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Students will have a little more SEPTEMBER JULY AUGUST space to dream big dreams at la Cité this fall. The college officially began construction on its new innovation cenOCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER tre La Place, a space that will be aimed toward student success. The space, located on the main campus, will offer students everySee what’s happening by visiting thing from a quiet place to study to www.ottawacommunitynews.com/ a new graduation auditorium. ottawaregion-events/ At a groundbreaking ceremony www.facebook.com/ottawacommunitynews on April 20, president, Lise Bour@OTcommunitynews geois said today was thanks to four years of planning and dreaming. LOOK INSIDE “In addition to hosting major events, La Place will bring our FOR YOUR CANADIAN students closer to the workforce,” TIRE FLYER Bourgeois said. “La Place will be the ultimate in a college pavilion, providing a dynamic environment that will stimulate active and collaborative learning.” Bourgeois added La Place would offer postsecondary students the space and the opportunity to meet and work with the business community, to allow for the develSale 11.99 ea Reg 19.99 opment of new products or proMichelle Nash Baker/Metroland Premium Grass Seed with cesses. La Cité officially kicked off the begining of construction with a little help from Ottawa-Vanier MPP SureStart Xtreme Technology.
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“La Place will be a true living-learning lab,” Bourgeois said. Bourgeois said the new building will be a meeting hub for the community’s important events, as well it will bring our students closer to the business world. On hand to help celebrate was newly elected OttawaVanier MP Mona Fortier. Fortier worked at the college four years ago when the project was first developed. Fortier couldn’t hide her excitement. “This is a historic investment,” Fortier said, adding she believes innovation starts with the college. Bourgeois also took the time to say a special thank you to Madeleine Meilleur, former MPP for Ottawa-Vanier, who retired from politics in June 2016. Meilleur said she was hap-
py to come out to the celebration and was pleased to see construction begin. “It was a dream that came true,” Meilleur said. Meilleur added this project is but one of the many that has taken place over the years, transforming the college to the best Francophone college. The $30 million project received funding from both the federal and provincial governments. The province kicked in $11.2 million, Canada’s Strategic Investment Fund granted $7.8 million and the college contributed $5 million. Meilleur said when she went to her government to ask for the funding four years ago she said, in her opinion it aligned perfectly with what the province was aiming to achieve when it came to boosting post secondary education. “Everyone is asking for money but when you have a
project like this it’s easy,” Meilleur said. For the students, according to current school president Lynna Kavutse Mahoro, this is an incredible project. Throughout the four-year process, the students have been involved with the plans. Kavutse Mahoro said the groundbreaking ceremony marked more than just a bit of dirt being tossed in the air. “This is an advantage for all students,” Kavutse Mahoro said, adding three presidents before her worked on the project and for her, she was representing all past presidents at the ceremony. Kavutse Mahoro added she truly believes this centre will augment her and her peers’ education. The building will be complete in the fall of 2018 and although Kavutse Mahoro will have graduated, she said she would return for the grand opening.
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Police launch online hate crime reporting tool BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com
The public asked and Ottawa Police made it happen. Ottawa police has expanded its online reporting tool to include hate crimes. The new service launched April 11. “Our community partners have requested this and I’m pleased to see it being implemented,� said Police Chief Charles Bordeleau in a press release. “This will provide an alternative means of access to police services and help to eliminate these kinds of crimes in our communities.� Statistics Canada reports that there were 100 reported hate crimes in Ottawa in 2012 and 64 in 2013. About half of reported hate crimes were motivated by race or ethnicity and almost 30 per cent were motivated by religion. The number of reported hate crimes in Ottawa rose to 94 in 2014 and 105 in 2015, said Diversity and Race Rela-
Rabbi Anna Maranta discovered this swastika on the front door of her Glebe home on Nov. 15. tions Staff Sgt. David Zackrias. Before the end of October last year, there were 64 reported incidents. Last year there was a spate of hate graffiti offences against religious institutions. Police charged a youth in six of those in about a week.
“Even one incident has a huge impact in the community it sends fear,� said Zackrias. “A swastika at a synagogue, that sends fear through the community, so it impacts the Jewish community. It’s not just that one synagogue, it’s not just that one building, or that one
person, it has a broader impact.� Zackrias said the new tool could provide a fuller picture of hate crimes in Ottawa by removing barriers to reporting. Statistics show that about two-thirds of hate crimes still go unreported. Zackrias said the online tool will help if there are language barriers, or even if there are concerns about having a police car sitting outside a home. That can stigmatize the victim and draw more attention to them. “This online reporting gives people the opportunity to do this through their own comfort,� he said. Knowing the trends or targeted groups allows the police service to tailor their service, education and awareness campaigns. It’s a service the National Council of Canadian Muslims has been advocating for since 2014, said Sehrish Amjad, human rights officer for the council. “It’s a really important
step that the Ottawa police took and they clearly heard openheartedly the concerns of the community and willingly implemented solutions to better their services,� she said. Amjad is hoping other communities across Canada follow suit and make reporting more accessible and to ultimately eliminate hate motivated crimes. “But the service itself is only as useful as community
members make it, so we are really encouraging community members to come forward and to report hate crimes,� Amjad said. By not reporting, she said the crimes become invisible, hindering the ability of authorities, policy-makers and community organizations to work proactively. To report a hate crime using the online system, visit www.ottawapolice.ca/onlinereporting.
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Lace up to Hike for Hospice Event kicks off Hospice Palliative Care Week BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com
Hundreds of people are expected to lace up their sneakers for the annual Hike for Hospice on April 30. The annual five-kilometre walk is one of the largest fundraisers for Hospice Care Ottawa, which has to bring in close to $2 million every year to continue providing its programs and services free-ofcharge. “One hundred per cent of the funds raised stay right here in our community,” said Kristina Voth-Childs, communications co-ordinator for Hospice Care Ottawa. Last year’s hike saw about 500 people take part, raising more than $121,000 for the nonprofit organization. “We’re hoping that we can
beat it this year,” said VothChilds, adding participants have already raised about onethird of this year's goal. “We hope our community will pull through and help us reach that goal.” Families, individuals, coworkers and groups are invited to sign up to participate in person and help the hospice reach its fundraising target. Hospice Care Ottawa provides residential end-of-life care, as well as in-home support, bereavement and caregiver services, and day programs for those with end-of-life illnesses and their loved ones. The charitable organization has hospice sites in Kanata, Orléans, Old Ottawa South and west Ottawa. NEW TRACK
Registration begins April 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the Carleton University Field House, located at 1125 Colonel By Dr. The opening ceremony follows at 9:40 a.m. with the hike beginning at 10 a.m.
The hike will feature a new track along Carleton University’s campus trails and the scenic Rideau River. Fingers are crossed for sunny skies, but there’s a backup plan should there be April showers. “The nice thing is, if it’s raining and drizzly, we can just walk around the Field House,” Voth-Childs said of the university's indoor sports facility. “We’ve got a plan.” The event will feature activities for all ages, including a kids zone with bouncies and crafts, musical entertainment and refreshments following the hike. “There will be something for everyone,” said VothChilds. “Come out and enjoy a fun-filled morning.” Mayor Jim Watson will also proclaim April 30 to May 6 Hospice Palliative Care Week in Ottawa to coincide with the nationally recognized week. Other government officials are expected to attend as well. For more information, to register or to donate, visit hospicecareottawa.ca.
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CREATING A LASTING GREEN LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS By: Mayor Jim Watson One of Ottawa’s most unique characteristic is its particularly large geographical scale. Its total land surface of 2758 km² is large enough to encompass the cities of Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Much of our City’s land surface is made up of rural and farming areas which boast a rich and diverse green space and tree canopies. As our City’s population grows, so do our family-centric suburbs and vibrant urban neighbourhoods. To keep our urban core green and our neighbourhoods beautiful, Ottawa is working with numerous partners and organizations on tree planting initiatives that will see thousands, if not millions, of trees planted in our city this year alone. 2017 marks Canada’s 150th anniversary and in addition to the many exciting events and celebrations planned for our nation’s sesquicentennial, special projects are being implemented to leave a legacy for future generations. One of the legacy projects is the Canada 150 Maple Groves project. The City of Ottawa will plant a grove of 150 native Canadian maple trees in each of our 23 wards. These groves, which may take the form of a formal cluster of trees, linear groupings, or maples planted within a reforestation site or natural area, will consist of native Canadian sugar, red, and silver maples. The sites within each ward have already been selected, and tree planting will start this month. You can find more information on the City’s Trees and community forests at www.Ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-andenvironment/trees-and-community-forests. Canada’s 150th birthday has also inspired Ecology Ottawa and Tree Ottawa’s One Million Trees legacy project. This ambitious project is a great example of collaboration, as local schools, community associations, corporations, charities and residents will work together to plant one million trees in the city of Ottawa. Just last month, Ottawa 2017 announced that the Red Bull Global Rallycross championship event will head to Ottawa for the very first time. In support of the One Million Trees project and to further support this important legacy of the sesquicentennial year, the series’ organizers have committed to planting 3,000 trees to off-set the event’s carbon footprint. Visit www.TreeOttawa.org and find out how you can also get involved! The legacy would not be complete without honouring Ottawa’s history as a lumber town. Last season, Ottawa’s Canadian Football League and 2016 Grey Cup Champions the REDBLACKS, announced that for each touchdown the team scores at TD Place Stadium, a tree will be planted at the OC Transpo Trim Park and Ride in recognition of the thousands of football fans who use transit services to get to the games. The newly planted green space, the REDBLACKS Forest, will be a mix of different species of trees. 26 trees, the number of home touchdowns for the REDBLACKS in the 2016 season, will be planted in June. Ottawa football fans who cheered the REDBLACKS can now also celebrate the addition of green space. The REDBLACKS Forest is a great example of the City’s commitment to support an environmentally sustainable Ottawa, while leaving a lasting green legacy for future generations.
Ottawa sees rise in homeless youth needing shelters, permanent homes BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com
On any given night in Ottawa, there are at least 1,000 youth looking for shelter. Sometimes they are hopping couches, others find a spot at a shelter, others, if it’s warm enough, sleep on the street. For Elspeth McKay, executive director of Operation Come Home, an organization that helps hundreds of at-risk and homeless youth in Ottawa, something needs to change. “Young people are full of hope and want to get on with their lives,” McKay said. “Affordable housing is one piece, but not the only piece. They need to have education, or a business opportunity to succeed and to me that is the key.” Operation Come Home is one of a group of shelters and organizations that form the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa. Together with its members, the Alliance gathers information and knowledge to help achieve an end to homelessness.
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The report was released on April 11. In it, it found that while the number of youth staying within Ottawa’s youth shelters declined from 387 youth in 2015 to 287 in 2016, their average length of stay increased from 32 to 47 nights. However the proportion of young people aged 16-17 within youth shelters has increased. McKay said she was happy to see the number of youth has decreased but the report doesn’t properly reflect the number of youth living on the street or in shelters. “Once they turn 18, they are allowed in an adult shelter,” McKay said, adding she understands the difficulty in capturing the number of youth properly. “The alliance report card reported only youth that are recorded in the shelter system,” she said. “It’s much more serious than the report card is laying out — it’s not their fault, they are just using the numbers that they have.”
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This year’s Sound of Light will showcase Canada’s history. The annual Casino Du LacLeamy Sound of Light show announced on April 20 that five evenings of pyromusical art will be presented by four different provinces to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. As in the past, the show has partnered with the Montfort Hospital Foundation for a special viewing party at Nepean Point to help raise much-needed funding for the east-end hospital. The province of Ontario will light things up first on Aug. 5, followed by Manitoba on Aug. 9, Quebec on Aug. 12, and Alberta on Aug. 16. There will be grand finale show on Aug. 19. The foundation said it is pleased to welcome spectators right across the Gatineau’s Canadian Museum of History, in Ottawa at the Nepean Point. "This elevated point is a fantastic location to admire the fireworks, offering a front-row view,” the foundation said. Tickets are now on sale for $8 online, montfortfoundation.ca and at the Montfort Hospital Foundation, located at 713 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Room 2C 203. Admission is free for children of 11 years of age and younger accompanied by a ticket holder. Tickets will be available at Nepean Point’s main gate, starting at 6 p.m. on the evenings of the shows, at a cost of $10. Profits generated by the ticket sale will be invested in the purchase of specialized medical equipment for the Montfort Hospital. Nepean Point is located on St. Patrick Street, behind the National Gallery of Canada. The site opens at 6 p.m. and admission to the site is on a “first come, first served” basis. Spectators are welcome to
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here’s no place like home. This phrase is most famously associated with Dorothy in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz who voiced this sentiment after arriving back in Kansas after her experience with the Yellow Brick Road and the Emerald City. Home is a unique place, as Dorothy observed. Indeed, crooner Bing Crosby tied the lure of home with the appeal of Christmas in his 1943 hit I’ll Be Home for Christmas, a song which is now considered a Christmas standard, probably because it ties together those two most beloved concepts, home and Christmas. Since pioneer times, a home has always been a most desired goal for Canadians. Early settlers worked endlessly to clear their land so they could build a home there, however modest in the beginning. But whether modest or eventually palatial, having a home has been paramount for generations of Canadians. And why not? A home evokes a special feeling. It’s where you can relax, feel in control and be yourself. It’s that small piece of the world where, whether you are a labourer or banker, you are in charge. It’s your space, pure and simple.
And now this longtime scenario is being threatened not by decreasing demand or a change in societal attitudes, but rather by rising prices. The real estate market in Canada’s two most prominent cities, Vancouver and Toronto, is running rampant. In Toronto, average house prices have reached $916,567, up more than 33 per cent from just a year earlier. For these two cities, home ownership has become exclusively for the rich, not a realizable goal for the everyday person. Unfortunately, the province’s reaction to this loss of a dream has been lame and half-baked. The so-called Fair Housing Plan ushers in a nonresidential speculation tax and the widening of rent control to all rental units. But where is the hope for first-time home buyers in these markets and, indeed, in all of Canada? It’s fast becoming a situation where there is no place like home, because there will be no home. Is this why our ancestors cleared the land and set up their homesteads — so that today’s young families would have no chance to have a home? It is a tragedy in the making and our political leaders seem to have no idea how to save the family home.
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couple of years ago, I spent a weekend in Boston with family. What a nice city. What nice people. We rode the great subway system, went to a baseball game at Fenway Park — a place I thought might be overrated but wasn’t. We explored interesting residential neighbourhoods, walked all over the downtown. The day was warm and sunny, the downtown full of parks, museums, history and friendly people. Two years later, we hated Boston. We had to. The Bruins played there and the Senators had to beat the Bruins to move on in the Stanley Cup playoffs. No doubt many other people in our city had visited Boston, enjoyed it immensely and now hated it. We watched the games. In our completely objective view, Boston was mean. There were cross-
Senators left the ice. He got rapped on the knuckles by Erik Karlsson. Serves them all right, we thought, completely objectively. Their guy punched our guy in the face. It was interesting, later, to look Funny Town at the Boston papers online and read the sportswriters and reader comments. checks in front of the net, pushes Somehow they failed to realize and shoves after the whistle, even that justice had been done. Accordpunches to the face. Fortunately, ing to them, it was the Ottawa team one of those was noticed by a referee, who gave Boston a penalty that played dirty and the refs let in overtime and Ottawa scored the them get away with it. The Boswinning goal on the ensuing power ton folks thought they were being objective too. play. So it goes in the not always comThat served Boston right, we pletely objective world of sports thought. fans. Some of those Boston fans The Boston fans weren’t happy, who hate Ottawa have probably visnor were the players and coaches, who complained about the penalty ited here and found our city quite after the game. Some of the fans did charming, told all their friends how friendly we all are up here, how more than complain. They threw polite Canadians are. stuff on the ice. One of them tried And we are, too. Two baseball to take Chris Wideman’s stick as the
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seasons ago, there was that matter of fans in Toronto throwing beer cans onto the field because they didn’t like an umpire’s call during a playoff game. But it was a really bad call, explained the objective fans, who were in the process of hating Texas at the time. Next year they hated Cleveland, where many of them had probably had nice visits, exploring the rock and roll Hall of Fame and other attractions. You don’t really get much choice in whom you hate. So the hating goes on. Fortunately, it is not real hate, only sports hate, which is not the same, we hope. This year in hockey, there is a chance that there will be a Canadian team to cheer for in the final. That won’t be easy for some Canadians, those who have spent their hockey lives cheering against Toronto, or Montreal, or even Ottawa. EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR
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rue to its promise, the federal government has introduced legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Canada as early as June 2018. On April 20 — 4/20, a significant day for pot-smokers everywhere — throngs of people showed up to toke on Parliament Hill in support of marijuana legalization. Within the collection of pot legalization bills tabled in the House of Commons on April 13, adults would be allowed to have up to 30 grams of dried cannabis in their possession and can cultivate four plants in their homes. At the same time, fines for trafficking marijuana to minors would be severe, while the sale of edible cannabis products and cross-border trafficking remains illegal. The government is citing the new bills as a robust legal means to keep marijuana out of the hands of Canadian youth, while better regulating the safe supply and distribution in the market. According to dozens of polls, the majority of Canadians support the legalization of marijuana. But there are many who don’t, among them medical professionals, some law enforcement officials and the insurance industry. One key concern is the lack of understanding among Canadians about how marijuana use can impair driving ability. In an online poll conducted by insurance firm State Farm in March half of Canadians who smoke marijuana said they believe marijuana use has no impact on their ability to drive. “Just about 50 per cent believe that smoking marijuana and diving does not impact their ability to do
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...the majority of Canadians support the legalization of marijuana. But there are many who don’t... so we found that alarming,” State Farm’s John Bordignon told 660 News. “That’s a five per cent increase on average over the same question we asked Canadians last year.” He added that many Canadians are concerned that roadside tests for drugged driving haven’t come far enough to be effective in prohibitionfree state. Canadian police chiefs agree. In a report released earlier this year in response to proposed cannabis legalization, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) noted that while driving under the influence is a problem now, they fully expect it to become more
problematic with legalization. “We are very concerned that the prevalence of driving under the influence of drugs is not on Canadians’ consciousness,” the CACP report noted. Besides driving, impairment from cannabis use is hard to detect in the workplace as well. “Although our policies say that consuming alcohol or drugs on the job site is prohibited, there are HR regulations in place that don’t allow us to test employees for use,” said a construction industry health and safety officer I interviewed. “Unlike alcohol effects, it can be much harder to determine if someone
has been using marijuana, especially if it’s consumed through an edible product.” Many supporters of legalization argue that regulation will be comparable to alcohol. But those opposed say the prevalence of the drug and the reduced stigma around its use may actually contribute to greater access and use of cannabis among kids. One may be hard-pressed to find an adult born in the ‘70s that hasn’t tried the drug illicitly in their youth. But there are questions whether greater use among young people as marijuana becomes more accepted in society could lead to long-term societal health issues. The jury is out on the addictiveness of marijuana, but studies note that one in eight users becomes dependent on the drug.
A number of studies over the years have also linked excessive marijuana use among teens to schizophrenia. While most doctors would agree that marijuana doesn’t cause psychosis on its own, there is evidence showing that those with a family history of mental illness are two times as likely to develop schizophrenia if they use cannabis than those who don’t. In its report, the CACP warn that allowing homegrown cultivation will fuel the black market in cannabis and that the four-plant limit proposed under the legislation is impossible to enforce. The police chiefs further note that home cultivation is in direct contradiction with the government’s promise to create a highly-regulated environment that minimizes youth access to the drugs. And unlike alcohol,
marijuana very much revolves around a sharing culture, which to me suggests a greater likelihood of peer pressure for use, especially with the justification that it’s now legal. Moreover, with edibles out under the new legislation, smoking is in. In a legalized environment, that means a non-user like me will be exposed to the smoke and the effects of the skunkweed, indeed whether I like it or not. I’ve walked down the canal-sides of Amsterdam. Headache city, man. Until the government can appropriately address some of the major concerns around legalizing marijuana, the bills should be shelved. Let’s hope sober heads prevail. In this particular instance, I’m counting on the Senate.
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Operation Come Home defines youth as anyone between the ages of 16 to 24 years old, and so for her that is how she can comfortably estimate that there are more than 1,000 youth looking for permanent homes. Right now, McKay said, the city’s efforts to help find permanent homes is going in the right direction and coupled with new legislation that helps crown wards of the Children’s Aid Society to be supported until they are 18 years old, will help battle the number, but she noted still more needs to be done. “What young people need is assistance in finishing high school, finding work, or help starting their own small business,” McKay said. And that, she added, is what Operation Come Home does. On top of having shelter space for youth, the organization of-
fers an alternative option to completing high school, business opportunities and courses. “At the end of the day it comes down to motivation, and some people are motivated to make a change and some people aren’t,” McKay said. McKay said she believes that ending chronic homelessness is a possibility, but that is made possible through prevention as much as finding homes for individuals. “The issue has to be tackled on prevention and those who are already homeless,” she said. THE PLAN
Keeping up with whether the city’s promise is on track is just one of the things the report card does said executive director, Mike Bulthuis. “The one message we want to share, is there has been a lot of discussion of the services downtown, but a lot of them are tied to ending homeless,”
Bulthuis said. “There are a lot more individuals that could be in programs that could connect with housing, but housing doesn’t exist — really what we need, is to allow the shelter to be an emergency response and that can only happen when appropriate, safe housing is there. Just because we have provided housing, it doesn’t mean their needs are gone.” The progress included that the number of men using shelters has declined, but Bulthuis said although the report shows that the city is doing well, however there is still work that needs to be done. “I think that it’s important to note things are going in the right direction,” Bulthuis said. “It’s (the report) a reminder. We are committed to ending chronic homelessness in 2024. We have to ensure that plan is monitored, and right now some of the data is going the wrong way.”
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City launches $1M campaign to ready riders for rail in 2018 BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
When the Confederation Line opens in 2018, the city wants customers to be ready to ride the rails. The transit commission heard on April 19 that the $1 million Ready for Rail campaign will roll out next month. Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney expressed concern that the bulk of the money for the campaign went to consultants that helped created the marketing program. “One million is a good chunk of change,” he said. Despite the concern, Tierney said he’s a big proponent of advertising to make sure residents are kept abreast of all the changes happening to the city’s transit system. Tierney even sported a shirt with the Confederation Line map on it. Transportation services GM John Manconi said the budget
was no means busted by hiring consultants to pave the way. The consultants were $355,000 — approximately a third of the $1 million budget for the marketing program. The rest of the money will pay for promotional materials and production. While transit commission chair Coun. Stephen Blais stopped short of giving a specific date for the opening of Confederation Line — only stating it's to open in 2018 — he did say there would be a big communication push to ensure riders are ready for opening day. “On Day 1 we are going to have one the busiest light rail system in North America,” Manconi said, adding it’s the job of OC Transpo staff to take care of customers from their door to their destination. Blais said the most important thing to riders will be what changes about their commute. “I think the message is getting out there slowly and this cam-
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INCLUSION IN THE Transit chair mum HEART OF THE CITY on LRT’s opening day BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
While the city may be readying for customers to ride the rails, transit chair Coun. Stephen Blais was surprisingly mum on the Confederation Line’s debut date. “It will open in 2018,” Blais said, declining to give an exact date when pressed. When council approved the $2.1 billion light rail project, the anticipated start date was spring 2018. Blais said there has been no decision to change time lines. Transportation services general manager John Manconi said the city has “rigid testing protocols in place” and the trains will be fired up when everything is ready to go. “Day one is important, but so is post day one,” Manconi said. “We want the system to be functional and reliable.” The Rideau Street sinkhole
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OTTAWA SENATORS HOCKEY CLUB 2 5 TH A N N I V E R S A RY S E R I E S P O S T E R 4 O F 1 0
Beechwood Cemetery has been shaped by Canada and bears witness to our shared Canadian identity – inclusion. Early in their history, Beechwood was home to the Ottawa’s English and French Communities. As Canada grew and welcomed new peoples, so did Beechwood. Mirroring what makes Canada so warm and welcoming, Beechwood also provides for the specific needs of the Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Lebanese, Latvian, Muslim, Polish, Portuguese, Ukrainian and Vietnamese communities. Beechwood Cemetery continues to welcome new communities, cultural groups and religious groups to reflect the essence of the National Cemetery of Canada. Beechwood Cemetery echoes the country that it has served for nearly 150 years. Originally shaped by all the founding Ottawa communities, it has become a sacred and inclusive place for all cultural and religious communities.
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Come and experience the mosaic that is Canada. Witness all the wonders of our inclusive society from the Pagoda near the St-Laurent entrance and the Celtic crosses that dot the ground, to the Saints representing different communities and the monument memorializing specific events such as 9/11 or the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Finally, stop and honor those who have served and protected our country, our communities in times of peace and war. The sacrifice of these honored men and women has allowed Canada to be who we are and shaped the very grounds of Beechwood. Beechwood Cemetery embodies what Canada represents. Open to the public daily 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa
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If You Care, Leave Them There As the temperature warms, wildlife becomes more active and birthing season soon follows. Humans start to go outdoors more and the wildlife/ people conflict begins to heat up too. The most obvious sign is the carnage on our roadways that we begin to witness. The sign here at the OHS is the influx of wild animals. Sadly, many of these creatures will be juveniles that would have been safer had they been left where they were. There simply aren’t enough rehabilitation spaces for all the wildlife in our region, and most didn’t need our help in the first place. I know that stumbling upon a baby animal that appears to need help brings out a helping instinct in all of us but spotting a baby animal by himself doesn’t necessarily mean he’s an orphan. Many wildlife parents leave their young alone during the day, sometimes for long periods. The mother is usually nearby and quite conscious of her young. Also, keep in mind that despite their small size, many young animals are actually independent enough to fend for themselves. Many wildlife parents leave their young alone during the day. How you tell if an animal needs your help or should be left alone? If an animal needs your help, you will see one or more of the following signs:
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There will be asphalt on some sidewalks and Rideau Transit Group, the consortium building the first phase of light rail, will pay for extra construction hoarding, signs and promotional rail material Manconi said. “Will it be perfect? No,” he added. “We had a sinkhole that impacted a lot of activities significantly in that tunnel.” The downtown tunnel has also been plagued with reports of unsafe working conditions. Manconi said RTG has a fairly good record, despite some of the perceptions held by the public. Manconi specifically spoke to the issue of the employee who reported an injury anonymously to the media. “The employee didn’t report the injury to the employer,” Manconi said, adding RTG is required to meet the provincial safety requirements.
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A sinkhole on Rideau Street has possibly caused a five month delay in completing work on the city’s light rail transit project. Manconi also said rumours the Ministry of Labour shut down the Lyon Street tunnel are false. Ottawa and District Labour Council president Sean McKenny meets with head of the rail implementation office, Steve Cripps and Manconi monthly to talk about concerns, Manconi said.
“It’s a busy place, it’s hard work and intense,” Manconi said, adding he takes issue with the characterization workers are “racing to finish” work on the tunnel. “We need to remind ourselves, we had a massive sinkhole,” Manconi said. “No one got hurt, no one died.”
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• Salt and pepper • 1 head greenhouse leaf lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces • 1 cup (250 mL) diced greenhouse cucumber • 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumPreparation Time: 35 minutes bled blue cheese (about 2 oz/60 g) • 2 hard-cooked eggs, Cooking Time: 7 minutes halved Serves four • 1 greenhouse tomato, cut in thin wedges INGREDIENTS • Half each greenhouse • 12 oz (375 g) boneless sweet yellow and red pepper, cut skinless turkey breast, cut into into strips • Fresh sunflower bite-size pieces sprouts or coriander sprigs • 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground cumin, coriander, ginger PREPARATION and salt INSTRUCTIONS • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each ground cinnamon, pepper and In medium bowl, place turkey. cayenne pepper In small bowl, combine paprika, • 2 cloves garlic, minced cumin, coriander, ginger, salt, • 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegeta- cinnamon, pepper, cayenne and ble oil half of the minced garlic. Sprin• 1/2 cup (125 mL) pre- kle over turkey and mix well. pared hummus • 1/2 cup (125 mL) In large non-stick skillet, packed parsley leaves heat one tbsp (15 mL) of the • 2 tbsp (25 mL) apple oil over medium-high heat. Add cider vinegar turkey and stir-fry until cooked Moroccan spiced turkey centres this twist on the traditional Cobb salad. Perfect for a buffet table, or arranged on individual plates for a light meal.
On large platter, arrange letthrough, about six minutes. Retuce evenly. Place turkey (warm move from heat and set aside. or room temperature) in centre In blender, combine hummus, and arrange cucumber, cheese, parsley, vinegar, remaining oil eggs, tomato and peppers around and garlic and two tbsp (25 mL) turkey. Serve drizzled with dressof water; blend until smooth. ing or serve dressing on the side. Season to taste with salt and Sprinkle with sunflower sprouts. pepper. Cover and refrigerate – Foodland Ontario until ready to use.
Jasmine has come a long way in the past year, with more programming and services being provided in the area and with residents continuing to stand together to better their neighbourhood. In recent months, there have been fewer crimes and instances of violence logged on this street, but it remains clear that there is still more work to be done. Vision Jasmine (formerly the Jasmine Safety Committee) continues to do its part in the area, connecting residents with programs like I Love to Skate and services. Moving forward we would like to see the creation of a community centre in Jasmine Park. We want to create a space where residents can gather, to take part in activities and programming. We are hoping to see a community garden created in the area where residents can grow healthy food. We will also hold a House of Paint festival in the area this summer with more details to follow. We also look forward to the continued involvement of residents on the Vision Jasmine committee. If you live on or along Jasmine and want to participate, please do not hesitate to contact my office. E-newsletter The best way to stay informed on what’s happening in Beacon Hill-Cyrville is to sign up your email for my E-newsletter. Please go to TimTierneyOttawa.ca and register there!
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After a successful inaugural event, the Darkness into Light awareness walk, which aims to shed light on suicide and self harm, will be held May 6 at Britannia Park. More than 200 people participated in the 5-kilometre walk last year.
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For years after her brother died by suicide, Jo Ann Donaldson would sit in the lunchroom terrified someone would ask about him. His name was even rarely uttered within her own family. If he was mentioned, the room would go silent. After his funeral seven years ago, Donaldson felt people would avoid her in the small town she lives because they didn’t know what to say. “Now his name doesn’t come up and it’s too bad because he was such a good person,” Donaldson said. Now, she participates in the Darkness into Light walk to bring awareness. In its second year, the five-kilometre walk’s mission is to create a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. It’s about bringing a community together in doing everything we can to create a suicide-free world. “It’s a wonderful way to be with other people who want to do something,” Donaldson said of the walk. Because the event starts before dawn on May 6, Donaldson said there’s a certain anonymity to the beginning of the event, which made her more comfortable when participating last year. “This physically gets you to one place and brings people together in a relaxed setting, just to be in one
place,” she said. Donaldson found out about the walk because her co-worker at the Heart Institute, Linda Boland, organized the inaugural walk after she looked for a way to remember her brother, who also died by suicide. And when dawn breaks on Britannia Park next month, Boland is hoping 400 people will help shed light on suicide and self-harm. The second Darkness into Light fundraising walk begins at 4:45 a.m. at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre in Britannia Park. Last year, about 200 people came out in the early hours to support the cause at Mooney’s Bay. To make the event more accessible, Boland decided to move the event to the west-end park this year and aims to double last year’s attendance. The first ever Darkness into Light walk was in 2009 in Ireland. In 150 different locations on four continents, about 130,000 people walked last year all on the same day. “It’s a movement in getting the community together all over the world. There’s something amazing knowing that everyone is walking at the same time around the world in solidarity,” Boland said. Boland walks for personal reasons. Her younger brother died by suicide. She said as time passes, it doesn’t get easier. “Biggest challenge for me is I become so emotional, but that’s a part of my journey,” Boland said.
“When somebody dies this way it’s just devastating.” She said the walk helps bring the community together in solidarity. “We just need to have these people together, they need to get out, they need to talk and they need to know that it’s OK not to feel OK and that it’s really, really OK to ask for help.” This year, she’s hoping more youth get out and support the cause. Walkers under 16 years of age need to register, but can participate for free. The Canadian Mental Health Association reports that 24 per cent of all deaths among 15 to 24-year-olds, and 16 per cent among 16- to 44-year-olds, is by suicide. It is also the second leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 10 and 24. Funds raised through the walk will support the Ottawa Youth Services Bureau, which supports kids 12 and up who are in crisis. It offers a 24/7 crisis line and online chat service, a free youth mental health walk-in clinic, as well as youth and family counselling. The fundraising effort will also support the Pieta House Suicide and SelfHarm Crisis Centres in Ireland. After the walk, food and refreshments will be available at the trolley station in the park. For more information and to register, go to dil.pieta.ie/event-information/venues/Ottawa. -With files from Erin McCracken
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The way elderly patients make their way home from hospital could soon change. Instead of spending extended recovery time at the Ottawa Hospital, a trial run of older patients would be transferred to the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre to receive specialized care in a proposed 20-bed unit – the first of its kind in Canada. The province’s go-ahead is needed to forge ahead with the partnership, which has been two years in development and is designed to reduce emergency room overcrowding and the wait for long-term care in Ottawa. “It’s innovative,” said Dr. Jeff Turnbull, chief of staff for the Ottawa Hospital, who is hopeful the approval will come within the next month. “It’s not something that’s been done before in Canada, so we’re very excited.” Under the new model, elderly patients would be transferred from the Civic and General campuses to the Perley Rideau to complete their recovery from illness, surgery or injury and be cared for by specially trained Perley nurses, with support from Ottawa Hospital specialist physicians. The unit – which could take just three months to launch once the province approves its special designation – would also have access to the hospital’s diagnostic labs and equipment, such as X-rays. Turnbull and Akos Hoffer, chief executive of the Perley Rideau, met behind closed doors at the health centre on April 19 with Premier Kathleen
Wynne and Ottawa South MPP John Fraser, parliamentary assistant to the minister of Health and Long-Term Care. The pilot project was the focus of their discussion. “This is the first time that you’ve taken the best of the acute-care hospital (and) moved it into a place where you can combine it with the best of a long-term-care facility, such as the Perley that specializes in the frail and elderly,” Turnbull said. RELIEVING HOSPITAL PRESSURES
Between 60 and 70 of the Ottawa Hospital’s estimated 170 patients who are waiting for long-term care would be eligible to stay at the restorative unit, freeing up much-needed hospital beds. At any given time, more than 30 patients admitted to hospital via the emergency room can’t be assigned a bed because none is available. That’s largely because of older adult patients who are not well enough to go home, but who are not sick enough to require the urgent care the hospital is designed to provide. “I don’t want people waiting in our emergency department, many of them for hours or even days, to get into a bed,” Turnbull said. The hospital is typically 110 per cent full, depending on the campus. It has even reached more than 180 per cent occupancy rates among patients awaiting long-term care, Turnbull said. The wait for long-term space means: • There are currently 2,047 people waiting for a long-term care
bed in Ottawa, according to the Champlain Local Health Integration Network, the umbrella organization that co-ordinates care across eastern Ontario. Of those, 1,674 are in their own homes or a retirement residence, while 373 are in hospital. • Within the entire Champlain region, which stretches northwest to the Pembroke area and southeast to Cornwall, there are 3,368 clients waiting for longterm care. Of those, 2,822 are at home or a retirement residence, while 546 are in hospital. The creation of the inaugural restorative or sub-acute-care unit at the Perley would help prevent frail elderly patients from deteriorating during an extended hospital stay, which can then lead to the need for admission to a long-term care centre. “What we’re saying is, we can divert them from long-term care altogether by transferring them here (to the Perley) immediately, by providing them with specialized care and then they can go back home or to a retirement home, but not into the longterm care system,” said Hoffer. “We need something in the middle,” Turnbull said. The Perley Rideau is already well-equipped for the new unit since it has enough capacity as well as long-term care expertise. Nurses working in the specialized unit would be trained to provide enhanced medical support for diabetic and breathing management, for example, Turnbull said. As well, Perley Rideau residents already have access to recreation and creative arts programming and nursing staff, as well as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social work
services. “We’re designed to keep people moving and engaged and active. Whereas the hospital’s focused on curing acute problems,” Hoffer said. “We’re so focused on the very acute aspect of their illness that we tend to neglect a little bit about that long recovery phase that’s required for an elderly person, and (the Ottawa Hospital) isn’t the right place for that to happen,” Turnbull said. Currently, some seniors are discharged too early from hospital, before they make a full recovery, he said. “We have a very high number of these people who return within 30 days to our emergency department. It happens every day,” Turnbull said, adding that some return to the ER with a worsening problem. FUNDING
The pilot project would require a one-time cash infusion of about $1 million, Turnbull said, and any future expansion of the unit would only require a minimal capital investment. The restorative unit would largely be financed through long-term care funding that is already in place, Hoffer noted. That initial investment would actually save money – about $100 per person per day – which could be redirected to open up more hospital beds and offer more enhanced support and timely care, said Turnbull. “The reality is we think each one of these beds is cheaper to be over at the Perley than it is in our acute-care hospital,” he said. “We think that because of the cost differential, we can
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne paints with Charles Zinck during her visit to the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre on April 19. make this better care at a reduced price.” Hospital care comes with a heftier price tag, due in part to higher overhead costs associated with urgent care and a higher nurse-to-patient ratio, he said. PERLEY RIDEAU TO BENEFIT
The Perley Rideau would benefit from the partnership since its 450 long-term care residents would have access to additional hospital resources. Specialist doctors, such as general internists, geriatricians and psychogeriatric physicians could consult on Perley Rideau cases via video or teleconferencing. “If you think about it, the Perley is less than one or two kilometres from here,” Turnbull said. “It’s not a major inconvenience for one of our specialists to go over for consult.” Such access would reduce the need for Perley Rideau’s longterm care residents to be admit-
ted to hospital for treatment. Currently they must be transferred to the General by ambulance even though it is just 900 metres away, said Hoffer, noting that this can be a disruptive experience, especially for those living with dementia. Being able to tap into specialized hospital support through the partnership would translate into improved care as well as lower costs due to fewer hospitalizations. The proposal, which has received backing from the Champlain LHIN, was submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care more than a year ago. There is already hope the restorative unit could be expanded to meet the needs of even more hospital patients, especially with an aging population. “We’re saying, ‘Here’s an innovative model, it’s a partnership,’” Hoffer said. “You could replicate it anywhere across the province.”
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The posted speed limit could drop from 40 km/h to 30 on some streets, following the approval of a new policy for narrow, urban roads by council on April 12. In a move to get drivers to slow down on roads with schools and
pedestrian traffic, the city will allow councillors to apply to change the posted limit in their area. Previously, the city rules didn’t allow for a limit lower than 40 km/h unless 85 per cent of the traffic travels 40 km/h or slower. Not all streets would qualify for the lower limits. Only narrow, urban roads with
schools, fewer than three transit trips per hour in each direction and low traffic volumes would be eligible. Transportation chair Coun. Keith Egli included a motion that would extend the policy to wider roads that are at the main pedestrian entrance to the school. “This isn’t just for Kitchissippi and Somerset,” Egli said at the April 5 transportation committee meeting that initially approved the policy. “I’d like to see some benefits for areas like Nepean and Kanata as well.”
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When Theresa Kelly, 35, was 19 weeks pregnant in early 2013, a routine ultrasound became complicated. The scan showed two soft markers, or bright white spots on the ultrasound that can be indicators of Down’s syndrome. Kelly and her husband were told by their doctor that their chances of having a baby with Down’s syndrome had increased sixfold and the Gatineau couple met with a genetic counsellor from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario to discuss their options. Prenatal screening options for mothers-to-be in Ontario have been limited to invasive tests like amniocentesis up until the last few years, but a new player has joined the game that gives expectant parents a safer and more convenient way to test for genetic conditions. Amniocentesis is one of the traditional tests for Down syndrome and Edward’s syndrome. A needle is inserted into the abdomen and, guided with an
ultrasound, withdraws amniotic fluid to test for genetic abnormalities. In 2015, Dynacare medical laboratories were selected by the Government of Ontario to begin performing provincially funded non-invasive prenatal testing in Ontario and they’ve been offering the Harmony prenatal test ever since. Kelly and her husband decided to undergo the Harmony test. At that time, they were only the third couple in the Ottawa area to take the test, so their options were limited. When Kelly got her results back, she said their chances of having a baby with Down’s syndrome were less than one in 10,000. Dynacare representative Heather Pullen says there are now 21 Dynacare labs in Ottawa who offer the Harmony prenatal test. Because it’s still a relatively new practice, Kelly says many may not be aware that the test is available locally or even that it exists. “I recommend people to talk to a counsellor or doctor and request the Harmony test if pos-
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risks existed for them. Wyatt said the test can also be done a lot sooner — as early as 10 weeks into the pregnancy — and the results generally come back within seven to 10 business days. Harmony boasts its unsurpassed accuracy rate of over 99 per cent, and Wyatt said it is the only non-invasive test available to women who have undergone fertility treatment like IVF or are having twins. Dynacare even offers an athome service available across Canada that’s free for local consumers who are paying for the test themselves, and for OHIPfunded tests there’s a fee of $45. However, non-invasive screening might not be for everyone. Kanata resident Amy Young said she visited Dynacare for prenatal tests and other tests in 2015, but opted out due to mental health issues that the pregnancy hormones made worse. Young said she knew forgoing the test would be the best option for her. “After suffering a loss, it would have been too much of
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April 28
Pregnacy and Infant Loss Film Night and Panel Discussion. Free admission. Refreshments for sale. Donations in support of Roger’s House Perinatal Hospice and Aaron’s Butterfly Run Ottawa/Gatineau. 7 p.m. Sunnyside Wesleyan Church, 58 Grosvenor Ave.
April 29
Saint George’s 11 Annual Gala at St Anthony’s Soccer Club on Preston near the Queensway. Cocktails at 5 p.m. with four course Italian dinner at 7 p.m. Featuring a silent auction. Tickets are $75 each. Sponsor a table, donate a prize. Inquiries at gala@saintgeorges. ca, purchase tickets at www.saintgeorges.ca/ - look for Gala unde events. All are welcome! Multi-vendor sale at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 930 Watson St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale happens
in the hall of the church. It’s an independent sale, although members of the church will be selling refreshments. Come buy some LPs and 45s, furniture, garden decor, jewelry, original art work, new items from a self-confessed shopaholic, building materials, antiques, collectibles and more.
lic Library. Registration is $10 to cover the cost of renting the facility. Featuring door prizes, refreshments and light snacks. For more info, visit opcug.ca or as the event on our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ events/1868263366726123/.
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May 5-6
Rideau High School’s 60th Reunion will take place on May 5 $10 Pub Night 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. and on May 6, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. $25 Prom Night, $5 extra at the door. Tickets available Rideau High School from 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
May 6
Tom Lips is the featured entertainer at the first Friends’ Coffee House. An open stage with six performers will be followed by a concert with Tom.
The open stage includes a talented bluegrass guitar player, a belly dancer and a poet. Tom Lips is well know to Ottawa audiences after 40 years of performing and writing songs. The evening also includes ‘A Tiny Art Show” with small goods for sale. Doors open 6:30 at 91A Fourth Ave, performance 7:009:30. Suggested admission $10.00
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
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Sometimes even Leos needs to work through their feelings on their own. Don’t be afraid to spend some time reflecting on what you need to resolve.
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it’s nice to have like-minded people around you to support your efforts. But sometimes you need someone who sees things differently to shake up your perspective.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, speak up and share your opinion this week. Others will appreciate your straightforwardness. Explain your point of view in detail and others will see where you are coming from.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, make a concerted effort to block out any distractions in the days ahead. You might not avoid all the turmoil, but your efforts will prove fruitful.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, in your search for a different perspective, you may find yourself confiding in a coworker in the coming days. Give careful consideration to any advice you receive.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you wear your heart on your sleeve, and those closest to you will be able to figure out what is going on in your head. Accept their support when it is offered.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, take others’ point of view to heart in the days ahead. This signals to others you value their opinions and recognize their efforts.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your imagination is running wild and this could lead you on an unexpected adventure. Take a levelheaded friend along for the ride.
40. Mailed 41. Largest English dictionary 1. Hot meal (abbr.) 5. Razor clams 42. Pouch 10. Blood-sucking African fly 44. Radioactivity unit 12. Chauvinists 45. Month 14. Windy City football player 48. Nanosecond 16. An alternative 50. Domestic 18. Federal Housing Administra- 52. What a boy becomes tion 53. Breezes (anc. Greek) 19. Styles hair 55. Jogged 20. Arabic female name 56. At the stern 22. Paddle 57. Lawrencium 23. Area once separated from 58. Destructive to both sides Germany 63. Arterias 25. Marketplace 65. Removes 26. Gode Airport 66. Pretentious people 27. Upset 67. Tropical Asian plant 28. Where wrestlers sweat 30. Garland 31. Robert __, poet 33. An iPad is one 35. Fruit of the oak tree 37. Della __, singer 38. Women’s clothing retailer
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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Others can use a dose of your optimism right now, Sagittarius. Find a way to include as many people as possible as you look to spread some sunshine around.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You can only proscratinate for son long, Aries. Soon enough this will catch up with you, so it’s best to start addressing your to-do list as soon as possible.
CLUES DOWN 1. Type of whale 2. Type of medication 3. Land of the free 4. Formed an opinion of 5. Logo 6. No (Scottish) 7. Leaves tissue 8. Sacred state to Muslims 9. Thus 10. African nation 11. Someone who has a stake in 13. Parties 15. Subsystem producers 17. Large, flightless birds 18. Compromises visibility 21. A ballet enthusiast 23. More (Spanish) 24. Skeletal muscle 27. Hands (Span.) 29. Weighed 32. Businessman 34. Famous clock Big __
35. Unkeyed 36. Break between words 39. Ink (slang) 40. Disappointed 43. Stroke 44. Curdled milk 46. Restaurants 47. Explosive 49. Type of terrier 51. Disfigure 54. Innermost cell layers 59. Bar bill 60. Distinct period of history 61. Mode of transportation 62. Equal (prefix) 64. Operating system
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