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Huntley Centennial educators among best in city JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
It was the teachers’ time to shine at the Capital Educators Edugala on May 20, honouring the National Capital Region’s best and brightest. Nominations for the awards were open to educators employed by the four publicly-funded school boards, two colleges and the four universities in the city of Ottawa. More than 450 nominations were received for 327 educators. A panel of judges representing business, education and community-based organizations reviewed the 67 finalists and selected the 16 award recipients.
Christine Heath, a learning resource specialist at Huntley Centennial Public School in West Carleton, said she learned she was named a finalist while packing for a trip to Moose Jaw, Sask., to attend her sister’s funeral. “There were so many mixed emotions,” she said. “On the one hand I was really happy to be named, but it was such a sad time.” Heath works with teachers and educational assistants to best meet the requirements of special needs kids. She has been teaching for 15 years and has been working in her present capacity for the last four. “Every day brings new challenges,” she said.
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Christine Heath, left, and Kimberly Simpson of Carp’s elementary school were among those celebrating educators at this year’s gala event. “And it is our job to make sure everyone – the parents, the students and the teachers – can
come together with a plan for success.” Both Heath and her colleague
Kimberly Simpson were nominated by their principal. “I think it’s so great, because you hope you do a good job, but to be validated in this way is incredible,” Simpson said. Simpson has been teaching Grade 7 for eight years and she said it’s the flexibility that makes her job wonderful. “Every day is different,” she said. “Being a teacher allows you to be a lifelong learner.” The Capital Educators’ Awards were created in the fall of 2001 by a group of business and education leaders who wanted to raise the profile of public education and recognize and celebrate the dedication and achievements of our local educators. The awards are managed by OCRI.
Councillor offers answers before Bay beach meeting ELI EL-CHANTIRY Ward 5 councillor The following Q&A is provided to help answer questions asked in emails and phone calls to my office concerning property ownership in Constance Bay. First it must be understood the City of Ottawa has a limited interest with respect to determining who are the owners of and entitled to access to the beach. This question is largely for those who live in the community and believe that they have an entitlement to utilize the beach. Where the city does have a role, in particular the City Clerk and Solicitor Department, is in providing advice to the police so they can access what is their jurisdiction (e.g. laying charges under
the Liquor License Act if the beach is considered public versus measures under the Trespass to Property Act if the beach is private.) I also note that the situation in each plan of subdivision must be analyzed on its own as each have their unique facts. Q: Why are the Lane Street residents being given the rights to property that they didn’t have before? A: An interpretation has been made of the Plan of Subdivision registered on title and it would appear that this is something that they have owned all along. Q: Are beaches not considered public places – similar to parks? A: Not all beaches and waterfront are public.
Q: Has anyone considered reviewing the official land surveys? Maybe the landowners had them changed when the City of Ottawa allowed this? A: The City of Ottawa did not allow or prohibit public access. The legal opinion provided on ownership is based on a document that is registered with the Provincial Land Registry Office. Q: If we have a petition signed, will we be better able to convince the City of Ottawa to change their minds on privatizing the beach? A: The City of Ottawa does not have jurisdiction to change property ownership. This is not a game of numbers. There has been a legal opinion provided based on the laws that apply to this situation. The legal opinion was provided to the Ottawa Police to assist them
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