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EMC news - A group of kids living in the west-end got a chance to get their hands dirty and learn first-hand how to nurture a plant from seedling to the dinner table. That’s the philosophy being embraced by the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa and their restaurateur board member Stephen Beckta, who spear-

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headed an organic garden initiative at the club’s Dumaurier Avenue clubhouse. Bekta is proprietor of Bekta Dining and Wine, Play Food and Wine and Gezellig Dining. Money raised during his flagship location’s 10th anniversary event, as well as the $1,000 prize Bekta received at April’s Terroir Awards, went towards a refreshed and expanded raised vegetable garden.

On a rainy June 6, kids from the club joined Bekta and other volunteers in planting this year’s crop. Bekta, who was busy helping his son, Seanan BektaCunningham, plant strawberry plants, credited volunteers Natasha Leblanc, Brian Faraday and Pierre Lafontaine for “working their butts off in the rain for the last few days.” See GARDEN, page 20

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EMC news - A public meeting between city-hired urban planner George Dark and residents of Mechanicsville quickly turned into a discussion on what makes their community unique, and how to preserve that. The Mechanicsville neighbourhood is a large part of the Scott Street community design plan, which recently kicked off with the intent to guide the area into the future as per resident’s wishes. Dark, who has worked with the city and residents on the nearby CDP’s - most recently the Carling-Preston area – used the June 6 meeting to collect early feedback and answer questions relating to policy and process. Under the city’s current Official Plan, the mainly residential and low-rise neighbourhood is designated as a mixed-use centre, providing the rationale for future high-density developments. While the community’s western edge – Parkdale Avenue – already has high-rise buildings and will soon see even taller towers, the interior of the neighbourhood consists mainly of aging, workingclass two-storey homes and row houses. Dark asked residents what direction they want their neighbourhood to go in and what aspects of the area they are willing to see change. “The way to influence

these activities – the way to get what you want – is to go in the front end, not the back,” said Dark, advising residents on how to achieve the best outcome through early participation. The mixed-use designation, he said, was something of an “anomaly,” and that Mechanicsville seemed to be mapped differently than other Ottawa neighbourhoods. “A mixed-use centre is a place that you expect developers to change,” said Dark. “That raises the big question – whether this (zoning) should be removed from the Official Plan.” One resident with past knowledge of the community recalled that in the 1960s, the area was slated for an “urban renewal” project that never materialized. Instead, the land was upzoned to allow private developers to evolve the area piecemeal, over time. With new development and intensification favouring other communities until very recently, Mechanicsville – and its zoning – remained relatively unchanged for decades. Because of the approval of large condo towers on Parkdale, the neighbourhood as a whole was already meeting density targets, said Dark. As well, the recently-approved CDP for the adjacent (and vacant) Bayview Yards would place much density on the other side of the community. See DECISIONS, page 27

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The Canadian branch formed four years ago following the Haiti earthquake, and the campaign came to Ottawa for the first time last year. “It was one of those charities that was just so practical and sensible, just like shoes are in many ways,” said Watson. “The City of Ottawa is very proud to support the Soles4Souls campaign. We’re eager to bring awareness to the cause through events like this and to be an active participant in the campaign. Individuals can drop off gently-used shoes at city locations like city hall or at one of seven City of Ottawa recreation facilities that are designated drop-off centres.” Students from St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville were also on hand for the proclamation. Their social justice club hopped on board the initiative following a suggestion by teacher Heather Kingsburg. “Our school brought in 560 pairs of shoes over the course of two weeks,” said member Chloe Preston, who joined club member Jordan Konery in speaking about the school’s enthusiasm over the initiative. Kingsburg said it was the first time their school had participated in Soles4Souls, and implied it wouldn’t be the last time they did, either. “I highly doubt it,” she said. “It was very well received.”

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Dymon Storage will be using its trucks to ship collected shoes to sorting centres in preparation for their journey overseas. A large shipment will be bound for Rwanda in July. “The fact is, the majority of people in Ottawa take wearing shoes for granted,” said Steve Creighton, senior vice-president of Dymon Storage. “Despite our prosperity, many people in our community do not own proper footwear,” he said. “At the same time, many people around the world face even greater hardships. In many countries, shoes can prevent life-threatening disease, injury and illness.” Creighton thanked charity supporter Laureen Harper for attending the announcement and declared that after just four official days of this year’s initiative, more than 25,000 pairs of shoes have been collected. Soles4Souls is teaming up this year with Sole Responsibility, an Ottawa-based charity. The idea behind Soles4Souls came in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, when a Nashville shoe executive collected 250,000 shoes as part of the relief efforts. Following Hurricane Katrina the following year, the same group of companies collected 1 million shoes. Soles4Souls officially formed the year after that.

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EMC news - An entire industry breathed a sigh of relief on Monday, June 3 when Mayor Jim Watson said the Rideau Carleton Raceway should be the only option for a future casino in Ottawa. “Obviously anyone affiliated with horse racing and the Rideau Carleton Raceway is thrilled with the news,” said John MacMillan, founder of the National Capital Region Horse Racing Association, and leader of the Casino Choice Ottawa campaign. “There’s a lot of relieved people at Rideau Carleton because they were worried about losing their jobs.” In a surprising about-face on the issue, Watson informed councillors by email on Monday night he would propose “that the city identify the Rideau Carleton Raceway as the only acceptable location for an expanded gaming facility in Ottawa.” He tabled his motion at the city’s finance and economic development committee on June 4, to be considered in July. Given that the Ontario Gaming and Lottery Corporation will only allow one gaming site in each designated gaming zone – killing the hope of a satellite slots program to complement a downtown casino – Watson said it was “becoming increasingly clear that there would be no future role for the RCR given the OLG’s most recent position,” he wrote. “Therefore, I do not believe we should jeopardize the Rideau Carleton Raceway operation by not being crystal clear to the OLG prior to the start of its RFP process.”

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Medieval fest volunteers sought Ottawa West News staff

EMC news - The Queen of Osgoode is calling all talented (or at least enthusiastic) thespian-type medieval buffs to follow her around adoringly during the Kingdom of Osgoode Medieval Festival, July 13 to 14. Festival organizers are seeking volunteers to act as townspeople, royal entourage, guards, and other colourful characters.

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“It’s like stepping into a different world for two days,” says storyline committee coordinator, Andrea Jermacans. “You put on a costume, start calling everyone ‘m’lady’ and boo at the nasty regent when he walks by. It’s a lot of fun, and not a huge commitment. It’s always a hoot playing pretend for a few hours.” Jermacans says she’s seeking volunteers for four hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday. “Experience isn’t necessary,”

says Jermacans. “We just need some outgoing, reliable volunteers who don’t mind dressing as medieval peasants for a few hours and helping to build enthusiasm amongst the crowds.” The festival is also seeking general volunteers to help out with the games, at the door, and other positions. For more information, please contact Andrea Jermacans at 613-826-1459 or email airbuckle@hotmail.com. Visit www.osgoodemedievalfestival.com.

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EMC news - A housing development that brought life to a moribund city block near the Nature Museum has landed on a prestigious international honour list. The Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation’s Beaver Barracks development was recently named an international finalist for the World Habitat Awards. The awards, which will be announced in August, were created in the 1980s by the Building and Social Housing Foundation to recognize projects that provided practical and innovative solutions to housing needs. The 254-unit Beaver Barracks occupies the land bordered by Catherine Street, Metcalfe Street, and Argyle Street, sharing a city block with the Taggart Family YMCA. Like the name suggests, the land once housed a Second World Warera training barracks for military servicemen, which the federal government sold to the former regional municipality in the early 1990s. Ray Sullivan, the CCOC’s executive director, said he’s pleased to see the recognition garnered by the development. “It’s really great to see Beaver Barracks recognized on an international level,” he said. “Part of it is the design, and we have Barry Hobin & Associates Architects to thank for that. But, a lot of the (recognition) is from the impact on the community. It’s a mixed development designed to have a positive impact on the neighbourhood.” Consisting of two mid-rise apartment buildings, townhomes and stacked townhomes, the affordable housing development transformed

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ollowing recent upheaval in the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation boardroom and a change of tact on casinos initiated by the premier’s office, Mayor Jim Watson has also made an about face on the issue. After making the case for the city to support a downtown casino, the mayor now wants to see any new gaming facilities placed at the Rideau Carleton Raceway. While this is great news for anyone connected with the horse racing industry, it should be at least a little disconcerting for many residents as once again city hall is narrowing the discussion about a particular issue. Remember the epic court battles fought by the city over the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park? Many of the arguments against the city partnering with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group pointed to a lack of open competition. Isn’t that what’s happening here? Like with Lansdowne, there is at least one other group interested in making a serious bid to build a casino in another area of the city: Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk, wants the opportunity to build one beside Scotiabank Place. A francophone business group has also called for an open competition for any new gaming facility. An open competition only makes sense, not only

for the bidder, but the city as well. Competition would see multiple business plans presented to the city, which staff could in turn evaluate to come up with a recommendation that makes the most sense for Ottawa. More than likely, what makes sense for Ottawa would be a proposal that maximizes gambling revenue for the city, as this is really the only reason to build a new casino – if we’re not in it to make money, we probably shouldn’t be building one at all. This is not to say the raceway can’t present a compelling business case. It has lots of land to build on and few neighbours to annoy. Area gamblers are also familiar with the existing slots, so there is an existing customer base. The biggest drawbacks to the site are a lack of growth potential due to its distance from downtown and the lack of transportation infrastructure. Downtown, on the other hand, doesn’t suffer either of those problems. Downtown’s biggest problem is the lack of a ready-made site. Melnyk’s potential plan would fall somewhere between the two: ample space, good transit links and location near Highway 417, but also not near the city’s major tourist hub. These are the factors that need to be considered by the city, and by narrowing the potential sites to just one, Watson is effectively neutering this discussion.

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BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse knows he’s in trouble, so he goes into pre-emptive strike mode, throwing a tantrum about how the baby is always in the way of his game. Instead of “freaking out,” which, to be honest, is my instinctive reaction, the “We Care” approach demands I say, “I’d like you to comfort your sister and think about a better place to play with the ball. I care about both of you. I really want you to be active and have fun, but I need your baby sister to be safe. It’s a lot more fun if you play in the basement, where there’s no baby.” The “We Care” approach may sound simple, but it demands a lot from the parents. You have to be present. You have to be reflective. Mostly, you have to resist the urge to scream your head off, demand the child leave the room, and deliver empty threats or punishments. A tall order. But it really is great. And your kids will come to respect you more for it, especially because the “We Care” approach can be surprising to them. My son was so used to mom saying no, for example, that he was ill-prepared for my response when he refused to empty the dishwasher for the third day in a row. “Go ahead,” I said. “Ask me if I’m going to rearrange your dentist appointment so you can go on your year-end school trip? Ask me if I’ll pay $15 out of my own money so you can go?” “You’ll say no,” my son shouted, “because I won’t do the dishwasher!” “Just ask me!” “Will you rearrange my dentist appointment and pay $15 so I can go on my year-end school trip?” “Yes,” I shouted, “because I care about you and you’ve worked hard at school this year and I think it’s important for you to have fun with your friends and celebrate.” “Okay, mom,” he said, “I’ll unload the dishwasher.” And that my friends, is the “We Care” approach to parenting at its best.

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ntil that fateful day in the middle of summer, Mother had no choice but to keep the perishables on a swinging shelf in the dug-out under the house. It was a dank and frightening place and could only be entered from the outside. There was no trap-door in the kitchen like Aunt Bertha had on the next farm, only two big doors tilted against the house that had to be lifted to gain entry. It was a place I hated with a passion and Mother too never quite got used to putting butter and milk on the swinging shelf. Blocks of ice were put in big tubs down in the dugout in the hope that what Mother put down there would be kept chilled enough that we all wouldn’t die from food poisoning. Of course when the ice melted, the big tubs had to be hauled up and emptied, a job for my big strapping brothers. But it was Grandfather who changed all that one day when he came out from Ottawa and ordered Father to

MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories hitch up the wagon and head into Renfrew. Of course, Grandfather had no intention of riding all the way into Renfrew sitting on a rickety seat on a wagon. He drove ahead in his rumble seat car, telling Father where to meet him. Everett went with Father to help. The purpose of his trip into town was to buy Mother a brand new Barnett ice box. “Uncivilized! That’s what it is!” he said time and again on his regular visits to the farm and when one of us kids was sent down into the dug-out to bring up milk or butter or anything else that Mother hoped would keep fresh long enough so that we could eat it. We always had had an ice house and it was always full

of blocks of ice, but never until that wonderful day, did we have an ice box to put the blocks in. Mother spent the entire morning trying to come up with a decent place to put the ice box in the kitchen. It had to be well away from the Findlay Oval, of course, and it couldn’t sit in the window looking out into the grape arbour -- that’s where the old pine table sat and where we had our meals. Finally, without even knowing what it would look like or what size it was, Mother decided it would go kitty-corner next to the little room off the kitchen that served as Mother and Father’s bedroom. So that place was scrubbed by Audrey, wiped dry, and newspapers laid out covering

the perishables and Mother arranged it all in the ice box like she was laying out blocks for a quilt. Grandfather had thought of everything. While in Renfrew he bought an exact duplicate of our white granite dish pan and he slid it under the ice box to catch the drip. We sat around the ice box on kitchen chairs, as if waiting for it to tell us something. It sure looked mighty nice in the corner and I could tell Mother was as proud as if someone had bought her a new car. What a change the new ice box brought to our old log house. Now we had it as well as a telephone, thanks to Uncle Lou. Emerson wondered what we had to do to get running water, and I longed for the day we could just push up a switch and a light would go on just like at my little friend Joyce’s house. Sadly, water from a tap and light from a bulb were not to be. Both would have to wait until the day we left the farm many years later.

like a casket standing on its end. Father pulled the wagon up close to the kitchen door. “My oh my,” Mother said, not even waiting until it was loaded off onto the ground, she leaned into the wagon and rubbed her hands all over the new ice box like it was made of gold. It took the three brothers and Father to lift it off the wagon, with Grandfather telling them to be careful and not scratch it. It was shiny wood, the colour of caramel candy, with silver handles, and I thought was grand enough that it could easily have sat in the parlour. Without even being told, Everett tore to the ice house, and using the big black iron tongs, hauled a block of ice into the house. It was beastly hot in the kitchen with the Findlay Oval pumping out heat and I secretly wondered if the ice box would cool off the whole house. Emerson swung open the little door on the side, and Everett plopped in the block of ice. Audrey and I were sent down to the dugout for all

the entire corner. For reasons unknown to me at the time, Mother made all of us change from play clothes into our next-to-Sunday best – was it because we were getting an ice box or was it because Grandfather would be there for a visit? At any rate, we were spit-clean when Grandfather drove back into the yard and said the new ice box would be here as soon as Father could get back from Renfrew. Mother, in a clean Dan River dress and a fresh white apron, sat on the back stoop waiting for its arrival, with Audrey and I perched on the pump stoop. Grandfather brought out a kitchen chair to the yard. He wouldn’t sit on anything that wasn’t spotlessly clean in case he got a mark on his white flannel pants. It was like we were waiting for the Queen to arrive. Then we saw the wagon round the corner at the far end of the lane and as it got closer we could see Everett standing with his arms wrapped around what looked

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Seniors on Site gives back to the elderly Ottawa-area service provider knows the challenges facing seniors, support agencies EMC news - An Ottawa company is taking its mandate to assist seniors one step further. Seniors on Site has helped Ottawa seniors with daily living needs for the past five years, is donating $5 from each new client to three key service providers: the Eastern Ontario Resource Centre, Good Companions and Rural Ottawa South Support Services. June is Seniors Month in the province of Ontario. Seniors on Site employs experienced independent contractors, all over the age of 50, to meet the support needs of its clients, whether for transportation, companionship, housework and all the other things required for independent living. “We work closely with the resource centres of Ottawa and surrounding areas and it makes perfect sense for us to be able to give back to these

facilities, which do such a phenomenal job helping everyone in the community,” said Caroline Inman, client services manager for SOS. “For many, getting assistance from the centres is a lifeline and not everyone is in a position to be able to af-

In this mutually respectful environment, companies like SOS naturally want to help their comrades. In the five years SOS has been inexistence, they have helped more than 200 families and individuals meet their specific needs.

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EMC news - Starting this September, the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health will hold credited Algonquin and Cree courses for interested people of all ages. The new languages program is thanks to Janice Ling, a language instructor and director of the International Languages School of Eastern Ontario. Ling, who runs Chinese and Spanish classes said a recent interaction with a teacher who teachers Algonquin inspired her to create a course available to people from across the city. “The teacher told me that some of the Aboriginal communities are losing their languages, or once they come to the city, don’t use it the same,” Ling said. She then made it her mission to find a way to offer these languages to the public and found funding for the program through the French Catholic school board’s international languages program. “Chinese for example, you

can learn in any international program, but you can’t do the same with Algonquin,” Ling said. “I would like to make it the norm.” Ling said without the support from the school board, none of this would be possible. “The board figured out how to find the funding,” Ling said. “When people collaborate, impossible things happen.” The languages program will offer two classes: one for school children, and one credited course for high school students and adults. Space is limited, with a maximum of 18 students per class. The classes will take place at the Wabano centre every Thursday from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. The cost to take the credited high school course is $30, simply to cover registration costs. Children up to Grade 8 are free. The languages instructor said the goal would be make Aboriginal and First Nations languages as easy to learn as any other language.

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Students from the first International Languages School of Eastern Ontario class visited Parliament Hill recently. The languages school will now offer Algonquin and Cree courses at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health. The program isn’t just about learning a language -it’s also about learning about the culture and Ling said there is no better place to learn then at Wabano. “It’s a spiritual space,” she said. “If the public uses the space, they are not only learn-

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ing a language, they are taking in culture.” Lynn Fletcher is the culture coordinator for Wabano and she said she expects there to be a lot of interest in the classes. “Since we opened the new centre, I have been asked by

he said it’s a shame that more Canadians, do not know any Aboriginal languages. “It really struck me that no one is teaching this. It’s crazy for us not to do this,” he said. “If we are able to do this, if we can help make more people capable of speaking one of these languages, we are going to do it.” Working with Wabano, Da Costa said, just made sense. “We like to have our schools where our community is, now all we need is the students,” he said. Currently, the board serves more than 6,000 students learning 20 different languages through its languages program. Da Costa said more than 70 per cent of the students taking the courses are students from outside the board. Email languages@hotmail.ca to register for the Algonquin or Cree languages courses. Visit educationpermanente.ecolecatholique. ca or email Da Costa at dacosf@ecolecatholique.ca for more information about the course, or other language courses offered by the French board.

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Paint pictures with chocolate pudding. Hunt for dinosaur bones in the sand. Make butterfly kites to fly. Skate rings around the pylons. Learn ten chords on the guitar. Be part of a medieval village. Dress up and clown around. Run as fast as the wind. Walk down the runway in your latest creation. Kick the ball over the goal. Grow a science experiment. Sing a round 99 times. Learn to save lives. Hit the birdie high. Spin, twirl, and leap! Sculpt a bowl. Play your newly created robotics game. Cook a yummy pizza. Be a leader. Make that slam dunk. Film your first movie.

Can’t think of enough things to do this summer? Let our creative leaders tackle this job. Kids just want to have fun, and they should! They learn and grow through play. Creative arts, the challenge of games, sports and outdoor activities, opportunities for self-expression and exploration are vital to their development. The value of play to a child’s growth is the foundation of all our camp services. Summer Camp is the place to make new friends, learn from role models and always have something exciting to talk about at the dinner table. No matter what the weather, summer camps are busy places, with creativity and energy flowing and always full of new adventures. FILE

This preliminary design for a proposed footbridge over the Rideau Canal prompted a member of the public to submit a request to the Ministry of the Environment for more detailed study of how the bridge could impact views of the canal.

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quire the city to complete the highest level of environmental assessment, an individual assessment. The city already conducted a Schedule C EMC news - The progress of a proposed footbridge over the Rideau Canal is on hold after environmental assessment, which is the “most residents complained to the Ministry of Envi- comprehensive” kind and one that is often used for complex projects that potentially have more ronment that it will block their view. The ministry is reviewing a request to com- environmental impacts, according to an email plete a more detailed and rigorous environmen- from city media relations staff attributed to the tal assessment for the proposed pedestrian and bridge’s project manager, transportation planner cycling bridge that would traverse the canal Colin Simpson. There wouldn’t be too much difference befrom Clegg Avenue in Old Ottawa East to Fifth tween the Schedule C environmental assessment Avenue in the Glebe, near Lansdowne Park. According to the city, the request for a Part that was already completed and the slightly II order, commonly known as a “bump-up” re- more rigorous individual environmental assessquest, came from a member of the public who ment, according to the email. “The major differences lie in which governraised the issue of the “visual impacts of the east landing on views of the canal from an adjacent ing body has the final approval authority, and prescribed approval timelines,” he states in the property.” It is unclear how long the project may be on email from media relations staff. If the ministry approved the completion of an hold while the ministry reviews the request, which was filed on March 15. The Ministry of individual environmental assessment as a result Environment website states that reviews typical- of the bump-up request, the ministry would have ly take between 30 and 66 days. At this newspa- to approve both a terms of reference document per’s publication date, it will have been 92 days for the project, as well as the completed study (the current study only needed approval from since the request was filed. According to the ministry’s website, the min- city council). “Since the (completed) study was quite comister could make one of four possible decisions: deny the request, deny the request and impose prehensive, we anticipate that we would only conditions, refer the issue to mediation or re- need to address issues identified by the (Ministry of the Environment) as they pertain to the approval of the bump-up,” states the email. “We would not be starting Bradley’s Commercial Insurance is pleased to welcome from scratch.” Silvia Riga as a Commercial Account Executive to The ministry’s website states that rethe team! Silvia brings extensive knowledge and quest for a Part II order should be made experience to our Commercial Insurance Team earned only when there are outstanding signifover a very successful insurance career in Ottawa. icant environmental issues that cannot Silvia will be responsible for developing a portfolio be resolved through the environmental of Commercial Insurance clients here at Bradley’s assessment process, discussions with and welcomes the opportunity to evaluate your the city or through mediation. insurance program and provide you with outstanding “It should be noted that the disliksolutions. ing of or disagreement with a study outcome is not a sufficient reason for We are confident that Silvia’s outstanding personality the ministry to grant a bump-up,” the and focus on Client Service and Satisfaction will ensure email states. her long term success here at Bradley’s Commercial Detailed design work for the bridge Insurance. could take about a year and couldn’t begin until the bump-up request and any additional resulting work are dealt with. Construction could take two years, according to Simpson. No funding for Silvia’s Contact information is as follows: the bridge’s construction has yet been Direct Line: 613-836-1759 x 2323 allocated. sriga@bradleysinsurance.com laura.mueller@metroland.com

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McKay United Church to host charity concert for Phoebe Ottawa City Councillor — Bay Ward

Michelle Nash

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EMC news - This Father’s Day, the McKay United Church will host a special concert for Phoebe Rose. Overbrook’s Phoebe Rose DoullHoffman has a rare form of infant leukemia. Diagnosed when she was only nine weeks old in 2010, Phoebe’s treatment so far has consisted of six months of chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants. In December, Phoebe relapsed and is currently being treated as an out patient at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. For the past two years, Phoebe’s parents, Jenny Doull-Hoffman and Jon Hoffman stopped working in order to be there for their daughter. With money tight, the family admits it has been a struggle, but since her diagnosis her mother, father and sister have worked hard to make sure they are together. “We have spent a lot of time in the hospital and away from home, but have made this work,” DoullHoffman said. “We have traveled for treatment to Toronto and to Memphis and have made a point of staying together at all times. ... This situation has also allowed us a closeness that we wouldn’t have had otherwise, although I would trade this for a healthy child, it has brought us together as a family and allowed us watch our girls grow up.” The McKay United Church fundraiser on June 16 aims to help keep this family fighting together. Classical songs, opera arias and duets will be performed starting at 3 p.m. Admission is $15 per person; children under 12 are free. Tickets will be sold at the door. Since Phoebe’s relapse, there has been a number of fundraising efforts, including a bottle drive, a school fundraiser and donations raised by family, friends and the community. The money helps the family stay together. “We are very blessed to have this support and such a wonderful and caring community. It has always helped me to know that many people are thinking of Phoebe and praying for her cure,” said Doull-Hoffman. “This support has really helped to hold us up on the most difficult days.” For more information about the upcoming concert, please contact Doull-Hoffman through her blog, PhoebeRoseRocks.blogspot.ca or check out a Facebook group with the same name.

This past month we were busy attending fairs, and hosting residents. I was pleased to welcome over 250 guests at my 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Tea. I want to say thank-you to everyone who attended, if you didn’t make it, I hope to see you next year! My staff and I also helped to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Centrepointe Theatres and Ben Franklin Place, Mayfair in Crystal Beach, and during National Road Safety week we helped to highlight the importance of bike and traffic safety to residents. Be PrePared... I’m sure you have heard “prepare for the worst, hope for the best”. This past month we recognized Emergency Preparedness Week. As Chair of Community and Protective Services I was pleased to highlight the necessary steps to take for ensuring you are ready for any emergency. The warm weather also means we are opening our pools, heading to the cottage or visiting one of the many outdoor pools our City has to offer. Unfortunately, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children in Canada. The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Ottawa is working to ensure we all have a safe summer. I encourage you to visit www.Ottawa.ca where you will find helpful checklists, steps to ensure water safety and the City of Ottawa’s new pool enclosure regulations.

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Phoebe Rose Doull-Hoffman was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukemia when she was only nine weeks old. Her sister Mae’s school, Manor Park Public School, has launched a fundraiser to help with Phoebe’s medical expenses.

Volunteer SerViCe Over the next several months I will be introducing a volunteer service project in Bay Ward. We will ask residents to volunteer as we continue to renew and rebuild our west end neighbourhoods. In exchange for hard work, will be rewards. I’ve been listening and heard from our community that employment; accreditation and education are often locked behind the barriers of income, opportunity and access. In today’s workforce, being trained in your discipline alone may get you in on the ground floor but the elevator to the higher floors is usually reserved for those who have acquired additional skills. Everyone knows that you need experience to get a job and can’t get a job without experience. By offering access to training, certificates, mentorship and networking opportunities there will be a real reward for the hard work that volunteers invest. I would encourage you to watch our website for more details. As always, please feel free to contact me at our City Hall or Community office, or reach out to me on social media. Visit our website to learn much more about our community and to stay up to date on what’s new. In closing, I want to wish all fathers a Happy Father’s Day, Happy Canada Day to everyone and may you all have a safe and pleasant summer. Sincerely,

Mark Taylor Ottawa City Councillor, Bay Ward

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Garden gives city kids an chance to experience farming The garden existed in a smaller form before the expansion, but now allows much more growing space and wooden planks between the raised beds. Leblanc, a former sous chef at Play, is no stranger to gardening, as she recently moved to the country to start

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rector of advancement for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, said the $3,500 donated to the initiative by Bekta will allow children access to hands-on farming experiences they wouldn’t otherwise get living in the city. “It’s great – some of these children don’t have any of this space in their backyards,

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Youth-led program stands up to bullying Canadian Red Cross initiative gets $250,000 federal funding boost jessica.cunha@metroland.com

EMC news - The federal government will fund the training of 2,400 youths from across Canada to deliver antibullying workshops. Each youth facilitator will commit to reaching another 20 young people in their communities to help prevent bullying and discrimination. The Canadian Red Cross will receive $250,000 from the federal government to continue its youth-led Stand up to Bullying and Discrimination project. Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore announced the money for the program – which is expected to reach more than 50,000 Canadian youth – at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School in Glen Cairn on June 3 with Laureen Harper

and Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley. Hubley’s late son Jamie attended A.Y. Jackson before taking his own life after being bullied for his sexual orientation, which had led to a deep depression he couldn’t overcome. “Communities across this country, including this one, have been deeply affected by tragedies related to bullying, cyberbullying and intimidation. And there are far too many tragedies,” said Moore. “If we do nothing, it will lead to the death of children … It can’t be said more plainly or more accurately than that.” Cyberbullying through social media is a reality many adults never had to face. “Our kids now face pressures that really didn’t exist when I was growing up,” said Harper, who is married to

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The Canadian Red Cross will receive $250,000 from the federal government to continue its youth-led Stand up to Bullying and Discrimination project. Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley was among those on hand at a June 3 event to announce the funding. Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “As parents it’s very hard to help our children because their experiences are so different than anything we had. “That’s very scary as a mother.” Three youth-led forums in the Atlantic region, Ontario and British Columbia will also reach out to 150 youth to step

Western Light Rail Transit Corridor (Bayview to Baseline) Planning and Environmental Assessment Study Preferred Corridor – Richmond Underground Open House and Drop-in Consultation Session This open house and drop-in consultation session will provide an overview of the Western Light Rail Transit Corridor (WLRTC) study progress to date and will address concerns raised by both the public and the National Capital Commission following the April 2013 public release of the preliminary preferred alignment – Richmond Underground. Public Open House #3 Monday, June 17 Jean Pigott Place - Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Study Area The City of Ottawa is continuing its planning and environmental assessment study for the proposed WLRTC. The goal of this study is to identify the most effective way to build on the ﬁrst phase of LRT currently under construction (Confederation Line) to bring service to Baseline Station, increase transit use and provide higher quality transit service. This study is considering alternative options and designs towards a ﬁnal alignment and it will inform the City’s Transportation Master Plan. The study area stretches between Bayview and Baseline Stations and includes the area from the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway south to Carling Avenue and from the O-Train west to Lincoln Fields and Baseline Stations. Consultation Participants will have an opportunity to meet with City staff to discuss the proposed corridor design, mitigation measures and other issues arising from consultation, including effects on property values and greenspace, operation of the trains, cost and affordability, development implications and the work completed to date. Residents are encouraged to stop by City Hall at their convenience between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. There will be no formal presentation. The study is being undertaken in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects. The Project Environmental Assessment Phase will be initiated after completion of the Project Planning Phase. For those residents who cannot attend the session, the information presented at the open house will be available on ottawa.ca/westernLRT. The City will be accepting comments by email (westernLRT@ottawa.ca) and fax (613-580-2578) until June 21, 2013. R0022151698-0613

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up and help put an end to bullying. “Actions like this announcement today (are) what we need to be successful,” said Hubley. “Canadians, such as my family, have paid too high a price and (we need) meaningful progress before other families must carry the burden of losing someone special, like my boy Jamie, who only wanted a safer community for every-

one. “With the help of the Red Cross and other frontline workers, we can create hope for a better day.” Hubley pledged to do “everything I can” to have at least one student from his ward receive the training, which is offered to students between the age of 13 and 17. “We cannot expect someone else to solve this issue for us.

Success will take each of us doing our part,” he said. “By supporting young people to become leaders in their schools and communities through programs like this, we will create safer places and communities for everyone. Let’s join together and say it’s time to turn bullying on its head.” The funding is provided through the government’s Youth Take Charge program.

Information Session Update on the Ontario Municipal Board Appeal Against the Infill Zoning By-law Amendment Monday, June 17, 2013 7 to 8:30 p.m., Presentation at 7:30 p.m. City Hall, Champlain Room 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeal against the Infill Zoning By-law 2012-147 that was adopted by City Council on May 9, 2012, and subsequently amended through By-laws 2012-347 and 2012-348. The Infill Zoning By-law affects all residentially-zoned lands located within Wards 12, 14, 15, 17 and part of Ward 13. The OMB issued an Interim Order directing City staff to document specific attributes that, in part, assist in the creation of neighbourhood character within those areas affected specifically by Infill By-law 2012-147, as amended. Staff will provide an update to the public concerning the staff response to the OMB’s Order, including the methodology that is being used to document the prominent character of each neighbourhood, as identified as the predominant use of land along a street, as seen from that street. Note that this information session will speak solely to the OMB Interim Order and not to the zoning regulations that were adopted by Council in By-law 2012-147, and its amendments and subsequently appealed, as these matters are now before the OMB. A Planning Report will be prepared for consideration by the Planning Committee June 25, 2013, and by City Council on June 26, 2013. For further information please contact: Beth Desmarais, MCIP, RPP Planning and Growth Management City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa 613-580-2424, ext. 13503 E-mail: elizabeth.desmarais@ottawa.ca

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EMC news - Nancy Penk, one of the five women chosen by the Queensway Carleton Hospital to participate in the Wheels for Wellness fundraiser, said she is surprised by how much she enjoyed training for the 50-kilometre bike ride in the city’s west end. The hospital partnered with Share the Road Cycling Coalition and GranFondo Canada for the event, which will hopefully become an annual fundraiser for the hospital’s new, five-year, $40-million Better Tools for Better Care fundraiser campaign. “The funds will go towards outfitting the new expansion with equipment,” said Karalee Bowles, who works with the hospital’s charitable foundation. The event was announced in January and five women were chosen a month later to participate in the 0-50 challenge – which offered training and nutritional support to help them complete the 50-km ride. Penk, a 57-year-old financial planner who lives in Perth, said the group started training in March, but weren’t able to get on the road until

the beginning of May. The women were trained by hospital foundation volunteer Jim Brockbank. He took the group out twice a week to practice things like staying in formation and sharing the road with vehicles. Penk, who has to drive in from Perth for the 7:30 a.m. weekend practices, said she was surprised she was able to stick to it. She said she didn’t really exercise

Penk said. The team was chosen through the Women Leading Care Network, which brings together women leaders in the community to discuss healthcare issues. Each member of the team was planning to raise $750 for the fundraiser. The festivities will kick off with a Family FunDo, sponsored by Great Wolfe Lodge and Farm Boy on June 14.

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much and when she visited the doctor, her tests came back OK. “But I didn’t want to wait too late, or for there to be a problem before I started to get healthy,” she said. Aside from the physical training, the participants had to work on their diet. Jennifer Camirand, from Be Well Nutrition, offered nutritional support in the form of counselling, meal plans and grocery shopping tips. “It was a bit of an adjustment,”

The barbecue will be on the hospital’s Baseline Road campus. Aside from food, there will be face painting and a performance by the Junkyard Symphony. The next day, participants will cycling along a 50 or 105-kilometre route in the west of the city. Bowles said the longer bike ride will take cyclists as far as Almonte before heading back to the hospital campus. To learn more about the fundraiser visit wheelsforwellnessottawa.ca.

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Roger’s House kicks off Walk, Roll & Run fundraiser Blair Edwards

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EMC news – Chris Neil’s dream team won’t score many goals but they’re sure to win a few hearts. The team, made up of six children from the greater Ottawa area who are receiving treatment and respite services for life-limiting illnesses, are leading the charge for this year’s Walk Roll & Run fundraiser at Scotiabank Place on June 16. Neil and his wife Caitlyn were on hand at the Ottawa Senators home arena on May 31 to introduce the children and officially kick off the 10th-annual fundraiser for Roger’s House. “It’s so inspiring to visit the children and families at the house,” said Caitlyn. “Understanding the challenges they face every day and how they persevere is incredible.” The veteran of this year’s dream team is Isabella Carriere, an 11-yearold who has been with the pediatric palliative care centre since it first opened its doors in 2006. The Lancaster, Ont. girl has metachromic leukodystrophy, a rare genetic disease that results in a loss of brain function, and physical symptoms including muscle wasting, paralysis, blindness and dementia. There is no cure. “We go there sometimes for help when we don’t know how to treat her,” said Isabella’s mother Melissa. Last month, Melissa and her husband Stephane took Isabella to Rogers House because she was having trouble sleeping and cried throughout the night. “Now she’s sleeping good,” said Melissa. “We’re pleased.” Now in its seventh year of operation, Roger’s House has admitted more than 2,200 children from across Ontario and western Quebec battling serious illnesses. The eight-bedroom facility, located on the grounds of CHEO, provides a home away from home for the child and their family, where staff and volunteers provide treatment and respite care. Four-year-old Campbell Labonte, an Embrun boy who has cerebral palsy and is deaf and blind, was admitted to Roger’s House two years ago. “It was the best decision we could have made,” said Campbell’s mom, Joanna. “It’s provided such great support to our family; I mean we’re forever thankful. It’s a resource that we’ll always be able to use until Campbell’s 18, and for that we know it’s going to bring a lot of hope to our family.” Joanna and her husband Bert both

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About a quarter of the home’s funding comes from the Ottawa Senators Foundation, which raises nearly $800,000 annually through events like Walk, Roll & Run. “The community has been so supportive,” said Lloyd Cowin, executive director of Roger’s House. “We really appreciate it.” The money pays for medical supplies, special equipment for the kids, bereavement support for the families and the special extras that make Roger’s House a home, such as a children’s playroom. “These families have a lot to deal with in their lives and anything we can do to help them is a real plus,” said Cowin. The number of applicants seeking a spot at Roger’s House keeps going up from year to year. “We’re afraid we’re going to go over capacity in the coming year,” said Cowin. The children’s treatment centre takes in 450 patients a year and has a case load of 160 kids at any given time. “We usually have occupancy of 85 per cent, which is about ideal for us, because it gives us a little wiggle room to deal with emergencies,” he said. The house hopes to turn its basement into a teen recreation room, with a pool table, a television set and a stereo. The money from the upcoming Walk, Roll & Run will help pay for that renovation. This year’s Walk, Roll & Run will feature a tot-trot, and two-kilometre and five-kilometre routes, suitable for people of all ages. Anyone who wants to support the event can register and collect pledges or sponsor Chris and Caitlin Neil at www.sensfoundation.com.

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with a life-threatening disease is exhausting, said the single mom from Beaverbrook. “It’s just a break for me,” Vanzyl said of the help she received from Roger’s House. “They’ll take care of her, they cuddle her they love her, it’s like extended family. “We mainly use it for respite, but there’s times when we’re admitted to CHEO and then we’ll just go to Roger’s House and stay for a bit and we’re totally comfortable and then go home.” Henry Newton, an eight-year-old Ashton boy, has been visiting Roger’s House for the past two years, receiving respite care. Henry has Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a difficult-to-treat form of epilepsy that appears between the ages of two to three, characterized by frequent seizures. “He has hundreds of little seizures every day,” said his mother Miranda. Two years ago, Henry was able to sit up, talk and manoeuvre his wheelchair. “The seizures came on suddenly and robbed him of that,” said Miranda. He’s not really talking anymore. He’s having a hard time holding himself up.” Miranda and her husband Terry have gradually improved the situation with the help of the staff and volunteers at Roger’s House. “It gives us breaks,” said Miranda. “It gives us time to spend with the other two kids. “I don’t worry about him while he’s there. They take care of him and they look after us as well,” she added. “It’s about the whole family, not just Henry.”

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EMC news - Old Ottawa East is getting set to celebrate community spirit this weekend during its biggest neighbourhood event of the year. Hosted by the Community Activities Group, the Main Event will begin with a movie night in Springhurst Park on June 14 followed up by a garage sale and community party on June 15. This year the event will also feature a volunteer ceremony. “The Main Event is a celebration of our great neighbours and neighbourhood. It is also timely that we will

host a VIP ceremony to honour our volunteers who support CAG activities throughout the year” said Nick Masciantonio, chairman of the activities group board. The volunteer celebration will take place on the main stage at 12:15 p.m. The Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and the activities group will co-host the movie night, featuring Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, on June 14 at 9 p.m. The garage sale will begin on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and will run alongside the Main Farmers’ Market on the lawn of Saint Paul University. Live music from Stan

Clark’s Capital Swing Band, a barbecue, arts and craft sale and free wagon rides will run throughout the day. Family-fun activities will include a bouncy castle, balloon twister and an obstacle course. Executive director of the group, Carol Workun said this event is really what kicks off summer for the community. “It’s the biggest fun day of the year, everyone should come out,” Workun said. All events are free. For more information about the Main Event, visit ottawaeastcag.ca/events or contact the Community Activities Group at 613-2300076.

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EMC news - The idea of a new interprovincial bridge at Kettle Island took another beating during a city meeting on June 5. Around 20 residents, as well as a representative from the Montfort Hospital, lined up to tell city councillors why they think the bridge to Quebec is a bad idea. Adding commuter traffic into the Manor Park area would be dangerous and destroy those neighbourhoods, most of the speakers argued. Alain-Michel Sekula, board chairman for the Montfort Hospital, said a bridge would cause trouble for patients if it created traffic snarls on the Aviation Parkway, which ambulances used to get to the hospital. Putting thousands of cars

and trucks within 10 metres of a high-caliber health facility “doesn’t hold water,” Sekula said. An expansion of the hospital in 2010 was designed to facilitate easier access to the parkway from the hospital. The proposed bridge would connect the Rockcliffe and Aviation parkways on the Ottawa side to Montée Paiement in Gatineau. In each direction it would have two lanes for traffic, one dedicated bus lane and a multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians. Lori Assheton-Smith of the Rockcliffe Park community association said a new bridge would be a detriment, no matter where it is located. “It doesn’t make sense for any neighbourhood in Ottawa, from an economic, transportation or public policy perspective,” she told the committee.

Sheilagh McLean, who said she lives south of Manor Park, said the idea to build a new bridge is a “historical” idea that doesn’t make sense in the current reality. “If I thought it was a good idea for the city, I would certainly support it, even if it meant some disadvantages for me as a person living in the general area,” she said. Transportation committee chairman Coun. Keith Egli assured everyone that the committee vote was simply to accept the information update – not to support a bridge location. Andra Waterfield agreed. She said the “1950s and 1960s thinking” behind the bridge will “destroy lives.” “We’re not having a vote on yes or no to this particular proposal,” Egli said. In addition to accepting the information, the transporta-

tion committee also voted to invite the NCC and RocheGenivar back to city hall in the fall with specific information on how the bridge’s design “responds to community interests and concerns,” particularly regarding the number of lanes on the bridge, tunneling options, impacts on green space, impact on city infrastructure such as roads, transit connectivity and truck routes. Not everyone was opposed to the bridge. Residents of Lowertown, like Bill Campbell, support a new bridge because the city could designate it as a new route for heavy trucks and get transport trucks out of their neighbourhood. “Ottawa needs this bridge now,” he said. The Dalhousie Community Association also added its voice to the ranks of those who support a Kettle Island bridge. In a letter to the transportation committee, the group’s

president, Michael Powell, wrote that the association supports any efforts to remove truck traffic from the downtown core. But he added that in order for that to happen, the city must remove King Edward Avenue and Booth Street as truck routes. “The truck problem is dire and needs an urgent solution – but this isn’t it,” AsshetonSmith said during her presentation, adding that trucks will continue to use the shortest route, even if there is another option. TUNNEL PIQUES INTEREST

A couple of east-end councillors wondered if the idea of building a tunnel for transport trucks under the city’s downtown core should be revisited instead of looking at a new bridge. Innes Coun. Rainer Bloess called the tunnel option the “elephant in the room” that

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Tunney’s Pasture, also adjacent to Mechanicsville, is slated for redevelopment and increased density at some point in the future. All these concurrent developments mean the centre of Mechanicsville can change as much or as little as residents want, said Dark, adding that a community vision means more than building form and heights. The consensus among residents was that there is a large desire for a community garden. The most desirable location was north of Laroche Park, on the other side of Burnside Avenue.

“The NCC owns most of the land along the parkway, and the area north of Burnside is reserved for (future) embassies,” said Eric Turcotte, a planner from Dark’s Urban Strategies firm. “The area north of Laroche Park has utility – I think it’s a worthwhile idea to look into it.” If the area where residents want a community garden is marked for such a use in the final CDP, it will carry much more weight, argued Dark, and will be less likely to be dismissed. The same goes for amenities, pathways, and green space. Chris Publow, a skateboard enthusiast, wanted to see a

professional skate park built in the area for community use and for boarders city-wide to congregate at. The future Bayview LRT station would make the area very accessible from areas east, west and south. “It’s a destination,” said Publow. “With transit, we’re going to have kids here. This is something that can really add to the neighbourhood.” Geoffrey Hall, planning advisor to Kitchissippi Coun. Katherine Hobbs, said community space is part of the adjacent Bayview Yards redevelopment and that the topic of a skate park should be merged into the amenities-related discussions surrounding that area.

“If that’s a need or desire, that can be written up,” said Hall. The conversation on what benefits a community and/or detracts from it saw differing opinions. While Mechanicsville residents at the meeting agreed they liked living in their community, they differed on how much change they were willing to tolerate. All agreed that small-scale neighbourhood businesses provide useful services and opportunities for neighbours to meet each other, though high-rise buildings were seen as either impersonal barriers or simple vertical extensions of the community. Dark pointed out there are

active sociable communities with high-rises, as well as unsocial single-family homedominated communities where people seldom interact (and, everything in between). An idea floated by Dark, which seemed to be well-received from the majority at the meeting, involved removing the “centre” from the “mixeduse” designation, which would retain the commercial uses while lessening intensification pressure. Building heights could be capped at four or six storeys, or whatever the community wanted, said Dark. He added that even 10 years ago, there were few places to build extreme density, but

was dismissed long ago, but might now prove to be a better option. While a tunnel was deemed to be too pricey of an option and was therefore excluded from the study, the projected cost of the bridge has gone up considerably to an estimated $1.6 billion. Funding has not been approved. On the other hand, Bloess said a very rough estimate to dig a tunnel was around half a billion dollars. “In light of a massive discrepancy in the cost of tunnel and bridge … Does this not sort of give you cause to say we need to go back and look at the tunnel option or at least compare it to what we have today?” Bloess said. A representative from the NCC said the cost would assuredly be much higher when technical details and requirements are factored in. With files from Michelle Nash

now there are many areas that the city has slated for transitoriented development. There is no pressing need for that density to go in the centre of Mechanicsville, he implied. If the “centre” was removed from the designation in the CDP, residents wondered what the trade-off would be. The meeting served as a good introduction to the process that is expected to yield a CDP by the end of the year. Residents and the planners agreed to meet for a more comprehensive meeting at the end of June where topics could be explored more deeply by splitting off into working groups. The date for the June meeting has yet to be set, but will be circulated via correspondence from the councillor’s office and community association.

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EMC news - Sitting at the scarred bar of the Brass Monkey on Greenbank Road in his Frank Zappa T-shirt, planning their next show, Pat Beauchamp admitted he has come a long way from the boardrooms where he used to work. Beauchamp, who did public opinion research for the federal government, took over the bar with his brother in October 2010. Brian, a lawyer, had worked with the Justice Department before opening the Orange Monkey in Centretown a few years earlier. When the brothers first bought what is now the Brass Monkey, it has been a Broken Cue for 25 years. The previous owners – who also own Tailgators on Merivale Road – took the majority of the pool leagues with them in the move. “When we first opened we didn’t do much, we just wanted to see what we had,” Pat said. But with 10-person crowds on a Friday night, something had to be done. With a small stage, the brothers got to work looking for live music. It took a while to come up with a formula that worked. “At first we started out with classic rock tribute bands, but that was expensive,” Pat said, adding it only brings in a certain kind of crowd. They even tried Karaoke,

but with bus routes that end at midnight, their crowd was limited. After a while, they started to take advantage of the local music scene. “There are so many bands here that want to play,” Pat said. “It was a much better arrangement to have them play for the door (cover charge). Then they draw their own crowd.” The club has already seen the likes of rocker bands like Anvil and Helix, and has a regular roster of great tribute bands like mAlice and Monsters – an Alice Cooper tribute and Great Scott which plays AC/DC. Local acts like the Maria Hawkins Band also get stage time. On Thursday nights, there’s an open mic night for bands that jam together but haven’t had too many gigs. “We have had some bands form from doing open mic,” Pat said. “It’s a chance to see what it’s like for the band to get on stage together.” Pat said he loves working with emerging bands, and is amazed at the love of music. “Some guys come all the way from Toronto to play for a few hundred bucks, some Big Macs and some drinks,” Pat said. “And they’re good.” It’s a mutual respect that keeps the bands coming back, Pat said, and everyone’s happy. See OWNERS, page 30

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Jason Smith and Bernard Emmerich show off some swordplay skills during training at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre on June 5. The two are members of the Les Maîtres d’Armes, a medieval swordplay club.

En garde! Festival to celebrate art of arms Swordplay sypmosium to take place at Vanier community centre Michelle Nash

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EMC news - The grounds at the Vanier community centre will turn medieval this weekend as men and women come across the land arrive to compete in the community’s first ever sword festival. The event, Borealis Swordplay Symposium, is a twoday event, with art of arms and fierce sword competitions planned for June 15 and a pomp and regalia on June 16. Les Maîtres d’Armes has been teaching historical fencing

since 2005, and has been running its program at the Vanier community centre for the past five years. The organization has participated in many other events over the years, but this will be the first year for the swordplay symposium. Jason Smith, a principal instructor and director for the organization, said the event is Les Maîtres d’Armes way to introduce Ottawa to historical martial arts. “We thought it was high time to bring something to the Eastern Canada, to let people in this part of the country who

might not otherwise travel abroad to gain the benefit of some of the leading instructors in the world,” he said. The event is divided into the two days, Smith said, so students from all levels can gain instruction on a variety of different fencing styles. “Yes, it will be competitive, but it is not a competition,” Smith said. “The winner is the person chosen among the participants as having shown the best display of the art, with the best sportsmanship, or dare we say ‘chivalric demeanor.’ ”

Participants will be divided into factions to challenge and fight one another in amicable competition. The community is encouraged to come out and cheer on the swordsmen and women, while they challenge each other. The Sunday event will also have a charity barbecue that will help raising money for the Youth Services Bureau. The organization has helped raise money for the Youth Services Bureau in the past, and felt hosting a barbecue was a great way to included them in their first event. See SWORD, page 33

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River Ward City Councillor @CouncillorMcRae Conseillère, quartier Rivière Happy Father’s Day I would like to take this opportunity to wish all fathers in our community a very Happy Father’s Day. My dad, whom many of you have met personally, is an awesome father. Among many things, he taught me and my sister the value of hard work. He also taught us how drive a stick shift, and how to use a hockey stick and to throw a ball overhand, including a broken window along the way! My dad is always involved in the community, energetically and generously giving of his time and talent. Thanks, Dad, for teaching us the importance of giving back and for being my role model in demonstrating how to serve my community with full effort and passion. Pedestrian & Cycling Pathway Expanding In River Ward – Public Open House The extension of the Sawmill Creek Constructed Wetlands fully accessible pedestrian and cycling pathway from Walkley Road to Brookfield Road is progressing well. Work is underway on the detailed design, and construction will start later this summer, barring any unforeseen circumstances. To provide you with more information about this exciting project I am hosting a Public Open House. Details are as follows: Date:

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He’s making that philosophy work with higher profile bands like Quiet Riot and the Pat Travers Band – set to take the stage on June 28 and 29 respectively. “We want the bar to eventually be the kind of place where people go to just see what’s on,” Pat said. “So you have to get the bigger acts in here to draw attention to the club.” It costs to get the bands out, but it’s worth it,” he said. “A lot of people will look at the band and say, ‘Gee, Quiet Riot is playing little clubs like the Brass Monkey now?’ and think that’s a comment on the band,” Pat said. “But it’s that we are willing to pay them properly.” The big shows have to sell out for the owners to recoup their costs, because it’s not just about paying the band, it’s about the extra equipment, ground transportation, hotels and the hospitality rider. Pat recounted a story of a band that sent their hospitality rider – a kind of list of accessories the band would like to have, including drinks and other supplies – the group asked for

socks. “So we got them socks, and they were blown away. I guess no one had ever went out and got that before,” Pat said, adding his lack of experience in the music business is sometimes a plus. “The list said socks so I went out and got them,” he said. Despite the hard work, the risk of bringing in higher profile acts seems to be working – as the brothers have a couple of surprises for the rest of the summer. Acts are already asking to book as far away as Halloween. With a big space and high rent, the brothers want to turn the pool hall into a go-to music venue in the city’s west end. “Once you’re down here, you could be anywhere; this could be a club in New York,” Pat said. “And we want to take advantage of that.” Quiet Riot takes the stage on June 28, with tickets are $40. The Pat Travers Band will be on the next night for $25. Tickets for both shows are available at the Brass Monkey (250 Greenbank Rd.) or at Vertigo Records on Rideau Street or online at thebrassmonkeybigcartel.com.

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EMC news - Ottawa should charge out-of-town motorists for the privilege of driving on highway 174, says Coun. Stephen Blais. The Cumberland councillor is proposing the city look at making the municipally owned highway into a toll road, perhaps using an electronic toll system similar to Highway 407 in the Greater Toronto Area. People move to surrounding municipalities like ClarenceRockland because homes are less expensive, Blais said, and then they commute west into the city for work. “Frankly, I don’t think it’s fair that Ottawa taxpayers continue to subsidize their use of the road,” Blais. “They

shouldn’t consume our services for free.” Blais estimates that around 20 per cent of the vehicles on highway 174 in the morning come from outside the city’s boundaries. The number of vehicles moving through the highway 174/Highway 417 split on any given morning is around 9,200; 2,200 vehicles get on highway 174 in Clarence-Rockland each morning. “If you took those vehicles off, we wouldn’t need to widen the split,” Blais said. Highway 174 is an expensive road to maintain because of the volume of traffic it handles and the speed at which vehicles move. Aside from the bus Transitway, no other Ottawa road has as high a requirement for snowplowing, salting and pothole repair, Blais said. He couldn’t provide figures

for the annual maintenance cost. The city is currently in the process of conducting an environmental assessment to investigate the possibility of widening the highway and the road’s “split” at Highway 417 is being widened this year. The toll would be justified because it is an “extremely rare circumstance” for a municipality to have the responsibility of maintaining a highway, Blais said. Most highways are overseen by the province, with a couple exceptions, such as the 174 and the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway in Toronto. Since the province downloaded responsibility for highway 174 to the City of Ottawa in the 1990s, the city has requested several times that the province re-assume responsi-

bility for the highway. “The province has no intention to re-upload it,” Blais said. “That would be the bestcase scenario, but I don’t believe it will happen.” To demonstrate the city is serious about this issue, Blais is working with city staff on the best way to approach the possibility of adding a toll to the highway.

The councillor planned to bring a notice of motion to the next council meeting on June 12, or perhaps a direction for city staff to research the idea. Blais said the province would have to enact a regulation to allow the city to exercise toll-taking authority that is granted in the Municipal Act. Clarence-Rockland Mayor Marcel Guibord did not re-

spond to an interview request before deadline, but Blais said the mayor has indicated he is open to discussing options that would see residents from Clarence-Rockland share the cost of maintaining or expanding highway 174. “There is an understanding in the municipalities east of the city that this is a problem,” Blais said.

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EMC news - Ten years since Big Sky Ranch opened its doors in Kemptville, the farm has helped more than 1,700 animals and countless people in the community. On Sunday, June 23, the non-profit ranch will celebrate that spirit of co-operation by coming together for a 10th anniversary party at the Rideau Carleton Raceway in south Ottawa. AnimalFest will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the raceway, located at 4837 Albion Rd. The free event will feature kids’ entertainment and activities like live music from Jenna Taggart, pony rides, bouncy castles, antique cars, face painting and opportunities to meet many of the ranch’s animals. The afternoon will be followed at 5:30 p.m. with Big Sky Goes to the Races, where the grownups can feast on a buffet dinner in the racetrack’s restaurant followed by a silent auction and an evening of horse racing, Sakalauskas said. The ranch hopes to raise $10,000 in support of opera-

tional costs. “We want (participants) to get to know our animals a little bit better,” said Francine Sakalauskas, spokesperson for the ranch. “It’s a teaser. I hope that will help inform people that we’re still here, so we don’t get lost in the shuffle.” Ten years ago, Barrhaven resident Andy Parent moved his family from his suburban neighbourhood and bought a hobby farm in Kemptville. Unbeknownst to him, the Big Sky Ranch had just been born: months after he and his family moved in, animals started showing up on their doorstep. “He realized the community really needed a place for animals to go,” said Sakalauskas. “What’s really special about Andy’s journey is it all kind of happened and he just welcomed it and embraced it.” Since then, the volunteerrun, non-profit ranch has helped more than 1,700 animals live a better life, while improving human-animal relationships and allowing people to heal their own wounds while working with the animals.

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Big Sky Ranch founder Andy Parent visits one of the animals on the farm. The ranch will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the Rideau Carleton Raceway on June 23. In the past few years, Parent has battled his own wounds as he fights leukemia and declining health. This leaves the future of the ranch more tenuous without the guarantee of his

steadfast support on the farm. But Sakalauskas believes community support will keep it going. “The ranch is going to stay and keep going as long as we

have help from the community,” Sakalauskas said. “At the same time we’re hoping Andy will still be with us for a long time.” It costs about $75,000

to run the ranch every year. Along with housing animals from cats and dogs to llamas, emu and even a bison - about 90 per cent of which are up for adoption - the ranch also opens its doors to its human supporters. “One of the big goals is we want to educate people how to treat and take care of their animals,” Sakalauskas said. Throughout the year the ranch runs school programs, speaking engagements and hosts summer camps where kids can be responsible for an animal for the entire week. Youth in the corrections system carry out their community work at the ranch, and adults living with disabilities help feed the animals and clean the ranch. If some of the human volunteers have their own reasons for spending time at the ranch, so do the animals. “They all have their stories of how they got there,” Sakalauskas said. “Some of them are sad stories but we find hope in them too. We all believe in second chances here.” For more information about the ranch and the event, visit www.bigskyranch.ca.

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Bernard Emmerich, left, from Le Maitre d’Arms western martial arts group, fights Ottawa School of Medieval Armed Combat student John Woods during a charity swordplay event in Hintonburg last September. Le Maitre d’Arms will be hosting a sword festival at Vanier’s community centre on June 5.

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“We thought we could continue to help the organization we’ve grown to have a relationship with by inviting them to provide our fighters with valuable sustenance during their day-long adventure,” Smith said. There are 30 active members in the organization who come out to the regularly scheduled training sessions at the centre on Wednesday night from 7 to 10 p.m. There

is a free trial class offered each week beginning at 8 p.m. for individuals who are interested in seeing if swordplay is for them. “It is great exercise, and addresses the imagination. Who hasn’t, as a child, dreamt of being a musketeer or a knight?” Smith said. “The sword is a weapon that captures the imagination, and people are drawn to swordplay for fun, for the love of history, or for the practice of a serious martial system.”

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Bernard Emmerich said he comes out because regardless of size or sex, people have a chance to hold their own in the ring. The club practices a number of different historical European Martial Arts including art of Armizare, a holistic art (wrestling, dagger, arming sword, long sword, spear and pole axe). Visit armizare.com for more information about the upcoming event, or to learn more about swordplay.

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EMC news - Exactly 400 years after Samuel Champlainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous trip up the Ottawa River, a group of De La Salle high school students celebrated by retracing the journey in a handmade birch bark canoe. The students paddled past Petrie Island in a canoe held together by spruce gum and constructed with the help of Christian Pilon, a MĂŠtis canoe-maker and speaker. The canoe launch was a part of the 400th anniversary celebration organized by the Franco-Ontarian Heritage and Historical Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Champlain was able to come so far and up to Ottawa and further because he had the help of the Algonquins that were living in the region,â&#x20AC;? said Nicole Fortier, the historical societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we could not do this without thanking the Algonquins and the First Nations.â&#x20AC;? The French public school board funded Pilonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit, running the project as a part of the aboriginal culture curriculum. He put on an assembly for all the students in the school about aboriginal culture and the canoe project, and invited students to be a part of it. Students could commit to being a part of the project all throughout the year, or come in to help for an hour or two

whenever they wanted. Several students worked on the project on a daily basis for several months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their hands were all swollen from working with the birch bark and spruce gum,â&#x20AC;? Pilon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really took it seriously, and I would hear them in the hallways, sharing what they learned with the other students.â&#x20AC;? Pilon harvested the bark from around the area, and taught the students how to stitch and assemble the canoe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gave them a chance to learn, and at the same time to learn that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re indigenous from somewhere too,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the very beginning, everyone was following nature like we do in our culture.â&#x20AC;? The canoe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which Pilon and students paddled through the water at Petrie Island during the launch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will now stay at De La Salle high school. Grade 10 student Justine Gamache-Howard, from OrlĂŠans, who is part Algonquin, was quick to sign up for the project. She became emotional during her speech to the students, detailing the hundreds of hours she spent on the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It captivated me totally and it was something new that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never done,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this is a one in a lifetime chance, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to skip it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I was in there every single day working on it.â&#x20AC;?

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De La Salle students, including Justine Gamache-Howard, left, paddle a birch bark canoe they spent months making for the June 4 launch at Petrie Island. They launched in front of local French students during the francophone celebration of the anniversary of Samuel de Champlainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. The canoe launch was only a small part of the large celebration, that lasted through the day and night at Petrie Island. Francophone artists performed and descendants of the first five fami-

lies to settle in OrlĂŠans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Besserer, Major, VĂŠzina, Duford/Gauthier, and Dupuis/Soctt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; attended a booth with presentations on the settlement of the OrlĂŠans area.

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EMC lifestyle - Walking into the first of Bob Mitchell’s several sprawling greenhouses, the sweet, earthy smell of ripening tomatoes takes over your senses. For a brief moment, it’s just you and the fruit. You’re filled with a sense of hominess, of nostalgia for your grandmother, or the proud memory of the first vegetable you ever nurtured. When you come back to reality, you start to look around and you can hardly believe your eyes. Row upon row of leafy tomato plants climb toward the soft, filtered light coming in from above. The greenhouse seems to stretch on forever. Little technology gets in the way of nature’s beauty; the stems grow from plasticsheathed blocks of crushed coconut in raised troughs and are clipped to small rods above. Small pipes wind along the floor, masked by green tangles of sagging vines. Every so often a bumblebee lazes by, off to pollinate another plant or return to one of the hives placed throughout the greenhouse. Mitchell, the owner and founder of SunTech Greenhouses, on Doyle Road south of Manotick, somehow fits

into the greenhouse ecosystem, despite a brusque manner and a penchant for loud exclamations. The lifelong farmer moved to a dairy and cash crop farm south of Kenmore when he was six, which he farmed with his family until 1998. And then he entered a greenhouse for the first time in his life. “The smell, that was what hooked me,” he said. From that visit in September 1998, it took 11 months for Mitchell to buy the Doyle Road property, set up a greenhouse that covers a hectare, and plant 22,000 beefsteak tomato plants. “Just a starter kit,” Mitchell laughed. Today, the farm has 1.6 hectares of greenhouse facilities and produces 11 different commercial products. That includes several tomato varieties as well as eggplants, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. NATURE’S WAY

While SunTech certainly doesn’t profess to be organic or pesticide free, it makes use of what nature has to offer. A common greenhouse pest is the white fly, a tiny white bug that can multiply into the billions. As they drink the juices from the plants, they

excrete everywhere – and that can prevent the plants from getting the sunlight they need. But instead of spraying plants with chemicals, Mitchell brings in 40,000 encarsia formosa, a tiny parasitic wasp that lays its eggs in white fly eggs – essentially stopping the reproduction cycle. “You don’t pay them by the hour and they don’t miss,” Mitchell said. Bumblebees are another important part of the greenhouse ecosystem. Brought in from Windsor, Ont., Mitchell’s bees are relied upon to pollinate the tomatoes. The number of bees loose in the greenhouse directly correlates to the number of open flowers, Mitchell said. There are usually two or three bee stings a year, he said, but as the chief bee handler he has managed to escape a sting for nearly 14 years. Of course, the whole point of a greenhouse is to get around Mother Nature’s whims, and SunTech employs a complex computer system to monitor the indoor and outdoor temperatures and adjust the roof vents accordingly. The average daily temperature inside is about 19 degrees, Mitchell said, and they can harvest about 10 months of the year.

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Florida, Costa Rica and Nicaragua are destinations for zip line enthusiasts. But you won’t have to travel that far for exhilarating zip line experiences, which are growing in popularity in North America. Ownership of Logos Land Resort, just outside Cobden, is hoping a significant investment in its new three-leg, zip line course will bring smiles and goose bumps to many more of its customers in coming years. Challenges Unlimited Inc. is completing construction and installation of a parallel zip line course over Astrolabe Lake this month. The course warms up nicely, with the first zip carrying visitors 201 metres across a small bay. Zip No. 2 runs 343 metres across the middle of the lake, before the final 401-metre leg returns buckled-in riders back above the water. The total ride is 3,100 feet, or almost one kilometre, at speeds of up to 35 km/h, usually six metres above the water, but sometimes closer to 25. Logos Land owner Jerrold Paxton’s business partner, Kevin Cahill, died last December, but not the dream to continue to improve on what Logos Land offers its customers. Facilities already in place include the water park, with its slide, splash pad, grill house, mini-golf, animal petting farm, beach and giant lake trampolines. There are also timeshare villas, motel suites, 90 recreational vehicle (RV) park and camp sites, rental RVs, 100 wilderness camp sites for trailers or tenters, and the neighbouring Oaks of Cobden golf course.

“We have four goals in mind,” says Logos Land director of marketing and sales Fred Glover. The first goal is to offer something, like the zip line course, that caters more to older youngsters. “We’ve made investments in recent years for the little kids, like the petting farm and the splash pad,” says Glover. “But for older kids, as families grow up, you don’t want them to hit the boredom curve.” The same philosophy applies to younger adults. The connection of the zip line for these potential customers also happens to coincide with the ideal weight for zip line passengers. The weight allowance runs from 75 to about 275 pounds. The second marketing goal, says Glover, is to expand Logos Land’s season, which for the longest time has been concentrated in July and August. “The zip line can be used year-round, but more practically it will certainly run in the summer, as well as in the spring and fall.” Logos Land has already experienced positives vibes about the new course. For example, response at the recent Ottawa RV Show, which attracts more than 20,000 visitors, was extremely positive. “Our big posters stopped them,” says Glover. “It surprised us, especially the positive verbal feedback from 40-, 50- and 60-year-olds. But we’ll see for sure this summer.” Glover acknowledges there’s another zip line, at Chutes Coulonge, while pointing out that Logos Land Resort aspires to become a growing part of multi-activity tourist packages in the area, thus Logos Land’s third

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marketing goal. For example, there’s no reason tourists can’t zip over Astrolabe Lake, play golf rounds at a variety of courses in the area, see the Bonnechere Caves, zip some more in Chutes Coulonge and try some whitewater rafting or kayaking. Unlike Logos Land, Chutes Coulonge offers two zip lines of 100 and 260 metres over whitewater rapids and a shorter nine-zip series. As Glover says, “Every zip line you see is different.” The area’s newest zip line, says Glover, will be simple, safe, exhilarating and an atSTEVE NEWmAN/mETROLAND tractive addition to what Lo- The project manager for the Logos Land zip line is Dave Humphrys of Challenges Unlimgos Land already offers. ited. He relaxes on the longest of three lines at Astrolabe Lake, where the course will be Hence, Logos Land’s up and running this month. fourth marketing goal — to expose zip-liners to Logos Land’s other facilities. The zip line will increase local employment. About a dozen staff will be hired to run the facility. Zip-liners will wear a helmet and gloves while holding on to a harness that is hooked Sensational to a pulley attached to the zip line cable. Reaching the platforms is easy, via stairwells. There will also be a practice zone where riders can hook to a shorter line to familiarize themselves with the art and science of the sport. The cost is $16 plus GST per zip line course, but disHeart of the counts will be offered for Rideau Canal groups, multiple rides, and those booking on-site accommodation. For more details, check out www.logosland.com or call 613-646-9765. The zip line is being constructed by Challenges Unlimited Inc. The Bracebridge, Ont., firm has built zip lines, challenge courses, climbing walls and towers, and aerial parks for more than 20 years.

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Five simple tips before hitting the road EMC lifestyle - Summer getaways are common indulgence in Canada and for the more than four-in-five of us who own, lease or finance a vehicle, exploring the Great White North often begins with the push of a pedal. Whether your plans include cross-country road trips or a weekend exodus to the cottage, here are a few tips to keep your vehicle looking and running its best on the open road: • Keep it clean: Starting a road trip with a clean car is a must, but be eco-responsible. Always look for products that are designed to be tough on grease, bugs, mud and carbon deposits, while still being safe for the environment. • Check your wheels: Make sure tires are road-trip ready. For better handling and mileage, swap winter tires for summer ones, or all-season types. Check the pressure of the tires before you take off by consulting the owner’s manual or on the side of the tire. Properly inflated tires improve grip on the road and

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the US will take part in 3 battle re-enactments of the War of 1812-1815 period. A new Food Lovers’ Field Days culinary event is being planned for planned for August 17-18 showcasing the original 100 mile diet and featuring an eclectic collection of artisan foods from the region. Fort Henry has an exceptional line-up of programming and events for its 75th season. A new Trade Square shopping area, Kingston’s largest outdoor patio with views of Lake Ontario and a newly redesigned Sunset Ceremony are just the beginning! World Heritage Sunset Ceremonies introduces 3-D experience along with the excitement and precision of the military manoeuvres performed by the Fort Henry Guard will be complemented with the addition of state-of-the-art 3-D projection technology. A new start time of 8:30 p.m. on select Wednesday and Saturday evenings during July and August will be introduced to ensure that audiences can appreciate the features of the new show. Advance ticket purchase is recommended! Fort Henry’s event highlights include:

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75th Anniversary Tattoo – Saturday, July 23 which honours the men and women of the Canadian Forces who so bravely fight to defend Canada. Special musical guests include the band of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, HMCS Ontario, The National Band of the Naval Reserve, The Pipes and Drums of the Lorne Scots and the Fort Henry Guard. A mass finale with over 250 musicians and fireworks is guaranteed to swell the heart with Canadian pride. The NEW Fort Henry’s Concert Series with the Kingston Symphony presenting 75 Years of Modern Music on August 2, 2013 at 8:00 p.m with an eclectic mix of six superb Canadian voices with styles ranging from pop and opera to cabaret and rock including: Patricia O’ Callaghan, Jon Harvey , lead singer of Juno Award Winning Monster Truck, Canadian Tenor, Christopher Dallo, Derrick Ballard, Kingston talents Emily Fennell and Jay ‘Smitty’ Smith. Early bird tickets are on sale now. The United States Marine Corps Joint Sunset Ceremonial on August 17 and 18 features The Battle Color Detachment, the Commandants Own Drum

and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoon of the United States Marine Corps, Washington, DC will once again perform beside the Fort Henry Guard in these world famous joint performances, ending with a Fireworks finale. St. Lawrence Parks and Camp Grounds have been made throughout the parks system to improve the basic services and amenities available to campers with all improvements aiming to make the camping experience memorable and enjoyable. These improvements include new 50 amp 2-service sites at Woodlands Campground, new washrooms, showers and laundry at Mille Roches Campground and Farran Park, the development of exclusive sunset campsites on Hoople Islands plus much more. Upcoming events include the ‘Thunder on the River’ Hydroplane Races at Mille Roches Beach on June 1 and 2. Camping reservations can be booked online 24/7 or by calling the Customer Service Unit at 613543-4328 or 800-437-2233.. Upper Canada Golf Course is open and playing conditions are

superb! A wide variety of membership categories are available including the “Pay-As-You-Go” membership option for just $250 (weekdays anytime & afternoons only on weekends /holidays) plus $22 per round is the perfect option for someone with limited time or who would like to try the course. Upper Canada will host the PGA Tour Canada ‘Great Waterway Classic’ August 19-25. Tee off times can be booked up to 14 days in advance either online or by calling 800437-2233 or 613-543-2003. Crysler Park Marina is one of the region’s favourite marinas recently underwent another dockage expansion, adding 44 slips plus a 175 foot long finger dock to accommodate larger boats, more transient and seasonal boaters. Seasonal dockage is still available. Marker 72, the popular licensed dockside patio will feature live entertainment on select nights throughout July and August. It’s also a hub for water sport rentals including paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, wake boards, water skis, water tubes and paddle boats.

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he Parks of the St. Lawrence explodes onto the tourism scene again this summer with their fantastic ‘Two World’s One Price!’ attraction promotion. The Reciprocal Program aims to boost value to guests with added experiences by providing a free admission to Upper Canada Village with the purchase of a Fort Henry admission – and vice versa. Or it can be redeemed for one of the day-use/beach areas at the campgrounds. The free visit can be used anytime throughout the regular season for regular day programs only (NO EVENTS). Along with a schedule of themed weekend events at Upper Canada Village including Heritage Plant Sale May 25-26, Medieval Festival June 8-10 and the Fantastic Fibres and Quilt Show June 22-23, Upper Canada Village is also adding some exciting new experiences to the 2013 event schedule. The Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial grounds will be the site of the region’s largest military re-enactment event on July 1314 to commemorate the bicentennial of the Battle of Crysler’s Farm. Over 500 living history reenactors from across Canada and

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to choose your own adventure... With over 500 events and activities taking place throughout the summer, there’s bound to be something for everyone in your family – from the budding archeologist to the spy-in-training. Watch history come alive with the War of 1812 Bicentennial tribute at Goulbourn Museum, have a picnic by the Ottawa River at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site, or track down a secret agent in a time-warp back to the 1960s at the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Looking for more adventure? Get in touch with your rural roots at Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum’s annual Pioneer Days, explore Franco-Ontarian history at Vanier Museopark and discover Ottawa’s early days in the city’s oldest stone building at the Bytown Museum. Go ghost-hunting at Watson’s Mill, enjoy a genteel Victorian-themed tea on the lawn at Billings Estate National Historic Site, celebrate Canada Day 1920s-style at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum and discover the Nepean Museum and Fairfields Heritage Property.

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EMC sports - Chris Cameron is taking his passion for climbing to new heights. The avid outdoors enthusiast, explorer, and social activist will be setting sail from Cape Town, South Africa on Jan. 4, 2014, with the goal to climb South America’s second highest peak, Ojos Del Salado, located in the desolate Atacama Desert. But this isn’t just any ordinary climb. For the past year, Cameron has been heavily involved in an initiative called My Kape, an international effort focused on promoting “conscious climbing.” From an early age, nature beckoned to him, and he found himself immersed in a world of outdoor activities. Playing outdoor sports and activities became his favourite pasttime, and in the end, it gave him the opportunity to experience competitive sports. Cameron’s love of sports would catapult him across the world to Europe where he competed in the Junior Marathon Worlds for one of his diehard passions: flat-water kayaking. It even took him to Florida where he learned to surf. “(Sports) was a great way to travel and see parts of the world I never had

seen before,” he said. But he soon found his drive for competing in sports diminishing, and realized it wasn’t for him. “With competitive sports, it requires so much self-focus,” he said. “There is so much based on external validation. I just felt like there was something missing.” Cameron spent a few years in what he called a transition phase, searching for the one area in his life he was missing. One summer, when he turned 11, would change his life forever. It was at this age where his love for learning about international development issues would be revealed after attending a six-week summer camp designed to introduce youngsters to global issues. But little did he know climbing, mixed with an appreciation to spread awareness of world issues, would eventually be his calling. He remembers travelling to China with his parents when he was 12. “That was my first real experience being in such a diverse country,” he said. “It was an eye-opening experience; there would be such huge contrasts in different areas of the country, from intense poverty to wealth. It really sparked my international focus. A certain mentality started to happen to me.” As he grew older, he continued to

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Ottawa resident Chris Cameron’s passion for climbing and his constant thirst for learning about global issues will take him on another adventure this coming January. enjoy sports on the side, but never ceased to find a balance combining both his love for outdoor activities and an international outlook. In the past year, climbing has been his main focus, he said, and he takes every opportunity he can when he’s home to climb. His first real glimpse into international development work started in Malawi, India, where he was work-

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ing for an NGO and earning wages working at a hostel two years ago. It was there he met his good friend and climbing partner Kai Fitchen, a South African native who, at the age of 15, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. The two became fast friends, and Cameron could feel the excitement building as Fitchen explained the goal behind My Kape – climbing in a socially responsible way. Their carbon footprint, for instance, will be limited to only using transportation wherever required. What they’re trying to do is get back to the basics of climbing while learning about the world around them, said Cameron. “There is such a commercialization of climbing,” said Cameron. “It’s become such an industry now; people tend to forget to enjoy the whole experience of it. When you let your ego get in the way, you become very negative.” “There is something so peaceful about connecting to the world and being on that rock face. It’s such a pure moment.” In 2012, Cameron joined Fitchen and the My Kape team in their first expedition to climb Mount Kenya. And, he said, it was about so much more than just the destination. “I was hooked,” he said of his first climb. The My Kate ethos is about climb-

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ing, travelling, and living in a manner that is socially and environmentally responsible. Determined to stay carbon neutral, the Kape 2 Kenya (K2K) team travelled more than 14,000 kilometres only by foot and public transport, often cramped up in over-packed, humid, chicken-ridden buses. In an effort to draw attention to environmental issues, the team also visited more than 600 students at their schools to share K2K eco-programs and discuss the importance of sustainability. The expedition took nearly six months to complete, and was an enormous success. Not only did they accomplish all their objectives for the expedition, but they also managed to attract media attention and won Nightjar’s Reader’s Choice for Adventure of 2012. “The whole idea of My Kape is to challenge the status quo,” he said. “It’s about making the mountains better for us.” The objective behind My Kape is to climb all of the seven second summits – the second highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Kape 2 Atacama will set sail from Cape Town in the new year, and will take approximately nine months to complete. The journey is along the same lines as that of its predecessor as the team continues to promote the My Kape ideal of travelling and climbing in as environmentally responsible way as possible. After reviewing their pilot project, the team made a few tweaks to the program, but still maintained their goal of being eco-conscious, explained Cameron. To kick off the expedition, the team will be racing in the Cape to Rio Yacht Race, one of the most highly anticipated races across the South Atlantic which draws spectators and competitors from around the world. After arriving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, they’ll make their way south the glacier-ridden lands of Patagonia, and then back north to Ojos Del Salado, and eventually to Peru to climb Artesonraju. On the way, they’ll make stops at schools, organizations and projects which promote My Kape’s spirit. Like Kape 2 Kenya, they’ll facilitate a variety of activities to school children which promote and support individuals and organizations currently engaged in innovative practices within their community to promote environmental sustainability. For Cameron, the journey begins in a few weeks’ time, when he will head to Cape Town, South Africa, for sailing lessons. Cameron said additional sponsors and donors are still welcome to come on board and support the expedition. As an experienced climber, he knows there are risks involved in this type of expedition, but ultimately, it’s about trusting oneself. “I’ve always been very comfortable in my surroundings,” he said. “I’m more aware and conscious of what those threats are. I’m doing a lot of things I haven’t done before, but I’m excited for it.” For more information, please visit www.mykape.com.

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EMC sports - Fans packed Twin Elm Rugby Park on June 5 to see the Canadian rugby team take on Fiji. Rugby fans, and players competing in the high school boys provincial rugby championships, packed the stands to see the Pacific Cup match. And despite the massive size of the Fijian players, the Canadians pulled out a win in front of the hometown crowd, with a small 20-18 margin. Canadian team captain Phil Mack said the defence had to be prepared for Fiji to score from any point in the field because of their explosive power. But at the end of the day, the Canadians were more organized as a team on the field, prompting Fiji head coach Inoke Male to say his team needed to be more prepared next time. “We knew Fiji was going to play a wide open game and we needed to get our defence right to beat them,” Mack said. “We’ve done a lot of work as a team ... it paid off.” Rugby clubs in Ottawa had offered discount and group rugby tickets to their players, who were vocal throughout the game, leaving no doubt which was the home team. “When we really get tired out there and the crowd amps it, it just really gives us that extra boost,” Mack said.

“It’s something in Canada we’re not really used to.” It was the first time ever that Canada had beat Fiji at home. Rugby fans were happy to see Ottawa included on a stop, as it’s not often they get to see this level of 15A-side rugby. The Barrhaven Scottish RFC has their 10 and under players do a rugby demonstration game at halftime. The under-10 players use flags like flag football instead of tackling. Carleton University player Mandy Musse said that games of this level help promote the sport in Ottawa and make people ask questions about both the rules, and how to get involved. “It’s amazing. I think it attracts people to the sport and creates a big buzz for Ottawa. It helps a lot,” said Musse, who also plays club level rugby in Ottawa. Prior to the game, the family of late Barrhaven Scottish player Rowan Stringer was welcomed. A moment of silence was held for the John McCrae teen, who died this spring following a head injury sustained in a rugby game. Minister of Sport Bal Gosal and Rugby Canada officials presented the Stringer family with a signed Canada jersey. The Canadian team were scheduled to play their next games in Kingston BRIER DODGE/METROLAND and Ireland. Canada defeated Fiji 20-18 during a match held at Twin Elm Rugby Park in Nepean on June 5.

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a warm, snuggly lap to curl into for some love and attention. Freckles would love an owner who knows that she has an affinity for wand toys and toys on strings, what would be even better is if you would take some time to play with her daily! Meet Finnegan (A150704), a very special 13-year-old, neteured male, brown tabby, Domestic Shorthair cat who is in foster care due to recurrent upper respiratory tract infection while here at our shelter. Finnegan was surrendered to the shelter by

his owner on November 2, 2012 and is ready to find his permanent family. He is a lovely gentleman with great house manners. You can often find him spending time with people, curled next to them on the couch, or snoozing in a sunbeam. Finnegan takes some time to warm up to people, but with time has started to figure out that humans make for great friends, as they usually give into his charm and offer ear scratches. Finnegan has even learned that the foster family’s cat and dog are okay too! Finnegan is a “Special Needs” adoption as there is the slight possibility that he will suffer from a chronic low grade cold that may require ongoing medical management. We encourage you to discuss Finnegan’s special needs with your family veterinarian so that together you can help him live a happy, healthy life. If you are interested in finding out more about Gus, Wiz or the other pets available for adoption from the Ottawa Humane Society, visit www.ottawahumane.ca , call the Adoption Centre at 613-725-3166 ext. 258 or e-mail adoptions@ottawahumane.ca.

PET OF THE WEEK My name is Nikou and I am a 4lb 5oz, 13 year old Abyssinian. I was adopted from the Cornwall SPCA at one year old and live very happily in Ottawa. I am very personable, love everyone who comes to the house, and run when I hear the doorbell to greet guests. Everyone who visits wants to take me to their house but of course my family will not allow it. The only thing I do not greet is other cats or dogs, on my property.

Do you know where your cat is? job; spread diseases; kill wildlife; and in some cases, inflict wounds on people and other animals. Is this freedom? Outdoor cats are not free. They fight a daily battle for survival against exposure to the elements, accidents, disease, poison, abuse and fights with other animals, theft or loss. On average an outdoor cat lives approximately three years while the lifespan of a cat that has been kept indoors (and supervised while outdoors) is approximately 15 years. The OHS recommends that you keep your feline companion on a harness or under supervision when outside. Have a microchip implanted in your animal as a precaution against loss. A microchip will supply your pet with identification that lasts a lifetime. Harness training is a safe way to allow your cat to experience the pleasures of the great outdoors. To learn more about how to harness train your cat, visit the Companion Animal Tips section on our website, www.ottawahumane.ca. Ensure your cat’s safety. Your feline companion and your neighbours will thank you for your effort!

Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us: Website: www.ottawahumane.ca Email: Adoptions@ottawahumane.ca Telephone: (613) 725-3166 x258 46

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Please join the ladies of the Ottawa Newcomers’ Club if you are new to Ottawa or in a new life situation for a year-end cruise on the Ottawa River. The cruise takes place on June 13 at 10:15 a.m. We will meet in the lobby of the Chateau Laurier hotel and walk together to the Ottawa Dock for an 11 a.m. departure. Cost for adults is $18, seniors are $16. A pub lunch is suggested afterwards for those interested. RSVP to Glenda at glenda.lechner@gmail. com or 613-680-0145. More cruise information is available at paulsboatcruises.com/ottawa_riv.htm.

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The Devonshire School Council invites you to our first Devonshire community yard sale and carnival on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at Devonshire Public School, located at 100 Breezehill Ave. North. Join us in the front yard for shopping, outdoor fun, games and food. All are welcome! Edythe Falconer will host the Explorer Rose Workshop at the Heritage Rose Garden at the Central Experimental farm on June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop will feature tips on dealing with rose pests and diseases and information handouts will be available. Bring a folding chair. Parking is available at the Canadian Agriculture Museum, south of the Prince of Wales Drive roundabout -- follow the signs. For information, call 613-230-3276 or visit friendsofthefarm.ca. Submitted

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The Friends of the Farm will be hosting Books for Blooms from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 15 and 16. The event, which is in support of the Friends, will feature thousands of books and takes place at Building 72 at the Central Experimental Farm, located east off the Prince of Wales Drive roundabout. For more information, call 613-230-3276 or visit friendsofthefarm.ca. on current challenges and policy options. The event takes place on June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Sandy Hill Community Centre, located at 250 Somerset St. East. For more information, call 613-292-8928.

June 22

The Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club is holding its annual strawberry social on June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Please come out and enjoy a couple of hours of delicious strawberry treats at the club, located at the corner of Byron and Golden avenues in Westboro. It is a

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June 23

The Bayshore Community Association is holding a sports festival at Bayshore Park, 175 Woodridge Cres., on June 23. Registration takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. with activities running from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, please call 613-700-2249.

June 26

Learn about the Registered Disability Savings Plan. The RDSP helps Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. Free RDSP information sessions will be held on June 26 and Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre. For more information or to register, please contact Sasha Gilchrist at 613-236-2558, ext. 227 or by email as sasha-ileap@oilrc.com. This information session is available in English only. Funding for this information session is provided by the Government of Canada.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

You could be feeling under the weather this week, Aries. Even if your to-do list is a mile long, you need to take some time to recuperate before getting back to business. Life experience is your advantage, Taurus. When your company is looking to fill a position, they will most likely hire from within. Make the most of this opportunity. Gemini, just when things seem hopeless, a small ray of light shines through and you find a solution to your problem. Scorpio has some wise words, so listen up. Cancer, once you think you have all of the answers, something pops up to make you reassess a situation. It could take a few days for you to find the answer you’re looking for. Leo, you may have fun in the sun on your mind, but others are urging you to buckle down and focus on some tasks that need to get wrapped up before you leave. There are some changes coming at work, Virgo. You just don’t know if they will be to your advantage or be something that could tilt you off your axis.

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9. Gold fineness measure 10. Military snack bar 12. Capital of Uzbekistan 14. Old Tokyo 15. Heat in a microwave 17. A waterproof raincoat 19. Stared sullenly 20. Slang for cool 23. Revolves 24. Don’t know when yet 25. Sports shoe 26. Opposite of beginning 27. Chevy sedan model 28. Communist nickname 29. 007’s Flemming 30. Drama awards 31. Badgered 32. Towards land 33. Leaseholder 34. Capital of Gyeonggi-do 36. Yellowstone or Central

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Libra, you have much to learn, but you cannot cram it all into one week. There is no crash course on life. Make the most of a getaway opportunity. You can’t seem to focus on one thing for very long this week, Scorpio. You might have to spend a few days clearing your mind before you can refocus on the tasks at hand. Sagittarius, you are not one to let an obstacle block you from your goal. Rethink your strategy and you will soon find yourself back on the path to success. Capricorn, changes at home are in store and you may be feeling both excited and anxious at the same time. This is perfectly understandable as you await the news. Aquarius, vacation plans may have been elusive until now, but you finally have the funds and the time to take the trip you desire. Your traveling partner is still up in the air. Pisces, a new season inspires you to make changes and reconsider old relationships. Call it a late spring cleaning of your life.

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