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SPECIAL REPORT Part one of a Metroland Media three-part series looks at the issue of suicide.
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Friends and wellwishers paid their respects to the 17-year-old girl who was killed in a traffic accident near the Eagleson park and ride on Monday, Sept. 12. Bouquets of flowers were placed on the median near where the girl was struck by a
pickup truck on Eagleson Road on Monday morning. The girl has been identified by friends and co-workers as Serena Deng, a former Earl of March Secondary School student and a firstyear student at the University of Ottawa. Khang Tran met her when the two went to pick up their U-Pass at the University of Ottawa before the semester started.
“I just said ‘Hi, nice to meet you’,” he said, adding she was “really lively, really easy going, someone good to be around.” He said the news of her death has hit hard among those who knew her. “It’s so unfortunate,” said Tran, a third year biochemistry student at the university. SERENA DENG, see 4
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et’s talk about suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 24, according to recent numbers from Statistics Canada. Studies show a significant percentage of adolescents contemplate a plan or attempt suicide without seeking or receiving help. The issue exploded onto the radar of Ottawa parents last year after the parents of Daron Richardson publicized the details of their 14-year-old daughter’s suicide on Nov. 15, 2010. During a press conference following his daughter’s death, Richardson said he and his wife talked about difficult subjects with their daughter like alcohol and drug abuse and sex. But they never discussed mental health. “I wish we did talk about it before,” he said. “But we just didn’t think it was there.” Dr. Ian Manion, a CHEO clinical psychologist, said in many cases parents don’t seek help because of the stigma of mental health issues. This week, we begin a three-part series that discusses the issue of youth suicide and what we as a community can do to combat the problem. Because the first step in facing any problem is talking about it. We’re hoping this series will help educate people
about mental health issues and enable parents, family, friends – everyone – identify the resources available in the community. It only takes one caring person to make a difference, but we have to be comfortable with asking the hard questions. One of the first steps should be taken by our government – did you know that Canada is the only G8 country without a national suicide prevention strategy – basically a playbook that allow different agencies and groups to work together to combat the issue. On a grassroots level, we need to teach the issue in schools, provide suicide-prevention training for any adult who works with groups of children. Parents must learn how to identify potential mental health problems, a skill that begins with knowing how to talk to their child. Children lack emotional maturity and they have never been taught the language skills need to express their emotions. So many keep it bottled up inside – and some just can’t handle it. This is a national problem in need of a national solution, from the ground up. It takes a village to raise a child – it might need a nation to save them.
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ow that we are all safely back at school or work (or retirement) and now that Sept. 11 commemorations are over and the provincial elections are on, could we now begin living our lives without being frightened all the time? The politics of fear certainly didn’t begin with 9/11, but that horrible day certainly helped it along. Now, politicians at all levels are leaving no rock unturned in their attempts to frighten us into voting for them. Fear of terrorists has, of course, brought us an unbroken string of restrictions on our liberty, an endless series of inconveniences to travellers, an upsurge in suspicion among groups. Fear of crime has become a political staple, despite convincing statistical evidence to show that we are experiencing less crime, not more. The media are accomplices in this: those crimes that do occur are covered in gruesome detail and featured most prominently. On television and in film, even in popular literature, the climate of fear is helped along by daily helpings of gore. In series after series, book after book, movie after movie, crime is on the loose, and very violent crime at that.
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CHARLES GORDON Funny Town If we, contrary to the evidence, fear for our lives, who can blame us? This does not bring to an end the list of fears to which we are subjected. Some of them are actually worth thinking about, such as fear for the environment. Pollution, crazy weather, threats to drinking water – all are real. Oddly, we seem to react less to them, in terms of changing our behaviour, than we do to the fictional crime waves we see on TV. We just go on polluting and being wasteful, at the same time we lock ourselves away from imaginary monsters. Another pretty good fear is the one for our economic security. Bankers are lurching around like Keystone Kops, corporations are eliminating jobs instead of creating them, governments are (a) stimulating the economy and then (b) not
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stimulating the economy and the stock market is going crazy. This reflects the mood of the people who invest in it. They are scared. Should they be? All we know is that the economy would be in better shape if they weren’t. Then there is the fear of taxes. This is a creation of politicians and many Canadians will experience it this year as voters go to the polls in a bunch of provinces, including this one. Despite the fact that we have been paying taxes for hundreds of years and taxes give us schools and highways and hospitals and defence and police protection, taxes are now scary, something like one of those guys in goalie masks you see on the late movie. No one said that we were rational people, but isn’t it strange that the people who are there to save us from the waves of crime and terrorism that we fear exist courtesy of something that is deemed to be so scary, namely taxes? Never mind. The premier of Ontario is being labelled a “taxman,” as are the premiers of other provinces and all the premiers will deny being taxmen and vow not to do anything to raise taxes. Which is nice, except that in an unfearful world someone might recognize
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that some of the real problems we have – think of health care, think of transit, think of poverty – can only be solved if the government spends some money on them, and that spending money to solve them probably involves higher, not lower, taxes. But there is nobody more fearful in the world than a politician who thinks he might have to announce a tax hike. Somehow in this supposedly terrified world, we manage to live our lives, get safely from Point A to Point B, avoid contact with arch-fiends, experience the odd smile, and wake up healthy the next morning. If only our politicians and investors could smile a bit too.
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All candidates registered in the riding have confirmed their attendance. They are: • Jack McLaren – Progressive Conservative Party candidate • Megan Cornell – Liberal Party candidate • Scott Simser – Green Party candidate • Liam Duff – National Democratic Party candidate The event is intended to provide an opportunity for residents and the business community to hear the candidates’ platforms and ask questions on issues of concern for the provincial election to be held
Metroland Media Group – Ottawa Region, which publishes the Kourier-Standard, and the Kanata Chamber of Commerce will host an all candidates meeting for those running in the provincial election in the riding of Carleton-Mississippi Mills. The event is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 19, at Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 180 Katimavik Rd., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the candidates and take part in a question and answer session.
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Letters They paved paradise To the editor: Fall just wouldn’t be fall without the coming of crisper mornings, the return of rush hour traffic, and trips to the apple orchid. Everything smells the opposite of spring. However, this fall was the first time in 16 years when I found myself not returning to school. Instead, Labour Day did not involve trips to Staples and night-time tears lamenting the end of the dog days of summer. I awoke Tuesday mornings to start an internship and, as my parents repeatedly tell me, to enter into the “real world.” Surprisingly, I missed getting my class schedule and finding the
closest way around campus in between classes. Nevertheless, this fall I realized that in the past few years, I’ve rarely been able to savour it. I always thought that the fall brought an end to relaxation with the imminent drudgery of school or work. With studying for midterms, participating in extracurricular activities, trying to keep up with a social life and, oh yeah, going to those things called “classes,” I forget to notice the beautiful, crisp fall weather we get to have in Ottawa. Living indoors with closed blinds and often closed minds, people today sometimes forget how the world used to look before we showed up. From numerous high points in Ottawa, such as Parliament Hill or even in the Gatineau, and, from certain vantage points, it’s hard to
imagine that nothing but trees, water and untouched land used to go on forever, across the entire continent. I remember Kanata and the roads around Hazeldean being nothing but fields. I was told that around my elementary school of John Young, instead of houses, there was nothing but fields, and there were even cows. Since I spent four years away at school every time I returned to Kanata I was shocked an amazed about all the new housing developments or signs promising new Wal-Marts. Stittsville is no longer simply farms and a small community but a hot spot for new families and Sobeys grocery store. However, I am most sad about the new plans to destroy the Beaverbrook pond area that was a place for long runs, cross country skis and a place my
family would go for walks on cool crisps Sunday afternoons. Now, I guess we will simply have to take a drive to Wal-Mart for family bonding. It’s not that I have anything against the buildings or necessarily the destruction of our environment, but it is tragic to see the end of nature’s gifts and the history of our land. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot. Therefore, this fall I think we need to all be reminded that nature is important not only for day-to-day enjoyment, but for mental and physical health. Children who play outside are happier and healthier than their counterparts playing indoors. I know from my own personal experience that fresh air always makes me feel better. After all, who doesn’t feel good coming in from the cold to a nice warm
apple cider? Who doesn’t smile on a sunny day? So enjoy this fall. Don’t spend all your time watching reality TV with the blinds closed. Don’t spend too much time holed away in the library working on that independent study. Even while you’re studying for that hard class or working on the proposal for work, take a moment to go outside. Take advantage of this beautiful fall weather, because before you know it, we’ll all be whining about the snow falling. Leah E. Larocque Glen Cairn
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A runner takes part in five-kilometre race during the second annual Kanata Race Day, a fundraising event to raise funds and awareness for the new Kanata North Recreation Complex on Sept. 11.
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The second annual Kanata Race Day drew nearly 500 people to particpate in the one- and five-kilometre races.
Kanata Race Day an ‘overwhelming success’ JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com
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Kanata Race Day attracted a number of children and teens.
The second annual Sports4 Kanata Race Day saw nearly 500 people participating in the one and five-kilometre races, on Sunday, Sept. 11. “It was an overwhelming success,” said Craig Gauthier, board director of the Kanata North recreation complex and co-chair of the race. “It was an amazing turnout.” “Considering we had six weeks to plan during the summer when everyone is away on holidays we did amazingly well,” said race director Sarah Muldoon. “Our goal was 150 (people) and we definitely surpassed that. It sets us up to make it bigger and better for next year.” The event raised around $4,000 for the recreation centre. “I think that’s amazing considering the participants fees were only $5,” said Gauthier. “It just goes to show the great community support we have.” A number of kids and teenagers turned out for the day’s events and to take part in the races. “What was truly amazing is the amount of younger athletes,” said Gauthier.
Emma McMartin, nine, came in first in the female one-kilometre race with a time of 4:16. Twelve-year-old Michael Mather also took the top spot in the male one-kilometre race with a time of 3:36. And nine-year-old Avery Holt ran the full fivekilometre race with her mother Shannon. Gauthier said the race committee achieved its goals of raising awareness about the new complex and raising funds to help build the eightlane pool. “People are now aware that it’s being built,” he said. “We have a great community. It is one of the greatest places to live in the world – I think anyways.” He said he hopes to continue the annual event and make it bigger and better each year. “There is no reason we can’t turn this into a million-dollar event and make it a staple in our community over the next several years,” said Gauthier. The Kanata North recreation complex will be a state of the art facility, with an eight-lane swimming pool, soccer fields and outdoor skate park and will be built by Sept. 2013. The $43.14-million recreation complex will be built at 4101 Innovation Dr.
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Fernbank Road will be closed temporarily between Terry Fox Drive and Eagleson Road until Nov. 25. The construction, which started on Thursday, Sept. 8, will update the stretch of pavement from a rural section to an urban roadway. Traffic will be redirected during the construction period to the following: • Eastbound traffic will be detoured south on Terry Fox, then north on Eagleson. • Westbound traffic will be diverted south on Eagleson, then north on Terry Fox. • OC Transpo bus route 184 is planned to be modified to route 164 to run northsouth across Fernbank on Romina Street and Templeford Avenue. The project includes repaving Fernbank, the addition of sidewalks, cycling lanes and curbs, as well as realigning the intersection at Fernbank and Eagleson roads. The intersection at Fernbank and Eagleson is being realigned so that the two roads will meet at a 90 degree angle. A shopping plaza, which Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley said is set to contain a large grocery retailer and a well-known coffee chain, is in the works to be constructed across the street. “We’re doing a slight change to (the intersection) so it comes out at the same
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Fernbank Road will be closed between Terry Fox Drive and Eagleson Road until Nov. 25 for construction. point of the new shopping centre,” said Hubley for a previous story on the Fernbank road work. Left and right-turn lanes will also be installed at Romina and Templeford, and crews will be replacing the signal lights at Terry Fox to account for widening of the road due to the introduction of cycle lanes and sidewalks. “We’re reconstructing it as a two-lane section with cycling lanes east and west bound and the introduction of sidewalks on both sides,” said project manager Luke Foley for an earlier article. “It’s something standard we would do in a residential community.”
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Grappling with suicidal thoughts leaves youth feeling isolated. Part one of our three-part series tells how realizing they aren’t alone can be like flicking on a light switch – and the tragedy that can happen without that illumination. LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@metroland.com
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illiam Ross is something of a magician. First, his sleight-of-hand tricks impressed his friends
at school. Eventually, he moved on to fooling staff and fellow patients at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario’s mental health ward. But before that, Ross tried to pull his trickery on Ottawa police officers, who had to cart him to CHEO in a squad car to prevent the amateur Houdini from escaping his handcuffs and harming himself. And lately, the 17-year-old Ottawa resident has been working magic on his own life, astounding family and friends with his seemingly supernatural ability to bounce back from the darkest deadend track. In less than a year, Ross went from what appeared to be a pretty well-adjusted teenager who loved BETA testing video games and cooking, to a shadow of himself, obsessed with compulsive thoughts of trying to end his life. And now, mere months later, he has rebounded, an outcome his mother, Suzanne Ross, could barely bring herself to dream of. Suzanne, who comprises a large part of her son’s support system, still lives by a phrase repeated to her by a relative of her own: “You can be cautiously optimistic when things are going better, knowing that there could still – and probably will – be slips and things that are going to happen,” Suzanne says. “It’s not going to happen overnight.” DIMMING THE LIGHTS By the same token, William didn’t get to that dark place – a deep depression he likens to all the lights being turned out – overnight. “Everything up until that point was like dimming out the lights,” he says. William says he really began to slide down the slippery slope to self destruction after last summer. Some romantic relationships that went foul didn’t help his tendencies towards obsessive compulsiveness and anxiety, William says. But it was surrounding himself with a social circle that turned out to be more focused on partying and backstabbing than trust and friendship kicked the process into high gear. He was partying too much. Peer pressure led to alcohol and “mild” drug use.
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William Ross has made huge strides in tackling his demons since last summer, when he tried to take his own life and ended up at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario for treatment. Spray-paint art is a recent addition to William’s repertoire. Right, he creates a painting earlier this spring as a gift for his grandfather.
OUT OF THE DARKNESS A series about youth suicide Part 1: Two youths struggle with suicidal thoughts - with radically different outcomes “I’ve had a little bit of a shadowy, dark past,” he says. “Over time, things had just gotten worse.” When Suzanne looks back, she realizes that all the classic warning signs were there. Her son wasn’t sleeping at night, but he would sleep during all hours of the day – when he was home. Most of the time, he was out with friends – partying, although she didn’t know it. “I thought it was a normal progression – to give him a bit of independence,” she says. “He never gave me a reason not to trust him.” Eventually William lost the energy to do any of the activities he was so passionate about. He didn’t care to test out video and computer games to help work out the bugs before they hit the market. The sharp-witted teen’s interest in school waned. And most obviously
for Suzanne, her son completely stopped taking over the kitchen of their two-storey Orleans home to whip up a culinary masterpiece. “When I look back those are all signs,” she says. “If you notice a change in your child’s behaviour, pay attention to it, because it may be nothing, but in our case it was a clue.” The clues started long before William’s back-to-back visits to CHEO last autumn, which wasn’t his first visit to the hospital’s mental-health ward. In fact, it all started in the very home in which William still lives with his mother, father and brother. William’s spirit started to crack when he was only six, but it wasn’t until more than six years later that William finally admitted to his mother why. He had been raped by someone close to the family. By that point, William was already undergoing therapy for anxiety, a process that lasted three years. “I talked about how I didn’t really trust people; how I didn’t really trust myself,” he says. He thought releasing the secret helped him get over that hurdle, but looking back, he says he was wrong. His world continued to crumble. It wasn’t until last year, he began to pick up the pieces. By the end of the summer, William couldn’t force himself to stop fixating over harming himself. Every object, from ballpoint pens to
pieces of string, became weapons of self harm in William’s obsessive gaze. Luckily for William, it only took one attempt for him to recognize he needed help. Less than 12 hours after putting three thin, shallow cuts into his chest with an X-Acto knife, William was talking to a psychologist at CHEO. Before his family even clued in to what was happening in his head, William asked his mother to drive him to the hospital before he couldn’t stop himself from severely hurting himself. “I knew that I wanted it, but I didn’t want it,” he says. “It was like in the short term, I had wanted to hurt myself, but I knew that eventually I might not want this, and I just needed help.” William spent three weeks at CHEO See page 13
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‘My life’s a lie’: Jesse Graham Unable to cope with his emotions, Jesse committed suicide at 17 GEOFF DAVIES
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esse Graham loved to win. And often, he did. On the soccer pitch, in the classroom, in excited debates or board games, Jesse found joy in things that pushed his limits. He loved to push back. Those who loved him smile as they remember his mile-wide competitive streak. They laugh to think of his firedup rants, notorious for leaving everyone in stitches. He was a fierce friend, a devoted son, and now a full year has passed since his death. The beam in Jesse’s basement bedroom was low, so it was easy enough for his father, Jeff, to lift up his dangling body and untie the noose. It wasn’t quite six in the morning by the time Jesse – brother to Katie, Zachary, Kelsie, Jarred and Lauren – was stretched out on the floor of their home in Balderson, Ont., with his mother and father bent over him, performing CPR. By the time the paramedics arrived, the boy who loved to win, who dreamed of becoming prime minister or practising law, was dead. “We never had a real inkling that Jesse was suicidal,” says his mother Shelly, who is a nurse. “He never once said to us ‘I’m depressed.’ He didn’t look depressed… he didn’t do all the things… the signs of suicide that you look for. He didn’t give anything away.” Randy Thompson, 19, and Jesse were best friends through high school, right up until Jesse hanged himself in the early hours of June 18, just days away from graduation, at the age of 17. “I went through a couple months of just numbness,” says Randy. He was right there to witness the changes in his friend. At 16, Jesse was a ball of fire. He was clean-cut, not into the same drinking and dosing scene as some of his peers. He went to youth group at his church every Thursday. He liked to hang out with the brainier kids. He liked debates, not chit-chat, and attacked them with the same ballistic energy that made his teacher hide the classroom dodge ball and his friends steer clear of him during soccer games. A year later, he wasn’t himself. His parents noticed it, his friends did too. He was angry. “He’s 17 and lots of boys get angry at 17, because they’re finding their way. So you try to give him space; give him enough room to kind of figure things out,” says Shelly. Obstacles multiplied and hope dwindled. Jesse kept his pain to himself. He never sought help, but he sought comfort elsewhere. Beer, liquor, cigarettes, pot, sometimes harder stuff. Jesse tried to get out of his own tormented head,
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Shelly and Jeff Graham hold up a photo of their son Jesse who committed suicide just over a year ago. The Balderson couple hopes his story helps others in similar situations. but it made things worse. Jesse’s grades first started slipping as he began Grade 11. For a guy remembered as exceptionally bright, with test results placing him among the country’s most gifted kids, this was unusual. Shelly’s description of her son fits both a perfectionist and a buzzing mind. Nothing, even the simplest assignment, was worth handing in unless it was just right. Not long before, he used to cruise through the curriculum without a problem. But now he was lagging behind, and getting in trouble in the classroom to boot. What was happening? LOOKED LIKE DEFIANCE “We didn’t have a clue. It looked like laziness, it looked like defiance,” says Shelly. “We realize now it was none of the above. He was frustrated with himself and he didn’t know what was wrong with him.” Toward the end of his life, Jesse started to figure it out. After doing some research online, he announced to his family that he thought he had Attention Deficit Disorder. The family doctor concurred, and started him on Concerta, a psychostimulant similar to Ritalin. That was a couple of months before his death, says Shelly. ADD, says Shelly, was just part of his problems. The other part wouldn’t become known until after Jesse’s death, after his suicide note was published on the front page of a major daily newspaper. The Grahams’ phone rang one day, a few weeks after Jesse’s death. On the line was Louise Brazeau-Ward. Brazeau-Ward is an internationally-renowned expert on dyslexia. She started the Canadian Dyslexia Association, after witnessing her own son’s struggles with the condition. At Heritage Academy, the specialty school she runs in Aylmer, Que., she teaches kids how to overcome dyslexia. The article in the newspaper said your son had ADD, she said to Shelly, but why didn’t it mention his dyslexia? Dyslexia? The Grahams had never
suspected their son had the condition, which impairs ones ability to read and write. No one, not even his teachers, had noticed anything out of the ordinary. But there were signs, and you could see them in his suicide note. Lisa Taylor does screening and testing for the association. With her 20 years of experience in the field, they were brutally obvious. “I call them no-brainers,” she said in an interview at her Kanata office. Taylor says she spent two hours picking out possible indicators in Jesse’s note: capital letters reversed; hesitations, where Jesse started writing one letter and chose another; back-and-forth switches between cursive and printing. “At 17, you don’t reverse your B’s and D’s.” On behalf of the Canadian Dyslexia Association, Brazeau-Ward offered to test the Grahams’ two youngest children – Jarred, 12, and five-year-old Lauren – for dyslexia, as the condition is hereditary and often shared among family members. They made the offer “in Jesse’s honour”, declining payment for tests that can cost around $450 each. Turns out the hunch was right. The association’s testing found Jarred to be mildly dyslexic. After a separate assessment by the school board, he now uses computer programs to level the educational playing field. Lauren proved to be too young for test results to be conclusive, but her mother expects she’s not out of the woods yet. Meanwhile, their cousin was also identified as having similar learning disabilities, just as she was putting high school behind her. On the living room couch of the family home, Jeff can still quote the words from his son’s final message. “I hate myself,” Jesse wrote. “My life’s a lie.” “I believe the lie was he put on a happy face. He had all this pain inside,” says Shelly. Now that Jesse’s gone, no test can be done to prove it, but his parents believe he suffered from dyslexia, and that it helped pushed him over the edge. “It makes me wonder how many kids are out there that haven’t been picked up.”
‘It was knowing I’m not alone’ From page 12 before asking to be discharged, but a breakdown the next day sent him back to CHEO in a police car after authorities were called to his home when he threatened to harm himself. Help came in the form of talking. William went back to CHEO, and through the Children and Youth - Specialized Psychiatric and Mental Health Services program (a partnership with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre), he dedicated himself to tackling his demons. There, he tried everything. From counselling to art therapy to deep breathing, William says he was open to anything. “I was tired of fighting myself,” he says. He stayed on that track after he left CHEO and started a stint in the outpatient program at the Royal Ottawa. For three months, he made daily treks to the Royal to attend family therapy, individual therapy, stress therapy, to learn calming techniques, meditation and different ways of coping. But most importantly, he was able to connect with other people who were in the process of overcoming their own issues. “It was the talking – it was the other people, and it was knowing I’m not alone,” William says. “Knowing there are other people going through different issues, other people going through similar issues, other people going through the same issues. “Knowing there are other problems, problems that are worse and problems that are – not necessarily better, but different – I learned that I’m not alone, and that was the biggest thing.” Now, more than a year after he hit rock bottom, William says he has a new definition of “normal.” Knowing that he is just one of many people dealing with mental illness has made all the difference. And now he thinks of mental illness as what it is – just one type of the many ailments that may strike a person in his or her lifetime. It was when people stopped treating him differently that he was able to make progress, he says. Just having people there to listen – not judge, offer advice, or give opinions – made his road to recovery possible. William says he doesn’t have any regrets today because the experienced helped shape him and make him a stronger person. But that could have been much different if he had succeeded in his attempts to kill himself. “If I had killed myself, I would have somehow gotten myself back to life so I could kill myself again for doing that. That’s how stupid it was,” he says. When he thinks back to that point in his life, he often reminds himself – and others going through a similar ordeal: “No matter how bad your situation is, you’re always comfortable somewhere.” Getting to the comfortable place isn’t impossible, William says, and he is living proof.
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Two dozen silver-haired cyclists biked from Kanata to Perth and back again to raise money for African grandmothers struggling to raise children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The Grassroot Grannies put the pedal to the metal, raising over $30,000 and beating the goal they set for themselves during the Ride To Turn The Tide threeday, 270-kilometre bike ride in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. “We have definitely reached our goal,” said Nancy Hough of Stittsville, who organized the second annual ride. The final figure is still being tallied, which will go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign to support African grandmothers. “What’s really important is that the money doesn’t go through any government agencies in the foreign countries, it goes directly to the grandmothers...It goes where it’s supposed to go,” Hough said. This year, the group consisted of 21 riders, four of them male. The group of grandmothers, grandfathers and grandothers rode into the parking lot of the Bushtukah store in Kanata on Sept. 9 to cheers and applause from other members of the Grassroot Grannies, as well as a sizable feast laid out over three tables. “(The bike ride,) it’s a challenge for some people but it’s over in three days – their challenge goes on forever,” said Hough of the grandmothers in Africa. “At
the family level we help the grandmother to help the child to help the country.” RIDE ON Starting in Kanata last Wednesday, the riders pedaled through Ashton, Appleton and Almonte to Perth, and then back through Rideau Ferry, Merrickville, and Osgoode on Thursday. The Kanata Grassroot Grannies stopped for lunch at Merrickville United Church last Thursday, Sept. 8. Hough, a cycling enthusiast and grandmother of six, said she joined the Grannies because her family was lucky enough to be born in a land of plenty.
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“It’s just doing something for people who aren’t so fortunate – by an accident of where they were born, they don’t have what we have,” she said. “I think it’s important to do things at home as well, but this is for the global community.” Each of the 21 riders pledged to raise at least $500 and the group eclipse last year’s $29,000 haul, bringing in over $30,000. The riders ranged in age from their late 50s to early 70s. The Grannies were joined by cyclists from the Kanata-Nepean Bicycle Club and Cross Canada Cycling Tours Society, which promotes
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The Grassroot Grannies raised over $30,000 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation through the group’s three-day Ride To Turn The Tide event. physical activity among seniors. During a pasta dinner hosted by the Lanark County Grannies on the first night, the group heard from guest speaker Adele Colby, who leads the Grannies in Charbot Lake and has witnessed firsthand how the organization is making a difference in Africa. “She spoke very passionately about what she saw and how it changed her,” Hough said. “It’s really motivating for the general public and for our cyclists who aren’t in our granny group to hear the speakers, because it really reminds them why they’re doing it.” The tired yet enthusiastic riders pulled up to Merrickville United Church midway through the second and longest day of the ride. After an hour of rest and conversation with cheerful members of the Anglican and United church communities, the recharged cyclists again mounted their steel steeds and set off down the highway. A grateful Hough called the churches’ community involvement “really heartwarming and motivating. “They’re terrifically supportive and they don’t ask for anything in return… they did this all out of the goodness of their heart,” she said. “Everyone was very impressed by (the Grannies), and we’re really keen to continue learning about them and helping the Stephen Lewis Foundation,” said Lee Davidson of Merrickville United. After resting their tired feet as houseguests of the Metcalfe Grannies, the group completed their cycling course on Sept. 9. The Kanata Grannies are one of 240 Canadian groups supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. In five years, Canadians have helped the women Lewis calls “the unsung heroes of Africa” care for nearly 12 mil-
lion orphans and raise awareness of the deadly toll HIV/AIDS is taking on subSaharan Africa. Since forming in 2006, the Grassroot Grannies have raised more than $90,000 and delivered many presentations in schools, churches and retirement residences. Aside from the Ride To Turn The Tide event, the Grassroot Grannies also host an annual plant sale and garden show in May, and its Books, Breakfast and Bijoux fundraiser and sale in October. To find out what these spirited seniors are up to next, visit www. grassrootgrannies.com.
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Kerry Guglielmin completes her cycle tour as part of the Grassroot Grannies three-day Ride To Turn The Tide event.
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Long-time volunteer receives Valentine award JESSICA CUNHA A Katimavik man who has donated countless hours of his time to volunteering efforts was presented with the Frank Valentine Award at the Kanata Seniors’ Council annual general meeting on Monday, Sept. 12. Charanjit Wadehra was awarded the prestigious honour because of his long-term involvement volunteering in the community. “I had zero idea,” he said after being chosen. “I was surprised.” The award is given to a senior over age 55 who volunteers his or her time, focuses on seniors’ needs, provides outstanding leadership and works for change. Wadehra has been volunteering since he retired as a physics teach at Bell High School in 1993. Since then he’s been involved with various organizations: • As the business crime prevention co-ordinator for the Ottawa police for 18 years. • As a volunteer driver with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre for 18 years.
He’s also working on the ninth annual Dhadkan – meaning heartbeat – fundraising event for the University of Ottawa’s Heart Institute. The event will be held at the Ottawa Convention Centre on Oct. 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 each and include all drinks, food and entertainment. This year, the event is featuring guest speaker Dr. Sudodh Verma, along with Californian comedian Tapan Trivedi. “We have raised $7.3 million for the Heart Institute,” said Wadehra. The Frank Valentine Award is named after Frank Valentine, who advocated for seniors’ issues in Kanata and was the instigator behind the formation of the Kanata Seniors Council in 1996. Wadehra said he’s known Valentine since the beginning. “I have known Mr. Frank Valentine since the very inception of the Kanata Seniors’ Centre,” he said during his acceptance speech. Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said she was happy Wadehra was the winner. “I was really pleased to hear it was you,” she told him.
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• As a volunteer with the Indo-Canadian Association for one year. • Serving on the board of the Kanata Seniors’ Council since the beginning in 1996. • Serving on the board of directors for the Council on Aging for three years. • Raising funds for the Heart Institute at the University of Ottawa for six years. • As the co-ordinator for the Punjabi Senior Group for 15 years. • As a volunteer with the Ottawa Community Immigration Services Organization for two years. “I dedicate this one to my wife,” said Wadehra after he received the award, because of the late nights and early mornings. His wife, Promila said she’s happy he volunteers so much of his time since she can’t due to medical reasons. “I’m pleased someone has taken these responsibilities,” she said. “He’s involved in so much volunteer work. I’m very happy about it.” During his down time, Wadehra enjoys playing bridge, square dancing and fixing any broken item that comes across his path.
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Charanjit Wadehra poses with his wife, Promila, after receiving the Frank Valentine Award on Sept. 12. Charanjit dedicated his win to her, thanking her for her understanding.
The Kanata Seniors Council (KSC) held its annual general meeting on Monday, Sept. 12. Generally, elections to fill the executive committee are held but this year they’ve been postponed due to an “unresolved incident” between the council and the city, said current president Ed Gurgurewicz. He said he couldn’t elaborate on what the incident is, but will be notifying members of the KSC when the elections will be held. “We can’t proceed with the election of board members,” he said during the meeting. “But we will provide information when elections will be held in the future.” Treasurer Liz Tucker went over the council’s finances, and explained it has set aside $20,000 in funds for an expansion of the Kanata Seniors’ Centre if they are granted permission by the city to develop. The meeting also highlighted a number of changes the KSC has made to the Kanata Seniors’ Centre, located in the Mlacak Centre. “We have done so much this year it’s almost mind boggling,” said Gurgurewicz. Free Wi-Fi is now available everywhere in the centre, and
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Terry Fox’s legacy lives on 31 years after he started the first run. The annual Kanata and Stittsville Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, Sept. 18, to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research. “I think it’s important to keep (the run) going,” said Michael Ward, organizer of the Kanata run. “Terry inspired a lot of people.” Now in its 22nd year, the Kanata-Stittsville run will follow the Trans Canada Trail, starting at the Canadian Fitness and Squash Club in Kanata, out to Stittsville and back. There is a 2.5-kilometre, a five-kilometre and a 10-kilometre course for families and runners of all ages. Ward said people have their own personal reasons for taking part in the Terry Fox Run. “It’s kind of one of those reflection things,” he said. “People have their own personal reasons; even though we’re making progress and have better survival rates every year there’s still stories of personal loss.” Ward lost his father to lung cancer and his wife’s mother to pancreatic cancer in the same week back in 2003. “Everyone has their own stories,” he said Ward. “It’s hard to find a person these days who hasn’t been touched directly or indirectly by cancer.” He cited the passing of Betty Fox, Terry’s mother, who died in June of this year, as a public example of loss. This year’s run will honour Betty “for her commitment to the cause, for her dedication, for her compassion, for her vision, for persevering at all costs,” said the foundation in a press release. “We’ve got those private and public examples of that. This year is going to be special for a lot of people,” said Ward. “It was just over 31 years ago in Sept. 1980 that Terry Fox was forced to end his own Marathon of Hope but his dream
continued – raising money so that others wouldn’t have to suffer. This year has seen more reflection with the passing of Terry’s mother Betty in June, and her determination has helped make the Terry Fox Foundation what it is today.” The foundation is independent from the Canadian Cancer Society and funds raised go towards research projects. All money raised from the local runs goes directly to the foundation. To date, the foundation has funded 1,180 cancer research projects. This year, the organization is estimating it will invest $27.5 million in cancer research. “My reasons for getting involved are to keep it going in the community,” said Ward, who’s been organizing the run for the past four years. He said the committee is looking for new people to step up and help with the planning process to “keep new ideas coming in.” The organization team is also looking for about 40 to 45 volunteers for the day of the run to help with the course, food preparation, water station and to cheer on the runners. “We’re always looking to add new people,” said Ward. Last year, the Kanata-Stittsville Terry Fox Run raised over $33,000 and had over 450 participants. “Last year was our 30th anniversary of the run,” said Ward. “We had a good turnout last year.” Since the first local run in 1989, the event has raised over $511,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. The Kanata-Stittsville Terry Fox Run will take place on Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, with registration opening at 8 a.m. at 200 Terence Matthews Cres., off Eagleson Road. There is no entry fee or minimum donation to participate. For more information and pledge sheets, visit terryfox.org. For volunteer information, email kanataTFR@rogers. com or call 613-295-4594. With files from Daniel Reid
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A Kanata woman is raising funds for the Kidney Foundation of Canada after being diagnosed with kidney disease two years ago. Chantal Vandereems first confirmed she had the disease about one year after the birth of her third child. “I myself have kidney disease so this is something that is personal to me,” she said. During her pregnancy she had higher-than-average protein levels, leading doctors to diagnose her with preeclampsia. Vandereems was induced a month early after her daughter stopped growing, but her protein levels didn’t even out. They were six times higher than they should be. “It wasn’t until a year after my daughter was born that I found out what I had,” said Vandereems, who lives with her family in SoHo West near Bridlewood. She was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, which causes an increase in an antibody in the kidneys hampering their ability to filter waste, excess water and electrolytes from the blood. Her condition was found early enough that it’s treatable with medication and continued monitoring every two months. “We were able to finally get some sort of treatment,” she said. “That was great because I was worrying about it the whole year.” When left untreated, IgA nephropa-
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musical entertainment, while a raffle and silent auction for items worth up to $1,000 will be available to bid on, she said. Members of the Kidney Foundation will also be on hand to provide information and answer people’s questions. Guests will also be able to sign up online to become an organ donor. Guest speaker Francois-Rene Dussault will speak about his experience with kidney disease. A volunteer with the Kidney Foundation, he is the two-time recipient of donated kidneys and has been on several forms of dialysis. “He’s our perfect speaker because he’s been around the block, many times around,” said Vandereems. “We’re hoping that people just bring friends and family along and become aware and just have a great time.” Vandereems neighbour, Val Collins, said Vandereems is an inspiration. “She is a busy stay-at-home mom raising three young children, a dedicated wife and a tireless community volunteer. Chantal is also living with IgA Nephropathy,” said Collins. “This disease will slowly take away her kidney function leading her to a future involving dialysis. Despite this looming diagnosis she meets all life’s obstacles with a positive passion and determination.” Collins said the two met over plans for a community garden in their area when Vandereems told Collins her plans. “To be able to celebrate what she’s doing I think the neighbourhood would be inspired,” said Collins. “I’m a big fan of hers.” The first annual Chronic Kidney Disease Fundraiser will start at 8:30 p.m. For more information or to make a donation, visit Vandereems’ website at www.ottawackd.ca.
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Family Coalition Party announces candidacy JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com
The Carleton-Mississippi Mills Family Coalition Party announced its candidate for the upcoming provincial election on Aug. 25. Cynthia Bredfeldt will run for the party, which advocates for Christian equality. “I never really thought about doing politics before but the more I reflected upon it I came to think it really wasn’t such a bad idea,” said the 49-year-old.
“There aren’t any parties out there representing the values that I hold dear and near to my heart.” Bredfeldt said she hopes to be able to advocate against taxes that discriminate against families, causing both spouses to work. She wants to see the child care tax credit become transferable. If both parents decide to work and the grandparents provide child care, they should get the credit, she said. “Whoever’s watching the kids (should) benefit from it,” she said.
Bredfeldt, who lives on the boarder of Carleton Place and Almonte, said she’s lived in the community for 12 years. She helped to get the speed limit reduced on Concession Road in three months after others had tried to do it for years, she said. “I like to consider myself a woman of action, I get things done,” said Bredfeldt, who wants to see traditional family values upheld. She said the party is looking at creating integrated seniors’ centres, similar to what Edmonton, Alta., has done. “Schools closing in older neighbourhoods; the kids have grown up. Rather than bulldoze the school, perhaps we can retrofit it and make a seniors’ centre,” said Bredfeldt, adding the ones in Edmonton include health centres, which help to alleviate the burden on the health care system. “They’re plugged into the community and other people,” she said. “It would reduce the burden on the health care system and alleviate the problems seniors are facing.” She added she’d like to see the possibility of adding integrated child care in the centres, allowing the seniors to interact with the children, but it’s a topic she hasn’t discussed yet with the party. She said she’d like to see overspending cut to keep taxes from increasing. Other issues Bredfeldt has brought forward are: • Education, including opposing the equity policy, which demands all students be treated without discrimination, and sexual education in schools. “(It’s) just somewhat discriminatory towards traditional values,” she said. “In order to not discriminate against one group, they’re discriminating against traditionally-minded families.” She said studies have shown that having sexual education in the classrooms promotes promiscuity among youths, leading the STD rate to “skyrocket.” “That is another complicated issue but its one that needs to be addressed,” she said. • Life issues, including opposing vaccinating children against the sexually transmitted disease human papillomavirus. “That’s sort of a hot button topic,” she said, adding her sister had cervical
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Finalists chosen for Kanata north rec centre art JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com
The city is looking for residents’ opinions on what artwork should grace the new Kanata north recreation complex. The public was invited to view the final seven proposals, meet the artists and provide feedback on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Briarbrook. Only three pieces will be chosen for display at the new recreation centre. Two of the winning pieces will be displayed inside the building, while one will grace the skate park, said Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson. The finalists have been chosen by the city and presented their preliminary sketches and scale models at the meeting. Detailed work plans with the budget of each art piece were included. The shortlisted artists are: • Detlef Gotzens. • Erin Robertson and Anna Williams.
• Jean-Yves Vigneau. • Mark Thompson. • Michèle Provost and Lynda Cronin. • Stephen Brathwaite and Lutz Haufschild. • Maskull Lasserre. “The community views are an important consideration in the final decision,” said Wilkinson, who viewed the finalists’ designs for the first time at the meeting. The competition is being run through the city’s public art program to keep with the per cent for art policy, which demands that one per cent of the construction costs of a municipal development project be set aside for public art. The $43.14-million recreation complex will be built at 4101 Innovation Dr. and will offer a range of community and recreation facilities including indoor lap and leisure pools, a fitness facility and youth, meeting and multi-purpose spaces. The site will also offer two outdoor soccer fields, basketball courts, a children’s playground, water play area, a skateboard park and an entrance to Trillium Woods. Photos of the seven finalists’ entries will be posted online at www.yourottawaregion.com.
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DAN PLOUFFE The Kanata Stallions appear to have some work left to do before they host the Fred Page Cup Eastern Canadian championships later this season. They lost 4-1 to Cornwall (2-0) and then 6-3 to the suddenly high-flying Hawkesbury Hawks. Unpredictability ruled the day as the Central Canada Jr. ‘A’ Hockey League season opened at the Kanata Recreation Centre with 12 matches over three days this past weekend. The Hawkesbury Hawks, the league cellar dwellers for the past three seasons, are a perfect 2-0, claiming the 0-2 defending national champions from Pembroke as one of their victims. The Nepean Raiders opened their season with an 8-2 pasting of Smiths Falls and then blew a 2-0 lead the next night to 1-1 Carleton Place. And not many would have picked the Ottawa Jr. Senators to win both games considering their coach and general manager resigned before the start of the season, but that’s just what happened with dominant 6-1 and 5-2 victories over Smiths Falls and Carleton Place. Don’t count Darren Graff amongst the surprised, though. As the man who has taken over general manager and assistant coach duties for the moment he knew the potential his lineup carried. “We’ve got a good core of returning veterans. We’ve got a playoff team here, I think,” Graff says, highlighting the first line of Drew Anderson, Conor Brown and Devon Rice as one of the league’s best. “We’ve got a good hockey club – an entertaining hockey club that’s going to come out and work hard. I don’t see why we can’t make some noise.” Ottawa’s top unit combined for 18 points in the two games, while Ed Zdolshek posted a pair of solid victories in goal. With former Hawkesbury head coach
and general manager Martin Dagenais calling the shots behind the Jr. Sens’ bench in the interim, Graff says the club plans to add a new staff member in the coming days or weeks and then decide who will occupy what role thereafter. Peter Ambroziak – who owned a team in New Mexico but joined Ottawa following the completion of the 2010-11 season when the Jr. Sens missed the playoffs by one point – resigned for family reasons prior to training camp, although he stayed on to run the camp until the regular season began. “I was really looking forward to working with him this year,” Graff notes. “The skillset he brings was on par with anybody else in this league. “Unfortunately it was just not a good situation at the moment. Coming back to Canada with a young family, it can be a little overwhelming at times. “Great guy, going to miss him.” The Nepean Raiders emphasized the fact that their 8-2 blowout victory over Smiths Falls was “only one game,” and that fact became all the more noticeable the next night when four consecutive second-period Carleton Place goals proved their undoing in a 6-4 defeat. The season-opening shallacking did however hint at what kind of potential this year’s Nepean lineup carries. “We know we’ve got a lot of skill,” says Raiders captain Craig Cowie, who had a pair of goals and a pair of assists in the 8-2 win but was held off the scoresheet against Carleton Place. “We’ve worked on building a lot of speed in practice, and it showed. They couldn’t keep up with us.” In his first season with the Raiders, Cowie was part of the team that finished atop the league standings with Pembroke and made it to the finals, and he sees the same flashes in this year’s squad. The young Gloucester Rangers lost both their contests by one goal, falling to 2-0 Brockville (2-0) and Kemptville (1-1).
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Twenty-five years of history A look at the WOCRC’s past WESTERN OTTAWA COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE • 1986: The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC), originally called the Kanata Community Resource Centre, held its first annual general meeting. At that time there were no employees. Constitutions and bylaws were accepted and there was a nomination of the first board of directors. • 1987: Three staff members were hired and $48,000 in funding came from the Regional Municipality of Ottawa Carleton. The resource centre was granted a charitable status and the Children’s Aid Society moved in as the first collaborative agency. Four new members were also added to the board of director’s roster. • 1988: The name of the centre was officially changed to the Community Resource Centre of Goulbourn, Kanata and West Carleton. The first mission statement was accepted by the board and they created a five year business plan. Several projects were in place: home management, urban ambulatory care, pastoral counselling and programs for children and seniors. • 1990: The staff doubled in numbers and the centre received funding from the provincial government, the City of Kanata, and Health and Welfare Canada. The funding formed the basis for programs such as Meals on Wheels, violence against women and child care resources. • 1991: Revenues totalled $690,600 with expenses itemized at $622,450 – a giant leap from the centre’s first year with revenues in the amount of $27,000 and $591 in expenses. Numerous tools were put in place, such as a peer support volunteer program and a resource library. • 1992-95: Revenue increased to $1.2 million, from $786,300. A formalized strategic plan was accepted in 1993, which identified the needs of children and youth, survivors of sexual assault, community support services for long term care and outreach activities. • 1996: The Teen Assistance Program received $180,000 in funding over three years in partnership with the Brady Burnette Teen Assistance Fund and West Carleton Secondary School. The Crisis Intake unit served 1,300 clients and the Adult Day Program opened up a satellite office in Stittsville, serving 17 clients with dementia. • 1997: The centre now had 22 staff members and 15 seconded workers. Meals on Wheels
and transportation volunteers logged close to 29,500 kilometres and delivered 7,330 meals to seniors within the areas. • 1998: The centre responded to the region’s ice storm by forming People Helping People to assist the community with stressrelated reactions. Youth and suicide prevention encouraged a partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) YouthNet program to offer satellite teen depression support groups. • 2002: The centre announced a move to its current location at 2 MacNeil Crt. With land secured, designs were created for the new building and construction began. The centre changed its name to The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre to better identify its catchment areas. A formal agreement to partner with the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC) provided the OCTC with an opportunity to expand its service westward. • 2003: The facility added the Ontario Early Years Centre-Carleton (OEYC) and an Adult Day Program facility on the first floor. • 2004: Close to 450 trained volunteers gave 20,000 hours of their time, and the WOCRC officially opened Chrysalis House, a shelter for women and children suffering from abuse at home. A French bully prevention program was launched through the support of the City of Ottawa. • 2005: In just eight months, Chrysalis House provided residential service to 67 women and 47 children, and received 441 calls on its 24-hour crisis line. • 2007-09: The WOCRC received its French language designation for the Early Years Centre and the violence against women programs. The WOCRC merged with the Nepean Support Services office. In 2009, the Kanata Youth Centre dissolved and funds from the city were re-directed to the WOCRC, which launched The Zone, a program for youth. • 2010: The WOCRC received the Building Healthier Organisations accreditation from the Community Organizational Health Inc. (COHI). With continued urban and rural expansion, the need for the centre’s services determined the importance of expanding the building. The centre applied for the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and a fourth floor was added. • 2011: The WOCRC will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sept. 19. The WOCRC has received awards such as the Living Award of Excellence for Outstanding Partnerships, three-time winner of the Kanata Chamber of Commerce People’s Choice Award, and the Children Aid’s Society Community Service Provider Award.
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Cathy Jordan, right, executive director of the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, will be on hand to celebrate its 25th anniversary of serving the community and residents like (from left to right) Kerry Lake, Jack Kealey, 1, Abby Grus, 2, and Clara Kealey, 2.
WOCRC celebrates milestone year JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is celebrating a milestone in its history this year. The WOCRC is commemorating its 25th anniversary with an open house and its annual general meeting on Monday, Sept. 19. The complex offers a variety of services to residents in Kanata, West Carleton and Goulbourn, while also providing community support services in Nepean after a merger with the Nepean Support Services. “This is just a chance to celebrate and something to be proud of,” said Cathy Jordan, executive director of the WOCRC. “This is the kickoff celebration.” The open house will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the AGM starting at 7 p.m. The WOCRC is located at 2 MacNeil Crt. The organization has grown
to over 80 staff members – it started out with just one in 1986 – and serves about 18,000 clients a year, said Jordan. “There’s something for everyone,” she said. “There’s all sorts of opportunities.” Jordan began as a volunteer with the organization 10 years ago, and was elected as the executive director in 2004. “I’ve got quite a history with the centre,” said Jordan. “It’s grown leaps and bounds. It’s been quite a ride for sure.” Jordan will receive her 10year service award at the AGM, along with a number of other employees at the centre who have been there five, 10 and 15 years. “I feel really privileged to have this position,” she said, adding it wouldn’t be possible without the staff and volunteers who keep everything running smoothly. “They really are engaged and invested,” she said. “It’s a phenomenal organization to work for; it feels like we make a dif-
ference in the community.” The WOCRC offers services such as: • Counselling, information and referral. • Violence against women services. • Services for children and families. • Services for youth and families. • Services for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. The open house will provide information about all the resources offered by the WOCRC and give attendees a chance to see the newly revamped building. Construction to the complex was completed earlier this year with the addition of a fourth floor and renovations to the existing areas. Refreshments will be served and the WOCRC’s partner organizations will be on hand to answer any questions. “It’s quite exciting,” said Jordan. “Who knows what the next 25 (years) will hold for us.”
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NCC looking to all Canadians to shape capital region’s future LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@metroland.com
The National Capital Commission wants to create a plan for the Ottawa region that is as much about cultivating a Canadian identity as it is about planning the future of the region. The NCC is launching a series of consultations this fall termed “Capital Conversations,” and for the first time ever, it will fan out across the country to get the perspective of Canadians from across the nation to have a say in what happens here in the next 50 years. It’s called Horizon 2067, and the NCC says it is the most ambitious and farreaching planning exercise it has ever undertaken. “More than any other area, we have the responsibility to tell the Canadian story,” said André Préfontaine, executive director of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. “A capital is a place of meaning and influence, and it represents the country to the rest of the world as the center of foreign diplomacy.” The society, which publishes Canadian Geographic magazine, is the NCC’s partner in the initiative and will run a series of feature stories on Horizon 2067. The very high-level plan will be an “overlay” for all planning in the capital region. It needs to be a “meaningful initiative for all Canadians,” said Pierre
Dubé, the NCC planner in charge of the plan. The idea is to create a “people place,” he said. The NCC uses terms such as “vibrancy,” “commemoration” and “celebration” to describe what it will try to achieve with the plan. One specific goal is to find a way to better integrate public servants and their isolated “campuses” with the urban fabric of the city. But there are challenges ahead. The Horizon plan can’t override or replace the plans set out by the 13 municipalities that encompass the capital region, and it remains to be seen how engaged the rest of Canada will be in the process. And when it’s done, in 2013, it remains to be seen how the cross-jurisdictional plan will be implemented and who will pay for what. But Marie Lemay, chief executive officer of the NCC, said the plan and the research and consultation that go into it will be a valuable tool for all levels of government, and other agencies. “All of the players realize we cannot do it alone,” Lemay said, adding that the process will be about building on and leveraging the resources of the different stakeholders. The first consultation, called “Capital Conversations,” kicks off in Ottawa on Sept. 27, followed by events in Quebec City; Halifax; Victoria and Edmonton. The three-year process will cost $750,000, said NCC spokesperson Lucie
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Marie Lemay, CEO of the National Capital Commission, right, speaks to the media about the NCC’s plans to go nationwide with its consultation on a 50-year plan for the capital region. Carron. The consultation will add an additional $650,000 to the bill. People can provide comments online at www.horizon2067.com. You can follow the initiative on Twitter @horizon2067 and by searching #cc2067. CAPITAL CONVERSATION • When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Buccaneers defeat Knights KANATA KNIGHTS The Kanata Knights took their winning record on the road to play the Buccaneers in Brockville. Unfortunately the Bucs were well rested and went ahead 140 early. It took a goal line stance with key tackles from Bryce Marshall and Linebacker Shabach Kerr, who also blocked two extra point kicks, to finally wake up the Knights offence. Patrick Massia helped move the chains with three superb catches, while Nevan Carter scored back to back touchdowns,
with the second one coming on a 70-yard kickoff return to start the second half. The defence held strong, Gavin Goyette had a monster game with 12 tackles, Kane Obas got seven tackles, Sebastian Vienneau had an interception and Kyle Kerrigan recovered a fumble. Regrettably the offence struggled to move the ball and did not display the same intensity of their home opener, and in the end they lost 20-12. The Peewees enjoyed a bye-week and are preparing for their upcoming game against Bell Warriors.
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MacLaren agrees to join seniors all-candidates forum BLAIR EDWARDS AND LAURA MUELLER blair.edwards@metroland.com
Jack MacLaren, the Progressive Conservative candidate for Carleton-Mississippi Mills, announced last week that he has changed his mind and will now participate in two all-candidates meetings sponsored by the Kanata Seniors’ Council. Ed Gurgurewicz, president of the seniors council said that he was “stunned,” after MacLaren’s office originally notified him that the candidate would not attend the all-candidates meetings at the Malack Centre on Sept. 15 and the Kinburn Community Centre in West Carleton on Sept. 21. “I hope that in ignoring the seniors, Mr. MacLaren is not reflecting the intent of his party,” said Gurgurewicz yesterday. But, Glenn Brooks, MacLaren’s campaign manager, said the candidate had initially turned down the seniors council’s invitation only because of a scheduling conflict. “When I found out he wasn’t going this morning, I took a look at the schedule and moved things around and now he’s available,” said Brooks. “I’ve always been a supporter of seniors, as Jack has,” said Brooks, a former City of Ottawa councillor for RideauGoulbourn. “He ought to be there, and he shall be there.” Brooks said MacLaren has received six or seven requests for debates. The campaign team will attend a maximum of four debates and all-candidates meetings, said Brooks, adding that the candidate needs time to campaign doorto-door. “At some point we’ve got to limit the number,” Brooks said. “There’s only so much time that you can get out here and meet the people and debates is one way to do it, but you have to get out to the broader people on the doorstep.” In an interview with the Kourier-Standard on Sept. 7 during a campaign kickoff at the Hard Rock Café in Ottawa, MacLaren said he was limiting the number of his appearance at debates and all-candidates meetings on the advice of his campaign team. “We’ve been invited to many debates and we just can’t physically attend them all because there are more things to an election than just debates,” MacLaren said. “I know they are important – they are valuable tools.” Maclaren has also agreed to attend an all-candidates meeting hosted by the Kanata Chamber of Commerce and Metroland Media Group-Ottawa Region, the publisher of the Kourier-Standard, at Holy Trinity Catholic High School on Sept. 19, and he will appear at a rural debate hosted by the Arnprior Region Federation of Agriculture at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham on Thursday, Sept. 29, starting at 7 p.m. “The Kanata Chamber is delighted that Jack MacLaren, Megan Cornell (Liberal) and Scott Simser (Green) have confirmed their attendance,” said Rosemary Leu, general manager of the Kanata Chamber
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Jack Maclaren has agreed to participate in four debates during this election. of Commerce. “The chamber is dedicated to serving the communities of Kanata, Goulbourn and West Carleton and it is very important for our business members and the community to have an opportunity to hear from all the candidates regarding issues of concern in our riding, in order to make an informed decision on Oct. 6.” DEBATES Liberal candidate Megan Cornell said she has accepted invitations to all eight debates on her radar including: • Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., Kanata, Sept. 15, starting at 1 p.m. • Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St., Almonte, Sept. 15, starting at 7 p.m. • Kanata Chamber of Commerce, Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 180 Katimavik Rd., Kanata, Sept. 19. • Kinburn Community Centre, 3045 Kinburn Side Rd., Kinburn, Sept. 21, starting at 7 p.m. • Arnprior Region Federation of Agriculture sponsored debate at the Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarland St., Pakenham, Sept. 29, starting at 7:30 p.m. • Stittsville candidates meeting, hosted by the Stittsville Village Association, location and date to be later determined. Cornell has not turned down any debate invitations, said Noah Farber, the candidate’s campaign manager. Liam Duff, the riding’s New Democratic Party candidate has confirmed he is currently scheduled to attend four debates. Scott Simser has confirmed he will participate in six all-candidates meetings and debates including events at the Kanata Seniors Centre on Sept. 15; the Almonte Old Town Hall on Sept. 15; Holy Trinity Catholic High School on Sept. 19; the Kinburn Community Centre on Sept. 21 and the Stewart Community Centre on Sept. 29. The Kourier-Standard contacted Cynthia Bredfeldt, the Family Coalition Party candidate, by email, but she has yet to respond.
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OPP Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis says it’s time for drivers to start driving safely. “The OPP does their best to provide insight and heighten awareness on the dangers of distracted driving but so what?” said Lewis. “The vast majority of drivers know it’s dangerous. They hear our safety messages but nothing changes because they have not taken action. Hundreds have close calls every day. They are consciously aware that they are making a poor decision when they text or use their cell phone while
driving.” The Ottawa OPP wants to advise motorists that starting Sept. 12 up until Sept. 18, will be the distracted driving campaign with a purpose of keeping our roadways safe. Drivers who are stopped for using a hand held communication device can be issued a provincial offence notice with a fine of $155. Distracted driving is one of the four major contributing factors in all collisions. The OPP is urging motorist to be responsible while operating their vehicle. Let’s keep our roadways safe for every one to use.
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Lions Club member Peter Henry and his guide dog Zeus are joined by nine-year-old Sarah McCarthy at an information table previewing the Purina Walk for Dog Guides. The walk gives all dogs and their owners the chance to fundraise for guide dogs to be trained to help Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities.
Dogs wanted (owners welcome too) BYLINE Your dog can help raise funds for specially trained dog guides at the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, helping Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities. The five-kilometre walk is free for residents and their canine companions, who raise funds by attracting pledges and making personal donations for the parade of pets. Lions Clubs across the national capital region are joining forces to organize the event on Oct. 16, including clubs from Kanata-Hazeldean, Cumberland, Rockland, Navan, Gloucester North, Ottawa South, Stittsville and Gloucester. Kanata-Hazeldean Lion Peter Henry, who is visually impaired, and his friend and guide Zeus, an enthusiastic Labrador retriever, are busy raising funds and seeking registrations at various locations in the region. “Access to specially trained dog guides
is the key to a productive and happier life for people with disabilities,” said Henry. “This is a fun, pet-friendly event that goes a long way to helping people.” It costs close to $20,000 to raise and train each dog guide and match them with the appropriate client, but with fundraisers such as the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, they are provided at no charge. The walk starts at De La Salle high school, 501 Old St. Patrick St., just off the Vanier Parkway. Registration for the walk starts at noon. The walk will start at 1 p.m. and the Lions expect most walkers to be done by 2:30. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson will be in attendance at the closing ceremonies, at the Rockcliffe Retirement Residence. Henry, Zeus and the rest of the Lions hope residents will step up and step out for this important cause. For more information, to register or to support Henry, go to sites.google.com/site/ncpw2011
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Community Bulletin â&#x20AC;˘ THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 Canadian Celiac Association Ottawa Chapter - newly diagnosed meeting. Learn about the gluten-free diet, coping and more at 7:15 p.m. All welcome! Riverside Churches of Ottawa, 3191 Riverside Dr. Info: celiac@magma.ca or 613-786-1335.
â&#x20AC;˘ SEPT. 15-OCT. 15 Help Clean the Capital. Register your family, community group or organization at ottawa. ca for your Clean Up Kit and to win prizes. Help keep Kanata a great place to live.
â&#x20AC;˘ SEPT. 15-NOV. 17 Come out every Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. for Folk Dance for Fun at St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., Kanata. Everyone is welcome, no partner necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Be prepared to enjoy lively music and good fellowship. For more information, call Nigel Kilby 613-8362233.
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â&#x20AC;˘ SEPT. 17-OCT. 28 The Ottawa West Arts Association (www. owaa.ca) presents Fall Fantasy, 2011. Experience the autumn colours when visiting the OWAA gallery to view new vibrant artworks from local artists and fill out a Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Ballot of your favorite work at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, 1500 Shea Rd., Stittsville. Open seven days a week 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
â&#x20AC;˘ SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 The Constance Creek Wildlife Refuge centre is celebrating its Grand Opening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Onsite entertainment will include a magic show, face painting, live music, a petting zoo, treasure hunt, crafts and a tour of the wildlife facilities. The centre is located at 2494 Dunrobin Road. For more information, visit www.ccwr.ca.
â&#x20AC;˘ MONDAY, SEPT. 19 7-9 p.m. Kanata North ward council meeting, Kanata Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr.
com. On Facebook: search Kanata Dance. On Twitter: search KSCDanceClub.
â&#x20AC;˘ EVERY WEDNESDAY The Briarbrook and Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant Community Association is holding a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Topic: The PACE car program at South March and Jack Donohue public schools. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also have updates on community developments and community association activities. The meeting will be at the Old March Town Hall, 821 March Rd., access road is off Klondike Road. Info: www.bmgca. ca or search BMGCA on facebook.
â&#x20AC;˘ SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the KSCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 36th anniversary! The Kanata Dance invites you to a non-profit community dance for singles and couples over 30, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The dance is located at John Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr., Kanata. Admission $10, Members $8. Dance to Celebrity DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Randy & Louise. Cash bar, pizza, snacks, coffee & tea. Primeline: 613860-1036. Dance schedule: www.kanatasinglesclub.org. Email: KSDDanceClub@hotmail.
Beginning Sept. 21, the 872 Kiwanis Kanata Air Cadets meet at 6:30 p.m. at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School, on Abbeyhill Drive. All girls and boys aged 12 to 18 are eligible to join the air cadet program, which fosters leadership, personal development and the theory and practice of flying. There is no cost to join this program. Please see www.872-squadron-rcac. ca and www.cadets.ca for more information. Main registration is on Sept. 21, but new cadets can sign up anytime throughout the year if they reach at least 12 years of age.
â&#x20AC;˘ KANATA NORDIC SKI CLUB Come ski with us this winter! Kanata Nordic Ski Club provides a variety of cross country ski programs in a family-oriented club environment: learn-to-ski programs for children ages four and up, youth racing programs (both competitive and recreational), member discounts at retailers around town, pre-season trail days, barbecues, waxing clin-
ics, the Kanata Nordic Sprint Race, coaching courses, an annual year-end banquet and more! Visit www.kanatanordic.ca for details. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay as our programs fill up! Early-bird discounts end Oct. 3.
â&#x20AC;˘ VENDORS FOR CRAFT FAIR St. Martin de Porres Elementary School in Kanata is holding its annual Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, Nov. 26. We are looking for new and creative vendors to make this year another success. The show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $30 for space approximately eight-feet by eight-feet. Please email stmartincraftfair@yahoo.ca or call the school at 613-836-4754 for more details.
â&#x20AC;˘ KANATA MASTERS SWIM CLUB Kanata Masters Swim Club swims at the Kanata Leisure Centre, three times a week, from October to June. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 p.m.; Sundays at 8:15 a.m. Registration is now open with Sept. 16 deadline. Find more information at www.kanatamasters. com, or call Ruth at 613-591-6575. 494624
Expo 55+ will take place from 1-3:30 p.m., at
the Mlacak Centre. Come out to get information for seniors at displays of various government and community organizations. You have a chance to win one of many very special door prizes that have been donated.
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SABBATH SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:15AM WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM SERVING KANATA AND STITTSVILLE PASTOR: LYLE NOTICE 85 LEACOCK DRIVE, KANATA (THE CHRIST RISEN LUTHERAN CHURCH) 613-899-9793
85 Leacock Drive Pastor: Rev. Louis Natzke
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GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH 140 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata Rev. Brian Copeland
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Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata, ON, K2L 2X1
613-836-1764 Email: parish@holyredeemer.ca Website: www.holyredeemer.ca
Pastor: Rev. Pierre Champoux Parish Mission Statement The Holy Redeemer Parish Community lives the Way, the Truth and the Life by reaching out with the Good News to Welcome, to Serve and to Care.
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A New Testament Church 465 Eagleson Road (also entrance off Palomino) 11 am Family Bible Hour (Nursery Available) Sunday School 6:30 pm Evening Bible Hour www.bridlewoodbiblechapel.ca 613-591-8514
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Please join us at 110 McCurdy Drive, 836-1429, www.trinitykanata.ca Pastor: Keith MacAskill
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Are you bright? Are you hard-working? Do you feel you have potential? Perhaps you haven’t found the right company to “click” with or the right opportunity to really show what you can do. We may have a career for you as a member of our multimedia sales team. Some of the things you’ll enjoy about working as part of the sales team at Metroland: • Being part of Metroland’s adventure in the online and offline world • Working in a fast paced innovative working environment • Advising clients on cutting edge technologies and industry trends • Becoming an expert in the Web, publishing, and delivery • Self-directed earnings potential
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In this position, you will be called upon to: • Identify and discuss advertising needs with prospective customers • Understand and promote METROLAND MEDIA products and services relevant to each new potential client acquisition • Design proposals for customers based on needs assessment • Maintain positive and effective customer relationships Requirements: • A can-do attitude with a drive for success • Good Internet skills • The desire to earn the income you want based on sales results • Excellent communication skills • Media experience is an asset, but not required. • Valid driver’s license and ability to provide his/her own transportation Metroland Media attributes its success and winning culture to its dedicated employees. We are committed to offering you a best-in-class total rewards package, ongoing growth and development opportunities, plus a dynamic and innovative working environment. Forward your resume in confidence to Nancy Gour (ngour@metroland. com) by September 30, 2011. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Manager, Digital Media
New Business Acquisition Sales Representative
Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!
Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!
WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and southern Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division, manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario, reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
THE OPPORTUNITY As we continue to expand our successful digital sales initiatives, we are currently seeking an energetic, talented and self-assured Manager of Digital Media to drive new business sales throughout the Ottawa region. We’re looking for a motivated leader who demonstrates a sense of urgency, without creating unnecessary chaos. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience and a proven track record for attaining outstanding results through the motivation and development of a sales team. This role requires knowledge of the digital advertising space, the competitive landscape and a solutions oriented approach to selling.
THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for New Business Acquisition Sales Representatives to sell the company’s fastest growing product - Deals4U.ca This innovative program promotes local businesses to local consumers through a special “daily deal.” You’ll use your knowledge of what’s great about our city to develop and grow the local market by securing commitments from the most desirable local households, businesses, and services including restaurants, spas, nightclubs, retailers, theaters, tourism venues, and more. This position offers salary (commensurate with experience) and generous commissions based on revenue, sales targets and company goals
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Manage and develop a team of “hunters” who are exclusively focused on generating new business/clients • Utilize your expertise to maximize revenue and develop strategies to ensure superior execution from your team • Consistently monitor team performance relative to targets and adjust plans accordingly to ensure that targets are achieved • Mentor your team and strive to make them better; we expect them to continually improve as a result of your expert leadership • Work through obstacles/objections with your team members, while ensuring superior customer satisfaction at all times • Ongoing reporting, tracking and forecasting
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Develop and cultivate leads using multiple sources including cold calling and door-todoor prospecting • Continuously set up face-to-face meetings with qualified prospects (15-20 appts. per week) to present our marketing solutions • Generate compelling proposals for potential advertisers, demonstrating how our programs will meet their business needs • Explore and exhaust all possible leads to ensure that we don’t miss out on any opportunities • Maximize advertising revenues by acquiring prospect commitment • Address customer requests/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Consistently meet and/or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual targets
ABOUT YOU • A track record of successfully driving revenue, with a focus on acquiring new business • Previous experience in a sales leadership role, with preference given to with digital advertising sales experience • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop successful “hunters” • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications, with expert knowledge of Excel
ABOUT YOU • Proven track record as a hunter, exclusively focused on acquiring new clients and converting new business leads • Previous sales experience, with preference given to those with digital advertising sales experience • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships with potential clients • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Sound knowledge of sales and marketing practices • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME • Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results • A confident and influential leader with the ability to motivate and inspire • Proactive and optimistic, with a “can do” attitude • Can be decisive and demonstrate timely decision making, often under complex and demanding circumstances • Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets • A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME • Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results • A hunter mentality, with the confidence and drive to excel at generating and closing new business • Highly motivated by monetary incentives • Extremely ambitious with an outstanding work ethic and unprecedented drive for immediate results • Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets • A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media industry; you’ll never get bored in our fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging environment. • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll get a comprehensive benefits package, including 4 weeks vacation and a group RRSP plan • The sky’s the limit; our uncapped commission plan provides unlimited earning potential • The opportunity to work with other talented and awesome people Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to ngour@metroland.com Please reference “Manager, Digital Media” in the subject line.
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to ngour@metroland.com. Please reference “New Business Acquisition Representative” in the subject line.
Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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