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Shahriar Kibria, 17, was head of publicity at Cairine Wilson Secondary School in Orléans during their Camp in the Caf event, where students fasted for 30 hours and participated in an interactive and educational mock-refugee camp.

Orléans students camp out for refugees BY ALEXANDRA MAZUR alexandra.mazur@metroland.com

Over the weekend, students from Cairine Wilson Secondary School in Orléans camped out in a mock-refugee camp in their cafeteria to raise funds for refugees.

With the lights down low, strings of clothing running from tent to tent and the floor strewn with paths constructed of cardboard boxes, the cafeteria was transformed in to a solemn re-enactment of what many refugees have to live through every day.

Students and members of the community were invited to go tent-to-tent as groups of students acted out and explained scenes of what might go on in a typical refugee camp. See STUDENTS, page 2

Roads and snow were at the forefront of the discussion of the city’s 2018 budget on Dec. 13. In what has become status quo under the reign of Mayor Jim Watson, property taxes will go up by two per cent — or $76 for the average homeowner. Bus fares will rise by 2.5 per cent. But the tax rate wasn’t the big debate on budget day. A cash infusion ended up being the ultimate compromise to maintain the city’s capital assets without having to go back in to taxpayers’ pockets. The money was met with some criticism, as a group of eight councillors — in-

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Students sleep at mock refugee camp Watson undergoes surgery Event teamed up with 30-hour famine initiative Continued from page 1

The event was organized and constructed by the school’s social justice league. The high school students set up departments like research, publicity and logistics to help organize the charitable event, which is in its third year. Last year, the school’s mock-refugee camp focused on Syrian refugees, while this year the focus was directed at the Rohingya crisis, although Todd Kelly, teacher facilitator of the event, said the weekend was meant to bring awareness to the 65 million refugees throughout the world.

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Kelly said the mock-refugee camp is a way to get students engaged in a subject that may be otherwise hard to connect with. “This lets students experience a little bit more and get students involved more into the issue,” said Kelly. This year, the Camp in the Caf group teamed up with the 30-hour famine initiative, and for the first time the youths both fasted and slept overnight in their makeshift refugee camp. Shahriar Kibria, a student at the school and head of publicity for the event, said 300 students walked through the camp and 60 community members went tent-to-tent, listening to the prepared lessons by the various groups of students. This year, the students raised

more than $6,000, a big improvement from last year’s $1,800. Kelly said last year the money was split, one half went internationally and the other half was given to Ridgemont High School in Alta Vista, which had a number of new Syrian refugee students at the time. The money raised last year by Cairine Wilson Secondary School helped pay for Ridgemont’s refugee students to take a skating trip to Winterlude, and for some of the refugee students to go downhill skiing. “It was awesome to see them have so much fun, because they have hard lives,” said Kelly. He hopes to do something similar with the refugee students at Ridgemont, but this year he wants kids from Cairine Wilson to go with them to help teach them how to skate and ski.

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Mayor Jim Watson went under the knife at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Dec. 13 for appendix surgery; just hours after city council passed the 2018 budget. Watson left council chambers mid-afternoon after discussing the details of the budget with media. Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor

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took over the helm. Watson’s chief-ofstaff, Serge Arpin, sent out an email to council in the evening. Arpin said the mayor left council as he was “experiencing significant pain.” Arpin added Watson would be away from city hall for the next several days. “I know you will join me in wishing Mayor Watson a successful operation and speedy re-

covery,” the email from Arpin reads. “With how cold it is outside today, at least you won’t have to keep it on ice,” tweeted Coun. Shad Qadri. Other members of council joined Qadri in wishing Watson a quick recovery. Watson will be staying in the hospital for a few days, which means he would likely miss the NHL outdoor game at TD Place on Dec. 16.

Multi-million dollar windfall offers up solution for crumbling roads Continued from page 1

“This underlines the need to check your lottery numbers on the way to council. It’s a Christmas miracle,” Chiarelli said. The amount forecast for the city-wide reserves at the end of the year was $12 million. The city treasurer said that number now looks like $22 million. Watson’s motion took that extra cash and pumped it into spending on city infrastructure — things like parks and roads. Chiarelli said residents are unhappy with the city’s service standards when it comes to road repair and snow removal. There’s currently a $70-million gap between what’s being spent and what needs to be spent in the city on renewal of capital assets - that includes everything from roads to public parks. “Residents aren’t getting the service they expect when they purchased it,” Chiarelli said. “The fact that those areas are constantly over budget highlights

the need for the city to get back to core services.” Kevin Wylie, who heads the city’s public works department, says the budget numbers this year are based on an expected accumulation of 220 centimetres of snow. He wasn’t able to say exactly what the predicted snowfall - compared to the actual - was last year. The city has only had a surplus in the snow removal budget twice in the last 10 years. Most of the extra money came from the supplementary tax roll — homes that were added to the city’s tax base midway through 2017. City treasurer Marian Simulik said that some city departments also performed better than forecast. “Managers worked very hard to control costs, so in some areas we went from a deficit to a slight surplus,” she said. The money is almost exactly the same amount the proposed infrastructure levy would have raised.

“This motion allows us to live within our means without accumulating more debt, or go back to taxpayers for more money,” Watson said. There was some back-andforth about who knew what. when it came to the extra money. It seems Simulik had known since last week, but only communicated the news to city manager Steve Kanellakos. Watson said he’d only finished crafting the motion the night before the budget debate — and added he’d only mentioned it to some of council to get support. DISSENT

A total of five councillors bucked the majority and voted against the 2018 budget. Deans said it was because she felt the numbers were overly optimistic. “We budget based on not getting too much snow, getting an unexpected windfall the day of council and that things like ice rentals will level out,” she said, adding council needs to send the message

that sticking to a two per cent cap has costs. “A day of reckoning is coming in 2019,” she cautioned. Chiarelli has been a vocal opponent of the budget, calling it fake when the draft was introduced. “It’s sleight of hand,” he told Metroland Media when discussing the numbers last month. “It’s Ottawa, we know it’s going to snow.” Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury dissented on the community and protective services budget due to long wait times for longterm care and social housing. The list of eligible seniors waiting on a spot in the city’s four longterm care homes is 2,318, according to Fleury. Watson said he’s been “lucky” to have unanimous budgets for six of the eight years he’s led council. “You have 24 independent politicians, I am not always going to agree with everyone and everyone’s not always going to agree with me,” he said, adding the debate is “good for democracy.”

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From left, Fallingbrook siblings Sareena Dost, 6, and Omid, 3, and Kanata Lakes sisters Parisa Pey, 6, and Anya, 7, roast marshmallows on an outdoor campfire during the Mayor’s 17th annual Christmas Celebration at city hall on Dec. 9. The afternoon featured fun in the fresh outdoors with skating on the Rink of Dreams, wagon rides and more.

The stands were filled with hometown support for Rachel Homan and her team as the Olympic Trials played out a short skip away from her home. Homan, who grew up in Orléans and later moved to Kanata, had friends and family all over the Canadian Tire Centre to watch her cinch her berth to the 2018 Olympic Games. She’ll be joined by teammates third Emma Miskew, second Joanne Courtney and lead Lisa Weagle in Pyeongchang to go for the Olympic gold, as the defending world champions. “Fans and our friends and family have all been phenomenal all week, they’ve been loud, they were respectful but also really rooting for us and really living through every shot with us through the emotions,” said Homan in a posttournament media scrum. She said they couldn’t have “written a better story” to get to win the Olympic berth right in their hometown. Miskew, a Brookfield High School graduate, was tearful

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Right now, the City of Ottawa has to review applications from dump developers to rezone almost 500 acres, and to amend the City of Ottawa Official Plan to allow a fifth landfill in our city. These are the file numbers: D01-0117-0020 and D02-17-0097. The City of Ottawa held a meeting last week to introduce the nearby community to “their new neighbours,” the dump developers. For more than 5 years, concerned residents have raised serious questions about the 10.7-million-cubic-metre private industrial landfill proposed for

Ottawa’s Ward 19. For five years, decision makers have condescendingly told citizens not to be afraid of what they “don’t understand.” In fact, the dump developers’ consultant created a socio-economic report showing this dump would actually be good for people near it. 7,000 petitioners have clearly stated this industrial dump is not good. So which is it? Do 7,000 people, who have shown up at “consultation events” over five years, not know what is good for them? Do 7,000 people somehow misunderstand that 10.7 million cubic metres of industrial landfill would be bad?

And since this pattern of overriding citizen concern has become a nasty habit in Ottawa, maybe we should all ask: Is Ottawa run by developers — or is the city going to respect its citizens? Right now, citizens are demanding a human health impact study — which has never been done for this dump. So far, the city shows no interest in their request. A full audio recording of the meeting where people pleaded for a study — and the city argued against doing one — is available at this link: http://www. carlsbadsprings.ca/?p=3291. Laurie McCannell Vars, ON

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Here comes a fascinating election year

here were four recent federal byelections in Canada, three of which were won by the governing Liberals. And while they are only byelections, it still amazes that a Liberal government that has backed away from electoral reform, has seen its finance minister pilloried for possible ethics violations and hurtful policies, has struck out with a free trade deal with China and is reeling in the renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement, takes three out of four byelections. Imagine if the Liberals were doing everything they promised in the last election campaign — it would be landslides everywhere. Alabama’s Dec. 12 election that elected Democrat Doug Jones over Republican judge Roy Moore demonstrated that voters will not accept everything. The allegations of sexual misconduct by Roy Moore, while just allegations and not proven in court, were enough to turn a rock solid Republican state into a Democratic state, albeit by just the narrowest of margins. Voters stood up for decency and were not all slaves to their traditional voting patterns. Just where is this tipping point that sees a politician lose the support of the majority? This is always uncertain, which is what will

make this June’s provincial election in Ontario such an interesting happening. Are people disenchanted and fed up with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, given her problems with hydro, political scandals, questionable budgetary accounting measures and more? Will the voters decide it is time for a change or will the Liberals once again turn back the Progressive Conservatives under leader Patrick Brown? The year 2018 is a municipal election year as well, with voting day in October. This may be a most interesting civic election because it would appear that some incumbent city councillors, perhaps sensing a restlessness among the voters, recently opposed Mayor Jim Watson in advocating for a special extra tax levy for infrastructure spending. This may be the tip of the iceberg, revealing discontent among the populace for the steadyas-you-go ways of the current mayor. Some new ideas may be coming into play and this might — or might not — impact the election that is coming up. That’s why elections are such fascinating events. You just never know when the electorate will opt for different ideas and different faces. So hang onto your hats — 2018 promises to be a most interesting voting year.

Daily crossword hobby boosts vocabulary

ast year around this time, I took up a new hobby. Like my grandparents before me, I committed to doing a daily crossword. You may think this is an obvious pastime for a writer. But until I embarked upon a 1,000-clue Christmas crossword last December, I’d never given the activity another thought. Now that I’ve completed at least 365 of them, I realize crosswords are a great way to learn about popular culture, history and geography. My late grandfather’s crossword dictionary-thesaurus in hand, I’m able to stretch my mind in a whole new way, because crosswords, as it turns out, are also a fantastic way to boost one’s vocabulary. Yes, there are certain clues that come up time and again. The word “oreo” frequently fills in the vowel gap. But

Within the top 10 list are some pretty unusual words. Recuse, for example, is number three on the list. The word spiked in January and March this year when U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions had to Capital Muse remove himself from investigations of Hilary Clinton. Merriam-Webster tells us recuse means “to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular there are many words I’ve never come across before and some which case” and “to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of have different meanings than I’d interest.” previously thought. Another rare word that made the Crossword or not, it seems people across the world are stretching their top 10 –syzygy. What an awesome word! I have no idea how to say it, vocabularies. Merriam-Webster and frankly I’d never seen the word releases a daily list of word lookuntil this month. But a lot of people ups trending on their site. In early searched it around the time of the December they released the top 10 solar eclipse in August and again most searched words of 2017. As a newly-minted word nerd, I think it’s during this month’s supermoon, so a pretty cool way to see what’s been it’s number six on the list. MerriamWebster defines syzygy as “the top of mind for people this year.

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nearly straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies (such as the sun, moon, and earth during a solar or lunar eclipse) in a gravitational system.” Others in the top 10? Gyro, hurricane, gaffe and empathy. Dotard, an old word that was used by North Korean President Kim Jong Un to describe U.S. President Donald Trump in a tweet is one of my favourites on the list. Apparently, it describes “a person in his or her dotage.” The dictionary folk add that dotage is “a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness.” But my absolute favourite is the number one searched word on Merriam-Webster in 2017 – feminism, defined as “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes” and “orga-

nized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.” From Wonder Woman and the Handmaid’s Tale to the Women’s March in Washington and the #MeToo campaign, Merriam-Webster says there were a lot of triggers for this word in 2017. I, for one, hope feminism stays top of mind well into the new year. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some word games to play.

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Letter: Is human health at risk around landfills? Residents want a study to reassure them

Continued from page 3 To the editor,

At the recent public meeting in Carlsbad Springs about the City of Ottawa amending their official plan and zoning bylaw to accommodate the construction of a Taggart Miller 400-acre mega dump at Boundary Road and Hwy 417, the public requested a human health risk assessment. Although requested by community groups during the terms of reference phase of the environmental assessment for the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, this was not included in the studies required by the provincial regulator. A Carlsbad Springs resident quoted the negative health impacts from two recent investigations in Italy and the U.K., Belgium,

France and Denmark of populations living within five kilometres of a landfill. The Italy study found lung cancer and respiratory diseases in this zone were much higher than normal. The other study found that women who lived within three kilometres from an industrial landfill site were one-third more likely to have children with birth defects. In another jurisdiction near Ingersoll, the proponents of a mega dump voluntarily added a health risk study to their assessment even though the ministry didn’t require it. They agreed to work with the municipality and the local medical officer of health to look at the potential negative health effects including screening, scoping, assessment, mitigation, reporting and monitoring. Part of the requirement for

the City of Ottawa’s official plan amendment is to determine the negative effects on the neighbouring communities. Sue Langlois, president of the Capital Region Citizens Coalition for the Protection of the Environment, asked Michelle Taggart, director of development, Taggart Group, if they would be a good neighbour and carry out a human health risk assessment. Taggart said it wasn’t required by the ministry and the city already allows developers to build new homes beside the Navan and Carp dumps. We are calling on the city to require a human health risk assessment to reassure residents that this facility is safe. Harry Baker Russell, ON

Two motions by Deans added money for social services. One provides a $100,000 one-time fund for social service agencies that currently don’t receive money from the city. Janice Burelle, the general manager of community and protective services, will complete a review of the funding mechanisms for social agencies. “There are so many amazing groups in the city doing yeoman’s work without funding,” Deans said. The other Deans’ motion provides $6,000 to add accessible portable toilets to 10 city parks. “There are some posi-

tives in the budget, and many were added around the table today,” she said. Another motion, crafted by planning chair Jan Harder, would see the city use any extra dividends from Hydro Ottawa towards roads and the city’s energy evolution initiative. There isn’t a clear estimate on how much — if any — dividends may be available this spring, but whatever turns up will be split. Two-thirds of the mystery amount will go towards roads, and the other one-third to environmental initiative. A motion by River Coun. Riley Brockington to split the money evenly between the two areas fell flat. Watson said the city’s al-

ready doing a lot of work on the climate-change front, and the vote on the original motion at the finance and economic development committee was unanimous. KEY SPENDING

• OC Transpo will provide 20 new routes to underserved, suburban areas, such as Kanata and Stittsville. • The city’s transit commission also included a new, single fare option for lowincome riders. • The snow removal budget is being given a $2.3-million bump • The draft budget included $12.6 million on road and infrastructure renewal. The Dec. 13 vote injected another $10 million into that envelope.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by the City of Ottawa for approval to expropriate the lands described in Schedule “A” attached hereto for the purposes of the Kanata South Link Project including the widening of Hope Side Road, Old Richmond Road and West Hunt Club Road from Eagleson Road to Highway 416 and including the construction and/or installation of an additional travel lane in each direction, multi-lane roundabouts, traffic signals, signalized trail crossings, improved lighting, paved shoulders, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, works to address drainage and water quality and minimize and mitigate impacts to the Greenbelt and all other works and improvements ancillary to the Kanata South Link Project including but not limited to utility relocations. The drawings referred to in Schedule “A” 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 Schedule “A” 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

North Island Link Watermain Class Environmental Assessment Project File Available for Review The City of Ottawa has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to determine the preferred route for the construction of a new 610 millimetre watermain in Manotick. The North Island Link watermain will provide additional capacity and reliability of water supply to the urban area south of the Jock River. The Class EA determined the preferred watermain route is to follow an alignment along the southern border of David Bartlett Park, and continue north on McLean Crescent to Barnsdale Road where it crosses the Rideau River to Rideau Valley Drive. A new 305 millimetre watermain will also connect to the existing watermain on McLean Street. The study was undertaken in accordance with the requirements for “Schedule B” projects under the Municipal Class EA (2000), as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015. A Class EA Study report has been prepared documenting the problem statement, existing conditions, evaluation of route options and the selection of the preferred solution, public and agency consultation as well as potential construction impacts and mitigation measures. The Report is available for public review at the following locations for a period of 30 calendar days, starting on Thursday, December 21, 2017: City Hall Client Service Centre 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1P 1J1

Manotick Public Library 5499 South River Ottawa, Ontario K4M 1J3

Tel: 613-580-2400

Tel: 613-580-2940

Interested persons should provide written comments within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice to: John Bougadis, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext.14990

The expropriating authority is: City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Dated at Ottawa this 21st day of December, 2017. CITY OF OTTAWA

Email: John.Bougadis@ottawa.ca

Gordon E. MacNair Director, Corporate Real Estate Office Schedule “A” Those lands in the City of Ottawa described as follows: All right, title and interest in the following lands: 1. Part of PIN 04734-0044 (LT) being part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 6, Rideau Front, Nepean, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan 4R-23918, except Parts 1 and 2 on plan 4R-27136, subject to an easement over Part 2 on Plan 4R-23918, except Part 2 on plan 4R-27136 as in NS261645 geographic Township of Nepean, City of Ottawa, designated as Parcel 1 on Property Sketch No. 18551-1-Rev02.dgn, Parcel 1 on Property Sketch No. 18551-2-Rev01.dgn, and Parcels 1 and 2 on Property Sketch No. 18551-3 Rev02.dgn. 2.Part of PIN 04632-0261 (LT) being part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 5, Rideau Front, being part 1 on plan = 4R-21040, geographic Township of Nepean, City of Ottawa, designated as Parcel 1 on Property Sketch No. 18551-4-Rev04.dgn.

If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City of Ottawa, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below by Monday, January 22, 2018. A copy of the request must also be sent to the City of Ottawa at the address listed above. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If there are no requests received by Monday, January 22, 2018, the project will proceed to design and construction as presented in the Class EA Study. The Honourable Chris Ballard Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto ON, M7A 2T5 Tel: 416-314-6790 Fax: 416-314-6748 This Notice first issued on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

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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”

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

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: 1.

Part of PIN 04363-0007 (LT) PCL 21-25, SEC GL-2OF; PART LOT 21, CONCESSION 2OF, PT RDAL BTN LTS 20, 21, CONCESSION 2OF, CLOSED BY BYLAW CT129546 (LT430246), PART 1, 4R7647; TOGETHER WITH LT744156; GLOUCESTER designated as Parcel 1 on drawing 18695-PRP_007.dgn

Cumberland in need of its own soccer dome over turf field: parents brier.dodge@metroland.com

As Orléans continues to grow, the two indoor soccer domes – both off Bearbrook – just aren’t cutting it, say parents of Cumberland United soccer players. “To get to soccer every day after school, they have to take two OC Transpo buses, sometimes three,” said Françoise Verschaeve, whose son plays on the U15 team. She said he and his teammates have training or games every day after school, which becomes more complicated in the winter months when the team’s home fields at Millen-

nium Park are covered in snow. The parents, coaches and players of the club have started a petition to ask the city to look at the possibility of putting a dome up at Millennium Park to provide an indoor turf for the winter. The petition, which was signed by more than 600 people as of Dec. 13, is to get the ball rolling and get the idea into peoples’ heads, Verschaeve said. “The addition of a dome will allow our players to practice in their own community and will increase the number of players/ clubs/families using the facility, for sport and other recreational activities. This will transform a space used only during spring

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Another soccer dome in the city, specifically in Cumberland ward, would be well used according to a petition. and summer months into one to the health and lives of the that will be used year-round, people living in the Orleans/ proving increasing benefits Cumberland community,” the

petition says. She said they are open to different management structures and sharing the dome space with other organizations that would want to train there, like minor football clubs, and fundraising to subsidize the cost. The dome at Louis Riel is owned and operated by the school board, and the Superdome, located near the Hornet’s Nest soccer fields was built through a public-private partnership. The Superdome was built with a 25-year agreement between the city and TMSI Sports Management, which manages the ongoing operations. To get the dome, TMSI committed $2.4 million to purchase

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and build it, and the city did $1.1 million in work for the artificial turf, upgrading the power, improving parking and extending municipal services. During the term of the lease, TMSI will repay the city their capital investment cost through annual rent. Most domes in the city, like the dome at Louis Riel, are privately owned and operated. Verschaeve said she doesn’t know exactly what the framework would look like to build a dome at Millenium Park, but they hope the petition, which can be found on change.org and has been sent to local politicians, will get the ball rolling – or at least, the idea in someone’s head.

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Meryem Haidar, 7, has a blast with her police officer buddy for the day, Orléans community police officer Const. Megan Arbuthnot. The Carlingwood Shopping Centre gave each of the 20 specially chosen children $200 to spend at the mall with their police officer buddy for the annual CopShop event, held on Dec. 7.

Salvation Army appeals for Christmas help amid Ottawa kettle cash drought BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The Salvation Army’s kettles in Ottawa need to be topped up amid a drought in donations this holiday season. The charitable organization is appealing to the public and corporations for help reaching its $700,000 goal to support 22 front-line services and programs assisting those in need. The faith-based organization’s Christmas Kettle Campaign, which continues until Christmas Eve, has so far generated $210,000 as of Dec. 11, representing a $30,000 dip compared to this time last year. The 2016 kettle campaign brought in $571,000, just shy of last year’s $625,000 goal. The organization needed to set a more ambitious target this year, even though last year’s goal wasn’t fully met, in order to help more than 20,000 people across Ottawa — and counting. “It’s because our needs have been increasing and we have been seeing that in a lot of different areas,” said Caroline Franks, an Ottawa-based Salvation Army public affairs specialist. The Salvation Army is very reliant on its kettle campaign, its largest annual fundraiser. More than half of the funds raised by the charity come in during the

Christmas season. The kettle cash provides meals, emergency food and clothing and household items throughout the year, and also supports children’s summer camps and an emergency disaster services program, supporting those impacted by fire and disasters. As well, there are more newcomers settling in Ottawa, many who are not equipped for winter. In November alone, 750 adults and 350 children sought warm winter clothing, representing an increase over previous months, Franks said. The dollars also support the Salvation Army’s Bethany Hope Centre located in the Carlingwood area, which assists parents under the age of 30 and their children. A new nourish program launched within the past year has served 10,000 school lunches for children and taught parents how to cook healthy meals on a budget. “We’re seeing increases in our community meal lines, as well,” Franks said of a program that provides breakfast and lunch to people in need. “We know that we’re going to need more (support) just to help people through 2018.” Typically, the Salvation Army will see more cash donations come in closer to Christmas. “We will put out a call and we let people know the urgency of meeting our goal of helping peo-

ple all year long,” said Franks. She didn’t know whether the minimum wage increase in Ontario is having an impact on what people can give. Asked whether the controversy around the organization’s plan to construct a large men’s shelter in Vanier may be having an impact, Franks said the decline in donations is not unique to Ottawa. The organization is experiencing a 25-per-cent shortage nationally compared to 2016. There are more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada. “We’re hearing from our kettle attendants at the mall that foot traffic is lower,” Franks added. “A lot of people are doing their shopping online.” The charity’s fillthekettle.com website gives people the option of making an online donation, and donors can choose the city where they want their dollars to go. Cash collected at volunteermanned kettles also stays local. “Every dollar raised goes toward need in the community,” said Franks. “We know that Ottawa is a generous community. We’re grateful for their support and they know the dollars stay right here in Ottawa. We’re counting on them.” Volunteers will be stationed at kettles across Ottawa Mondays to Saturdays until Dec. 24.

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Nutcracker takes over at Shenkman

Local dancers playing woodland creatures dance on the stage alongside professional dancers in Ballet Jorgen’s The Nutcracker. Ballet Jorgen took to the stage at the Shenkman Arts Centre on Dec. 13, putting on a Canadian adaptation of The Nutcracker that included Mounties, bears and loons. The Toronto-based company performed at both the Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrepointe Theatre. Top right: The sugar plum fairy dances a duet during Ballet Jorgen’s The Nutcracker. Bottom right: The ballerina playing Clara holds up a toy nutcracker as the other dancers playing the children and grandparents watch.

Every Heart-Warming Gift Offers a Christmas Miracle for an Animal in Need Are you shopping for a last-minute holiday gift that will have a meaningful impact on animal lives? This holiday season you can make a miracle happen for a homeless animal like Winter, while sharing the heart-warming experience with some special on your holiday wish list! That’s the idea behind the Ottawa Humane Society’s Heart-Warming Gifts. Every day of the year, precious animals are receiving HeartWarming Gifts from caring people who want to make a real and tangible difference. The items in the gift catalogue range from blankets and toys to medical treatments and saving an animal from a life of abuse. You have the power to warm a heart with every single gift.

Pet of the Week: Winter (ID# A199783) Meet Winter, a lovely lady looking for her purr-fect match. Winter can be a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she’ll follow you around the house and curl up in bed with you at night. She’s a playful kitty who likes playing with wand toys and fetching treats. Winter is currently available for adoption from a foster home. Please contact an adoptions staff at 613-725-3166 ext. 258 to book an appointment to meet her. For more information on Winter and all the adoptable animals, stop by the OHS at 245 West Hunt Club Rd Check out our website at www.ottawahumane.ca to see photos and descriptions of the animals available for adoption.

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The gift of a Home Away From Home, gave Winter a blanket and toys to create all the comforts of home, while her gifts of a Health Check & Vaccinations and a Spay for a Cat have ensured that she is healthy, vibrant and ready for her forever home! Another bonus of Heart-Warming Gifts is that they can easily be shared with your family, friends and colleagues — with print and e-cards available they make great gifts for everyone on your list!

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merson reasoned it out this way: if you didn’t expect much for Christmas, you wouldn’t be disappointed. But, my sister Audrey, much older and wiser than both of us, said we put too much emphasis on gifts and missed all the joys of getting ready for that special day, not looking at all the happiness around us. I was much too young to have an opinion one way or the other, and to really understand what they meant. All I knew was that Santa would come regardless, and that’s all that mattered to me. Until that year when Audrey sat me down and gave me something to think about other than what would be under the tree on Christmas morning. We were sitting on the old creston couch in the kitchen. Mother had gone to Briscoe’s General Store to get brown sugar and molasses for her special Christmas cookies. Apple pies and sticky buns had been made early that morning, and were cooling down on the bake table to be wrapped and moved to the summer kitchen to freeze. I could smell apples and cinnamon. And then Audrey

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pointed to the big Christmas tree that filled one whole corner of the kitchen. All the family had gone back in the bush on the sleigh to pick it out, coming home to a supper of baked beans and ham cooking in the oven, our wet clothes draped on chairs around the Findlay Oval to dry out. And she reminded me of the fun we had after supper, decorating the tree with the few balls, tinsel saved year after year and the homemade paper links, and how we laughed when Emerson almost fell off the chair putting the angel on top of the tree. I looked over at the tree and tried not to notice the piles of needles that had

already fallen off after a week in the hot kitchen, now waiting to be swept into the stove, my heart warmed from the memory of it all. And then Audrey, still with her arm around my shoulder, reminded me of the school concert, and how that year I finally was allowed to play an angel — after years of being a sheep — and how I got a whole bag of hard Christmas candy from Santa. And I remembered the joy of that magical evening at the Northcote School. “And what fun we had at Uncle Alec’s and Aunt Bertha’s last week,” she said, smiling over the memory. And in my mind’s eye, I saw Uncle Alec

playing the fiddle and Mother her mouth organ, and all of us singing Christmas carols — their big family with enough children to make up a whole choir. But, I remembered, too, bundled up in the sleigh cutting across the 20-acre field on a crystal clear night with the stars so bright it looked like daylight, the snow-packed field, a blanket of diamonds and the beautiful sounds coming from the bells around the horses’ necks. Sheer joy filled my whole body remembering the magic of the night. As my sister talked about all the joys of the Christmas season, she never once mentioned the gifts we would find under the tree. And then, she began reminding me of the wonderful dinner we would have when we came home from church on Christmas morning. The turkey would be cooked, the pies would be warming on the very back of the stove, the table would be set and we would be using the white linen tablecloth Mother had brought from New York, and which we brought out only for very special occasions like Christmas. “Think of that table full of all the foods we love ... and remember there

will be lots of people who won’t have a Christmas dinner ... there will be no money for food for them,” Audrey said, looking right at me, and I

drey’s shoulder, waking only when Mother came back from Briscoe’s General Store. May I take this opportunity to wish all my faithful readers

As my sister talked about all the joys of the Christmas season, she never once mentioned the gifts we would find under the tree. knew she was telling me there were many things to be thankful for, besides presents under the tree. I hoped she wouldn’t go into Mother’s lecture about being grateful for every morsel we put in our mouths and reminding us of the starving Armenians ... I had no idea who they were, and I still thought they probably lived in Arnprior. I fell asleep on Au-

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Orléans150 Awards! 2017 has been a historic year for our country and province as we commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. To mark this special year, I wanted to personally recognize amazing leaders and builders of our community by creating the Orléans150 Awards to recognize 50 youth, 50 men, and 50 women on December 1st during a special ceremony. The awards, and a specially created Orléans150 commemorative pin, were presented to 150 dedicated volunteers who commit their valuable time and talents to our community in one of the following ways: • Celebrating diversity/inclusion • Building community/capacity • Protecting the heritage of Ottawa Centre • Protecting the environment • Promoting a healthy community Every recipient recognized has made an impact towards the betterment of Orléans, making it one of best communities to work and live in. I would also like to thank all the nominators for taking the time to help us recognize the efforts of many deserving community builders. It has been an honour to celebrate their vital contributions to our community. Please visit my website for photos and wonderful highlights of the evening: http://mariefrancelalonde.onmpp.ca/Home Nominations Now Open - Leading Women / Leading Girls Recognition Program 2018! It is time to acknowledge the remarkable leaders of today and tomorrow. That is why I am encouraging you to participate in the Leading Women/Leading Girls (LWLG) Building Communities Recognition Program. Since the introduction of this program in 2006, more than 1000 women and girls across Ontario received this award from their MPP. Since 2014, 50+ deserving girls and women were honoured for their great work in Orléans. I hope that this year again, you can help us recognize many of the great leaders that we are fortunate to have in our community. Please send all nominations to our office no later than January 15th, 2018 as all documents must be sent to the Minister by January 20th. For details, contact our office, or visit our website: http://mariefrancelalonde.onmpp.ca/ Events: My annual free movie night is tomorrow from 6-9 p.m. with the movie – Despicable me 3 – starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Ciné Starz, 250 Centrum Blvd. Please call or e-mail my office to reserve your spot, as seats are limited. Hope to see you there! We are collecting unwrapped toys for our resource centres again this year during this event! Any donations to the toy drive are appreciated! Until December 21st, our office will also be collecting items for the Miriam Centre. Donations to this charitable organization will go towards assisting mothers and mothers to be who are in need! Types of items required: diaper bags – medium/large, washcloths, bibs, large reusable bags, baby bath tubs, snow suits (newborn sizes and 0-3 months), baby wipes, new baby bottles, baby bath towels, and sheets for baby cribs. Your generosity is always appreciated!

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‘I am not doing well’: Innes ward councillor opens up on radio show BY BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com

Innes Ward Coun. Jody Mitic said he’s been absent more than he’d like in the community and at city hall because he’s dealing with addiction issues. Mitic shared his story with CFRA’s Evan Solomon on the radio on Dec. 12, the day before the budget vote at city hall. He said it’s been a rough year, especially as he’s dealt with issues with his legs, which were amputated after an explosion when he served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. His prosthetics have given him trouble, and he’s needed to use a wheelchair for most of 2017. “Frankly, I am not doing well mentally, I’m not doing well physically,” he said. He’s written before about battling an addiction to pain pills and depression after his amputation, and said he fell into the same hole, but this time, with alcohol. “I kicked that monkey off my back and I guess I found another one. I was drinking too much,” he said on the radio show. Mitic said he knew in the

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Innes Ward Coun. Jody Mitic in a meeting at city hall. spring when he began missing community events and time with his two daughters that he had a problem. Having to accept using a wheelchair, needing a car with modifications and not being able to compete in some of the same physical endeavours he had before has been hard to accept, he said. “I’m used to putting myself out there, but I feel like I’ve failed

my duty as a councillor these past couple months by not being forward,” he said. While he has an Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, he said he needed to have a drink earlier in the day to handle the nerves of coming out publicly about his issues with addiction and depression. “I am getting more help, I can promise you guys that,” Mitic said.

“The one thing I can say to the residents of my ward, and anybody else in the city, is I know I have been missing things, but I really have tried my best to stay up-to-date with emails, and my staff are very good at keeping me informed,” he said. “This isn’t my ‘yeah, but,’ this is me saying this is me doing the best I thought I could with the tools I was willing to use. I thought if I could just get to the holidays, I’d have time to myself, and I’ll deal with it.” Mitic was originally listed as not attending the Dec. 13 council meeting to vote on the budget, but said he would attend. He showed up for the meeting. “Thank you all for your support,” he tweeted. “Made it to @ ottawacity council just in time for roll call. I am better. I will be better.” “I think he was very brutally honest and raw in his interview. I admire his courage. It takes a lot to first of all, be a public figure, but also to go through some of the things he’s gone through,” Mayor Jim Watson said of Mitic after the council meeting. “I spoke with him and asked if there’s anything I can do to help him on his journey to recovery.”

Ivanie Blondin adds mass start to her Olympic list BY BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com

Ivanie Blondin’s going to be one to watch at the 2018 Games, as the skater, originally from Orléans, has prequalified for her second event at the Olympics. Blondin earned her place in the long track mass start, a more scrappy event where skaters race at the same time instead of just two at a time. She had already earned a place in the 3,000 metre long track event because of her world championship medal in early 2017, and her performance in the fall World Cup events. Blondin finished fourth in a World Cup mass start event on Dec. 9, an event she’s capable of winning an Olympic

medal in. “Today, even if I’m not on the podium with a fourth-place finish, considering how I was feeling all week, I think it’s a good sign for the Olympics that I was able to secure my pre-

Concordes Speed Skating Club, and now lives and trains in Calgary with the national long track team. She went to the 2014 Olympic Games, and is all but locked in now to compete in at least two

“It shows that I’m right there and that I could potentially bring home medals in multiple distances.” IVANIE BLONDIN

qualification in another distance,” she said in a Speed Skating Canada release. “It shows that I’m right there and that I could potentially bring home medals in multiple distances — in the 3000m, 5000m, mass start and team pursuit.” Blondin grew up skating with the Gloucester

events at this Olympic Games. Her pre-qualification, while as close to a lock as she can get, is considered unofficial until the international skating body confirms the spots are available for Canada and Speed Skating Canada makes the official team nomination.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It’s common to make life assessments throughout the year, Pisces. Jot down some easy changes you can make for the future.

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Sunday” 39. Junction between two nerve 1. Sharp pain cells 5. Military hats 41. Greek goddess of the dawn 11. Software app on a network 42. Fight (abbr.) 44. Thin, narrow piece of wood 14. Genus of freshwater mussels or metal 15. Continent 45. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 16. Afghani monetary unit 46. Type of kitchenware 17. Recovered 49. Specialty of The Onion 19. Ribonucleic acid 51. Major Mexican river 20. Refers to end of small 55. Kilometers per hour intestine 56. Species of mackerel 21. Ethiopia’s largest lake 60. Bones 22. Hostelry 61. Interest rate 23. Defunct American auto62. New York Mets legend maker 64. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 25. Denotes origin by birth or 65. Shawl descent 66. Gracefully thin 27. Part of a watch 67. Type of deciduous tree 31. Stare with mouth open wide 68. Not classy 34. Found in granite 69. Taro corm or plant 35. Competing 38. Stone film “__ Given

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be operating on some false information, Aries. It’s better to get the facts before going forward in the coming days. You may end up changing directions midweek.

1. Jewish festival 2. Anoint 3. More pleasant 4. Type pf painting 5. Witness 6. Harm 7. Builder of Arantea (Greek myth.) 8. City in India 9. Used to unlock cans 10. Induces sleep 11. More bouncy 12. A branch of Islam 13. White (French) 18. Legal term 24. Covered with frost 26. Hengyang Nanyue Airport 28. Wash 29. Disorder of the scalp 30. North American tree 31. Helps cars run

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: orleans@metroland.com

Dec. 22

Ron Prescott entertaining 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Orleans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek for your listening and dancing pleasure. Buffet dinner available 5 p.m. for reservations call 613590-7227. For more information call 613-830-9984.

Dec. 31

Church, 1325 Gaultois Ave. (near Orléans Blvd and St. Joseph Blvd. intersection). Next 12 week session begins January 4th; for more information please contact Susan at office@ rlchurch.ca or leave a message at 613-830-2043.

Jan. 9

New Year’s Eve Party at the Orléans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek. Prime rib roast and lemon chicken with all the trimmings. Cocktails 7 - 8 p.m. Dinner at 8 p.m. followed by dancing to the music of The Classics. Party favors and midnight toast. Tickets on sale now at the Legion, $55 for members; $60 for non-members. For more information call 613-830-9984.

If you are free the second Tuesday of the month in the afternoon, come and join our relaxed Cumberland Afternoon Book Club. It is in Orléans at the Cumberland Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. On Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. we will be discussing “Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. We read a wide variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction. We hope to see you there.

Jan. 1

Jan. 11

New Year’s Levee noon to 4 p.m. at the Orleans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek entertainment by Sherry Harding for your listening and dancing pleasure. Call 613-830-9984 for more information.

Jan. 4

Vitality Class: Exercise for Seniors. Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with a certified seniors’ fitness instructor. Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., held at Resurrection Lutheran

Ottawa South Women’s Connection “RSVP Ministries” will be hosting their next event. on Jan. 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Fred Barrett Arena, 3280 Leitrim Rd. Our feature will be Voxxlife Wellness Products with Sylvia Parker. Ruth Fifield’s faith story “Amazing knitting project.” Singer: Lesley Hammil. Refreshments, door prizes and child care available. Women connecting with God, each other & their community. Admission $6. Contact 613-801-8758 for info.

Through Jan. 15

The public is invited to visit Arteast Ottawa’s latest art exhibition space at the François Dupuis Recreation Centre. This is the latest exhibit at the Centre, located at 2263 Portobello Blvd., Ottawa, and includes works from four active volunteers within the Arteast membership. This time of year includes the widest gamut of colours for any artist to work with. Aline Joanis brings us the bright fall of leaves and birch trees. Doreen Hardiman takes us down to the individual leaf in mixed media. A downtown scene is captured and enhanced by Mary Ann Varley as we wait for the final leaves to fall. Marie Leger takes us out to the early fall at Mer Bleu on the boardwalk. Come see all the changes. “Changes in the Air ” runs until Jan. 15 at the François Dupuis Recreation Centre located at 2263 Portobello Boulevard in the Avalon area of Orleans. The centre is open seven days a week. All the artwork is for sale and any would make an excellent gift.

Through Jan. 26

The Blackburn Library in conjunction with Arteast is proud to present a free exhibition of paintings in oils and pastel by Paul Vincent at the Blackburn Hamlet Library branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 199

Glenpark Dr. Hours: Mon. first and third Monday of each make a difference in the lives through Thurs. 10 – 8:30. Fri- month. For more information of our beloved veterans, their families, members of the Lecall Eileen 613 841 3641. day 1 – 6 and Sat. 10 – 5. gion, and various deserving Hospice Care Ottawa offers charities that we champion in in-home support and day hos- our community. Join the Ladies Ongoing pice programs throughout the Auxiliary Branch 632 and help Huffing And Puffing Ottawa city. These programs are open us to provide innovative ways Seniors Fitness Association is to individuals living with a of raising funds as well as maka volunteer organization. We life-limiting illness. Other pro- ing new friends. We provide require volunteers as board grams are available to support financial and volunteer support members, executive members, caregivers and those who are to the Legion’s many significant convenors, etc. Additionally bereaved. All programs and initiatives. It would be our pleawe require volunteers with a services are provided at no sure to welcome you into our computer background. If you charge. Call 613-591-6002 ext. circle of friendly volunteers. Please contact Barbara at (613) are interested in volunteer- 23 for more information. 837-1905 or Valerie at (613) ing for any of these positions please email huffingandpuffin- Les Mille-pattes de Place 824-8546. d’Orléans Mall Walkers are gottawa@yahoo.ca. launching an exciting new sea- The Cumberland Branch of Every Saturday breakfast from son starting Oct. 3 to May 31, the Ottawa Public Library, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Orléans 2018. A membership fee of $10 1599 Tenth Line Rd. (Ray Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. entitles you to join the weekly Friel Centre) hosts a weekly prepared by Chef Peter. Come mall walks Tuesdays and Thurs- Ottawa Public Health Pardays from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and enting in Ottawa Drop-in on out and support your local Leparticipate in a variety of events, Monday mornings between gion. For more information celebrations and excursions. 9:30 and 11 a.m. The Parentcall 613-830-9984. For more information, including in Ottawa Drop-ins are ing a complete list of activities, open to expectant parents, Bytown Beat Chorus of Orlé- visit www.millepattesplacedor- and parent(s) and guardians ans. is looking for more mem- leansmallwalkers.com or call of children from birth to age bers. We are a women’s chorus Lucille Leduc at 613-837-2158. six. Public health nurses are who sing in four part harmoavailable to speak with parny, a cappella style.We prac- Genealogy Appointments, ents about their children’s tice every Monday night, 7 til one-on-one assistance in growth and development and 9:30 p.m. at Orléans United starting your family tree or parenting issues. They can Church, 1111 Orléans Blvd.. overcoming brick walls. Ap- provide counselling and supIf you love to sing, we would pointments offered at the port on a variety of topics inlove to have you join us. Check Cumberland branch of the Ot- cluding breastfeeding, healthy us out at info@bytownbeat. tawa Public Library, 1599 10th eating, physical activity, and com. Line. To book an appoint- social and emotional develment, contact InfoService on opment. You can find the Knitters or crocheters to join (613) 580-2940. Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in the Busy Fingers of Orléans closest to you at Parentingito make items for charity. All Take this opportunity to help nOttawa.ca/Dropins”. material provided. Meet every

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