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Residents in Vanier are looking to shift the conversation from mega-shelters, to helping the homeless. A working group formed in August in response to the Salvation Army’s plans to move its Byward Market shelter to Vanier has decided to take a different approach to protesting. The group has organized a Homelessness Symposium for Sept. 18 and 19 at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre to discuss what needs to change in Ottawa to help homeless individuals. The symposium will welcome a number of experts to Vanier, all discussing different ideas, practices and organizations that have seen success with helping end chronic homelessness. Vanier resident and longtime social worker Amanda Carver is part of the organizing committee. Carver said this event might have been in reaction to the Salvation Army’s proposal, but would like it to be more about helping the homeless. See CITIES, page 15
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Group continues fight to keep Rideau High open to the public The halls at Rideau High School might have been empty at the start of this new school year, but the community is hoping that is only temporary. Vanier and Overbrook residents gathered on Sept. 5 to discuss the potential to turn the former high school on St. Laurent Boulevard into a community hub. Friends of Rideau High are now looking at another way the building can remain open to the community. Friends of Rideau High member, Sheila Perry said the plan is modelled on the success
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The resource centre will be looking to move in as the anchor organization, as its lease is almost up at its current location on Donald Street. To ensure that is a possibility, the resource centre is working on presenting a business plan to the school board this year. The meeting on Sept. 5 was aimed at gathering suggestions from community members on what this community hub should have in it. Overall, Perry said the turnout for the meeting showcased the strong interest there is in keeping the school open to the public. “It was wonderful,” Perry said. “to see the kind of interest
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An industry expert said the Ontario government’s plans to open its own pot shops and provide a website for buying cannabis online is just the start. Ivan Ross Vrana, vice-president of public affairs for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, said moving forward the details matter. Cannabis is currently still an illegal substance, but when the federal government changes that on July 1, 2018, Ontario hopes to have 40 standalone pot stores open. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario will operate them, but they will not be within or adjacent to existing liquor stores. By 2020 the number of pot stores will rise to 150, compared to the 660 current liquor stores. Yasir Naqvi, attorney general and Ottawa Centre MPP, Charles Sousa, minister of finance and Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of health and long-term care made the announcement on Sept. 8 in Toronto. Vrana will be keeping an eye
on things like price and access. “The access and where they are located really has to be well thought out. If I have to drive an hour away to access this legally, that’s going to be a bit of a deterrent than if I can get something 10 minutes down the street.” Vrana also worked for Health Canada developing the Government of Canada’s position regarding the use, production, distribution and regulation of cannabis for medical purposes. As new products come out, and demand shifts, the government will need to react and make changes, he said. “They have to be cognizant that this may not be the solution we end up with. This is all uncharted territory for everybody. I think they are going in the right direction.” At the announcement, Naqvi said the government considered several priorities, including protecting youth, promoting health and harm reduction, road safety and the elimination of the black market. “This is a once in a generation change in our society,” he said. Residents looking to pur-
chase and possess recreational cannabis will have to be 19 years old and its use will be prohibited in public places and workplaces. He added that the government is aligning its approach with the treatment of alcohol and tobacco, meaning its use is only allowed in private residences. For now, using cannabis in businesses and establishments is prohibited, but eventually the model could include licensed establishments. Current privately operated pot shops, popping up around the city, will be shut down, Naqvi said. “They are not legal now and will not be legal retailers under the new model,” he said. “If you operate one of these, consider yourself on notice.” The province will work on an enforcement strategy, working with local police and city hall to shut them down. Municipalities will also have a say in where the new shops are located. Sousa said locations close to illegal shops will be considered, if still in operation, to help force them out of the market.
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SENIORS Burnt toast not wasted Mona Fortier MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT OTTAWA VANIER DÉPUTÉE
As the summer draws to a close, I want to take a minute to say thank you to all the communities that have welcomed me and my team to their events and Canada 150 celebrations across the riding. I am overwhelmed by the strength and inclusiveness of our diverse community, and this past week at the Liberal Summer caucus in Kelowna, I was proud to tell my colleagues about the amazing events and initiatives in Ottawa—Vanier. I also want to thank everyone who has stopped by my new office at 233 Montreal Rd. or who attended our official office opening on August 12th. We served over 700 people throughout the afternoon. Even the late afternoon thunder storm didn’t damper the enthusiasm. For those who have not been to my office yet, we are open 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Fridays, please stop by or give my team a call at 613 998 1860. In addition this summer, I held a successful consultation on Canada’s Food Policy on September 21st and a BBQ for students and business who participated in the Canada Summer Jobs program this year. There are many photos from these events on my Facebook page facebook.com/EquipeTeamMona.
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ather was happy. It had been a good season, unlike most other years, and he was sure he was going to get a second cutting of hay. That meant the mow would be full, and he could be sure of lots of hay to see us through the winter. But it also meant he would be working alone, as my three brothers would all be back to school. Of course, there were still Saturdays, but during the week, Father would be out cutting hay, raking and stooking on his own, leaving the house long before we were awake. But the brothers were expected to do all the morning chores before they went off to school, that is, except for the milking, which was a chore my sister Audrey and my mother had to take over. All of this meant of course, that our whole routine changed in the mornings. And it didn’t mean I’d get off scot free. School lunches had to be made the night before, but as soon as my feet hit the floor in the morning, I was expected to get breakfast on the table. Father would be long gone, so I didn’t have to worry about frying a pan of potatoes and salt pork.But I did have to make the porridge, and make sure the bread was sliced and ready to be put on the toaster rack that would sit on top of the stove where I would have removed one of the lids, allowing the bread to brown over the hot coals. As soon as everyone came in from the barn, I had to fly into action. The brothers changed their clothes, Mother and Audrey washed up, and
You may also have heard that I travelled to Ghana and The Gambia at the end of August, as a delegate with the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association. Over the course of the week, we met with leaders from both governments and civil society organizations. It was a tremendous experience to learn more about West African traditions and culture as well as get to see some of the amazing work Canadians are doing abroad.
MARY COOK Memories I put four slices of bread on the toaster rack, and started to ladle out the porridge. A pot of eggs would be simmering on the back of the Findlay Oval, and I had placed an egg cup in front of each place. Everything was in order. Well, it didn’t take long for Emerson to complain. The porridge was like glue, there wasn’t enough cream in the pitcher, and where was the brown sugar? I ran to the ice box and refilled the pitcher, grabbed the brown sugar bowl out of the cupboard, and told him he could either eat the porridge or give it to Sport our old Collie dog waiting outside the summer kitchen for any scraps from the breakfast table.Well, that’s when all hell broke loose. I could smell the burning toast before I saw it. I ran to the stove, and saw the bread, white as the driven snow on the outside, and burnt to a crisp on the inside. Emerson got into a fit of laughing, because the rule in our house was that whoever burnt the toast had to eat it, as Mother continually reminded us of the
starving Armenians. Mother grabbed the toast, took a knife, and scraped the burnt side furiously, slapped two pieces in front of Emerson, and told him to eat up or he’d be late for school. He knew better than to argue. Mother cracked an egg, dipped her burnt toast in the yolk, and spread jam on the other piece and ate up like eating burnt toast was an every day occurrence. The smell of burnt toast hung in the kitchen as we gathered our book bags and headed out the door for school. Mother’s parting words were for Emerson. “Not one word about the burnt toast or you just might be having some for your supper tonight.” The smell of burnt toast was replaced with the aromas coming from the oven. Supper was ready, Father was washed up, but still showed signs of his long day in the hay field, with bits and pieces stuck in his hair. Not a word was said about the burnt toast, but when Mother’s back was turned, Emerson pretended he could smell it, turning his nose in the air, and sniffing, and then making the worst face, crossed his eyes, put a hand around his neck, and let his tongue hand out, as if he was going to choke to death. Mother, who we all said had eyes in the back of her head, walked to his chair, and cuffed him on the ear, a smack that could be heard in Douglas. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook details, or if you would like a hard copy, contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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he city will soon revamp the length of time you can park on a street that does not have parking signs. It may come as a surprise to some motorists that a curb with no signs has a threehour time limit. In most cases it doesn’t matter – only if someone complains about your car does the city check up on you. Next June 1, the limit will be doubled to six hours. It seems reasonable, but clearly doesn’t go far enough. No one wants cars parked for days or weeks in the same spot, but six hours provides little benefit compared with three hours. Six hours is not the length of many workdays, so it’s not much use to anyone heading to an office for a 9-to-5 job. And six hours isn’t enough time to have a full night’s sleep. It seems the outgoing three-hour limit wasn’t enforced much anyway – a city manager reports only 33 such tickets were issued on weekends in 2016. What the city needs is short time limits in some
places and leisurely limits elsewhere. If a space is located in an area where we want to encourage parking space turnover – near a shopping area for example – stick to three hour parking, or less, during shopping times and leave it unlimited from evening to morning In other areas – suburbs, away from retail – why not allow 23 hours of parking? That would mean cars that have basically been abandoned can still be ticketed, while allowing others to park where there’s plenty of space available. We’ve all paid for roads through taxes, why not allow drivers to use them as parking spaces where things are quiet? The potential downside to six-hour limits is a reduction in parking turnover in places where parking is in high demand. It may tempt some office workers to clog up a neighbourhood for the morning, then clog it up again by moving their cars at lunchtime. Each street and each neighbourhood has different requirements, and a one-size-fits-all policy is a wishy-washy policy. It’s not clear that a six hour rule is going to be much better than the three hours we’re allowed today.
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here was a back-to-school photo in the newspaper that triggered more thoughts about the school-naming controversy of the recently concluded summer. The photo showed a mother and daughter hugging at Vimy Ridge Public School in suburban Ottawa. Vimy Ridge — a new school and what a good name for it. The name celebrates one of the pivotal moments in Canadian history. There are other important events in Canadian history, other historic places and they could have schools named after them. Whether those names should replace Sir John A. Macdonald, and other famous Canadians now deemed to be flawed, is another question. But at least we can agree that Canada does not need more things named after Sir John A. There are lots of other good names out there. Or are there?
ter because his record was blemished? There is a different answer for minor figures in out history. The renaming of the Langevin Block in downtown Ottawa causes little alarm because Hector Funny Town Langevin was not as important — and few Canadians knew who he was. Sir John A. cannot be made an unThere was a flurry of Sir John A. person so easily. We can’t pretend he namings during the period of the didn’t exist. We also shouldn’t pretend Harper government. One of those that he was a flawless person. But we was what we used to call the Western can make sure that Canadians underParkway in Ottawa. Most people still stand him better. call it the Western Parkway and it One of the more constructive recertainly wouldn’t hurt to call it that sponses to the Sir John A. controversy again, officially. has come from those who study and But as for changing the names of all seek to preserve our history. They see a those other buildings, bridges, airports, great need for better historical underarenas and bingo parlours named after standing by Canadians. If we all knew Sir John A., there’s no clear answer on what Sir John A. did and didn’t do, it that. Can we really deny our history, would be easier to put such matters as turn our backs on the considerable the naming of schools in perspective. achievements of our first prime minisIt might also stimulate discussion on
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some of the issues that are at the heart of the renaming controversy. The more understanding there is, the better the chance is of righting some historical wrongs. Better historical understanding begins with increased teaching of history in schools, beginning at the elementary level and continuing. It also wouldn’t hurt to improve and broaden the teaching of politics at the high school level and attempt to increase interest in current affairs. To do so courts controversy, but the kids can handle it — if their parents can. History doesn’t have to be dull, particularly if it is taught warts and all. Sir John A. was a fascinating man, with many faults, personal and political. Those faults make him all the more fascinating — especially, perhaps, to those in schools named after him. Vimy Ridge is a great name, but EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR
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some people might see it as glorifying war. So there you go. Meanwhile, the search can continue for flawless Canadians to name schools after. Know anybody like that? Maybe it would be better just to name schools after trees.
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ix years ago, the Public Health Agency of Canada lowered minimum fitness guidelines for children and adults. At the time, less than half of Canadian adults and fewer than 12 per cent of children were meeting the daily recommendations for nonsedentary behaviour. The agency defended the move by citing research showing any activity was better than none at all, at the same time admitting that more activity is almost always better. The thinking was if they lowered the bar, perhaps more Canadians would be encouraged to meet the minimum standard. Fast forward to now and the stats are pretty much the same. Despite the futility of lowering the bar to encourage higher numbers, it seems Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is thinking along the same lines when it comes to elementary school mathematics. For the second year in a row in Ontario, just half of grade six students and 62 per cent of grade three students managed to meet the provincial standard in math in the provincial standardized testing.. Declining scores over the past decade have been the catalyst for a $60 million investment from the province. One year ago, and three years after the downward trend was identified, Ontario implemented an overhaul of the math curriculum, including a promise to commit more time per school day to the study of this core subject. The numbers released in August suggest a year is not enough to overturn nearly a decade of stagnation, followed by decline. The government says it will likely be a number of years before the changes have any impact on the province’s math scores. In the meantime, the premier announced in early September that her government is planning a more sweeping overhaul and review of the curriculum, which will include skills development in creativity and problemsolving. To match the new curriculum, the province says it may also reform the standardized tests in literacy and math and change how students are assessed on report cards. After all, if kids aren’t meeting the standard, why not change the standard? That may sound cynical, but at the end of the day, standardized math tests should test standardized math skills. Period. When EQAO tests were first introduced in the early 2000s, just over half of grade six students were achieving the standard, not much higher than today. Over time, test scores went up, however, peaking at 71 per cent in 20092010. The following year saw a moderate decline which
Capital Muse continued over the next five years, in conjunction with a curriculum that increasingly focused more on breakout math than rote learning. What we have now is a generation of students who have been the victims of progressive math. I’m in the camp that sees the intense focus on breakout math as the reason many kids are unable to do simple addition and subtraction equations with multiple digit numbers and can’t work out sales tax in their heads. Rote learning is boring and hard and seems like a relic from the industrial era. But it’s also an effective way to memorize things, from alphabets to equations that will turn up time and again. As an adult professional learning French, I spent much time last spring
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reading literature and listening to dialogue on the radio and television — that was the creative and interesting part. But I also made endless, repetitive lists of verbs and their various conjugations, which I could rapidly recall when in the midst of conversation with a classmate or during an off-the-cuff presentation. It also came in handy when I did the testing at the end, a multiple choice, standardized test. The test didn’t need to measure my ability to creatively communicate in French; it merely needed to demonstrate that I knew advanced French grammar. It’s the same for math. I’m all for shaking up the curriculum. And I have great expectations that we can once again get kids memorizing basic math equations and passing standardized tests. Quebec, after all, is proof this is not a national problem. If the government really wants to demonstrate progress with its new curriculum, it should leave the standardized tests alone for the time being. Let’s see how the next cohort of students who are focusing on excellence in math measure up against the current standard before lowering it. The equation seems simple to me.
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50th anniversary is new start for 67’s franchise two pre-season games this season. The first was a 5-2 loss against Kingston on Sept. 3 and the second game will be a The 50th anniversary of the Ottawa rematch played in Ottawa on Sept. 15. Both Boyd and Tourigny spoke with 67’s junior hockey club will be marked Metroland Media on Sept. 1 to discuss by a fresh start for the team. Following the three-year regime of the new direction of the 67’s, the chalthen-coach and general manager Jeff lenges of a very short pre-season and Brown that resulted in only five playoff some of the players that will get the victories, it was time for a new direc- fans out of their seats during the 50th tion. Brown stepped down on April 25 anniversary season. The hockey operations leaders had citing personal reasons. In June, the Ottawa Sports and En- only two months to learn about the tertainment Group (OSEG) named organization and the current roster, former Mississauga Steelheads GM and have only had that same limited James Boyd as the 67’s new GM and time to instill a new system, philosophy André Tourigny as head coach and and culture. One of the biggest issues vice president of hockey operations. the duo faced, was trying to put a preTourigny spent the 2016-2017 season as season schedule together when most coach of the Halifax Mooseheads and other teams had already secured the was an assistant coach with Canada’s pre-season games. “Two games is not the best scenario, silver medal winning 2010 and 2011 juor what would prefer, but that’s what it nior teams. Training camp for the 2017 edition is,” Tourigny said. “We can sit and comgot underway two weeks ago, which plain or we can figure it out and make includes several intra-squad games and it happen with those two games. When a practice with the Ottawa Gee-Gee’s we got hired, everybody already had uSports team. The 67’s will play only their games and that was the way it was. We tried with evCARRIER OF THE MONTH CARRIER OF THE MONTH erybody, we tried with Kingston, Oshawa, Gatineau Val D’or, we Is proud to announce tried the Q – it was not a lack of effort, but it was too late, everybody already had ROUTE #GK011 their pre-season booked.” AUGUST 2017 Boyd is in CARRIER OF THE MONTH agreement with his coach. A prize will “It’s tough to also be awarded to evaluate,” he said. ZACHARY “It would be nice for a job well done. for evaluation but we’ll make the CARRIER OF THE MONTH CARRIER OF THE MONTH BY JAKE DAVIES
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New Ottawa 67’s coach and vice president of hockey operations André Tourigny talks to his team during training camp on Thursday, Sept. 7. best of it.” So the best of it means, evaluation will be done as players square off against teammates during intra-squad games. The 67’s also scheduled a special practice against uOttawa’s hockey team. “That will be a good feature of our camp, we will work on our special teams, we will have skill coaches come in and work with our guys and try to implement a lot of new things to help our guys develop,” the coach said. Not only is the coach trying to develop and pick his team, he’s trying to instill his system and his philosophy. “We want a team that will play fast, that’s the first priority,” Tourigny said. “Not just the speed, but the way we think the game, being relentless. Dictate the pace of the game. We want to be the team that will go after the opponent. We want to play with courage. Courage can be on or off the ice.” Despite limited opportunities to see their team against their competition,
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Tourigny is pleased with the growth he’s seen over training camp. “We were not really pleased with the first intra-squad game.,” the coach said. “Twenty-four hours later we were super happy about our team. In hockey, 24 hours is an eternity. It’s tough to say this guy is a lock – we’ll see in 24 hours. Especially when you have a coach that didn’t know those guys before. Now it’s crunch time.” On Sept. 1, the club trimmed the roster from 46 to 27 players, which included 16 veterans from the 2016-2017 team. Despite a unique pre-season situation, both hockey operators are excited about the team, and think the fans will be too. Both coach and GM are pleased with 2017 first round pick (sixth overall) forward Graeme Clarke. “Clarke obviously has played really, really well,” Tourigny said. “He can shoot the puck. I haven’t seen that a lot in my life. He has really quick hands, a really good shot and a nose for the net. He’s a good player.” Boyd says the 2017 draft class has looked good in general. “First round pick Graeme Clarke is a goal scorer, he can really shoot the puck,” Boyd added. “67’s comparable from years gone by, he’s like Tyler Taffoli at the same age. He’s really got a knack for the back of the net. We’re going to bring him along slowly, but goal scoring is going to be his bread and butter. Clarke, (2016 fifth round pick) Yule Quinn and (2017 third round pick) Lucas Peric have all impressed. We’re happy with the group that’s going to go and develop. It could be a pretty good group of picks when you go back and look at this time next year.” Third round pick, Seva Losev is also impressing up front. “We didn’t know what to expect
from him,” the coach said. “He’s been really good, really solid so we’re really pleased with what we’ve seen so far.” “He’s come in and he’s impressed,” Boyd said of Losev. “The coaches really like him. He’s in great shape and he works hard. But he has options, he’s a good student. He’s discussing things with his parents.” Even late round picks like 2016 fifth round pick Yule Quinn are looking sharp. “Quinn was outstanding in our three intra-squad games,” Tourigny said. Last year the strength of the 67’s was its defence, and Tourigny expects that will continue in to this year. “We surely have a lot of talent, you can certainly see that the last two days,” the coach said. Boyd says Okhotyuk “is still finding his way but is a tremendous skater, really powerful and has really impressed here in the early stages.” Last year the squad lacked depth scoring, but Tourigny expects everyone to contribute this year. In net the staff is looking at 20-yearold Leo Lazarev and 19-year-old Olivier Lafrenier who were with the team last year and 17-year-old Orleans native Andree Cedrick who the team picked in the 12th round in 2016. They haven’t decided on a starter yet, but age will play a role. “For the long-term development of the team, we have to keep in mind, we have to develop a goalie at the same time,” Boyd said. All in all, Tourigny is pleased with what he’s seen so far. “What I like here is we have a lot of upside,” he said. “We have a lot of young, talented players. Being young is one thing, but talent doesn’t have age. When your talented, that’s what you are, and that’s what you want as a coach. You want to work with talent and that’s what we are.” Boyd says he is impressed with the reception he has received from OSEG since his hiring. “Ownership has been extremely supportive,” Boyd said. “The message from day one is they want to provide us with the tools to do our job.” With ownership support and a mix of experience and youth, Boyd is expecting big things in the club’s 50th anniversary. “The goal first and foremost here is just to establish a structure and to evaluate our players over the first month or two.,” the GM said. “... we are going to be a competitive team this year. A lot that happens in junior depends on who comes back from NHL camps. It’s tough to make predictions, but being a playoff team and competing in the playoffs is definitely a possibility.”
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Members of the Glebe Little League team which won the Little League Baseball 2017 Junior League Ontario District 6 championship are (front row, holding the championship banner, from left) Ben Drew, Evan Korski, Aidan Hardy, Will Parry, Jack Best, Adrian Bunner and Matthew Patterson and (back row, from left) Tyrell Morris, Usman Khan, Will Cavanaugh and Max Babulic. The coach at the far left is David Bunner while the coach at the back at the right between players Adrian Bunner and Matthew Patterson is Mike Patterson. The coach on the far right is Paul Cavanaugh.
Notice of Study Commencement and Open House #1 Leitrim Road Realignment and Widening Environmental Assessment Study
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Fred Barrett Arena 3280 Leitrim Road 6 to 9 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) OC Transpo route 93 (formerly 144) Free parking is available
The City of Ottawa has initiated the Leitrim Road Realignment and Widening Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to identify the right-of-way requirements for the project, protect the corridor and inform the ongoing planning and development of adjacent lands. The study area is illustrated on the key map.
The EA study is being undertaken in accordance with Ontario’s EA Act, fulfilling requirements as a Municipal Class EA process for a Schedule C project. The EA process will involve developing, assessing and evaluating alternatives, leading to a Recommended Plan including a functional design and an estimate of capital and operating costs for implementation. There will be ongoing public consultation activities during the course of the study. This first Open House will provide: • An overview of the study progress to date including an overview of existing conditions • Reconfirming the project need and justification • An evaluation of alternative solutions and alternative corridors.
Your participation in the Open House meetings is an important component of the study where you can discuss the project with the study team and provide feedback.
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Invictus flag to make two stops in Ottawa BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com
During the 37-day Invictus Games flag tour, it’s coming to Westboro. The flag is travelling with 150 flag bearers from coast to coast and making two stops in Ottawa. The Invictus Games are being held in Toronto from Sept. 23 to 30. On Sept. 15, it makes a stop beside the Westboro legion in Winston Square from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. It’s one of 15 legions involved in the cross-country tour. The flag will also stop at 22 military bases and in more than 50 communities. In organizing the event, Doug Cody, past-president of the branch, said the purpose of the tour really became clear when talking with organizers of the games. “The Invictus Games is for the athletes, but the flag run is for everyone,” Cody said. The games are for active duty and veteran service members who have become
ill or injured during military service; the 550 athletes will compete in 12 different adaptive sports, including archery, athletics, golf, indoor rowing, powerlifting, cycling, volleyball, swimming, basketball, rugby, tennis and a driving challenge. There are 17 countries participating. The flag tour stop will feature the Invictus Games’ mascot, Vimy, a Labrador retriever trained to be a detection dog at the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton. Vimy can sniff out explosives and illegal chemicals. There will also be a yellow flag for attendees to sign to show their support. Those flags will be presented to competitors at the games. The three local flag bearers are Bob Cook, who served in the military police and went on several United Nations tours, Ray Larose, who served in the air force, and Orrin Kerr, an army reservist with the Scottish regiment. The legion branch’s Sgt.-At-
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The Invictus flag will make a stop in Winston Square from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 15. The stop is part of a 37-day tour ahead of the Invictus Games in Toronto from Sept. 23 to 30.
Arms, Pat Berrea, a serving member of the reserves, will be giving his remarks during the stop as well. Although the event is special for the
Westboro legion, Cody hopes that legion and community members from across the city come out and show their support for the games.
“We’d love to see the local community get involved,” he said. Cody said having the flag stop in Westboro supports
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the Legion’s goal of supporting veterans. “That’s our goal and the goal of all legions.” The games were created in 2014 by Prince Harry. According to its website, “it’s the only international adaptive sporting event for wounded, ill and injured active duty and veteran service members.” Previous games were held in London, England, and in Orlando, Fla. Cody said the Invictus Games helped shine a light on the injuries veterans live with and it gives them a platform to show everyone just how strong they are. “It’s a way for those who have been injured to be able to compete in sports and say I’m still able to do things,” he said. “It’s putting a light on a group of people that out of uniform when people who walk down the street see them, they don’t have any clue. It brings the spotlight and allows them to show off and be seen.”
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Updated timeline on construction in New Edinburgh BY MICHELLE NASH BAKER michelle.nash@metroland.com
New Edinburgh’s construction season has extended well into the fall. The construction, all related to the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel project in the community, began in March and will continue until 2020 in the neighbourhood.
The project, aimed at reducing the frequency of sewage overflows from entering the Ottawa River during storms includes 12 different sites in the city. Work is underway at three of the 12 sites. Of the work in New Edinburgh, there are three sub-sites undergoing different types of work. According to the city’s proj-
ect manager for the file, Ziad Ghadban, construction is on time to be complete by 2020. Ghadban added the latest schedule for the work being completed in New Edinburgh was last updated on Aug. 16. Ghadban said work in Stanley Park and on streets in New Edinburgh includes refining the design of a noise barrier for Site 5C (at the intersection of Queen Victoria Street/River Lane); once finalized, this schedule will be updated to reflect "the associated work and timing.” At a recent construction technical briefing on Aug. 30 director of infrastructure services for the city Alain Gonthier said over time the degree of impact from the construction will become less.
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Museoparc names new director STAFF
Vanier Museoparc has a new executive director. The board of directors announced Jean Malavoy would lead the charge of the city-run museum on Sept. 6. According to the museum, Malavoy has worked with nonprofit, cultural and community development organizations over the past 30 years including most recently as the executive director of the Association des auteures et auteurs de l’Ontario francais. Malavoy was also the founding executive director of the Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario and the executive director of the Theatre La Nouvelle Scène in Ottawa. Malavoy said he is looking forward to his new role. “The organization has an ex-
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Jean Malavoy is the new executive director of Museoparc Vanier. cellent reputation. I’m inspired by what they’ve already accomplished and am eager to work with the board to develop new
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Curried apple, onion soup a great starter A perfect way to start a meal, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt turn onions and apples into a 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) cornrich satisfying soup. The apples starch lend a beautiful sweetness that 1/4 cup (50 mL) cold water rounds out the mild flavour of 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon curry. juice Preparation time: 15 minutes Salt and pepper Cooking time: 25 minutes 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped Serves 4 to 6 chives Thinly sliced apple INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter 2 onions, chopped 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) curry powder 4 cups (1 L) vegetable or chicken broth 2 apples, diced 2 tbsp (25 mL) apricot jam 2 cups (500 mL) 2 per cent milk 1 cup (250 mL) 35 per cent whipping cream 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
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or food processor, in batches if necessary, and purée until smooth. Return soup to pot over medium-low heat. Add milk, cream, honey and salt. In small bowl, stir cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir into soup and bring to simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with chives and apples.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION and cook, stirring occasionally One serving (When recipe until onions are soft, about six serves 6): minutes. Add curry powder and Protein: 5 grams cook, stirring constantly for Fat: 22 grams one minute. Stir in broth, apCarbohydrate: 28 grams ples and jam. Cover and bring Calories: 322 to a boil. Reduce heat and simFibre: 2 gram mer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Sodium: 630 mg Transfer soup to blender – Foodland Ontario
Open House & Annual General Meeting
You’re invited to join Hospice Care Ottawa for the official opening of ‘Hein House’, the newly constructed residential wing of our Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice. Tours will be available for you to view the beautiful new facility. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by our Annual General Meeting. Please join us!
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Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice, 110 McCurdy Drive, Kanata Open House 3:00-5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Annual General Meeting 6:30-8:00 p.m.
We are delighted to welcome Mark Sutcliffe as our AGM guest speaker. Mark is the host of Ottawa Today on 1310 NEWS radio and Rogers TV.
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Retired RedBlacks quarterback Henry Burris receives his key to the city from Mayor Jim Watson on Sept. 7. Burris is accompanied by the Gloucester South Raiders midget team.
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“This is not a Vanier issue, this is not a Salvation Army issue – it’s a city issue,” Carver said. “The housing first model has been around since the late 1990s, yet it’s only a suggestion here.” Sen. Art Eggleton is the keynote speaker for the Sept. 18 dinner. Founder and organizer of the All-Party Anti-Poverty Caucus, Eggleton will speak about poverty and income inequality as it relates to homelessness. On Sept. 19, the symposium’s format will offer four panels on homelessness prevention, housing first policies, evidence on housing first model and housing first in practice. Carver said she is looking forward to hearing from University of Ottawa’s Tim Aubry, a member of the research and evaluation working group of the Alliance to End Homelessness in Ottawa. He also sits on national organizations concerning homelessness. Carver said another panellist of note will be Jamie Rogers,
who is from the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society. Rogers will talk about housing first in practice. Medicine Hat, a city of 61,000, became homeless-free in 2015. “I hope this changes the conversation – I really do,” Carver said. Carver, a registered psychologist, has spent the last 10 years working in mental health. Carver said she believes the need for shelters will not completely go away, but that the need will change. “We can’t keep doing what we do,” Carver said. “There is a lot of evidence for scattered, smaller sites.” Carver references the city of Toronto as an example that has moved away from large, megashelters. “The take away is no more than 60 beds,” Carver said, adding that is what should take place in Ottawa. The Salvation Army’s proposal is looking to have 140 emergency accommodation beds, accommodations for 100 men in longer stay residential programs, accommodations for 50 men enrolled in addictions
programming and accommodations for 60 men who require a supportive facility for health issues. “Shelters should be smaller, so they can help,” Carver said, adding that she would like it if this symposium could shift the conversation beyond shelters and instead to possible other ideas that could work. Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury said he is hoping all Ottawa listens to what is said at this event. “Let’s bring some discussion about the issue,” he said, adding there is a lot Ottawa can learn from other Canadian cities. “There are a lot of challenges but I think the symposium is an academic, fair way to bring the conversation around the topic,” he said. Fleury also said he hopes this event will also put pressure on the Salvation Army to make changes to its current proposal. “That is the goal. We wouldn’t be holding it without that possibility,” Fleury said. “It's sort of a situation that if progress is brought forward, then it is a lot of easier to do. The Ottawa Mission and Shep-
herds (of Good Hope) are decentralizing, and changing their programs. We need to look at what works effectively.” More information and tick-
ets for the event are available at housingfirstottawa.com. For those unable to attend the event, Carver said people can follow the symposium on
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Committee votes in favour of longer parking hours BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
An overhaul of the city’s parking bylaws will make it easier to park on the streets on weekends. The city’s transportation committee approved the changes which also include: • officially allowing street hockey, •a 45-second stopping rule for cabs, • protecting the bike boxes – stopping space allocated for cyclists, • a move from three hours to six-hour parking on unsigned streets. If council ratifies the decision on Sept. 13, the six-hour rule will come into effect June 1, 2018. The city consulted with the public from July 21 to Aug. 22 at the behest of Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans. In that time, 1,971 people responded to the online survey. The majority – 72 per cent –
were in favour of the move to six hours. The five communities with the largest number of responses were Stittsville, Barrhaven, Orléans, Glebe, Ottawa South and Westboro. Deans said she’s glad the survey was done. “We got almost 2,000 responses in a month in the summer,” she said. “Without this consultation, I wouldn’t have been convinced that my constituents wanted this.” But Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder said if we move to six hours, there might as well be no rule at all. Troy Leeson, the manager of parking enforcement for the city, said he supports the change. Leeson said the number of parking complaints on weekends is pretty minimal – only 33 citywide for 2016. That’s a total revenue of less than $1,500. When a complaint comes in to 311, the call gets rerouted to bylaw dispatch and an officer is sent out to mark the car’s tires
with chalk. The officer then returns to see if the car has moved and, if not, writes a ticket. Leeson said with the move to six hours, people will likely only get tickets if they stay in the same spot for a full day. Most bylaw officers work seven-and-half hour shifts and the officer that chalks the car must be the one to issue the ticket. On a typical weekend, there can be anywhere from eight to 13 bylaw officers handling parking complaints. Leeson said the change will help take away the main gripe – that a ticket was handed out during a barbecue or children’s birthday party. “Six hours is a reasonable amount of time to hold an event,” he said. Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri expressed concern that longer parking periods may pose a problem as the city moves to denser development in the suburbs. “Parking is already very scarce,” he said.
Leia would prefer a mature family. She has lived with cats in the past and wouldn’t mind a new feline sibling. Could Leia be the match for you? For more information on Leia and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.
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Microchipping: Your Pet’s Way of Telling Who They Are and Where They Live Does your cat or dog have a microchip? Tiny and virtually painless to implant, this life-long form of identification may mean the difference between never seeing your lost pet again and having her returned safely to you. A microchip provides a permanent means of pet identification. Each grain-sized microchip has a unique ID number that can be scanned at shelters and vet clinics. Important information about you and your pet is entered into a national database and can be used to contact you if your lost pet has been found. Microchips will not fade or be lost over time. Owner information can be accessed electronically and immediately, ensuring the speedy return of a lost pet. While tags may be lost from time to time, tags are still important as a quick and visual way of identifying your pet. The OHS holds monthly microchip clinics and the next one is coming up on Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $50 for the first pet and $25 for each additional pet — a small price to pay for a lifetime of security. For more information, call 613-725-3166 ext. 221 or email microchip@ottawahumane.ca.
Pet of the Week: Leia (ID# A205061)
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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Meet Leia, an active and playful girl looking for her new best friend. Leia can’t wait to find a new family to have lots of fun adventures with. She loves going on long walks and playing with her favourite toys.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you can probably use a good dose of peace and quiet right now, but there are too many things on your calendar for this to be possible anytime soon.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, spend some time relaxing at home in the coming days. The rest and relaxation will do your body good. Rise to action when you are called upon.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Pay careful attention to all details, Scorpio. They are trying to tell you something about your future. You just do not know where the road will bend.
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Sept. 16
Sandy Hill is holding its annual community garage sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be lots of oldies and goodies to be found all over Sandy Hill. For more information visit ash-acs. ca/event/sandy-hill-community-garage-sale/ or call 613-565-6179. Friends of the Ottawa Public Library at the St. Laurent Branch, St-Laurent Complex, 515 Côté St. will hold the first of two fall blow-out sales on Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This sale will feature lots of large books, recent sellers, kids’ books, CDs, and DVDs. Support the library and pick up a bargain! Cash/debit/credit accepted.
Sept. 19
We’ll teach you some moves! Come try modern square dancing with the Meri Squares Square Dancing Club. Lots of fun, fitness and friendships. New dancers (couples and singles) are invited to join us for free open houses Sept.19, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 470 Roosevelt Ave. Please call 613-2219188 for more information or visit the website at merisquares.ca.
Sept. 20
On Sept. 20 join us to learn about Basic Digital Photo Editing from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the St. Laurent Library Branch. It is easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos with your digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor, president of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will help you discover some easy ways of fixing up your photos to correct many basic flaws so you will be proud to display them. To attend this free seminar, please register at the library.
Branch. The explosion of social networking websites such as Flickr, Facebook, blogging sites and Twitter has raised more than privacy concerns. Join the discussion with Chris Taylor and Jeff Dubois from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Jeff will describe the value of social media sites, while Chris will give the cautions about using these tools so that you don’t compromise your computer, your job, your identity, or worse. To attend this free seminar, please register at the library.
Sept. 23
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Ottawa Board of Education (OBE) Staff Re-Union 2017 will take place on Sept. 23. Mix & Mingle at 4:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:15 p.m. followed by silent auction. For ticket purchase and event details, visit the reunion web site: www. obereunion.ca or contact Ross Maxwell at 613-2718405.
Sept. 28
On Sept. 28 join us to learn about Clicking, Flicking and Tweeting: Social Networking Controversy from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the St. Laurent Library
Mega-Garage Sale- Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish hall of Saint-Louis-Marie-deMontfort church, 749 Trojan Ave. Countless bargains and treasures await including household items, electronics , jewelry, clothing, toys, games, books, sport items, tools, Christmas decorations and much much more. For further information call 613-749-2844
will hold its second fall blow-out sale on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This sale will feature lots of large books, recent sellers, kids’ books, CDs, and DVDs. Support the library and pick up a bargain! Cash/debit/credit accepted.
Mondays
Are you a proud parent of a military member? Join other parents of serving military members for a casual support group offering you tips and tools, support, information, and refreshments. Free bi-
Oct. 15
MADD Ottawa 10th PIA Annual Strides for Change. A 10K and 5K walk/run with 2K family walk fundraising and awareness raising event in support of the fight against impaired driving. Funds raised will be used for MADD Ottawa educational and support programs. To register or pledge a runner, please visit maddchapters.ca/Ottawa/strides for change.
monthly meetings are held Monday nights 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please contact Heather at programs@mfrc-ncr.ca for more info.
Ottawa Dolls, Toys, Teddies and Miniatures Show
Sept. 24th, 2017 10 am to 3 pm Nepean Sportsplex, Hall A 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Over 40 vendors! Lots to see for everyone! Admission: Freewill cash donation to Ottawa Food Bank
Exclusive Non-Stop Flights to South Florida* Celebrity Cruises Caribbean Vacations
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Actual plane may differ.
Oct. 7
Friends of the Ottawa Public Library at the St. Laurent Branch, St-Laurent Complex, 515 Côté St.
From our previous guests: “Amazing holiday...modern luxury from start to finish.” ”So easy and stress-free to fly from our local airport!”
Caribbean Cruise Vacations Made Easy Inside staterooms from $2,249*
Veranda staterooms from $2,449* Other stateroom categories available
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7 Night Eastern or Western Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Equinox® or Celebrity Silhouette® Round trip NON-STOP flight from Toronto, Hamilton, London or Ottawa, ON to West Palm Beach or Miami, FL.* Classic Beverage Package for two: Unlimited beer, spirits, wine & more (Value of $600pp)* Service gratuities & taxes* All ground transfers in Florida 3rd/4th guests receive 40-minute Internet package & unlimited non-alcoholic beverage package*
Celebrity Equinox Saturday departures (to Miami):
Celebrity Silhouette Sunday departures (to West Palm Beach):
Toronto Hamilton London Ottawa
Toronto Hamilton London Ottawa
Feb. 10 & Mar. 17, 2018 Feb. 17 & Mar. 10, 2018 Feb. 24 & Mar. 31, 2018 Feb. 3, Mar. 3 & 24, 2018
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CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT or call Celebrity Cruises 1-888-776-1155 *Offer valid for departures between Feb. 3 to Apr. 1, 2018. Price is in CAD, p.p. based on double occupancy for new individual bookings, subject to availability and may change at any time and is inclusive of all taxes, fees and port charges. Price is based on the lowest available departure as follows and will vary by sailing: Inside Stateroom cat 12 $2,249 for Feb. 3, 17 & Mar. 31 sailings on Celebrity Equinox® and Feb. 4, Mar. 18 & 25 sailings on Celebrity Silhouette®. Veranda Stateroom cat 2D $2,449 for Feb. 24 sailing on Celebrity Equinox®. Other categories/occupancy types and sailing dates are available at varying prices. Classic beverage package applies to two guests (21 years and older) per stateroom and includes beer, wine and spirits up to $9, soda selections, fresh squeezed and bottled juices, premium coffees and teas and non-premium bottled water. Upgrades to other beverage packages are available for an additional charge. Gratuities applies to two guests per stateroom and provides for prepaid stateroom attendant, waiter, assistant waiter and head waiter gratuities. 3rd and 4th guests receive 40 min. internet package, gratuities and non-alcoholic beverage package which can be upgraded to an alcohol package for a fee. Max. total baggage allowance of 20 kilos (44 lbs.) per person. Flights are economy class. Ports of call vary by itinerary. This program is not combinable with any other offers. Space is subject to availability and change at time of booking. Please ask for details regarding terms and conditions concerning deposit, final payment and cancellation penalties. Restrictions apply. Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. © 2017 Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Ship’s Registry: Malta and Ecuador. All Rights Reserved.
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