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Flooding postpones Rowing Club’s season Cleanup expected to be lot of work BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

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Keeping faith

Janet Uren shows off her latest book, Faithful, a historical telling of New Edinburgh’s St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church. Created for the church’s 150th birthday, Uren worked with historian Glenn Lockwood for five years on the project. The book is now on sale at Books on Beechwood for $45. See story on page 9.

The Ottawa Rowing Club’s season has been postponed. The club closed its doors on May 2 as water levels rose and after historic rainfall on May 6-7 left the club further under water, leaving the club closed and members still on dry land. President of the club, Peter Thompson said programs at the club are about two weeks behind schedule. “Our buildings are really prepared for what we are experiencing. The water is higher than we have ever experienced and so the impact is our programs is suffering,” Thompson said. He said the club doesn’t expect a lot of expensive damage. “We are talking about a boathouse, its meant to be on the shoreline,” Thompson said. Cleanup, Thompson said will be the next hurdle before the boats can go in the water, and he added, he expects it to be a lot of work. “We need some lower water levels and the opportunity to clean up,” he said. The rowing season is dependent on the weather, but typically beings in April and runs until early November. With close to 1,000 members, the rowing club is one of Canada’s largest and offers programs for competi-

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The event that helps celebrate the arrival of spring with music, food and prizes is on hold until further notice, Thompson said. “We will obviously have a celebratory event after the water recedes, as we have survived a historic event,” he said. The other May 13 event Tulip Regatta has also been rescheduled. Thompson said new dates would be updated as soon as they can. Information on these revised event dates for the Rowing Club will be available on the rowing club’s website, ottawarowingclub.com.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Despite its soggy start, the club will be celebrating its 150th birthday this year. Established in 1867, the club’s first patron was Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald. Thompson said the club has multiple events planned to celebrate, and welcomes the community at large to come out. “We are alive and well and looking forward to a good year, and welcome everyone,” he said. Visit the Ottawarowingclub.com for the latest on the flooding, and the club’s closure, rescheduled events and programming information.

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Flooding water, higher than normal, is delaying the start of programs at the Ottawa Rowing Club on Lady Grey Drive on the Ottawa River.

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Lyme disease is going to be front and centre on Parliament Hill on Saturday, June 3. That’s when #VOCALOttawa 2017 is hosting a Lyme disease awareness event there, with the goal of raising awareness about Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is considered both underfunded and under recognized in Canada. Lyme disease is the fastest growing Vector Borne Disease in the world. Lyme disease can be diagnosed with an ELISA test but this test is considered inconclusive and gives often false positives as results. Guest speakers at the June 3 gathering on Parliament Hill, which will begin at 1 p.m., include Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, Dr. Maureen McShane who treats those with Lyme disease, Dr. Marie Matheson who is a naturopathic doctor spe-

cializing in Lyme disease, author Lori Dennis, Lyme disease researcher Dr. Vett Lloyd, Lyme disease specialist Dr. Elena Frid, Huffington Post journalist David Michael Conner and artist Donna Y. Jacobs. A number of Canadian Lyme disease advocates will be at this Parliament Hill event. Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks Lyme disease is the most common disease spread by ticks in the northern hemisphere. Infections are most common in the spring and early summer. Early treatment of Lyme disease is critical but it is difficult to diagnose because symptoms vary from person to person. Symptoms can include a rash, headache, muscle soreness, fever and later on facial palsy and meningitis.

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Flood-impacted residents were armed with lists of questions at a cityorganized meeting aimed at helping them transition from disaster to recovery. The meeting, on May 9 at the Nepean Sportsplex, was the first in a series of four to help explain a provincial disaster relief program, which will be available for residents affected by the flood. About 50 people attended the session. Looking for instructions about what to do next was Joanne Kumpf, who lives in Constance Bay. The water in her home is so high she has to wear a life-jacket and hip waders to access it. Kumpf, while interested in the workings of the provincial program, was also interested in moving forward and finding out when to call building officials to look at the structural integrity of the home. “I am severely affected,” Kumpf said of her property on Bayview Drive. “The structural integrity is gone and we know that because there’s a lantern swinging like a pendulum, and it’s creaking.” Kumpf wasn’t home at the time the waters rose. She’s been staying with a friend ever since. “I need an expert to say this first, this first because I can’t even get in there now and to preserve things further, I can’t even get in there to move. I’m looking for help and guidance,” she said. And though the rain had stopped on May 7, she was looking ahead at a forecast predicting more precipitation hoping that the worst was behind her. If not for a recently constructed berm in Britannia, it could have looked like Cumberland or Constance Bay, two of Ottawa’s worst hit areas, Bay Coun. Mark Taylor said after the meeting. “We’re fortunate the berm went in,” he said, also noting there were two weak spots, including one where the berm was not yet built. In the coming days, Taylor hopes to take a bigger picture look at what happened in Britannia and if there’s more to be done in terms of shoring up weak points. According to residents affected by rising waters on Jamieson Street, while the berm was a huge help, for some residents it gave them a false sense of security. Daniel Jackson, who lives at 2789 Jamieson St., wasn’t affected by the flood waters, but attended the meeting to lend support to his neighbour, Firas Sassi, who had an inch and a half to two inches of water in his unit.

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Flood response too shallow

t is going to be weeks before things return to anything near normal in those areas that have been swamped with flood waters. And for those homeowners directly affected, it is going to be even longer before their lives return to stability. But while the cleanup may linger on, a consensus seems to be developing quickly in the community about the city’s response to the emergency. It is obvious from the information meetings for those affected that these victims feel the city was just a little slow in its reaction to the flooding. The water was rising and the city’s response did not seem urgent. This feeling that the city was slow getting off the mark was further exacerbated by the decision not to declare a state of emergency. Mayor Jim Watson stated the city had all of the resources it needed and so there was no reason to declare a state of emergency. But a state of emergency declaration would have had immense value in showing that the city was taking this as seriously as possible. There seems to have been a lack of co-ordination of volunteers in this whole crisis. In this day and age when instantaneous commu-

nication is the norm, there were gaps connecting the numerous and very willing volunteers out in the field to the those most in need. People had questions: When would supplies be arriving? When would sand be delivered? Who’s in charge? Perhaps the city was reluctant to be too involved in volunteer co-ordination to eliminate any city liability should something go wrong and a volunteer was injured. But if the city is unwilling to totally commit itself to volunteers and their efforts, then it should have called in the Armed Forces to help. But instead, there was no state of emergency, no army help. The city can’t have it both ways – either go all in with volunteers or call in help from the Forces. Instead, the city seemed to sit on the fence, happy with volunteer efforts as long as the city could maintain an arm’s-length approach, an ideal situation for our liability-conscious city. All in all, we would hope the city undertakes a thorough study and examination of the flood of 2017, with particular emphasis on consulting with the flood victims, those most affected, and, for once in its consultations, listening to what is said.

May long weekend still a time for relaxation

he coming weekend, in which thousands of Canadians go in search of a lake, is a peculiarly Canadian

thing. The phrase “24th of May weekend” is something probably only Canadians understand. For when you look at it, the 24th of May long weekend quite often does not include the 24th of May, yet when a Canadian says “24th of May weekend” all other Canadians know exactly what he means. They may not, in fact, even know what the actual holiday is about — namely Queen Victoria’s birthday, which has somehow been allowed to shift around by Canadians so that it always falls on a Monday and not necessarily on the 24th. Queen Victoria herself, born in 1819, was not consulted on this, you can be sure.

city into the country is anything but simple. We are fortunate here. You can get into the Gatineau in half an hour. Your route to Highway 15 or Highway 7 may be slowed a bit Funny Town at the beginning of a long weekend, but it is more of an annoyance than a headache and soon you’re on your way. Would you like your birthday to Granted, it’s not four lanes all be always on Monday? Anyway, we know what it means, the way and you might be behind and many of us pack our cars full of someone for whom speed is not the food and drink and stuff for the dog, highest priority. But if you’ve done it often plus nails and screws and hinges to fix things, and a book we somehow enough, you know enough to be patient. Just have a chat or listen think we’ll have time to read, and to the radio to take your mind off head down the highway as soon as it — keeping in mind that there are we can get off work on Friday. Considering the iffy weather and stretches where no radio signal is the length of the drive, many people available. Somewhere between Sharbot Lake and Kaladar on Highway 7 consider this madness. is one such dead zone. It may be, but it is less so here Radio signals are not the only than in a place like Toronto, where the simple act of driving out of the things absent on Highway 7.

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Each year, it seems that there are more closed restaurants, more closed gas stations, more closed motels. The changing nature of the roadside economy is nowhere more dramatically displayed. It’s sad, all the broken dreams that those closed doors and sagging buildings represent. Families travel differently than they used to. They don’t stop as frequently to eat in the small towns. And when they do, they look to fast food chains. They are less likely to stop at motels. So the roadside economy takes a hit and we see it as we drive by. The cottage economy has changed too, except that it has grown. The people who own cottages spend longer there and spend more on supplies from cottage towns. Those towns have sprouted fancy restaurants, ice cream parlours and EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR

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real estate offices. About the only thing that hasn’t changed is the cottage itself. Sure, it might have WiFi and a satellite dish, but when you step outside, it’s still the 24th of May, even when it isn’t.

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New book tells 150 year history of St. Bartholomew’s by Michelle Nash Baker michelle.nash@metroland.com

What does 150 years look like in a community? For some in New Edinburgh, it’s a tiny church at the corner of MacKay and Queen Victoria streets. St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church history began in 1867 when only 15 families came together in the small neighbourhood next to Rideau Hall, looking to start their own community church. From those humble beginnings, which include a loan for the land the church now sits on, the church has become one rich in Canadian history. From when Canada’s first governor general Lord Viscount Monck placed the first cornerstone to church bells donated by Princess Louise, Queen Victoria’s daughter and wife of governor general the Duke of Argyll this tiny church has a lot to celebrate in it’s 150th year. To mark the occasion, the parishioners called on Canada’s 28th

Governor General David Johnston to help celebrate its latest milestone, a couple of books. On May 7 the church released two histories of the parish and the community, The Parish of Saint Bartholomew, Ottawa, Canada and a book titled Faithful. Written by Janet Uren and researched by historian Glenn Lockwood, the book touches on everything from that very first stone, to those church bells donated by Princess Louise, and the families who faithfully supported this church for 150 years. “The richness of the story is exceptional,” Uren said. “This story has breadth and national significance.” Uren and Lockwood worked on the book for more than five years. Uren, a New Edinburgh resident herself, said the fact that they had the luxury of time made this project possible. According to parishioners, Anthony and Joan Kellett, who funded the project, the luxury of time came from

fellow longtime parishioner, Don Eldon, who in 2010 noted that the 150th celebrations were coming. “This is the brainchild of Don (Eldon) and initially the idea was for each of us to take a chapter,” Anthony said. A daunting task for a group of parishioners who made up the book committee, the Kellets sought Lockwood and Uren for professional help. It was then that the project took the shape of that of the books now available. “We were incredibly fortunate to get Janet (Uren) and Glenn (Lockwood) and we are incredibly lucky to have this,” Anthony said, motioning toward the book. With funding from the Kellets, the project went from a small project, to the woven-bound, hardcover book. KEEPING THE FAITH

community — as over the years, it became evident they were intertwined. Uren recalled many of the stories from the book — everything from the memorials that cover the walls inside the church, including dedicated stainglass windows, to the fundraisers held over the years to support the church and the community. In a time when churches struggle to maintain parishioners to keep the faith, the Kellets said the books are aimed at reminding members why they step through the church’s doors. “We have our challenges, and that is part of the point of the book, that parishioners don’t become complacent — in this day and age, churches get hard,” Anthony said. “Parishioners need to keep the faith, and that is where the title came from — to be faithful, to be challenged and inspire parishioners to keep the faith.” At the book launch, Joan said she With 150 years of history to tell, believes the book committee succeedUren said it was important to show- ed. case the history of the church and the The morning of the launch Joan

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Robbery investigators have charged a 19-year-old Ottawa man with two jewelry store smash-and-grabs that remained unsolved for almost a year and a half. The arrest last week is a major development in the two

cases, the first of which took place at a jewelry store at the Carlingwood Shopping Centre on Dec. 23, 2015, and the second at a jewelry store at the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre on Jan. 4, 2016. The suspect was actually in custody for an unrelated case when Ottawa robbery investigators laid the charges.

“Tenacity and good police work,” Staff Sgt. Michael Haarbosch said of the key to making headway in the cases. The suspect is facing two counts of robbery, two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime, two counts of wearing a disguise, two counts of possession of a weapon and two counts of assault with a weapon.

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A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of Youssef Mohammed Hussein, who died on April 12, 2016. making recommendations aimed toward preventing similar deaths. According to his lawyer, Hussein, who was awaiting a May 2017 trial, had some time in solitary confinement at the

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ada’s world-class airports. “There’s a real risk if the owner concentrates on the reIf you fly, you know who’s turn for their investors instead getting you in the air. But of reinvestment in services and it may be time to give some infrastructure. (Privatization) thought to who’s getting you can only be done by increasing off the ground. fees or cutting operations.” In the case of Ottawa’s fly ing public, few may know that BY THE NUMBERS the city’s airport is operated by a not-for-profit organization. The Ottawa airport served And that the federal govern- more than 4.7 million people in ment is considering the sale of 2016, a record for YOW. That Canada’s largest airports. number was up 1.9 per cent “We receive no government compared to the previous year. funds,” said Mark Laroche, the Domestic passenger numOttawa International Airport bers jumped 5.5 per cent, while Authority president and CEO. the far less frequent flights to “As a not-for-profit, we pay the U.S. and other internationrent to the government, the al destinations saw passenger businesses that operate here totals down 8.5 and 9.6 per cent pay taxes. We even pay for the respectively. police.” The authority brought in Speaking at the authority’s $125 million in revenues (up annual general meeting on May 3.1 per cent over 2015) coming 4, Laroche said Canadian poli- from sources such as airport cy means users pay 100 per cent improvement fees, which curof the cost of air travel. rently add $23 to each ticket. “Customers won't benefit On-site parking and rent if airports are privatized – the paid by stores and services in math does not add up,” Laroche the terminal are other sources said, adding the federal govern- of revenue. ment could still be tempted by Laroche said airport revenue the “one-time revenue” that was up over 2015 “despite adcould be raised through a sale. justing to a lower Canadian dollar and limited growth in the AUSTRALIAN REPORT Canadian economy.” He said Ottawa’s limited Laroche pointed to the Unit- non-stop flights “will continue ed Kingdom and Australia, to be a challenge because airwhere airports have been sold lines like the hub-and-spoke off to private interests. model.” “In Australia they’ve said Toronto and Montreal are it’s damaging their economy as the hubs – and are expected to costs rose and service levels fell. remain so – while Ottawa sits at We have no reason to believe it the end of a spoke. would be different here.” The frequent connections The Australian government’s to those two cities are evident Airport Monitoring Report on YOW’s departure boards; 2015-16 noted: “Higher aero- travellers can choose from 47 nautical charges have been used daily flights to Toronto’s two to both cover increasing costs airports alone. per passenger and to grow prof it margins. For example, costs U.S. COMPETITION per passenger have risen by 50.9 per cent at Perth Airport More airlines and a denser and 48.9 per cent at Melbourne population mean U.S. ticket Airport over the last decade.” prices can entice Canadian travLaroche said the author- ellers to drive south to board a ity has called on Minister of flight. During a public question Transport Marc Garneau to period, Laroche said terminals reject a sell off. in Upstate New York – along “We’ve been very vocal,” he with many other U.S. airports said. “We want to protect Can- – are subsidized by their federal by Nevil Hunt

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government. “It’s artificial,” he said. “How long can it continue? I don't know. They need billions of dollars in infrastructure according to President Donald Trump. “I hope their model creeps to our model (of user-pay). Let’s see how this plays out, but at the moment rates are probably cheaper here because of the exchange (on the dollar), the distance and crossing the border.” Ottawa airport users likely flew right by YOW’s biggest change in 2016 – an investment of $60 million in a new baggage handling system that went operational last summer. It was installed while the existing system continued to move bags, with no downtime. “The project has been compared to changing the tires on a vehicle while it’s moving at 100 kilometres per hour,” Laroche said. Laroche said drones will continue to be an issue, in part because casual drone users don't always know the rules about flying near airports. There are new federal laws with bigger penalties to deter misuse. “Reinforcing that will require time and effort, which we’re willing to invest,” he said. Ottawa’s future light-rail system will eventually link the airport to much of the city, and that’s a day the authority would like to see sooner rather than later. Laroche said trains aren't likely to increase the number of passengers at YOW, but would make the travel experience faster and more comfortable. He also said the authority accepts a good public transit connection will probably mean lower parking revenues. “We want it because it would mean better service for our customers and cars off the road,” he said. “We understand it will affect parking revenue but we’ll still advocate for light-rail because it’s best for the community and we look at the bigger picture. “If this was a for-profit, the owners would say, ‘Keep your rail away.’”

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Now that winter’s freeze has loosened its grip on us, it’s time to turn our thoughts to more springlike endeavours. While the last of the snow still hangs on in spots, the signs of rebirth are all around: the birds are chirping loudly, the first daffodils are peeking from the ground and backyard barbecues have emerged from hibernation. So what better time than now to start looking for that new home? Maybe you’re the head of a young family looking for that new residence near schools and other amenities. Or you’re simply looking to expand your living space, growing out of a tight townhouse to a singledetached home with more property to call your own? As we’ve mentioned before in this space, Ottawans are fortunate to live in a community many of Canada’s best builders call home. With that in mind, there is no shortage of newhome options available across the city. But where do you turn to get your search started? That’s where we come in. Welcome again to Floor Plan, a monthly supplement found in your Metroland community newspaper. Throughout these pages, you’ll find information on some of the latest designs brought forward by the most innovative builders in Canada. Whether it’s the hottest trends you’re after or a touch of tradition, Floor Plan gives you the information you need to make an informed decision. And be sure to check out our next edition of Floor Plan in our May 18, 2017 Metroland newspapers. Ryland Coyne Editor-in-Chief Metroland Media East Vice-President & Regional Publisher Peter Bishop Editor-in-Chief Ryland Coyne Managing Editor Theresa Fritz Director of Advertising Cheryl Hammond General Manager Mike Tracy New Homes Account Specialist Geoff Hamilton 613-282-6834

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Treating lawns during DROUGHT It may be wet during the spring, but the summer heat can bring long periods of hot temperatures and no rain.

“Drought” can be a four-letter word to many lawn care enthusiasts. Homeowners who put in the hours and hard work to create beautiful, lush lawns can see the fruits of all their labour gradually disappear when drought sets in. That can be both frustrating to homeowners and detrimental to long-term lawn health. Treating lawns during drought or dry periods can be tricky, as some homeowners may be forced to adhere to water restrictions established by their local governments. Still, there are some ways to obey the law and still help lawns withstand drought and dry periods. • Postpone fertilizer applications. Fertilizers are designed to help grass grow, but growing grass needs water it won’t have access to when water restrictions have been put in place. If a lawn needs to be fertilized during drought or dry periods, homeowners should consult with lawn care professionals, who may have experience applying fertilizer during drought. Professionals also may have access to more fertilizing products than homeowners will ﬁnd at nearby lawn and garden centers. • Pull weeds by hand instead of applying herbicides. Herbicides are substances used to destroy unwanted vegetation, such as weeds.

When applied during droughts or dry periods, such products can make it harder for grass to overcome weeds. Instead of applying herbicides during drought or dry periods, pull weeds by hand. Doing so can address a weed problem without harming the grass. • Water early. Water restrictions might not completely deny homeowners the right to water their lawns. Rather, such regulations restrict how much water homeowners can use to treat their lawns during drought or dry periods. Watering early, ideally between the hours of 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., ensures as little water as possible will be lost to evaporation and as much as possible will ﬁnd its way onto the grass and into the soil. During periods of drought, temperatures tend to be at their highest in mid- to late-afternoon, so change automatic sprinkler timers if they are set to water during these hours. • Adjust lawnmower blade height. Grass grows more slowly during drought or dry periods. As a result, homeowners won’t need to mow as often during such times as they would when conditions are more favourable. But lawns may still need to be mowed during drought. When mowing, leave grass on the longer side. Mowing stresses grass, which is already under considerable stress during drought. By setting mower blades to cut no more than one-third of the leaf blade at a time, homeowners can encourage roots to grow deeper. Deep roots help the grass combat the eﬀects of drought. Drought and dry periods need not ruin homeowners’ lush lawns. But lawn care enthusiasts will have to alter their lawn care routines when conditions are dry.

Four walls make a house but WHAT MAKES A HOME? Home stagers help sellers to create a buyer’s home. RENNIE STEGEMAN - HOME STAGER Four walls make a house, but what makes a home? What do we do to our house to create that homey feeling we all crave? We buy things. Things that we like: furniture, pillows, artwork, lamps, unique accessories. We hang up wedding pictures, pictures of our children and even of ourselves going on vacation. We spend time creating furniture layouts and painting walls in ways that appeal to us. But when the decision is made to move to a new location and your home needs to be sold, what will make someone want to buy your home? The home buyer will ask, “What’s in it for me?” What makes a home that other people will want to buy? We surround ourselves with our treasures. But when it comes time to put our house on the market, we need to consider that your treasures may not be as valuable to someone else. The room you have painted a vibrant orange makes you feel truly alive in the space. But will others feel the same about your orange room? Take the living room, with the chair that is perfect for chillin’, and the special piece of artwork you picked up while on vacation in Mexico. Or the ﬁreplace, oh, how hard you worked to design this ﬁreplace! It is truly a design masterpiece. Or is it? Will everyone appreciate the sense of style you have created in your home? The urn on the mantel: memorable, comforting, or creepy? Obviously, we all have

diﬀerent interests and treasure diﬀerent things. How boring the world would be if this were not the case! A home that’s being sold needs to be set up so that others can dream about living in the four walls; seeing someone else in those four walls may prevent them from doing so. A home stager will visit your home and go through one room at a time and give you advice and support. A home staging consultation will help you to create a “staged to sell” home environment. You want people to enjoy what they see so much that they cannot wait to be in the space. You want them to get a smile on their face and sigh with relief because they know that this is where they belong.

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Updated but simple paint colours. Wellbalanced and harmonized spaces where everyone can feel at peace. Clean shiny bathrooms. Beds so clean, fresh and welcoming that they want to crawl right in. Space, not crowded and cluttered, but open and clear for movement to happen naturally. These are the types of sights and experiences home buyers should encounter. The problem is, this is your space, this is your home. And separating yourself from the space is a diﬃcult but necessary step in selling your home. It is hard to start moving yourself out of the four walls before you are actually ready. You know this is still your home. You have to live in this space for several months yet, and you are being told to take the heart of you out of your home. This is a process that can hurt and you could get angry at the person suggesting that things have to change. Why can they not see how special your belongings are? Why do you have to put away your precious

belongings? Are they really making the space feel cluttered? After several days of hard work you have followed the instructions of the home stager. Surprisingly, it feels a lot better than you may have expected. You walk around your house with ease. There is space to move around easily. Things no longer feel cluttered or overwhelming and you smile as you see the organized book shelf. You may even think to yourself, “Maybe I didn’t need all the things on it after all.” The new picture on the wall finishes the look of the kitchen; you always knew you should hang a picture there but never did before. The bathroom is very pleasing to walk into without all the clutter around the sink and the freshly painted walls. I wish I always had fresh flowers on the dining room table and a glamorous orchid in the bathroom. Walking through your newly staged home feels good. You can picture yourself living in this fresh new space. But wait: you are selling this house that now also looks like home to many other people who are coming to see it. They loved the professional looking pictures of your home they saw online and are ready for a closer look. The time, pain and reflection you went through to stage your home to sell have paid off. You now have the buyer’s attention. They like what they see in your house/home and are ready to make an offer. Someone else has seen the beauty of your home and wants it to be their home. The question, “What’s in it for me?” has been answered. rennie@feelslikehome-homestaging.ca feelslikehome-homestaging.ca

Make a move up, go west to Fernbank Fernbank Crossing is fast becoming the most sought after location in Kanata’s west end. Featuring two neighbourhoods by quality builder Phoenix Homes, Fernbank Crossing features single-family 2 storey homes and bungalows while Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing presents value-minded condos. Now under construction, buyers are advised to move fast before they sell out. “The Fernbank Crossing development features more than 15 different home designs ranging from 1,548 to 4,229 sq/ft. The spacious homes and bungalows make ideal single family homes,” says Rahul Kochar, Vice President of Phoenix Homes. New modern elevations have just been released, along with two new models now on display at the sales center, the Strathmore and Rutherford. Starting from $415,900, the Strathmore can be from 2,028 - 2,231 sq./ft. with either three or four bedrooms and three bathrooms on a 35-foot lot. “The Strathmore is a wonderful single family home complete with all the bells and whistles!” A convenient main floor mudroom off of the garage entry-way is perfect for a busy family, while the spacious walk-thru pantry gives ample room for meal preparation and food storage. The cozy breakfast nook, formal dining room and large family room with dramatic 18 ft. tall ceilings provide plenty of space for everyday living and special occasion dining. The second floor has three bedrooms, a bonus loft space, and laundry room. The large master bedroom features a luxurious ensuite, with soaker tub and separate shower. The Strathmore design can also be made to fit your vision with many alternate options available. Similarly, the Rutherford has been designed to provide all the benefits of a large home in a smaller package. From $512,990 the Rutherford has five exciting elevations available in configurations of 2,525 - 2,748 sq./ft. with four or five bedrooms, and four full washrooms on the second floor. Buyers can choose either an enclosed den or opt to increase the size of the kitchen to something a top chef would be proud of! The four-bedroom option offers striking elegance with a two-storey family room. A twosided fireplace helps to separate the family room and dinette while keeping the space open concept. The Rutherford second floor features a laundry, one Jack & Jill washroom, and two ensuites. “This home is loaded with features for a growing family but at a size and price that brings great value.” If a condo flat is more to your liking, trust Phoenix Homes to supply the best in Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing. Now under construction, with the highest quality materials and workmanship, the five new executive Terra Flats offer superior value, near Kanata’s hightech business community. “Our condo flats offer remarkable layouts, combining functional small-space solutions and elegant design elements. Perfect for first-time buyers and empty-nesters - our flexible plans offer something for everyone.” Terra Flats condos have all of the features you could ask for with a location that is hard to beat. Now selling units in building 2 – starting from the $200’s – Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing is the place to be. Act now and receive free laminate flooring in bedrooms, dining and living areas in all ‘Luna’ units. Starting at $220,400, the Luna urban flat features 1,028 sq. ft. of living space in an open concept plan with two bedrooms, two full baths, and in-suite laundry. Starting at $223,900 the Sol urban flat is a bright and sunny unit, featuring a 20′ x 6′ balcony and open concept layout. The spacious kitchen includes a work island with seating and opens into the living/ dining room featuring access to the balcony and an additional window for extra light. Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing is part of the Golden Triangle bordered by Terry Fox Drive, Hazeldean Road, and Eagleson Road. You can shop

at Kanata Centrum with over 75 businesses including banks, doctor’s offices, salons, bookstores, clothing and sports retailers, movie theatres, and more. And with more than 20 restaurants in the area, there is plenty of variety and flavour when it is time to take a break and relax. With a wide range of amenities easily accessible by foot, bike, car, or bus, you are right where you want to be at Terra Flats. Within a five km radius you have top notch schools, libraries, golf courses, and parks including the spectacular Walter Baker Park for those with a zest for soccer, football, baseball, or hockey. Commuting is a dream with easy access to the 417 heading east to downtown Ottawa or west to the Canadian Tire Center. Get the most out your home investment. Phoenix Homes builds the highest quality, energy efficient and environmentally friendly, best value homes available. All homes are built to exacting standards, functional and comfortable, no matter what price.

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“We have made it a point to ensure that we are the best value in any area, compared to competition. Generally speaking, we are one step ahead of the competition – quality finishing, bonuses, and upgrades. When you do the math, you will always find that we’re ahead.” “We have also launched the ultimate in virtual reality walkthroughs at our new Fernbank Sales Centre. Customers can immerse themselves into our designs rather than just try to imagine what they look like on the inside. Come experience the best Virtual Reality in the industry” Drop in to the Terra Flats and Fernbank Crossing Sales Office at 332 Haliburton Heights, open Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 1 pm-7 pm, Sat & Sun: 12 pm-5 pm, closed Fridays and holidays. Call 613-435-7062. email: drogers@phoenixhomes.ca To see floorplans, pricing and multimedia as well as a virtual walk-through of the exciting new condo designs in Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing, look online at www.Phoenixhomes.ca

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Create kid-friendly spaces at home Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kid-friendly can be challenging Kids are full of energy and oftentimes put fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and childfriendly. • Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep tabs on children. Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another. • Choose washable fabrics. Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup. • Create a catch-all spot. Special bins or other organizational tools in the entryway can help to cull clutter when children come in the house from school or play. Be sure the keep

cubbies, containers and coat hooks at a childfriendly height. • Look for high-traffic rugs. Rugs designed for high-traffic areas will be more forgiving when children march across them several times per day. There are no rules that say you can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and these rugs tend to be easier to clean. • Ensure there is plenty of seating. Sectionals give children ample room to spread out. And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to hang out. • Think outside pink and blue. For children’s rooms, make sure they’re colorful, but consider other hues to give the rooms some personality. Focus on a hobby or activity and borrow the color scheme from the accessories used for decorating. • Hang whimsical artwork. Employ framing and lighting to make kids’ artwork look like professional pieces. Routinely change the pictures when a new look is desired. • Designate a place for play. Devote an entire room or a nook in a house for imaginative play. Store toys here so these items will not create clutter in individual bedrooms. Creating child-friendly spaces while ensuring a home maintains a sophisticated feel is easier than parents might think.

How to Plant a tree for successful growth More sunlight and warm temperatures frequently inspire homeowners to spend more time in the great outdoors during spring and summer. Outdoor projects often top homeowners’ to-do lists in spring and summer, with gardens and landscapes taking center stage. Planting more trees around the yard is one popular project that can improve property value and benefit the environment. Why plant trees? There are plenty of reasons to plant trees. Trees provide a natural form of shade, reducing air temperature by blocking the sun’s rays. This can reduce reliance on air conditioning systems and make it more comfortable to spend time outdoors during the summer. North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences says trees absorb and block noise and reduce glare. They also can trap dust, pollen and smoke. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses from the air. One large tree can supply a day’s worth of oxygen for as many as four people, while also storing 13 pounds of carbon per year.

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Visit a garden center or nursery and select a tree that will be hardy in your planting zone. Choosing native trees can increases the likelihood that the new tree will adapt to its surroundings. Also, inspect trees to determine if they’re healthy before taking 4 Floor Plan - Thursday, May 18, 2017

them home. Look for evidence of root girdling, which occurs when the roots circle around the perimeter of the container and surround the trunk. Trees should not have any dead or dormant branches. The DIY Network suggests locating the tree where it can thrive. This means selecting a spot that can make it easier for the tree to grow tall and wide. Avoid planting near the house, where roots can crack concrete or asphalt, and always plant away from underground pipes.

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Now it is time to amend the soil. It’s not enough to enrich only the soil in the hole where the tree will be placed. Move out into a circular area beyond where the roots will start so that roots can expand and properly anchor the tree. The next method of success is to ensure that the tree has a large enough hole to contain the existing root ball and allow for roots to grow and expand. Better Homes and Gardens experts say to prepare a hole that is two to three times as wide as the root ball of the tree. Treat the root ball gently. If the roots are wrapped in burlap, remove the burlap or push it to the bottom of the hole. Backfill the hole with soil and check that the tree is straight. Stake the tree to help it stay upright and straight until the roots anchor it more effectively. A layer of mulch around the base of the tree can prevent weeds and reduce water loss. Water daily for several weeks until the roots have fanned out. It’s best to leave trees be for the first growing season, only removing broken or diseased limbs. Resist pruning and shaping until the tree has survived its first growing season.

Live your lifestyle in Tartan Homes’ new Kawartha multi-cultural home at Findlay Creek Ottawa’s most progressive new community, Findlay Creek is a short five-minute drive south of Hunt Club on Bank Street. Growing and taking shape, Tartan Homes has already constructed more than 1,500 homes in Findlay Creek, and is now offering the most innovative new design in a single family residence. Tartan’s newest model home, the Kawartha, is a 2892 sq. ft., four-bedroom home on a wide 45’ lot that stands out with unique character. Designed with features for multi-cultural buyers, the all-new Kawartha can be built with an enlarged living room on the main floor, accented with French doors. “This living room design is an option to the standard floor plan, available to view on our web site at www. tartanhomes.com,” says Heidi Hayley, Marketing Manager at Tartan Homes Corporation. “We repeatedly received requests for this over the past 3-4 years. The idea behind it, I believe, is to have a separate space for women and men when entertaining family or friends—a private space for each but on the same level.” In contrast to the popular “open concept” design trend, the optional floorplan for the Kawartha was achieved by relocating the powder room and adjusting the size of the kitchen and dining room to allow the study to become another living room. “We could not ignore the significant demand for this feature. It is truly unique and offers home buyers more options to live their lifestyle.” The Kawartha is a spacious, modern home with three full bathrooms and convenient laundry all on the second floor. The master bedroom features a large walkin closet and ensuite bath with separate tub and shower. Tartan Homes offers a wide range of two-storey single homes, bungalows and townhomes, featuring the latest in design innovation, quality materials and construction. With a vast demographic mix, there is something for everyone in Findlay Creek. Already home for hundreds of families, with plenty of room for hundreds more, Findlay Creek Village features 14 distinctive two-storey singles from $506,900 and four convenient bungalow designs from $477,900 as well as seven townhome styles starting at $348,900. Findlay Creek is also home to Tartan Homes’ design centre, where buyers can select from a wide range of accessories and finishes to add personality and character to their home. Findlay Creek is one of the most unique and naturally gifted communities in the Ottawa area. Homeowners and visitors alike love the extra wide streetscapes, inviting big backyards and picturesque natural setting – all signatures of this family-friendly community. Commuting to Findlay Creek is a breeze with easily accessible transit while a well-equipped central retail area offers all the amenities any homeowner could need or want with an abundance of shops for all necessities. Grab a quick coffee, pick up a bottle of wine, purchase your groceries, or enjoy dinner out – it’s all available at Findlay Creek. Neighbourhoods have taken shape as there is a strong sense of community. The long awaited Findlay Creek Elementary School is opening in September making this fantastic family-friendly community even better. Findlay Creek E.S. will be a Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 8 English and Early French Immersion school. The quintessential place for growing, active families, the Findlay Creek Village community offers an eclectic mix of a skate park, waterpark / splash pad and more traditional play parks complete with swings, slides and learning structures. But what makes Findlay Creek most unique is the fact that all of these great features are situated within such a natural and charmingly quaint setting. Nature lovers can enjoy the 1000-foot boardwalk that winds through the Leitrim Wetlands – home to 90 bird species throughout the year and 40 migratory species during migration. A viewing platform at the end of

the boardwalk provides a spectacular view over this 800-acre complex wetland and its 500 plant species. Protected under the South Nation Conservation Authority, it has been designated as a scientific area of interest, promoting the preservation of nature and the wildlife that calls it home. Findlay Creek – a superior community in a superior setting – enabling you to experience it all while allowing you to get away from it all. All Tartan homes are built to meet the rigorous most current ENERGY STAR® standard for energy efficient new homes. In fact, all must pass a 13-point inspection and airtightness test conducted by an accredited ENERGY STAR® auditor. Tartan has been building ENERGY STAR® qualified communities longer than any builder in Canada. Featuring craftsman inspired exteriors, Findlay Creek is

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A Grade 6 student in Kanata is calling for more specific drug education in schools at a younger age. Jessica Spirak, who attends Stephen Leacock Public School, wants to see education about harmful substances such as fentanyl and other opioids begin in Grade 5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problem is that when you get into middle school or high school there's going to be pressure to take drugs,â&#x20AC;? said the 12-year-old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But if we teach it at a younger age, we can maybe save the kids and give them the knowledge to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to it.â&#x20AC;? Students should be learning about harmful drugs such as fentanyl, carfentanil, morphine, heroin and methamphetamine during health classes, said Jessica. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every 14 hours someone dies from an opioid overdose,â&#x20AC;? she said, citing Canadian statistics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Less than two grains (the size of salt) of fentanyl can kill you, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty small â&#x20AC;Ś they use carfentanil to calm down elephants so imagine what thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to do (to people).â&#x20AC;? Jessica started a campaign, with the help of her mother Tanya, to get education officials on board. She is writing letters to trustees, meeting with politicians and education officials, and speaking publicly about her desire for mandatory teaching on harmful drugs. OVERDOSE Jessicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign was spurred by a public opioid meeting held in Kanata following the overdose death of a Grade 9 student at All Saints High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to ask the question why we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have education in the schools at a younger age. I went up and asked the question and nobody answered me the way I had expected it,â&#x20AC;? said Jessica, adding the answer she received was that drug education is being taught in the classrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;But why am I not being taught that?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? She wants lessons to focus on what the drugs can do to a person, even if they only try it once. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about it thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to use it,â&#x20AC;? said Tanya, adding she did a lot of research herself when Jessica

started asking questions. Tanya said she knows of at least three youth overdose deaths in the west-end community. As parents grapple with the issue, she said they should also be educating themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messaging has to come from everywhere,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I challenge parents to talk to their kids, to get more involved in their kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives, to listen. We have to give our children the opportunity to be able to voice their concerns and to teach them the skills that they need to get through life.â&#x20AC;? TEACHER FLEXIBILITY The Ottawa public school board said teachers have flexibility within the curriculum to speak about topics â&#x20AC;&#x153;as they arise in the context of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being taught,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Petra Duschner, psychologist and manager of mental health for the board in an email provided by the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are opportunities to build awareness and to provide addiction education around illicit drugs, including opioids.â&#x20AC;? In grades 4 and 5, education is focused on tobacco and alcohol. Marijuana is introduced in Grade 6, according to the curriculum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason for this focus is that research tells usÂ that they are the most available substances to students,â&#x20AC;? said Duschner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In terms of specific information about substances â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is important to focus education and prevention on the substances that are most commonly used by students at that grade level.â&#x20AC;? Jessica said the goal should be to educate students before a particular substance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in this case opioids and in particular fentanyl â&#x20AC;&#x201D; becomes an issue. Jessica met with Paige Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, the daughter of Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, who wrote an open letter detailing his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience with Paigeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s addictions, as well as number of other teenagers earlier this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all said they wished they would have known the dangers of these at a younger age,â&#x20AC;? said Jessica. EDUCATE CHILDREN Sean, who started the parent support and resource group We The Parents and an offshoot for youth called We The Children, said teachers

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relations, said teachers can choose to include topics like opioids and fentanyl within health classes.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overall learning expectations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mandatory learning, listed for substance use, addictions and related behaviours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; do not preclude teaching and learning about other substances based on the professional judgment of the educator team in the school,â&#x20AC;? he said in an email. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the direction of boards and principals, teachers plan units of study, develop a variety of teaching approaches, and select appropriate resources to address the curriculum expectations, taking into account the needs and abilities of their students.â&#x20AC;? When asked if the ministry would add fentanyl and opioid education to the curriculum for elementary school students, Greson said the ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and physical education curriculum â&#x20AC;&#x201D; updated in 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; addresses the topic of substance use and addictions â&#x20AC;&#x153;in a comprehensive, age-appropriate way.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Education is one critical strategy that can help prevent substance abuse. Parents, guardians, educators and society in general all have key roles to play in educating students about substance use, misuse and abuse,â&#x20AC;? he said. Jessica and Tanya continue to spread the message. Ottawa Public Health has visited Jessicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class to talk about fentanyl and other opioids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If this can save one other personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life â&#x20AC;Ś and we can get more and more education out there, yes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I want. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Jessica wants,â&#x20AC;? Tanya says. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With files from Megan Delaire

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Representatives from PCL Construction were on hand on May 11 at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario to present their latest gift to the CHEO Foundation. The gift, which will see PCL Construction donate $100,000 over the next five years, will support three dif-

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National Capital Region will be motivated to follow their philanthropic ways. “All of our employees at PCL are proud of our support for the children and youth at CHEO. Giving back to the community we serve is vitally important, and we feel that the best way to do that is by investing in the health of our kids,” said Kevin Skinner, vice-president and district manager of PCL Construction. “We know that our donations to CHEO will make a difference in the lives of sick children, and we always hope they can do even more by inspiring others to help CHEO. In the end, it really is all about the kids and our desire to make sure they have the best health care available.” Kevin Keohane, president and CEO of the CHEO Foundation, was at the presentation and said, “PCL’s decision to provide funds to different areas will allow CHEO to address a number of immediate concerns such as oncology research, facilities and programs at OCTC and mental health resources. The fact that they hope to inspire others to give speaks volumes about their sense of community and we are very thankful for their ongoing support.” PCL also supports CHEO through sponsorship of special events like the CHEO Teddy Bears’ Picnic and the upcoming CP Canadian Women’s open. PCL is a group of independent construction companies that works across North America, as well as in the Caribbean and in Australia. These companies have an annual construction volume of $8.3 billion, making PCL the largest contracting organization in Canada and one of the largest in North America. The CHEO Foundation raises funds in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the CHEO Research Institute. With 167 beds, 71 outpatient specialty clinics and a busy emergency department, CHEO touches the lives of over 500,000 children and youth each year.

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Friends of the Farm’s contribution to Canada’s 150th celebration is the new book Blooms, about the Ornamental Gardens at Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm. It makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves gardens and flowers, as well as a treat for those interested in Canadian history. The book is available at www.friendsofthefarm.ca and local bookstores. May 20 — Friends of the Farm Lilac Walk Tour, CEF Gardens, 2 p.m., Donation. Take a guided tour with the Friends' Lilac Team and discover the many varieties of lilacs and their history at the CEF. Meet at Macoun Garden in the CEF Ornamental Gardens, park at Ag Museum lot, follow the signs. Call 613-230-3276 www. friendsofthefarm.ca/ornamental-garden-tours/ May 23 — Friends of the Farm

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s the days following the floods in neighbourhoods around Ottawa and Gatineau turn into a week and more, the initial sentiments of grief and devastation have slowly morphed into anger for some. Many homeowners and occupiers, devastated by the loss of personal effects, a roof over their head and lives built, are looking for someone to blame, and rightly so. After the community volunteers start to dissipate and the Army heavyweights move out, reality kicks in. Perhaps the municipalities could have been better prepared. Who’s monitoring river levels? Why are we allowing construction on flood plains and development in other areas which are contributing to evermore incidents of catastrophic floods? Displaced from their homes – in some cases paying out nightly hotel fees – the majority of people living in the

The events in Toronto and Calgary were a wake-up call for the industry and the catalyst for the creation of a homeowner insurance policy In Alberta, on June 20, add-on in late 2013. The 2013, after days of heavy rainfall, seven separate rivers product which finally hit the market in 2015, however, is in the southern part of the expensive and has much less province broke their banks, uptake than it should. forcing 100,000 people from Where overland flood their homes and workplaces. “That flood is estimated to protection does exist, it is [have] cost insurers more than also very limited. Aviva was $2.25 billion even though the the first out of the gate with a homeowner overland water damage to residential homes insurance add-on in 2015. was not covered in most But the definition of overland cases,” reports the IIC. “The water is severely limited. ard in Canada,” reported the Toronto flood in 2013 was “Overland water is defined Insurance Institute of Canada the most expensive natural in 2016. “Many industrialized disaster in its province, costing as fresh water from rivers, lakes or water accumulated nations have residential flood taxpayers an estimated $805 as a result of heavy rainfall,” insurance programs operated million.” A report by the Parliamen- notes the IIC report. “Flood either by government agencies, refers to coastal flooding tary budget officer last year insurers, or both, but up to very recently, Canada was the notes the federal government from salt water – such as from only G8 country which did not should expect to pay out over tsunamis and tidal waves.” But have overland flood insurance $900 million annually to cover flood in the latter sense is not covered by Aviva’s product. emergency relief transfers to for homeowners.” When it comes to availabilThe 2013 floods in Toronto the provinces. ity of overland flood insurThe taxpayer is frequently and southern Alberta wreaked and unnecessarily footing the ance, Canadians continue to havoc on human lives and the public coffers, forcing the bill for incidents that are both be grossly misinformed. A 2013 study conducted by the predictable and, for the last hands of governments and Co-operators found that 70 the insurance industry to take two years, insurable in the per cent of Canadian homeprivate sector. some kind of action.

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flood zones are now finding they are uninsured or underinsured for the outcome of these catastrophic events. It’s easy to blame the homeowners. The reality, however, is Canada is a world laggard when it comes to offering overland flood insurance, the product that covers homeowners in the event of a natural disaster such as this one. Overland flood insurance wasn’t even available to residential property owners in Canada until two years ago. “Flooding is the most frequently occurring natural haz-

owners believed their insurance policy fully covered them for flooding. And yet, the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates only 10 to 15 per cent of Canadian homeowners have actually purchased flood insurance. It’s easy to blame homeowners, but insurance is a tricky business. Who’s responsible for educating the public about a complex product that’s only existed for 12 months in some parts of the country? At the end of the day, it’s too late for those in Ottawa and Gatineau. Many homeowners who were eligible to purchase overland flood insurance and didn’t may find they are exempt from receiving federal government relief funds. These events highlight the need for governments, lenders and insurers to step up and insist that overland flood insurance be mandatory for homeowners who are at the highest risk. Our community is reeling from this tragedy, both emotionally, and for the foreseeable future, financially as well.

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Centretown artist creates ‘Sky Hockey’ by Erin McCracken erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The idea came to Christopher Griffin quicker than a Jean-Gabriel Pageau hat trick in an NHL eastern conference semi-final hockey game. In fact, it was shinny hockey that served as the professional Centretown artist’s muse for his idea for a public art concept that has been chosen for the city’s very first outdoor covered ice rink, scheduled to undergo construction this month and open in November or December at the Canterbury Recreation Complex in Alta Vista. “It came pretty quickly to me,” Griffin said of his idea, called ‘Sky Hockey.’ “It’s an outdoor rink so doing the hockey players is not that great a leap.” His concept, which was selected based on public feedback and by a peer assessment committee, will star the life-sized figures of two teams of hockey players crafted from steel poles bent and welded together and covered with blue- and green-tinted concrete. Griffin grew up playing shinny hockey. “I do love the game and I still play it,” he said. For years he has also sat on the sidelines and sketched players darting about the outdoor rinks at McNabb Park and in the Glebe, as well as skaters on the Rideau Canal Skateway. Those drawings have been transformed into a series of paintings. “My drawings are very quick, very gestural and very loose,” he said. “They’re glorified stick figures, but I’ve always thought they would look really interesting in three dimension.” The city’s call out last year for artists to submit their

ideas for this new space proved the perfect opportunity for Griffin to pitch the idea of turning his drawings into sculptured images. He also plans to enlist the help of local residents of all ages in September to mix and apply concrete to the steel forms and which will be hung from the rafters around the perimetre of the refrigerated ice pad. WORKING WITH CONCRETE He primarily works in oil paint on canvas, but he has created a number of concrete public art sculptures and murals across the city over the past 15 years, including at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library in north Kanata where he installed his ‘Blandings Turtles of the South March Highlands’ in 2014. That project earned him the 2015 Award of Excellence at the Ottawa Urban Design Awards. Other projects to his credit include raccoons at the Glebe Community Centre and blue herons on a city parking garage in the Glebe, as well as a pair of peregrine falcons on Bronson Street at Riverside Drive. “What started all this (concrete work) is that we bought an old corner store and the exterior facade was falling off so we had to do something,” Griffin recalled. “I thought if we could cover it in concrete and I could scratch into it, we could do an effec-

tive fixture.” That process in 2009 opened his mind to different artistic possibilities with 3D concrete art. The chosen concept resonates with Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier, who lobbied for the construction of the covered rink, which will be used year-round for a variety of community events in addition to skating each year from November to March. “Kind of fun, I think,” he said of ‘Sky Hockey.’ VOTES TALLIED Four art proposals made it to the final stage of the competition and a public open house was held in late March. The city received 120 responses outlining their favourite art work and a peer assessment committee then decided on ‘Sky Hockey’ “based on criteria that included the strength of the proposed concept and engagement with the Canterbury community,” the city said in announcing Griffin as the chosen artist on April 25. The commissioning of this public art, which is a mandated requirement for city facilities, will cost $23,000, plus HST, to cover materials, installation, engineering and the artist’s fee. This will come out of the That will come out of the $5.8-million budget for the rink, which is being paid for with $2.5 million in citywide development charges, $400,000 in user fees, including $15,000 a year over 10 years from the Canterbury Community Association, and sponsorships. As well, a wardwide tax levy will cover $2.9 million, which is equivalent to an average of $16 per household per year over a decade.

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Centretown artist Christopher Griffin’s ‘Sky Hockey’ public art concept has been chosen for the city’s first outdoor covered ice rink, a $5.8-million project in Alta Vista’s Canterbury community.

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Changes may be coming for city’s noise bylaw By Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

The city’s bylaw service is looking at recommending some changes to noise bylaws following four public consultations and the results from an online survey. More than 2,600 residents completed the online survey, while 5,100 read the online material related to the review. A recommendation report will be compiled and released by May 11, said Jerrod Riley, bylaw review specialist, at a meeting held in Kanata on May 2. Bylaw is reviewing a number of items, including: • Low-frequency noise and vibrations • Snow removal in residential and commercial areas • Construction noise and the exemption process • Motorcycle noise and other vehicles on private property • Waste removal • Wind chimes • Car alarms The late-addition public meeting in Kanata attracted four residents on May 2, while the three consultations in west and central Ottawa brought in a total of 31 people. Music, snow removal, construction and vehicle noise topped the list for those in attendance at the Mlacak Centre. “We’re aware the noise concerns are very different based on the type of community you live in,” said Riley, adding the data is being analyzed from the urban, suburban and rural perspectives. “We’re trying to make sure we’re developing evidence-based policy and that we’re attuned to the different needs of different communities.” Citywide, bylaw has received an average of 11,300 service requests for noise-related issues over the past five years. Bylaw is proposing a clear definition for identifying low frequency or base noise, which is mostly music related, said Riley. Bylaw would enforce it under a pre-existing section of the bylaw. A witness statement and a bylaw officer’s assessment of the level of disturbance would be enough to enforce the provision. “It would be possible for an officer to come to your home and if they can feel the sound they can lay a charge,” said Riley. That option is less intrusive and less expensive than requiring decibel readings, he said. Acquiring 10 C-scale decibel meters, which measure base noise, would cost more than $100,000 — as well as the annual operating cost, including additional operator-hours, for the devices. “The other key advantage is it’s actually more adaptive to the needs of individual communities,” said Riley. “Something that could be unnoticed downtown, in a quiet suburban community could be disruptive. This would give our officers a little bit more flexibility.” The majority of online respondents agree with bylaw’s preferred option for base noise, he said. Bylaw is considering limiting the overnight snowplowing of private residences to five centimetres of snow or more.

The city can’t restrict commercial or street clearing, but there’s been a marked increase in residents using for-hire snow removal services, which can cause repeated noise disruption over the course of a night, said Riley. “We figured that five centimetres or less would not have as much mobility impacts, people will still be able to get out and get to work,” he said. “By imposing the five-centimetre limit, we would reduce the number of nights of snow disruption from 75 down to 18 based on the year-to-year average for Ottawa.” Many residents who’ve responded to the survey would prefer to keep the status quo when it comes to snow removal, saying it’s too important and would greatly impact mobility. “An increased number of seniors would wind up having to shovel their walk and create some public health concerns,” Riley said. Snowplow contractors weren’t keen on the idea of an imposed restriction. “We actually reached out to every single snowplow contractor in the city,” he said, adding contractors raised some issues. “Snow clearing is heavily affected by change in temperature,” said Riley. “The five-centimetre restriction might not work for the entire city; because we’re so big we actually have different weather patterns. You can get lots of snow out here and none in Orleans.” Residents at the meeting said they felt the five-centimetre restriction between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. was a good option. “I think it’s respectable,” said Janie Poirier, who lives in Kanata Lakes. “I actually have a smart car, and five centimetres is perfect.” Bylaw is still reviewing the options and hasn’t settled on its recommendation, said Riley. Construction currently takes place between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Bylaw was asked to look at changing start times for Saturdays to 9 a.m. and all end times to 8 p.m. The service was consulting with residents and those in the construction industry before making a recommendation, said Riley. During overnight noise exemptions, bylaw is recommending lowering the maximum allowable noise to 85 decibels, down from 90. “This will ensure the construction that happens overnight is aligned with Ministry of Labour standards,” said Riley. The motorcycle noise bylaw includes all vehicles but only those being operated on private property, such as a driveway. Bylaw officers for the city can issue tickets for unnecessary vehicle noise, ineffective mufflers and idling. Bylaw is applying to the province to increase the fine for causing unnecessary vehicle noise and ineffective mufflers to $400, up from $305, said Riley. “We’re not going to make changes to the rules,” he said. “But what we can do is increase the fine to serve as a deterrent.” Bylaw is also sharing all information collected from the online and in person consultations with Ottawa police. “Just to make sure they’re aware of residents’ concerns,” said Riley. The report is going go to the community and protective service committee on May 18 and to city council on May 24.

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women and girls — will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. “Our role as peer supporters, we support women who have been in or are in abusive relationships,” said Longhorn. “When you’ve been through the violence, sometimes you just need to talk to somebody — a reality check. “You feel very much alone when you’ve been in an abusive relationship; it’s very isolating. We listen and we believe what they tell us.” Peer supporters, who are all volunteers, are often paired with women for around six months. The supporters can accompany the women to various appointments and meetings, including court and medical appointments. “I just sit with them,” said Longhorn. “It doesn’t take a lot of words to sit with somebody, but (they know) they're not alone.” Peer supporters also host a number of social action events in the community as well as presentations in schools, teaching students what is healthy and respectful in a dating relationship. The peer supporters hope to bring about change, Longhorn said, adding she’d like to see the day the program is no longer needed. And some change can be seen. In 25 years, there has been a shift in awareness among youth. “We’ve seen the change in the schools; kids are far more aware,” she said. “It’s a start. That’s where you want to see the change — in our youth.” The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre has a large VAW program that offers peer support, individual and group counselling, transitional housing, referrals and other resources. To learn more about the services, visit wocrc.ca, email info@wocrc.ca or call 613-591-3686.

City hall became a stage to raise awareness about sexual violence and violence against women on Monday, May 1. Peer supporters at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at Carleton University and others gathered at the Marion Dewer plaza outdoors to perform a choreographed dance to the song “Break the Chain.” “May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we thought it was a good way to launch the month,” said Terry Longhorn, a peer supporter in the violence-against-women program at the resource centre. “The song itself is quite powerful.” The resource centre’s peer support program is marking its 25th year of work in the community in 2017. “We’re trying to get out and do something every month to bring awareness to what we do,” said Longhorn. “Being our 25th anniversary, we’ve taken on the slogan, ‘We are the change.’” During the performance, dancers held up signs with Canadian statistics on violence against women, including: • Aboriginal women in Canada are five times more likely than other women of the same age to die as the result of sexual violence. • One out of three high school and university students has been or will be involved in an abusive dating relationship. • In Ontario, 28 people die from intimate-partner violence every year. • On average, every six days a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner. • Of every 100 incidents of sexual assault, only six are reported to the police. “When we talk to them in the schools, one out of 10 will report beRESOURCES AVAILABLE ing sexually assaulted,” said Longhorn. “Report this, let people know, There are resources available for tell somebody. Don’t think it’s your women who want to leave an abusive fault.” household or want more information. If someone is in immediate danger of BREAK THE CHAIN abuse, call 911. Other Ottawa-based “Break the Chain” is part of the crisis lines include: • Chrysalis House: 613-591-5901 One Billion Rising movement, which • Distress Centre Ottawa: 613-238aims to end violence against women and girls around the world. The dance 3311 • Fem’aide, a Francophone was first launched in 2013 and saw advocates from numerous countries helpline: 1-877-336-2433 • Child, Youth and Family Crisis stage a flash mob to raise awareness that, internationally, one in three Line for Eastern Ontario: 613-260women — more than one billion 2360

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y sister Audrey was in an unusual talking mood that Saturday morning. There would be no visiting with her friend Iva. Aunt Bertha, Ivaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, was into the spring housecleaning, and every hand was needed. We were sitting in the grape arbour, yet to sprout its leaves, swinging in the two-seater, and I thought it was a good time to ask Audrey something that had been on my mind since the nicer weather came around. There was something unusual to me about the date, the 24th of May. It seemed to me, that was almost a magical day, because so much depended on it. My thinking about it started the Sunday before when we were scarcely into the beginning of the month,

meant an early summer, and he was right. Even though it was May, it was as hot as blazes and mother was already pulling the blinds down in the house after breakfast, and keeping everything locked up tight during the day. And that meant the Bonnechere River was warmed up too. Of course, my three brothers were dying to have which was supposed to sata dip after school, and on isfy me, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Saturdays after chores. And even though it was But mother said there as hot as blazes out, mother came out of the bedroom in would be no swimming in the Bonnechere until after the her felt hat with the cluster 24th of May! And it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t of cherries on the crown. I thought it was high time matter how hot it got. Well, she put on the straw hat with this was all very confusing to me. the satin ribbon on it that The payoff came when Aunt Lilly had brought her from Ottawa, but according motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little wood boxes to my sister Audrey, you just of flowers had sprouted and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear a summer hat to me, looked like they were ready to blossom. I was sure until after the 24th of May. Well, there it was again, that she would be out planting them in the beds father had 24th of May business. Father said an early spring gotten ready. Well, there it

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and I came downstairs ready for church and wearing my new white gloves. Mother had bought them at the five and dime store for 19 cents a pair, which to me was a princely price to pay, but I had outgrown the handme-down ones Audrey had worn before me. As soon as mother saw them on me, she said I would have to take them off because you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear white gloves until after the 24th of May. That was news to me, but when I asked mother why, she said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just because,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Hazel: A Reminder and a Symbol. Recently, a seven-year-old long-haired domestic tabby named Hazel arrived at the Ottawa Humane Society. Other than being a very beautiful cat, there was not so much special about her. Except this: she was the 200,000th animal in the OHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computerized database. So what does that mean? She is obviously not the 200,000th animal to come into the care of the OHS. The database only goes back to 2002. The Ottawa Humane Society has surely cared for many more hundreds of thousands of animals since its founding in 1888. Hazel is a reminder and a symbol. Hazel is reminder of just how many animals need the OHS every single year. The great news is the numbers are slowly dropping. But there are still close to 10,000 animals who have nowhere else to go that still rely on the OHS every year. And caring for that many animals remains a tremendous effort on the OHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part and on the community that supports them. She is a symbol of how far the OHS has come in helping Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animals. Hazel was admitted to the OHS as stray at 6 p.m. on the March 28. She was returned to her owner shortly after noon on the 30th â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just 36 hours later. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t typical. Most years only six per cent of cats are reunited with their families. But Hazelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family saw her on the OHS website and called. Her family also decided to have her microchipped before she left, so she will have permanent identification should she ever get lost again. Technology is helping the OHS reunite animals with their families. Had Hazel not been returned to her family, she would have received excellent care and almost assuredly, a new forever home, having received all the loving care she might need to get there. This was once simply not possible for so many animals. The first animal in the OHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s database may not have been so lucky to receive the care that Hazel did. Hazel is a symbol of what the OHS can do for animals with a little ingenuity, a lot of work and the support of the community.

was again: there would be no planting of flowers until after the 24th of May! And so that Saturday sitting in the swing with my sister Audrey, I asked her again, what was so special about the 24th of May, when, it seemed to me, the entire world revolved around that day. Audrey pursed her lips and went deep into thought. She said she was pretty sure it had to do with the old woman in Renfrew who told fortunes. She said she thought she had put a curse on the day. I asked her what a curse had to do with wearing white gloves, a straw hat, or swimming in the Bonnechere, and how she could possibly send a curse all the way out to Northcote. My sister Audrey thought for the longest minute,. And then said that some things just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be explained, and for our own good weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

better accept them, or we could get into serious trouble. With no money, the Depression all around us, depending on a rich aunt from Regina for the very clothes on our backs, and many other things beyond our control, I figured I would just have to accept Audreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explanation because more trouble was something we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need. After all, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she in Senior Fourth and the smartest girl at the Northcote School? And if anyone knew the answer to the mystery of the 24th of May, it would be my sister Audrey. Interested in an electronic version of Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books? Go to https://www.smashwords. com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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In addition to their on-theground response, the city will give residents affected by the flood extra time to pay their tax bills. The motion to defer property tax payments to December was presented by Cumberland Coun. Stephen Blais and Bay Coun. Mark Taylor - both of whom had residents in their wards affected by the flood. With rains reaching historic levels for April and May, the Ottawa River swelled – affecting 346 properties and causing 155 families to evacuate their homes. Mayor Jim Watson – who backed the property tax deferral motion – said the extra time will provide much-needed relief to those dealing with the outcome of the flood. He called on the response from the city to be thoughtful, not bureaucratic. City manager Steve Kanellakos said the clean up would take

at least four weeks. The on-the-ground effort will include different groups, such as: human services, debris and waste management and communications. Public health nurses have also been deployed to affected areas, because water safety from people dumping septic systems is a big concern. Even in a month as people return to their homes, Kanellakos said things, “won’t be normal.” The city has set up four emergency community support centres in the affected areas: • Cumberland: Community Hall at the R.J. Kennedy Arena, 1115 Dunning Rd. • Britannia: Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre East Parking Lot, 102 Greenview Ave. • Woodlawn: Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre, 262 Len Purcell Dr. • Fitzroy Harbour: Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre, 100 Clifford Campbell St. In the provincial legislature on May 10, Nepean-Carleton MPP

Lisa MacLeod demanded answers on the province’s response to Ottawa flooding. MacLeod said she didn’t think Ontario was as “visible” as Quebec and wanted to know when the Ontario Assistance Relief Program would kick in. “Even if I called the relief program into effect five minutes ago, residents won’t see cheques in their mailboxes next week,” said provincial minister of housing and municipal affairs Bill Mauro. Mauro said the program isn’t meant to replace personal insurance. MacLeod said despite the time needed to get going on the response, residents need answers to questions like what Hydro One will do for residents whose power had to be cut off. Marie-France Lalonde, minister of community safety and correctional services, said the province is doing everything it can to help those affected. “We receive calls every hour on the hour,” she said.

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Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your travels through pictures. Also learn how to use light, foreground, people and framing to not only create a better picture but to enhance the sensation of “being there” when viewed by others. Presented by Lynda Buske and Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group on May 18, 2017, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., St. Laurent Branch To attend this free seminar please register with the Library.

May 20

National Walking weekend at the Canadian Tulip Festival Map will take place on May 20. First of three walking days celebrating the Canadian Tulip Festival which is a perfect way to welcome spring in Ottawa. There will be a 5 kilometre and 11 km trail- Level 2B. The 11km trail takes walkers past the Tulip Festival sites and Tulip beds at Dows Lake.Meet at Hogs Back Falls Park Pavilion, Hogs Back Road at 9 a.m. Registration is $2.00, Please refer to the Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club website for further details. www.ottawavoyageurs.ca.

May 26

Biggest Lobsterfest of the year! Chicken also available. Centurion Center, 170 Colonnade Rd. South (free parking). Cash bar 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., dancing 8:00 p.m., Silent Auction. Lobster ticket $70. Chicken ticket $60. Contact p.mccumber@rogers.com or call 613-723-8971. Proceeds to organizations supported by Kiwanis Club of Ottawa West.

May 27

The Gloucester Senior Adults’ Centre will host an Art/ Quilt Show and Tea Room at the centre, 2020 Ogilvie road (above Earl Armstrong Arena) on May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate spring and enjoy a full lunch $8 or a tea/coffee & dessert $5. For more information call, 613-749-1974 or email: gsac@storm.ca

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Ara Kanjeekal, 3, of New Edinburgh, learns to navigate a cycling obstacle course near Stanley Park in New Edinburgh during a bike rodeo on May 6 put on by the Ottawa Safety Council in partnership with the Crichton Community Council and Nectar. The community event also featured a barbecue and free bike tune-ups.

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The Canadian Tulip Festival is now underway. The annual festival will run through to May 22. This year’s festival is celebrating “One Tulip – One Canada” by showcasing the Capital’s official flower as a symbol of international friendship with millions of tulips. This year’s 65th anniversary program offers activities at four official sites: Lansdowne Park Tulip Gallery – The Friendship, Floral and Art Tulip Experience; Commissioners Park Tulips – The Garden Tulip Experience; ByWard Tulip Park – The Urban Tulip Experience; and Tulips on the Garden Promenade – The City Tulip Tour Experience. Other attractions will be Tulipmania Fireworks set to music, guided tours and vintage military displays paying tribute to Canada’s veterans and the World War Two liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops. The Canadian Tulip Festival, which was founded in 1953, is one of the largest events of its kind in the world, celebrating Ottawa’s official flower as a symbol of international friendship and peace.

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