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Fire sparks evacuation at Algonquin ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

A fire tore through a tent at Algonquin College and students and staff had to be evacuated after a propane tank ignited at the Nepean campus. “It started on the outside,” confirmed Capt. Danielle Cardinal, Ottawa fire spokesperson. Rob Swartz, who Cardinal said is a student who was at the scene, initially reported on Twitter on Dec. 14 a few minutes before 10 a.m. that flames could be seen shooting 10-feet high and that there had been explosions at the campus, located at 1385 Woodroffe Ave. See TENT, page 2

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Three-year-old Maven Garlock, a Crystal Beach resident, shows her wish list to Santa Claus during a holiday party at the Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata on Saturday, Dec. 9. The festivities featured some delicous food and hot chocolate, crafts, entertainment, and of course a chance for children to tell St. Nick what they’d like for Christmas. More photos on page 6.

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(Above) Students, staff and construction workers stand outside C Building at Algonquin College in Nepean the morning of Dec. 14 as Ottawa firefighters work to douse a fire that broke out at a construction site in an outdoor courtyard.

(Left) Flames and smoke can be seen inside the construction site on Dec. 14. Fire crews say a tent ignited and a propane tank ignited.

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“This is an outdoor fire and it’s in an area were construction is occurring,” said Cardinal. Initial 911 calls came in at 9:40 a.m., and responding crews confirmed a working fire in a courtyard behind C Building. “We can confirm one propane tank did rupture,” Cardinal said. Firefighters worked to secure other gas cylinders at the construction site and to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures. “There are reports that a tent structure or tarp was on fire,” Cardinal said of the source of the flames. Students, staff and construction workers were evacuated from A, B and C buildings, located

at the west end of the campus between Navaho Drive and College Avenue, off Woodroffe Avenue. The fire was brought under control by 10:10 a.m. and completely out at 10:26 a.m. Cardinal said a skeleton crew of firefighters remained at the site to clean up and secure the scene for responding investigators from the Technical Safety and Standards Authority and the Ontario Ministry of Labour, which investigates incidents at work sites. There were no reported injuries in the campus blaze. Cardinal credited the college for its handling of evacuation protocols, but expressed concern about students tweeting updates, including photos, from the scene. “Always consider your safety first before your social media status,” she said.

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Councillor’s alcohol-free party witches and wizards themed CHRISTOPHER WHAN christopher.whan@metroland.com

Any plans for New Year’s celebrations? For the last 25 years, Coun. Rick Chiarelli has had the answer to that question, and this year will be no different. Taking over Ben Franklin Place on Dec. 31 is Chiarelli’s alcohol-free family New Year’s Eve party. Starting with a skating show from the Nepean Skating Club at 6 p.m. on the outside rink, the event will feature activities all around the former Nepean city hall. Skating on the rink and sleigh rides will be featured as outside entertainment. Inside will feature games, colouring, a bouncy castle, face-painting, food and hot chocolate. According to Chiarelli, lot of work goes into this event every year, and with over 8,000 participants last year, it’s much-needed. “We have a lot of student volunteers and they help make it really work,” said Chiarelli. “My daughters have never been anywhere else on New Years, choosing instead to help with the event.” The event first began when

Chiarelli was a councillor for the city of Nepean and was initially an anti-drunk driving campaign. Though it is still centred around having a safe and sober New Year’s Eve, its become much more of a familyoriented celebration and a staple of the Nepean community. “When people go once, they tend to go again and again,” said Chiarelli. “People are now bringing their own children after coming when they were kids.” Another feature for the evening is the talent showcase variety show, which will feature magicians, musicians, harpists — a new addition this year — and jugglers. Each year, the celebration also features a theme. This year, that theme is witches and wizards. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their favourite house colours and bring their wands for a night of fun. The celebration will end at 10 p.m. with a fireworks display. Everything is free except for the food, which will cost $1, and proceeds from that will be donated to MADD.

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Chris Neil retires from Senators after 15 seasons JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

Chris Neil will lace up his skates for the Ottawa Senators Alumni Classic on Parliament Hill Dec. 15. The Sens forward was visibly emotional as he announced his retirement at the Canadian Tire Centre on Dec. 14, and thanked the many people who have been involved in his career, including his family, his teammates, Sens staff and the fans. “Thanks to this amazing city that I now call home and to the amazing fans that have supported my career,” he said during a press conference. “In the good times and the bad times, I’ve always felt support.”

Neil spent his entire 16-year career with the Sens playing in 1,026 games – the third highest in the team’s history. He also set the bar for the team’s all-time career penalty minutes with a total of 2,522 minutes. But his most impressive stat, according to Sens GM Pierre Dorion, was how he played the game. “Chris played as hard as anyone and was never suspended for a single game,” he said. “Chris was a leader, a warrior one of the toughest men to ever wear the jersey.” A former sixth-round pick of the Sens in 1998, Neil joined the team in 2001 as a 22-year-old. In 1,026 regular season games, he scored 112 goals and

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honoury co-chairs in 2011. “It can’t be overlooked what Chris and Caitlin have done for our city,” said Dorion. Neil said he will continue to be involved with Neilson House and other community initiatives. And although he’s retiring from the NHL, Neil said he’s not ready to hang up his skates just yet. “I’m really excited to participate for the first time in alumni events this weekend,” he said. “I hope my demonstration of hard work has been an example to some and that it shows you can do Metroland file photo anything if you decide to do it.” Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil greets fans durNeil will be recognized at the CTC on Jan. 25 when Ottawa ing the home opener in 2016. Neil announced his retirement on Dec. 14. hosts the Boston Bruins.

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Kiwanis Club of Ottawa marks 100 years of charity BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

One Christmas, when Mark Max was a young boy, he went with his father, a Kiwanis Club of Ottawa member, to deliver Christmas hampers. “We went to homes and places I never would have imagined in my life. It really opened my eyes to people really needed help and weren’t as fortunate,” Max said, reflecting on memories of the club. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a member and has been for more than 45 years. Today, the group prepares and delivers more than 600 food hampers to individuals and families in need. The club’s activities focus on children and youth and span from fundraisers like the annual bed race to TV Bingo. And as Canada celebrated 150 years in 2017, Ottawa Kiwanis spent the year celebrating 100 years of community service. Max is the chair of the anniversary committee and organized the culminat-

ing meeting of its centennial year, which occured on Dec. 15 at the same place it started, with a lunch for past and current members at the Chateau Laurier. At the time, a lunch at the landmark hotel cost about 50 cents. The first official meeting drew 62 members. The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa was created by Kiwanis International in 1917, making it the third club in Canada, following Toronto and Hamilton. Since then, it has been involved in raising $100,000 for cancer research, $50,000 toward ending homelessness and bringing in more than $4.5 million for CHEO over 17 years through the annual Duck Race for Tiny Hearts. “It became a big affair; it was so fun and corny,” Max said, adding that hundreds of people would line both sides of the Rideau Canal to watch the ducks float to the finish line. But the list of initiatives doesn’t stop with duck races at Hartwell Locks. One of the first appeals to the club for help was made by the Salvation Army, according to a club history com-

piled by Shirley Tomblin, who was the administrative secretary for 21 years and the first female member in 1990. In 1918, with 150 members, the club promised to raise $40,000 towards the construction of Grace Hospital on Wellington Street. Years later, in 1967, the club raised more than $25,000 for a new addition to the hospital. The club has had a hand in countless initiatives, including founding the Kiwanis Boys Club in 1924, which later became the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. It also operated Club Banting, a camp for diabetic children. A Kiwanian, Vic Castledine, also founded the 211 Air Cadet Squadron in 1941, one of the first in Ottawa. The organization even hosted the Grey Cup pre-game party at the Ottawa Civic centre in 1988, and sold 4,200 tickets for $25 each, raising more than $73,000 for the Kiwanis Medical Foundation. “At that party, for the Grey Cup, we ran out of beer,” Max said, adding

the mayor at the time, Jim Durrell, gave them permission to use drinks set aside for the following day’s festivities to sell to the thirsty crowd. They ordered only enough drinks for 1,000 people. He said being a club member meant having connections that could help you out of such a jam, like running out of alcohol. Club meetings, which are the backbone of the organization, take place twice a month on Fridays and have featured some prominent guests. In the late ‘90s, James Bond actor Roger Moore was the guest speaker at a meeting as an ambassador for the Kiwanis service project aiming to eliminate iodine deficiency disorder. The club raised $6,500 for the project that made a significant impact. But a meeting perhaps even more notable was in 1983 when Prince Charles and Princess Diana came to Ottawa. During the lunch at the Chateau Laurier, there was a power failure and the Royal couple had to be escorted

through the kitchen for their safety to bring them up to the meeting. Like all clubs, Kiwanis is changing. Not all of the meetings are still held at the Chateau Laurier. Some take place at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, Max said. “It’s no secret for any service club,” he said of aging members and an 8020 split between inactive and active members. But allowing women to join in 1990 helped keep membership up. According to the club’s website there are now more than 150 members from the private, public and volunteer sectors. But the work of the club remains vital even 100 years in, Max said, adding it would be a terrible shame for service clubs to scale down. “People still need help,” he said. And for 100 years, that’s what Kiwanis has done by volunteering, fundraising and building community projects and following its mission: addressing “the needs of the community to improve the quality of life.”

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by the City of Ottawa for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedule “A” attached hereto for the purposes of the Kanata South Link Project including the widening of Hope Side Road, Old Richmond Road and West Hunt Club Road from Eagleson Road to Highway 416 and including the construction and/or installation of an additional travel lane in each direction, multi-lane roundabouts, traffic signals, signalized trail crossings, improved lighting, paved shoulders, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, works to address drainage and water quality and minimize and mitigate impacts to the Greenbelt and all other works and improvements ancillary to the Kanata South Link Project including but not limited to utility relocations. The drawings referred to in Schedule “A” forming part of this Notice are available for viewing during regular business hours at the City’s Client Service Centre, 1st Floor, City Hall, City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Avenue West. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedule “A” attached hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of the City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa ON K1P 1J1

North Island Link Watermain Class Environmental Assessment Project File Available for Review The City of Ottawa has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to determine the preferred route for the construction of a new 610 millimetre watermain in Manotick. The North Island Link watermain will provide additional capacity and reliability of water supply to the urban area south of the Jock River. The Class EA determined the preferred watermain route is to follow an alignment along the southern border of David Bartlett Park, and continue north on McLean Crescent to Barnsdale Road where it crosses the Rideau River to Rideau Valley Drive. A new 305 millimetre watermain will also connect to the existing watermain on McLean Street. The study was undertaken in accordance with the requirements for “Schedule B” projects under the Municipal Class EA (2000), as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015. A Class EA Study report has been prepared documenting the problem statement, existing conditions, evaluation of route options and the selection of the preferred solution, public and agency consultation as well as potential construction impacts and mitigation measures. The Report is available for public review at the following locations for a period of 30 calendar days, starting on Thursday, December 21, 2017: City Hall Client Service Centre 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1P 1J1

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Gordon E. MacNair Director, Corporate Real Estate Office Schedule “A” Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows: All right, title and interest in the following lands: 1. Part of PIN 04734-0044 (LT) being part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 6, Rideau Front, Nepean, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 4R-23918, except Parts 1 and 2 on plan 4R-27136, subject to an easement over Part 2 on Plan 4R-23918, except Part 2 on plan 4R-27136 as in NS261645 geographic Township of Nepean, City of Ottawa, designated as Parcel 1 on Property Sketch No. 18551-1-Rev02.dgn, Parcel 1 on Property Sketch No. 18551-2-Rev01.dgn, and Parcels 1 and 2 on Property Sketch No. 18551-3 Rev02.dgn. 2.Part of PIN 04632-0261 (LT) being part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 5, Rideau Front, being part 1 on plan = 4R-21040, geographic Township of Nepean, City of Ottawa, designated as Parcel 1 on Property Sketch No. 18551-4-Rev04.dgn.

If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City of Ottawa, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below by Monday, January 22, 2018. A copy of the request must also be sent to the City of Ottawa at the address listed above. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If there are no requests received by Monday, January 22, 2018, the project will proceed to design and construction as presented in the Class EA Study. The Honourable Chris Ballard Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto ON, M7A 2T5 Tel: 416-314-6790 Fax: 416-314-6748 This Notice first issued on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

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(Far left) Three-year-old Moussa Bhegani, from Bridlewood, tastetests a cookie he decorated during visits with Santa at the Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata on Saturday, Dec. 9. (Left) Santa’s helpers Sharona Yake (left) and Shirley Lawrence serve up what’s been dubbed ‘the best hot chocolate around’ at the Richcraft Recreation ComplexKanata on Saturday, Dec. 9. The holiday event featured some delicous food, crafts, entertainment and visits with Santa Claus. Jessica Cunha/Metroland

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Sunday Worship 10:30 am, Dec 3, 10, 17th Choir Candlelight Service Dec 17th - 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Sunday No 10:30 am service Children/Family Service - 4:30 pm Communion Service - 7:00 pm

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND

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IN THE MATTER OF an application by the City of Ottawa for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedules “A”, “B”, and “C” attached hereto for the purposes of the Stage 2 Ottawa Light Rail Transit System project (“Stage 2 LRT Project”), including, but not limited to, facilitating the construction, operation and maintenance of light rail infrastructure, tunnel guideway corridors, tunnel portals, at-grade guideway corridors, guideways, stations, station entrances and station to surface access points, platforms, multi-use pathways, bridges and bridge approaches and including temporary easements, varying in duration from 36 to 61 months as described in Schedules “A”, “B” and “C” hereto, for purposes including, but not limited to, construction of station entrances, traffic management and detours, storage of excavated materials and construction materials and equipment, temporary power supply and to enter on the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and material for construction, grading and relocation of utilities and for construction of berms, walking paths, multi-use pathways, fences, retaining walls, landscaping features and all other improvements and works ancillary to the Stage 2 LRT Project. The drawings referred to in Schedules “A”, “B”, and “C” forming part of this Notice are available for viewing during regular business hours at the City’s Client Service Centre, 1st Floor, City Hall, City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Avenue West. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedules “A”, “B”, and “C” attached hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of the City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa ON K1P 1J1

Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows:

All right, title and interest in the following lands: 1.

Part of PIN 04328-0006 (LT), PART LOT 16 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER PART 1, 5R2241; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_006a.dgn

Part of PIN 04328-0008 (LT), PART LOT 16 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 5R2150; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_008a.dgn

Part of PIN 04328-0011 (LT), PART NORTH 1/2 LOT 16 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER PART 2, 5R5704; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_009a.dgn

Part of PIN 04065-0115 (LT), PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 1 TO 10 AND 14 TO 16 ON PLAN 4R-26193. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS IN CT228448. TOGETHER WITH AS IN NS77745; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART 5 ON PLAN 5R-284 AS IN OC56030; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART 6 ON PLAN 5R-284 AS IN OC56038; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2 AND 5 ON PLAN 4R-26193 IN FAVOUR OF HYDRO OTTAWA LIMITED AS IN OC9564; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PARTS 2 AND 3 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1351818; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PART 9 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1351819; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PARTS 9, 10 AND 16 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1351820; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6 ON PLAN 4R-26193 IN FAVOUR OF PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 11, 12, 13 AND 17 TO 23 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 8, 9, 10, 15 AND 16 ON PLAN 4R-26193 IN FAVOUR OF PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 11, 12, 13 AND 17 TO 23 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 11 AND 12 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 17, 18, 19, 22 AND 23 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PART 22 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ON PLAN 4R26193 IN FAVOUR OF PART LOT A CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER AS IN N705355 AND OT36783, EXCEPT PART 18 ON 5R284, EXCEPT PART 1 ON 5R213, EXCEPT PARTS 19 AND 21 ON EXPROPRIATION PLAN NS275909, EXCEPT PARTS 1 AND 2 ON 4R23974 AS IN OC1604515; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PARTS 1 TO 10 AND 14 TO 16 PLAN 4R26193 AS IN OC1709561; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT AS IN OC1721440; CITY OF OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_053.dgn

Part of PINs 15975-0001 (LT) to 15975-0232 (LT) being part of the common elements on OTTAWACARLETON STANDARD CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 975 AND ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST; SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS AS SET OUT IN SCHEDULE A AS IN OC1726177; CITY OF OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_054.dgn

Part of PIN 04055-0160 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER AS IN CT222630, EXCEPT THE SUBJECT TO THEREIN; TOGETHER WITH CT222630; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_058c.dgn

Part of PIN 04055-0161 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER AS IN N477925; TOGETHER WITH N477925; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_059b. dgn

The expropriating authority is: City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Dated at Ottawa this 7th day of December, 2017.

CITY OF OTTAWA

Gordon E. MacNair Director, Corporate Real Estate Office Schedule “A’’ Confederation Line – West Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows:

All right, title and interest in the following lands: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Part of PIN 03957-0526 (LT), PART LOT 329, PLAN 372212, PART 3 AND 4, 4R1473, SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486, OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_015c.dgn Part of PIN 03957-0524 (LT), LOT 326, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn Part of PIN 03957-0523 (LT), LOT 325, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 5 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn Part of PINs 15168-0001 (LT) through to PIN 15168-0038 (LT) inclusive, being part of the common elements on CARLETON CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 168; PART BLOCK 104, PLAN 305, PART 1 4R2371, AS IN SCHEDULE ‘A’ OF DECLARATION LT212416, AMENDED BY LT291824; OTTAWA, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BELL CANADA OVER PART 1 PLAN 4R16200 AS IN OC27304, designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_076a.dgn

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of sixty-one (61) months in the following lands: 5. 6.

Part of PIN 03957-0526 (LT), PART LOT 329, PLAN 372212, PART 3 AND 4, 4R1473, SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486, OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 2 on drawing 18689-PRP_015c.dgn Part of PINs 15168-0001 (LT) through to PIN 15168-0038 (LT) inclusive, being part of the common elements on CARLETON CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 168; PART BLOCK 104, PLAN 305, PART 1 4R2371, AS IN SCHEDULE ‘A’ OF DECLARATION LT212416, AMENDED BY LT291824; OTTAWA, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BELL CANADA OVER PART 1 PLAN 4R16200 AS IN OC27304, designated as Parcel 2 on drawing 18689-PRP_076a.dgn

8. Part of PIN 04055-0159 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER AS IN CT160457 AND GL73833, EXCEPT AS IN CT222630, N477925, CT198296, N566618, N439357, N314150, N711427, CT115669 AND CT135137; TOGETHER WITH CT160457; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_075.dgn

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a permanent easement in the following lands: 9.

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of thirty-six (36) months in the following lands: 10.

Part of PIN 04055-0161 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER AS IN N477925; TOGETHER WITH N477925; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 2 on drawing 18692-PRP_059b. dgn

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Part of PIN 04055-0169 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER PART 1, 5R1022 (ALSO KNOWN AS MAC STREET); SUBJECT TO CT140679, GL78966, CT121531, CT135137, GL78361, GL83079; SUBJECT TO N755440, N755447, N755457 GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 3 on drawing 18692-PRP_075.dgn

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of fifty-five (55) months in the following lands: Part of PIN 03957-0524 (LT), LOT 326, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcels 2 and 3 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn 8. Part of PIN 03957-0523 (LT), LOT 325, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 4 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn 9. Part of PIN 03957-0527 (LT), PART LOT 329, PLAN 372212, PARTS 1 AND 2, PLAN 4R1473; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_096a.dgn

Schedule “C”

Confederation Line – East Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows:

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of sixty-one (61) months in the following lands: 1.

Part of PIN 04363-0007 (LT) PCL 21-25, SEC GL-2OF; PART LOT 21, CONCESSION 2OF, PT RDAL BTN LTS 20, 21, CONCESSION 2OF, CLOSED BY BYLAW CT129546 (LT430246), PART 1, 4R7647; TOGETHER WITH LT744156; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18695-PRP_007.dgn Nepean-Barrhaven News - Thursday, December 21, 2017 7

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Here comes a fascinating election year

here were four recent federal byelections in Canada, three of which were won by the governing Liberals. And while they are only byelections, it still amazes that a Liberal government that has backed away from electoral reform, has seen its finance minister pilloried for possible ethics violations and hurtful policies, has struck out with a free trade deal with China and is reeling in the renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement, takes three out of four byelections. Imagine if the Liberals were doing everything they promised in the last election campaign — it would be landslides everywhere. Alabama’s Dec. 12 election that elected Democrat Doug Jones over Republican judge Roy Moore demonstrated that voters will not accept everything. The allegations of sexual misconduct by Roy Moore, while just allegations and not proven in court, were enough to turn a rock solid Republican state into a Democratic state, albeit by just the narrowest of margins. Voters stood up for decency and were not all slaves to their traditional voting patterns. Just where is this tipping point that sees a politician lose the support of the majority? This is always uncertain, which is what will

make this June’s provincial election in Ontario such an interesting happening. Are people disenchanted and fed up with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, given her problems with hydro, political scandals, questionable budgetary accounting measures and more? Will the voters decide it is time for a change or will the Liberals once again turn back the Progressive Conservatives under leader Patrick Brown? The year 2018 is a municipal election year as well, with voting day in October. This may be a most interesting civic election because it would appear that some incumbent city councillors, perhaps sensing a restlessness among the voters, recently opposed Mayor Jim Watson in advocating for a special extra tax levy for infrastructure spending. This may be the tip of the iceberg, revealing discontent among the populace for the steadyas-you-go ways of the current mayor. Some new ideas may be coming into play and this might — or might not — impact the election that is coming up. That’s why elections are such fascinating events. You just never know when the electorate will opt for different ideas and different faces. So hang onto your hats — 2018 promises to be a most interesting voting year.

Daily crossword hobby boosts vocabulary

ast year around this time, I took up a new hobby. Like my grandparents before me, I committed to doing a daily crossword. You may think this is an obvious pastime for a writer. But until I embarked upon a 1,000-clue Christmas crossword last December, I’d never given the activity another thought. Now that I’ve completed at least 365 of them, I realize crosswords are a great way to learn about popular culture, history and geography. My late grandfather’s crossword dictionary-thesaurus in hand, I’m able to stretch my mind in a whole new way, because crosswords, as it turns out, are also a fantastic way to boost one’s vocabulary. Yes, there are certain clues that come up time and again. The word “oreo” frequently fills in the vowel gap. But

Within the top 10 list are some pretty unusual words. Recuse, for example, is number three on the list. The word spiked in January and March this year when U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions had to Capital Muse remove himself from investigations of Hilary Clinton. Merriam-Webster tells us recuse means “to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular there are many words I’ve never come across before and some which case” and “to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of have different meanings than I’d interest.” previously thought. Another rare word that made the Crossword or not, it seems people across the world are stretching their top 10 –syzygy. What an awesome word! I have no idea how to say it, vocabularies. Merriam-Webster and frankly I’d never seen the word releases a daily list of word lookuntil this month. But a lot of people ups trending on their site. In early searched it around the time of the December they released the top 10 solar eclipse in August and again most searched words of 2017. As a newly-minted word nerd, I think it’s during this month’s supermoon, so a pretty cool way to see what’s been it’s number six on the list. MerriamWebster defines syzygy as “the top of mind for people this year.

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nearly straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies (such as the sun, moon, and earth during a solar or lunar eclipse) in a gravitational system.” Others in the top 10? Gyro, hurricane, gaffe and empathy. Dotard, an old word that was used by North Korean President Kim Jong Un to describe U.S. President Donald Trump in a tweet is one of my favourites on the list. Apparently, it describes “a person in his or her dotage.” The dictionary folk add that dotage is “a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness.” But my absolute favourite is the number one searched word on Merriam-Webster in 2017 – feminism, defined as “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes” and “orgaEDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225

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nized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.” From Wonder Woman and the Handmaid’s Tale to the Women’s March in Washington and the #MeToo campaign, Merriam-Webster says there were a lot of triggers for this word in 2017. I, for one, hope feminism stays top of mind well into the new year. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some word games to play.

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Notice of Completion Bayshore to Moodie Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Conversion to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Transit Project Assessment Process The City of Ottawa has completed an Environmental Project Report (EPR) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 for the Bayshore to Moodie Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Conversion to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Environmental Assessment (EA) study. The Project As part of planning for Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) program, an opportunity has been identified to extend LRT from the current planned western terminus of the Confederation Line (Bayshore Station), approximately 2.5 km further west to Moodie Drive, with one station located east of Moodie Drive at Corkstown Road and a Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF) in the north-west quadrant of Moodie Drive and Corkstown Road. The rationale for extending LRT beyond the previously identified terminus at Bayshore is to: • Provide an LRT station in closer proximity to a large employment node (Department of National Defence complex); and, • Support a Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF) for the operation of the Confederation Line East and West extensions in the west with optimized operational and cost benefits. The alignment for the proposed LRT extension has been previously approved as part of the approved West Transitway Extension Bayshore Station to Moodie Drive (WTEBM) project, and is currently under construction as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) facility, with revenue operation expected to commence in late 2017. Study Map

City of Ottawa City Hall Information Desk 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1 Ottawa Public Library Main Branch 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M2 Ottawa Public Library Centennial Branch 3870 Old Richmond Road Nepean, ON K2H 5C4 A digital version of the draft EPR will also be available for downloading: ottawa.ca/bayshore-moodie-bus-rapid-transit-brtconversion-light-rail-transit-lrt Interested persons are encouraged to review this document and provide comments by January 22, 2018 to the project contacts listed below. There are circumstances where the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change has the authority to require further consideration of the transit project, or impose conditions on it. The Minister may require further consideration or impose conditions if he is of the opinion that: • The transit project may have a negative impact on a matter of provincial importance that relates to the natural environment or has cultural heritage value or interest; or, • The transit project may have a negative impact on a constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty right. Before exercising the authority referred to above, the Minister is required to consider any written objections to the transit project that he or she may receive within 30 days after the Notice of Completion of the Environmental Project Report is first published. If you have discussed your issues with the proponent and you object to the project, you can provide a written submission to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change no later than January 22, 2018 to the address provided below. All submissions must clearly indicate that an objection is being submitted and describe any negative impacts to matters of provincial importance (natural/cultural environment) or Aboriginal rights. Attn: Yves Dagssie, PMP, Special Project Officer Environmental Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 7th Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 General Inquiry: 416-314-7222 Toll Free: 800-461-6290 Fax: 416-314-8452 E-mail: Yves.Dagssie@ontario.ca

The Process The environmental impact of this transit project was assessed and an EPR has been prepared according to the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings. The EPR documents the entire study process, including a description of the planned project, its anticipated environmental impacts, and the project’s consultation program. The EPR for the Bayshore to Moodie BRT conversion to LRT EA will be available for a 30day public review period starting December 22, 2017. Please note that the Draft EPR has been available for public review on ottawa.ca during the 120-day Notice of Commencement phase, which began on August 24, 2017. The final EPR will be available as of December 22, 2017 at the locations noted below during their regular business hours. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Environmental Approvals Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 Ottawa District Office 2430 Don Reid Drive Ottawa ON K1H 1E1

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$10-million windfall offers up solution for crumbling roads BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Roads and snow were at the forefront of the discussion of the city’s 2018 budget on Dec. 13. In what has become status quo under the reign of Mayor Jim Watson, property taxes will go up by two per cent — or $76 for the average homeowner. Bus fares will rise by 2.5 per cent. But the tax rate wasn’t the big debate on budget day. A cash infusion ended up being the ultimate compromise to maintain the city’s capital assets without having to go back into taxpayers’ pockets. The money was met with some criticism, as a group of eight councillors — including veteran councillors Rick Chiarelli and Diane Deans — had made headlines in the week leading up to the council meeting for proposing a dedicated infrastructure levy to shore up spending on crumbling roads. Deans said she wanted to congratulate her seven colleagues who helped “focus” the conversation on the budget. She said the group recognized deferring repairs costs more in the long run. But a last-minute motion from Watson took full advantage of better-than-forecast numbers — which

edged the city into a surplus, rather than a deficit. It meant there was an additional $10 million to play with. “This underlines the need to check your lottery numbers on the way to council. It’s a Christmas miracle,” Chiarelli said. The amount forecast for the citywide reserves at the end of the year was $12 million. The city treasurer said that number now looks like $22 million. Watson’s motion took that extra cash and pumped it into spending on city infrastructure — things like parks and roads. Chiarelli said residents are unhappy with the city’s service standards when it comes to road repair and snow removal. There’s currently a $70-million gap between what’s being spent and what needs to be spent in the city on renewal of capital assets -- that includes everything from roads to public parks. “Residents aren’t getting the service they expect when they purchased it,” Chiarelli said. “The fact that those areas are constantly over budget highlights the need for the city to get back to core services.” Kevin Wylie, who heads the city’s public works department, says the budget numbers this year are based

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on an expected accumulation of 220 centimetres of snow. He wasn’t able to say exactly what the predicted snowfall for last year was as compared to the actual. The city has only had a surplus in the snow removal budget twice in the last 10 years. Most of the extra money came from the supplementary tax roll — homes that were added to the city’s tax base midway through 2017. City treasurer Marian Simulik said that some city departments also performed better than forecast. “Managers worked very hard to control costs, so in some areas we went from a deficit to a slight surplus,” she said. The money is almost exactly the same amount that the proposed infrastructure levy would have raised. “This motion allows us to live within our means without accumulating more debt, or go back to taxpayers for more money,” Watson said. There was some back-and-forth about who knew what when it came to the extra money. It seems Simulik had known since last week, but only communicated the news to city manager Steve Kanellakos. See 2018, page 12

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Mayor Jim Watson, right, said the plan to spend $10 million on infrastructure renewal, deals with the city’s roads without dipping into taxpayers pockets.

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2018 budget sticks to 2 per cent increase Continued from page 10

Watson said he’d only finished crafting the motion the night before the budget debate — and added he’d only mentioned it to some of council to get support. DISSENT

A total of five councillors bucked the majority and voted against the 2018 budget. Deans said it was because she felt the numbers were overly optimistic. “We budget based on not getting too much snow, getting an unexpected windfall the day of council and that things like ice rentals will level out,” she said, adding council needs to send the message that sticking to a two per cent cap has costs. “A day of reckoning is coming in 2019,” she cautioned. Chiarelli has been a vocal opponent of the budget, calling it fake when the draft was introduced. “It’s sleight of hand,” he told Metroland Media when discussing the numbers last month. “It’s Ottawa, we know it’s going to snow.” Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury dissented on the community and protective services budget due to long wait times for long-term care and social housing. The list of eligible seniors waiting on a spot in the city’s four long-term care homes is 2,318, according to Fleury. Watson said he’s been “lucky” to have unanimous budgets for six of the eight years he’s led council. “You have 24 independent politicians, I am not always going to agree with everyone and everyone’s not always going to agree with me,” he said, adding the debate is “good for democracy.” BY THE NUMBERS

Two motions by Deans added money for social services. One provides a $100,000 one-time fund for social service agencies that currently don’t receive money from the city.

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Janice Burelle, the general manager of community and protective services, will complete a review of the funding mechanisms for social agencies. “There are so many amazing groups in the city doing yeoman’s work without funding,” Deans said. The other Deans motion provides $6,000 to add accessible portable toilets to 10 city parks. “There are some positives in the budget, and many were added around the table today,” she said. Another motion, crafted by planning chair Jan Harder, would see the city use any extra dividends from Hydro Ottawa towards roads and the city’s energy evolution initiative. There isn’t a clear estimate on how much — if any — dividends may be available this spring, but whatever turns up will be split. Two-thirds of the mystery amount will go towards roads, and the other one-third to environmental initiative. There isn’t a clear estimate on how much — if any — dividends may be available this spring, but whatever turns up will be split. Two-thirds of the mystery amount will go towards roads, and the other one-third to environmental initiative. A motion by River Coun. Riley Brockington to split the money evenly between the two areas fell flat. Watson said the city’s already doing a lot of work on the climate-change front, and the vote on the original motion at the finance and economic development committee was unanimous. KEY SPENDING

• OC Transpo will provide 20 new routes to under-served, suburban areas, such as Kanata and Stittsville. • The city’s transit commission also included a new, single fare option for low-income riders. • The snow removal budget is being given a $2.3-million bump • The draft budget included $12.6 million on road and infrastructure renewal. The Dec. 13 vote injected another $10 million into that envelope.

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The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) unit has charged an Ottawa man following an investigation into historical allegations of child sexual assaults. The investigation began June 20, 2016 when a victim came forward to report the abuse. On Dec. 13 the sexual assault and child abuse section charged a 75 year-old man from Ottawa with 11 criminal offences including gross indecency, indecent assault on a male and counselling an offence (per Criminal Code charges existing at the time of the offences). The incidents occurred in Ottawa between 1972 and 1981. These charges relate to multiple incidents

involving four victims (four males) ranging in age from 12-16 years old and occurred while the man was in the course of his duties as a teacher and coach with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. The victims came forward based on an August 2016 news release issued by the Ottawa Police Service. The Ottawa Police SACA investigators continue its investigation and there is concern there could be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service major case management at 613-236-1222, ext. 5760. Tips may also be sent electronically to mcm@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers

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The Salvation Army in Ottawa is appealing for help to make up a monetary shortfall in its 2017 Christmas kettle campaign.

Salvation Army appeals for Christmas kettle help BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The Salvation Army’s kettles in Ottawa need to be topped up amid a drought in donations this holiday season. The charitable organization is appealing to the public and corporations for help reaching its $700,000 goal to support 22 front-line services and programs assisting those in need. The faith-based organization’s Christmas Kettle Campaign, which continues until Christmas Eve, has so far generated $210,000 as of Dec. 11, representing a $30,000 dip compared to this time last year. The 2016 kettle campaign brought in $571,000, just shy of last year’s $625,000 goal. The organization needed to set a more ambitious target this year, even though last year’s goal wasn’t fully met, in order to help more than 20,000 people across Ottawa — and counting. “It’s because our needs have been increasing and we have been seeing that in a lot of different areas,” said Caroline Franks, an Ottawa-based Salvation Army public affairs specialist. The Salvation Army is very reliant on its kettle campaign, its largest annual fundraiser. More than half of the funds raised by the charity come in during the Christmas season. The kettle cash provides

meals, emergency food and clothing and household items throughout the year, and also supports children’s summer camps and an emergency disaster services program, supporting those impacted by fire and disasters. As well, there are more newcomers settling in Ottawa, many who are not equipped for winter. In November alone, 750 adults and 350 children sought warm winter clothing, representing an increase over previous months, Franks said. The dollars also support the Salvation Army’s Bethany Hope Centre located in the Carlingwood area, which assists parents under the age of 30 and their children. A new nourish program launched within the past year has served 10,000 school lunches for children and taught parents how to cook healthy meals on a budget. “We’re seeing increases in our community meal lines, as well,” Franks said of a program that provides breakfast and lunch to people in need. “We know that we’re going to need more (support) just to help people through 2018.” Typically, the Salvation Army will see more cash donations come in closer to Christmas. “We will put out a call and we let people know the urgency of meeting our goal of helping people all year long,” said Franks.

She didn’t know whether the minimum wage increase in Ontario is having an impact on what people can give. Asked whether the controversy around the organization’s plan to construct a large men’s shelter in Vanier may be having an impact, Franks said the decline in donations is not unique to Ottawa. The organization is experiencing a 25-per-cent shortage nationally compared to 2016. There are more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada. “We’re hearing from our kettle attendants at the mall that foot traffic is lower,” Franks added. “A lot of people are doing their shopping online.” The charity’s fillthekettle. com website gives people the option of making an online donation, and donors can choose the city where they want their dollars to go. Cash collected at volunteermanned kettles also stays local. “Every dollar raised goes toward need in the community,” said Franks. “We know that Ottawa is a generous community. We’re grateful for their support and they know the dollars stay right here in Ottawa. We’re counting on them.” Volunteers will be stationed at kettles across Ottawa Mondays to Saturdays until Dec. 24.

The owner of 82 Promenade Avenue is extending the sanitary sewer in Promenade Avenue right-of-way in the City of Ottawa. The sanitary sewer is being extended by 36.6m north from the existing sanitary manhole in front of 103 Promenade to provide sanitary service to a proposed dwelling unit at 82 Promenade Avenue.

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Ottawa police seize guns and drugs; charge 16 after six-month operation Ottawa police have charged 16 people with multiple drug and weapon related offences following a six-month investigation dubbed ‘Project Sabotage.’ On Dec. 15, police announced the seizure and arrests after the undercover investigation into gun and drug trafficking in the city concluded. Fourteen search warrants were issued at addresses

throughout the city, which began Dec. 14. Ottawa police could not say how many officers participated in the project but the busts on the 14th included assistance from Gatineau Police, Sûreté du Québec and the RCMP and other investigative branches of the Ottawa police. Officers seized 24 firearms from the investigation including semiautomatic weapons, long guns, handguns and ammunition. Narcotics such as cocaine and fentan-

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yl patches were also seized as well as a drug press and cash. One of the semi-automatic weapons seized was outfitted with a bump stock, which allows near fully automatic fire from a semiautomatic weapon. “Gun violence is an enforcement priority for our service,” said Police Chief Charles Bordeleau in a release. “This important guns and gangs investigation targeted gun and drug trafficking in our community. This project will have a significant impact on gang and

illicit trafficking operations and we will continue with these efforts to ensure the safety of the public.” “Project Sabotage addresses illegal gun and drug trafficking through enforcement and suppression,” said Staff Sgt. Tim Hodgins from the guns and gangs unit in a release. “Enforcement projects like Sabotage are a vital tool for helping to reduce gun trafficking and reduce gun Ottawa Police/Submitted violence in our city.” Ottawa Police announced on Dec. 15 that they siezed All of the accused appeared in two dozen guns as well as drugs after a six-month inshow-cause court on Dec. 15

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be operating on some false information, Aries. It’s better to get the facts before going forward in the coming days. You may end up changing directions midweek.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Running yourself ragged, especially early in the week, will cause all of your energy stores to fizzle out, Leo. You need to learn to pace yourself better for the long haul.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you might be seeking answers in the wrong places. Refine your parameters and look in a new direction, especially if a resolution is taking awhile.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you are feeling upset because someone is getting more attention than you, you may need to focus your thoughts elsewhere. Think of what makes you special.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are always one to lend a helping hand, Virgo. But now you may need to call in some favors of your own. Don’t be afraid to ask for help this week.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if family life is taking over and tiring you out, shift your gears in another direction. You need to recharge and let your other interests take over for awhile.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your emotions may be all over the map in the coming days, Gemini. The secret is to surround yourself with people who will guide you in the right direction.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, think financial decisions through before acting. Patience is a friend when making important financial decisions, and it’s time to take such matters more seriously.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, words shared at work may have you worried you’ve burned some bridges. It’s not the case. Others still look to you for help and guidance and value your input.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, there is a time for joking around and a time for being serious. This week you may have to lean toward the latter. Others may not share your joviality right now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, try something outside of your wheelhouse in the coming days. You have a knack for teaching yourself new skills, and you are a fast learner.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It’s common to make life assessments throughout the year, Pisces. Jot down some easy changes you can make for the future.

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Sunday” 39. Junction between two nerve 1. Sharp pain cells 5. Military hats 41. Greek goddess of the dawn 11. Software app on a network 42. Fight (abbr.) 44. Thin, narrow piece of wood 14. Genus of freshwater mussels or metal 15. Continent 45. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 16. Afghani monetary unit 46. Type of kitchenware 17. Recovered 49. Specialty of The Onion 19. Ribonucleic acid 51. Major Mexican river 20. Refers to end of small 55. Kilometers per hour intestine 56. Species of mackerel 21. Ethiopia’s largest lake 60. Bones 22. Hostelry 61. Interest rate 23. Defunct American auto62. New York Mets legend maker 64. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 25. Denotes origin by birth or 65. Shawl descent 66. Gracefully thin 27. Part of a watch 67. Type of deciduous tree 31. Stare with mouth open wide 68. Not classy 34. Found in granite 69. Taro corm or plant 35. Competing 38. Stone film “__ Given

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: nepean@metroland.com

Jan. 10

The Kanata Art Club will hold a meeting Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at 630 Cameron Harvey Dr. (formerly 1030 Riddell Dr.), Kanata. Our guest speaker will be Lee Anne Laforge, a retired teacher who now indulges in her renewed passion for painting. Lee Anne will be demonstrating the basics of abstract painting and will also discuss how to approach a gallery. Lee Anne’s artwork can be viewed at www. leeannelaforge.com. Check out KAC classes, workshops and studios at www.kac1.ca.

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Barrhaven Take Off Pounds Sensibly, www.tops.org. The inviting, original, non-profit weight-loss support, wellness education organization. Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Rd. at 6:15 p.m. Call Susan at 613 838-5357 or email at cobillp@sympatico.ca for more information. Why not join us on Sept. 5? We would love to meet you.

Wednesdays

Bells Corners Wednesday Socials. The Lynwood Village Community Association welcomes Bells Corners adults to a series of free weekly Wednesday Socials, 1-4 p.m. at the Lynwood Community Building , 7 Sycamore St. Activities such as easy exercise, music, cards and games, crafts, speakers, theme days and more. For more information call Marilyn, 613-726-1700. Try Toastmasters Public Speaking Club for free. If you have been looking for a way to overcome a fear of public speaking or further develop your skills, we are the answer. We’re a fun, relaxed and supportive club. Every Wednesday, 7 pm, at 220 Stoneway Dr., Southpointe Community Centre. www.barrhaventoastmasters.ca.

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Volunteer year

Mayor Jim Watson, joined by councillors and Ottawa 2017 Co-Chairs Mathieu Fleury and Jean Cloutier and by Ottawa 2017 executive director Guy Laflamme, presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to the Ottawa 2017 volunteers on Dec. 13 in recognition of the leadership, team spirit and kindness they’ve shown throughout the year, and for donating over 25,000 hours of their time spanning over 100 events. new friends and neighbours. Bring a book to swap and bring along a friend or neighbour who might also be interested in joining us. For more information contact Carol at 613-226-9402 or email cmiller1@rogers.com. Rotary Club of South Nepean supports and provides service to our community and to humanity through various local and international projects, and are inviting new members to join us! We meet the first and third Thursday of every month from 630pm to about 830pm at the Ramada Inn, 2259 Prince of Wales Dr. Please feel free to join us and get to know us or check us out on Facebook.

Fridays

Come and enjoy English county dancing - beautiful music, friendly people, easy dances! Starting on Sept 8 to end of May, every Friday 7:30-10, at the John G. Mlacak Community Centre, hall A. Beginners session at 7:30, no partner necessary, your first night is free. Annual fee is $60. For information call June 613-746-1424 or go to www.OttawaEnglishDance.org

Ongoing

Canada’s No One Left Behind program, which helps eliminate barriers for participation for over 3,000 youth from lowincome families. Canadians can support for the Canadian Armed Forces by purchasing a gift of Scout Popcorn to be sent to Canadian Forces bases locally and abroad. Since 2011, $900,000 in Scout Popcorn has been purchased for Canada¹s men and women in uniform. Barrhaven Seniors’ Council calendars of activities for September to December are now available at barrhavenseniors. com/ There are lots of activities Monday to Friday, mornings and afternoons, with more new programs being added throughout the year. If you have any questions, please contact Don at barrhavenseniors@gmail.com or call 613440-3620.

The Salvation Army needs Christmas Kettle attendant volunteers. All indoor locations. To sign up www.salvationarmyottawa.ca or call Kristine 613-241-1573, ext. Toastmasters can help you de- 307. velop better speaking skills. The club meets every Thursday Since 1989, Scout Popcorn at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian has generated more than $108 Legion, 4026 Richmond Rd. million in sales, raising an For info visit 5108.toastmas- average of $3.5 million annutersclubs.org. ally. Funds raised help sup- The Barrhaven Lions Club port local Scouting and Scouts is looking for young ener-

getic members to join them in planning and executing their events. Lions work to support the community through service and by donating all funds raised. For more information contact Margaret at 613-8002596 or email lionmargaret@ gmail.com . Hospice Care Ottawa offers In-Home Support and Day Hospice programs throughout the city. These programs are open to individuals living with a life-limiting illness. Other programs are available to support caregivers and those who are bereaved. Our nurses will visit you to provide assessment. All programs and services are provided at no charge. Call 613591-6002 ext. 23 for more information. Nepean Nomads Walking Club is the perfect way to get some exercise, make new friends and improve your social life. We are not a competitive club but prefer to enjoy the

beautiful scenery and socialise as we walk. All our walks are listed on our website nepeannomads.com or email nepeannomads@bell.net for further details. The Ottawa Newcomers Club is a social organization which helps women new to our city, (or those who have experienced a significant life change), to adjust by meeting women of similar interests and to develop friendships by participating in a variety of group activities. More information at ottawanewcomersclub.ca. Ottawa Special Events will be accepting winter clothing for men, women, and children at @ottspecevents, 2491 Kaladar Avenue You can also donate at our Ward office on Mondays from 8:30a.m.-12:00p.m. at the Nepean Sportsplex, Entrance 3, Across from the Seniors Centre.

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Finding out what is the true meaning of the season City Council Approves Budget 2018 Last week, City Council approved the budget for 2018, making this the fifth year in a row that kept the property-tax increase in Ottawa to two per cent or less. Budget 2018 emphasizes affordability, progressive growth, neighbourhood security, quality of life and environmental sustainability. Council approved the budget after five weeks of review and public discussion at 14 committees, boards and commissions. Some of the Budget highlights for Ward 22 include funding for improvements to the design and construction of Beryl Gaffney Park as well as funding for a multi-use pathway on Woodroffe Avenue from Longfields Drive to Stoneway Drive. For more information and a full list of highlights, please visit Michaelqaqish.com. Babysitting Training Course The Barrhaven and Area Safety Instructional Courses will be offered for youth ages 12 and older on Friday, January 5th from 9am-5pm. The training will be held at the Prince of Wales Manor, 22 Barnstone Drive. This Babysitting Training Course enables students to demonstrate their capabilities and maturity by completing the course under the direction of the instructor. To register your child or if you would like more information, please contact karen@basicswithkaren.ca or visit www.basicswithkaren.ca. Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) to focus on Impaired Driving and Unsafe Lane Changes in December This month STEP will focus on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes in the City of Ottawa. Between 2011 and 2015, there were 1890 reported collisions involving impaired driving resulting in 13 fatalities and 813 injuries. Throughout the same timeframe there were 6062 collisions resulting in 655 injuries and no fatalities because of unsafe lane changes. There are some shocking numbers and we all have to do our part to make sure, when we are on the roads we are driving safe and following the rules and posted speed limits. Barrhaven Seniors Council Starting on January 9, 2018 the council will offer 2 time slots for Seniors to come in and experience V!VA’s golf simulator, V!VALinks. Golfers can tee off at 11am or 4pm on Tuesdays from January through to the end of March. Groups will be scheduled on a biweekly basis to accommodate more groups. Those interested can contact Karen by email karen.elliot@ vivalife.ca or phone 613-823-0220 ext427 to sign up, with a max 4 people per time slot. Socks for the Homeless Thank you to all of those who donated to the Barrhaven Legion’s annual Socks for the Homeless Campaign this year. All of the socks that were donated will be distributed at the Shepherds of Good Hope, The Ottawa Mission, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, and others. Know Who to Call and When to Call There are three key numbers in Ottawa to call for help and information. These numbers may be confusing, especially to newcomers, immigrants and vulnerable seniors. It is important for everyone to know who to call and when to call. For life threatening emergencies including fire, medical or a crime in progress, call 9-1-1. If you have questions about services that the City of Ottawa provides including garbage and recycling, recreation programs and your property tax bill to name a few, you would call 3-1-1. If you are looking for information on government and community based health and social services, housing, elder abuse and meals for seniors and people with disabilities, you could call 2-1-1. If you would like a “Who to call” Neighbourhood Toolkit fridge magnet, please e-mail cpo@ottawa.ca.

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merson reasoned it out this way: if you didn’t expect much for Christmas, you wouldn’t be disappointed. But, my sister Audrey, much older and wiser than both of us, said we put too much emphasis on gifts and missed all the joys of getting ready for that special day, not looking at all the happiness around us. I was much too young to have an opinion one way or the other, and to really understand what they meant. All I knew was that Santa would come regardless, and that’s all that mattered to me. Until that year when Audrey sat me down and gave me something to think about other than what would be under the tree on Christmas morning. We were sitting on the old creston couch in the kitchen. Mother had gone to Briscoe’s General Store to get brown sugar and molasses for her special Christmas cookies. Apple pies and sticky buns had been made early that morning, and were cooling down on the bake table to be wrapped and moved to the summer kitchen to freeze. I could smell apples and cinnamon. And then Audrey pointed to the big Christmas tree that filled one whole corner of the kitchen. All the family had gone back in the bush on the sleigh to pick it out, coming home to a supper of baked beans and ham cooking in the oven, our wet clothes draped on chairs around the Findlay Oval to dry out. And she reminded me of the fun we had after supper, decorating the tree with the

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few balls, tinsel saved year after year and the homemade paper links, and how we laughed when Emerson almost fell off the chair putting the angel on top of the tree. I looked over at the tree and tried not to notice the piles of needles that had already fallen off after a week in the hot kitchen, now waiting to be swept into the stove,

“And what fun we had at Uncle Alec’s and Aunt Bertha’s last week,” she said, smiling over the memory. And in my mind’s eye, I saw Uncle Alec playing the fiddle and Mother her mouth organ, and all of us singing Christmas carols — their big family with enough children to make up a whole choir. But, I remembered, too,

As my sister talked about all the joys of the Christmas season, she never once mentioned the gifts we would find under the tree. my heart warmed from the memory of it all. And then Audrey, still with her arm around my shoulder, reminded me of the school concert, and how that year I finally was allowed to play an angel — after years of being a sheep — and how I got a whole bag of hard Christmas candy from Santa. And I remembered the joy of that magical evening at the Northcote School.

bundled up in the sleigh cutting across the 20-acre field on a crystal clear night with the stars so bright it looked like daylight, the snow-packed field, a blanket of diamonds and the beautiful sounds coming from the bells around the horses’ necks. Sheer joy filled my whole body remembering the magic of the night. As my sister talked about all the joys of the Christmas sea-

son, she never once mentioned the gifts we would find under the tree. And then, she began reminding me of the wonderful dinner we would have when we came home from church on Christmas morning. The turkey would be cooked, the pies would be warming on the very back of the stove, the table would be set and we would be using the white linen tablecloth Mother had brought from New York, and which we brought out only for very special occasions like Christmas. “Think of that table full of all the foods we love ... and remember there will be lots of people who won’t have a Christmas dinner ... there will be no money for food for them,” Audrey said, looking right at me, and I knew she was telling me there were many things to be thankful for, besides presents under the tree. I hoped she wouldn’t go into Mother’s lecture about being grateful for every morsel we put in our mouths and reminding us of the starving Armenians ... I had no idea who they were, and I still thought they probably lived in Arnprior. I fell asleep on Audrey’s shoulder, waking only when Mother came back from Briscoe’s General Store. May I take this opportunity to wish all my faithful readers a wonderful Christmas, and may you all share it with loved ones around you, remembering the true meaning of this special time. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

H O M E F O R T H E H O L I D AY S . There is nothing that can exceed the warmth of being home for Christmas. Being in the place where you always feel comfortable, surrounded by family, enjoying each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company, enriched by childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laughter and the wonderful scents of the Christmas feast. Mattamy neighbourhoods and homes are alive with the spirit of Christmas. The homes on our streets represent an investment in the nurturing and growth of family. And every family knows the true gift of Christmas is spending time, love and happiness with those most important to you. We hope your holiday celebrations lead to a New Year of prosperity where you experience the pride, happiness and well-being of owning your own home.

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It has been another record-setting year for the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s United Way campaign, seeing 80 per cent of employees raise $533,362.93 in just eight weeks. Over the past 11 years, Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) employees have raised over six million dollars for The United Way Ottawa. The OCSB is one of the top workplace campaigns in the City of Ottawa for the seventh year in a row.

This year, OCSB campaign co-chairs, Tim Slack and Kelly McKibbin, asked that employees “Pledge It Forward” in the spirit of repaying their own blessings by offering support to others. The generous employees of the OCSB really connected with this message. At the announcement ceremony on Friday, Dec 8, 2017, central OCSB staff witnessed the unveiling of the total funds raised Ottawa Catholic School Board/Submitted with the help of seven very special guests from St. George, Dr. F.J. McDonald, St. OCSB staff announced on Dec. 11 that they raised over $500,000 for United Way Ottawa Emily, and St. Joseph schools. in just 8 weeks. Over the last 11 years the OCSB has raised over 6 million dollars.

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West Carleton’s outdoor hockey league unique experience in Canada BY JAKE DAVIES jake.davies@metroland.com

For 25 years, West Carleton youth have been playing hockey the way it all began — outside. And the volunteer organizers of the only known outdoor hockey league in Canada are ready to get back at it as the 2018 season approaches. “We hold it no matter what,” co-convenor Carole Merritt told the West Carleton Review. “Last year wasn’t the best, but

that’s the challenge of outdoor hockey.” Last year’s temperature, and a general warming of the climate, has made maintaining outdoor ice a challenge. But the cold, Merritt has learned in her six years as a volunteer, is never a problem. “I remember my first year, I thought those little guys aren’t going to be able to go out in -30 C weather (the league has players as young as five),” she recalled. “We’ll let them take breaks after five minutes and give them some

hot chocolate to help keep them warm. Nope, they stayed out there the entire time. We cancel if the ice is too soft, but we never cancel because it’s too cold.” The league is played on outdoor rinks in Carp, Fitzroy Harbour, Dunrobin, Constance Bay and Kinburn. Each community has a team in each of the four age categories from five to 15. Merritt says players from Kanata, Renfrew and Lanark County. The league is an opportunity for kids to play hockey in a less

expensive, more fun-focused atmosphere. “The games are competitive,” Merritt said. “But it is recreational. It is a bit of a balance.” Players are a mix of first-timers, recreation-only players and players that also play competitive hockey. “Those kids just want to be able to play with their friends, which doesn’t always happen in competitive hockey,” Merritt said. “They often act as mentors to the less experienced players.”

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This year, due to the current uncertainty of temperatures, the league is trying to do something a bit different. As mentioned earlier, in warmer weather, sometimes the league would have to cancel the evening. This year, the league hopes to provide something different on those too-warm days. “We hope to organize ball hockey, or maybe some dry-land training,” Merritt said. “It will be up to the coaches.” See LEAGUE, page 33

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Pet of the Week: Winter (ID# A199783) Meet Winter, a lovely lady looking for her purr-fect match. Winter can be a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she’ll follow you around the house and curl up in bed with you at night. She’s a playful kitty who likes playing with wand toys and fetching treats. Winter is currently available for adoption from a foster home. Please contact an adoptions staff at 613-725-3166 ext. 258 to book an appointment to meet her. For more information on Winter and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.

Care is a precious gift This holiday season, please help bring the gift of more care to residents in Ontario long-term care homes. Take a few minutes to go online at TimeToCareOntario.ca. Send a message to your MPP asking them to vote in support of Bill 33 (The Time to Care Act). This important legislation will give long-term care residents four hours of nursing and personal care each day. Let’s make 2018 a special year for nearly 80,000 vulnerable seniors in nursing homes and their families.

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The gift of a Home Away From Home, gave Winter a blanket and toys to create all the comforts of home, while her gifts of a Health Check & Vaccinations and a Spay for a Cat have ensured that she is healthy, vibrant and ready for her forever home! Another bonus of Heart-Warming Gifts is that they can easily be shared with your family, friends and colleagues — with print and e-cards available they make great gifts for everyone on your list! For more information on creating your own Christmas miracle please visit us online at heartwarminggifts.ca or call us at 613-725-3166 ext. 299 — Ottawa’s animals will be forever grateful!

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The outdoor rink at the Dunrobin Community Centre will be one of several hosts to the West Carleton outdoor hockey league. The rink has all-new boards and pads this year.

League expected to start in January Continued from page 32

The league is expected to start in early January. Teams play games on Saturday mornings and have one practice on another day of the week. The league usually wraps up around the March break. Merritt says some locations are considering shinny

for 16-year-olds as so many “retired” league players want to continue playing. The league budgets for ice maintenance until the end of February and “we’ll go from there as long as it’s safe.” She says volunteers regularly take over maintenance of the ice when they can. Merritt is also excited about the Dunrobin rink this year. The

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