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News - Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli announced on Nov. 13 at an Ottawa press conference that Ontarians will get to have their say on the proposed Energy East Pipeline. TransCanada announced the pipeline project in August. If approved, Energy East would transport more than one million barrels of Alberta oil through Ontario to Canada’s east coast. The project needs to be approved by the National Energy Board (NEB) to go ahead. If it gets the NEB’s approval, about 2,000 kilometres of pipeline would be built in Ontario, including underneath the Rideau River. See CONCERN, page 3
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Keep the tip A St. Francis Xavier player scores against St. Mark in boys high school hockey at the Manotick arena on Nov. 14. St. FX crushed St. Mark’s bid for a perfect season, winning 5-4.
Putting the merry back in Christmas Resident launches campaign to bring back greeting Sabine Gibbins sabine.gibbins@metroland.com
Students learn about the Holocaust thanks to local resident. – Page 25
Community - Russ Salo wants everyone to have a Merry Christmas. Not a happy holidays, not a seasons greetings – a Merry Christmas. The Alta Vista resident sees no harm in wishing people a merry Christmas, which is why he has launched a campaign aimed at bringing back the phrase. “It gets eroded, sanitized, and watered down,” he said.
“I really wanted to try and make a change because it means a lot to me.” Salo and a group of volunteers launched their online campaign, and have since received support from residents across the region. While not a religious organization, the group is hearing and working with people from different religious backgrounds, and have gained support from notable community leaders such as Rabbi Reuven Bulka, and the congregation of Machzikei Hadas, a modern Orthodox synagogue.
The idea to start the campaign was inspired by the changes to a longstanding tradition Salo saw happening at his children’s school. About five years ago, an annual Christmas concert was turned into a “winter celebration”, he said, in an attempt to diversify it. Gone were most of the Christmas classics, and in their place were non-Christmas themed songs such as “What a Wonderful World”. “It’s a lovely song, but has no relation to Christmas whatsoever,” he said. “I think it’s just sad. Those are songs we grew up listening to, and
ones that our children listen to. Now they have just one or two Christmas songs, like We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. They’re trying to make it into a more generic event.” Part of the campaign includes interviewing different community leaders to get a sense on where they stand on the use of the phrase, and inviting them to voice their opinions in a video message, which is then posted the Bring Back Merry Christmas website. The team is also trying to get the public school on board. See MESSAGE, page 2
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In conversation with the school board’s associate director of education Walter Piovesan, Salo was told the main reason behind the change in concerts is to appease everyone in the greater community. The campaign also seeks to reach out to the city’s retail and business community and encourages them to wish customers a merry Christmas. “What kind of different shopping season experience might we affect when store employees are no longer mandated to use the phrase ‘happy holidays’?” asked Salo. Since his campaign launch earlier this fall, Salo has handed out more than 2,000 business cards to people. “Every time I go to my dry cleaners, she is always asking for more to hand out,” he said. This can only mean the group’s message is getting across.
“Everyone I’ve spoken to have said that this is an exceptional idea, they’re noticing the silliness towards the sanitizing of the phrase,” he said. “We are reaching a small population, but it’s growing organically.” SPEAK UP
Ultimately, Salo would like to see those who are in support of the greeting “Merry Christmas” to speak up and raise their voices. “They need to speak up about what’s being protected,” he said. “I call it silliness on purpose, because that’s what it is – it’s silliness. People are being silly.” It’s all about preserving the history and magic behind Christmas, Salo said, and keeping it alive. For more information, or to learn how to get involved, please visit Salo’s website at www.bring-backmerry-christmas.com.
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Environmental activist group Ecology Ottawa applauded Chiarelli’s plan to incorporate community concerns, including those of First Nations communities, in a report that will go to the Ontario Energy Board. The OEB will then submit a report to the NEB. No date has been set for when the consultation process will begin, but Chiarelli hinted it will be in the coming months. “We want this engagement with the Ontario Energy Board to inform our intervention,” said Chiarelli. “So how much control do we have? It will have to be public suasion; it will be bringing evidence to the table as intervener. “We believe the strength of our argument will be very persuasive, especially given the nature of the consultations that we’ll be bringing to the table.”
tation, already very few people knew about it. They didn’t really advertise them widely. I think that definitely needs to change.” He said he is concerned about the pipeline’s impact on the Rideau River, farming communities along the proposed layout of the pipeline, and its effects on aqueducts in the event of an oil spill. Metro
Ontario Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli, left, and Ottawa South MPP John Fraser speak at a press conference on Nov. 13 at Ottawa City Hall to discuss a new public consultation process on the proposed Energy East Pipeline. JOE LOFARO/METRO
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But doing so will not be easy, warns Ecology Ottawa’s Ben Powless, who attended the press conference at city hall. “No matter how it’s done, it’s going to be a challenge to make sure every single community and every single voice is heard,” said Powless. “When TransCanada went through and did their open houses and public consul-
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News - An open and transparent public discussion is needed on the proposed Energy East pipeline, said John Fraser. The Ottawa South MPP said he’s concerned about the public’s safety and the environmental implications, especially near the Rideau Canal. “It’s a big issue,� said Fraser. “We need to have that open public consultation process surrounding it. It is a public safety issue, especially
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News – Ottawa police are asking area residents to be vigilant after a series of robberies in South Ottawa. Since Oct. 31, at least eight robberies have taken place in different
locations and at select times in the city’s south end. In five of the eight robberies a handgun was produced, said police. In three of the robberies, female victims were targeted. According to the police, the suspects have stolen cellphones and
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• Oct. 31 at 9:30 p.m.: Cahill Drive/Albion Road, a female was robbed of her bag by a male who was with five to then other males who lingered in the area. • Oct. 31 at 8:40 p.m.: Margrave Avenue/Zaidan Drive, a male victim and two friends walked by a group of males and as they passed two of the males approached. One of the suspects took out a handgun as the second searched the victim. A cellphone and candy were taken. • Oct. 31 at 10:30 p.m.,: 100 block of Celtic Court, a male was circled by a group of males and a demand was made for the victim’s phone. The victim was able to run but was caught, assaulted, and had his cellphone taken. • Oct. 31 at 11:40 p.m.,: Uplands Drive/Hunt Club Road, two female victims were waiting for a bus when three males approached. A handgun was produced by one male and a demand was made for purses and cellphones. • Nov. 2 at 5:45 a.m., Bridle Path Road/Crosscut Terrace: three males were approached by three to four male suspects. One suspect showed a handgun and a demand was made for cellphones, which were then taken. • Nov. 3 at 7:45 p.m.: a 23 year old male was approached on a footpath near the Lorry Greenberg Community Centre by three suspects. One suspect restrained the victim as the second searched him. A third suspect brandished a knife. The cellphone was demanded but nothing was taken. • Nov. 3 at 1:55 a.m. Flannery Drive/Springland Drive: a lone male victim approached by a lone male who produced handgun and demanded the victim’s cellphone. A second male accompanied the suspect in the area. The cellphone was taken. • Nov. 13 at 7:45 p.m.: Uplands Drive/Hunt Club Road, a female victim waiting at a bus stop when approached by a lone male who produced a handgun. The cellphone and
purse were taken. There were no injuries stemming from any of these incidents. Police said descriptions of the suspects are very limited and have varied, but suspects are generally described as being black males ranging in age from 16 to 22 years old. In the Oct. 31 incident at Uplands Drive/Hunt Club Road, one suspect was described as being a Caucasian male. In the first Oct. 31 incident, the male was seen to be wearing two large diamond stud earrings. The Ottawa police robbery unit is seeking the public’s. Anyone with information is asked to call the police’s Robbery Unit at 613-2361222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. SAFETY TIPS
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Ogilvie Motors Ltd. • 1110 St. Laurent Blvd. • 613-745-9000 • ogilvie.mercedes-benz.ca 2013 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2014 B250 with Sport Package/2014 C350 4MATIC Avantgarde Edition Sedan shown above, National MSRP $32,500/$52,800. ** Total price of $33,220/$44,995 includes freight/PDI $2075, dealer admin fee of $395, fuel surcharge of $55/$80, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, ďŹ lters, batteries of $29.70, PPSA up to $59.15 and OMVIC fee of $5. Additional Year End Credit Allowance of $1,000/$2,000 applicable to lease, ďŹ nance and cash purchases on the 2014 B-Class/2014 C-Class Sedan models (excluding AMG). *Lease offers based on the 2014 B 250/2014 C300 4MATIC Avantgarde Edition available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. Lease example based on $298/$358 per month for 48/39 months. Down payment of $5,569/$8,234 plus security deposit of $300/$400 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $30,500/$42,250. Lease APR of 2.9%/2.9% applies. Total obligation is $$20,116/$22,537. 18,000km/year allowance($0.20 for excess kilometres applies). Finance example is based on a 60-month term with a ďŹ nance APR of 0.9%/0.9% and a MSRP of $30,500/$42,250. Monthly payment is $469/$623 (excluding taxes) with $5709/$6969 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $634/$842 for a total obligation of $33,794/$44,276. Vehicle license, insurance and registration are extra. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See Ogilvie Motors Ltd for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end November 30th, 2013
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Ottawa South News EMC - Thursday, November 21, 2013
NEWS
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– St. Matthew player Elizabeth Peters tries to get past St. Francis Xavier High School player Nicole Istead during the final quarter of the senior girls A/AA championship basketball game. St. Francis Xavier lost the game 60 to 45 on Nov. 13 at De La Salle high school.
Custom versus off the shelf orthotics Do you have sore achy feet, knee or hip pain? You might be surprised to discover that a lot of your aches
two people have the same shaped feet, which is why to truly be effective orthotics should be moulded to fit
and pains can actually be prevented with an orthotic in your shoe. However, before you run out to your nearest drugstore to pick up a pair, you should know custom orthotics will provide much better support and relief than a brand hanging on a shelf. An orthotic acts as a brace to provide support and reduce strain on the muscles of the foot and lower leg. No
your feet and address your individual needs. At BioPed, certified Pedorthists take the time to discover the individual needs of each patient. They conduct a gait assessment to identify any physical issues that are causing pain and discomfort and discuss lifestyle goals, concerns and medical conditions. A cast is then made of the patient’s foot and custom
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Champions St. Matthew High School players, from left, Rebecca Brennan, Jordan Faris, Raiel Chapman and Nathalie Skotnicki, can’t contain their excitement as they receive the plaque for winning the senior girls A/AA high school basketball championship.
FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE
NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP NOVEMBER 15 CORPORATE FLYER We would like to clarify that in the November 15 flyer, page 3, the PS4 and Xbox One Trade & Upgrade Promotion is only applicable for PS4 and Xbox One games.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE
NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP NOVEMBER 15 CORPORATE FLYER In the November 15 flyer, page 28, the Insignia 32" LED TV (WebCode: 10253221) was advertised with incorrect specs. Please be advised that this TV has only 2 HDMI ports NOT 3, as previously advertised.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
Conditions apply. Contest draw December 29th, 2013. No purchase necessary. Contest rules and regulations available on our website and at reception. All guests must be over the age of 19 with valid, government issued, photo identification to enter the SLOTS & Dining Room. Everyone between 19 and 25 will be required to also show a second piece of non-photo ID. Exception: Sundays 11am - 10pm and Thursdays, 5pm - 10pm; the family entrance is located on the south side of the building.
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orthotics are handmade in their onsite lab to address patients’ individual needs. While store bought orthotics only last about six-months custom orthotics are made from more durable material and can last up to fouryears. If your feet change or concerns about comfort arise during that time, you can have them modified at BioPed instead of having to purchase a completely new pair. You might think that custom orthotics are too expensive. However, you’re more likely to go through several pairs of store-bought orthotics over the same period of time. In the end, you pay approximately the same amount but with custom orthotics you receive greater support and comfort. To discover how custom orthotics can help relieve the aches and pains you suffer from daily, visit BioPed online to find a location in Ottawa near you. You can also find more information about them on Facebook or YouTube. Custom versus off the shelf orthotics BioPed Footcare Centre Ottawa 808 Greenbank Rd. Ottawa, ON K2J 1A2 613-825-8200 R0012421380
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Ottawa South News EMC - Thursday, November 21, 2013
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OPINION
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EDITORIAL
Equality can’t be compromised
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ity council will soon begin discussions about a new layer of red tape designed to single out students and their landlords. The move is an attempt to create a second class of people in our city: renters. Coun. Rick Chiarelli plans to propose the regulation of rental properties, but only near Algonquin College. Landlords would need licences, and those licences would be in jeopardy if the renters bother the neighbours. Our youth, it seems, should be neither seen nor heard. It’s a case of picking on the voters a councillor may feel they can ignore as they placate homeowners who may be bothered by noise or mess at a nearby rental property. Never mind that the city has noise and property standards bylaws already in place; better to cater to those who cast ballots in greater numbers. The proposed regulation also presumes homeowners don’t make noise or a mess. There’s no hint that homeowners might need regulating in Chiarelli’s world. Adding the red tape of a licensing system for landlords near Algonquin could result in good, neighbourly students being booted out if landlords
decide one young person is one too many. Why take chances? If the process in onerous enough we may also see some landlords throw their hands up and walk away, selling off properties for non-residential uses. Would homeowners near the college prefer a drivethrough fast food outlet or gas station next door or across the street instead of rental homes? It should be obvious anyone to anyone buying a home near Algonquin College that students may also want to live in the neighbourhood. Today’s students and those seeking an education in the future shouldn’t pay the price for a homeowner’s lack of due diligence. Push out the students – from neighbourhoods within walking distance of the college – and maybe we can instead look forward to having a “student ghetto� elsewhere in our city where there are fewer complaints (or ones the bylaw department can ignore) instead of young renters spread evenly amongst us. The Chiarelli plan probably sounds like music to the ears of some homeowners, but it also says owners have more rights than renters. This person is more important than that person. That’s both divisive and small-minded.
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JFK, the news and the changing times
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ith increasing frequency, you get reminders of how time has changed. Take this week, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The first reminder of how much time has changed is the fact that anyone under the age of, say, 55 has no recollection at all of the event – an event that older people, and not just Americans, count as one of the most important memories of their lives. For those who are old enough, the Kennedy assassination is one of those where-were-you moments. Some of the others might be, for Canadians, the October Crisis of 1970, another event that many are too young to remember, and 9/11, which is still way too close. Those of us who were around at the time John Kennedy was shot remember being glued to our TV sets all weekend. The assassination happened early Friday afternoon and TV coverage was around the clock. Unlike today, we were dependent on television and, to a lesser extent, the newspapers, for the latest developments. Today information would be flying around on the Internet every minute. Not all of that information would be accurate, mind you. Those were the days of afternoon newspa-
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CHARLES GORDON Funny Town pers and the Citizen was able to run the story Kennedy shot to death down the right side of its front page that same afternoon, alongside stories about a byelection setback for the U.K. government of Sir Alec Douglas-Home and confusing signage at the corner of Elgin and Laurier. Later, an extra edition would fill in more details. That’s another way times have changed: afternoon newspapers. You could do a lot with afternoon deadlines – get the west coast hockey results into the paper, as well as the overnight reviews of concerts, the morning developments at city council and, when necessary, an assassination. You can see how they are missed. On Sept. 11, 2001, newspapers put out extra editions in the afternoon to tell readers about the horrific
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