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Hugh Gorman, principal at BridgePort Realty Capital Partners, officially broke ground at the new Westboro Connection development on McRae Avenue on May 5.

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The shovels are officially in the ground for a Westboro development that will bring people together to live, work and play.

The development, Westboro Connection, officially broke ground at a ceremony that took place at its McRae Avenue location on May 5.

“This is a new beginning for the

community,” said Hugh Gorman, principal at BridgePort Realty Capital Partners, which is one of the project’s developers. “It’s been a long time coming... and as a result, we think it will be just the ignition the neighbourhood needed.”

Set to be completed in early 2015, Westboro Connection is a mixed-use development that includes two towers that are connected by a street-

front retail podium and two levels of underground parking. There will also be surface parking on the site, and a seven-story office building. The residential component includes 126 rental apartment units.

“People are going to live here, they’re going to work here, and they’re going to shop here,” Gorman said. “They’re going to make this a Continued on page 5

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New candidate joins the race

Michelle Reimer announces her candidature for city councillor

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Michelle Reimer has joined candidates Dovi Chein and Jeff Leiper in the race for city councillor against incumbent Katherine Hobbs.

Reimer has labelled her city council campaign “Citizens First,” which reflects her view that citizens have a right to have a say in the municipal decision making process. Because residents are the ones who feel the impact of decisions made at the municipal level, Reimer says they should be actively involved and engaged.

“Good leaders enable the environment, especially communities, to come up with the ideas themselves,” she says. “I’m looking for optimism in this ward.”

Reimer moved to Ottawa sixteen years ago, and has lived in Kitchissippi ward for almost eight of those years.

It’s during this time that she became vocal about the impact of city measures on citizens.

Most recently, she was a spokesperson for a successful campaign that opposed the City of Ottawa’s proposal to redesignate her street, Bayswater Avenue, as a collector road.

These traffic concerns are symptoms of increased urban densification, one of the major changes noticed by Reimer. She acknowledges there are many problems that can

Michelle Reimer with a sign from a recent campaign to raise awareness of increased traffic on Bayswater Avenue. Residents go to the polls on October 27.

arise when developers move into a community, though she does not claim to be anti-development.

“There’s a serious breakdown in trust in this ward,” says Reimer.

“There’s a lot of us and them here.

It’s us against them. And there’s a lot of energy and resources spent fighting,” she says.

To resolve the issue, Reimer says developers and residents need to listen to one another, take note of lessons learned and start discussions early on in the development process.

“We need, as residents, to engage and work together with businesses and developers who are moving in,” she says. As a councillor, Reimer believes she could facilitate this process.

Although it is Reimer’s first time running for city council, she says her professional experience has prepared her for the role. She is currently an independent management consultant with the firm Intersol, and her career has included jobs in the private and public sector. She began her career as a medical lab technologist in her early 20s and was a manager by age 25. She worked with the federal government before moving into consulting.

“My biggest passion is good planning and good decision making,” she says. She says the councillor position requires a broad, strategic way of thinking.

“It’s easy to just think about your street and think about your park,” says Reimer. “But as a councillor I think it’s really important to raise your head, look around, and understand why urban growth is happening and that it’s not going away, and then how we can proactively get involved in managing that change.”

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Sometimes it can be a challenge to convince a kid to borrow a book from the library — but what if you swap out the book with a person?

Students at Hilson Avenue Public School put down their textbooks and learned directly from workers in a variety of fields as the elementary school hosted a career-focused Human Library event on May 7.

The first Human Library took place in Denmark in 2000 with the hopes of encouraging a dialogue between members of the community. “Readers” are able to borrow a human “book” for a 20-minute, one-on-one conversation. The idea was brought to Ottawa in 2012 by a collaborative effort between the Ottawa Public Library and the CBC. Hilson parents Sareena Hopkins and Donnalee Bell liked the idea, except that it was just for adults. As co-workers at the Canadian Career Development Foundation, they wanted to bring it to their kids’ school so grade 4–6 students could have their own conversations, with a career twist.

“It’s going to be a blink before they have to start choosing courses, and then another blink before they have to start choosing either post-secondary or work,” says Hopkins, who lives on Westview Avenue.

“Some kids get almost no support with that,” she says. “This is an event that plants some seeds. Get them to realize that no matter what, there’s work they can do that taps into those interests.”

Bell adds that based on their work in career development research, one of the best times to start talking about work is with that age group.

“When they’re still open to thinking about this in a really creative and wide way,” she says.

More than a dozen presenters, mostly parents of Hilson students, set up at stations and told students all about what they do at work.

David W. Jones shared his experience as a visual artist that started 52 years ago when he was just seven years old. Now working on his oil paintings out of his home on Hamilton Avenue South and teaching night classes on the side, Jones was one of many parents each with a unique career and story.

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Other chapters included a physicist, chef, camp director, software developer, photographer, radio engineer and more.

Hopkins says it took “very little coaxing” to get the school on board with the idea.

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Some residents “bittersweet” about the project Continued from page 1 part of their daily lives, and it will really strengthen the overall community.”

The development is situated on McRae Avenue between Richmond Road and Scott Street, which Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said was an ideal location for future light rail transit.

The nearby Westboro transit station will be part of the light rail transit system once completed.

“What we have here today is an example of a win-win-win situation for proponents, the business community, neighbourhoods, business community, and for the neighbours and residents,” Watson said.

Kitchissippi Ward Coun. Katherine Hobbs added that the development will make the area more cyclist and pedestrian friendly.

“It’s a wonderful start to the transformation of McRae,” she says. “We imagine this street as a cycling and pedestrian mecca, and that’s what it will eventually be.”

Westboro resident Karlis Bouse says he is “bittersweet” about the development.

The Clifton Road resident lives in the neighbourhood with his family, and was part of a group of residents who made sure their community was heard when the development was proposed in 2009 – meeting with community groups, city councillors, planners, and federal and provincial government representatives.

Bouse says the neighbourhood’s main concerns have been increased vehicular traffic, children’s safety on the street, loss of privacy and sunlight, and possible impact on property values immediately beside the development.

His construction-related concerns included bedrock blasting, large trucks accessing his street, and the resulting noise and dust.

He says, however, Bridgeport has been cooperative in setting up meetings and consultations with neighbours and impacted residents.

“I think that ongoing and open communications are incredibly important at this stage, and I feel that Bridgeport recognizes the need to regularly engage the impacted residents where possible through the process,” Bouse says.

He adds that the Clifton Road community is a very tight-knit neighbourhood,

and it’s important for neighbours to maintain that sense of community.

“In the end, everyone recognizes the challenges and difficulties around a project of this scale. While most recognize the importance of urban densification, it’s often a different scenario when it’s directly in your backyard,” he says.

“It won’t be easy, but we’ll work closely with the development team to The official groundbreaking ceremony of Westboro Connection took ensure as painless a pro- place on May 5. Photo by Kristy Strauss cess as possible.”

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Student exchange brings new insights and friendships Story and photo by Anita Grace

What happens when you take a group of high school students from Kitchissippi to Northern Alberta?

For students from Nepean High School, the answer includes crosscultural understanding and respect, fast friendships, and a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture and history.

“It was transformative,” says Connie Landry. The Nepean High School teacher was one of the driving forces behind a youth exchange that allowed 14 students from her Grade 10 First Nations history class to travel to the Cree hamlet of Calling Lake. Her students spent a week in April in the small northern community, learning about First Nations culture and forging new friendships.

The trip was arranged through the YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada Program and organized by Landry along with Sharon Loonskin and Jocelyn Arther, teachers from Calling Lake School.

Loonskin praises the Nepean students for being “very openminded” when they arrived. “They didn’t have any stereotypes when they came.”

Landry agrees. “Our kids were so enthusiastic and passionate about learning about Cree culture,” she says. While the exchange was

certainly educational for the Nepean students, Loonskin says the experience also gave the Calling Lake students new insight into their community. “It’s been a real eyeopener for them. It helped them see their own culture through someone else’s eyes – a peer’s eyes.” “[The Nepean] kids came and were enthusiastic to learn about our culture and traditions,” she adds.

“This reaffirmed and reawakened [our students] appreciation of who they are, where they come from, and what they have.”

From May 4 to 10, it was Nepean’s turn to host thirteen students from Calling Lake. It was a busy week of sightseeing and learning, along with some time for fun activities like laser tag, too.

Lorraine Cardinal, another Calling Lake teacher leading the exchange, says the youth really bonded with each other. “None of them looked at each other’s colour of skin. They just looked at each other as humans.”

Many of students admitted to being nervous before meeting each other, but they soon realized they had more similarities than differences.

“Everybody has respect for each other,” says Calling Lake student Jesse Wasp-Colin, 18. He assumed Nepean students wouldn’t be interested in his community when they first came to Calling Lake. “But

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the expression on their faces when we showed them our culture – they enjoyed it so much. That made me happy.”

The Calling Lake students have enjoyed their time in Ottawa. “It’s very cool to get to know people in a different province,” says Amelia Cardinal, 19. “This has taught me that people are not so different,” adds classmate Joseph Cardinal, 17.

Nepean’s Avery Sherwood, 16, says she fell in love with the people she has met through this exchange.

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Khadijah Khan-Potter, Kitchissippi resident and recent recipient of Ontario’s 2014 Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Awards, wholeheartedly embraces opportunities to build community and help those who are disadvantaged.

Khandijah Khan-Potter received an award that recognizes women who help others in their community.

The award celebrates leadership in women and girls who work at improving the lives of others in their community.

Khan-Potter, who was nominated for the award by Janelle Vandergrift from the Somerset Community Centre, was also endorsed by four other women.

Vandergrift sees Khan-Potter as someone who cares about equality and diversity, particularly the underrepresentation of low-income people, including ethnic minorities. “She is passionate about the importance of women’s involvement in civic life and, as a woman of colour herself, she is keen to ensure women from all ethnic backgrounds are represented,� says Vandergrift.

Khan-Potter, who came to Canada from the Philippines in 2001, spent many years of her youth in Laos where she attended an international school. When the situation in Laos became politically unstable, her family moved back to the Philippines where Khan-Potter completed her education in Communications.

In Canada, Khan-Potter worked as a court reporter for seven years. Later, she wanted to go into the legal administration field, but there was no work available.

Instead, she attended Algonquin College, completing the Water and Waste Management Program in 2008. It was at this point that she discovered how much she enjoyed working with people and building community.

Khan-Potter only started volunteering a year ago. She began stocking shelves at the Parkdale Food Centre (PFC) in May 2013, gradually advancing into administration, data entry, greeting clients, and representing PFC at various community events. She is currently the site coordinator for Ottawa Good Food Box at the PFC. She also takes care of people who sponsor families in need.

As her whirlwind year as a volunteer evolved, Khan-Potter took leadership courses through Centretown Community Centre, was introduced to Community Development at the Somerset Community Centre and later to CAWI (City of All Women Initiative), an organization which encourages gender equality.

Currently working as a volunteer facilitator of focus groups for the City of Ottawa, Khan-Potter is now fighting barriers to voter participation. She is a member of Creating the Change We Want Community Development Group, a group that works to improve voter turnout. She also works with ethnic groups and homeless people who, she says, can be “unaware of how politics work.�

In her professional life, Khan-Potter works part-time in graphic design, photo enhancement, and website design.

Khan-Potter’s role models include Karen Secord, coordinator of the PFC, who she describes as a “visionary.� She admires and is currently volunteering with Katherine Hobbs, whom she says just “goes, goes, goes. How can they accomplish so much?� she wonders.

When asked how she became involved with, and was recognized by, so many community organizations in the city her answer is simple: “I just go for it,� she says.

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This volunteer has been with Westfest the longest

By Rebecca Peng

We are continuing our series of profiles about longtime Westfest volunteers. Did you miss the first one? You can find it online at Kitchissippi.com. Next up: the longest-serving volunteer, who is now official Westfest staff.

“During the festival, I’m mainly trying to take care of the volunteers, getting them coffee, meals. If it’s a cold day, I pack my car with my jackets and try to hand them out!”

Naomi Ireland is Westfest’s volunteer coordinator, responsible for piecing together the schedule that keeps the festival running. Her work starts near the beginning of the year, when she meets with festival heads Elaina Martin and Claudia Diaz to discuss what volunteers the festival needs that summer. Then it’s a matter of consulting her database, an archive of information on past volunteers.

“Without a lot of funding, I’ve had to build some things from scratch,” Ireland explains. Her recipe for organization is “a combination of Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, everything.”

Ireland’s job isn’t about nabbing volunteers so much as creating that sense of community.

The first couple of years there were very few returning volunteers, but now Ireland estimates that approximately half of her hundred volunteers are familiar faces.

“It’s really nice to have people who want to see improvements and who want to continue to help the festival improve,” says Ireland.

Ireland is not only dedicated to organizing the festival’s many volunteers and to matching the right people with the right tasks, but also to making sure they

feel appreciated for the hours they put in.

When she first moved to Kitchissippi, she didn’t have anything close to a database of contacts. “I work from home, so there wasn’t a lot of face to face time.”

Volunteering with Westfest was a way for Ireland to meet people, to get involved in both her community and her city.

“It was a springboard that has really built my confidence and exposed me to a whole new management style.”

In fact, the festival’s management is the reason Ireland is so devoted to it. “I’ve really made a commitment to Elaina Martin,” Ireland says, when asked why she continues to stay involved after all these years. “She’s the driving point, the vision. She’s really tough. She knows what she wants.” Ireland is more than happy to be part of the execution of that vision.

“The fact that Westfest is free – the street and the main stages – is very important. We get people who can’t afford to go to some of the city’s other music festivals and feel welcome. There’s inclusivity. We get all walks of life and neighbours get to see people they might not usually see.”

Just like the festival-goes, Ireland’s volunteers are diverse as well, with different backgrounds and different experiences. “There was one volunteer a few years ago who had suffered a recent disability. She came out and was a street marshal, on her feet all day, walking all over about ten blocks,” explains Ireland.

“She came back the next year and told me she’d had been depressed, but that experience had totally changed her year. It was an opportunity to learn what she was capable of without any pressure. It got her back in the game. There are lots of little stories like that.”

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Westboro resident radiates lawyerly success You might not expect to hear one of Canada’s top lawyers in the areas of criminal and immigration law chanting mantras at a kundalini yoga class in Hintonburg, but that’s exactly how Arghavan Gerami exercises her vocal chords when she’s not arguing cases in court. The 38-year-old finds that life at the top of her profession is only manageable when she schedules time to “do something for myself.” Yoga, she says, is good for her soul. She also schedules fitness classes near her downtown law office, and enjoys swimming in a saltwater pool with her husband and two children on Sunday mornings.

Although she was born and educated in Toronto, Arghavan and her family are now happy residents of Westboro. They moved to Ottawa in 2008 when Arghavan took a job at Justice Canada. Their home, just down the street from Dovercourt Recreation Centre, gives everyone in the family what they need to thrive. “It’s so fantastic for us to be in a smaller city,” she says. “We find that life is so much more manageable here.” Her nine and six-year-old children can walk to classes at Broadview Elementary School. “And

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Although she won’t sing her own praises, Arghavan is a star in the field

of immigration law. The Canadian Bar Association’s National Immigration Law Conference invited her to lead an advanced workshop in Calgary earlier this month. Top Choice magazine named Gerami Law PC as the top immigration law firm in Ottawa in 2014.

In October 2013, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) recognized her “extraordinary contribution to the advancement of its mission of protecting the human rights of refugees and migrants” by presenting her with an award at its national conference.

“I believe that the work we do matters,” she confides. “Truly, we are helping people in difficult circumstances with both of our practice areas. Obviously, with criminal law, a person’s liberty is at stake. And with immigration law, people may be facing removal or they’re losing their future.”

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law, help people, and get results. When we do achieve results for clients, that’s when we feel the hard work has paid off. It’s fruitful when we know we have impacted someone’s life in a fundamental way.”

This motivation to help brings not only success but also satisfaction to a law career that’s still on the upswing. You can expect Arghavan’s star to shine brightly—and her voice to rise in defence of clients’ rights—for years to come.

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Parkdale Market - 90 years of farm-fresh fare Strolling through the Parkdale offering of produce they are reselling. “While Market in Hintonburg is a everyone who shops at the Parkdale Market loves favourite spring, summer and fall local farmers, having a small contingent of resellpastime for locals and visitors alike in ers provides access to produce that is not yet in search of the bedding plants, fresh produce, season locally,” notes Zachary Dayler, executive cut flowers and interesting conversations. director of the Wellington West Business More than a dozen vendors ensure that the Improvement Area. When new vendors are Parkdale Market, as it has done for 90 years, periodically added at the Market, it expands the experience and improves the serves as a vital link, conselection of goods on offer. necting quality-conShoppers at the Parkdale scious consumers, Given that the Market enjoy excellent goods including many chefs, with numerous hard Parkdale Market will along with helpful tips on everything from planting to working farmers from be celebrating 90 preparing and storing proacross the Ottawa area.

years of continuous operation this year, it will be marking this special anniversary with special events on July 12.

Open seven days a week from early May through the end of October, the growing season is readily reflected in the stalls at the Parkdale Market. Early greenhouse produce, hanging baskets, annuals and garden plants predominate in May, giving way to heaping baskets of asparagus, lettuce, spinach, and more as each crop is harvested. The Parkdale Market is also home to Christmas tree providers from November 24 to December 24.

Verification and signage through Savour Ottawa for food crops and MyPick for bedding plants ensure that shoppers can easily identify local farmers selling only what they have grown themselves, versus those that have a partial or full

duce. On Saturdays throughout May and June, members of the Master Gardeners of Ottawa are also on hand, dispensing valuable advice for both novice and seasoned home gardeners.

The friendly banter between market vendors is a testament to the close bonds they share, working outdoors together each day, and part of what makes visiting the market such a pleasant experience. Budd Gardens Perennials, a family business with over one hundred years of history, has been at the Parkdale Market for almost 20 years and is trusted by many for their top quality plants.

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has been there for 24 years. “I really like talking to customers each day – people tell me they really appreciate the opportunity to obtain the freshest local produce possible.”

Given that the Parkdale Market will be celebrating 90 years of continuous operation this year, it will be marking this special anniversary with special events on July 12. Come visit throughout the season and share your favourite market memories!

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It might be surprising to hear of a law firm that identifies maintaining a genuinely enjoyable work environment as one of its founding principles, but Mann Lawyers LLP is not your traditional, conservative law firm. Formerly known as Mann & Partners, LLP, the firm evolved into its present form in 2003 and now boasts a team of 18 lawyers and 21 support staff, all of whom believe in having a good time in the office and are not afraid to make that positive atmosphere apparent to clients.

“We are truly a friendly place to be and we try to make our clients feel comfortable when they are going through the best and worst times of their lives,” explains partner Heather AustinSkaret. “The client is paramount and we focus a great deal of effort on ensuring they are fully supported and informed to make the decisions they need to.”

Mann Lawyers is a full service firm providing a broad range of legal services to a diverse clientele, both individuals and businesses. Areas of specialty include family and business law, commercial and residential real estate, personal injury, litigation, condo development, wills and estate

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“We pride ourselves on maintaining a great balance between experience and youth,” says partner André Martin. “Many of our lawyers are below the average age for Ontario which will ensure our firm has a lot of longevity and will continue to grow with the neighbourhood. We all appreciate being a part of a community where we can thrive and really make a difference. We value the opportunity to pursue careers that are meaningful right in our own back yards.”

“Our growth has been based on attracting similarly committed individuals with a strong knowledge base, a sense of leadership and a strong desire to maintain and build on the unique client focus and positive environment that Ted and I had started with Mann & Associates,” adds Heather. Coupled with an unwavering commitment to provide topquality work for every client, it is no surprise that this firm’s lawyers are regarded as leaders across the National Capital Region, due in part to their steadfast efforts to support for a range of not-forprofit organizations, arts initiatives and other community activities.

“The client is paramount and we focus a great deal of effort on ensuring they are fully supported and informed to make the decisions they need to.”

(L to R) André Martin, Ted Mann and Heather Austin-Skaret

In providing legal services and representation to a diverse clientele of individuals and businesses, the firm custom-builds the team needed to effectively resolve each client’s legal needs. “We know the law, we have the experience, and we work hard to support our clients every step of the way towards their optimal solutions,” says Ted Mann. “We want our clients to walk away feeling supported and understood. We rely on their repeat business and are privileged to act on behalf of multiple generations of numerous families.

It’s very cool to be able to interact with people at that level and know that you are helping them in an important way.”

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Absinthe Café – a Hintonburg tradition since 2003 While it might be the delightful atmosphere that first draws you into Absinthe Café, it’s the food that will have you returning, again and again. Now in its seventh year on Wellington Street West, after outgrowing its previous four-year home on Holland Avenue, Absinthe is well known as one of Hintonburg’s friendliest, most inventive dining establishments.

Chef/Owner Patrick Garland, himself a Hintonburg native, consistently draws rave reviews for his adept use of classic techniques to prepare contemporary Canadian soul food. He is justifiably proud not only of Absinthe’s continued success, but also of its solid reputation as an unpretentious neighbourhood eatery rather than a special occasion destination.

“Rather than being trendy, our approach in the kitchen is to produce food that is comforting and timeless. Having said this, I do like to change this up all the time,” he explains. “But some dishes, like our steak frites, are permanent fixtures on the menu because

they are so popular. Similarly, while I like to reinvent this dish regularly, you’ll always find Absinthe’s famous Benevolent Burger.

It’s one of our best sellers at both lunch and dinner and not only is it delicious, but every time it’s ordered, one dollar is donated to the Cornerstone Housing for Women.”

Absinthe is actually a staunch supporter of a number of local charities.

On April 23, the restaurant was once again filled to capacity for A Taste for Life, a ‘dining for a cause’ event which raises funds for Bruce House and the Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation. Recently, Chef Garland hosted a soldout Pasta 101 hands-on workshop, which raised $2400 for the Parkdale Food Centre, the local food bank which the restaurant assists on an ongoing basis. Absinthe also regularly participates in Connaught Public School’s successful Stone Soup Café.

While firmly rooted in the local commu-

nity, global influences add depth of flavour to much of the menu at Absinthe. Chef Garland draws inspiration both in his own Chinatown neighbourhood as well as through travel, where he enjoys in-depth exploration of various cuisines. The popular new Monday night Fondue Party at Absinthe is a great example. “It’s been fun to offer people a modern take on a classic European favourite. Based on the success of our fondue menu, we’re now contemplating some seasonal updates.”

You can expect a host of bright new flavours at Absinthe as fresh produce from area farms starts to become available. A proud Savour Ottawa member, Absinthe’s menu always showcases the finest local ingredients, some harvested just outside the kitchen in Chef ’s own micro garden.

“We are so proud to maintain the perfect balance of casual and professional. Serving

“It’s been fun to offer people a modern take on a classic European favourite.”

up consistently excellent food in a comfortable yet polished environment has been key to our long-term success,” says Chef Garland. “At the end of each day, I hope those who have chosen to enjoy lunch, drinks and appetizers, or dinner with us can taste the care and effort we put into everything we do at Absinthe.”

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Left to right: Shannon Craig – Senior Sales Representative., Karen Watts – Senior Sales Representative., David Chick – V.P. Sales and Marketing

Domicile Developments – one of Ontario’s most outstanding builders As one of Ottawa’s most respected and respectful builders, it seems fitting that Domicile Developments is also being recognized as one of Ontario’s most outstanding builders. Committed to creating wellcrafted homes that fit into existing communities and which offer true value to buyers, Domicile was once again a finalist for the 2014 Tarion High Rise Builder of the Year – a prestigious award which the company was proud to receive in 2011.

The Tarion Awards of Excellence are the only awards in Ontario that recognize builders exclusively for customer service. As the only Ottawa firm to be nominated in both 2011 and 2014, Domicile is honoured to be recognized by the Tarion Warranty Corporation, an organization established in 1976 to protect the rights of new home buyers and regulate new home builders.

“Tarion not only ensures that builders abide by the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, it also helps educate new home buyers about their rights and protects consumers in its continuing quest to promote the highest standards for new home construction,” explains David Chick, Domicile’s senior vice president.

“Tarion administers what is one of the most comprehensive new home warranty programs in North America, so these awards are significant,” he adds. “Being nominated for Ontario

High Rise Builder of the Year twice in four years tells us that our efforts to be best in class are recognized as such.”

The nominees were chosen based on a comprehensive customer survey sent to almost 47,000 new homeowners with questions focused on satisfaction with their builder, covering every stage in the homeowner-builder relationship. “To be acknowledged in the High-Rise Builder category for Ontario, for the second time in recent years, recognizes the knowledge, dedication, honesty, transparency and follow-through we bring to every aspect of our relationship with our buyers,” says Chick.

“We are an open and friendly team, with members who strive to deliver unequivocal satisfaction, problem solvers who stand up when the need arises. I know our team feels humble and happy; our ongoing efforts to stay focused, to improve, and to deliver results we can be proud of, just received some additional nourishment thanks to this year’s nomination.

We would like to extend a big thank you to our customers, who continue to trust us, again and again.”

Domicile is an even better choice now, thanks to its new Extended Warranty Plan.

In an extraordinary move – the first in the industry – the company recently announced it would double the standard Tarion one and two year warranties, providing buyers and condominium corporations with four full years of coverage, included in the price of new homes.

For almost 40 years, Domicile has been building eco-friendly, communitysensitive condominiums and townhomes, earning a well-deserved reputation for excellence. “Our emphasis on elegant urban infill is resonating with people who want to live in some of Ottawa’s most vibrant communities,” notes Chick.

Domicile’s track record speaks for itself, with thousands of people happily calling a Domicile building home. Recent projects include hõm (in Little Italy) and Holland Avenue’s One3One, as well as Beechwood Avenue’s The Kavanaugh, currently under construction in an area undergoing an exciting renaissance. Little Italy is also home to Domicile’s newest project, Nuovo, which, in typical Domicile fashion,

“We intentionally design and build our projects to suit both the needs of our owners and the communities in which they have chosen to live”

will offer gracious urban living in an area brimming with all the amenities, including fabulous shops, restaurants, and much more.

Another project underway is Bergeron Terrace in the charming Chapel Hill neighbourhood of Old Orleans, consisting of one and two bedroom urban flats as well as two and three bedroom townhomes.

“We intentionally design and build our projects to suit both the needs of our owners and the communities in which they have chosen to live,” notes Chick. “As we continue to work in some of Ottawa’s most liveable neighbourhoods, we are proud of our track record at creating modest scale, attractive buildings which people are proud to call home.”

Domicile’s head office is at 371A Richmond Road, Suite 1; www.domicile.ca, 613-728-0388.Visit their blog at www. domicile.ca/blog and follow them on Twitter @readytodomicile.

Domicile

371A Richmond Road Ph | 613.728.0388 domicile.ca

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Herb & Spice Shop Ottawa’s Fresh Food Store The Herb & Spice Shop on Wellington Street West, now in its 42nd year, specializes in fresh produce and has always carried local product with over 60 local growers, foragers and producers who find a ready market for their products at the Herb.

Founded in 1973 by Mike Steinberg and Jeff Sugarman, the original Herb & Spice on Somerset Street West was Ottawa’s first bulk natural food store. “From that location, the

“People enjoy shopping in the European style, buying food as they need it. Our reputation for quality and freshness brings people from across the city but most of our business comes from the local neighbourhood. “We are conveniently open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.”

Visit the Herb & Spice Shop at 1310 Wellington Street West or call 613.722.5747.

You can also like them on Facebook @The Herb and Spice Shop Wellington.

“People enjoy shopping in the European style, buying food as they need it.” store grew to include fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, fresh baked goods, prepared foods and a large grocery selection,” says Mike.

Since 1986 the Wellington Street location has been operated by Mike, Bonnie and Ma’ayan Steinberg, whose hard work and hands-on approach have helped ensure the store’s continuing growth and success.

“Positioning ourselves as a fresh food market was a very good choice for us,” notes Mike.

Herb & Spice Shop

1310 Wellington Street West Ph | 613.722.5747

Ottawa Farmers’ Market – from the heart of the land to the heart of the city The Ottawa Farmers’ Market the community. “Located right along the walking provides an exceptional opportu- path, just west of Golden Avenue, it’s a great nity to buy the freshest local prod- location that draws people from throughout ucts directly from the people who produce it, Kitchissippi, eager to browse and buy from more all of whom grow, craft or create within 100 than 40 local vendors,” explains Tara Simpson, kilometres of the city. It gives shoppers the The Ottawa Farmers’ Market’s Manager, unique chance to taste just-picked fruits and Communications and Events.

“While there are more vendors at the Brewer vegetables as well as serving as a wonderful market on Sundays, the social hub thanks to the Westboro Market offers a food court, market musicians, children’s activities “People rely on the overall great representation of the many excellent producers in and tasting events. high standards the our region. With growers, Founded eight years ago at Lansdowne Park with just Ottawa Farmers’ Market bakers, arts and crafts and 19 vendors, the Ottawa holds so dear for local, more, there’s really something for everyone. It’s rare to see Farmers’ Market has grown to include more than 100 producer-only vendors anyone leaving the Market vendors, including more and their products. They empty handed,” she adds.

“People rely on the overall Savour Ottawa growers than any other market. On offer also appreciate the invalu- high standards the Ottawa are locally-grown produce, able advice they can easi- Farmers’ Market holds so dear for local, producer-only grass-fed beef, heritage pork, spring lamb, game, honey, ly obtain from the friendly vendors and their products, as maple syrup, eggs and grains farmers and producers,” well as the invaluable advice they can easily obtain from and locally-made baking, the friendly farmers and prochocolate, jams, preserves, arts and crafts. The main market takes place on ducers,” says Andy Terauds, Ottawa Farmers’ Sundays at Brewer Park, near Carleton Market Association President and owner of University, with satellite markets on Fridays at Acorn Creek Garden Farm. On top of tips from Orléans Centrum and Saturdays at Westboro’s the vendors, guest chefs offer tastings or host chef ’s tables from June through the end of Byron Linear Park.

The Westboro Market, running from May August almost every weekend at the Westboro 17 through the end of October, is in its third year Market, and from May through the end of and has received an enthusiastic response from October at Brewer Park. “We often hear how our

recipes and tips inspire home cooks to try new things,” he adds.

“We get such great feedback from shoppers who tell us that they notice the produce they purchase at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market has a vastly superior flavour and can be kept longer,” notes Terauds. This season, the Ottawa Farmers’ Markets will once again offer urban residents a perfect opportunity to access unique, fresh goods while also supporting local producers.

Complete details about the Ottawa Farmers’ Markets, including schedules, are available at http://ottawafarmersmarket.ca.

Byron Park, Westboro Saturdays, 9:30-3pm May 18 - Oct. 26 ottawafarmersmarket.ca

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left to right: Michele Macdonald, Krzysztof Szychowski, Sarah Fulford

Having fun in the mud It started with two women playing in the mud. When one left, the new owner who came on board brought along her life partner, Krzysztof Szychowski. Thus was born the trio of wacky, artsy types that make up the management team at LOAM Clay Studio.

Their goal? To bring the joy of potting to the curious and creative in Kitchissippi and beyond.“I just want to be clear about one thing: I’m not a pothead,” Krzysztof announces. While it’s true he doesn’t have extensive experience with potting, he shines as the studio’s strategic planning and marketing guru. Co-owners Sarah Fulford and Michele Macdonald know all about pottery essentials. They guide the programming and deliver courses at the Hamilton Ave. pottery studio.

Since LOAM Clay Studio opened in November 2012, it has attracted people of all ages, professions, and ability levels. While plans are afoot to develop classes and workshops for children, to date, the youngest person to walk through the doors is 13 and the oldest, 82.

With 1200 square feet at the corner of Hamilton and Armstrong Streets, the studio gives aspiring potters access to tons of clay, a daz-

zling array of glazes, eight potting wheels, and three electric kilns. People surge to the location to be part of beginner and intermediate classes. Sarah and Michele also offer tutorials on potting techniques to more experienced potters. People with some potting experience can simply buy time in the studio. It’s a place with something for everyone, and offers those who get hooked on potting a chance to grow and learn more over time.

This year, LOAM Clay Studio is offering full afternoon workshops on Saturdays at the start of every month. “We’ve developed thematic workshops, with the one we hosted in early May called For the Birds,” says Sarah. “It was open to people with all levels of experience, and we invited participants to make a bird house, a bird bath, or a bird feeder.” The 14 people who attended, she says, “couldn’t wait to see the final work.” What? They didn’t go home with a finished product? It seems not.

As Sarah explains, the first step involves participants spending the afternoon modelling

clay, having a snack, chatting with others at the event, and generally enjoying themselves.

When they leave, the staff at LOAM Clay Studio spend the next two weeks completing the process by drying the original piece, doing an initial firing (in the kiln), applying a chosen glaze, and then doing a final glaze firing. “As soon as each piece is finished, we send an email to the owner so they can drop by to pick it up,” says Sarah.

What mostly attracts people to the studio is the chance to enter a wellspring of personal creativity. Time spent in the studio can be therapeutic because time may cease to exist. “People say to me, ‘I can’t believe two and a half hours have gone by.’ They are completely in the moment,” Michelle explains.

“And people really love that feeling.”

Sarah believes that too many of us spend too much of our lives at a desk, or in front of a digital screens. When people come to LOAM, “they are going, literally, back to the ground.

You are putting your hands in mud. And you’re being creative.”

“Your brain shuts off and there you are, playing with mud, like when you were six years old.”

Krzysztof sums up the experience at LOAM as offering solace to one’s inner child. “This grounds you into the physical world,” he says.

“Your brain shuts off and there you are, playing with mud, like when you were six years old.”

Since most of us had fun when we played in the mud, LOAM is the perfect place to rediscover that same sense of fun, now.

LOAM Clay Studio 7A Hamilton Ave. North

Ph | 613.722.2529 loamclaystudio.ca Twitter: @loamclaystudio Facebook: LOAMClayStudio

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Sara Loewenthal and her daughter Chaya

The Jewish Youth Library – a valued community resource centre The Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa was established thirty years ago to provide access for people of all ages to books and programs that demonstrate the richness of living a Jewish life. “We reach out not just to Jews but anyone who is interested in our resources, drawing a broad cross section of people from all different parts of the community and offering them a comfortable environment in which to read, learn and reflect,” explains Devora Caytak, director of the Jewish Youth Library.

The Jewish Youth Library celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this month with a gala dinner at the Chateau Laurier, during which many of the library’s longtime supporters were recognized. Among the honourees were Erin Gailor, the Senior Montessori teacher as ‘teacher of the year’ and the school’s parents of the year, Doron Schmorgun and Elianna Saidenberg. Caytak herself was honoured in April to receive the prestigious Caring Canadian Award from Governor General David Johnston, celebrating her as an ordinary Canadian doing extraordinary things to help those in need.

The Jewish Youth Library understands that an appreciation for Judaism is gained through knowledge and practice of Judaism’s customs, rituals, history, and teaching.

By offering a wide variety of materials and

other resources, the library pursues its mandate to provide understanding which will in turn ensure a continuity of Jewish life in Ottawa for years to come.

The Jewish Youth Library serves all affiliates of the Ottawa Jewish Community and anyone looking for authentic Jewish books. It is home to a large selection of over ten thousand books ranging in topics from children’s books to Jewish novels, cookbooks and books on Torah learning. The library’s glass door bookcase, dedicated in honour of Ottawa’s Cantor Kraus, is lined with a large selection of biographies, history books and historical novels on the Holocaust.

“We continue to expand our repertoire of books and encourage new book suggestions in our library book suggestion box,” notes Caytak.

The library offers a delightful array of programs for all ages – many of which are free – including classes, lively book club discussions and a popular children’s story hour, including crafts and snacktime, held

on Sunday mornings. The Jewish Youth Library also has a full Chabad Synagogue with regular services As well as the main programs at the Library, there is the licensed Westboro Jewish Montessori Preschool, for children 18 months to 6 years of age, operating at the same location.

For two decades, the preschool has provided a diverse, engaging program complemented by healthy snacks and hot kosher lunches prepared using organic fruits and vegetables. Busy parents appreciate the available before and after school care. Also available is a popular five week summer session, Camp Gan Israel, as well as the non-sectarian Friendship Circle which is a valued program which helps put smiles on faces of children with special needs and their families. The free of charge program, developed by Caytak, matches special needs youth with high school and university students for safe, fun activities, while providing much-appreciated respite time for parents.

“We reach out not just to Jews but anyone who is interested in our resources, drawing a broad cross section of people from all different parts of the community and offering them a comfortable environment in which to read, learn and reflect”

“The Jewish Youth Library is just one component of the vibrant Jewish community that exists in Ottawa,” explains Caytak.

“We look forward to sharing our books, classes and other resources with anyone who would like to visit this welcoming, enriching place and understand more about the Jewish culture and faith.”

The Jewish Youth Library is at 192 Switzer Avenue; 613.729.1619 or www.JYLofOttawa.org.

The Jewish Youth Library

192 Switzer Avenue Ph | 613.729.1619 JYLofOttawa.org

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Grocery and butcher shop wows Hintonburg The thrill of opening Marché Hintonburg Market still resonates with Barbara and Philippe Trottier six months after they sold their first fresh meats and sausages, cheeses, and home-style takeout meals last November.

The owners’ goal was to fill a void along Wellington Street West by creating a small but well-stocked market and on-site butcher shop.

to deal with the volume of work, and to free Philippe up for duties related to managing the business. Barbara admits that she loves to bake, so she’s the one who fashions delectable cookies, from scratch, to satisfy customers searching for sweets.

Within 2,500 square feet that includes a full kitchen, a butcher counter and freezer, along with dry goods and fresh-food shelving, the Market’s 10 employees aim to provide truly personal service.

Customers can enjoy a unique shopping experience, never to be found in a big box superstore.

Adults may peer through a window into the butcher shop to watch their meat being cut, while a small stool beside the window invites children to climb up for the same view. One of the store’s most popular items is sausages. “We make all our sausages on site with meat and with spices,” says Barbara. “That’s the complete ingredient list. We don’t add preservatives or nitrates. They are gluten free, and we use natural casings.”

Because developing a relationship with the community is so important to Philippe

“As the season changes, customers will see more salads and cold foods available to go along with fresh meat selections from our butcher shop.”

Right from the start, the thirty-something owners provided takehome meals for customers, young and old.

During the winter, the ready-made menu often included comfort foods like chili and beef stew.

“Our chef is always thinking of creating new meals,” Barbara says. “As the season changes, customers will see more salads and cold foods available to go along with fresh meat selections from our butcher shop.”

Philippe is a butcher, and the store opened with a second full-time butcher on hand to help with all the fresh cuts of meat.

Now, the owners are hiring a third butcher

Barbara and Philippe Trottier with their son, Samuel

and Barbara, they work hard to respond to customers’ desires. The Market now stocks organic vegetables and is finding sources for organic milk, eggs, and butter—all items that customers have said they are keen to buy.

Being small but mighty could be just what these business owners need to nurture as they keep the thrill of making a dream come true alive.

Marché Hintonburg Market 1059 Wellington Ave. West 613.722.2777 hintonburgmarket.com Twitter @hintonburgmarket

Decorating Den Interiors – making the world more beautiful, one room at a time There’s something so pleasing about an artfully designed space. When the furnishings, wall coverings, flooring and decorative accents are harmonious, there’s a good chance a decorator has lent a hand. In Ottawa, the talented experts at Decorating Den Interiors are available to help make your home or office more beautiful and functional.

With forty-five years of experience decorating homes across Canada and the United States, Decorating Den Interiors is a network of skilled professionals ready to develop creative solutions that suit your taste, your budget and your lifestyle.

“One of the best aspects of working with Decorating Den Interiors is that we visit clients in their homes, on their schedule, and the initial consultation is complementary,” explains Bea Crites, a fully trained designer/ franchise owner. “We explore their interests, their likes and dislikes and see their home environment. This makes it so much easier to develop creative ideas that are as unique as they are, working with our huge network of over 80 top suppliers. We bring our clients the solutions to their decorating needs.

Fellow Ottawa franchisee Claudette Léger-Paillé, a bilingual, certified Residential Décor Specialist, and a fully trained designer/franchise owner. Her longstanding passion is delivering expert, affordable decorating and design services. “Whether

you are interested in a completely new décor, a redesign, space planning or downsizing, we can help you transform your space,” she says.

“It’s our ultimate goal to design personalized spaces that invoke sophisticated, practical,

“Being a part of Decorating Den Interiors allows us to operate a virtual store, giving customers access to a vast collection of mid to high end home décor essentials. We listen to you, then not only develop the plan, but also do all the legwork, delivering a world of pos-

sibilities right to your door,” adds Claudette.

“It’s your dream home, made affordable.”

Ready for a gorgeous new home or office space? Contact Bea or Claudette to find out how they can help you realize your dreams, in an affordable, enjoyable way.

“It’s your dream home, made affordable.”

tasteful designs. We work with your style and budget to emphasize elements both large and small, from the overall composition of the space right down to subtle, effective lighting.”

Bea notes that the biggest challenge people experience is that it can be stressful and time consuming to develop and execute a design plan on their own. “People are busy, which is why they like working with Decorating Den Interiors professionals. We can help pull everything together and make the process much more streamlined and enjoyable. This results in a look that is esthetically pleasing, comfortable and which will hold its value.”

Bea Crites

Beatrice Crites Ph | 613.828.2336 or Cell | 613.915.5763 beacrites@decoratingden.com www.decdens.com/beacrites

Claudette Léger-Paillé

Claudette Léger-Paillé: Ph | 613.722.8786 or Cell | 613.558.4110 claudette@decoratingden.com claudette.decoratingden.com

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Lois Carroll, Lab Manager of NutriChem Compounding Pharmacy, Richmond Rd. Location

NutriChem is Ottawa’s health solution For over 35 years, NutriChem has been committed to promoting optimal health in Ottawa. The company began as a compounding pharmacy but quickly expanded into a clinic and supplement store. “I started noticing that people would never reduce the amount of medication they were taking,” says owner Kent MacLeod. “Instead, they would continue to increase the amount of pills consumed and still not feel any better.’’ This prompted him to become a Clinical Pharmacist (one who performs health consultations) in an attempt to reduce the amount of medication people were consuming.

The company combines pharmaceutical science with orthomolecular and naturopathic medicine to enable clients to get the best health results possible. Most of NutriChem’s clientele are tired of a lack of answers from the allopathic medical world. They want to find a permanent solution to their health issues. Many suffer from chronic pain or mental health disorders, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety.

Women experiencing menopause can finally find relief thanks to the expertise of NutriChem’s Clinical Pharmacists, Naturopathic Doctors, and Registered Holistic Nutritionists, all of whom have

Dr. Dominika Zarzeczny, Naturopathic Doctor, St Laurent Location

extensive knowledge of hormone testing and child has difficulty swallowing capsules, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

NutriChem can transform that medication NutriChem’s head office is located at its into a tasty liquid. If someone is having Richmond Road location, across from the difficulty giving their dog its medication, Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre. It features a NutriChem can put the medicine into a compounding pharmacy, savoury dog treat. Certain a clinic, and supplement medications might only “I started noticing come in one dose; a store. NutriChem is one of Ottawa’s leading pharmacy that people would compounding c o m p o u n d i n g can make that medication never reduce the pharmacies. It has also in higher or lower doses. developed and now sells amount of medication This is especially useful in its own supplement line, helping clients interested they were taking” in weaning themselves off which is free of artificial colours, artificial anti-depressants. sweeteners, and common NutriChem is Ottawa’s allergens. A second NutriChem location, leading expert in personalized health across from the St. Laurent Centre, houses a solutions. From cancer, to Down Syndrome, clinic and supplement store. Both locations to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and offer NutriChem’s signature Body Chemistry depression, NutriChem can find a solution Balancing (BCB) Test. This comprehensive that is right for you. Because NutriChem is evaluation offers a detailed analysis of a Ottawa’s health solution, it also offers person’s hormone profile, vitamin status, workshops and webinars. On May 20 at 4:30 mitochondrial (cell) and brain chemistry p.m., the Richmond Road clinic will host function, gastrointestinal flora, and general The Anti-Depressant Epidemic: What you metabolism. With the results in hand, NEED to know about Anti-Depressants.

NutriChem is able to compound a custom Register at www.nutrichem.com. On May 26 multivitamin and mineral formula that at 8 p.m., women who are on the cusp of menopause can sign up for a webinar entitled specifically meets the person’s needs.

What is compounding? It’s a way of Clearing Up the Hormone Confusion: The preparing medications to meet the unique Secret to Surviving Perimenopause. Reserve needs of an individual. For example, if a sick your space at www.nutrichem.com.

NutriChem Compounding Pharmacy

1303 Richmond Road Ph | 613.820.4200 nutrichem.com Twitter: @NutriChem

West-End Clinic

1305 Richmond Road, Suite 204 Ph | 613.721.3669 clinic@nutrichem.com

East-End Clinic and Retail Store

1185 St Laurent Blvd Ph | 613.695.5405 stlaurent@nutrichem.com

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Rick Saunders, general manager and Sonia Poirier, administrative assistant

Ottawa Honda – your best source for quality pre-owned vehicles Looking for the best deal on a pre-owned vehicle? Ottawa Honda offers the finest selection of high-quality used vehicles for sale anywhere in Ottawa and the Outaouais. The inventory typically includes over 100 gently used cars, trucks, vans and SUVs from which to choose and each one has been fully inspected and refurbished as needed by expert technicians. Many of the vehicles on the lot continue to carry Honda certification and warranties according to the manufacturer’s stringent quality standards.

For decades now, used Honda vehicles have been highly sought-after on the market for their reliability, durability, driveability and affordability. The team at Ottawa Honda is proud to offer you not just the best selection of pre-owned Hondas for sale across the National Capital Region and beyond, but also at the most competitive prices.

“One of the services we are pleased to provide is locating specific makes or models for customers. If you have a vehicle you’d like

us to find, we’ll search across the country to try to track down the vehicle you want, in your price range,” explains Rick Saunders, general manager of the pre-owned division at Ottawa Honda and administrative assistant, Sonia Poirier.

In addition to offering excellent deals on preowned, fully inspected Hondas, including the popular Civics, Accords and CR-Vs, Rick and his team also maintain an exclusive selection of luxury used vehicles.

“We specialize in quality makes such as Acura, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, Lexus and Volkswagen,” says Rick.

“At this time of year, we typically have a large number of convertibles on the lot as well.”

“We offer generous trade-in allowances and also have some exceptional financing options through Honda Canada Financing for newcomers to Canada.

The excellent service doesn’t stop when you drive off the lot. “We have a 30 day exchange policy, although it is rarely exercised because of our commitment to being a full-disclosure dealership,” says Rick.

“Customers are welcome to walk the lot; all our prices are clearly displayed on the vehicle windows. We offer a nopressure environment as well as showing you the owner history – most of our vehicles have had only one owner – and providing the CarProof vehicle history report. At Ottawa Honda, there are no surprises, and our clients really appreciate that. As a result, we get lots of repeat business and referrals, selling over 700 pre-owned vehicles each year.”

Fair and competitive pricing for preowned vehicles is complemented by excellent after sales care, thanks to the experienced, efficient service department at Ottawa Honda.

“At this time of year, we typically have a large number of convertibles on the lot as well.”

“We encourage anyone looking for a great deal on a quality pre-owned vehicle to contact us to learn more about our inventory and find out the trade-in value of their current vehicle,” adds Rick. “We are committed to delivering a great new-to-you vehicle at the best price in the region.”

Visit Ottawa Honda’s Pre-Owned vehicle sales centre at 1075 Richmond Road, or call 613.728.7474. A comprehensive listing of available vehicles is at http://www.ottawahonda.com/en/used/.

Ottawa Honda Pre-Owned Import Centre Ottawa Honda

1075 Richmond Road Ph | 613.728.7474 ottawahonda.com/en/used/

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So many reasons to love summertime at the Soloway JCC There’s no better place to spend the summer in Kitchissippi than at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. Open to all, this top-notch recreational facility extends a warm welcome to guests of all ages, with a diverse range of amenities and programming that offer something for everyone.

Its flexible membership plans are also part of the Soloway JCC’s appeal. “We truly do welcome anyone who would like to become a member, for the summer or the full year, so they can take full advantage of our fantastic facility and outstanding programs,” explains Patrice Berdowski, Membership Director. For students, summer memberships are $100 or less and families can get three month memberships for just $330.

“With membership, you can participate at no extra charge in many of our most popular programs including adult fitness classes such as basic, beginner and power yoga,” she adds. “Members also enjoy discounts and priority registration on many of our other programs.”

The Soloway JCC is a comprehensive, inviting place. It offers a fitness centre, racquet courts, exercise classes and a double

gymnasium. The centre also boasts a new, full-size indoor salt water pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room, as well as a lovely outdoor pool with ample shaded areas on the deck, making it one of the area’s most popular destinations on sunny summer days. New this year, the outdoor pool will be open on Saturdays from 1 to 7 p.m., in addition to longer hours Sundays through Fridays, and outdoor pool membership passes will be available.

“We are well known for our children’s swim lessons as well as our extensive summer camp programming but we are working hard to ensure our guests get maximum opportunity to enjoy all our offerings,” says Patrice.

“For example, while you must be at least 16 years of age to use our Fitness Centre, we offer an Introduction to Weights and Fitness course to train kids 12-15 years; once they’ve completed it, they can enjoy access to the Centre. We also offer one-on-one coaching sessions for a variety of other sports and activities which is a really good indicator of the importance we place on both fitness and safety.”

One visit to the Soloway JCC will surely impress you. There is ample parking, it is easy to access by bike or public transit and every

“We are all so proud of this facility and welcome everyone to come and enjoy it with us.”

Ryan Armitage, Fitness Centre Manager

aspect of the centre is clean, modern and well-maintained. “It is little wonder that the Soloway JCC is so popular with not just those living in the immediate area, but with people all across the region and even as far afield as Kemptville, Almonte and Cumberland,” notes Patrice. “We are all so proud of this facility and welcome everyone to come and enjoy it with us.”

For more information, visit the Soloway JCC’s new, easy to navigate website at www. jccottawa.com; or contact the membership office at 613.798.9818 x233.

Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa 21 Nadolny Sacks Pvt Ph | 613.798.9818 x295 jccottawa.com

The Art Table – nurturing creativity in children and adults For ten years, the Art Table in Westboro has been helping children and adults unleash their inner creativity and become more expressive through a wide range of programs that connect participants with some of the most talented individuals in our community.

At the Art Table creative arts centre, the unique programming emphasizes self-expression rather than structure. “Art is an inspiring journey that also teaches a lot of life skills,” explains founder and president Kelly Hotte.

“We established the Art Table to provide a safe, comfortable environment in which people of all ages can feel supported to spark their imagination and build their confidence” “Our programs draw on the creativity of local artists as leaders who bring knowledge and enthusiasm to each session, allowing participants to forge meaningful bonds with the instructors and each other.”

Adult classes at the Art Table include a range of possibilities including knitting, yoga with Ichih Wang and writing to build character. The popular, hands-on Introduction to Drama work-

shop by Sheree Bradford-Lea is specifically designed for adult students and establishes a lively, fun learning environment which explores many facets the dramatic experience.

For school aged children, the Art Table has a wide variety of different offerings including watercolour, knitting, yoga, photography, cartooning, journaling, drama and more. One of the most popular activities is an expressive music program with Pat Moore; it’s a joyful blend of songwriting, instrument building and music making. “Our programs complement the school curriculum which does not always emphasize the Arts,” notes Kelly. “With our small group sizes we are able to build confidence in kids who might slip through the cracks in a large setting.

Having the chance to be creative really lets them be themselves.”

The Art Table runs popular morning preschool art classes, in which children explore a variety of different techniques and media. These “art-tastic” sessions are ideal for stay at home parents looking for a fun new activity, as well as for home daycares or caregivers; they’re handy, too, thanks to the Art Table’s convenient Westboro location, easily accessed by bus, bike or on foot.

The Art Table also has a huge summer program planned, with in-depth versions of the school age programming. “We’ll have a full week dedicated to yoga and expression, another one on photography and scrapbooking, one focused on music and another on painting.

Each will feature experienced instructors as well

Left: President and Founder, Kelly Hotte Right: Vice President, Darlene Convery

as enriching outings in the community as well as recreation time.”

“We established the Art Table to provide a safe, comfortable environment in which people of all ages can feel supported to spark their imagination and build their confidence,” adds Kelly. “Everyone has an artistic side but too often people are conditioned to believe they do not have the skills or experience to express themselves artistically. We love helping people unlock their talent.”

Registrations are ongoing. The Art Table is at 470 Roosevelt Avenue; visit them on Facebook or at www.thearttable.net or email thearttableottawa@gmail.com.

The Art Table

470 Roosevelt Avenue Ph | 613.761.3883 thearttable.net thearttableottawa@gmail.com

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The Cake Shop serves up tempting treats for all tastes The Cake Shop’s cheerful Wellington Street West storefront is more than just a cake shop; it’s also home to a beautiful café where you can enjoy a slice of cake, scone, sweet pastry or croissant along with a cappuccino or cup of tea.

Established fourteen years ago, the Cake Shop was Ottawa’s first 100% nut and tree nut free bakery. Since moving to Hintonburg in 2012, their delicious creations continue to draw rave reviews from loyal customers across the city.

The Cake Shop is very much a family business. Matriarch Faye Kaplan’s love of baking stretches back more than sixty years to her childhood in South Africa. Now, she feels fortunate to share her passion with daughter Nadine Hecht, owner of The Cake Shop, and daughter-in-law Debbi Arnold, who is responsible for marketing.

Part of The Cake Shop’s appeal lies in its use of top-quality ingredients and being 100% nut free. “Knowing that our bakery is guaranteed 100% nut free is important to many of our customers,” says Faye. “Parents are relieved to

purchase our products with peace of mind and share them with other families.”

On top of specializing in nut-free products, The Cake Shop also offers a wide range of delectable gluten-free goodies as well as sugar and egg free creations. Their custom celebration cakes, homestyle breads shortbread cookies and ice cream cakes are particularly popular, as are their famous poutine cakes, sweet and fun creations which they can barely keep in stock due to demand.

With a full time staff of seven, The Cake Shop can accommodate a wide range of custom cake orders. “We believe in offering a personalized service as it fits our desire to be a cherished part of the community,” explains Nadine. “It is for that same reason that we are proud to support a number of local charities, including the Parkdale Food Centre, the Humane Society and the Snowsuit Fund to name a few.” In fact, last year, The Cake Shop donated sweet treats to over 40 charities in Ottawa.

Many people tell Nadine how pleased they are to just focus on making the meal and letting The Cake Shop take care of dessert. “We have a lot of cus-

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Natalie and her team play to win If you haven’t met a hair stylist who plays hockey, you haven’t met Natalie Turcotte, owner of The Hair Salon on Wellington West at Fairmont. She opened her business in Hintonburg in February 2012 and now has a team that includes Brittany Krause, a talented hairstylist, and Laurie Berg, who offers reflexology.

With a fast tongue and high energy, Natalie comes across as the kind of person who likes to do things differently. For example, she stores all her hair-cutting tools in a Mastercraft tool box—the kind of apparatus you’d expect to see in a mechanic’s garage. As a new business owner, she uses what spare time she has to play recreational ice hockey in both winter and summer, and softball when it’s warm outside. With more than a decade’s experience as a stylist, Natalie says she chose to locate in Hintonburg because “I needed to be in a location that would serve my clients.” She began her career at the Carlingwood shopping center, and worked at a West Wellington location before opening The Hair Salon—her chance to build and lead a team.

The Hair Salon offers its customers rates

that Natalie says are “very reasonable” for the area. All of the professionals she has hired enjoy working with all age groups. It’s no secret to Natalie’s clients that she loves blow-drying hair, and has been known to offer complimentary lessons in the art of blow-drying so clients can reproduce salon results at home. Each session lasts about an hour and can be booked during the slower time slots in the The Hair Salon’s week.

Natalie believes that “women feel so powerful when they are rocking a great blow dry.”

Giving back to the community is important, and The Hair Salon did its part recently at Hair Donation Ottawa—a fundraising event for cancer research. Natalie and Brittany spent the day with 18 other hair stylists, all of whom cut six inches or more from each volunteer’s head. Natalie’s most memorable customers were a 10-year-old girl who wanted her head shaved for the cause, and a woman who asked Natalie to cut off 20 inches of hair.

The Hair Salon duo plans to submit photos to an upcoming Wella Trend Vision hair competition. Winning will bring prizes, travel, and recognition, and Natalie’s team always plays to win.

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The best of the west has just arrived in Downtown Ottawa!

- Booth Street Central by Patten Homes 2000 Patten Homes 2000 has just released the exciting plans for a new enclave of twenty luxury freehold townhomes on Booth Street, steps from Preston and Somerset Streets and featuring stylish, comfortable living in close proximity to all the amenities of urban life in downtown Ottawa.

In addition to Patten’s reputation for quality building, they have enlisted renowned architect Barry J. Hobin to create “signature” contemporary designs for Booth Street Central’s townhomes, with unique treatments inside and out.

“These modern, captivating designs maximize light and space, creating an environment people will be proud to come home to,” says Mike Wharton, head of Patten Homes 2000. “There are both two and three bedroom models, and every home has its own garage.”

“We are very proud of the reputation for excellence we have earned over the past fifteen years, during which time we’ve built hundreds of homes in Stittsville and the rural west end,” adds Wharton. “Our clients appreciate the benefits of working with a trusted builder, with the supe-

rior level of personal service only a niche builder can provide.”

Unlike some infill developers, Patten Homes 2000 has chosen to provide high end finishings as standard features rather than optional upgrades. Hardwood flooring, granite countertops and top quality ceramics are just a few of the elements that will infuse each home with luxury and style.

“Buyers will still have the opportunity to customize their homes if they wish,” notes Wharton.

“We feel very fortunate to have acquired this land so we can bring our expertise to an urban project,” he adds. “We anticipate these homes will appeal to anyone who appreciates the convenience and amenities of one of Ottawa’s most vibrant

communities. There are so many cafes, food shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Dow’s Lake is just a few blocks away, offering easy access to year-round recreation, and other prime Ottawa neighbourhoods including downtown, Hintonburg and Westboro are just minutes away by car, bike or bus.”

As Booth Street Central begins to take shape between Gladstone and Somerset, Patten Homes 2000 will be applying its trademark attention to detail at every phase of the project. “It is vital to start with a good design that emphasizes both functionality and aesthetics, as we have done thanks to Barry Hobin,” says Wharton, “but quality remains our number one focus throughout the entire building cycle, to ensure a gor-

“Mike Wharton of Patten Homes brings an excellent reputation for home-building to downtown Ottawa”

geous home that will retain its appeal and value for decades to come. We are excited to be bringing this ethic to a beautiful new development in central Ottawa.”

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School’s First Students Celebrate 65 Years Fisher Park High School Reunion 2014

By Derek Threinen (FPHS, 1986) Former students and staff of Fisher Park High School (now Fisher Park Public School) on Holland Avenue are gearing up for the upcoming 2014 Reunion, to be held at the school the weekend of June 20-22.

The Reunion Committee is welcoming all alumni to come out to relive their time at the school through three days of events. They have stressed that anyone with a connection to the school is welcome to participate… even those who only passed through the school but never graduated.

The last all-school reunion, held in June, 2007, was such a success that the organizers have planned to replicate all the favourite aspects of the previous event, though on an expanded scale.

A massive 40 by 120 foot beer tent will be erected adjacent to the school where a stage will feature dozens of acts throughout the weekend, featuring musicians who spent their formative years on the Fisher stage.

“Decade Rooms” will be set up in former classrooms featuring memorabilia and photos from each of the four decades (50’s through 80’s) that the school was in existence, and a Saturday night dance will celebrate the music of each decade through hourly progressions between 7:00 and 11:00 PM. A comfortable lounge will be set up in the school cafeteria for quieter get-togethers, and revelers will be able to walk the halls of the school to search out old lockers or to reminisce

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The event will feature appetizing food choices throughout the weekend, and will be fully licensed with beer, wine and coolers being offered alongside non-alcoholic drinks in the cafeteria and beer tent.

Reunion co-chairs Tim Welch and Ainslie Wiggs have assembled a committee of dozens of former students and staff to help organize the event, which is anticipated to draw thousands of attendees.

“Over the course of the 38 years that Fisher Park was a high school, we graduated just over 17,000 students,” said Wiggs, “and in 2007, we had almost 3,000 guests attend the reunion. With the rise of social media, and the significantly greater connection most people have with former classmates and friends, we believe this year’s attendance could be considerably higher.”

Welch added “We’ve received messages every week for the past seven years asking when we’d hold another reunion. Various groups like ‘The Founders’ from the first classes in 1949 and school band members from the 1970’s have already started organizing meetups for their members. This promises to be a very fun event for everyone who ever called this school theirs.”

Reunion organizers encourage advance registration ($25 per person for the weekend) via the reunion website at www.fisherpark.net Tickets will also be available at the school during the event.

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By Cheryl Parrott Pedestrian and cyclist safety!

How do we increase safety of existing pathways? How do we ensure new pathways incorporate safety into the design? How do we ensure infrastructure dollars are not wasted by creating safety problems that will later have to be remedied?

The new Multi-Purpose Pathway (MUP) proposed to be built north of Scott/Albert through the Bayview Yards is too isolated to be safe. This is just one of the conclusions participants came to during a safety audit of the area on the evening of April 24, 2014.

Residents of Hintonburg and Dalhousie asked Women’s Initiatives for Safer Environments (WISE) to help organize a safety audit of the present and proposed MUPs on the north side of Albert and Scott from Empress to Smirle.

Residents were tired of waiting for a Safety Audit that staff were required to provide to City Council as noted in the December 2012 minutes. City staff repeatedly said that the safety audit was done by Rideau Transit Group (the consortium building the Confederation Line) last year to produce the design for the bus detour shown to residents December 2013, but that the report was not yet ready.

WISE is the recognized authority in the field of personal safety issues, and assists community members to lobby for changes when there are safety concerns.

Thirty women and men divided this long pathway into 6 sectors and each group took notes about concerns and issues of lighting, isolated areas, entrapment areas, accessibility and feelings of safety.

Areas have a different look and feel in the dark. The safety audit looked at the present pathway but participants were also asked to consider the impact of the proposed changes that will occur when 2500 buses a day are detoured onto these streets. They were also asked to consider the road modifications this detour will necessitate.

Three of the groups looked at the proposed pathway that will run from Bayview Road to Bayview Station through the old Bayview Yards where the City snow dump used to be. Participants viewed the area from several angles to get an idea of what safety measures would be needed.

Standing inside the Bayview Yards and tracing the proposed pathway, the participants all concluded that the area is just too isolated to be safe. Lighting and having e-call boxes spaced along the route (to call for help in emergencies) will still not make it safe.

The proposed path would be north of Scott Street and would skirt around a building supply yard sandwiched between this and the staging area for heavy equipment used by RTG as they build the Confederation Line Light Rail system. The group will be calling on the City to abandon this pathway and provide a safer solution around the congestion on the bridge over the O-Train.

WISE is busy compiling a report to be forwarded to appropriate areas of the City. A full report will be released shortly.

The group is also planning, with input from the Council on Aging, a Walkability Audit of the sidewalks on the south side of Albert and Scott on May 22.

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By Aaron Wise PFC Outreach Committee Volunteer Twenty-seven years ago the Parkdale Food Centre started in the Parkdale Fire Station. On May 1st the Centre got back to its roots by hosting a gala in the same building.

Much has changed in those 27 years. The community has diversified; the area is now a hot destination for dining and shopping. Yet there is one commonality with the past: there are people in our community who need the help that the Centre provides.

The evening was all about raising awareness of the Centre, and funds for its operation. A lofty goal of $10,000 was set to cover the grocery bill for the months of June, July and August. These are some of the most difficult months at the Centre, as many people are out of town and there are fewer food drives.

PFC Fund Raising and Outreach Committee worked with numerous volunteers to create this memorable event. Urban Element, who currently occupies part of the Parkdale Fire Station, was the first community sponsor to offer assistance.

They graciously provided the use of their space, donated a case of wine, and had their in-house chef prepare several delicious items. They opened their kitchen to other local culinary talent and provided guid-

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“The gala raised $12,500, to the pleasant surprise of the Fund Raising Committee, and well surpassed their goal of $10,000.”

prise appearance to show his support and to surprise Karen Secord, the outgoing and tireless Coordinator for the Centre. She was so surprised that in the middle of her remarks, when she spotted him, she said “Hi Jim!”.

In addition to ticket sales, the Centre held a silent auction to raise funds. They were surprised by the generous outpouring of donations for the silent auction from the local community. The gala raised $12,500, to the pleasant surprise of the Fund Raising Committee, and well surpassed their goal of $10,000.

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The Parkdale Food Centre serves the community bordered by Bayswater Avenue, Carling Avenue, Island Park Drive and the Ottawa River.

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Constable Milton’s Corner Are you moving from a house to a condo?

Have your kids left the nest? Do you have an estate to settle? For all sorts of reasons, you might be in a position to start downsizing or decluttering. A favourite way to get rid of stuff that is no longer of use to you, but might be just what someone else needs, is to offer it for sale online.

On the other hand, you might be the one on the lookout for that special something you’ve been wanting. E-Bay, Kijiji and Craig’s List, for example, are popular sites for both buyers and sellers.

The anonymity of online sales, though, opens the door to scam artists and thieves.

There have been recent events where meetings to sell or buy an item resulted in robbery. Cell phones, other electronic goods and jewelry are popular theft items.

Here are a few safety tips for purchasing or selling items: • Meet the person during the daytime hours and keep those meetings to public areas; • Do not bring large amounts of cash to complete the transaction at that initial meeting; • Let someone know when and where you are meeting these individuals; • If after the initial meeting you are confident in the person you are dealing with, a second meeting in a public area should be made to complete the transaction; • Confirm that the items you are purchasing are in fact genuine;

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• Never agree to complete a transaction in an obscure location or at an individual residence; and Buyers should be wary of items priced at extremely low prices; they may be stolen and subject to police seizure and investigation.

It’s largely a question of trust and I’ll remind you that trust cannot be automatic when you’re meeting strangers online.

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Street of Rock!

Musical youth open doors to public

By Gabby Mosurinjohn-Lockey Street of Rock is a youth rock choir that began last fall in David Hartell’s Hintonburg living room. Thanks to the generosity of the Hintonburg Recreation Association the choir now meets weekly at the Hintonburg Community Centre.

We have 25 amazing participants ranging in age from 4 to12 years old. Other

The Street Of Rock Open House was held on April 28, 2014. We chose songs that we thought sounded the best and that we were most comfortable singing.

Staging the Open House was really fun and I think that everyone was happy with how we sounded, and enjoyed all the songs we sang.

Some of the songs we sang were “Best Day Of My Life”, “Brave”, “Let Her Go”, “Let It Go”, “Sweet Child Of Mine” and “The Cup Song (You’re Going To Miss Me)”.

I think that Street Of Rock is really awesome and I am glad that I am part of it.

The shirts that we are wearing in the photo were designed by Dave Hartell, but we got to decorate them however we wanted to!

Street of Rock has two upcoming performances.

We will be performing at ArtsPark on May 31, Members of the Street of Rock youth choir show off their and at the Summer Solstice group themed tee shirts. Photo by Sarah Hartell Party at Carruthers-Stirling Park on June 20.

So over all, Street Of Rock is really musicians joining Dave this year include Brenna Rivier on percussion, James awesome and I think that everyone should Crichton on vocals and guitar, and Steven join!

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Ward 15 Report

By Katherine Hobbs Councillor, Kitchissippi Ward Bike to Work Month

Take the bike challenge!

Bike to Work Month is an annual event that challenges residents and workplaces to explore cycling to work during the month of May. Register individually or as a workplace on ottawa.ca/ biketowork. You will be automatically eligible to win many prizes, including VIA Rail passes and a new bike.

As part of the City’s Safer Roads Program, Causeway is providing free bike safety inspections outside at City Hall weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., throughout May. The bicycle mechanics will let you know about any necessary repairs and provide any simple on-the-spot corrections such as adjusting brakes or lube work on chains and gears.

Churchill Avenue Construction

I recently toured the construction on Churchill Avenue to see how the new

trees will be placed on top of silva cells. The silva cell is a modular building block for containing unlimited amounts of healthy soil beneath paving while accommodating traffic loads and surrounding utilities. The Silva Cell is filled with high-quality, uncompacted soil to grow trees and manage the rate, quality and volume of stormwater. We are making great strides in building Ottawa’s first “complete street” to a very high standard.

Happy Birthday St. George

Congratulations St. George Catholic School on 90 years! I was happy to learn that the City of Ottawa’s Community TREE Planting Grant Program is providing 15 more trees for the school.

A huge thank you to the parent council and the school staff who have helped to make St. George greener.

New pathway in Westboro

Working together with the community and MPP Yasir Naqvi has resulted in an important neighbourhood

priority finally becoming a reality! A new pathway between Selby Avenue and Beechgrove will provide a pedestrian and cyclist path leading towards Lanark Avenue, and from there directly to the existing multiuse pathway which links to Westboro Transit station..

I am thrilled to see critical pathways being constructed that connect our communities to transit. The Westboro Beach neighbourhood has been engaged in a City pilot program called Westboro Beach on the Move for the past few months. The goal is to get people walking, and using bikes and/or transit whenever possible; the pathway is a great encouragement.

Infrastructure Ontario will lease the land to the City for a nominal fee. This new pathway connection across the lands of the Centre JulesLéger will be constructed using City funding from the Transportation Management Implementation Plan for Richmond Road/Westboro.

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By Jennifer McKenzie Trustee for Kitchissippi and Somerset Wards Provincial Capital Funding Announcement

On April 30, the Ministry gave permission to the OCDSB for three capital projects to proceed. Two elementary schools are to be fully funded in Barrhaven (Board priority #1) and Orleans (Board priority #7).

Broadview, our second priority, is to be funded by less than half with new provincial money with the rest being made up from proceeds of disposition (from the sale of Board property) and existing Full Day Kindergarten funding. $5.5 Million of new funding is being provided for the new school to cost over $15 Million by the Ministry’s own benchmarks.

Capital Plan Decision-Making Process Consultation

In May 2012, after a challenging round of capital planning discussions, I introduced a motion, approved by the Board, requesting staff to develop new criteria to assist trustees in determining which proposed capital projects should receive priority. The goal of this work is to increase the transparency of the Board’s capital projects approval process and to formalize each step in the process to increase confidence and fairness in the decisionmaking process.

Work on the development of a new capital plan decision-making process began in early 2013, and a number of reports have been brought before the Board for discussion.

Staff recently provided trustees with an update outlining the key components of the proposed Capital Plan Decision-Making Framework and received Board approval to present it to the community for consultation

and feedback.

Consultation will include meetings with selected stakeholder groups, a general public meeting, and the posting of the draft Capital Plan Decision-Making Framework and related reports on the OCDSB website, with electronic links provided to receive feedback.

Funding Play Structures and Naturalized Play Spaces

In March the Board of Trustees received an excellent report on outdoor play spaces. Board members asked that the report be shared with school councils as it includes some of the latest research and thinking on outdoor play.

Trustees recognize that appropriate and stimulating outdoor play spaces not only benefit our students but also provide the broader community with recreational space.

As the Board looks at the possibility of improving funding for outdoor play structures and/or naturalized play spaces, we believe that the tradition of the Board, the city, and school communities sharing the costs of developing outdoor play areas should continue. We also acknowledge that the cost of play structures and naturalized play areas has increased significantly in recent years due in part to more rigorous requirements set by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As a result, some school communities find it difficult to raise the funds necessary to participate in a cost-shared project. In light of this, trustees asked staff to look into developing a new shared funding model to address the current higher costs involved, and to provide a process for determining which school communities would be eli-

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gible for additional Board funds based on their differentiated needs.

The staff report on a possible new funding mechanism for this is on the agenda for the May 6 Committee of the Whole meeting, and will also be discussed at Budget Committee.

Daycare in our Schools

As you are aware, the school board is offering before and after school programming to school age children in all our schools with Full Day Kindergarten. The final 25 percent of elementary schools will be transitioned to FDK this September. We are discussing and updating the policies for these programs.

We are also contemplating the expansion of daycare service to include pre-school infant toddler programs.

The board of trustees has taken a cautious stance so far. We want to be sure that these programs are put in the right locations to best serve the community and are of the highest quality possible. If you have any thoughts on this, you may send them to me (Jennifer.McKenzie@ocdsb.ca) or make a delegation to all trustees at one of our board meetings.

Summer School Registration Begins May 1

Each July the OCDSB offers numerous summer programs to meet student needs and interests. Detailed information on these programs is now available through a link (under OCDSB News) on the Board’s home page. Summer programs in Language Arts and Math are also available for Grade 7 and 8 students. Information on these programs, including opportunities for Reach-Ahead credits for Grade 8 students, are available on the same Summer School 2014 link.

Deadlines are different for each program, and can quickly sneak up on you, so if you know a student interested in summer learning make sure they look into it soon!

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May 16 - Churchill Plant Sale Get a jump on your gardening with this annual school fundraiser. The Churchill Plant Sale will be taking place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Churchill Alternative School (345 Ravenhill Avenue.) There will be a diverse mix of perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables. Parking is available at the school. Credit/debit is available but cash is preferred.

May 17 & 20 - HIGHLAND PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB OPEN HOUSE This drop-in event is a great opportunity to try your hand at lawn bowling at the Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club at the corner of Golden and Byron.

Stop by any time Saturday afternoon between 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (rain date: May 18) or Tuesday 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Please wear flat soled shoes.

For more information please go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

May 23 - Celebrate the power of community Three Ottawa bands will be playing at the Westboro Legion (391 Richmond Road): Hey Buster, Cornflower Blue, and Rommel Ribeiro. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Bid on silent auction offerings from local businesses and artists; feast on pastries and specialty coffees; and maybe sneak in a massage on the side. Advance tickets will be available at the Village Quire (312 Richmond Road). Adults $15, children 12 & under $10. At the door: adults $20, children 12 & under $15. Cash only please. All proceeds from admission, silent auction, and bake sale will benefit a Westboro family displaced by a house fire.

May 23 - Woodroffe Avenue Public School movie night It’s the last movie night of the year and the scheduled movie is Despicable Me 2! 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 per person and include Kernels popcorn. Additional treats available.

Purchase tickets online at waps.fundraisers.com to be entered in a draw.

MAY 24 - FOLK MUSIC CONCERT Spirit of Rasputin’s presents John Carroll in concert, 8:00 p.m. at Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Avenue at Byron. Ottawa singer-songwriter with a unique, jazzy blues style. Tickets $20 online at rasputins.ca, at the door, or Ottawa Folklore Centre at 1111 Bank Street.

MAY 24 - SPRING FAIR & PLANT AND GARAGE SALE Find locally grown and acclimatized perennials ready for your garden from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Westboro (347 Richmond Road). Inside the church hall will be an abundance of bargains

along with a book and bake sale. Early birds might find a homemade rhubarb pie too. Feel welcome to browse and enjoy coffee and a muffin.

May 27 - PHIL JENKINS’ OTTAWA Author, musician & Ottawa Citizen columnist Phil Jenkins presents his perspective on Ottawa’s history.

Sponsored by the Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association (CHNA), this event starts at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthias’ Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Avenue, just south of the Queensway. For more information, call 613-729-7252 or check CHNA’s website at chnaottawa.ca.

May 31 - Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Remic Rapids Come out and help clean the shoreline at 10:30 a.m and be part of a nationwide effort to protect and preserve our waterways. Participants are asked to please bring gloves and garbage bags. Coffee will be provided and there will be prizes and treats as well.

Everyone is welcome. For more information go toshorelinecleanup.ca and search for the Remic Rapids cleanup.

carnival games, bouncy castles, tippy ladder, fire safety display, drum circle, food and drinks, and more! For information, please visit the school website at wapscouncil.org. Admission to the event is free, however, tickets must be purchased in advance or on site for rides, games, food and drinks.

June 7 - Community Day Garage/Plant Sale The Bethany Hope Centre in partnership with Project Tembo is hosting a Community Day Garage/ Plant Sale from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 820 Woodroffe Avenue (corner of Carling). The family event will include live entertainment, BBQ, bake sale, homemade crafts and special guests Spiderman and Captain America. For more info please call Shawna at 613-725-1733 x. 216 June 7 - Westminster Presbyterian Church Spring Plant Sale Fill your gardens! The annual spring plant sale will be taking place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 470 Roosevelt Avenue (one block south of Richmond Road).

May 31 - The Wild Wild Westboro Garage Sale This partnership with Dovercourt Recreation Association and the Westboro Community Association (WCA), has become a Westboro tradition at Dovercourt. The garage sale starts at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 11:00 a.m. Additions this year include the Morris Home Team bouncy house as an added attraction for the kids. Members of the community are asked to bring a donation of gently-used bikes to RightBike. RightBike is a communityowned and operated bike share service operating in the neighbourhoods of Westboro, Wellington West, and the Glebe. Tables are available to rent and can be booked through the Dovercourt website at dovercourt.org. Please note there is no rain date. More information is available at online at westborovillage.ca.

June 10 - Fraud Prevention Seminar The Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association and the Hintonburg Community Association are hosting a special Fraud Prevention Seminar at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington Street). This past year saw a significant increase of fraudulent activity in the neighborhood and the warmer weather will also see the arrival of more fraudsters and scam artists. This seminar has being organized in response to this situation. The general public is invited to attend. There is no fee and no registration is required. Guest speakers will be from the Rotary Club as well as the Ottawa Police Services. Come and learn how to protect yourself and your family. For additional information go to the Civic Hospital Neighborhood Association website chnaottawa.ca.

June 5-7 - Chow Qigong Chow Qigong Basic Weekend with Grandmaster Dr. Effie Chow on Thursday evening June 5, and all day on Friday and Saturday at Kitchissippi United Church at 630 Island Park Drive. For information please email Ottawachowqigong@gmail.com; or go to ottawachowqigong.com.

June 13 & 14 - IODE House and garden tour IODE Laurentian Chapter present their 53rd annual House and Garden Tour. Six beautiful homes will be open to the public on June 13 and 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Money raised by the tour will be donated to the shelters for abused women and their children. For a full list of homes and scheduled activities, go to laurentian.iode.ca.

June 6 - Woodroffe Avenue Public School Council Annual Spring Fling Woodroffe Ave. Public School’s annual Spring Fling “funraiser” is taking place on June 6 from 4:30 p.m.

-8:00 p.m. (rain or shine!) at 235 Woodroffe Avenue. Activities include the annual book sale,

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Conversational spanish - iNTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Practice and improve your Spanish speaking skills with Los Amigos Toastmasters. Meet at the Civic Hospital, Main Building, Main floor, Room 3 at the back left of the cafeteria “Tulip Café” on Mondays at 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information go to amigos-tm.ca. You can also call Monique at 613792-4995 or email babouche5@rogers.com.

SENIOR’S CHOIR Belles & Beaux are a group of retired seniors who love to get together and sing. They practice every Tuesday at the Churchill Recreation Centre on Richmond Road from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

New members are always welcome! For more information, please call Vera Cloutier at 613- 228-3428.

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