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The ballroom at the historic Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) boathouse may soon be back in use.

SEPTEMBER JULY AUGUST The ballroom, which was the site of dances and social events for over 85 years from its opening in 1923, was closed to public functions in 2009 due OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER to fire safety concerns that restricted use of the boathouse to a capacity of 60 people. This has been enough to alSee what’s happening by visiting low for the canoeing and rowing activwww.ottawacommunitynews.com/ ottawaregion-events/ ities of ONEC, including its day camp programs and club functions — such www.facebook.com/ottawacommunitynews as evening barbecues on the expansive @OTcommunitynews deck outside the ballroom — but not enough for public use of the ballroom.

LOOK INSIDE FOR YOUR But now, things are changing, with CANADIAN TIRE FLYER work to get underway in September on fire safety improvements to the boathouse that will see its permitted occupancy increase to a little over 300 persons.

This means that ONEC will be able to rent out the ballroom for public functions such as wedding receptions beginning next year, bringing in additional revenue for the club, while once again returning the ballroom to public use.

But, this is not all, as the boathouse itself may be on the verge of a reviSubmitted SAVE talization that would see it undergo a Sale 5.99-29.99 This is an aerial view of the historic Ottawa New Edinburgh Club boathouse, showing the river side of the UP TO major restoration and repurposing.

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building, with its decks and surrounded by floating docks where sailboats are moored. The boarhouse’s ballroom is adjacent to the top balcony/deck in this photo.

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CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING CITIZENS WITH THE ORDER OF OTTAWA By: Mayor Jim Watson

Every year, I have the honour of inducting 15 Ottawa residents into the Order of Ottawa and awarding the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.

Along with my Council colleagues, I established this prestigious civic award in 2012 as a way to recognize those who, through their extraordinary work and commitment, have helped make our city a better place to live. The Order of Ottawa is bestowed upon exceptional residents who have made a significant contribution in a professional capacity in many areas of city life. This includes arts and culture, business, community service, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, medicine, sports and entertainment, and other fields of endeavour that benefit our fellow residents. The Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in presented to an amateur coach who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and commitment.

As we celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary this year, I cannot think of a better time to also celebrate the remarkable residents who have had a significant impact in the lives of others and in their community.

I invite you to consider nominating them for the Order of Ottawa or the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.

Nominations for both awards may be completed by visiting www.Ottawa.ca/OrderofOttawa or by filling out a nomination form in pamphlets that are available at the City Hall Information Desk, and at your local community centre, all branches of the Ottawa Public Library, or at any client service centre. The deadline for nominations is on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Recipients of the Order of Ottawa are chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, City Clerk and Solicitor, Chief of Police, Chief of Protocol, City Archivist, and the Chief Executive Officer, Library Services, and will be officially inducted as Recipients of the Order of Ottawa during a special ceremony at City Hall.

Boathouse may be on verge of revitalization Continued from page 1

This could be the outcome of a visioning process that begun in 2016, which saw ONEC work with the National Capital Commission (NCC) on the possible future of the boathouse.

This involved engaging fourth-year students from the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism at Carleton University, working under the guidance of professor Maria Esponda. The students were tasked with reimagining the boathouse and its Ottawa River location, as well as coming up with ideas of how the boathouse could be used for not only ONEC activities, but also by the broader community.

Last April, the students presented their ideas to a panel of heritage experts, along with representatives from both ONEC and the NCC. The NCC is involved because it is the owner of the boathouse, even though ONEC currently uses the building.

“Everyone wants this building to succeed,” says Imbaw Storer, who is the current president of ONEC, noting that the NCC is very supportive of restoring and repurposing the 16,000 sq. ft boathouse and is working co-operatively with ONEC on the building’s future.

Ideas such as a restaurant and even a bed-and-breakfast in the attic area are among the possibilities for the future.

The boathouse might even become a stop on a water taxi service on the river.

The opening up of the ballroom to future use again is playing a role in this repurposing of the facility, because its rentals will provide proof that the building can attract public functions and events, and is of interest to members of the public.

Storer admits that the boathouse, which in the summer is largely hidden by foliage from the adjacent Sir GeorgeEtienne Cartier Parkway, has been “kind of a secret” in recent years due to its capacity restrictions.

But now, he says, everyone is on board with trying to find the right mix of uses for the facility, getting people enjoying the historic structure which sits on a steel framework right in the river.

This all fits right in with the NCC’s avowed aim to “animate the river,” and that’s just what a restored and repur-

It is truly a privilege to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of these influential people who enrich our city and have made a difference in the lives of others in our community. I look forward to receiving your 2107 Order of Ottawa nominations.

posed boathouse will help to do, providing public access to river vistas and use that currently is not happening.

And the boathouse is perfectly located for such public use, situated on the river just east of the prime minister’s residence and Rideau Hall, and just west of the RCMP stables. The Aviation Museum is also in the area. Numerous tour buses already pass by the site.

The actual structure itself is a unique architectural gem, considered one of only a handful of its kind in Canada.

Indeed, the boathouse has heritage designation from not only the City of Ottawa, but also from the federal government. It’s that unique and significant from a heritage viewpoint.

Opened in 1923, the boathouse stands on steel piers encased in concrete driven deep into the riverbed, with a pedestrian bridge linking the building to the adjacent shore. While theoretically a two-and-a-half-storey wooden building, it actually has four levels — the lower or river level, which gives direct access to ONEC’s floating docks; the first floor where canoes and sailboats are stored, where there is a workshop for boat repairs as well as a classroom used by day camps and other programs; the second floor where the ballroom is located, along with a wide deck on the river side; and finally, the attic, where the location of the original showers can still be seen, along with some of the original lockers used by those involved in ONEC’s water and tennis sports.

The building’s large open interior spaces — including the ballroom, as well as its balconies and decks, which provide extensive river views — are considered highlights of the building’s design.

“It’s a big building,” acknowledges Storer, noting that even this past spring’s record water levels did not reach the building’s first floor, coming to within about ten inches of the steel on which the first floor rests. These water levels flooded homes on the other side of the river in Gatineau.

The boathouse was involved in National Trust for Canada’s This Place Matters crowdfunding competition this year, competing with 24 other participants from across Canada for the chance to win part of $220,000 in prize funding to take on essential restoration projects at historic places like the boathouse. The boathouse would have used the funding to help rehabilitate the exterior of the boathouse, such as roofing and windows. ONEC called its project Reconnecting with the Ottawa River: An Historic Boathouse Revitalization. It was entered in the “big projects” category, which were projects with a budget of $60,000 or more.

From June 15 to July 17, the participating groups were able to encourage friends, family, supporters and the public in general to vote for their particular project, and even to donate funds to it. The donated funds plus votes received determined the prizewinning participants in the competition.

Even though the boathouse did not win in the competition, it has been able to keep the funds donated by those in support of the project. This amounted to $8,848, which the boathouse project received in donations (along with 9,345 votes).

See OVER $8,000 RAISED, page 3

Congratulations TO OUR COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS! Mayor Jim Watson with the recipients of the 2016 Order of during the Order of Ottawa induction Ceremony at City Hall on November 17, 2016.

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The spacious ballroom at the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club boathouse may soon be open again for public functions once fire safety renovations are carried out at the facility. The ballroom features numerous doorways out to the surrounding deck overlooking the Ottawa River.

Over $8,000 raised in ‘This Place Matters’ competition Continued from page 2

The This Place Matters competition helped galvanize the community and publicize the boathouse’s situation, says Claire Schofield, marketing and communication director on the ONEC board of directors.

And the over $8,000 raised will help as ONEC continues to raise funds, as well as seek grants

and funding from government and other sources to bring about the restoration of the boathouse.

“This Place Matters” is National Trust for Canada’s crowdfunding competition to raise funds and awareness to save and/or renew historic places. The competition was launched in June 2015, and since then, 89 communities have raised over $1,400,000 through the competition.

150 years ago, a sleepy lumber town was transformed into the capital of the newly created nation, Canada. Come and hear the voices of those who participated in Confederation and witnessed the transformation of our city. Experience the stories of the people who lived in the year 1867 at Beechwood’s Annual Historical Walking Tour, Sunday September 10, 2017.

Actors will bring to life seven men and women who embodied what life was like in the year 1867.

You will have the opportunity to share in the stories and lives of real individuals who held traditional roles in society, each shaping Canada in their own way.

The event will be followed by a light snack and period style dancing for your entertainment.

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Ottawa New Edinburgh Club members Claire Schofield (left) and Imbaw Storer (right), who is Club president, stand on the spacious deck outside the ballroom on the river side of the Club’s historic boathouse.

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Club’s history goes back to 1883

A view out of an attic window at the historic Ottawa New Edinburgh Club boathouse on the Ottawa River shows sailboats out on the river with other boats being prepared at the BY JOHN CURRY boathouse dock (below). The attic area was originally used as a shower and locker area john.curry@metroland.com for both the sailing and tennis players of the club, with the original shower area still eviThe Ottawa New Edinburgh Club has a hisdent. Some of the original lockers are still there as well. Possible future uses of the attic tory that goes back to 1883. space when the boathouse is renovated and repurposed include office space or a bed and Its historic boathouse, which dates from breakfast facility.

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CITY OF OTTAWA NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF AN OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT In accordance with Sections 22(6.4)(a) and 34(10.7)(a) of the Planning Act, notice is hereby provided that an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment proposal is being considered by the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department at the City of Ottawa.

LANDS SUBJECT TO THE PROPOSAL The Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment proposal affects the 21-acre site at the addresses of 930 Carling Avenue and 520 Preston Street. The site is bound by Carling Avenue to the north, Prince of Wales Drive to the east, and is loosely bound by the National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway to the south and Maple Drive to the east. The O Train line bisects the eastern part of the site.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT The Official Plan Amendment has been initiated in order to accommodate the development on the site of a new campus for the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Currently, a five-acre portion of the subject lands are designated by the City’s Official Plan as ‘Agricultural Research Area.’

An Official Plan amendment is required to re-designate the lands from ‘Agricultural Research Area’ to ‘General Urban Area’ and to remove the site from the boundary of the Central Experimental Farm on Schedule B of the Official Plan.

An accompanying Zoning By-law amendment has been initiated to align the zoning of the subject site with the development of a new campus for The Ottawa Hospital.

FURTHER INFORMATION To view the application or any information or materials related to the application, please contact the undersigned planner, or go to Ottawa.ca/devapps and input the File Number D01-01-17-0016 or D02-02-17-0075 in the “Search” criteria, to access any related plans, studies or reports.

Or visit: www.ottawa.ca/newhospital SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The City of Ottawa would like to receive any comments concerning this proposal. Please forward comments to the undersigned planner via mail, telephone, facsimile or e-mail by September 15, 2017. Comments received will be considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments you must make a written request to the City of Ottawa.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Ottawa before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the City of Ottawa to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Ottawa before the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Sean Moore, Planner Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 613-580-2424, ext. 16481 Facsimile: 613-580-2576 Sean.Moore@ottawa.ca.

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What is now the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club traces its own heritage back to 1883 when the Ottawa Canoe Club (OCC) was formed. Its first boathouse was a floating structure located at the foot of the Rideau Canal near Parliament Hill.

In 1894, the OCC boathouse was relocated to Governor’s Bay near the Governor General’s residence due to the presence of sawdust in the waters of the river from the Chaudiere Falls mills.

From 1894 to 1922, the OCC operated at this Governor’s Bay location. About 1912, it acquired a waterfront site at the end of the streetcar line which ran from downtown. A new boathouse was planned for that location, which is the site of the current boathouse, but the planned boathouse was not built due to the First World War and construction costs. However, during this time, tennis became quite the rage and was added to the sports offered by the OCC. In 1922, construction began on the new boathouse, with the building designed in the Queen Anne recreational style by Ottawa architect C.P. Meredith. It was built on piles sunk 30 feet into the bed of the Ottawa River, with a solid steel supporting structure. The boathouse featured a large ballroom, decks offering views of the river, and top-floor locker rooms used by both canoeists and tennis players. Tennis courts were located close by on shore.

The new boathouse was inaugurated in 1923, coinciding with the holding of the Canadian Canoe Championships on the river.

The years 1923 to 1929 are considered the club’s “golden years during the roaring '20s” with membership booming and members winning in canoeing and tennis competitions. The ballroom was in frequent use with dances attracting young singles.

Success in both tennis and canoeing contin-

ued through the 1940s.

Around 1955, the tennis courts of the club had to be relocated due to construction of the parkway. In relocating, the club added Eurostyle clay courts, which are still being played on today.

In 1965, with the club experiencing financial difficulties, it was renamed the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC).

In the 1970s, laser sailing and tennis boomed, thereby rejuvenating the club. Major tennis championships were won by ONEC players.

In the late 1990s, the ONEC began attracting rowers, and in 2001, a recreational rowing program was implemented.

Through the 1990s and up to 2008, the ballroom was a hopping place with swing and Scottish dancers, tennis potlucks, pub nights, and wedding receptions.

However, in 2009, the boathouse ballroom was closed to public function use by the City of Ottawa due to fire safety concerns.

In 2010, the federal government gave heritage recognition to the ONEC boathouse. This was after the City of Ottawa had designated the boathouse as heritage in 1999.

In 2016, ONEC, with the support of the National Capital Commission, embarked on a visioning process, the first step toward a significant restoration of the historic boathouse. This included ideas generated by fourth-year architecture students from Carleton University.

It is hoped that work on fire safety improvements to the boathouse will begin this September (2017), paving the way to once again allow public functions in the ballroom. It is expected that in 2018, the ballroom will have a legal capacity of just over 300 people and will be available for rent for public functions.

The club’s success over the years in canoeing has meant that the club has an extensive collection of trophies and awards which someday may be displayed in a renovated boathouse. One of these is the Birks Cup, which was awarded in the 1920s for the national championship for war canoes. The then-OCC won this trophy in 1929, the last year that it was awarded, and the trophy still resides with the club.

Ottawa New Edinburgh Club: sailing, rowing and tennis

BY JOHN CURRY

john.curry@metroland.com

The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) has a focus on three sports: sailing, rowing, and tennis.

These programs run from May through October. Besides the historic boathouse on the Ottawa River, ONEC has seven red clay tennis courts as well as four hard-surfaced courts.

The tennis pavilion at the tennis courts features a deck which is a great location for viewing the play on the courts.

Last June, ONEC held its annual MacKellar Cup doubles tournament in tennis in memory of longtime member, volunteer, and club leader George MacKellar. The tournament attracted women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles teams of all levels. A pot luck dinner followed the tennis action.

ONEC also offers learn-to-sail courses for members as well as a recreational rowing program. There is a learn-to-scull course as part of

the rowing program.

Since 2005, the rowing section of ONEC has organized an annual distance challenge using touring, open water, and coastal shells on the Ottawa River. Called the Canadian Sculling Marathon (CSM), the event is being held this coming Sunday, Aug. 27.

The event, inspired by the Canadian Ski Marathon, stresses participation, fitness, endurance, and fun.

This CSM offers a choice of distances from a full marathon of 42 km to a half marathon of 21 km. Held under the auspices of the Ontario Adventure Rowing Association, the CSM allows rowers to see some of Ottawa’s most famous landmarks from the river as well as wetlands and forested areas.

This year, all participants will be receiving special CSM medals and T-shirts commemorating Canada’s 150th birthday.

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During the tennis, sailing, and rowing seasons, each sport at ONEC organizes its own social activities along with regattas, tournaments, and other events.

ONEC currently has 417 members including 217 tennis members, 91 rowers, 93 sailors, and seven social members. The club also offers a range of day camp programs for youth in tennis, sailing, and rowing. This year, over 300 day campers were registered for these programs. All of the day camps are led by certified instructors and are open to youth of all skill levels.

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$4,600 raised at spaghetti dinner fundraiser

BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

Oodles of noodles served up at a recent fundraiser have put the Le Phare Elementary School community one step closer to getting a new playground.

The parent council hosted a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Aug. 9 at Colonel By High School. The event was the third quick response the council organized since waking up on July 13 to find only ashes remaining of the school’s kindergarten play structure.

Katie Campbell, treasure for the parent council at the school, said the school custodian notified the principal that the school’s kindergarten play structure had been set on fire on July 13.

Currently, the council has a reserve of about $18,000, and whether or not insurance will cover the fire, Campbell said the council is preparing to work at raising another $40,000.

School play structures can cost upwards of $60,000 to $80,000.

Within hours of the shocking news, Campbell and her fellow council members quickly took the bad news and have turned it into a large fundraising initiative.

Tickets for the spaghetti dinner sold for $10 for adults and $5 for kids and in total, the fundraiser collected $4,600 with more than 500 people attending the event.

“The spaghetti dinner was a huge success,” Campbell said.

Ogilvie Road East Side Mario’s donated the food; spaghetti, salads and garlic bread.

Campbell credited the donation, as well as local councillor Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tirney and Beacon Hill Community Association Jeff Kaluski, with helping make the event a success.

During the event the community association donated $1,000 collected from residents, as well the parent council received an $8,000 donation from the organizers of the Autumn Classic golf tournament, a tournament local businesses, Realtors and residents hold to help raise money for local initiatives. Past tournaments have raised money for the food cupboard, to enrol children into sports and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre.

In addition to the spaghetti dinner, a lemonade stand fundraiser held in July raised $1,300 and a GoFundMe page has raised more than $7,000 since it was created a month ago.

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Rahim Jivraj (left) helps fill up the plates of city of Ottawa mayor Jim Watson (centre) and Beacon HillCyrville ward councillor Tim Tierney (right) at the spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Aug. 9.

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More of everything at Beechwood East Feast

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Feasting in the east is back for another go — and this year the event promises to be even more scrumptious.

Beechwood East Feast will close Beechwood Avenue between St. Charles Street and Marier Avenue on Sept. 9 from 5 p.m. and will reopen after 10 p.m.

Chris Penton, Beechwood Market manager, is organizing the event for the second year in a row, and this year he said the goal is to offer more of everything — especially food.

He said there was really only one lesson he learned from hosting the event last fall, to have more food.

“That lesson was so loud, it has become the catch phrase for this year's East Feast,” Penton said. “It’s East Feast with more feast.”

Penton said the event is aimed at bringing together local businesses, entrepreneurs, performers and organizations in one spot.

“There will just be even more than last year, there will be more activities, there is just more of everything, more to learn about your community,” he added.

The intention, Penton added, is for businesses who participate to promote themselves, and in turn bring city visitors back again and again to the street.

Penton encourages all of the five communities who frequent Beechwood — Vanier, New Edinburgh, Lindenlea, Rockcliffe Park and Manor Park — to come out and attend the festival.

Penton said he had a blast last year and expects this year to be much of the same.

“On the run most of the evening, I was able to stop and chat with a few people — They were all so happy they didn't have to travel across the City to entertain their kids and have pint ... in the same place,” Penton said.

Local councillors, Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury and RideauRockcliffe Coun. Tobi Nussbaum are both participating in the event, and Penton said are sponsors of the festival.

Activities will include sports with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Ottawa Ping Ping Club, the Ottawa Public Library bookmobile, an interactive art project encouraging all ages to create a large piece of art, face painting and a petting zoo.

Local food businesses and restaurants will also participate including

Maison Baguettes, Beechwood Gastopub, Bridgehead and Muckleston and Brockwell.

Arturo’s owner will also be pulling up his RV for the feast, creating a patio area as well.

Folkrum Ottawa Community Music will be providing the entertainment that will include some performers from last year’s event, Gareth Pearson, Fusion Dance and Nile Groove.

“The music really, really rocked last year,” Penton said.

Beer and wine will be on tap for those of age, next to the stage, in a cordoned off area. Bicycle Craft Brewery will be supplying the beer, with all the proceeds to be donated to the Vanier Community Association.

Penton said there will be seating outside the licensed area, but advises festivalgoers to bring a chair if they want to secure a sport in front of the stage.

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Before the Property Maintenance By-law modifications, when a property was in violation of an existing by-law, an officer was required to allow 5 days for receipt of notice prior to enforcement. Now, the notice of violations will be deemed received on the third day, which is the minimum legal period. In addition to sending by mail, a notice will also be posted on the front of the building allowing for a variety of ways to communicate with the occupants and property owner, who can both be held responsible for continued non-compliance. One of the big changes that the new waste initiative will bring is that all bins, including recycling bins, must be stored at the rear of the property, out of sight from the street. (please note: One green bin may be placed at the front of the property) If a property has more than 8 bins in the rear-yard, they are required to be stored in an enclosure. This is great news for our community, as we receive a high number of complaints regarding rats, skunks, raccoons, and ongoing garbage complaints from the neighbourhood. It is a pilot that if successful could be expanded elsewhere in our City.

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OPINION

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Canada should focus on its issues

T

he events in Charlottesville, Va., where a clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters turned violent and deadly, have exposed the racial divisions that still exist in the United States.

That such racism is still percolating in the United States is depressing, especially after the country elected its first black president in Barack Obama, seemingly closing in on the end of such racism. Then, along came Donald Trump and suddenly racism has blossomed again in that society.

Racism seems so Neanderthal-like when it happens. But sometimes there is no rationale for human behaviour.

For instance, there’s lots of evidence of the health dangers from smoking. Yet people smoke. There’s much scientific evidence of the adverse impact of climate change on the world.

And yet some continue to deny its existence.

And yet, why does racism continue to hold such sway over us humans?

Before we Canadians get on some high horse on this matter, let us not forget our attitude toward Jews in pre-war decades, our treatment of Japanese Canadians in the Second World War,

and, most depressingly, our residential schools’ history and our treatment of Indigenous peoples in general. We are far from innocent on this human rights/racism file.

We view ourselves as a nation that values equality and fair treatment of all. But while these attitudes can be legislated and preached, the challenge remains to wipe racism from the thoughts and actions of our society.

The United States, as the events in Charlottesville show, has not eliminated racism in that society. And we in Canada, given our current ineffective grappling with our Indigenous legacy, find ourselves in a similar scenario.

Let the States worry about its situation. Hopefully, its racism will be eliminated someday. But for us, we should resolve our Indigenous quandary. Politicians continue to talk about the issue but we need action and we need it now! Let’s get it resolved so that we can all go forward together as a true society that not only talks the talk but walks the walk when it comes to fairness and equality and universal respect for one and all.

We have seen in Charlottesville what happens when racism and bigotry are allowed to fester. That’s not the route that we as Canadians should travel.

Not everyone pays attention to calorie counts A few weeks ago, my son and I bused to TD Place to sit on the hill overlooking the east side of the stadium. The Redblacks started out in fine form. We were on a picnic blanket, had a mini can of cola each and a large bag of No Name chips. It was set to be a good and cheap night.

At the end of the first quarter, the skies opened. We were forced to take cover at a local eatery, where we could watch the next hours of the game on a big screen a block from the stadium, itself.

I had already eaten supper, but I knew we’d be there for a while. I started perusing the menu.

Every item — from salad to hamburgers — was over 500 calories. Most entree items were 1,000 calories or more.

I settled for a 340-calorie fish taco, and started to wonder how anyone can eat out in good conscience any-

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse more.

In January, Ontario introduced new legislation requiring chain restaurants of a certain size to list calorie counts on menus.

The legislation has had its critics who say it’s expensive for proprietors and is unlikely to have much of an impact in the so-called war against obesity.

In the U.S., where calorie-listing on menus has existed among various states since 2008, one independent study found that while the informa-

tion may not have an immediate impact, they do become a consideration over time.

The Washington-based authors interviewed more than 3,000 people who frequented a local restaurant chain between 2008 and 2010.

They published their findings in the American Journal of Public Health in 2014, noting that “the proportion [of diners] who saw and used calorie information tripled [in those early years], from 8.1 per cent to 24.8 per cent.”

But who’s actually reading the information?

The reality is that calorie counts are more likely to have an impact on those who are already health conscious.

The American study, above, found those most likely to examine and make decisions based on calorie amounts were affluent, white men and those who qualified as obese.

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On the flip side, however, there is preliminary evidence in the U.S. that some restaurant chains have been affected by the exposure.

Some chains that were forced by local and state governments early on to list calories on menus have actually found ways to reduce the number of calories per serving.

Some chains in Ontario are already using the calorie counts in their marketing campaigns — black coffee, for example, has zero calories per serving.

What a great choice!

Calorie counts, alone, aren’t enough to force people toward healthier decisions.

But it is important for us, as a society, to have information at-hand to help us make good choices.

I, for one, was gobsmacked that a burger entree was over 1500 calories and that a salad could make up more than a third of my daily calorie allowEDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR

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ance.

The fish taco was a satisfying choice and left some room for a half pint of ale on the side. Overall, a great night out — light on the pocket book and the waistline.

Charles Gordon will return

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Arguing over proposed minimum wage hike

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

A hike to the province’s minimum wage would cost $1,300 per household, the Keep Ontario Working Coalition said during a news conference on Aug. 14.

The figure comes from a report from the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA). The proposed wage hike is part of Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. “The changes presented in Bill 148 will have dramatic, unintended consequences that include putting close to 200,000 jobs at risk and seeing everyday, consumer goods and services increase by thousands of dollars for each family in Ontario,” Karl Baldauf, vice president of policy and government relations for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and spokesperson for the coalition, wrote in a release.

“We’ve run the numbers and it’s clear this is too much, too soon. If the Ontario government chooses to proceed with these sweeping reforms too quickly, all of us will be affected, and the most vulnerable in our society chief among them,” he said.

The aim in commissioning CANCEA was to measure potential impacts of six key areas of change in the bill — including changes to the minimum wage, equal pay provisions, scheduling, personal emergency leave and unionization.

Baldauf said the numbers show that 185,000 jobs will be at risk as a result of the changes.

He added that it might encourage new technologies, such as self-serve checkouts, as businesses attempt to control costs.

The number of job losses was calculated based on expected behaviours of Ontario busi-

nesses, the report states. It also suggests the changes will represent a $23-billion challenge to businesses, in just the first two years.

Kevin Flynn, the minister of labour, said the government would look at the findings of the report, but that it was just one study in a long list of studies and literature.

"Bill 148 is about fairness. It's about improving the lives of millions of Ontarians, while boosting the economy by increasing the buying power of almost 30 per cent of the population,” he wrote in a public statement. “This is why the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act is supported by more than 50 independent economists.”

Local businesses in the capital spoke out against the changes in May. “We are open to change that is evidence based and we know that arbitrary changes will erode an already vulnerable economy in terms of business confidence,” Sueling Ching, executive director of the West Ottawa Board of Trade said in a joint statement with the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, the Orléans Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario chamber.

The Ontario Federation of Labour released a statement on Aug. 14, saying there were holes in the CANCEA findings' logic.

The federation’s assertion is that the analysis fails to take into account the reduced demand on social services.

“The assertions released today by the corporate lobby is inaccurate, incomplete and just not responsible,” Chris Buckley, the Ontario Federation of Labour president, wrote in a statement.

Flynn said the government has no plans to back down from the proposed legislation, but does recognize concerns coming from the business community.

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Lots of Ottawa 2017 events still to come MELISSA MURRAY

Notice of Commencement Bayshore to Moodie Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Conversion to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Transit Project Assessment Process The Project As part of planning for Stage 2 of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) program, an opportunity has been identified to extend LRT from the current planned western terminus of the Confederation Line (Bayshore Station) approximately 2.5 km further west to Moodie Drive, with one station located east of Moodie Drive at Corkstown Road and a Light Maintenance and Storage Facility in the northwest quadrant of Moodie Drive and Corkstown Road.

The rationale for extending LRT beyond the previously identified terminus at Bayshore is to: • Provide an LRT station in closer proximity to a large employment node (Department of National Defence complex) • Support a Maintenance and Storage Facility for the operation of the Confederation Line East and West extensions in the west with optimized operational and cost benefits.

The alignment for the proposed LRT extension has been previously approved as part of the West Transitway Extension Bayshore Station to Moodie Drive project, and is currently under construction as a BRT facility, with revenue operation expected to commence in late 2017.

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La Machine was a career highlight for the executive director of Ottawa 2017, but there’s still months of events left this year.

“We’re just halfway,” said Guy Laflamme after talking about the success of La Machine, which brought out about 750,000 people during the four-day street theatre performance.

His focus will now shift to what remains, including the illumination of Chaudiere Falls.

“Overall it seems that my crazy list of wild ideas are all paying off and working well,” Laflamme said.

That includes the Ottawa Welcomes the World events, also at Lansdowne. He said the events, which are a collaboration with embassies, have attracted more than 125,000 visitors.

“That’s more than double what we were originally anticipating,” Laflamme said.

Laflamme said there’s lots left for residents and visitors to experience, including Agri-150

events, Inspiration Village, which will be open in the ByWard Market until Sept. 4, and Kontinuum, open until Sept. 14. On Sept. 10, there's an attempt to break the Guinness Record for the world’s largest scavenger hunt.

This fall there’s the 105th Grey Cup and festival, and the Canadian Videogame Happening in November. The year will round off with the NHL Classic at Lansdowne on Dec. 16, as the Ottawa Senators host the Montreal Canadiens in an outdoor game.

There’s also about a dozen ongoing community events this year, including Honeywell Homestead Days on Sept. 9. Harvest Moon will be held the same day at the Orléans park, with fireworks, garden and farming presentations, afternoon tea, a sunset dance, food trucks, yoga in the park and a kids zone. On Sept. 17, there’s the Canada Country Fall Harvest, Oct. 14 Old Ottawa East has its Fall Festival and Dec. 9 is Hockey Day at Lansdowne.

For more information about Ottawa 2017 events, visit www.ottawa2017.ca/.

The Process Planning efforts have been completed and this project will be assessed according to the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08.

As part of the TPAP, an Environmental Project Report will be prepared by the proponent, the City of Ottawa, to document the study process, the environmental conditions, alternatives considered, the planned project, anticipated environmental impacts, appropriate mitigation and the project’s consultation program.

During the Notice of Commencement phase of the environmental assessment, copies of the project studies and consultation information will be available to provide interested parties time to review and provide feedback prior to the formal 30-day public review period following the posting of the Notice of Completion.

Consultation Interested persons are invited to review the work completed to date during the planning phase including a study summary, previous consultation efforts and reports presented to City Council, which are available on the Stage 2 website.

Given the timing and the requirement to incorporate this section into the Stage 2 Request for Proposals process, it is anticipated that the City will issue the Notice of Completion in early September 2017 (which is within the maximum 120-day period in the TPAP Regulation).

Notification will be provided in advance of the formal 30-day public review period. Further information on the TPAP is available at: Ontario.ca/document/guide-environmental-assessmentrequirements-transit-projects To Submit Comments If you have project-related questions or comments, or have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact the Project Manager on behalf of the proponent, the City of Ottawa: Mike Schmidt Planner II O-Train Planning 180 Elgin St, Suite 601 Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2K3 www.stage2lrt.ca Email: stage2@ottawa.ca Comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Direct submissions to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. Unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.

Notice first published on August 24, 2017.

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The School of Dance performed a number of different dances, including an African dance at Brewer Park on Aug. 13 as part of Ottawa 2017’s Ignite 150 Waterdance. Performers took over splash pads around town, and invited the public to join in.

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No uniforms for police in Capital Pride parade

BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com

Police officers will leave their uniforms at home for this year’s Ottawa Capital Pride parade.

Police Chief Charles Bordeleau released a statement on Aug. 14 saying after ongoing discussions with LGBTQ2 police members, community partners and a police liaison committee, police officers decided to not wear their uniforms during this year’s parade, planned for Aug. 27.

Instead, Bordeleau said, members will wear other Ottawa Police Services identified clothing.

“I fully support this decision and am proud of them for carefully considering how best to proceed in order to move forward together,” Bordeleau said. “The exclusion of the police uniform in Pride parades has become a national issue, and it seems to have divided the local LGBTQ2 communities and the wider community. I know we can overcome this issue by working together to have real conversations with each other at the local level.”

On June 30, Ottawa Capital Pride released a statement at the request of their LGBTQ2 youth, which accordSubmitted ing to the organization say uniformed Ottawa Police Service chief Charles Bordeleau will police officers would not be welcome not wear his uniform in this year’s Capital Pride to attend Capital Pride activities offduty. parade.

In addition, other community members have asked for the event to remain inclusive — which includes police.

That being said, the organization has asked that police, who do participate, do so in plain clothes.

“As an organization, Capital Pride supports the participation of individual LGBTQ2 police officers and their allies in this year’s festival,” the statement read. “ … However, it is of prime importance to us that everyone feels safe at Pride, particularly LGBTQ2 youth, and racialized and Indigenous community members. Accordingly, we respectfully request that participating officers reserve their uniforms and vehicles for official work duties only this year.”

According to Capital Pride, this decision was made based on the feedback the organization received from consultations held with stakeholders and LGBTQ2 community members this year.

“During our consultation process and in ongoing conversations with stakeholders, we have been particularly mindful of events in the last year concerning police participation in Prides across the country,” the Capital Pride statement read. “On the issue of police participation in the Capital Pride festival, community members have been passionate in their views.”

At the time, Ottawa police had already made a decision to not have a float in the parade, however, responding to the June 30 Capital Pride request, Bordeleau initially said it would be up to individual police officers, but that he intended to wear his uniform.

Bordeleau has now said he will also leave his uniform at home, choosing to wear a police golf shirt instead.

It was after further discussions with the LGBTQ2 community, police members and allies that resulted in the chief’s change of heart.

Bordeleau added police members are proud of their uniforms, but connections with the community go beyond the uniform too.

“We have experience building bridges out of uniform in other activities — whether it’s with new immigrants, refugees and some youth activities like the Flotilla for Friendship,” he said.

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Front left, Lady Borden (Janet Uren) takes some ladies of Lowertown, from left, LIz MacKenzie, Susan Ross, Nancy Miller Chenier, for a drive around Macdonald Gardens Park on Aug. 15. Lady Borden was invited to participate in the celebrations of the park being officially designated a heritage site in Ottawa. Aside from testing out a 1914 Model T Ford car, there were a number of other heritage activities and walking tours taking place throughout the evening.

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Started playing golf at the age of 10. Her Hobbies include inline skating, movies and music.

Career Highlights: Represented Canada in the 2016. Rio Olympics.

In 2016, Alena posted her best finish on the LPGA Official Money List, finishing 41st. Ranked sixth on the LPGA Tour in eagles with nine.

Augusta James Birthday: March 7, 1981 Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Rookie Year: 2017 Career Earnings: $14,782

Maude-Aim Leblanc

James started playing golf at the early age of five years old. She also enjoys going to the movies and playing lots of sports.

Career Highlights: 2016 Finished T44 at the 2016 LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn Priority List Category 17 status for the 2017 LPGA Tour season.

Birthday: February 14, 1989 Hometown: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Rookie Year: 2012 Career Earnings: $297,861 Started playing golf at age 5. Hobbies outside of golf include tennis, watching movies.

Career Highlights: In 2016, 23 events, 15 cuts made. Finished the season ranked sixth in both average driving distance (270.65) and eagles (9)

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Jennifer Ha

Birthday: Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Rookie Year: 2009 Career Earnings: $106,732 Started playing golf at the age of 5. Her hobbies include reading, playing cards and watching movies.

Career Highlights: In 2011, best finish was a tie for 19th at the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup. In 2010, best finish was a tie for 35th at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

Birthday: February 1, 1994 Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Rookie Year: 2017 Career Earnings: $5,956 Ha started playing golf at the age of nine. Her Hobbies include music, hiking, reading and knitting.

Career Highlights: Finish T8 at the 2016 LPGA Qualifying Tournament to LPGA status for the 2017 season.

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Birthday: September 10, 1997 Hometown: Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada Resides: Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada Rookie Year: 2015 Career Earnings: $2,863,403

2016

CAREER

STARTS 31 53*

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Became the second youngest player in LPGA history to win a major championiship with her victory at the 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (18yr/9m/2d), trailing only Lydia Ko • In 2016, made the most starts on Tour (31), had the second-most top-10s (15) and finished third on the LPGA Official Money List

CUTS MADE 30 49*

TOP 10S 15 21*

WINS 2 3*

• Ranked second in birdies (455) in 2016; one of two players to break Stacy Lewis’ all-time mark of 451 in 2014 (Ariya Jutanugarn, 469) • Tied her career-low round of 65 times in 2016 (six overall) • Was granted LPGA membership by Commissioner Mike Whan following her victory at the 2015 Cambia Portland Classic and took immedicate membership; made four starts as a rookie in 2015 • Joined Lydia Ko and Lexi Thompson as the only players to win on the LPGA before their 18th birthdays • Made five starts on the Symetra Tour in 2015, recording five top-10 finishes including a win at the Four Winds invitational • In 2015, won a Suncoast Series event in her professional debut

LOW ROUND 65 63*

CAREER WINS (4 WINS, 1 MAJOR) • • • •

2017 – Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2016 Portland Classic presented by JTBC 2015 Cambia Portland Classic* * as a non-member

BEST FINISHES IN MAJORS (THROUGH 2016) T10 ANA Inspiration (‘16) 1 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (‘16) T5* U.S. Women’s Open (‘15) T50 RICOH Women’s British Open (‘16) T9 The Evian Championship (‘16) * as a non-member

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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS • • •

Represented Canada in the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing T7 Low amateur honours at the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open (T10) Individual Title winner at the 2014 Women’s World Amateur Games

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HOME ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Canada’s top female golfer Brooke Henderson will have home-course advantage in more ways than one when the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open tees off at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in the Hunt Club this month.

club. We have a really good system working. There is always going to be a little sibling rivalry, I guess but we’re best friends and we get along really well.”

event at the club, held to promote the Canadian Pacific-sponsored championship. Canadian golfing legend Lorie Kane, who will also compete, took part in the event preview, which included a friendly skills competition.

Do they ever have any spats?

“Not really, no. I think we may be the unusual sisters,” she said with a laugh. “There’s going to be some disagreements at some point but we work through them really well.”

In addition to playing so close to her hometown, Henderson also considers the south Ottawa course her home club. She first walked its links at age of eight during the 2008 National Women’s Open, and last played the course – of which nine holes have been redesigned – a month ago.

Henderson acknowledged that competing Aug. 21 to 27 in the LPGA Tour championship, in which a total purse of US$2.25 million will be up for grabs, comes with added pressure. But she said she has learned a lot over the last two years about the importance of time management, that “… if I want to perform to the best of my ability I have to say no sometimes.

“But I also want to embrace it and spend a lot of time with media and fans and show them how I appreciate their support. But with that being said, if I play well, then everybody’s happy,” she said.

“I’ve never played an LPGA tour event so close to home before and so to have the fans and my family and my friends come out and watch it is really amazing, and I’m really excited for the opportunity HOMETOWN PRIDE to put on a good show for them,” the 19-year-old Smiths Falls na- It was just about a year ago when tive said June 21 during a media the Town of Smiths Falls opened its arms to welcome the Hender-

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Coming home to the big welcome was “so special,” Brooke said. “I just glanced over there, and seeing the amount of people there already … it’s really cool for both of us.”

On her super jam-packed LPGA Brooke and Brittany Henderson wave to the crowd during their home- 2016 season, Brooke said it was “definitely busy” but they enjoyed coming Sept. 9, 2016 in Centennial Park, Smiths Falls. the travelling and “seeing a ton of son sisters home after competing “It’s been good for the future, new places.” in the summer Olympics at Rio I’ve really learned a lot,” she said during her break-out year on the about her first year on the tour.

“I had a chance to see tournaLPGA Tour.

With her sister Brittany by her ments (and golf courses) for the The day was sunny and hot, and side, the girls had a great time with first time so next year maybe I can choose the courses that I play well those in attendance at Centennial the hometown crowds. on … as for right now, I’ve been Park were decked out in their red Settling into a media scrum before enjoying playing every week and and white gear to welcome the sisthe celebration officially kicked plan to go over to Asia for five ters home. off, Brooke was sequestered to weeks, then go to Mexico.”

In recognition of all their accom- answer a few questions – mostly The Saturday that followed the plishments, the Henderson sisters about golf. celebration, she and Brittany were were honoured with speeches, a When asked if the sisters ever dis- off to France to hit the Evian flag presentation and a plaque unagreed on a club choice, Brooke Championship, where she celveiling that will find a permanent responded: “Not really. She gives home beside town hall.

See HENDERSON page 6 me a number and I decide which Laurie Weir/Metroland

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FLOOR PLAN August 2017

Hard to believe but we’re now into the back half of summer, 2017. Perhaps you’ve been putting off your search for that dream home but with fall just around the corner, you’ve decided it’s time to ramp things up again.

There are so many factors to consider in what can seem like a confusing selection process, but we’re here to bring a little clarity to the situation. Welcome to another edition of Floor Plan 2017, a supplement in your Metroland Media community newspaper.

There are so many questions to answer: would you like to live in the city, the suburbs or maybe out in the country? Of course there are the financial considerations, how much are you willing and able to spend?

What type of home are you looking for, a large single family dwelling with plenty of greenspace, a bungalow, or maybe even a townhome that might require a little less maintenance? Or perhaps you’re leaning more toward a condominium in the heart of the nation’s capital?

We are fortunate here in Ottawa to be home to some of this country’s top home builders. This brings a level of comfort to prospective homeowners, whether starting on a search for the first time or looking to upgrade on what they have now. Floor Plan 2017 continues to present you with key information from some of the city’s finest builders, the wide array of services they offer, as well as additional information to assist you in your new home purchasing venture.

And be sure to look for more ideas in our next Floor Plan supplement on Thursday, September 21.

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GROWING TRENDS IN TODAY’S HOMES Outdoor entertaining areas are popular among homeowners, and firepits are one of the most sought after additions to such spaces.

In fact, a 2016 survey from the landscape architects found that fireplaces and firepits were the most popular outdoor design element in 2016. Various styles are available to homeowners who want to add firepits to their backyards, and choosing the right type may come down to budget, the amount of yard space available or even personal preference.

• Wood firepit: As their name suggests, wood firepits burn wood, which may appeal to homeowners who already have wood-burning fireplaces inside their homes. Because they don’t require homeowners to tap into gas lines, wood firepits are generally easy to set up and install, and many homeowners prefer the aesthetic appeal of crackling wood and flames that’s synonymous with wood firepits.

• Gas firepit: Gas firepits are touted for their convenience, as they don’t require homeowners to carry wood and build fires. Upon being connected to a gas source, gas firepits provide fire at the click of a switch. Gas firepits are also appreciated for their safety, as there is little or no risk that flames from gas firepits will grow too large and become difficult to control.

• Gas fire tables: Gas fire tables might be ideal for those homeowners whose sense of

decor favors more modern looks. Gas fire tables come in a variety of shapes and sizes and, like gas firepits, there’s no need to struggle with lighting a fire or carrying firewood.

• Tabletop firepits: Homeowners, condominium or apartment dwellers with limited backyard space may want to consider the convenience of tabletop firepits.

Restaurants may use tabletop firepits in their outdoor seating areas because they provide warmth and ambiance without taking up much

space. Tabletop firepits fueled by gas will not need to be connected to a gas source, which may appeal to consumers who want something that’s simple as well as small.

• Fire urns: While they might not technically qualify as firepits, fire urns provide a similar effect as firepits. Fire urns are typically gaspowered and may be an ideal choice for homeowners who are looking for a unique, aweinspiring feature for their outdoor entertaining areas.

WHAT IS A SMART HOME?

Refrigerators that inform their owners when it’s time to buy more eggs and thermostats that learn homeowners heating and cooling preferences may have once seemed like futuristic ideas straight out of a sci-fi movie.

However, such products are no longer a dream but a reality.

The term “smart home” refers to a residence that has appliances, HVAC, lighting, entertainment systems, security, and many more devices that communicate with one another. Such devices can be controlled remotely, according to SmartHomeUSA, an automation product retailer. Proponents of smart home technology say features can help people save money on utilities and conserve natural resources, all the while providing peace of mind to homeowners.

In 2016, 80 million smart home devices were delivered worldwide. That marks a 64 percent increase from 2015, according to the research data firm IHS Markit. The smart home trend is only expected to grow in coming years.

Although there’s interest in smart home technology, the industry remains fragmented.

Consumers are trying to figure out which

devices are simply fun and which provide practical benefits. Furthermore, the range of smart devices is expanding rapidly, making potential compatability issues a concern. Companies that plan to educate consumers further about the advantages of smart home features and are open to standardization may have the best chances of survival.

Those interested in dabbling in some smart home technology and testing the waters may want to start with the following household items.

• Smart bulbs: Manufacturers offer various types of smart light bulbs. Some are colorchanging, others react to doorbells or alarms, and others can simulate typical lighting patterns when homeowners are away. Integrated apps enable remote access to scheduling so people can arrive home to a well-lit house.

• Home security: Wi-Fi enabled doorbells with

video capabilities allow residents to see who is at the door without having to open it. Cameras can even be accessed remotely, simulating that someone is at home at all times. Never wonder if you’ve locked the door again with smart locks that can be engaged via a smartphone. Make sure that homes are secured or that pets are behaving while out with smart cameras.

• Flood sensor: Get peace of mind against damaging floods with Wi-Fi flood sensors.

• Appliances: A new breed of smart appliances can make it possible for users to turn on the washing machine while out of the house, close refrigerator doors from afar or even start their vacuum cleaners remotely.

Smart technology is taking over and is likely to continue changing the way people live and work.

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Pathways at Findlay Creek Homes offer custom entrances, wider doorways and halls.

“We offer the best value anywhere. We invite people to shop and compare. We’ll always have something the others don’t.”

In keeping with the growing demand Phoenix Homes is proud to announce for natural products, Phoenix Homes has the launch of Pathways at Findlay Creek, a vibrant community with the latest innovative home designs, all at prices you can afford.

An all-new, master-planned community, Pathways at Findlay Creek features single 2-storey homes, spacious bungalows, stylish urban flats and modern townhomes.

Perfect for both growing families and first-time home buyers, choose from 20 ft. townhomes, or 35 ft. and 50 ft. single lots.

The innovative condo flats feature elevator access and ample underground parking.

Pathways offers the very best in carefree, family-friendly living.

Just a short drive from downtown Ottawa on Bank Street, the well-established Findlay Creek neighbourhood is a serene suburban setting. Your family will love being surrounded by an abundance of shopping and entertainment, tranquil nature trails, beautiful parks and so much more.

Phoenix Homes, Ottawa’s most trusted builder, is creating a community with a huge variety of homes and prices.

Pathways at Findlay Creek is where value meets convenience, Pathways at Findlay Creek is a dynamic community complete with all the urban amenities you need, and only a short commute to the core of the city.

“This community is sure to be very popular with families and people looking to downsize,” says Rahul Kochar, Phoenix Homes Vice-President. “We invite everyone to register now for the best selection, lots, models, prices and options.”

The Single Family homes at Pathways feature open concept floor plans, quality construction throughout, granite counters and so much more. With both 2 storey and bungalow singles on 35 or 50 foot lots, you will find value and amenities most other builders can’t offer.

Pathways at Findlay Creek singles will become sought after homes for generations to come, featuring high ceilings, larger windows and basements that can be completed to offer exceptional additional living space.

“We have a huge selection of wellthought out floor plans. Functional and comfortable. Our buyers have an almost endless array of options to build the home of their dreams. For example, all our Bungalows are designed to be both beautiful and practical, offering plenty of room for comfortable family living in a convenient layout. And our Single-Family homes combine beautifully crafted designs with exceptionally functional layouts, offering you convenience and charm in one perfect home.”

The exciting Townhomes at Findlay Creek feature an all-new layout designed especially for this site.

“Our new Townhome design emphasizes comfort and style. Enjoy the independence of your own space and a generous yard with the affordability of a townhome.”

What makes a Phoenix Home a step above comparable builders? Quality built in at a price you simply can’t beat.

“We have the largest selection of models so there is literally something for everyone. We go the extra distance to tailor each home to the unique needs of the buyer. We work with our home buyers to build their dream.”

Accessibility is no problem. Phoenix

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State-of-the-art CNC cutting machines ensure granite and quartz are of the highest quality.

“It is our goal to always be one step ahead of the competition, with the highest quality finishing, buyer incentive bonuses

and the most innovative designs and materials. When you do the math, you will always find that we’re ahead.”

Always leading with the latest innovations, Phoenix is unveiling its new line of state-of-the-art elevations at Pathways.

“We’re creating a community that we’re proud to live in. Ottawa is our home and we’re committed to making it the best it can be, one home at a time.”

To see all that Phoenix Homes has to offer and to register for Pathways at Findlay Creek, look online at www.Phoenixhomes.ca

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The future is fresh in Ottawa’s newest

west end contemporary community Fresh Towns is now taking registrations for outstanding town homes at exceptional value Innovation and imagination have come together in interior and exterior designs that it your lifestyle.

Two distinctive types of townhomes are now being offered for sale. In addition to the well laid out, modern contemporary homes, Fresh Towns will be

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complemented by exceptional rooftop homes, offering a private rooftop outdoor area for each unit.

Rooftop homes will offer sweeping panoramas, plenty of light and fresh air; perfect for intimate gatherings or just kicking back to relax.

Each freehold townhome will have its own private garage, plus interior living space from 1,000 to more than 1,600 sq. ft., depending on the model.

The grand opening of the community will see the unveiling of the complete Fresh Lifestyle package of inishes to make each home unique and tailored to the comforts of the owner.

Contemporary exterior architecture blends with stylish and functional interiors, designed by the well-respected local interior design irm West of Main, after an online consultation with a wide range of homeowners to reveal the most desired elements.

Fresh Towns will incorporate sought after features like gleaming countertops, stainless steel appliances, engineered hardwood loors, spacious kitchens designed to express your culinary skills, cozy family rooms and much more.

Priced from $299,990 to over $400,000, Fresh Towns will be attractive to irst time buyers and is ideal for families and people looking to enjoy easy access to everyday amenities.

Conveniently located in a family friendly community close to parks, schools, shops, transit and downtown, the vibrant west end location near Baseline Road is ideal for walking and cycling to nearby amenities. With public transit at your ingertips and easy access to Highways 416 & 417, you are only moments away from anywhere in the city and all it has to offer.

And Fresh Towns is at the hub of dynamic shopping with The Bayshore Shopping Centre, Loblaws and Ikea, all nearby and within easy reach by car or public transit.

Your every need is covered with nearby neighbourhood parks to provide an escape from it all, or plenty of space for fun for the whole family. Just steps away from Morrison Park, and a short drive from Nepean Sailing Club and Andrew Haydon Park and the Ottawa River, you’ll never be at a loss for activities or stunning scenery.

Dining out has never been better with a diverse selection of exceptional eateries and coffee shops to explore. Moxies, Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery and Bridgehead Coffee, and many more, are all close by.

There are plenty of options for entertainment too, with 16 screens bringing Hollywood to you at the fabulous Coliseum Ottawa Cinema. If reading suits your idea of entertainment, you’ll be pleased to ind a Chapters conveniently nearby. And there are plenty of pubs, lounges and nightclubs to round out your entertainment calendar.

Fresh Towns is your ideal choice for modern living in a vibrant new community, close to it all.

To learn more, register online at http:// freshtowns.ca.

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STANDINGS ARE AS OF JULY 25

LPGA TOP 10

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Sung Hyun Park

Lexi Thompson

Rookie Year: 2012 Career Earnings: $8,285,292

Rookie Year: 2017 Career Earnings: $1,501,172

Rookie Year: 2012 Career Earnings: $6,695,945

Ryu picked up the game of golf in the second grade as part of her school’s extracurricular activities...

An avid violinist at a young age, Ryu enjoys music.

Park started playing golf at the age of nine...Hobbies include playing with her dog (Da-on) and sleeping.

Thompson is a LPGA USGA Girls Golf official Ambassador.

Career Highlights: • 2017 ANA Inspiration • 2014 Canadia Pacific Women’s Open • 2012 Jamie Farr Toledo Classic • 2011 U.S. Women’s Open

Career Highlights: • Competed in seven LPGA tournaments with four top-10s: Kia Classic (T4), ANA Inspiration (T6), U.S. Women’s Open (T3), The Evian Championship (T2) LPGA Victories: • 2017 U.S. Women’s Open Conducted by the USGA

LPGA Awards: • 2012 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year

Career Highlights: • 2016 Rio Olympics (T19) LPGA Victories (8 wins, 1 major): • 2017 Kingsmill Championship Presented by JTBC • 2016 Honda LPGA Thailand • 2015 Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft, LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship • 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship • 2013 Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex • 2011 Navistar LPGA Classic @LEXI

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2017 LPGA

Kevin Haime identifies good viewing spots

BY JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

Ottawa golf pro Kevin Haime says the average golfer can learn a lot by watching LPGA golfers in the CP Women’s Open at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. And he should know as Kevin is one of Canada’s leading golf instructors.

In 2000 Kevin received the Canadian PGA’s National teacher of the Year Award, the top recognition for golf instructors in Canada.

He notes that higher handicap golfers frequently swing off balance. This does not happen with the LPGA pros whom he says are very disciplined swingers of the club who always stay in balance.

While PGA pros swing relying on power and velocity, the LPGA ladies’ game is based on rhythm and balance. He says that there’s a lot to be learned by watching how these LPGA pros hit the golf ball with great rhythm and with such ease.

As to where to watch these LPGA pros during the CP Women’s Open, he advises picking a favourite golfer or two and follow them for a whole round one day and then on another day pick out a couple of viewing spots on the course and stay there, watching the golfers as they play through. He says that there are a couple of nice vistas at the Ottawa Hunt that are good viewing spots.

One is behind the par-three eighth green.

From there, a spectator can also watch drives and approaches on the par-four seventh hole and also see the shots on the short par-three 17th hole as well.

HENDERSON

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When asked about how she’s keeping her life balanced, she said it was one of the biggest adjustments she’s made so far, but it sure was nice to sleep in her own bed this week. It was just her fourth time home this year.

Another good viewing spot is behind the 15th tee where a spectator can not only see the players play that hole but also can see the approach shots to the par-five ninth and 18th holes.

Haime describes the Ottawa Hunt as a target golf course or, as he says, “a second shot golf course.” While the greens are not small, there are small landing areas within the greens and so the golfers who are hitting their irons well and can control the spin on their approach shots will score well.

He says that the Ottawa Hunt will not be an overly intimating course for these LPGA pros and will provide a lot of birdie opportunities for them. He predicts that these lady golfers are going to impress golf fans with their scoring, saying the winning score could be 20 under par.

But he acknowledges that as happens with every tour level event, weather and pin positions can really affect scoring.

“No matter what, though, I’m expecting a few really low rounds,” Haime says. “The course just isn’t long enough to stop all the world’s best women golfers.”

Haime acknowledges that the big story of the week will be the play of Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls who is one of the top golfers on today’s LPGA tour.

“I’m expecting a pretty exciting week for Brooke,” he says, calling her a special athlete who responds well to pressure, something that will be needed as he says that things will be kind of crazy around her at the tournament, with huge crowds no doubt following her on the course.

Haime recommends attending the tournament for any golf fans. Indeed, he himself will be there on site as he is doing radio reports from the Hunt on the Thursday and Friday of the tournament. This is not an unfamiliar role for him as he has hosted a live call-in radio show “Tee It Up” on TSN 1200 radio for 20 years, providing golf instruction and covering golf news.

Haime, who attended the University of Illinois on a golf scholarship in the 1980’s, has been instructing golf for 26 years now. In 2007 the PGA of Canada recognized him for his outstanding contribution to the game of golf.

He operates the Kevin Haime Golf Centre and the Kevin Haime Golf School at 560 Hazeldean Road adjacent to the Carp River between Kanata and Stittsville.

The 2017 CP Women’s Open will be played at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club during the week of Aug. 21 to Aug. 27. This will be the third time that this championship tournament will be hosted at the Ottawa Hunt, with the tournament held there previously in 1994 and 2008.

The Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club has hosted a number of notable championships during its 107 year history including the 1994 Du Maurier Ltd. Classic, the 2008 Canadian Women’s Open, the 1932 Canadian Open and three Canadian Amateur Championships in 1937, 1960 and 1970.

The course was originally crafted by renowned golf architect Willie Park and was redesigned in 2013-2014 by international golf course designer Dr. Michael Hurdzan.

“It’s a huge balance and that’s something I really learned about this year is time management, and still focus on what’s important,” she said. “At the end of the day, if I don’t golf well then nothing else matters. I’m still trying to give my fans, and my sponsors as much attention as I can and still try to focus on my game and move that world ranking up from number three a little

bit closer to the top.”

Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow presented the girls with the Canadian flag on which hundreds of residents signed messages of well wishes to be sent to the Olympic Games in Rio. “Unfortunately, the flag got hung up at customs in Rio and never made it,” Pankow said as he unraveled the flag, which made its way back

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Kevin Haime is considered one of the top golf instructors in Canada. home.

Grinning from ear to ear, Brooke unraveled it and wrapped it around her shoulders, while the young crowd gathered at the front of the staged chanted ‘MVP’.

“You’re our Olympian,” the mayor said to a huge ovation.

With files from Laurie Weir

BROOKE HENDERSON

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5 Aryia Jutanugarn

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7 Mi Jung Hur

Rookie Year: 2015 Career Earnings: $4,006,205

Rookie Year: 2015 Career Earnings: $4,180,329

Rookie Year: 2009 Career Earnings: $3,585,521

Credits her dad as having the most influence on her career...Started playing golf at the age of 5 1/2...

Hobbies...Swimming and tennis...Qualified for the LPGA in her first attempt.

She started the game by herself...Hobbies include reading and listening to music...She has two siblings.

Started playing golf at the age of 10...Credits her father and watching Se Ri Pak win the 1998 U.S. Women’s Open, as most influencing her career...

Hobbies include going out to eat with friends and playing computer games, especially Sudden Attack…

Qualified for the Tour by finishing fourth on the 2008 Duramed FUTURES Tour season-ending money list.

LPGA Victories (6 wins, 1 major): • 2017 Manulife LPGA Classic • 2016 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic, Kingsmill Championship presented by JTBC, LPGA Volvik Championship, RICOH Women’s British Open, CP Women’s Open

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Career Highlights: • 2016 Rio Olympics (T25) • 2015 Lousie Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year • 2015 Kia Most Compelling Performance Award Career Victories (6): • 2017 Citibanamex Lorena Ochoa Match Play presented by Aeromexico and Delta • 2016 JTBC Founders Cup, Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give • 2015 Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic, LOTTE Championship Presented by Hershey, Blue Bay LPGA

STANDINGS ARE AS OF JULY 25

LPGA TOP 10

LPGA Victories (6 wins, 1 major): • 2014 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic • 2009 Safeway Classic

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Cristie Kerr

Rookie Year: 2008 Career Earnings: $7,670,862

Rookie Year: 2012 Career Earnings: $2,381,795

Rookie Year: 1997 Career Earnings: $18,538,802

Started playing golf at the age of 10. Credits her parents and family as the individuals most influencing her career. Enjoys shopping, watching movies and meeting friends. Qualified for the Tour on her first attempt.

Danielle started playing golf at the age of 12. Hobbies outside of golf include listening to and playing music and reading. If she did not choose a career on the LPGA Tour she would have been an actress. She qualified for the LPGA Tour on her first attempt.

Started playing golf at the age of 8. Credits her parents, sister, Charlie DeLucca and Jim McLean as the individuals most influencing her career.

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Crime Prevention Vanier and the Vanier Neighbourhood Watch program are looking to expand south.

The Vanier watch program has grown to 10 active neighbourhood watches, representing more than 225 residents.

However, nine out of the 10 watches are on the north side of Montreal Road.

There is currently only one watch on the south side, something Crime Prevention Vanier founder and Ottawa Police Service Neighbourhood Watch program volunteer Lucie Marleau said she would like to change with an information session aimed at residents in the area of Lacasse Avenue, Blake Boulevard, Richelieu Avenue and Frontenac Street.

“Those I spoke to have been feeling pretty 'out of the loop' vis à vis Vanier happenings,” Marleau said. “Here's to hoping we can bring them into the Neighbourhood Watch program family.”

The session is for south side residents only, and will take place on Aug. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 206 Montreal Rd. With recent crimes occurring in the community, including a serial arsonist, Marleau said she has been trying to keep residents informed about what residents can do for each other.

“We've been informed that there is no additional police patrol as a result of the rash of fires nor is city services proactively patrolling to inform Vanier residents of property standard bylaws related proper garbage storage,” Marleau said in an email to Vanier residents. “The onus is on us to keep ourselves and our neighbourhood safe.”

Joining a watch program, she said is a great way to keep an eye on what is going on, on the street.

To create a watch, Marleau said it would be ideal for 15 to 20 residents to join, but as few as 10 residents can form a neighbourhood watch.

Neighbourhood "watchers" receive regular updates and alerts on safety issues, crime trends, best practices in crime prevention, police news releases (specific to Vanier e.g. missing persons, witnesses sought, recent crime), vandalism, break-ins, misuse of parks/public spaces, traffic concerns, crime prevention tricks and tools, and other useful information and bulletins from their watch captains/co-ordinators.

As this session is aimed at south-specific homes and residents, Marleau said other K1L residents interested in forming a watch are welcome to contact her, at cpv-pvc@hotmail.com, or the area community police officer, Const.

Jonathan Kenney, at kenneyj@ottawapolice.ca, for more information.

In addition to the standard neighbourhood watch program, Marleau also launched a virtual version this past spring, Marleau said virtual members would be kept informed of what is happening in our neighbourhood and armed with that information, could help raise awareness of safety concerns, put safeguards in place when needed, report suspicious activity and safety concerns to Kenney or directly to the police, and share information with neighbours.

“The virtual watch seems to be a good alternative for people who are unable to join an existing watch or help create one — yet they want to be kept informed,” Marleau said. “Virtual members don't have the same level of neighbourhood support as a traditional watch but the information is beneficial nonetheless.”

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Based on the current laws, municipalities can be on the hook for massive damage settlements and it's time something be done about it, said Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown.

Brown and the other provincial party leaders spoke at the Association

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Brown said the province’s joint system leaves municipalities unfairly on the hook for damages.

The way the law is currently set up, one defendant who is only partially at fault — it could be as little as one per cent — can be responsible for 100 per cent of the damages if the other parties can’t pay.

Brown said this results in spiralling insurance premiums for cities, as well as a chill on city-run activities that represent a risk. One example is tobogganing. In Orangeville, sledding is forbidden at the municipally-owned hill due to risk of a lawsuit. An AMO study that looked at liability premiums cities pay between 2007 and 2011 saw an increase of more than 22 per cent. The organization has called for

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Art will be front and centre in New Edinburgh on the weekend of Sept. 16/17.

That’s when the New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour happens, with 27 artists who work in New Edinburgh opening their doors to the public.

These 27 artists will be found at 13 various locations around the New Edinburgh community in this two-day, self-directed artist studio tour.

Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 and again from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17.

All of the locations will be in the New Edinburgh area between Beechwood, Sussex, the Rideau River and Rockcliffe Park.

A map showing the artists involved and the locations can be found at http://nestudiotour. com/map/.

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The aim of this New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour is to build a vibrant arts community in New Edinburgh by showcasing local artists and presenting a behind the scenes look into the creative processes involved.

Those taking the tour will not only get to meet the artists but will be able to join them in

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The artists will be offering ongoing demonstrations, giving visitors an opportunity to learn about the artists and their techniques as they visit each studio.

Artistic media that will be represented on the tour include oils, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, encaustic, printmaking, photography, ceramic art, glass and music.

All of the studio locations are within walking distance of each other.

Among the artists involved in the New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour are Gordon Harrison (Canadian landscapes), Susan Ashbrook (artistic explorations), Erin Thibault-Morphy (landscapes and abstracts), Mary Pratte (photography), Mary Ann Varley (mixed media), Jennifer Anne Kelly (glass) and Michelle Bishop (ceramics).

Other artists involved in this tour include Ariel Lyons, Karen Dryda, Sara Alex Mullen, Sayward Johnson, Elizabeth Arbuckle, Pat Carbonneau, Josee Robillard, Nathalie Champagne, Lori Brethour Coulter, Karen Kurtzrock, Sandra Markovic, Barbara Saville, Beth Stikeman, Bruce Lloyd, Darlene Provost, Martha Nixon, Lynn Raymond, Jo-Anne Parthenais, Maureen Tracy and Nicole McGrath.

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Trees are the focus of an exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery Annex at Ottawa city hall.

The exhibition by Sarah Fuller, which will run to Sept.

24, will explore what the Ottawa and Gatineau area looked like before logging.

Entitled “And perhaps in me someone very old still hears the living sound of wood”, the exhibition will see the artist use photography, video, and sound to provide the atmosphere in which to meditate on trees such as the old growth white pine trees that were once found in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions, and the mark that the cutting and extraction of these trees has left on the area’s current landscape.

“I think of those trees often,” Fuller says. “What did it feel like to bob downriver and roll across the sea? What did they look like — what did this

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She is primarily projectbased and often works with archives as a means to investigate hidden or obscured narratives.

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other never seemed to be concerned about the number of people who would descend on our farm to spend the weekend.

Goodness knows there wasn’t much sleeping room, with only four beds in the whole house to put down the seven of us in our own family!

It wasn’t unusual for three or four carloads of relations to arrive at the same time, and Mother greeted them with open arms, and as suitcase after suitcase was unloaded, you didn’t have to be the sharpest knife in the drawer to know they planned on staying overnight! This onslaught of visitors usually came when Mother’s brother, Uncle Lou, was arriving from New York. Father would say it was like someone had sent out a

carrier pigeon with the news to our relatives in Montreal, Ottawa, and sometimes even as far away as St. Catharines, that Uncle Lou was coming, and that was all it took.

Aunt Vanetta, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Lil, Uncle Dick, and my cousin Richard would be the first to arrive from Ottawa, and always they brought dinner rolls, a store-bought cake from the bakery and bags of oranges and bananas. Aunt Vanetta came wearing a fancy hat, and it never left her head, except when she sat down for a meal.

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Meals were served right from the stove, everyone loading his plate, and heading for a chair either inside, or out in the grape arbour. And the old Findlay Oval fair jumped all weekend, with the oven full of roasts or chickens, and with potatoes and vegetables cooked in the preserving kettles instead of the pots we usually used.

Once the supper meal was cleared away, the real festivities began.

Mother, Grandfather and Mother’s brothers, sang at the top of their lungs, and to me it sounded just like a choir coming off the movie screen I once saw in the O’Brien theatre in Renfrew. And as the evening wore on, they were spurred on by the tumblers of homemade brew Father brought up from the cellar.

Where they came from, I had no idea, but sometime during the early evening, my brother Everett would go outside with the older cousins, and put up two large tents. There were no cots or beds inside, but feather covers and quilts would be used for mattresses, and sometime during the night, the overflow would wander out, find a spot to lie down, and settle in for a few hours sleep. The next day, the party would start all over again.

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Last year, a group of Syrian refugee children were able to be outfitted with the donated equipment, kept in a storage locker near HEO’s office at the Richcraft Sensplex. Without the donated equipment, Cook doubts they would have been able to get on the ice.

Anyone who wants to make an appointment to pick up used equipment can email Vanessa Valente at vvalente@hockeyeasternontario. ca. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Once ice time, league fees, a new jersey and some sort of tournament are factored in, youth hockey can be expensive. Combine a season when a child’s outgrown his or her hockey equipment and the sport can be cost prohibitive.

Hockey Eastern Ontario staff wants to remind people who may be in a tight financial position that they can help with equipment, said HEO’s financial coordinator Bryan Cook.

The organization receives second-hand equipment donated by the community to help outfit hockey players anywhere in its catchment area, which extends outside of Ottawa.

“We want to make hockey a more accessible sport,” Cook said.

It’s honour-based who comes in to get used equipment, with no restrictions on who is allowed to use the program, but the aim is to help out families who may be experiencing a financial barrier to play hockey. Those who receive the used equipment get everything they need that is available for free. The equipment is collected at Ottawa Senators games and at Canadian Tire stores in the area through the retailer’s Jumpstart program. Anyone can drop off used equipment to find it a new home.

Because the equipment is donated, it ranges from being well worn to barely-used, and sizes Brier Dodge/Metroland and specific types of equipment can’t be guarHockey Eastern Ontario’s Bryan Cook anteed.

HEO runs fundraisers through the year, like at one of the ice pads at the Richcraft a raffle for Grey Cup and hockey tickets kick- Sensplex.

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Six soldiers earn Victoria Cross at Hill 70

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The Battle of Vimy Ridge has gained recognition over the years as being the First World War battle where Canada became a nation. But other battles in World War I were also significant for Canadian troops and one of these is the so-called Battle of Hill 70.

What stands out for this 11-day battle that was fought four months after the Battle of Vimy Ridge is that six Canadian solders received the Victoria Cross as a result of their actions in this battle. The Victoria Cross was the highest honour for military valour available in the British Empire. To honour these Hill 70 Victoria Cross recipients and to mark the battle’s 100th anniversary, the Canadian War Museum has developed a special display highlighting the six Canadian soldiers who received the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Hill 70.

Canadian General Sir Arthur Currie called the Battle of Hill 70 the hardest battle in which Canadian troops had participated. Canadian troops, under the command of Currie, launched an attack on the German-held city of Lens in northern France on Aug. 15, 1917. The strategy was to capture the high ground overlooking the town, forcing the enemy to counterattack. By Aug. 25, the Canadians had withstood 21 failed counterattacks, suffering 9,000 casualties while killing, wounding or taking prisoner about 12,000 Germans.

This display, “The Battle of Hill 70,” will be on display at the Canadian War Museum until Remembrance Day on the wall between the LeBreton Gallery and the Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery. The six Canadian soldiers who received the Victoria Cross as a result of their actions in the Battle of Hill 70 were

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Rideau Hall will host a Masquerade for Mental Health this fall.

Wife of Gov. Gen. David Johnston, Sharon Johnston is inviting Ottawans to ‘take off your mask’ and help fight the stigma associated with mental illness at a free masquerade on Sept. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Rideau Hall.

“Nobody should ever need to hide behind a mask, but wearing one is often easier than trying to overcome the stigma related to mental illness,” Johnston said. “This event will bring together numerous organizations that I have had the privilege of visiting during my travels throughout Canada.”

She explained the masquerade will highlight innovative best practices as well as the prevention and intervention strategies being implemented in various parts of the country.

“I hope that this event will engage and educate as well as send a message of hope to those

affected by mental illness,” she said. “Let us stand in solidarity and take off our masks.”

Helped made possible through the support of Bell Let’s Talk, the grounds of Rideau Hall will be transformed into a fair where the public is invited to participate in a number of activities and interactive platforms as well as there will be performances by Canadian artists.

More than 40 mental health organizations from across the country will be part of the event in the Community Zone, which is aimed at encouraging the public to engage with mental health partners in an interactive setting.

According to Rideau Hall, the zone will feature mental health organizations providing a wide breadth of information from how to support and care for loved ones, to empowering young people to promote their own well-being as well as others. Guests will be able to create their own masks to wear and at one point near the end of the evening, they will be invited to take off their masks as a symbol of acceptance and solidarity.

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Sergeant Frederick Hobson, Corporal Filip Konowal, Private Harry Brown, Private Michael James O’Rourke, Acting Major Okill Massey Learmonth and Sergeant-Major Robert Hill Hanna. They are among only 96 Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross since its introduction during the Crimean War in 1856.

Sergeant Frederick Hobson earned the Victoria Cross for stepping in and taking control of a machine gun after all but one of its crew were killed and then using it to almost single-handedly repel a German attack. He fought to the death, giving his comrades time to regroup and defeat the enemy attack. He was 43 years old.

Corporate Filip Konowal earned his Victoria Cross for a series of attacks between Aug. 22 and 24 including one in which he took on seven enemy soldiers, killing them all.

Private Harry Brown, 19, was given the dangerous task of running a handwritten message back from the front to headquarters. He delivered his message despite mortal wounds.

Private Michael James O’Rourke, a stretcher bearer, earned the Victoria Cross for his dedication to his comrades during three days and nights of intense fighting. He also earned the Military Medal for his bravery at the Battle of the Somme and survived the war.

Acting Major Okill Massey Learmonth, 23, led a heroic defence against multiple counterattacks against his battalion. He died the following day.

Sergeant-Major Robert Hill Hanna was awarded the Victoria Cross for taking charge of his battalion after all the officers were killed or wounded in three failed assaults. He gathered the survivors for one more assault, rushing a German machine gun team and knocking it out.

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As we head into August, the Ottawa Humane Society is asking our community to help us make sure no dog is ever left to suffer in a hot car again.

It’s only through educating our community and spreading the word that we can make sure the animals in our community are safe all summer long.

The temperature inside a car can quickly climb, turning it into an oven in minutes.

A dog inside will begin to pant, drool, suffer increased heart rate, vomit, have seizures and could even die.

The dog’s brain may swell, he may have trouble breathing. The heat may affect all his organs, including his heart, weakening the muscle until the poor dog goes into shock.

The solution? Never leave a dog in a hot car. Even a couple minutes can have grave consequences. And if you see a dog in a hot car what should you do? Remember to T.A.N. Take information. Note the make, model and licence plate number of the car, the exact location of the car and description of the dog: breed, colour, size etc. Remember that windows cracked open do not significantly reduce the internal temperature of a car.

Assess the situation. How long have you been present while the dog has been in the car? Is the dog in distress? Signs of heat distress include excessive panting with the tongue fully extended, stumbling, glazed eyes, disorientation, hiding in the foot well (which is the “coolest” place in a vehicle), convulsions/seizuring, and ultimately coma and death.

Notify authorities. Contact nearby stores and businesses. Ask them to make an announcement for the owner to return to their car. Get others to help you. If the dog is in distress call the Ottawa Police Service at 911. Stay on the scene to monitor the situation until the owner or help arrives.

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Walking to and from school is an excellent way for your child to get their daily dose of exercise.

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Start by identifying the safest route and locate danger zones — like railroads or busy streets — along the way. Make sure the route follows school-approved walkways and intersections with a crossing guard on duty.

Once established, travel the planned route with your child a few times before school starts, emphasizing the following safety guidelines along the way: • Always walk on the sidewalk (or, in the Daniel Jedzura absence of one, stick to the outside of the left Identify the safest route to school and try it out several times with your child before lane, facing traffic). letting them undertake the journey alone.

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Bryan Murray

By Scott Campbell Bryan Murray is my uncle. I sat down to interview him at his summer cottage - found just outside of Ladysmith, Quebec - on August 1. Looking back, it is an honour to have done it.

I thank Uncle Bryan, Aunt Geri, cousins Heide, Emma and Addie (the three were visiting at the time), for allowing me this snapshot of time.

Bryan Murray has a lifetime of hockey memories making for many stories that could fill plenty of pages.

The Washington Capitals hired the Shawville native as head coach in 1981, marking the start of a career in the NHL, which spans five teams. Since those early games, he’s seen the game of hockey change dramatically.

“First of all, the toughness in the game is not what it was,” he said. “I think the rule changes with the red line gone and the tag-up rule, and things like that make the game appear faster. It is faster. I think the skill level of the kids today is better overall, and that goes along with being faster. The game is changed, and probably for the most part has changed for the better.”

SHAWVILLE KID

Murray’s story begins in the small Ottawa Valley town of Shawville, Quebec. Bryan is one of 10 children of Rhoda and Clarence Murray, a brother to Laird, Barrie, Darleen, Terry, Bill, Laurie, Lorraine, Karen and Kim. Clarence built the Murray home on King Street in Shawville in the late 1940s. He did most of the work on his own. Until Rhoda’s passing in 2013, it remained in the family.

The Murray clan didn’t live in the house right away. Clarence needed the rent money so everybody moved out to the farm outside of Shawville in Yarm.

“I think we were all glad to get back at Shawville at some point,” said Murray. “But I think when we went through that life on the farm there were a lot of great memories of that too.”

“I don’t know how mom and dad did it, honestly. We had the benefit of good guidance and parents that made sure we had enough. We never had too much, but we always had enough. They expected discipline and decent behaviour.

I think it shows that we’ve all grown up to be pretty reasonable people. When you look back on it, so many great memories and so much fun, I think the closeness of most of us in the family is because of it.

“It was a full house, no question. Mom somehow, some ability, whether we were out playing hockey, or out playing baseball, or just coming home from school, she had a meal on the table.”

For kids growing up in Shawville, a lot of them chose hockey and baseball to play. Murray played a lot of baseball – senior level to the Upper Ottawa Valley League. The home games actually took place on the fairgrounds, not at the R.A field like now.

Teams from Quyon, Campbell’s Bay, Vinton, Fort Coulonge, Sheenboro, Otter Lake, Pembroke, Petawawa and Chalk River provided the competition.

There was a lot of hockey too. Murray was skilled enough to play with the seniors when he was 14 or 15 years old. He played against Royce Richardson and others who were twice his age.

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“It wasn’t hard to fall in love with hockey. Like a lot of guys around here, I was pretty good at it. Everybody played hockey and that was our outlet,” said Murray.

He even drew the attention of one of the NHL expansion teams, the Philadelphia Flyers.

“I was playing senior hockey for Shawville in Smiths Falls one night. They watched me before they told me … I scored six goals in the game, which I did a few times in college. They called me the next day and offered me to go to their farm team. I said OK … $20,000. They said Gordie Howe makes $20,000, you can’t make $20,000. That’s what the salaries were.”

PONTIAC HOUSE

Before the call of the NHL came, Murray was a school teacher. When Pontiac Protestant High School first opened, in his eyes, it felt like 600 kids were walking the halls.

He helped open Murray’s sporting goods store with brother, Bill. (Bill and his family ran the business for over 40 years.) They built a new building and brother, Barrie, moved in.

Murray also bought Pontiac House in 1979. “I went to talk to the owner and the price was right.” Sister Darleen and her husband at the time and Murray’s wife Geri joined in running the business.

They sold a pint of beer and a pack of cigarettes for 25 cents and a quart of beer for * 55 cents. It was a time when the tavern catered exclusively to men.

Murray remembers Saturday nights and some Fridays in Shawville when all the farmers came into town and people could hardly find a parking spot on the street.

“We didn’t rent rooms at the Pontiac House, but we had food, alcohol and bands on the weekend. The place was packed. There was a beautiful dining room and lounge. We had family come in and help us in the kitchen like Lorraine and mom. They helped us a lot.

Friday night and Saturdays there would be 100 men in the tavern.”

Pontiac House eventually succumbed to a fire and Hursty’s restaurant now resides in the location.

Murray coached teams such as the Rockland Nationals and Pembroke Lumber Kings during this businessman period. Then he received an offer from the Western Hockey League Regina Pats to coach there. He told his wife, Geri, he wanted to go out west for one year to say he did it. Regina won the championship, paving the way for his career in the NHL. What if the Washington Capitals had never called?

“I probably would have been a businessman in Shawville and maybe taught a little longer,” said Murray. “I would have been a Shawville guy, I think at that stage. I would have been involved in hockey but I don’t think I would have been running out of town a lot. That’s life, you never know.”

“I thought I was a good coach, thought I could make part of a living from coaching.”

“I don’t get tired talking about home.”

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how he treats people and is he a good guy, does he have a chance to be a committed hockey player? I think you evaluate all of that, but I think the bottom line is you try to draft good players and talent. You have to draft certain types and it takes a lot of work and good scouts. If you get three out of seven players to play pro hockey for you, you had a good year.”

General manager David Poile was hired during Murray’s second season, and he made some trades that stimulated fan interest.

Erik Karlsson, Zack Smith, Mark Borowiecki, Chris Wideman, Mike Hoffman, Mark Stone and Jean-Gabriel Pageau are a few - not all - of the notable draft picks made by Murray with the Senators.

Washington was a struggling team when Murray stepped in as head coach. The team had not made the playoffs in eight years. He stayed behind the bench with the Capitals for seven full seasons and earned the Jack Adams Trophy in 1984, as NHL coach of the year.

“It gave the players a sense that we were trying to get better,” said Murray. “We had some great runs like in Game 7 against the Islanders and Pat Lafontaine scored. There’s Game 7 against the Philadelphia Flyers and Dale Hunter scored for us. Fan interest was quite high at that time and it got better. It’s (now a) good hockey hotbed.”

The Game 7 against the Islanders is known as the ‘Easter Epic’ in NHL history. The match took four overtime periods to decide and finished in the early hours of Easter Sunday.

In 1988, the Capitals were down 3-1 in the playoff series and managed to fight back to force a Game 7 against Philadelphia. The contest went into overtime before Hunter tallied the winner for Washington.

Murray next headed to the Detroit Red Wings. It wasn’t smooth sailing, as it was evident on his arrival that the team faced player issues.

“I got the chance to go in and help fix that. We had some runs in Detroit. I was only there for four years, but we had a lot of kids, and we knew we were going (to) be really good.”

Next up was the Florida Panthers, which managed a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in their third year. Murray helped craft the team for that unexpected run. He remained in Florida until 2000 and then moved on to Anaheim.

“In Anaheim, we went from a nothing organization where nobody cared, to drafting (players) really well,” he said. “Tim (Murray) was a big part of that. We drafted Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. We went to the Stanley Cup Final (in 2003) when I hired (former Wing, now Leaf coach) Mike Babcock. We went to Game 7 against New Jersey and lost in New Jersey.”

Murray arrived in Ottawa in 2004, but missed an entire season because of the lockout.

Murray is still the only modern Senators coach who took the team to a Stanley Cup Final.

That 2007 run, he considers a major highlight.

The 2016-2017 season was also a memorable one for the Ottawa Senators and Murray.

There was plenty of excitement and surprises that didn’t end until the Game 7 double overtime loss to the eventual repeat Stanley Cup champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the eastern final.

“Obviously, starting off we weren’t predicted to be a contending hockey team,” said Murray. “But I thought as the year went on we got better. There were a lot of tough games and then making the playoffs and the excitement of winning a couple (of) rounds.

The opportunity with Game 7 to move on to the Stanley Cup final, has to be marked as a very good season.”

As a general manager, Murray has kickstarted a lot of players’ careers by drafting them.

“There have been some surprises and some real disappointments. I think you try to find out is the character of the person. What he behaves like in school, around his parents,

HOME

The old Shawville arena was owned by Ebert Richardson for a period of time. The building, which no longer exists, became known as Richardson’s Rink. Once in a while, a gang would sneak in through the windows for the chance to play indoor hockey.

“It was a smaller ice surface,” said Murray. “What that meant was that you had to have skill, you had to be able to control the puck. When I coached - when Boston had the Boston Garden - players had to have the skill because they had to take short passes and quick plays, because people were all over you. You had no room to operate. I always thought the games were better because of that.

“Richardson’s Rink was natural ice, small dressing rooms, and a furnace in the rooms to keep you warm and that was it. There was no Zamboni then; most of the time (it was flooded) by a hose.

“But Shawville was a great place to grow up,” he said. “Mom cared so much about everything that went on in the family. Dad was in Ottawa working; he probably wasn’t involved early in our life as he could be because of work.”

Murray always found time in his off-season to return to summer at the cottage with wife Geri and daughters Heide and Brittany. Son-in-law Don and granddaughters Emma and Addie have spent time there, along with many family and friends.

Forty-six years ago, Murray bought the land for $1,800.

“People thought I was crazy,” he said. “I’m glad I did it. There was no electricity and no water. We had this big pine tree. We put the drum up in the pine tree, had a motor with a hose. I would go down to start the motor. Geri would wait [until it] started to flood over and I would turn the motor off. That way we would flush toilets. Then we had coal oil lamps and that’s how we started. We were like that for four, five years and then we added power and we grew from that.”

Murray’s NHL career took him away from the Shawville area for most the year. In the beginning, teams even travelled on commercial airlines. They flew along with everybody else. Now, it’s a world of difference with teams having their own planes and first class service. The biggest change of all is they can come and go, whenever they want.

Yet, no matter how much hockey business there was to do and how far he roamed, Shawville and the Pontiac never seemed to be too far from Murray’s mind.

“I don’t get tired talking about home.”

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19. Most impoverished 20. British romance novelist Pollock 23. Burgers 24. Organization of American States 25. Lacking contact with other people 26. Sex Pistols bassist Vicious 27. One who uses a rod and line

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Something big is on the horizon and you are getting very excited about it, Sagittarius. The wait will soon be over and you can enjoy yourself fully. Try to remain patient a little while longer.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Sticking to your safety zone has done you well, Capricorn. But sometimes you need to step outside of the boundaries for a new perspective. Don’t let apprehension hold you back.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a packed calendar feels stifling right now. It’s good to have a solid social network, but not if it comes at the expense of free time. See what you can clear from your schedule.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There is more to living than adhering to career goals, Pisces. Find ways to schedule more activities that bring you happiness.

to fish 28. Expression of surprise 29. Get older 30. Rooney and Kate are two 31. Wild goats 32. Cores 33. Walks into 34. A way to accustom 36. Wet nurse

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: ottawaeast@metroland.com AUG. 28 Movies in the park return to Lansdowne Park on the South Court (dusk, 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.). Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, snacks and settle in to enjoy the show. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the Aberdeen Pavilion. Aug. 28’s movie will be “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”

SEPT. 9 Le Festin de l’Est Beechwood East Feast. Lots of food, plenty of drink and tons to do for the kids.

Walk freely on a pedestrianized section of Beechwood Ave. between Marier Ave. and St. Charles St. Check out the Vanier Community Association Facebook Page for the full line up of vendors, music and

sponsors. Saturday, Sept. 9, 5 p.m. cluding a K9 fun zone, a family fun to 10 p.m. zone, a puppy Picasso booth, a pet pavilion and a VIP area for fundSEPT. 9 raiser. Races for runners and walkOttawa Humane Society (OHS) ers of all levels. For information fundraiser at Lansdowne Park. The about this fundraiser, please visit otWiggle Waggle Walk and Run is a tawahumane.akaraisin.com . great way to raise money for the 10,000 animals that OHS cares for SEPT. 10 each year. Variety of activities inCome and experience the stories

of the people who lived in the year 1867 at Beechwood’s annual historical walking tour on Sept. 10 at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave., beginning at 2 p.m. Actors will bring to life seven men and women who embody what life was like in the year 1867. The event is outdoors and will include about 1.5 to 2 hours of walking.

Friends of the Farm happenings SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The Friends of the Farm are holding a tree tour this Sunday, Aug. 27 starting at 10 a.m. at Building 72 at the Central Experimental Farm (east of the Prince of Wales traffic circle).

The tour will deal with trees and wood including wood’s biology, uses and more. This is a free event but you should register at trees@ friendsofthefarm.ca.

On Saturday, Sept. 9, there will be a research open house and bug day at the Central Experimental Farm. This will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Research Greenhouses. There will be demonstrations, a live interactive insect zoo and more. Visit www.friendsofthe farm.ca/ fcef-annual-events/ or www.entsocont.ca/bugday-ottawa-2017.html.

Another tree tour will take place on Sunday,

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Michael Diorio-Sanon, of Centretown, enjoys a ride on a midway bee with his son Princeton Diorio-Sanon, 6, of Uplands, at the Capital Fair on August 17. Every year, children and youth with special needs are invited to enjoy the midway, petting zoo and live entertainment with their families the day before the fair at the Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre officially opens, courtesy of Hydro Ottawa. The Capital Fair continues until August 27.

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Sept. 17, starting at 2 p.m. from Building 72.

This tour will deal with the non-green parts of trees such as the bark, branches and roots. This is a free event but you should register at trees@ friendsofthefarm.ca.

On Sunday, Oct. 15, there will be another free tour, leaving at 5 p.m. from Building 72.

This tour will feature photography at the Central Experimental Farm including how light tells the story of a landscape. You should register at trees@friendsofthefarm.ca.

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Friends of the Farm is holding a used book drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can drop them off at Building 72 at the Arboretum.

Friends of the Central Experimental Farm can be contacted at 613-230-3276 or via email at info@friendsofthefarm.ca.

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