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STAR STAFF – Orléans has a rich history when it comes to minor sports. In fact, a number of local teams have won provincial and national championships in virtually every discipline. Most recently, the Ottawa TFC U17 Girls Academy team won the 2019 National Championship. There are two main soccer clubs in the east end – the Ottawa Gloucester Hornets which play their games at the Hornet’s Nest in Blackburn Hamlet and Ottawa TFC which plays their games at Millennium Park on Trim Road. Both clubs have recreational and competitive programs for players of all ages. You can find their websites at ogschornets.ca and ottawatfc.com respectively. While soccer may be the most popular summer sport in Orléans, there is no doubt that hockey is the most popular winter sport. There are several minor hockey organizations in the east end. Most are part of the Gloucester Hockey Association which includes both Blackburn Hamlet and Orléans west of Tenth Line Road. Everything east of Tenth Line Road is part of the Cumberland Minor Hockey Association.
A number of local hockey players have gone on to have successful NHL careers including Claude Giroux, Eric Gudbranson and Cody Ceci. The Gloucester Hockey Association website has links to all the minor hockey associations in the east end. You can find their website at gloucesterhockey.ottawa.on.ca. The Cumberland Minor Hockey Association website can be found at cumberlandminorhockey.ca The east end is also home to two minor football organizations – the Orléans Minor Football Association, also known as the Orleans Bengals, which plays its games at Garneau high school and the Cumberland Panthers Football Club which plays its games at Millennium Park. Besides tackle football, the Panthers also has a popular flag football program for both boys and girls starting at U10 for boys and U12 for the girls. You can find their website at cumberlandpanthers.com. The Orléans Minor Football Association website can be found at orleansminorfootball.ca. Whether you are interested in basketball, ringette, synchronized swimming, speed-skating,
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A great place to pursue the sport you love
Ultimate Frisbee or lacrosse you can pursue virtually every type of sport in Orléans. The area is home to two gymnastic clubs, a half dozen martial arts clubs and several reputable fitness centres. Local golfers have several courses on which to play including the Pineview Golf Course on Blair Road, the Bearbrook Golf Course on
Rockdale Road, the GreyHawk Golf Club in Carlsbad Springs, the Outaouais Golf Club in Rockland, the Camelot Golf and Country Club in Cumberland and the Hammond Golf Club in Hammond. So, as more and more people get vaccinated and the province continues to reopen, pick a sport and go out and play.
A well-represented community STAR STAFF — The east end encompasses the federal district of Orléans as well as four municipal wards – Orléans Ward 1, Innes Ward 2, Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward 11 and Cumberland Ward 19. The current federal member of parliament is Marie-France Lalonde, while the member of provincial parliament (MPP) is Stephen Blais. Lalonde won her seat in the House of Commons in the 2019 federal election after serving five years at Queen’s Park as MPP. Blais won his seat in a by-election held in February, 2019 to determine Lalonde’s replacement. Lalonde’s constituency office is located in the Peter D. Clark Building at 255 Centrum Blvd. while Blais’ constituency office can be found at 4473 Innes Rd., just east of Tenth Line Road. At the municipal level, the east end is divided into four wards: Beacon HillCyrville Ward includes the neighbourhoods of Beacon Hill, Cyrville and Pineview; Innes Ward is made up of Blackburn Hamlet, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill North and Chateauneuf; Orléans Ward consists of Queenswood Heights, Fallingbrook, Convent Glen, Orléans Wood, Chatelaine Village and Springridge; and Cumberland Ward is made up of South Fallingbrook, Avalon and the rural portion of the former municipality of Cumberland including Cumberland Village, Navan, Sarsfield and Vars. Tim Tierney has represented Beacon HillCyrville Ward on City Council since 2010. He was relected in 2014 and again in 2018. Among his many duties on council, Tim is chair of the city’s Transportation Committee and a member of the Information Technology Sub-Committee, the Transit Commission, the Ottawa Public Library Board and the
Planning Committee. He has also occupied the role of Caucus Chair on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Ontario for the past 10 years. Laura Dudas (Innes Ward) and Matt Luloff (Orléans Ward) were both elected to city council in 2018. Before she was elected, Coun. Dudas was the long-time chair of the Blackburn Community Association. Besides her duties on city council, she serves as vice-chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee and is a member of the Planning; Transportation, and Community and Protective Services committees. Coun. Luloff is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. In winning a seat on city council, he managed to beat out 16 other contenders. Besides his duties on city council, Coun. Luloff is also chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee and he is a member of the Transportation and Finance and Economic Development committees. He also serves as the council liaison on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Coun. Kitts was elected in a byelection to replace Stephen Blais in November, 2021. At 33, she is the youngest member of city council. (Matt Luloff is the next oldest at 37.) Besides city council, Kitts is also vice-chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee and she is a member of the Transportation, Planning, and Community and Protective Services committees. All four east end councillors make a concerted effort to be as approachable and helpful to their constituents as possible. They also have a dedicated staff whose job it is to make sure that issues raised by their constituents are addressed in a timely manner.
r At you service!
Matt Luloff
Laura Dudas
Tim Tierney
Catherine Kitts
MATTHEW LULOFF
LAURA DUDAS
TIM TIERNEY
CATHERINE KITTS
Councillor, Orléans 613-580-2471 Matt.Luloff@ottawa.ca www.matthewluloff.ca
Councillor, Innes 613-580-2472 laura.dudas@ottawa.ca www.LauraDudas.ca
Councillor, Beacon Hill-Cyrville 613-580-2481 tim.tierney@ottawa.ca www.timtierneyottawa.ca
Councillor, Cumberland 613-580-2489 Catherine.Kitts@ottawa.ca www.catherinekitts.com
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Serving motorcycle enthusiasts for over 50 years STAR STAFF – After undergoing extensive renovations, Ottawa’s oldest and best motorcycle and ATV dealership is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a bigger and brighter showroom with bikes from Yamaha, Suzuki, CF Moto and KTM. Founded by Fred Kolman in 1972, Wheelsport was originally located at Blair and Montreal Road. When Fred’s son Jim took over in 2000, they moved the dealership to its current location. Over the years they have become the go to dealer in Orléans and Ottawa in general for off-road, adventure and motocross enthusiasts. In fact, both Jim and his son Benjamin compete in off-road and motocross events on a regular basis, so they know what they are talking about. Located at 1390 Youville Dr., Wheelsport is Canada’s first full-line KTM dealer which includes the KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas brands of off-road and motocross bikes. They also carry the complete line of CF Moto bikes, starting with their 300NK entry level model up to their 650cc Adeventura and 700cc Sport bikes.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran, Wheelsport has the perfect motorcycle to suit your needs and abilities. They also buy and sell used motorcycles and ATVs and they carry a large selection of apparel and accessories on the newly renovated second floor. Besides motorcycles, Wheelsport sells ATVs and side-by-sides by CF Moto Yamaha and Suzuki. In fact, that side of the business has experienced tremendous growth over the past couple of years. Offroading has become a highly popular past-time, especially during the pandemic when everyone had to social distance. Another area of growth over the past five to 10 years has been in the female market. Jim Kolman says the dealership has seen a significant increase in female customers. “The number of women who have gotten into motorcycling has really grown, especially in Orléans,” says Kolman, adding that the dealerships have several models in their inventory aimed specifically at the women’s market. Besides selling motorcycles and ATVs,
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Wheelsport on Youville Drive is celebrating its 50th anniversary by welcoming custumers to their newly renovated showroom (inset). Wheelsport also has a large parts and service department. In fact, they can service virtually any make and model. With eight technicians on staff, they can take care of your motorcycle, ATV or scooter in an efficient
and timely manner, so you can get back to the powersports activities you enjoy. To find out more about visit their website at wheelsport.ca, or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/wheelsport.ca.
Providing a helping hand in times of crisis STAR STAFF — Like many other bedroom communities in Canada, Orléans has its share of residents who, for various reasons, need help in times of crisis. Whether they are experiencing financial hardship, new arrivals to Canada or victims of domestic abuse, residents in need have not one, but two agencies they can turn to in times of need. The Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre (OCCRC), located on Centrum Boulevard in Orléans Town Centre, serves residents living in the former municipality of Cumberland which includes Queenswood Heights, Fallingbrook, Cardinal Creek, Orleans Wood, Chatelaine Village and Avalon, while the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre (EORC), located in the Gloucester Centre on Blair Road, serves residents living in the former
municipality of Gloucester, which includes the communities of Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, Chateauneuf, Chapel Hill and Convent Glen. Both Resource Centres provide services and programs for youth, teenagers and families and both agencies operate an Early Years drop-in centre. In addition, the EORC provides services and programs for seniors and adults with physical disabilities in both jurisdictions including Meals on Wheels. The OCCRC also operates a food bank which provides emergency food supplies for individuals and families. The EORC refers those in need of emergency food supplies to the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard located at 2040 Arrowsmith Dr. which operates under the same rules.
Both resources centres are able to provide services to residents in need thanks in large part to the generosity and dedication of dozens of donors, and community groups which hold fundraising events throughout the year. The OCCRC has several programs in which local businesses and individuals can contribute directly to the agency, the biggest being the Community Caring Connection program in which donors can either make a lump some donation, or a monthly contribution through a direct payment plan. Like the OCCRC, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is largely dependent on third party fundraising efforts. They also organize their own fundraising events, the biggest of which is their charity auction and dinner held every spring.
Every season is the right season to contribute
The Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre is located at 240 Centrum Blvd. across from the Shenkman Arts Centre. FILE PHOTO You can learn more about the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre and the programs the agency provides at www.eorc-creo.ca.
The Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre’s website can be found at www.crcoc.ca.
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Services en Écoles catholique
français
Conseil des écoles catholique de Centre-Est www.ecolecatholique.ca École secondaire Béatrice Desloges, 1999 av. Provence École secondaire Garneau, 6588 rue Carrière Collège catholique Mer Bleue, 6401 ch Renaud École catholique Alain-Fortin, 676 prom Lakeridge École catholique Arc-en-ciel, 1830 boul. Portobello École catholique de la Découverte, 866 av Scala École catholique Notre-Place, 665 prom des Aubépines École catholique des Pionniers, 720 prom Merkley École catholique des Voyageurs, 6030 prom Voyageur École catholique L’Etoile de l’Est, 6220 prom Beausejour École catholique Reine-des-Bois, 1450 rue Duford École catholique Sainte-Marie, 2599 ch. Innes École catholique Saint-Joseph d’Orléans, 6664 rue Carrière
613-742-8960 613-820-3391 613-820-1750 613-744-4022 613-744-2555 614-744-0486 613-744-5894 613-744-5894 613-744-2448 613-744-8345 613-744-5713 613-744-8647 613-745-2722 613-745-7958
Écoles publique
Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario www.cepeo.on.ca École secondaire Gisèle Lalonde, 500 boul. Millennium École secondaire Louis Riel, 1655 ch Bearbrook École élémentaire Jeanne-Sauvé, 1917 ch Gardenway École élémentaire L’Odyssée Site, 1770 prom Grey Nuns École élémentaire Des Sentiers, 2159 rue Nantes École élémentaire Le Prélude, 6025 prom Longleaf
Collège d’arts appliqués et de technologie La Cité collégiale, 801 Aviation Pkwy www.collegelacite.ca
613-742-8960 613-833-0018 613-590-2233 613-824-9217 613-834-2097 613-834-4453 613-834-8411
613-742-2483
Arts et culture
Les Chansonniers d’Ottawa www.leschansonniersottawa.ca Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans (MIFO) www.mifo.ca 613-830-6436
Club d’affaires
Business Club d’Orléans www.businesscluborleans.com
Centres de ressource communautaire
Centre des ressources de l’Est d’Ottawa, 1980 ch Ogilvie www.eorc-creo.ca 613-741-6025 Centre de ressources communautaires Orléans Cumberland, 240 boul Centrum www.crcoc.ca 613-830-4357
Patrimoine et l’histoire
Société franco-ontarienne de patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans www.sfopho.com
Club des aînés
Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa, 3349 chemin Navan https://rafo.ca/ Centre Séraphin-Marion d’Orléans mifo.ca/activites-recreatives/csmo-50-ans-et/
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Au service des francophones d’Orléans STAR STAFF – Depuis ses débuts, Orléans a toujours été fière de ses racines francophones. Lors du recensement de 2016, plus de 30 pour cent des résidents d’Orléans ont indiqué le français comme langue maternelle et beaucoup plus s’identifiaient comme francophiles, ou possédant la capacité de parler et de comprendre le français. La communauté francophone d’Orléans a travaillé fort pour établir et maintenir des institutions clés comme le Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans (MIFO) et le Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa (RAFO). Fondé en 1979, le MIFO est la source culturelle de la population francophone locale d’Orléans. L’organisme offre une multitude de programmes et de services communautaires, notamment des programmes pour les personnes âgées; camps d’été; et un service de garde. Le centre culturel MIFO de la rue Carrière abrite le Centre Séraphin-Marion d’Orléans qui offre des activités aux aînés francophones. Le MIFO est également chargé d’amener des artistes, des comédiens et des représentations théâtrales de langue française
au Centre des Arts Shenkman, bien que la pandémie de COVID-19 les ait contraints à une interruption indéfinie. Il en va de même pour le Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa (RAFO) qui offre normalement une grande variété d’activités pour les aînés francophones de la région. Le RAFO est le plus grand club francophone d’aînés à Orléans. Il est situé au 3499, chemin Navan. Un autre organisme francophone important à Orléans est la Société francoontarienne du patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans (SFOPHO). Le groupe est chargé de convaincre la ville de nommer plusieurs des rues et des parcs locaux en l’honneur de personnalités francophones importantes qui ont joué un rôle clé dans la communauté. Alors que le MIFO est la source de la culture francophone à Orléans et que la SFOPHO est la gardienne de son patrimoine, l’église St-Joseph d’Orléans en est le cœur et l’âme. L’église située au 2757, boulevard StJoseph a été achevée en 1922 pour remplacer le bâtiment d’origine qui se trouvait sur le site de 1885 à 1920, date à laquelle il a dû être démoli pour des raisons structurelles. Le bâtiment a récemment subi d’importantes rénovations.
Le Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans possède un centre culturel situé au 6600, rue Carrière. (À droite) L’église de la Paroisse St-Joseph d’Orléans est située au 2757, boul. St-Joseph. PHOTOS ARCHIVES
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Your community
contacts
Police, Fire, Ambulance
To report a fire, health emergency or a crime in progress To report other emergencies or suspicious activities All other police inquiries www.ottawapolice.ca Orléans-Cumberland Community Police Centre, 343 St. Joseph Blvd. The Childfen’s Aid Society www.casott.on.ca
Local politicians
Orléans MP Marie-France Lalonde (federal) www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/marie-france-lalonde(92209) Orléans MPP Stephen Blais (provincial) www.ola.org/en/members/all/stephen-blais Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson www.jimwatsonottawa.ca Orléans Ward City Councillor Matt Luloff www.matthewluloff.ca Innes Ward City Councillor Laura Dudas www.lauradudas.ca Cumberland Ward City Councillor Catherine Kitts www.timtierneyottawa.ca Beacon Hill-Cyrville City Councillor Tim TIerney www.timtierneyottawa.ca
9-1-1 613-230-6211 613-236-1222 613-236-1222 ext. 3571 613-747-7800
613-834-1800 613-834-8679 613-580-2496 613-580-2471 613-580-2472 613-580-2489 613-580-2481
Municipal Services
City of Ottawa information line 3-1-1 http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/your-city-government/contact-city-ottawa Ottawa Library Cumberland Branch (Ray Friel Centre) 613-580-2940 Ottawa Library Orléans Branch, 1705 Orléans Blvd. 613-580-2940 OC Transpo www.octranspo.com; Schedule information 613-741-4390
Community Associations
Beacon Hill www.bhca.ca Blackburn Hamlet www.blackburnhamlet.ca Bradley Estates www.bradleyestates.ca Cardinal Creek www.cardinalcreek.org Carlsbad Springs www.carlsbadsprings.ca Chapel Hill South www.chapelhillsouth.ca Chapel Hill North http://chapelhillnorth.blogspot.com/ Convent Glen-Orleans Wood www.conventglenorleanswood.com Cumberland Village www.cumberlandvillage.ca Fallingbrook www.fallingbrook.com Greater Avalon www.gaca-acga.com Navan www.navan.on.ca Queenswood Heights www.queenswoodheights.com Sarsfield https://www.facebook.com/Sarsfieldacs Vars http://vars.ca
Community Centres
Aquaview Community Centre, 318 Aquaview Dr. Beacon Hill North Community Centre, 2130 Radford Crt. Bearbrook Community Centre, 8720 Russell Rd. Blackburn Community Centre,190 Glen Park Dr. Carlsbad Springs Community Centre, 6020 Piperville Rd. François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd. Navan Memorial Arena, 1295 Colonial Rd. Notre-Dame-des-Champs C.C., 3659 Navan Rd. Pierre Rocque Community Centre, 1257 Joseph Drouin St. Roy G. Hobbs Community Centre, 109 Larch Cres. Queenswood Heights Community Centre, 1485 Duford Dr. Sarsfield Community Centre, 3385 Sarsfield Rd. South Fallingbrook Community Centre, 998 Valin St.
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Your community
contacts
Arts Community
Arteast Ottawa arteastottawa.com Bytown Beat Chorus bytownbeat.groupanizer.com Coro Vivo Ottawa corovivoottawa.ca Cross Town Youth Chorus ctyc.ca Cumberland Community Singers cumberlandcommunitysingers.ca Common Thread Quilt Guild commonthreadquiltguild.ca Gloucester Pottery School gloucesterpotteryschool.com Les Chansonniers d’Ottawa leschansonniersottawa.com Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans (MIFO) mifo.ca Ottawa School of Art – Orléans Campus artottawa.ca/orleans-campus Ottawa School of Theatre https://ost-eto.ca Ottawa Artisans’ Guild nationalcapitalartisans.ca
613-580-2787 613-830-6436 613-580-2787 613-580-2764
Community Resource Centres
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, 1980 Ogilvie Rd. www.eorc-creo.ca 613-741-6025 Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre, 240 Centrum Blvd. www.crcoc.ca 613-830-4357
History and Heritage
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Rd. www.facebook.com/cumberlandmuseum/ 613-833-3059 Cumberland Township Historical Society www.cths.ca Gloucester Historical Society www.gloucesterhistory.com Société franco-ontarienne de patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans www.sfopho.com
Service clubs
Cumberland Lions Club www.cumberlandlions.ca Gloucester North Lions Club www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/gloucesternorth/ Kiwanis Club of Orléans www.orleanskiwanis.ca Navan Lions Club www.navanlions.ca Navan Women’s Institue www.navannwi.com Orléans Lions Club www.orleanslionsclub.org Rotary Club of Orléans https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4921 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. www.rcl632.com
Seniors clubs
Gloucester 50+ Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr. Website: Gloucester50pluscenter.ca Hobbs Seniors Club, 109 Larch Cres. Website: hobbsseniorsclub.weebly.com Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa, 3349 Navan Rd. Website: rafo.ca/
Sports and Recreation Arenas
Blackburn Arena, 200 Glen Park Dr. Earl Armstrong Arena, 2020 Ogilvie Rd. Richcraft Sensplex, 813 Shefford Rd. Bob MacQuarriie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr. Navan Memorial Arena, 1295 Colonial Rd. Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. R.J. Kennedy Arena, 1115 Dunning Rd.
Swimming pools
Bob MacQuarriie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr. François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd. Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. Splash Wave Pool, 2040 Ogilvie Rd.
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613-824-5197 613-746-7109 613-599-0363 613-824-0819 613-835-2066 613-830-2747 613-833-2375
613-824-0819 613-580-8080 613-830-2747 613-748-4222
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Wine so fine your friends won’t be able to tell the difference
In the world of winemaking, Wine Kitz has earned a reputation for variety, quality and value. Making your own wine at Wine Kitz costs a fraction of what you would pay for the same quality of commercial wine. Best of all, it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Step 1 is choosing which wine to make with the help of the staff at the Orléans Wine Kitz location in the Orléans Town Centre on Centrum Blvd. and starting the wine-making process. Step 2 is bottling your wine in as little as four weeks after the initial process. The third and final step is you enjoying your wine with family and friends. Owner Shawn Larkin has been helping Orléans residents make their own wine since 2001. He recently stepped in to help over 100 customers of The Wine Bottega on Tenth Line Road recover their wine after the store unceremoniously closed its doors just days before Christmas. Wine Kitz is associated with Andrew Orléans Wine Kitz owner Shawn Larkin Peller Ltd. which owns and operates several award-winning wineries in Canada including Pellar Estates and Trius Winery. That relationship ensures that Wine Kitz uses only the finest ingredients in their wines which they stand behind with a 100% NO HASSLE Satisfaction Guarantee. Besides their Ultra Premium and Premium wines, Wine Kitz also has the limited released Global Passport Series. Available for a short time from December to March, these exclusive wines celebrate the various wine making regions of the world. Presently we have a NEW LIMITED release – Torreno – which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. To learn more visit winekitzorleans.ca or drop by the store at 3095 St. Joseph Blvd. in the Orléans Town Centre
Your community
contacts
Health Care Services
Orléans Urgent Care Clinic, 100-1220 Place d’Orléans Dr. www.esfestottawa.ca 613-590-0533 Family First Health Centre. 4270 Innes Rd. inside the Great Canadian Superstore www.ffhc.ca 613-841-7009
School Boards
Ottawa District School Board www.ocdsb.ca Ottawa Catholic School Board www.ocsb.ca Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario www.cepeo.on.ca Conseil des écoles catholique de Centre-Est www.ecolecatholique.ca
613-721-1820 613-224-2222 613-742-8960 613-742-8960
Minor Sports Associations Basketball
Gloucester-Cumberland Basketball www.gcba.ca
Baseball / Softball
Orléans Amateur Fastball Association www.orleanssoftball.ca Orléans Little League www.orleanslittleleague.ca
Curling
Navan Curling Club, 1305 Fair Green Ave. https://navancurling.ca
613-835-2736
Football
Orléans Bengals Football Club www.orleansbengals.ca Cumberland Panthers Football Club www.cumberlandpanthers.com
Gymnastics
Tumblers Gymnastics Centre www.tumblers.on.ca Club de gymnastique Les Sittelles www.sittelles.ca TRYumph Gymnastics Academy www.tryumphgymnastics.ca
Hockey
Blackburn Minor Hockey Association www.blackburnstingers.com Cumberland Minor Hockey Association www.cumberlandminorhockey.ca Gloucester Cumberland Girls Hockey www.gcgha.goalline.ca Orléans Minor Hockey Association www.orleansminorhockey.ca
Soccer
Ottawa Gloucester Hornets www.ogschornets.ca Cumberland United Soccer Club www.cumberlandsoccer.com
Speed Skating
Gloucester Concordes Speed Skating Club www.gloucesterconcordes.ca
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STAR STAFF — If you appreciate the arts, either as a patron or a practitioner, Orléans has much to offer for residents of all ages. With more and more Ontarians getting vaccinated every day, it’s only a matter of time before the province enters the fourth and final stage of its reopening plan, allowing for performing artists to return to the stage. The Ottawa School of Theatre (formerly the Orléans Young Players) has been limited to virtual programming for much of the past year. But with things slowly opening back up, they are planning to return to in-person lessons by the end of the year. For now they will have a mix of virtual and in-person classes in both French and English starting on Sept. 3. For more information about the OST and their program line-up for 2021-2022, visit their website at ost-eto.ca. If singing is your thing, there are several talented choruses that hold regular auditions in search of new voices. Coro Vivo Ottawa and Les Chansonniers d’Ottawa both have their roots in the east end and enjoy a well-earned reputation. Additional information about Coro Vivo
Ottawa can be found at corovivoottawa.ca, while information about Les Chansonniers can be found at leschansonniersottawa. com. If you appreciate barbershop harmony you should consider joining the Bytown Beat chorus Auditions are held on a regular basis and can be scheduled by e-mailing info@bytownbeat.com. Orléans is also home to a thriving amateur theatre scene. Prior to the pandemic, Vintage Stock Theatre staged a murder mystery dinner production every August on the grounds of the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. There is every expectation the production will return in 2022. The theatre troupe also stages an annual Christmas production during the holiday season. Each production is inspired by periods or actual events that have taken place in Cumberland’s rich history.
The OST has a class for adults affectionately called the Orléans Older Players. As of the writing of this article, a decision on when the OOPs classes will resume has yet to be determined. The Shenkman Arts Centre is the hub of the local arts community. It’s also home to dozens of theatre productions and live musical and comedy performances in both French and English throughout the year and it’s home to three art galleries and the Gloucester Pottery School. For more information about the Shenkman Arts Centre, including scheduling and ticket information visit shenkmanarts.ca.
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Welcome to our community | Bienvenue dans notre communauté
We’re here to help! Nous sommes là pour vous aider! Government of Canada | Gouvernement canadien We can assist you with: | Nous pouvons vous aider avec : The Canada Pension Plan | Old Age Security Régime de pensions du Canada | Sécurité de la vieillesse Guaranteed Income Supplement Supplément de revenu garanti
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Marie-France LALONDE
Immigration Matters Renseignements sur la citoyenneté Citizenship Inquiries Questions de citoyenneté Canadian Passport | Consular Affairs Passeport canadien | Affaires consulaires Congratulatory messages Messages de reconnaissance Student Loans | Taxation Issues Prêts aux étudiants | Questions sur l’impôt House of Commons Page Program Programme des pages de Chambre des communes General inquiries on federal programs Demandes de renseignements généraux sur les programmes fédéraux
Government of Ontario | Gouvernement ontarien We can assist you with: | Nous pouvons vous aider avec : Ontario birth, death and marriage certificates Certificats ontariens de naissance, de décès ou de mariage OHIP cards Cartes santé Driver’s Licences Permis de conduire
(613) 834-1800 marie-france.lalonde@parl.gc.ca
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Stephen BLAIS
(613) 834-8679 sblais.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
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Keeping motorists on the road for 26 years STAR STAFF – Precision Automotive on Vantage Drive has been providing honest professional service for an honest price for the past 26 years. With 10 bays, four licensed technicians and two apprentice technicians, Precision is the largest independently owned service centre in the Ottawa region. They also have the expertise to service any make and model of vehicle. It’s a common myth that if you have your new or leased vehicle serviced at a place other than the dealer, the warranty will be voided or the lease somehow impacted, even if it’s for an oil change. The fact is that you have the right to get your vehicle serviced wherever you wish. At Precision Automotive, they keep a thorough record of your service history to comply with your warranty. Technicians at Precision will check all your fluid conditions and levels, tire condition and pressures as well as all your drive belts, hoses and air conditioning system using the latest diagnostic computer equipment. There is nothing more annoying than having an unforeseen breakdown. Not
only is it inconvenient, but it can cost you valuable time, not to mention a potentially expensive towing bill. Providing peace of mind for you and your family is what Precision Automotive is all about. Owner Rob Brouwer and his staff have a well-earned reputation for doing things right the first time, everytime and they back up their work with an industry leading 2 year/40,000km warranty on most new installed parts and labour. Why not take advantage of their expertise and have your vehicle checked out today to avoid the chance of a potential headache tomorrow? As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The license technicians at Precision can take of any type of repair from your brake and exhaust systems to your car’s heating and cooling system and anything else under the hood. Precision also specializes in tires. They carry all the main brands including Toyo, Michelin, Goodyear and Pirelli. Deciding on a set of tires isn’t difficult, but it pays to invest some time in the process. At Precision Automotive,
With 10 bays, four licensed technicians and two apprentice technicians Precision Automotive in Orléans is one of the largest independent service centres in Ottawa. STAFF PHOTO they strive to provide their customers with the tire that best suits their vehicle, driving habits and budget. Their goal is to provide their clients with a tire that provides the best value for their dollar. The professionals at Precision will gladly take the time to discuss your tire options.
Precision Automotive is located at 385 Vantage Dr, behind the McDonald’s restaurant at Innes and Tenth Line Road. You can also check out their web site for their latests special offers at www.theautopros.ca, or call them at 613841-5550. Happy Motoring!
PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE Take care of your vehicle and your vehicle will take care of you. Oil changes • Mechanical repairs • Inspections Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension Engine and driveline maintenance & repairs
At Precision Automotive your health and safety remain our number one priority. We continue to take the necessary precautions such as santizing customer vehicles and our front counter.
Rob Brouwer, Owner
www.theautopros.ca 613-841-5550 385 Vantage Dr., Orléans (near Innes & Tenth Line)
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Ottawa MediSPA Orléans: Helping their clients ‘love their every age’ Special to the Orléans Star Taking care of your skin is more than a luxury – it’s an investment. At Ottawa MediSPA Orléans, they’ve been helping women and men invest in their skin by providing high-quality esthetic services, laser treatments and medical injectables since 2016. Ottawa MediSPA Orléans is located at 2211 St. Joseph Blvd., which will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in September serving Orléans, Ottawa and the surrounding area. Owner, Spa Director & Medical Esthetician Christina Mazzarotti, Medical Director Dr. Vanessa Abdelhalim and Spa Facilitator Julie Parent lead a team of dynamic and highly trained Medical Estheticians, Laser Technicians and Cosmetic Medical Injectors who each possess a tremendous amount of skill, talent and passion! After being temporarily closed during the pandemic, they are welcoming six new technologies and treatments from PDO Thread Lifts and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Skin Rejuvenation to ultimate Flexsure®
Skin Tightening and gorgeous Brow Lamination. At Ottawa MediSPA Orléans they have something for everyone and every budget to feel pampered and look their very best! Among the traditional services they provide are Coolsculpting®; IPL Photo Facials; Laser Hair Removal; ICON™ Laser Skin Resurfacing; Chronic Migraine Therapy; Botox® & Juvéderm® Medical Injections, Spider Vein Sclerotherapy; Hyperhidrosis for excessive sweating; as well as a full line of traditional spa treatments including; advanced Facial Treatments; Manicure and Pedicure nail treatments; facial and body Waxing; Eyelash and Brow treatments such as Henna and Nano Brows; and Microblading. The Ottawa MediSPA Orléans team strives to stay current in the market’s leading technologies by attending some of the largest trade shows and private training seminars on a regular basis. They believe in the importance of providing excellent hands-on training for new
Estheticians and are always looking to help shape the way for women new to the industry. At Ottawa MediSPA Orléans they believe that every individual is unique! Therefore, treatments should be specifically designed to meet that individual’s needs and expectations. Care, concern, and follow-up are second to none when providing services to their clients. Ottawa MediSPA Orléans is always happy to provide their Full Circle Skin Consultation which helps clients find the products, services and treatment plans that are right for them. To schedule a Full Circle Skin Consultation, visit ottawamedispa.ca/ orleans and scroll to the link near the bottom of the page, email at orleans@ ottawamedispa.ca or simply contact the Spa at 613-834-0333. Besides treatments, Ottawa MediSPA Orléans also specializes in skincare products that assist in the “prejuvenation” of your skin. Their PRFX™ Perfect Fix Skincare is their very own skincare line which
Christina Mazzarotti is the Spa Director and Owner of Ottawa MediSPA Orléans. PHOTO SUPPLIED meets each client’s skin concerns and budget. The skincare line is a pleasure to use and offers consistent results for a great investment in your skin’s future. During the month of August, Ottawa MediSPA Orléans will be launching a newly designed website that among other things will provide
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their clients with an easy on-line shopping experience and great skincare and anti-aging information. Rest assured you are safe when visiting the Spa as all the best pre-cautions for Covid are practiced daily. The first step to a healthier more beautiful you, is just a visit away.
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A great place for an active lifestyle STAR STAFF – Whether you bike, run, swim or play tennis, Orléans is a great place to pursue an active lifestyle and stay in shape especially during the difficult times we now find ourselves in. It’s no secret that Orléans is home to dozens of neighbourhood parks, but what is less commonly known is that they are connected by more than 50 kms of pathways that are shared by pedestrians and cyclists alike. One of the more popular pathways runs along the Ottawa River from Petrie Island to Parliament Hill and further west all the way to Kanata. During the pandemic, the NCC has closed the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway from St. Joseph Blvd. to the Aviation Parkway on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Tuesday, Sept. 8. This also includes Labour Day. The Green’s Creek area in Blackburn Hamlet is a great place to go for a run in the summer or sledding in the winter. The hill at Green’s Creek is one of the tallest tobogganing hills in the National Capital Region. The nearby Hornet’s Nest soccer facility is home to the Ottawa-Gloucester Hornets. Further east, Millennium Park is home
to the Cumberland United Soccer Club and Ottawa TFC as well as the Cumberland Panthers Football Club. The Park is also home to the Kiwanis Playground and the largest splash pad in the east end both of which are now open to the general public during Stage 2 of the provincial reopening. Sticking to the great outdoors, Petrie Island – located on the Ottawa River – has become a recreation jewel with its two supervised beaches, nature trails and ecological reserve. The island, which can be accessed by a causeway at the northern end of Trim Road, is home to the Orléans Canada Day Celebration and the Carivibe festival held every June. It’s also a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists who can paddle around the island and explore its many coves and inlets. If you don’t own your own kayak or canoe, you can rent one at the Oziles Marina and Tackle Shop which is located on the causeway as you approach the island. Oziles rents paddle boards, jet skis and paddle boats. Orléans is also blessed with not one, not two, but three municipal recreation centres. Although it is currently closed due to the pandemic, the Bob MacQuarrie
Two great ways to spend a sunny Sunday in the east end is to take advantage of the NOKIA Bikedays on the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, or soak up some rays on Petrie Island (inset). FILE PHOTOS Recreation Complex, located on Youville Drive, has two indoor rinks, a fully equipped gym and a 25-metre pool that is shared by the Gloucester Synchro Club and the Ottawa Titans Water Polo Club. The Ray Friel Recreation Complex, which is also temporarily closed during the pandemic, has three indoor rinks, a wave
pool and a fully equipped gym. Orléans’ newest pool opened last year at the corner of Portobello and Brian Coburn Boulevards in Avalon. Annual and monthly memberships are available at all three recreation centres. For scheduling information visit ottawa.ca/ en/residents/recreation-and-parks.
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