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Music maker, dreamcatcher Westfest continues tradition of boosting the local music scene

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Last summer was the first year for Westfest in its new home at Laroche Park in Mechanicsville. This year’s festival promises to deliver an equally diverse mix of programming for music lovers from Kitchissippi and beyond.

Westfest producer, Elaina Martin, revealed details of the 2017 festival in an exclusive interview with the Kitchissippi Times.

It’s a new roster of performers and there are some tweaks to the venue but two major aspects remain the same: Westfest is still free and the commitment to new, up-and-coming artists is as strong as ever.

“Like the last 14 years of programming, Westfest has always been a platform for young, amateur artists in which they can experience a big stage and experience opening for a big name,” says Elaina.

Audiences are guaranteed to see something completely new. Take, for example, River Doucette, a flutist beat boxer. “You’ve never seen anything

like this, and that’s what I love,” says Elaina.

It’s been a personal mission of Elaina’s to give local performers a leg up – especially ones who have traditionally been underrepresented in the mainstream.

“I am all about introducing things to our audience and our community. I want people to leave Westfest thinking, ‘that was sick, that was awesome.

I loved that.’”

Elaina says it’s the Westfest she’s always dreamed of producing.

Although she refuses to play favourites, she is particularly excited about bringing Kimberly Sunstrum to the main stage. Elaina describes her style of music as being similar to the intimate and thoughtful melodies of singer-songwriter, Tracy Chapman.

“Kimberly is a young female, a woman of colour, and a solo guitarist.

She’s mind blowing,” describes Elaina.

“She’s a local Ottawa girl and nobody knows her.”

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“I was born and grew up in Toronto… can I say that in Ottawa? We moved here to take care of my wife’s mom who lives in Arnprior. We have lived in the Kitchissippi area for five years. I like that this area is close to everything. We are close enough to pathways,

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We have lots of practice being retired as we have been doing it for quite a few years. We are relatively active. We go to the library quite often. We are coming back from the library

right now. We also go to the theatres. We have already rented a suite downtown for Canada Day 2017, down by the canal, so we are going down there for the two days so we don’t have to travel back and forth from our home. We booked it last July.”

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“It’s not exclusive to just higher-end restaurants, we’re looking to try a bit of everything, we have a big vision for it,” she says.

While membership in the club might be limited to Westboro and Wellington West residents, Mary and Andrea don’t plan to limit dining options to that same area. While no plans have been set in stone as of yet, the pair’s future plans might include summer picnics and food truck crawls.

Their hope is to have the first event take place in February, with a new supper happening every second month. They expect a turnout of about 15-25 people per

meal as an ideal group.

Members would simply pay for whatever food and drink they had consumed.

While inspiration through food is the club’s main intention, Mary and Andrea dwell on the sense of community as the most rewarding aspect to the project.

“Food unites people, it’s a great way to meet people, it’s very casual, while at the same time exploring great restaurants,” says Mary.

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of work and family and simply forget to take the time to treat yourself.

The Westboro Supper Club is a friendly reminder that we have a wonderful community of friends and food waiting just down the road.

“It gives us something to look forward to, as a stay-at-home parent, I know I have that night in a couple of weeks I’m going out for dinner to enjoy that time for ourselves,” says Andrea.

“You get to a certain time in your life and meeting new people is not that easy, it’s hard, so hopefully this will help to create new relationships and friendships,” adds Mary.

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Calling all Westboro foodies, there’s a hip new club coming to your ‘hood that will expand your culinary consciousness and kickstart your social circle too.

The Westboro Supper Club is a blossoming idea concocted by Mary Marquardt and her long-time friend, Andrea Khalid. The pair of health care professionals are currently devoting their free time to building a membership base for the new club.

Anyone who is interested in exploring the cuisine of Westboro and beyond is welcome.

The whole idea came about because Mary was looking to get out of the house and meet new people. “When I moved to Westboro, I really wanted to get to know more people in the community,” says Mary.

She soon found the Hintonburg Supper Club, though it turned out her home in the ‘boro was a bit too far west to qualify for that particular club. And fair enough, the Hintonburg Supper Club, organized by the Hintonburg Community Association, has been going strong for over seven years and often runs at full capacity as it is. Apparently people like supper.

The idea is really not so different than some of the social enterprises she used to organize in her previous home city of Montreal, so she decided to start her own supper club.

“My husband and I used to run what we called a luxury social club, which was a membership based club where we hosted exclusive events,” says Mary.

“We did that for about five or six years.”

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Accessibility is a key component of Westfest and it’s taken on a much greater meaning than ever before. For Elaina, it’s about a festival that is truly accessible for all.

Dovercourt will be improving access for people in wheelchairs with the addition of rubber mats and walkways. More volunteers also will be on hand to provide special assistance if needed.

Festivalgoers can also expect a larger Indigenous Pavilion as well, with more artists, food, and various family friendly activities such as weaving workshops.

There will also be more food available for purchase and the addition of covered seating.

Westfest 2017 will be taking place June 2-4. The complete list of performers and full schedule is available at Westfest.ca.

Westfest’s second annual fundraising party – Westfest ALL STAR! – is taking place on Sunday March 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Orange Art Gallery and promises to be a who’s who of Westfest alum and 2017 performers. Hosted by Jim Bryson and Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper, it’s a chance to sample some great live performances, craft beer, wine, and food.

There are only 120 tickets available and can be purchased via Westfest.ca for $100. All proceeds from the event will fund Westfest 2017 programming.

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“I needed to give her this shot, and show her that she can do this if she wants.”

Headliners this year include Deejay NDN and A Tribe Called Red (electronic dance beats with elements of First Nations music), Monkey Junk (defined as a rock and roll/swamp/blues band and winners of a Juno Award in 2012 for Blues Album of the Year) and Lemon Cash (which Elaina describes as “the next Canadian Maroon 5.”).

Festival veterans already know that if you want to discover some great music, don’t just time your visit to coincide with the headline acts. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, sun umbrellas, picnic blankets and coolers and make a day of it.

Feedback about 2016 was “mostly positive” says Elaina. The grassy, intimate setting, she says, was the right choice for this kind of festival.

2:46 PM Although there are trees around the perimeter of the park and in the children’s play area, festivalgoers noted the need for extra shade last year. In response, Westfest will be providing extra canopies in strategic places and work harder to remind people to bring umbrellas and sunscreen this year.

Other changes are planned for the Westfest kid’s area, which was located next to an existing playground and splash pad and will be again this year.

This year, however, fencing will separate the children’s space from the rest of the park. Although the details are still to be worked out, Dovercourt Recreation Association – who has once again come on board as an event sponsor – will be providing child-minding services so parents can take a bit of a break during the festival.

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Westboro’s Howard Winston Weatherall discovered that he had a half-brother, Clarence Howard Sayers (Jack), living in Northern England. The discovery was decades in the making and almost didn’t happen.

A dark chapter in Canada’s and England’s history – the sending of over 100,000 so-called orphans from England across all of Canada between 1869 and 1948 – underlies the story of their reunion. These “Home Children” were often exploited as free labour on farms and as domestic help. Over 50 organizations in England arranged for these children to be sent to Canada – Barnardos (a British children’s charity), being the main one, but also the Salvation Army and Quarrier’s, to name a few.

Howard Weatherall was always told he had an older brother who died in childbirth, a story his father repeated every few years, making Howard curious and fueling his passion later in life for genealogy.

Their story begins in 1929. Howard’s father, Frank Howard Weatherall, met Catherine Sayers in Canada where she was serving as a domestic.

This brief affair led to pregnancy and disgrace.

She was deported back to England, where Howard’s brother, Jack, was born in 1930.

Howard’s father later married his mother, but both boys, living continents apart, grew up without their mothers.

Jack’s mother, Catherine, was compensated $100 by a Canadian court and, back in England, lived with her sister.

When she went back into service she placed Jack in foster care and later with Barnardos.

Howard’s mother died of a brain tumor when he was five. He has no memories of her and assumes she must have spent a good amount of time in the hospital before her death. She left Howard and his two sisters on a farm with their father.

So how did these two brothers manage to find each other?

Jack, placed in a naval school in 1942, joined the Royal Navy three years later. In 1949 he qualified as a diver and began working for the Ministry of Defence’s Admirality Salvage. In a real-life ‘rags to riches’ story, he started a salvage business with two of his friends and retired to his estate in Thorgunbal, Northern England in the 1980s.

Howard, meanwhile, joined the army in Canada. Stationed in Germany, he often went on vacation to London, U.K. While he was there he stayed at the Union Jack Hotel, a hotel for service people. In a funny twist of fate, Jack and Howard later discovered that they had both stayed at this same hotel during the same week. They could have been sitting at the same table for breakfast, never realizing they were related.

Howard says he always felt connected to England, especially when he became interested in his family’s genealogy.

Jack discovered an old photo album of his mother’s after her death in 1992, with a photo of a Frank Howard Weatherall, a Canadian who had served as a Canadian Army mail driver. When Jack retired, he decided to look into his family’s genealogy. He approached Barnardos Aftercare Service in Canada, who put him in touch with Dave Lorente in Renfrew. David and his wife, Kay, had found-

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ed Home Children Canada in 1991, championing the children’s – now adults – right to access records that revealed their personal histories.

As the founder of Home Children Canada and the son of a Home Child, Dave never knew of this side of his father’s past until a few years after his death in 1965.

He suggests the biggest drawback to being a Home Child was the very stigma of being one, and the fact families in many communities, including Renfrew, told their children not to play with Home Children.

Jack contacted Dave Lorente, who found an entry under H. Weatherall in Ottawa where Jack’s father was last known to have lived in 1929.

“I wrote to him [Dave Lorente] and within a week he had found me a brother, two sisters, 28 first cousins and about 65 second cousins all over Canada and the United States,” says Jack. “I have spent my

whole life wondering who my dad was and where the rest of my family might be.”

When Jack contacted Howard in Ottawa, Howard had been speaking to Dave Lorente who had told him: “I think you might have an older brother.” Everything lined up.

Jack and his wife visited in 1995 and met his extensive Canadian family. Howard travelled to Thorgunbal, England, in 1996 to meet Jack’s family. It was a happy ending for two people who were deeply affected by circumstances beyond their control.

Howard and Jack have kept in touch since that first encounter.

Howard has travelled to the U.K. twice to visit since that first meeting and is planning to go again next year. Jack, now 85, recently moved to a smaller house as both he and his wife have been struggling with health issues.

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made her husband so self-conscious, that he stopped going to the gym. However, it was vital for him to remain active; Parkinson’s patients can manage the disease better with regular exercise. Ross’s quality of life improved once he got help at the gym, and when he learned to ask for help even from perfect strangers when he needed it.

This is an experience common to many Parkinson’s patients and their loved ones, and is at the core of Dovercourt’s programs. Kim envisages the specially designed fitness programs as part of Parkinson’s patients’ social lives: exercising in a supportive environment, in the company of other people who face similar challenges will alleviate some of the social anxiety that Parkinson’s patients have, and promote their well-being. Kim says Dovercourt is a great fit for such a project with good facilities and enthusiastic staff, and is accessible by transit and has a community-minded ethos.

Kim and Alanna hope that as more people participate in Dovercourt’s offerings, the programs can be fine-tuned to better meet the requirements of Parkinson’s patients, and that more awareness can be raised. The goal, as Ross believes, is to live well with Parkinson’s.

The programs have already begun but registrations are still being accepted at dovercourt.org.

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Dovercourt Recreation Association has launched two innovative programs to help people living with Parkinson’s disease.

These pilot programs, developed with support from Partners Investing in Parkinson’s Research (PIPR), are designed to help Parkinson’s patients with their specific challenges. Parkinson’s has several physical manifestations. Tremors, slowed movements, rigid muscles, speech changes, impaired posture and balance are just some of the disease’s symptoms.

Alanna George, Manager, Health and Wellness at Dovercourt, says these programs will help address wellness in a non-clinical setting. Both fitness programs use exercise movements and techniques that are proven to be beneficial to Parkinson’s patients.

Dovercourt’s trainers will use PIPR’s training manual, which has input from physiotherapists and neurologists, and bring to bear their experience working with professionals in the rehabilitative community.

PIPRfit Strength will incorporate large gestures and movements to reduce tremors and PIPRfit Aqua will use the pool to build balance. These programs will be audited by neurologists and physiotherapists and will be iterative and responsive to patients’ needs.

PIPR is a grassroots organization that works closely with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation to raise funds – more than a million dollars thus far – for research into Parkinson’s. Kim Teron, one of the co-chairs of PIPR, says that there are several worldclass scientists conducting cutting-edge research into Parkinson’s with Ottawa University and The Ottawa Hospital. Fundraising events such as Run for a Reason during Ottawa’s race weekend help bring in much-needed funds and also raise awareness about the disease. A portion of each PIPRfit registration will be directed towards PIPR to support research at The Ottawa Hospital.

Kim is spearheading this initiative with Dovercourt from a very personal perspective. Kim’s husband, Ross Tuddenham, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2010. Ross had always been active and very fit (a “gym nut,” Kim says), and loved to play tennis and other racquet sports. While he still leads a full and active life with Parkinson’s, the journey hasn’t always been easy.

Soon after Ross was diagnosed, Kim realized that the typical tremors and weaknesses of Parkinson’s

The international medical community was turned upside down in 1895. German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen was researching the electric discharge process in diluted gas when he stumbled upon a new kind of ray. He discovered its potential medical use when he made an image of his wife’s hand on a photographic plate. (When she first saw the picture, she purportedly said: “I have seen my death.”) In January 1896, Vienna’s daily newspaper, Die Presse, published Röntgen’s findings under the headline: “A Sensational Discovery.” It was sensational. It was the birth of the X-ray.

The idea of being able to see inside a live body transformed the medical profession. Today, we are in the middle of another chapter in the history of radiology.

Leading this global change is Dr. Frank Rybicki, Chief of Medical Imaging at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and Professor and Chair of Radiology at the University of Ottawa. In 2011, he was part of a Boston-based medical team that used 3D printing to guide North America’s first face transplant. His role at TOH is fairly new, having arrived only 18 months ago.

“One of the things I was charged to do was advance my department, and the institution as a whole. Having a 3D printing program puts Medical Imaging at the center of radiology’s international stage, moves us closer to becoming a top 10 per cent hospital in North America, and it enables Tender Loving Research by bringing new technologies to Ottawa and the region,” he explains. “3D printing is the fastest growing technology in the medical sector today, with multidisciplinary opportunities as the field evolves before us.”

3D printing was invented in 1983 and was first proposed for medical use in the late 1980s.

Proponents were well ahead of their time.

“The evolution is very comparable to MRI 15 years ago when I completed my residency, in that the technology had to catch up. Now the technology can meet medical needs with enormous opportunities,” explains Dr. Rybicki.

The Ottawa Hospital is the first hospital in Canada to have an integrated medical 3D printing program for surgical planning, education, and expansion of its research portfolio. It’s the kind of innovation that is helping patients today, and in the future.

Dr. Adnan Sheikh, Medical Director for 3D printing at TOH, explains its important role in complex operations.

Imagine an aggressive tumor that erodes a pelvic bone so completely that the damage extends into the joint itself. It’s a rare case and there’s a lot going on: the bone, blood vessels, muscle and soft tissues are involved. A surgeon while planning a complex surgery would like to know: 1. What’s the relationship between the tumor to the vessels? 2. What’s the best surgical approach?

3D printing can help answer these questions.

Currently, this technology is widely used to create detailed anatomical models that allow doctors to plan and practice complicated heart, brain and reconstructive surgeries. These models give doctors an unprecedented level of reassurance, confidence, and clarity in complex surgeries.

The new printer allows medical staff to create a 3D replica of the damaged bone. A second model – printed to scale – shows the exact place to make critical incisions.

“Even a millimetre here or there makes a difference,” says Dr. Sheikh, who points out that having this kind of detailed information before surgery can cut operating time by two or three hours. Each hour in the operating room has a price tag of $3,000 to $4,000. Less time in the O.R. results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications during surgery.

“You know exactly what you’re doing,” says Dr. Sheikh. “That really cuts down the morbidity and any complications relating to any complex procedure.”

3D printing is also critical to research and teaching. By having models printed in 3D, the entire medical community – from students to surgeons – can benefit; not to mention the patients. Take, for example, the heart.

“Some of the abnormalities of the heart are very rare – 1/1000 or 100,000. A cardiac surgery resident may not see all the congenital heart abnormalities during their training,” says Dr. Sheikh. “How do they operate? If we had these models made so the surgeons can practice, they’d know exactly what they need to do before the surgery.”

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Not too far in Ottawa’s future is a 3D printer that prints customized human implants.

In the case of the patient with the tumor that destroyed his pelvic bone, imagine a 3D print of a custom prosthetic bone fragment that can safely replace the damaged one.

“The technology already exists,” says Dr. Rybicki. “It’s just a matter of funding in order to bring it to Ottawa.”

Funding issues aside, the future of the 3D medical imaging program at The Ottawa Hospital looks very bright, indeed. Dr. Sheikh is particularly excited about organ printing, which would alleviate the chronic shortage of organs needed for research and transplants.

“The U.S. has already spent billions of dollars for research on organ printing and we would love to take the initiative. We have the leadership and the expertise here. That’s our aim. That’s going to change everything,” says Dr. Sheikh.

“What we are doing right now is really just the tip of the iceberg. 3D printing is revolutionizing the way we practice medicine, now, and 10 years from now.”

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On a snowy winter day in January, students in a grade seven class at Westboro’s Broadview Public School were busy studying, of all things, a comic book!

In this case, it was a special digital comic book and one that the students were actually going to have a hand in completing.

The origin of the digital comic can be traced to a presentation Dr. Kumanan Wilson made to his son’s (Matthew Wilson’s), grade six science class earlier in the year.

A fan of comics, Dr. Wilson decided to make his presentation about the immune system and immunization using a comic book format. The result was Immunity Warriors, Invasion of the Zombies.

In the story, alien ships invade several cities and soon begin multiplying and spreading infection. Later, the storyline reveals that the battle against the aliens is actually a struggle taking part in the human body. The story shifts neatly into an illustrated explanation of how the human body can defend itself against the influenza virus with the help of “project vaccine.”

Immunity Warriors was a hit with the students and Dr. Wilson, an internal medicine specialist and scientist at The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa, soon began thinking that he might be able to expand the content to educate a wider group of children about the importance of vaccination.

At that point, Dr. Wilson approached Algonquin College’s

Health and Wellness Research Centre to gauge their interest in collaborating with him. With funding from NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), and dedicated work from four students in Algonquin’s School of Media and Design and Advanced Technology, Immunity Warriors was created.

The Public Health Agency of Canada, uOttawa and The Ottawa Hospital also helped with funding.

Work on the digital comic took several months. Once the story was completed by Dr. Wilson, the team at Algonquin pitched in with design, illustration, and copy. Creative consultants on the comic included Michelle Paradis, and Matthew Wilson (son of Kim Barnhardt and Dr. Wilson.)

While the comic was essentially complete at that point, there was still important work to be done by the Broadview students at a special event on January 24. Two of the four Algonquin College students who worked on the project challenged the grade seven students to come up with names for the characters in the comic book.

There was much fun, creativity and a cheerful buzz in the room, while everyone wrote their suggestions on yellow sticky notes and brought them to the front of the class to place on the appropriate character’s poster. The final names for the characters will be selected in the near future.

Educating children about the importance of vaccination is a priority for Dr. Wilson.

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do with my life, and I decided that since I love to cook, I should go to cooking school and open a restaurant.”

A native of Laos, Sam chose to attend the Wandee Culinary Art School in Bangkok because he had a strong familiarity with Thai food and felt he could capitalize on its popularity in Canada. His hunch was correct.

The menu at Sam’s Café was not extensive, but it was packed with flavour and included both Thai and Vietnamese dishes.

“I didn’t make a lot of changes to the menu, although I did add a few things over time,” says Sam, citing Pad Thai as an example. “At first I didn’t feel I could serve it because I thought my stove was not hot enough to prepare it the way I like. I experimented a little bit recently and am very pleased that I put the time into trying to perfect it. It has been very well received so I am glad that I got a chance to

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He may have only been a restaurateur for two and a half years but Sam Souryavong has developed a loyal following that is certain to outlast the closure of Sam’s Café / Fairmont Confectionery. Sam broke the news via Facebook on January 16 and is bittersweet at the prospect of closing his beloved little spot.

“It’s the right time to take a break,” says Sam, who hinted at the prospect of future food venture in the Facebook post.

“I have been running the café with the help of my sister, Sandy, who used to have a Vietnamese restaurant in Markham. She needs to return to Toronto to care for our ailing mother and I also want to spend some time with family. It’s been very demanding for us, running the café and the store.”

Having previously worked in the real estate industry, Sam said getting unexpectedly laid off five years ago influenced his new career path. “I needed to figure out what to

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serve my version of Pad Thai.”

Sam says that ironically it’s just when he feels that he is getting better and better as a cook, that suddenly it’s time to close.

“When I went to chef’s school this was exactly what I imagined I wanted to do. For me, the café wasn’t about money and profit. It was about making interesting, reasonably priced food, and having a wonderful chance to

forge connections with the people I was serving.”

While he enjoyed the cooking, Sam says that what he has liked even more has been the support from neighbours.

“They have just been so encouraging and they are not shy to share their appreciation,” he says. “They have followed us on Facebook and helped us to advertise on social media by posting pictures on Instagram and tweeting about the food. One cus-

tomer even showed me how to open a Yelp account.

Everyone was so willing to help and wanted to see us do well.”

After the announcement, it was a busy week of goodbyes for Sam, with many long-time customers from all across the region coming in to express their sorrow and best wishes.

“By noontime on the day we announced we were closing, half our freezer supply of house-made curry sauce was gone,” he says.

Sam confirms he is hoping to open a new food business in the area.

“My partner and I have enjoyed living in Hintonburg for 15 years and his parents are near Cornwall, so we are very much at home in Ottawa. I have always wanted to learn more about vegetarian dishes so I am hoping to have time to do this during my hiatus.”

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Contractors are snapping up single family homes inside the Greenbelt, with the intent to replace them with multi-unit dwellings, in some cases more than doubling the density and the value of the property. New regulations will allow homeowners to convert or construct carriage homes adjacent to their existing houses to create new rental housing.

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2. Exciting Redevelopment Projects New commercial developments are making Ottawa’s downtown a better place to live and shop. Projects like the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park, the proposed redevelopment of LeBreton Flats, the Innovation Centre in Bayview yards in Mechanicsville and the construction of a new City Library on the east side of Centretown will make Centretown-West neighbourhoods more vibrant.

4. The LRT’s Impact The LRT’s (Light Rail Transit) effect on local real estate will start to be felt. The Confederation Line—Phase 1 of the Light Rail Transit project—will open in 2018, with 13 stations and 12.5 kilometres of track taking passengers east-west from Tunney’s Pasture to the Gloucester Centre at Blair Road. It will make neighbourhoods adjacent to the route—Westboro, Wellington Village, Hintonburg,

8. Incredible International Events Ottawa continues to evolve into a truly world-class multicultural city. In 2017, Ottawa will host a number of international events that put it on the map for international buyers. Ottawa will host Canada’s 150th birthday, the Grey Cup, and Tim Hortons’ Roar of the Rings Curling tournament to name a few. With most of Ottawa’s population growth coming from immigration, the multicultural nature of Ottawa will continue to flourish.

9. Optimism in the Private Sector Ottawa’s private sector continues to grow and create new jobs. Ottawa boasts the largest concentration of engineers and scientists in Canada. Ottawa’s technology sector has more than 1,800 companies and 68,000 employees, making it second only to the federal government. The tech jobs lost with the collapse of Nortel are now being replaced by hundreds of small and medium-sized technology firms.

Some of these are destined to be the next Shopify in terms of commercial success and job creation.

1. The “Trudeau Effect” An expanding federal government will increase public service jobs in the national capital and the city’s population.

A growing federal workforce is the biggest factor that will positively impact demand for local real estate.

3. New Development in the Downtown Core New residential developments are bringing more people into central neighbourhoods. The new Zibi development at Lebreton Flats, Greystone Village in Old Ottawa East, and Trinity Development Group’s 3-tower complex of 50+ storeys in Lower Hintonburg are three examples of big new projects that will bring thousands of permanent residents back to the city’s core.

National Capital Region will be more than 1.4 million people. With all the amenities of a national capital, residents have access to cultural institutions usually associated with a much larger city.

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Homeowners in Toronto and Vancouver have done extremely well in recent years with double-digit price increases; however, forecasts in the Canadian real estate market in 2017 are fairly pessimistic. The average house price is predicted to fall by 4 per cent this year on a national basis. The combination of the new BC real estate tax on foreign buyers and tighter federal mortgage rules is expected to cool off red-hot markets in Toronto and Vancouver, making it harder for first-time buyers to get into the market.

But while Ottawa has missed out on much of the recent euphoria, 2017 promises to reward local homeowners and investors for their patience. I’ve identified 10 reasons why 2017 is a great time to own and invest in Ottawa, particularly inside the greenbelt and in the Centretown-West Ottawa corridor.

Mechanicsville, Little Italy, Centretown and Sandy Hill— more accessible and more desirable. The train promises to be fast, quiet and air-conditioned and is expected to have more than 250,000 riders per day. Like other cities with mass transit systems, Ottawa properties located within walking distance of an LRT station will inevitably become more valuable in the future, making them an attractive investment to buy now.

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For much of the year, the roads and paths in Ottawa are bustling with cyclists. Some are riding to work or dropping the kids off at school, and many are enjoying the sights and sounds of the city at a leisurely pace.

Cycling is a great low-impact activity, and for many, an efficient way to make the daily commute. Bike commuters ease road congestion and reduce emission of greenhouse gases.

Studies have also shown that compared to drivers and transit users, cyclists are the happiest commuters.

When the weather cools and the first snow flies, many cyclists resign themselves to car or bus travel to get around. Ottawa winters can be treacherous, with snow, ice and slush covering the roadways and bike paths.

Navigating a bike through wintry conditions takes both skill and a heavy dose of bravery.

Despite the challenges, some avid cyclists continue to ride. Arno Turk is a resident of Wellington West who

cycles to work all year long. “I like the fact that I get my daily exercise in at the same time,” he says.

Arno finds cycling much less frustrating than sitting in car traffic, or waiting for buses that are delayed by winter weather.

Health benefits aside, winter cycling can also be a lot of fun. Arno uses a “fat bike” – a bicycle designed to travel over snow. The tires are oversized and made of softer rubber so that riders can gain more traction on the unstable terrain. Arno’s fat bike offers some freedom in choosing a route to work. It even allows him to pick routes and paths that are less travelled by car or even car-free. One of those car-free routes is the new SJAM Winter Trail, a multi-use trail along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway from Westboro Beach to the Canadian War Museum.

The price tag for a fat bike ranges widely, from around $800 to over $2500 for some of the best models.

Cheaper bikes tend to be heavy and

becomes difficult, especially for those newer to cycling.

“The bike is not magic,” he says.

“There is still some skill and fitness needed to ride in deep, fresh snow.”

Grant suggests going for a ride on a day when the snow has been packed down.

Westboro Beach resident, Graham Page, uses a single-speed cyclocrossstyle bike for commuting, running errands and weekend training.

“Unless there is a lot of freezing

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are made with less durable components. Those looking to try before they buy can check out Tall Tree Cycles, a professional workshop and retail store on Wellington Street West.

Tall Tree carries a good selection of fat bikes, and a rental is $50 for 36 hours.

Owner Grant Burke suggests that first-time fat bike users should start with a flat trail and gives another plug for the SJAM Winter Trail. Grant says that after a 10cm snowfall, fat biking

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rain or deep snow, you can get away with using just about any bike,” he says.

Bike choices aside, winter cyclists don’t get very far without appropriate clothing. Graham suggests using warm under layers, and water and windproof outer layers. “Be careful not to overdress if you are going out for a longer ride,” he advises. It is better to pack an extra layer than sweat too much and risk becoming cool when the ride is over.

Safety is also a consideration for those eager to try winter cycling.

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and back lights, even in the daytime.

For nervous riders, an investment of $100-120 for studded tires can provide extra traction needed for icy roads.

In a city that deals with snow for six months of the year, winter cycling can be a wonderful alternative to the monotony of gyms and stationary bikes. Instead of committing to riding every day, in all weather, start with sunny days after the snow has been cleared. It may not be long before you are cruising past the long lines of traffic, getting some fresh air and sunshine to start your day.

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• Dress your kids warmer than yourself.

Three layers are usually best; warm long underwear, regular clothes, snowsuit.

• Protect your children from the wind on the coolest days.

If you have a chariot, keep the cover down.

• An old sleeping bag or a thick wool blanket makes a cozy chariot nest.

Let your kids snuggle under it and keep warm.

• Don’t put toys or food in a chariot in the winter.

Children are more likely to take off their mitts to play or eat, making their hands cold.

• Adult-sized wool socks make a great extra layer over small hands and arms if needed.

They also work as leg warmers over boots.

• Keep your child’s mittens tucked under their snowsuit sleeves.

It keeps them on better and lessens the chance of exposed skin.

• Trailers are more stable than bike-mounted child carriers in the winter.

The lower centre of gravity keeps you much more balanced on slippery surfaces.

• Much like your bicycle, a trailer will get dirty and salty from the road.

Be sure to keep it as clean as possible or consider using an older model for winter use.

• When you get to your destination, check your child’s hands and feet to see how warm they are.

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• Keep trips to less than 30 minutes on very cold days.

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Charity rides are a fun and active way to give back

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Charity bike rides have gained in popularity in recent years, with hundreds of rides being offered all across Canada. Throughout the warmer months, cyclists can take their pick of events here in the Ottawa region.

Some of the largest rides include the MS Bike Tour, The Ottawa Hospital’s “The Ride,” and Cycle for Sight.

Event routes can vary, and most charity rides offer several distance options. Larger rides also provide cyclists with mechanical support along the way, rest stops with snacks or lunch, and fun entertainment at the end of the ride.

It is the social aspect of the rides

that draw many participants, who will sign up with teams and encourage friends to join. Some cyclists are also motivated by the cause. Westboro resident Mary Lou Davies has been doing the MS Bike Tour for two years. “I feel that through my participation and fundraising efforts, I’m finding a way to give back,” she says.

All rides will have a registration fee, and some require participants to fundraise a minimum amount. This amount can range from $40 to over $1500, and participants will be financially responsible for any shortfalls.

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amount. Mary Lou’s fundraising approach is to solicit donations from a group of friends and colleagues. “For both years of the ride, I have easily surpassed the required fundraising minimum,” she says.

Beginner cyclists often assume that charity rides are too difficult, but regular participants are quick to point out that the events are not races. Although there will be professional cyclists in the mix, the majority of riders are less experienced. Dr. Dan Hwang of Westboro Station Dental has being participating in charity rides for many years and encourages any cyclist to try a ride.

“Cycling is something that all of us can do,” he says.

Joining a team can add to the social aspect of the ride, and Dr. Hwang sponsors his own team “The Fluoriders” for the MS Bike Ride. New participants who join a team will benefit from the experience of past riders and will have teammates to train with in the months leading up to the ride.

“Riding as part of a team can also keep you safe,” says Dr. Hwang. Cyclists in groups are much more visible to motorists. Those leading the pack can alert other cyclists to dangers such as gravel and potholes.

Depending on the distance of the ride, doing some fitness training in preparation is a good idea.

“Someone told me you don’t have to ride the whole length of the route to train; just ride regularly ahead of the event,” says Mary Lou. To train for her ride, Mary Lou gets out on her bike three times per week and tries to fit in some long distance rides before the event.

Participants should be riding on a bike that they are comfortable with, and are used to riding. An expensive bike is not necessary, although experienced riders find lighter bikes easier to handle for long distances. In addition to the bike, all riders should have a helmet, comfortable clothing, and proper reflectors.

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Safety is even more important than the gear and participants need to learn the rules of the road. Some charity rides are on closed roads but many share the route with cars. Extra caution should be taken on wet roads when visibility is poor. Rides will not be cancelled unless weather is extreme, and participants should be prepared to ride in rain, heat or windy conditions.

In any kind of weather, charity bike rides can be a lot of fun. There is satisfaction that comes with completing a long ride, and new participants will find themselves eager to do more. For those who want to give back to the community in some way while at the same time focusing on physical fitness, charity rides may be just the ticket.

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Our Gold Club is a community within Dovercourt, offering fitness, daily lounges with free coffee and tea, Active Clubs at no additional charge, seasonal potlucks and lounges. It’s a gathering place for new friendships, and a healthy lifestyle.

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Stay tuned for our Baby Talk Series, debuting in March, a monthly talk for expectant and new families to enjoy learning about all things pregnancy and postpartum including discussions on Doulas, Pre and Postnatal Fitness, the First 3 Months, Babywearing and more.

We’re now offering Kinderkorner in the evenings! On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7pm, mums and dads are more than welcome to register for Kinderkorner while they use the facilities to get some adults-only fitness time in.

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Are Food Sensitivities Causing Your Health to Suffer?

Do you suffer from digestive issues, fatigue, eczema, acne or headaches? Did you know that all of these symptoms can be caused by food sensitivities?

Carlington offers an extraordinary range of services to our community: A medical clinic with family doctors, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals; support for parents; counseling services; help managing health concerns; help with managing of chronic diseases and help to stop smoking; diabetes education; housing support; nutrition information; pre-school drop-in programs; crisis supports; Internet access; harm reduction services; anonymous HIV testing…the list goes on; and it’s all FREE OF CHARGE. Drop in and see what Carlington has to offer. We know you will be impressed by the range of programs and services available; and by the welcoming environment!

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The Carlington Community Health Centre has been serving the residents of Ottawa’s Kitchissippi and River Wards since 1984; constantly growing and adapting to provide excellent health and social services in the ever-changing communities we serve.

Over the past several years, Carlington has been forging our relationship with Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) to jointly create a health and housing hub at our 900 Merivale Road site, and we are ready to start digging! The site plan includes a new four-storey building. The ground floor will feature a new medical clinic for the Centre; and the three floors above will provide 42 affordable housing units for seniors, to be managed by OCH. In the meantime, our existing medical clinic will continue to provide services to residents of the Carlington catchment area.

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A food sensitivity occurs when the immune system reacts to a specific food. Your immune system can make antibodies against foods (called IgG) which means that every time you eat that food, you get an army of antibodies that react to it. These immune reactions can cause a variety of symptoms.

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“that’s the only task force where I’m giving my attention. I loved FUSE last year, barring the weather.”

Although the intent is to draw people to the area, some business owners love it and others weren’t impressed, citing that it doesn’t always bring in new customers and can turn away existing clientele.

A survey of members revealed a “split with [those] who did benefit from the [2016] festival and those who did not,” says Dan. Dave Neil from the Piggy Market is taking more of a wait and see approach.

“My hopes for the festival are that it brings more business into the area. Maybe splitting it up, making it smaller, focusing on other things will help,” he says.

The Westboro FUSE website, westborofuse.com, is still up and running as of this story’s release, but only with 2016 information.

No 2017 dates had been added.

Both Dan and Sheba indicate that the hope is to have something in place for the weekend which would have been reserved for the large Westboro FUSE festival. At this point though, it is not known when those plans will be confirmed.

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differently, celebrating the diversity of our members,” says Dan. Although he did not disclose the exact deficit, Dan confirms that there was a financial shortfall from the 2016 event and the BIA isn’t willing to incur that for future events.

“Last year our festival producers did not meet all of their financial commitments,” says Dan. For that reason, the BIA is still throwing around ideas on how to structure and manage the event.

At first blush, it seems unfortunate to not have a big weekend street festival for the community to look forward to, particularly during this year’s Canada 150 celebrations.

There hasn’t been much engagement yet on the changes, but one BIA member thinks the new format could be for the better.

“It’s a new spin, which I’m actually excited about. We need things throughout the year as a BIA. As a retailer, it’s nice to have little events rather than one large event,” says Sheba Schmidt.

Sheba is the owner of West End Kids and was on the BIA’s FUSE task force in 2016.

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Westboro FUSE, the newly revamped street festival that replaced Westfest, is being overhauled only a year after it was launched.

The Kitchissippi Times has confirmed that the Westboro Village BIA has decided to split the large, three-day festival into smaller events spread out over three or four weekends, starting this year. The decision was made at the BIA’s AGM in January.

Dr. Dan Hwang, Chair of the WVBIA, said in an interview that while the notion of Westboro FUSE wasn’t being cancelled completely, the final plans haven’t been finalized and are still being developed.

Why the change? Weather and finances are playing a key role.

“Having Westboro FUSE over one weekend was always a gamble since the weather dictated the success of the event. By spreading it out over several weekends, we are hedging our bets and giving visitors more reasons to come to Westboro Village,” says Dan. Instead, the BIA is now looking at holding smaller events over the course of the year that have different themes, including fashion, food and outdoor activities.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 Proposed Highway 417 Carling Avenue E-E On-Ramp Closure (WP 4255-15-01) Detail Design And Environmental Assessment Study THE STUDY The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained WSP | MMM to complete the Detail Design and Environmental Assessment Study for the proposed permanent closure of the Highway 417 Carling Avenue E-E On-Ramp (WP 4255-15-01) (on-ramp from Carling Avenue Westbound to Highway 417 Eastbound), in the City of Ottawa. The planned widening of Highway 417 between Maitland Avenue and Island Park Drive will result in operational and safety issues due to the introduction of a significantly substandard merge condition for the existing Highway 417 Carling Avenue W-E On-Ramp (on-ramp from Carling Avenue Eastbound to Highway 417 Eastbound). The permanent closure of the low volume E-E On-Ramp is proposed as a means to accommodate the planned widening of Highway 417 and provide a standard-length merge lane for the high volume W-E On-Ramp, while maintaining access to Highway 417 Eastbound within the Carling Avenue interchange.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Highway 417 Carling Avenue E-E On-Ramp is a low volume on-ramp which carries one lane of traffic onto Highway 417 Eastbound. The project involves the following components: • Proposed permanent closure of the Highway 417 Carling Avenue E-E On-Ramp; • Maintaining access to Highway 417 Eastbound using the existing W-E On-Ramp; and • Construction of related works, including retaining walls, illumination modifications / ATMS, and landscaping.

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Traffic management is being coordinated with the City of Ottawa.

In order to facilitate safe and efficient access to Highway 417 Eastbound using the W-E On-Ramp and to address weaving issues at the Carling Avenue/Kirkwood Avenue intersection associated with Highway 417 Westbound OffRamp traffic, improvements are proposed at the Carling Avenue / Kirkwood Avenue intersection and at the Carling Avenue / Saigon Court intersection.

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THE PROCESS This study is being carried out in accordance with the approved planning process for Group ‘B’ projects under the MTO Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout the project.

A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on June 16, 2016 to introduce the study and provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed ramp closure and related works, alternatives considered, potential impacts and proposed mitigation. In order to address concerns expressed by members of the public, a second PIC will be held to provide stakeholders with an update on additional studies and analysis completed since the first PIC, and to present the proposed mitigation strategy which includes improvements to the Carling Avenue / Kirkwood Avenue intersection and the Carling Avenue / Saigon Court intersection. Members of the Project Team will be available at the second PIC to discuss the project and answer any questions you may have.

The second PIC will be held as follows: Date: Location: Time:

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall 523 St. Anthony Street Ottawa, ON 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Upon completion of the study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and filed for a 30-day public review period. Newspaper notices will be published at that time to explain the review process and identify locations where the TESR can be reviewed.

COMMENTS We are interested in any information, comments or questions that you have regarding this study. If you wish to obtain additional information or provide input, please contact the Consultant Project Manager or the MTO Senior Project Engineer listed below, or visit the project website at www.highway417carlinge-eramp.com.

Mr. Lincoln MacDonald, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager MMM Group Limited 1145 Hunt Club Road, Suite 300 Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 tel: 613-736-7200 toll-free: 1-877-998-9912 fax: 613-736-8710 e-mail: MacDonaldL@mmm.ca

Ms. Kate Green, P.Eng. MTO Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation, Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Boulevard, Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 tel: 613-540-5120 toll-free: 1-800-267-0295 fax: 613-540-5106 e-mail: Kate.Green1@ontario.ca

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this study, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will be part of the public record.

Des renseignements sont disponibles en français au numéro 613 736-7200, poste 2134, auprès d’Emily Sangster (courriel : sangstere@mmm.ca).

Alan and Nancy Kwan have been pillars of the community for decades, and they are giving back once again as their family hosts a karaoke fundraiser for OWCS at the Shanghai Restaurant on Thursday, February 16.

Originally from Hong Kong, Alan and Nancy opened the Shanghai Restaurant in 1971 in Chinatown. Alan was a part of many communitybuilding efforts and Nancy was known for having had up to 15 kids in her car at a time, taking them to various activities.

The couple attends the adult day program at Ottawa West Community Support located in Hintonburg. The program is aimed at older adults still living in their own homes who are looking for socialization, exercise and a hearty lunch. The program is offered from Monday through Thursday and includes group discussions, cognitive games, chair exercise and live music and dancing.

The Kwans passed their sense of community down to their children, who now run the Shanghai Restaurant. On Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m. the Shanghai Restaurant is hosting a karaoke fundraiser, emceed by China Doll, to raise money for the OWCS Contingency Fund. Tickets are $5 at the door. More information can be found on the Ottawa West Community Support Facebook page or by calling 613-728-6016.

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Immunity Warriors Continued from page 15 “I believe we can use digital media to make science and health education more fun,” he says. “At the same time, we can combat future vaccine hesitancy by creating positive attitudes about vaccination amongst children.”

Immunity Warriors: Invasion of the Alien Zombies is available in English through CANImmunize and iOS and Android, at canimmunize.ca or online at immunitywarriors.com. A French version is in the works and will be available in the near future.

Longer term, Dr. Wilson hopes to see Immunity Warriors become part of the curriculum here in Ottawa and beyond.

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FEBRUARY 5 - WINTER CARNIVAL & FUNDRAISER Join your neighbours on Sunday, February 5 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Woodroffe Park for a day of winter fun! Bring your skates, stay for lunch, grab a horse-drawn trolley ride, and then warm up by the fire.

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Presented by the Carlingwood Community Association. We look forward to a fun winter day with you!

FEBRUARY 6 – WINDOWS 10: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY Windows 10 represents a considerable change from Windows 7 and an evolutionary refinement from Windows 8.1. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group, will talk about some of the important changes both visible and “under the hood.” If you find Windows 10 confusing, or just want to know more about what’s hidden, this session is for you. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday, February 6 at 6 pm. Registration is required. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

FEBRUARY 11 - BAOBAB DRUM AND DANCE COMMUNITY 2017 RHYTHM CAFÉ

FEBRUARY 26 - HEART AND STROKE JAMBOREE AT THE WESTBORO LEGION On February 26, join us at the Westboro Legion in the lower hall (389 Richmond Rd.) in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation with live performances by Lorne Daley. Lorne Daley and his Ricochet Riders stage band have performed at some of the Ottawa Valley’s most renowned fairs and festivals. Tickets are on sale in advance at the Westboro Legion. You do not need to be a member to attend this function. Join us for the fun. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

PAINTERS’ CIRCLE Is it difficult for you to find the time to paint? Set aside Tuesday mornings with the Painters’ Circle. We are a friendly group with a wide range of painting experience from beginners to people who sell their work. All media are welcome including oils. This is not a class. We meet in the First Unitarian Ottawa church building on Cleary Avenue. Please contact Clea Derwent for more information at clderwent@gmail.com.

BINGO AND LEAGUES Come play bingo on Wednesday nights at the Westboro Legion. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for Café 480 and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Join us with your friends, or come and meet new friends.

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YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS For up-to-date news on your neighbourhood, stay in touch with your community association. Information about events, traffic changes, development, neighbourhood clubs, volunteer opportunities and board meetings is available from the following Community Association websites.

Champlain Park Community Association champlainpark.org Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association Chnaottawa.ca Friends of Churchill Seniors Centre friendsofchurchill.com Hintonburg Community Association hintonburg.com Hampton-Iona Community Group hamptoniona.wordpress.com Island Park Community Association islandpark.wordpress.com McKellar Park Community Association mckellarparkcommunity.wordpress.com Mechanicsville Community Association facebook.com/MechanicsvilleCA Wellington Village Community Association wvca.ca Westboro Beach Community Association www.westborobeach.ca Westboro Community Association lovewestboro.wordpress.com

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FEBRUARY 15 - “AT HOME IN TAY VALLEY” PRESENTATION Join us for the “At Home in Tay Valley” presentation at the Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Rd.), from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Discover the old tales, rich history, special memories and seemingly

FEBRUARY 24 & 25 – ELMDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOKFEST 2017 BookFest, Elmdale’s iconic annual secondhand book sale, is an opportunity to find a great read while supporting a good cause.

With more than 25,000 titles there’s something for everyone, all at very low prices (cash only). Complete with raffles and a bake sale. BookFest will take place in Elmdale Public School’s gymnasium (49 Iona St.) on Friday Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information please visit elmdalecouncil.com. Like us on Facebook! Do you have a box of books you’d like to donate? We’d be glad to come and get them. Email Traceylyn at elmdalebookfest@gmail.com.

MARCH 5 - WESTFEST ALL-STAR FUNDRAISING PARTY Westfest’s second annual fundraising party is taking place on Sunday March 5 from 2-7 p.m at Orange Art Gallery. Hosted by Jim Bryson and Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper, it promises to be a who’s who of Westfest alum and 2017 performers.

Sample some great live performances, craft beer, wine, and food. Tickets can be purchased via Westfest.ca for $100. All proceeds from the event will fund Westfest 2017programming.

WESTBORO LEGION’S SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES AND POOL Join us for free pool from noon to 5 p.m. upstairs at the Westboro Legion. Our Saturday Night Dances start at 7 p.m. with live performances from your favourite local artists. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free for members, $5 cover for visitors. For more information, visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

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FEBRUARY 12 - WESTBORO LEGION’S VALENTINE’S TEA The President and Executive of the Ladies Auxiliary to Westboro Branch 480 would like the pleasure of your company at our annual Valentine’s Tea.The Tea will be held on February 12 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the lower hall at 389 Richmond Rd. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member to attend this function.

Join us for the fun. For more information go to rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

FEBRUARY 24 - TRIVIA CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY Get a team together and compete for cash donations to your favourite charity at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd. Door, bar and Café 480 open at 6 p.m. and the tournament begins at 7:30. Cost: $10 per player (maximum team size six).

Reasonably priced pre-game food plus door prizes and an early bird team draw.

For information and registration go to rcl480.com. If you’re looking for a fun team to join, contact WestboroLegionPR@ gmail.com.

FEBRUARY 28 - LEGACY JOURNALING WORKSHOP Join Heather Tucker, author of The Clay Girl, for our Legacy Journal Workshop.

This is a hands-on, playful experience where participants discover how to capture their unique essence and lifetime of wisdom for generations to come. The only skill required is the ability to pick up a pen and the willingness to have some fun.

Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Tuesday, February 28 at 2 p.m.

Registration is required. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

ty organizations. We also have Bid Euchre, Darts, Pool and Sandbag Leagues on a weekly basis. For more information, visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

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FEBRUARY 11 - GARDENING WORKSHOP This crevice gardening with Kenton Seth from Colorado will be taking place at the Westboro Masonic Hall (430 Churchill Ave.) at 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the Ottawa Valley Rock Garden & Horticultural Society. Public welcome. Non-members: $5 Annual membership is $20. For information call 613-722-3084, 613-277-6323, or visit ovrghs.ca.

FEBRUARY 17 - DROP-IN FOLK SONG CIRCLE Come by for Drop-in Folk Song Circle at the Churchill Seniors Centre (at 345 Richmond Rd.), from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. We will sing songs from the 50s to the 80s, Celtic and other folk music.

Cost: $2.75. For more information, please call 613-798-8927.

FEBRUARY 27 - PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes.

Don’t let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your computer from being hacked. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m.

Registration is required. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

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Come out from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St. W.) for an afternoon of great entertainment! Baobab Drum & Dance Community Rhythm Café are raising funds for community arts programming. Performances by Baobab ROOTS class, youth performers and special guest spoken word poet, PruFrock Shadowrunner. Silent auction and refreshments/cupcakes. Admission, $10. Kids under 12, FREE. For more information call 613-729-0987 or go to baobabtree. org. Baobab Drum and Dance Community is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization.

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