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Sens fans will have the opportunity to meet players, watch the team practice and take part in interactive games at the Ottawa Senators Fan Fest on Sept. 25. The event takes place at the Canadian Tire Centre and provides fans “with their first chance to see the 2016-17 Senators competing on the ice,” says a release from the NHL team. Advance tickets to Fan Fest are $10, and will also be available on site the day of the event for $15. Season seat holders can buy tickets

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will be part of the 25-piece set that be available to fans at games during the 2017 anniversary celebrations.” The Senators 25th anniversary season begins in 2017. Canadian Tire is holding an “exclusive pre-season promotion,” offering a free Fan Fest ticket and bobblehead to people who buy a pre-season ticket at its participating stores, says the release. Fan Fest parking is free at the Canadian Tire Centre and the event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 25. Tickets are available at ottawasenators.com/tickets, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-788-FANS, or visiting a participating Canadian Tire.

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Kanata’s newest hockey team plays its first home game at Jack Charron Arena on Sept. 8, and to mark the occasion, admission will be free. The Ottawa Canadians Jr. B club moved from Sandy Hill to Kanata in the off-season. The Canadians will faceoff against their long-time rival Ottawa West Golden Knights on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Jack Charron Arena is located at 10 McKitrick Dr., at the corner of Castlefrank Road.

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Missing bike links to make cycling safer Continued from page 1

“The federal government will be investing $925,000 to improve local bike paths that are found in our community,” said Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon. “This was a key issue identified at our climate change town hall and I am happy that progress has been made.” The federal government is pitching $525,000 towards a

total estimated cost of $1.05 million for a missing cycle link at March and Herzberg roads. It will also pay half of the total estimated cost of $800,000 for a missing link at Carling Avenue and March Road. Both areas were noted as difficult to navigate for cyclists accessing the Kanata North Business Park. The Sustain Kanata North group released a report in

July, marking the best routes and those that need improvement. “It was a wonderful surprise,” said Julie Gourley, program co-ordinator of Sustain Kanata North. She said creating the missing links would make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians, and hopefully help reduce commuter vehicles as more people opt to bike to work. See DETAILS, page 5

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“It’s currently difficult to cycle to the Kanata North business community; if we can make it safer and easier that will improve congestion along March Road,” said Gourley. Reducing congestion and encouraging more people to cycle is a key priority for

the city, said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson. “I'm really happy that we’re getting this kind of support from the federal government to do these kinds of infrastructure projects,” she said. “This is going to help us fill in some of the things we’ve been looking to do for some time.” Wilkinson said she hasn’t

received the particulars of the projects yet but expects to learn more at a city council meeting Aug. 31. “What I'm looking forward to is seeing the details and ensuring that it fits into our overall cycling needs in the community,” she said. However, Wilkinson said she would have liked to see more money to finish the

multi-use pathway along Campeau Drive, which is being constructed between Knudson Drive and Teron Road. “There wasn’t enough money passed by the city to do it all the way up to Kanata Avenue,” she said. “That’s one I would have liked to have seen instead of the cycling links. If they had another $4-to-$500,000, they could have done the whole thing. "I think it would have been good to have that but I wouldn’t take away from other people.” The feds are also spending $1.5 million on the Kanata LRT environmental assessment, which is estimated to cost $3 million in total.

“The whole west end benefits from the LRT,” said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley. Other items were grouped as city-wide projects without details as to which com-

munities will see the improvements. Hubley said it’s likely some of the city-wide improvements that are lumped together will include his area.

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City and police agree to keep public in the dark

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funny how those whose paycheques are paid for by the public hate it when the public gets a glimpse into the inner workings of their operations. How else can residents of Ottawa take the comments that have been coming from the mayor and the police chief when it comes to the internal strife going on within this cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police force. On Aug. 25, just a day after a protest in front of police headquarters demanding justice in the case of Abdirahman Abdi, a Somali man who died after a confrontation with police in the city, the mayor, police chief, police union head and police board chair gathered in private to clear the air over what appears to be ongoing dissension within police ranks. After that closed door meeting, the mayor emerged to concede the meeting wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a â&#x20AC;&#x153;love-inâ&#x20AC;?, but said they all agreed to work together to solve any issues within the force. But, and this is the key for those in the public, they will do this working together like they held their meeting, behind closed doors and out of public view. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our members have a very difficult job to do out there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been compounded by some of the very public discussion that has been taking place within the media,â&#x20AC;? said

Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all agree that these conversations have no place in the public forum.â&#x20AC;? Good to know that they all agree that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal issues are nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business but theirs. The internal discord came to light last March, when Const. Paul Heffler sent a letter to his colleagues criticizing senior staff for treating rank-and-file officers like â&#x20AC;&#x153;dime store security guards.â&#x20AC;? Since then, Ottawa Police Association president Matt Skof has been publicly vocal about several police board decisions, including a plan to fold community officers into a patrol unit. He has even called for the police boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair to resign. And that prompted Watson to say that any cops that are unhappy with their jobs should quit. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt residents would like to know issues causing internal strife within their police department are addressed. Unfortunately, residents of the city will now have to sit back and wait for the mayor, police chief, police association and police board chair to deem them worthy of knowing what is going on once they have decided what is appropriate to let their bosses â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the public â&#x20AC;&#x201D; know.

New pedestrian bridge might be good solution

t first glance, you might be a bit disappointed that some of the big federal transportation money announced for Ottawa last week was for a pedestrian bridge. There was money for trains, buses, design, transit structures, and so on. But how does a pedestrian bridge help ease our congestion woes, you might ask. Well, it makes big sense the more you think about it. The more people walk, the fewer people drive and this bridge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; over the Rideau Canal linking Fifth and Clegg avenues â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will get more people walking to a venue where traffic is always an issue, Lansdowne Park. The Corktown Footbridge linking the University of Ottawa and Centretown has made life more convenient for residents of both

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town areas. You can tell by how many people are using it, at all hours of the day. We have also seen, in the AdĂ we Crossing over the Rideau River between Sandy Hill and Overbrook, how positive it can be to give people the opportunity to get from one neighbourhood to another without having to get in a car. A pedestrian bridge to Lansdowne could enliven the place, which often seems woefully underpopulated in the days between major sports or entertainment events. Supporters of Lansdowne insist

that parking is not a problem there, that ample on-site parking exists, but the relevant fact is that people think parking is a problem and that keeps some of them away. Many of them will be happy to walk to Lansdowne, if given the opportunity. A new bridge has the additional benefit of bringing people from one neighbourhood into another that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally walk to. Who knows what can result from that, bringing Glebeites into touch with folks from Ottawa East? Certainly nothing bad. In a more general sense, footbridges turn cities in a more liveable direction. In any city, and certainly in ours, the best neighbourhoods are those where people can get what they need, do what they want to do, on foot or with a bicycle. Although everybody seems to

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understand this, in the abstract, we have somehow been moving in the wrong direction for years, putting up residential developments with no stores nearby, building huge superstores great distances away from the people who use them, allowing small neighbourhood stores to be driven out of business by overpowering competitors, not to mention high rents and increasing property taxes. Those neighbourhood stores have a better chance of surviving if people are nearby and able to get to them easily. Widening the Queensway does nothing for this. The next few years will see major changes in the way people get around, with light rail causing shifts in where people choose to live and how they choose to get from here to there. Or at least thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hope. When you consider all those changes, adding one more footbridge is not a dramatic initiative, to be sure. But dramatic steps have not been getting us anywhere. EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: 5IFSFTB 'SJU[ UIFSFTB GSJU[!NFUSPMBOE DPN NEWS EDITOR: /FWJM )VOU OFWJM IVOU!NFUSPMBOE DPN REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER: +FTTJDB $VOIB KFTTJDB DVOIB!NFUSPMBOE DPN POLITICAL REPORTER: +FOOJGFS .D*OUPTI KFOOJGFS NDJOUPTI!NFUSPMBOE DPN THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 5PM

Maybe small steps are worth a try. Look at how significant the small undertaking of creating downtown bike lanes has been. If cities are to survive and thrive past the age of vehicular strangulation, there have to be more people on foot. So any money devoted to this most ancient form of transportation is money well spent.

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Thank you for the excellent special supplement targeting seniors and “almost” seniors in Kanata and western Ottawa. Your “Grey Wave” section provides an abundance of relevant and current information to keep older adults active and healthy. It is hoped your newspaper will continue to offer a regular page with upcoming activities for seniors available in the community. It reflects what was known years ago by a group

of seniors and others when they formed the Kanata Seniors Council, with the main purpose to plan and build a seniors recreational community centre in Kanata. Contrary to the article, the Kanata Seniors Council was formed in 1996, not 2000. It was incorporated within the next two years and the fundraising then launched resulting in $250,000 raised for the building by this small group for the centre. This beautiful new building is now 16 years old, as it opened in January 2000.

I was told years ago that it was one of the first times that a group of seniors had raised this amount of money for a city building. It is satisfying to those of us involved in those early days to visit this hive of activity, which is one of the busiest and has one of the highest memberships of seniors centres in the city today. Judy Laughton Former president of the Kanata Seniors Council Former editor of Quest page for seniors in the Kanata KourierStandard

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CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT RIVERSIDE SOUTH MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN UPDATE RIDEAU RIVER STUDY AREA REVISED NOTICE OF COMPLETION In September 2008, the City of Ottawa completed the Riverside South Community Master Drainage Plan Update (MDPU) and Riverside South Community Infrastructure Servicing Study Update (ISSU) in support of the Riverside South Community Design Plan (CDP). The study was part of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to review infrastructure servicing alternatives for the Riverside South Community area of Ottawa. The final MDPU identified the preferred stormwater management alternative. In October 2012, the City of Ottawa released revised sewer design guidelines with new criteria for stormwater management and storm sewer design. In addition, changes to the City of Ottawa Official Plan are promoting increased density of development and significant land use changes. An update to the CDP was initiated in 2014 and finalized in 2016 to reflect land use, density, and transportation changes. To supplement the CDP, an update to the MDPU was completed to review the overall drainage plan for the study area that integrates with and enhances the natural environment of the study area. The update was divided into two study areas based on the receiving watercourse; directly to the Rideau River or to Mosquito Creek via proposed stormwater management facilities. This notice pertains to the MDPU Report for areas draining to the Rideau River “Rideau River Study Area” which presents an update to the existing natural environment of the study area as well as recommends a preferred stormwater management strategy for the proposed Riverside South Community. By this Notice, the 2016 MDPU is being placed on the public record in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2000, as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015). Please note that only the changes proposed in the MDPU are open for review. Copies of the Riverside South Community Master Drainage Plan Update for the Rideau River Study Area are now available for reviewing at the following locations: Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centre 101 Centrepoint Drive Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7 Tel: 613-580-2400 City Hall Client Service Centre 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2400 Ottawa Public Library – Ruth E. Dickinson Branch 100 Malvern Drive Ottawa, ON K2J 2G5 Tel: 613-580-2796 For further information on this project or to provide written comments, please contact the either of the representatives below: John Sevigny, C.E.T. Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Approvals Development Review City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 14388 Email: john.sevigny@ottawa.ca

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t’s that time of year again – time to sign the kids up for extracurricular activities! I mapped out a schedule. I marked the opening day of online registration for the City of Ottawa and other clubs. I did a budget. I planned out equipment required. Only then did I ask the kids what they wanted to do. “Nothing in September, mom,” said my 10-yearold. “I’ll be too tired adjusting to school hours and homework.” But, I protested, didn’t he need a physical outlet, a creative outlet or an opportunity to excel in soccer in the off-season? “I can play soccer at the park, mom,” he said. I tried the other son. “I don’t want to do anything, mom,” said my 11-year-old. “I already have football 10 hours a week until November.” Oh yeah! I had forgotten about that one. Tricky. What about swimming lessons? They wouldn’t want to lose the momentum from last spring and a summer in lakes. Didn’t they want to push through to the next level? “No, thanks,” was the unanimous reply. My daughter would love to do ballet, piano, soccer and swimming. But she’s

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse too young to engage in extracurricular. She’ll have a hard enough time adapting to school days without a nap. I put a line through her name. I thought about signing myself up for French language training, adult swimming lessons and yoga. But I realized I have a full slate of client work and barely enough time to get to the gym every day as it is. So there I was, logged into every site imaginable, credit card in hand and nothing to register. Like any modern mom, my brain started questioning if it’s a good idea to skip a season of extracurricular activities. Will they miss out? Will they fall behind the others? Will they be bored? But then I started thinking about the reality of after school. Tired kids, daily homework, snacks, dinners and lunches. Oh, and foot-

ball 10 hours a week. It would be nice to have family dinners again after spending five summer nights per week on a field over the supper hour. It would be great for them to have time to play at the park on warm September afternoons. It would be pleasing to save tuition money for music lessons, swimming fees and other costs for a season. With feelings of uncertainty still lurking, I logged off the online registrations. If my prophetic mom abilities are intact, however, mid-September will bring a storm of complaints, “Mom, I’m bored. Why do we have to go to a football field three nights a week? Why didn’t you sign me up for any activities?” By then, of course, it may be too late to register. I guess we’ll just have to live life on the edge.

If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the municipality, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environment assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of the first publication of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the City at the address below. If there is no request received by October 1st, 2016 the project will proceed to detailed design and construction as presented in the planning documentation. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Operations Division Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5

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A protester lifts his sign asking for Justice for Abdirahman Abdi, a 37-year-old man who died following a confrontation with police on July 24, during a rally outside police headquarters on Elgin Street.

Protest marks one month since man’s death Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com

A rally outside police headquarters, marking one-month since the death of Abdirahman Abdi who died following a confrontation with police, began with chants of “fight for freedom” and “black lives matter.” “One of us could be next,” said Mikayla Vattiata, a member of the Ottawa Black Diaspora Coalition to a crowd of about 200 people. Some of those in attendance were holding signs demanding “Justice for Abdirahman Abdi”, others with signs alleging the Ottawa Hospital was negligent in its handling of Abdi upon arrival at the hospital and another saying “murder covered up here.” Abdi, a 37-year-old SomaliCanadian man, died after a confrontation with police outside his home on 55 Hilda St. in Hintonburg on July 24. Police were called to a nearby coffee shop following reports of “assaultive” behaviour. The provincial Special Investigations Unit is now investigating the circumstances

surrounding Abdi’s death. Coalition member Leila Moumouni-Tchouassi said the rally was a way of remembering Abdi. “We’re celebrating the life of someone they have taken from us and are actively trying to erase,” she said of Abdi’s death. “No matter how much they spin the story, no one deserves to be treated this way.” She outlined the demands the group is making which include: • Charges laid against the two officers at the centre of the SIU’s investigation • Public release of the full SIU report • Collection and release of all race-based data by the SIU • Ontario’s attorney general to enact recommendations of the Iacobucci Report on Police Encounters with People in Crisis across the province • Ontario’s attorney general to undertake a similar expanded investigation into police encounters with people living with disabilities, including autism and other cognitive disabilities See PROTESTERS, page 12 Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, September 1, 2016 11

Protesters demand justice at police headquarters rally Continued from page 11

• Ministry of Health and Long-term Care to investigate the extent to which paramedics and the Ottawa Hospital allegedly colluded with police to withhold information about Abdi’s death • Physicians who allegedly authorized the withholding of information about Abdi be stripped of their medical licence • The Ottawa Hospital end any practices in which there is collaboration with police or the Special Investigations Unit to withhold information from the families/next of kin and

the public • Counselling and support services for family and members of the community that witnessed Abdi’s death Vanessa Doriman, also a member of the coalition, said she refuses to let Abdi’s name be forgotten. “We are outraged and ready to resist. His name is not forgotten today, not ever. We demand justice now.” The SIU released a statement on the protests, which were held in communities across Canada, including Toronto, Kitchener, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Hamilton. The Toronto

protest was held outside SIU headquarters in Mississauga. In the statement, the SIU says it respects the right of Canadians to “protest and express their opinions in a peaceful manner.” The statement also acknowledges that the Black Lives Matter organization has made several demands related to the civilian oversight body and outlines how the body is governed. It notes the Ontario government has appointed an Ontario Court of Appeal judge to lead an independent review of the SIU and two other agencies that oversee police conduct in the province.

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Protesters chant “No justice, no peace” and “no racist police,” during a rally outside police headquarters on Elgin Street on Aug. 24. The rally was organized by Black Lives Matter, No Justice No Peace and the Ottawa Black Diaspora Coalition one month following Abdirahman Abdi’s death following a confrontation with police outside his Hintonburg apartment.

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Kanata Highlands school prepares for first day Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

As students, teachers and staff prepare to head back to school next week, one Kanata school is working on the finishing touches before opening its doors for the first time. Kanata Highlands Public School will welcome 270 students to its classrooms on Sept. 6, and principal Pauline McKenna is looking forward to the challenge of starting from scratch. “For me, it’s all about the opportunity to create a totally new innovative learning environment for the kids,” said the Stittsville resident.

“A big part is just to get to know the community, get to know the kids and the families. I have to understand them and their needs in order to direct where the school should go.” Kanata Highlands will feature educational technologies in classrooms, a maker space – a mixed-use library that is set up for science, math and creative learning – and an outdoor classroom all ready to go for the first day. “Because of the South March Highlands across from us we’ve got an outdoor classroom right on site,” said McKenna, who’s been a principal for 11 years. “A big part we want to do with kids is learning (about) the environment and how do you balance that with technology – teaching kids how to control technology instead of the technology controlling them.”

The motto of the new school is “Be open, be curious, be kind.” Being open is about being welcoming and open to new ideas; being curious focuses on learning and a willingness to take risks and make mistakes; being kind is about building relationships while being kind to others, to themselves and the environment, said McKenna. “Everything we do will encompass those three things,” she said, adding a high priority will be placed on creative learning. “We’ll be following the Ontario curriculum but allow the kids to drive the learning with what interests them, engages them. I know I have a dynamic group of educators … who are just ready to get in there and respect that aspect for kids.”

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Kanata Highlands will be eco-friendly, offer outdoor learning Continued from page 13

Being eco-friendly is also a pillar of the new school. Staff are taking a paperless approach, with all communications being handled electronically; the school will have a “no-trace” lunch policy, meaning students are asked to bring food items in reusable containers instead of plastic; and the school will participate in blue, black and green bin recycling. “The generation of kids coming up right now are so tuned into this,” said McKenna. “It’s bringing in that green aspect through it all. Plus being outside, taking them outside to learn and be OK out in that environment and appreciating the value behind that.” McKenna said students will have an opportunity to build on their passions and talents; it will be a year of innovative learning, collaboration and building relationships between the school and community. “I've always had a passion for kids and more important-

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Kanata Highlands Public School will welcome 270 students to its classrooms on Sept. 6. The school offers early French immersion and will house students in junior kindergarten through to Grade 5 this year, with Grade 6 instruction introduced next year. ly to build a community,” she said. “The most important part of this journey is that it is a team effort. There are so many people that have contributed and continue to work to ensure we have a great school.”

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A tour of the new school wasn’t possible before the paper’s deadline, as it hadn’t received its occupancy certificate to allow for visitors. However, McKenna said everything would be in place by the start of the school year.

All students will be bused to Kanata Highlands, located at 425 Terry Fox Dr., due to the construction in the area and lack of sidewalks down Second Line Road, said McKenna. The new school will take

in students from communities currently served by Jack Donohue, Stephen Leacock and Roland Michener public schools, which should help alleviate some overcrowding in the other elementary schools. Kanata Highlands offers

early French immersion and has a capacity that maxes out at 630 students. The school will house students in junior kindergarten through to Grade 5 this year, with Grade 6 instruction introduced next year.

Retired teacher charged with alleged sexual assault of four teens Police say incidents occurred between 1970 and 1982 Megan DeLaire mdelaire@metroland.com

A 73-year-old Ottawa man faces 14 criminal charges following an investigation into claims he sexually assaulted four teenagers when he was a teacher between 1970 and 1982. Police with the sexual assault and child abuse unit arrested and charged Donald Greenham

with 14 offenses including gross indecency, indecent assault on a male and indecent assault on a female – as per criminal code charges existing at the time of the alleged crimes – on Aug. 22. He was scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing that day. The charges came following an investigation that began on June 20 after one of the four victims reported the abuse to police. Greenham is alleged to have assaulted three males and one

female, ranging in age from 14 to 17 years old, between 1970 and 1982 while employed as a teacher and coach by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Although police did not specify at which schools Greenham taught and coached, archived news coverage of Bell High School’s senior basketball team lists Greenham as the senior team’s coach for the years 1980 and 1982. Former students of Greenham’s have said he also coached the boys’ lacrosse team at Bell

High School, and served as a guidance counselor at Greenbank Middle School and Bayshore Public School. According to the public register of the Ontario College of Teachers, Greenham earned his teaching certificate in Ottawa in 1964 and retired in 2013. Police continue to investigate, and are concerned that there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sexual assault and child abuse unit at 613236-1222, ext. 5944.

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Warning sign erected on Constance Bay after drowning death John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

A warning sign has been erected at the entrance of the Constance Bay beach in

the wake of the drowning death of a 10-year-old boy in the Ottawa River. West Carleton-March city councillor Eli El-Chantiry tweeted on Friday, Aug.

12 that the sign would be installed on city property later that day. The sign was up in time for the weekend near the Point Lounge. Ironically,

Saturday’s rain meant there was little activity on the beach, in marked comparison to the crowds that flocked to the sands the weekend before. Among those enjoying the

ing along the sandbar. He was apparently pulled by strong river currents into deep water at the sudden drop-off along the sand bar.

sun on the Constance Bay beach Aug. 6 was 10-yearold Maleak Thompson of the Toronto area. He has been identified as the boy drowned after getting into trouble when wad-

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EMA LEE FASHIONS CELEBRATES THIRTEEN YEARS! The number thirteen may be unlucky to some but at Ema Lee Fashions it’s the very opposite. The store has grown into a flourishing, well known success! The Main building was built in the 1850’s. It was once a hotel owned by Angus McDonald and in 1858 he opened the first post office in the village. It later became a general store and presently for the past thirteen years Ema Lee Fashions Ladies Clothing Store. Located seven kilometers north of Perth on Hwy 511 in the hamlet of Downtown Balderson.

clothing and they will soon be going on their next trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles to purchase their spring 2017 line. There is never a dull moment and this method of buying allows them to have such a wonderful, different The store is known far and selection of clothing. wide for its vast selection of People have often asked name brand swim suits which are carried in the store all Ms. Desjardine if she has ever year round, ladies apparel considered purchasing her and purses. They also carry a clothing on line instead of large selection of men’s shirts going through all of the work. The response is, you can’t feel and polos. the quality or see the true Emily Desjardine and Gerry colours of the clothing on line. McSweeney are the owners It’s really exciting to see the of the store. They focus on real variations of textures and Canadian made and U.S.A. designs, yes it is hard work,

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Around 30 Constance Bay residents hosted an emotional candlight vigil attended by Thompson’s family members on Sunday evening, Aug. 14. Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon was among the group gathered to express their condolences to the family for their loss. Earlier El-Chantiry, Ottawa police chief Charles Bordeleau and area firefighter had also tweeted out their sorrow for the ‘tragedy’. An impromptu memorial set up on the beach included a teddy bear and a photograph of the young lad. The death revived calls for signs warning swimmers

about the drop-off and the strong currents. It also restarted a debate on who owns the beach and what to do about the rapidly rising numbers of people visiting it for recreation. The bilingual sign points out that the ‘Point Beach’ is not a city owned public beach and that there are no lifeguards are on duty. It warns that “there are sudden drop-offs in the river and currents around the ‘Point’ can be strong.” It goes on to say the area poses a “serious risk” to swimmers. “Please use caution and ensure children are properly supervised at all times,” the sign concludes. Most Constance Bay resi-

dents are well aware of the dangers and note that the lack of a marked out, protected swimming area surrounded by buoys should alert visitors that it is not a safe spot for weak swimmers. There were signs placed on the beach several years ago after a drowning, but they have been vandalized or have fallen down in storms. Party-goers have been a problem on and off at the beach for many years. The status of the beach has been subject of lengthy battle between those who felt it should be limited to local residents and those who argued it is a public resource that should be open to all.

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Football showdown: Panda Game returns to TD Place Michelle Nash Baker michelle.nash@metroland.com

The Ravens and Gee-Gees will fight for bragging rights on Lansdowne’s football field once again this October. The annual Panda Game will take place at Lansdowne’s TD Place on Oct. 1, where the two long-time rivals, the Carleton University Ravens and the Ottawa University GeeGees, will take to the field in the latest edition of the Panda Game. Tickets for the game went on sale on Aug. 25 and are available at TDplace.ca, by calling 613-232-6767, ext. 1, or in person at the TD Place box office. Named after a stuffed panda mascot called Pedro the Panda, which later turned into a trophy, the first game was played at Lansdowne Park in 1955 and continued annually at the park until the 1998 season. The popular game returned to

The annual Panda Game will take place at Lansdowne’s TD Place on Oct. 1, where two long-time rivals, the Carleton University Ravens and the Ottawa University Gee-Gees, will take the field.

the Ottawa sports scene after a long absence in 2013, when the Ravens football program was revived. Last year’s event saw more than 17,000 people come out to watch the rivals duke it out on the gridiron – the largest crowd at a regular season Canadian Interuniversity Sport last year. “Panda is a such a special game in Ottawa with its rich tradition and national appeal, it makes for one of the highlights of the fall football schedule,” said Ravens head coach Steve Sumarah. “The crowds continue to grow and the support from the two universities and the local community is second to none, making it a can’t miss event.” Carleton opened its 2016 OUA season on Aug. 28 at McMaster before hosting Western on Sept. 4 for the home opener. The Gee-Gees travel to Waterloo to start their season on Sept. 5 and host McMaster for their home opener on Sept. 10.

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Be a Badass on Labour Day weekend Ottawa’s Badass Dash returns to Wesley Clover Parks with more than 50 obstacles Megan DeLaire mdelaire@metroland.com

The Badass Dash is returning to Wesley Clover Parks for its third year in Ottawa on Sept. 3, and organizers expect this year’s extreme obstacle races to test more local participants than ever. “Last year there were 1,000 (participants) and this year we’re expecting 1,500,” said race director Brian Sharenow. “Honestly, a lot of runners go

to the events year after year and then you have someone who says how cool it is, and then it spreads by word of mouth.” Once again, the races – seven kilometres long for the elite and recreational division, shorter distances for the K9 and children’s divisions – will take competitors over more than 50 obstacles spread throughout the course. Those obstacles will challenge participants to wade through water, crawl through pipes, leap,

duck, climb, balance, and run as they race to division top spots and the prizes they promise.

in other cities that have been taking place longer, Sharenow said it is unique because its venue allows

‘A lot of our coolest obstacles actually are in Ottawa, because it’s such a large park.’ BRIAN SHARENOW, BADASS DASH RACE DIRECTOR

Although Ottawa’s Badass Dash is relatively new, and draws a smaller crowd than such dashes

more opportunities for obstacles than most. “A lot of our coolest obstacles

actually are in Ottawa, because it’s such a large park,” Sharenow said, adding that while most courses include 35 obstacles, organizers are able to plan 50 obstacles for the Ottawa event, using the inherent features of the park. “The nice thing is, because we’re in a horse park, we’re actually incorporating a lot of the competition jumps that the horses do, to add more obstacles.” The day will kick off with the elite division race, which runs from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by the recreational race from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the kids’ division from 1 to 2 p.m. and the K9 companion race from 2 to 3 p.m. Sharenow said the Badass Dash’s selection of race divisions is part of what sets it apart from similar obstacle races. “Unlike other obstacle races that are out there, we actually have four different courses and four different divisions incorporated into one event,” he said. Following an awards ceremony – where the top three female and male racers in the elite and recreational divisions, and the top three overall racers in the children’s and K9 divisions will be See FESTIVAL, page 23

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Festival to follow Dash with music, shopping, snacks Continued from page 22

awarded prizes – organizers have planned a postrace festival. Until the event wraps up at 4 p.m., racers, supporters and spectators will have a chance to relax, eat a late lunch, mingle, browse merchandise on display at vendor stalls and listen to live music. Participants – solo or as a team – can register to race online in advance, or in person at the park on the day of the event. The courses will be

open to spectators, for a fee of $10. Parking will also be available for $10. A portion of the event’s proceeds from registration fees and on-site fundraising will go to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. To register or learn more about the Badass Dash, visit badassdash. com. To save 25 per cent on registration for adults and kids, enter promo code FINAL25 when registering.

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Allan Hubley Positive Change for Kanata South

City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review First I would like to wish all residents an enjoyable Labour Day weekend! Please join me in thanking Alexis of Bridlewood for the beautiful mural that she painted on the bunker doors at Young’s Pond Park. Alexis is a Kanata South resident and has painted a lovely natural mural that residents can enjoy for many years. Please check out this latest community improvement project. Thank you Alexis!.

Back to School My office has received calls regarding speeding and road safety. Please slow down and be extra cautious by watching out for children in the weeks ahead as our youth head back to school. If you witness unsafe driving or excessive speeds in your community please call the police non emergency line at 613-236-1222 x 7300 and take down or get a picture of the licence plate. Ottawa Police and our whole community will appreciate your efforts to keep our community safe.

Fall Schedule Changes On Sunday, September 4th, new schedules go into effect on most routes to reflect the increased demand for service in the fall, along with other routing changes. For details regarding route changes, please visit www.octranspo.com. On Monday, September 5th, OC Transpo will operate a Sunday schedule, meaning only those routes that normally run on Sundays will be in service. The DayPass will be valid as a family pass on Labour Day. A family can ride all day with one $8.50 DayPass. Details can be found on the OC Transpo Website.

Update - Holiday Business Hours Survey The City of Ottawa has reached out to local businesses to see if they would support an exemption to the Retail Business Holidays Act (RBHA) in 2017 for Canada’s 150th Birthday. They have heard back from businesses in Kanata South and it appears that the majority of respondents would not be supportive of this initiative in our community. A list of areas that will have the option of extended hours will be available by the start of the New Year. More details regarding the RHBA can be found at www.ottawa.ca.

Understanding Your City Budget The City of Ottawa has developed new and innovative tools now available on Ottawa.ca in order to enhance the public’s understanding of the budget process and how decisions impact their individual property taxes. These enhancements also include a cleaner navigation through the Budget pages on Ottawa.ca, brief explanatory notes on each tool available and simplified more descriptive language used to characterize each resource. Links to these tools can be found on my website, www.councillorallanhubley.ca and also on the City of Ottawa website.

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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 . You can visit my website for more information: www.councillorallanhubley.ca or follow me on Twitter: @AllanHubley_23. 24 Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, September 1, 2016

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Kanata’s Rylee Fortier-Turner (left) and Myranda Bingham (centre), as well as Stittsville’s Paige Publow, perform at the skate park at the Kanata Recreation Complex on Aug. 25. The three west end dancers will represent Team Canada at the International Dance Organization’s hip-hop and break dance World Championships this fall.

Kanata, Stittsville dancers named to Team Canada Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

Three west end dancers are among Canada’s chosen elite performers who will compete on the international stage in Austria this fall. Kanata’s Rylee Fortier-Turner and Myranda Bingham, as well as Stittsville’s Paige Publow, will represent Team Canada at the International Dance Organization’s hip-hop and break dance World Championships running Oct. 19 to 23. All three say they’re excited for the opportunity and are looking forward to the competition. “Auditions for the Canadian national dance team brought some of the best dancers from across Canada, vying for a position on the team to represent Canada at the world level,” said Bingham, 20. “The best dancers from around the world will be competing for the World Championships title.” Long hours over the summer spent learning the choreography, road trips for training and practicing on their own time fills up their days, but for them it’s all worth it. “As tired as I may get I think about what an amazing experience it’s going to be and what an amazing experience it is al-

ready,” said 12-year-old Rylee on Aug. 25, just a few hours before she and Paige set off to Peterborough for training. For 13-year-old Paige, thinking about the upcoming overseas travel, the opportunity to meet dancers from other parts of the world and taking part in the competition inspires her. “Learning from other dancers, just by watching other people, it really helps,” she said. “I

“As tired as I may get I think about what an amazing experience it’s going to be and what an amazing experience it is already.” just think about what will happen at the end.” Rylee and Paige, who have been dancing since they were three years old, will compete in the junior age category. The two attend Pointe of Grace Dance Company in Stittsville and excel in a variety of styles including hip-hop, ballet, jazz, lyrical and acro. “I dance because it’s a lot of fun and I get to express myself,” said Rylee, a Grade 8 student

at Holy Trinity Catholic High School. “You can express yourself a lot more and let go of your problems,” added Paige, a Grade 8 student at Goulbourn Middle School. Bingham will compete in the adult class. She teaches at Kali Andrews Dance Company in Ottawa south after taking up dance three years ago. She started dancing at age 17 after making the switch from rhythmic gymnastics. “Being on a stage is a lot different than being on a floor,” said Bingham, who is studying human kinetics at the University of Ottawa. “I find it easier to dance on a stage in front of a crowd.” Her style is versatile – fluid one minute and hard the next – and her range includes hip hop, contemporary, acro and aerial, jazz and lyrical. “I worked to be that, I didn’t want to be good at only one thing,” she said. SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED

Among the choreography lessons and out-of-town training, the dancers are also learning to build social connections. “It’s not just about the experience of dancing,” said Paige’s mom Eunice Publow.

The dancers are learning to manage their social profiles and how to approach people and organizations to request backing, she said. “Since there is no government support for Team Canada Dance, each member must raise their own funds to attend the World Championships,” said Rylee’s mom Stephanie Fortier. “They have to work for it.” It will cost about $3,600 for each dancer’s flight and accommodation in Austria, and that doesn’t include the cost of choreography lessons, travel and accommodations for out-of-town training, or meals when they’re overseas. So they’ve been hustling, holding fundraisers such as bottle drives, a lemonade stand, a spontaneous dance performance, and soliciting businesses, family and friends for donations. The girls are using social media – Facebook and fundraising website GoFundMe – to request sponsorships and keep their fans updated on their training. To donate for the dancers’ trip: • Rylee: gofundme. com/2dgxd79g • Paige: gofundme.com/paige4canada • Bingham: gofundme. com/2mxn4tqc

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It was a great start to the 2016 season at Bob Barr Field this past Saturday, with all Kanata Knights teams starting the season with a 1-0 record. The day began with the first of four Kanata Knights vs. West Carleton Wolverine match-ups with the tykes battling through each quarter with long drives, nail-biting interceptions and a solid team effort to bring home a 59-39 win for the young Knights players. Immediately afterwards, the mosquitos dug in deep for a 30-20 win over with every defensive player involved in at least one tackle to hold the Wolverines at bay. The offensive arsenal outpaced the Wol-

verines in net yards 434-241, with solid passing and running. Hot on the heels of the mosquito win came the Knights peewees. They scored early, with the defence digging in hard to deny the opposition any ground as they shut down all offensive drives securing an 8-0 win. The bantam squad ended the day with offence and defence firing on all cylinders, putting up 40 points as defence stopped the opposition from scoring. Up next is the Knights midget team for the first of many Friday Night Lights at Bob Barr Field on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. against the Nepean Eagles. Bob Barr Field is located on the north side of Hazeldean Road, just west of Terry Fox Drive.

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Since the Caring and Sharing Exchange issued a public appeal to help deal with a 33 per cent increase in demand for school supplies, the community has stepped up, says Megan O’Meara. The charity, which operates Sharing in Student Success, packed hundreds of backpacks at the Westgate Shopping Centre on Aug. 23 thanks to the help of volunteers. A week before the packing event, the charity still had more than 800 kids on their waiting list and a total of 2,104 requests for backpacks. On Aug. 23, the number on the waiting list was down to 300. Cindy Smith, the organization’s executive director, said she was optimistic about the chances of eliminating the waiting list. “Just last week our waiting

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they have seen a massive leap in requests that they feel has been caused by the influx of Syrian refugees, according to Smith. Last year, the centre requested assistance for 63 children. This year, the number was nearly five times that, reaching 300 children. According to a press release from the exchange, one in five children in Ottawa live in poverty.

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Nearly 230 bikers and their families gathered in a Casey’s Grill and Bar Restaurant parking lot to take a stand against violence. The Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre held its annual Cruise Don’t Bruise event on Aug. 20 at Casey’s, 1880 Ogilivie Rd., for a motorcycle ride that aims to raise money for the centre’s anti-violence programs. The fundraiser has continued to gain both participants and donations since it was created in 2010, said organizer Gayle Downing. Tallying the numbers after the event, Downing reports that supporters helped raise a total of $16,000 for the cause. The funds will help provide a number of services and programs for women and children as well

as raise awareness for the cause, Downing added. All the proceeds from the event go directly towards programming. Accordning to the resource centre, the money will help change locks on abused woman’s homes, provide safe haven in hotel rooms and provide last month’s rent for

‘Cruise don’t bruise is an important way to raise awareness.’ WIND SISTER CAROL-ANN BOURDEAU

those in need. On the sunny day, bikers and their families gathered in the parking lot to eat a hearty breakfast at Casey’s before heading out on the road for a cruise which included stops in Clarence-Rockland, Vankleek Hill, Hawkesbury

and Plantagenet before heading back to the resource centre’s satellite location at Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School, 1515 Tenth Line Rd. Motorcycle clubs from across the region participated, including the Wind Sisters, an all-female riding club. “Cruise don’t bruise is an important way to raise awareness,” MICHELLE NASH BAKER/METROLAND said Wind Sister Carol-Ann Sue Brisebois hits the road for the annual Cruise don’t Bruise event on Bourdeau.

Aug. 20. The event raises much needed funding and support for women against violence and children who witness violence programs at the Celebrating the seventh cruise, Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre. OFFICIAL

Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney was on hand to both ride as well as officially proclaim Aug. 20 as Cruise Don’t Bruise day in Ottawa. The councillor went on to thank all the participants for coming out. “Without the riders it (the event) wouldn’t exist,” Tierney said.

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Italian-Canadian groups organize response to earthquake in Italy Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com

About 15 minutes after Luciano Bentenuto found out about the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Italy on Aug. 23 that killed 290 people he’s been working on a local response. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Amatrice. Bentenuto, president of the National Federation of Italian-Canadians, who visited the region about three weeks ago, said normally there are only a few hundred residents, but this time of year is high season for tourists and a couple of thousand people were in the area. Bentenuto’s family also lives in the region hit by the earthquake. “I’m very close to this; all my family is from that region, all accounted for God bless. So obviously when it happened, since I’ve been there, it didn’t take long for

them to start connecting,” Bentenuto said. Now he’s trying to streamline the response from Canadians, especially those with connections to family and friends living in Italy looking to help. “We are starting up a national fundraiser right now,” Bentenuto said. “A lot of organizations exist in Canada that help out the Italian community, so what we are trying to do is consolidate that into one main stream for the whole country.” And it didn’t take long for Italian Canadians to look for ways to help. “To be honest right now I’m pretty proud to be an Italian Canadian – people are just flocking to see what they can do,” he said. One of the first things put out on the National Federation of Italian Canadians’ social media channels was for Canadians travelling in the area, and in all of Italy

to donate blood. Bentenuto said he didn’t want people sending clothes while locals are still recovering bodies. He added what the region really needs right now is for roads and bridges to be cleared so emergency responders can reach those most in need. This isn’t the first time that region has been hit by an earthquake. Hearing the news of the recent disaster brought Josephine Palumbo, president of the National Congress of Italian Canadians’ Ottawa chapter, back to 2009 and what is known as the L’Aquila earthquake in the same area of Italy. “It touches the heart,” she said of the news. “The one thing about 2009 that resonates is the resilience and the strength of the Italian people in the face of adversity.” See DION, page 29

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Palumbo visited the tent camps in 2009 and it was the victims’ strength, courage and generosity she remembers most. “I know the Italians are a very resilient and very strong people, so it’s obviously a sad time for us,” Palumbo said. The National Congress of Italian Canadians is working with the Canadian Red Cross to provide the region

with funds and support. “This is a difficult time for us, but we are ready and willing to help and to assist and we will in whatever we need to do.” Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed on Aug. 25 one Canadian was killed in the earthquake. “I was extremely saddened to see the tragic loss of life following the devastating earthquake in central Italy, which now includes the

death of a Canadian citizen. We share in the grief of the lives cut short by this terrible event,” he said in a statement. Anyone requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the embassy of Canada in Rome at + 39 06 85444 2911 or call 613996-8885. An email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca. To donate through the Red Cross, go to http://bit. ly/2bPw3lr.

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Italian Canadian groups are organizing a response to the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed hundreds in Italy.

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After-school programs aim to help at-risk youth Melissa Murray mmurray@metroland.com

New after-school programs beginning this fall aim to prevent at-risk youth aged 13 to 14 from taking the wrong path into crime. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing a three-year $600,400 grant to the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation for a youth outreach program called Keeping Youth Connected. The 15 different community houses will distribute the program across the city. Previous programming offered at the community houses was only for youth aged six to 12. The announcement was made Aug. 26 at the Debra Dynes Family House. “This will go a long way in making that difference and is one of the largest Trillium Foundation investments ever made in the province of Ontario,” said Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir

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Shelton Gandé, 16, and Israel Panda, 15, race around the play equipment outside the Debra Dynes Family House on Aug. 26. The pair helped out during an announcement that the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation would receive $600,400 over three years for the Keeping Youth Connected program. Naqvi of the funds for the program. “Your application, your energy, your idea was some-

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cost of hosting workshops and buying supplies for the program. Shelton Gandé, 16, and

Israel Panda, 15, were both involved in the programs at the Debra Dynes Family House until they aged out

of what was being offered. It wasn’t until a few years later that they were able to help with the programming as volunteer co-ordinators. They both have siblings that will benefit from the new programs. “When this neighbourhood wasn’t really as vibrant as it is today, it was easy for kids to go down the wrong path,” Gandé said. “Some of my friends they went down the wrong path and now I don’t see them anymore, and thanks to the family house, it kept me on the right path and gave me opportunities and gave me a chance to just be me.” Panda added, “And at that age you really want to go outside and discover the world, but you may not end up at the right place. It’s really good to put a program in that spot so it keeps you away from that.” See TRILLIUM, page 31

Trillium gives $600K to OCH Foundation Continued from page 30

According to Sylvie Manser, chair of the Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses and executive director of the Banff

Avenue Community House, the programming will focus on providing life skill development, and social, recreational and academic support. Staff training has begun and some of the new programs begin Sept. 12. The target for the program is 100 youth per school year, but they expect upwards of 200 will get involved. Beth Tooley, project coordinator for the coalition, said the community houses

have strong offerings for six to 12 year olds. “We were losing them at that 13- to 14 year-old stage. That’s when they get involved in gangs and have their first interactions with police, so it was really getting a safety net around them during those years,” Tooley said of the Keeping Youth Connected program. “It’s long been a problem and now it’s a priority.”

The money allows that priority to be ticked off their list, but with only three years of funding, the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation and Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses is looking for volunteer tutors and funds to support the project in future years. For more information about the program and the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation, visit http://ochfoundation.ca.

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Member of Parliament Kanata-Carleton Transit infrastructure spending in Kanata I was so proud to have the Prime Minister announce our Government’s investments in transit across the province. Here in Kanata-Carleton the federal government will help fund the Kanata LRT Environmental Assessment ($1.5M) and two Kanata Cycle Links ($925,000). Also included among the 57 specific projects across the city and rural areas, was $1.25M to improve Park & Rides and $325,000 for bicycle shelters on the transit way. Improved transit to, and within, Kanata is important to our continued growth. Capital Pride I had a wonderful time with many of my federal and provincial colleagues as we celebrated diversity at Ottawa’s Capital Pride Parade. A little rain could not dampen our spirits and it was great to connect with so many enthusiastic people. As was pointed out, you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain! 22 Push-up Challenge I was thrilled to attend the Arcadia Fun Fest and participate in the 22 push-up challenge. The challenge was created to bring attention to the fact that, on average, 22 veterans take their own lives in the US every day. I am happy to accept the challenge, and will incorporate the push-ups into my daily exercise routine. I have also donated to this very worthy cause. Please visit the Wounded Warriors website for more information about the challenge: http://woundedwarriors.ca/ways-to-give/ 22-push-ups/ Upcoming Town Hall Please join us at our next Town Hall, to be held at the Eva James Community Centre in Bridlewood, on Wednesday, 14 September from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. There will be no specific ‘theme’ to this Town Hall, so all topics are open for discussion. Working for and Representing Kanata-Carleton It is such an honour and privilege to serve as your Member of Parliament and I look forward to meeting and working with you all. Please feel free to contact our office at 613-592-3469 or by email at Karen.McCrimmon@parl.gc.ca. Also, you can follow me on twitter @karenmccrimmon.

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The music hasn’t died at Walter Baker Park despite vandals ripping apart a public piano and smashing its wooden bench in the Kanata park's gazebo last week. The vandalism likely happened sometime between Aug. 24 and 25, said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley, adding city staff are checking over security camera footage. “They didn’t do this for

personal gain,” said Hubley. “They came out here and trashed it. That’s very disturbing. “It’s troubling someone would do something like that.” Someone had put the piano back together by Aug. 26. The interior of the piano didn’t seem to be damaged and the keys played their notes, but the bench remained in a pile of splintered wood. Children still flocked to the instrument, banging out notes and giggling to

each other at the noise. The piano has been very popular – with people of all ages and musical abilities – since it was installed last summer, said Hubley. He said it would be a real loss to the community to see it removed for good. “Taxpayers can’t pay to fix these things; once

they’re damaged they’re gone,” he said. Hubley’s office sponsored the piano this year (Glenview Homes was the sponsor last year) and he said there’s a small amount of funds available for fixes this time around. A repair crew had been called to assess the damage

and determine if the piano could remain in the park. No decision had been made as of Aug. 26. A park bench further down the pathway that runs around the gazebo had also been knocked askew, bent far back on its legs. The councillor’s office was following up with Ot-

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More than 1,500 people have signed a petition to save access to the Prince of Wales Bridge, after a $250,000 cost to erect gates was announced. Aileen Duncan, who started the petition, said she was disappointed to hear the city was considering closing access to the bridge with the costly gates. “Everyone kind of realizes this place has a symbolic and historic value,” Duncan said in an interview. Duncan plans to send the petition to the city, the city of Gatineau and the National Capital Commission. She’d like to see the money used instead to make the bridge safe for pedestrians and cyclists, putting up a guardrail, adding lights and an emergency phone and replacing broken or missing rail ties, for example. That way it could

stay open until such time as the bridge – which crosses from Ottawa to Gatineau – can be transformed into a formal pedestrian and cycling route, something the

‘It’s not a good use of money and not in line with the way the city has consulted with the public on the bridge.’ AILEEN DUNCAN, WHO STARTED THE PETITION

city says would cost about $10.5 million. The cost to convert the bridge for rail transit is between $20 million and $40 million. “Everyone I’ve talked to is a little disappointed,” she said. “It’s a bit of a rogue space right now and an ex-

ample of urban decay in the capital,” she said, adding the idea of closing access seemingly came out of nowhere. “It’s not a good use of money and not in line with the way the city has consulted with the public on the bridge.” She is hopeful another option can be found by the city and would love for the bridge to remain as is, but with Transport Canada advising the city to take safety measures, she knows that those who continue to trespass on the bridge can’t keep operating in a “grey zone.” According to a city memo, Transport Canada is working with the city to review the installation of safety barriers, signage and policing practices for the bridge. The city owns the bridge and as a result has to ensure public safety. The options staff is looking into “will address the city’s public safety and liability ob-

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Egli said “$250,000 seems to be a lot of money on gates, but this is somewhat out of our hands,” adding he’d like to see any and all options that would help the city meets its safety obligations. “We don’t want to be spending needlessly and need to know if this is the Cadillac version or if there’s something else we could be doing.” On Twitter, Coun. Jeff Leiper, who is the representative of the area, said the gates would be a $250,000 “giant barrier” and that he and Coun. Catherine McKenney have pointed out the money could be better spent elsewhere. Egli said the city doesn’t currently have the money to convert the bridge into a pedestrian and cycling

route. The city sought partner funds for the truss bridge this year, but when that didn’t work out, the money set aside went to fund the Clegg Street cycling and pedestrian overpass. Of the gates, Egli said that’s what the city can afford to do at this time, but maintained the bridge is protected under the city’s transportation master plan as a transit facility. He said a future partnership could still be explored, and if provincial or federal funds became available the city could look at other alternatives. He added safety issues need to be “resolved sooner rather than later.” The petition can be found at www.change. o r g / p / c i t y - o f - o t t aw a keep-the-prince-of-walesbridge-open. MICHELLE NASH BAKER/METROLAND

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Predators aren’t always lurking in the bushes; sometimes they are people you trust – the ones that should have been there to protect you. Donna Blackburn, the public school board trustee for Barrhaven/KnoxdaleMerivale, has become rather famous for her unconventional comments about board business. She jokingly refers to herself as the renegade trustee. But under the jokes and the no nonsense approach, she holds on to some pretty heavy secrets. And she’s ready to talk. Blackburn is a sexual abuse survivor and she struggles with depression. She’s also an alcoholic. Close friends know she’s an alcoholic, one of whom took her to the doctor last year to try and get her into a treatment facility, but she wants to come out of the shadows.

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Fewer treatment options available for women: advocate Continued from page 43

Ben Roebuck, the coordinator of the victimology program at Algonquin College, said there’s a blame and shame cycle when it comes to childhood sexual abuse that can result in victims finding unhealthy ways to cope – like abusing alcohol. “For women, there’s a societal expectation that they manage their bodies,” he said. “There’s advice about how to dress to avoid sexual abuse that can complicate getting help.” In addition, adolescents who experience abuse are often confused about consent, mistaking the physiological responses of their body as consent. “A lot of the time young people don’t recognize it as abuse at the time of the incident,” he said. Roebuck said few cases of childhood sexual abuse make it into the criminal justice system. “A lot of the time people still have a complicated re-

lationship with the abuser, which can make it difficult to come out into the public eye,” he said. Blackburn’s story starts with a romantic relationship, but it wasn’t the teenage puppy love of early adolescence. It was a secret affair that led to crushing depression when it ended. She was only 14 years old when it started. Blackburn, 48, was billeting with a family while on a competitive swim team in Sudbury when the mother initiated the relationship. Originally from Kapuskasing in Northern Ontario, high school was tough for Blackburn. Not only was she in the closet, she was also dealing with the fallout from what happened to her, nowhere to turn for support because she wanted to keep the secret. Now, she’s a single mom and she said there have been days where getting up and showering took all of her energy. “But you need to get up and go to work so you have

to slog through it,” she said. She’s not alone said Patrizia Wand-Mayville, the executive director for Empathy House, one of only a handful of long-term residential treatment centres in Ontario. Nestled on Sunnyside Avenue in Old Ottawa South, the 10bed recovery home will take women for anywhere from three months to a year. Wand-Mayville said al-

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most all of her clientele have suffered some kind of abuse. “It has to be 99 per cent of our clientele are abuse survivors,” she said. “And a lot of the time it’s sexual abuse. Basically the root of addiction is trauma.” Not only are most clients dealing with trauma, but Wand-Mayville said there are currently a dozen long-term residential treatment centres for men, with only three or four for women.

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Wand-Mayville said there’s a increased stigma for women dealing with addiction. There are also barriers since most of the time the mother is the primary caregiver. “Usually by the time women come to us, they’ve lost custody of their kids. They certainly don’t want to be away from them, but sometimes there’s no other op-

tions,” she said. Looking back, Blackburn gets angry about the shame she felt for years following the abuse. “It wasn’t my shame,” she said. “It’s hers.” Blackburn said she started drinking heavily at the age of 19 – when the relationship with her abuser ended. “At the time I didn’t see it as abuse, I was madly in love,” she said. A 2013 study by the Na-

tional Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the United States found that childhood trauma was “significantly more prevalent among the men and women who were now seeking help for a drinking problem.” The study, which looked at responses from 280 people seeking treatment for alcohol addiction, in addition to those seeking treatment, there were 137 control subjects. The researchers also found a link between the severity of the childhood trauma and the severity of the drinking problem. Another study, done by the department of addictive behaviour, at St. George’s Hospital Medical School in London, England showed that 54 per cent of women seeking treatment for alcohol abuse, suffered from sexual abuse, compared to 24 per cent of men. Of those respondents, 75 per cent of victims reported abuse occurring under the age of 15.

Blackburn was elected in 2010, after unsuccessfully trying for an appointment after the death of long-time trustee Alex Getty in 2009. The single mom is a former social worker and doesn’t pull any punches. She’s also the board’s first openly gay trustee. “The Education talks Act is about student achievement and well-being, but sometimes we forget about the well being part,” Blackburn said, adding staff got to know pretty quickly that if a report didn’t talk about both student well being and achievement, she was going to speak up. “I am happy there has been a culture shift and an improvement in our mental health framework,” Blackburn said. Blackburn has sought treatment for depression and is working on stabilizing her own situation. “I don’t want anyone’s pity,” Blackburn said. “I think my experiences make me a better trustee.”

Unhealthy habits cut Canadians’ lifespans, Ottawa study says Online calculator lets public estimate their lifespans

inactivity, • 12 per cent of deaths were caused by poor diet, • 0.4 per cent of deaths were due to unhealthy alcohol consumption. “We’re not surprised that smoking is number one,” Manuel said, though added that smoking rates in Canada are improving. “But we are surprised that physical activity and diet is quickly approaching what smoking is.” Top risk factors were also broken down by gender. Smoking shaved 3.1 years from the lives of Canadian men, while women lost three years due to physical inactivity.

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Snuff out that cigarette, lace up your sneakers and start snacking on some veggies. Unhealthy behaviours related to smoking, diet, physical inactivity and alcohol are shaving six years from the lives of Canadians, and causing about half of all deaths here. “If no Canadians smoked and we all did our 150 minutes of physical activity a week, the Canadian life expectancy would be six years longer,” Dr. Doug Manuel, an Ottawa family doctor, public health researcher and lead author of a study published Aug. 16 in the medical journal PLOS Medicine. Those six years came as a surprise to Manuel.

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are or how healthy living is important to your health. “It’s huge,” he said. “Fifty per cent of deaths we attribute to unhealthy living.”

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The results of the study, which reflect 98 per cent of Canadians, are not only eye-opening, but also ground breaking in the way scientific researchers crunched the data. “This is a new way of estimating the burden from smoking and these other health behaviours compared to what (the World Health Organization) and others have been doing for quite a while,” said Manuel, who is also a senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital. See RESEARCH, page 46

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Manuel also serves as a senior medical adviser at Statistics Canada, a professor at the University of Ottawa and a lead public health researcher at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, which funded the study with Ontario’s Ministry of Health

Community Health Survey, which asked about Canadians’ health behaviours. The researchers followed up to find out whether participants had died and the contributing causes of death. New computer programs had to be developed to execute the algorithm, which

‘For us as scientists, it’s providing the tools for those ‘what ifs’ for the policy folks to be able to evaluate or test out different policies.’ DR. DOUG MANUEL, RESEARCHER

and Long-Term Care. Processing the enormous amount of survey information was not easy. The team developed statistical models to look at the health factors, and created a predictive algorithm – a formula known as the MPoRT Mortality Population Risk Tool – to predict death based on the responses to the Canadian

is being made available to other countries for their own studies. It’s hoped the Canadian study’s results and methods will help direct change in this country. “For us as scientists, it’s providing the tools for those ‘what ifs’ for the policy folks to be able to evaluate or test out different policies,” said

Manuel. “There’s not a lot of estimates, believe it or not, when we’re developing policies for smoking or other things.” The hope is also that this will draw Canadians into the health discussion. HOW HEALTHY ARE YOU?

The public can also determine their estimated life expectancy by answering questions about their health behaviours at www.projectbiglife.ca, an updated lifespan calculator first developed by the research team during an earlier study focusing on the health behaviours of Ontarians. The survey demonstrates that if changes are made, years could be added to their lives. The team has already been working on another study to compare Canada internationally, including the U.S. Other risk factors, like cholesterol, have been THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL/SUBMITTED added to that survey. A new Ottawa-led study shows that unhealthy behaviours are killing half of all Canadians Those findings are expect- and trimming our lifespan by six years. Lead author Dr. Doug Manuel hopes the study ed in six months to a year. results and its method will direct policy changes and engage Canadians.

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Almost 20 per cent (23,745) of Ontario’s Grade 10 students were unsuccessful on the provincial literacy test this year. The results show that continued attention should be given to programs that support students with special education needs, says Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). The EQAP published the results last week from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), written by about 125,000 Grade 10 students in March. It shows 81 per cent of Ontario’s Grade 10 students who participated fully on the OSSLT were successful on their first try. Over the previous four years, the overall success rate on the OSSLT varied between 82 and 83 per cent. Just over 50 per cent of all students with special

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education needs were successful on the test in 2016 - a similar success rate to those in past years. Of students with special education needs who were enrolled in the applied English course, 40 per cent met the literacy expectations assessed by the test in Grade 10. Of the 21,952 students who were identified as having special education needs, 11,526 (53%) were successful on the test on their first try and 10,426 (47%) were unsuccessful. By comparison, of the 7,998 students with special education needs enrolled in the academic English course, 6,616 (83%) were successful and 1,382 (17%) were unsuccessful. “Considering the size and diversity of Ontario’s student population, more than eight out of 10 students consistently meeting the literacy standard

on their first try is a fairly positive outcome for the publicly funded education system,” said EQAO chair Dave Cooke. “This shouldn’t cause anyone to rest on their laurels though. There’s certainly room for improvement, and our students deserve no less.” “This year’s OSSLT results once again show that students with special education needs require specific attention and ongoing support for their literacy development,” said EQAO CEO Bruce Rodrigues. “It’s important for schools, boards and the Ministry of Education to look at the effectiveness of the programs and assistance they are putting in place to support students with special education needs.” Individual school and board reports for the literacy test will be released on Sept. 21.

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tended and flashing lights, stop. It’s the law. Do not proceed until the lights are turned off, as there may still be children coming or attempting to cross the street. In most cases, traffic in both directions must stop unless separated by a median. • Slow down in school zones. Be vigilant and careful in residential areas where children are present as well. Moving slowly and predictably can help children feel more at ease and make them less likely to try and rush. • Avoid doing manoeuvres like three-point turns and U-turns in school zones. Children are often unfamiliar or simply not expecting these, which can cause them to be in the wrong place at the wrong time as a result. • Always obey crossing guards and signage, especially as it relates to pedestrians and school zones.

• Give cyclists a wide berth. Many jurisdictions require a minimum distance of one metre. Additionally, shoulder check before opening your door to ensure you don’t accidentally open it in a cyclist’s path. • If you’re able, choose public transportation or an active form of transportation. If you’re in a position to leave the car at home, the roads are made that much more safer for its more vulnerable users. Additionally, for parents driving their children to school, be sure to never let your child out of the car when they’ll be getting off into traffic. Make sure they’re stepping out onto a sidewalk or away from the flow of traffic. Also, consider driving a block or so away from the school and walking with your child, in order to reduce congestion around the school area. This will also make the bus drivers’ jobs a bit easier. The Canada Safety Council wishes everyone a happy fall and an eventless return to school. “Let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe for everyone.”

Students: how to save energy, money Students starting university and college may have graduated high school, but they may not have received an education in energy efficiency. Hydro One has a quick, 10-step lesson to help students keep electricity costs down for the upcoming school year. When researching an apartment or house to rent, find out if your electricity bill is included in your rent or if you are billed separately. Study the time-of-use schedule and use high electricity-use appliances like the dishwasher, space heater, stove and dryer during off-peak hours as much as possible. Regularly review your electricity usage by setting up an online account at www.HydroOne.com/MyAccount to track your electricity consumption by the hour. When you leave for class, make sure all unnecessary lights are turned off After pulling an all-night cram session, turn off your computer and laptop. Remember science class? Electricity is drawn from household gadgets, electronic devices and appliances even

when not in use. Plug appliances and equipment that are not used constantly into a power bar with an off switch for an easy and quick way to turn them all off. In the winter, keep doors and windows closed, hang thick-lined curtains to keep the heat in and install weather stripping around the doors to get an A+. Get additional credit for limiting your use of air conditioning. Keep your home or apartment cool in the summer by opening windows at night when it is cooler and closing blinds during the day to keep the heat out. Consider using a fan to cool down, especially during peak hours. Air conditioning can use up a lot of electricity. Study your taps to ensure that you have no leaks. Ensure that you have your landlord fix any leaking taps to avoid sending extra money down the drain. Experiment by washing your clothes in cold water, during off-peak hours to keep costs low. Dryers also consume a lot of electricity so hang dry your laundry to save on your bill.

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Youth drama academy coming to West Carleton A well-known international youth drama school is expanding its Ottawa operations into West Carleton. The Nepean branch of the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy will begin operations in the expanded Constance Bay Community Centre on Sept. 24. The Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Association (CBBCA) has expressed delight that the organization is setting up it in its West Carleton facility. “We recognize that exposing kids to the performing arts gives them confidence, self esteem and an exceptional advantage in life,” said CBBC secretary Len Russell. “With Helen O’Grady we know our instructors will have undergone extensive training and provide our young people with a motivating and inspired experience.” He notes the Constance Bay stage, home to the Rural Root Theatre Company and the 2017 Eastern Ontario Drama League One Act Play Festival, is exceptionally

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The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, which is setting up operations at the Constance Bay Community Centre this month, promotes students’ self-confidence and self-expression. well equipped for youth drama and was a natural choice for Helen O’Grady. The drama academy has campuses in the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Zambia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, South Africa, Europe and the Gulf States. It has Ottawa operations in Bells Corners and Barrhaven.

In a news release, the “community-based drama school” says it has a unique curriculum that aims to develop confidence, self-esteem a unique curriculum that aims to develop confidence, self-esteem and communication skills in the 5to 17-age range. “The success of this organization comes from the strong belief in nurturing the innate talents of

all its students, using experienced, fully qualified, police checked teachers,” says the academy. All of its teachers undergo an extensive training in the Helen O’Grady curriculum and teaching methods to ensure each student is encouraged in a warm, positive learning environment. Students can progress through the Academy from 5 through to 18 without ever repeating a lesson. Following are a few of the things students can expect from the program. All classes are one hour in length. Each class will work on an end-of-year production. The drama program caters to three age groups: Lower Primary Classes (5-8 years) - Highly active lessons, using a wide range of creative activities such as speech, dance drama, movement, improvisation, snippets and scene starters, to develop children’s skills to be participants in all aspects of their lives. Through this, students are encouraged to ask questions,

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Demand for school supplies from the Kanata Food Cupboard has grown this year and the non-profit organization is seeking donations before students head back to class. More than 200 students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from kindergarten to post-secondary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are requesting supplies, up from 180 the previous year. And that number can rise as the food cupboard is accepting applications for assistance until next week when the supplies will be delivered, said food cupboard co-ordinator Karen Waters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our numbers are not going down,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The demand is higher so far than last year. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still getting people coming in.â&#x20AC;? Volunteers began to pack school bags with supplies on Aug. 22. Donations have been steady, Waters said, but there are certain items the food cupboard is short on. Supplies needed include pencils, pencil crayons, markers, combination locks, glue sticks, erasers, backpacks, insulated lunch bags and page dividers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in not too bad shape, which is not a bad place to be in. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still in need,â&#x20AC;? said Waters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forms are still coming in.â&#x20AC;? About 85 families have requested assistance from the food cupboard so far this year, with a total of 206 students in need of school supplies. Last year those numbers were 81

families, for a total of 182 students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all around just the cost of living â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just crazy,â&#x20AC;? said Waters on why the demand keeps climbing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hell of an extra expense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember when my kids went to school, that was a while ago, and calculating what I spent for two kids. I was out $500. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just crazy. And if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that (money), how do you do it?â&#x20AC;? Students attending high school, college or university are the largest demographic requesting supplies. Of those in need: â&#x20AC;˘ 58 students in high school or post secondary. Of that total, 12 are adults going back to school. â&#x20AC;˘ 22 students in grades 7 and 8.

â&#x20AC;˘ 52 students in grades 4 to 6. â&#x20AC;˘ 46 students in grades 1 to 3. â&#x20AC;˘ 28 students in junior or senior kindergarten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our community has been very generous,â&#x20AC;? said Waters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this, all of this, without them. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty amazing. They always seem to come help us out when we ask for help.â&#x20AC;? Donations can be dropped off in the Kanata Food Cupboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bins at a number of local grocery stores or at its warehouse location, 340 Legget Dr., Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. For more, visit kanatafoodcupboard.ca, email coord@kanatafoodcupboard.ca or call 613-3559834.

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open and continuous communication - communication notebook, regular phone calls, agendas, etc. 3.Â Become familiar with curriculum expectations so you can support your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning. - available atÂ www. edu.gov.on.ca.Â Ask teachers aboutÂ their long range plans so you know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming up in advance. Â 4.Â PracticeÂ good study habits.Â Review learning every day; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for tests or assignments; supplement with material from the Internet or library books.Â Get ahead rather than just maintain.Â Ask questions and find

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Seniors council AGM hopes for large turnout ‘We need your input so we’re giving you what you want’: president Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

The Kanata Seniors Council is hoping to attract some fresh blood to its annual general meeting on Monday, Sept. 12. The council and its programs are open to older adults ages 55 and up. The forum is an opportunity for people to suggest new ideas, give feedback and get involved, said Sarah Trant, president of the council. “We need your input so we’re giving you what you want,” she said. “This is your council. It is absolutely free; nobody has to pay to join us.” Trant, 76, is starting her second term as president and has been involved with the council since moving to the area in 2009. The volunteers who keep

the council and its many programs running continue to age, she said, and bringing in new, younger seniors is often a challenge. “The common issue we are all dealing with is we cannot get younger volunteers, the ones in their mid-60s and on,” said Trant. “That’s what I'm trying to encourage – younger members.” The annual general meeting will briefly discuss the successes of the past year and outline what the council, so far, has planned. This includes an active Facebook presence, newsletter and revised website. “We’re not fuddy duddies in the past,” said Trant. “We want to find out what people would like and try to meet their expectations.” The council – which has around 1,000 people on its

mailing list – offers a plethora of programming. It’s current events and activities include an annual retirement living fair (this year had a waiting list for vendors and more than 390 people went through in two hours), the Far West Fun Fest event, a diner program, the council café, computer and technology classes, a camera club, trips (both near and far), weekly activities and more. “When somebody comes up to you and says, ‘That was a great day out,’ there is nothing, nothing that comes close to touching that feeling,” said Trant. The programs are well attended but there’s always room for improvement, additions and fresh ideas, she said. That’s why a good turnout at the annual general meeting is crucial. “I want a good show for the AGM; I want to make it clear that we are at your service. We are here because we want to do things that make you happy. When you're happy we get

happy too,” said Trant. Nominations are closed for executive positions but volunteers are always needed for the various committees. “We don’t turn anybody away,” said Trant. The council also hosts monthly meeting on the third Friday of every month where anybody is welcome to join. “We’ve had a good year – lets make this one even better,” she said. “There is literally something for everybody. Best of all you’ll be meeting people from different backgrounds, different places. If you're looking to latch into the community, this is a great place to start.” The annual general meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., followed by refreshments. For more information on the council or the annual general meeting, visit kanataseniors.ca or call John Kern at 613-444-0155 or Kay Dubie at 613-270-5581.

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Mayor Jim Watson (centre) feeds a piece of cake to Kanata Seniors Council member Owen Prince (left) during the council’s 20th anniversary celebration in March, accompanied by Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon. The seniors council will host its annual general meeting on Sept. 12 and is hoping for a large turnout.

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Western Ottawa Community Resource Legion provides a social outlet Centre offers special seniors programs The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization that provides health and social services to communities in far west Ottawa. Founded in 1986, the centre has grown exponentially in terms of programs and services offered, staffing, volunteers, and clients served. While the WOCRC has programs for all age groups they have a number of special programs for Seniors and Adults with a Disability. The Primary Care Outreach to Seniors program works in collaboration with health professionals and other agencies to reduce isolation and support high risk seniors (aged 65 and above) living at home. This seamless care model strives to help improve the overall health of these seniors in order to reduce the

number of emergency visits and hospital admissions. There is also an adult day program. Additionally they offer a foot care clinic as is a Meals on Wheels program offering full course hot meals or frozen pre-packaged meals. The WOCRC also provides transportation services for a nominal fee for medical and other appointments. DINERS CLUB

Good food, good entertainment and good company – that is the theme of the weekly Diners Club at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre. The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre has been hosting this weekly activity at the Seniors Centre for more than 10 years. The program is held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to

1 p.m. at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., starting with entertainment and followed by a delicious catered lunch. The entertainment can be a musical group, a holiday theme, a speaker or even bingo. The cost for all this is only $8 but reservations must be made one week prior to 613591-3686, ext. 316. The co-ordinator is Carol Diguer and she has a team of volunteers to ensure your coffee cup is full and the hot meal arrives on time. Diguer says that it’s a great way to socialize, learn and have some fun at the same time. There is always room for more participants. Other Diners Club programs are offered in Stittsville, Nepean and at a number of locations in West Carleton.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 638 has been a fixture in Kanata for more than 25 years. It is true asset for our seniors community and the Legion was one of the initial organizations to push for the creation of the Kanata Seniors’ Centre. Since then they have actively supported numerous community activities provided funding for many veteran and seniors programs. The branch is located the located on Hines Road in Kanata’s high-tech zone. It has a large activity room as well as a licenced lounge and fully equipped kitchen. The Legion is no longer just for veterans. Membership categories are now available for those without any military background. By joining the Royal Canadian Legion, you will have the opportunity to make new friends, become involved with your community and to develop and share your leadership skills. You will help to perpetuate the remembrance of those who gave so much for the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today and the proud heritage

of this great Canadian organization will be enriched by the enthusiasm, energy and new ideas that you bring to it. Here are just some of the many benefits membership in the Royal Canadian Legion brings: Social activities - Our branch has recreational facilities and a licensed lounge. Members can enjoy a wide variety of social events such as dances, barbecues, entertainment and a host of other special events. Member sports - The Legion has sporting events such as darts, curling, cribbage and golf, with competitions ranging from local, provincial to national levels. Member benefits package - The Legion has developed a relationship with a number of corporate partners to provide products and services to its members. Some of the partners include a home and auto insurance company, health care services, a credit card company, and an auto club to name a few. Community service -You can serve your community by

assisting with the many Legion programs in support of youth, seniors, the disabled and others. The Legion also provides bursaries and scholarships to students from secondary school to the university level and is the largest single supporter of Scouts and Guides in Canada. It is also a major supporter of sea, army and air cadets. Service - As Canada’s largest volunteer organization, tremendous intangible benefits are gained through the commitment of members to fulfill the mandate of remembrance, service to the community and our country. Our fallen comrades served in battle, you have “another way to serve” by joining the Royal Canadian Legion. Legion Magazine - Your membership includes a subscription to the Legion Magazine which is published six times a year. It contains articles on topics including history, current events and general interest stories, as well as keeping members up-to-date on the many and varied Legion activities.

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In partnership with the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village, the Renfrew Victoria Hospital is seeking a part-time Physician Recruiter for an initial term of three years. Reporting to the President and CEO of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, the Physician Recruiter will be responsible for the development and implementation of a successful strategic physician recruitment plan, including establishing and nurturing relationships with key contacts and groups; researching and implementing best practices in physician recruitment; coordinating all physician recruitment activities; developing and maintaining an upto-date database of potential recruits; and, acting as the point of contact for all physician recruitment-related activities. The ideal candidate will possess a high energy level, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a sound appreciation of physician and community interests. The individual must act as an ambassador for the Town of Renfrew and surrounding townships, and offer a high degree of flexibility in his/her hours. He or she must be able to work independently and achieve goals within specified timeframes, have a strong working knowledge of contemporary social media and IT applications, and will require access to personal transportation and possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of the medical education system and a post-secondary diploma or degree in marketing, human resources, public relations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is essential. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by September 16, 2016, to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation can contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.

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Hynes, Myrtle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elvaâ&#x20AC;? Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Leonard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spudâ&#x20AC;? Hynes. Loved mother of Derek (Debbie), Colin (Bev), Sean (Cheryl) and Kyler (Erinn). Dear grandmother of Cory, Kaleah, Jeremy, Nicky, Madison and Molly. Sister of Mervyn Greene and Delores Allen. Private family arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place. For those desiring, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. A special thanks to Dr. Bastin-Miller and the staff of the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital and the Ottawa HospitalGeneral Campus. www.barkerfh.com

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TOWN HALL, September 12, 7 pm, Kanata Senior’s Centre (Owen Prince Room), 2500 Campeau Dr. – Find out about the many developments happening in Kanata North. Items that will be discussed include; the 8 low rise apartments at Richardson Ridge, the UPS facility planned for Campeau at Palladium, a 4-storey apartment building by Brigil on Kanata Ave., Hilton Hotel and Suites on Canadian Shield, the retirement residence on Goulbourn Forced Road and advance notice on more that’s coming. Hear about City projects such as sidewalks on Teron and Campeau, completion of Klondike multi-use pathway, expansion of Campeau, and status of the Innovation Park & Ride. I’ll also report on community policing, the 2017 City Budget, bus changes for January, a Cultural Festival for 2017, changes to Ottawa’s Management Team, and more. All are welcome to attend - bring your ideas and contribute to the discussions. EXPO 55+, September 16, 1-3:30 pm, Mlacak and Kanata Senior’s Centre (2500 Campeau Dr.) This exposition of health and social services and other services for the older adult community is a wonderful opportunity to learn about resources available in our community. Take time to chat with your neighbours, enjoy refreshments and, if you’re lucky, leave with a door prize! Doors open at 1 pm and the refreshment room will open at 2 pm. I’ll be joined by Mayor Jim Watson and Council colleagues again this year. 2017 COMMUNITY BUDGET CONSULTATION, tentative date Sept 15th, 7 pm, Kanata Rec Centre (off Terry Fox in Walter Baker Park). The format for this meeting is different from previous years as we want you to discuss your ideas which can then be sent to City staff and the Mayor as they put together the final budget draft for November. This is an opportunity to influence the budget before it is finalized and I look forward to hearing all of your suggestions. I hope to have details finalized by next week, but in the meantime please keep Sept. 15th available. A POSTAL STRIKE may now be underway. If it does happen Ontario Works benefits, if done by direct deposit, will be sent as usual. If you get it by mail you can pick up your cheque by showing identification. For information call 311, then press 1 for service in English and then 4 for Social Services. I am hopeful that a settlement was reached or will be soon, as charities, many businesses, and those receiving bills and payments by mail depend on postal service. ERICA WIEBE, winner of an Olympic Gold Medal, came home last week. I was pleased to join Councillor Qadri and Mayor Watson at the airport and in Stittsville where residents gave her a resounding welcome home. UPCOMING EVENTS & NOTICES Sept. 2, 8:30 – 10 am, Pancake Breakfast and Open House at the Kanata Senior’s Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive. Sept. 6, 7:30-9 pm, Kanata-March Horticultural Society, “Wow! Look at that Garden – Getting More Curb Appeal,” Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. Sept. 6, 7 pm, Goulbourn Male Chorus invites men to join them at their rehearsal at Trinity Presbyterian Church on the Richardson Side Road. Info at www.goulbournmalechours.com/. Sept. 9, 11:59 pm, DEADLINE FOR ORDER OF OTTAWA NOMINATIONS – nominate an outstanding citizen who has contributed greatly in many areas of City life. Details at Ottawa.ca. Sept. 10, PARKINSON’S SUPER WALK FUNDRAISER, Registration at 9 am (walk begins at 10 am), Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center, Britannia Beach. Info at 613-722-9238 or www.parkinson.ca.

Contact me at 613-580-2474, email Marianne.Wilkinson@ottawa.ca Follow me on Twitter @KanataNorth to keep up to date on community matters. 58 Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, September 1, 2016

Ottawa researchers complete first phase of unique 8-year folic acid study First clinical trial of its kind looks at effects of folic acid in high-risk pregnancies Megan DeLaire mdelaire@metroland.com

If you could use your own pregnancy to help researchers study ways to prevent a lifethreatening condition responsible for a third of all pregnancy-related deaths worldwide, would you? That’s exactly what a team of researchers based out of the Ottawa Hospital’s general campus invited 2,500 pregnant women in five different countries to do. If they succeed, a daily supplement could significantly reduce the risk of a potentially fatal condition in pregnant women. Doctors Shi Wu Wen and Mark Walker recently concluded their folic acid clinical trial, the first of its kind worldwide, and are in the process of analyzing the results. “It’s a huge undertaking because it’s more than 70 (research) centres in five countries,” Wen said, with Walker adding that they rely on an international consortium of trusted researchers to carry out studies with participants in other countries . “So you can imagine the work that will be involved.” The international randomized, controlled, double-blind trial saw pregnant woman take either a high daily dose – four milligrams – of folic acid or, unknowingly, a placebo for the duration of their pregnancy. The research looks mainly at whether taking higher doses of folic acid during pregnancy can reduce the risk of preeclampsia, and whether it can prevent neurological and genetic defects in children. Wen and Walker are hoping the results of the controlled trial will confirm findings of an observational – not controlled – study of 2,950 mothers in 2008 where they observed that taking folic acid in the early

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Barrhaven mother Heather Critsch participated in Drs. Shi Wu Wen and Mark Walker’s folic acid clinical trial while pregnant with her son Truman Pickering, pictured with Critsch, joining almost 2,500 other women from five countries recruited to join the study over four years. second trimester significantly lowered a mother’s risk of preeclampsia. Folic acid might affect placenta development, which could in turn prevent pre-eclampsia, a problem with the placenta. Pre-eclampsia is a dangerous condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure. Once it sets in, the only cure for the mother is to deliver the fetus and remove the placenta. Throughout the trial, which began in 2011 and concluded in 2016, participants kept a journal and recorded at what time each day they took their pills, as well as the development of any unusual symptoms. “We collected a lot of general information as well as clinically significant information to the outcome of pre-eclampsia,” said the study’s coordinator Natalie Rybak. “And they

will also look at several other secondary outcomes that are maternal and neonatal.” Heather Kritsch, a mother of four who lives in Barrhaven, participated in the trial from September 2015 to February 2016 while she was pregnant with her youngest son Truman. Kritsch, who has been diagnosed with chronic hypertension, believes she was chosen as a candidate for the folic acid trial because of her high risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Having attended the general hospital’s high risk clinic throughout her other pregnancies, she said joining the study felt like the perfect way to give back to an institution that has helped her so much over the years. “I found the care there was great, so anything I could do to kind of help them with their research and help them look into treating issues that they have, I was willing to do,” she

said, adding that if she is asked to participate in the second half of the study – monitoring Truman’s medical records and development when he turns four years old – she will happily co-operate. Having participated in controlled studies for other researchers previously, Kritsch, 42, said the folic acid trial didn’t pose any unexpected challenges or inconveniences. She took her pills, wrote in her journal, and attended her regular medical check ups, where her blood pressure was closely tracked. Although she didn’t notice any marked changes in her usual pregnancy symptoms or her blood pressure while taking her allotted pills throughout the study, she said she still understands the value of the data. “One reason was to kind of give back and do what we can to help, since we benefit from other people’s participation in previous studies,” she said. “And also because pre-eclampsia was a worry throughout my pregnancy - so if my participation helped them find a way to prevent it in future pregnancies, then that would have been a bonus as well.” The next step for Wen and Walker’s study will be to gather the medical records of children born to participants as they turn four-years-old, in order to assess whether a high dose of folic acid during pregnancy affects the development of fetuses, infants or young children. This phase of the study will take another four years. Thanks to a $9.8 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research they’ll be able to initiate the second phase of the study within six months. “It costs way too much money,” Walker said of the singular eight-year study. “We’re the only ones that can do this and pull it off. This is the only time it’s ever been done, so we’re quite proud of it.” Walker and Wen plan to publish the results of the first half of the folic acid clinical trial during the first half of 2017.

Coun. Mark Taylor named as housing liaison Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Bay Coun. Mark Taylor was named as the special liaison on housing and homelessness issues on Aug. 24. Taylor already serves as one of the deputy mayors. The role will mean Taylor will work with the chairs of the community and protective services committee, the planning committee and Ottawa Community Housing to see how the city can accelerate the 10-year plan to eliminate homelessness. Taylor said he’s anxious to start work with Couns. Mathieu Fleury, Jan Harder and Diane Deans. Taylor said while the city has made progress on the issue, it’s time to look beyond the traditional tools. “Having a home is foundational,” Taylor wrote in a press release. Taylor added that life challenges us all, and when people find themselves without a home, the focus

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Bay Coun. Mark Taylor was named as the special liaison on housing and homelessness issues on Aug. 24. Taylor already serves as one of the deputy mayors. on building their lives, on education, on economic prosperity and making a future for themselves and their family all stop. “Everything stops when

you don’t have a home,” he said. Mayor Jim Watson said now is the time to ramp up the efforts, given the city has willing partners in the

provincial and federal governments. Taylor will give a progress report to the community and protective services committee in 2017 and 2018. He’s also been directed to review the city’s reliance on emergency shelter stays. “I believe that Mark is in a strong position to foster collaboration, dialogue and progress on these issues,” Watson said. Taylor is currently on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario task force on housing and homelessness. He also serves on the board of health and as a council representative on Ottawa Community Housing and on the board of the United Way of Ottawa. “This role will include not just work with our important committee chairs but also all councillors, many city departments, partners in the community sector and the private sec-

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e had been picking dandelion greens for days. We had to be careful to just take the leaves, letting the roots stay anchored. That was so they would regrow. And only the most tender part of the plants, the new leafs, making it easier

for Father to cull through them, picking out only what he considered perfect for the job at hand. Eventually, the shelves in the cellar would have bottles of dandelion wine sitting right next to Mother’s cucumber pickles and raspberry preserves. And if it wasn’t for

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So by the time the wine was bottled, you wouldn’t know if it had been made in our kitchen out at Northcote, or bought from a real store, if there was such a place. Certainly, I never knew Father to come home with a bottle of liqueur for which he would have to spend hard earned money! Dandelion wine, and homemade beer, were just a fact of life at our house in Northcote. We put the newly picked leaves in one of Mother’s clothes hampers, and it would take Father a whole evening, to take each one out, examine it, and finding it suitable, put it in a big crock. He layered the leaves as if they were tiny pieces of paper until the crock was almost full. We had a lot of dandelions on the farm! Then he would take the big preserving kettle, which had been simmering away

MARY COOK Memories on the Findlay Oval, and cover the leaves with the boiling water. Some would float to the top, so Father would anchor them with a dinner place with a well scrubbed flat iron on top to hold everything down. Then the crock was moved to the bake table, where it sat for a few days, sending musty smells through the whole house, which I hated. Father never once looked in the crock while the leaves were slowly fermenting. “Don’t want to disturb them,” he’d say.

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