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Council transparency motion to give public more chances to speak out

By Bill Hutchins

News – Kingston hosted a public meeting in December 2013 over an application to build a second Wal-Mart store in a former quarry off Division Street. Just last month, the finalized application was ready to be presented to the planning committee.

The three year gap between the original public input and the political decision-making was another troubling signal to Coun. Jim Neill that the current consultation process is broken. He is pushing for revised rules to ensure more timely community participation on important development applications.

“People are frustrated with statutory public meetings up front and then (the development application) takes months or years to come to the planning committee.”

It’s not uncommon for some applications to take a long time to get approved while planners wait for development studies, consult with other departments or negotiate with developers to revamp their projects.

Still, Coun. Neill says the Wal-Mart rezoning application took so long to return to City Hall that many members of the planning committee either couldn’t

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remember what the public initially had to say or weren’t on the committee anymore.

Coun. Neill’s transparency motion, approved by council March 1, aims to get community input at the start and end of major development applications that require zoning or Official Plan changes. The motion asks city staff to review consultation practices in other communities with the intent of providing an opportunity for an introductory public meeting and a follow-up opportunity for residents to speak to the same issue when the final staff report is ready.

“Other communities have at least two statutory public meetings and almost always when the draft bylaw and the final report comes forward,” he explained.

Coun. Neill suggested staff develop a test or threshold that would trigger the two meeting scenario, adding not all proposals are controversial and can simply be “rubber stamped.”

The motion fits within one of Kingston’s key priorities to have a more open and transparent government, he added.

It was presented just a few weeks after a newly-formed neighbourhoods Continued on page 3

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Council transparency motion to give public more chances to speak out The new strategy, expected to be unveiled to council very soon, will look at ways to make municipal government more accessible for people to comment on issues, the mayor explained.

“Maybe that’s a matter of taking it out on the road, taking it out to where people are rather than expecting them to come and see us at City Hall.

This is a very intimidating environment for people to come and make presentations to city council on policies,” he said, referring to the council chambers.

He suggested holding more meetings at community venues such as arenas and libraries.

Coun. Ryan Boehme cautioned such meetings can attract a very one-sided audience and don’t always reflect a broad range of demographics. “They can represent minority views of those who happen to engage more.”

Drafting a new strategy to engage the community on various municipal issues will take time to implement, and so will Coun. Neill’s parallel motion to research ‘best practices’ to get more public involvement in the development applications process. “Our goal is not to try and rush this along,” said community serCouncillor Jim Neill Photo/Rob Mooy vices commissioner Lanie Hurdle.

The mayor says changing the way the community plugs in to council issues is a complex community.”

This means that current rules covering pubprocess. “We’re trying to reimagine how we get more input from a broader swath of the lic input on controversial developments such

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coalition complained that City Hall has “lost touch” when it comes to allowing meaningful public participation on important planning matters. The Coalition of Kingston Communities, a collection of neighbourhood associations and community groups, red-flagged several recent examples where it claims city officials did not provide “fair opportunity for public representation.”

The city’s long-time practice of holding a public meeting in the early stages when a planning application is brought forward does not provide enough background information on the actual application to make informed comments, the coalition observed.

Further, the group complained that following the ‘front end’ public meeting, applications seem to disappear into a ‘black hole’ for months of administrative review.

There is an even bigger issue that councillors need to address, according to Mayor Bryan Paterson.

He agrees the city needs to do a better job of engaging residents in the consultation process on a variety of municipal issues, ranging from a public transit review to updating the Official Plan.

“This is not just a matter of having more public meetings at City Hall. This is about reinventing the way that we engage with members of the public.”

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Local entrepreneurs see if they have what it takes to enter the ‘den’

By Mandy Marciniak

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News – Ralph Wirsig is a retired mechanical engineer living on Buck Lake; he is also the inventor of the KayaLeg and KayaArm kayak stabilization systems, inventions he hopes will attract some dragons.

Wirsig was one of many entrepreneurs who presented their ideas and businesses to producers of CBC’s Dragon’s Den on Feb. 26 at the Ambassador Hotel and Conference Centre. The stop was part of a 33-city audition tour and producers were excited to see what Kingston had to offer.

“We do this tour every year and we always see great things coming out of Kingston and that is why we keep coming back to the city,” explained producer Adam Avrashi. “We are always looking for someone who has a great idea or concept and we are looking for a great story. If you have a great story about why you got into the business and why you are passionate about it, that helps a lot.”

For Wirsig, the story behind KayaLeg and KayaArm comes from years of kayaking with his wife.

“My wife would often take a spill from her kayak getting into it or getting out and I would have to hold it to stabilize her,” he explained. “I thought there had to be a better way and I started working on stabilization ideas.”

Wirsig developed a dock-mounted system that he calls the KayaLeg. He developed the product himself and first constructed it out of wood, but then moved to aluminum. It works by allowing kayakers to manoeuvre up onto an aluminum apparatus that stabilizes the kayak and allows for a secure in and out position.

“There isn’t anything like this out there,” he told

producers. “I was able to construct the product and patent the idea and now I’d like to sell the idea.”

Wirsig is hoping for $200,000 from the dragons for his idea and 15 per cent of the royalties going forward. He has already sold numerous systems in Canada, the United States and even Australia, but he can’t keep up with numbers going forward.

He also showed the producers his KayaArm system that works to stabilize kayakers who don’t have a dock to mount to or who travel a lot. The KayaArm is a metal apparatus that is drilled into the top of a kayak and works to hold the handle in place to allow kayakers to lean it on the shore or a dock to stabilize.

“There is a lot of potential there if it was part of the original equipment and it could be drilled right into the kayak,” he explained. “A lot of people don’t want to drill into their kayak, but it could be part of the build and that is what I am hoping to see in the future.”

The producers were receptive to Wirsig’s presentation, taking notes and asking questions throughout.

They saw the potential for the project, but they are not the final say.

“We listen to the stories and take a bunch of notes and then take all of that back to Toronto with us,” explained Avrashi. “If the idea gets approved after that then it gets paired with a producer and thrown into the den. We are the gatekeepers to the den in a way.”

With 33 stops and numerous presentations at each Ralph Wirsig presented his KayaLeg and KayaArm systems to Dragon’s Den producers on stop, selecting who makes the cut is no easy task and Feb. 26. Photo/Mandy Marciniak while the selection process can be difficult, Avrashi loves seeing the different ideas people come up with.

Beyond the auditions, decisions will take place “It is a great product with a lot of potential,” he “It is really inspiring,” he said. “My favourite at the end of April before filming starts in late April said. “It could expand to Australia, New Zealand part is getting to try some of the products that come and early May. Wirsig was happy with his presen- and even further.” in. This tour we’ve seen everything from art to sau- tation and he is hopeful for the future of his busiFor more information about Wirsig’s products erkraut to a stepladder. It is always interesting.” ness. visit www.kayaleg.ca

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Revamped heritage committee needs more experience than ever, councillor urges But the committee that’s responsible for municipal heritage preservation is undergoing News – Preserving Kingston’s history is a a major facelift – with a new name and exbig deal in a city that prides itself on show- panded mandate - that some worry could mean casing its treasured landmarks to locals and overstretching its guardian role. tourists.

“It was a big struggle for the transition team getting our heads around whether we’re risking it all by adding more Notice is hereby given that on behalf of the YMCA of Kingston to it,” said Coun. Peter Stroud, who application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the chairs the current Municipal HeriProvince of Ontario to pass an Act entitled “YMCA of Kingston tage Committee.

Act (Tax Relief), 2015”, the effect of which will be to repeal “An The 12 member group, a mix of Act respecting the Young Men’s Christian Association of the City appointed politicians and citizens of Kingston (1917)” and “An Act respecting the Young Women’s with heritage and architectural exChristian Association of the City of Kingston (1917)” and will pertise, will be disbanded at the end include tax exemption status for education and local improvement of March. In its place, the rebranded taxes, as well as the existing municipal tax exemption.

Heritage Kingston Committee with The application will be considered by the Standing Committee 11 newly-appointed members will on Regulation and Private Bills. Any person who has an interest take over in April. in the application and who wishes to make submissions, for The committee is being revamped or against the application, to the Standing Committee on with a broader mandate based on Regulation and Private Bills should notify, in writing, the Clerk a recent review that looked at the of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, roles of some lesser-known advisory Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2. boards. In addition to heritage conservation, Heritage Kingston will be Dated at Kingston, this 10th day of February, 2016 responsible for cultural matters by Board of Directors, YMCA of Kingston overseeing many of the city’s muse© 2013 Silhouette International Schmied AG, adidas Global Licensee, adidas, the 3-Bars logo, and the 3-Stripes mark are registered trademarks of the adidas Group. © 2013 Silhouette International Schmied AG, adidas Global Licensee. Le nom adidas, le logo 3-Barres et la marque aux 3 Bandes sont des marques deposées par le Groupe adidas. Armin Walcher

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The former museum advisory committee will be folded into Heritage Kingston’s list of responsibilities.

While council is moving forward with the streamlining, Coun. Stroud is worried about the workload that awaits. He says current heritage committee meetings, which are typically held on the first Monday of each month, usually run for the full allotted time of four hours.

The group sifts through various permit applications to alter heritage-designated homes and other properties, provides advice to council on heritage matters, and studies properties or districts that may be designated for historical reasons, to name a few of its responsibilities.

Coun. Stroud wants to ensure that some of the experience that resides with the current committee carries over to the newly-appointed body. He proposed an amendment to Heritage Kingston’s new bylaw asking that four of the nine new citizen appointees have “required” experience; appoint one specialist for each of four categories of cultural heritage, architectural history, heritage conservation and trades work, and museum policy development.

“We need to be efficient,” Coun. Stroud explained of his March 1 amendment. “We’re highlighting the four fields of expertise that we can’t live without.”

Otherwise, the new committee will have a “tough time fulfilling the mandate,” he warned.

However, other councillors questioned whether attaching too many pre-qualifications will reduce the applicant pool.

“I’m not sure how this is going to work,” said Coun. Rob Hutchison.

“Having these requirements could limit the pool of candidates,” agreed Coun. Ryan Boehme.

“I think it’s important we don’t restrict anybody,” added Coun. Laura Turner.

Morphing the cultural requirements of museums with the heritage needs of the city into a single committee has never been done before, explained Coun. Liz Schell.

As the other councillor serving on the heritage committee, she backed Coun. Stroud’s attempt to recruit members with more experience in order to help them do their work. “We need somebody who knows what they’re talking about otherwise we keep going in circles.”

It shouldn’t be too hard to find qualified applicants with experience in any of the four

Councillor Peter Stroud. Photo/Rob Mooy categories, she added.

But councillors weren’t convinced with the request to seek more experienced members, and Coun. Stroud’s amendment was defeated on a 6-6 tie vote.

Instead, council voted to replace the need for “required” experience with “prioritized” qualifications among some of the appointees.

The debate over one word lasted nearly an hour.

Coun. Stroud hopes the compromise amendment achieves the same end result.

“Who’s on the team is going decide whether we have success or not. It’s like a hockey team going to the tournament, and we know the tournament is not going to be easy.”

As for his future on the committee, Coun.

Stroud says he will likely re-apply as one of council’s two representatives. “As the Sydenham district councillor I believe the pressure is too great to take a pass. I don’t really have an option of walking away.”

He hopes the new round of citizen appointments will help Heritage Kingston live up to its expanding role. “I hope some of the really good experienced ones come back. We need them.”

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KEDCO and review committee need to work harder than ever to earn back public’s trust statements. With this information, I think we can craft new policy standards that allow for economic development but which reflect fiscal prudency and reflect the kinds of activities people want to see in their economic development agency. I believe this is the most cost effective and time conscious way for the committee to come up with recommendations to address questions around where the money went.

Going forward, and realizing that our objectivity and legitimacy were challenged, the review committee and KEDCO need to work harder than ever before to earn back your trust. We need the support of people who care about what is best for Kingston and who can see two or more sides to any issue. We need new cre-

ative solutions to the issues that we have heard. Our next townhall meeting will be technologically innovative and focused on finding these creative solutions. It will be held on March 22 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre. I am confident that given the chance and with your help economic development in Kingston can be improved for generations to come.

Jeff McLaren Councillor for Meadowbrook-Strathcona district and Kingston City Council representative on KEDCO review committee

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One of my goals on the Review Committee is to create the processes that generate meaningful two-way communication so the public’s voice is always heard, trust is built, and we never have to have a review again due to the lack of accountability, lack of transparency or the loss of trust. It has been suggested that consulting committees of stakeholders (as for example from the business community) should be formed. I believe that invaluable information could be gleaned from such committees if we can set up the proper processes.

One of the questions that came up frequently at our first townhall was “is KEDCO worth the money?� I feel that this is an important question that must be answered coldly, rationally and with hard numbers. I am hoping that we will conduct an economic impact evaluation and compare the return on investment of the money put into KEDCO with what the return on investment could have been if we had left the money in the hands of taxpayers. Comparing these two numbers will let us know if Kingston’s investment in KEDCO was worth the time and money.

Another frequently-cited concern is “where did the money go?� A detailed look into every moment of the past may be needed but first we will look closely at a few random months in order to have some real data that can help determine whether closer scrutiny is actually called for, or whether everything really is well in hand and we need only minor adjustments to the operations and policy manual. I believe that at a minimum we should see at least a few months’ worth of personal expense claims and corporate credit card

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The KEDCO Review Committee was struck because of public concerns with the openness, transparency, accountability and results of KEDCO’s activities and performance. Council heard these concerns. I believe that we on the review committee want to make economic development and KEDCO’s accountability, transparency and performance better so that KEDCO’s efforts can be supported by an informed citizenry.

However, there seemed to be something about the KEDCO Review Committee that was not quite right.

Over the last several weeks I have heard many allegations about what those problems might be.

One big problem, as I see it, is that there is an ongoing conflict between an “out-group� and an “ingroup.� These groups seem to be ideologically based.

For the vocal core of one of these groups KEDCO can only do great work; for the other KEDCO can do no right. Because the truth is usually somewhere in between, I find it very difficult to take the advice from either side without a grain of salt. It is like listening to the fabled seven blind men describing the elephant: we are often groping around in the dark with too little useful or meaningful information.

From my experience of reviewing KEDCO so far, I do not believe that we should give any undue advantage to either one of these groups. Accordingly, we have invited the public to speak to our committee.

Additionally, the KEDCO CEO and the members of the KEDCO board who now sit on the Review committee will declare any conflicts of interests and will abstain when there is a conflict. I believe that this helps level the influence of both sides because both sides will still be able to voice their opinions but will not have an undue influence over the process. In the interests of fairness, openness and transparency I feel these things

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Distance can be difficult

As I have mentioned before, I am not originally from Kingston; I grew up in a small town just outside of Hamilton and my family still lives in the area in Burlington. Korey is also from the Greater Toronto area (Mississauga) and his family is still there too. With our families in the GTA, moving to Kingston for Korey’s PhD wasn’t an easy decision and while it may not seem so far away (about three hours) the distance can be difficult.

We make an effort to travel back to the GTA once a month or once every six weeks or so, but it never feels like we have enough time when we get there. The weekends fly by and by the time we are leaving I feel bad that I can’t spend more time.

These situations become especially hard when we miss things like

birthdays, Mothers and Fathers Days or when our parents are experiencing health problems. This past summer was particularly difficult for that reason and every time my dad had surgery I wanted to be there for both him and my mom, but that simply wasn’t doable.

I suppose things are also harder because I am an only child. My parents are used to having me around and when I’m not, there are no siblings to pick up the slack – just dogs.

I know that they are happy that Korey and I are living in Kingston and are working to build our own future, but sometimes I feel bad that I am so far away.

The distance is also difficult when it comes to friendships. All of my close friends live in Toronto or Hamilton and while we talk on the phone often, I don’t get to see them as often as I’d like. When we do go to the GTA on weekends it is hard to manage seeing my family, Korey’s family and try to make time for friends. There just aren’t enough hours for that and while they usually come out to Kingston in the

summer for a cottage trip or two, it is hard to deal with the time apart.

I don’t mean to be a downer and I do love our life here in Kingston, but sometimes the distance can be really challenging, especially in the winter. We travel less in the colder months because getting on the 401 often isn’t the best idea. We also hate travelling on the highway in the dark and that is basically unavoidable from December to March.

I know that a lot of the distance can be remedied by things like phone calls, face time and even emails, but sometimes that doesn’t feel like enough. Few things are better than a home cooked meal from mom or an evening spent just hanging out with your closest friends doing absolutely nothing.

On the bright side, the distance has definitely made me appreciate the time I do get to spend with family and friends and perhaps I wouldn’t value it so much otherwise. I try to make every moment count on holidays or weekend visits and I guess that is what really matters.

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Kanata Kourier-Standard More clarification needed regarding third crossing project Arnprior Chronicle-Guide The discussions that have taken ever be considered in Kingston and

place recently regarding the third crossing have made it clear that this is the time to critically examine the facts surrounding this project.

The third crossing could cost a quarter of a billion dollars if one is to follow the City’s Official Plan (2013) that states by 2019 a four lane bridge will be needed. Now the discussion is a two lane bridge, which is correct? Four lane or two lane?

Whether or not Federal funding will be made available for this project is also unclear. This very important point needs clarification from our MP. This is the most costly project to

it is mired in misinformation and misunderstanding.

It’s time to strip away the anecdotal and demand clarification.

I think it is incumbent upon council and city staff to host a public meeting with J.L Richards to allow residents the opportunity to seek clarification on the primary document, the EA, that is being used by council to make this all important decision.

Within the EA it states there will be an overall reduction in travel time of just 1 per cent. Then there is a calculation performed to determine the monies savedMike byMount this Vice President & Regional Publisher 1mmount@perfprint.ca per cent reduction in travel time.

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I would question the validity of a 1 per cent reduction in travel time transposed into real dollar savings.

It would be very difficult to measure and realize any real saving based on this barely statistically significant number, of 1 per cent reduction in travel time.

Within the EA there is a table that outlines reduction in green house gases and fuel consumption, but theses numbers are based on reduction in “idle time� not travel time.

Given that there is no real reduction in travel time there will be no real reduction in green house gases or fuel consumption.

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Ontario’s budget 2016: Of desperate times and desperate measures

Editorial - It must be said that these are not happy times for the Ontario Liberal party. After 16 years in power, the party is beginning to show serious signs of decay. According to a recent Forum poll, if an election were held today 44 per cent of Ontarians would vote for Patrick Brown’s Progressive Conservatives, compared to just 27 per cent for the Liberals. We are very close to Tory majority territory.

Wynne’s Liberals are reeling from a series of scandals ranging from gas plants to nomination rigging, and, more recently, to Hydro privatization unsurprisingly accompanied by dramatic price increases impacting a broad spectrum of the province’s households. Couple this with the fact that Ontario now has the largest sub-national debt in the world and it’s clear that many of us are beginning to have doubts about the province’s long term economic and social prospects.

Enter budget 2016. You can’t exactly say that it’s a Robin Hood budget – the Liberals have axed a number of popular tax credits aimed at the middle class including that for child activity, as well as tuition and education. Funds are being redirected to make tuition free for students with families who make less than $50,000, while providing diminishing grants for higher-income families, providing fewer resources the higher up the income ladder you go. A political reading of this policy decision might see this as an attempt to rally the province’s youth, so key to Trudeau’s breakthrough in 2015, behind the Liberal red banner in the next election cycle.

We applaud this new means-tested direction on educational policy, however we note that this should only be the beginning of a long process to reduce the burden of studentloan debt on our youth. Huge investments in education and retraining are going to be required if Ontario is going to adapt to a post-manufacturing, Google-car driven future.

One of the main reasons Canadians have grown to like their single-payer provincial health care plans so much is because it effectively removes the anxiety of having to deal with insurances companies, with their co-pays and their exemptions from coverage, not to mention the prospect of losing coverage if you lose your job. We believe the new Liberal policy works to similarly settle the next ‘great anxiety’ that many families are having to confront: that of financing an increasingly expensive and necessary postsecondary education.

There are any number of examples around the world to draw from. These include France, Germany, Scotland, Denmark and the usual Scandinavian suspects. In fact, Denmark even pays its students a stipend while they study for their degrees, and, by most surveys, it would appear its citizens are happier and better equipped to handle the frenetic pace of change that the modern world demands.

Patrick Brown has remained relatively mum on policy matters, and perhaps that’s wise given where his party’s standings in the polls. By all appearances he remains content to let the Liberals fester in problems of their own creation. Indeed, all he may have to do to win is promise to lower hydro rates. But we should be under no illusions: under his leadership, this progressive sliding-scale model for education may not be long for this world.

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Learn about Lifeline Medical Alarms.

Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) Lifeline is a non-profit organization helping people live independently and safely in their homes. If you or a loved one experience a medical emergency, time is of the essence. Lifeline can help by connecting you to the right help for your particular situation 24 hours a day; 365 days a year at the push of a button. As the only charitable non-profit provider we want to inform and educate people on the benefits of a Medical Alarm System without any pressure. If you, your social group or organisation would like to learn more during a short presentation please call CPHC on (613) 542-9643.

Stroke Couples Group: Have you or your partner experienced a stroke? The Stroke Couples Group meets on the third Thursday of each month to share experiences, information and mutual support. There is no charge to attend. Contact Kathleen Pratt, RSW at 613-634-0130 ext. 469 or kathleen.pratt@von.ca for more information.

Seedlings for sale - Attention lot owners. Prince Charles Public School in Verona is selling six varieties of seedlings as a fundraiser to pay for new playground equipment. Cost is $2 a tree. Quantities are limited so order early by calling the school at 613-3742003 or online at http://princecharles. limestone.on.ca. We will email you when you can pay and pick up for your trees at the end of April. Prince Charles is a certified EcoSchool at the gold level for its environmental programs.

Feeder Birds Workshop at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre - Ever wonder about the winter birds in your backyard? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about our feathered friends. Customizable presentation runs about 1-1.5 hours. By appointment; fees apply ($30). Information: elbowlakecentre. ca/events. To book, contact carolyn. bonta@queensu.ca or call 613-3537968.

Guided Snowshoe Tours - Enjoy fun and fresh air by exploring a local nature reserve on a winter’s day or night at the

Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre. By appointment; fees apply ($30/hr). A limited number of snowshoes available to rent. Information: elbowlakecentre.ca/events. To book, contact carolyn.bonta@queensu.caor call 613-353-7968.

Seedy Saturday is happening March 12, at LCVI in Kingston from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a seed swap table, seed vendors, workshops and local community groups. Its a great chance to get a head start on spring. For more information please check Seedsgrowfood.org.

Learning Disability Accessibilities Workshop #2 - Free Rescheduled date: Tuesday March 29 6-7:30 p.m. 164 Van Order Dr. First floor. Accessibility Features on the iPad. Presenter: Joanne Borges, Limestone District School Board. Hands on information session on accessing features on the iPad that assist learning in the classroom and at home.

Parents and students welcome. More info: www.ldakingston.com 613-5468524 ldak@ldakingston.com. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

39 Club of Kingston Dance Friday, March 11. Music by Chuck Western Sky at Matt’s Place, Legion 631, Main Hall at 4034 Bath Rd. @ Collins Bay. 7:30-11:00 pm. Dress Code , Smart Casual. Singles & Couples Welcome. Cost is $12.00 P.P. ( $10.00 for Members).

Rideau Trail Club Saturday March 12 Gananoque Trail Level 1, moderate pace, 12 km. Hike these easy trails along the Gan River and through the woods. Lunch and warmup at Tim Hortons before we continue on the urban trails along the waterfront. Gas $3. Contact leader a day or so in advance for details and to confirm your participation.

Depart Canadian Tire parking lot along the Bath Rd. Kingston at 9 a.m. Leader: John 613 382 4778 or email: cornish@ kos.net.

Rideau Trail Club Sunday March 13 End to End, City Hall to Sydenham Road Level 1, easy pace, 12.2 km. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.

Meet at Sydenham Road at 9:30 a.m. and shuttle downtown. Arrive at meet-

ing point able to take 2/3 additional people for the shuttle. RT Map #01 Gas $2 Leaders: Share 613 544 6022 and Audrey 613 384 6244.

Ham supper, Parham United Church Christian Education Building, March 19. Adults $14, children 6 - 12 rrs. $5, children under 6 yrs. free. Family Rate $30. Sponsored by the Parham United Church Board of Stewards. Come and bring a friend!

Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a separation and/or divorce? Where do you turn for help?

Come to the New Life Group Meeting: a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings. Next meetings: March 15, Topic: Is This Really Happening To Me? 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Francis J. Spence Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston, (613) 548-4461. All faith denominations are welcome.

Quill Lecture Sunday March 13 2 to 3:30 p.m. Alia Hogben of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women will speak on Islam, Muslim: Faith and Practice.

It will be in Goodes Hall Rm 101, 143 Union St. Queen’s University. For more info call 613 549-1910.

St. Paul’s United Church, Hwy 38 Harrowsmith, will be hosting a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, including homemade pie, on Saturday, March 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults: $15, Children over 6: $6, Six and under eat free.

A special family rate of $35 applies to parents with school aged children. Take out is available. For more information please call the church office at 613-3722525. Money raised will be used to pay for the church’s recently installed chimney liner.

Afternoon of Bridge Saturday, March 12, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Come to The Seniors Centre to socialize with friends and enjoy light refreshments (squares, coffee, and tea) while playing bridge (make your own table of 4 in advance). $4/person (advance tickets only). 56 Francis St: 613.548.7810.

Bath Legion at Millhaven Branch 623 - Friday, March 11 - lunch at the Le-

gion 11:30 - 7 p.m. Friday, March 11Friday night euchre, play starts at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 14- Shuffleboard, 7 p.m., $2 per play. ‎Wed. March 16 Legion Breakfast. Come out for good food. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everybody welcome.

Seeley’s Bay Legion - March 12 St. Patty’s Day Dance sponsored by Ladies’ Auxiliary $10 per couple. Ed Kennedy DJ Service. Light lunch served.

Legion 560 - Friday, March 11 - Donna’s Goodtime Karaoke will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests; everyone welcome. Saturday, March 12 Picket Fences will entertain from 8 to 12 with a small cover in effect for non members and guests; everyone welcome. Tuesday, March 15 General Meeting for all members of 560 Legion beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day entertainment all day beginning with Brian Flynn from noon to 3 and Shirley Skinner from 3 to 6 maybe longer.

Everyone welcome and no cover.

RCL Br 631 Saturday, March 12 1-5 p.m. Music by Neil Carter, come out and enjoy music lovers charge $5.

Support the Legion Info. 613-3896605. Capt Matthew J. Dawe Memorial Branch 631. 4034 Bath Road.

Trinity United, Elginburg presents an evening of music with Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy Sunday, March 13, 7 p.m.

You are invited to join us as we sit back and enjoy the harmonies of jon & chris Refreshments will be served and a freewill offering for mission & service will be taken. Everyone is welcome to this fun evening. Hope you plan to attend!

Orchestra Kingston presents Masterworks for Orchestra: Classic works

by John Williams, Johann Strauss, Dvorak, as well as original new works

by Kingston composers--and Orchestra Kingston musicians--John Palmer and Daniel McConnachie. Sunday March 13, at 2:30 pm, at the Salvation Army Citadel, 816 Centennial Drive

(at Taylor Kidd). Tickets (available at the door): $25/20. Information: manager@orchestrakingston.ca, 613-6349312, or visit orchestrakingston.ca Bereaved Families Kingston – Family Night: A support and sharing meeting for any adult who has lost a loved one to death. For more information, please contact us at bfo@kingston.net or 613-634-1230. Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. at #104-993 Princess Street.

Bereaved Families Kingston - Celebrity Serve Fundraiser at Boston Pizza (755 Gardiners Road): Join us for a fundraising dinner with prizes and “celebrity” servers where 10% of all food sales between 5 and 8 p.m. will be donated to support our bereavement programs and services. Please book a dinner reservation with Boston Pizza (613-634-6670) so they have plenty of staff on hand. For more information, please contact us at bfo@kingston.net or 613-634-1230. Wednesday, March 16 between 5 and 8 p.m. at Boston Pizza (755 Gardiners Road) Bereaved Families Kingston - Baby Loss Night: A support evening for those who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of a newborn.

For more information, please contact us at bfo@kingston.net or 613-6341230. Wednesday, March 16 6:30-8 p.m. at #104-993 Princess Street.

Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – March 11. Discussion: “Idealism” Friday, Mar 11 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net 613-634-0767.

Coming this spring - the original (12th year) 3 On 3 youth hockey using the full ice surface. Non-stop, non-contact action with an emphasis on fun! (lots of breakaways). Beginning April 2016 at the invista centre, rona pad in Kingston. Once per week on Wed. evenings for 8 weeks, no weekends. Cost: $150. No deposit required, limited number of spaces. 6 7 p.m. Ice time for 8-12 year olds. 7 - 8 p.m. Ice time for teens & young adults.

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Letter to the editor: Greening the City of Kingston’s Official Plan A few years ago I was involved with an organization in Toronto called Trees for Life, a coalition trying to increase the urban tree canopy in the GTA to 40 per cent cover. What impressed me most about Trees for Life is how their diverse network of personnel managed to engage and educate the public as to the benefits of green infrastructure (GI). I am a PhD student working on opportunities for enhancing social and ecological resilience in cities. My prime interest is transportation (road) developments in different municipalities across Ontario. Thinking about the winter we have had so far I believe that it is time for the City of Kingston to more closely consider these benefits, especially when it comes to development which may lead to trading green space for built “grey” space. I want to argue for the importance of including stronger policies for GI in the City of Kingston Official Plan, especially pertaining to the maintenance of Kingston’s existing green space.

Waterfront protection and increased green space are not just pretty; they promote valuable ecosystem services such as CO2 sequestration, storm-water management, pollination services, and provision of clean air, water, and food. A study sanctioned by the David Suzuki foundation last March reiterates what many other researchers have found: that urban green spaces not only reduce local air pollution and help to cool cities, but they also contribute to improved health and well-being. Unfortunately these services are not adequately considered in municipal or provincial planning.

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But there are proposed developments that threaten the City’s green spaces. One of these is the Wellington Street extension (WSE) that would run along the riverfront and through other land further north that is currently unbuilt. If the WSE is built, the City will lose historic, cultural, and ecologically significant green space. This will negatively affect residents who use that space, and animals (such as turtles and migratory birds) who live there. And trading green space for a built road will increase the City’s open grey space. It will contribute to increased urban heat island effect, which in turn will lead to increased cooling costs during the warmer months. With more vehicles on the road the local greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) will increase. This not only poses a risk to residents’ air quality but it means that the City will not be helping to reach both national and international GHG reduction targets.

Across Ontario other municipalities are struggling to reclaim waterfront or establish green space.

We don’t have that problem here, but we need to protect what we have so we don’t find ourselves in that situation a decade or two from now. A couple of weeks ago our Member of Parliament Mark Gerretsen indicated that there will be $60 billion of federal infrastructure funding available to the country over the next 10 years, and that one third of this money will be alloJohn Bulloch cated to GI. KingsTerri-Lee Jason Taylor is pleased to Whaley announce the appointment ton will be in the position of Leasing SalesConsultant Manager the Hi!ofI’mJohn Terri-LeeBulloch Whaley, andto I amthe the newest Sales and at Taylorfor AutoMall. running for some Taylor I am excitedAutoMall. to be part of the family here at Taylor’s and I want you to feel as welcome as I do. With my of these resources background in the cosmetic field I understand value, quality and versatility. And I know these are the if it shows vision.

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On the Waterfront: Can a bold vision to enhance public access become reality?

Editorial – The Lake Ontario beach behind the Invista plant on Front Road may be one of Kingston’s worst kept secrets.

But, as one of the sadly few naturally occurring, sandy swimming beaches in a city that’s known for its sparkling waterfront, it’s also on private property and generally off-limits to the public.

The private beach didn’t escape the eyes of planners who studied ways to improve, enhance or acquire public access and enjoyment along the waterfront – an incredible task when you consider Kingston has more kilometres of shoreline than the total distance from here to Toronto. Waterfront spanning 280 kilometres takes in parts of the Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River and the Rideau Canal waterway.

The newly-presented Waterfront Master Plan, two years in the making, lays out a bold 30 year vision to enhance existing parks and waterfront trails with a projected price tag of nearly $65 million (in 2016 dollars).

The vision maps out dozens of major and minor projects that should be undertaken. Virtually no waterside land is left behind – from improved pathways along the scenic grounds of the psychiatric hospital lands, to spruced up picnic, play and swimming areas in the so-called ‘signature’ parks such Breakwater Park, Macdonald Memorial Park, Doug Fluhrer Park and Confederation Park. City officials plan to tackle one major project about every four years.

Each project will likely involve further public consultation and fine tuning as it goes to council for future budget approval.

For example, the $6.1 million vision to revamp Confederation Park calls for “significant” changes to replace and update the familiar fountain under the arch, relocate nearby parking spaces, muscle out some boat docks in the Confederation Basin marina to improve waterfront access and pave over some of the grassy areas to create more flexible event space.

Paving over more of the park’s natural grass space will make it easier to maintain, but may not sit too well with the public in an area of the downtown where grass is hard to find.

However, it’s a vision that has to start somewhere.

Another important element of the plan is park and trail acquisition. Precious few parcels of land along the city’s waterfront are municipally owned.

The strategy that’s been recommended is based on a ‘wait and see’ approach; seek opportunities when they become available, purchase land when it’s convenient or negotiate access agreements, but to not acquire land through the heavy hand of expropriation.

The privately-owned marine museum and dry dock, Kingston Penitentiary lands, Sand Bay beach at the Invista industrial plant and farm land on the southern tip of Lemoine Point are examples of where the city will wait for opportunities to extend public access into private areas – a process that could take decades to unfold.

“An approach of relationship building with landowners began as part of the Master Plan’s initial consultation and is recommended to be continued toward the long term success of a land access strategy,” the report concluded.

Overall, it’s good to have a master plan to guide city politicians, planners and the public when it comes to revamping and enhancing access to what is arguably Kingston’s most treasured and popular asset – the natural waterfront.

But whether this landmark report makes waves or gets washed away will depend on the willingness of current and successive councils to keep it on the priority radar.

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Best of Youth: New arts festival to showcase budding local talent Events - In a world where experience and ‘professional’ status are often valued above all else, it can be hard to get your foot in the door in any field – and the arts is no exception. But a new local festival hopes to make it a little easier for youth to showcase their talents and gain the experience needed to land future opportunities.

The Juvenis Festival, a Blue Canoe Productions presentation made possible through a City of Kingston arts grant, will take place May 1 – 8.

It officially launched March 2 with a rather fitting Viva Voce style event that centred around the theme of “our voice”, giving young people aged 13 – 30 the platform to tell their stories.

“It came from a comment we got in the fall when we visited high schools,” explains Juvenis managing director Jane Karges. “A young teenage girl said she was frustrated because every time she went for auditions for teenagers and young people she would always be beat out by the older Queen’s students or SLC students and she never had a chance to be a part of anything in the arts.

“We thought, wow, people really have a lot to

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Following the official launch, the Juvenis Festival’s entire schedule was rolled out, giving young people the opportunity to sign up for auditions, production crews and more at www. juvenisfestival.ca. The festival features a wide range of arts events such as Heathers, a Broadway style musical, a youth shorts film screening, a contemporary dance performance, and a Battle of the Bands event, which will be judged by Emily Fennell and Paul Langlois. There will also be a wide variety of workshops for those looking to hone their skills.

“Our vision for the festival is to of bring a spark back into the Kingston arts scene,” says associate managing director Reid Cunningham. “I think what’s really important is that we not only get the youth involved in the arts but also separate the divide between the adults and the youth… we want to make sure adults in the community are aware of the tremendous amount of youth talent we have in Kingston.”

Indeed, Karges notes that there is a bit of a stigma associated with youth working in the arts.

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She says they’ve even experienced a bit of pushback from schools when organizing the festival, further illustrating the stigma.

“The stereotype is there that especially the 1322 year olds are a difficult age group to engage, a difficult age group to communicate with and talk to. But Blue Canoe has great success with that age group because we really let young people come to us. We try to offer resources so they can act upon their passion, so they can get out there

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Balzac’s owner returns to her coffee shop roots with new Kingston location

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News – There’s a new coffee shop in town – or at least there will be when this phase of the Big Dig is almost over; Balzac’s Coffee has chosen Kingston as their newest location and founder and president Diana Olsen is excited to return to the city that helped her start her coffee shop journey.

“It is a little known fact that I actually opened my first café in the Prince George hotel in Kingston in 1994,” explained Olsen. “Sadly the entire hotel was shut down a couple of months after we opened due to financial problems with the landlord so the cafe ‘went down with the ship’ so to speak, but I have always wanted to return to Kingston.”

Olsen’s love for coffee started in university and was furthered when she spent more than a year living in France and frequenting cafes. She wanted to bring that sophistication to Canada and in 1993 she moved back to North America and learned the craft of coffee roasting in San Francisco.

Honoré de Balzac, one of history’s consummate coffee aficionados and an inspiring French novelist, also inspired Olsen and when she opened her first café in Stratford in 1996; she paid tribute to Balzac with the

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“Our mission statement is actually a quote from Balzac ‘The café is the people’s parliament’,” explained Olsen. “We endeavour to create an environment where there is a feeling of community and belonging for everyone, from all walks of life. We want to offer locals and visitors alike a sense of time well spent.”

From that one café, Balzac’s has significantly expanded over the years and in 2012, Olsen received some extra support when she appeared on Dragon’s Den. Her successful pitch lead to a partnership with Arlene Dickenson and Bruce Coxon and that has helped the company grow in the past few years.

Kingston will be the 12th location for Balzac’s and will also be the café’s first venture outside of Southwestern Ontario, something Olsen is very excited about.

“I have personally always loved Kingston,” said Olsen. “Most towns or cities have one or two great aspects that stand out, but Kingston has it all. To me it feels like the convergence of locals, students and tourists creates a dynamic energy in the downtown core that is very special, and needs to be preserved.”

The café, which will be located at the corner of Princess Street and Sydenham Street, hopes to open in June, depending on how the Big Dig

Diana Olsen is the president and founder of Balzac’s coffee. Photo/Submitted progresses, and will employ five or six full-time staff members and a few part-time baristas.

Work has already begun on the café and Olsen is looking forward to seeing it all come together.

“Café design and aesthetic is very important, we don’t use any prefab materials, everything is custom made from the floor tiles to the millwork,” she explained.

This aesthetic also extends to their products and besides fresh roasted coffee, Balzac’s also serves a line of teas from France, a variety of hot and cold beverages and food products that are sourced with a focus on quality.

Balzac’s also works to create a unique logo for each city they open in. The logo is used on coffee mugs and posters and gives individuality to each café. Olsen has started brainstorming what Kingston’s logo will look like, but hasn’t

settled on anything just yet.

“There are so many themes to draw on in Kingston,” she said. “I have a few ideas percolating – pun intended – but I welcome suggestions.”

While there are already many coffee shops in Kingston, especially downtown, Olsen isn’t worried about fitting in. She hopes Balzac’s will be a great addition to the city.

“Kingston already has a great and diverse coffee scene that we are honoured to soon be a part of and from my experience in other communities, the more the merrier,” she said.

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Downtown’s tallest condominium project gets critical third party review

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News – City planners, councillors and neighbours should be concerned about the height and scale of a proposed 20-storey condominium atop the former Capitol movie theatre in downtown Kingston, according to a peer review of the project.

“It is our opinion that the proponent has not provided a sufficient rationale for a tall tower in this location,” said the report by Toronto-based E.R.A. Architects.

The city-commissioned review says IN8 Developments, the company proposing The Capitol condo, has not provided sufficient rationale to justify the size of the building at 223 Princess Street. It would be the downtown’s tallest residential building.

“The question of compatibility as it relates to scale, building massing and height remains a key concern,” the independent study noted.

IN8 wants to transform the theatre property into a 223-unit brick and glass residential building with an above-ground parking garage. The vacant movie theatre property spans an entire city block with nine metres of frontage along Princess Street, where the condo’s main entrance would be located. The Queen Street side has 41 metres of street frontage, which is where the high rise condo and above-ground parking structure would be built.

The proposed building is about three times higher than what’s currently zoned for the area, leading to mounting concerns from the neighbours who feel it’s out of scale with the downtown.

Those concerns are shared by architectural experts hired to evaluate the proposal. The peer review examined several studies provided to the city by the developer, including a cultural heritage impact assessment, urban design report and architectural drawings, to support its zoning bylaw amendments for more height, reduced setbacks and fewer off-street parking spaces.

The review found the developer’s cultural heritage study does “not adequately assess the compatibility” of the proposed 20-storey development with the recognized heritage resources and the defined character of the Lower Princess Street and St. Lawrence Ward Heritage neighbourhoods. The heritage impact study relied on the assumption that the neighbourhoods are in transition with a range of new development that has or will continue to occur. “It is our view that the area has a consistent low-to-midrise scale and has not experienced redevelopment at the scale currently proposed,” the review noted.

Mayor Bryan Paterson, who supports more residential intensification downtown, says the third party review opens the door for more negotiation with IN8. “All that does is allow for further discussion and compromise.”

The mayor added: “I’m very hopeful that we can see a modified version that will be able to satisfy the concerns on heritage, but at the same time recognize the benefits economically and environmentally of having more residential development in the downtown.”

The independent review also called for more detailed analysis of the shadows the high rise will cast on blocks to the north, east and west of the building. “At present, the height and angular plane amendments requested are in our opinion excessive and have a considerable impact on the character of the area.”

The report goes on to say that allowing a 20-storey building at this site could set a precedent for other high rises in the area. “The project, if constructed, would be the highest tower in Kingston, significantly taller than any recent approvals and isolated from any other tower buildings.”

The architects who reviewed IN8’s application praised many aspects of the project, such as its mixed use, restoration of a heritage façade on Princess Street and residential intensification, but says there remains a “significant need” to justify the appropriateness of the height of 20 storeys.

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All aboard! Model railroad show steams into Ambassador

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Events - It’s full steam ahead, as Kingston Rail-O-Rama, eastern Ontario’s largest model railway show, is back on track for a return engagement at the Ambassador Conference Resort.

The Kingston Division of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association will transform the Ambassador into a 5,000-sq. ft. hobby show room. The show, running Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13, is a highlight of the year for area model railroad enthusiasts and will feature several operating layouts in different scales.

“The 27th edition of Rail-O-Rama will be much the same as last year’s show,” says Graham Oberst, show publicist. “There will be some old friends, but to keep it fresh we have a couple of different layouts so people don’t see the same thing year after year.

The ever popular club layouts from Ottawa, Belleville and Picton will return again this year, as well as a number of privately owned layouts. Organizers hope that the models and layouts on display will provide ideas for young minds and will stimulate the creative process.

“Exciting news this year is the introduction of the Kingston Model Railway Club who will be seeking new members,” says Oberst.

The Kingston Model Railway Club got off the ground a couple of years ago, and will have a display at Rail-O-Rama to get the word out to local modelers with the hopes of attracting new members.

The club currently has 25–30 members who hold monthly meetings, get together to work on member layouts and enjoy operating sessions. For more information visit www.intercolonialrailway.com/ark/ Rail-O-Rama is designed to appeal to families as well as seasoned modeling and railroad enthusiasts and will feature several operating model train layouts, railroadrelated displays and vendors selling a range of products from model trains and modeling tools, equipment and supplies, to DVDs and railroad memorabilia.

Model railroaders are quick to explain they are not playing with toys.

“These are more than just toys, model railroads tend to be accurate, scaled-down representations of real locomotives and sometimes real rail lines,” says Oberst.

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National Farmers Union hosts discussion on trees, climate change and the future of farming News – As a medical biochemist, Diana Beresford-Kroeger researched things like open-heart surgery and the making of a synthetic blood for transplanting, but 30 years ago, something else caught her interest and set her on a completely different path.

“I noticed that the forests of Canada were coming down and nobody was doing anything to protect them,” said Beresford-Kroeger, who is also a classical botanist based in Ottawa. “I was very worried about biodiversity and what that meant for the whole country. I decided to start my own arboretum with a focus on rare trees for Eastern Ontario.”

In addition to trees, Beresford-Kroeger also started collecting seeds for heritage species of Diana Beresford-Kroeger spoke at a special fruits, vegetables, plants and even medicines. As National Farmers Union event at City Hall her collection expanded, so did her interests and in Kingston on March 4. Photo/Submitted her concerns and as she learned more about at risk trees, she also learned about climate change. place ahead of the NFU’s annual meeting. Through “I became aware that climate change was going her talk, she hoped to connect with farmers and let to become a serious situation around the world,” them know that she supports them and their work. she said. “I decided I wanted to, in my own way, “I want to highlight what they are doing so take on climate change and I started doing my own maybe other people will take notice too and see research around that topic and voicing my con- how important it is,” she said. “We all need to focerns on the topic.” cus on living simpler and farming is a big part of Numerous articles, books and now even films that.” later, Beresford-Kroeger is considered a leading For Beresford-Kroeger, farming is connected to expert on trees and climate change. She works climate change and hopefully the prevention of clihard to have her voice heard and on March 4, she mate change. She emphasizes a need to live simply brought her knowledge and experience to Kingston and off the land and she hopes others can see the as part of a National Farmers Union event at City value in that message too.

Hall. The Heritage caught up with her in advance “We’ve got to pull up our sleeves and pay attenof her appearance to lean more about her message. tion,” she said. “I hope to spread the message of “I am speaking at the event because I really re- clean food and I hope to get more people excited spect what the farmers are doing,” she said. “They about the availability of farm food in their area and are working so hard. They produce the food we eat also encourage more people to support farmers and and that is the foundational food that our children the work they do.” are eating; that is so important for the present and In addition to her passion for farmers and the the future.” work they do, Beresford-Kroeger has also develBeresford-Kroeger’s talk for the event was en- oped a strategy for eliminating climate change. titled ‘The Future of Farming and You’ and took “If every person on the planet plants one tree

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News- Wolfe Islanders know that once spring arrives it will become more and more difficult “Time Wise” to access the ferry Wolfe Islander III in a vehicle. The MTO owned, and operated ferry, makes its way from Wolfe Island to Kingston each day on an fixed hourly schedule. It has operated from the island’s Dawson Point most winters and from the village of Marysville ( spring to late fall) from what used to be identified as “from ice out to ice in,” or often all year if there is sufficient water in Barrett Bay. As everyone knows there is a problem.

Ever increasing traffic, to and from the island, has caused a steady increase in wait times to get from the island to the mainland and vice versa particularly during peak shoulder period 5:45 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 6 pm daily for residents, throughout all weekends, holidays, major events, most of the time during the summer and for travel to/from the USA for everyone really. Its all about ‘Tourism’ important for Wolfe Island, Cape Vincent and Kingston…..and daily living on the island whether resident or cottage owner.

MTO is well aware of the existing problems and has moved forward with a Preliminary Design & Class Environmental Assessment Study for increasing Wolfe Island ferry capacity, with a second 75 vehicle capacity ferry between Dawson Point and Barrack Street, with the Wolfe Islander III operating from Marysville to Barrack Street summer only, and improved marshalling, dock & mooring improvements , and demand management, ( all as recommended in a 2011 Planning Study). Retained by MTO to conduct the Class EA, Morrison Hershfield Ltd. invited interested citizens to apply to serve on non-voting Community Advisory Group(CAG). They held a first meeting with the CAG members Feb. 25th.

Project Team members included: MTO’s Tina White, and Environmental Planners Sharon Wesgtendorp, and Amanda Grypma, and other MTO staff; Morrison Hershfield Project Manager Edward Li and Environmental Planners Mike Bricks and Kevin Coulter. Mr. LI presented an overview of the EA. Glen Pothier was the Workshop Facilitator and it was lively. There was much input and participation. When asked for ideas about docking facilities, marshalling, pedestrian, cyclist safety, park and ride, roads, lighting, amenities, etc., suggestions came quickly and easily. And of course, there were questions about a bridge, alternative routes etc., and even scepticism that anything like a larger boat would ever happen, and concerns about the long time line. (It was hard to forget last summer!)

The selected members at each table were invited to work on booklet questions regarding the terminals and docks: vehicle marshalling, handling pedestrians & cyclists, and service facilities at Marysville, Dawson Point and Barrack Street, and come up with ideas and solutions. (Some ideas also came from observers in attendance.) Solutions were many and varied, including the need for services at Dawson Point, e.g. coffee, water, perhaps kiosks, benches, etc. along with safer pedestrian and cyclist lanes for loading, an improved road to Marysville and to the Dawson docks, more LED lighting, more parking, a village stop light to regulate traffic, signage along lineups, etc. And wind or a solar diesel on the new ferry . What was important here was that all ideas and solutions from the CAG will be captured from the process and considered in the final report.

The 4 CAG meetings and Public Information Centres are an important, and required part, of the EA process but should not be confused with any ability to significantly modify the preferred alternative accepted by the government. Only a strong negative reaction to the plan combined with a major economic downturn could affect the ability of the government to proceed onto the design/ build stage. As I see it, the goal to achieve that 75 car larger ferry would be to urge the process not just forward, but “ Move It Forward Faster” … As was stated at the meeting, “we are building on the recommendations of the 2011 study not revisiting them.”

Around Town; * In stating the rink will close March 31st ,-- depending on the weather should have been added. ** Visit the Frontenac Islands website (municipality.frontenacislands.on.ca/) for a listing of Summer Job possibilities: **. WI Tourism and Program Development Co-ordinator 2. Environmental Stewards (Big Sandy Bay) **The next specimen collection at WI Medical Clinic, Friday March 18th. ** It won’t be long now until Frontenac Islands Township has a new and exciting website. Watch for an announcement. ** Half load restrictions are expected to start on all island roads on or about March 15th. Enforcement once signs are up. Rain or high temperatures can change dates. .**Congratulations to the Frontenac Refugee Committee and the success of the Shout Sisters Concert and fund raiser to help settle a Syrian Refugee Family in Kingston. (Fund raising continues). **Visit Shanti Retreat for Spring programs coming up soon.

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“Because I work in holistic healthcare, often the sessions are too short to teach people some techniques or modalities,” she explained. “I always had this idea that I should write these ideas down so I could give them to people to take home and I finally did that.”

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“They are techniques that are out there, but they haven’t been put together in a userfriendly type of way like this before,” said Schubert. “I wanted people to be able to open the book and access what they need immediately and get the help they need when they are not in a session with me.”

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Séraphin went through a psychological, emotional, and financial struggle. She came from a family that valued security above all else.

“I often heard my father tell me I needed a job with health benefits and security. I was craving my father’s approval. I had to work through that. And I couldn’t just plop myself in the art world and say I’m successful now. I don’t dance so people can love me. I dance because I need to. It’s a hard lesson of patience and love.”

At every opportunity, she traveled to intensify her dance skills. She went to New York City, hoping to spend time with dancer and choreographer Anasma.

“I went all the way across the world to meet her and study dance with her and she’d moved,” says Séraphin.

“I went back to Korea and then Anasma came to Korea.

She is a very beautiful dancer. She takes it to a level that comes outside the boundaries. I was strictly doing belly dancing, but looking into fusion. Then I saw her. She has a spiritual essence. I thought this is what is what I want more of in my life. I can learn so much from her.

I did. I learned a lot.”

Séraphin continued teaching English, all while her interest in dance intensified.

“Through my travels I learned more and grew more.

I couldn’t get enough. I thought I would travel forever and ever.”

She ended up in Jakarta, Indonesia. She describes it as a hard time in her life.

“Jakarta and I just didn’t get along,” she says. “I was tired of teaching English, tired of leading a double life. I was teaching English but was mostly a dancer.”

She talked to a friend in Kingston who invited Séraphin to spend some time in the town.

“I came to Kingston and knew no one except my friend,” says Séraphin. “I did like the feel of it. So many people say this, but it is a small town that feels like a city. That was July 2014, but I feel like I’ve been here much longer.”

She met a few people who pointed her in the right direction. One of them was Melissa Mahady Wilton, the Dance Engagement Coordinator for the City of Kingston.

“Because of a conversation with Melissa over tea, she introduced me to Ebon [Gage], who needed a hip hop teacher.”

Séraphin took on the work Gage offered teaching hip hop at Kingston School of Dance. From there, her reputation spread like wildfire. The City of Kingston offered her more work and then she was hired to teach with Arts on the Rise in Kingston’s north end.

“They hatched a plan of forming a youth collective for urban arts,” says Séraphin. “They asked me to be the youth leader for the dance portion. Then I went to Paris for a dance intensive. When I came back they asked me to be the artistic director.”

Séraphin describes dance as meditation in action.

“Dance is an act of creation,” she says. “We are creators. The problem is we put too much judgment on what we create. We just need to honour ourselves as creators. The more I dance, the more I feel myself. I feel authentic when I dance. But I get that pressure from the outside world. I’m supposed to have a job. I’m a woman and have to have kids by a certain age. Then I dance, and it doesn’t matter anymore. I become one with the music and the world and its essence. My mind calms down and there’s no more pressure.”

Séraphin explains that movement is part of a natural need.

“What happens when you don’t move is the body atrophies. We rely so much on the outside world to heal us on the inside. We look for quick fix solutions.”

She says that too many people feel that they’ve never danced so can’t start now.

“There’s excuse after excuse,” she says. “They’re judging what movement should look like. Once that thought is dropped, the body is free to move. You get all of those little monkeys in your mind to calm down.”

In Kingston, Séraphin teaches at Sensual Serenity Studio. She’s also the longstanding hip hop teacher at the Kingston School of Dance with 11 to 16-year-olds, 7 to 10-year olds, as well as adults. In addition, Séraphin serves as the Artistic Director for Move Collective, a non-traditional dance organization that performs, as Séraphin describes it, “everywhere in Kingston.”

“It’s not a class setting, therefore it doesn’t have to be intimidating. People can just show up. Every meeting has a theme. Meetings usually get people from parkour, breakdancing, graffiti or visual artists. If you’re not ready to engage, you can still come join us, maybe just hang out by the deejay booth. You don’t have to actively participate to be part of the Move Collective.”

The best way to check out what Move Collective up to is by following them on Facebook.

There’s an integrity in this dancer’s spirit. As we chat, she’s calm yet intensely engaged. Her breathing is full. There’s no nervousness. It’s like chatting with a woman who is in touch with a young child deep within her. She’s a role model for anyone who wants to dance but didn’t start at the age of three. Kala first danced seven years ago at the age of 24. Now she’s a dance and yoga teacher and an artistic director. She says it’s never too late to begin a new artistic adventure, and, whatever you’re being called to, make sure to listen and act on the calling.

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Varsity Blues edge Gaels in women’s basketball action The Toronto Varsity Blues edged the Queen’s Gaels 75-70 in their final regular season game of OUA Women’s Basketball. The Gaels finished second in the OUA East. The play-off schedule will begin next week but match ups have yet to be determined.

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Province announces new Centre for Workforce Innovation with a location in Kingston/Gananoque

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News – Last month, the province announced that it would be establishing a new centre to help grow the economy; the Ontario Workforce Innovation Centre will aim to ensure jobseekers and employers benefit from evidence-based and effective employment and training services.

The project, a collaboration led by Ryerson University, will feature regional hubs in Toronto, Thunder Bay, London and Kingston/Gananoque as well as a Francophone coordinating centre in Sudbury. The centres will be developed as a two-year pilot project and Dr. Wendy Cukier, vice-president of research and innovation at Ryerson University hopes it will help job seekers and employers in a variety of ways.

“The centres are intended to inform policy as well as the delivery of services in Ontario to meet the needs of employers on the one hand and job seekers on the other,” explained Cukier. “The centre will focus less on actual services and more on research, supporting pilot projects, and offering a variety of support services in order to help improve the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of Ontario’s employment system.”

According to Cukier, Ontario currently spends more than $1 billion on the delivery of training services that range from basic adult literacy to specialized training for specific industries.

The centres will work to help understand what is going on in the labour markets and mainly help understand what jobs are available, what skills are required for those jobs, who is looking for work and what skills they need.

“The centre is basically focused on research and evaluation and trying to understand what works and what doesn’t work so that we can ensure that the organizations that do provide services are as productive as possible,” explained Cukier.

The centre’s annual operating budget will be $3.5 million; it will work with 12 partner organizations including a variety of colleges and universities and province run organizations. Research findings from the centres will also be shared for free online as well as through training and development opportunities.

The hub in Kingston/Gananoque will be housed at 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board and they are looking forward to being part of this evidence-based project.

“We are delighted that we have been chosen to be part of this consortium,” said Frank O’Hearn, director of the1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board. “We think this is a really great opportunity for our board and for the communities that are involved. It will really help us continue what we already do, but let us expand our outreach in the region.”

Currently, O’Hearn and the Development Board, which is funded by the Min-

istry of Training, Colleges and Universities, work on an annual labour market planning report. The report helps evaluate workforce issues in Frontenac County, Leeds Grenville and Loyalist Township and O’Hearn hopes this new project will enhance those reports.

“Our board will be in contact with

even more stakeholders within the region now,” he said. “It is a work in progress, but we will be the main contact for different agencies within eastern Ontario.”

O’Hearn expects that work on the project will begin as early as the end of March or beginning of April and after

the two-year pilot, Cukier hopes that there will be a lot more information about what is effective and what isn’t when it comes to local and regional job markets. She also hopes the project will continue.

“We hope to find lots of creative and interesting approaches that can help

in matching people to jobs and jobs to people and ensuring that there is very widespread participation by employers and the agencies that are serving job seekers,” she said.

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Province announces $120,400 in annual funding to improve mental health services for children and youth in Kingston mmarciniak@theheritageemc.ca

News – In 2011, the province of Ontario announced that they would be investing in child and youth mental health services. Since then, more than $444 million has been invested annually across the province and on March 4, MPP for Kingston and the Islands Sophie Kiwala announced another $120,400 annual commitment to the Kingston area.

“Today’s announcement is another step forward for children and youth facing mental health problems here in Kingston and across our province,” said Kiwala. “This is helping all of our young people reach their full potential.”

The funding is part of a province-wide investment of $6 million to hire 80 new workers to help approximately 4,000 more children, youth and their families in Ontario each year.

Lead agencies from 33 service areas across the province led the planning for the $6 million in funding and in Kingston, Pathways

for Children and Youth acted as the region’s lead.

“In our area, funds will be used to expand services specifically to support young people who are LGBTQ and who also have mental health issues,” explained Beth ten Hove, board president for Pathways for Children and Youth in Kingston. “Youth and our community partners told us that when attempting to access mental health services, there was a lack of understanding in terms of the issues effecting LGBTQ youth and this was a barrier to engagement.”

The funds will enable Pathways to hire a new clinical social worker that will provide service for up to 50 vulnerable youth a year.

The hope is that this social worker will build a base both externally and internally to allow Pathways to better serve LGBTQ youth in the region.

“During consultation, we heard that when mental health services are needed for individuals who identify as LGBTQ or are struggling with gender identity, it can be hard to know where to turn,” said ten Hove. “They

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With a bunch of other relatives, she lived at 129 Lyon St., all in separate apartments, and right next door to No. 2 Fire station. Goodness knows where everyone slept, because Aunt Lily and Uncle Dick and their son Richard, lived there too. I know all this because once we got the old Model T Ford in a trade, there was no stopping Mother from taking frequent trips into Ottawa and 129 Lyon St. How I loved to visit Aunt Vanetta and Uncle Johnny. It was said amongst the family that Aunt Vanetta practically lived at the Catholic Church a couple blocks away. Rain or shine, she went to Mass every morning without fail. Family gossip also said Uncle Johnny never darkened the church door! He said Aunt Vanetta went to enough masses to bless the entire length of Lyon Street.

If we were lucky enough to be at 129 Lyon St. when she was going off to Mass (she often went in the middle of the day too), we were first treated to a lecture on the importance of being “once a Catholic, always a Catholic”, aimed directly at Mother, which didn’t sit well with Father a staunch Lutheran!

It wasn’t above Uncle Johnny, who drove a huge steam roller for the city of Ottawa, to let out a string of swear words, for no reason at all. The only one who seemed to take offense, or even notice, was Aunt Vanetta. And her little hand would flutter to her chest to make the sign of the cross. When

I was alone, I tried to do it too, but I could never remember if you touched your forehead or your heart first. And I thought it was very important to get everything in order, or you’d get it from God! It wasn’t unusual to see Aunt Vanetta off in the parlour alone saying her beads, which I knew were called a rosary, while everyone else was in the kitchen sitting around the big oilcloth covered table. When the beads weren’t being fingered in her hands, they were kept in her spotlessly clean apron pocket.

I’m not sure if Aunt Vanetta thought there might be a flicker of hope that one of us from out there in Renfrew County would become Catholic, but one Easter, she presented the five of us children with our own rosary. Mother, once a Catholic, said, “Isn’t that lovely,” and Father vowed to never again darken the door at 129 Lyon St.!

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When it was time to head back to Northcote, I would be very quiet in the Model T and relive all the excitement that swirled around 129 Lyon St. Aunt Vanetta and her strong faith, Uncle Johnny, who, when he talked, could be heard two blocks away, and the various cousins and aunts, all living to-

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Floorball vs Hockey It’s no secret Canadians love their hockey. Children often start at a young age and progress later into their teenage years with the ultimate dream to play professionally.

Hockey is expensive in NorthAmerica, with the average season costing more than $2000 for rep players under 10 years old, according to the Globe and Mail. More disturbing is the controversy on the safety of the game.

Concussions and roughness have been scrutinized in ice hockey over recent years with many rule changes over the last few years to make the game safer.

In Canada and 58 other countries around the world, there is another alternative to playing ice hockey that is safe, inexpensive, and technical in skill.

Floorball is an indoor team sport similar to ball hockey. The major differences between ice hockey and floorball is the rules of floorball do not allow high sticking or a lot of body contact so there is less chance of injury.

There are also no offsides, lengthy faceoffs, or heavy equipment making it a fast-paced sport with an emphasis on skill and speed. Floorball is played on a multisport surface, like a gym floor instead of an ice hockey rink. Sticks resemble the design of an ice hockey stick but are light and inexpensive.

Goaltenders play on their knees with minimum body protection for quick movements and don’t carry a stick.

But the two sports couldn’t be more alike. Floorball includes five-on-five plus a goaltender with the object to shoot the ball in the opponent’s goal which a few inches smaller than an ice hockey net. Rolling and unlimited line changes are used, plus many penalties are similar to ice hockey.

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Starbucks mobile order and pay system comes in Kingston

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News – Ordering a coffee at Starbucks in Kingston is about to get easier and faster – or at least that is the hope; on March 15, Starbucks will launch their Mobile Order and Pay system at all Kingston locations.

The system successfully launched in October in Toronto and in January in Vancouver and came as a response to customers who felt they were crunched for time, but still wanted their Starbucks fix.

“One of the things we had been noticing and hearing from our customers is that sometimes they are rushed and they may not have time

to wait in line at Starbucks for their order,” explained Jessica Mills, director of brand and digital communications at Starbucks Canada. “We wanted to be able to create an opportunity for people to not have to choose between coffee or getting to their meeting on time.”

The Mobile Order and Pay system works with the existing Starbucks app for both Android and iOs systems. The new addition allows customers to place their order, complete with modifications and including food items, ahead of time through the app, pay and then bypass the line for pickup.

“It asks which store you want to pick up at and you can select if you are on foot or in a car and then

the app will tell you when you need to pick up your order,” said Mills.

“You don’t have to wait in line, you walk to the hand off or pick up area and your order will be waiting there for you.”

How long your order will take is based on distance from the store, mode of transportation and how busy a chosen store is at the time of ordering.

“It is all algorithmically based and geo-location based,” explained Mills. “It is built into the point of sale systems in the store and baristas receive a print out of your order as soon as it is placed.”

The system has been very successful so far and many customers have been pleased with the effi-

ciency of it.

“I have heard that there is a feeling of confidence and swagger that customers who use the system have because they can walk in and bypass the line for their coffee,” said Mills. “We haven’t really had any negative feedback and I think when other customers see it working they actually want to try it themselves.”

The Starbucks app has allowed customers to pay for their orders with their mobile phone for the past five years and now nearly one in five customers uses the system.

Mills expects to see the same type of growth with the Mobile Order and Pay system.

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Man pronounced dead on scene after hit by taxi on Princess Street: Kingston Police News - Kingston Police have confirmed that a man was pronounced dead on the scene after he was hit by an Amey’s taxi in the early morning of Sunday, Feb. 28.

The collision occurred on Princess Street near Shopper’s Drug Mart shortly after 1 a.m. The dark grey Prius was driving westbound when the collision occurred. Kingston Police, Kingston Fire and Frontenac Paramedics responded within minutes but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Princess Street was closed for several hours, from Sir John A MacDonald Blvd to Bath Road, following the collision.

The taxi driver appeared unharmed. He was not charged at the scene, and was released from custody after providing a police statement. In a written statement, the taxi driver indicated that the victim was laying across the roadway and, because it was night time and the victim was wearing dark clothing, he was unable to stop before it was too late. It’s unknown whether the victim had a medical condition that rendered him unconscious crossing the road, whether he fell and knocked himself unconscious, or how he ultimately came to find himself lying on the roadway prior to the collision. Only an autopsy will determine the cause of death.

Kingston Police confirmed that neither speed nor alcohol was a factor in the collision.

Level 4 Traffic Reconstructionists were called to the scene for investigation of the collision, and west bound Princess Street remained closed until just after 10 a.m. Sunday morning.

Police have identified the victim as Robert Shawn Rouleau, 42. Rouleau was a resident of Kingston and a highly respected local tattoo artist.

The investigating officer, Cst. Greg Smith of the Traffic Safety Unit, is asking for any witnesses who either saw the collision or observed a male pedestrian dressed in dark clothing prior to the incident to contact him at 613-549-4660 ext. 6277 or via email at gsmith@kpf.ca. While police should be canvassing the area, local businesses in that vicinity with exterior-facing video surveillance cameras are asked to check their footage to determine if anything of value can be observed.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.tipsubmit.com. Tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Tips can also be left through the Kingston Police MyPD app that can be downloaded at www. kpf.ca, by private message to the Kingston Police Facebook Page, or via a Direct Message to the official Twitter account.

Referee charged with voyeurism after recording female colleague changing at Invista Centre: Kingston Police Kingston Police say that a 59-year-old man placed on conditions through an Officer-infrom Bath has been arrested and charged with Charge (OIC) Undertaking.

Under the voyeurism law it is an offence voyeurism after a female referee discovered a cell phone recording her changing at a local for an individual to surreptitiously record a arena following a hockey game. person who has an expectation of privacy and At approximately 10 p.m. on Feb. 29 the is in a place they can be expected to be nude victim and three male referees were finish- or engaged in explicit sexual activity. The ofing their duties at the Invista Centre located fence carries a maximum imprisonment term off of Gardiners Road. It is an agreed upon of five years. practice that the men allow female referees to change first in private and there is signage that cell phones and other recording devices are not allowed in the change rooms.

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Technology at its finest — a Blu-ray player that gets YouTube Column — Is it just me or is the news that the cable and satellite companies are now forced to allow a la carte channel subscriptions a big, huge meh?

Part of it could be that I’m getting to an age where I just don’t care for what the ‘networks’ try to feed me. As far as contemporary shows go, as long as I can get The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, I’m good in that respect.

Then again, it could just be that a lot of the ‘networks’ I used to watch turned into absolute crap. For instance, Discovery, A & E and The History Channel Channel have become mere shadows of their once compelling content. What does it say about western society when History’s top show is about four greedy fat guys in Las Vegas?

But when it comes right down to it, probably the single-most determining factor in my current viewing habits is due to the invention of the Blu-ray-player-that-gets-YouTube machine.

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reo-equipped sound instead of being at my desk in front of my computer screen. Now I have a pretty decent computer setup (for sights and sounds especially) but when your job puts you in front of a computer screen for at least half of your working day, moving over to that comfy couch is really appealing.

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Easily one of the best lots on the street! This stunning East End ‘Monet” model

by Braebury Homes is sure to impress from the moment you set eyes on the grand entrance with winding Maple staircase, natural light streaming in through each of the principal rooms, eat in kitchen, family room with cozy gas firepalce and convenient main floor laundry. Upstairs you have 3 bedrooms with a spacious 5 piece ensuite off your Master! Exterior has an attached double car garage & fully fenced backyard with a deck hosting your hot tub for Spring nights ahead! Basement is awaiting your creative touch...man cave, bar, theater room or childrens rec room - it’s yours to create! Close to CFB Kingston, schools, and downtown! Call today for your personal viewing. MLS®

964 RICK HANSEN CRESCENT • $384,900

NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY 2-4PM

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Beautiful all brick 2 storey home in desirable West End with an excellent School District. The principal rooms exude an easy living lifestyle from the convenient main floor laundry room to the carpet free flooring. Cozy Vermont Castings gas fireplace in both living room & den, separate dining room, kithen with an island, updated backsplash & quart countertops and patio doors to your massive deck! Upper level has 3 bedrooms, two (yes two!) Jacuzzi tubs with the Master boasting his & hers walk in closets! Lower level is almost finished with an additional bedroom for your teenager or guests just awaiting your finishing touches on the bathroom!

The exterior is an entertainers dream with your afore mentioned huge deck, above ground pool and hot tub. MLS®360940170.

502 BARNSLEY CRESCENT • $343,000

Beautiful turn key bungalow in desirable West End location close to schools & Lemoines Point. Take a walk through this immaculate 3+1 bedroom 2.5 half bath home and you will not be disappointed. Featuring bright, carpet free principal rooms with a separate dining room, generously sized kitchen with ample cupboard space and island with granite counter top. Master bedroom boasts walk in closet & 2 piece en-suite. Lower level has an additional bedroom, bath/laundry room & walkout to your backyard complete with new 16 x 24 cedar deck. Call today for your personal showing! MLS®362710274.

4781 GERMAN ROAD • $419,900

NEW PRICE

Treat yourself in the new year to this stunning 3+1 bedroom, 2.5 Bath home.

Situated on a sprawling 2.9 Acre lot this custom crafted home with ICF foundation wows from the minute you walk into the grand entrance. The open concept main floor has it al with vaulted 12 foot ceilings, walls of transom windows allowing plenty of natural light, gleaming hardwood floors, laundry room, and cozy fireplace. Eat in kitchen features built in stainless steel appliances and ample counter space to enjoy morning coffee at. Master bedroom has a gorgeous ensuite with his & hers sinks.

Lower level features a carpeted family room & 4th bedroom. Exterior features a double car attached garage, workshop and 14 x 30 deck with 12 x 12 canopy. Call today for your personal viewing! mls®361430300.

4572 RED MAPLE • $689,900

Prepare to be awed from the moment you walk into this stunning Waterfront Oasis!

Boasting high-efficiency propane boiler, in floor heating on lower level, engineered hardwood & ceramic throughout, walls of windows in virtually every room to enjoy the beautiful views of Loughborough Lake, & an exposed weathered Limestone chimney for the cold nights in winter. Patio doors from living room onto Veranda enjoying gorgeous year round Western sunsets. Upper level holds dining area, open concept granite kitchen with an Island & inclusive Stainless Steel appliances, a cozy nook, and a balcony overlooking lower level. Master bedroom with 4 piece Ensuite, walk in closet, and patio doors leading to private Veranda. MLS®362920125.

96 HERON LANE, TROY LAKE • $139,900

With Spring fast approaching take advantage of our mild Winter weather with this 3.8 acre Waterfront lot. Located on the peaceful Troy Lake, less then 3 miles from Whitefish Lake, and 5 miles from the Jones Falls Locks, both of which are part of the Rideau Canal Waterway. Those seeking solitude can build the home of their dreams on this quiet lake. Whether you enjoy swimming, water sports, or fishing this lake offers crappie, pike, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, along with a variety of sunfish for the young Fisherman! The wooded lake front encourages plenty of Wildlife sighting! Severance possible. MLS®441080307

2774 RAILTON ROAD • $299,900

Welcome home to 2774 Railton Road, cozy country charm at its finest! Just move in and enjoy all the updates included flooring, kitchen counter, and heat pump in 2014. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central vac, Central A/C, a separate dining room, kitchen island, all appliances included, plenty of natural light on main floor, and patio doors off the living room to your 12’ x 16’ deck overlooking your beautifully secluded 1 acre lot. Downstairs is fully finished complete with a good sized laundry room, den, walkout, and a computer nook that could easily be converted to a bar! With an attached garage & 2 sheds. Only 15 minutes from town and a short drive to Loughborough Public & Sydenham High School. Quick possession. MLS®362760162.

When selling their homes, homeowners can employ several strategies in an effort to drum up interest among potential buyers. One such strategy is to host an open house, which invites prospective buyers to tour the property.

Realtors have long used open houses to introduce properties to the market, and a wellplanned open house can help sellers generate numerous offers in a single day. Whether working with a realtor or listing homes on their own, homeowners can follow a few simple tips to ensure their open house is a success.

• Generate publicity online. Nowadays many prospective home buyers do the bulk of their research via their computers and devices. By advertising their open houses online, sellers have the potential to reach a wide array of buyers. Many real estate agents employ sites such as Zillow.com and Trulia.com to promote open houses and showcase properties, so sellers can make sure their agents are taking advantage of these wildly popular sites. Some even allow sellers to list their homes on apps that buyers can peruse on their smartphones.

• Generate publicity in traditional ways as well. Traditional publicity should not be overlooked when promoting an open house.

A $5 “Open House” lawn sign is an effective and inexpensive way to attract buyers who are driving through desirable neighborhoods looking for their next homes. While the Internet is a valuable resource to promote your open house, the sheer volume of online listings can make it hard to reach potential

buyers. A traditional lawn sign and a listing in your local newspaper are budget-friendly promotional opportunities that can generate interest in your open house.

• Invite your neighbors. Neighbors can be great salesmen for your home and the community where you live. Invite friendly neighbors to your open house and encourage them to chat with prospective buyers. Buyers will appreciate neighbors’ firsthand knowledge about the community, and their friendliness can help to create a strong first impression that increases buyer interest in your home.

• Consider some changes to your home decor. When hosting an open house, you might not need to go so far as to stage your home, but you may want to make some changes to the decor to make your home more neutral and appealing to buyers from all walks of life. Remove any potentially controversial artwork or decorative items, replacing them with more neutral items that won’t offend or distract any potential buyers.

• Leave the hosting to the professionals.

Unless you’re selling the home on your own, resist the temptation to attend your open house. Let your realtor do the work. Your absence can make it easier for potential buyers to see themselves in your home, while your presence may make them uncomfortable or hesitant to explore the property and ask any questions.

When hosting an open house, sellers can take several steps to make their homes more appealing to buyers.

Gerry Hudson Kingston Sales Representative

613-449-1668

Rideau Town & Country Realty Ltd. Brokerage, 613-272-5155 www.rtcr.ca Spacious like new quality bungalow.

3 complete baths, Hardwood, Fully Finished lower level, garage, paved drive, huge rear deck. Motivated seller has already purchased new home.

Asking $339,000 MLS®

917 VICTORIA • $232,900

Quick possession is available in this fantastically located all brick bungalow! Bright principal rooms with plenty of natural light featuring 2+1 bedrooms, original hardwood through out main floor rooms, cozy carpet in the bedrooms, and a beautifully updated kitchen! Lower level is fully finished with a third bedroom, full bath, gas fireplace and separate side entrance with potential for an in law suite! Private backyard with concrete patio and interlocking driveway. Call today for your personal viewing! MLS®360660090.

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This spacious two bedroom Condo has so much to offer, starting with its terrific west end location.

Generous sized rooms including a large master with full esuite and double closets. Enjoy the view and south east exposure from the large window banked solarium. Carpet, paint and trim updated in the last 5 years, air conditioners and window coverings included. The building features designated parking, an indoor pool, party and exercise rooms. A wonderful place to call home.

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Build your dream home on this beautiful 9 acre parcel of land located 25 minutes north of Kingston on quiet Shales Road.

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Make a home offer they can’t refuse Buying a home can be very competitive. A well-maintained property with all of the bells and whistles that today’s buyers demand figures to attract many offers, and buyers who have found their dream homes must be prepared to make an offer that sellers can’t refuse.

Standing out in a sea of other potential home buyers is not always so easy, but there are steps buyers can take to ensure their offer is the one sellers ultimately accept.

• Get preapproved for a mortgage. Sellers’ patience may wear thin with buyers who are not preapproved for a mortgage when making their offers. Preapproval can speed up the selling process, as buyers won’t need to secure financing afterward. When sellers receive multiple offers on their homes, they are more likely to sell their homes to buyers whose financing is already lined up as

opposed to buyers who have to scramble to secure loans.

• Establish a strong rapport with the sellers. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to develop emotional attachments to their homes, and buyers should keep that in mind when viewing a home and negotiating their purchase. Sellers won’t want to hear about how ugly a home is or how much money buyers will have to spend to bring the home up to their standards. While buyers must weigh such variables when making their offers, keep it as cordial as possible and avoid any inflammatory remarks during the negotiation process. Sellers may be more likely to accept a lower offer from a buyer they like than a higher offer from someone they don’t like.

• Don’t delay an inspection. When a property is drawing significant interest, buyers

can set their offers apart from the rest by arranging for a near-immediate inspection.

Some buyers may want sellers to give them a couple of weeks to arrange for an inspection, and that may irritate sellers who want to sell their homes as quickly as possible. Have an inspector ready to perform an inspection within days of making your offer.

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When sellers trigger such clauses, they are often required to show the other offers they received that triggered the escalation clause.

Escalation clauses show the sellers you really want the house while keeping potential buyers’ hopes of buying the home alive when the bids are competitive.

Prospective home buyers may find themselves in some stiff competition upon finding their dream homes. But a few simple strategies can make their offers stand out and increase their chances of buying their ideal homes.

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Updated, open-concept 2 bedroom, 2 bath home or cottage on beautiful Charleston Lake. Sunset views, year round access and 185 ft of natural waterfront with level access and floating dock. Great fishing, boating and close to Charleston Lake Provincial Park. This property has it all! MLSÂŽ442280461

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Beautiful 2 bedroom home on a nicely treed 4 acre lot just south of Westport.

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25 Mountain Road

Charming home in Westport with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a modern openconcept kitchen and living area with propane stove. Double detached garage and a beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees on an acre of land. Within walking distance to all amenities including the public beach.

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257 BATH RD UNIT 102 $237,500

Great Main floor Unit with over 1240 sqft of living space featuring in unit storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer New windows and Window Air conditioner. This two bedroom two bath room Condo is ready for immediate possession. This is a lovely building featuring two Salt water pools, a sauna, hot tub, billiards room and party room; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the underground parking or fitness area Call to view. MLSÂŽ367210001.

46 Benson Lake Rd

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home or cottage on the east shore of Benson Lake has great access to Indian, Clear and Newboro Lakes on the Rideau System. Large lakeside windows offer amazing shoreline and sunset views.

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Set on approximately 4 acres, this farm house offers 4 bedrooms up, living and dining room with hardwood floors. The back end of the property has a large barn with plenty of distance between it and the house. The waterfront is clean and level. You can restore the farm house or build your dream home. The price is just $399,000.

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Large city bungalow with oversized attached double garage and paved drive located beside a park. Spacious inside with all new wood floors throughout living and dining rooms, hallway and three large bedrooms. Windows have been updated. The lower level offers a kitchenette, full bath, two bedrooms and a massive recreation room. All kinds of potential. Listed at $279,900.

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Four level, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths city backsplit with new laminate floors and new carpet on bedroom level. The large lower level has woodburning fireplace and a wet bar. There is a fourth level room that could be a huge fourth bedroom or games room. Workshop in the back with power. Listed at just $229,000.

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17 ELDON HALL PLACE

Main Floor Condo. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that often! Nice, bright and clean condo in security building and listed at just $139,900. Meticulously maintained and a pleasure to show is this two bedroom unit with some newer laminate floors and in unit storage. There are laundry facilities on each floor.

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The housing market has begun to heat up thanks to an economy on the rebound. Few people aspire to rent for life, and home ownership is a dream shared by both natives and immigrants who came to the country seeking a better life.

Each year the National Association of Realtors compiles a profile of buyers and sellers that documents trends in the real estate market. Although the majority of first-time home buyers identify as white, the next largest group are Hispanics, who account for 11 percent of the market of first-time home buyers.

The rapidly growing Hispanic population is influencing all areas of modern living, including real estate. Estimates suggest that, between now and 2020, Hispanics, the second largest ethnic group in America, will account for 50 percent of new home buyers.

Over the last three decades, two of every five newcomers to the housing market were Hispanic, according to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. In addition to needing assistance finding their dream homes, Hispanic buyers also may need help securing loans to finance their upcoming home purchases.

Just this year ezDinero.com launched a multinational online alternate lending solution that helps first-time borrowers connect with top experts who specialize in personal loans. The company works directly with the Spanish-speaking market and serves as a mediator between lenders and borrowers. The service is one of the few reputable online companies that can help first-time borrowers find financial solutions that meet their exact specifications and connect them with the top lenders in the industry.

Marina H. Gonzales, Director of Public Relations at ezDinero, states that there is a need for this type of bilingual service for the Spanishspeaking audience, which is underserved in the United States. “ezDinero was created with the intent of giving the Spanish-speaking population an opportunity to meet their personal lending needs, especially for first-time borrowers,” Gonzales said.

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Hispanics wield more influence in the United States than ever before, and more and more Hispanics are making that influence known in the real estate market.

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Add value to your home with these renovations

Homeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments. These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home.

Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale.

• Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitchen can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment, especially if the kitchen matches up well with the rest of your home. Homeowners should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern colors can easily liven up any space. If you paint with lowVOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very desireable these days.

• Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full

baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up shower or bathtub.

• Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, also are smart bets.

• Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home. Adding light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows.

• Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing.

The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

• Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders.

An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home.

Before making improvements, homeowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.