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Pyjama Patrol pushes for PJs

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

The Pyjama Patrol is making a final push to gather as many PJs as possible before Christmas.

The Kanata-based organization is in need of more than 1,000 pairs of pyjamas for children this holiday season.

They’ve collected about 500 pairs so far, said founder Jen Muckler. And while jammie donations are still coming in, the need in the community continues to climb.

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Tree cutting could begin before Christmas on the Kanata Lakes North Development Group’s lands in the South March Highlands.

KNL Development has received an “overall benefit permit” from the Ministry of Natural Resources that allows them to remove trees for phases 7 and 8, encompassing

about 75 to 100 hectares of land. The city has also granted permission to cut.

“I’m sad about it,” said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson, who estimated the work would involve about 100 hectares of land. “The city has given permission to take down all the trees, except along any on city-owned land – they have to leave six metres of trees on their property.”

The timing for the tree cutting hasn’t been announced but it could begin as early as this week, Wilkinson said.

Jack Stirling, consultant for KNL Development, said the group is working through the conditions set forth by the ministry before work can begin.

“The actual start date hasn’t been identified yet,” said Stirling on Dec. 12. “We

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Stirling estimated the work would comprise about 75 hectares of treed land.

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When KNL applied for the overall benefit permit earlier this year, the submission drew alarm from residents because “It sounds like you’re actually killing off everything,” Wilkinson said previously.

KNL had to prove to the ministry is would achieve an “overall benefit” for the threatened species, which is being achieved through a list of conditions that spans 23 pages.

The permit alters KNL’s original submission slightly, and allows the developer to: • remove up to 110 and harm

up to four Butternut trees, as well as damage and destroy up to 140 hectares of Butternut habitat; • kill, harm and harass Blanding’s turtles (listed as a threatened species) and destroy up to 124 hectares of Blanding’s turtle habitat; • kill, harm and harass Least bitterns (a small heron listed as a threatened species) to construct the stormwater management infrastructure to service the development.

A number of conditions outlined in the permit to protect trees, animals and identified threatened species must be met before work can begin.

According to the permit, KNL must implement protection measures for the entire duration of construction for trees that are to remain in the area. Ten Butternut trees must be kept in open space blocks.

This includes working under the guidance of an arborist, erecting fences around trees that aren’t to be cut down, and ensuring exhaust fumes from equipment are directed away from the tree canopy.

As well, a site visit by a city forester to check the fencing has to take place before tree cutting begins. A site supervisor has to be present for the duration of the tree cutting to make sure retained trees are not removed.

Wildlife mitigation measures must also be implemented, including helping them move, which includes those in hibernation “if they can find them,” said Wilkinson. “Smaller animals that hibernate, like porcupines, they have ways to move them if they find them in time.”

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KNL is required to create six new nesting areas for Blanding’s turtles, erect fencing and take other measures to protect the reptile.

The developer must also create a minimum of two new ponds to either side of Shirley’s Brook to function as a place for species to hibernate and as a habitat for Blanding’s turtles and Least bittern.

Under the permit, KNL is required to meet certain deadlines for specific work, which is why the tree cutting needs to take place soon, said Wilkinson.

Turtle exclusion fencing must be in place before March 15, a special barrier that keeps turtles away from the road.

Clearing must halt between April 15 and Aug. 15 for bird nesting season, “unless a qualified biologist has determined that no bird

nesting is occurring within five days prior to the clearing,” says the city’s permit.

KNL has to also realign a portion of Shirley’s Brook before July 1.

“We have time frames we have to work around,” said Stirling.

With approvals for tree clearing for phases 7 and 8, Stirling said KNL is likely “a couple of years away from getting their final approvals,” for the residential construction.

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Work to prepare the phase 9 area has already taken place as trees were removed in that area in 2011 and 2012. KNL hopes to have final approval in place early next year to begin the residential build.

“We’re hoping to have our final approvals for stage 9 … in place for the spring,” said

Stirling.

Before that, KNL will begin work on drainage and construction on Goulbourn Forced Road in the new year.

KNL entered into a frontending agreement with the city for the work on Goulbourn Forced Road and the final drawings are going through the approval process, Stirling said.

Road construction, drainage and tree clearing “will probably be undertaken in the same time frame,” he said.

Goulbourn Forced Road will be closed for a period of two to five months while the work is underway, said Wilkinson.

“There will be a period of disruption while this is going on,” said the councillor.

For more information on the permit and other documents on the KNL lands, visit Ottawa.ca/devapps and search “300 Goulbourn Forced Road.”

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Access to the parking garage would be at the rear of the building from Maritime Way. The city’s target for a decision on the site plan is Dec. 26. For more details on the site plan or to submit comments online, visit Ottawa.ca/ devapps.

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Winters said developers are discouraged from creating surface parking to maximize the development.

“There might be some (visitors parking) allocated underground,” he said. “But there isn’t any dedicated visitor parking spaces required by the governing bylaw.”

The retirement residence would be located in the Kanata Town Centre at the corner of Maritime Way and Kanata Avenue, across from the Holiday Inn Express. The site is about 0.9 hectares and the building would take up about half the land, said Winters.

The rest of the land is slated for a phase two residential build, he said, adding plans for that phase haven’t been finalized. through six would feature regular one- and two-bedroom rentals, said Winters.

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A number of residents are concerned there’s a lack of designated parking spaces for a new retirement residence proposed for north Kanata.

Claridge Homes submitted a site plan to the city for a six-storey, 151-unit retirement residence on Maritime Way. The building would also house amenities available to the public on the main floor.

Two drop-off parking spots were designated in front of the building, while an underground parking garage would have 39 parking spaces and 18 bicycle spots, said Greg Winters, a project manager with Novatech, during a Kanata north town hall meeting on Nov. 28.

“Right now the way the bylaw is written you need to have one space for that amenities space we’re going to be building,” said Winters.

“It’s 38 for residents and one additional space for the other users.”

According to city regulations, only one parking spot is needed per every four units.

However, there were no parking spaces designated for staff, said Kanata North Coun.

Marianne Wilkinson.

“I think we have to start looking at retirement homes and start looking at staff parking as well as what we need for residents,” she said, adding any retail that might open up shop on the first floor is going to want designated parking for shoppers as well.

The builder is also proposing 10 on-street parking spaces along Maritime Way for public use, according to the site plan.

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“There’s never enough for visitors, it’s a real problem,” she said.

Another resident said it forces visitors to drive around neighbourhoods looking for on-street parking “blocks away from the residence.”

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Town-Hall Meetings On Hydro Rates Special thanks to everyone who came out to the town-hall meetings that I hosted these past two weeks. We heard an excellent presentation by hydro expert Parker Gallant. He explained how the government has concealed all sorts of costs within your bill.

I wanted to organise these meetings because a lot of my constituents have been wondering why the cost of hydro is so high. They’ve been wondering how bills can go up even if you use less hydro.

I wanted to help them get to the bottom of it.

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Residents lined up at Castlefrank Elementary School to take a lighted wagon ride through the Katimavik community to view homes decorated for the holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

The annual wagon rides, hosted by Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley, has expanded this year to include a number of other areas in the ward.

The event is a chance “to experience the Christmas spirit in our neighbourhood,” said the councillor.

Oohs and ahs could be heard as the wagon slowly drove up and down sidestreets, while walkers stopped to wave at the passengers and shout out Merry Christmas.

Two more wagon ride evenings are scheduled in the community: • Dec. 15: at Kristina Kiss Park, 20 Cope Dr.

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Residents take a wagon ride through a section of Katmavik to view decorated homes on Dec. 6. The annual Kanata South Wagon Rides, hosted by local Coun. Allan Hubley, have two more evenings scheduled: Dec. 15 at Kristina Kiss Park, 20 Cope Dr. and Dec. 19 at St. Martin de Porres School, 20 McKitrick Dr. Rides run from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Dec. 19: at St. Martin de Porres School, 20 McKitrick Dr. Rides run from 6 to 8 p.m.

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About 480 families have requested assistance from the Kanata Food Cupboard for the holidays and the number is still growing, said Muckler.

“That’s more families than we expected,” she said. “We’re going to need a lot more pyjamas. We’re hoping people come through before Christmas.”

Pyjama Patrol was created last year by Muckler, a former professional fundraising and event co-ordinator for an agency in New York. Every year she organized an adopt-a-family program, and every year families requested pyjamas.

When she moved to Bridlewood, she found the need was the same so she teamed up with the Kanata Food Cupboard to provide new pyjamas to infants, children and teens in need. Last year, the group handed out more than 800 pairs of jammies to youth from 440 families during the holidays.

Pyjama Patrol added Chrysalis House, a women’s shelter, as a partner charity as well this year to provide all youth living in the shelter with a new pair of PJs. “We’re doing all can do so we can make sure each of those kids have a warm pair of pyjamas at night,” said Muckler, adding jammies for teens are particularly needed as teenagers are often a forgotten demographic when donations are made.

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OC Transpo Updates Changes to routes effective Dec. 25 Route 61 becomes new Connexion Route 269 Route 62 becomes new Connexion Route 267 Route 66 becomes new Connexion Route 256 Connexion Routes continue serving the same local stops. All morning trips serve Bayshore Station for better connections to Carling Campus on Moodie. Afternoon trips no longer stop at Westboro, Dominion, Lincoln Fields or Pinecrest stations (connect at Bayshore Station).

I am happy to announce that the 4:10pm Route 66 bus arriving at Mackenzie King Bridge currently operating with a 40-foot bus will be assigned an articulated (60ft) bus in the new year as long as ridership levels remain high enough to warrant the need for this size of bus.

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Terry Davis, of Glen Cairn, poses near the Wonderfully Warm exhibit at the Hazeldean Mall on Dec. 12.

The Hazeldean Mall has also organized an initiative to help.

Until Dec. 20, people are invited to visit the mall’s “Wonderfully Warm” display in the food court, snap a selfie in front of the display and tag #hazeldeanmall and #wonderfullywarm on Facebook or Instagram. The mall will make a $2 donation for every new hashtagged post on the social media sites and those who post their selfie will be entered into a draw to win a $1,000 shopping spree.

“We’re just in awe of everything they’re doing for us,” Muckler said. “The pyjama collection and the bear giveaway and the Wonderfully Warm contest to raise funds for us is just going above and beyond for us and kids in need. We are so grateful for their support and kindness.”

People who donate $5 or more

to Pyjama Patrol through the Hazeldean Mall will receive a stuffed teddy and donations of jammies are also being collected at the mall until Dec. 23.

“We just hope the community can continue to embrace us and help us get to our goal,” said Muckler. “The need is greater than ever this year.”

For more information, visit www.pyjamapatrol.com.

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The following is a list of pyjama collection sits for Pyjama Patrol:

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• December 6th – leaving from Castlefrank Elementary School (55 McCurdy Drive) • December 7th – leaving from Katimavik Elementary School (64 Chimo Drive) • December 8th – leaving from Holy Redeemer Elementary School (75 McCurdy Drive) • December 12th – leaving from Crownridge Park (290 Meadowbreeze Drive) • December 13th – leaving from W.O. Mitchell Elementary School (80 Steeple Chase Drive) • December 15th – leaving from Kristina Kiss Park (20 Cope Drive) • December 19th – leaving from St. Martin de Porres School (20 McKitrick Drive) Hope to see you there!

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About 25 local businesses and schools are continuing to collect donations for the charity, she said. The deadline to donate pyjamas was set for Dec. 15, but because of the growing demand Muckler said she was going to ask all the retailers to extend that deadline to Christmas.

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

Upcoming Events December 17th: Kanata Choral Society performs “The Many Joys of Christmas” at St. Paul’s church, 20 Young Road, 7:30pm, tickets $20 (Seniors $15, Students $10). For more info please go to www.KanataChoralSociety.ca

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esidents of Ottawa live in the capital city of a very rich nation, but that doesn’t mean everyone who lives here shares equally in our nation’s riches.

The just released Hunger Report: The Invisible Face of Hunger by the Ottawa Food Bank says more than 41,500 Ottawa residents turn to the food bank every month for help putting nutrition on the table. According to the report, some of them are forced to seek help because of a job loss, illness, unexpected interest rate changes, high rents and utility costs, low social assistance rates and the ever-rising cost of living.

“It’s hard to predict the future, but it’s hard to see an end in sight,” said Michael Maidment, executive director of the Ottawa Food Bank.

We will likely never see the end of the need for such organizations as the Ottawa Food Bank, which in the Hunger Report, paints a picture of who relies on the food bank’s 112 partners to which it ships 14 tonnes of nonperishable and fresh food items every day.

According to the report, of the households that turn to the food bank, 40 per cent have

children. And 36 per cent of clients are under age 18. Add in the surge of refuges from Syria that have arrived in the city, and the need for a healthy community effort to help supply and fund the food bank’s activities is paramount to ease the pressure on those who are in need now and those who may need for whatever reason in the future.

The holiday season usually sees an increase in awareness of the needs of such organizations as the food bank and its many partners, but as the Hunger Report indicates, those needs are year-round and donations, whether of actual food or cash, are appreciated 365 days a year.

Fortunately, Ottawans from all walks of life continuously show that they care about their neighbours and do come through when given the opportunity to help as best they can, with the recent Snowflake Breakfast in Vanier that raised $60,000 for that community’s food bank being just one of many recent examples of that desire to help within our community. We trust that the residents of this city as a whole will continue to do that — and not just during the good cheer of the Christmas season — but all year long.

Planning for new Civic campus a guessing game

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t is no wonder that there has been so much passion over the proposed relocation of the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus. So many of us have had contact with the Civic — high moments, low moments, moments of thankfulness — that we have an emotional stake in the institution’s future.

And, of course, controversial figures are involved, including the National Capital Commission, the mayor of Ottawa and a number of federal Liberal MPs. It was interesting to see how vigorously and unanimously the NCC was jumped upon after it recommended Tunney’s Pasture for the new Civic.

But it is also hard to imagine the NCC simply made a rash mistake.

This is an extremely cautious organization. We know that from how long LeBreton Flats has just been

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town sitting there waiting for something to happen. It’s not at all likely that the NCC would make the Tunney’s Pasture recommendation without being strongly encouraged to do so, without having guarantees of support — perhaps from the federal government.

So the NCC recommended, the public reacted negatively and the support suddenly disappeared. Tunney’s Pasture? Never heard of it, said local Liberals, lining up with everybody else to take slugs at the NCC. So now it’s Sir John Carling, a site which may have other flaws. There is

talk of a fault line, traffic problems on Prince of Wales, inadequate hookup with the LRT line. But Sir John Carling, according to the experts (of whom anybody is one) doesn’t have the problem’s Tunney’s had, most prominent of them being access to the 417, an over-reliance on clogged Parkdale Avenue and remoteness from the south, the city’s most rapidly growing area.

The odd thing about all this talk is how abstract it is, even though it appears to be rooted in the facts. Think about it: the new hospital will be completed in 2027, according to the most optimistic estimates.

Do we have the faintest idea of what life in Eastern Ontario will be like then?

Think back 10 years. Think of the assumptions that were made about population growth, traffic patterns,

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school enrolments. How many of them turned out to be accurate? Ask the school trustees, as they ponder school closings that were probably unthinkable back then.

Ask the Ottawa Senators, who now think they’d sooner be somewhere different after building an arena only 20 years ago. In 2027 maybe everyone will be using the LRT, or maybe everybody won’t. Parkdale Avenue may be a wondrous traffic mover, or it may be a bicycle trail. Tunney’s Pasture may be a pasture.

There may be fewer cars, or there may be more. Or maybe people will be flying around in their own personal hovercraft, just as the science fiction movies predicted in the 1950s.

Growth to the south may stop, replaced by growth to the north with new bridges over the Ottawa River.

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The point is, no one can really know. A decision made for the best of reasons now may turn out to be wrong. Or right. Meanwhile, it helps to remember that smart and dedicated people, working in and for the hospital, will make it work, wherever it is.

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ith a little over a week until Christmas, I’m in a rather Grinch-like mood.

As we wander the shopping malls and the Christmas tree lots, it’s easy to take for granted that 2016 has been a difficult year for many people, me included.

It’s not just Trump’s election to the presidency, or the death of music legends such as David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and Prince.

It’s not the rampant acts of racism we’ve seen in our neighbourhoods and across borders. It’s not Aleppo. It’s not family illness and seeing

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse I’m grateful that, in 2016, the Syrian family my children and I helped to sponsor made a home for themselves in Ottawa.

Following three years in a refugee camp, they have worked so hard to learn English, get work and contribute to Canada and their communities. And they’re healthy.

I’m grateful for the RedBlacks winning the Grey Cup. Born in Hamilton, I am seen as a huge traitor to my family for supporting Ottawa’s team.

But it was my 12-yearold son, who chose to play minor football starting two years ago in Ottawa, that made me a fan. He gives me daily lessons on great plays in the NFL/CFL and he got

thing in January.

She is a rare gem who believes, at the age of 40, that 2016 has been one of the most fabulous years of her adulthood.

And perhaps, despite the stress and rush of Christ-

I’m grateful that 2017 is right around the corner, a time for new beginnings and renewed optimism. the inside of hospitals and emergency rooms every month of this year. It’s not the tricky job market. It’s not kids’ behavioural challenges. It’s not depression that makes me want 2016 to quietly disappear into the night.

It’s all of those things combined. There are many jokes on the Internet about 2016 being among the most difficult years in a long time.

I’d had high hopes early in the year, due to a certain Chinese horoscope that predicted good luck, fortune and promotions in my career this year. Blatant lies!

But perhaps, through all the shadows, it’s also easy to take for granted the many blessings of the year. I have a friend who started that super cheesy gratitude jar

mas, despite hospitals and great musical icons passing, despite war and environmental degradation and illness and depression, this time of year offers us a rare chance to reflect on what’s been great about 2016.

me hooked on a game I used to see as frivolous. I now realize that it’s amazingly technical. (It helps to know the rules).

Watching the Grey Cup with my son on Nov. 27 at an East Side Mario’s bar was a definite highlight of the year.

I’m grateful that we have such awesome hospitals in this country. Yes, there are problems (which I plan to write about in 2017). Yes, the system could use a lot of

fixing.

But for all the time I’ve spent with relatives this year in emergency rooms, intensive care and extended care, I’m grateful that we have our imperfect system.

We can all work to make it better going forward.

I’m grateful for new friends and neighbours, including all the miracle babies born in the past 12 months.

I’m grateful for old friends I caught up with this

year, some of whom I hadn’t seen in half a decade.

I’m grateful for my economical gym membership, which helped me regain focus on my health this year – despite falling out of my routine on several occasions.

With all that’s going on this December, it’s doubtful I’ll pull off a Christmas that resembles anything close to Martha Stewart Living or Jamie Oliver’s Christmas.

But I’m grateful for the people in my life who will celebrate with me in all my imperfection. And most of all, I’m grateful that 2017 is right around the corner, a time for new beginnings and renewed optimism.

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The Kanata Food Cupboard saw six businesses face off in a friendly food sorting challenge at its warehouse location on Dec. 9.

The competition featured teams of 10 employees each, from various businesses in north Kanata, who vied for the fastest time to unload an entire bin of non-perishable donations, sort it into groupings and load and mark the boxes.

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Employees from ProntoForms compete to unload, sort and pack a giant bin of non-perishable donations during the Kanata Food Cupboard’s inaugural food sorting challenge at its warehouse location on Friday, Dec. 9. ProntoForms employees won their heat by six seconds against You.i TV with a final time of 13 minutes, seven seconds. The event was a fundraiser for the food cupboard’s Adopt-a-Family program.

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“I think the event was a lot of fun, the teams had a lot of fun and it went very quick,” said Patricia Elkins, event and volunteer co-ordinator at the food cupboard. “I was surprised at how fast the teams got through the food.”

The event was a fundraiser for the food cupboard, with a $50 entry fee per participant.

All funds raised go to help the organization’s Adopt-a-Family holiday hamper program.

“The food cupboard is helping the largest amount of families this year that we’ve ever helped. We’re just shy of 500 families right now and last year we helped 440,” said Elkins. “Because the number keeps increasing we need in-

teams for their support and their interest in this event. It was the first time we had an event such as this,” said Elkins. “I look forward to doing it next year.”

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A new four-building development is being proposed for Innovation Drive in north Kanata.

The site, located at 5045 Innovation Dr., would feature a gas station, two quick-service restaurants, and a third restaurant or retail store. A site plan hasn’t yet been submitted to the city.

Kelly Rhodenizer, manager of development projects with Colonnade BridgePort, gave a brief outline of the project at a Kanata north town hall meeting on Nov. 28.

“We hope to file (a site plan)

in December and if all goes well, we plan to start construction late spring, early summer,” she said.

The 0.8 hectare parcel of land was purchased from the city and is located at the corner of Innovation and Terry Fox Drive.

The gas station would have four pumps and a drive-thru, while one of the quick-service restaurants will also have a drive-thru, said Rhodenizer. No

tenants have been announced for any of the buildings.

Pedestrian and cycling links have been designed to connect the new park-and-ride lot located on Innovation Drive with the employment area, Morgan’s Grant and the Richcraft Recreation Complex.

“The city has asked us to move the buildings closer to the streets and provide connectivity with pathways,” said Rhodenizer.

All four buildings will be single-storey and the area is already zoned for general industrial, which permits the proposed uses, she said. Three handicap spaces are allocated throughout the parking areas, even though only one is required by the zoning bylaw, said Rhodenizer.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said the final site plan that’s submitted to the city could change from the proposed outline.

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Spreading Christmas cheer by card Zara Walke, a student at Kanata North French public school, is awarded third place in the age four-to-six category for Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson’s annual Christmas card contest on Dec. 8. More than 250 Christmas card designs were submitted. Eleven students – from Kanata North French public school, Jack Donohue Public School, and St. Gabriel and St. Remi catholic schools – were selected as winners and honourable mentions in categories for youth ages four to six, seven to nine, and 10 to 12.

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Grandparents get legal recognition in Children’s Law Reform Act

BY BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com

A bill that amends the Children’s Law Reform Act to recognize grandparents’ rights to visit children after a separation or divorce has passed at Queen’s Park.

Algoma-Manitoulin NDP MPP Michael Mantha proposed the act. He said will provide the courts and judges the tools to have grandparents identified in a legal context, which became law on Dec. 8.

Grandparents who supported the bill have said that under current law, in a divorce or separation, they could lose the ability to see their grandchildren and have no legal way to seek visitation.

Under Ontario’s Children’s Law Reform Act, a grandparent could obtain an order for access to a grandchildren if it’s found to be in the child’s best interest.

Attorney General Yasir Naqvi said there are circumstances where it’s “not practical or appropriate to extend this legal authority.” That means while a judge could decide they wanted to give a grandparent visitation

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Grandparents in Ottawa and across the province are calling for Bill 34 to be accepted. rights, grandparents weren’t clearly defined in the act as it was previously worded.

The amendment would make it clear that a grandparent can seek a court order for access, he said. He said the changes will allow judges to exercise their judgment while recognizing what role grandparents play. The legislation would ensure that courts consider individual cases to grant access to children, based on whether contact would be appropriate in the circumstances.

“That nurturing, that loving,

that special relationship that a child has when he looks up to grandma or grandpa – that is an amazing love,” Mantha said on Dec. 5 at Queen’s Park. “It’s something that is absolutely flourishing and so beneficial to the child’s upbringing.”

In the second reading of the bill, he said it’s estimated more than 112,000 grandchildren are suffering from the loss of contact with a grandparent.

He said passing the bill is a Christmas present for grandparents all over the province.

Naqvi, who is also the MPP for Ottawa Centre, said the change balances supporting a grandparent’s ability to seek assistance from family courts when they have been denied access visits to grandchildren and ensures that decisions are always made in a child’s best interest.

“As we learned over the course of the debate on the All Families Are Equal Act, there is a wide array of family structures that exist,” Naqvi said. “That means many people, both family and otherwise, can be important people in a child’s life.”

Naqvi recognized Ottawa grandparents who had been advocating on behalf of the bill, including one from his own Ottawa Centre riding.

Prior to the bill passing, members of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous from Kanata and Orléans told Metroland Media that children can be used as pawns and restricting access to grandparents is abusive.

Similar versions of the bill have been presented in the past, but this is the first time it has made it through Queen’s Park.

Legislation that recognizes

grandparents as having the legal ability to petition for visitation rights when it’s in the best interest of the child already exist in Yukon, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

The Ottawa chapter of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Manoir Portobello, 691 Valin St., Orléans.

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Charlie went missing at the Morris Island Conservation Area off of Loggers Way (in between Fitzroy Harbour and Galetta) on Monday, November 28. Charlie is most likely in the West Carleton area.

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Charlie is very friendly but cautious of new people. If you see Charlie, approach with caution as to not frighten him.

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There is good news, however. There are “Take it Back” partners throughout the city where plastic bags can be dropped off and recycled properly. As a “Take it Back” partner, the Metro grocery store on March Road is supporting St. Isidore in its initiative to reduce plastic and raise awareness.

The grocer has provided St. Isidore with 1,000 paper bags to help raise awareness of the negative effects of plastic.

Students, from kindergarten to Grade 6, have been doing research on plastic and com-

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From bottom left: Miles Nightingale, Weston Grenier, Noah Hughes, Haydn Horsley, Katie Bastien, Sofia Covelli, Brooke Grenier, Matteo D’Arsie and Mitchell Evans. municating their knowledge through words and pictures on the paper bags.

Students collected almost 5,000 plastic bags to ensure that they did not end up in the landfill. Some of the students

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Thousands visit Hill for light show

BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

The holiday season in the capital officially kicked off as thousands gathered on Parliament Hill to check out the 32nd edition of Christmas Lights across Canada.

The official illumination ceremony began at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7 with fireworks and

a multimedia show following the exciting journey of Grizzli, Fox and Snowman through imaginary landscapes on their quest for light.

According to Heritage Canada, the show, inspired by Canada’s nature, climate and culture is a fairy tale, which combines digital projection, lighting with an accompanying original soundtrack.

It will be presented on the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings every night from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Christmas Day. This year, a special ending has been added to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

Another new addition this year is an art installation, Prismatica — 24 giant prisms which spin and reflect colours.

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(nee Russett) (Longtime Office Manager, St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior) Suddenly and very unexpectedly at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Friday morning, December 9th, 2016.

Katherine Jesse Wagner of Arnprior passed away at the age of 64. Beloved wife for over 46 years of John. Dearly loved and devoted mother of Carrie-Lynn (Andrew Clyne); Wendy and Lisa (Gerard Goertz). Cherished and doting Granny/ Nanna of Damen, Avery, Malaïka, Keïsa and Alexis. Dear sister of Stewart Russett, Gordon Russett (Patsy) and Velda Mask (Lawrence). Special daughter-inlaw of Wanda Wagner (late Tadeusz).

Predeceased by her parents, Kenie and Rita (nee Stewart) Russett; a brother, Morris; and a granddaughter, Jadyen.

Also survived by her sister-in-law, Nancy Wagner (late Richard) as well as several nieces and nephews. A quiet, caring soul, Kathy will be long remembered for her commitment to her family, her parish as well as the community. Friends were invited to join Kathy’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and again Wednesday evening from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Kathy’s beloved St. John Chrysostom Parish Church, Arnprior on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock.

Cremation followed with interment in the family plot at the Malloch Road Cemetery at a later date. For those wishing, please consider a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Parish Memorial Fund.

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(Warrant Officer ret’d – Canadian Armed Forces) Peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday morning, December 5th, 2016; Reginald Hanna of Cobden; formerly of Port Colborne and Welland passed away following a brief illness.

He was 82. Beloved husband for over 60 years of Sybil (nee Lyons). Dearly loved father of John Hanna (Sheryl) of Cobden; Reg Hanna of Ottawa; Kelly Morin (Jean) of Victoria, B.C. and Peter Hanna (Lisa) of Stratford. Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Alison, Joshua and Rachel Hanna; Peter Morin and Ben Chester and “Great-Grandpa” of 9. Dear brother of Roy Hanna of Belfast, Northern Ireland and Maureen May Ross (late Conrad) of Magnetawan, On. Predeceased by his parents: John and Rachel (nee Finley) Hanna; 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday afternoon, December 10th from 2 to 3:45 p.m. A Service to remember Paddy Hanna was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Spring interment Cobden Union Cemetery. In remembrance, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the Hanna family.

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Born May 11, 1957, passed away with dignity and peace surrounded by her family at Almonte Country Haven on Sunday, December 11, 2016 after struggling with early onset dementia.

Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Melville Schlievert and Catharina Kompier. She was the much loved sister of Antonia (Toronto); John and his wife Margaret (Merrickville) and Pamela (Arnprior) and special aunt of Cindy Schlievert and her husband Ray Huyghebaert (MacLaren’s Landing).

Some of us are lucky enough to know very special people in our lives; we were blessed to have one in our family.

Patricia’s family and friends are invited to share their memories of her during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10 until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honor and remember Patricia will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock.

Interment will follow at the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. The family wishes to thank the staff of Almonte Country Haven for the kindness and compassionate care given to Patricia and our family for the past three years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Living Renfrew County South in Arnprior where Patricia spent many happy times.

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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Larry Fischer, 87 of Fernwood, PE on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Larry was born in Montreal, QU on October 29, 1929, son of the late Emil and Eva Fischer (née Lesage). He is the beloved husband of 58 years of Joan (née Connolly), loving father of Stephen (Cristina), Mark (Lorie), Beth, and Nancy (Allan Johnston) and grandfather of Fred, Natasha, Garrett, Kayla, Emily, Jacob, Jesse, Felicity, Matthew, and Lawrence.

He will also be missed by his sister Norma Bird, his nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was predeceased by sisters Isabel Crawford, Dorothy Zimmerman, and Rita Osborne. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Saint Malachy Catholic Church, 42 Anderson Road, Kinkora, PE, on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the St. Malachy Restoration Fund or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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1953-2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing into paradise of John Iner Clarke on December 9, 2016 at the age of 63.

Husband of Merilee; father of Shaun, Ashlee and Kevin; grandfather of Aubrey; brother of Linda and Jim; and teacher of many. The twinkle in his eyes and his humorous approach to life will be missed be all who knew him. Many thanks to his doctors: Dr. Hilton and Dr. Villeneuve, for walking with him on his two-year journey through cancer. Visitation was held at St. Thomas Church, Stittsville on December 14, from 10am to 12 pm, and from 1pm until 3pm, followed by a service at 4:30pm. For those wishing, donations to the Cancer Society or the Ottawa General Hospital’s Cancer Clinic would be greatly appreciated. John has always been, and always will be, my angel. Condolences, donations and tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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“Exemplary” describes QCH after 40 years Catharene Smith has worked at Queensway Carleton Hospital for 18 years. She’s the team leader in C4 medicine, and if there’s something she’s proud of, it’s the team she works with. You can see it in the way she speaks about them; she’s all smiles and relaxed posture, when talking of her friends.

In fact, her coworkers are part of the reason she loves working at QCH. “First of all, the people. I have met lifelong friends in my unit; we’ve gone through so much together. The opportunities I’ve been blessed with are another thing. Whether it is making things better for the patients, or having a say in changes/improvements to the unit I work in, or the hospital.

The educational opportunities I’ve gotten over the years, and being able to care for the patients in our community as well. There really is that feeling of community when working here.”

Smith has been working at QCH for almost half of her life.

So it makes sense that the hospital has become a large part of it.

“QCH has always felt like a family. Going back to the ‘old’ days when it was only one building, you knew everyone! The doctors, the people working in admin, the support staff. Everyone knew each other. That hasn’t changed, even when our hospital has grown. Working full-time, you can’t help but feel that this is a big part of your life.”

Smith has learned many things from working at QCH, but the most important thing she’s been taught is collaboration. “It’s most important in providing excellent patient care, and by working together as a team it makes our very hard jobs easier!”

During her almost two decade turn at the hospital, Smith has experienced and accomplished many things that are memorable.

Something that stood out the most for her was winning the D. Aubrey Moodie People Excellence Awards – Employee of the Year in 2014.

“I felt honoured to be recognized. That’s something you really feel here, the recognition. You don’t feel like a number, you’re valued here and you get recognition for the work you do.”

Smith lit up when asked if there was something she wanted people to know about QCH. “QCH is a great place to work.

It truly has the patients’ and the staff’s best interest in mind. Even though it has expanded greatly it

still has the ‘home town feel’ it has had since it opened.”

Smith went on to talk about her department specifically, mentioning the daily huddles, the Kudos cards that their unit hands out to one another, and the CEO. “Tom will sometimes drop in on the huddles. He won’t take over them, he’ll just stand back and watch and listen, and if he knows something about whatever topic we’re on, he’ll chime in. The nurses really appreciate that he does that.”

Smith took a moment when finding the perfect word to describe the hospital, even joking that she’d had to look some up on a thesaurus to get that that sounded just right. “Exemplary,” she finally settles on.

“QCH has always strived to do what is best for patients, staff, volunteers, and the community.

The patients we care for on my unit have noticed this, and, for

the most part at least, they seem quite happy with their time spent here, and they’re satisfied with their care.”

“It’s hard to summarize my experience here,” she admits, noting that she’s been here for half of her life. “Working at QCH has been a great opportunity for professional development, while providing great care to my community.”

Smith has indeed been given some great opportunities for professional development. In fact, her unit in C4 has been chosen to move to the new ACE unit once it’s completed.

“We’re all very excited. C4 has been dubbed the ghetto unit, it hasn’t been updated in a while, and we’ve worked very hard with what we have. The nurses are eager to get new equipment, and to learn new things in relation to taking care of the patients.

“Our unit is already similar to what the ACE unit will be do-

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ing, but there are still some new things we will be learning. A few nurses have already signed up for some of the courses the hospital is providing. I really think this unit deserves this chance. My co-workers have worked so hard for it, and I’m so happy that they have this great opportunity.”

Notice of Public Meeting Baseline/Woodroffe Stormwater Management Pond Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Functional Design January 9, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Presentation at 7 p.m.

Ben Franklin Place 101 Centrepointe Drive

OTTAWA CITY BUDGET – will be approved at Council this week.

The budget maintains a 2% increase, approves 2017 transit fares with a new low income pass and removing the higher fare for express buses. Funding is included for an environmental assessment for light rail from Bayshore to Canadian Tire Place, for a multiuse path for cyclists and pedestrians along Campeau, for a sidewalk on March Road and for some local cycling route improvements.

CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST – Thank you to the more than 150 students who participated in my Annual Christmas Card Contest. Prizes were handed out during the Kanata North Christmas Social held on December 8. The winning entries are featured on my e-greeting this year, which will be sent to all on my e-newsletter list.

WINTER SNOW OPERATIONS – When 7 cm or more of snow is forecasted cars must be off the streets from 1 am to 7 am. This assists the City in the snow clearing process. To avoid being ticketed or towed, sign up on ottawa.ca to receive alerts on when the parking ban is in effect.

Standards for clearing local residential roads are within 10 hours after a 7 cm snowfall and within 16 hours after 10 cm accumulate.

Arterial and collector roads are plowed during the snowfall and should be clear within 2 hours of the end of the storm, when snowfall is about 10 cm. Heavier snowfalls take longer. Details on the standards for roads and sidewalks can be found on the City’s website.

KANATA FOOD CUPBOARD provides food, including groceries for a Christmas meal, and gifts for the family for those in need in Kanata. This year they will be providing food and gifts for more than 500 families in our community, the largest number ever. You can help by donating food, turkeys and gifts and by helping with deliveries.

Go to www.kanatafoodcupboard.ca for details and to register as a volunteer.

Business Improvement Area (BIA) for the Kanata Central Area Update- We have received approval from the City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee to proceed with a vote of businesses in the area from the Marriot Hotel to the Brick (included are the Centrum, Signature Centre, Canadian Tire and more) on creation of a new BIA. Their approval will mean it can be operational early in 2017 to provide support for businesses in the area.

The City of Ottawa has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for a proposed storm water management pond at the northeast corner of Baseline Road and Woodroffe Avenue. A storm water management pond was initially recommended in the Pinecrest Creek/Westboro Storm water Management Retrofit Study (2011) and underwent further assessment in the Feasibility Study for a Surface Storm water Management Facility at Baseline Road and Woodroffe Avenue (2015). The proposed pond will provide water quality treatment and flow control for runoff from some 435 hectares that currently drain uncontrolled to Pinecrest Creek.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The study process is following the requirements of a Schedule B project under the Municipal Class and will identify a preferred alternative and functional design for the proposed pond.

Dec. 17, Running on Empties, 9:15 am – 5 pm, Ottawa Beer Stores – Bottles collected help fund the Christmas Exchange Program, which helps families outside of Kanata.

At the meeting, a presentation will be provided covering the background to the project, existing conditions on the site, pond alternatives, and the preliminary preferred alternative.

City staff and the study team will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments.

More information about the project can be viewed at: Ottawa.ca/baselinewoodroffepond If you wish to have your name added to the mailing list or, have further questions, please contact:

Dec. 17, Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata’s Holiday Event, 8-11 am, 4101 Innovation Dr. – Festive activities for the whole family.

Dec. 31, Alcohol-Free Family New Year’s Eve Celebration, from 6 pm, 101 Centrepointe Drive (Ben Franklin Place) – Live entertainment and fireworks.

Dec. 31, Kick off to 2017 at City Hall 6 pm – a family friendly celebration with a human chain to Parliament Hill and spectacular fireworks, around 8 pm.

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Canada Summer Games Bid- The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee this week approved Ottawa’s bid for the 2021 Canada Summer Games presented by Co-Chairs Cyril Leeder and Sue Holloway. This is the largest multi-sport event in Canada and would provide a positive economic benefit to the City.

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Finance committee to bid for Canada Summer games July and August.

There were held in Sherbrooke, Que., in 2013.

The team working on the bid includes Olympian Sue Holloway and Ottawa Senators president Cyril Leeder.

Hosting the games could cost as much as $43 million, but the city’s portion would be $10.5 million.

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The city’s finance and economic development committee voted in favour of bidding for the Canada Summer Games in 2021 on Dec. 6.

Ottawa is up against Sudbury, Kitchener-Waterloo and the Niagara Region.

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nomic benefits, Holloway said.

The games would also mean about $8 million in facility upgrades. The bulk of the funds would go to spruce up the Nepean Sportsplex – to the tune of $5.8 million.

The Terry Fox Athletics facility would get a $1 million facelift.

Holloway said it’s possible the Sportsplex could be a candidate to be renamed

after the games.

Organizers are hosting a launch party at city hall on Jan. 12 to get people out and excited about the games.

The “bid book” with the city’s business case is due by Jan. 31 and Holloway said organizers have planned a relay to the Canada Games office.

The bidding team will launch a website shortly and Holloway asked people

to keep an eye out and sign up to volunteer. She said the city need 5,000 people to step forward.

The Canada Games will make the decision in March or April.

BUDGET

The committee also approved the draft budget, which includes approximately $600 million in spending

across non corporate departments like information technology.

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Despite boosts for arts and social services organizations, the community and protective services committee heard that it’s not enough.

The committee passed the $1.1 billion draft budget after a marathon meeting with 25 delegations.

The city wants to spend $610,000 more on the 94 social service agencies that serve the city’s most vulnerable.

But Brian Tardiff, the executive director for an agency called Citizen’s Advocacy – which pairs adults with physical and developmental difficulties with able bodied volunteers who help them with day to day tasks – said it’s not enough. Tardiff asked the committee for an extra $57,000 grant to pay for a co-ordinator.

The agency brought four clients to speak to the committee about their experiences. There’s currently a waiting list of 300 people waiting to be paired with advocates.

It tugged on the heartstrings of Coun. Keith Egli, who asked staff to look into the possibil-

ity of providing the grant. Egli asked general manager Janice Burelle if it would be possible to make a business case to give the organizations.

“Perhaps they provide services that would otherwise be the burden of the city,” he said.

Burelle said she would look into it before council, but hinted that the same could be said of the other 93 social agencies.

ARTS

Sean Wilson, president and chair of Ottawa Festivals, said instead of being pumped for 2017, the city’s festival organizers are terrified. A perfect storm of low per capita funding for Ottawa arts and increased pricing on equipment like microphones and stages, may make putting out a show difficult this year.

Wilson said the Canada Council of Arts keeps tabs on the per capita spending on arts for major Canadian cities. Ottawa lags significantly behind Toronto, which spends $11 per capita at the municipal level. Ottawa spends $4.

Wilson said the lower municipal contribution amount also

works as a barrier to funding from other levels of government.

“One of the questions we always get asked is how much the city is chipping in,” he said.

Egli said he suggested bumping up the price of admission by 50 cents to cover any gap in funding. He also suggested sticking to a Canadian lineup to deal with the rising American dollar.

“More than 56 per cent of our operating budget comes from event revenue,” Wilson said.

“Where we are behind is in the city’s contribution.”

Wilson pointed to the city’s 2012 action plan on the arts – saying the city’s behind about $1.5 million in promised funding.

This year’s budget includes a $150,000 increase to the arts.

The community and protective services budget includes the hiring of 24 new paramedics and five new emergency response vehicles.

Paramedic chief Anthony Di Monte said that should help deal with lagging response times and the issue of Ottawa emergency calls dragging resources from surrounding municipalities.

Council will have the final vote on the budget on Dec. 14.

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Transit commission passes new fare table, budget

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Despite calls for a reduced price, more closely aligned with the community or seniors pass, the transit commission approved the EquiPass on Dec. 5.

The low income pass, which would be half the cost of a regular pass at $57, is estimated to cost the city $2.7 million to implement, but there is a contingency budget if its over subscribed.

The pass will launch in April.

Geoff Stiles of the Healthy Transportation Coalition said the move to a more affordable pass may actually attract more

riders, since some can’t afford the price for a regular pass.

The fare table, which also gets rid of the express pass and bumps the cost of a regular pass from $105.75 to $113.75, will come into effect in January.

The increase will also take place in January.

Ottawa Student Transportation Authority Chair Vicky Kyriaco made a presentation about the proposed increases for student passes.

She said the bump, along with starting the changes in January instead of July, will cost the board $189,000 in this school year.

The cost could mean more

yellow school buses on the road.

PRESTO

The commission approved a one-year extension of the Presto smartcard operating agreement with Metrolinx.

The city requested the extension to allow for completion of construction of the Confederation Line. The one-year extension will stick to the same twoper-cent fee the city pays to the provincial corporation for the use of the service.

The commission also approved a ten-year deal with Metrolinx, which would see gradual increases until it reaches six per cent in 2021.

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Student bus pass fare hike could mean more school buses on city roads

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

A hike in the cost of student bus passes could mean 100 more yellow school buses on the road next year, according to Vicky Kyriaco of the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority.

The city’s transit committee approved its draft budget on Dec. 5. The budget included a new fare table that would combine the regular student pass with the former express pass.

The new rate will cost the transportation consortium (OSTA) $198,000, said Kyriaco, adding OSTA pays $7.8 million each year for student passes.

“It isn’t just the increase, it’s the fact that it’s being implemented this year in January instead of July. That’s going to have an impact,” she said.

Between the public and Catholic school boards, which make

up the students that OSTA buses to school, there are 9,600 students who get a monthly pass to take public transit.

Kyriaco said that even though transit fares were only one or two per cent less than the cost of running school buses for those students, it made sense to use that option.

“It was cheaper, but it also creates a culture among young people where they use public transit. I would think it would make them more likely to consider using public transit in the future,” she said.

While the transit commission passed the draft budget on Dec. 5, Kyriaco tried her pitch again at the transportation commission on Dec. 7.

But Kyriaco was admonished by committee chair Coun. Keith Egli a few times during her presentation, when he reminded her that transit fares are not the

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“I am just trying to show the link between the fare cost and buses on Ottawa’s roads,” Kyriaco said.

OC Transpo GM John Manconi said he was shocked to hear Kyriaco’s comments. He said OC Transpo staff had met with the consortium when the fare package was released back in June.

“We haven’t heard anything until this week that these fares would mean more (school) buses on the road,” he said.

Kyriaco said she received an email in June with the report that contained the revised fare table.

“There was no meeting,” she said. “The (school) boards have been telling the city for years that a continued increase in fares will likely put (school) buses back on the road. “ The thing is, the school boards have no choice, said Ottawa Carleton District School Board chair Shirley Seward, who said OSTA has to choose the least expensive option in part because that’s the way the funding formula from the provincial ministry works.

“Bus fares are just another thing that impacts us, that we have no control over,” she said, adding rising Hydro rates are also creating pressure on the school board’s budget.

Seward said students from low-income families will likely be impacted most, as they use the presto passes to get to and from jobs and extra curricular activities as well as the classes.

“It’s going to be a hit for those families,” Seward said.

Kyriaco said OSTA’s bell time review, done back in 2014, gave the consortium a high efficiency rating, which resulted in increased funding, as well as $2 million in savings.

“We took about 50 buses off the road,” she said.

While Kyriaco couldn’t say how many more school buses the consortium would add, she said it would only take adding an additional run in the morning or afternoon from the school where a bus is added to make it cheaper than buying presto passes for those students.

Following Kyriaco’s presentations, Seward said she has encouraged all school board trustees to write to their city councillors before council makes the final decision on Dec. 14 on the city’s budget.

City gears up for refugees being handed off to Ontario Works

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

As the city approaches the anniversary of more than 2,000 Syrian refugees touching down in the capital, staff are preparing for their transfer to the Ontario Works program.

The large-scale resettlement of the refugees took 5,800 city staff hours in the past year, social services general manager

Janice Burelle told the city’s community and protective services committee on Dec. 8.

The city and community partners have leveraged more than $3 million, the budget documents say, including $877,000 under the United for Refugees program that included several social service agencies such as the United Way. There was also a $450,000 welcome fund and $1.7 million from provincial,

federal and private donors.

As “month 13” approaches, staff are working on sharing information with partners and translating informational videos to help refugees through the Ontario Works application process, Burelle said.

Food banks around the city have been feeling the pinch since the refugees arrived last winter.

The Gloucester Food Cupboard and the Heron Emer-

gency Food Centre both issued pleas for more food as their cupboards were nearly bare.

Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish, who was appointed liaison for the working group on refugee settlement by Mayor Jim Watson, helped work on a lot of behind the scenes programs such as language training and job fairs in anticipation of the transition after the first year.

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The work to end genderbased violence isn’t finished, says Cathy Jordan, executive director of the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre.

Jordan led the Dec. 6 candlelit vigil at the centre to remember the 14 female students killed at École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989 – who were targeted by the gunman because they were women – and all other women and children killed or harmed as a result of violence.

“Dec. 6 is about remembering but it is also about taking action,” said Jordan.

“In 30 years there has been a great deal of change but the work’s not done.”

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Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon said she would ensure shelters receive funding through a message

read on her behalf by constituency manager Joanne SassWilliams.

“We must always remember that there are women and girls who need our help today,” wrote McCrimmon in her message. “From my perspective as a politician, I can make sure that shelters and programs designed to help those most vulnerable receive the necessary funding to ensure their continued operation.”

The message went on to say politicians themselves are not above reproach when it comes to abuse and should be called out for their behaviour.

“Many of you do not see the yelling, heckling and verbal abuse that occurs on a daily basis in the House of Commons,” wrote McCrimmon. “By permitting this type of behaviour we promote the behaviour – and this must stop.”

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The resource centre was created 30 years ago to meet the needs of residents in the community. Family violence was a key issue identified in 1986, which continues to this day, said Jordan.

Since its inception, the resource centre has created numerous programs, including its peer support program, counselling for women and for children who witness violence, it opened Chrysalis House for women and their children leaving abusive homes, and runs other programs and services in the community.

Other national, provincial and international initiatives have been created, Jordan said, to spread awareness and change legislation, such as the Taking Action Against Sexual Violence and Harassment initiative by the Ontario government, the Status of Women Canada 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, and the White Ribbon project.

But there is still work to be done, she said.

“To coin a famous phase, it is 2016; and so why is it that every day in Canada over 230 Canadians report they are victims of family violence?” said Jordan. “Every day, 8 seniors are victims of family violence. Every four days, a woman is killed by a family

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Raymond Su (left), a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Carleton University, lays roses in remembrance of the 14 female students killed at École Polytechnique in 1989, while Robert Bourgeois, board chair at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, lights the candles. member. And every day we hear of tragic impacts of cyber violence.”

In 2014, more than 57,800 girls and women were victims of family violence, accounting for seven out of 10 reported cases of violence, said Jordan.

“Sometimes I ask, are we really making a difference?” she questioned.

She then related a conversation she had with a colleague, talking about a young woman who was staying at Chrysalis House with her children.

“My colleague told me that this young woman had been

at the house as a child with her mother when the house first opened,” said Jordan, adding she found it “discouraging that we hadn’t done more to prevent this young woman (from) experiencing abuse.”

Her colleague, however, was optimistic.

“She said, that in fact this young woman recognized the abuse much sooner than her mother did and reached out for help more quickly,” said Jordan. “My colleague was hopeful that with that kind of support, this young woman might avoid this type of relationship n the future and

(her) children would never have to live with abuse in their lives.”

Stories like that, said Jordan, prove that change is happening.

“We are making a difference and I'm hopeful,” she said. “This is a community that cares. The evidence is clean when I see how many people took time out of busy lives to attend tonight’s vigil; and in numbers, caring becomes power … This is our opportunity to take hold of this power and renew our commitment. I am confident that together we can end violence against women.”

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Gov. Gen. David Johnston invited athletes from each of those sports to speak to the growing concern of early prevention and

The key, according to the governor general, was to bring federal, provincial and territorial representatives and stakeholders in sport, health, and education to work together to develop a national approach to managing, detecting and preventing concussions.

awareness surrounding concussions in sports on Dec. 6 at Rideau Hall.

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Panelists at the forum included NHL and CFL players and Olympians who talked frankly about their own experiences, as well as the stigma and personal battles to perform after suffering a concussion, and doctors and health practitioners who discussed what is currently being done and what more needs to be done to better address the issue.

Former CFL players Étienne Boulay and Matt Dunigan and former NHLer Eric Lindros discussed concussions in professional sports, while Olympians Rosie MacLennan, Kristina Groves, Tara Whitten and Paralympian Karolina Wisniewska addressed overcoming concussions.

“The four years between the Olympics was the hardest of my life,” MacLennan said.

After winning gold in the trampoline event at the London Games in 2012, MacLennan said the pressure she put on herself, as well as felt, made dealing

with a concussion extremely difficult while preparing for the 2016 Olympics.

Performing brain exercises everyday and overcoming the fact she was underperforming in the weeks leading up the Olympic trials, MacLennan pushed past it and went on to win another gold in Rio this past summer.

“I don’t regret my decision to compete … but when you don’t have control, it’s really hard,” MacLennan said.

MacLennan stressed the importance for awareness and for athletes to understand that it’s okay to take time off to get better.

Her fellow panelists all agreed the hardest person to convince is you and that is when teammates, coaches, and family can play an important role.

“The last thing you want as an athlete is to be labeled concussed, but the more we know, the more information we have the better we can be at making decisions,” Boulay said, adding a coach is the key to pulling a player out of a game.

MacLennan said it is important to let an athlete know it’s okay to sit out a competition or step back from training – because then they are more likely to that to take the time to recover.

Lindros, who retired early from the NHL because of concussion issues, said education about concussions should start from Day One – the moment a child enters a sport, to educate the parents, kids and coaches about the seriousness of concussions.

“We need to get parents and kids engaged in the conversation,” Lindros said.

FIGHTING FOR AWARENESS

Barrhaven’s Gordon Stringer attended the conference in an effort to continue moving the conversation about concussions forward.

Stringer is emotionally attached to that conversation, as his own daughter, Rowan, was 17 years old when she died in 2013 as the result of concussions she sustained while playing rugby.

Stringer said it is important to educating people about concussions and that there be consistent treatment across Canada.

Stringer was brought to tears as he told the story of one player who, after being injured, saw all their teammates sit on the sidelines and refuse to continue playing, until that player got off the field to be examined.

That, he said, is why education is so important.

Hockey Hall of Fame goalie, former federal cabinet minister and author Ken Dryden was the keynote speaker at

the conference.

An issue close to his heart – Dryden hosted panels in Calgary, Guelph, Ont., Dryden, Ont., and Regina in 2013 about concussions in sports – the six time Stanley Cup winner said that although there was a lot of ground to cover at this conference, the most important thing is everyone must work on getting it right.

“Players play. ... Everybody needs another set of eyes and ears to make us stop. Players play because they want to play, because others want them to play and because they need to play.”

And, inevitably, Dryden said, head injuries happen.

“Head injuries are head injuries – no matter how they happen,” he said.

Dryden explained that the first scientific study on head injuries was in 1928 – specifically looking at the impact of blows to the head a boxer takes.

“We never made the connection. What does it matter if the hit to the head comes from an elbow, or a crash to the ice? It doesn’t.

It’s about the brain and the brain doesn’t distinguish.”

Dryden said repairing a broken leg is much easier than repairing a broken brain.

PREVENTION

Dr. Charles Tator has been concerned about concussions for more than 20 years and he said the conference at Rideau Hall shows how important talking about concussions for athletes of all ages is.

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My first stop on what was a very busy week was the Glen Cairn Cookie Walk and Craft Fair. There I met individuals who put in hours of hard work so the cookie walk would be a great success. I was happy to sample some of their delicious cookies and also had the opportunity to meet with a new Syrian refugee family. My family was ecstatic when I brought home all those delicious baked goods.

West Carleton Arts Society (WCAS) Christmas Sale

After the Glen Cairn event, I attended the WCAS Christmas Sale at St.Paul’s United Church in Carp. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with some of the incredibly talented artists we have in the region.

It is evident from the quality of artistry that was on display just how beautiful our region is, which can provide a year-round variety of captivating set-pieces for these artists to paint, draw, sculpt or photograph.

Thank you to the folks in Glen Cairn for some wonderful events.

Constance Bay Santa Claus Parade

Thank you to all the people who came out to watch the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Santa Claus Parade. Thank you to those who brought their nonperishable food items to give to those less fortunate during these holiday times. I had a wonderful time with my team walking the parade route giving chocolates to the young and those still young at heart. It is always great to welcome Santa back to our riding as he prepares for a busy season!

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My team and I attended the Kanata Food Cupboard to participate in the unloading of donations from the buses. I was so impressed when I heard the news that Food Cupboard had completely filled its requirement for volunteers. When a community rallies together to help those less fortunate, it truly shows the compassion and caring of our riding. Donating to the Food Cupboard is something we should keep in mind throughout the year. Such displays of generosity of spirit inspire me to keep working hard every day to make our community a better place for everyone.

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Parents should look for three impacts Continued from page 33

“Today takes it one step further, it’s a huge recognition of an important public health issue,” Tator said. “That the Governor General is having it shows its significance.”

Tator added that the fact that the federal minister of health has been given direction from the prime minister to work on addressing concussions shows how far the discussion has come in recent years.

Tator said the best way to move forward is for everyone to work together.

“Parents, players, coaches, teachers – everyone connected with sports need to take responsibility,” Tator said.

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CHEO pediatric emergency doctor and director of clinical research at the hospital Dr. Roger Zemek focused his

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research on pediatric concussions and post-concussive syndrome. Zemek said that at CHEO they can see up to 1,000 new concussions a year – or at least three kids a day.

“We’ve done the work and we are noticing there is more awareness,” Zemek said, adding that the number of reported concussions has quadrupled.

Zemek is leading the development of pediatric guidelines – a version for coaches, teachers and parents.

Zemek said the conference shows how far the discussion around concussions has come, but, in some respects, the science has to catch up.

“The passion is there, but funding for more research is needed to move forward,” Zemek said.

Zemek wants parents to know that getting a concussion doesn’t have to be life threatening. “Most kids get

better, most improve,” he said.

For him, there are three things all parents should look for if a child suffers a hit to the head: • Physical – Does the child have a headache, neck pain, nausea, lack of energy, dizziness, light-headedness, loss of balance, blurred or double vision, sensitivity to light, ringing in the ears, loss of sense of taste and smell, change in sleep patterns – especially waking up at night.

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Of the households that turn to the food bank, 40 per cent have children. And 36 per cent of clients are under age 18.

Children, seniors, university students and new Canadians are among the invisible who are going hungry in Ottawa. Of those who rely on the food bank, 26 per cent have a post-secondary education.

“Food bank use is not a typical story, and that was one of the main messages of the report was that hunger is invisible in a way,” Maidment said. “It’s not always

that person who is sleeping in a homeless shelter or the person on social assistance – that it could be any one of us.”

Still, the majority of clients – 65 per cent – rely on social assistance or disability benefits.

An Ottawa family of four on social assistance receives an average monthly income of $2,227, while the average three-bedroom rent is $1,390.

Meanwhile, it costs an average of $863 a month to feed a family of four.

“If you add up all those numbers, there’s a deficit of $26,” Maidment said. “We haven’t even talked about diapers or baby food. That’s just basic, raw food.

No condiments. No extras.”

There are other pressures not included: phone and hydro bills, child-care fees, transportation,

even warm winter clothing.

“That’s a key indicator for me and for the Ottawa Food Bank (of) the pressure that families are under," the director said.

NUTRITIOUS FOOD

The hunger report also delves into the importance of nutritious food.

The Ottawa Food Bank, which purchases $1.4 million worth of food every year, has been working to bring in more nutritious and fresh staples, as well as products that are lower in fat and sodium to meet Ottawa Public Health recommendations.

“Overall, fresh food distributed by the food bank represents 45 per cent,” Maidment said.

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The food bank also has access to a Goulbourn farm field owned by farmer Tom Black, where volunteers grow more than 45,000 kilograms of food each summer.

And in November, the food bank began working with three Metro grocery stores to collect frozen meat for meal programs across the city.

But offering more and better food is not enough.

Major changes are also needed.

The food bank is advocating for a boost to social assistance rates and is highlighting the need for more affordable housing in Ottawa.

“Simply providing more food is not going to change the issue of hunger,” Maidment said.

“It will address it in the short term, but there are systemic changes that are needed so that we can make those longer term changes in our community.”

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HOLIDAY RECIPE

ROUNDUP

SParkling vodka-cranberry cocktail PreP time: 5 minuteS ServingS: 1

INGREDIENTS • ice cubes • 1 oz. vodka • 3/4 cup cranberry juice • 1 oz. ginger ale • a few mint leaves, for garnish

Duck leg conFit with garlic mashed potatoes INGREDIENTS • 1 head of garlic • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil • 4 confit duck legs (easily found at the grocery store) • 8 red potatoes, washed, diced, skin on • 1/2 cup butter • 1/3 cup table cream (15 % or 18 %) • Salt and pepper, to taste

DirectionS Place a tall glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. Just before serving, add ice cubes and pour, in this order, vodka, cranberry juice and ginger ale. Do not mix. garnish with mint leaves. treat your guests to this

bubbly aperitif to kick off your next cocktail party. its festive hue and exquisite flavour will delight their tastebuds — and yours!

Brace yourself for the perfect blend of flavours: garlicky mashed potatoes, rich duck confit and a sweet, fruity sauce.

You’ll definitely be asking for seconds.

For the Sauce • 1 small French shallot, finely chopped • 2 tbsp. jam, your choice (blueberry, raspberry, etc.)

• 2 tbsp. maple syrup • Salt, to taste

PreP time: 15 minuteS cook time: 35 minuteS ServingS: 4

DirectionS heat oven according to duck leg package directions (usually 175 °c / 350 °F). trim the top off the head of garlic to expose the tops of the cloves. Place the garlic on a square sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with vegetable oil. Wrap the garlic, seal the pouch and place it in the oven.

Put the duck legs in a shallow dish and then place it in the oven with the garlic for 20 to 25 minutes.

Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for about 10 minutes or until they become soft. Drain.

remove the garlic from the oven, open the foil and let cool. add the butter and cream to the potatoes and beat until they become smooth and creamy. Press the garlic with your fingers to remove the centre cloves (they should be a nice golden hue and a paste-like consistency; crush if needed). add to the potatoes, mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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ROUNDUP Holiday PouTINe

Holiday margarita WITH BERRIES

Poutine is a famous French-Canadian artery-blocking fast-food concoction. Now’s the time to give it a try, as leftover turkey is the star of this easy version. If you can’t find fresh cheddar cheese curds, use mild cheddar and simply crumble it into small pieces with your fingers. Tip: everything has to be ready for quick assembly when the french fries are cooked.

PreP TIMe: 10 MINuTes Cook TIMe: 20 MINuTes servINgs: 4 To 6

INGREDIENTS (Serves 1) • 1 cup crushed ice • 45 ml (1½ oz) tequila • 60 ml (2 oz) orange juice • ½ cup frozen berries, thawed • A little freshly ground pepper • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish) DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients (except mint) in a high-speed blender. Pour into a margarita or martini glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups crispy french fries (homemade or frozen) • ½ cup gravy (or a little more, to taste) • ½ cup fresh cheese curds • ¼ cup frozen green peas (canned peas could also be used, but they won’t have the beautiful bright green colour of frozen peas) • ¾ -1 cup cooked turkey, cubed

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Warm peas in microwave, taking care not to overcook them.

Place hot french fries in a large bowl; sprinkle with cheese then pour gravy and diced turkey over them. Add peas and serve immediately.

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And there’s no better way to create a memorable festive ambiance than to prepare an exquisitely laid table for your guests. Fortunately, achieving that perfect table setting is a lot easier than you might think.

time. Napkins should never be placed under the cutlery.

Instead, place the napkin to the left of the forks if you go with a simple, rectangular fold, or at the centre of the setting for a more elaborate fold — like a triangle.

Don’t forget that cold dishes always come first, so serve those salads before the soups!

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And remember, an elegant dinner isn’t the time for halfmeasures. Break out your polished silverware, fine china, crystal glasses and ornate candlesticks!

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HOLIDAY RECIPE

ROUNDUP

traditional roASt turkey & Stuffing INGREDIENTS • 1 turkey, with giblets • 1 onion, coarsely chopped • A sprig of thyme • 1 bay leaf • 4 oz. (113 g) salted butter • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon And Herb Stuffing • 2 eggs • 4 oz. plus 1 tablespoon (130 g) butter, melted • A handful of fresh parsley leaves • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh lemon thyme • freshly grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon • 4 1/2 cups (1.08 litres) fresh white bread crumbs • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

CHeStnut Stuffing • 14 oz. (392 g) fresh chestnuts • 1 cup (240 ml) milk • 4 oz. (112 g) sausages or sausage meat • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil • 6 oz. (168 g) turkey liver, chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 2 oz. (56 g) fatty bacon, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon (30 ml) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or marjoram • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

A 13-15 Lb. (6-7 kg) turkey ServeS: 6

DIRECTIONS Lemon and herb stuffing: put the eggs, butter, parsley, lemon thyme, and lemon zest and juice in a food processor and blend to a smooth purĂŠe.

Put the bread crumbs in a bowl, pour over the egg mixture, and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Chestnut stuffing: cook fresh chestnuts in a saucepan of boiling water for about 3 minutes to soften the shells. Peel them while still hot, wearing rubber gloves. Put the peeled fresh chestnuts in a saucepan, cover them with the milk, and simmer gently until softened, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how fresh they are. Strain them if necessary, then weigh out 7 oz. (196 g) and put in a bowl. Crumble the cooked chestnuts with your fingers and use the sausage meat to bind them. Heat the oil in a skillet, add onion, liver, and bacon and fry gently until the liver is firm. Stir in the parsley and cook until the mixture begins to brown. Add to the chestnuts with some salt and pepper.

the inside with salt and pepper. Spoon the lemon and herb stuffing into the body cavity and the chestnut stuffing into the neck cavity, allowing plenty of room for them to expand. this is particularly important for the neck stuffing.

Put half the butter in a saucepan and melt gently.

Spread the remaining butter all over the skin of the turkey. Soak the cheesecloth in the melted butter and drape over the bird, with a double layer covering the drumsticks.

Preheat the oven to 350°f (180°C). Put the bird in a large roasting pan in the middle of the oven. roast for the calculated time according to size, except that the oven temperature must be raised to 400°f (200°C) and the cheesecloth covering removed for the last 30 minutes in order to crisp the skin. remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a tent of aluminum foil, and leave in a warm place to rest while you prepare your side dishes.

using oven mitts, tip out any free juices from the cavity, then lift the turkey onto a serving platter. turkey: to make a stock, the day before put the Pour off the turkey juices from the pan, preferably giblets, minus the liver but with the neck chopped into a gravy separator or pitcher to be able to lift in half, in saucepan. Add the onion, thyme, and off the fat, then reheat with the seasoned stock. bay leaf, cover with water and bring to a boil, Serve as is or for a traditional gravy, pour juices removing any foam. reduce the heat and simmer into a pan, thicken with a small amount of flour for 2 hours, then strain. taste and, if necessary, and cook well, stirring to prevent burning. reserve simmer for a little longer to reduce and strengthen extra gravy in a thermos for second helpings. the flavour.

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HOLIDAY RECIPE

ROUNDUP

Spanish meATBALLS

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INGREDIENTS meatballs • 2.2 lb (1 kg) lean ground beef • 2 chopped yellow onions • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 3 tablespoons (22.5 g) ground walnuts • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika • 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) cumin • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chopped parsley • Salt and pepper, to taste Sauce • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil • 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) fennel seeds • 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine • 1 28 oz. (900 ml) can of diced tomatoes • Salt and pepper, to taste

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup quinoa • 2 cups water This easy-to-make recipe • 1/2 tsp. salt is a great way to enjoy the • 1/4 olive oil many benefits of quinoa, • Juice of 1 lemon which contains more protein than any other grain as well • 1 garlic clove, as all eight amino acids finely chopped essential to your health.

• Salt and pepper, to taste • 2 pears, unpeeled, cored and thinly sliced • 2 cups spinach, washed • 1 cup fresh cranberries (washed), or frozen (thawed) • 1/2 cup nuts, your choice (pecans, walnuts, etc.)

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Pour in wine, stirring until alcohol evaporates. Add tomatoes and seasonings.

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HOLIDAY RECIPE

ROUNDUP

LeMon CRAnBeRRy Muffins

PReP TIMe: 15 MInUTeS Cook TIMe: 20 MInUTeS SeRvInGS: 12

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar • 1/2 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. baking soda • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. allspice • 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk • 1/4 cup butter, melted • 1 egg, yolk and white separated • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 cup fresh cranberries (washed) or frozen (thawed)

DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 205 °C (400 °F). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan that’s roughly 6 centimetres (2.5 inches) deep. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, allspice and cayenne pepper and mix until evenly blended. In a small bowl, add buttermilk, butter, egg yolk and lemon zest, and beat until mixture is smooth. In a third bowl, Revisit the delicious whip up the egg white. combination of lemon and Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. cranberry with these Pour in the buttermilk mixture and stir with a delicious muffins — this fork until all ingredients are mixed together. time, with a spicy twist!

Add egg white and cranberries. Pour the mixture into the muffin pan, filling each cavity 3/4 full. Bake until a skewered tooth pick co mes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Using a knife, unstick the sides of the muffins and remove from pan.

eGGnoG Fudge INGREDIENTS • 3 cups (750 ml) granulated sugar • 1 cup (250 ml) eggnog • 1 tbsp (15 ml) corn syrup • 2 tbsp (25 ml) butter • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts Glaze • 1/4 cup (50 ml) semisweet chocolate chips • 1 tsp (5 ml) butter DIRECTIONS Grease sides of large heavy saucepan. Add sugar; stir in eggnog and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling.

Cook, stirring only if necessary to prevent sticking, until candy thermometer reaches soft-ball stage of 238°F (115°C), and when 1/2 tsp (2ml) syrup dropped into very cold water forms soft ball that flattens on removal from water.

Immediately remove from heat; let cool to lukewarm, 110°F (43°C), without stirring. Using wooden spoon, beat in butter and vanilla, beating until very thick and no longer shiny.

Quickly stir in nuts. Spread in greased 8-inch (2 l) square cake pan. Tip: If fudge sets too quickly before spreading in pan, reheat gently over low heat just until soft enough to spread.

Glaze Melt together chocolate chips and butter.

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HOLIDAY

Four Gift Ideas for WINE LOVERS 4. In the same vein, your wine lover will enjoy a gift of stainless steel cleaning beads. These are designed to remove residue (tannin sediments or limestone traces) from the hardto-reach places of wine decanters and glasses. Simply pour them into the decanter, add a little hot water and swirl them around.

The best thing is they can be reused over and over again.

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Here are four affordable suggestions to please the most discerning of wine lovers during the holidays.

1. While browsing in a bookstore or department store, you’re sure to find numerous books about wine: quizzes, tasting guides, vineyard descriptions, encyclopedias and more. Your favourite wine lover will definitely enjoy savouring this type of fascinating reading material while sitting by the fire with a good glass of wine.

2. Wine plates are a great idea for any type of social gathering. Designed with ergonomics in mind, these plates allow partygoers to hold a glass of wine and some appetizers all at the same time. Sold in packages of two or more, wine plates are decidedly classy and practical.

3. Experts use special cloths to dry wine glasses perfectly and make them shine. With the proper technique, it’s almost impossible to leave unsightly fingerprints on glass or crystal. So why not give some microfibre polishing cloths to the wine lovers on your Christmas gift list this year; they’ll be impressed with your insider’s knowledge.

Gifts to Enjoy DOWN TO THE LAST DROP Here are four affordable suggestions to please the most discerning of wine lovers during the holidays.

1. While browsing in a bookstore or department store, you’re sure to find numerous books about wine: quizzes, tasting guides, vineyard descriptions, encyclopedias and more. Your favourite wine lover will definitely enjoy savouring this type of fascinating reading material while sitting by the fire with a good glass of wine.

2. Wine plates are a great idea for any type of social gathering. Designed with ergonomics in mind, these plates allow partygoers to hold a glass of wine and some appetizers all at the same time. Sold in packages of two or more, wine plates are decidedly classy and practical.

3. Experts use special cloths to dry wine glasses perfectly and make them shine. With the proper technique, it’s almost impossible to leave unsightly fingerprints on glass or crystal. So why not give some microfibre polishing cloths to the wine lovers on your Christmas gift list this year; they’ll be impressed with your insider’s knowledge.

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4. In the same vein, your wine lover will enjoy a gift of stainless steel cleaning beads. These are designed to remove residue (tannin sediments or limestone traces) from the hardto-reach places of wine decanters and glasses. Simply pour them into the decanter, add a little hot water and swirl them around. The best thing is they can be reused over and over again.

Nominations open for BCA holiday lights contest BRIDLEWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The Bridlewood Community Association wants you to help us to recognize and thank the many families who brighten these dark winter days by decorating their homes with twinkling lights and seasonal decor.

Nominations are now being accepted for our fifth annual Holiday Decorating Contest. Send in a photo of your home, or a neighbour’s, and include the address and contact information for the owner to pres@bridlewood.ca.

Nominations close on Dec. 18.

The top decorated homes will be

posted on www.bridlewood.ca and our Facebook page for voting from Dec. 18 to 20. There will be prizes for the top three homes of $75, $50 and $25 in gift cards. Winners will be announced at the December monthly meeting.

The next BCA general meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bill Morgan Room of the Eva James Memorial Community Centre. Please contact Mark at pres@ bridlewood.ca or 613-287-0608 for more information.

All residents are encouraged to attend and seasonal refreshments will be served. While at the meeting, be sure to

GET INVOLVED

check out the brand new Bridlewood Christmas tree on Stonehaven Drive in front of the community centre.

Do you enjoy the many programs and activities sponsored by the Bridlewood Community Association? Why not consider joining our team and helping to make Bridlewood an even better place to live, work and play?

We have openings for a variety of skills and interests as well as for any availability.

Are you passionate about safety, sports, social events or communications? You could join one of our existing committees or even become a chair or co-chair.

OUTDOOR RINK

The BCA and our rink volunteers are once again planning to prepare and maintain the nine outdoor rinks in Bridlewood.

Volunteers are needed for all rinks but especially for the Scissons and Meadowbreeze rinks. This is a great way for high school students to earn volunteer hours. Please contact Allen at rinks@bridlewood.ca for details.

Does your family enjoy the March Break Movie Night or the Annual Member and Volunteer BBQ? Both of these programs require a co-ordinator if they are going to happen this year.

Are you planning to enrol your child in the Spring Sports program?

There are many different ways to help with the planning and organization or even as a coach.

Contact Mark at pres@bridlewood.ca for more information on any of the above or to share ideas and concerns.

Season’s Greetings! Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël! Happy Hanukkah!

Joyous Kwanzaa! On behalf of the BCA we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.

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KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

For many of us, our pets are a part of our families. Make sure that they stay safe during all of the holiday festivities with these helpful tips.

Create a quiet space for pets. The holidays are a chaotic time, especially when it’s your turn to host the annual party. Set up a private space for your pets to allow them to relax when they need a break, especially if they’re skittish or anxious by nature.

Keep food out of reach. Although most dogs and cats will happily eat scraps from the table, there are many foods they shouldn’t eat. Other items such as turkey bones, wrappers, etc. also pose a choking hazard for your furry friends.

Clean spills right away. If an ornament or decoration happens to break, be sure to sweep up the pieces right away so that your pets don’t cut themselves on any broken glass or shards.

Rethink your décor. Hooks, tinsel and glass items can be dangerous for curious pets, especially if swallowed.

Additionally, candles may burn animals and create a fire hazard.

Keep these items up high or avoid using them all together.

Avoid toxic plants. Although popular this time of year, plants like

lilies, holly and mistletoe are highly toxic to animals if ingested. Even poinsettias are known to cause some irritation if swallowed or exposed to the skin. Avoid purchasing these plants and be sure to inspect bouquets given to you by guests to ensure your pets stay safe.

Watch your tree water. Tree water is tempting for many dogs and cats who want to quench their thirst. However, it can cause intestinal problems. If your heart is set on having a real tree, buy a smaller one and put it somewhere out of reach or surround it with a dog fence.

Keep small items out of reach. Small items such as gifts, trinkets, confetti or balloons pose a choking hazard for many animals. Put them up high and instruct your guests to do the same.

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Merry Christmas!

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The Civic Hospital’s president and CEO Dr. Jack Kitts expressed his gratitude to for the Ontario government securing $3 million for the planning phase of building the new Civic Hospital campus.

Civic hospital gets kick start for new location After a week and a half of questioning where the new Civic campus would go, all The planning stage for de- parties are moving ahead to veloping a new Civic campus start planning the new campus of The Ottawa Hospital just at the former Sir John Carling building site, a mere kilometre got a $3 million boost.

BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER

michelle.nash@metroland.com

down the road from the current hospital.

Ottawa Liberal MPPs announced the $3 million grant on Dec. 12 at the hospital.

See PLANNING, page 52

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Church Services The Anglican Parish of March Sunday, December 18th, 2016

St John’s South March 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata Service 9:00 am Sunday School Pageant 10:30 am St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin Sunday School Pageant 9:00 am St Paul’s Dunrobin 1118 Thomas Dolan Parkway Service 11:00 am

Christmas Eve – Saturday, December 24th St Mary’s 6:00 pm Carols; 6:30 pm Eucharist St Paul’s 8:00 pm Carols; 8:30 pm Eucharist St John’s 4:15 pm Carols; 4:30 pm Family Eucharist St John’s 7:45 pm Carols, 8:00 pm Choral Eucharist Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25th Parish Christmas Eucharist, St John’s, 10:00 am

613-592-4747

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CHRISTMAS AT ST. ANDREW’S (Stittsville Main St. at Mulkins St.)

“ B lu e Ch r istm a s� - Decem be r 21, 7:00 pm Christmas is not always just a happy time.

This service of worship is to help us remember those we have lost, and find hope and peace together.

Ea r ly Ch r istm as Eve S er vice - 4:30 pm A special ½ hour service planned especially for young children. All welcome!

Ch r istm a s Eve Ca n dle ligh t Se r vice - 7:30 pm Sr. Choir, Hand-bell Choir, and lots of Christmas carols.

SUNDAY SERVICES Advent 4 9:00am ~ St. John’s 10:30am ~ St. James The Apostle

Come when you can and Come as you are.

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

PASTOR STEVE STEWART

1600 Stittsville Main Street

Accessible to all!

Christmas Eve Services: 4:00 & 5:30 PM January 1st Service at 10:45 AM

For more information: www.standrews-stittsville.ca or call us at (613) 831-1256.

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

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PARISH A Welcoming Community

1489 Shea Road, (corner of Abbott) Stittsville, Ontario K2S 0G8

Christmas Services: December 24th: 4:00, 7:00, & 10:00pm December 25th: 10:00am December 31st: 5:00pm January 1st: 9:00am and 10:30am Parish office - 613-836-8881 Fax - 613-836-8806

www.holyspiritparish.ca

KANATA BAPTIST CHURCH 465 H z R . • 613-836-3145

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE: DEC 24: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 6PM (INFORMAL FAMILY SERVICE), 8 and 10pm (foRmal CandleligHt SeRviCeS) Sunday deC 25: WoRSHip SeRviCe at 10am Sunday Jan 1: WoRSHip SeRviCe at 10am

Pators: Bob Davies, Stephen Budd & Doug Ward kbc@kbc.ca www.kbc.ca

Sunday School 9:15 am Adult Bible Class 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Christmas Services

Christmas Eve Family Service 5pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:30pm Christmas Day Carol Service 10.30am

Grace Baptist Church of Ottawa 2470 Huntley Road

Preaching the Doctrines of Grace

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

140 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata Rev. Brian Copeland

10:00 am: Service of Worship and Sunday School Pastoral Care & Healing Service: 11:30am - last Sunday of each month 613-836-4756 www.gcuc.ca

KANATA

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

SERVING KANATA AND STITTSVILLE

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

THE OASIS

Reverend Mark Redner 3794 Diamondview Road, Kinburn Friday Healing Service 7:00 p.m.

SundayWorship Service 10:00 a.m.

613-288-8120 www.cometotheoasis.ca

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

Minister of Youth and Discipleship: Nick Trytsman Pastor Shaun Seaman

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info.trinity.kanata@gmail.com Please join us at 110 McCurdy Drive, 836-1429, www.trinitykanata.ca 1817 Richardson Side Road. 613-836-1429 www.trinitykanata.ca

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCHhurch CARP Rev. Debbie Roi is presiding

Email us at: cbcinfo@cbcstittsville.com

GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH

85 Leacock Drive, Kanata Office 613-592-1546 www.christrisen.com Rev. Wayne Geick, Pastor

Toddler care provided and quiet activities for older children in the service on Dec. 25.

Regular children’s programs resume on Jan. 1

St James The Apostle Carp 3774 Carp Rd

www.huntleyparish.com • 613-839-3195

Christ Risen Lutheran Church Christmas Services Christmas Eve service: 6:30-7:30 pm Open Christmas Day and New Year’s Day! Services on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 at 10 am

Christ Church Huntley 3008 Carp Rd

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Join us in celebrating the gift of the Christ Child

CHRISTMAS SERVICES Wednesday December 24th: 4:00 pm – Family Service at St. Paul’s Carp 7:00 pm – Communion Service at Dunrobin 9:00 pm – Communion Service at St. Paul’s Carp

St. Paul's Anglican Church Sunday Eucharist

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

St. Paul’s United Church, 3760 Carp Rd., Carp For more information please call 613-839-2155 or email stpaulsunitedcarp@sympatico.ca www.stpauls-dunrobin.ca Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, December 15, 2016 51

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“The $3 million Capital Planning Grant from the Ontario government is to start the planning phase of this project – which is an exciting and important step,” said Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi.

The money will directly help the first phase of planning for the new campus, said Cameron Love, The Ottawa Hospital’s chief operating officer, with a focus on who will make the move to the new site.

It was on Dec. 2 that all levels of government and the hospital staff supported the decision to pick the Sir John Carling site as the desired location.

This came after the desire to

build across from the existing hospital threatened to impact research in the fields at the Central Experimental Farm. The hospital board, area residents, the mayor and five of Ottawa’s MPPs rejected a decision derived from a community consultation from the National Capital Commission to build at Tunney’s Pasture.

The final decision rested a kilometre down the road at a reconfigured location at the site of the former Sir John Carling building.

Several benefits of the new site,include its central location and access from Highway 417, Carling Avenue, and Prince of Wales Drive, as well as it being within 100 metres of the

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The 50-acre site is located at the northeastern corner of the Central Experimental Farm. The same day as the announcement, a letter was sent informing Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly of the support for the site.

She then issued a statement asking federal officials to prepare to make the land available.

It was during that press conference that the hospital’s president and CEO Dr. Jack Kitts said MPP Naqvi said he hoped to secure capital grant funding for the planning phase. Kitts expressed his gratitude to Naqvi for his quick thinking to make it happen before the end of the year.

For the first four to five months, according to Love, the planning phase will revolve around which programs would best fit at the new location as well as what needs to be done to make a hospital that has served the Ottawa community for the past 100 years to serve the community for another 100.

Following that planning, Love said that concept designs and infrastructure planning for the new site would take place.

The process aims to be a two to three year planning process, with the hospital hoping to have the new campus built in the next 10 years.

The entire process will consist of six stages, with consultations with the community throughout.

The Ottawa Hospital staff on hand at the announcement said they were pleased with the Sir John Carling site, saying it was the site which made the most sense.

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As her daughter Josephine Ellis, 5, looks on, Jillian Keiley, artistic director of the National Arts Centre’s English theatre, serves as guest conductor during a free performance by the NAC orchestra at city hall on Dec. 11. The event served as a fundraiser for the Ottawa Food Bank and the Snowsuit Fund.

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Two different viewpoints on Christmas

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t wasn’t that Father didn’t like Christmas. It was just that he thought the German traditions he grew up with should still be the order of the day. Mother, of course, coming from a different background, tried to keep her French Canadian traditions alive.

There was a yearly discussion over the Christmas tree. It never boiled over into a big argument, but certainly, every December we could count on Mother and Father discussing when the tree would be cut down in the bush and brought into the house.

That year was no different.

My older and wiser sister Audrey, by the time we were into December, said any night now, the discussion would start over the Christmas tree. And she was right, as always. Mother started by saying she thought it was time we got the tree out of the bush at the back of the farm.

Father, with the paper in his favourite spot by the Findlay Oval, never took his eyes off what he was reading, said “Plenty of time yet.” Well, that

MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories started it! “This year Albert, let’s not have any argument, let’s just get it up and out of the way, and then I can take my time getting the baking done.” Father lowered the paper. “Now, would you mind telling me what the dang tree would have to do with yer baking?” And so it went.

Audrey let out sighs that could be heard all over the kitchen, and she leaned over to me and whispered, “I don’t know why they are even talking about it. Mother always wins.”

Father said, in his German home, the tree was never put up until Christmas Eve. Mother said, in her French Canadian home, it was put up as soon as the page on the calendar was turned to December. Father knew when he was losing an argument.

“Alright. Right after church

tomorrow, we’ll go and get the dang tree.” My three brothers let out a war-hoop, Mother continued writing in her diaries, Audrey leaned over to me and said, “I told you.”

Cutting the tree down, with Queenie hauling it home through the deep snow, was exciting enough, but anchoring it into a corner in the kitchen, and the special meal Mother made for that day, filled me with unspeakable joy! And so right after church, we changed into warm clothes, and headed into the bush.

Audrey and Mother stayed home, getting the special meal ready we had every year on the day the tree was brought into the house.

The tree chosen was a tall spruce, with thick branches, and by the time it was brought to the back door, it was caked with snow from dragging it over the fields from the bush.

It took every ounce of strength for the boys to right it, while Father pelted it with the broom.

The ice box had been shoved closer to the window, and the corner readied. With many wires anchoring it to the door frame, the tree was put into a washtub full of water, and I just sat on a chair in the middle of the floor, filled with the utmost joy, because to me, the tree meant that Christmas was finally coming to Northcote.

And as always, our supper that night would be Mother’s famous French Tourtiere, and

Johnny Cake and maple syrup for dessert. Father laced the Tourtiere with homemade chili sauce, and of course, packed away lots of hot-from-the-oven tea biscuits.

That night Mother would pass up working on her diaries, and would get out her harmonica, and we’d sing Christmas carols.

Alas, the singing always put Father to sleep, where he again was sitting in his rocking chair by the stove.

Christmas, I finally knew, was just around the corner.

Soon when I came from school,

I would be met by the wonderful smells of ginger cookies, cakes in a crock wrapped in spotlessly clean tea towels and laced with Father’s home-made brew, and pumpkin pies ready to be tightly wrapped and put in the summer kitchen to freeze solid.

I also knew that every day, just as Father predicted, a bit more of the spruce tree would be on the floor, waiting for Audrey to sweep it up and chuck it into the Findlay Oval, knowing full well, that by Christmas morning it would be a skeleton of what we brought in from the bush a few weeks before.

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

Dec. 15

Kanata and District Breast Cancer Support Group monthly meeting at 7PM at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., Kanata. Information call Judy 613 592-1929.

Dec. 17

one welcome. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #638-Kanata is hosting their annual Seniors Festive Luncheon. Reception 11:30 a.m. / Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Turkey with all the trimmings. Baked goods and white elephant table. Christmas Carol sing-a-long with Moira Green on the piano and company.

Tickets $12/person. Tickets must be picked up on or before Dec. 15 at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd. For details and hours of operation: 613-591-5570 or www.kanatabr638. ca.

The Kanata Choral Society will perform The Many Joys of Christmas, with a performance of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas carols and other music of the season. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., 7:30 p.m.

Tickets at the door or from Gaia Java or by phoning 613-592-1991. The Ottawa Catholic School Board For more information, please visit choirs will present their annual Christmas concert, Behold the Star, kanatachoralsociety.ca. at 7p.m. The concert will be held at St. Basil’s Church, 940 Rex Ave. Parking is free and may be accessed Dec. 17 to 24 The Kanata Seniors Council’s off Maitland Ave. just north of the Christmas Gift Wrapping service 417 exit. Tickets are $15 and are at the Hazeldean Mall. The wrap available at the door. Refreshments will run each day from 11 a.m. to 8 will be served following the concert. p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The service is provided on a donation basis. This is a major fundrais- Dec. 20 and 21 er for the Kanata Seniors Council The Katimavik Hazeldean Comwith the profits going back to ben- munity Association’s Holiday efit area seniors.

Season Home Lighten the Night Contest judging tours in Katimavik Hazeldean will take place on Dec. 20 for those homes on streets Dec. 19 Seniors festive luncheon – every- from Eagleson Road to Castlefrank

Road and on Dec. 21 for those Eden – a seasoned DJ with music homes on streets between Castle- for all generations. Door prizes, spot dance prizes, party favours! frank Road and Terry Fox Drive.

Dress is smart casual to formal. $45/person, advance tickets sales only. Tickets must be picked up Dec. 21 December Kanata Diners Clubs. on or before Dec. 23 at the Kanata The Western Ottawa Community Legion, 70 Hines Road. For details Resource Centre and community and hours of operation: 613-591volunteers host a nutritional lunch, 5570 or www.kanatabr638.ca. entertainment, and/or educational program for seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in Jan. 3 our community – a great way to Take a virtual trip to see “The Flosocialize, learn and have some fun ra, Fauna and Orchids of Costa at the same time. Wednesdays from Rica” with Julie Mercier-Doucette, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kanata hosted by the Kanata-March HorSeniors’ Centre. Please register at ticultural Society, 7:30 to 9 p.m., least seven days in advance at 613- Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. (en591-3686, ext. 320. Transportation trance to laneway is on Klondike can be arranged upon request. Rd opposite Shoppers Drug Mart), Club cost: $8. Dec. 14: Christmas $5 for non-members. Visit us at Shopping with the Kanata Seniors www.kanata-horticultural.com.

Craft Group, Dec. 21: Christmas Celebration with Ginette Hamilton.

Jan. 5 The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary welcomes new members to help raise money to support the Dec. 31 Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the animals. Join us at our monthly Kanata Legion well known over business meeting 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the years for hosting the Best New the animal shelter, 245 West Hunt Year’s Eve Party in Kanata. Roast Club Rd. behind Hunt Club Nisbeef buffet by Leatherworks Ca- san. Refreshments are served and tering: (roast top sirloin, chicken, all are welcome. For more informabeef stroganoff, vegetarian penne tion, call Linda 613-823-6770 or go pasta, salads and more). Music by to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

33 Leacock Dr. (beside Stephen Leacock School)

www.kuc.ca

Ministers: Rev. Stéphane Vermette & Bev Buckingham

Christmas Eve Services

4:30 p.m. Joy-filled family service, with music led by the Kanata United Church Band & Children’s Choirs 8:30 p.m. Traditional service, with music led by violinist Janet Roy and the Adult Choir

Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church

Christmas 2016 Mass Schedule Christmas Eve:

Saturday, December 24th 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm, 10:00pm, Midnight

Christmas Day:

Sunday, December 25th, 10:00am, 12:00pm

New Year’s Eve:

Saturday, December 31st, 5:00pm

New Year’s Day:

Dec. 25 9:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast ChristmasMorning Morning - 10:00 a.m.

Christmas -10:00 am - communion Jan. 1 10:00 a.m. service. Kidsown programs resume on Jan. 8, 2017 56 Kanata Kourier-Standard - Thursday, December 15, 2016

Through January

The Kanata Civic Art Gallery exhibition Memory Lane has amazing one-of-a-kind pieces that would be the perfect gift this holiday season.

Call 613-580-2424, ext. 33341 or visit www.kanatagallery.ca for more information. We are located in the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr.

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

Kanata Sunrise Rotary Club now meets at Cafe Luna at 329 March Rd, every second Wednesday at 7 am. Next meetings Sept. 14.

The Kanata Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hazeldean Mall food court. Players of all ages and playing abilities are Jan. 17 Learn how to more effectively tell welcome. Contact Dave Anderson the story of your travels through at 613-836-6869. pictures with the How to Take Better Vacation Photos workshop from West End Toastmasters meets ev6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Beaverbrook ery Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at library branch. Also learn how to the Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 use light, foreground, people and Campeau Dr. For more informaframing to not only create a better tion visit wetm.toastmastersclubs. picture but to enhance the sensa- org.

Kanata United Church invites you to celebrate Christmas 613-592-5834

tion of “being there” when viewed by others. Presented by Lynda Buske and Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. To attend this free seminar, please register with the Ottawa Public Library.

Sunday, January 1st, 2017 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 7:00pm Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata 613-836-1764 www.holyredeemer.ca

Come Join Us for a Cantata “Emmanuel-God With Us!” A Contemporary Lessons & Carols Saturday December 17th, at 7:00 pm St. Paul’s United Church Carp.

Combined Choirs of St. Paul’s United Church, Carp & Bethel-St. Andrew’s United Church, Fitzroy Harbour Free Will Offering

CLUES ACROSS 1. Give a raucous cry 7. Mentally ill 10. Natural electrical phenomenon 12. Vessels 13. Judge the worth of something 14. South Asian garments 15. Studied intensively 16. District in Kazakhstan 17. Beloved meal __ and cheese 18. Ceases to live 19. Home to BYU 21. What thespians do 22. Julianne Moore and Christina Hendricks are two 27. Double in chemistry 28. Clayton Kershaw plays here 33. Overdose 34. Begrudged 36. Consumed 37. A game of chance 38. A low platform

39. Shelled and crushed coffee bean 14. Killing oneself 40. Dashes 17. Austrian river 41. Long lock of a woman’s hair 18. Older brothers 44. Indicates silence in music 20. Home hemodialysis 45. Positively charged 23. One who is self-absorbed 48. In bed 24. Yellow fever mosquitos 49. Cruciferous vegetable 25. Pepper or Oz 50. Fuel 26. Soviet Socialist Republic 51. Kids’ ride 29. Tellurium CLUES DOWN 30. Pens are filled with it 1. Greenish-blue 31. Use this at dinner 2. Having sufficient skill, 32. Thin fibrous cartilage (pl.) knowledge, etc.

35. When you were born 3. Dirt 36. Oohed and __ 4. New Zealand mountain parrot 38. Small freshwater fishes 5. Back muscle 40. Religion in China 6. Supplement with difficulty 41. Twitches 7. Kate and Rooney 42. Cape near Lisbon 8. How Amazon identifies its 43. Management software products (abbr.)

44. Game for kids 9. Emirati island 45. Ed Murrow’s home 10. Contended 46. They __ 11. Pear-shaped fruit 47. Part of the foot 12. Parks cars

This week’s puzzle answers in next week’s issue

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, no one can fool you this week and this is quite an advantage. Make the most of your renewed sense of awareness and use it to make some important decisions.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 A change of scenery could be just what you need, Taurus. Get out of town for a few days and recharge your personal batteries. This respite can do wonders.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Work in conjunction with a coworker to accomplish a difficult task, Gemini. Embracing your cooperative, team-first side is the right approach in the week ahead.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Big changes are ahead for you, Cancer. Are you ready to turn your schedule on its head for the time being? You will have to make a series of changes in the coming weeks.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a hectic schedule on the horizon has you feeling some pressure to Here’s How It Works: get everything done. It’s understandable, but afford yourself some time to have fun as well.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, uncertainty has you considering some options you never gave much clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! thought in the past. Be open to new experiences and embrace this chance to start anew.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, think about exploring your creative side and find out ways to make the most of that exploration. The reward will be well worth the investment.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, just when you think some miscommunication has been smoothed over, you find yourself needing to explain a situation all over again.

Remain patient.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, now is a great time to make some healthy resolutions.

Changes to your diet or exercise regimen may be just what the doctor ordered.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, do not overlook information that is right in front of you. This info can help you get through a tricky situation at work that pops up unexpectedly.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, try to schedule a fun diversion that takes you away from the daily grind. A brief getaway may be ideal, or even a night out with friends.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take a step back and reassess a situation that has frustrated you thus far. A new perspective might do the trick.

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