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Coun. Jan Harder speaks in favour of a new agri-food technology supercluster at Ben Franklin Place on Dec. 8. The proposal could see several hundred hectares of farmland and over 50 buildings used to develop technology for farmers across Canada.

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property on Woodroffe Avenue across from the Nepean Sportsplex — which includes 631 hectares of farmland — for research into technology that will help the future of farming in Canada. Harder is a fierce proponent of the supercluster and believes it will not only have a positive impact on Nepean and Barrhaven but also the rest of Ottawa. “It started off looking to develop the Barrhaven corridor,” said Harder. “We have zoned appropriately for up to 10,000 high-end prestige business jobs. We have a wealth of success here to tap into. There’s going to be a big benefit for

Ottawa.” According to Harder, the facility they are looking to use as part of the supercluster includes 50 buildings and 16 km of road. “You’re going to see a lot of activity there,” said Harder. “You’re going to see a lot of connectivity, you’re going to see analytics, and you’re going to see plant testing. We don’t know fully yet but every day there is a new opportunity. This test bed will be the only one of it’s kind and it’s Ottawa’s opportunity.” Normally when it comes to tech in Ottawa, Kanata is usually the primary target. According to Harder, the farmland would be Nepean’s ace-in-the-hole for this proposal as it offers the perfect location for research specific to the agrifood industry.

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The Pyjama Patrol is continuing to spread the warmth this holiday season and has plans to reach more children and youth than ever. The group, spearheaded by Kanata’s Jennifer Muckler, is collecting new jammies for children aged newborn to 18, and will distribute them to the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, Chrysalis House, Nelson House and Interval House of Ottawa. “There’s a lot more kids we’re going to be helping,” she said, adding the group anticipates it will warm up more than 1,500 children this year. “The need is bigger than ever this year and we could use all the support we can get.” As in past years, a number of local schools, organizations and businesses in Ottawa – from Kanata to Orléans and everywhere in between – have donation hampers where people can drop off cozy sleep wear. Pyjamas are often one of the biggest requests received by organizations and shelters around the holidays. “Pyjamas do so much for children – it brings comfort and joy and makes you feel loved and protected,” Muckler said. “It brings children comfort during an uncomfortable time.” Last year, the group collected more than 1,200 pairs of pyjamas and raised $4,000 through a PJ party. The shelter Chrysalis House had enough jammies to last them through the year, said Muckler.

Muckler started the Kanata-based Pyjama Patrol in 2015 after organizing a PJ drive while co-ordinating an adopta-family program for an agency in New York. “Most of the families we were helping didn’t have them. They were sleeping with what they had on or nothing at all,” she said. “When you realize this is happening, it’s hard to turn away. It’s just something I can’t accept. Either we feel sorry or we do something. I decided to do something.” She and 22 other moms in the community volunteer their time to co-ordinate the now year-long jammie drive. “If people were hoping to help after Christmas we’ll definitely be up and running throughout the year,” she said, adding the group is always looking for businesses and schools to participate. Pyjamas for teens often run short during the holidays, said Muckler, adding they are always in need of larger sizes, up to XXL adult. “We all put on pyjamas for comfort at night,” she said. “We’re just trying to help them, make things a little bit easier.” For the holidays, people can donate new pyjamas until Dec. 18. The group can’t accept used PJs. A list of participating drop-off locations is available online Magic Tree Photography, Sylvia Sampson/Submitted at pyjamapatrol.com. The Pyjama Patrol is expecting to receive more than 1,500 requests for sleepwear this year.

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Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26.

Schedule “B”

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND

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IN THE MATTER OF an application by the City of Ottawa for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedules “A”, “B”, and “C” attached hereto for the purposes of the Stage 2 Ottawa Light Rail Transit System project (“Stage 2 LRT Project”), including, but not limited to, facilitating the construction, operation and maintenance of light rail infrastructure, tunnel guideway corridors, tunnel portals, at-grade guideway corridors, guideways, stations, station entrances and station to surface access points, platforms, multi-use pathways, bridges and bridge approaches and including temporary easements, varying in duration from 36 to 61 months as described in Schedules “A”, “B” and “C” hereto, for purposes including, but not limited to, construction of station entrances, traffic management and detours, storage of excavated materials and construction materials and equipment, temporary power supply and to enter on the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and material for construction, grading and relocation of utilities and for construction of berms, walking paths, multi-use pathways, fences, retaining walls, landscaping features and all other improvements and works ancillary to the Stage 2 LRT Project. The drawings referred to in Schedules “A”, “B”, and “C” forming part of this Notice are available for viewing during regular business hours at the City’s Client Service Centre, 1st Floor, City Hall, City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Avenue West. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedules “A”, “B”, and “C” attached hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: The Council of the City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa ON K1P 1J1

Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows:

All right, title and interest in the following lands: 1.

Part of PIN 04328-0006 (LT), PART LOT 16 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER PART 1, 5R2241; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_006a.dgn

Part of PIN 04328-0008 (LT), PART LOT 16 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 5R2150; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_008a.dgn

Part of PIN 04328-0011 (LT), PART NORTH 1/2 LOT 16 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER PART 2, 5R5704; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_009a.dgn

Part of PIN 04065-0115 (LT), PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 1 TO 10 AND 14 TO 16 ON PLAN 4R-26193. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS IN CT228448. TOGETHER WITH AS IN NS77745; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART 5 ON PLAN 5R-284 AS IN OC56030; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART 6 ON PLAN 5R-284 AS IN OC56038; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2 AND 5 ON PLAN 4R-26193 IN FAVOUR OF HYDRO OTTAWA LIMITED AS IN OC9564; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PARTS 2 AND 3 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1351818; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PART 9 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1351819; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PARTS 9, 10 AND 16 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1351820; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6 ON PLAN 4R-26193 IN FAVOUR OF PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 11, 12, 13 AND 17 TO 23 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 8, 9, 10, 15 AND 16 ON PLAN 4R-26193 IN FAVOUR OF PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 11, 12, 13 AND 17 TO 23 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 11 AND 12 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PARTS 17, 18, 19, 22 AND 23 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT A, CONCESSION 3, RIDEAU FRONT, GLOUCESTER, BEING PART 22 ON PLAN 4R-26193 AS IN OC1397616; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PARTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ON PLAN 4R26193 IN FAVOUR OF PART LOT A CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER AS IN N705355 AND OT36783, EXCEPT PART 18 ON 5R284, EXCEPT PART 1 ON 5R213, EXCEPT PARTS 19 AND 21 ON EXPROPRIATION PLAN NS275909, EXCEPT PARTS 1 AND 2 ON 4R23974 AS IN OC1604515; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN GROSS OVER PARTS 1 TO 10 AND 14 TO 16 PLAN 4R26193 AS IN OC1709561; SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT AS IN OC1721440; CITY OF OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_053.dgn

Part of PINs 15975-0001 (LT) to 15975-0232 (LT) being part of the common elements on OTTAWACARLETON STANDARD CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 975 AND ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST; SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS AS SET OUT IN SCHEDULE A AS IN OC1726177; CITY OF OTTAWA designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_054.dgn

Part of PIN 04055-0160 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER AS IN CT222630, EXCEPT THE SUBJECT TO THEREIN; TOGETHER WITH CT222630; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_058c.dgn

Part of PIN 04055-0161 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER AS IN N477925; TOGETHER WITH N477925; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_059b. dgn

The expropriating authority is: City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Dated at Ottawa this 7th day of December, 2017.

CITY OF OTTAWA

Gordon E. MacNair Director, Corporate Real Estate Office Schedule “A’’ Confederation Line – West Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows:

All right, title and interest in the following lands: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Part of PIN 03957-0526 (LT), PART LOT 329, PLAN 372212, PART 3 AND 4, 4R1473, SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486, OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_015c.dgn Part of PIN 03957-0524 (LT), LOT 326, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn Part of PIN 03957-0523 (LT), LOT 325, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 5 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn Part of PINs 15168-0001 (LT) through to PIN 15168-0038 (LT) inclusive, being part of the common elements on CARLETON CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 168; PART BLOCK 104, PLAN 305, PART 1 4R2371, AS IN SCHEDULE ‘A’ OF DECLARATION LT212416, AMENDED BY LT291824; OTTAWA, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BELL CANADA OVER PART 1 PLAN 4R16200 AS IN OC27304, designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_076a.dgn

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of sixty-one (61) months in the following lands: 5. 6.

Part of PIN 03957-0526 (LT), PART LOT 329, PLAN 372212, PART 3 AND 4, 4R1473, SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486, OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 2 on drawing 18689-PRP_015c.dgn Part of PINs 15168-0001 (LT) through to PIN 15168-0038 (LT) inclusive, being part of the common elements on CARLETON CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 168; PART BLOCK 104, PLAN 305, PART 1 4R2371, AS IN SCHEDULE ‘A’ OF DECLARATION LT212416, AMENDED BY LT291824; OTTAWA, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT IN FAVOUR OF BELL CANADA OVER PART 1 PLAN 4R16200 AS IN OC27304, designated as Parcel 2 on drawing 18689-PRP_076a.dgn

8. Part of PIN 04055-0159 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3 RIDEAU FRONT GLOUCESTER AS IN CT160457 AND GL73833, EXCEPT AS IN CT222630, N477925, CT198296, N566618, N439357, N314150, N711427, CT115669 AND CT135137; TOGETHER WITH CT160457; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18692-PRP_075.dgn

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a permanent easement in the following lands: 9.

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of thirty-six (36) months in the following lands: 10.

Part of PIN 04055-0161 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER AS IN N477925; TOGETHER WITH N477925; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 2 on drawing 18692-PRP_059b. dgn

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Part of PIN 04055-0169 (LT), PART LOT 6 CONCESSION 3RF GLOUCESTER PART 1, 5R1022 (ALSO KNOWN AS MAC STREET); SUBJECT TO CT140679, GL78966, CT121531, CT135137, GL78361, GL83079; SUBJECT TO N755440, N755447, N755457 GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 3 on drawing 18692-PRP_075.dgn

An estate, right or interest, for a limited time in the nature of a temporary easement for a period of fifty-five (55) months in the following lands: Part of PIN 03957-0524 (LT), LOT 326, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcels 2 and 3 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn 8. Part of PIN 03957-0523 (LT), LOT 325, PLAN 372212; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 4 on drawing 18689-PRP_016c.dgn 9. Part of PIN 03957-0527 (LT), PART LOT 329, PLAN 372212, PARTS 1 AND 2, PLAN 4R1473; SUBJECT TO INTERESTS, IF ANY, AS IN CR384866 AND CR369486; OTTAWA/NEPEAN designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18689-PRP_096a.dgn

Schedule “C”

Confederation Line – East Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows:

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Act now to stop air rage

he federal government has the support of many Canadians as it prepares an air passenger bill of rights to deal with delayed and cancelled flights. The greatest support likely comes from passengers trapped aboard two Air Transat planes stuck on the Ottawa airport’s tarmac last summer. They were forced to stay seated for hours as the airline tried to figure out how to get their diverted flights to Montreal. Tensions mounted with the summer heat, especially when one plane ran out of fuel and lost its air conditioning. A passenger on one flight called 911, in an attempt to get help. The Canadian Transportation Agency has fined the airline $295,000 and ordered it to cover the expenses of the passengers. The money will be directed to the passengers themselves – a fitting outcome. The federal government should act while the iron is hot (and the planes are not), and pass the bill of rights. While overheating passengers is bad for business, the real goal should be to avoid air

rage. When a passenger gets upset enough to cause a plane to be diverted, there are further costs and repercussions for everyone else. There are even worse delays for everyone aboard, and every would-be traveler at the airport where the diverted flight will now be late. In the cost-cutting, higher efficiency world of air travel today, schedules don’t take kindly to unexpected events. There is a domino effect that costs us all. And spare some thought for the flight attendants, who must deal with all the unhappiness that’s caused by conditions not under their control. Many of the people working on airplanes are – amazingly – paid only when the doors are closed. The delay annoying you is unpaid annoyance for them. Canada’s airlines have show they aren’t very good at treating passengers with the respect they deserve. The Liberal government needs to act quickly to give all of us the rights we deserve when we put ourselves in the hands of the nation’s airlines.

Three ways Canadian women are trailing men

omen have come a long way in Canada when it comes to carving out equality with men. In November, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published its annual report on the worldwide gender gap. It ranks things like political influence, educational attainment, health and salaries. After coming in 35th out of 144 countries last year, Canada saw a spike on the WEF’s gender gap index in 2017. We’re now in 16th place. Iceland, Norway and Finland are the top three. Canada is beaten out by Rwanda, Nicaragua and Philippines, all in the top 10. Canada does well in a number of indicators – closing the gap in education and attaining near equality in health. But we’ve got some serious

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse things to overcome if we want to close the gender gap. First, women in Canada continue to be under-represented in politics. It’s one of the key reasons Canada cannot move into the top ten on the WEF index. Indexed out of 10, Canada has fewer than four points, sitting next to United Arab Emirates and Senegal. Women represent 50 per cent of the population, yet still represent less than a third of politicians. Just one quarter of MPs are women. Until we have more women influencing the top deci-

sions in the country at a representative rate, we cannot claim to have closed the gender gap. Canada is in 29th place for economic participation and opportunity. A March 2017 report by Statistics Canada offers some ideas to why this is a persistent problem. Women continue to work part-time more often than men. Women are still primary caregivers, taking breaks in their career or reducing hours to look after children and other dependents. The stats show women are over-represented in industries that have the lowest pay. Based on average salaries, women currently make around 74 cents for every dollar a man earns. That number bumps to 87 cents on the dollar when examining hourly wage. But yes, there’s still a wage gap in Canada. Arguably, undervaluing traditional

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women’s work is a real problem here. Women are the caregivers. On the surface, there’s nothing wrong with owning that role. Caring is a great thing. We nurture children, we look after our older relatives and other dependents. People need to be looked after. That’s OK, except that this traditional women’s work – whether it’s paid or unpaid – is completely undervalued in our society. There’s no money in caring. Even as nurturing professions like nursing, personal support workers and early childhood educators have become more professionalized — they continue to be among the lowest-paid in Canada. Canada ranked first in educational attainment on the WEF index. Women now represent more than half of university undergraduates. And yet, just one-fifth of science and engineering EDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225

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grads in Canada are women. Science has emerged as one of the most important and influential contributors to economic growth. This is a persistent problem that needs to be addressed. Until the gender gap is closed in these three areas, there is no room for white men to demand affirmative action for themselves.

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Vigil remembers those who were victims to violence BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Dozens gathered at the Women’s Moment in Minto Park on Elgin Street Dec. 6 to commemorate those who have fell victim to violence. The day marks the annual National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The annual commemoration falls on the anniversary of the day in 1989 when a gunman carried out a shooting spree at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, killing 14 women and injuring 10 more. The event was hosted by the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women and partners including the Women’s Event Network and Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre. Julie Lalonde, an Ottawa-based activist for women’s rights, said while the day was one for commemoration, it should

also be one of action. “We have to make space for sadness, but violence against women is killing us,” she said. She blamed the Montreal Massacre on rabid anti-feminism and told the crowd they should fight anti-feminist sentiments. Lalonde said she saw a lot of supportive faces in the crowd, which says a lot about the community. Aside from the main event, which spurred the annual day of commemoration, the crowd heard stories of local examples of violence against women – including the deaths of Nathalie Warmerdam, Anastasia Kuzyk and Carol Culleton during an one hour killing spree by Basil Borutski on Sept. 22, 2015. He was convicted of their murders in November and on Jennifer McIntosh/Metroland Dec. 6 was sentenced to life in prison Drummers from the Minwaashin Lodge perform at the Women’s Monument in Ottawa’s Minto Park Dec. 6 to with no chance of parole for 70 years.

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Notice of Completion Bayshore to Moodie Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Conversion to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Transit Project Assessment Process The City of Ottawa has completed an Environmental Project Report (EPR) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 for the Bayshore to Moodie Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Conversion to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Environmental Assessment (EA) study. The Project As part of planning for Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) program, an opportunity has been identified to extend LRT from the current planned western terminus of the Confederation Line (Bayshore Station), approximately 2.5 km further west to Moodie Drive, with one station located east of Moodie Drive at Corkstown Road and a Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF) in the north-west quadrant of Moodie Drive and Corkstown Road. The rationale for extending LRT beyond the previously identified terminus at Bayshore is to: • Provide an LRT station in closer proximity to a large employment node (Department of National Defence complex); and, • Support a Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF) for the operation of the Confederation Line East and West extensions in the west with optimized operational and cost benefits. The alignment for the proposed LRT extension has been previously approved as part of the approved West Transitway Extension Bayshore Station to Moodie Drive (WTEBM) project, and is currently under construction as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) facility, with revenue operation expected to commence in late 2017. Study Map

City of Ottawa City Hall Information Desk 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1 Ottawa Public Library Main Branch 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M2 Ottawa Public Library Centennial Branch 3870 Old Richmond Road Nepean, ON K2H 5C4 A digital version of the draft EPR is available for downloading: ottawa.ca/bayshore-moodie-bus-rapid-transit-brtconversion-light-rail-transit-lrt Interested persons are encouraged to review this document and provide comments by January 18, 2018 to the project contacts listed below. There are circumstances where the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change has the authority to require further consideration of the transit project, or impose conditions on it. The Minister may require further consideration or impose conditions if he is of the opinion that: • The transit project may have a negative impact on a matter of provincial importance that relates to the natural environment or has cultural heritage value or interest; or, • The transit project may have a negative impact on a constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty right. Before exercising the authority referred to above, the Minister is required to consider any written objections to the transit project that he or she may receive within 30 days after the Notice of Completion of the Environmental Project Report is first published. If you have discussed your issues with the proponent and you object to the project, you can provide a written submission to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change no later than January 18, 2018 to the address provided below. All submissions must clearly indicate that an objection is being submitted and describe any negative impacts to matters of provincial importance (natural/cultural environment) or Aboriginal rights. Attn: Yves Dagssie, PMP, Special Project Officer Environmental Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 7th Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 General Inquiry: 416-314-7222 Toll Free: 800-461-6290 Fax: 416-314-8452 E-mail: Yves.Dagssie@ontario.ca

The Process The environmental impact of this transit project was assessed and an EPR has been prepared according to the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings. The EPR documents the entire study process, including a description of the planned project, its anticipated environmental impacts, and the project’s consultation program. The EPR for the Bayshore to Moodie BRT conversion to LRT EA will be available for a 30-day public review period starting December 14, 2017. Please note that the Draft EPR has been available for public review on the City website during the 120 day Notice of Commencement phase, which began on August 24, 2017. The final EPR is available at the locations noted below during their regular business hours. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Environmental Approvals Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto ON M4V 1P5 Ottawa District Office 2430 Don Reid Drive Ottawa ON K1H 1E1 10 Nepean-Barrhaven News - Thursday, December 14, 2017

If not otherwise provided, a copy of the objection will be forwarded to the proponent by the Ministry. For further information on the proposed transit project or if you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact: Mike Schmidt Planner II, O-Train Planning 180 Elgin St, Suite 601 Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2K3 www.stage2lrt.ca Email: stage2@ottawa.ca Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information included in a submission to the City of Ottawa will not be disclosed to any third parties without having obtained the prior consent of the person to whom the information pertains, except when MFIPPA permits disclosure or other applicable law requires that the City disclose the personal information. Direct submissions to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. Unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. Notice first published on December 14, 2017.

Christmas in the stable On Sunday, Dec. 17, you are invited to bring some texture to your understanding of the Christmas story. Participants will gather at the Wesley Clover riding ring at 3 p.m., where actors and singers will bring to life the rugged magic of the nativity scene. The stable setting, along with a live pony and donkey, will help to recreate the rough

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War museum announces new photography exhibit CHRISTOPHER WHAN christopher.whan@metroland.com

A new exhibit has made its way to the Canadian War Museum and it seeks to show the more human side of a war that’s been raging for almost two decades. More than 85 images about life in the Middle East were revealed at the museum on Dec. 6. Inspired by and named after the Arabic word “rawiya” which means “she who tells a story” the images from a dozen different female photographers show images spanning from the 1990s to today divided into three thematic areas — Deconstructing Orientalism, New Documentary and Constructing Identity — and highlights the artistic expression of the photographers. “The sophisticated and provocative images present the Middle East with a fresh perspective,” said director general of the museum Stephen Quick in a release. “Ranging from fine art to photojournalism, the stunning photographs challenge western conceptions and provide insight into the contemporary social and political landscape of Iran and the Arab world.” The display was developed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston it has travelled all across the United States and this is its first foray into Canada. This is the first time the exhibit has been brought to a museum of war and according to Joanne Stober, historian of war and visual culture, this is to display a more human element to a part of the world that is only seen through the lens of war. The She Who Tells a Story exhibit will be on display at the museum until March 4.

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(Above) Lalla Essaydi speaks about her photos at the Canadian War Museum on Dec. 6. Essaydi is one of a dozen female photographers whose works are featured as part of the She Who Tells A Story exhibit at the museum.

(Top right) Tanya Habjouqa’s Untitled, from the series Women of Gaza. (Bottom right) Gohar Dashti’s ‘Untitled #2’ on display for the She Who Tells A Story exhibit at the Canadian War Museum. The exhibit will be at the museum until March 4.

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INCLUSION IN THE Committee debates using HEART OF THE CITY ‘phantom fund’ to fix up roads BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH

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Beechwood Cemetery has been shaped by Canada and bears witness to our shared Canadian identity – inclusion. Early in their history, Beechwood was home to Ottawa’s English and French Communities. As Canada grew and welcomed new peoples, so did Beechwood. Mirroring what makes Canada so warm and welcoming, Beechwood also provides for the specific needs of the Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Lebanese, Latvian, Muslim, Polish, Portuguese, Ukrainian and Vietnamese communities. Beechwood Cemetery continues to welcome new communities, cultural groups and religious groups to reflect the essence of the National Cemetery of Canada. Beechwood Cemetery echoes the country that it has served for nearly 150 years. Originally shaped by all the founding Ottawa communities, it has become a sacred and inclusive place for all cultural and religious communities.

Perhaps the most hotly debated item during the finance and economic development’s committee’s draft budget was an unknown amount of money. A plan to use surplus dividends from Hydro Ottawa to shore up spending on the city’s road, was lauded by some and criticized by others. The city has budgeted $20 million from the arms-length utility company for 2018, but members of council who sit on the board — namely Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder and Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson — are convinced the actual amount will be higher. Wilkinson spoke to Central the committee on Dec. Friends of the 5 to say that council should use the money — Experimental Farm which her colleague West-Carleton March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry estimated the amount to be somewhere around $600,000 — to offer onetime funding to social service organizations that aren’t currently being funded by the city. “I’ve looked at the books,” Wilkinson said, adding she’s on the Hydro Ottawa board and

the Hydro audit committee. Wilkinson believes the money will be available and said she alerted Mayor Jim Watson of the potential opportunity. Harder, who was the author of the motion under debate, which would see that money put toward spending on roads, said Wilkinson’s presentation was out of order. “The guesstimates are wrong,” Harder said of Wilkinson’s presentation. But Wilkinson insisted council, as a whole should have a say on the use for the extra cash. The motion ultimately included a compromise to use two-thirds of the money for roads and another one-third for energy innovation projects. Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Moffatt said Amis de laScott Ferme there was plenty of discussion around using the centrale dividends at the expérimentale environment and climate change committee meeting that preceded FEDCO. “This wasn’t cooked up in a back room,” he said of the motion to use the money for roads. See COUNCIL, page 15

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Councillors are debating whether or not to use surplus from Hydro dividends for other city projects instead of adding it to the general revenue. Council is set to vote on the budget Dec. 13

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City treasurer Marian Simulik and city manager Steve Kanellakos both said they couldn’t guarantee any more than the budgeted $20 million — although the 2017 amount was actually $20.6 million. Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli said roads would offer the most “bang for the buck.” He argued dangling one-time money in front of social service organizations wasn’t right, be-

cause the money wasn’t sustainable. Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans said there’s no shortage of places where the city could spend the “phantom fund.” “Debating using a potential windfall to fund critical infrastructure, is indicative of the state this budget is in,” she said. Generally, any dividends from Hydro end up in the city’s general revenue — which is why the item was being debate by the committee. Council will vote on the budget as a whole on Dec. 13.

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Barrhaven business group focuses on jobs Hotel planned for Fallowfield at Hwy. 416 BY NEVIL HUNT nevil.hunt@metroland.com

“There is strength in numbers.” Barrhaven Business Improvement Area chair John MacDonald has the numbers. The BIA continues to grow in leaps and bounds as new business owners choose Barrhaven as home. The southern suburb — which was once dependent on other parts of Nepean for retail shopping — is now a force to be reckoned with. The next steps are job creation and keeping spending in the community, MacDonald said. “Eighty per cent of consumer spending drives out (of Barrhaven) each morning,” he said during the BIA’s annual general

meeting on Dec. 6. “We’re really closing that gap.” Coun. Jan Harder, who sits on the BIA board along with Coun. Michael Qaqish, said the “exodus” of Barrhaven residents each day may be slowed or even reversed in the coming years. She said there is room for 7,000 to 10,000 “prestige jobs” on the west side of the community, near new retail that includes Costco. “We need to have that highend employment,” she said. HOTEL PLANS

Along with jobs for residents, Barrhaven lacks accommodation for visitors. BIA members heard that a Hampton Inn and Suites will open as soon as the spring of 2019 on Fallowfield

Road, next to Highway 416. Owners Raj and Mina Patel were introduced to members. The hotel will have 100 rooms, an indoor pool and meeting room space for up to 150 people. The artist’s sketches of the building show a grey, six-story building with white and red accents. LONGFIELDS

Campanale Homes also used the BIA meeting to share sketches of its plans for Longfields Square, to be constructed between Longfields Drive and the nearby transit station. The 15-unit commercial building will be one storey tall with a nine-metre-tall clock tower. The commercial units will be available for sale.

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Barrhaven Business Improvement Area chair Jason MacDonald (right), chats with members following the organization’s annual general meeting at Cedarhill Golf and Country Club on Dec. 6. Attendees heard about plans for a Barrhaven hotel in 2019 and long-range plans to attract more jobs to the community.

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CFUW Nepean backs Cornerstone The Canadian Federation of University Women held their Annual Fall Scholarship Trust Luncheon and silent auction at Bells Corners United Church. Each year CFUW raises funds to give scholarships to female. Nursing students at Algonquin College. However, this year CFUW chose to give three $1000 scholarships to nursing students, as well as two $1000 scholarships to students enrolled in Information Technology. To commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary, CFUW chose Cornerstone, a homeless shelter, and a bursary will be given to a woman from Cornerstone who is ready to continue her education and reach her full potential. Sue Garvey, Executive Director of Cornerstone, spoke to the members about Cornerstone. They have four housing shelters which provide safe

shelter and affordable housing for women in transition. She outlined some shocking statistics- 7000 people were homeless in Ottawa last year; 967 were women and Cornerstone was able to provide places for 459. Shelters saw a 21% increase in the number of women over 50 and a 31% increase among those over 60. One in ten homeless people is Aboriginal. This year Cornerstone is in the process of renovating a facility at 373 Princeton Avenue in Westboro. By spring 2018, 42 women will have a safe home. CFUW Nepean has been collecting household items and toiletries to assist women as they transition from Cornerstone and begin a new chapter in their lives. We also hope to provide a dinner for the shelter in 2018. CFUW Nepean is one of 100 clubs across the country which includes more than 8000 wom-

en. Our goals are to empower women through education, achieve gender equality, social justice and peace. If you wish to join, our meetings are held at Bells Corners United Church at 1:00 p.m on the first Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. The club has a number of interest groups: book club, bridge club, armchair travel, art tours, movie club, lunching out group, and jaunters. Visit our website at www.cfuwnepean.ca. On April 3rd we will host our second Scholarship Luncheon and hope to see you there.

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Book conservator thinks big with miniature creations BY CHRISTOPHER WHAN christopher.whan@metroland.com

Kyla Ubbink is putting ‘a little literature in the world.’ That has, in fact, become the tagline of her newfound hobby, crafting some of the smallest books in Ottawa. The Canterbury resident, who has worked in book and paper conservation and restoration for 17 years, recently started applying her expertise to create books no bigger than a thumb tip, with legible text and images, even a folding map in one tome. “That’s what’s driving this is definitely the challenge. It’s the challenge of being able to do it, of doing it like you make a big book, but in miniature,” said Ubbink, owner of Ubbink Book & Paper Conservation. Her pint-sized passion was inspired when she was invited in recent months to give a talk to the Miniature Enthusiasts of Ottawa at the Heron Road Community Centre in Herongate. Members craft everything from miniature tools to pottery items to doll houses. “I thought maybe if I’m going into this group, I’d try and make a miniature,” said Ubbink, who subsequently learned that a lot of commercially available miniature books either aren’t legible or don’t open all the way because they are glued rather than sewn at the

spine. “They inspired me to see if I could make a miniature book the same way a big book was made.” She began with a tiny Bible, bound in black leather, and moved on to Grimm’s Fairy Tales and The Night Before Christmas. There are also titles by her “three favourite Roberts”: Robert Service, Robert Burns and Robert Frost, as well as Treasure Island and Black Beauty. Her creations range in size from half an inch to an inch. Over the course of developing her new hobby, Ubbink has learned her tiny books are unique in the region. “To my knowledge I’m the only one in Ottawa doing miniature books,” she said. Ubbink has also fielded a few requests for James Joyce’s Ulysses. Someone suggested Anne of Green Gables and a friend has asked for A Christmas Carol. Ubbink wants to create two volumes of Audubon’s Elephant, one in pictures and another with just the text. “I was thinking of maybe doing War and Peace and leaving out all the war,” Ubbink said with a laugh. “I’ll certainly leave out all of Tolstoy’s treatise on war.” She has a lot of options since public domain materials dating pre-1922 can be accessed. See KEEPSAKES, page 20

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Keepsakes are ‘little works of art’ says creator Continued from page 18

Mother Night is, however, protected by copyright and Ubbink is now waiting to find out if her request to transform it into a tiny version will be approved for a client. The details are what matters to Ubbink: books are bound and the pages sewn at the spine. “These first ones I sewed by hand without a sewing frame and then I invested in a sewing frame made by Tony Firman,” she said, referencing an American bookbinder who makes micro-miniature books and the small equipment needed to do the work. “This saves me a lot of time and effort to sew it,” Ubbink said. Ubbink stamps some of her book covers in gold leaf. Every page is made with acid-free paper. The 12- to 14-step process involved in crafting a teensy book is possible because of the specialty work she does at her home-based business.

By day, she repairs, rebuilds and restores aging books as well as paper, ranging from maps, vintage posters, photos and paintings to money, stamps and comic books. The oldest book she has worked on dates back to 1495, and commissions have come in from as far away as Hong Kong. Closer to home she restored the former Osgoode township’s minute book, transforming it from a crumbling work into its near-original state. “Not only are you saving the beauty of the piece, but you’re saving its history, its culture, all the stories that are attached to that, whether it’s a family story or a historical story,” Ubbink said. “What does this mean to the person who made it, who saved it? Somebody saved it for a reason. It made it this far because people cared about it.” Her passion for micro books is an extension of that, and she continues to push the envelope in her new craft.

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Speed skater Ivanie Blondin was one of the first recipients of money raised in a campaign launched Giving Tuesday by CAN Fund. Jane Roos, who is originally from Nepean and now lives in Toronto, started the Canadian Athletes Now (CAN) Fund to support Canadian Olympians, many of whom have high training-related bills, like physiotherapy, equipment, or ice time. CAN Fund’s #150women campaign launched on Nov. 28, Giving Tuesday, which follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The campaign encourages women to support women and donate to specifically fund Canadian female athletes. “Women from all over the country are donating to CAN Fund, and they’re finding out which female athlete they’re funding,” Roos said. “I have two daughters, and as a woman whose an entrepreneur, I’m such a

big proponent of women supporting women… we can’t just sit back.” Every year, athletes coast to coast apply to CAN Fund, which is able to fund the majority of the Olympians. This year, 234 athletes, including women and men, and able bodied and Paralympic athletes, were approved for funding. There are 129 female athletes that CAN Fund has approved for this year, including Blondin, who will be a medal contender at the 2018 Games. She’s also received CAN Fund funding in previous years. “The majority of athletes go into debt representing Canada,” Roos said. “They’re paying team fees, they’re paying travel, they’re paying to compete for our country. And this is a way of Canadians investing in them.” Blondin received $6,000 as part of the first wave of female athletes to receive funding. Figure skaters Piper Gilles and Kaitlyn Weaver, cross country skier Maya MacIsaacJones, luge athlete Alex Gough,

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Ottawa police’s new gang strategy shifts focus to prevention BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

Recent violence is more disorganized, and not tied to gangs, said Sgt. Mark Patterson. Crime Prevention Ottawa presented a refresh of their street violence and gang strategy on Dec. 5. The answer, it seems, is prevention. “We can’t arrest our way out of this problem,” Nancy Worsfold, who heads CPO, said. “We can’t rely on the police to solve the problem.” While enforcement is still key, and Patterson outlined recent operations the force has done to get guns and drugs off the streets, consultations have shown that there’s a need to get down to some of the root causes of violence. There have been 66 shootings so far this year, and only 19 are gang related Patterson said. One of the challenges, Patterson said, is that witnesses don’t want to cooperate with police. It’s the instability that comes from the drug trade that is prompting the violence, Worsfold and Patterson said. The work has involved CPO, the

school boards, police and several community health centres, as well as the John Howard Society. Part of the strategy involves finding more mentorship and job opportunities for youth at risk, and building better relationships between police and the communities that are experiencing street-level violence. With complex clients and several agencies, one of the takeaways has been the need for a better transition when moving from one service to another. For example, young people hit 18 and have to move from youth services to adult programs, and there’s often some disruption, Dr. Melanie Bania said. The agency, which operates on a scant budget, was founded by the City of Ottawa in 2013. It launched its three-year Ottawa Gang Strategy in 2013 with the goal of dissuading young people from joining gangs, and convincing existing members to leave the lifestyle behind. But it’s no small time commitment, Metroland file as it can take months – even years – Ottawa police announced on Dec. 5 that they are shifting their focus from enforcement to prevention when for gang members to distance themit comes to violence in the city selves from the lifestyle.

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While a four per cent levy on the cost of a hotel would be a boon to Ottawa Tourism, city staff will have to look at potential impacts to owners of local bed and breakfasts. The city’s finance and economic development committee heard from industry stakeholders on the issue Dec. 5. The 2017 Ontario budget allows municipalities to collect a mandatory accommodation tax from businesses providing accommodations for consecutive nights under 30 days. Provincially that includes bed and breakfasts and Airbnb hosts, but there seems to be an appetite to exempt smaller venues. After hearing from affected businesses, the committee opted to refer the item to council on Dec. 13 without a recommendation. Before the council meeting, a motion from Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli sought to review the Alberta model for a municipal accommodation tax. That model exempts properties with fewer than four rooms. Egli’s motion also asks staff to measure the impact. At best, there were estimates given to the committee about how many establishments would be affected. Egli seemed skeptical about the potential benefits for smaller venues and asked Michael

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Ottawa Hospital unveils newly renovated special care nursery for tiniest of patients BY ISABEL WOODS iwoods@metroland.com

You could hear a pin drop the nursery was so quiet. Not even the sounds of medical machines could ruin the calming silence that allowed premature babies to snooze untroubled in their bassinets. Nurses spoke in hushed tones, noiselessly passing from bed to bed as they made their rounds. This is the atmosphere inside the new Special Care Nursery at the Civic campus of the Ottawa Hospital. The newly renovated unit was unveiled the morning of Nov. 30, giving the public, hospital staff and donors a chance to see the dozen highly specialized rooms that will house babies born between 32 and 37 weeks gestation. “By creating this new environment, we are recognizing that an old, cramped and crowded space is not safe for these babies,” said Dr. Pradeep Merchant, site chief of the hospital’s neonatology division. He said the single rooms will provide the quiet and low lighting the babies, many of them with high-risk medical conditions, require to get FOR SALE

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Councillor Comments By Jan Harder It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go… There may not be snow on the ground but there is certainly a feel of the holiday spirit around Barrhaven. Some elves have gone around the community and decorated the trees in the roundabouts and some even have a snowman. And the effort and time that residents take to decorate their homes with lights is definitely appreciated – especially when it is dark by 4:30pm! As I mentioned in my last article, Barrhaven is chockful of businesses that can make Isabel Woods/Metroland your life a little easier. Last night I attended Baby Tyler receives phototherapy treatment for jaundice inside the newly renovated special care nursery at the Ottawa Hosthe Barrhaven Business Improvement Area pital’s Civic campus on Nov. 30. (BBIA)’s annual general meeting at the Cedarhill Golf and Country Club. Many businesses were there representing just a small slice of what Barrhaven has to offer. Local restaurants provided everything from cupcakes to chicken curry, from sliders to sweets. It was a real treat to see all the people who work hard to make this a great community to live, shop and play! “They know it’s totally normal and that hold five babies and another room has space Guests generously donated $1400 toward Continued from page 29 he’s going to be fine,” she said. “There’s just for six. Both feature a whimsical “Twinkle, the Queensway Carleton Hospital’s Hopes Nicholson, who is a philanthropist living challenges along the way for the next 10 Twinkle, Little Star” ceiling light treatment. The Ottawa Hospital welcomes about Rising Campaign for mental health. in Rockliffe Park, donated “five figures” to weeks, right? But they explain the challenges

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At this time of the year, days seem to fly by. Remember to enjoy the moments – a walk around your neighbourhood to view the lights, a visit to one of the many local Christmas Bazaars, or sitting down with a hot cup of tea at a local café and reading a book. However you celebrate the Season, I wish you and your families a wonderful holiday!

to you. It makes it so much easier.” Decoste is from outside Cornwall, and had to be flown to the hospital by helicopter when she went into labour two-and-a-half months early. Nash is her second child, and she usually goes back and forth between her home and the nursery on a daily basis. The nursery itself is composed of many different parts. There are now two twin rooms, meant to keep premature or high-risk twins together and in their own space, as well as three private rooms. There is also an isolation room that gives babies who may be in a major fragile state a safe and sanitary area that prevents the spread of infection. The nursery also has two “pods.” One can CARRIER OF THE MONTH

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the hospital when they announced the reconstruction plan. “Those in the community that can give should do so, and thus we have such a terrific, terrific hospital and the Special Care Nursery,” he said. Within the nursery, parents sit snuggling with their babies, including St. Andrew resident Amanda Decoste, mother of Nash, who was born on Nov. 21. “We’ve been really lucky,” she said, praising the staff and nursery. “The care here has been excellent.” She said she was very scared when they first arrived at the hospital, but that the staff really reassured her. The doctors and nurses were confident, and she had to remind herself that they do this every day.

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A reminder that City facilities will be operating at reduced hours during Christmas week. The Ruth Dickinson library will be closed On December 24, 25 and 26, 31 and January 1st. The rest of the time it will operate on regular hours. As an aside, some changes are coming to fees and loan periods. The Ottawa Public Library is reducing its late fees and extending some of their loan periods making it easier to borrow and a little less painful when we forget to return items on time. Please go to https://biblioottawalibrary.ca for more detailed information.

1,300 babies every year. Of those, 700 are born at the Civic, and around 20 per cent of those require the Special Care Nursery facilities. One situation the hospital is seeing a lot more of in recent years is drug-addicted mothers, which means their addicted newborns suffer from withdrawal symptoms. They are cared for in the specialized nursery. The private rooms of the unit allow for the least amount of stimulation, which Merchant says is invaluable to the recuperation of babies who were born addicted. He said he has seen more of this in the past several years, certainly now with the opioid crisis Canada is facing. See PURPOSE-BUILT, page 31

Purpose-built space expected to be finished by March 2018 Continued from page 30

The Special Care Nursery is only half done. A purpose-built space currently under construction across the hall on the fourth floor is expected to be finished by March 2018. It will be reserved to provide more resources and support for parents of high-risk infants, such as space for breastfeeding. The Special Care Nursery upgrade is a precursor to changes coming to the General campus’ neonatal intensive care unit where babies born as early as 22 weeks are cared for. So far, $4 million has been generated for the hospital’s $5-million campaign. The total budget is $10 million and hospital officials say funds raised will be matched by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The campaign received a $500,000 boost from Scotiabank in recent weeks. Merchant could not be more proud of the way the Civic’s nursery turned out. Isabel Woods/Metroland “We waited for a very, very long Amanda Decoste, who lives in St. Andrew outside Cornwall, holds her premature baby, Nash, inside the Ottime for this day to actually come,” he said. “I’m so happy that it’s finally tawa Hospital’s newly renovated special care nursery at the Civic campus on Nov. 30, coinciding the public here.” unveiling of the unit.

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t was Turkey Fair day in Renfrew. Our home had been in a state of turmoil for days getting everything ready. Although it was called Turkey Fair, we took chickens, geese, homemade soap, butter, a good batch of Mother’s homemade sticky-buns, and anything else that might bring in a few dollars. Going into Renfrew for a full day filled me with excitement, and I would spend the hours going in and out of stores at will, my favourite being the Five and Dime. But it was a time of worry too. What if there was a snowstorm, and nobody came out to buy their Christmas turkey? What would we do with a sleigh full of other things we hoped to sell, and which we had spent so much time on getting ready? We were all up before dawn, and Father said the weather was perfect! Every-

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thing was moved from the summer kitchen to the back of the flat-bottom sleigh, spread out on white sheets, and then covered with more sheets, and finally one of Mother’s best quilts to keep everything from freezing. And of course, we five children, with Mother and Father had to find room on the sleigh too. The sun was coming up

when we left the lane for the Northcote Side Road for the 12 and a half mile ride into Renfrew. Audrey and I crammed into the seat, which already held Mother and Father. The three brothers were scattered among the array neatly placed on the back of the sleigh, ready for sale. And of course there were the usual quart baskets of lunch. Leaving early we could be sure of

a good spot to park the sleigh on the main street, after which Father would unhitch the horses and take them to the drive shed at the other end of Raglan. All the way into Renfrew I said a silent prayer that the day would go well, and the town’s people would come out in droves, and we would go back home with an empty sleigh. All the stores had opened early, Raglan street was teeming with people, and all I wanted to do was get away, because I couldn’t bear the thought of anyone looking over what we had, and walking on to the next sleigh without buying, so I headed right for the Five and Dime, where I knew I could spend at least an hour looking over the array of Christmas toys on display. My brothers and Audrey went their own way, all of us with orders to come back for lunch when the big clock

struck 12. Ritza’s Drugstore was another favourite place of mine, and I spent a long time looking at the glass cases of cosmetics, and in the air you could smell Lily of the Valley, the perfume Miss Crosby wore. I knew it was time to head back to the sleigh when I heard the town clock strike 12, and I worried what I would find. What if Mother had made no sales? What would we do with all the stuff we had brought? PAPER BAGS

We had been saving brown paper bags from Briscoe’s General Store for weeks, and there was Mother stuffing a chicken into one, and taking money and cramming it into her purse. I looked over the sleigh. The buns were gone ... and the butter ... so were the turkeys and the geese! All I could see were three chick-

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ens and a pan of homemade soap.Audrey was in charge of the lunch, and she doled out the sandwiches and cookies, and suddenly I was ravenous, and filled with the utmost joy. All my worries were for naught. We sat on the end of the almost empty sleigh, and watched Mother stuff the two final chickens into paper sacks. She shoved the soap tray under the seat, reached into her purse and took out a few coins and handed them to Audrey. “I think you should all go to the Chinese restaurant and have a cup of hot chocolate before we head home.” Imagine! Money for hot chocolate! 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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CLUES ACROSS 1. Member of a Semitic people 5. Certified public accountant 8. Residue 11. Sayings attributed to Christ 13. The products of human creativity 14. Listen to 15. Longed 16. No (Scottish) 17. Descriptor 18. Yankees’ sensation Judge 20. Zero 21. Comics legend Lee 22. Honorary title holder 25. “Uncle Joey” 30. Graceful and stylish 31. Pitching term 32. Former Mets outfielder Jones 33. One who avoids animal products 38. Quick to learn 41. Mechanism in an organ

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if the ends don’t justify the means, then pause and wait for a better plan and opportunity. It’s not worth the risk or effort to get yourself involved in such a situation.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even though people around you may be bearing down, you are able to think on your feet and come through the situation. You’ll rebound stronger than ever.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Lessons come in all shapes and sizes, Sagittarius, so open your eyes to all possibilities. Don’t feel you need to make sense of every little thing. Just be aware of your surroundings.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your emotions will get a much-needed boost from people around you. Just do not let all this extra energy go to your head. Channel it in productive ways.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a great week for you, Virgo. You may feel like you can exercise more freedom at work or in your personal life, and overcome any obstacles that are holding you back.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 There are some unexpected surprises coming your way, Capricorn. But don’t worry too much about them. Simply go with the flow and everything will fall into place.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Participating in some spontaneous activities will add some spice to your life, Gemini. Explore those things that you wouldn’t normally think to try.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you put things into perspective the emotional strain and tension in your world can be dramatically reduced. Focus on the things that are working out well for you.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you can learn to distance yourself from the emotional side of situations and focus on the practical, it will be smooth sailing this week.

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1. Pie _ __ mode 2. Portuguese cape 3. Ottoman military title 4. Movable frame used in burials 5. Type of coal 6. A treeless grassy plain 7. Artist’s workroom 8. Assists 9. Protein-rich liquids 10. A song of praise to God 12. Much __ about nothing 14. Japanese city 19. Atomic number 10 23. Egyptian goddess 24. Go places 25. Having ten 26. Complete 27. Automotive belt 28. Psyche 29. Melodious bird

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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

Dec. 16

Dec. 16 , 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Emerald Plaza Library, 1547 Merivale Road Join us for holiday treats, hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa. Tanglewood holiday party. Dec. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tanglewood Community Centre, 30 Woodfield Dr. Free. Photos with Santa, holdiay music, decorate cookies. Coffee and Hot Chocolate

Dec. 17

Choral Christmas Concert City View United Church, 6 Epworth Ave. December 17th at 7 p.m. Admission with freewill donation

Jan. 10

The Kanata Art Club will hold a meeting Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at 630 Cameron Harvey Dr. (formerly 1030 Riddell Dr.), Kanata. Our guest speaker will be Lee Anne Laforge, a retired teacher who now indulges in her renewed passion for painting. Lee Anne will be demonstrating the basics of abstract painting and will also discuss how to approach a gallery. Lee Anne’s artwork can be viewed at www.leeannelaforge.com. Check out KAC classes, workshops and studios at www. kac1.ca.

Try Toastmasters Public Speaking Club for free. If you have been looking for a way to overcome a fear of public speaking or further develop your skills, we are the answer. We’re a fun, relaxed and supportive club. Every Wednesday, 7 pm, at 220 Stoneway Dr., Southpointe Community Centre. www.barrhaventoastmasters.ca.

Thursdays

The Manordale-Woodvale Community Association invites you to a 55+ coffee drop-in from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the community building, 68 Knoxdale Rd. Come share some refreshments and meet new friends and neighbours. Bring a book to swap and bring along a friend or neighMelissa Murray/Metroland bour who might also be interested in joining us. For more information contact Carol at 613-226-9402 or email cmill- Hundreds of people lined Manotick Main Street for the annual event featuring dance troupes, floats and, of course, Santa. er1@rogers.com.

Fridays

Bells Corners Wednesday Socials. The Lynwood Village Community Association welcomes Bells Corners adults to a series of free weekly Wednesday Socials, 1-4 p.m. at the Lynwood Community Building , 7 Sycamore St. Activities

Nepean Nomads Walking Club is the perfect way to get some exercise, make new friends and improve your social life. We are not a competitive club but prefer to enjoy the beautiful scenery and socialise as we walk. All our walks are listed on our website nepeannomads.com or email nepeannomads@bell.net for further details.

The Ottawa Newcomers Club is a social organization which helps women new to our city, (or those who have experienced a significant life change), to adjust by meeting women of similar interests and to develop friendships by participating in a variety of group activities. More inforThe Barrhaven Lions Club mation at ottawanewcomeris looking for young ener- sclub.ca. getic members to join them in planning and executing their Ottawa Special Events will be events. Lions work to support accepting winter clothing for the community through ser- men, women, and children at vice and by donating all funds @ottspecevents, 2491 Kaladar raised. For more information Avenue You can also donate at contact Margaret at 613-800- our Ward office on Mondays 2596 or email lionmargaret@ from 8:30a.m.-12:00p.m. at the Nepean Sportsplex, Entrance gmail.com . 3, Across from the Seniors Hospice Care Ottawa offers Centre. In-Home Support and Day

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Rotary Club of South Nepean supports and provides service to our community and to humanity through various local and international projects, and are inviting new members to join us! We meet the first and third Thursday of every month from 630pm to about 830pm at the Ramada Inn, 2259 Prince of Wales Dr. Please feel free to Tuesdays Barrhaven Take Off Pounds join us and get to know us or Sensibly, www.tops.org. The check us out on Facebook. inviting, original, non-profit weight-loss support, wellness Toastmasters can help you deeducation organization. Bar- velop better speaking skills. rhaven United Church, 3013 The club meets every Thursday Jockvale Rd. at 6:15 p.m. Call at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Susan at 613 838-5357 or email Legion, 4026 Richmond Rd. at cobillp@sympatico.ca for For info visit 5108.toastmasmore information. Why not join tersclubs.org. us on Sept. 5? We would love to meet you.

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Hospice programs throughout the city. These programs are open to individuals living 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 613-591-6002 ext. 23 for more information.

such as easy exercise, music, cards and games, crafts, speakers, theme days and more. For more information call Marilyn, 613-726-1700.

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 infor-

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