional facilities in LC Zones; Zoning amendments as a result of re-alignment of Trim Road; Section 109 (2) – Location of parking in the L1 Zone; 555 and 550 Cote Street, 772, 776, 784 and 800 St. Laurent Boulevard; MC16 subzone; Amusement Centres in TM Zones; Fernbank Crossing Subdivision – Rezoning of various properties from DR; 150 Greenfield Avenue; Zoning Amendments to Support Land Efficiency and Flexibility at Schools Sites; Addition of use to a part of 401 Corkstown Rd; 1960 Scott Street – Schedule 367; 1200 Walkley Road – Day care; 22 Brisbane Road – Pineglen Park; 2591 and 2611 Queensview Drive; Sections 55 and 211 – Maximum size of accessory agricultural buildings; Automobile-related uses - Outdoor storage in Industrial Zones; Section 59 - Frontage requirements for the AG and RU Zones; Sections 100 and 112 regarding electric vehicle charging stations; Section 54 - New definition for Payday Loan Establishment; Section 126 – Heavy Vehicle Parking in Residential areas; Section 54 – Definition of Kennel; Section 93 – One lot for zoning purposes; Definition of Gross Floor Area; Section 55 - Accessory Structures walking surface of decking surrounding a hot tub; Parking Rate for Storage Yard; Accessory Structures and Buildings in Front Yards; Section 125 – Group Homes; Multiple buildings with below grade connections. 613-580-2424, ext. 13902 – Mitchell.Lesage@ottawa.ca Zoning – Amendments to accommodate reconstruction in areas affected by the May 2017 flooding 613-580-2424, ext. 284578 –Carol.Ruddy@ottawa.ca

Notice of Commencement Bayshore to Moodie Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Conversion to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Transit Project Assessment Process The Project As part of planning for Stage 2 of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) program, an opportunity has been identified to extend LRT from the current planned western terminus of the Confederation Line (Bayshore Station) approximately 2.5 km further west to Moodie Drive, with one station located east of Moodie Drive at Corkstown Road and a Light Maintenance and Storage Facility in the northwest quadrant of Moodie Drive and Corkstown Road.

The rationale for extending LRT beyond the previously identified terminus at Bayshore is to: • Provide an LRT station in closer proximity to a large employment node (Department of National Defence complex) • Support a Maintenance and Storage Facility for the operation of the Confederation Line East and West extensions in the west with optimized operational and cost benefits.

The alignment for the proposed LRT extension has been previously approved as part of the West Transitway Extension Bayshore Station to Moodie Drive project, and is currently under construction as a BRT facility, with revenue operation expected to commence in late 2017.

The Process Planning efforts have been completed and this project will be assessed according to the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08.

As part of the TPAP, an Environmental Project Report will be prepared by the proponent, the City of Ottawa, to document the study process, the environmental conditions, alternatives considered, the planned project, anticipated environmental impacts, appropriate mitigation and the project’s consultation program.

During the Notice of Commencement phase of the environmental assessment, copies of the project studies and consultation information will be available to provide interested parties time to review and provide feedback prior to the formal 30-day public review period following the posting of the Notice of Completion.

Consultation Interested persons are invited to review the work completed to date during the planning phase including a study summary, previous consultation efforts and reports presented to City Council, which are available on the Stage 2 website.

Given the timing and the requirement to incorporate this section into the Stage 2 Request for Proposals process, it is anticipated that the City will issue the Notice of Completion in early September 2017 (which is within the maximum 120-day period in the TPAP Regulation).

Notification will be provided in advance of the formal 30-day public review period. Further information on the TPAP is available at: Ontario.ca/document/guide-environmental-assessmentrequirements-transit-projects To Submit Comments If you have project-related questions or comments, or have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact the Project Manager on behalf of the proponent, the City of Ottawa: Mike Schmidt Planner II O-Train Planning 180 Elgin St, Suite 601 Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2K3 www.stage2lrt.ca Email: stage2@ottawa.ca Comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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

Notice first published on August 24, 2017.

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Church Services The Anglican Parish of March St John’s South March 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata Sunday Service 10:30am St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin Aug. 6th & Sept. 3rd, Services 9:00am Aug. 20th Memorial Service, 2:30pm at Old St Mary’s Pinhey’s Point St Paul’s Dunrobin 1118 Thomas Dolan Parkway Aug. 13th, Service 9:00am Memorial Service Aug. 27th, 11:00am

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Sunday Worship Service 10:30am.

Sunday School 9:15am.

Wednesday Worship/Bible Study 7:30pm Rev. Dr. Jorge. E. Groh Office 613-592-1546 • www.christrisen.com

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Preaching the Doctrines of Grace

Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday and weekday Bible studies see our website for times and locations

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HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PARISH A Welcoming Community 1489 Shea Road, (corner of Abbott) Stittsville, Ontario K2S 0G8

Nursery and Children’s programs running concurrently.

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

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

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

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SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Monsignor Joseph Muldoon, Pastor Parish office - 613-836-8881 Fax - 613-836-8806

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

1600 Stittsville Main Street

Sunday Services at 10:00 AM

Stittsville United Church

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

(corner of Main St. & Fernbank)

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

Youth Group Mondays at 7:oopm

Rev. Grant Dillenbeck Church: 613-836-4962 email: suchurch@primus.ca Visit our web site: www.suchurch.com

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

Sunday Service 10am Children’s Program Available Pastors: Bob Davies, Stephen Budd & Doug Ward kbc@kbc.ca

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WELCOME to our Church St. Paul’s United Church, Carp Service 10:30 a.m.

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8:00 am - Said8 am - Said Service 9:15 am - Choral Music, Sunday School & Nursery 10 am - Sung Service 11:00 am - Praise Music, Sunday School & Nursery 20 YOUNG ROAD KANATA • 613-836-1001 www.stpaulshk.org

Growing, Serving, Celebrating Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Pastor Shaun Seaman Minister of Discipleship & Youth: Jessica Beaubien info.trinity.kanata@gmail.com 1817 Richardson Side Road 613-836-1429 • www.trinitykanata.ca

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Former All Saints teacher found guilty of professional misconduct Teacher who confessed to ‘crush’ on student reassigned to adult school site: catholic board

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

A former All Saints High School teacher has been found guilty of professional misconduct – including psychological or emotional abuse – by the discipline committee of the Ontario College of Teachers after he sent inappropriate communications to two female students.

In one of the electronic messages, Ted Erland confessed to having “the biggest crush” on one of the students.

Erland, who is currently on leave, will continue to work at one of the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s five adult education sites, said Mardi de Kemp, board spokesperson.

She declined to specify where Erland will be teaching and said it’s unknown

LinkedIn

Ted Erland in a screen grab from a LinkedIn account under the same name for a teacher with the Ottawa Catholic School Board. The account appears to have since been removed. when his leave will end.

“Mr. Erland is still licensed to teach in Ontario,” said de Kemp in an emailed statement. “The board feels that appropriate measures have been taken although we

cannot divulge specifics. The board continues to co-operate with the college and work diligently to protect the safety, privacy and well-being of all our students and staff.”

Erland pleaded guilty to five of the six allegations against him at an Ontario College of Teachers discipline committee hearing on June 7. The sixth allegation, teaching while under the influence of any substance or while adversely affected by dysfunction, was withdrawn.

The details of the allegations and committee decision were published Monday, Aug. 21, in a report on the college of teachers website.

Erland did not respond to requests for comment by phone or online messenger.

One of the female students unfollowed Erland on Instagram and stopped replying to his messages in late 2014.

Around Dec. 4, he asked the other student what he had done wrong to get blocked by her friend.

She responded that she didn’t know. Erland replied with “Maybe I’am (sic) just over reacting! But please Jesus let this be nothing personal cuz (sic) my heart would be broken forever!”

Erland than asked the student to come to his classroom alone the following morning because he had to tell her something “really important” and asked if he could trust her to keep their

conversation private and “not tell a soul.”

She responded she was too busy to meet. He messaged back, “Better if I talk so I don’t get things confused.

And you know who I want to ask you about, right?” She answered with her friend’s name.

About a week later, Erland sent his last private message to the student, confessing his feelings for her friend.

“This is what I wanted to ask u: I’ve had the biggest crush on your best friend but I can’t say anything And I don’t think it matters anyway?”

The student brought the messages to a guidance coun-

sellor at the school, who then told the principal.

Erland “acknowledged the inappropriateness of his behaviour, regretted the words he used, and advised that he had closed his Twitter account and ended all electronic communication with students,” according to the college’s report.

He was suspended with pay for 24 days in January 2015 and required to complete a “boundaries” workshop, as well as review the college’s ethical standards for teachers and board policies for social media use, the report states.

See TEACHER, page 12

‘BIGGEST CRUSH’

Erland communicated with a number of students, including the two female students who are described as best friends, via social media sites from about June to December 2014, the report states.

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Police seek public’s help Teacher receives reprimand from peers to find masked suspect Continued from page 11

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Ottawa Police Service/Submitted

Ottawa police are looking to identify a masked suspect involved in a Moodie Drive convenience store robbery Aug. 5.

Ottawa police are investigating a convenience store robbery that occurred on Aug. 5 in Nepean and are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect.

A lone male in disguise entered a convenience store located along the 400 block of Moodie Drive. The suspect brandished a knife and demanded the employee open the register. The suspect then fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash

and bus tickets. No injuries were reported.

The suspect has been described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5-foot6, with a thin build.

He was wearing a light green mask, a black hooded jacket, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to call the police robbery unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800222-8477.

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Erland was “administratively transferred” to another school in early 2015 before being moved to a permanent position at another school for the 2015-16 school year.

He is listed online as a science teacher for St. Paul High School on Draper Avenue, although he is no longer working there, said de Kemp.

“He did spend some time at St. Paul’s but is not assigned there,” she said. “His assignment will be at an adult education site when his leave ends.”

REPRIMAND

Erland pled guilty to five of the allegations of misconduct, which included: • abusing students psychologically or emotionally; • failing to maintain the standards of the profession; • failing to comply with the Education Act;

• committing acts that “would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional”; • and engaging in conduct unbecoming a member.

The college’s disciplinary committee found “that the member’s inappropriate electronic communications with students warrants a reprimand by his peers,” states the report.

“Members hold a unique position of trust and authority, and they should never engage in personal informationsharing, or discourse in any electronic setting which would not be appropriate in a school setting.

“The reprimand will allow the committee to directly address its concerns with the member and will serve as a specific deterrent.”

The report states there will be no further disciplinary action.

De Kemp declined to an-

swer why Erland’s suspension was lifted and why he was transferred to another high school before the case went before the disciplinary committee.

She did not respond when questioned if it’s the board’s practice to allow teachers to continue working within a high school setting when they are scheduled to go before the disciplinary committee for alleged professional misconduct and of abusing students psychologically or emotionally.

“The board can confirm that we require all teachers to adhere to the professional and ethical standards of the teaching profession,” she said.

“If the board becomes aware of a breach of these standards, we address the breach with the staff member and we inform the college of teachers to ensure that the professional and ethical standards are adhered to.”

The full decision can be read at www.oct.ca.

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Participants in the 2016 Ride to Turn the Tide gather in front of the Bushtukah store in Stittsville as Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson (centre) cuts the green ribbon to officially launch the ride. This year’s ride, the 8th annual, is set to start on Sept. 6 in Stittsville and continue until Sept. 8.

Grassroot Grannies are out to turn the tide again with ride

BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

The Grassroot Grannies are about to get on their bicycles and start pedalling for a good cause again as the 8th annual Ride To Turn The Tide event is slated to start on Sept. 6 in Stittsville.

The event is in support of African Grandmothers by way of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s “Grandmothers to Grandmothers” campaign.

Local grandmothers and grandfathers are expected to participate in the three-day cycling fundraiser to show support and raise money for African grandmothers whose lives have been impacted by HIV/ AIDS. This year’s ride is set to start at 9 a.m. when those participating will depart from the Bushtukah location at 5607 Hazeldean Rd. and are expected to return on Sept. 8 in the early afternoon to the Bushtukah

outlet at 203 Richmond Rd. in the Westboro neighbourhood.

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Firefighter training camp for girls extinguishing stereotypes ‘I can’t sit at a desk. I can’t do it.

There’s no going back’: participant

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Victoria Lawrence is almost unrecognizable in full firefighter bunker gear.

Gripping a water hose nozzle in both hands, she moves for-

ward, eyes trained on a mock car that sizzles with controlled flames.

At the 16-year-old’s side is seasoned Ottawa firefighter Jason Paul. At her back are her peers, who, like Victoria, are experiencing for the first time

what it takes to be a firefighter.

“I’m hooked,” the Vernon resident said during her fourth day taking part in the Ottawa fire department’s eighth annual Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training) at its Industrial Avenue training centre, August 21 to 25.

Over the course of the week, 24 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 received a crash course in firefighting, from learning how to fight fires and rappel

EMA LEE FASHIONS CELEBRATES FOURTEEN YEARS! BREAKING NEWS HOT OFF THE PRESS Ema lee Fashions is still opened and celebrating their fourteenth year!

We are not ready to retire yet and our business etiquette would be to politely announce it to our many loyal customers old and new Everyone knows that the store is located seven kilometers north of Perth on Hwy 511 in the hamlet of Downtown Balderson. What people don’t know is why Ema Lee Fashions is not your typical everyday boutique. What makes it different? It’s the people! Here are a few examples: Fourteen years ago when we first opened Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clyne came into the store.

He brought his guitar, sat in the “husbands chair” and played and sang while his wife shopped. This still happens! Customers come in; looked puzzled and then I can hear them humming to the same tune that he is playing. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Clyne!

The late Miner Bell told me stories about the dances that took place in our building and how the nickelodeon machine would play “Irene Goodnight” over and over again.

Men come in with their wives and tell how they use to deliver to my store when it was George Myers General Store or worked here years ago making Cheese and collecting milk.

Others come in and within five minutes of talking, there is some kind of connection with history of family members that used to live in this beautiful area.

from a tower to climbing an aerial ladder and hearing about life on the job from the pros.

“I’ve always been leaning toward emergency services in the military, and I’ve been trying to pinpoint it and I really like this,” said Victoria, whose older sister Megan took part in the camp last summer, inspiring Victoria to apply this year.

Megan will soon begin studying the pre-service firefighter program at St. Lawrence College as she works to realize her firefighting dream job.

“It’s all the action you get in on, and you’re helping people.

You feel good,” said Victoria, who is going into Grade 11 at Osgoode Township High School. “It’s insane — all the experiences you get to do. You get to put out a car fire.

“I can’t sit at a desk. I can’t do it. There’s no going back.”

Ottawa Deputy Fire Chief Sean Tracey said five women

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Young women work together to put out a vehicle fire at the Ottawa Fire Services training centre on Industrial Avenue on Aug. 24 as part of Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training). who participated in Ottawa’s Camp FFIT in past years are now working as firefighters for the Ministry of Natural Resources. Of those, three are fighting the wildfires in British Columbia.

“We’re proud to say we were

able to give them that boost because this is quite a rewarding profession and quite a noble profession that they can be involved in,” he said at the training centre on Aug. 24.

See STEREOTYPE, page 15

CREATING THE HEARTH OF YOUR HOME A McDougal family use to own the store and their family members from Oshawa told the story about how scarlet fever hit. They had to close the store because people were afraid to go near them.

A McLaren family member from Alberta brought in framed photos and newspaper articles about their Grandmother Lillian Cameron being the first telephone operator in Balderson.

A gentleman by the name of Dalton Bradley dropped off two of his wives hats to add to my vintage hat collection. She had been a nurse at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Then one day a customer came in and asked where did you get that hat? When I explained, she said that she had been with her mother the day that she had bought it and was pleased to see it on display. She was Mr. Bradley’s daughter.

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So we are not only celebrating fourteen years in business but celebrating the journey of meeting such wonderful, interesting caring people at Ema Lee Fashions. More Two customers from Perth than a ladies fashion store! heard that my grandson was very ill As many customers have said ‘if back in 2008. They placed his name on a prayer list across Canada and you can’t find something to wear the US. That was nine years ago. here you are not shopping.

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Though the camp has made positive inroads — one of the camp’s graduates was recently hired on as a full-time firefighter in Halifax — there are still barriers and misconceptions that are keeping more women from pursing firefighting as a career.

“The problem is a lot of individuals just don’t consider that as a career choice,” Tracey said.

A stereotype still exists that firefighting is a man’s profession.

“It’s not,” said Tracey.

The weeklong event breaks down that barrier and shows the girls the job is skill-based and about being smart.

While strength is a requirement, candidates are trained in the necessary skills, Tracey said.

“Firefighting is not so much about brawn anymore. It’s about smart, effective use of science, technology.”

Maryam Abdulmajeed, of Green-

boro, became the first camp participant to wear a hijab — a head scarf commonly worn by Muslim girls and women — under her firefighter helmet.

The 19-year-old, who hopes to one day becoming a paramedic, was volunteering with the Ottawa Medical Venturer program for youth when she met Camp FFIT director Sue Jones, who pitched the idea of attending the program.

Maryam sees herself as a role model for other Muslim girls.

“Once I was volunteering at Muslim Eid Fest (at the end of Ramadan). I was wearing kind of like a paramedic uniform and I had a lot of young girls asking, ‘Can I take a picture with you?

You’re the first hijab-wearing paramedic I saw.’ They thought it was really cool,” she recalled.

Many Muslim girls often pursue careers that are not male-dominated, said Maryam, who recognizes that if more were to follow different career paths, it

would inspire other girls, and their parents to consider other options.

Another encouraging sign is the increase in the number of applications that come in for the Ottawa camp each year, said Jones, who is an Ottawa fire prevention officer as well as a camp director.

Less than three per cent of the department’s firefighters are women. Today, there are 25 full-time suppression firefighters and 29 volunteer firefighters at the service, which has about 900 fulltime firefighters and 450 volunteers.

But the numbers are slowly climbing, said Jones, who was hired on at the Ottawa department as a firefighter in 2006. By the end of that year, about 10 women had been hired, she added.

Knowledge about the career is key

to recruitment, Jones said.

“Some of them have family members … so they know they can do it,” she said of young girls and teens. “But then others, they grow up not seeing themselves in the career because any time you see a fire truck, a movie, magazines, books — (the firefighters) are typically men.”

But that is changing as more women are hired as firefighters.

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Since the start of May, there have been about 40 water rescues performed by area firefighters.

That’s about on par with the previous two years, according to Capt. Danielle Cardinal, public information officer for the Ottawa Fire Services.

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The caller couldn’t see anyone in the water, but had seen someone in the canoe before it flipped over. “We were going knowing full well there was quite possibly someone in distress,�

Cardinal said.

Rescue boats from station 11 on Preston Street and 22 on Richmond Road were deployed and a man was pulled from the water. Crews started CPR right in the boat.

The 30-year-old man was in cardiac arrest, and paramedics conducted resuscitation. He was transferred to hospital and was in critical condition. “The caller was instrumental in this because they remained on scene, they kept their eyes on the canoe, and that helps save valuable mo-

ments,� Cardinal said.

She added when it’s safe for someone to stay on scene, it makes a big difference.

Even if you’re not sure about an overturned boat or one drifting down the water, the stations prefer to hear about it. “We prefer that you call us and we go investigate than you dismiss it as something that drifted off,� she said. “It’s better to be safe than sorry. The crews feel better going out and finding nothing than wishing they would have been there to assist or investigate.�

Most of the water rescue calls have been for areas of the Ottawa River. “There are some areas where we return every year,� she said.

Many of the calls are for areas between the Champlain

Bridge to Britannia, and near the DeschĂŞnes Rapids. In some cases, Gatineau fire services also assists.

Firefighters are reminding swimmers to wear personal flotation devices and to attach a whistle, whether enjoying the water in a group or alone. They also suggest if you’re unfamiliar with a waterway, to ask questions of friends and family to avoid any surprises.

Firefighters encountered a few cases of people going in difficult waters to rescue pets this summer, but Cardinal said that owners should call 911.

They can determine what resources are needed. People should not enter the water or put themselves in harm’s way.

Cardinal added it’s wise to keep pets leashed around unfamiliar bodies of water.

EXPERIENCE LIFE IN 1867

150 years ago, a sleepy lumber town was transformed into the capital of the newly created nation, Canada. Come and hear the voices of those who participated in Confederation and witnessed the transformation of our city. Experience the stories of the people who lived in the year 1867 at Beechwood’s Annual Historical Walking Tour, Sunday September 10, 2017.

Actors will bring to life seven men and women who embodied what life was like in the year 1867.

You will have the opportunity to share in the stories and lives of real individuals who held traditional roles in society, each shaping Canada in their own way.

The event will be followed by a light snack and period style dancing for your entertainment.

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SERVING KANATA NORTH City Councillor, Kanata North BACK TO SCHOOL – This week we are preparing our kids to go back to school and for some who have already started, it is important to remind students of the rules of the road. Drivers, remember to slow down, especially in school zones. Kids are excited to see their friends and sometimes forget safety rules. If you’re dropping your child off at school use the designated drop off zone where possible and watch for other children. Let’s make this Back to School season a safe one. I want to wish students, teachers and parents a wonderful school year.

TOWN HALL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 7-9 PM – note change to a Tuesday and of location to the Minto Room at the Richcraft Recreation Complex – Come out and join me for my first meeting after the summer recess. I will be giving you updates on a number of issues that have happened over the summer including the Mosquito Program, Hydro Corridors, blasting issues and a review of development applications. You can also view the meeting live-streamed or recorded on my Facebook page in the comfort of your home at www.facebook.com/marianne4kanata/ KANATA EXPO 55 +, September 15, 1-3 pm – at the Mlacak Center 2500 Campeau Drive. This year we have more than forty exhibitors demonstrating a variety of services available for older adults in our community. Take this opportunity to speak to the not-for-profit organizations that will be there and enjoy refreshments. Don’t forget to fill in the registration form to be eligible for the draw for prizes. The Mayor will join us at 2 pm. Hope to see you there!

BRIGIL – At the Planning Committee last week, the Brigil application to change the density on their property was passed. Although, I did not support this motion I will continue to work for the community to obtain changes to the site plan which details the project.

CITY BUDGET – As fall comes so does preparation for the City’s budget. I am partnering with my colleagues, Councillors Hubley and Qadri to hold a consultation session on October 5th, 6:30 pm at Kanata Rec Centre Hall “A”. Come out to hear from Finance Staff, ask questions and provide input. The city has launched it’s 2018 Budget webpage, “Have Your Say” on www.ottawa.ca where you can also provide feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent.

SLEDGE HOCKEY – Come out and try this exciting sport that people of all ages and abilities can play. The West End Councillors have partnered with Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario to host a Try Sledge Hockey event on September 16, from 9:15 am – 11:15 am at Goulbourn Recreation Complex, 1500 Shea Road.

CLEANING UP THE CAPITAL (FALL EDITION) – Registration has begun for our Fall Cleaning up the Capital Campaign which takes place from September 15 to October 15. I know most of you clean up around the community but may forget to register, so you miss out on the prizes available and supplies provided. This is also an excellent way for students who are looking for volunteer hours.

Register now to be eligible for Early Bird Prizes. For more information visit the City’s website at www.ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1.

UPCOMING EVENTS PARKRUN LAUNCH, Sept. 16, 9am at the Beaver Pond.

TOWN HALL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 19, 7-9 PM – note change to a Tuesday and of location to the Minto Room at the Richcraft Recreation Complex KANATA EXPO 55 + - September 15 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Mlacak Center 2500 Campeau Drive.

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Brooke Henderson ties for 12th at LPGA Open

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Brooke Henderson credits some of her strong showing during the LPGA’s Canadian Pacific Women’s Open to the boost she received from a crowd of hometown fans.

First place went to Sung Hyun Park, who shot 13 under par. Second place went to Mirim Lee with a -11. Henderson tied for 12th place, with seven under par.

“I can’t complain too much — best finish I’ve ever had at a Canadian Open. Lots of incredible memories, lots of amazing fans that followed me all week,” Henderson said moments after completing the 18th hole at the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club in south Ottawa on Aug. 27, the final day of the event.

“These crowds were so incredible. I just couldn’t have imagined this many people coming out to watch me play golf. It’s amazing, and definitely a week I’ll remember forever,” the Smiths Falls native told reporters.

Regardless of the round, it was always apparent which green, fairway or tee Henderson was playing as fans jockeyed for prime sightlines to watch Canada’s best golfer vie for the Canadian championship trophy, and play on a course so close to home. Henderson is an honorary member of the Ottawa Hunt, as the club is known locally.

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Brooke Henderson heads off the course after completing the 18th hole at the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club during the final day of the CP Women’s Open on Aug. 27.

Henderson said she appreciated the attendance of thousands of fans, and their cheers.

“I would have loved to finish a little bit better for them to give them something a little bit more to cheer about, but I think the birdies in the back kind of put them in good spirits again,” she said, referring to her strong showing on the back nine of the course during Sunday’s final round.

“They were just 100 per cent behind me the whole way.”

Henderson said she wasn’t nervous, though she felt some

pressure golfing before a local crowd. She said their energy and friendly faces gave her a boost.

Still, she did feel tense on the final day of the championship.

“I wanted it so badly that it kind of affected me a little bit with some of the shots that I hit,” said the 19-year-old, who celebrates her 20th birthday next month. “Some of the putts, they were so close to going in, and it kind of got me down a little bit. They just stayed on the lip a couple times.”

But, she felt she rallied on the back nine, and Henderson

highlighted her par save on the 11th hole as well as three birdies that boosted her confidence and adrenalin level, and got the attention of fans.

Henderson was on fire during Saturday’s third round. She set a course record and skyrocketed up the leaderboard by the end of the day, tying for sixth place by golfing eight under par.

Just the day before, she just made the cut to move on to the finals by shooting one over par to tie for 58th place.

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Henderson next heads south of the border for the Cambia Portland Classic, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, where she said she hopes to defend her championship title.

“I’m eager to get there. I feel I left some things out on the table right now, so I’m excited to get started on Thursday and hopefully defend for the third time in Portland,” she said.

Meanwhile, among the lessons she learned out on the Ottawa Hunt’s course was patience, staying in the moment and embracing her fans.

“They were cheering on so hard and wanted me to do so well, and I felt like I did a much better job this year than I’ve ever done at home playing on a home course,” said Henderson.

“I just tried to embrace it, tried to ride their wave of enthusiasm, their momentum, and I just tried to match all the excitement that they had.

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Brooke Henderson credited her fans for giving her a boost during the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open at the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club Aug. 21 to 27.

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For now, she recognizes that playing the tournament right here in Ottawa likely convinced some new fans to get hooked on the sport.

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Continuum: Karsh Award Karsh-Masson Gallery Sept. 14 to Oct. 22 DIEF: Portrait of a Prime Minister Diefenbunker – 3929 Carp Rd Sept. 14-23 Richmond Fair 6121 Perth St. Sept. 14-17 Ontario Festival of Small Halls Across Ontario Noon-5pm

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Ottawa Welcomes – India Aberdeen or Horticulture Pavillion 10am-6pm

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QUESTION 3: Which Canadian city was the first in the world to light all of its streets with electricity?

QUESTION 4: Although no flying broomsticks are involved, which university was the first in Canada to have a quidditch team?

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The painting Mountain Forms sold for $11.21 million at auction in 2016, setting a Canadian record.

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Beau’ Oktoberfest Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds Sept. 22-23

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Haunting Season Saunders Farms Sept. 23-31

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Rock legend, Graham Nash, to perform in Nepean Legendary British rock star Graham Nash is set to take the stage at Centrepointe Theatres on October 2, at 8 p.m. The show, An Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash, is part of his current tour following the release of his latest album This Path Tonight.

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The fifth annual Trailwest Summer Fest, organized by the Trailwest Community Association, features music, treats, games and bouncy castles on Aug. 26. Clockwise from left: brothers Ahmad Abuzaid, 8, and Anas, almost three, of Katimavik, enjoy the splash pad at Kristina Kiss Park; Glen Cairn resident Brooke Hall, 3, enjoys a pony ride; and volunteers Samra Brkic, 16, and her brother Amer hand out cotton candy and popcorn.

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MACDONALD, HUGHIE S. On Thursday August 17, surrounded by loving family and supported by the staff of the Montfort Hospital, Hughie S. MacDonald died at age 87 as a result of complications following a hip fracture. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Rhea A. MacDonald (Carrière). Son of the late Angus J. MacDonald and the late Gladys Spicer of Halifax, N.S. and Ottawa. Loving father of Diane (Gary Menard) of Calgary, Cynthia (Mike Smith) of Almonte, and Gordon (Valerie) of Almonte. Loving Grandpa to Lise Menard-Borissov (Alexei) of Calgary, Danielle Miller (Dwayne) of Lethbridge, Melanie Marshall (Luke) of Burlington, Rochelle York (Nick) of Ottawa, and Dana St.Louis (Chad) of Ottawa. Loving Great Grandpa to Andrew, Alyssa, Jake, Elliott, Lucas and soon to arrive great granddaugher. Also survived by sister Marilyn (Donald Lancaster) of Moncton and brother James (Joanne) of Orleans.

Predeceased by brother Leverett. At Hugh’s request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Parish (Almonte, 134 Bridge St.) at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 1. Please join us for a Celebration of Life at the Almonte Civitan Hall commencing at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memorial Fund of Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte General Hospital Foundation, Montfort Hospital Foundation, or Almonte Country Haven (Residents’ Programming). Thank you to Dr. Rossi and to those who loved and cared for our Dad at Almonte Country Haven for the past three years.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

HUDSON Kathleen Anne (nee Snedden) It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen (Kay) Hudson announce her peaceful passing at Fairview Manor on August 19, 2017 in her 81st year.

She was the loving and devoted wife and soulmate of Graham Hudson for 59 years.

Kay was the daughter of the late Alex and Leila Snedden of Almonte. She was the proud mother of Bruce (Elizabeth), Brian (Lynn), Steve (Jane), Dale (Angela) and Donna (Bill) Lemon as well as thirteen grandchildren, Leigh, Dana, Kerin, Sandra, Allison, Andrew, Sara, Melissa, Jared, Cameron, Nicholas, Meg and Ben. Predeceased by her brother Earle (Marilyn) Snedden, she will be mourned by her brother Sandy (Marion) Snedden, her sister Beth (Brian) Keating of Kentucky and sisters-in-law Gwen (late Allan) Taylor and the late Marion (Trevor) Hawkins. Kay was a teacher by profession first teaching in a one room country school house and later at Walter Zadow Public School until the first of her five children arrived. Kay was an avid gardener and the driving force behind Hudson’s Farm Fresh Produce since the 1970’s. She was also an active and competitive curler and golfer. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff at Fairview Manor for their compassionate care.

Family and Friends May Visit C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral Service to be held in St. Andrew’s United Church (Pakenham, ON.) on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 2pm.

Interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Fairview Manor, Almonte or St. Andrew’s United Church, Pakenham.

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(Dr. J.’S Audio-Video, Arnprior) With great sadness we announce that John Geldert of Arnprior passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Monday evening, August 21, 2017. He was 75. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Gaviola). Dear brother of Suzanne Geldert of Ottawa and Michael Geldert (Jean) of Calgary. Special uncle of Monica Laing, Karen Gaviola and Marissa Hangan. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law, Lito Gaviola as well as the entire Gaviola family. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and so many wonderful people that John was proud to call “friends”. A huge man with an even bigger heart, John loved people.

He always took the time to chat. His knowledge of sales and electronics made him a beacon for many over the years as he always tried to stay on top of the latest innovations in his field. Our community has lost a real pillar. 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 Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour and remember Dr. J. took place in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. In memory of John, please consider a donation the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side on Wednesday morning, August 23rd, 2017; Nina Elizabeth Sullivan of Arnprior passed away at the age of 81.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Sullivan (August 28, 1980). Dearly loved mother of Donald (Collette) of Braeside; Shelley Sullivan (Al Snider) of Toronto; Brian (Cassandra) of Braeside and Eric of Arnprior. Proud grandmother of Greg and Matt Brophy, both of Richmond.

Dear sister of Elta Watt (late Norm) of Arnprior. Predeceased by her brother, Beattie Johnston (late Rita). A fierce political advocate, Nina spent many years working in former MPP Leo Jordan’s office. Her involvement in the electoral process saw her manning many local offices prior to federal and provincial elections. Family and friends were invited to a Memorial Mass celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Wednesday morning, August 30th at 11 o’clock. Private interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Nina, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday, August 26th, 2017; John Richard Farrell of Ottawa passed away at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Valade). Dear stepfather of Karen Smith (Arnold) of Arnprior and Kevin Farrell of Toronto. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandcildren.

Predeceased by a stepson, David Farrell (late Sue); his brother, Brian; and his sister, Helen Massey (late Larry). A private graveside service will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior. For those wishing, a donation made to your favorite charity in memory of John would be appreciated. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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Gerry of Almonte, at the age of 90.

Predeceased by his parents Norval and Myrtle and his brother Peter. Survived by his sister-in-law Olga and by his brother Lawrence. Remembered by his friend Nancy Jackson and her family.

Missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends Attended C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 for a Funeral Service on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in the Gamble Chapel at 11am.

Reception followed the service in the Almonte United Church Hall. Private interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls, ON. Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to the Community Living Association Lanark County or the Almonte United Church.

Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

DORION, ALBERT “BERT”

(Devoted husband, father, inspirational teacher and passionate organic farmer) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memoria Hospital with loved ones by his side on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017; Albert Willy Dorion passed away at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Anita (nee Bouchard). Dearly loved and proud father of Suzanne Giroux (Dwight) of Arnprior and Elaine Dorion (Serge Renaud) of Alcove, P.Q. and cherished grandfather of Amanda, Ariane and Carine and great-grandfather of Chase.

Dear brother of Aline Pfennich and Lorraine Thibault. Predeceased by sisters: Eveline Longchamps, Liliane Soulière, Rollande Dorion and Gilberte Brammall as well as brothers: Aimé, Rodolphe “Rudy” and Raymond. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In memory of Bert, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew or the Arnprior Humane Society. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Saturday, September 9 at 10: 00 am 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 V8, 2WD automatic, clubcab w/ full bench seat, 4 new tires, air, 101,432 kms, immaculate- sells saftied and E-tested; Cub Cadet Zero Turn, 60” cut w/ steering wheel, 18 hrs, 24 hp Kawasaki engine, like new; Ford 2N w/ Ferguson system, 3 pth, good rubber; Ford 2N w/ Ferguson system, 3 pth, good rubber - engine needs work; 15’ flat bed tandem trailer w/ ramps and sides – very good- sells as is; HD wood splitter w/ electric start, 24 hp Wisconsin engine on trailer; assorted farm collectibles and machinery; good assortment of tools; household items.

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City, Uber work out accessibility levy

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Uber will not offer wheelchair accessible service in the capital, opting instead to provide the city with a voluntary surcharge.

A memo from Anthony Di Monte, the general manager of emergency and protective services, sent Aug. 23, said Uber has agreed to pay a $0.07 pertrip surcharge. The money will be sent to the city monthly and the company has agreed to pay retroactively since the time of their license Oct. 4, 2016.

The city is petitioning the province for the ability to charge a mandatory surcharge for private transportation companies, but this agreement has been worked out in the interim, the memo reads.

The amount for the first year is estimated to be $450,000.

Uber began operating legally after the city reviewed its vehicle for hire bylaw in April 2016.

At the time of the review, staff were directed to work with Uber on a fee to be used to improved the city’s existing accessible transit services like the taxi chit program or ParaTranspo.

When council approved the changes to the bylaw last year, accessibility advocate Catherine Gardner had some concerns about the use of a levy rather than forcing Uber to offer accessible service.

“What does the levy mean in terms of creating new service?” she asked, saying those with mobility issues would like to be able to take advantage of cheaper rides as well.

Gardner added not everyone with mobility issues qualifies for ParaTranspo and she worries the changes may cause some cab drivers to abandon their ac-

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Di Monte will work with the accessibility advisory committee, ParaTranspo and the accessibility unit, the memo reads.

Other internal and external stakeholders will be consulted to develop a plan for use of the money.

That work is set to begin in September.

The Keep Ontario Working Coalition (KOW), in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the West Ottawa Board of Trade released the first and only independent economic impact analysis of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act. Conducted by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA), the study revealed that if the legislation is implemented as currently drafted, there will be significant, sudden and sizable uncertainty for Ontario jobs, economy and communities.

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Pop-up overdose prevention will save lives: advocates lem for more than 10 years.

Kelly Florence, a member Patrick Street. medical officer Dr. Isra Levy. tion,” she said.

“It’s only the Good Samari“It’s needed over the bridge Levy wrote in an email to of the Canadian Association “This is not OK. What steps are we taking to make sure this council on Aug. 24 that as a of People Who Use Drugs, here in Vanier,” he said. “The tans coming out now to get their names in the paper,” he public health intervention, said things like the pop-up are location is dead wrong.” doesn’t happen?”

Gagnon said it’s possible the said.

Chiarelli went on to say that supervised injection sites have necessary.

Kira Mandryk, supervisor “If people are alive to live location might change on subsome people have “drifted into been shown to help reduce the next day, who cares if we sequent days, but right now, of harm reduction at Ottawa the belief that if they don’t like overdoses.

Levy said the initiative ap- are breaking the rules?” he said the important thing is getting Public Health, told Metroland a law or legal requirements Media in December, the numthe word out. pears to be similar to other of the pop-up site. they can just ignore it all.”

Florence said he’s glad to ber of unintentional drug overFlorence, however, was Chiarelli said that attitude peer overdose prevention procan present a danger to the grams — including Ottawa against the site’s location at see some movement on this is- doses has increased by 77 per Raphael Brunet Park on St. sue, but said it’s been a prob- cent over the last five years. public, likening the idea to a Public Health’s own program. pop-up plastic surgery outlet in his ward that left people permanently disfigured.

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If you have a general legal question that you would like “Anyone can go to to have addressed send it via email to a pharmacy and get a A weekly guide in legal matters Legalmatters@compellingcounsel.com naloxone kit,” she said, adding there are popups in Montreal and Toronto that have been extremely successful.

Gagnon said the negative reaction shows no urgency to stop the overdose crisis, simply significant potential liabilities that may be avoided There are two principal ways to structure the a concern about a need through an asset purchase agreement. For example, agreement of purchase and sale of a business: as to follow the rules. if the owner of the business has been pocketing cash an asset purchase or as a share purchase.

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The alternative to overdose first aid is people dying said Marilou Gagnon, president of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association.

Gagnon, who came to the defence of a pop-up injection site planned for Aug. 25, spearheaded by the newly minted organization called Overdose Prevention Ottawa, said the idea came from Vancouver and is necessary in the capital because of the “overdose crisis.”

Health Canada has approved a permanent safe injection site for the Sandy Hill Community Centre, but that’s been in the works for a long time and has a long way to go before it can actually help people, Gagnon said.

“There are three functioning safe injection sites in Vancouver and the pop-up sites still see 700 people a day,” she said.

College Coun. Rick Chiarelli remained skeptical though.

“Overdose Prevention Ottawa said they are going to set up an unlicensed medical facility tomorrow,” he wrote in an Aug. 24 email to the city’s chief

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Kanata Lakes father launches family edutainment centre Club Square puts the focus on STEAM-based fun

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

The new kid on the block is anything but square.

Club Square is a first-ofits-kind edutainment centre, offering multiple streams

of learning in a fun-based environment, says founder Khaled Nayed.

The programs focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) development through cooking, science experi-

ments, computer coding, video production and more.

“There are so many other venues in the city that do offer STEAM-based curriculums, but they are all just focused on one particular subject,” said Nayed, who

lives in Kanata Lakes.

“You’ll find your robotics place, your coding school or you can find an arts studio. You can find a cooking school, you can find a science camp — but rarely do you find them all in one place.”

Gisele Paquette, an instructor with Young Chefs Academy, taught a group of children how to make watermelon salsa.

“The kids, after the first few days, learn how to read the recipe, gather their ingredients,” said the Britannia resident.

“It’s really very chaotic but lots of fun.”

Barrhaven’s Lee Roy is a Nutty Scientists instructor and said children’s faces just light up with the hands-on experiments.

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Emily Davies (left) and Eliza Brzezina take part in a cooking class at Club Square over the summer holidays.

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Children test out a science experiment in the Nutty Scientists lab at Club Square, a new centre that mixes fun and learning in Kanata. they’re absorbing so much more,” she said.

“They get so excited when they see things happen and for me, as an instructor, it feeds me.”

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NCC doesn’t have the cash to keep up with aging assets

BY MELISSA MURRAY melissa.murray@metroland.com

Without more money, the National Capital Commission won’t be able to keep up with its aging assets.

A special examination of the NCC by the auditor general, released on Aug. 24, says that more than a quarter (27 per cent) of the corporation’s assets were in fair, poor or critical condition. Without more money, the “assets could cause health and safety issues,” it says.

It’s not the first time the commission’s asset management has been highlighted. In 2007, during the last special examination, the auditor general found “projects required to restore the corporation’s assets were not always completed within the planned time frames, partly because of a lack of funding.”

In this year’s report it says, “the corporation continued to have a risk of insufficient resources to restore, maintain, and preserve its assets at an acceptable level.”

Nicholas Galletti, director of strategic media for the NCC, said the commission’s capital budget is $22.7 million. The replacement value of the NCC’s assets is about $1.7 billion.

“We take this seriously and will work with the government to address this funding shortfall in the coming months,” Galletti said during a conference call.

“When it comes to the infrastructure we maintain, it’s our most important priority.”

It’s too early to say how much is needed to address the infrastructure deficit, he added.

The NCC undertook a review of each of its assets over the past year and has hired a third-party consultant to look at that analysis. The results of that study should be available this fall.

“It’s going to take more than one year. It’s going to take five to 10 years to take all of our assets up to a condition where we consider it sustainable,” Galletti said.

The auditor general’s report labels the NCC’s asset maintenance as a significant deficiency.

The deterioration of one of the NCC’s assets, the Hog’s Back swing bridge, has been front and centre of late because of its irregular closures for “maintenance.”

“We prioritize our most important assets, health and safety is our No. 1 concern, but the im-

pact on users is critical for us as well.”

While the report says the commission allocated resources for prioritized maintenance, it also delayed maintenance on many others.

“We’ve been able to undertake the most critical work; obviously 24 Sussex is an exception to that,” Galletti said, referencing the prime minister’s official residence.

Some of the assets identified as needing repairs included that heritage house on Sussex Drive, other heritage buildings, bridges, parkways and shorelines.

Galletti specifically referenced much needed resurfacing of the Portage Bridge, culverts in Gatineau Park, pathways throughout the Greenbelt, Nepean Point and the New Edinburgh Yacht Club.

He also said about 75 per cent of the NCC’s roads haven’t received significant investment since the 1980s.

The NCC’s primary source

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of funding for its mandate — to develop conserve and improve the national capital region — comes from the federal government. It owns and manages more than 500 square kilometres of land and more than 1,700 properties.

The report notes that the NCC’s main strategy of mitigating risk was to put off lower priority work, but they also tried to implement some revenue-generating and cost reduction initiatives, such as automated parking systems and cost sharing — without significant results.

“These strategies, while they have allowed us to offer our wonderful assets in a great state, they haven’t been enough to address this infrastructure deficit,” Galletti said.

According to the NCC, it hasn’t received any increases in funding since the 2009-10 fiscal year, other than for specific purposes. Since 2013, its capital budget has been reduced by $6 million because of government

budget cuts and a mandate shift, moving some responsibilities, like Winterlude, to Canadian Heritage.

In a statement, the NCC says it will work with the government to address the significant infrastructure deficiency.

“The National Capital Commission welcomes the recom-

mendations of the office of the auditor general. We look forward to working with the government of Canada to invest in federal infrastructure in the capital region so that it remains a source of pride for residents and visitors,” Mark Kristmanson, chief executive officer of the NCC said in the statement.

The special examination, completed by the auditor general every 10 years, also revealed the commission has otherwise good management practices and suggested it create a risk management framework to set acceptable levels of risk, and to inform the board of directors’ decision-making.

The NCC has said that they will take on creating the framework to be completed by the end of March 2018.

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City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review

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LEFT: Youth take part in a Bricks 4 Kidz class at Club Square. RIGHT: Three-year-old Jasmine Dunn runs around a play area geared to younger children. Go to OttawaCommunityNews.com to see video.

Activities for all ages available at Club Square Continued from page 33

Nayed started developing the idea for Club Square after he left his construction and landscaping business in Libya, North Africa, and moved back to Canada permanently in 2013.

“My wife and my kids were based in Kanata,” said the father of three. “It was quite a commute for me, lots of travel and lots of stress … I missed a lot of time with them.

“When I came back, I was all focused on them because I missed them so much.”

He took an interest in his teenagers’ extracurricular activities, but many programs didn’t offer much flexibility and it wasn’t always a comfortable experience as a parent.

“We basically developed this as an answer to what people are actually asking for and the troubles we had in sending our kids to camps,” Nayed said, adding children can switch programs or cancel enrolment at any time.

“That flexibility is really important to parents,” he said.

“Schedules change, people travel.

We hold nothing back and everything is like an open-door policy.”

Program co-ordinator Evan Satta, a licensed teacher, said he’s never seen anything quite like Club Square.

“The appeal was being able to offer quality educational programs to kids and really offering something that’s really diverse,” he said. “There’s something here for everyone, regardless of what your interest is or your back-

ground or your age group.”

Nayed, who officially opened the doors in May, said it was important to him that the space appeals to all ages.

“When asked what age (we serve), we always answer 0 to 99,” he said. “Anybody is our client and there is always a program.”

There’s an interactive play area called the Nutty Museum for those ages 18 months to five years old.

On Saturday nights, the club transforms itself into a lounge for teens, playing the music “a little bit louder” and featuring a youthapproved menu, said Nayed.

Social gaming tournaments attract high school and college-aged participants.

And it was important the space and ambience be just as welcom-

ing for adults. With a café that’s open to the public, cosy seating areas, free Wi-Fi and classes geared to adults — such as paint nights — the response has been positive, he said.

“We’ve always had the whole family as our objective,” he said.

“It’s possible to have a place that’s equally entertaining to an adult, dad and mom, and the kids and the teenager at the same time.

This is what this place is trying to accomplish.”

Club Square is partnered with three franchises — Nutty Scientists, Young Chefs Academy and Bricks 4 Kidz — and created its Hive Art Studio and Levels computer programming. The centre is located at 430 Hazeldean Rd., unit 6. For more information, visit clubsquare.ca.

It was great to see so many residents out this past weekend at the Trailwest Community Association’s Summerfest event in Kristina Kiss Park. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this annual gathering a huge success!

Advanced Leadership Program Congratulations to the 11 youth in Kanata South who successfully completed the Advanced Leadership Program offered by the City of Ottawa’s Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department.

This program is designed to assist youth ages 15 to 18 to develop strong leadership skills, to acquire job skills in the recreation field, and to experience a work placement in city programs. In addition to providing each participant with an invaluable summer experience, this program also assists the Department in training their potential employees of the future.

Please visit www.ottawa.ca to learn more about this program.

2018 Budget Consultation The 2018 Budget webpage was launched this week on Ottawa.ca. Under the ‘Have Your Say’ area, residents can find information on how to get involved and provide feedback on the budget.

Budget Planning tool- Available for the second year, this interactive software tool provides residents with the opportunity to play the role of a politician or administrator by determining how they would prioritize budget funding for each category. To show the impact of their decisions, it will also show how their choices would affect the budget rate and their individual property taxes.

The budget simulator tool will remain live until the budget is tabled on November 8th.

Save the Date - there will be a joint west end Budget Consultation meeting held at the Kanata Recreation Complex (Hall A) on Thursday October 5th starting at 6:30pm. Come out and share your thoughts on the 2018 Budget with your Councillor and City Finance staff.

Cleaning the Capital Register your Fall 2017 Glad Cleaning the Capital project by September 14th and you’ll be entered for a chance to win an early bird prize.

Registration continues until October 15th, and Cleaning the Capital volunteers who submit their online cleanup reports

by October 31st are also eligible to win one of the many prizes donated by Cleaning the Capital’s generous sponsors. Join the thousands of community volunteers that help keep Ottawa clean, green and graffiti-free!

Registration is quick and easy: • Go to ottawa.ca, or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401), to register for the cleanup. The interactive map on our website will show you which locations have already been claimed, allow you to register your own project site and choose the cleanup supplies that you need.

Upcoming Events September 16th: Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario (SHEO) has partnered with myself, Councillors Wilkinson, Qadri and El-Chantiry to offer up a free “Try It” event for Sledge hockey.

This event will be held from 9:15am-11:15am at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. Learn more about Sledge Hockey at www.SHEO.ca .

Working for Kanata South: It is my privilege to serve as your Councillor. Please feel free to contact my office with any concerns or comments, by phone: 613-580-2752, or by email: allan.hubley@ottawa.ca.

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How to reduce the risk of getting flu at school School-aged kids who catch colds or the flu from their classmates can quickly spread those colds to their family members, who then might spread the colds further when they go to work.

Preventing the spread of colds and flu at school is a team effort that requires the assistance of not just parents, but also teachers and students.

Still, parents might be the first line of defense when it comes to preventing the spread of cold and flu at school.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 38 million school days are lost to the flu each year.

Those lost days can affect students who miss lesson plans, but also affect parents, who often must take days off

from work to tend to their sick children.

While there’s no way for parents to guarantee their children won’t catch a cold or the flu this school year, they can take various preventive measures to increase kids’ chances of staying healthy and achieving perfect attendance.

Some of these measures are: • Make sure kids are immunized and that their immunizations are current. Vaccinations bolster kids’ immune systems. That’s important, as kids’ immune systems are naturally less mature than adults’, making them more vulnerable to germs and viruses.

The CDC recommends that adults and children receive their flu vaccinations in October while noting that such vaccinations can be administered

as late as January and still prove effective. The CDC also recommends that adults and children receive flu vaccinations each year. Additional vaccinations may not need to be administered as often, but parents should still ensure kids’ are up-to-date with their shots.

• Make sure kids regularly wash their hands. Kids often catch colds by rubbing their hands that have been exposed to cold virus germs on their noses or eyes. To prevent that, parents can teach kids to wash to their hands thoroughly, including scrubbing the backs of their hands, between their fingers and around their fingernails.

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Guarding against head lice As the school year begins anew, lice often becomes a subject of conversation among concerned parents. In certain areas, such as in classrooms and locker rooms, lice easily can be transferred from person to person. Understanding this common foe can help students avoid it and parents recognize it when it’s present.

A louse is an ectoparasite, meaning it feeds on its host while living on the surface of the host’s body. Although lice can affect various parts of the body, they are most notably present on the scalp.

Research indicates that head lice have been spreading among humans for millenia. Ancient Egyptian and Greek books of medicine make reference to lice, and they have even been found

on prehistoric mummies.

Unlike lice that congregate on other parts of the body, head lice are not a vector for disease transmission. They are relatively innocuous, but can be quite a nuisance. The insects are adept at clinging to human hair and feeding on blood from the scalp. Anyone can get lice, regardless of their personal hygiene or lack thereof.

School-aged children between the ages of four and 14 catch lice more frequently than adults.

Although firm data on lice infestations is difficult to come by, estimates suggest that as many as 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children between the ages of three and 11. Head-to-head contact with an already-infested person is the most common

way to get head lice. Head lice can be spread when people sit closely to one another, such as in a classroom or theater. It is very rare that lice are spread through shared belongings such as hats, combs or on furniture. Pets do not play a role in the spread of head lice.

Lice tend to congregate behind the ears and at the neckline at the back of the head. Sometimes, they can be found on the eyelashes or eyebrows.

Lice can be difficult to detect, and they may

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Treating lice typically involves using specialized combs to remove nits and lice. Pesticide shampoos and lotions or nonpesticide treatments may be used to eradicate the lice. Limiting head-to-head exposure is the best way to avoid a lice outbreak.

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Student physicals should be part of back to school planning School time requires having all of the necessary supplies, clothing and gear ready for the year. In addition, preparing for a new school year often involves providing updated physical health information to the school administration.

The requirements for health screenings and reporting may vary between school districts. Some physical examinations need to be conducted annually, while others may only need updating at certain intervals, such as when kids transition from elementary school to middle school or middle school to high school. Updated physical forms also may be required at the start of a sports season.

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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, physical exams typically are completed by students’ primary care providers. Some school districts offer free or low-cost health assessments through school providers as well.

Students who will be traveling for school may be required to meet the health requirements of their destination country. For example, medical students admitted to a Canadian university may be required to get a medical exam, according to the Government of Canada.

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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries every year. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says that the weight of a backpack should not exceed 10 to 15 percent of a child’s body weight. But many students pack their bags with much more weight than that.

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Many adults are returning to the classroom When a new school semester starts, children and young adults may not be the only ones who are returning to the classroom. Many adults resolve to expand their professional horizons by returning to school even after they have established themselves in their professions.

Some may aspire to develop skills specific to a particular job, while others may want to make it easier to transition to a new career.

The National Center for Education Statistics says 33 percent of the 18 million undergraduate students in the United States are over the age of 25.

Students over the age of 30 make up 22 percent of the student body in colleges and universities.

Many adults may not have been in a classroom in more than a decade.

Many things have changed with regard to academia in recent decades, and adults may need some extra time Adult learners now comprise a significant portion of and help to make their transition back to student go smoothly. college and university student bodies.

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and other forms of financial aid are not exclusive to younger learners. • Brush up on school skills. Start reading more to refresh your vocabulary and other language skills. College involves critical thinking and reasoning, so explore free online courses or games that cover critical thinking skills. Refresh your memory on basic writing rules if essays and reports will be part of your curriculum. Honing your academic skills in advance of returning to school can help you start off on the right foot. • Create a support system. Going back to school will require you to rearrange schedules and make certain sacrifices. Such adjustments may require the assistance of friends and family.

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New Fall Service Starts September 3 All Signs Point to 2018 New fall schedules, service adjustments and new route numbers take effect Sunday, September 3. Many of the changes happening will help us get ready for rail and prepare for the opening of the O-Train Confederation Line in 2018.

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Simplified Service to Tanger Outlets

We are continuing to introduce new route numbers for many routes throughout the city.

In Kanata, Route 162 will replace the current Route 62 evening and weekend service between Terry Fox Station and Tanger Outlets.

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School Routes School service is adjusted every year, so confirm your route and schedule before school starts. Service to French language schools starts Tuesday, August 29, while service to English language schools starts Tuesday, September 5. Visit octranspo.com for details about schedules and school route changes.

Visit your school board website to see if you’re eligible for a school board transit pass. Other customers aged 13-19 can get a Youth discount set on their Presto card at an OC Transpo Customer Service Centre with proof of age.

Summer Museum Service Wraps Up Special summer weekend and holiday-only service will end after Labour Day on Route 129 to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Route 185 to the Canada Agricultural Museum and Experimental Farm, and Route 198 to Petrie Island.

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New Schedules and Service Changes Schedule changes this fall will reflect higher seasonal ridership levels as customers return to work and school. New timetables are available for many routes.

For more information about these changes, new timetables or trip planning, go to octranspo.com, visit an OC Transpo Customer Service Centre, or call 613-741-4390.

On Monday, September 4, OC Transpo will operate a Sunday schedule, meaning only those routes that normally run on Sundays will be in service. OC Transpo Customer Service Centres and the Transit Information Line (613-741-4390) will be open to serve you on Labour Day. On Saturday, September 2, Customer Service Centres at Lincoln Fields, Place d’Orléans and St-Laurent will also be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for added convenience.

Discontinuation of Paper Passes and Bus Ticket - Switch to Presto Monthly passes allowing unlimited rides are now only available on Presto. You can visit an OC Transpo Customer Service Centre or City of Ottawa Client Service Centre to purchase a Presto monthly pass. You can also go online at prestocard.ca or call 1-877-378-6123 to order a Presto card.

Paper bus tickets Need assistance? Call will no longer be OC Transpo at available for purchase 613-741-4390 after November 30, TTY: 613-741-5280 2017. Presto e-Purse or visit us at one of our or cash offers an Customer Service Centres equivalent or cheaper single-ride option.

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Kanata youth graduate from the advanced leadership program, offered by the city’s recreation, cultural and facility services department, during a ceremony at city hall on Aug. 24. The work placement helps teens develop strong leadership skills and experience in the recreation field.

Algonquin College and HealthCareCAN team up

BY CHRISTOPHER WHAN christopher.whan@metroland.com

HealthCareCAN and Algonquin College announced a multilevel agreement for the delivery of health-science and health related online professional development programs on Aug. 17.

The partnership will allow the

school to broaden its offerings to adults working in the health care sector who want to upgrade their skills, according to the college.

As of Sept. 1, students enrolled in the health information management, food service and nutrition management programs will be working toward certificates of achievement awarded by both the

college and HealthCareCAN. “One of our strategic mandates is strengthened partnerships with both alumni and employers,” said Cheryl Jensen, president of Algonquin College in a press release.

“Our new relationship with HealthCareCAN and its professional development division, CHA Learning, is important to

doing both.”

Both partners will explore the development of more healthrelated training, collaboration on applied research and funding opportunities, and having a learning pathway that connects HealthCareCAN courses and the college’s credit and non-credit programming.

Jack MacLaren Member of Provincial Parliament Carleton-Mississippi Mills

Sir. John A. Who? Last week the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario decided that the idea of maintaining and teaching Canadian history means nothing to them.

At their annual general meeting the OETF passed a resolution saying they believed that any school bearing the name of Sir. John A. Macdonald should be renamed because some people may take offence to the name of the founding father of Canada.

Macdonald’s vision of a united British North America and a transcontinental railroad connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific, was what brought us together as a dominion 150 years ago. But in this historic year it seems the OETF believe that Canada’s first prime minister is not worthy of celebration, is not worth of commemoration for all the good he did for Canada.

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The OETF are doing this they say because of Macdonald’s role in the residential school system.

They have a fair point, Macdonald did play a role in the creation of a system that was responsible for terrible crimes against our indigenous peoples. But we cannot expect the leaders of the past to stand up to modern standards of morality, it simply isn’t possible. Every prime minister preceding Paul Martin was involved in the residential school system. So where does it end? Who is so virtuous a historical figure that they meet all of today’s standards? History is history, and we do not get to change what we don’t like about it.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, trust the people you love and your close friends. There is a good reason why you hang in certain social circles. It’s not the time to doubt your alliances.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Bringing together people and socializing is what you desire this week, Sagittarius. Therefore, why not host a party or organize a night out with friends?

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Friends may be surprised to hear you requesting things, Taurus, since you’re not usually one to ask for help. It is okay to need some assistance this week to get by.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Self-confidence and enthusiasm helps you to be a natural-born leader this week, Virgo. Show coworkers just how much you can handle and they’ll take a step back.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It is important not to let others make decisions for you, Capricorn. If you feel strongly about something, speak up for yourself and others will notice your assertiveness.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may need to ask yourself some difficult questions this week if you plan to map out more of your future. If you’re looking for adventure, the goals will be different from stability.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, changes to your financial status may have you looking at various ways to cut costs or ways to splurge.

Research all of the possibilities before making drastic changes.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Someone close to you may be having difficulties he or she is not able to verbalize, Aquarius. Be patient with this person and help work through all of the angles.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 There are many changes waiting to unfold in your personal life, Scorpio.

Take the time to listen to what the stars are trying to tell you and make the best decisions.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when you act as a leader your behaviors may be different from others around you. It is okay to stand out for the right reasons.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Try to show others this week that you are a thoughtful person who has many life experiences to share, Cancer. Try to assert yourself in a calm but effective way.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may be very interested in technology, Aries. This interest could spur the purchase of a new technological device that you have had your eyes on for some time.

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t wasn’t like every other Saturday morning. Mother had loaded the Model T the night before for all her door-to-door deliveries in Renfrew that she did every week.

But that Saturday was different. Mrs. Stewart, (we called her the ‘rich Mrs. Stewart’) had also ordered two dozen of Mother’s sticky buns with her usual order of eggs, butter and one fat chicken.

That meant I would have to help Mother take the order to the kitchen door.

This meant that I’d get another peek into the kitchen, which was almost as big as our whole house!

Mother rapped gently, and the door was opened by Mrs. Stewart herself, and I could see she was ironing.

But it wasn’t like our ironing board on the farm that she was using. This board had its own legs, not like ours, which was really only a rough board, wrapped in flannelette sheets,.

And the irons had to be heated on the hot elements of our cook stove before you could use them. But Mrs. Stewart’s iron sure was different. It had a bulb affair at one end, and what looked like a pipe going upwards.

“This is a brand new type of iron, Mrs. Haneman,” Mrs. Stewart said when she saw us looking at it. “It heats with gas.”

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York apartment. It looked just like that one too.”

Mother was breathing hard, as if the memory was causing her pain.

“The first time Rosy used it, Memories she called me in from next door to see this new invention. Well!

It hissed, it sputtered, and the ered gold! blue smoke came out of it, and “And it heats very quickly ... far quicker than the electric then there was this big puff. It hit the ceiling, taking Rosie’s plug-in I can tell you.” husband’s best white shirt with She propped it on its end, it, and there was a hole in the and I could hear it sizzle, and steam came out onto the damp ceiling as big as a pumpkin.”

Mother took a hanky out and starched doily she was of her purse and wiped her ironing. forehead. The memory almost Mrs. Stewart made some too much for her. comment that Mother should “No thank you. I’ll stick have a gas iron, since she was pretty sure we had no electricity with the flat irons I heat on the on the farm, and it would sure cook stove until we get electricity.” beat heating the flat irons on And I knew that wasn’t gothe cook stove. ing to happen any time soon.

Mother already had her Mother started the car, money in her purse, her hand driving away from the curb and on the doorknob, and was pushing me out onto the street. headed down to the main street.

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Karen McCrimmon Serving Constituents of Kanata-Carleton

Member of Parliament Kanata-Carleton National Capital Open Recently The Hylands Golf Club played host to the National Capital Open to Support Our Troops. Proceeds from the tournament go on to benefit the Soldier On fund, a Canadian Armed Forces program that supports currently serving members and veterans to overcome their physical or mental health illness or injury through physical activity and sport.

Since its inception in 2007, Soldier On has helped more than 2,200 ill and injured members and Veterans. This year, the tournament raised more than $78,200. I would like to thank all the volunteers and supporters of this incredible tournament.

Kanata Youth Council As a part of the Government’s continued commitment to promote meaningful youth engagement in Canada’s government, the Kanata-Carleton Youth Council will be returning for this upcoming school year, and will be opening for applications shortly. The Kanata-Carleton Youth Council will include youth from different schools, neighborhoods and local associations. I want to hear from youth in the community and am inviting anyone from the ages of 15-21 to apply. Once selected, the council will meet several times throughout the year to discuss issues that matter to our youth, their community and their country. I hope to hear from all those interested soon!

South Asia Fest

Order of Canada members celebrated at Rideau Hall

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

There was an air of deja vu at Rideau Hall over the weekend where its former residents returned home for the day.

The 50th anniversary gathering of members of the prestigious Order of Canada drew several former governors general as well as the governor general-

designate, Julie Payette, who will take up where current Gov. Gen. David Johnston will leave off next month.

The Order of Canada is a reflection of the efforts of its inductees who strive to make the country a better place.

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I had a wonderful time at the South Asian Festival, celebrating such great communities with the many people who showed up for the festivities. Thank you to all the organizers, volunteers, performers & supporters who joined us at city hall.

It was such a terrific celebration!

Dieppe Commemoration Last week marked the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid.

The August 19, 1942 battle involved 5,000 Canadians: 907 were killed, 586 wounded and almost 2,000 were taken prisoner. The raid, code-named Operation Jubilee, was the first significant military action involving Canadian soldiers in Europe during the Second World War. I am so thankful to those Veterans who fought for our freedom.

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Almost 7,000 people have been invested into the Order by Canada by governors general over the decades.

“The Order of Canada, I think, has been a beautiful Canadian initiative,” Johnston said.

“It’s, we think, the most meritbased, non-political honour system in the world, and the motto is ‘they desire a better country.’

So these are people who not only have the desire and dreamt about a better country, but have done so much to build one in so many diverse areas.”

Order members come from every corner of the country and reflect the nation’s diversity and a strong determination to enrich the lives of others, Johnston said.

“That will be the theme, I think, for the next decade or two of the Order, how we channel that energy to realize that this experiment was just Canada, an experiment in inclusiveness and diversity that takes constant work,” said Johnston.

He plans to return to his roots as a law professor and work in law and pursue his international interests following his departure.

He and his wife Sharon plan return to their 75-hectare farm, located about 45 kilometres west of Ottawa.

His successor, Payette, a former Canadian astronaut, was named as Canada’s next governor general by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in recent months.

She too was at the anniversary gathering, and took the stage to sit next to past governors general Michaëlle Jean and Adrienne Clarkson, as well as Diana Fowler LeBlanc, the widow of former governor general Roméo LeBlanc, Gerda Hnatyshyn, the widow of former governor general Ray Hnatyshyn, and former governor general Edward Schreyer.

The celebration also featured performances by Order members, including a poetry reading

by George Elliott Clarke, the parliamentary poet laureate, and a speech by Chantal Petitclerc, Canada’s most decorated athlete.

“Why is it so important to be a part of this family? Why is this so precious? What does it mean to us?” she asked the audience.

“The Order of Canada, I think, really shows that diversity is our strength. It has always been our strength and it should always be our strength.”

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

Aug. 31

Kanata & District Breast Cancer Support Group monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in a new meeting room opposite hall A in the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. For details call Judy at 613-592-1929.

Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run for the Animals. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Lansdowne Great Lawn, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Linda 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/Ottawa HumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

Sept. 5

Sept. 11

Is your garden overflowing with herbs and veggies? How can you continue to enjoy your garden’s bounty for the months to come? KanataMarch Horticultural Society presents “Preserving the Harvest” with master gardener Rebecca Last from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. $5 for non-members. Visit kanata-horticultural.com for details.

Sept. 8

Kanata Seniors Centre open house and complimentary pancake breakfast, Friday, Sept. 8, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2500 Campeau Dr. Learn about all the services the City of Ottawa and the Kanata Seniors Council have to offer. For more information please call 613-5802980.

Sept. 9

The OHS Auxiliary Craft Circle will be selling some of their handmade crafts at the Ottawa Humane Society

Open rehearsal organized by the Kanata Choral Society for singers interested in singing, all voices welcome. Rehearsals are at St. Paul’s Hazeldean Church, 20 Young Rd. at 7:30 p.m. For details visit www. kanatachoralsociety.ca or phone 613-592-1991.

Sept. 12

The Probus Club of Western Ottawa’s next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 33 Stephen Leacock Dr. Meet at 10 a.m. for coffee and hear guest speaker Bruce Di Labio, speaking about Birds of the Ottawa Region. New members welcome. Contact Mary Jones at 613-828-9759 for details.

CFUW/Kanata (Canadian Federation of University Women) starts its new season for all interested women.

Monthly meetings feature lively speakers. Over 20 local interest-groups meet each week.

Meet members and friends as we launch a new program of activities. Enjoy light refresh-

ments as you catch up with all the news. Bring a friend: new members are always welcome.

Here’s an opportunity for them to check out who we are and what we do: next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Stonehaven Manor, 70A, Stonehaven Dr., from 7 to 9 p.m.

Email cfuwkanata.member ship@gmail.com or visit www. cfuwkanata.ca for details.

Everyone interested in services provided to older adults in our community are welcome to come out to this expo with more than 40 not-for-profit exhibitors, door prizes, refreshments and a warm welcome from Mayor Jim Watson.

Sept. 19

The Kanata Art Club is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at 630 Cameron Harvey Dr. (formerly 1030 Riddell Dr.), Kanata. Check out our classes, workshops and studios at www.kac1.ca.

Kanata North town hall meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minto Room at the Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata. Items include the mosquito program, hydro corridors, blasting issues and a review of current development applications.

You can also view the meeting live-streamed and recorded at www.facebook.com/marianne4kanata.

Until Sept. 15

Tuesdays

Sept. 13

Used books wanted by Kanata United Church for their annual February book sale. Proceeds support various charities including the food cupboard.

The 24-hour 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.

Sept. 15

Kanata Expo 55+ from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mlacak Center 2500 Campeau Dr. Hosted by Coun. Marianne Wilkinson.

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 amagicalbirth@hotmail.com or call 613-829-8511.

Wednesdays

Join us at the Hazeldean Library, at 50 Castlefrank Rd., on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for Homework Help: tu-

toring, reading support, and homework support in English and French. For ages 6 to 12.

Starts on Sept. 13 and is led

by Frontier College. We are looking for volunteers to be tutors. For more information, please contact Sarah Brydges at sbrydges@frontiercollege. ca.

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 613828-3862.

Fridays

Come and enjoy English county dancing – beautiful music, friendly people, easy dances. Fridays 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.

building strength stability and peace I specialize in healing yoga relating to anxiety, depression, cancer (during and after treatment), recovery after surgery, mental wellness as well as building strength and stability as we age. Healing yoga is offered on a one-on-one basis.

Yoga classes, for children to adults, range from gentle yoga to a more vigorous practice. Maximum class size is 4, which allows for personal attention to each participant.

To set up an appointment to discuss your interest or sign up for a class, e-mail: AtEzYoga@bell.net or call: 613-715-1082.

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