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ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR to implement. No longer can we treat consultation as a speed bump to be overcome, it needs to be a continuous process from project inception to end of construction.

Ottawa votes! Ottawa will hold a municipal election on October 26 to elect a mayor, ward councillors and school trustees. The Glebe Report has asked candidates running for mayor, Capital Ward councillor and relevant school trustee to respond to a few questions of interest to Glebe residents. Candidates’ answers appear in this issue or will be published in the October issue of the Glebe Report. All candidates who provided an email address on the City of Ottawa website (ottawa.ca/en/cityhall/elections/candidates/certified-and-acclaimed-candidates/ certified-candidates-mayor) were contacted, and all responses received by deadline will be published.

Capital Ward councillor candidates Questions put to the candidates were as follows: 1. Briefly state your “elevator pitch” as to why you should be elected or re-elected. 2. What is your opinion of, and position on, Lansdowne 2.0? If elected, would you advocate to change the scope of the current plan? If so, how? 3. Comment briefly on any two of the following issues, choosing those that are highest priority for you as a candidate. What would you do to address them? • Broken public transit, buses and LRT • Return to office • Intensification in housing • Social ills (drug use, homelessness, mental health) • Crumbling infrastructure, infrastructure deficit • City budgets, taxes There are three candidates for councillor in Capital Ward (Ward 17). In alphabetical order, they are Jaac Doduck, Farah Gulzar and Shawn Menard (incumbent). The following are their responses.

Priorities

Jaac Doduck The essence of my campaign and platform is Growing Ward 17. The neighbourhoods here, the Glebe, OOE, OOS, Heron Park but also Carleton University, are already some of the strongest communities in Ottawa, with passionate neighbourhood spirit and pride. I am inspired by that spirit and pride and am excited to be running for Ward 17 to represent that spirit and pride.

Lansdowne 2.0

I will always support the building of additional housing in Ottawa, and that includes housing for middle-class and young professionals, as much as it means housing for students and low-income families. That said, the correct approach the city needs to take with a project like Lansdowne 2.0 is approaching members of the community first and building any plans from what they say they need. Too often city planners come to the neighbourhood for consultation second, already with a plan they wish

Public transit: Key to addressing issues with OC Transpo is in addressing city council’s relationship to it. It’s no longer acceptable for us to solve lack of funding by placing an increased burden on riders, no longer acceptable for us to treat its infrastructure as secondary to personal vehicles, no longer acceptable for us to not treat it like a critical piece of our city’s infrastructure. As city councillor I will treat fully funding OC Transpo as a priority, advocating for the City to find new sources of revenue and new revenue tools to ease the burden on riders. Social ills: For too long we have taken a “sweep under the rug” approach to dealing with our unhoused neighbours, trying to pawn the issue off to someone or somewhere else. We cannot maintain this approach. We need to build housing for our neighbours in the places they live, that means accepting shelters and halfway houses in these communities. This means building the resources for healthily dealing with mental health issues here and creating safe places for our neighbours dealing with addictions to tackle them. This means changing our perception from “addressing social ills” to “helping our community.” As city councillor, this is the approach I will take, one of inclusion and community, not drawing lines and building walls.

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ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR

Farah Gulzar I am running to put residents first with practical, accountable and transparent leadership. I will fight for affordable housing, reliable transit, safer streets and responsible use of public funds. I will listen to our community, ask difficult questions and deliver results not excuses. Capital Ward deserves a strong, independent voice at City Hall.

Lansdowne 2.0

Lansdowne is an important public space and provides valuable opportunities for sports, recreation and community activities. However, I do not believe the current scope of Lansdowne 2.0 reflects the most urgent priorities facing Ottawa residents. If elected as Councillor, I would advocate for changes to the scope and priorities of the project, with a stronger focus on affordable and attainable housing and essential community needs. At a time when many residents are struggling to find a safe and affordable place to live, I believe public investment should prioritize housing and other essential services before major non-essential capital projects. I would also advocate for a thorough review of the project’s costs, long-term financial commitments and community benefits, with full transparency for residents. Any changes should protect

important public spaces, recreation and accessibility while ensuring that the scale of public investment is responsible and delivers meaningful benefits to the community. Most importantly, major decisions should be made with the community, not simply for the community. If elected, I would insist on meaningful consultation with residents before major changes are approved, and ensure that residents have clear information about costs, risks and expected outcomes. Lansdowne matters, but people’s homes matter more. My priority would be to ensure that Ottawa’s limited public resources are directed first toward the needs that are most urgent for residents.

Priorities

Public transit: If elected, I would advocate for free public transit year-round for students up to age 18. No student should miss school, not be able to visit a library, participate in sports or access a job opportunity simply because their family cannot afford a transit fare. This should be a permanent year-round program, not a temporary summer initiative. I would also push for more reliable service, better maintenance and transparent reporting on delays, cancellations and service improvements so residents can hold the system accountable. Infrastructure: Residents deserve safe roads, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. If elected, I would support a transparent public infrastructure reporting system showing what residents reported, when it was inspected, who is responsible, the expected completion date and whether the work was completed. I would prioritize safety-critical repairs and preventative maintenance so that small problems do not become expensive failures. Infrastructure investment should be based on safety, need and long-term value not political visibility.

Priorities

Shawn Menard I care first and foremost about improving quality of life for residents. Over my years as city councillor, that’s meant securing new not-for-profit housing in the ward and lowering rents across the city. Fighting for more affordable, reliable and frequent transit. Achieving more public bathroom access and increased climate action. Building new and revitalized parks, community buildings and safer streets. Now I’m standing for re-election to continue the work of making Capital Ward more affordable, livable and enjoyable for everyone, all while serving residents to an excellent standard.

Lansdowne 2.0

My office has fought hard since 2018 to propose viable alternatives to the Lansdowne 2.0 plan, to voice our concerns and the concerns of our community, and to enable residents to speak to their own vision for Lansdowne Park. In that time, I brought forward more than 30 motions to redirect or improve the plan wherever possible, and to try to ensure the transparency and accountability that we deserve from the city and from OSEG. We surveyed the community, published articles and reports, ran petitions and public visioning sessions, and spoke out at committee and council against a plan with unsupportable financial risks and impacts on our city for decades to come. Going forward, my commitment continues to be to residents. I will continue to advocate for the needs of our community, and I will work at every opportunity to achieve a new financial accountability framework to govern the responsible and transparent use of public funds at Lansdowne. Residents deserve clarity and honesty about Lansdowne 2.0, and that is a cause I will continue to champion.

Infrastructure: Ottawa needs to get back to the basics. Residents rely on the City for daily essential services like running water, safe streets, public transit and garbage collection. When the City elects to spend taxpayer dollars on needless and costly urban boundary expansions like Tewin, and mismanaged P3 projects like the LRT and Lansdowne 2.0 – all while neglecting basic infrastructure investments – it does residents a disservice. A $10.8 billion infrastructure deficit is an indictment of our city’s spending decisions, which for years have failed to prioritize the most basic needs of residents. City council should address the affordability and housing crises by choosing to reallocate the resources needed to build not-for-profit housing and provide quality, affordable services to residents. I am committed to continuing to fight for that reallocation and oppose wasteful spending decisions at Council, and I will continue to use my office to advance concrete alternatives for how we allocate our budget to serve residents first – not developer profits. City budgets: The city budget process should be an opportunity each year for residents to have a say in shaping our shared priorities. I’ve heard from residents that this can feel opaque and inaccessible. Last term, I moved a motion which succeeded in changing city budget consultations earlier each year, giving more time for residents’ input to more meaningfully inform city decisions. We also held a full State of the Ward event to provide residents more transparency on neighbourhood decision-making. If re-elected, I would continue to hold the City accountable on this responsibility and work to make budget processes more accessible, persisting in asking the tough questions at committee and council, and advocating for the needs of residents in the allocation of city resources. It is a reality that the inner greenbelt continues to subsidize sprawl and the expensive outer edge speculative development of our city. At every opportunity I have raised this at council and underscored the high costs, pressure on taxes and the negative environmental effects. I believe this is an important perspective and I’d be grateful to continue with that strong advocacy in serving residents of Capital Ward.

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A Glimpse of the Glebe

A young child plays in the water feature at Lansdowne. PHOTO: JEANETTE RIVE.

Voting is that little piece of control we can exert Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. (W.B. Yeats, “The Second Coming”)

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Apologies for the well-worn quote, but it’s just so on the nose for the times. These days it feels like walking across a swinging rope bridge over a deep chasm in a gale. Nothing is solid – it’s a fight to keep upright and sane. Lake Ontario was showing up on some Government of Canada and other Canadian website maps as Lake America (briefly, thank goodness!). We’re back to intensified efforts to buy Canadian, buy local, and avoid American goods. Not that we weren’t before, but now we’re getting serious. The very real threat of battered industries, the shuttering of businesses and the loss of jobs hangs in the air. In Ottawa, while we do not have an auto, steel or aluminum industry, nor softwood lumber, we will have our share of rising prices, perhaps shortages and potentially a general economic downturn. Rumblings of separation in Quebec and

Alberta add another layer of uncertainty. All the more reason for us to take seriously our obligations as citizens of a democracy – and by that I mean the vote. The example of U.S. citizens voting in Donald Trump not once but twice brings home the need for informed voting, and the deep consequences of a foolish vote. At the local level, we have an opportunity in the upcoming municipal election on October 26 to choose as wisely as we can our mayor, local ward councillor and school trustee. In the case of the OCDSB, under supervision by the province, the vote for school trustee is an important message to the province that the school trustee plays a key role in providing a voice for parents in how their children are educated – a vital part of a functioning democracy. Liz McKeen

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LETTERS

The City needs to take noise seriously

NDP policies could be clearer

Belated thanks for stopping to help a distressed bird

Editor, Glebe Report

Re: “The Clemow noise battle continues unabated,” Glebe Report, August 2026.

Re: “Match rent freeze to cost freeze,” Glebe Report, August 2026

On Monday July 27, I answered my doorbell to find a teenage boy in a bicycle helmet there. He said, “Do you or any of your neighbours have a bird that’s escaped? Because there’s a bird on the ground out here.” Well, no we didn’t, but I went to look where he indicated and found a female Cardinal in distress. I collected her in a box and a kind friend and neighbour took me and the Cardinal to the Wild Bird Care Centre. She was sodden with oil, her feathers in disarray, and she was immediately admitted to their Critical Care Unit. In my focus on the bird, I didn’t stop to ask the boy’s name. Nor did I say several things that ought to have been said to him: Thank you for noticing a bird in distress and getting off your bike to investigate. Thank you for taking action instead of turning away. Thank you for ringing doorbells until you found someone to help. Unfortunately, our Cardinal could not overcome the damage to her feathers and perhaps additional illness or injury she suffered, and she died at the Wild Bird Centre. But she was clean and safe and being cared for at the end, and that was possible because you cared enough to stop.

There is no excuse for The Clemow management to continue inflicting this unhealthy misery on its neighbours. And no excuse for the city to continue to allow them to get away with it. There are many ways to minimize HVAC noise. I don’t live close enough to hear it, but everyone in Ottawa should care; anyone could suddenly discover that their neighbour has installed a new, noisy system or has let their existing system fall into disrepair and become noisy. In an email exchange with Bylaw, I’ve asked why the city doesn’t use a device that measures tonal noise. If I do receive an answer, I will let you know. Shawn Menard and his team have worked hard to resolve this and all issues affecting his ward. But most councillors don’t give a damn. I guess we’ll have to hope that enough of the post-election councillors will take the problem of noise as seriously as it should be. The GCA’s motion was entirely reasonable. How has the city responded with regard to the Final Stationary Noise Assessment relative to provincial noise guidelines, making the report available, and requiring KTS to meet the guidelines? The Planning Department should not let developers choose assessors. Independent assessors should be chosen by the Planning Department with the developer paying the full cost. And the results should be available to the public, and the remainder of the security deposit should not be returned to the developer unless the project has met all regulations of the Ontario Building Code and provincial standards on noise. Ottawa needs climate-safe, climate-resilient, sturdy infrastructure, including affordable housing, that does not make people sick. Unscrupulous developers should not be permitted to beat out responsible developers by cutting corners and costs. Responsible developers will build good infrastructure if the city applies fair, workable rules equally to all. Ceci Cranston

Kudos to 20 The Driveway for fixing their noise problem Editor, Glebe Report Re: “The Clemow noise battle continues unabated,” Glebe Report, August 2026. I read Alan Freeman’s article re noise emanating from the Clemow with interest. Years ago now (it must be at least 10 or 15 years) the condominium at 20 The Driveway upgraded or replaced their rooftop HVAC system. Neighbours from two or 3 or 4 blocks away were all saying “what’s that new neighbourhood sound” as the cycling condensers and other related machinery brayed away in the background. The irony is that residents of the building and the immediate neighbours were largely unaffected as the sound radiated out and away from the building. In any event, in fairly short order, disturbed neighbours identified where the noise was coming from and voiced their concerns to the folks at 20 The Driveway. To their credit, the Property Manager or Board of Directors (BOD) at The Driveway took the concerns seriously. They took it to heart. As near as I can tell they built an entire wall around the rooftop HVAC system to serve as a noise baffle and it worked perfectly. Noise gone. Happy neighbours. Happy neighbourhood. I am sure the mitigation measures were not cheap, and I am sure the BOD could have appealed to various bylaw and other regulatory agencies about the “compliance” of their installation. They didn’t. They fixed the problem. I always meant to reach out and thank the BOD of 20 The Driveway for being good neighbours. I didn’t then, but I am thanking them now. Hopefully, at some point, the Clemow will have an attack of conscience and do the right thing. David Saint

Dangerous left turns onto Bronson Editor, Glebe Report Letter to Councillor Shawn Menard,, Capital Ward: Please, do something about the dangerous congestion of cars turning left from Second Avenue onto Bronson (south bound). In the last 10 days, I have seen a motorcyclist hit and injured, another collision and cars backed up hourly, as directed by Google Maps, trying to do an impossible left turn onto Bronson from Second Avenue. This intersection is so close to the busy Bronson/Carling/Glebe intersection that there is no gap in traffic to turn left from Second Avenue onto Bronson. So please, please, please make this intersection a no-left-turn intersection

similar to First Avenue at Bronson, and direct traffic to Fifth Avenue at Bronson where there is a set of lights. Or install traffic lights at Second Avenue and Bronson. Ben Syposz Response from Shawn Menard: We have heard from others that there is a concern here and that collisions have been witnessed too often (Bronson was also just repaved). We have passed this along to city staff as they do the analysis and help us with a recommendation (we are not able to implement this type of restriction without city staff approval).

M Caro rightly points out that all costs are rising. A complete freeze on rents would make it impossible for most landlords to maintain buildings, thus making living in them unbearable for tenants. Though Catherine McKenney’s column (Glebe Report, June 2026) calls for “freezing the rent,” the wording on the NDP website is about “rent control” and does not mention a freeze. It includes “a fairer system of low interest repair loans so the cost of maintaining buildings isn’t borne by tenants, and small landlords are supported with unexpected repair costs.” I wish I could find some detail. The platform reads more like a set of principles than a plan. If the NDP wants to form government, it needs to ensure that its plans are truly workable and that they are accurately communicated and easy to find. On school taxes, I’m a childless homeowner who benefits directly from having attended school and from having the people around me, on whom I depend for everything, educated. I heartily agree that a fair discussion should include all points of view. I sure don’t have the answers. Let’s keep it going. Ceci Cranston

Artificial turf hazardous to health Editor, Glebe Report Under the cover of summer, Glebe Collegiate commenced the process of ripping out its expansive field of healthy and plainly resilient natural grass, and removed over 30 mature trees, to install artificial turf. This is preposterously baffling. The body of scientific evidence is well established and rapidly expanding: exposure to the primary components of artificial turf is hazardous and is linked to certain cancers (especially digestive tract cancers), autoimmune diseases and more. Installing artificial turf in 2026 is akin to taking up smoking after the 1964 Surgeon General’s report confirmed the link between cigarettes and lung cancer. That’s why other developed and rational jurisdictions are banning artificial turf – including New York, Colorado, Vermont, most of California and all of the E.U. We should be concerned that the misguided officials at the OCDSB and the City ignore the evidence to the harm and spend over one hundred thousand dollars just to expose our community to these risks. Duncan A.W. Ault

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ELECTION OF MAYOR

Mayoral candidates There are 14 candidates for mayor of Ottawa. Of these, 12 provided an email address in the City of Ottawa list of certified candidates. The Glebe Report contacted these 12 candidates, putting a number of questions to them, similar to the questions sent to councillor candidates. The Glebe Report will publish responses received by deadline in this issue or the October issue. Questions put to the candidates were as follows: 1. Briefly state your “elevator pitch” as to why you should be elected. 2. What is your opinion of, and position on, Lansdowne 2.0? If elected, would you change the scope of the current plan? If so, how? 3. Comment briefly on any two of the following issues, choosing those that are highest priority for you as a candidate. What would you do to address them? • Broken public transit, buses and LRT • Return to office • Intensification in housing • Social ills (drug use, homelessness, mental health) • Crumbling infrastructure, infrastructure deficit • City budgets, taxes The following are responses from mayoral candidates Alex Lawson, Jeff Leiper, Neil Saravanamuttoo, Mark Sutcliffe and Peter Westaway. Any further responses from mayoral candidates received by deadline will be published in the October issue.

Alex Lawson

Jeff Leiper

I’m a carpenter. I build houses. I know that lofty goals mean nothing without concrete plans. My plan is to get the basics in Ottawa working because you deserve better than what you’re getting now.

I love Ottawa and I know we can do better. I’m running for mayor to build a city that works with reliable transit, affordable homes, well-maintained infrastructure, responsible finances and a mayor who listens to residents, not donors. Ottawa deserves leadership that gets the basics right and puts people first.

Lansdowne 2.0

The current plan for Lansdowne 2.0 is something nobody wants, doesn’t serve the PWHL hockey team we have and was contracted to out-of-town construction firms so our local economy won’t even benefit from it. Every step along the way Mark Sutcliffe has failed the City and the neighbourhood by putting his developer friends ahead of the people of Ottawa. Meanwhile, Sutcliffe has been pushing for RTO while the city’s public transit and traffic infrastructure clearly aren’t ready to handle the increase of people on the roads. I want to be incredibly clear about this: I am against the RTO mandate. I am against Sutcliffe’s Lansdowne 2.0 vanity project.

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Lansdowne 2.0

I voted against Lansdowne 2.0 because I did not believe it was the right priority for Ottawa, particularly given the cost and financial risk to taxpayers. The project is now underway, with contracts signed and construction begun, so it is not realistic to simply stop it. As mayor, I would focus on protecting the public interest and making the space work better for residents, including supporting accessible, community-based programming, such as the Farmers’ Market and 613flea. Most importantly, I would bring greater transparency and accountability to future major projects.

Priorities

I’d choose public transit and housing as two of my highest priorities. Public transit: Ottawa needs a transit system that works. I would introduce a Transit Service Guarantee with clear standards for reliability and frequency, reverse cuts where they have hurt core routes, restore a citizen voice on the Transit Commission, and get bus procurement and maintenance back on track. Housing: We need to build more homes that people can actually afford. I would deliver 1,500 new non-profit homes each year by using city-owned land, fast-tracking non-profit projects and using long-term leases to keep costs down. I would also create a fund to acquire at-risk affordable rental buildings before they are lost.

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ELECTION OF MAYOR

Neil Saravanamuttoo

Mark Sutcliffe

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I’m Neil. I’ve spent most of my life in Ottawa. As an economist at the Department of Finance. As a husband and father to two young women. As a community organizer. Now I’m running to be mayor. Not because I ever wanted to hold public office. But because I love this city, expect better than what we are getting and am prepared to do something about it.

After four years of infighting, I got City Hall working together on a balanced approach that protects affordability while investing in priorities, such as affordable housing, public transit, fixing roads and sidewalks, hiring more police officers and paramedics, and addressing homelessness. I will build on this record. According to the Globe and Mail, Ottawa has the best quality of life of any major city in Canada. As a former resident and business owner in the Glebe, I know how important quality of life is to Glebe residents. We must work hard to preserve it.

I am running mainly to discuss our greenbelt. It is much too small. It was supposed to contain urban sprawl. It has done the opposite. It is the large farms in the Ottawa Greenbelt that I most object to. I want them to build eco-cities on these farms. We can create a proper large greenbelt like the successful Ontario Greenbelt. Our experimental farm should also be changed to benefit people more. I would love to see a permanent fair ground in one of those huge fields. Crops can be moved to where they belong: in the country.

Lansdowne 2.0

Many readers will be familiar with my opposition to Lansdowne 2.0. I spoke at virtually every council opportunity (including Audit Committee!), led a petition that more than 7,000 residents signed, organized independent public hearings and rallies, and helped deliver thousands of flyers across the city. Developer interests won the vote, but residents − including many from the Glebe − showed remarkable courage and determination to stand up to a deeply flawed proposal. As mayor, I will convene a public inquiry on Lansdowne to understand if due process was followed, if information was inappropriately withheld and whether the sole-source contract complied with city procurement rules. We will get real answers to the many issues that were never properly addressed and understand our options for going forward.

Priorities

Beyond Lansdowne, my plan to turn this city around is anchored in two core ideas: ushering in a new era of responsible city spending and providing local communities with more control over the decisions that affect them directly. Responsible city spending means opening the books so that any of us can follow the money and decide if we are getting good value for money from our taxes. It means zero-based budgeting, so that city departments don’t automatically just spend what they spent last year. It means no more developer sweetheart deals. It means renewing our existing infrastructure before building new roads and pipes that future generations will not be able to afford to maintain. Local community control means a process of real public engagement, from the start of a project and not after big decisions have been made. It means reinvesting the development charges from infill back into the neighbourhoods being asked to absorb that growth. It means local road safety councils that set priorities based on local knowledge, not on what City Hall decides is best. Together, we can build an Ottawa we’re proud of. That starts with a new era of responsible spending and greater community control over the issues that locals understand best.

We couldn’t let Lansdowne become the next 24 Sussex Drive. Residents deserve accessible, environmentally responsible community facilities that are built for the future. Council approved the most affordable and effective way forward to restore and enhance a 60-year-old cityowned facility. While the City normally pays 100 per cent of the cost for projects like libraries and community centres, we found a way to cover 70 per cent of the project cost through new revenues. The new event centre, which is already under construction, will attract major events to the city and create thousands of jobs.

Priorities

City budgets, taxes: Ottawa is growing; we must invest in infrastructure and services to support that growth. Yet, our residents are facing an affordability crisis and we can’t add to that burden. I solved this by finding a quarter of a billion dollars of savings and efficiencies. This saved the typical family $500 in avoided tax increases and also allowed Ottawa to have the lowest tax increases of any major Canadian city, even lower than inflation. We also made sure to continue to invest boldly in your priorities: infrastructure, transit, public safety and affordable housing. I will continue to make strong investments in the areas that matter most while keeping taxes low, just as I have successfully done. Public transit, buses and LRT: To address the problems we inherited from the previous Council, we increased the transit budget by 30 per cent, purchased 500 new buses, successfully launched two new light rail lines, and significantly improved bus reliability. Now, it’s time to welcome people back to transit. We will purchase another 200 buses and hire 250 drivers and mechanics. I will also reduce the price of a monthly transit pass from $138.50 to $95, making transit more affordable and attractive. A new transit loop will take buses and traffic off Bank Street and connect Centretown and Downtown with the Glebe with more frequency. And we will move forward on LRT Phase 3 to complete the network across Ottawa.

I am a big RedBlacks fan and feel very strongly against everything about Lansdowne 2.0. I would halt the project as much as feasible and renovate the stadium and hockey rink and not build any condo towers. It is outrageous to rebuild the solid stadium and remove the perfectly good roof, and of course the dumb idea of building a smaller rink.

V O T E

Priorities

Return to office: I would push to allow all government workers at all levels to be allowed to work from home. It just makes sense in so many ways now that it has been proven that it works just fine. We need the resulting less traffic, which is better for us and better for the environment, as well as for the travel and parking costs. City budgets, taxes: I want to cut budgets starting at the top with city council expenses. Begin to trim the staff and pursue AI helping with that. Raise taxes as little as possible if any and pay down the massive growing debt, somehow. We never saw the promised tax savings from amalgamation. The only budget increase for the Ottawa police would be to make sure all front-line officers have body cams and their use is enforced. We don’t need more cops, we deserve better ones.

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LANSDOWNE CAR SHOW

Lansdowne Car Show On August 14, Cars and Coffee (a group of car enthusiasts who showcase vehicles and celebrate automotive culture) hosted a free event at Lansdowne featuring a variety of cars from perfectly polished vintage vehicles to vibrant performance supercars. Future hosted events are planned. Photos: Dylan Crooks

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Can you guess what it is? The picture is of a Glebe feature located in a public place. Answer on page 38. Kids (and kids at heart!), your challenge: Stump the reader! Send in a mystery photo of a Glebe object or building located in a public place and see if anyone can guess what it is! Send your photo, along with the answer to the mystery, to editor@glebereport.ca, and it may be published in a future Glebe Report.

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GNAG

GNAG’s summer ends and fabulous fall begins! Ask anyone working in education or recreation when the year actually begins, and you’ll get the universal answer: September. Whether you dabble in pumpkin spice or not (and to be clear, I fully immerse myself in every festivity every season), autumn naturally brings new beginnings. In case you haven’t picked up on my personality in these articles yet, I bought a new fall mug in July. I refuse to use it before September but, yes, it is covered in cats, pumpkins and ghosts. Being a Type A person who plans months in advance doesn’t just help my career. it also guarantees I snag the best mug before it sells out. Which brings us to my first shameless plug: if you want to make your own festive mug, you can always sign up for one of our pottery classes! Alright, back to business. We have plenty to talk about this month, starting with a massive thank you to everyone who donated to the Youth Room Fundraising campaign or attended our 50th anniversary party. Thanks to your support, we have officially completed the $50,000 renovation of the Glebe Community Centre’s Youth Room (also known as the Common Room, previously known as the GC Café, and not renovated since the 1970s!). Here is what we improved: • Overall Vibe (and my personal sanity): Working right next door,

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I can confirm the space is finally inviting, clean and functional, three words no one would have used to describe it in the past. • Ceiling & Lighting: We removed the mismatched, aging ceiling, literally raised the roof and installed a modern higher ceiling equipped with warm dimmable lighting. • Upgraded Amenities: The room features brand-new floors, expanded storage, a drop-down projector screen for movies and presentations, and a dedicated study bar for staff and youth. • Climate Control: We installed a proper air conditioning unit. With summer temperatures climbing, hosting 25 to 30 youth a day all summer was becoming downright sticky. • Furnishings: To top it all off, we added fun, funky decor and furniture to make the space truly feel like home. A huge thank you to the Board of Directors for approving this project, Mary Tsai for her tireless work as Chair of the 50th Committee (and the whole committee!), and the City of Ottawa for supporting this project and letting us work our magic. Finally, to Paul O’Donnell, who took this on with me. This was a huge undertaking for both of us! The room now belongs to the Glebe community. We hope you enjoy it!

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Another year of summers to remember

If you live in the neighbourhood, you know us. You hear GNAG camps out on the streets and see the 300 drop-offs at the centre every morning. You might think, can they ever get enough of summer camps? Truly, the answer is no! This summer, we had a whopping 2,618 camp registrations across nine weeks. It was loud, it was wild and it was everything I’ve come to love about GNAG and how we have run the best camps over the last four years. None of this would be possible without our full-time team, their constant dedication to the kids and our community. Our incredible staff and volunteers brought their best every single day, making kids smile and truly embodying the GNAG spirit. Our motto this year was FTK—For the Kids! I heard it shouted through the halls, chanted in meetings and celebrated by this amazing team.

Thank you all for everything you did For the Kids this summer. Finally, a big thank you to the Canada Summer Jobs Grant. We were awarded seven staff positions, which allowed us to bring on three integration staff members.

GNAG Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre. We will review and celebrate all the amazing moments from last year, honour the 2024−25 board members and elect the new board of directors for 2026−27. The public is welcome to join us in person!

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I know, I know, it’s only September. How dare I speak of Halloween so soon? Well, boo, I won’t spoil the details just yet. Simply save the date: Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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GCA

GCA plays a role in democracy It is always about democracy. This is my last column as GCA President before handing over the position at our Annual General Meeting on September 17. I’ve enjoyed working with many dedicated people who understand the important role community associations play. I want to thank the members of the GCA board and encourage others to get involved. I’ve been thinking about the issues our community has faced over the last few years and how often many of them are complicated by a general decline in democratic accountability on the part of various levels of government. It’s not a new problem, although at times it seems to be getting worse. Three decades ago, I was chair of the GCA’s Education Committee during that tumultuous period when an intransigent government led by then Premier Mike Harris faced off against teachers, unions and parents. Members of the Glebe community rallied to keep schools open and have a say in the decisions that affected their children’s education. A year ago, the current provincial government took over the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and appointed a supervisor to run the show. Elected trustees were sidelined. Decisions at the board are now made with little effort at real consultation or

John Crump President, Glebe Community Association www.glebeca.ca

dialogue. Parents – and the community – are out of the picture. This situation may have contributed to many people living near Glebe Collegiate Institute being surprised when trees started coming down along Glebe and First avenues as part of a sports field rehabilitation. Besides losing two dozen mature trees, the OCDSB is planning to install artificial turf on the field. Although the school council supports the artificial turf, there are more stakeholders than the school community given the concerns related to tree loss and climate change, risk from rain runoff and flooding from artificial grass, and possible health effects for children. The GCA Environment Committee has researched this issue and hopes to work with the OCDSB to find other solutions for playing fields in the future. It’s not a question of whether a new field is needed, it’s about how decisions are made at the local level. The public-school board isn’t the only place where we see an erosion of

democratic procedures. For example, the GCA’s 2024 appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal on Lansdowne 2.0 zoning was dismissed when the province introduced legislation that retroactively disallowed our action. Lansdowne redevelopment was fast tracked by the City in the face of widespread community concerns about a half-billion-dollar taxpayer subsidy. Alternatives suggested by the GCA and others, and the threat that the PWHL Charge would need a bigger venue than the one that would replace the existing hockey rink, were ignored. This summer the Charge announced they would move to the Canadian Tire Centre. Fortunately, we still have a good way to make sure our voices heard – during the municipal election now underway. As always, the GCA will work with other community associations to hold public meetings so you can hear from the candidates. The Capital Ward Debate for prospective councillors takes place on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. in the Old Ottawa South Fire Hall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue. A Mayoral Debate will happen on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. in Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Street. The GCA’s Annual General Meeting kicks off this busy fall on Thursday, September 17 in the Glebe Community

Centre at 7 p.m. We are delighted that Glebe resident and award-winning political journalist and author, Robert Fife, will be guest speaker. Fife recently stepped down as The Globe and Mail’s Ottawa Bureau Chief after a 48-year career and will reflect on the state of the media – a vital part of Canada’s democracy. The meeting will also include reports on GCA activities, remarks from elected representatives, election of a new board of directors and a social with refreshments. The AGM is open to all members of the Association − that is everyone who lives in the Glebe, Dow’s Lake area or Glebe Annex. If you are not already a member, join online in advance at glebeca.ca or you can pay $10 at the door. While a new board will be elected at the AGM, we are still looking for a representative for an area west of Bank Street that includes Clemow and Powell. If you live in this area and want to help, visit the board page (https://glebeca.ca/ board/) or email the Nominations Committee at secretary@glebeca.ca.

Next meeting

The next meeting of the GCA board will take place on Tuesday, September 29 at 7 p.m. in the Glebe Community Centre. All are welcome.

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Another year, another Party in the Park By Sue Stefko

For the second year running, the Glebe Annex Community Association’s Party in the Park was blessed with perfect weather – the kind where it’s warm enough to enjoy being outside, but cool enough to actually want to stay. And particularly given the summer we have had, remarkably, it did not rain! As always, the event was an opportunity to catch up with neighbours and to meet new ones, while enjoying our community greenspace. This year’s gathering had something for everyone. The now-famous crepes were back by popular demand, joined by a barbecue and other treats. While the number of children was a little lower than in past years, likely a result of the timing falling during peak summer vacation, the kids who did come had a wonderful time, diving with enthusiasm into water balloon tosses, egg and spoon races, and sponge bucket relays. There was also a pollinator table offering information, themed stickers and a fun pollinator game. And in honour of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown, we ran a city and neighbourhood trivia game that proved how much, or little, we all know about our own backyard. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Abbas Grocery and Massine’s Independent once again came through with food and drink, as they have so generously done over the years, while the Mayfair Theatre and McDonald’s contributed to the prize table. We are grateful to the volunteers who put the event together and, of course, to everyone who came out – because at the end of the day, it wouldn’t be a party if neighbours didn’t come out to celebrate and enjoy the day! The Party in the Park has been our main event this year, but we’d love to host more community events. If you’re interested in volunteering and helping us build on the momentum, we’d love to hear from you (info@glebeannex.ca). We hope everyone had as much fun as we did and can’t wait to do it all again next year!

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REUNION

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FIFTY YEARS LATER By Peter Beamish

I’m helping organize the Class of 1976’s 50th reunion this September, and what started as a simple reunion project has gradually turned into something much more meaningful − a large-scale reconnection project involving people who, in some cases, have not spoken to one another in half a century. Sometimes it begins with a photograph. Sometimes with a song. Sometimes with an old address written on the inside cover of a yearbook. For me, it started with a simple thought: what would it be like to get everybody together… 50 years later? I graduated from Saint Pius X High School in Ottawa in 1976. Back then, life revolved around classrooms, studying, fun-seeking and the kind of friendships that are only forged between teenagers. There was something electric about walking the halls of St. Pius X High School in the 1970s. Bright faces. Big dreams. Green and white everywhere. You felt part of something larger than yourself. I’ve been discovering something unexpected: those 50-year-old connections can be rebuilt in seconds. The experience has been funny, moving, nostalgic and occasionally surreal. I began with an old yearbook. I sat down and wrote out every name from the graduating class and started searching. Some people were easy to locate. Others had virtually vanished. Many from our generation have only a faint online footprint, if any at all. (And I suspect many

Saint Pius X High School football players in the early 1970s

prefer it that way.) In one case, an AI-assisted search revealed an old cycling website where an alumnus had left a comment many years ago. That led to an email address. I’m not sure I ever would have found him otherwise. On a more heart-centred note, one former classmate had been in a “serious” high school relationship (weren’t they all?), and when they broke up it had been a big deal at the time. During my conversation with him now, I casually asked whether he had any idea where his former girlfriend might be today. “I know exactly where she is,” he said. “She’s in my kitchen.” They had found each other again years later and rebuilt their lives together. What has surprised me most is how open people have been to reconnecting at this stage of life. I helped organize our 20th reunion, and although it was a wonderful event, many of us were busy raising children, building careers and managing fast-paced lives. Now, approaching 70, the vibe is completely different. No one is particularly interested in impressing anyone. People are more interested in rediscovering old friendships and shared history. One former classmate living in Victoria, B.C. laughed and said, “That’s a long way to go for a beer − but why not?” That “why not?” attitude seems to define this chapter of life remarkably well. As conversations unfold, old memories return almost instantly: classrooms, chalkboards, getting from classto-class, dances, cafeteria chatter, the smoking area and hanging out in the stands watching our teams dominate!

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COMMUNITY

This year’s walkathon for the Centretown Community Food Centre will take place on Sunday, October 4.

Join the Walk for the Centretown Community Food Centre on October 4! By Margo Williams

The Centretown Community Food Centre provides food to around 1,500 people each month, including a large number of children. Like all the local food banks in Ottawa, it is in constant need of more food and money to meet growing demand. Open four days a week, the Food Centre supports a wide range of clients experiencing food insecurity. It is also a good starting point for summer students, social work placement students and newcomers looking for volunteer experience. Since 1978, the Food Centre has been the main project of the Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC), a collective of 22 churches in central Ottawa, including several neighbourhood congregations here in the Glebe. Many of the Food Centre’s volunteers are members of our local churches or local community. For the past 11 years, CCSAC has organized a walkathon as its main fundraising event for the Food Centre. This year’s walk will be held on Sunday, October 4. The festivities begin at Canadian Martyrs Church, 100 Main Street,

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go hungry due to lack of money. We can do something to help this situation. The Food Centre walkathon is a community event as well as a way to highlight the food insecurity facing so many of our neighbours right now. A number of local businesses sponsor the walk with generous financial donations and prizes. Come early to get a ticket for a draw for prizes. Please plan to support this worthwhile fundraiser for our local food bank. Online donations can be made at www.centretownchurches.org/walkathon and a receipt will be issued immediately. Donations can also be made by cheque (payable to CCSAC) at the registration desk on October 4 or mailed to CCSAC at 507 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Z5. Receipts will be issued for donations over $20. Looking forward to seeing you for the Walk for the Centre 2026! For more information on the Centre visit the website ccfcottawa.ca Margo Williams is a member of Glebe-St. James United church as well as a resident of the Glebe.

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ENVIRONMENT

Climate action is key to affordability Affordability and reliability are two issues that are cropping up in policy statements by mayoral candidates in the October municipal election. Yet one phenomenon that has a significant impact on both issues has been almost entirely absent from the discussion so far: climate change. This is despite the large financial and human costs that extreme weather events, such as the downpours we experienced this summer, bring to bear.

Municipal challenges and initiatives

Climate Ready Ottawa: Ottawa’s Climate Resiliency Strategy and Action Plan was approved by Council in November 2025. The plan acknowledges that the impacts of climate change “damage infrastructure and disrupt essential services,” “harm residents’ health and safety, strain City services, and drive-up costs.” In Ontario, municipalities are responsible for managing 70 per cent of the infrastructure. Between 2017 and 2023 alone, extreme weather cost Ottawa more than $35 million. With climate disasters, there are physical consequences that must be addressed: basements cleaned and rehabilitated, ruined goods disposed of, ruined infrastructure replaced. Residents need physical, financial, and even emotional support. Up to this point, the City has prioritized protecting water and sewage plants, investing in flood protection and the

power supply, but transportation and buildings are also in need of adaptive measures. Without steep reductions in burning fossil fuels, we can only expect the number of destructive weather events to become more frequent and more severe, as Climate Ready Ottawa notes. Environment and Climate Change Canada estimates that every dollar spent on early adaptation avoids $13-$15 in later repairs, saving money that can be spent on other priorities. Ottawa’s Action Plan recommends a “risk-based, proactive approach” and outlines seven priority actions for 2026-2030. These include: reducing flood risks and protecting vulnerable neighbourhoods; expanding public cooling sites; increasing community-based climate preparedness; protecting critical infrastructure, such as water treatment plants, from floods and power outages; ensuring new and refurbished infrastructure is built to specifications for the climate of the future; strengthening and protecting the urban canopy and other natural assets; and enhancing extreme weather preparedness and response, especially for those most at risk.

Where do the candidates stand?

As of late August, the four leading candidates in the mayoralty race were home-builder Alex Lawson, threetime Councillor Jeff Leiper, economist Neil Saravanamuttoo and the incumbent mayor Mark Sutcliffe. Despite the significant financial impact of climate

adaptation and response, a perusal of the websites of these candidates reveals no reference to any of the costly weather events Ottawa has experienced over the last few years nor a specific mention of any of the climate plans and strategies already prepared, debated and passed by city staff and Council. For example, although improving transit is a priority for each candidate, none mention the consequences of dealing with the July 1 flooding of the western tracks of the O Train and what it will cost, not only to correct the damage but to make modifications that will minimize the likelihood of a similar occurrence in the future. Sutcliffe makes an oblique reference to climate action in the “Priorities” section of his campaign webpage. As part of his past achievements, he points to the procurement of additional buses for OC Transpo and mentions that most of the buses are “zero-emission buses that have proven to be more reliable and will save taxpayers on fuel costs in the long run.” No mention is made of the savings in health costs and environmental stability by reducing pollution.

What you can do

If the previous city council agreed that climate change has a significant role to play in driving up the city’s costs, why are mayoral candidates avoiding the issue, especially with the number of storms, floods, power outages and threats to health from smoky air that we’ve endured over the last four years? If you’d like to find out the

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candidates’ positions on dealing with climate change or ask them questions on the topic, plan to attend the upcoming Mayoralty Candidate Eco-Debate sponsored by Community Action for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) and its partners. Mayoralty Candidate Eco-Debate Thursday, September 17, 6−8 p.m. Centretown United Church, 507 Bank Street (across from Glashan Middle School) Register at Eventbrite. Donations welcome. See cafesottawa.ca/news/ for more details. Ottawa-Gatineau Climate March − Stop the burning. Defend our climate. One of the key demands of the upcoming Climate March is the implementation of Ottawa’s climate plan, also known as Energy Evolution. Let politicians know you support this demand and join the Ottawa-Gatineau Climate March. Saturday, September 19, 9:30−noon Join the march where convenient: 9:30 a.m., south end of Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau 10:30 a.m., the top of the York Steps (Mackenzie Avenue) Noon, Ottawa City Hall on Lisgar Street Cecile Wilson is a Glebe resident and a member of CAFES and the Glebe Community Association Environment Committee.

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ENVIRONMENT

School greenspace – tiny forests, plastic grass and mud puddles (aka The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) By Della Wilkinson

A highlight this summer was preparing an area in the junior yard at First Avenue Public School for a Tiny Forest which involved a diverse group of volunteers working together to benefit every member of the community. In 2024, parents from Mutchmor Public School asked the GCA Environment Committee and the Health, Housing and Social Services Committee to research the environmental and health impacts of artificial turf as the school was considering artificial turf for its playground. Two GCA members, Kate Reekie and Deborah Long, presented this research to the Mutchmor Parent Council which was also mentioned in an article written by journalist Joanne Laucius that appeared in a January issue of the Ottawa Citizen. Adverse aspects of artificial turf as presented to the Mutchmor Parent Council are as follows: • Artificial turf contributes to rising temperatures. According to the City of Ottawa’s website “… artificial turf shows up as hotter areas that absorb and retain heat.” • Artificial turf contributes to increased stormwater runoff as a reduced amount of rainwater soaks into the ground after a storm. • Artificial turf contributes to microand macro-plastics. A 2024 University of Toronto estimate for plastic pollution placed artificial turf as the biggest contributor to microplastics over a one-year period for the City of Toronto. The European Union has banned the use of granular infill material used on artificial sport surfaces

Artificial turf contributes to rising temperatures. as it is the largest source of intentional microplastics in the environment. • Artificial turf increases greenhouse gas emissions. The carbon footprint of natural grass includes emissions associated with growth, transportation and maintenance. It includes emissions associated with the manufacture, transportation and disposal of fossil fuel-derived compounds. According to the U.S. government’s Environmental Protection Agency, one kilogram of carbon dioxide is emitted for each kilogram of polyethylene produced. In addition, artificial turf is a source of greenhouse gases which it produces as it degrades, whereas natural grass is a carbon sink as it absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide. • Artificial turf contributes waste to the Ottawa landfill sites. The Trail Road Waste Facility Landfill is expected to reach capacity in 13 to 15 years. Artificial turf is made from rubber, polyethylene, plastic backing and sand – only the sand appears to be recyclable. According to the City of Ottawa’s Waste Explorer, polyethylene should be “placed in your regular garbage” and rubber is “a prohibited material and cannot be disposed of in the regular garbage.” Unfortunately, Ottawa lacks the specialized facilities to separate the components of artificial turf which means it will likely end up in landfill at

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the end of its lifespan. • Artificial turf eradicates natural habitat for insects and birds, destroying the essential biodiversity of local ecosystems. • Artificial turf leaches toxic materials in the form of crumb rubber. If the synthetic turf utilizes crumb rubber as cushioning this may contain harmful metals and chemicals which can impact human health. Many Ottawa residents are experiencing the consequences of our changing climate through household flooding and warmer temperatures so Ottawa’s declaration of a climate emergency shouldn’t come as a surprise. What has come as a surprise is the recent removal of 34 trees around the playing field of Glebe Collegiate Institute (GCI) as the OCDSB prepares for the installation of artificial turf. As owners of the land, the

OCDSB is entitled to use it as they see fit and they have chosen to replace natural grass with plastic whilst being aware of the environmental and health issues outlined above. The intent here is not to vilify the GCI staff nor the parents who have volunteered many hours to try to improve their children’s high school experience but rather to share knowledge and engage in respectful and meaningful dialogue so that sustainable options can be found across Ottawa. Wouldn’t it be nice to think that future children can access mud puddles and plastic-free outdoor space, perhaps while enjoying the shade of a Tiny Forest? Della Wilkinson, CM, is chair of the Glebe Community Association Environment Committee.

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TRAFFIC

Bronson redevelopment postponed indefinitely, again By Barbara Popel

In 2022, the City, recognizing the long-standing safety and traffic hazards of Bronson, announced a Bronson Avenue Redevelopment Project. In response, in January 2023 the three nearby community associations (Dow’s Lake Residents’ Association (DLRA), Glebe Community Association (GCA) and Glebe Annex Community Association (GACA)) jointly formed a Bronson Team, led by myself, to provide important community input to the project. In the December 2024 Glebe Report I reported that the Bronson Team had discussed its report, “Bronson Avenue – Solutions for a Safe and Healthy Street,” with the city’s project manager and other city employees involved with the project’s requirements analysis and design phases. Our document proposed 14 solutions that could be implemented immediately, and 21 solutions that could be incorporated into Bronson’s eventual redevelopment. In the February 2026 Glebe Report, I reported minimal progress on the project The signs were not auspicious. No significant dollar amounts for redeveloping Bronson from the Queensway to the Canal were in the city’s 2024−25 and 2025−26 budgets, and there was little mention of Bronson in the city’s latest Transportation Master Plan. Now, the postponement of the redevelopment of Bronson has become official. It looks like an indefinite postponement. At the May 25 AGM of the Dow’s Lake Residents’ Association, Councillor Shawn Menard announced that the reconstruction of Bronson was being

The City’s project to redevelop Bronson Avenue to improve its safety and liveability has been shelved indefinitely. PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN

delayed for possibly five to seven years. In an email to Menard, Asim Baluch, a senior engineer in the Linear Asset Management Branch’s Integrated Projects group, stated that “the Bronson Avenue Integrated Road, Sewer and

The postponement of the redevelopment of Bronson has become official. It looks like an indefinite postponement. Watermain Renewal Project has been placed on hold and deferred from its original schedule.” He indicated that this was due to several factors – changes due to coordination with other city departments (he didn’t specify what changes), and requirements of the Ministry of Transportation Ontario’s (MTO’s) bridge replacement project in the area. Bronson Avenue is required as a detour route during portions of the MTO’s construction project. He wrote that the MTO’s work affecting the Bronson Avenue corridor “is expected to continue until approximately 2028.” Baluch’s email included additional discouraging, but not unexpected, budget information. He stated that his branch, Linear Asset Management, “is currently targeting detailed design in 2028−29, with construction anticipated to begin in 2030. The current preliminary construction estimate for the integrated project is approximately $38.5 million; this would be subject to future budget approval from Council. This cost estimate will be refined as the project progresses through detailed design phase.” In the meantime, Bronson Avenue from 100 metres south of Findlay Avenue to Imperial Avenue was resurfaced in June in a “shave and pave” operation. I am certain that the Bronson redevelopment project has, effectively, been postponed indefinitely, due to its dependencies on MTO completing its bridge replacement project and on the City finding the infrastructure money needed for Bronson’s multi-year design and construction.

Consequently, in early August I obtained permission from the presidents of our three community associations to disband the Bronson Team. Sadly, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen an indefinite postponement befall the Bronson redevelopment project. In the early 2010s, the City announced that Bronson would be redeveloped and our community formed the Bronson Public Advisory Committee (BPAC). In 2014 and 2015, the BPAC conducted a workshop and survey to collect community input for a revisioning of Bronson’s design. In conjunction with Ecology Ottawa, BPAC also conducted two active transportation audits on Bronson. In 2015 the BPAC produced the “Bronson Reconstruction & Revisioning Report” and presented it to the city’s project team. In 2018 the city postponed the redevelopment of Bronson, with no commitment to resume. While we wait for the City to restart the Bronson redevelopment project, I hope that the transportation/traffic committees of the community associations will collectively lobby for adoption of some of the 14 immediate safety measures proposed in our report. Once the project’s detailed design resumes, I hope the three community associations will form a team similar to the BPAC and the Bronson Team to act as advocates for our communities. It is vitally important that we influence the design, not wait until the construction phase. In closing, thanks go to Councillor Menard and his staff for the consistent support we received and a big thanks to everyone on the Bronson Team. I have faith that its 2024 “Bronson Avenue − Solutions for a Safe and Healthy Street” and the BPAC’s 2015 “Bronson Reconstruction & Revisioning Report” will – eventually – influence the redevelopment of Bronson to transform it into a safer street for all of us. Barb Popel was the team leader of the Bronson Team from January 2023 until the team was disbanded on August 2, 2026. She is chair of the DLRA’s Traffic Committee. She has lived in the Glebe since 1991.

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COMMUNITY

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Glebeites love to visit Prince Edward Island. I’ve had people from the Glebe stay in my cottage on PEI’s south shore. Another time I was in downtown Charlottetown and ran into a family of Glebeites. I know Glebeites who’ve camped near the west point of the island and others who parked a trailer near the east point. One time I stood by the harbour and watched a cruise ship depart with a family of Glebeites on board. Therefore, Glebe Report seems ripe for a few recommendations on where to eat in PEI. Most meals in PEI feature the popular locals Lester the Lobster and Bud the Spud, both immortalized in song by Stevedore Steve and Stompin’ Tom Connors respectively. Here are a few of my favourite places that focus on those treasures of sea and shore. (URLs included where available.) The Fireworks Feast at the Inn at Bay Fortune in eastern PEI is run by celebrity chef Michael Smith and wife Chastity, and it’s as farm/sea-to-table as you can get. The Inn has its own gardens and also forages nearby. Seafood comes from the ocean only steps away. Diners move about the grounds during the evening, concluding with a multi-course meal cooked in the Inn’s 25-foot hearth, and served on long, communal tables. It is the preeminent fine-dining experience on PEI and is often sold out for weeks ahead, despite the $295 per person tab (including tip). innatbayfortune.com. Over in North Rustico, the food options include the newly built Cannery and, just a bit outside of town, the Blue Mussel Café. Both locations have astounding views of the ocean and menus that read like a greatest hits of the sea − halibut, haddock, scallops and of course lobster done in pasta, in salads and in the ubiquitous lobster roll. bluemusselcafe.com. Other options include the Dunes, a

restaurant/art/ clothing/garden centre near the north shore national park. It’s popular and beautiful, though in my experience the food is hit and miss. Yet, its other attractions make it worth a visit, and the ginger martini, if still on the menu, is delightfully, dangerously drinkable. dunesgallery.ca. A drive through the national park passes Covehead Harbour, where Richard’s Seafood serves legendary fish and chips right on the working wharf. A few kilometres up the road in Tracadie is Fin Folk Food, with spectacular views of the wharf and dunes. You can walk straight from your table to a beautiful, shallow water beach that’s just a bun toss away. richardsfreshseafood.com, finfolkfood.ca. Head south to Point Prim Chowder House, which sits at the foot of the oldest lighthouse on PEI. Everything is rustic and simple, from the decor to dishes of local fish and potatoes and beans. Tables on the deck are a couple of metres above the high-tide mark. Burn off your lunch by walking the spiral steps to the top of the lighthouse. chowderhouse.online. Finally, my favourite seafood dish on the island has no view to speak of. Gallant’s Seafood is a catering operation on the edge of Charlottetown that has a small dining room. Everything is made from scratch, including bread and buns. They have a decadent lobster grilled cheese sandwich, made with aged island cheddar, and thick chowders and what some say are the best crab cakes on the island. But for me it’s the fried oyster sandwich. The oysters are shucked to order and tossed in panko then lightly fried and served on a sesame bun. There is no fresher, nor perfect oyster sandwich to be had. In the name of journalistic research, I’m going to go eat one now. gallantspeifood.ca. Peter Simpson is part of the team at Flora Hall Brewing and a native islander.

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FOOD

Afghan Bolani Bolani is a stuffed flat bread, fried until golden and crispy. It is wonderful how simple ingredients come together in this really delicious Afghan snack. Traditionally made with yeastfree dough, it is easily reproduced with flour tortillas. (For the traditional yeast-free dough combine 2.5 cups flour, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tsp salt and 3/4 cup water. Knead to form soft, smooth dough. Let rest 30 minutes before rolling out.)

Bolani is a delicious Afghan snack of stuffed flatbread fried until golden and crispy. PHOTOS: MARISA ROMANO

Afghan Bolani: a heartfelt gift from a resettled refugee By Marisa Romano

Canada, in its history as a land of immigrants, is a welcoming place for all who have experienced war, persecution and hardship and need a safe country to call their new home. While newcomers receive help to learn a new language and navigate a new society, they welcome into their life and own culture all who assist them in their journey. In 1979, the Canadian government launched the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program, which allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to contribute to the government resettlement effort by directly sponsoring individuals or families for their first year in Canada. Between 1979 and 1980, Canada resettled more than 60,000 refugees from Southeast Asia, about half of them thanks to private sponsorship. Citizens’ contribution to refugee resettlement is still thriving today. Many members of associations, organizations and groups roll up their sleeves, raise money, plough through the bureaucratic process and welcome people from around the world. Here in the Glebe, for example, the three churches located on First Avenue joined forces, pooled resources and energy and from 2016 to 2023 welcomed nine sponsored families, a total of 28 people. Although the group is no longer operational, some of its members still help newcomers in many other ways. Another church community that responded to the government call to action is the Ottawa Mennonite Church that in 1979 launched its Refugee Assistance Program, the sponsorship initiative that paved the way to what is today OMRA Shelter Corporation. Supported by many groups (faith- and non-faithbased), the charitable, non-profit, volunteer organization provides rental subsidies to refugees who have recently arrived in Canada and helps them to get established.

OMRA receives support from several people residing here in the Glebe. One of them is Paula Kingston. An international lawyer with extensive experience in youth justice, she first contributed to the private sponsorship program by welcoming people from several countries. Later, she started volunteering her time with OMRA as a language tutor and with support during a refugee’s first steps into a new life in Ottawa. For her it was a way to directly help others and experience life’s view from the other side of her lawyer’s desk. What she receives in return is a warm invitation into newcomers’ lives, their stories and culture and, as she underlines, “the joy to see people thrive and succeed.” Since its inception in 2001, OMRA has helped approximately 200 households. “I am proud of what OMRA has accomplished in these 25 years and very grateful to be part of this journey,” says Maria Rigby, co-founder and president of OMRA Shelter Corporation. “OMRA is a place of welcome. It brings together volunteers, donors, sponsors and community members who share the desire to help newcomers to feel at home in Canada, to belong.”

Volunteers, with their compassion and commitment, are the heart of OMRA. For anyone inspired to give some time and energy to support its cause, here is a celebratory recipe, a gift from a young woman whom Kingston followed in her journey from a refugee needing OMRA’s rental subsidy to an independent successful employee of a Canadian bank; at home in her new home. Marisa Romano is a regular contributor to the Glebe Report on good food and those who love it.

Ingredients 6 large flour tortillas 3 cups boiled and coarsely mashed potatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onion (or small regular onion) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cumin Large handful of chopped parsley or coriander (optional) Directions - Prepare the filling: combine the mashed potatoes with the rest of the ingredients and mix well. - Spread a layer of filling on half of each tortilla. Fold the other half over the filling. - Heat a little cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the bolani for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. - Serve warm with plain yogurt or with the traditional Afghan green sauce, a pesto made with 1 bunch cilantro (leaves and stems), 2 garlic cloves, 1tsp salt, jalapeño to taste and 1/2 cup vinegar.

Paula Kingston is a Glebe lawyer who has volunteered with OMRA for many years, helping refugees to settle and feeling the joy of seeing people thrive in their new land. PHOTO: PAULA KINGSTON

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BOOKS

Sylvie’s thriller & mystery review By Sylvie Chartrand

Here is a summary of some of the books I have read so far this year in the order in which I read them, not by favourites. I mostly like thriller novels but hopefully you can find something that appeals to you in the book reviews below. These books and so many more are available at the Ottawa Public Library! Darling Girls, by Sally Hepworth Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Good Sister and The Soulmate. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and dog. Darling Girls is an intriguing story of love, sisterhood, secrets and murder. Jessica, Norah and Alicia were taken in as young girls by Miss Fairchild, who lived on a beautiful estate, but Miss Fairchild had many rules and was emotionally abusive. One day, the three girls escaped and tried to have normal lives until they were contacted by the police to inform them that a child’s body was found under the estate when it was torn down. The foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses – or is it as prime suspects? A Very Bad Thing, by J.T. Ellison J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels, and the EMMY award-winning co-host of the literary TV show A Word on Words. She also writes fantasy under the pen name Joss Walker. Columbia Jones is a renowned author.

She has asked Riley Carrington, a reporter, to follow her on her book tour and document her life but on the last night of the book tour, Columbia sees someone in the audience that makes her collapse. By the next morning, she is found dead in a pool of blood. Darian, her daughter and publicist, accuses Riley of killing her but the police quickly dismiss that claim. Detective Sutcliffe and Riley are both trying to piece together what happened. Soon, they discover that Columbia was hiding a secret and many people had motives to kill her. The Nanny, by Gilly MacMillan A former art historian and photographer, Gilly MacMillan studied at Bristol University and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. She lives in Bristol, U.K., with her husband and three children. She is the internationally bestselling author of eight novels, among them What She Knew, Odd Child Out, I Know You Know, To Tell You the Truth and The Nanny Jocelyn must return home after staying away for 30 years. Her relationship with her mother was strained but she loved her nanny, Hannah, who left in the middle of the night when Jo was seven years old. She was devastated and her mother said it was because she was a bad child. Jo needs to confront her feelings for her mother. One day human remains are discovered in a lake on the estate. The timing of the death is suspicious and Jo wants to know if it could be her nanny but unexpectedly someone shows up at

the door and says that she’s Hannah. Who can Jo trust, Hannah or her own mother, and whose skeleton was recovered? The Dark Hours, by Amy Jordan Amy Jordan lives by the sea with her husband and young children in Cork, Ireland. A former tutor at Munster Technological University, she worked in the Irish civil service for a number of years before pursuing her passion for writing crime fiction. Jordan is a fan of thrillers and crime novels, and her love of suspense and plot twists flows into her writing. The Dark Hours is Jordan’s debut crime thriller. Fans of Tana French and Jane Harper will be delighted. Julia is a retired police detective living in a remote village on the east coast of Ireland. Thirty years earlier she had brought down a serial killer and that case has haunted her ever since. When a copycat killer strikes, Julia is called back to help with the case, as she knows every detail. Tired of living in fear, Julia makes her way back to Cork with the intention of putting this horrible case behind her once and for all. A House with Good Bones, by T. Kingfisher T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen name of Ursula Vernon. In another life, she writes children’s books and weird comics, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections. Kingfisher is the name she uses when writing for grown-ups. She writes fantasy, horror and occasional oddities. This was my first time reading one of her books and I really enjoyed it. Her characters are engaging and the storyline was easy to follow. Sam goes back to visit her mother

who still lives where Sam grew up. Stepping inside, she quickly realizes home isn’t what it used to be. The walls have been painted white instead of the usual bright colours her mom used to love, and there’s a weird painting in the living room. Her mother is acting strangely; she’s lost weight and is jumpy. Sam notices rose bushes in the backyard but no bugs. Soon things start happening and Sam can’t make sense of it. She starts digging for answers and finally gets her mother to open up to her. There’s a lot of secrets in the house. The Intruder, by Freida McFadden Best-selling author Freida McFadden is a physician who has penned multiple psychological thrillers and medical humour novels. McFadden’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year. She is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and the Goodreads Choice Award. Her novels have been translated into more than 45 languages. McFadden lives with her family and cat in a centuries-old threestorey house overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and where nobody could hear you if you screamed. Casey lives in a cabin in the wilderness. Her roof needs fixing and a storm is coming. Locking up for the night, she spies a young girl hiding in her shed, covered in blood and holding a knife. She invites her into the cabin and tries to find out what happened to her, but the girl won’t talk. During the night, Casey goes through her bag and finds disturbing things that make her think the girl means her harm. But why? Sylvie Chartrand is a public service assistant at the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library.

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Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs. Compiled by Charlene Jackson.

AUTHOR

BOOK CLUB

1984

TITLE

George Orwell

Abbotsford Book Club

State of Wonder

Ann Patchett

Abbotsford Book Club

Indian in the Cabinet

Jody Wilson-Raybould

Carleton English Grads Book Club

Memorial Days

Geraldine Brooks

The Book Club

Les enfants du large

Virginia Tangvald

Francophones d’origine et d’adoption du Glebe/OOE/OOS

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ART

Wild Colour – nature’s rainbow By Maureen Korp

“Wild Colour,” the current fourth floor exhibition in the Canadian Museum of Nature, is an astonishing, immersive experience of sound, light, colour. The exhibition is organized into eight colour-saturated sectors. Each sector focuses on one colour, exploring that colour in the spheres of minerals, fungi, seaweed, animals and plants, not to overlook intermingled bits of poetry, music, bird calls, sculpture and rare books. A colour wheel of flowers, fungi, insects, mammals and minerals sets the direction of these explorations into the natural world – all linked by “wild colour.” We see the world around us with colour, line and point of view. Is white the absence of colour? Or is that black? Is it the “inky plume or field of snow, dove of peace or cawing crow,” as noted in a little poem at the entry into the Black and White sector. Let there be light! The primary colours of light are those of the rainbow – red, green, blue. Sir Isaac Newton counted seven colours in a rainbow, separating blue, indigo and violet from red, green, orange and yellow. And what of all the colours in a box of Crayola 48s? Look to pigment for those. Red, yellow, blue – the primary colours of an artist’s palette – are found

in the materials of the earth. Carmine red, for example, is sourced from the shells of cochineal insects. Do all living creatures see the same colours? No. An intimate, compelling, interactive screen display opens our eyes to wide differences in perception. Birds see far better than any of us. Butterflies are not landing on bright yellow sunflowers. They land on ultraviolet blooms, whites and yellows. Toss your little dog its favourite red toy? Doggie sees it as blue.

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(1949−1998) in their Nova Scotia studio, Ernst and Alma Lorenzen created ceramic sculptures of fungi, each one scientifically accurate, each precise in its formation and all astoundingly beautiful as we see in the purple mushroom display in the Purple/Violet sector. Each sector is specific to a colour, each identified with a flat wall of that colour, and a short, pertinent poem. Yellow is announced with “the summer-honeyed laughter of children at play.” Dandelions bedeck one wall; a score of honeybees crowd another. Nearby stands the leopard. Not far away are a good many birds, clam shells, gold nuggets and scarabs, all gathered in their finery. Is yellow a warning colour? Sometimes, and not just with traffic lights. With sunlight, too little can result in Vitamin D deficiency. Too much – skin cancer. The Green sector is centred on the “Tree of Life,” a sculpture rising from floor to ceiling. Stand under its stylised branches and shadows and hear the tumble of birds a’singing. A lit wall panel is green, the colour of chlorophyll, the light of growth. Light is life. “Wild Colour” is here in Ottawa until January 10, 2027, at the Canadian Museum of Nature. The exhibition is the work of both the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, and the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa. We are truly all in this together. Go see for yourself. Maureen Korp is a writer, historian and author of many studies of earth-centred art. Her most recent book, THERE and HERE, a small collection of poetry, is available in Ottawa bookstores.

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POETRY QUARTER

Call for submissions for November 2026 Rites of passage

Rites of passage mark the transitions from one phase in life to another. Celebrations and ceremonies, happy or sad, mark the big changes – a graduation, a wedding, a gender reveal party, a retirement party, a funeral. Smaller ceremonies can signal a pivot from one stage to another – buying a crib, receiving a key, shaking hands on a contract, signing divorce papers, handing in your badge, putting your skates out to the curb. A driver’s licence is a well-known talisman of approaching adulthood. Anniversaries honour the passage of time, but rites of passage punctuate our progress through life. The Glebe Report asks you to share your poetry that explores these special moments of transition and the rituals and routines that mark them. For the one thing we know and can depend on is that change as we move through life is a constant. As usual, poems should be: • Original and unpublished in any medium (no poems submitted elsewhere, please); • No more than 30 lines each; • On any aspect of the theme within the bounds of public discourse; and • Submitted on or before Monday, October 26, 2026. Poets in the National Capital Region of all ages welcome (school-age poets, please indicate your grade and school). Please send your entries (up to five poems that meet the criteria) to editor@glebereport.ca. Remember to send us your contact information and your grade and school if you are in school. Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026

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ART / MUSIC

Art Lending of Ottawa show coming September 12

By Nicolette Pilypaitis

The next Art Lending of Ottawa (ALO) show takes place on Saturday, September 12 at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre on Walkley Road. All ALO shows are open to the public, there is no entry fee and even parking is free. The upcoming September show will feature a live art demonstration by myself, Nicolette Pilypaitis. I spent many years as a high school Visual Arts teacher and Creative Arts department head with the Ottawa Catholic School Board. In 2020 I left teaching to pursue my own art full time. I paint abstract landscapes in mixed media, with a focus on the elements of colour and texture. My goal is to communicate the feeling of a time and place, rather than to create a painted copy of a photograph or scene. My paintings invite viewers to engage with their own life experiences and emotions, embarking on a personal journey that will be different for each and every person. Feel free to stop by the live demo to chat, to ask questions or just to watch the creative process unfold. The ALO September show will also feature a new event: an artist meet-andgreet. Between 10 a.m. and noon, several of the artists whose works are on display

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will be available in person to chat with visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the person behind the artwork. Live Spanish music by local musician Christian Carbonaro will round out the atmosphere of this event. Art Lending of Ottawa, an artists’ cooperative established in 1970, is entirely funded and run by the member artists and other volunteers. At the ALO seasonal shows, collectors can purchase, lease or rent-to-own any piece on display. This flexible fee structure means that original art is available to everyone, at any price point. There are currently 48 local artists on the ALO roster, including nine new members working in an exciting variety of mediums and styles: Posy Bennett, Elisabeth Baechlin, Monique Bergevin, Lynn Caldwell, Darryl Kicul, Lucie Murray, Galina Ponomarenko, Susan Reiter and Jan Tremblay. Come out and support your local art community by viewing the art on display, chatting with the artists and watching the live art demo. You may decide to purchase or to borrow a one-of-akind piece of art to brighten your home or office space. Be sure to ask a volunteer about ALO’s unique art lending program. Join us Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road.

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September 9 – Nils Brown, Neapolitan Ice Cream Trio A spirited journey through the songs of Naples, blending Italian classics with imaginative arrangements, bluegrass influences and theatrical flair September 16 – SHHH!! Ensemble An energetic program of original works, inventive arrangements and colourful new perspectives on classical repertoire September 23 – Mary-Elizabeth Brown and Patrick Cashin A program exploring the rich musical landscape of the mid-20th century, from beloved masterpieces to compelling Canadian discoveries September 30 – Lucas Haneman and Megan Laurence Original songs from a forthcoming acoustic recording alongside audience favourites, delivered with warmth, memorable melodies and thoughtful songwriting

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MUSIC

Piano series in full swing for 2026–27 By Roland Graham

The Master Piano Recital Series (MPRS) is back at Southminster United Church, just across the Bank Street bridge, for a five-concert 2026–27 season. The series brings exceptional Canadian musicians to a venue that has become a favourite of serious music lovers throughout the Glebe, Old Ottawa South and beyond. The season kicked off beautifully on September 11 with Charles Richard-Hamelin and Andrew Wan in Schubert Between Friends, an all-Schubert recital for piano and violin. Richard-Hamelin, silver medalist at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition, and Wan, Concertmaster of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal since 2008, launched a season that continues through May. Next up, on November 21, rising Canadian pianist Chloé Dumoulin makes her MPRS debut with Metamorphoses, a solo recital featuring music by Liszt, Bartók, John Corigliano and Canadian composer Denis Gougeon, culminating in Liszt’s monumental Sonata in B minor. Tickets for November 21 and all upcoming concerts are available through Eventbrite, with the complete season lineup, program information and ticket links at MPRS.ca. For most of its history, MPRS has concentrated on solo piano repertoire. When the series was founded at Southminster in the 2013–14 season, its purpose was simple: to bring outstanding pianists to Ottawa and provide a regular home for the vast solo repertoire of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Rachmaninoff and others. Southminster proved an ideal setting. Piano lovers and classical music fans city-wide may remember the historic nine-foot Heintzman concert grand, built in 1904 and formerly used as a stage piano at Toronto’s Massey Hall, that helped establish the series. That instrument, and more recently

Southminster’s magnificent nine-foot Steinway concert grand − whose acquisition was made possible in large part by MPRS and Doors Open for Music patrons − have enabled MPRS to present exceptional pianists in the intimate acoustic of a neighbourhood church, keeping great classical music accessible close to home. Over the years, the series has broadened its scope to explore other facets of the piano, including jazz, piano duo and chamber music. This season takes that development considerably further, with three of five concerts featuring piano in partnership with strings. Following the opening recital by Richard-Hamelin and Wan, pianist Fiona Wu and cellist Félix Nunes appear January 16 in Four Cities, with a program ranging from Wagner and Richard Strauss to Turkish composer Fazıl Say and Rachmaninoff. Concluding the season in May is the brilliant Callista Trio, violinist Laurence Kayaleh, cellist Elizabeth Dolin and returning favourite, pianist Lucas Porter performing landmarks of the piano-trio repertoire by Haydn, Schumann and Ravel. Alongside Dumoulin, MPRS will honour its solo-piano roots again on March 11, when Jaeden Izik-Dzurko returns following his regional debut with MPRS in 2022. His recital, Preludes, features music by Chopin, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff. Izik-Dzurko, Gold Medalist at the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition, joins a remarkable roster of international competition laureates presented by MPRS over the years. They include previous Leeds Gold Medalist Sofya Gulyak; Chopin Competition laureates Eric Lu, Bruce Liu, Kevin Chen and Đăng Thái Sun; Tchaikovsky Competition laureate George Li; and distinguished pianists Serhiy Salov and Simone Dinnerstein, among others. This season we are offering a new educational initiative, Inside the Music, designed to bring audiences and young

Chloé Dumoulin, piano, Félix Nunes, cello and Fiona Wu, piano

musicians closer to the process behind a finished concert performance. Through public masterclasses, open rehearsals and conversations with visiting artists, audiences will have opportunities to see how musicians interpret, rehearse and refine great music. Advanced young pianists and string players will also be invited to perform for MPRS artists and receive coaching in public masterclasses − offering a rare opportunity to learn directly from some of the visiting musicians. For those looking to get closer to the action, there are many ways to become involved. MPRS welcomes volunteers to assist at concerts as ushers and greeters, and we would be delighted to hear from neighbours with skills or experience in the non-profit arts sector who would like to contribute to the longer-term development of the series. After more than a decade, MPRS remains a home-grown community project, drawing audiences from the Glebe, Old Ottawa South and much further afield while bringing extraordinary musicians from Canada and around the world to our corner of Ottawa. For the complete 2026–27 season, Inside the Music activities, tickets, volunteering and ways to support the series, visit MPRS.ca. Roland Graham is the founding artistic director of the Master Piano Recital Series.

A Season 25 years in the making

Ottawa Bach Choir celebrates with music, memories and a journey to Leipzig By Hannah Lim

Twenty-five years of extraordinary music, countless performances and a shared passion for choral singing come together in the Ottawa Bach Choir’s 2026–27 season. Under the artistic direction of Lisette Canton, the JUNO award-winning ensemble celebrates its 25th anniversary with a season that looks both backward and forward, honouring the music and memories that have shaped the choir while preparing for one of its most exciting international journeys yet. Since its founding, the Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) has established itself as one of Canada’s leading professional chamber choirs, performing throughout Canada and abroad, and earning both national and international recognition. Its achievements include a JUNO Award for Best Classical Album of the Year: Vocal or Choral for the album, Handel: Dixit Dominus, Bach & Schütz: Motets. Now, as the ensemble enters its

The Ottawa Bach Choir launches its 25th season in November and will travel to Germany in May to perform at Bachfest Leipzig.

25th year, audiences are invited to celebrate this remarkable milestone through three distinctive concerts. The season begins on Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. with Baroque Christmas, an evening of festive music from the Baroque era. Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Messe de minuit pour Noël, and In nativitatem Dominum canticum are paired with Bach’s Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, and festive works by Michael Praetorius. With Ensemble Caprice’s baroque orchestra and soloists joining the choir, the concert offers a joyful and richly coloured beginning to

the OBC’s anniversary season. The celebration continues on Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. with OBC at 25, a concert that puts the choir’s history directly into the hands of its audience. Twenty-five favourite works from the OBC’s first 25 years will be put to a public vote, with the pieces receiving the most votes becoming the evening’s program. Joined by Ottawa organist Jennifer Loveless, the choir will revisit some of the music that has made its journey so memorable. A celebratory reception following the performance will offer audiences and musicians a chance to mark

MPRS 2026–27 Concert Season BETWEEN FRIENDS Friday, September 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano and Andrew Wan, violin An all-Schubert recital featuring the Fantasy in C major METAMORPHOSES Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Chloé Dumoulin, piano Dumoulin explores musical transformation in Liszt, Bartók, Gougeon and Corigliano, culminating in Liszt’s Sonata in B minor FOUR CITIES Saturday, January 16, 2027, 7:30 PM Fiona Wu, piano and Félix Nunes, cello Fazıl Say’s Four Cities and Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata PRELUDES Thursday, March 11, 2027, 7:30 PM Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, piano The art of the prelude in Chopin, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff CONVERSING IN THREE Saturday, May 15, 2027, 7:30 PM The Callista Trio: Laurence Kayaleh, violin; Elizabeth Dolin, cello; Lucas Porter, piano Piano trio repertoire by Haydn, Schumann and Ravel

the milestone together. The season culminates on Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. with Prelude-Europe 2027: Passion, a particularly significant concert as the OBC prepares to travel to Germany following its invitation to perform at Bachfest Leipzig. The program features music the choir will take to Europe, including Bach’s monumental Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, and O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, Schütz’s Calicem salutaris accipiam, and Ottawa composer Nicholas Piper’s In Manus Tuas. Ensemble Caprice returns, joined by Canadian soloists Hélène Brunet, Owen McCausland and Matthew Li. Together, these three concerts tell the story of the OBC at 25: its love of Baroque repertoire, its connection with the Ottawa community, the music that has defined its history and its continued ambition to share Canadian choral artistry on the international stage. It is a season not only to celebrate where the Ottawa Bach Choir has been, but also where it is going next. Come share our passion and experience the best that choral music has to offer! Subscriptions are available at a 10 per cent discount, along with individual concert tickets. For more information and tickets, visit ottawabachchoir.ca or email info@ottawabachchoir.ca. Hannah Lim is the general manager of the Ottawa Bach Choir.

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30 Years Ago in the Glebe Report

GLEBE HISTORY

by Ian McKercher

MEREDITH OLSON AND JUDY FIELD

August 1996 marked an end of an era at the Glebe Report (GR) as Meredith Olson stepped down after 14 years as advertising manager. Meredith also contributed illustrations and photographs, wrote articles, stories and art reviews, and helped edit the Grapevine. Judy Field stepped into the Advertising Manager role in September 1996 and, 30 years later, continues to ably fulfill that function. The GR receives no grants or external funding, so advertising revenue completely covers all expenses. The Glebe community owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Meredith and Judy for a combined 44 years of service soliciting ads that have paid the bills to keep the paper afloat.

PRINCIPAL BOB DAGENAIS

A familiar face has just been appointed principal of Glebe Collegiate Institute (GCI). Bob Dagenais began his teaching career in the Glebe Bilingual Department in 1974. He returned later as department head, moved on and was back

Volume 24, Number 8, September 13, 1996 (32 pages)

as vice-principal in 1974. He was promoted to Principal at Woodroffe High School in December of 1995 and was so well received there that students mounted a campaign to convince Trustees not to transfer him to Glebe.

COMPACT MUSIC OPENS

Since brothers Ian and James Boyd opened Compact Music at 785 ½ Bak Street three months ago offering a wide variety of new and used music, business has been booming. Ian stated that the decision to move their record store to the Glebe had been encouraged by local merchants such as Greg Best at Bank Street Framing and the people at Book Bazaar.

FOUR-YEAR SECONDARY SCHOOL

Ottawa Board of Education Trustee Lynn Graham’s column announced that the implementation date for the new four-year secondary school program would be September 1998 for students now entering Grade 7. Two cohorts of students would graduate from high school in 2002.

This retrospective is filed bi-monthly by Ian McKercher of the Glebe Historical Society. The society welcomes the donation or loan (for copying) of any item documenting Glebe history (photographs, maps, surveys, news articles, posters, programs, memorabilia, etc.). Contact Ian at 613-235-4863 or ian.s.mckercher@gmail.com. Note: All back issues of the Glebe Report to June 1973 can be viewed on the Glebe Report website at www.glebereport.ca under the PAST ISSUES menu.

A Newcomer’s welcome By Elise Weagant

Moving to a new city, retiring, finding oneself in a transitional time of life – these can be happy occasions or sometimes anxious ones. The Ottawa Newcomers’ Club, a social organization, helps women new to Ottawa or those who have experienced a significant life change, become part of the community and meet new friends. Ottawa Newcomers’ Club is a volunteer non-profit organization affiliated

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FILM

Blue Heron

a deeply affecting film (Canada, 2025) Director: Sophy Romvari Review by Tony Wohlfarth

The opening scene of the film Blue Heron along BC’s Pacific coast is idyllic. It was filmed on location near Sugarloaf Mountain on Vancouver Island. A family of six, recently emigrated from Hungary, frolics in the late summer scene. A moving van is parked in the background. Sasha (Eylul Guven) is one of the young children, age 8, and she is the eyes on everything. Sasha’s older brother is Jeremy, magnificently performed by Vancouverite Edik Beddoes. Early on in the film, Jeremy arrives home with the police, in handcuffs. The police have arrested him for shoplifting. His arrest portends a series of actions which are unsettling, especially for the young mother, played by Iringo Reti. Jeremy ventures onto the roof of their home – ignoring his father’s (Adam Tompa) pleas for him to come down. He plays dead on the steps of the house. More ominously, he threatens to set their home on fire. Social workers arrive to support the family in their crisis.

Midway, the focus of the film shifts ahead 20 years from the family to the intervention by the social workers. Jeremy is placed with a foster family. Time passes and now Sasha is a psychologist responsible for Jeremy’s well-being. She convenes a group of her peers to clinically discuss Jeremy’s situation. The cast of social workers in this scene includes Lisa Laflamme, who is perhaps best known for her role as one of several prominent members on the CTV national news. I loved the slow, cerebral pace of Blue Heron. The director and her film crew focus on long and stunning takes with a Zoom lens, resulting in breathtaking cinematography. Blue Heron is directed by Sophy Romvari, a Hungarian-born film director who now lives in Toronto. This is her directorial debut and the film premiered at the 2025 Locarno International Film Festival. It won Best Canadian Discovery Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Best Canadian Film Award along with Best First Feature Award from the Toronto Film Critics Association. Running time: 1h 31m Theatrical release in 2026 Tony Wohlfarth is a Glebe-based independent film writer and regular contributor to the Glebe Report.

Tumbbad (India/Sweden, 2018) Director: Rahi Anil Barve Review by Iva Apostolova

Tumbbad was released in 2018 in India but then re-released in North America six years later. Its journey is as interesting as its plot. Upon its original release, it enjoyed critical acclaim, including opening the 75th Venice Film Festival. In fact, it was the first ever Indian movie to be featured in Venice. But the critical acclaim translated into only a moderate success with the mainstream audience, no doubt because of its unusual cinematic style, a far cry from the traditional sugary Bollywood love stories. Made on a skimpy budget, it quickly became a cult classic which led to its big screen re-release in 2024, including Tumbbad 2 in the pipeline for a December 2027 release, adding major Bollywood star power with Alia Bhatt and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Tumbbad is classified as Hindi horror-fantasy, not words one sees every day in the same sentence! As far as I am concerned, its creators, Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi and Adesh Prasad, have mixed up a fantastic, in every sense of the word, concoction: Hindi mythology meets local folklore, meets psychoanalysis. The story takes place in pre-independence Tumbbad, which is a real place in India (in the Western Ghats of the Maharashtra region). Instead of the lavish Bollywood gold-and-diamond costumes, however, the viewer will be treated to culturally and historically authentic attire such as the standard dhoti and kurta for men, Maharashtrian nine-yard sarees for women, as well as body jewellery and head shaves typical for the Konkanastha Brahmin communities of the early 20th century. The seemingly non-stop pouring rain and dark horroresque aesthetics contribute to the serious, somber and melancholic overtone of the movie. The plot is as elaborate as the Hindu mythology from which it draws its inspiration, but at the same time, as simple as

the message it carries – human greed knows no bounds and brings nothing but destruction to its owner. The story follows the life of Vinayak Rao, brilliantly played by Sohum Shah, who leaves Tumbbad as a boy to only return there as an adult. Vinayak seems to have found a way to generate wealth in a largely impoverished region at a time when most of the country struggles economically. His secret: the hard-won knowledge of a legend of a deity-turneddemon that he ends up exploiting for his own gain. God Hastar is the first-born of the Goddess of Prosperity and Abundance. In fact, he is her favourite son. However, his greedy nature quickly turns his countless divine siblings against him. When they all conspire to destroy him, his mother hides him in her womb, on the condition that he remain unknown to humanity – no temples, no devotees, no statues, and continues to exist hidden in her womb. It is down that womb, through a secret passage in an abandoned castle, that our protagonist descends every month to face Hastar and taunt him for his gold coins. And even if you have never heard of Freud and his theory of the subconscious, you can still understand that Vinayak is descending into the darkness of his own soul to face his own greed and ungodly desires. And that’s where the creative geniuses of Barve, Gandhi and Prasad throw a curve-ball to the viewer. There is no deity by the name of Hastar in the official Hindu mythology. But who is to say that he is not real when he is supposed to remain hidden from human knowledge? The clunky and weightless CGI portrayal of Hastar is the only giveaway that Tumbbad is a low-budget production. But honestly, for me, that was a big part of its charm: a true horror cult classic with so much oomph! Running time: 1h 48m Streaming on Prime Video Iva Apostolova is associate professor and vice-rector, research and academic, at Saint Paul University and a regular Glebe Report contributor on films and TV.

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24 Hours in A&E - UK (UK, 2011 and ongoing) Review by Isabella Mindak

I came across this incredible reality series called 24 Hours in A&E by accident a while ago, and I’ve never seen anything like it. This documentary series is about real patients who were going about their daily lives when an unexpected medical condition, injury or accident changes everything. Now, they’re in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department at King’s College Hospital in London, England, and as the viewer, we’re right there with them as they’re being wheeled in by an ambulance with a dedicated team of first responders, nurses and doctors quickly doing everything they can to examine, treat and care for them during what can often be the most painful, traumatic and fearful moments of their lives. These are not actors. There are no made-up dramas and conflicts to keep the viewer interested. Whatever happens is real and maybe because of that the interactions and situations can be terrifying, heartwarming and more emotionally loaded than any scripted drama. The people in this series look like us because they are us. Like most of us in a state of emergency, they often look disheveled, bewildered and afraid and it is that truth, I think, that makes it almost impossible to look away. Each episode includes a variety of doctors and nurses along with patients that include babies to seniors, partiers to teetotalers, trades workers to taxi-drivers to bikers and more, along with their doting loved ones. The idea for this first, groundbreaking

documentary series was pitched to the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) and King’s College Hospital in 2010 by The Garden Productions. Initially, it was shot down by Briony Sloper, Head of Emergency at King’s. It seemed an insurmountable and impossible undertaking. But eventually, King’s relented. They saw it as an opportunity to be transparent and enhance the public’s trust and understanding of the NHS’s work. To achieve this monumental task in a 24-hour service environment, while keeping patient care a priority, the production team installed 70 strategically placed remote-controlled cameras in the ceilings and walls of King’s College Hospital, one of the busiest hospital emergency departments in England. Miles of ceiling and basement cables were installed and a medical supply room was converted into two state-ofthe-art television galleries that served as the operations base for 170 production crew for six weeks. They recorded 8,000 hours of experiences. Each episode includes footage from a 24-hour period in an emergency department where 200 nurses, doctors and support staff tend to approximately 400 patients a day. The nurses and doctors who gave their consent were a bit self-conscious about the microphones and cameras at first. But in a short time, they forgot they were there and just continued to work as usual. The production team gently requested permission from each patient and loved one prior to filming and respected their right to privacy if they declined. In addition, the team solicited consent from everyone again before the documentary was aired for public viewing.

Unlike anything before this, as viewers we’re given unique access to the many heartwarming, tearful, funny, fearful and playful conversations that take place in waiting rooms, amongst health-care workers in hallways and between patients and loved ones. Also, before and during each episode the tending doctors and nurses look at us (the viewer), tell us something about their life and work and often inform us about patients’ challenges and how they’re going to proceed. So, we don’t just witness emergencies, we learn about the examinations and procedures. Some of these accidents and injuries are gruesome to see. But often the miraculous ending to each episode will drop your jaw. One minute a patient might be covered with blood, lying in traction and given a dire prognosis. Then, 40 minutes into the episode, we witness something unbelievable: that same patient might look directly at us from their living room, in seemingly perfect health, as though

nothing ever happened. And we realize that despite everything that happened to them, they made it. They’ll tell us how grateful they are for the stellar work of the NHS and we see and hear how everyone around them loves them even more. It’s powerful stuff. Lately, the news and mainstream media can make it seem like the world is a callous place with nothing but negative outcomes. But I don’t believe that’s the whole picture. And whenever I need proof and my faith in humankind, modern health care and love renewed, I watch 24 Hours in A&E UK. It began in 2011 and now has 35 seasons, shot initially in King’s College Hospital, London, then St. George’s Hospital, London, then Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Various series available on YouTube and Tub and Amazon Prime. Isabella Mindak is a Glebe writer.

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MPP & MP REPORTS

Fighting tariffs, building a stronger Ontario Every year the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s annual conference sees municipal leaders from across the province gather to discuss the issues facing their local communities and get valuable face-to-face time with provincial lawmakers. As someone who spent 8 years as a municipal councillor and six years in a senior staff position at the City of Ottawa, I know just how important these opportunities can be for local officials looking for support, connection and inspiration. So when the conference was back in town this summer, my Official Opposition colleagues and I took the time to meet with representatives from dozens of communities. No matter where in the province our delegations were from, the concerns were the same: whether it be social services, healthcare, transit, road safety or infrastructure. Municipalities are feeling left behind and are in desperate need of a serious provincial partner. In particular I heard serious concerns about rising homelessness and housing affordability pressures. Most municipalities want to see more investment in supportive housing, housing with wraparound mental health and addictions services, and stronger protections against renovictions and loss of affordable units. But when Queen’s Park recessed for the summer break, Conservatives decided that we would not be returning until October 27 – over a month later than usual. Even as communities across

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Ontario are struggling, Queen’s Park sits empty. And now with Donald Trump’s escalating trade war continuing to have serious impacts on Ontario workers − threats of 50% tariffs on our cars, auto parts and steel − Ontario should be using every tool we have to fight back. Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles was with striking steelworkers in Hamilton when she said exactly what needed to be said: “Doug Ford needs to get back to Queen’s Park.” In response to Trump’s tariffs, there are actions we can take right now. • Cancel government contracts with U.S. corporations and buy Canadian instead. • Make Ontario and Canadian vehicles the first choice for the province’s fleet. • Strengthen Buy Ontario rules so our own tax dollars support steelworkers, autoworkers and Ontario industry. • Back Ontario forestry. • Stop new AI data centre deals that benefit massive U.S. tech companies while Donald Trump is coming after Canadian workers. The only way we get any of this done is by actually getting back to work. We must recall the legislature and fight for Ontario workers. The sooner, the better. Ontario workers and municipal leaders deserve a government that shows up for them.

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It’s back-toschool time! I hope you had a wonderful summer, filled with time with family and friends enjoying the many festivals, parks, the Canal and swimming at Dow’s Lake in Ottawa Centre! Summer is always a special time as your Member of Parliament, giving me the opportunity to meet with and listen to constituents across the community. As I return to Parliament this autumn (yes back-to-school for MPs), I look forward to continuing those conversations as we chart a successful path for our community and all Canadians in these uncertain times.

Helping families through the back-to-school season

As our children and youth return to school, families are adjusting to a new rhythm, one that for many has included the added cost of back-to-school supplies. Families can look to the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment supporting the cost of raising children under 18, alongside the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), whose next quarterly payment lands on October 5. By increasing the payment amounts for the CCB by up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 and for the CGEB by 25 per cent for eligible individuals this summer, the federal government has continued in its commitment to help families manage rising costs and to ensure more money remains in your pocket.

Keeping children and youth safe online

As the kids return to classrooms, the conversations around the impact of social media on their lives and learning become even more relevant. Today, social media is ubiquitous for young people: their phones, their group chats, the platforms where their social life now happens. This raises real questions about children’s safety online and their use of social media. One in four youth aged 12 to 17 has reported experiencing cyberbullying. Police services across Canada reported 16,905 incidents of online child sexual exploitation in 2024 alone, a rise of 347 percent since 2014. New technologies, including artificial intelligence, are changing how harmful content is created, amplified and experienced online, adding a further layer of urgency to these numbers. Many countries, like Australia, have enacted laws to protect kids. Similarly, last June our federal government introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, to strengthen public oversight of major online services in order to protect children and youth. The bill comes in two parts, the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act, which together would build a framework to hold digital services accountable for the risks they create. The Digital Safety Act would establish new safety requirements for social

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media and AI chatbot services, organized around three duties: 1. A Duty to Protect Children would apply to all regulated services, including a minimum age requirement of 16 for social media accounts, with an exemption available only where a platform proves it has implemented sufficient safeguards. 2. A Duty to Act Responsibly would require platforms to address seven categories of harmful content, from cyberbullying to content that incites violence or foments hatred, and to give users real tools to block and flag abuse. AI chatbots would face a version of this duty tailored to their own risks, including clear protocols for moments when a user expresses an intention to harm themselves or others. 3. A Duty to Make Certain Content Inaccessible would require the rapid removal of the most harmful material, including content that sexually victimizes a child and non-consensual intimate content such as deepfakes. To enforce this, the Act would create an independent Digital Safety Commission of Canada, auditing platforms for compliance, issuing penalties where they fall short and requiring every regulated service to publish a public plan showing how it is meeting its obligations.

I want to hear from you

As a parent of two children myself, I understand how personal and complex questions about our kids’ online safety can be, such that there are no easy answers. That is exactly why I want to hear from parents and young people. As the Safe Social Media Act is considered by Parliament, please share with me your thoughts and suggestions as to how best we can protect children from online harms. You can share your views online at https://surl.li/lcdbjh, scan the QR code, complete the questionnaire in the mailer sent to your home, or by emailing me directly at Yasir.Naqvi@parl.gc.ca. Your point of view will help me as your Member of Parliament to advocate for a practical and strong legislation.

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GLEBOUS & COMICUS

The Glebe according to Zeus

A GUINEA PIG’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE GLEBE

Controversy ignites as Hoover Eats delivery robots flood the avenues! GiddyPigs.com has developed a full fleet of robotic GP-32 food delivery units for Hoover Eats. Despite initial skepticism, their popularity has risen dramatically. “We had no idea that making them in the likeness of Zeus would be so popular,” said Alotta Munch, head of Hoover Eats marketing. However, not everyone is happy. Charges of bias and even anti-canineism have been leveled as several dogs complained to the Canadian Canine Rights Commission. “Rodent robots look at me. Want my stick! Knock over dog water bowl. No like! Anti-canine!” complained Fennouil, a doodle from Third Avenue.

But Munch denies the robots are biased or anti-canine. “Look. It’s a well-known fact that the canines have enjoyed a certain privilege in the Glebe for some time. Now that the rodents and their robots have a presence, the canines are just fearful of losing their ‘top dog’ stance – ah, no pun intended.” Even He-Long Tusk, owner of Y, weighed in. “There is no bias in AI. The robots’ sole purpose is to deliver Hoover Eats to waiting customers. Bipeds and quadrupeds alike enjoy them, specifically requesting the GP-32 model because it’s so attractive.” But when speaking off the record to Glebe residents, it seems that some of the fleet may have

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developed characteristics similar to those of their creator, Zeus. “The GP-32s are pretty adorable. But I’ve noticed that every time I order from Mandy’s Gourmet Salads, all the carrots and cucumbers are missing. And several times now my Wild Oat strawberry tart has been absolutely berryless,” offered Art Tistick from Holmwood Avenue, on condition he remain anonymous. Indeed, only time will tell whether the GP-32s will loyally serve their community – or take it over. In the interim, Hoover Eats continues to enjoy record sales and profits, a boon for investors and the local economy.

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CROSSWORD

September Crossword

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1 Destiny beyond one’s control (4) 2 Misleading clue in a mystery (3,7) 4 Long work of fiction (5) 5 Spanish word for house (4) 6 Skip school without permission (4,5) 8 Slippery, elongated fish (3) 9 Colour of a clear sky (4) 10 Time before noon (7) 13 Excessive pride, common theme in Greek literature (6) 14 This can ruin a camping trip (4) 15 Standing room only, abbr. (2) 18 To wait patiently (4) 21 Precisely arranged (4,2) 22 Tile game with bamboo and dragon symbols (7) 24 Sport originating in Scotland (4) 27 Sturdy tree known for its acorns (3) 28 Chubby angelic figure in art (6) 30 Flower symbolizing purity in Buddhism (5) 31 Exclamation of realization (2) 32 Curved path or storyline segment (3) 33 Violent weather disturbance (5) 34 Bottomless chasm (5) 36 Monk’s hooded garment (4)

It has been the honour of my life to serve residents of the Glebe for the past 8 years as City Councillor. This job can be a big challenge with tough local and city-wide issues and a daunting workload. What makes it all worth it to me and my team is the quality of life improvements made possible by working with members of this community. When we organize together, we see results. That has meant new parks created and older parks upgraded. It has meant snow clearing the stairs at Central Park in the winter. It means safer roads and a 30km/hr residential speed limit. It has meant more bathrooms in parks, longer wading pool hours, and free transit helping young people 18 and under. Working together, we’ve changed policy to better protect trees and invested in smart climate change policies that reduce emissions while lowering city operating costs.

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What are some of our Glebe priorities? We want to see Glebe Memorial Park expanded. We will push for more open hours at the Sunnyside Library. Co-op and not-for-profit housing options will be essential for a healthy community. Coming road renewals should be flexible, enhance safety, and reflect the unique characteristics of Glebe streets. Recycling and green bin options will be expanded to every park. We will continue excellent service to residents with a full complement of staff and know-how to solve problems at city hall. Lastly, a very big thank you for the support and care you have shown me and my team. It means the world to us to work for you every day.

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Achilles tendinitis By Sue Reive

Many people took up walking for exercise during the COVID pandemic. Walking is great exercise; however, if people are walking longer distances and not stretching afterwards or wearing poor footwear, injury can occur. One common injury is Achilles tendinitis. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscle to the back of the heel and functions to point the foot downward and allow push off during walking. Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon either where the tendon attaches to the heel bone or about 3 cm above the heel. Note that because blood supply to the tendon is poor 2-6 cm above the heel, the tendon is vulnerable to strain in this area. The Achilles tendon can become inflamed from overuse, sudden increase in activity, running or jumping sports, and improper footwear leading to increased strain in the tendon, and not warming up or stretching properly after sports. Signs and symptoms of Achilles tendonitis include swelling, pain during walking especially with toeing off, pain with palpation of the tendon, and pain with rising up on the heels or stretching the calf muscles. Patients often have tight calf muscles and are restricted

with their mobility. Moreover, I often find patients have weak hip abductors on the same side as the injury. The hip abductors function to stabilize the pelvis during gait; weakness in this muscle will place more stress on the joints and soft tissues in the leg including the Achilles tendon. Treatment includes rest from the aggravating activity. Cycling on a stationary bike as an alternative to walking can be beneficial to improve range of motion and strength without aggravating the tendon. Specific strengthening exercises can target the weak muscles in the legs and hips. Icing the swollen tendon to reduce the inflammation, modalities to enhance healing of the tendon, gentle stretching, strengthening the calf muscles, massage and soft tissue release techniques to improve flexibility in the calf muscles are also helpful. Kinesiotape for the Achilles tendon can be helpful and heel cushions in the acute phase can reduce the strain on the tendon. Ensuring that the patient’s footwear is supportive is essential and a gradual return to sports or other activities (e.g. running) is incorporated. Susan Reive is a physiotherapist at Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics Glebe.

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HEALTH

Remember that embarrassing thing you said years ago? Why we overthink everything By Yocabed Semere

It’s 11:47 p.m. You were moments away from falling asleep when your brain whispers, “Hey, remember that weird thing you said six years ago?” You try to ignore it. But your mind is suddenly wide awake, drifting backward through old memories. The text you wish you’d never sent. The joke that didn’t land the way you hoped. The career decision you keep questioning. And just like that, you’re mentally spiralling: “Why did I say that?” “They probably thought I was awkward.” “I should have picked something else.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves caught in this cycle. With back-to-school season kicking off, these feelings can become even more intense as people navigate increased pressure, transitions and uncertainty. This experience is often called overthinking. When our minds repeatedly revisit past events, mistakes or regrets, it can take the form of rumination, a pattern of repetitive thinking that often goes hand in hand with overthinking.

Overthinking keeps us trapped in moments that have already passed. Peace begins when we stop replaying the past and reconnect with the present. PHOTO: ANNIKA WHITFORD

What is overthinking? Why does it happen? Overthinking is when your mind gets stuck replaying conversations, analyzing every detail, predicting how others see you and searching for certainty that never fully arrives. It often feels like problem solving, but it’s actually something different. Problem solving moves you forward. Overthinking keeps you looping through the same thoughts. It can even feel productive, as if thinking about it one more time will finally give you clarity. So why does the brain do this? Because it’s trying to protect you. Our brains evolved to scan for mistakes, rejection and social threats because belonging was once essential for survival. This means we’re wired to pay attention to anything that might signal disapproval. The tricky part is that the brain doesn’t always tell the difference between real danger and emotional discomfort. An awkward conversation or a delayed text can still get flagged as “important” and pulled back into your mental spotlight. And that’s how overthinking begins: not because something is actually wrong, but because your brain is trying to keep you safe. The problem is… it’s doing its job a little too well. The hidden cost of overthinking Overthinking doesn’t just steal peace; it quietly steals time. Minutes turn into hours, maybe even days or years. When we spend too much time in the past, we lose connection with the present. Good news: the goal isn’t to stop thinking altogether. It’s to notice when thinking is no longer helpful. What can I do? 1. Name what’s happening. “I’m overthinking right now. This is a replay, not reality.” 2. Ask yourself, “Is there anything new here?” If you’re just revisiting the same information, there’s nothing new to solve. 3. Bring yourself back to the present. As Lao Tzu once said: “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the

future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” Overthinking lives in the past or future. Returning to the present moment breaks the loop, even briefly. Try this: • Feel your feet on the ground • Take slow breaths • Notice three things you can see • Move your body or change environments • Redirect, but do not resist After naming what’s happening and returning to the present, shift your attention: • Text or call a friend • Journal once, then stop revisiting it • Do a small task Ask yourself, “What would I tell someone else?” You wouldn’t encourage a friend to analyze this for the tenth time. You’d remind them they’re being too hard on themselves.

The spotlight effect: why people notice less than you think The spotlight effect refers to our tendency to overestimate how much other people notice, remember and think about us. Think about the people you’ve interacted with this week. Can you remember every awkward thing they said or every small mistake they made? Chances are you can’t. You probably can’t even remember what most people wore on Tuesday, let alone a slightly awkward comment they made months ago. Most people are focused on their own lives and insecurities. While you’re replaying a moment from years ago, they’re likely replaying their own. A final thought The price of being human is that we will sometimes say something awkward,

misread a situation, send the wrong text or wish we had phrased something differently. That’s not a flaw in the system; that’s the system working exactly as it was designed. Understand your thoughts and experiences and develop practical tools for navigating uncertainty with greater self-compassion. The conversation you’ve replayed a hundred times may not be as significant as your mind has made it out to be. There’s a good chance you’re the only one still thinking about it. Yocabed Semere is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Cup of Tea Psychotherapy, 150 Isabella Street, Suite 215. She works with young adults and adults who may appear to have it all together while privately navigating anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, self-doubt or the pressure to meet expectations.

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COMMUNITY Glebe-St. James offers something for everyone. If you are searching for a community of faith or you wish to explore advocacy or social justice issues, or you wish to become more active in outreach activities like the Multifaith Housing Initiative, Ottawa Public Foods, Carlington Chaplaincy, there are individuals, events and groups that may fit your needs.

Glebe-St. James: a community pillar in the heart of the Glebe By Pam Fitch

Glebe-St. James actively and enthusiastically welcomes and supports people of all genders, stories and abilities. When people are searching for a community of like-minded individuals, they often look for a safe place to explore faith and meet people who share values of compassion, justice and kindness. When new people visit, they are encouraged to let someone know that they are there for the first time. Newcomers may be surprised and delighted to receive a call from the “Friendly Callers,” a phone team of individuals who check in with congregants. This fall we are delighted that Reverend Paul Dillman joins Reverend Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole and the rest of the team as Minister of Compassionate Care. He looks forward to supporting members of the congregation who are in need. Glebe-St. James remains a vibrant and essential part of this community. The church provides a year-round home for the busy Glebe Montessori School. It also hosts important initiatives not found anywhere else in the region. For example, DID-613, a peer support group, meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. It provides connection, understanding and mutual support for adults living with Dissociative Identity Disorder or Other Specified Dissociative Disorders, diagnosed or self-identified. Queer Space, a safe and supportive place for queer and transgender people to connect and discuss their faith and spirituality, meets every other Saturday at 6 p.m. Many people in the neighbourhood saw Aquila Roofers completing a

This summer, a huge boom allowed Aquila Roofing to reach the steep peaks of the GlebeSt. James roof to strip the old shingles and shakes and repair the leaks. PHOTO: AQUILA ROOFING

$300,000 repair at Glebe-St. James this summer. A huge Genie Boom moved materials and roofers to the steep peaks of the church where they stripped the old shingles and shakes and repaired the leaks. The distinctive turreted lantern peak had developed several leaks and the congregation realized that without action this summer, the roof could fail catastrophically within five years. The congregation, Glebe Montessori School parents and many members of the larger Glebe Community raised donations and pledges in a matter of months so that this project could happen over the summer. Work began at the end of June and, after three major storms that caused flooding throughout the region, church members were delighted to discover that the sanctuary remained dry for the first time in almost a decade. The remarkable annual Patchwork Pilgrimage (September 26−27) at Gracefield Christian Camp and Retreat Centre provides an inspiring retreat for quilters

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who learn from the incomparable skills of master quilter, Judy Wolanski. Participants in the quilting retreat prepare baby quilts to be donated to the moms and babies of St. Mary’s Home Outreach program. This year marks the 50th year of ordination for Reverend Tom Sherwood, a long-time friend of Glebe-St. James. To celebrate this milestone, Reverend Tom presents a “lunch and learn” talk on October 4 that will interest many history buffs, called “Witness to a Generation: A personal look back over a 50-year career as a clergy/leader in the United Church.” Interested participants are welcome to come for the service and a potluck lunch or arrive for the presentation at 1 p.m. Also in October, Canadian Music Hall of Famer and fearless explorer of sonic landscapes, Jeff Bird, plays the transcendent and exquisite music of Hildegard von Bingen in a solo concert that features harmonica, electric guitar and shruti boxon on Saturday, October 24, at 4 p.m. For more information, go to JeffBird.com

Baby quilts sewn by congregation members, to be donated to moms and babies PHOTO: GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH

Sunday services led by Reverend Teresa are held each week at 10:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour or other programming. Children’s Church happens at the same time as the service and is led by gifted Glebe Montessori early childhood educator, Kayla Cseh. Although the first September service occurs on September 6 at 10:30 a.m., Welcome Back Sunday on September 13 marks the beginning of fall programming. For more information: www. glebestjames.ca Pam Fitch is a long-time and active member of the Glebe-St. James congregation.

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ABBBOTSFORD

Abbotsford’s fall programing is off and running! By Pat Goyeche

Coffee klatsch is a chance to catch your breath after a fitness class. PHOTO: PAT GOYECHE

for $25. This annual fee gives you member rates and special offers. Drop by Abbotsford and check out our facilities and see our full list of activities. Or check us out online at www.glebecentre.ca (Abbotsford Programming at the Glebe Centre, drop-down menu). If you are interested in languages, we have a range of conversational French and Spanish classes and clubs. We have a new offering in Conversational French which relies on music and poetry to get you speaking and thinking in French. Our core programming revolves around fitness and fun. We have a full slate of dance (Zumba, Belly Dance and Jazz) classes, Yoga, Pilates and Meditation, as well as general fitness classes, which vary according to level. If you have physical challenges our instructors are all trained to work with you. Alternative exercises are always offered

and different levels, including chair or mat work, are an option. Gauge your own physical abilities and ask for advice when looking for the right level to start with. We work on cardio/strength training, balance and stretching. We have something for everyone. Drop in and see for yourself. Now is a particularly good time of year to start up a new pastime. We offer beginner level pottery, stained glass and bridge. Take the plunge and try something new; there is no better time of year to do so than September! Abbotsford (the old stone house across from Lansdowne Park) is located centrally in the Glebe. People come to shop for books, jewelry, puzzles, cards, crafts and women’s clothing all year round. We are open to the public, but we cater specifically to seniors. Abbotsford programs are affordable, fun and varied. We encourage loitering, before and

after classes. We like to see folks drop in and buy a coffee or tea, and treats in our dining room. You are also most welcome to join in the regular Wednesday Speakers Series at 1 p.m. most weeks (just call in advance to register). Abbotsford is your Seniors Active Living Centre for adults 55+. It houses the community programs and services of The Glebe Centre Inc., a charitable, notfor-profit, organization which includes a 254-bed long-term care home. Find out more about our services by dropping by 950 Bank Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.−4 p.m., telephoning 613-230-5730 or checking out all of The Glebe Centre facilities, community programs and services on our website at www.glebecentre.ca. Pat Goyeche is coordinator of community programs at Abbotsford.

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The sun is still shining into the late afternoon, the evenings are cooling down and the young ones are back to school. At Abbotsford the adults 55+ are “back to school” too! It is the time of year to get back to the pursuit of interests, connect with friends and continue to keep fit. September is a natural time of year for the renewal of those interests, pastimes and routines. Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre has been providing programming for seniors for 51 years. This year we have added some evening programming into the mix. We have an exercise class, choir, memoir writing and the already sold-out ‘Happening on the Hill’ lecture series. Charlotte Roach joined our team as a student and is continuing with us this fall to support evening programing and space rental. Have a look online for this non-member-specific program for adults 55+. Evening programming is sure to grow and flourish with Charlotte. Regular day programming for members continues at Abbotsford, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. We have new art classes with Ariel and Holly along with special art workshops with Megan, Yulia, Ariel and Holly. Every day is an art day at Abbotsford. If you aren’t already a member of Abbotsford, now might be the time. You get full access to member pricing for our programs, and can join specialty clubs such as ping-pong, bridge, American and Chinese Mahjong, pool/snooker, art, Tai Chi and writing; just to name a few. Membership runs from January to December and is just $50 per person. You can join as of July as a new member

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Our Madame By Linda Greene-Finestone

My mother’s illness and death upended life when I was nine and my sisters were four and one. My father was struggling to cope with my mother’s nine-month hospitalization, his young daughters and his business. He depended on close family and our cleaning lady who became our housekeeper. We called her Madame. She was 65 years old and had curled grey hair. She lived in Verdun, a suburb of Montreal, with her husband who was a retired war veteran. She had two married sons and grandchildren. When my mother was suddenly hospitalized, Madame became a backbone of our stability. We had known her all our lives. She immediately moved in, sharing my bedroom. She made us meals and took care of the house. With money my father left in a little box in the kitchen, she did the grocery shopping, and went to Woolworths for various sundries and bakery treats. She was there when we left for school in the morning, when we came home for lunch and when we returned at the end of the day. At first, she left only on Sunday mornings to be with her family and go to church. Then, when I was old enough to look after my sisters, she left on Friday afternoons for the weekend. And eventually, she also left on Wednesday afternoons returning early Thursday mornings. Madame’s departures

The author and her sisters, with Madame

were heart-wrenching. My youngest sister wailed and screamed as Madame walked out the door. I don’t know how Madame was able to do it. I knew she would return. Maybe my youngest sister feared the worst. Madame was gentle and sensitive. When she moved in and I was shy to take a bath naked in front of her, she let me bathe in my underwear. If I didn’t like the sandwich she had made for lunch, she let me eat just the dessert. She baked apple pies and rolled up, sweetened pastry with the leftover dough. I later learned these are called pets de soeur (which translates to “nun’s farts”!). She wrote to me at camp with her fine penmanship and signed off with “de celle qui vous aime beaucoup, Madame.” When my father forced us to

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eat his loose scrambled eggs that made me gag, Madame mopped them up with her large hand and swallowed them the moment he stepped out of the kitchen. He could be so harsh, and she would observe that “he’s very nervous,” as if to console me. Throughout our lives she crocheted striped pantoufles (slippers) for us. So many everyday kindnesses. We kissed her, hugged her. We loved her. When my father remarried, she eventually “retired” from us. I invited her to my wedding but she didn’t think she could come. I called her and tried not to show that I was crying, but she knew. She came and sat at the table with my father’s sister and closest family. I have a picture of her with me and my sisters. Children were part of her entire adult

life. First her own, then my family’s and then her young granddaughter who moved in with her dad. All of us – from infants to teenagers – were the blessed recipients of her quiet, steady and tender presence. We continued visiting her until she was 99 and in a long-term care residence. A few months later we attended her funeral. I’d had to set out late and got a speeding ticket; I was too distraught to even attempt to offer the officer a reason. The funeral was in Lasalle, a borough of Montreal, and I was unsure of the directions. Finally arriving at the right place, my sister and I offered condolences. One son asked if we wanted to “be with” her. He led us to a small wooden box of her cremated remains. I’d never seen this before and had to brace myself hard. We sat at the back and I cried throughout the service. Afterward, they invited us to join the family for lunch. We couldn’t – we were gutted. We thanked them and left, needing to sort through it all ourselves. I don’t know if she has a gravestone, but this epitaph would befit her: one of the invisible people in our lives who move humanity forward. We called her Madame. Her name was Alma Arsenault. To us she was St. Alma of Verdun. Linda Greene-Finestone, PhD, is the co-author of 40+ scientific publications on nutrition and the author of creative work exploring the mythological Lilith, including a poem, chapter and painting featured in Wild with Child: Outlaw Mothers and Feminist Representations of Maternal Power (Demeter Press, 2024).

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Glebe Little League Win District Championship Memorable night(s) at Lansdowne baseball diamond By Jon Sinden

It took two nights, 10 innings and a little summer baseball magic to help lead Glebe Little League (GLL) Giants to lift a championship trophy. This was one of those “How can you not be romantic about baseball?” moments. It all started on Tuesday, August 25 when 14 boys and 1 girl laced up the cleats and hit the Lansdowne baseball diamond for the final night of the season. At least, they thought it was the final night. The opponent was a familiar foe, the Carleton Russell Expos, a wellcoached athletic team that Glebe had split the two-game season series with, both clubs winning one game apiece. The championship game was a tightly fought chess match, scoreless after three innings. The Expos put one run on the board in the top of the 4th and the Glebe Giants answered in the bottom of the 6th to tie it up. (Note: Little League games usually end after 6 innings, but not this one). Then, some incredible pitching saw three more scoreless innings − 9 full innings and still 1-1. Since Lansdowne is a mixed-use community park that meant adult softball needed the field so the championship game needed to be continued…the next day. This epic battle could not be settled in one night. Wednesday rolled around and both clubs were anxious and eager to start the 10th inning. Would this be another lengthy affair? The Expos led off the inning but Glebe pitching shut them down, 1,2,3. Momentum was on Glebe’s side. Was this the moment? Spoiler alert:

it was. With a runner on second, one single was all that was needed. Glebe Giants win 2-1 after 10 innings! “This is what baseball is all about. These kids played their hearts out,” said Glebe resident and Head Coach Bobby Howe. He added, “All the hard work over the summer led us to this and this group will remember winning this game for the rest of their lives.” Coach Howe offered a final thought: “This was a special group of players and they represented the Glebe community with pride and passion. They bonded early and fully supported each other throughout the season, the playoffs and in this championship final. This support and unity allowed each player to play fearlessly and with joy – the perfect combination for growth and success.” Winning is great and a testament to the army of volunteer coaches, administrators and others who make the Glebe Little League engine run every day. But taking a step back and acknowledging the growth over the past few years is really something to see. In 2024, GLL had 591 players across all seasons. In 2025, enrollment grew to 804 players. And then after the Toronto Blue Jays made a historic run to inches away from winning a World Series, Glebe Little League saw an incredible surge in enrollment: 1,228 players. With this growth more of everything is needed:

Your Glebe Little League Championship Roster Judah Poveda, Knox Sinden, Fergus Delaney, Logan Frood, Theo Harris, Thomas Brinkman, Lillian Howe, Sam Howe, Josh Howe, Cohen Ferron, Ryan Jones, Emmet Dandzurovski, Henry Dalrymple, Patrick Wallace-Moriarty, Benny Yarwood-Law Coaching staff: Bobby Howe, Dave Yarwood, Steve Dandzurovski

coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, scorekeepers and more. But Glebe Little League is not done and they are dreaming big. With registration numbers at record highs, GLL is poised for another year of growth. But what’s next? “Batting cages!” says Jane Howe, GLL President. “We are looking for community partners to invest in the growth of the game and batting cages are exactly what the league needs next to remain competitive and to give the best possible experience to the kids.” It’s true. Many associations across the region have had capital investment from a variety of sources including private funders and the Jays Care Foundation, and batting cages are pretty much the norm at baseball fields across the city and province, but not here in the Glebe.

Considering the Lansdowne baseball fields are surrounded by pro sports organizations and nestled right in the heart of a bustling business district, the next partner shouldn’t be too far away. “Major Canadian B-Side District Champions” has a nice ring to it. Congrats to all involved. Now it’s on to the fall season. Registration is now open for “Fall Ball” through Glebe Little League. How can you not be romantic about baseball? Jon Sinden is an author and sports consultant who has worked with some of the great sporting groups in North America: Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto FC, Ottawa Redblacks, Atlético Ottawa, Ottawa Titans, Ottawa 67’s and Rugby Canada.

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ABBOTSFORD FALL SPEAKER SERIES: Free weekly talks, Wednesdays at 1pm, at Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre, 950 Bank St. Registration required for a seat. Sponsored by AMICA the Glebe. Sept. 16 – Phillippa Cranston Baron on her book Toller Cranston: Artistic Impressions; Sept. 23 – Bita Talebi, Beyond the Pyramids: Egypt Through the Eyes of Its People (in person and on Zoom); Sept. 30 – Pat Goyeche’s travelogue Ocean, Trees and Me in BC; Oct. 7 – Deirdre Guy, Pampering, Wellness & Fun for the Young at Heart with Mary Kay; Oct. 14 – Michael Pearson, grandson of Lester B. Pearson, on his book In Private Letters, Public Matters. Call 613-230-5730 to register.

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CAPITAL WARD CANDIDATES’ DEBATE: Wed. Oct. 7, 7pm at Old Ottawa South Fire Hall, 260 Sunnyside Ave. Hear from Capital Ward candidates ahead of the municipal election, organized with neighbouring community associations. COMEDY FRIDAYS AT TEN TOES: Fri. Oct. 2, doors 7pm, show 8pm at Ten Toes Coffee House, 593 Bank St. Monthly stand-up night (first Friday of the month) featuring some of Ottawa’s funniest comics in one of the city’s coziest rooms. No cover — seats are limited, reserve in advance. DOORS OPEN FOR MUSIC AT SOUTHMINSTER: Wed. Sept. 16, noon - 1pm at Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave. Lunchtime concert series, freewill offering — this week featuring the SHHH!! Ensemble. Drop in, all welcome. FALL FEST: Sat. Oct. 3, noon - 4pm at 1 Windsor Ave (Windsor Park), Old Ottawa South. Free annual celebration with giant inflatables, games and live entertainment. Organized by the Old Ottawa South Community Association, 613-6956790. FIX & LEARN WORKSHOP: Sat. Sept. 13, 9 11:30am at The Old Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Ave. Bring your broken small appliances, torn clothing and other household fixables to this hands-on repair café — not a drop-off service, you work alongside volunteer fixers. Registration required at oldottawasouth.ca. GCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Thu. Sept. 17, 7 - 9pm at the Glebe Community Centre, Scotton Hall, 175 Third Ave. Join your neighbours for the Glebe Community Association’s AGM, featuring speaker Robert Fife. GLEBE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION monthly meeting, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Glebe Community Centre GLEBE FINE ART SHOW, Sept. 12, 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glebe Community Centre. GLEBE HOUSE TOUR: Sun. Sept. 20, 1 - 4pm, starting at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. Self-guided tour through several Glebe homes, with refreshments and floral displays by Bloomfields, tea and goodies back at the Community Centre from 2:30 - 5pm. Proceeds support GNAG’s Integration Support Program for children with special needs. Tickets at gnag.ca (rain or shine). ‘HOUSING FOREVER’ BONDS INFO SESSION, Sept. 29, 5:30 – 7 p.m., 589 Bank St. 100 WOMEN+ WHO CARE OTTAWA: Mon. Sept. 21, networking 5pm, meeting 6pm at Milestones, Lansdowne Park. Quarterly giving circle — 100 women each donate $100, hear three local charities present, and vote on the spot to send $10,000 to one of them. Free to attend; register at 100womenwhocareottawa.ca. LANSDOWNE FARMERS’ MARKET: Sundays through the fall (Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11), 9am - 3pm at Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park. Local produce, baked goods, crafts and hot food. MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ DEBATE: Thu. Oct. 15, 7pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar St. The four leading mayoral candidates debate ahead of the election. Submit questions in advance to electiondebate@glebeca.ca.

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MUSICAL FUNDRAISER — OTTAWA BLUES FOR YOUTH: Sat. Sept. 19, doors 6pm, show 7pm at The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave. An evening of music in support of youth suicide prevention through The Royal, MC’d by Katherine Dines, featuring Jake DeMarsh, Jesse Greene and Trombone Charlotte, with door prizes and silent/ online auctions. All ages. Tickets $50 at ottawabluesforyouth.com. OLD OTTAWA SOUTH PORCH SALE: Sat. Sept. 12, 8am - 3pm, throughout Old Ottawa South. The neighbourhood’s community-wide porch and garage sale — a great chance to hunt for bargains and meet your neighbours. Organized by the Old Ottawa South Community Association, 613-6956790. OTTOBERFEST: Sat. Sept. 26, 12pm at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. A free, 19+ Bavarian-themed street-food party from local hosts Jessica Traina, Henry Monkhouse (besteats613) and chef Nitin Mehra (East India Company) — at least six food vendors ($15 and under), drinks, a stein-holding competition, and a Guinness World Record attempt for longest video-chain toast. Free admission; food and drinks purchased separately.

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WOMANSONG COLLECTIVE CONCERT: Fri. Sept. 18, doors 2pm, concert 2:30pm at The Vista on Sparks, 412 Sparks St. In support of Glebe Centre Community Programs at Abbotsford, this Ottawa/ Gatineau collective of local women singer-songwriters — Caroline Cook, Kay Francis, Patti Burnett, Sandie Tilbury, Susanna Wiens and Tina Bates — bring their six distinct voices and styles together for an afternoon concert. Tickets $40, online at the-glebe-centre.bloomtickets.ca or call 613-230-5730.

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