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Incumbent Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre was left to defend his track record as the other Nepean-Carleton candidates teed-off on him and his party during a riding debate on April 14. While Poilievre said he has secured funding for the pending Strandherd-Armstrong bridge, the construction of local roads, the Southwest Transitway expansion and Project s.t.e.p. – a drug education and prevention approach in local high schools – the rest of the candidates had other concerns heading into the May 2 election. One of the major points of attack in the Rogers TV debate was the Conservative’s low-tax plan, which includes relief for big businesses. NDP candidate Ric Dagenais said multi-national corporations like banks and oil companies would not be putting their savings back into hiring new employees. Green party candidate Jean-Luc Cooke said he would focus on providing more of a break to new entrepreneurs. “When small businesses get tax breaks, they turn them into jobs right away,” he said. Liberal Ryan Keon said his party would reduce the 1.5 per cent tax cut back to its 18 per cent level. Because the federal government fell on a contempt vote, transparency issues were also addressed. Poilievre claimed that an election was called because the minority opposition decided to do so and that no minority government and prime minister – Stephen Harper – has been more successful. “This is an unnecessary election that no one wanted,” he said. But the others disagreed. See ‘Candidates’, page 3

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READING ROOM Barrhaven mom Stacey MacKay and her son Ben, four months, enjoy songs, rhymes and stories for babies at the Centrepointe Library on April 14 as the second session of Babytime kicked off. The event, hosted by children’s librarian Grace Sheppard, was enjoyed by more than 30 parents and caregivers with their children, up to 18 months.

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Over 650 students and staff at Cedarview Middle School had a strong message for all bullies, racists, and homophobic individuals on April 13. Clad in various shades of pink, those at the Barrhaven school made their voices heard through a flash-mob dance for International Pink Day – a day to combat anti-discrimination. Using “Firework” by Katy Perry, those involved created a sea of pink in the hopes of washing away those causing problems. “That’s what makes you people special,” Cedarview principal Catherine Donnelly told the students afterwards. “And I get to see it everyday.” The idea was spearheaded by art teacher Corinne Morgan, who wanted to build on last year’s Pink Day where the event was an assembly with guest speaker Jeremy Dias – founder of the awareness group Jer’s Vision. Morgan, the school’s head of student success, sought out leaders through the student council in November to help her with the project. “With this age group you’ve got to play on things that are popular,” she said of the flash-mob dance and song choices. “We wanted to get these kids involved in something big.” It what was supposed to be just a small group, the activity snowballed very quick-

ly into something bigger than expected. Soon thereafter the dance was worked into the physical-education curriculum. “What it’s done for the staff and students here is really pull us together as a community,” Donnelly said. “That, to me, is what stands out the best is people working together for one message.” “With a large group, we could tell how much a difference it would make to all those people being bullied,” added Grade 7 student Alissa Tonkin. Morgan said the project was inclusive to people who didn’t like dancing too. Some painted posters advertising the event and others collected money for “Speak Up” T-Shirt sales. All sales, which are still ongoing, will be donated to the Child And Youth Friendly Ottawa. “You are braver and more knowledgeable than we were,” public school board chair Jennifer McKenzie said to the students. Both Morgan and Donnelly admitted that Cedarview is not without its bullies, but hoped a day like this would quell any future problems. Grade 8 student Tim Coxford admitted that he has witnessed all sorts of bullying, including cyber-bulling, which he felt should be stopped. “I think bullying is completely wrong and it shouldn’t be done anywhere,” he said. “We should basically all be one person and we should all treat each other with respect.” With files from Eugene Kwibuka

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City councillors would like restaurants to be able to set up sidewalk patios even if they are within 30 metres of a residential area. That was part of a policy the city’s transportation committee approved on April 6. Until now, the city didn’t have a policy regarding requests for patios on city-owned road allowances within 30 m of a residential zone. That’s why some requests, such as the recent discussion about allowing patios to be set up at MacLaren’s and the Fox and Feather off Elgin Street, came to city councillors as individual requests. In the future, those requests would proceed the same way

as requests for areas that don’t have homes so close by: the city would do a technical study, and if the conditions are met, a public notice would be circulated to let residents know about the incoming patio. Somerset Ward Coun. Diane Holmes wasn’t happy about that. She said she is in support of patios, but not in residential areas. She asked the committee to include more detail in the bylaw to confirm that use of the patio – and noise – is to end at 11 p.m. Charles Akben-Marchand, president of the Centretown Citizens Community Association, agreed. “People who live downtown know that the city has committed not to build a patio within 30 metres of their residence,” he said, adding that the CCCA’s concerns were listed, but not addressed, in the staff report. 453570

Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury, whose ward includes the Byward Market, was also concerned about the separation from residential areas, but his concern was based on a different reason. Fleury said he was particularly worried that the reworked bylaw would make it more difficult for Market restaurant owners – particularly those on Clarence Street, some of which have condos above them – to obtain a patio encroachment. Ermis Durofil, the city’s program manager of bylaw permits and inspections, pointed out that the bylaw only governs patios on city-owned road allowances, and not private property. Patios must be separated from homes by a certain distance.

Candidates speak out From ‘Candidates’, page 1 Cooke said it’s time for politicians to start building a consensus and help citizens with their issues as opposed to constantly bickering. “I’m living much of the same experiences you are,” he said, adding that he is a co-operator. Dagenais and Keon said the recent actions have created suspicion. “It saddens me that we have a parliament that doesn’t provide truth,” Dagenais said. “We need to reward people properly for their powers.” “You don’t trust your government at any level and I don’t expect you to trust me,” Keon said. “But I will work hard to earn your trust.” Keon said he would make light rail in Barrhaven and Riverside South priorities, if elected. Other issues included health care, reduction of federal employees in Ottawa, and government restructuring. Cooke recommended income-splitting so that adults could stay home for one day per week to care for their parents or children so they could avoid supplemental care. Poilievre touched on the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit – an idea suggested to him by Osgoode resident Anne Taylor – which gives families a financial reprieve if they register their children in sports leagues as a small, proactive health-care measure. “We need to work to have families as the base,” he said. Poilievre also said the government would also save thousands of dollars by not replacing federal government employees when they retire. Dagenais said the NDP would rather focus its attention on increasing taxes to huge corporations to save money. In terms of the parliamentary system, Cooke and Dagenais want a change that would allow MPs to be elected based on the popular vote. Poilievre and Keon debated their parties’ history pertaining to a coalition government.

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DIVERSION Switching to biweekly pickup is expected to divert an additional 10,000 to 20,000 tonnes of organic waste from the landfill, Weir said. That will boost the diversion rate from the current 44 per cent to around 54 per cent. But that still leaves Ottawa 15,000 tonnes short of its 60 per cent diversion target, said Bloess, the councillor for Innes Ward. The city will never be able to achieve that diversion target until it tackles the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ICI sectorâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; industrial, commercial and institutional organizations, Bloess said. The city is currently only focusing on residential waste collection and has yet to roll out the green-bin program to apartment buildings before ICI collection is even considered. Weir said city staff expect to hit the goal of a 60 per cent diversion rate by the end of this new waste contract, which will be in 2016.

Watson agreed Ottawa is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;laggard, Peter Hume, agreed the change to biweekly should not a leaderâ&#x20AC;? on the issue of organic- have happened when the city first introduced the waste diversion. green bin in 2008. Weir said the city has been getting â&#x20AC;&#x153;tremendous RURAL/URBAN SPLIT interestâ&#x20AC;? in the green-bin program, even from rural residents, because there are many materials The garbage issue emerged as one that can be placed in the bin that cannot be put in a of the most divisive issues for a coun- backyard composter cil that has to contend with the needs and desire of both its urban and rural residents. Owner By and large, rural councillors said Oliver Davis their residents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the greenbin service, either because they already use a backyard composter and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want another system imposed on them, or because they have more s $ESIGN INSTALLATION OF WALKWAYS DRIVEWAYS concerns about the bins attracting POOL SURROUNDINGS OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES GARDEN WALLS RETAINING WALLS USING INTERLOCKING AND NATURAL STONE pests and rodents. s ,ANDSCAPE RENOVATION REPAIRS AND UPGRADING Four councillors voted against s 'ARDEN DESIGN AND INSTALLATION biweekly garbage pickup, all from 613-227-0637 ridings on the outskirts of the city: www.makingoutdoorlivingbeautiful.com oliver.davis@makingoutdoorlivingbeautiful.com Stephen Blais (Cumberland), Allan Hubley (Kanata South), Monette (Orleans) and Doug Thompson (Osgoode). But there was one notable exception to that rule. Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri expressed his exasperation that city council was still talking about increasing organic-waste diversion, five years after the topic was first debated in council chambers. This issue stares his residents in the face each day as they contend with living next door to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trail Road landfill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what a garbage mountain feels like next to a community, come out to Stittsville. Come out to West Carleton,â&#x20AC;? Qadri said as he supported the move to biweekly garbage pickup. By contrast, urban councillors were some of the biggest champions of the program. Somerset Ward Coun. Diane June 29 to August 26, 2011 Holmes drew a few groans when she lightheartedly suggested if people â&#x20AC;˘ Ages 3 to 12 (Casa 3-5 year olds, Junior Elementary 6-9 are concerned about maggots in their year olds, and Senior Elementary 9-12 year olds) green bins, they should open the lid â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent child to staff ratio â&#x20AC;˘ Entertaining ďŹ eld trips and let birds feast on the protein. Many, including Alta Vista Coun. â&#x20AC;˘ Elementary Programs include adventurous trips like: day 458813

Despite opposition from some residents, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said city council made the â&#x20AC;&#x153;smartâ&#x20AC;? decision by choosing to pick up the green bin every week, while making garbage collection biweekly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First and foremost, garbage is our problem,â&#x20AC;? Watson said at a city council meeting on April 13, just before council voted 18-4 in favour of the new residential waste collection program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one likes to deal with it, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our â&#x20AC;Ś collective responsibility to find ways to dispose of (waste) in a sustainable fashion,â&#x20AC;? the mayor said. Some councillors (Rainer Bloess, Diane Deans, Jan Harder, Bob Monette and Tim Tierney) would have preferred to see seasonal biweekly pickup, which they said would have quelled fears of stinking garbage piling up in the summer months. But increasing collection to weekly in June, July and August would have axed $3 million from the anticipated $9 million in annual savings, said Dixon Weir, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager of environmental services. Not only that, but it would have reduced the amount of organic waste diverted from the landfill by about 50 per cent, because people tend to produce more organic waste in the summer, he added. Capital Coun. David Chernushenko said a seasonal change in collection would only cause confusion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are we in fact giving the message to the public, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother putting it in your green bin?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? he asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My fear is that if we move this way, we are going to be undermining (our message) for three months of the year.â&#x20AC;? Instead, council decided to delay the start of the new collection program by about five months. Not only will that give the city two summers to educate residents about the program before it begins, it could also provide time to get a better deal on the waste collection contract, said environment com-

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Home away from home A local family has hosted a Belarusian teen for the past six years. Now he’s attending high school in Barrhaven DANIEL NUGENT-BOWMAN daniel.bowman@metroland.com

Pulling off of Fourth Line Road down a long dirt driveway, very little stands out about their large, redbrick farmhouse – at least in comparison with most other farmhouses. A wooden barn and work shed appear straight ahead and a hectare-sized field is just to the right, graced by the North Gower family’s horses. But, entering into the house, it’s easy to see why the

Greer family stands out. Through the Ottawa Valley Aid for Chernobyl Children (OVACC), the family has been hosting Misha Sachanka – a 15-year-old from Mozyr, Belarus – for parts of the past six years. The goal of the non-profit organization is to allow Belarusian children to experience a five-to-10-week respite visit, allowing them an escape from a country still ravaged by radiation. April 26 marks the 25th anniversary of the nuclear explosion in Chernobyl. Although the Greers had been bringing Misha to their red-brick farmhouse for summers since he was nine, they decided to take things one step further. Last June, the family – led by mother, Cassandra – brought Misha to North Gower on a more permanent basis. Cassandra, local president of the Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association, decided she wanted to have Misha attend Barrhaven’s Mother Teresa Catholic High School to open his eyes to new experiences. Misha’s father, Slava, liked the idea too. “He said, ‘You can go to Canada. You can see the world.’ Then I can know something,” Misha said. Although it took nine months to secure the proper documentation – including a letter from Slava denouncing fears from both governments that the Greers were trying to adopt him – Misha would be permitted to come. “We don’t have to adopt him to consider him part of the family,” Cassandra said while sitting beside Misha at the family’s dinner table. “Once he got off the plane, he was like one of us.” Cassandra will never forget the first time Misha got off the plane and into their care six years ago. She first found out OVACC when her daughter, Grace, now eight, was in nursery school in Kemptville. One of Grace’s teachers was selling baskets in support of the 20-year organization and, once she learned that 100 per cent of the proceeds from every fundraiser get reinvested, she immediately signed up for a membership. (She knew her husband, Glen, would be onboard, she said). Knowing about the 1986 nuclear explosion and its aftermath, Cassandra was eager to assist. But it wasn’t until she saw Misha that she realized how important it was to give children a reprieve from Belarus. “I don’t know how to explain it,” she said, noting Misha’s greyish skin tone attributed from the disaster’s radiation upon arrival. “They’re different when they leave.” In Misha’s first summer with the Greers, it took a little time to adjust. Not having a bounty of fresh fruits back home, Misha and another OVACC child who was staying with a family friend ate seven kilograms worth of grapes over a one weekend. Because Misha’s verbal communication skills in English were poor, Cassandra and Glen would have to write out daily instructions for him. Due to the school’s multi-cultural nature, Misha is getting a whole new perspective. Aside from learning Canadian games like hockey and football and honing his math skills, Misha has been able to learn from his teacher, who is from Poland, and his two best friends, who are from Mexico and Thailand. “The cultural differences are immeasurable,” Cassandra said, noting Misha had never seen a Muslim before. And thanks to Mother Teresa’s English as a Second Language Program, Misha has vastly improved his language skills. Now, he speaks regularly with some new friends who speak Russian, but thinks most462648

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Cassandra Greer and her family have hosted Misha Sachanka, 15, from Mozyr, Belarus for the past six summers at their North Gower home as part of the Ottawa Valley Aid for Chernobyl Children. Last June, the Greers decided bring Misha over for a full year so he could attend Mother Teresa Catholic High School’s English as a Second Language program. ly in English. “Sometimes I can’t understand one word,” he said recalling the time he forget the Russian word for “helmet.” What Misha won’t ever forget is home. He left behind Slava and his two brothers Jenya, 16, and Fedya, 13 – who has Down syndrome. (His mother, Sveta, died from a leukemia caused by radiation in July 2009, while Misha was in North Gower. It was the same day that Cassandra’s mother died). Misha worked odd jobs around the farm and for Glen’s cabinet-making business so he could earn a new computer, which he uses to communicate with his family through Skype. “For the family it must be a difficult choice but just the trust they have in Canadians is unbelievable,” Cassandra said. After seeing Fedya jump around on the screen, Misha is looking forward to going home for the summer. The Greers are looking to bring Misha back for another school year in the fall. While there’s a fear that his two years of school might not be recognized by the Belrussian government because he’s age appropriate for college there, Misha isn’t concerned. From experiencing his first indoor toilet to trying new sports and riding horses, to having some of Cassandra’s famous pancakes and lasagna, coming to Canada has been worth it. “I’ve never tried that stuff before,” he said with a smile. Misha pitched in with the latest OVACC spaghetti dinner, which raised between $1,800 and $2,000 – enough to cover the return airfare costs. Soon after, Cassandra’s youngest daughter Cecille, 4, was with a friend who saw Misha for the first time. When the little girl asked who Misha was, Cecille’s answer was simple. “That’s my brother,” she said, with no further explanation. “He’s always going to have a home here,” Cassandra said.

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Barrhaven resident Yayoi Akita-Brunet (right) will host a fundraiser on April 21 to aid with relief efforts in Japan. She is pictured with her daughter, Mariko Brunet. She began teaching Japanese cultural classes at elementary schools across in the city. She married and has been living in Barrhaven for the past 13 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really like Ottawa as a community,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s middle-sized, calm and nice. I felt that this is where I wanted to live. I particularly like Barrhaven. There are a lot of families who are supportive and very friendly neighbourhoods.â&#x20AC;? But while Akita-Brunet loves her new home, she remains concerned about her first one. She still visits family and friends regularly. Now she is hoping people come to the fundraisers to help a country thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in grave need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most concerning is the years that it takes to rebuild all the infrastructure and buildings that have been destroyed and damaged,â&#x20AC;? Akita-Brunet said.

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to 25. Celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring with numerous activities. Come meet the gentle new lambs, baby rabbits and newly-hatched fluffy chicks. Children six years and under can join in chocolate Easter egg hunts while the older kids scurry to find the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Signs of Springâ&#x20AC;?. Fultonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sugar Bush and Pancake House: Easter weekend celebration, 613256-3867, April 22 to April 25. Join the Easter egg hunt on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every half-hour ($2 per child eight years and under); face painting at select times; horsedrawn rides 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all weekend; trail games, I Spy and Mystery Hunt, walk, hike (bring your own equipment); maple taffy and cotton candy Metcalfe Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market: fourth annual Country Easter, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, April 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great gifts for the entire family with baking and hand made gifts available. Valleyview Little Animal Farm: 4750 Fallowfield Road, 613-591-1126. See (and feed) the animals, take a train ride, play in their playground or take part in their all day Easter egg hunt.

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Barrhaven resident Yayoi Akita-Brunet figured she had witnessed the worst Japanese disaster imaginable in her lifetime when an earthquake in Kobe killed over 6,000 people in January 1995. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the native of Osaka â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in the western part of the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even fathom the aftermath from the three straight disasters, which began with an earthquake on March 11 followed by a tsunami and a nuclear plant explosion. The earthquake alone has killed over 13,000 Japanese citizens. Plus, one of her good friends is now homeless because of the tsunami. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole news and how the event unfolded just broke my heart,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt strongly compelled that I needed to do something to help people who are affected by these disasters.â&#x20AC;? So, the 48-year-old decided to organize two fundraising relief efforts in cooperation with her karate club, Stronger You Martial Arts and Self Defense, at 3570 Strandherd Dr., where she will take her black-belt test in May. The first was a more children-oriented event held April 16. The second event is a Japanese brush painting (Sumie) session with Rebecca Cragg on April 21. The club will hold three sessions, which are restricted to 15 people and cost $20 each. Registration is required. All proceeds are going to the Red Cross Canada for Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami Campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I suggested something to help the people, there was overwhelming support,â&#x20AC;? she said. Akita-Brunet came to the Ottawa area 20 years ago when she participated in a student exchange at Carleton University.

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Celebrating Earth Day

ore than six million Canadians will join one billion people in more than 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues for Earth Day, an occasion that is also marked by nearly every school child in Canada. It is difficult to escape the shadow of the environmental challenges that surround us. Many seemingly innocuous daily activities pollute and degrade the fragile environment that humans and wildlife depend on to survive. What can we do? How can we help? April 22 is Earth Day, an occasion that provides the opportunity for people to take positive action against the threats to the environment. First launched as an environmental awareness event in 1970 in the United States, Earth Day is now celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement. It has been a powerful catalyst for change. The first Earth Day involved 20 million participants who addressed decades of environmental pollution. The event inspired the U.S. Congress to pass clean air and water acts, and establish the Environmental Protection Agency to research

and monitor environmental issues and enforce environmental laws. In 1990, two million Canadians joined 200 million people in 141 nations in celebrating the first International Earth Day. In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month, in order to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. Consider these environmental protection strategies and talk to your children about them: shop smart – buy what you need, not what you want; replace incandescent light bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs; car pool, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure to improve fuel economy; make sustainable food choices – consider local and organic foods that are in season and eat less meat; wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to dry; vacation closer to home; take shorter showers and shut water off when brushing teeth; choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products or make simple natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water and last but not least, donate, reuse and recycle. Let’s make the most of Earth Day – before it’s too late.

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What goes around, crashes around

y the morning after the leaders’ televised election debate, 380,888 people had watched a You Tube video of a driverless tractor in a Walmart parking lot in suburban Toronto. Apparently 670 people liked it and 28 people disliked it. For those who haven’t seen the video, what happens is that a tractor without a driver somehow begins driving in wide circles around the parking lot. It keeps returning to the side of the Walmart building, occasionally scraping it, then heads out into the parking lot again on another sweep and bashes into cars, pushing some ahead of it. It jumps the curb and crushes a tree. The only sound to be heard is the roar of the tractor and the voices of some of the people gathered to watch from a safe distance. “Oh, man, I feel sorry for those cars,” someone says. The tractor makes several sweeps. In the middle of one, a police car arrives, then another. They drive around a bit, as if they don’t know what to do. Only the tractor knows what to do. Finally, it slams into a light pole, stops and somebody climbs up, reaches in and turns off the ignition.

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CHARLES GORDON Funny Town There is no applause from the spectators, but someone can be heard saying to the video camera owner: “Put ’em on You Tube you got good money for that.” Somehow there are lessons in here for us and for our political leaders, who were too busy debating to watch. For example, the video lasts six minutes and 11 seconds, which is very long in our shortattention-span world. Yet people watched it all the way through, which is more than can be said for the average political speech or even political commercial. Because You Tube world has strange practices of its own, several people even posted their own videotaped reviews of the event. Could such an event be restaged for political gain — a driverless bus with Liberal colours, for example, knocking over everything in sight in a parking lot,

perhaps somewhere in the West? Everybody would certainly watch and some would post reviews about it. Mind you, the bus would be condemned as “reckless,” but that might not matter. Experts say the hit count is everything. As long as thousands of people click on it, everything is fine. This is a dominant philosophy in our digital age: it doesn’t matter what I do as long as people watch it. So far that hasn’t come to politics — aside from Stockwell Day driving the jetski — but it will. As McLuhan told us, the medium is the message and nowhere is this more evident than on the Internet. Not to say anyone actually did it in this case, but you can stage an event, turn your camera on it and everybody watches, if the event is outlandish enough. This was not possible in the old days. You might be able to stage the event, but someone else had to hold the camera, then you had to get the film developed, then rent a hall for people to come see it and there might be something else on that night. This is why there were fewer driverless tractors driving around parking lots in the old days. Also fewer piano-playing

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cats. But technology improved and so did our ability to exploit it to get noticed. By the 1970s, baseball fans learned to wave at the TV cameras. A decade later, they could set their VCRs to record the game so that they could come home and watch themselves waving at cameras. And when digital phones arrived, they could call their friends and tell them to turn on their TV sets to watch them wave. And now, technology is so advanced that it can all be done over the phone! What would McLuhan say to that? He would probably say that the real point is something else entirely, but for sure he’d click.

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Walter Baker Sports Centre is a new hang out LJ MATHESON

she said with a grin. Catherine Armstrong is the activities coordinator at Barrhaven Manor. She and Amy Lachapelle, a psw, help the six A few spry seniors are making a big residents who want to stay active with splash at the Walter Baker Sports Centre these water exercises twice a month. with bi-monthly visits from Barrhaven “They are having a great time,” ArmManor. strong said. “We bring the van and come As part of an ongoing new activity here on a Friday mornfor residents of the loing for an hour. It’s just cal seniors’ home, the another activity we ofgroup of six enthusiasfer at the manor – one tic swimmers say they “I wish it was every that will be ongoing as are having a great time day... next I want to there is lots of interest making waves. from the residents.” “I wish it was every make a casino day.” Eleanor Dyck, 93, day,” said Claire Jackwas the oldest member son, who put her idea of the group. She says forward to have a swim Swimmer Claire Jackson she enjoys the time in day. the water as she used to Her daughter, Stephateach swimming. She’s nie Jackson said she still active in other activities and says came from Dryden, Ontario to visit her she and her husband – of 67 years – are mom and was pleased with the fun her finding ways to make the manor their mother was having at the pool on April new home. Coming from Kemptville, she 8. says the Barrhaven Manor is a wonder“Mom was always a great one for ful place. swimming before she had a stroke,” said “Everyone is so friendly and helpful,” Stephanie. “She’s doing really well now she said is her Scottish brogue. “I enjoy and she loves to swim. She has been smilthe swim, but I get tired easily.” ing non-stop.” Armstrong says the manor will conAided by staffers from the manor, tinue to offer swim days for anyone who Claire says she would stay in the pool all wants to accompany them, the nominal day if they let her. fee is $3.50. “Next, I want to make a casino day,” laurie.matheson@metroland.com

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The Barrhaven Manor residents and staff enjoy their bi-monthly swims at the Walter Baker Sports Centre on Friday mornings. Pictured are personal support worker Amy Lachapelle, Catherine Armstrong, activities co-ordinator; Eleanor Dyck, Claire Jackson, Dorothy Bolduc, Lorraine Villeneuve and Vivian McKim and on the chair is Chris Flynn. The woman say they enjoy their outing to the pool so much, that they want to make their next adventure on to the other side of the river - with a trip to the casino.

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Teaching children to be green BY LIZ WYLIE

The Ottawa Police Services Board invites you to a dialogue on:

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS for Preventing Youth Crime Moderated by: Adrian Harewood, CBC News Host Special Guest Speaker: Imam Dr. Zijad Delic

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 7:00 TO 9:00 p.m. Andrew S. Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West Participants: Youth, parents, people working with youth, concerned community members. We want to hear your ideas on what each of us can do – police, community, parents, youth – to help prevent young people from becoming involved in crime. Join the discussion! For more info, call 613-560-1270 or email: lynn.kennedy@ottawa.ca 462624

Melting glaciers, rising sea levels, strange weather patterns and species disappearing at an alarming rate – this is all pretty scary stuff for an adult but how is a child supposed to respond? It can be a formidable task to teach children about environmental issues, since it can feel overwhelming and confusing even as an adult. As future stewards of the planet, our children will have an awesome responsibility. We want our children to care, but it is important that we educate them in an age-appropriate manner. We don’t want them feeling the entire burden of past generations mistakes. One positive way to teach children about the environment is to show them that they have the power to affect change. When children understand a problem and what they can do to fix it, it’s not so overwhelming. When children understand how their decisions impact the environment, they are more likely to make better choices. Here are some suggestions for teaching green living to children and empowering them with a more sustainable lifestyle. Children as young as two years of age can start to learn to help with the recycling, as they love to sort. Involve your children in thinking of ways to reuse items. Making crafts from recycled trash is a terrific way for them to see with a little creativity, how something that was considered garbage can be

reused. Conserving energy can be as simple as turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use, but also try sitting down and talking to your children about other ways they think energy can be conserved, they may come up with some ideas you haven’t thought of and they will become more eager to take part of the family’s efforts. When you are at the grocery store, this is a good time to talk about packaging and see if your children can find alternatives to overly packaged non recyclable products. Always set a good example and bring your own bag. Teaching children to love nature is an easy thing to do as they have an innate sense of wonder about their natural surroundings. However, many children today are sadly spending most of their childhood cooped up indoors and are not being exposed to the beauty of the outdoors. Children who don’t have a connection to their natural world will have little reason to want to protect what they don’t know. Bring some nature closer to home. Have some bird feeders that the children can help fill. Start a small family garden or container garden that they can help tend. Children are much more apt to appreciate vegetables they have helped grow. Probably the most influential thing you can do instill environmental values in your children is to set a good example yourself.

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The 55 Alive and Defensive Driving courses are being held in Manotick at Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) formerly known as Rideau Community Support Services (RCSS) at 1128 Mill St. The 55 Alive course costs $25 and the Defensive Driving course is $30 and takes place on June 8 and 15. Please call ROSSS at (613) 692-4697 for more information or to register. .

APRIL 27 Spring fashion show: Classics with a Twist with local designer, Judy Joannou, 7 p.m.at Manotick United Church. Tickets, $20; enjoy a champagne cocktail, and sumptuous dessert before the show begins. Please contact Manotick United Church, 692-4576.

APRIL 29 Rummage sale, good clean summer clothing, books, plants and white elephant items at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Hall, 930 Watson Street, Ottawa, (west of Pinecrest), Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

APRIL 30 The Barrhaven Tennis Club on 76, Larkin Drive opens on April 30th. This year the club will be introducing free adult clinics. For your information: www.barrhaventennisclub.com or 825-5337.

APRIL 30 The Caldwell Family Centre Inc. invites everyone to a spring sale (garage sale, plants, home baked treats and snack-bar) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Bonaventure Church (basement). 1359 Chatelain Avenue (Corner of Kirkwood), Ottawa. For more information call Andree at 613-728-1268.

APRIL 30: Huge garage sale with bargains galore: collect-

APRIL 30 Laura Canada from Bayshore Shopping Centre will be presenting their latest spring fashions at a fashion show and tea, Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Road; 1:30 p.m. Tickets $15; information, call Marilyn at 825-5679 or the BUC office at 825-1707.

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APRIL 30 To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, the Ottawa Brahms Choir and guests Harmonia Choir of Ottawa will present Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms under the direction of Kurt Ala-Kantti at 7:30 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on 2345 Alta Vista Drive, with Soloists Bass Jean SĂŠbastien Kenndy, Soprano Devon Wastle; piano four hands Ioulia Blinova & Joanne Moorcroft. Tickets $20 at door, $18 advance, students $10. Available at Leading Note and Compact Music on 190 & 785-A Bank. Contact 613 749 2391. www.OttawaBrahmsChoir.ca. www.HarmoniaChoir.com.

Downtown Heritage Perth Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Maple Syrup Producers â&#x20AC;˘ Live Musical Entertainment â&#x20AC;˘ Over 100 Craft, Artisan & Food Vendors â&#x20AC;˘ Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment and activities in the Crystal Palace â&#x20AC;˘ Sheep Shearing & Pony Rides â&#x20AC;˘ Antique Car display â&#x20AC;˘ Local car dealers on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maple Auto Laneâ&#x20AC;?

APRIL Friends of the Central Experimental Farm has a host of events going on for the month of April: 9& 10 craft and bake sale; 12: sustainable gardening lecture; 19: organic Gardening Lecture and April 26: Roses Lecture. Building 72, Arboretum, C.E.F. Ottawa, phone: 613-230-3276 or visit: www.friendsofthefarm.ca

MAY 4 Greely Gardeners Group monthly meeting at the Greely Community Centre, 7 p.m. Come hear Edythe Falconer and discover the beauty of the Roses that grow right here in Ottawa at the Central Experimental Farm. Edythe is a member of the Master Gardeners and volunteers with the Friends of the Farm, working with the roses. Membership is $10; or $2 for visitors. For further information contact Gary at 613-821-7445 or www.greelygardeners. caâ&#x20AC;?

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There is nothing in life more exciting that buying a new home. Home buyers thrill in watching their new home take shape, knowing that they are getting exactly the ﬁnishes and features they want. Yet the excitement and emotion of buying a new home can sometimes overshadow the fact that your home purchase also means entering into a complicated legal agreement. Chances are, it will also be the largest ﬁnancial investment of your life. Due to the complex legal aspects involved in buying a new home, it is strongly suggested that home buyers consult with a lawyer before signing on the dotted line. When you buy a new home, the contract, or the signed Agreement of Purchase and Sale document, between you and your builder is your assurance that you will receive exactly what you have purchased, at the price that you have agreed to. It is also the builder’s assurance that you will follow through to the end with the purchase.

Some home buyers sign the contract first, and then take it to their lawyer for review. By this point, however, it is too late for the lawyer to suggest any modifications or changes. Alternatively, make your offer conditional on your lawyer’s favourable review. It is sometimes wise, and less costly, to agree with the builder on price and terms before involving a lawyer. (If you cannot reach an agreement with the builder on these fundamental points, there is no need to pursue the contract any further.) The lawyer will look for certain clauses which include information on restrictions and obligations that may affect your rights and responsibilities as a home owner. Typically, clauses may mention the need to bus students to the nearest school. A clause may mention a right of way or an easement registered against the lot. For instance, will there be a fire hydrant on your lot, or an electrical box? Clauses concerning mortgage approval must also

be treated seriously. A large number of Agreements of Purchase and Sale include clauses making them conditional on receiving mortgage ﬁnancing. The Agreement should specify the number of days allotted for obtaining the mortgage, the process for notifying the builder and what will happen if the mortgage application is turned down. The lawyer may suggest changes to the wording and the clauses of the contract to further promote your interests. Immediately notify the builder of these recommendations, allowing enough time for a review by the builder and/or the builder’s lawyer before acceptance or possible counter. Once your offer has been accepted and all conditions have been waived, you have a ﬁrm contract. Your lawyer will begin the legal process of transferring ownership of the home and you can now go on to the next, and perhaps most, exciting step of home buying . . . getting ready to move into your new home!

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How to Choose a Summer Camp By Matt Barr of Camps Canada Summer is a great time for kids. They need to get away from the everyday stress of school as much as adults need to get away from their full time jobs. What better way to help kids relax and enjoy their time off than to send them to summer camp? (By the way, this gives parents a nice break too.) Before you make a camp decision for your child, there are a lot of factors to consider. You will want to do your homework before you drop your child off for the day to be cared for by people you hardly know. It’s not easy. There are so many camps to consider and they come in all shapes and sizes. There are day camps, overnight camps, golf camps, horseback riding camps and science camps to name a few.

Here are some general considerations: Your child’s interests What does your child like to do? Children know what they like and don’t like. Ask them for their input. If your child is active and loves to play sports, a sports camp is probably right for him or her. If your child is creative, then choose a camp that offers arts and crafts. Camp choices are as varied as children themselves. Choose a camp with the specific focus geared toward your child. Day Camp versus Overnight Camp Depending on the age, maturity and independence of your child, he or she may or may not be ready for an overnight camp. continues on page 15

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2. What are your hours for the camp program? for pre and post camp care? Is there an additional cost for extended hours? 3. What is the ratio of campers to counselors? Ratios of 8:1 are common. A maximum of 10:1 is probably the maximum

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7. Can you provide a list of references or testimonials? Word of mouth is the best reference. Ask around and find out where other parents are sending their children. 8. What if my child doesn’t like the camp? Do you offer a guarantee? What is your cancellation policy? 9. Where can I find more information about your camp? Do you have a website? Can I register online? Can I pay by credit card? The best way to determine if a particular camp is right for you is to ask a lot of questions. Camp directors are used to answering questions about every detail of camp. If you don’t get the answers you are looking for, keep searching. You need to feel good about your decision. After all, you want your child to have an awesome camp experience that will forge memories to last a lifetime. Matt Barr is the owner of Camps Canada, a summer camp based in Ottawa, Ontario. As a voice for Canadian Camp Owners and Camp Directors, Matt is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country discussing the latest trends and issues in summer camps. He can be reached by email at: matt@campscanada.com

Youth get a kick out of soccer coast to coast (NC)—One million players, some three million followers, plus a burgeoning professional scene, make soccer one of the fastest growing sports in Canada. Across the country, we now have more than 840,000 registered players (and many more unregistered), as well as 1,500 youth clubs and about 46,000 teams enrolled with the Canadian Soccer Association. With more participants than any other sport, soccer is perhaps one of the most accessible sports around – all you really need is a ball and a flat surface. The majority of those playing “the beautiful game” in Canada are youth, whether involved recreationally or competitively through house leagues and rep teams. A recent BMO poll found that one– third of Canadian parents have their children enrolled in soccer, more than double that of parents who have their children in hockey, or in baseball, basketball and swimming combined. The top three reasons parent cited for getting their children on the field were to

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4. Are snacks or a lunch provided? Is the lunch program optional or mandatory?

have fun (86 per cent), for the health benefits of physical exercise (76 per cent) and to learn teamwork (70 per cent). “Supporting youth soccer at the grassroots level is a priority for us at BMO,” said Sandy Bourne, vice–president of advertising, sponsorship, events and merchandising with BMO Financial Group. “We work to make soccer more accessible through our sponsorship of local soccer clubs, and continue to support youth players through BMO Team of the Week, a new contest that recognizes teams for their achievements both on and off the field.” The nationwidecontest runs from April to August and is open to all youth soccer teams with players aged 7 to 12. The grand prize includes $125,000 for a soccer field refurbishment, and a road trip to a Toronto FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC home game. Teams will be rewarded not only for on–the–field accomplishments, but also for spirit, passion for the game, and community efforts. www.newscanada.com

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Musical Theatre Camp Fashion / Costume Design Camp Glee Club Camp ( ages 6-9 and 10-15 )

NOTE: For your information, CLASSICAL DANCE ACADEMY is a full time recreational and competitive dance studio ( daytime and evening classes ) with certiﬁed dance instructors for CHILDREN ages 3 - 18 ( jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, breakdancing, acro, vocal, acting, musical theatre ) and for ADULTS ( yoga, belly dance, nia, bollywood and personal ﬁtness ). Registration is ongoing for next sessions. Free combo and pre - ballet classes from September to Christmas for ages 3 - 6 while spaces last ( conditions apply ) and excellent sibling discounts.

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continued from page 14 Some overnight camps accept children as young as six years old. Only you can decide when the time is right. Convenient Location: Location is important because you will have to drop off and pick up your child every day. You’ll want to consider your drive time and also keep in mind the hours of the camp. Cost: Of course, the cost is something to consider. The cost of camp should reflect the service provided. When comparing camps by price make sure that you are comparing apples to apples. Some camps include lunches, while others include snacks, t-shirts, hats, extended hours and off site field trips. Price alone, can be misleading. I’ve always believed, “You get what you pay for”. Research: With pencil in hand, contact the camps you are considering and ask some specific questions. Not all camps are created equal, so ask the same questions to each camp director and compare their answers. You need to feel comfortable with their answers before you make your choice. This is not an exhaustive list, but here are a few questions to get you started:

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Let’s keep kids healthy inside and out (NC)—Winter is finally over and the sound of kids playing in the neighbourhood is starting to fill the air. Bike rides, shooting ‘hoops’, or playground fun are just some of the ways kids can become active in the spring and summer. It’s a good thing too, because recent reports show that Canadian kids just aren’t getting enough exercise. Kids should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a day, according to the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. “Healthy, physically active kids more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful,” said Howie Dayton, chair of the Ontario Task Group on Access to Recreation for Low Income Families. “Whatever their fitness personality, all kids can be physically fit. A parent’s positive attitude will steer them in the right direction.” Consider enrolling your child in an organized sport or recreational activity, like soccer, baseball, swimming or ball hockey. The benefits of participating in organized play are often lifelong: • Increased self–esteem and self–confidence; • Discovery of leadership skills; • Improved school performance; • Development of healthy lifestyle habits; and

If costs are a barrier to organized sport or recreation, there are various kinds of charitable programs that can help, like the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. It is a national charitable program that covers registration, equipment and/or transportation costs to help financially disadvantaged kids participate in organized sport and recreation and has helped over 315,000 kids since 2005. Learn more about the program online at www.canadiantire.ca/ jumpstart. www.newscanada.com

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