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Photo ID now easier to obtain EMC news - Ontario is making it easier for residents without a driver’s licence in the Ottawa Valley to get official, government-issued photo identification. The Ontario Photo Card is now available at 316 Plaunt St. South in Renfrew. The Ontario Photo Card makes it easier for Ontarians without driver’s licences to travel, open a bank account and perform any other activities that require official photo ID. Over 65,000 people have applied for the Ontario Photo Card since July 2011. “ServiceOntario is offering government services to all Ontarians in a way that fits
customers’ lives — how, when and where they need them,” said Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Government Services. “The Ontario Photo Card is another way to reach out to more people to ensure they receive essential government services.” Offering the Ontario Photo Card at all ServiceOntario centres is part of the McGuinty government’s plan to provide faster, friendlier and easier services. “Our government is making it easier for Ontarians to get an Ontario Photo Card. This government-issued, secure card will make life easier for eligible residents who choose not to drive but who are still
seeking a recognizable form of ID,” said Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Transportation. The Ontario Photo Card costs $35 and is valid for five years. Another Ottawa Valley-area ServiceOntario centres that will soon offer the Ontario Photo Card is at 100 Madawaska Plaza in Arnprior. It will be offered at all Ottawa Valley ServiceOntario centres by December 2012. About 1.5 million Ontarians aged 16 years and over do not have a valid driver’s licence. The Ontario Photo Card boasts the same security features as the driver’s licence to help prevent fraud and identity theft.
Genealogy fans to meet in Diefenbunker EMC lifestyle – The Ontario Genealogical Society’s Ottawa Branch will hold its September meeting in the Diefenbunker in Carp. Members and interested people are welcome to attend
Saturday, Sept. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. The gathering will include a tour of Canada’s Cold War Museum at 3911 Carp Rd. The session will start with coffee and announcements be-
fore the one-hour tour, which is set for 2 p.m. For more information on the Ontario Genealogical Society’s Ottawa Branch, visit ogsottawa.on.ca.
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I made it myself! Fall Classes for creative kids From building blocks to sewing socks there is no shortage of fall classes available at City of Ottawa facilities for creative kids who like to work with their hands. A listing of classes for kids of all ages can be found at ottawa.ca/recreationguide. For generations, creative kids have been building with LEGO® blocks. Several classes allow kids to take their favourite pastime to a new level by building robots and machines that actually work using gears and motors. Learn basic programming to control the robot using Netbooks and laptops. Youth who are between 13 and 17 years old can build robots with plastic, wood, aluminum, motors and gears. Operate the robot using remote and computer control. No experience necessary. Patience and a willingness to learn are a must. For a purely scientific experience, there are Crazy Science classes available citywide where kids can conduct hands-on science experiments. Or open their minds with magic and science, solving magic mysteries and making cool science projects in a unique Science and Sorcery class. From sketchbook to runway, aspiring fashion designers can bring their fashion ideas to life using
Young people who would like to eat their handiwork can get familiar with the kitchen in a cooking class or discover cake decorating. Drawing, sketching, painting, cartooning, photography and crafts of all kinds can be explored in your neighbourhood and across the city. Register starting
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PD#001-2012 THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF LANARK
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DEVELOPMENT / LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN
SEALED BIDS The Corporation of the County of Lanark is seeking qualified professional landscape architect services to develop and provide a Development / Landscape Master Plan located at Pt. Lot 27 Concession 2, geographic Township of Bathurst, now in Tay Valley Township (99 Christie Lake Road).
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A MANDATORY SITE VIST IS SCHEDULED: SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, AT 1:30PM (2 hours) LOCATED IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Any correspondence, clarifications regarding the bidding documents and their respective answers are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority listed below, no later than October 10, 2012. The bidding documents are only available in English. Bids will be received at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario K7H 3E2, no later than October 18, 2012, at 2:30:00 pm local time. The method of delivery is either through the postal service, courier or hand delivered. Facsimile or email will not be accepted. Late submissions will be returned unopened. This tender is advertised on: a. www.lanarkcounty.ca b. www.merx.ca c. www.biddingo.com
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The Corporation of the County of Lanark reserves the right to reject all bids and to accept any bid that is considered advantageous. Lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted. J. Robitaille, Purchasing Officer The Corporation of the County of Lanark 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 Tel: 1-613-267-4200 Ext. 1321 E-mail: jrobitaille@lanarkcounty.ca
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