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The Salvation Army will LOOK INSIDE be allowed to build within FOR YOUR CANADIAN the airport operating inTIRE FLYER fluence zone, despite staff recommendations and opposition from the Ottawa International Airport Au- APRIL 22 thority. Council voted in favour of the proposal on April 12. It will include a SPECIAL BUY 1,672-square-metre facility at 102 Bill Leathem Dr. The facility will include a worship space, a commer- Top Soil, 20L Bag. Erin McCracken/Metroland cial kitchen, a gymnasium, 99-0100-8. plus meeting and office Product may vary by store. While quantities last. space. Sorry, no rainchecks.

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ing program – is closed as a result of the collapse, and is expected to remain closed until April 14. The facility’s indoor golf range was scheduled to close for the year on April 14 but was forced to shut down early. At least a dozen sports leagues and clubs – including West Ottawa Soccer Club, Ottawa South United, Ottawa All-Star Flag Football and East Region Soccer League – use the dome. Joel Leviton, owner and manager of Ottawa Rec Sports, said his club uses the dome as well but isn’t likely to be affected by the collapse. Despite

by Megan DeLaire mdelaire@metroland.com

Here Sunday, gone Monday. The sports dome at Ben Franklin Park in Nepean deflated suddenly on April 10 with patrons inside, although Superdome’s management said no one was injured. The dome – a multisport facility with three indoor fields, a golf range and a winter walk-

good news for the club, Leviton expressed some disappointment at not having been caught in the collapse. “I’ve been in domes pretty much 24/7 for the

his members would also not be affected by the collapse, and wished the dome a speedy recovery. “We’re in good shape,” he said. “And we wish them the best in getting back into operation as soon as possible.” Management said the cause of the deflation is not known.

‘I’ve been in domes pretty much 24/7 for the last seven years. I was hoping to be in one when it popped.’ Joel Leviton, Owner of Ottawa Rec Sports

last seven years,” he said. “I was hoping to be in one when it popped.” John Foley, general manager at the West Ottawa Soccer Club, said

Clients with field bookings are encouraged to call 613-829-3663 as management is working with the city to find availability in other venues.

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People were inside the inflatable sports dome at Ben Franklin Park when it collapsed on April 10 but none were injured. The cause of the dome’s sudden deflation isn’t known, but management said they expect the dome to be up and running again by April 14.

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Noise not an issue for Salvation Army church Continued from page 1

A place of worship is an excluded use in the airport noise zone under the city’s official plan and goes against municipal and provincial planning principles, staff said in a report to the city’s planning committee on March 28, but the committee sided with the charity. Council followed suit, with Mayor Jim Watson saying he wanted strong wording to prevent the church from later complaining about noise. In a motion related to places of worship, Couns. Diane Deans and Jan Harder asked for clarification. “The category boxes them in,” Harder said, adding that church services have evolved and are no longer the silent affairs of the past. “The way people are gathering is really changing,” Deans said. Alta Vista Coun. Jean

Cloutier, whose vote was the only dissenting opinion at the March 28 planning committee, said the noise zone was designed to protect the longterm economic viability of the airport. River Coun. Riley Brockington said no one doubts that the Salvation Army needs a new home or that there’s limited space available in Barrhaven, but he urged his colleagues to pay heed to the letter sent out by the airport’s CEO. opposed

For their part, the airport authority is categorically opposed. The site, in the South Merivale Business Park, is only 2,500 metres from the busiest runway, Krista Kealey, director of communications for the Airport Authority told the planning committee on March 28. Kealey added that last year, 56,000 aircraft used that

runway. “We’ve been steadfast in our opposition,” she said. The noise zone exists to protect the economic upside of the airport, and to protect noise-sensitive users from the effects of unacceptable noise levels caused by low-flying aircraft. An engineer working for the Salvation Army completed a noise study and has said the noise will be manageable. Gloucester South-Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish said it’s a delicate file for him. While he ultimately did support the Salvation Army, he understands the concerns of the airport authority. Qaqish said his office door is open to both parties. “The last thing I want to see is either side take this to the OMB,” he said, referring to the provincial body that hears appeals of municipal planning decisions.

City wants say on Lebreton Flats by jennifer mcintosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

LeBreton Flats has the potential to be a tremendous citybuilding development; that’s why our council needs to be represented at the table as plans roll out, said Mayor Jim Watson during council on April 12. Watson and city manager Steve Kanellakos entered into “commercially confidential” discussions with the Ottawa Senators-backed RendezVous LeBreton Group after the NCC

selected them as the preferred developer in November. The NCC continues to negotiate the land use deal. Among the concerns is the cost to the city if the developer applies for a brownfield grant. Right now, the city waives development charges and taxes over a period of time as incentive to clean up brownfields – properties that may have contamination from previous uses. The grant will cover up to 50 per cent of remediation costs. The cost estimate to remedi-

ate the land at Lebreton Flats is as much as $50 million. Aside from concerns about remediation and lowered revenues flowing to the city, Watson said the city has a role to play in discussions around transit and public spaces. The city is in the process of running an LRT line through the property. Watson said he and Kanellakos will bring a report to the city’s finance and economic development committee by the fall, with some answers to these questions.

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At least 27 people in Ottawa have received threatening letters with postage stamps from Calgary, police said on April 12. In most cases, the envelope is addressed in handwriting to a specific recipient. The letter found inside – a photocopy of a handwritten note – makes death threats aimed at the recipient and his or her family, and begins with, “I know where you live,” police said. The letters are typically mailed to residential addresses, and police spokesman Const.

Marc Soucy said many of the complaints about the letters have come from west Ottawa neighbourhoods, although reports have come from across the city. While police have dealt with people in Ottawa receiving threatening letters on a case-bycase basis in the past, Soucy said a letter-writing campaign of this scale is unprecedented. “People get threatening letters and sometimes it’s easy to find out where they’re from,” Soucy said. “They’re usually from a relationship that’s gone wrong or something like that. But to the extent where 27 (are coming) from an unknown

source, I can’t recall anything similar to that.” Investigators believe the letter is being mass distributed in Ottawa and are urging all recipients to avoid over-handling the letter and contact police. “We want people everywhere, if they’ve received the letter, to let us know,” Soucy said. Anyone who has received the letter or who has any information about the matter can call the west criminal investigations unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2666. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477, or by downloading the Ottawa police app.

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Sens fever has struck! S pring has sprung, at last, and with it comes spring fever, the Ottawa Senators version – you know, the fever that turns you red, raises your voice and otherwise turns you into a rabid fan. Sens flags start appearing everywhere. The Red Mile along Elgin Street comes to life as those afflicted with “the fever” flock there not in search of any cure but in search of the camaraderie and contact with others that this fever craves. And the fever seems to loosen tongues so you hear everyone – on the bus, around the water cooler, at the bar, around the kitchen table – talking Sens hockey. Erik Karlsson is the best defenceman in the National Hockey League, some say. No, Karlsson is the best player in the whole world, others counter. And that Clarke MacArthur – boy, what a story it would be when he sparks the team to the Stanley Cup. And what about that Derick Brassard. He has flourished in the Stanley Cup playoffs before and that is why the Sens got him in the first place. Sens goalies Craig Anderson and Mike Condon are great stories – Anderson supporting his wife

Nicholle in her battle with cancer and Condon showing he is one solid goalie when other teams gave him a pass. There’s just so much to talk about these Sens of ours. But then, that’s the fever, isn’t it! Even the smallest of things can affect the fever and make it go viral. Case in point – Marc Methot’s finger. Imagine that, a little pinky playing a role in a Stanley Cup playoff series. Who would have guessed? But this is what “the fever” can and does do. And, you know what – in a world that at times seems so dangerous and unpredictable with terrorists, chemical warfare, famine and eccentric leaders, it is refreshing and relaxing in a way to be affected with Sens fever. You can be passionate and cheer heartily and, at the end of the day, you get to enjoy the victories and lament the losses and know that, Stanley Cup or not, there will be only good times all along the way. There is, thankfully, no vaccine or antidote for Sens fever. We should be so glad of that. Hopefully this year it’s going to be a long, long fever season, lasting for weeks and weeks. Go, Sens, go!

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eople walked out of their houses on the first warm day and looked around. A guy saw a neighbour. Hadn’t seen him since the snow fell. The neighbour was looking up at his roof. Hadn’t seen the roof since the snow fell. The guy looked up at his own roof. It looked all right, and it was nice to be able to see the roof with no snow on it. And it was nice to talk to neighbours. They talked about roofs, about water in the basement, about the house for sale down the street. Were they going to knock it down? If so, that meant months of construction on the street. Neighbours talked, of course, about the Stanley Cup playoffs, a nice easy topic, and a safe one, unless the neighbour was a Leafs fan. Then it would be a short conversation.

spring, when the seasons have changed for the better. Down the street a guy was hacking at a chunk of snow beside the driveway, breaking it into pieces Funny Town and shovelling them out onto the road. That seemed crazy. The sun was warm and it would, pretty quickly, melt all that snow and save But at least a conversation. the guy some work. In Charlotte, North Carolina, But he probably wanted to get at and Nairobi, Kenya, and even it. For some people, spring means Victoria, British Columbia, this getting at it — getting a start on a conversation wouldn’t be such a perfect lawn, for once, getting the big deal because people had been garden ready, getting rid of whatoutside conversing all year. They ever it was that caused the water in probably didn’t even look at their the basement and, oh yeah, taking roofs. People like that were missing the the Christmas lights down if it’s not too soon. change of seasons, something CaGetting at it for some people nadians talk about all the time, sort meant cleaning stuff. Hosing down of in self-defence. Some of them the driveway, washing the car, raksay they would miss the change of ing the lawn. seasons if they lived in Charlotte, People could take off their jackNorth Carolina. ets when they did that work, which They usually say that in the

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was pleasant. The park was mostly puddles and mud but the baseball gloves would be out there any day now and the dogs would have to share the space with running kids. Usually that worked out. The only problem with getting at it was that the TV was getting at it too. The TV had big golf tournaments, hockey and basketball playoffs and the beginning of the baseball season. The change of seasons is a also miraculous time for people who want to delay getting at it. That includes getting at the income tax, perhaps the least likeable sign of the changing season, along with last year’s dog poop. On balance, though, it is good to be able to see the neighbours, good to be able to see the playoffs — especially in Ottawa — and good to ediTorial: Managing ediTor: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com news ediTor: Nevil Hunt, nevil.hunt@metroland.com, 613-221-6235 reporTer: Megan Delaire, megan.delaire@metroland.com, 613-221-6237 poliTical reporTer: Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com, 613-221-6220

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Five dancers from Sherry’s School of Highland Dance in Kanata were all set for the experience of a lifetime last week, having the chance to dance with the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band as the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge is marked in France. The girls – all between the ages of 11 and 14 – left Apr. 6 and planned to be gone for up to 10 days, visiting Vimy Ridge on Apr. 9 to see the ceremony for the anniversary. “It’s a once in a lifetime adventure,” said Sherry Sharpe, owner of Sherry’s School of Highland Dance. “Poignant and sad as it is – most of these graves are 19-year-old boys – it’s going to be hard looking at those graves and understanding what it means.” Sharpe says the historical value of this trip is just as important as the dances they will perform. She has asked each student to research their relatives who

fought in the wars in order to better understand the importance of the event. “A lot of the dancers have great uncles and grandparents who fought and died in both the world wars,” said Sharpe. “We tried to personalize the experience and learn from others’ pasts to understand why we’re going.” They will also be visiting various cemeteries, memorials and historical sites on their visit, including Dieppe and Juno Beach, where they were to perform for the mayor of Dieppe on Apr. 8, as well as some battlegrounds in Belgium. This is not the first globetrotting adventure Sharpe has taken her students on. She says they’ve gone on a number of school trips to Scotland and even danced for the Queen in 2013, another once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The call went out for the Vimy trip last year when the Sons of Scotland informed Sharpe they would be performing. Wade Smith, the father of

one of the girls, said the girls paid their own way for the trip and have dedicated many hours to perfecting their dance for this event. “Not only is it great that the girls are attending this event and will have the chance to perform, it is amazing that Sherry has given this opportunity to the girls,” said Smith. Sharpe says the girls have been practising for six weeks to prepare for the anniversary, dancing to music like the Battle of the Somme, which they will actually get to perform at the Somme. They were also to dance at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Belgium on Apr. 9. Sharpe says they will document their entire Vimy tour on the Sherry’s School of Highland Dance Facebook page. They have also been posting their findings about their own family backgrounds in regards to the war and Sharpe said most of the performances will be live-streamed on YouTube for anyone who wants to follow along.

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From left, Kailee Walker, Kayla Smith and Celia Opp practise their dancing in front of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band as they prepare for a trip to France. Five dancers with Sherry’s School of Highland Dance were scheduled to attend the ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9.

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The plan is set for the Canada Science and Technology Museum. The National Capital Commission’s board approved the corporation’s long-range master plan for its St. Laurent museum site at an April 6 board meeting. The museum, at 2421 Lancaster Rd., has been undergoing an $80.5-million redesign, and plans were launched for a new $7-million outdoor science park and $156.4-million collections facility at the site. The approved plan includes room to build a new collection conservation centre, a science park and priority roadways and sidewalks for pedestrians, cyclists and buses coming to the museum – all to create a world-class museum campus that exposes visitors to science. Rita Tadi, senior architect for design and land use for the NCC, presented the plan to the board. Tadi said the goal of the museum’s master plan has always been to define a space for the collections facility, as well as find a way to make pedestrian, cycling and transit a priority. The planned science park planned aims to offer animation and outdoor educational space all year; and the collections facility will protect and preserve more than two million artifacts. Divided into different phases of construction and development, the museum - which closed in September 2014 due to mould and a leaky roof - will reopen in

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CBSA president John Ossowski. The number of travellers crossing Canadian borders has been rising by 3.5 per cent a year, Ossowski said, and technology is a way to keep up with the demands on the CBSA. “Our systems already know who we want to focus our attention on,” he told reporters after the news conference. Ottawa South MP David McGuinty said the technology will free up agents “to focus efforts on mitigating risks.” There have been some concerns about the privacy of the new kiosks, though Ossowski said CBSA staff feel privacy is properly protected. At the kiosks, all the information is encrypted before it is sent to CBSA and deleted from the machines, he said. According to the disclaimer in the app, the information be shared with other government departments and agencies for legal reasons, or simply statistical

reporting. Ottawa wanted to be the first airport to have the kiosks, despite knowing it could come with growing pains, said Ottawa International Airport Authority president and CEO Mark Laroche. “We were eager to be the first airport on the list for deployment — in actual fact, we were harassing the CBSA quite a bit to be first,” Laroche said. “We were very pleased to be selected.” Paper declaration cards are still available in case they are needed; passengers on an incoming flight during the media demonstration in the kiosk area went through border security the good old-fashioned way with paper slips. The Ottawa airport also has hired customer service staff to help passengers with the online kiosks. Nine airports Canadian are expected to roll out the kiosks by the end of 2017.

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Don’t ask, don’t tell: Sanctuary city advocates Councillors skeptical over lack of motion, concrete directives by jennifer mcintosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Social workers and advocates who work with immigrants told the community and protective services committee on March 30, that Ottawa needs to declare itself a sanctuary city. “Their journey is never easy and when they get here, their struggles aren’t over,” said Siffan Ramadan, with the Somerset West Commu-

nity Health Centre. Ramadan said roughly seven per cent of their clientele is comprised of undocumented immigrants. The number is based on information from The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. “We take pride in welcoming anyone who comes through our doors,” Ramadan said. Clients have trouble securing employment and housing, they face discrimination, and many are afraid to try and ac-

cess services, like health care, she added. At the outset of the meeting, there was some bickering between councillors and committee chair Diane Deans, who wanted to hold off on questions to staff until after the more than two dozen delegations spoke. But Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli said it would benefit the committee to have a concrete motion on the table so that they know what they’re voting on.

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ists. “We are here today to hear from people on the front lines, whose opinion may differ from city staff,” Deans said. McKenney said the report today was for information, and any actions forthcoming, will be a result of information from the speakers. McKenney said the concept has two important components; Don’t ask, and don’t tell. A lot of undocumented people languish in immigration limbo, through no fault of their own, said Leighann Burns, from Harmony House, who helps women escape domestic violence. Other cities like Toronto and Vancouver have already adopted similar policies, but there has been some push back from councillors here in Ottawa. Burns said it’s the job of

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

STEP BY STEP: Organize your garage and open up space Steps to a more organized, functional garage Organization can help homeowners transform their homes into less cramped, more spacious oases without forcing them to finance potentially expensive expansion projects. Homeowners who park in their driveways may find that their garages have become crowded, cluttered spaces in which searching for tools can feel like scouring a haystack in search of a needle. Organizing a garage can create extra room in a home while affording homeowners the chance to protect their vehicles from the elements. Homeowners who want to turn their garages into something more than cluttered storage units can employ the following strategies to transform these largely overlooked areas into more valuable spaces.

• Host a garage sale. Homeowners who want to organize their garages and make a buck at the same time can host garage sales. Make only those items that are still functional available for purchase, and let neighbors and bargain hunters do the bulk of your organization work for you. • Designate areas of the garage for certain items. Once the items that won’t be going back into the garage have been sold, donated or discarded, organize the garage by designating areas for certain items, making sure to separate items that can pose safety risks. For example, store kids’ bicycles and outdoor toys in a corner of the garage that is opposite the

corner where potentially dangerous items such as power tools and gas cans will be stored. Keep the center of the garage open for vehicles. • Periodically park cars in the garage. Homeowners who are comfortable parking their vehicles in their driveways can improve their chances of maintaining organized garages over the long haul by periodically parking in the garage. Doing so not only prevents the gradual buildup of clutter that can slowly take over a garage, but also protects homeowners’ automotive investments. Maintaining an organized garage can help homeowners make more practical use of the space in their homes.

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Bring the GREEN indoors: Houseplants can clEaN iNdooR aiR Gardening is a rewarding hobby that can pay a host of dividends, both for the planet and the people doing the gardening. Healthy plant life can help clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and various air pollutants, while the act of gardening can help gardeners combat stress. Published in 2011 in the Journal of Health Psychology, a study from researchers in the Netherlands found that gardening promotes relief from acute stress. In the study, two groups of participants were asked to complete a stressful task and then instructed to either read indoors or garden outdoors for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the latter group had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and even reported being in a better mood than the group instructed to read indoors. But gardening does more than just provide gardeners with a reason to spend some time relaxing outdoors in an effort to relieve stress. Gardeners who raise certain plants may be able to bring those benefits with them when going inside as well. According to an article published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives in October 2011, houseplants can work wonders when it comes to improving overall health, removing toxins from air, soil and water by metabolizing some toxic chemicals and releasing harmless byproducts while sequestering such toxins by incorporating them into plant tissues.

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Clean indoor air is important for everyone, but especially so for those people who suffer from respiratory ailments like asthma. In fact, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology considers indoor air filtration an essential part of any strategy to improve respiratory health. But filtration systems and air purifiers are often not enough, and those who want the air in their homes to be as clean as possible may benefit from introducing certain houseplants into their homes. The following are a handful of plants that can help to improve indoor air quality. • Aloe vera: Aloe vera might be most often associated with hand creams and hand soaps, but the aloe vera plant, a succulent that even novice gardeners should have no problem

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RiNG iN THE spRiNG with a new bistro set Take a table, add two chairs and voilà: you’ve got yourself a bistro set. Specially designed for outdoor use, a bistro set allows you to soak up the sun and feel the fresh air from the comfort of your balcony or patio. Either on your own or with a friend, it’s finally time to savour the arrival of spring, fresh lemonade or soothing tea in hand.

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Phoenix Homes Hillside Vista in Orléans is down to the last few townhomes. With stunning views of the beautiful Gatineau Hills, conveniently located between Place d’Orléans shopping center and beautiful Petrie Island Beach, Hillside Vista is urban living only steps from hundreds of shops and restaurants as well as trails and gorgeous beach sunsets. The Townhomes offer two or three bedrooms and feature a separate family room, open concept kitchen, living and dining rooms, as well as a single car garage and backyard. Only 52 townhomes were offered in this exclusive community. “Our brand-new designs have amazing curb appeal with full brick fronts accented with French balconies,” says Phoenix Homes Vice-President Rahul Kochar. There’s still time to enjoy a new townhome and all the amenities in this stunning community— the YMCA, Shenkman Arts Centre, Medical/Dental offices and Major OC Transpo stations are all within walking distance. “We have just opened the “Highland Corner” model townhome at 500 De La Recolte Private in the townhome portion of the community.” Hillside Vista borders on a thriving urban area with more than 20 restaurants to choose from, near Place D’Orleans Shopping Centre and a wide range of grocery stores, as well as schools and churches. And when it comes to recreation, check out Complexe recreatif Ray Friel Recreation Complex or nearby White Sands Golf Course & Practice Centre, Orleans Bowling Centre, Millenium Sport Park, Innes Road Golfland, Landmark Cinemas and other area attractions. Stop in to the sales office 500 De La Recolte Private, Orléans, or check www.Phoenixhomes.ca to learn more about the townhouses still available. But don’t wait long, they will be gone! Coming soon…Hillside Vista Condo Flats Shortly to be released at Hillside Vista, Phoenix Homes is proud to unveil their latest design in executive style condo flats. Equipped with elevators and climate controlled, convenient underground parking, the five buildings with 18 units each, 90 units in total, are the center of a phased-in condominium community plan. Condo flats will start in the low $200,000’s, reflecting the latest in affordable design and high quality construction. The condo flats at Hillside Vista are three storeys, with six units per floor. They feature one or two large carpeted bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom off the master, bright and spacious open concept living room/ dining room with hardwood floors, large kitchen with island, a den and laundry/utility room. Each unit will have one parking space in the garage, with additional outside space available for purchase. All but two units per building will have spacious private balconies, and corner units have unique balconies with panoramic views. Central air is included in all units and appliances will be included for a limited number of first units sold. Condo flats offer convenient, single floor living complete with in-unit laundry, ideal for someone looking for a very cost effective alternative to bungalow living. “Hillside Vista Flats are very affordable and have the benefit of a heated garage and elevator access that you would pay much more for in a larger condominium building. You also have a more intimate living scenario with a chance to really get to know your neighbour.” The Hillside Vista community features a community park including gazebo and picnic area, all only

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“Ottawa home design is really starting to get exciting,” he said. “It is changing faster than ever before, fueled by a new generation of buyers.” The DCR/Phoenix Group of Companies is proud of the major role it has played since 1988, shaping the face of Canada’s Capital through its numerous innovative housing, commercial, and land development projects, and plans to continue this tradition of quality well into the future. Check out www.Phoenixhomes.ca for the latest information on the remaining townhomes as well as to register for information on the upcoming Flats.

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Things to consider before DOWNSIZING your home The decision to downsize a home is often bittersweet. Many couples who downsize their homes do so after raising a family. A home might be filled with memories, but downsizing a home helps couples save more money, and that financial flexibility often allows men and women to more fully enjoy their retirement. But in spite of the financial impact of

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When downsizing to a smaller home, many couples realize their current furniture is unlikely to ﬁt into a smaller home. That means couples will have to sell or donate their current furniture and then buy all new items for their new home. If it’s been a while since you purchased new furniture, you might be in for some sticker shock on your ﬁrst visit to the furniture store. Another thing to consider regarding your furniture is which items you simply can’t live without.

When downsizing to a smaller home, many couples move out of the suburbs and into cities or towns with more ready access to culture and restaurants. While that accessibility is great, grandparents may ﬁnd that it comes at the cost of less time with their grandchildren. That’s a steep price to pay for doting grandparents, and it may also impact your children if they frequently rely on grandma and grandpa for babysitting. Before downsizing, consider if you’re willing to move further away from your family.

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The three-storey building will double as storage for the museum’s vast collection of artifacts, as well as space for staff to work with them. The proposal includes the steam engine collection on the ground floor, possible to view from a small glass cut-out. Display cases will also be placed at the south end of the building, facing the museum’s future park. There will be large display rooms – used to display large artifacts. “This could bring interest to the space and help create the building’s identity,” Tadi said. Before approving the design, board members addressed their concerns about the absence of light in the building. Hotson asked whether the artifacts, such as the trains, might get more lighting. “I think the entire south ground floor should be transparent,” Hotson said. “The ground floor really should be as much glass that is practical and possible.” According to Kristmanson, the idea to test for light had been thoroughly explored. But he said he would report back to the team after seeing if there could be any more possibilities for light.

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Bank of Canada unveils commemorative $10 bill by Michelle Nash Baker michelle.nash@metroland.com

Pulling a $10 bill out of your wallet this year might just be a bit more special this year. The Bank of Canada unveiled a commemorative $10 bank note celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation in Ottawa on April 7. The note, which showcases Canada’s history, culture and land will enter circulation on June 1. The Bank of Canada governor Stephen S. Poloz said the note is intended to captivate Canadian’s imagination and instil pride. “It celebrates the natural beauty and majesty of our land and some of the important parliamentarians who helped shape our great country,” Poloz said. The note has a number of features including four individuals portrayed on the front. With Parliament’s Hall of Honour in the background, Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir George-Étienne Cartier,

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Sports dome still down Ben Franklin Park dome still deflated one week after collapse Staff

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Mary was very careful about what went on her plate

he spring melt had caused the Bonnechere to overflow its banks and even the little creek that ran below the west hill was flooding its shores. My three brothers checked the water levels every day, pitch forks at the ready. The first sign of a mud pout, swimming close to the surface, meant our suppers would soon include the ugly fish, which would just about turn my stomach when I looked at them, either alive or on a platter in the middle of the table. I always said a silent prayer of thanks when either mud pout or blood pudding was on the supper table. Thanks to that Mother, knowing how much I hated both, let me have either dinner leftovers, or a couple hard-boiled eggs and toast. And if my stomach was particularly squeamish, as it was prone to be, I was allowed to have my supper at the bake table, away from where my brother Emerson

head cheese (which became another one of my most hated foods after I saw how it was made), and the little barrel of pickled herring in the summer kitchen, always assured us of a hearty meal. There were more sealers of jams, jellies, apple sauce and preserves, pickles, relishes, and vegetables on the shelf in the cellar than we would ever eat before Mother was ready to put down more batches when the next fall rolled around again. At least twice a week Mother baked bread, and with prepared to eat. I also learned that there was our own homemade butter, we never had a meal without no chance we would ever go a plate of both sitting on the hungry on the farm. We may table. have been as poor as church Although Mother’s protests mice, but every meal was more did little good, Father never than ample. ended a meal without taking There was always racks of a piece of well-buttered bread meat hanging in the smoke and wiping his plate clean. We house, with more canned children were never allowed in jars in the cellar. And of such behaviour, of course. course, every Sunday we had We would be well into roast chicken, goose, or duck. Links of homemade sausages, summer before the sauerkraut barrel showed signs of being smoked slabs of bacon, and

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could contribute to my misery by smacking his lips with every bite, and putting his face as close to mine as he could without a reprimand from Mother. Of course, I learned at a very early age that the secret to avoiding anything I didn’t like at a meal was to simply not put it on my plate in the first place. Because the rule was hard and fast: anything you took on your plate had to be eaten! So I made awfully sure everything I took, I was

empty, and we never seemed to run out of potatoes, or vegetables buried in sand in the cellar. Of course, there were things Mother couldn’t get away without buying. Sugar, flour, little cans of spices from the Rawleigh man,

cause I was always conscious of Mother’s rule, “Eat everything you take, because if you don’t, you are taking it right out of the mouth of a starving Armenian.” I had no idea who these starving Armenians were, but I was pretty sure they lived in Arnprior.

I learned at a very early age that the secret to avoiding anything I didn’t like at a meal was to simply not put it on my plate in the first place

or lemons and raisins when she could spare a few pennies out of her “egg money.” We all had hearty appetites, especially Father and my three brothers. Mother said they ate like it was their last meal on earth. But I was very careful what I piled on my plate be-

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Orchid Society to showcase olfactory wonderland at spring show in Ontario and Quebec will to provide enthusiasts with a showcase their green thumb chance to see some rare orchids talents. The Montreal Bo- and those difficult to grow. “It’s very addictive,” HolleChocolate enthusiasts will tanical Garden will also have likely be in olfactory heaven when they take a whiff of select orchids emanating fragrances echoing that of their favourite sweet treat at the upcoming Ottawa Orchid Society’s spring show. Other scents won’t be quite as inviting, but will offer an unforgettable experience nonetheless. “The scents are amazing. Some of them smell like chocolate, some of them smell like coconut, some of them smell like rotten meat,” said Jean Hollebone, past president of the Ottawa Orchid Society, which is hosting its 36th annual show April 22 and 23 at the RA Centre in the Billings Bridge Erin McCracken/Metroland community. It’s considered the largest Copeland Park resident Jean Hollebone, past presiannual flower show in eastern dent of the Ottawa Orchid Society, holds a colourOntario, and will showcase ful harlequin orchid in her home, where she grows about 600 orchids, drawing about 80 orchids. Some of her flowers will be among more than 2,500 enthusiasts 600 orchids that will be on display during the socifrom as far away as Kingston, ety’s annual show at the RA Centre April 22 and 23. Brockville, Ganonoque and the bone said of growing orchids. blooms on display. Ottawa Valley. “The challenge for all of us is Members of the Ottawa HOOKED ON ORCHIDS buying a small plant when it’s Orchid Society and those with other societies based elsewhere The spring show is designed a baby … and growing it up to Erin McCracken

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see what the bloom is like.” Orchids can take anywhere between 18 months and eight years to bloom the first time. Hollebone will never forget her first attempt at growing orchids after receiving some as a gift in the 1980s. “My husband said, ‘Either kill them now so they don’t suffer or find out how to grow them,’” the Copeland Park resident recalled with a smile. She soon attended a fall meeting hosted by the Ottawa Orchid Society and won a door prize

of a white cattleya, which are often worn as corsages. “It was stunning and that was what really made me a member,” said Hollebone, who today grows about 80 orchids in her home solarium, some of which she will be exhibiting at the upcoming show. She will also be one of the Ottawa society experts who will be manning the “Orchid Doctor” booth to provide free orchid-growing advice. Other show highlights will include Japanese floral arrangement

displays and an arts-and-crafts section with orchid-themed homemade jewelry, as well as photographs and art that will be judged in a competition. There will also be a competition in which judges from the American Orchid Society, the official judging body in North America, will name the best plant in show, and hand out awards for best in class and best-specimen plant. Another competition will focus on fragrance. See YOUNGER, page 38

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Younger conservationists showing enthusiasm chids grow. The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority will be featuring a video about this area at the upcoming show. Commercial vendors will be on hand selling “Even is this area, habitat is disappearing,” blooms, an essential part of the show since or- Hollebone said of the importance of education chids are a thriving business. and awareness, which is an important aspect of “The orchid industry is the number 1 pot the upcoming show and sale. plant industry in North America,” Hollebone said. EVENT AND MEETING DETAILS

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While many of the Ottawa society’s members are middle aged or retirees, the group is seeing younger enthusiasts join, bringing with them an interest in conservation and environmental susErin McCracken/Metroland tainability. Friends of the Central Orchid enthusiasts will have no shortage of blooms to admire during the Ottawa Orchid That is key for orchids, many of which grow Experimental Farm Society’s annual spring show at the RA Centre, April 22 and 23. in the tropics and are impacted by rain forest clear-cutting. Locally, about 50 orchid species grow in the wild, some at Mer Bleue in Ottawa’s east end greenbelt area, Gatineau Park and the Perdun conservation area in Lanark County, where a native colony of about 12,000 lady slipper or-

The show takes place April 22, from noon to 5 p.m., and April 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the RA Centre, located at 2451 Riverside Dr. Parking is free. Photographers are welcome to bring their tripods to the show on April 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. Amis de la Ferme General admission is $12. Seniors and chilexpérimentale centrale dren ages eight to 10 pay $10. Those under eight

can enter for free. Admission coupons are available at ottawaorchidsociety.com. The 120-member society hosts meetings every third Sunday from September to May from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Tom Brown Arena, located in the Mechanicsville area at 141 Bayview Rd.

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“Are you suggesting that people should be able to walk into the food bank and simply say, ‘I need food,’” Egli asked. Balfour said the city needs to listen to people on the front line and “step up to the plate.” Darouze got into a debate with Bilan Arte, a member of the Canadian Federation of Students, who talked about the plight of international students. Darouze challenged Arte to come up with one example of a student trying to access a city service like a library or a pool and getting deported. “I am here because I was elected by students who tell me every day that they’re afraid,” Arte said. Rev. Anthony Bailey from Parkdale United Church shared a story of a parishioner he

helped access a women’s shelter after discovering she was abused. “One of our biggest concerns are those trapped in situations of domestic violence,” Bailey said. Bailey, who at one point sang to the committee, said we wants to elevate the discussions to include Ottawa as part of the “wonderful world.” Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper, who was arguably the biggest advocate aside from McKenney, said he takes Bailey for his word. “I trust you,” he said to Bailey. “If you say there’s a problem to be solved, I believe you.” The only speaker in a marathon-length list of delegations to speak against the concept, was 17-year-old Woodroffe High School student Angelo Spezzano, who called the idea of turning Ottawa into a sanctuary city “shameful.” Spezzano told the story of his grandfather, who came to Canada in 1968.

“Things should stay the way they are,” Spezzano said. Sean McKenny, who heads the Ottawa and District Labour Council, said the council supports the initiative. “It never ceases to amaze me how something so simple and positive could become awash with so much negativity,” he said. McKenney said in the event, she tables a motion for consideration of council, she will give proper notice. “Today was just to hear from people,” McKenney said. “I am not prepared to move forward with something just to have it fail.” City solicitor Rick O’Connor said it’s likely the city would have to retain outside legal expertise on immigration law in the event a motion is tabled. While definitions vary, sanctuary cities generally instruct their staff not to ask people about their immigration status when accessing municipal services.

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Annual general meeting and spring general meeting of the Crestview Meadowlands Community Association. 7 p.m. at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Room 1 C. For further information contact crestviewmeadowlandsca@gmail.com or Greg Elliott at 613-2256039. Interested in gardening? Come and join us at the Nepean Horticultural Society! Guest speaker: Peter Knippel – Pruning at 7:30pm, at

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The Ontario Genealogical Society – Ottawa Branch 10:30noon is Genealogy: Back to Basics. From 1 to 3 p.m. come and find out about Library and Archives Canada’s newlyestablished DigiLab, a handson facility for users to digitize the vast collections that are of value to their study, work and

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April 28

Pregnacy and Infant Loss Film Night and panel discussion. Free admission. Refreshments for sale. Donations in support of Roger’s House perinatal hospice and Aaron’s Butterfly Run Ottawa/Gatineau. 7 p.m. Sunnyside Wesleyan Church, 58 Grosvenor Ave. The Nepean All-City Jazz Band 30th Anniversary Concert at 7:30 p.m., at Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School, 149 Berrigan Dr. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for students/ seniors. There will be displays of memorabilia from the 30 years of NACJB, including uniforms, photos, press clippings, awards, etc. There will be a special performance by the NACJB Alumni Band, made up of former NACJB members going right back to year one in 1987.

April 29

Lasagna Dinner & Craft Market, 5 to 7pm. Crafts until 8pm. Featuring jewelry, scarves, cards, artwork and tea . Merivale United Church 1876 Merivale Rd. Help support our heritage building. For information call 613-8254949

April 30

Barrhaven Lions’ Pancake Breakfast — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fire Station #47, 3559 Greenbank Rd. Admission $6 for Adults; $4 for Children 2-12; and Under 2 - Free. Proceeds to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Come join Robertson House Retirement Residence to enjoy live entertainment with our Elvis impersonator along with some new friends and refreshments at our open house between 1 and 4pm. Please RSVP as seating is limited. 1 Mill Hill Rd. 613-608-4749. Savoyards in Song present “Oceans of Harmony: on and underwater” directed by Gloria Jean Nagy Cityview United Church, 7:30 p.m. Solos, duets and ensembles from musical theatre and Gilbert and Sullivan and also Canadian ensembles by Stan Rogers, Connie Kaldor and others. General admission at the door $15 or by calling 613-829-4402. www.savoyardsinsong.ca

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