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The Capital Fair’s gates will soon swing open for its 19th year at the Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre, but a new partnership is already in the works, amid plans to rebrand and remodel the centre as Hard Rock Casino Ottawa. “We’re excited,” said Orléans resident Harley Bloom, general manager of the Capital Fair. “Hard Rock has a reputation for doing major events, and we’re pretty positive we’re going to be able to negotiate some large concerts that have alluded us so far because we’re not interested in taking on the costs at this point,” he said. While Hard Rock officials are currently focusing their efforts on their renovation plans, said Bloom, the hope is that a partnership can be formed for the 2018 edition of the fair. “Early indications are there’s going to be a pretty good synergy there,” he said. “We’re a community-based fair, and they understand the connection between their business and the community. The two go hand-in-hand.” Meanwhile, organizers have plenty in store for this year’s fair, which will

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The 19th edition of the Capital Fair will take over the grounds of the Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre from Aug. 18 to 27. take over the grounds of the entertainment centre from Aug. 18 to Aug. 27. The midway — eastern Ontario’s largest — will feature about 30 rides and attractions. Those wanting to get a head start on the fun can enjoy free rides courtesy of Osgoode Coun. George Darouze, whose ward includes the entertainment centre. The freebie hour is on opening fair day, Aug. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. For the first time, a new agriculture pavilion will have a 4H sheep show

with prized lambs, sheep shearing, miniature horses, rare farm animal breeds, a cooking demo, a twice-daily ‘breakfast any time’ demonstration, antique farm equipment, an English horse show, an observation beehive, raceway horses, a lawn tractor pull and blacksmith demos. The Canadian Museum of Food and Agriculture will also be on hand to make ice cream. As well, organizers of other fairs in the region — such as Russell’s —

have been invited to set up displays to promote their events, and sell advance tickets and raffle tickets. “Let’s face it, the fairs are always looking to improve themselves,” Bloom said. “And this is a chance for them to talk to a crowd they normally wouldn’t get to talk to. “I know that people think there’s a bit of a competition going, but it’s usually friendly, if there is any at all. We certainly believe that the fair industry has a lot to offer and the chance to promote it is something we really enjoy.” Other highlights include darts and bridge tournaments, monster truck rides and a show, a talent contest, a dog stunt show, birds of prey, canine dock-diving competitions, and hypnotist and mentalist performances. Stars from the children’s TV show Paw Patrol will take to the stage for photo ops with young fans. The fair is orchestrated to offer multiple entertainment options for families and people of all ages, from young children to seniors. For more event details, to register for special programs and attractions, or for a full schedule, visit capitalfair. ca. The Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre is at 4837 Albion Rd.

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The Ottawa International Airport Authority has countered the airline’s version of events, saying it offered its full support and assistance to Air Transat by way of the airline’s designated ground handler, as it did with the other planes. “Many options were available to the airline at all times while the aircraft were on the apron, had they wished to deplane,” the authority said in a statement. “The airport had buses on standby on the airfield to shuttle passengers to the terminal and there were gates available for deplaning.” Air Transat is a seasonal charter service provider from Ottawa, and therefore would have had ground-handling and refuelling service arrangements in place, the authority said, noting it is not responsible for prioritizing refuelling operations.

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A public hearing will be held to investigate the tarmac delays involving two Air Transat planes at the Ottawa International Airport. “This decision was made after a review of the airline response to the CTA’s order to explain those incidents,” the Canadian Transportation Agency announced Aug. 9. Severe thunderstorms rerouted 20 planes to Ottawa on July 31. Two flying under the Air Transat banner sat on the tarmac for four to six hours after arriving from Brussels, Belgium and Rome. Passengers on at least one spoke out on social media about the extended wait and the lack of air conditioning and water. Jean-François Lemay, the airline’s president and chief executive, said there were a number of factors “beyond our control” and that “there were numerous parties involved in this matter whose actions had a direct impact on the management of the unfolding events.” He is questioning why four diverted flights were redirected to a remote section of the airport while others were allowed to remain on the taxiway and refuel first despite repeated requests from the Air Transat flight commanders for priority. “Most, if not all of the aircraft that arrived at CYOW (the Ottawa airport) af-

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ter our affected flights were refuelled and departed before our company’s stranded aircraft were literally left until the end to be serviced,” Lemay said in a letter to the investigating agency. The airline was also not told by local authorized fuelers how long refuelling would take “so as to permit an informed decision on how to manage the situation,” he said. Flight deck crews were “led to believe” the aircraft would be refuelled within 30 minutes, a message repeated several times, said Lemay, adding that crews on both planes requested refuelling during the wait. One commander made numerous “urgent” requests for fuelling because the plane was low on fuel. “They were advised by the aircraft fuelers that this was not possible,” Lemay said, but noted that personnel witnessed a diverted Air Canada aircraft being refuelled nearby. The air conditioning and ventilation system had to be shut down on board one plane because it was low on fuel. As well, limited refreshments on board were prioritized for children and passengers with special needs, Lemay said, but passengers were frequently given updates on the situation, one of the complaints raised by passengers. Deplaning passengers was not possible during the delay, he said, and air stairs were only provided to one Air Transat

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“At no time did the Air Transat crew or its ground handler request fuelling assistance or a gate from the airport authority,” the authority said. The public hearing is set for Aug. 30 and 31 in Ottawa. Meanwhile, Jean-Michel Gagnon will serve as the inquiry officer, tasked with collecting information from the impacted parties and submitting a report by Aug. 25. “Should the CTA find that Air Transat did not properly apply the applicable terms and conditions set out in its international tariff, it could require Air Transat to pay compensation for any expenses incurred by passengers and order the

carrier to take other corrective measures,” the Canadian Transportation Agency said. “If the CTA further finds that those terms and conditions are not reasonable, it could require that they be amended. “Broader questions regarding industry-wide rules around tarmac delays will be dealt with through public consultations on air passenger rights regulations, which are expected to begin following passage of the transportation modernization act currently before Parliament.” The federal government’s proposed air passenger bill aims to strengthen consumer rights and set out minimum treatment standards as well as ensure air passengers can access enforceable compensation

for poor treatment. Air Transat said the incident offers important lessons in the challenges of imposing various obligations on airlines in similar situations without also requiring airports and service providers to provide timely critical infrastructure and operational ground support. “Indeed, as we have clearly seen in this case, the tendency is to focus solely on the actions of the airline,” Lemay wrote. “This must not be the basis for the informed legislation going forward.” The Canadian Transportation Agency is requesting anyone involved or affected by the tarmac delays to contact Gagnon by emailing enqueteinquiry@otc-cta.gc.ca or calling 819-635-4108.

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ake 300-plus people, stick them in a tube for seven hours, turn up the temperature and then keep them confined for another six hours. It’s a recipe for unhappy customers. An Air Transat flight stuck on Ottawa airport’s tarmac for six hours on a steamy July 31 was a travelling travesty. The plane was diverted to Ottawa from Montreal due to storms. There was a stormy atmosphere inside the plane too after passengers waited and waited to take off for Montreal. It’s not entirely clear what caused the lack of service to the plane – fuel and water. The airline – which has received a serious black eye from all the horror stories shared by passengers – and the airport have traded accusations about what services were offered to the Air Transat flight, and what services were declined. All we can be sure of is that a seven-hour flight ended up being about double that time, and that the stay in Ottawa was brutal due to lack of air conditioning on a hot day.

Hopefully a Canadian Transportation Agency investigation will get to the bottom of it. It shouldn’t have happened but it did. But job one is to make sure it doesn’t happen again. In May, the federal government introduced legislation to create a passenger bill of rights. The goal is to make sure travellers know the service levels to which they are entitled, and provide compensation if travel arrangements are disrupted by events within the airline’s control. It’s a fair request of air carriers. In fact, common sense says Canadian travellers should have been protected by such measures a generation ago. Maybe it’s a sign of poor quality across the board that Canadians need to spell out such minimums of service in a federal law. A new passenger bill of rights should be passed quickly and it should be enforced. Every political party should be on board with better protections for captive airline passengers.

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n a recent column for the American Press, author Paul Newberry predicted the demise of American football. His argument centred on concussion statistics, citing a University of Boston study that found of 202 former professional football players, nearly all had a brain disease resulting from blows to the head. It’s a neatly, cherry-picked stat that Newberry uses to make football out to be a “gladiatorial sport”, which he argues has no place in modern society. Three years ago, my eldest started playing football. I was pretty uncomfortable with the idea. Watching a bunch of seven-to-10-year-olds engage in this wild and violent behaviour often left me feeling nervous. Relatives have frequently questioned why I allow my son to continue in such a violent sport.

But is football the most dangerous sport in America, as Newberry would like us to believe? The short answer is no. In 2015, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study Capital Muse examining concussion risk among athletes per 1,000 minutes of athletic exposure (AE). The research included At the same time, I watched my son a review of 23 international studies on thrive in team sport for the first time, concussions in sports. The average risk of head injuries across all sports was rapidly gaining confidence he never had in hockey, volleyball or soccer. He 0.23 injuries per 1,000 minutes of AE. The concussion rate was 18 times quickly acquired knowledge of every higher than average for rugby, five technical aspect of what is a highly times greater for hockey, and a strategic game, one I’ve slowly come little more than double for American to understand and appreciate. His coordination and fitness levels football. Soccer, often considered by parents to be a safer sport, was improved. He explained his personal also higher than average, particularly sentiment that football is truly the among males. only team sport, where every player As soccer becomes more popular has an essential role in the success of across the U.S., particularly in high each play.

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Officer makes amends at Flotilla for Friendship BY MELISSA MURRAY mmurray@metroland.com

The Ottawa police officer disciplined for racist comments against local Inuit artist Annie Pootoogook participated in this year’s Flotilla for Friendship, an event that aims to bring together police officers and Indigenous youth. At the annual event on Aug. 9, Sgt. Chris Hrnchiar hopped in a canoe with Pootoogook’s biological daughter, Napachie, her cousin Ellie and their father Veldon Coburn, who adopted the two girls. It was a step toward reconciliation with the community that was offended and disappointed by the officer’s comments, said the event’s organizer Lynda Kitchikeesic Juden. “For me this was the best possible outcome. Something really negative has blossomed into something really positive,” she said of Hrnchiar’s attendance at the event. “Honestly, that’s what the flotilla is all about; it’s about bringing unlikely groups together and finding a way to repair a relationship if that’s what was needed or build one if there just isn’t one.” She said it’s an example of what can be achieved. “This means a lot to a lot of people who were affected. It means we can do this, Canadians and First Nations people can do this.” Hrnchiar was demoted for three months because of the

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Sgt. Chris Hrnchiar, right, who was who was disciplined for racist comments he made after Annie Pootoogook’s death, participates in the Flotilla for Friendship with members of Pootoogook’s family. Sitting between her father, Veldon Coburn and Hrnchiar is Pootoogook’s biological daughter Napachie. At the front of the boat is Ellie, her biological cousin. comments he made online after Pootoogook’s body was found on the shore of the Rideau River last fall. He pleaded guilty to two counts of discreditable conduct. He also had to undergo sensitivity training. “I’m learning more and I’m trying to be a better person,” Hrnchiar told Metro Ottawa at the event. “Just trying to pass that on to other people.” After Hrnchiar made those offensive comments, he reached out to the police’s diversity and race relations unit. According to its lead, Staff Sgt. David Zackrias, Hrnchiar attended several events to apologize to the community, get to know its history and he spoke with local elders to ask for forgiveness. “Based on what happened last

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year and the hurtful comments that were made, there was a lot of healing that was needed to reconcile and this is all part of that journey and there was a lot of effort made by Chris and Veldon to go through this process,” Zackrias said. “It’s a lesson for everybody to see that if we are willing to reconcile and build that relationship, it’s possible. We could all learn a lesson from them. That’s why today’s event is a special one.” Hrnchiar’s journey to forgiveness doesn’t end with the flotilla, Zackrias said. “He’s learning a lot about their journey and their history in Canada. A take-away from this is we could all learn a lesson from this whole experience and we should not judge others.”

Officers from five different services participated in the event, including members of the Ontario Provincial Police, Surete de Quebec, RCMP, Gatineau Police, Kitigan Zibi Police, Lac Simon, Awesasne Mohawk Police, MRC Des Collines and the Ottawa Police Services. They partnered with youth from the Odawa Native Friendship Centre, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, Minwaashin Lodge and the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre to paddle from Dow’s Lake down the canal to the locks near Parliament Hill, before portaging to the Ottawa River and finishing their day by canoeing down the Ottawa River to Victoria Island. — With files from Alex Abdelwahab/Metro Ottawa

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Paramedics, police learn rules of the road BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Iconic O-Train Confederation Line Stations It is an exciting time in Ottawa as the City prepares for the opening of 13 new O-train stations in 2018 as part of the Stage 2 LRT Confederation Line. While these stations will be similar in architectural design, each one will have unique artistic markings and designs. Residents can find detailed profiles of each station on ottawa.ca, which outline design features and art installations unique to each location. Some of the artwork is even integrated as part of the architectural design. To get more information in preparation for rail, residents can visit octranspo.com/ready4rail. Public Consultation on Rogers Communications Rogers will be hosting a public consultation on August 23rd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Minto Recreation Complex to discuss the building of a new wireless communications installation at 3700 Prince of Wales Drive. This is in response to the rising demand for better wireless voice and data services in the community. Residents are encouraged to attend the open house consultation to submit their comments. Improved Chapman Mills Conservation Area Trails I recently celebrated the improved trails and boardwalk at the Chapman mills Conservation Area with Mayor Jim Watson and MP Chandra Arya. The area is owned by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, who do an excellent job maintaining this diverse parkland. Improvements included the widening of over 600 meters of boardwalk to allow for increased accessibility, along with 50 meters of trails which have been graded to allow for a smoother walking experience. These upgrades were made possible with funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario as part of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The funding was also made up of donations from Movati Athletic Group and the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation. I encourage all residents to visit this beautiful trail in the heart of our community. Online Consultation: Proposed Change to the 3-Hour Parking Rule The City is looking for your input on the proposed change to the “3-Hour Parking Rule” (Traffic and Parking By-Law 2003-530, Regulation 18). Currently, residents are not permitted to park a vehicle on a street for a period of time longer than three hours between 7am of one day and 7pm of the same day. Staff are considering increasing the maximum parking time to six hours on weekends and statutory holidays. For more detailed information about this By-Law, or to submit your comments on the matter, please visit ottawa.ca. Fall and Winter Recreation Programs Residents are now able to sign up for Fall and Winter Recreation Programs. For swimming and aquafitness programs, registration began online or by phone (613-580-2588) on Monday, August 14th. Registration for all other programs opened on Wednesday, August 16th. In order to register online or by phone residents will need to create a client account beforehand, which can be done through ottawa.ca. Residents may choose to register in person at a City recreation facility as well. For more information, the Recreation eGuide for Fall and Winter programs is also available at ottawa.ca.

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Marc-Antoine Deschamps expertly clears two rows of pylons before guiding his ambulance out of a sharp right turn. Then it’s onto the next challenge, designed to test the driving skills of a cohort of new Ottawa paramedics on a closed course at the Ottawa International Airport. Touching a single pylon means adding to the time it takes to successfully complete the course. Deschamps weaves the large vehicle around another series of pylons before stepping on the gas and then riding the brake into another turn. Instructors with the City of Ottawa’s fleet training department, who provide driver training to Ottawa paramedics, firefighters, and public works and environmental services employees, are showing the city’s newest paramedics the ropes when it comes to navigating ambulances, parking them at emergency scenes and navigating them in reverse and in tight construction zones, among other challenging

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Marc-Antoine Deschamps, Ottawa paramedic spokesperson, navigates an ambulance on a closed course at the Ottawa International Airport where new paramedic hires are trained to drive ambulances. scenarios. The overarching theme of the lesson they learn is “guaranteed arrival.” “You can do 140 (kilometres per hour) on the highway to get there, but if you end up into a car or a ditch there’s no point,” says Deschamps, spokesperson for the

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Ottawa Paramedic Service, which responds to between 130,000 and 140,000 calls each year. “Drive in such a way that it guarantees you’re going to get to the call,” adds Scott MacKinnon, section manager at the fleet training department and former driver trainer.

The ride also has to be smooth to safeguard the paramedic and patient during transport. “When you have a patient in the back your partner might be standing doing CPR or reaching for something in the cabinet,” Deschamps says, adding that the paramedic tending to a patient can’t always wear a seatbelt depending on the medical care required. “We want to avoid injuries in the back,” he says. “Although we have an exemption from the (seatbelt) law, we don’t have an exemption from the laws of physics.” “The No. 1 cause of any on-duty police deaths in North America is motor vehicle collisions,” says Joe Berardelli, a longtime civilian driver trainer with the Ottawa Police Service. He takes new Ottawa police hires to the Greenbelt Research Farm in Nepean, where he puts them through a closed course that simulates tight spaces, situational awareness, speed control and straight-line braking, among other challenges. See GREEN, page 11

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Rogers is proposing an antenna system at 3700 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa (Lat. N 45º 15’ 14.38’’ Long. W 75º 42’ 44.56’’), which consists of the following: - a shrouded white telecommunications monopole. Once completed, the antenna system will measure approximately 40 metres in height (overall height including shrouding to conceal the antennas and a lightning rod). - the facility will include technical equipment that will be installed in a locked shelter located at the base of the proposed monopole. Furthermore, a locked fence will surround the shelter. The proposed site will provide the best possible service for voice transmission and wireless high speed Internet to residents and local businesses in the Hearts Desire area and to first responders. Rogers invites citizens, within 30 calendar days of the date of this notice, to provide by e-mail or letter their comments, and / or request to be informed of the City’s position on the proposed antenna system. Please refer to the contact information provided and include a return address. Furthermore, please note that Rogers will respond to all reasonable and relevant concerns, and that the City will be taking into account comments from the public and the proponent’s response to each when providing its position to the proponent and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada. Finally, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is responsible for the approval of this antenna system, and requires Rogers to review this proposal with the public and local municipality. After reviewing this proposal, the City of Ottawa will provide its position to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Rogers.

Le projet proposé permettra d’offrir une couverture cellulaire et de l’Internet haute vitesse sans fil hors pair aux résidents et aux commerçants situés dans le secteur de Hearts Desire ainsi qu’aux premiers répondants. Rogers invite les citoyens, dans les 30 jours ouvrables suivant la date du présent avis, à faire part de vos commentaires par téléphone, courriel ou courrier postal à l’adresse mentionnée (avec une adresse de retour) ou à demander de connaître la position de la Ville quant à la proposition du système d’antennes. De plus, Rogers donnera suite à toute préoccupation jugée pertinente et raisonnable et la Ville tiendra compte des commentaires du public et de la réponse du promoteur à l’égard de ceux-ci au moment de faire part de sa position au promoteur et à Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada. Enfin, Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada, qui est responsable d’approuver cesystèmed’antennes,exigequeRogerspasseenrevue la présente proposition avec le public et la municipalité locale. Après avoir examiné cette proposition, la Ville d’Ottawa fera part de sa position à Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada et à Rogers.

Rogers propose d’installer un système d’antennes au 3700, Prince of Wales Dr. à Ottawa (Lat. N 45º 15’ 14.38’’ Long. W 75º 42’ 44.56’’). Les détails du projet proposé sont comme suit: - une tour de télécommunication de type monopole. Une fois les travaux terminés, le système d’antennes (monopole blanc avec radômes) mesurera environ 40 mètres de hauteur (élévation hors tout incluant les radômes qui abritent les antennes et le parafoudre). - les équipements électroniques de Rogers seront installés dans un abri localisé au pied du monopole et ce, à l’intérieur de la clôture qui ceinturera l’espace nécessaire pour l’implantation de la tour.

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Green light no guarantee way is clear: instructor Continued from page 10

The point is to get there safely, “otherwise you can’t help anybody,” says Berardelli, whose experience includes 10 years as a driver examiner with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and three years as an OC Transpo operator. “And then if something happens we have to bring resources to you too, as well as this other call.” There’s the added challenge of navigating in dense traffic with lights and sirens on, which is becoming more and more of a trial as congestion worsens. As well, other motorists don’t always react as they should when an emergency vehicle approaches, which can impact crucial response times as well as increase the risk. But there are steps other drivers can take to ensure they are part of the solution. “If the ambulance is behind you, pull over to the right, then slow down,” Deschamps says. But this isn’t always easy when streets are clogged dur-

ing the morning and afternoon commute. During the theory part of the paramedic driver training, instructors help their students develop strategies to deal with traffic at congested intersections. Though they learn to plan ahead, anticipating the actions of other drivers is not always possible. “Some people get very nervous. Sometimes they just stay there,” says Deschamps, who has also witnessed drivers dangerously cut across multiple lanes of Highway 417 from the left to the right to get out of the way. Motorists have also been known to tailgate emergency vehicles, which can be a danger to other emergency vehicles heading to the same scene, MacKinnon says. “You never know how fast we’re going to be braking or what we’re going to do,” Deschamps adds. As well, motorists should pay attention to their mirrors, scan-

ning them every four to seven seconds. “You’re probably going to see lights and sirens before you’re going to hear them, depending on if you’re in the downtown core,” says Andrew Penney, a driver trainer and longtime volunteer firefighter based at the Fitzroy Harbour station. When faced with a blockaded intersection, motorists at the front of the line should not pull ahead into the crossroads, which can cause a collision. Emergency responders unable to get through sometimes have no choice but to turn off their lights and sirens and wait for the light to turn green before advancing with the flow of traffic. “You can’t put the public at risk. You can’t just get behind them and get on with the air horn and force their vehicle out into oncoming traffic,” Penney says. “So you may have to sit there with your siren off because you don’t want to panic people too much. You don’t know what somebody’s reaction is going to be.”

Berardelli instructs the new officers to treat a green light like a four-way stop and look in every direction in case another motorist is cutting the light. “Then you would avoid half the collisions,” he says. “The way the Highway Traffic Act was written years ago … was you only had two lane roadways. Pull over to the right,” says Berardelli, who instructs the new police hires before and after their studies at the Ontario Police College. “Now you have three, four lanes in one direction. Now you pull over to the nearest curb.” This creates a zipper effect and allows emergency vehicles to head up the middle, says Deschamps. See YOU, page 12

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‘You better know how to drive it’ Continued from page 11

Following the cues of other motorists will help ensure drivers head in the same direction, creating the necessary space. “So if the car in front of you moves to the right, maybe you should be going to the right as well,” says Penney. “Ideally, (the emergency vehicle is) going to try to go down a middle lane with the least amount of traffic, sort of like parting the sea.” Leaving enough room between your vehicle and the one in front can make all the difference. “If you come up to a stop light and you’re four inches off the bumper ahead of you, then you’re not going to be able to move out of the way,” Penney says. STRATEGIC DRIVING

“We talk about strategic driving to ensure they understand that there’s different types of drivers out there and we have to contend with them all. We don’t have a choice,” says Kathy Gordon, the city’s longtime lead paramedic driver trainer. “Every scenario is different, ev-

ery intersection is slightly different, but now you have the tools and you’re going to build on that,” she says while watching her students navigate their ambulance through the challenges of the course, each mimicking a real-world scenario. “Beautiful. Nice job. Nice and smooth with her steering. She had her head up checking the mirrors appropriately,” Gordon says. Lessons range from time and space management, multitasking and adjusting speed to changing road conditions, navigating tight turns and planning ahead, among other skills. “The one thing that you’re going to touch daily is the truck, so you better know how to drive it,” Gordon says. Critical thinking is essential when driving a vehicle that weighs up to 10,999 kilograms, as is knowing how to manoeuvre at high or low speeds and also knowing what is reasonable. “Driving is about three things,” Berardelli says. “Skill, knowledge and judgment.” “You’ve got to know what things can go wrong.” Is it reasonable to drive a full 50

km/h in a 50 zone in downtown Ottawa? “It’s not,” he says. “So it’s not about what speed you’re doing, it’s what speed are you doing for the environment you’re in?” Knowing how to manage the demands of the job in a quickly evolving emergency improves with experience. “It’s important to keep your stress levels down to manage the task at hand, which is driving, otherwise it’s easy to lose control and that leads to accidents,” says Julie Bourget, one of Ottawa’s newest paramedics. Each pair of new paramedics will also be accompanied on the road by a mentor for the first four to six weeks on the job. New Ottawa police officers spend 500 hours with a veteran officer, who serves as a coach. “As we are dispatched on these calls, we have to think about how we’re going to get there,” Bourget says. “You have to make sure that you’re safe — for you and your team — and especially for everybody else who’s out on the roads as well.”

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until there’s one team left. Team Adam and Andrea Cavaleri, a brother and sister from Montreal, started the episode with an advantage, having finished the last leg in Bangkok, Thailand, in first place. Within the first few minutes of the show, Mayor Jim Watson got some screen time. Racers had to make their way to city hall in order to get their first clue from the Mayor. “Thanks, buddy!” screamed

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The second challenge took teams to Sandridge Road, to the RCMP stables, where racers had to complete a horse-riding challenge alongside officers. “Riding around on one of their

horses was a true honour,” said LaChapelle. He said it was “sick” that they actually got to ride around Ottawa on the horses. The next detour — or challenge the teams had to compete — was a choice between Tiptoe Through the Tulips at Commissioners Park at the corner of Preston Street and Queen Elizabeth

Drive, or an art scavenger hunt at the Canada Council Art Bank on St. Laurent Boulevard. They had to replicate a floral display, or find 20 specific works of art to photograph and place into a binder from the massive collection at the art bank. All the teams decided to take on the

Tiptoe Through the Tulips challenge, but the art bank got a moment on the show later as a punishment challenge. From there, teams went to the Byward Market, for perhaps the most Canadian moment of the show. Team members Karen and Bert were first to arrive and found the Uturn station, which would allow them to punish another one of the competing teams. “I’m a bit nervous to U-turn anybody because it’s just not in my nature, said Edmonton’s Karen Richards, competing with her husband, Bert. “I feel that we should run our own race and not try to put others down.” They moved on to the Canadian Museum of History clue without using the U-turn against any of the competitors. Later in the episode, the Cavaleris made the same decision. The second team to arrive at the U-turn, Toronto couple Sam Lambert and Paul Mitskopoulos, had the opposite reaction. They quickly threw

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A man is in hospital in critical condition after a daytime shooting in Britannia. On Monday, Aug. 1, about 3:40 p.m., residents in the area heard multiple gunshots and alerted a police patrol officer. A man, suffering from gunshot wounds, was found on Grenon Avenue. The man was taken to the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus and was in critical condition, according to

paramedics. By the next morning, no arrests had been made. Police from the West division are investigating and looking into whether it was linked to the death of 36-year-old Esmail Sharifi, who was shot near Iris Street and Greenbank Road on July 31. The shootings come a week after three people were shot in the west-end, two in Britannia Heights (one of them died) and a third was found dead of gunshot wounds in an idling car at Wayne and Aylen avenues in

Woodroffe North. Police have arrested Alam Gabriel Buoc for the double homicide and attempted murder. “It’s a little jarring for them for sure,” Bay Ward Coun. Mark Taylor said of how his residents are feeling after the recent shootings. “They are rattled, but for the most part … understand that these are isolated, targeted incidents.” Taylor has been checking in with neighbours, knocking on doors and speaking to the local health resource centre to make sure supports

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949 Meadowlands Dr. and found a man in his 30s suffering from stab wounds. He was treated by paramedics and brought to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The suspect appeared in court on Aug. 9, facing charges of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, assault with a

weapon and aggravated assault. Police are still asking that anyone with information contact west criminal investigations at 613-236-1222, ext. 2666. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by downloading the Ottawa police app.

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Kindergarten: an important step in your child’s life Is your child about to start kindergarten? It’s a milestone event that stays engraved in one’s memory for years to come (if not a lifetime). In fact, many adults still clearly remember their very first day of school and the mishmash of emotions that came along with this new beginning. Here are a few valuable pieces of advice to help your tiny one prepare for their big day: • Always stay positive and enthusiastic when talking to your child about starting school, and don’t forget to express how proud you are that they’ll soon be among the “big kid” ranks. • Explain how a normal school day unfolds (recess, lunchtime, after school supervision, transportation,

etc.) and assure your loved one that there will always be an adult present to help. • Encourage your child to share how they’re feeling faced with this new beginning. Are they nervous? Scared? Ease their mind by letting them know that what they’re feeling is completely normal and that other kids are just as anxious. • To help your child get accustomed to their changed schedule, initiate their new routine (going to bed early, waking up, getting dressed, eating breakfast, etc.) seven to 10 days before the start of school. • Dedicate an area of your home where your child can proudly display

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Music and studying make a good match Can music help you study? Do you usually listen to music while you study? If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that it’s actually a healthy habit that may help improve concentration and lead to better grades. However, this doesn’t mean you should listen to whatever you want, whenever you want. Most specialists recommend listening to soothing instrumental music for increased learning. Classical music is particularly effective at creating a study environment for tasks that involve logic, planning and critical thinking; Mozart

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Ottawa police Const. Phil Kane processes a speeding ticket near Lansdowne Park in the Glebe. It’s just one of many problem areas across the city that Kane and his traffic services partner Const. Jon Hall monitor for any number of infractions, including the top four killers on Ontario roads: speeding, distracted and impaired driving and not wearing a seatbelt. one of 32 officers working in the hill,” he said of drivers headdedicated traffic enforcement ing north on Bank in the sloped with the police department’s approach to Lansdowne Park. traffic services unit. “Some people say well, it’s See SPEED, page 23

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Ottawa police Const. Phil Kane speaks with a motorist he clocked going 79 km/h in a 40 zone in the Glebe. It’s just one of many problem areas across the city that Kane and his traffic services partner Const. Jon Hall monitor for any number of infractions, including the top four killers on Ontario roads: speeding, distracted and impaired driving and not wearing a seatbelt.

Speeds reach 93 km/h in 40 zone Continued from page 22

“It’s still your responsibility. I don’t get them on the hill. I get them on the flats.” It’s just one of many problem areas across the city that Kane and his traffic services partner Const. Jon Hall monitor for any number of infractions, including the top four killers on Ontario roads: speeding, distracted and impaired driving and not wearing

a seatbelt. “A. It’s reaction time, that’s a big thing. And B. Speed kills. A couple times I’ve been clipped by cars — standing on the curb,” Kane said. “They’re going by clipping me at 60. I have a little bit of a paint mark right here (on his gun holster), so I’ll show them.” Speeding offers a valuable lesson in physics. A pedestrian hit by a vehicle

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“All it is is just common sense,” said Kane, who joined the Ottawa Police Service in 2009 and has worked in traffic enforcement the past two years. The top speed he clocked in the Glebe was 93 km/h in the 40 zone, netting the driver a stunt-driving charge and the loss of his vehicle and driver’s licence for seven days. “Some of these drivers have been stopped multiple times,” Kane said, adding that one driver was stopped for speeding four times in two years at Limebank and Leitrim roads. Another driver was caught on Hunt Club Road going 136 km/h in that 80 zone, and his mom’s car was impounded. Heron Road and Riverside Drive is another fast-paced stretch. Rural roads are also bad for more severe crashes with very high speeds playing a factor. “People just don’t think,” said Kane. ‘IT’S GETTING WORSE’

One of the more disturbing trends is distracted driving, including cellphone use, which carries a $490 fine and three demerit points. “About 85 to 90 per cent of the cars I pull over, their phone is on their lap, open and screen lit, music playing,

Facebook, Google maps, whatever,” Kane said. But unless he’s witnessed them on the phone, he can’t lay a charge. He and Hall spotted a distracted driver at Woodroffe Avenue and Baseline Road and were about to pull him over when emergency sirens announced the approach of another police cruiser. It pulled up behind the cellphoneusing driver, who didn’t move out of the way. “The police officer had to drive onto the curb, onto the sidewalk,” said Kane, who watched as the driver glanced up from his phone and saw the officer navigate through the intersection. He then went back to his phone without moving his vehicle. “I step out in my yellows. I’m waving at the guy. I walk up to the door and knock on the window,” said Kane. “People are so inattentive. They have no idea what’s going on.” It’s also an offence for a motorist to use a cellphone while stopped at a traffic light or sitting in traffic. Studies show it can take up to 30 seconds for a driver to re-engage with their surroundings after using their phone. Kane has pulled over young drivers, still on their phone and asked them why, only to be told they were updating their Facebook page to say they’d

been pulled over by police. In one case he stopped a young driver twice for distracted driving within minutes, resulting in almost $1,000 in fines and six demerit points. “That’s the mentality. It’s getting worse,” he said. “Lots of times people are speeding and they’re on their phone. You could see people fly down the Queensway at 140 and we can pull up beside them and they’re on their phone.” Last year, Ottawa police gave out 4,179 tickets for cellphone-related distracted driving. So far this year, 1,798 tickets have been issued for that offence. Kane and his partner try to get their message out on Twitter under their handles @carbinekane and @TheBeardedCop. The City of Ottawa’s traffic team also has strategies to address problem areas, including changing the timing of some traffic lights to give pedestrians the right of way first for five to seven seconds before drivers get their green light. “Now the drivers are seeing pedestrians in the walkway,” Kane said. But what will it take for drivers to change their habits before they learn a lesson the hard way? “I’ll leave the section in five years.

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New Plymouth was like a member of the family for Mary

t wasn’t a secret for long ... even if it was meant to be. But no one got a brand-new car without the news spreading pretty fast. Being next farm to Uncle Alec’s though, meant that we got a look at the new Plymouth before anyone else at Northcote. And what a beauty it was. Certainly many steps up from the old Model T with the hole in the back floor, and the two front fenders different colours, which we got in a trade. I was just as excited as was my little friend Velma when the new car came into her family. My sister Audrey wondered where the money came from. Did Uncle Alec sell off his herd of cattle, or his workhorses? No, he didn’t. The cows and the horses were right there in the barnyard. Uncle Alec, the good neighbour that he was, was more than generous

MARY COOK Memories letting us all have a ride in the new Plymouth, taking Mother to Briscoe’s General Store, and our family taking turns, and once driving Velma and me all the way to Douglas. He was pretty fussy about his new car too. None of his sons were allowed behind the steering wheel, even though they were old enough to drive. Even when they were courting, they had to take the horse and buggy, just like every other young fella in Northcote, who wasn’t lucky enough to have a

new Plymouth sitting in his yard. My friend Velma said her father could often be seen wiping the shiny fenders with his handkerchief, and when it rained, he covered it with a canvas to keep it dry. Yes, he was pretty fussy ... at least at the start of ownership. But like all things bought for use on the farm back then, the time would come when it would have to be put into other service. It wasn’t that the thrill of a new car had worn off. Certainly not! It was still the nicest car to be parked at the Lutheran Church on Sundays. Ralph, one of the older boys, was eventually allowed to get behind the wheel, but only after Uncle Alec let him run it around the 20-acre field a good many times. I was always amazed that Aunt

Bertha never learned to drive the new car. Certainly, we didn’t have the old Model T more than a day or so, before Mother got behind the wheel, drove out the long lane, and headed all the way into Renfrew. But not Aunt Bertha. She left the driving to Uncle Alec. NOVELTY WORE OFF

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wheat from the grist mill. But I knew the new car had lost its glory when I was over playing with Velma one Saturday, and Uncle Alec had parked the car close to the barn. When he wheeled the car over to the house to tell Aunt Bertha he’d be back in time for supper, a Holstein calf had its head out one back window, and a sheep out the other. Uncle Alec headed into Renfrew to market the two, and the fastest way to get there was in the Plymouth that only a scant few months before was treated like a member of the family. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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The Kanata Legion is preparing to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid at the cenotaph as the sun sets on Friday, Aug. 18. “It’s one of those catastrophic events where the loss of life was so incredible,” said Moira Green, member of Branch 638. “Launched Aug. 19 in 1942, (it) would prove to be the bloodiest single day for Canada’s military in the entire Second World War.” The raid was launched in the early morning against the port city of Dieppe, on the coast of Normandy, France. Canadians

made up the majority of the 6,000 troops sent into battle. “Of the almost 5,000 Canadian soldiers who took part in this ill-fated raid on occupied France, more than half became casualties and 916 Canadians died,” said Green. Almost 2,000 Canadians were taken prisoner, with more than a quarter of those wounded, according to the Kanata Legion. Holding the remembrance ceremony at sunset is meaningful, said Green, as those Canadians who died in the raid never saw the evening. “We’re doing it primarily to remember the fallen,” said Green. “As legion members we

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• Aug. 19 • 9:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. • Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Discovery Park Celebrate International Honey Bee Day. Get the buzz on honey bees and learn how these small insects not only supply us with honey but have a huge impact on agriculture, home gardens and our everyday lives. Join us at this family friendly event that’s sure to be the bee’s knees!. SANDY SHARKEY HOSTS “BEE IN THE PHOTO”

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Garden Promenade Photography Ambassadors • Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 • 12 p.m. — 4 p.m. • Downtown Gardens (Sparks Street, World Exchange, Parliament Hill) • Laurier Gardens (Confederation Park, City Hall) • Major’s Hill Park Bring your camera to these gardens between noon and 4 p.m. during Garden Photo-Fest and look for our Garden Promenade Photography Ambassadors. They’ll be easy to recognize. They’ll be carrying the Garden Promenade Photo Frame

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• Ongoing • Lord Elgin Hotel Stop into the lobby of Ottawa’s Tulip Hotel, Official Hotel of the Canadian Tulip Festival to explore their collection by renowned photographer, Malak Karsh. Stop into Grill 41 and enjoy a gardenlicious bite on the terrace prepared by new executive chef Neil Mather.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Nocturnal rodents 6. “Sin City” actress Jessica 10. Strong dark beer 14. Nebraska city 15. Inclined to avoid conflict 17. Mistaken belief 19. Expresses disgust 20. Greek goddess of the dawn 21. Cranky 22. Boy who wouldn’t grow up 23. Scots for “home” 24. Turfs 26. Countries 29. The duration of something 31. Pastries 32. Golf score 34. Reasonable 35. Female parents 37. Art __, around 1920 38. Beloved sandwich 39. Damaged 40. Long time

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though you need to concentrate, do not turn up the intensity so much that it becomes stressful. Take a break every now and then to unwind and get away.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You are at a turning point in your life and now may be a good time to make a few key changes, Leo. They may involve making new friends or exploring a new career.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are eager to listen and learn, but you also want to create your own experiences and share them with others. Find a balance between being a teacher and a student.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even if you have a lot to get done, you will be able to make decisions on your feet and adapt as the situation calls for it this week. Changes can come about quickly.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you excel at thinking through decisions before making them. This careful approach tends to work in your favor, but some decisions can be made more quickly than others. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, an important decision must be made in the very near future. Your judgement may be clouded by extraneous information, so try to block unnecessary noise.

41. One who rears 43. Without 45. Occupational safety and health act 46. Political action committee 47. Geological period 49. Swiss river 50. Type of mathematical graph 53. Doctors are sworn to it 57. One’s concerns 58. Type of wrap 59. Foray 60. Born of 61. A temporary police force

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Actively explore any impulses you may have over the next few days, Libra. You may not have the freedom for such exploration beyond this week, so act soon. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some time relaxing seems like the ideal scenario right now. But you’re not prone to sitting still too long. Look for activities that keep you engaged.

CLUES DOWN 1. __ and circumstance 2. Bowfin fish 3. Ready money 4. Expression of satisfaction 5. A person who lacks good judgment 6. Cooks where one 7. Majors and Oswald 8. __ humbug 9. Salts 10. Type of hound 11. A notice of someone’s death 12. Disgust with sweetness 13. Barbie’s friend 16. Rectal procedures 18. Partner to carrots 22. Group of cops (abbr.) 23. First Chinese dynasty 24. A favorite of children 25. Being a single unit or thing 27. Fencing swords 28. New England river

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29. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 30. Insect feeler 31. Payment (abbr.) 33. Director Howard 35. Large deep-bodied fish 36. Architectural term describing pillars 37. Chargers legend Fouts 39. Awaken 42. Covered 43. Frock 44. Cools a home 46. Congratulatory gestures 47. __ fide 48. Ancient Incan sun god 49. Card players’ move: __ up 50. Gentlemen 51. Educational organizations 52. Actress Daly 53. Southern sky constellation (abbr.) 54. Midway between east and southeast 55. Small European viper 56. Language close to Thai 0810

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: nepean@metroland.com McDaniel’s Independent Grocer Charity Cruise Night – It is with mixed emotion that our annual summer charity car show will be cancelled this year. We thank everyone for their support in making this annual event a success. Sincerely, Gerry and Lisa McDaniel.

Aug. 17

The Manordale-Woodvale Community Association is hosting a 55+ Coffee Social from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the community building, 68 Knoxdale Rd. Come out and meet new friends and neighbours, enjoy coffee, tea and a snack and some lively discussion. Bring a book for a book swap. This will be a weekly event, every Thursday morning starting Aug. 17. For more information contact Carol at 613-226-9402 or email to cmiller1@rogers. com.

Aug. 18

Sunset Ceremony at the Cenotaph: the Kanata Branch 638 Royal Canadian Legion will conduct a ceremony commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Dieppe at 7 p.m. at the Kanata Cenotaph, located on Colchester Square. Guests are encouraged to be present by 6:45 p.m. Lest we forget. Aug. 19 There will be a live music dance at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd., in the downstairs hall. Enjoy country, rock, down east and Irish music, perfect for dancing. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The bar will be open. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Tickets are available in advance at the upstairs bar at the Westboro Legion or at the door. For more information visit www.rcl480.com or call Coleene at 613-294-1820. FOPLA presents their monthly Mammoth Sale from 10AM-2PM at 100 Tallwood Dr. Hundreds of used books as low as three for $1, fiction, children’s, French language, and more. Donate used books by appt. Call 613-580-2424, ext. 27875. Aug. 25

ing a new exhibition called “Canada - The Land,” from July 8 to Sept. 8, 2017. Join us at the gallery to view wonderful new artworks from local artists, and fill out People’s Choice ballots for your favorite pieces. The gallery is located in the Goulbourn Rec Complex, 1500 Shea Rd., Stittsville, and is open seven days a week. Visit our website (owaa.ca) to view an OWAA tribute to Canada 150, past exhibitions and feaAug. 26 Movie Night In The Park tured artists. showing The Secret Life of Pets, at Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Rd., Sept. 16 and17 starting at dusk. Free snacks Gem, Mineral and Jewellery will be provided at the Se- Show and Sale 10 a.m. - 6 quoia Fun Cruiser starting at p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. 7pm. Bring lawn chairs and to 5 p.m. on Sunday. $8 at the blankets. Everyone welcome. door but free foe children 12 There will be a live music and younger. More than 60 dance at the Westboro Le- dealers will have their works gion, 389 Richmond Rd., in on display for purchase. the downstairs hall. Enjoy Curling Rinks at Nepean country, rock, down east and Sportsplex. 613-700-4367 Irish music, perfect dancing. w w w. o l m c . c a / g e m s h ow s. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the html. dance will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The bar will be open. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Sept. 23 We welcome all, you do not Seeking artists. Third annual need to be a member to at- Art Show & Bistro Sept. 23 tend. Tickets are available in from 10am-3pm at Merivale advance at the upstairs bar United Church. Registration at the Westboro Legion or at forms available at: eventthe door. Join us for the fun satmerivale@gmail.com or of it. For more information call 613-225-0248 and leave visit www.rcl480.com or call a message. First come first served. Coleene at 613-294-1820.

Kids Bake 4 Kids hosts a charity bake sale with all proceeds to CHEO at Ross’s Independent Grocer, 3777 Strandherd Dr. from 11am to 2pm. The mascot CHEO Bear will be at the event for pictures and games. For more information, contact barrhavenbakesale2017@ gmail.com.

Saturday night dances every two weeks. People meeting people, singles and couples 45+. DJ, refreshments, plus light snack served at 10:30 p.m. Members: $13 Nonmembers: $15. At Carleton Heights Community Center, 1665 Apeldoorn Ave. at 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sept. 7

Context Toastmasters invites you to a free workshop in writing and preparing a speech with Scott Minnes from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, Bells Corners, 4026 Old Richmond Rd. More information at 5108.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Thursdays

Toastmasters can help you develop better speaking skills. The club meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 4026 Richmond Rd. For more information visit 5108. toastmastersclubs.org.

Fridays

Come and enjoy English county dancing - beautiful music, friendly people, easy dances! Starting on Sept 8 to end of May, every Friday 7:30-10, at the John G. Mlacak Community Centre, hall A. Beginners session at 7:30, no partner necessary, your first night is free. Annual fee is $60. For information call June 613-746-1424 Through Sept. 8 or go to www.OttawaEngThe Ottawa West Arts Asso- lishDance.org ciation (OWAA) is present-

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with a life-limiting illness. Other programs are available to support caregivers and those who are bereaved. Our nurses will visit you to provide assessment. All programs and services are provided at no charge. Call 613591-6002 ext. 23 for more information.

The Barrhaven Lions Club is looking for young energetic members to join them in planning and executing their events. Lions work to support the community through service and by donating all funds raised. For more information contact Margaret at 613-800-2596 or email lionNepean Nomads Walking margaret@gmail.com . Club is the perfect way to get some exercise, make new Hospice Care Ottawa offers friends and improve your soIn-Home Support and Day cial life. We are not a comHospice programs throughpetitive club but prefer to enout the city. These programs joy the beautiful scenery and are open to individuals living

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