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The Kanata Blazers minor peewee AA team play the Jokerit Blue team from Finland in a friendly game on Dec. 27 at the Bell Sensplex as the Bell Capital Cup kicks off with its opening ceremonies. The Blazers, who billeted the Jokerit White team, lost 5-1. For the full story see page 4 .

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A hockey community is rallying around a player fighting cancer. – Page 22

EMC news - Hydro Ottawa replaced two pieces of equipment just before the new year and is set to review the entire distribution system in Kanata. After a number of outages in the area over the past sev-

eral months, Hydro Ottawa stepped up its time frame to inspect and replace or repair old equipment. “We’re aware that outages have occurred because some older equipment was scheduled to be replaced (later this) year,” said Claudia Lemieux, spokesperson for Hydro Ot-

tawa. “We feel that we need to expedite that … We feel that due to the outages we’ve experienced in the last little while we need to take a look at it.” Two pieces of equipment were replaced by Dec. 24 after two outages in the Bridlewood area, one on Dec. 12 and one on Dec. 13, said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley. “The two pieces of equipment accounted for over

5,000 homes so that’s why it had such a major impact,” said Hubley. Some homes were without power for up to four hours during one of the outages. He said after discussing the recent power failures with Hydro Ottawa, the organization launched a five-part plan to address the reliability issue. “What they’re going to do for us … is go over the entire Kanata south network,” said Hubley. “(To) make sure there

are no other pieces that are close to failing.” The five-part plan includes: • Replacing the two pieces of equipment that triggered the most recent outages by Dec. 24. • Reviewing the entire distribution system in Kanata, including: system configuration and automation to aid in quicker restoration; See TERRY, page 3

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EMC news - The annual book fair hosted by Kanata United Church is a yearround endeavour for the many volunteers who help organize and co-ordinate the event. Now in its 22nd year, proceeds from the book sale help support numerous local, national and global charities, including the Kanata Food Cupboard. “It’s been a worthwhile cause,” said Bev Popyk, coordinator of this year’s book fair.

Popyk has been helping to organize the sale for 11 years since joining the church. Ruth Winter, also a member of the church, held the position of co-ordinator the last seven years after Popyk stepped down from the position before picking it up again. Winter is now in charge of the advertising of the book sale. “You work with wonderful people,” said Popyk about her fellow volunteers. “It involves the community in such a big way.” Numerous volunteers, numbering around 100 peo-

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We alphabetize our books too so it makes it really easy for people to shop. Bev Popyk Kanata United Church Bookfair co-ordinator

Many volunteers donate more than 50 hours of work leading up to the book fair, which will take place this year from Feb. 21 to 23 at Kanata United Church in Beaverbrook, said Popyk. “It’s a very, very large number,” she said of the hours worked. “Then there’s the community itself. Their support is phenomenal. “It’s fun work. And everybody always says what a good cause it is, so that moti-

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The first 24-hour book drop opens around June, running to mid-September when volunteers begin the first round of organizing. The second drop has begun and runs until Feb. 11 at the front entrance of the church, located at 33 Leacock Dr. “We cull and sort and go through the books and (set the) price,” said Popyk. The church collects between 30,000 and 35,000 novels, children’s books, cookbooks and more. Textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines are not accepted at the book drop. “We have every fiction genre you can think of.

We’ve got children’s books, a huge non-fiction (section), military books; we’ve got a huge cooking section,” said Popyk, adding there is also a Canadian literature section. The church also hosts a children’s afternoon during the book fair. “The kids get a chance to shop on their own. The book selection for kids is amazing,” said Popyk. Unsold books are often donated to other churches, schools, retirement homes and the Ottawa Mission. “(The book fair) certainly serves the community in getting a good supply of books circulated,” said Popyk. “It’s been supported so well by everybody.” For more information about the book fair, visit the church website at kuc.ca or call 613-592-5834.

Effective January 1, 2013, Hydro Ottawa’s distribution rates have changed. A typical residential customer’s bill will increase by approximately 0.58 percent or $0.66 per month. Small commercial customers consuming 2,000 kWh per month and having a demand of less than 50 kilowatts will see their monthly bill decrease by about $5.35. Distribution rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board, based on applications submitted by Hydro Ottawa. The rate-setting process is open and transparent, with opportunities for public participation. In Hydro Ottawa’s rate application, major business priorities included the need to continually invest in infrastructure to keep services reliable; and to prepare for the industry-wide challenge

of an aging workforce by continuing and growing its trades apprenticeship programs.

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Industry comparisons have consistently shown that Hydro Ottawa’s operating, maintenance and administration costs are below the provincial average. Distribution rates cover the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure. Hydro Ottawa’s distribution charges represent only 20.4 percent of the total bill for a typical residential customer. The remaining charges are passed on, without mark-up, to respective parties on behalf of customers.

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Distribution Charge (paid to Hydro Ottawa), 20.4% Electricity Generation Charge (paid to generators of hydroelectric, nuclear, fossil-fueled, wind, biomass, biogas and solar electricity), 52.0% Debt Retirement Charge to pay the debt of the former Ontario Hydro

(paid to the Provincial Distribution Charge (paidGovernment) to Hydro4.4% Ottawa), 20.4%

Regulatory Charges for administering system and funding programs (paid to Independent Electricity System Operator, Ministry of Energy) 4.1%

Electricity Generation Charge (paid to generators of hydroelectric, Transmission Charge (paid to Hydro One), 7.6% nuclear, fossil-fueled, wind, biomass, biogas and solar electricity), 52.0% Harmonized Sales Tax (paid to Federal and Provincial governments), 11.5% Debt Retirement Charge to pay the debt of the former Ontario Hydro (paid to the Provincial Government) *For a typical residential customer 4.4% using 800 kWh per month.

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Terry Fox transformer station to go online this year Continued from page 1

• The review also includes system co-ordination to reduce the number of customers affected by outages; and the creation of new circuit ties to allow for alternate supply points in Kanata. • Fast tracking inspection efforts in Kanata so that aging equipment such as cables, distribution transformers and switch gear, that is problematic or in need of replacement

is addressed and fixed. • Assigning additional crew members to the area to boost the number of staff focused on infrastructure and reliability issues and provide faster response times during a power failure. • Using condition monitoring systems at the Kanata, Marchwood and Bridlewood transformer stations in the new year. “We want to try to keep the outages as low as possible,”

said Hubley. “We all know how expensive groceries are today; nobody wants to lose their groceries.” TERRY FOX STATION

Lemieux said the new $20million Terry Fox station, which is currently under construction, will go a long way towards reducing the loss of power and the duration of outages when it goes online by the end of 2013.

“That’s going to help because the growth in Kanata has been huge,” she said. “The bottom line is we want all our customers to be satisfied, so we’re going to do whatever we can to improve the situation there.” Hubley said the Terry Fox station will act as a backup during outages as well as provide additional capacity for the west end as new homes continue to be built. “(Hydro’s) expectation is

to have the new substation online by the end of 2013 – one, to provide the extra capacity in case the Bridlewood substation goes down, but also (to) have infrastructure in place before people move in to new homes,” said the councillor. “By the end of this year we will be OK.” FACTS AND FIGURES

Hydro Ottawa released a book of facts called Lets Talk Electricity that can be found on its website, hydroottawa. ca. Here are a few interesting points about Hydro Ottawa: • It has a 1,104 square kilometre service area. It’s the third-largest municipally-

owned electrical utility in Ontario, serving over 305,000 residential and commercial customers. • It has 85 distribution stations, 2,700 kilometres of underground lines, 2,900 kilometres of overhead lines, 43,000 transformers and 48,400 hydro poles. • The primary causes of power outages are: equipment failure (25 per cent); adverse weather (22 per cent); loss of supply from provincial grid (17 per cent); unknown or other cause (10 per cent); tree contacts (eight per cent); interference, including animal and vehicle contact (six per cent); lightning (five per cent); scheduled outage (four per cent); human element (three per cent).

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Local team gets ‘unique’ Capital Cup billet experience Kanata Blazers host squad from Finland during annual festive tournament of three siblings. “It’s kind of a holiday tradition.” Geoff said the Blazers were looking forward to learning more about the Finnish team’s culture, what their hockey practices are like and how good the boys were on the ice. “They usually are quite competitive in that division … Nobody’s quite sure how good they’re going to be so everyone’s wondering,” said Geoff before the teams met. The Blazers and Jokerit White never faced off on the ice during the tournament but they did play each other during a friendly game. The teams were split, with half of the Blazers playing for Jokerit and vice versa, said Geoff. “As a coach I also gained an appreciation for how the Finnish team played the game. They were very skilled with the puck and were all strong skaters. Their puck skills were fantastic,” he said. “I’m happy to report the ‘Blazers’ won this friendly (game) 3-2, with some strong efforts from our adopted

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EMC sports - Aside from creating lasting hockey memories, the Bell Capital Cup also brings players together who wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to meet. The Publow family billeted Jaako Manninen and Paavo Sundell, two Jokerit White players from Finland during the five-day tournament. It was the first time the Kanata Blazers minor peewee AA team hosted out-of-town guests. “People I work with have told me it’s a really great experience,” said Blazers coach Geoff Publow. “We had a wonderful experience. The boys quickly became part of the family.” Blazers defenceman Thomas Publow, 11, said he was looking forward to seeing how good the Finnish team was before the young hockey players had a chance to meet on Dec. 27. The main goal was “having fun,” said Thomas, the eldest

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through the winter,” said van Eeghen. It’s important trees aren’t dried out so they retain their nutritional value, said van Eeghen, adding the elk won’t eat chemically-treated trees. “The elk can sense that or taste it and those trees don’t get consumed,” he said. All tinsel must be removed since the elk and goats can’t digest the decorations and it can be harmful to their systems. People can drop their live trees off at the Constance Creek Wildlife Refuge at 2494 Dunrobin Rd. beside the driveway, or at the Elk Ranch, located at 1271 Old Carp Rd., in front of the barn. Both van Eeghen and Rowe said people are invited to visit the animals when they drop off live trees. To arrange for a tour of the wildlife refuge, send an email to info@ccwr.ca. For a list of operating hours for the Elk Ranch, visit elkranch.com.

The goats at the Constance Creek Wildlife Refuge enjoy snacking on donated Christmas trees last year. The farm animals will strip a tree bare of needles and bark in less than a day. The wildlife sanctuary on Dunrobin Road is now collecting live conifer trees.

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Presto should disappear if system fails again

he Presto payment system for the city’s buses and future light rail hasn’t travelled a smooth road. The tap-and-go payment cards look nifty and plenty of riders would like to give them a try, but they’re not quite ready for prime time, or rush hour for that matter. Between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1, the city will hand out 10,000 free Presto cards. Then on Feb. 1, the final

test will begin. If the cards work as designed, you can expect to see Presto cards all over town within months. Part of the reason some riders are looking forward to the cards is their advantage over the current monthly paper passes. Once Presto is up and running, riders will be able to share cards; something that’s not allowed under the current system. That means a parent can potentially come home

from work and hand the Presto card off to a child or other adult to use during the evening. Sounds good, but we need the Presto system to work before that comes true. Presto cards are expected to deliver another advantage. They will make paper passes and eventually tickets obsolete at some point in the future, saving the cost of making, counting and then trashing the paper ones now in use.

City council decided Presto was the right package for Ottawa. Councillors voted to go with the system in part because it has been tested in the real world by Toronto’s transit system. But then things went wrong. The city accepted that Ottawa should have a Presto system that ran on a new, untested software package and new display screens for drivers. The software failed and

now, as we approach a rescheduled launch, OC Transpo’s drivers must undergo retraining because of the new interface screens. While it sounds fair that Metrolinx – Presto’s parent – is paying for the retraining, every taxpayer should keep in mind that our provincial taxes help cover the cost of the duplicate training sessions provided by Metrolinx. If this final test of Presto fails, the city can walk away

from the contract as late as April. Of course that still means the city will have to start from scratch. The mess has raised some big questions: why didn’t we buy an off-the-shelf system with hardware and software that had already been proven elsewhere and why is Ottawa stuck as the guinea pig for the new software? As every transit user knows, they key to a good system is running on time.

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Our unique relationship with winter CHARLES GORDON Funny Town

ust after Christmas there was a great big snow. Other places got more of it than we did, but we got enough. The Queensway was mushy and slow, on-ramps were slippery, arterial roads were tricky and residential streets were mostly unplowed. The day after that snow, I was driving out of town. The side streets were fine. The Queensway was in beautiful shape. So was Highway 7, and it wasn’t as if any of the snow had melted. No, it had just been pushed aside and taken away. “Well, of course,” I hear you say. “We know how to deal with snow.” It’s something we always hear ourselves saying, often to friends in the U.S. who have lived through snowstorms that have crippled transportation and deprived thousands of power. We know how to deal with snow, we say smugly. We also love to say it to our cousins in Toronto after they have had a difficult time with the weather. We don’t have to call out the army to clear the streets. But what was apparent the day after that big snow on the dry and clear 417 is that it’s not we who know how to deal with snow. It’s the people who work for us, who drive that noisy, clunky equipment all day and through the middle of the night and into next day. They know how to deal with snow. And, unlike people in many other walks of life, they don’t just do it when they feel like it. They do it when it’s needed and don’t stop until it’s done. The same goes for the private guys who clear the laneways, parking lots and

driveways of the city. There are more and more of those, as annual warnings about the risks of shovelling are read by wary (certainly not lazy!) males of a certain age. It’s a miracle what they all do. One day you think you’ll never be able to get where you want to get and the next day you forget that you even thought about it. You rarely hear those who live in Ottawa complain about the snowplows. Not for long, anyway. Deal with snow? We as individuals might play our little part. We get our cars out of the way, sometimes doing a little dance with the snowplows. We put snow tires on our cars so that we don’t get stranded and add to everyone else’s difficulties. We stay home when urged to, take public transit when it makes more sense. But it’s not we who get the snow off the streets and roads. The people who do that not only perform a great service; they also enable our bragging about how we know how to deal with snow. It’s a neat trick to convince ourselves we are hardy northern survivor types at the same time as we spend most of our time indoors and warm while others do the heavy lifting. That’s what Canadians do every winter and the accumulation of bragging rights adds to our national pride. So it’s best not to question it too much. We do, in fact, go outside from time to time. We bundle up. We freeze in the car until it warms up. We wait in the cold for the bus. In colder parts of the country we even plug the car in overnight. And when we get where we are going, when we get back indoors, we are exhilarated by how cold it was and how we survived and we can’t stop talking about it. Not everyone on Earth gets to do this. For example, people who live in warm weather climes, such as southern California, can’t, although they occasionally get to brag about brush fires and earthquakes, thus avoiding the accusation that they are total weather wimps. I wonder if they say “we know how to deal with earthquakes”?

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B) I took the day off and got some chores done inside.

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D) Who cares – when is hockey coming back?

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t has been roughly two years since I have written for the EMC. Last you heard from me, I was finishing my high school career. Now I am currently in my last year of the journalism program at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall, Ont. Since the last time I was at the EMC, I have discovered that I still really want to go into the world of fashion. Even my fashion sense has changed a lot! I have become more involved with the Twitter world, learning more and about social media and most of all fashion. The number of designers or magazine publications that I follow is almost too much to bear. That being said, Jeanne Beker tweeted me once. I was the happiest person that day. At college I am the go-to girl for all things fashion for our school newspaper. Every month, I have to go and find a story on fashion, either within the school or in the surrounding area. I have written other articles about various topics, but everyone can see that my strong suit really is fashion. My skills have and are always improving. I had gotten the chance to interview the dean at my campus. I was extremely nervous at the time and was afraid that I would not be able to meet the challenge. Unfortunately, I will not be able to know right away what he thinks of the article because it is running in the January issue coming out soon at the campus, and while I’ll be here in Ottawa. I’m so excited to see what this month will bring for me. I have missed interning with this paper and when my professor mentioned something about internships, the EMC was the first place I had thought of. Now that I know a little more, I cannot wait to show what I have to offer.

setting your career back for an indefinite period of time. For those who would like to work, it becomes quickly evident that society doesn’t truly support working mothers, no matter how committed you may be to your career. In December, the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development released a study showing that women’s salaries continue to lag those of men, particularly after women have children. Before children, women in OECD countries earn 17 per cent less than their male counterparts for the same position. After the birth of a child, a woman typically earns 22 per cent less than a man for the same work. The OECD report cites lack of affordable daycare options as one of the biggest deterrents to women increasing their work hours. Even those who are able to find daycare are frequently criticized for institutionalizing children at a young age. Those, like my friend, who would be quite happy to shelve or downshift their careers temporarily to get through the pre-school years discover relatively quickly that society doesn’t offer a

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ers and work in this country. We need women to work in order to drive the economy. We also need men and women to have children who will grow up, work, drive the economy and support our aging population. Surely we can do better than we currently are as a society.

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There are only two plausible reasons why the salting standards have changed so drastically to previous winters, they are environmental concern and cost savings. I list them as such because one will always precede the other and is usually related. In past years salt was distributed as needed on the highway in order to create the safest driving conditions as possible for motorists travelling on the TransCanada Highway to and from the capital city of Canada. Presently, by using the green movement as a veil for cost savings measures as the government does only when it is beneficial to their bottom line our highways and life safety are being written off. I have heard the counter arguments to salt distribution and how we have been told that the road salt will affect our water table with contamination come the spring thaw, but I am just not buying that. What I have noticed however is a seriously decline of standards as a result of cost-saving measures when it comes to our roads. Take for instance something as simple as a snow fence. I remember growing up and seeing the orange fences spread all across the Ottawa Valley. It was a pro-active approach to preventing drifts in the winter which simply hardly exist these days. Thankfully there are farmers whom have the presence of mind and sense of community safety to plant a tree line at the edge of their fields where they coincide with highways to prevent the drifting. The past winter storm was both intense and a major task for snow removal crews. However when it comes to the Trans-Canada Highway the crews should be ready

as they have been in the past and do all that is necessary to keep the highway operable and safe for all motorists. The past weekend and lack of salt distribution was entirely unacceptable especially on the busiest weekends of the year where people are trying to make it their destinations to celebrate Christmas with family. Adam Hultink Arnprior ***

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To the editor: On my birthday, starting when I was seven, instead of presents from my friends, I would ask for donations to charities. On my seventh birthday I asked for donations for the victims of the Tsunami in Japan and we raised around $150. For my eighth birthday I asked for donations to CHEO and we got around $100. For my ninth birthday I didn’t ask for money from my friends because I had a small sleepover, so my friends and I went around and collected food for the food bank from the neighbourhood and we raised more than 100 items. I want to encourage other kids to do the same thing. Imagine 10 different kids invite 10 kids to their party. Each kid donates $10 – we can give $1,000 to charity! So I challenge everyone to collect food for the food bank or raise money for a charity and tell me how much you raised by commenting on my charity group blog at: www.thecharitygroup. blogspot.ca. Tell me how much money

you raised, how many people were at your party, what charity you helped and, of course, your name. In one year, after everyone has had a birthday, I will write another letter about everyone who raised money or food for the Kourier-Standard to share with Kanata how you helped the world. I can’t wait to hear about your charity and ... have a great birthday. P.S. Even though all your friends donate to your charity, your parents and grandparents will likely still give you some presents. This year my charity is The Heart and Stroke Foundation because my great gramma had a stroke and is paralyzed on one side. Jasmine Quirk Age 9 Katimavik

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To the editor: The recent dose of winter weather has brought to light a serious lack of standards with the maintenance and snow removal of the Highway 17 corridor between Arnprior and Ottawa. Comparatively to previous winters there has been one crucial difference: a lack of salt distribution. The condition of that stretch of the 17 was entirely substandard as a result. The final weekend before Christmas is always considered one of the busiest weekends of the year for motorists, and always the busiest of the winter. The lack of response by whoever is responsible for the maintenance of the highway must be addressed. It is important to note that the responsibility of the highway has changed hands. Previously the ministry would patrol the conditions of Highway 17 and call the plows out at first sight of snow or other hazardous weather. I know this because I am a former plow driver whom was responsible for plowing the stretch of Highway 17 between Calabogie Road and Galetta Side Road. This winter Highway 17 is no longer patrolled by the ministry trucks and they are not responsible for calling out the plows as a result of privatization. I now regularly commute between Arnprior and Ottawa where I work in the emergency services. I drove on Highway 17 several times last weekend and the lack of salt distribution was frustrating and created both life threatening as well as hazardous conditions for motorists.

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Volunteers needed to maintain Bridlewood outdoor rinks Margaret Kellaway Bridlewood Community Association

The executive of the Bridlewood Community Association would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year. All residents are invited to a meeting on Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bill Morgan Room of the Eva James Memorial Community Centre, 65 Stonehaven Dr. Two guest speakers from the Bridlewood Pharmacy

will talk about staying healthy in the winter and Coun. Hubley will update us on what is happening in the city. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $10 family membership will be up for renewal in January and can be paid online by credit card, by cheque to our mailing address or in person at any of our events or meetings. Paid membership dues are vital to the community association. Your support not only helps

to pay for all of the events and activities as well as school donations and awards, but it also tells us that you would like us to continue to represent Bridlewood interests with the city and developers and to provide information on and work towards solutions for our neighbourhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues. As an added bonus, supporting members are entitled to attend the free March break family movie night, register their children for spring

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sports and join us for our free member and volunteer barbecue in June. It is $10 well spent. Volunteers have been working hard preparing the base for the neighbourhood outdoor rinks. The rinks are sponsored by the city and the Bridlewood Community Association but are only possible because of the many volunteers who

come together to stomp down, shovel and water. More volunteers are always needed (especially for the rink at Stonemeadow Drive and Scissons Road) and we offer community service hours to high school students who assist with the rinks. As of last year, all of our nine rinks each have their own water source which means that all the work can be scheduled at the volunteersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convenience and the quality of ice and length of skating season can only improve. Our rinks are located at: Bluegrass Park (by Bridlewood Community Elementary School), Black Tern Park, Huntsman Park, Mattawa Park, Meadowbreeze Park, Scissons Park, Sawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meadow Park, Shetland Park and Stonemeadow Park. To find out more about our outdoor rink program, please contact Allen Bursey

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at rinks@bridlewood.ca. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m., for Hockey Day in Ottawa. All the rinks in Bridlewood will be open for this event and the BCA will be providing hot chocolate and snacks. Spring Sports planning is well underway and many volunteers will be required to make the season a success. Please consider helping out in the planning stages, registration, team formation, field allocations or as a team coach. We are considering offering a grades 7/8 soccer or coach program, if there is interest from both players and coaches. There has also been some interest in holding an equipment exchange and we are looking for a volunteer willing to organize and run this event. Contact Laura at springsports@bridlewood.ca for more information or to volunteer. Online registration will run from Feb. 1 to 28 and there will be one in person registration during February. Details will be available shortly on our website at www.bridlewood.ca as well as on our Facebook page. 2013 should to be another exciting year for Bridlewood, please join us in making Bridlewood a great place.

Ottawa Hospice Services Ottawa Hospice Services (OHS) is the temporary name of a new organization being formed as of January 2013, from The Hospice at May Court and Friends of Hospice Ottawa. OHS is a community-based charitable organization providing high quality end-of-life care for terminally ill people living in Ottawa. Services aim to provide patients and their loved ones with an experience in palliative and end-of-life care which is supportive and peaceful, free of pain, surrounded by caring that reďŹ&#x201A;ects as closely as possible to a comfortable home environment. OHS programs include day hospice, home support, family services and residential hospice services. The OHS relies on and values the contribution of over 500 volunteers who contribute to every aspect of our programs. The OHS is looking for people to work in a supportive integrated environment who are committed to providing the highest quality palliative care.

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On the agenda are: • A review of the city planning committee’s recommendations for zoning at 2 The Parkway, which it is scheduled to have discussed earlier that morning. • Zoning of the Kanata Town Centre lands, scheduled to go to the planning committee in February. • Discussion of the closing of the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa public library

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EMC news - Dunrobin’s Janis Miller Hall is the feature artist for the Kanata Civic Art Gallery’s newest exhibit, running from Jan. 9 to Feb. 10. The hanging, entitled “Wintery Tapestry,” is special because it’s the last exhibit before the Beaverbrook library

closes for renovations. Both organizations are located in the Mlacak Centre but the gallery and other services offered will remain open to the public during construction. “The library closes mid February and it will affect the gallery significantly,” said Hall, adding less people will visit the centre. “We have to constantly remind people

that we’re still there and still open.” At least half a dozen of Hall’s work will be on display during the exhibit, which feature wintery scenes both at home and abroad. “Even though the show coming up is called Winter Tapestry, a few of the paintings will be of winter in the south,” said Hall, who lived in the Bahamas for three years. See SCENE, page 15

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Scene from Mexico beach among Hall’s favourites

Collecting food Students at Kanata Montessori School load up a van with food and donations for the three families they adopted this Christmas. The students collected a total of $2,827 worth of food, supplies, gift cards and donations for the adopted families. The school also collected $5,039 worth of food for the Kanata Food Cupboard.

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One of her favourite pieces is a large painting entitled Escape the Blues and features a beach in Mexico during the winter months. “There’s a peacefulness to it,” said Hall, adding she tends to go south every winter. “It’s the lighting that’s different; the quality of the light,” she said of why she enjoys painting the sea. “And just the colours, the colours are so intense; all the aquas and the turquoises of the sea. Whereas here, especially during winters in Canada, our colours are very muted.” Hall, a member of the Kanata gallery since its inception, mainly uses oils and pastels but also enjoys working with mixed media, encaustics, landscapes and figures. “I started working with pastels mainly because I love to draw. I am a realist artist so drawing is really important to me,” she said, adding pastels lend themselves to lots of colour. “Oils I like because the feel of them … it’s almost like painting with butter. They have a very luscious feel and they’re really rich and intense. They have a look, a more luminous look than some of the more modern paints.” Hall also works with models one day a week drawing figures. “That’s like, for me, a musician doing scales,” she said. “The figure work is the most challenging because of the way we judge it … If you get an aspect of the human figure wrong, everybody recognizes that.” She said having “really good art teachers” in high school helped her pursue her career choice. She attended the University of Toronto for fine arts and took the creative arts program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ont. Aside from creating art, Hall teaches classes at Wallack’s Art Supply in Bells Corners and works part time on the sales floor. “It’s very helpful working for a company that works in art supplies,” she said, adding she enjoys teaching her classes. “It’s so much fun. I probably get as much from them as they get from me. The enthusiasm, a lot of people in the class tend to be retired people … their enthusiasm when they achieve something, they’re just thrilled.” Hall is also a member of the Kanata Artists Studio Tour, which invites the public to visit artists in their homes arriving and takes place every spring. “Art is important to me, culture is important. It’s all around us,” said Hall. The Kanata Civic Art Gallery, located at 2500 Campeau Dr., hosts a new exhibit every month. For information, visit kanatagallery.ca.

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ration, it would be impossible for a municipality to hold a referendum before the OLG to make its decision. Wynne said she hasn’t contemplated any political maneuvers that could be used to extend those deadlines to allow municipalities to hold referenda. The other components of Wynne’s community plan include: • Investing in roads and bridges • Bringing mayors together to ensure Ontario’s growth plans are on track • Rebalancing the cost of providing provincial services so it is less of a burden on rural municipalities • Developing regional and community transportation strategies and advocating for a national transportation strategy.

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saw my brothers with a pitch fork, sifting through the manure pile at the back door of the barn until they found just the right size and shape to use in their hockey games. Fun on the Bonnechere went all Sunday afternoon. When it came close to the time we had to head back to do the chores, we went to the lean-to and took off our skates and trudged home. We always left enough time between skating and the chores to allow us the treat either Mother or Aunt Bertha Thom had ready for us. With Mother it was hot chocolate and ginger cookies, but at Aunt Bertha’s,

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it was hot chocolate and cupcakes. It’s hard not to remember the wonderful smell of those cupcakes as soon as we walked into the Thoms’ kitchen door. There was nothing fancy about our rink on the Bonnechere. There was nothing fancy about the skates we wore – my brothers and sister’s coming from a shoemaker’s store in Renfrew, traded for a few chickens and some of Mother’s sticky buns. Winter was a time of great frivolity. When the day came to a close and with our outer clothes draped over the wood box beside the Findlay Oval to dry, our cheeks would be crimson and often I could barely keep my eyes open to eat my supper. I would look around the table, laden with food, all produced on our own farm, and I would think I was just about the luckiest little girl in all of Renfrew County.

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City Councillor, Kanata North A NEW YEAR IN OTTAWA AND KANATA NORTH Well another year has arrived, the festive season is ending and it’s back to City business. I enjoyed family time but then came down with their ailments and missed being able to see my 13 year old granddaughter playing the harp at Ben Franklin Place on New Year’s Eve. The best laid plans …! This year will be a busy one, and it appears, a snowy one for now. Please note that City staff have been working full out to deal with two major snowfalls and a number of minor ones. The snow has created high snow banks, reduced visibility, delayed buses, and caused slippery driving and walking conditions - so take extra time to get places and use the OC apps to check on actual bus arrival times. Snow removal started in major pedestrian/road areas and is continuing in local areas, including parts of Kanata North. Do continue to report problem areas to 311 or myself but be aware that a response may take some time, depending on weather conditions. Much of this work is done overnight so keeping your car off the side of the road, even when there is no advisory, is good practise.

WARD COUNCIL – Re Planning Issues & Library Addition January 14, 7-9 pm, Program Room, Kanata Seniors Centre, in the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau The first Ward Council Meeting of 2013 will update you on a number of imminent items, including reviewing the Planning Committee recommendations for zoning at 2 The Parkway which will have been dealt with that morning, zoning of the Kanata Town Centre to go to Committee in February, closing the Beaverbrook Library for about 18 months while an addition is added – and what services will be available elsewhere, information on winter storms and how the City deals with them, what’s happening with Ottawa Downtown and the first meeting on the drainage study for both Watt’s Creek and Shirley’s Creek which drain the KNL lands. An added bonus is the latest update on the Blanding Turtle study. All are welcome and questions and comments on any issue can be made.

ZONING ISSUES AT PLANNING COMMITTEE I’ve been informed that 2 The Parkway will be at the Planning Committee on January 14, recommending a seven storey building well set back from both Teron Road and the Parkway. I will be discussing how to deal with the report with the KBCA beforehand and will bring the results and any follow up to Ward Council. I believe that the community has made a huge difference in what has been presented to the Committee. The staff have recognized this input, which has resulted in both a reduction in height from the original proposal, a reduction in the number of units, and better setbacks from the roads. I’ve informed staff that subject to minor revisions which may come forward from the community after reviewing the final report, I am prepared to accept the staff recommendations.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE – Wednesday, January 30, Open House #2: Shirley’s/Watts SWM Study and Blanding’s Turtle Management Plan, 6-9 pm, Upper Hall A, Kanata Recreation Complex, 100 Walter Baker Place The City’s consultants will hold an Open House and Discussion period on the preliminary findings of the drainage study related to drainage from the Beaver Pond and Shirley’s Brook. This is an opportunity to hear the findings and make comments before the final draft report is sent to a final public meeting, most likely in April. This study does not deal with how the KNL lands can be drained but will provide background studies that can be used to develop a drainage plan for those lands.

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had their lives impacted in a positive direction as a result of accessing assistance available.” Stephanie and Luke Richardson, parents of Daron Richardson, said they are honoured by DIFD’s partnership with the world championship. They said they expect it will inspire more open conversations about youth mental health. DIFD was created by friends and family of Daron Richardson, who lost her life to suicide at the age of 14, and is inspired by hope for a future where young people will reach out for help without fear or shame. The charity supports programs and initiatives aimed at transforming youth mental health through research and education at the Royal, which is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. For more information on DIFD, please visit www.difd. com. For more information on the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship, visit www.hockeycanada.ca/2013ottawa.

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Hockey community rallies for player battling cancer Friends of Kanata Stallion alum raising money for treatment in U.S. Brier Dodge

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EMC sports - Chris Kushneriuk has put his hockey career on pause, but his friends and teammates have switched to fast-forward to raise funds for the former Kanata Stallion.. Kushneriuk, who just had his 26th birthday on Christmas Eve, was playing with the Wheeling Nailers of the East Coast Hockey League when he found out late last season he had cancer. In order to receive the best care from doctors most familiar with the complicated treatment he’s receiving, Kushneriuk is undergoing treatment in Indianapolis. He’s getting treatment for his testicular cancer from some of the best doctors in the world, including those who worked with Lance Armstrong, said Kushneriuk’s girlfriend, Christiane Lalonde. “They’re recognized worldwide,” Lalonde said. “He’s in very good hands.” But without medical insurance, top care comes at a steep price. He’s looking at about $250,000 to cover the cost of treatment. “It’s very expensive and it

all happened so fast,” Lalonde said. “But there’s no price on life.” She said that he started his treatment in December and it is expected to last until about early February. Growing up in Gloucester, Kushneriuk attended Colonel By Secondary School and played junior A hockey for both the Orléans Blues and Kanata Stallions. He went on to graduate from Robert Morris University, where he was the 2010 team captain and 2009-10 student athlete of the year for the school. It means that the tight-knit hockey community – both at his alma matter and in his hometown – have quickly organized to help raise funds for Kushneriuk, with the motto Krush Cancer attached to fundraisers. FUNDRAISING GAME Submitted

In his hometown, friends, family and teammates have been quick to organize multiple fundraisers. Lalonde planned one at her work, and another at the Heart and Crown pub. His friends organized another night out in benefit of the cause at the

Chris Kushneriuk, a Gloucester native, has the backing of the local hockey community as part of an effort to raise funds for cancer treatment in the United States. Great Canadian Cabin bar downtown. But on Dec. 28, supporters were able to raise at least $6,000 with a charity hockey game featuring NHL, univer-

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sity, OHL and junior A players. The players taking the ice at the Minto arena included Claude Giroux, Erik Gudbranson, Marc Methot, Eric

Condra and Grant Clitsome. Many of the athletes are a part of Apex Sport Management, which organized the event. Dan Bittle, a partner at Apex, said he works with a

number of players who grew up playing with Kushneriuk. “We put the word out to our players and it grew. It was a pretty neat thing to see guys step up,” Bittle said. “We were impressed by the calibre of the athletes.” Minto donated ice time and about 600 tickets were sold. There was also a silent auction and 50/50 draw, and a donation from bar sales for the night. “Given the nature of his illness, it’s something that affects everybody,” Bittle said. “The hockey community in Ottawa … really is a band of brothers. “The hockey world is just so small. Everyone came together to help and it was a great night.” She said Kushneriuk has been surprised how much money teammates both in the States and in Canada have been able to raise towards his treatment. “He’s very happy and grateful for all the support, he appreciates everything,” she said. “He’s very blessed with everything going on.” While they have raised a significant amount, there is still a long ways to go before the full cost of his treatment will be covered. For more information, or to donate towards Kushneriuk’s treatment in Indianapolis, visit www. chriskushneriuk.org.

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March of Dimes launches annual fundraiser March of Dimes

EMC news - January is March of Dimes month, and the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest fundraising campaign is underway. For the 62nd straight year, Ontarians will brave the winter weather canvassing door-todoor to raise funds for March of Dimesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; essential programs and services, helping to increase the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. The organization is counting on local community support.

Many volunteers from Kanata and Stittsville have been volunteering for the door-to-door campaign for a number of years. Money collected through the campaign will help the thousands of Ontarians with physical disabilities, many of whom have been waiting months or even years for the programs and services they need. Just some of the programs the campaign supports include its assistive devices program, a unique rehabilitation program, Conductive Education, so-

canes, crutches and walkers and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to raise over $32,000 in Kanata and Stittsville,â&#x20AC;? said Mary Lynne Stewart, director of fund development and communications for March of Dimes Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With such a supportive community, I know that everyone will do what they can so we can exceed our goal.â&#x20AC;? This year, the organization has recruited over 6,000 volunteers to help fundraise. March of Dimes also has an on-line component that will allow canvassers to electronically â&#x20AC;&#x153;walk their blockâ&#x20AC;? in support of the campaign. Interested volunteers can register at www.mymod.ca/doortodoor.

close to $105,000 for Ottawaarea residents with disabilities. The assistive devices program provides assistance to

Our goal is to raise over $32,000 in Kanata and Stittsville. With such a supportive community, I know that everyone will do what they can so we can exceed our goal. MARY LYNNE STEWART DIRECTOR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS, MARCH OF DIMES CANADA

of Dimesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; assistive devices program, which is one of the charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many programs supported 100 per cent by donor dollars, was able to provide 125 devices with a value of

people with disabilities towards the purchase and maintenance of equipment such as manual and motorized wheelchairs, bath aids, seating inserts and wheelchair cushions,

Money collected through the campaign will help the thousands of Ontarians with physical disabilities, many of whom have been waiting months or even years for the programs and services they need. March of Dimes Canada is the largest charitable rehabilitation organization in Ontario, providing a wide variety of programs and services to almost 40,000 people annually in communities across the province. For those interested in volunteering or donating to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign, please contact 1-800-263-3463 ext. 7705 or visit the website at www. mymod.ca/doortodoor.

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Algonquin policing students join fight against malaria Group raising money for CBC personality Rick Mercer’s Spread the Net campaign

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of the college selling lollipops to raise money. At the launch of the campaign on Jan. 4 the fundraising total was already at an unofficial $2,000. “It has grown really fast,” said David Carlucci, the student chair of the fundraising campaign. “It was an idea a few of us in the program had a few weeks ago and already I was speaking before 500 people.” Aside from the sweets, Carlucci said students and staff would participate in a Spread the Net Walkathon on Jan. 31. The fundraising goal is $15,000 before the campaign ends on Feb. 28. “It should be fun, there will be people walking with nets covering them,” he said. “We hope to get a lot of pledges.” According to the World Health Organization, every minute a child dies from malaria. Globally an estimated 655,000 people die from the disease, 91 per cent of those deaths take place in Africa. Insecticide-treated nets

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Students at Algonquin are reaching out to fight malaria. David Carlucci, the student chair of Algonquin College’s Spread the Net fundraising campaign to fight malaria in Africa is pictured at the college’s launch of the campaign on Jan. 4. a small thing like a net can make a really big difference,” Carlucci said. For more about the contest or to pledge Algonquin’s team, visit goo.gl/EVyVp.

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More Presto cards available later this month OC Transpo seeks ‘frequent riders’ for 10,000-card rollout Laura Mueller

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EMC news - OC Transpo is hoping to tap frequent riders to help get the bugs out of its smart-card payment system. The new Presto cards will be available for free at OC Transpo sales centres between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1. There are already 2,000 people using the cards as part of a “friends and family” test program and OC Transpo is hoping up to 10,000 more people join them when the new cards begin to work on Feb. 1. The cards are being released to a larger number of transit users to test the beleaguered system when it’s under heavier use. The Presto system is used by some transit agencies in southern Ontario, but Ottawa was set to be the first city to use a new generation of the technology last summer. A full, 200,000-card rollout was scheduled for June, but the city and provincial agency responsible for the system, Metrolinx, pulled the plug at the last minute due to technical issues. Glitches, such as red screens in-

dicating rejected payments, continued to plague the system through the summer, forcing Metrolinx and the city to extend the “friends and family” test period through the winter. Presto is supposed to usher in a new era of how users pay to ride the bus. For one thing, the passes are transferable, meaning you, a spouse, a child, a friend, a roommate or anyone, really, could share a card – as long as you don’t ride at the same time. The cards can be topped up online or at a service centre. regular use

Manager of business and operational services, David Pepper, said OC Transpo is hoping at least half of the new Presto-card holders use the cards regularly. That lowball number is enough to give OC Transpo the kind of critical mass it needs to put the system to the test. In addition, now that the Toronto Transit Commission has signed on to implement Presto for the TTC by 2016, all eyes will be watching Ottawa to see how it fares. Last month, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 279 boss Craig Watson said that all 1,600 OC Transpo operators were set to be retrained on how to use the Presto system in January in advance of File the deluge of new users expected OC Transpo riders can pick up one of 10,000 free Presto cards the city is making available at OC Transpo sales in February. centres between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1.

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Residents got together at Sir Winston Churchill Public School on Oct. 13 to celebrate the end of the Parkwood Hills Community Voice project. Sandy Wooley said that if NROCRC is able to get funding they would like to start a similar project with a video documentary.

Resource centre shines light on youth programming Organizers hope to double inaugural year’s proceeds Jennifer McIntosh

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EMC news - A west-end resource centre is hoping put the city’s youth in the spotlight. The Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre is starting to gather resources for the second annual Shine a Light on Our Youth fundraiser – set to hit the Centurion Conference Centre on April 20. Sandy Wooley, executive director for the resource centre, said last year’s event brought in $8,000. “We focused the money on our youth counselling programs,” Wooley said, adding the extra funds allowed the program’s co-ordinator to double her hours at the centre. “This year we hope to

double the proceeds and raise $16,000,” Wooley said. “Everything will go into youth programming.” While the resource centre receives core funding from the city for most of the services it offers, there is little provided for youth programming. That’s what makes the fundraiser necessary, Wooley said. “Young people are the future of our community,” Wooley said. “So it makes sense to make sure they have the proper resources.” The centre currently operates youth advisory groups in Barrhaven, Bells Corners and Parkwood Hills. Wooley said they are currently looking at an advisory group for parents in Manotick whose children are dealing with fentanyl addiction. The advisory programs are

run by youth for youth in the community, with the help of NROCRC’s community developers. “We want residents to tell us what kind of services they want, rather than telling them we are setting up a basketball program or games night,” Wooley said. “Having their input makes the resources more effective.” The April event will have Mayor Jim Watson as a guest speaker. There will also be live and silent auctions. Wooley said January is when organizers really start buckling down and approach the community for auction items and sponsorships. Tickets for the event are $65 and are available for purchase now. To buy a ticket or donate items for the auction, contact Wooley at swooley@ nrocrc.org. 0110.R0011850047

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Alex Cullen seeks return to politics downtown Former Bay councillor, mayoral candidate to seek Ontario NDP nomination Laura Mueller

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EMC news - Vowing he has “unfinished business” at Queen’s Park, former Bay Ward councillor Alex Cullen is hoping to return there as a member of the New Democratic Party. Cullen revealed on Dec. 31 that he intends to stand for the provincial NDP nomination in Ottawa Centre. The 2010 mayoral candidate had a brief stint in provincial politics for another party – the Liberals – in the riding of Ottawa West-Nepean. But he said the dismal state of affairs in the provincial government spurred him to seek a return

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Former Bay councillor Alex Cullen, right, is seen with his wife, Theresa Kavavagh, on Oct. 26, 2010 after his defeat in the last municipal election. to political life and he chose the most likely place to succeed. “Ottawa Centre is a strong riding for the NDP,” he said. It’s also a community he knows well, despite spending most of his time in politics at the regional, municipal and

provincial levels representing areas to the west of downtown Ottawa. Cullen lived in Ottawa Centre for a time and his children attended school in the riding. A decade of debate in council chambers also acquainted

him with the issues facing the city’s downtown core, Cullen said. Cullen began his public life as a school trustee and served as a regional and city councillor in the 1990s before running in a byelection in Ottawa West-Nepean for the

Liberal party in 1997. After a short time as an MPP, he lost favour with the party and its new leader, Dalton McGuinty, and lost the Liberal nomination to fellow city councillor Rick Chiarelli, who continues to represent College Ward. Cullen sat as an independent, but left the seat – and the party – behind when he said McGuinty “issued an ultimatum that couldn’t be met.” Cullen then joined the NDP, lost the next election and returned to city council before making a failed run at the mayor’s seat during the 2010 municipal election. When he withdrew from the mayoral race late in the campaign and attempted to return as Bay ward’s representative, it was too late for him to gain momentum and he lost to now-councillor Mark Taylor. He has since been working as an assistant to NDP MP Mike Sullivan on Parliament Hill. McGuinty’s messy legacy, including recent strife between the provincial gov-

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ernment and public teachers unions, sparked Cullen to return to politics. “These are the wrong solutions to deal with the problems the province is facing,” Cullen said. The NDP’s “more balanced” approach is a better fit for his political leanings, Cullen said, and it has become a “force to be reckoned with” in Ontario politics.

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The New Democratic Party has a strong presence in Ottawa Centre, which is held federally by NDP MP Paul Dewar. The NDP has long looked for a provincial counterpart to challenge the Liberals, now represented by MPP Yasir Naqvi. Naqvi’s seat was challenged by Anil Naidoo of the NDP in the last provincial election in 2011, but Naqvi bested Naidoo with 46.8 per cent of the vote to Naidoo’s 29.1 per cent. Naidoo won’t run this time around, he wrote in an email. He said “family considerations” will prevent him from running again in a potential spring election that could be triggered after a leadership convention for the provincial Liberals sparked by Premier Dalton McGuinty’s surprise decision to step down. Naidoo said he won’t endorse an individual candidate in the Ottawa Centre nomination race and that he looks forward to “future opportunities to serve our community.” CONTESTED RACE

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And now they’re ready for the next step. And now they’re ready for the next step.

Cullen isn’t the only contender considering a run for the Ottawa Centre NDP, according to the riding association. Michael Wisemen, spokesperson for the Ontario NDP Ottawa Centre riding association, says there are two or three other people seriously considering running for the nomination. Those contenders haven’t made their intentions public yet. A nomination meeting is likely to be held at the end of February, Wiseman said. A specific date has not been set. “With everything currently happening at Queen’s Park and the fact that we are in a minority government situation, it is prudent that we as a riding association have a dynamite candidate in place for a possible provincial election that could occur sooner rather than later,” Wiseman wrote in an email. The riding association’s members are ready for a possible election, Wiseman wrote, adding that it is an exciting time for the party after Catherine Fife’s recent byelection victory in KitchenerWaterloo.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for a dynamic and talented software engineer to join our development team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the incumbent will play a key role in the development of medical products. Key responsibilities will include: • Participate in the development process in collaboration with scientists and other engineers. • Design and develop real-time control system software. • Write technical documentation to support verification, validation and certification of designs. • Test and validate system controls software for medical and industrial products. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • B.Sc. in Software Engineering or Computer Science, with Co-op program plus 1-2 years experience • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required. • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills required.

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Preferred candidates will have: • Real-time operating system knowledge (i.e. QNX preferred) • Experience in “C” language programming, test and verification • Knowledge of distributed control systems • Experience in OSI layer 2 and 3 communications • Experience in FPGA development, PLC development • Ability to define and develop test methodologies and test plans to verify designs • Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints • Exposure to the medical device industry a plus All applicants should apply in writing with a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Email: jobs@theratronics.ca or Fax #: (613) 591-2176 NOTE: Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

DIRECTOR, MANUFACTURING & FACILITIES OPERATIONS LOCATION – OTTAWA, ON STATUS – FULL TIME Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world. TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal - to provide the best products and services to customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and resourceful Director of Manufacturing and Facilities Operations to join our Manufacturing team. This senior role will assume significant responsibilities for the management of union and non-union staff, manufacturing, production control, stores and inventory control, procurement, production engineering planning, production equipment maintenance, facility equipment maintenance and service contracts, cafeteria and contract manufacturing. Responsibilities include: • Responsible for directing the supervisory team that manages the unionized manufacturing work force, unionized production support staff and non-union staff • Responsible for making recommendations on work force skills and staffing requirements to meet current and future production and development needs • Actively participate in negotiations of union contracts • Responsible for controlling inventory investments to levels appropriate to production targets • Ensures production completions satisfy sales and inventory investment requirements • Responsible for accuracy of the ERP system as it pertains to manufacturing data, manufacturing processes and bills of material, item masters, product costs, store’s inventory values and accuracy, approved suppliers listings and master schedule demands relative to sales forecasts • Ensure all applicable Federal and Provincial plant safety measures and regulations are being met • Make recommendations on major new manufacturing and plant equipment, minor and standard operational expenditures and contracts • Ensures production and facility equipment is validated and maintenance programmes satisfy regulatory and contractual requirements. Manage the cafeteria, controlling cost while providing healthy, nutritious food • In compliance with the quality manual and operational procedures, direct production engineering and planning staff with the implementation of new products and design changes of existing productions into production, and with the disposition of noncompliant inventory • Working closely with production engineering, develop and grow contract manufacturing business, setting pricing and delivery for medical and nuclear product manufacturing

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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of 7-10 years experience managing Manufacturing Operations required • Must have a strong knowledge of engineering practices with particular emphasis on manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, welding, and some knowledge of electronics required • Experience in product costing, ERP systems and APIC certification would be an asset • Must have experience on engineering design release into production and project management • 5-10 years of managerial experience in a union and non-union environment essential • Must be able to understand, interpret and apply language in collective agreements • Strong knowledge of quality systems, ISO 9000, GMP’s and CAN Z299 would be an asset • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required • Must have the ability to effectively work with all levels and departments • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment • Excellent English verbal/written communication skills essential • This position requires good knowledge and appreciation of Company operating procedures, policies and practices All applicants should apply in writing with a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Email: jobs@theratronics.ca or Fax #: (613) 591-2176 NOTE: Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world. TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal - to provide the best products and services to customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an innovative and resourceful cyclotron scientist to join our development team. This role will assume significant responsibilities for project planning, design, commissioning and operation of new accelerator systems. Responsibilities include: • Participate in the design or, and lead the assembly, commissioning and operation of cyclotron systems • Using the full resources of TeamBest, contribute to a program of continuous design improvement for the cyclotron elements offered by TeamBest • Become the senior expert on accelerator design and fabrication. • Direct and coordinate the engineering and physics teams to develop new and improved approaches to delivering best in class radioisotope production systems • Responsible for the delivery of cyclotron systems according to contract terms and conditions. • Managing editorials regarding scientific publication journals and conferences. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • The preferred candidate will have an Advanced Degree in physics or engineering with cyclotron specific work experience • Special training in accelerator beam dynamics and/or pulsed radio frequency techniques specific to cyclotron applications is required. • Demonstrated experience in Accelerator applications Proposal development. • Computer programming and/or modeling experience in cyclotron disciplines. • Demonstrated experience in managing a group in a commercial setting. • Skilled at the precision assembly/disassembly and validation of cyclotron equipment • Skilled at making detailed observations, making an hypothesis and then testing that thesis • Proactive, self motivated, results focused • Attention to details and capable of working with high level concepts • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Excellent written and communication skills required • Will be required to travel to manufacturing facility in Ottawa and customer sites • Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints • Fluent in different languages regarding international business, preferably Italian and French Best Theratronics Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, an opportunity for career development and a casual work environment. All applicants should apply in writing with a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Email: jobs@theratronics.ca or Fax #: (613) 591-2176 NOTE: Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

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ENGINEERING CYCLOTRON SCIENTIST LOCATION – VANCOUVER, BC STATUS – FULL TIME

JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER LOCATION – OTTAWA, ON STATUS – FULL TIME Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world. TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal - to provide the best products and services to customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for a dynamic and talented mechanical engineer to join our development team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the incumbent will play a key role in the development of medical products. Key responsibilities will include: • Design mechanical structures to support equipment installed on a fixed or rotating gantry • Design electromechanical mechanisms with millimeter and submillimeter positioning accuracy • Analyse effects of forces, weight and balance of suspended structures • Design of mechanical enclosures and covers for electronic/mechanical systems • Participate in the development process by collaborating with scientists and other engineers • Write technical documentation to support manufacturing processes and fabrication SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering plus 1-2 years related experience • M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is an asset • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills required • Familiarity with mechanical installation and welding fabrication techniques • Familiarity with stress analysis • Familiarity with vibration and shock isolation techniques • Familiarity with thermal analysis techniques • Experienced in CAD design documentation (i.e. SolidWorks or other CAD drawings tools) • Understanding of Configuration Management development processes • Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints • Hands-on practical mechanical experience is an asset • Experience in mechanical design, analysis and fabrication of fixed and rotating structures is an asset • Experience in designing mechanical structures to tight tolerances and specifications is an asset • Experience in mechanisms and motion control is an asset • Knowledge of Finite Element Method analysis is a plus • Experience in medical device industry is a plus

MontgoMery, edna Helen (nee Wilson)

Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Monday, December 31st, 2012 with her family by her side after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 69. Longtime friend of Earl Boyd. Loving mother of Nancy Montgomery (Jeff Lillie) and Susan Cavanagh (Lee). Cherished grandmother of Shannon and Mitchell (Erin) Gillan and Nicole and Rebecca Cavanagh. Doting great-grandmother of Austin. Survived by brother Harvey (Ethel) and sister-in-law Joyce. Predeceased by her brothers Ken and Ivan, sister Audrey and sister-in-law Edith and brother-in-law Denis Band. Edna will be missed by many nieces and nephews as well as the Boyd and Montgomery families. Friends called at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street, Carp on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, January 4th, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Renfrew or Chartwell Kanata would be appreciated. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com. 0110.CLR404382

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Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world. TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal - to provide the best products and services to customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an innovative and resourceful cyclotron scientist to join our development team. This role will assume significant responsibilities for project planning, design, commissioning and operation of new accelerator systems. Responsibilities include: • Participate in the design or, and lead the assembly, commissioning and operation of cyclotron systems • Using the full resources of TeamBest, contribute to a program of continuous design improvement for the cyclotron elements offered by TeamBest • Become the senior expert on accelerator design and fabrication. • Direct and coordinate the engineering and physics teams to develop new and improved approaches to delivering best in class radioisotope production systems • Responsible for the delivery of cyclotron systems according to contract terms and conditions. • Managing editorials regarding scientific publication journals and conferences. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • The preferred candidate will have an Advanced Degree in physics or engineering with cyclotron specific work experience • Special training in accelerator beam dynamics and/or pulsed radio frequency techniques specific to cyclotron applications is required. • Demonstrated experience in Accelerator applications Proposal development. • Computer programming and/or modeling experience in cyclotron disciplines. • Demonstrated experience in managing a group in a commercial setting. • Skilled at the precision assembly/disassembly and validation of cyclotron equipment • Skilled at making detailed observations, making an hypothesis and then testing that thesis • Proactive, self motivated, results focused • Attention to details and capable of working with high level concepts • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Excellent written and communication skills required • Will be required to travel to manufacturing facility in Ottawa and customer sites • Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints • Fluent in different languages regarding international business, preferably Italian and French Best Theratronics Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, an opportunity for career development and a casual work environment All applicants should apply in writing with a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Email: jobs@theratronics.ca or Fax #: (613) 591-2176 NOTE: Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

THOMLISON, Gertrude “Gert”

GLADWIN, Vivia (nee Barrett)

Peacefully at Garden Terrace, Kanata on Saturday morning, December 22, 2012. Vivia Kathleen Gladwin at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Garnet Gladwin. Dearly loved mother of Mary Gladwin (Robert Groocock) of Paris, Ontario; David Gladwin (Mary Soper) of Ottawa; Barbara Bellchambers (Bruce) of Lakefield and Tim Gladwin (Sheila Wark) of Pakenham. Dear sister of Pat Butler of Cornerbrook, Nfld. Predeceased by 7 brothers and 5 sisters. Proud grandmother of Kevin and Eric Groocock (Jenna Olender); Andrea, Jennifer and Daniel Bellchambers; Jeanette and Garnet Gladwin; great-grandmother of Edie Olender. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Interment will take place in St. James Cemetery, Toronto in the spring of 2013. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily

Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Friday evening, January 4th, 2013. Getrude Yvonne Thomlison; formerly of Braeside at the age of 97 years. Last living child of the late Hector Dupuis and the late Laura Paiement. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Thomlison (1978). Dearly loved mother of Maxine Desjardins (late Denis) and Gary Thomlison (Denise), both of Arnprior. Cherished grandmother of Tyler Thomlison (Christine), Debbie Mantil (Jim), Sheri Stanton (Mark), Todd Desjardins (Karen) and Cory Desjardins (Lisa) and great-grandmother of Nathan, Emma, Laurier, MacKenzie, Josh, Sarah, Matthew, Cameron and Cole. Predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Rebecca. Gertrude was also predeceased by 5 brothers: Oscar (late Olive), Hector, Bernard, Joe (late Olive) and John (Anna of Arnprior) as well as 5 sisters: Theresa Dupuis, Anna Calder (late Charlie), Daria Thompson (late John), Imelda Dupuis (late Austin Legree) and Cecile Otterson (late Bill). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends paid their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and where a Funeral Liturgy was celebrated in the Pilon Family Chapel on Wednesday morning, January 9th at 11 o’clock. Private family interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Gert, a donation to The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior would be appreciated by her family. To light a memorial candle, leave a tribute or make a donation, please visit www.pilonfamily.ca CLR405194

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Hortop, Ralph David

March 13, 1930 - January 2, 2013

BAKER Ruth Naomi 1972-2012

(Retired Ward Aid – Arnprior Hospital) (January 4, 1919 – January 5, 2013) Peacefully at the Royal Alexander Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday afternoon, one day after her 94th birthday. Dear daughter of the late William Joseph Lowe and the late Sarah Maude McKelvie. Dearly loved and proud mother of Daria Parrotta (and her husband, Frank) of Edmonton. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and son, Michael. Cherished “Grandma” of Kyle and Kristina Parrotta and their furry pet, Regie. Predeceased by her brothers, Edgar and James Allan Lowe. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday from 9:15 until 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday morning, January 11th at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Olive, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Passed away peacefully at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital with her loving family by her side on Christmas Day, 2012. Naomi is survived by her husband, Palmer Panneton; parents Janet Georgeanne Baker and Raymond Arnold of Ottawa; her father Alyx Jones (Bronwyn) of Whitehorse; half siblings: Angela Ogasa of Penticton, Florien Ogasa of Vancouver and Tessera Jones of Whitehorse; aunts, uncles and cousins. Naomi was a teacher with the Ottawa Board of Education. Prior to that her varied career included positions with the National Gallery of Canada, Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada, Ottawa Public Library and The Town of the Blue Mountain Public Library. She graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Environmental Studies; from the London School of Economics with a Masters in Information Systems and from the University of Ottawa with a Masters in Education. She had a love for all of the arts, especially music, theatre and visual arts, and was an artist in her own right. She was a born teacher and world traveller with an unending curiosity and love for life. Family and friends paid their respects during visitation at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O’Connor), Ottawa on Sunday December 30th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service was conducted in St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa on Monday morning, December 31st at 11 o’clock. If you have something sparkly please wear it. Cremation followed with interment in the Spring of 2013 in the Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Naomi, a donation to Oncology Options (www.oncologyoptions.ca; 4-112 Strathcona Ave., Ottawa, ON K1S 1X6) or to Free the Children (www.tinyurl.com/NaomiSchool) to support the construction of a school in Africa would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre and the Ottawa Hospital (5NE) for their kind and generous support. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., Arnprior. Condolences/Tributes/Donations

Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Wednesday evening, January 2nd, 2013. Mabel Lavallee; formerly of McNab Township at the age of 88 years. Dear daughter of the late Lester James Neill and the late Ellen Louisa Runtz. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Lavallee. Mother of Glenn Lavallee of Renfrew. Predeceased by her daughter, Brenda Lavallee (January 4, 2008). Loved grandmother of Robert Lavallee and Christine Lavallee (Steve Petruk) and greatgrandmother of Maria and Steven. Dear sister of Kathleen Langley (late Don) and Dan Neill (Marion) of Arnprior. Special sister-in-law of Joan Neill (late Milton) of Glasgow Station; Marion Neill (late Gerald) of R.R.# 2, Arnprior; Amy Neill (late Francis) of Arnprior and Lois Lavallee (late Russell) of Ottawa. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday afternoon, January 5th from 2 to 4 p.m. and again on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. A Service to remember the life of Mabel Lavallee was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Sunday afternoon, January 6th at 2 o’clock. Rev. Lori Jensen ofﬁciated. Spring interment Flat Rapids Cemetery. In memory of Mabel, a donation to The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior would be appreciated. To light a memorial candle, leave a tribute or make a donation, please visit www.pilonfamily.ca

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At home, surrounded by his family, Ralph passed away to be with his Maker. Left to mourn are Ralph’s dear wife and companion of 62 years, Helen (nee Bradbury); children David (Cathy Williamson), Judy MacDonald (Ivan Bell), Frank (Carol Byce) and sister Grace Reinke (late Howard). Predeceased by his brother Frank Hortop (Claire). Ralph is survived by his grandhildren: Lynn (Isreal Adebekun), Leigh (Anthony Di Mascio),Trish (James Benson), Jessica MacDonald, Jennilea, Kayleigh and Ian Hortop and great-grandchildren Issac and Luca. He will also be missed by Brianne, Cody and Cassidy Leach; his many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. His family enjoyed his humour and kindness to others. Ralph’s strong faith in God followed him to the end and continues to be a great comfort and inspiration to his family. Ralph’s family are thankful to those who provided him with exceptional home care: Dr. Susanna McCarthy, Cindy, Stacey, Jennifer, Wendy, Linda, and Shelly. During the many visits, their cheerful offering of support and caring thoughts allowed the family to assist him in his last days. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday, January 12th, from 10a.m. until 1p.m. thence to Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Landrigan Street, Arnprior for a funeral service at 2 o’clock. Cremation to follow. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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With courage, humour and a brave heart, Chris passed away at home with grace and is now at peace. Born in Belleville, Ontario to Georgina Rendell(nee Maltezos) and Douglas Rendell; Chris is survived by his wife Barbara Clarke; sons Sean and Mark (Katherine); brother Stephen Rendell; stepdaughters Robin Clarke and Erin Clarke and gandchildren Brianna and Elliott. Chris’s last wishes were to thank his many friends and family in Arnprior, Ottawa, Belleville, Guelph, Elora, Ontario, Edson and Calgary Alberta and Val D’Or, Quebec for the many good times and laughs. “Life is Good”! Cremation will take place with Chris’s ashes to be blown in the wind in his favorite places. Please donate to the Arnprior Memorial Hospital Foundation in Chris’s Memory. To leave condolences, light a memorial candle or place a donation, please visit: www.pilonfamily.ca

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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, December 31st, 2012. Clifford Albert Nicoll of Arnprior at the age of 83 years. Dear son of the late Albert Nicoll and the late Ruby Sarginson. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Schultz). Dearly loved and proud father of Kevin (Jennifer) and Patricia Doucet (Kevin), both of Kanata. Cherished “Grandpa” of Johnathon, Marissa and Connor Nicoll; Travis LeBlanc and Brady Doucet. Special brother-in-law of Gerry Schultz (Ruth), Betty Campbell (late George), Earl Schultz (Joyce), Lloyd Schultz (Elaine) and Joan Schultz (late Jack). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects 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, January 4th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour the life of Cliff Nicoll was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Rev. Milton Fraser ofﬁciated. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Cliff, a donation to the Arnprior Hospital Partners in Caring Foundation would be appreciated by his family. To leave condolences, light a memorial candle or place a donation, please visit www.pilonfamily.ca

DODGE, Laureen At the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Thursday evening, January 3, 2012. Laureen Margaret Dodge of Pakenham at the age of 68 years. Dear daughter of the late Michael “Mac” Dodge and the late Loretta Herrick. Loved mother of Geoff (Kaitlyn Dalcourt). Dear sister of Brian Markwick (late Bev) of Winchester, Mike Dodge (Trish) of Pakenham, Ann Lacourse, Donna Dodge, Joan Rich (late Ted) and Shirley Dodge (Ted Hallman), all of Arnprior. Predeceased by brothers: Robert (Doreen of Arnprior) and Peter (late Lina). Also survived by nieces and nephews. A private family visitation and service took take place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Cremation took place. To honor Laureen, please extend your kindness and generosity toward a single parent you may know. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca CLR405187

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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening, December 29th, 2012. Eric Joseph Robillard of Arnprior at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna Madore (April 2, 2004). Dearly loved father of Raymond (Sandra) of Arnprior; Gale Clement( Ray) of Almonte; Brenda Rouble (Doug) of Renfrew and Carol Kemp (Gordon) of Carp. Predeceased by 2 sons: Joseph and Gary (Gail of Arnprior) and a grandson, Brent. Dear brother of Maynard (Betty) of Castleford and Rhona Remus (Julius) of Golden Lake. Special brother-in-law of Jacqueline Holmes (late Weldon) of Arnprior and Frank Madore (late Beth) of Ottawa. Predeceased by brothers: Harrison (late Christine) and Eldon (Teresa of Arnprior) as well as sisters: Elizabeth McManus (late Clifford), Beatrice Wall (late Michael), Irene Cunningham (late Harold) and Eunice Robillard. Cherished and proud “Grampa Robi” of 13 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Thursday morning, January 3, 2013 at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Eric, a donation to CHEO would be appreciated by his family. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior assembled at the funeral home for a tribute service on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. To leave condolences, light a memorial candle or place a donation, please visit Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca CLR404422

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The camp runs from Aug. 18 to 22 and is open to all ages. It attracts students and teachers from across the country. Instructors from across Canada will bring their own regional fiddling styles, allowing students to get a taste of old-time, Métis, Cape Breton, bluegrass, Ottawa Valley, West Coast and Acadian styles. For more information about the camp and registration fees, visit canadiangrandmasters.ca. The early-bird registration deadline is Feb. 28. For more information, contact Bourque at 613-834-5531 or rjbourque@sympatico.ca.

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EMC news - Some of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community resource centres are coming together to develop a strategic plan to serve rural residents. Community resource centres that serve eastern Ottawa, Nepean, Rideau, Osgoode, Orleans, Cumberland and western Ottawa are putting a call out for a consultant to guide a strategic plan for rural areas. Sandy Wooley, the executive director of the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which serves Nepean and as far south as North Gower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; said there are particular challenges with offering services

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Ananya Jain does some crafts during a showcase of the community voice project at Sir Winston Churchill Public School on Oct. 13. The project asked residents to take pictures and create other artworks to showcase the good and the bad of the west-end neighbourhood. Wooley said organizers are hoping to expand on the project with funding for a documentary to highlight the features of the neighbourhood.

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Hudak’s right-to-work would lead to labour chaos: expert cutting back the size of government might be ideologically appealing to some, but it is the opposite of what needs to happen to grow an economy. “You can’t get out of a stagnant economy by austerity,” Paulson said. “You have to grow your way out of deficit; if the goal is to eliminate a deficit.”

PC’s plan to introduce austerity measures wrong way to go, says Carleton professor EMC news – The Progressive Conservatives are vowing to bring in U.S.-style right-towork legislation if the party wins the next election, but an economics expert at Carleton University says that would lead to lower wages for all Ontario workers, usher in labour chaos and further damage the economy. A party white paper was released recently to gauge voter feedback. While not a series of campaign promises, it is considered the direction leader Tim Hudak and the party intends to go and sweeping changes to strip unions of power reside at its core. “It’s time for Ontario to reexamine outdated workplace rules that date back to the 1940s and adapt them to the much more flexible requirements of today’s employees,” reads the Paths to Prosperity: Flexible Labour Markets. “We must realize that labour flexibility and more opportunities for workers are essential to retaining and attracting the very best talent to our province.” The white paper goes on to say a series of government policies favour union leaders over employees and their employers in ways that reduce opportunities for individual workers and are obstacles to economic growth. “Union leaders have become so powerful that many employees in effect have two bosses, their actual employer and the people who run their union,” reads the white paper. “Mandatory union membership, forced paycheque con-

tributions, closed tendering for government contracts and the artificial restriction on the number of our youth able to enter the skilled trades – these are not policies that foster the open, innovative economy Ontario needs.” U.S. President Barak Obama recently commented on states - such as the onetime union powerhouse Michigan - enacting right-to-work legislation. He called it “right to work for less” legislation. It’s a phrase Justin Paulson, assistant professor of sociology and political economy at Carleton University, said accurately captures what happens in those regions. Alabama and the 23 other states with right-to-work have the lowest wages in the U.S. When workers are divided they are more vulnerable, he said. “Encouraging employees to opt out of paying dues substantially weakens any union’s ability to negotiate on behalf of all of its members,” said Paulson. “The result is almost always weaker unions and lower wages. This is uncontroversial; the lowest in the U.S. are in right-to-work states and while right-to-work proponents claim that this is somehow offset by the creation of more jobs, the dynamics behind employment and unemployment are far more complicated than whether or not strong unions exist.” Paulson said a “flexible” workforce – the ability to fire workers and restructure almost at will – only sometimes increases profits. He said the idea that cheap labour always equals high profit is “rather

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Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Jack MacLaren says austerity measures are needed to fix Ontario’s economy. The MPP supports party leader Tim Hudak’s vow to bring in U.S.-style right-to-work legislation if the Conservatives win the next provincial election. sophomoric.” It might have an effect in the short term, but it doesn’t account for other variables and doesn’t hold for all industries, he said. The assumption in the Progressive Conservatives’ argument is that corporations don’t like unions. Paulson said that is far from always the case; that unions reduce employee turnover, add experience, and bring other benefits. A well-paid workforce usually means fewer social problems that require government intervention; intervention that requires taxes from corporations. He added that the bulk of investors are from within a given region. There are not many outside investors considering a move to Ontario. So to discard labour laws that have worked for 70 years in the hope of attracting outside entrepreneurs isn’t a wise de-

How to choose the pet that’s right for you EMC news - What could be better than introducing a furry, fluffy, loyal pal to your life? There’s no doubt that there are many benefits from owning a pet, but before you bring a dog or cat home, you want to make sure that your choice will fit in with you and your family. Here are a few tips for choosing the perfect pet: • Don’t make an impulse buy: Do your research and understand the type of care and commitment your potential pet will need. Consider things such as whether the dog breed you want needs lots of exercise, otherwise it’ll create havoc in your home, or whether it’s a cat that needs less attention. • Consider your lifestyle and how a pet will fit in: Do you have a demanding career that means you won’t have lots of time for dog walks and playing in the park? Or do you live in an apartment building or in close proximity to others and therefore need a quite pet? Do you have a huge yard for a dog to play in? Are there small children in the home that

should be considered in your pet and breed choice? • Consider your health: Does anyone in your family have allergies? If so, this will play a key role in your choice. • Cost: Before you bring

a new pet home, make sure you’ve done your research and understand the cost of care. • Visit animal shelters to get an idea of the kind of dog or cat you’d like: Take your time and visit a few shelters to see

cision, he said. “For all the rhetoric of companies being able to pick up and move to the most attractive locales, it’s mostly smoke-and-mirrors, just as the outcries about outsourcing in the 1990s were pretty much red herrings,” Paulson said. “Most companies, and certainly most factory operations, are not able to move. And there are all sorts of factors at play – unionization is just one among a great many – in choosing where to establish a new business operation.” Paulson joins a growing list of economists and others, along with groups like the right-leaning International Monetary Fund, who say taking an austerity approach hasn’t fixed problems in Europe, and likely won’t improve the stalled situation in places like Ontario. He said

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Carleton Mississippi Mills MPP Jack MacLaren said austerity measures are the only way to go; that the private sector in this province has taken a hit to the tune of some 60,000 jobs and now it is the public sector’s turn. “Everybody in our society is going to have to shoulder the burden,” he said, adding that high taxes are collected to pay for an educated, healthy workforce, but that the time has come for Ontario to compete with other jurisdictions. “We are living beyond our means,” MacLaren said. “We haven’t paid the true costs of government as we’ve gone along. And now it’s come home to roost.” He said unions served a purpose in the past, but that individuals can negotiate wages on their own or move to another province that will appreciate their skills. MacLaren dismisses the notion that government can

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have a hand in shaping and growing an economy. The best it can do is clear up red tape for the private sector, he said. His universal statement is that the private sector does a better job, every time. He even downplays taxpayers’ investment in his own salary. “As someone in the public sector, I’m a burden on society,” MacLaren said. “If government is smaller with fewer workers, we’ll tax you less.” MacLaren is on board with his party’s plan to enact rightto-work legislation. He especially holds that lower business taxes will attract more investors, which in turn will create more jobs, which in turn will drive wages up. Paulson doesn’t buy that line of argument. “It won’t work. The whole right-to-work strikes me as a straight union-busting tactic. It serves an ideological function, but that’s it,” he said. “The idea that it would bring up wages is ridiculous. It’s just not mainstream economics.” He said austerity measures – cutting government jobs, reducing wages, failing to add stimulus - puts an economy into a recessionary tailspin or, at best, a kind of stagflation. Ontario, with some of the lowest corporate taxes in North America, would benefit from raising them, according to Paulson.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: news@yourkanata.com The deadline for all community event submissions is Friday at noon.

Jan. 12 The Kanata-Hazeldean Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club sponsors euchre at Lion Dick Brule Community Centre, 170 Castlefrank Rd. starting at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10. Cash prizes, light lunch and bar available. All are welcome. For details, call 613-836-2657.

Jan. 14 Come to the Kanata North ward council meeting in the program room at the Kanata Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Report on the closure of the Beaverbrook library during construction of an addition, on a new waste challenge, provide updates on zoning and development issues, on the 417 construction and on revisions to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Official Plan and Master Transportation Plan. All are welcome to attend. The public is invited to attend an open rehearsal for our February concert of light choral music at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd. at 7:30 p.m. For details and to reserve music, please call 613-592-1991 or visit kanatachoralsociety.ca The Stittsville Concert Band is starting up after the new year at 7 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Stittsville Legion. If you are new to the area or the band, come on out with your instrument to join us and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a spot for you. If you play drums/ percussion or low brass we can sure use your help, but all instruments are welcome. Basic playing skills are desired plus your own instrument, and the rest falls into place while we have fun making it happen together.

Community hours are given for high school students. For further information contact Christine at 613-831-1575 or c.philipson@sympatico.ca.

Jan. 15 Walden Village invites you to learn about services that can keep you living independently in your own home or a retirement residence. Aging at Home Services can offer driving services, financial services, foot care and much more. Walden Village Retirement Residence, 2 p.m. RSVP your space with Amy at 613-591-3991.

Jan. 20 The Ottawa Running Club 2013 training officially starts up at 8:30 a.m. Learn to Run, five-kilometre and 10-km groups will meet at the Wellington Bridgehead and Half Marathon and Marathon groups at the Westboro Bridgehead (Golden Avenue). Entering its sixth year, the club helps to lower personal bests while raising more than $10,000 a year for charity. Full details, including online registration, at OttawaRunningClub.com. A Winter Family Fun Day will run from 1 to 3 p.m. in Juanita Snelgrove Park (formerly Sandhill Park on Kinghorn behind South March Public School). There will be skating, snowshoeing, tobogganing and winter games for the kids. Free hot chocolate and treats for Briarbrook and Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant Community Association members. Everyone is welcome. For details, visit bmgca.ca.

Jan. 26 The annual Robbie Burns Supper will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. at 140 Abbeyhill Dr. in celebration of the Great Scottish Bard, Robbie Burns. Join Sherryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Highland Dance, the Ottawa Cape Breton Session Band, and Charlie Inglis from the Scottish Country Dancing Society in an evening of dining and dancing. The United Church Women will be serving a traditional roast beef dinner, entertainment will be provided by Sherryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance School with the Ottawa Cape Breton Session and Charlie Inglis leading instruction for Scottish Country Dancing. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. There will be a cash bar. Please contact Sherry Sharpe at 613-592-2777 or at sherry@ highlanddancingschool.com for tickets.

Jan. 27 Families are invited to celebrate Family Literacy Day at the Ottawa Public Library, Centrepointe branch at 101 Centrepointe Dr. from 2 to 3 p.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainer, Tante Caroline, will share songs and stories in French and English for all the family to enjoy. This event is free and no registration is required.

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Cancer Support Group will be held at 7 p.m. in Hall D of the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. For more information, call Jan at 613592-4793.

Feb. 10 The Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre will host an interactive Chinese New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. Admission to the celebration is $2 and the funds raised will go towards funding programs for the Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre. The centre is a nonprofit organization that aims to establish, develop and maintain a support hub for Chinese seniors in Kanata and the surrounding areas. For details, visit KCSSC.org, email kcssc@kcssc.org or call 613-656-2324.

Until Feb. 10 The Kanata Civic Art Gallery is pleased to announce â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter Tapestryâ&#x20AC;? an exhibition by juried members, from Jan. 9 to Feb. 10. See kanatagallery.ca for hours of operation. For details, call 613-580-2424 ext. 33341.

Until Feb. 11 Used books are needed. The 24-hour book drop is now open until Feb. 11 at Kanata United Church, 33 Leacock Dr., for the Feb. 21-23 Book Fair. Please, no magazines, encyclopedias or textbooks. For details, call 613-5925834.

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Make a difference in your community by joining the dynamic team of volunteers at the Ottawa Hospital. Please call volunteer services at 613-761-4279 for details. Waste Management has an approved Ontario Electronic Waste depot at 254 Westbrook Rd., open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to drop off electronic items for disposal at no charge. The Ottawa Good Food Box is a non-profit program to buy fresh fruits and vegetables once a month. The cost for a small box is $10, medium box $15, and $20 for a large box. Boxes also contain a newsletter with nutritional information, recipes and cooking tips. For details and to order please call the distribution site Kanata Community Christian Reformed Church, 46 Castlefrank Rd. 613-8317458 or 613-860-6767 and check the website at ottawa goodfoodbox.ca.

Wednesdays Does food rule your life? Tired of diets that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work? Give Overeaters Anonymous a try. Meetings every Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the West Carleton Community Complex, 5670 Carp Rd. The Kanata Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic School at 20 McKitrick Dr. Players of all ages and playing abilities are welcome. Contact Jenny Belousov at 613-680-3572.

Thursdays Kanata Mixed Bowling League is looking for new members. It meets at 7 p.m. at the Merivale Bowling Lanes, 1916 Merivale Rd.

Contact Sean Baizana at 613-680-4918 or email ronzert@hotmail.com for details. The Nepean-Kanata Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Kanata, 101 Kanata Ave. For details, visit nepeankanatarotary.com. The Toastmasters Club meets every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at 4026 Richmond Rd., Bells Corners Legion. For details, visit toastmasters.ca.

Fridays Ottawa English Country Dance Club meets from 7:30 to10 p.m. at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. The cost is $10 per evening which counts toward the yearly membership of $60. The first evening is free. For details, visit ottawaenglishdance.org or call Brenda at 613-839-0055.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you may have to work a little harder to get what you want, but the results will be worth it. Focus your attention on making a name for yourself in the business sector.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

There is no stopping you when you have a goal in mind, Taurus. Although you may be ambitious, just be mindful of other people in your path as you go.

Scorpio, you may need to concede to a difference of opinion this week when you simply cannot resolve something amicably. Redirect attention on a craft or pastime.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Be honest with your feelings this week, Gemini. Someone close to you is interested in learning more about the way you operate. This could strengthen a friendship.

Sagittarius, sometimes you tend to be brutally honest with others. While honesty is an admirable trait, this week you may need to censor what you say to avoid hurt feelings.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Don’t bite off more than you can chew, Cancer. Otherwise you could be left with a long to-do list and not enough energy to get the job done. Consider paring down tasks.

Taking a circuitous route will land you at the finish a little behind others, Capricorn. But you will get to the end nevertheless. Trust your instincts with this one.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Leo, although you may have rest and recreation on the brain, celestial forces are pushing you in the opposite direction. Busy days are ahead, so rest later.

Aquarius, you probably won’t be able to rest your mind until you square away all of your finances and make a budget for the new year. Take on the job this week.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

You have put too much effort into something to abandon your plans now, Virgo. Rethink quitting early on. Maybe a friend can carry you over the finish line.

Surround yourself with lots of friends when you cannot have family near, Libra. This will help keep feelings of loneliness from creeping in during quiet moments.

Introspection leads you on a mini-quest to find a creative outlet, Pisces. Play to your strengths and some ideas will surface.

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