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Local politicians speak out against terrorist attacks While the Ottawa Police Service has been monitoring activity around the synagogues and mosques in the city, including Ottawa Torah Centre and the South Nepean Muslim Centre in Barrhaven, local political leaders have condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel that took place Sat., Oct. 7.

Conservative Party of Canada leader and Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, who served as Barrhaven’s MP until the Nepean-Carleton riding split in 2018 and remains Riverside South’s MP, was quick to react to the Hamas attacks on Israel.

“I unequivocally condemn the invasion of Israel

by Hamas terrorists and the sadistic violence they have subsequently carried out against innocent civilians,” wrote Poilievre on the X platform after learning of the attacks on the morning of Oct. 7. “Israel has the right to defend itself against these attacks and respond against the attackers. Can-

adians pledge their solidarity with all the victims.”

Less than a half hour later, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau echoed Poilievre’s sentiments with a statement on the X platform.

“Canada strongly condemns the current terrorist attacks against Israel. These acts of violence are completely unacceptable. We stand with Israel and fully support its right to defend itself. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this.

Civilian life must be protected,” the Prime Minster wrote.

Trudeau and Poilievre attended a community solidarity evening hosted by the Ottawa Jewish Federation Mon., Oct. 9. Also in attendance were Nepean MP Chandra Arya, Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, and Barrhaven Councillor David Hill.

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Joining Rabbi Menachem Blum of Barrhaven’s Ottawa Torah Centre in a solidarity evening Oct. 9 were Barrhaven West Councillor David Hill, Nepean MP Chandra Arya, Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. (X photo)

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Construction begins on new schools in Riverside South, Findlay Creek

It has been an exciting month in the riding of Carleton as the ground was turned for the construction of two different Catholic elementary schools in the eastern part of the riding.

On Oct. 3, the sod turning ceremony took place for the new school in Findlay Creek. Two weeks later, there was a sod turning for the new Catholic elementary school in Riverside South.

When I was first elected in 2018 as the MPP for Carleton, one of the major issues I kept hearing from residents throughout the riding was that more schools were needed.

Nowhere was this more true than in the rapidly growing communities of Findlay Creek.

In the past five years, we have received approval and funding for the building or expansion of nine schools – which is the most ever for a five-year period in this riding.

The amount of funding from the Government of On-

tario for these nine projects is more than $211 million. This funding provides classroom spaces for 5,064 students in our riding. These students will attend school in new, comfortable, state-of-the-art classrooms that will enhance their learning experience.

Since 2018, the Ontario government has invested more than $2 billion in capital projects in education throughout the province. This funding has led to the building of 100 new schools, 88 additions and renovations to existing schools, and 6,410 new licensed childcare spaces.

Our government provided approximately $22 million in funding for each of the new schools. Both will provide 507

new student spaces and 39 licensed daycare spaces.

But a new school is more than a building with capacity and technology. It is a community. These schools will provide a place where children will learn and feel comfortable, making lifelong friends with their peers, forming relationships with wonderful and dedicated teachers, and creating a foundation of childhood memories that will stay with them forever.

I can’t wait to visit these schools when they are open and full of children, as their local MPP.

Governments Driving Research and Innovation in Ontario

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $16.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support agrifood research and innovation projects that will help Ontario

develop new technologies, practices and solutions for the agri-food sector. These actions will strengthen the sector to be more competitive in global markets.

The Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) will provide a multi-year suite of funding opportunities to support research and innovation activities that advance the sector. These funding streams include applied research, pilot and demonstration, knowledge translation and transfer (KTT) and commercialization of products, including a new Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub. Funded projects will align with the agri-food sector’s research priorities to deliver new knowledge, products and practices.

Ontario applicants with capacity for research and development are encouraged to apply in these upcoming competitive intakes.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural

Affairs (OMAFRA) will deliver the applied research, pilot and demonstration and KTT funding streams. Bioenterprise Corporation will deliver the commercialization stream. The first application intakes – for three of the streams opens on November 2, 2023.

This initiative is important as research and innovation are critical in bringing new technologies and processes to market and for developing new practices for on-farm solutions.

This investment will benefit all of Ontario by bolstering a resilient agri-food sector that continues to produce safe and healthy food, while also increasing trade opportunities for Ontario grown and made food items.

Sustainable CAP is a fiveyear (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal-provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sec-

tor. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.

Quick Facts

- The OAFRI applied research, pilot and demonstration and commercialization streams will open on November 2, 2023. More information is available online.

- The OAFRI research priority areas are: food safety, plant health, animal health and welfare, soil health, water quality and quantity, sustainable production systems, productive land capacity, competitive production systems, innovative products and product improvements, and trade, market and targeted sector growth.

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BARRHAVEN INDEPENDENT goldie continues from page 2 - Eligible applicants include a university or college, a research organization or foundation, an industry organization or business, a non-governmental organization, or a municipal or Indigenous government or agency of Ontario.

- Under the applied research and pilot and demonstration steams, the maximum funding per project is up to $200,000, and for the commercialization stream it is up to $150,000.

- The Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario provides strategic advice, advocacy and leadership in Ontario’s agri-food research and research infrastructure such as this initiative.

- A goal of the Grow Ontario Strategy is to see over 250 patents and licences granted through OMAFRA-funded research.

- Supporting continued and targeted investments in science, research and innovation to address key challenges and

opportunities in the agri-food sector was among the priorities set for Sustainable CAP by the federal-provincial-territorial agricultural ministers in The Guelph Statement.

Governments Supporting Mental Health Initiatives in Ontario’s Agricultural Community

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families.

With this commitment, the Farmer Wellness Initiative, the In the Know program and the Guardian Network will continue to be available to everyone who needs them. These initiatives are designed to meet the unique mental health needs of farmers and their families and are delivered by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division.

To ensure more people in the agricultural community know about the supports available to them, a new promotional initiative is being launched called the Sowing the Seeds of Wellness Initiative. It will make promotional materials available to eligible general farm and commodity organizations for use and display at member events. Funding will also be available over the next two years so organizations can produce customized materials, engage speakers, and/or develop other promotional activities that will provide farmers and their families with mental health-related information.

Funding for these initiatives primarily comes from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP.) Sustainable CAP is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal-provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agricul-

ture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is costshared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/ territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.

health and direct them towards appropriate resources.

- In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families, and those who are involved in and/or support the agricultural sector.

Participants cover topics such as stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and learn how to start a conversation about Quick Facts - The 24/7 Farmer Wellness mental well-being during this Initiative phone line provides three-hour, free workshop.

- The Canadian Mental farmers with free, professional mental health counselling Health Association delivers services. Reachable at 1-866- the Farmer Wellness Initiative, 267-6255, it first went live on Guardian Network, and In the Know programs, while the January 1, 2022.

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- $7.03 million of the funding will come from Sustainable CAP, while a further $1.08 million will be invested from the Roadmap to Wellness, a provincial initiative aimed at building a comprehensive and connected mental health and addictions system in Ontario.

- Supporting and empowering farmers to take care of their mental health was among the priorities set for Sustainable CAP by the federal-provincial-territorial agricultural ministers in The Guelph Statement.

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OSTA Board of Directors apologizes for school bus driver shortage

Less than two weeks after issuing an apology to parents and students who are without school bus service this year, the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) Board of Directors has said the number of cancelled routes has been reduced by 16 per cent.

“The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) Board of Directors acknowledges the frustration of parents and students impacted by the on-going school bus driver shortage in Ottawa.

We apologize for the hardship caused by the continued cancellations,” said the original statement, posted Oct. 5.

The announcement came after OSTA general manager Vicky Kyriaco took a leave of absence Mon., Oct. 2. No reason for Kyriaco’s leave of absence was given. The statement issued by the OSTA board did not name her. They did, however, note that former OCSB Principal Cindy Owens was hired as interim Operations Manager.

“Over the past 48 hours,

the OSTA Board of Directors has been working to implement solutions quickly and effectively,” said the statement.

“We have also undertaken several internal exercises to ensure that we communicate more proactively with parents and students, and we would like to take this opportunity to provide further details about the on-going shortage of school bus drivers and additional solutions.”

The school year began with close to 9,000 students in the two boards without transportation. Many of the students without transportation are in southwest Ottawa, including Barrhaven. OSTA had 10 transportation providers, and were able to secure contracts with nine of the companies.

OSTA was unable to negotiate a contract with the 10th company.

Many families have had to make arrangements and rearrange their schedules in order to get their kids to school. Some drivers have quit after taking verbal abuse from parents frustrated over

the situation. Some students in Barrhaven have been able to use OC Transpo to get to and from school and have received vouchers from OSTA. In an updated posted Oct. 18, OSTA reported that the number of cancelled school bus runs has been reduced to 216, which is a 16 per cent improvement. They also reported that 33 drivers are now in training, primarily due to OSTA’s DriveYellow recruitment campaign.

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“OSTA has been listening closely to parents’ concerns over the last seven weeks, and we understand that relying on our transportation services has been challenging,” the announcement said. “We want parents and students to know we take this seriously and are working hard to improve our services. Feedback is valuable and appreciated as we strive to provide dependable, reliable transportation services.”

In a September meeting, Kyriaco was abrasive with West Carleton Councillor Clarke Kelly. She said that school bus transportation for

parents was a privilege and not a right, which Kelly disputed.

Kyriaco kicked the councillor out of the meeting, while Kelly said he hoped she loses her job as he signed off.

OSTA accounts for approximately 75-80 per cent of the route cancellations in Ontario.

The OSTA Board of Directors also announced the formation of a Parent and Community Subcommittee to address the shortage of school bus drivers. The Subcommittee will be made up of OSTA,

OCDSB and OCSB representatives, parents, operators, retired bus drivers, and local political leaders. By creating this Subcommittee, the OSTA Board of Directors aims to foster a more direct connection with the community to understand parents’ issues better and hear their advice as they resolve this issue. In addition, it will serve as a platform for the Board of Directors to update the public on the solutions and commitments outlined previously by the Board of Directors.

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Barrhaven East Councillor explains position on Lansdowne 2.0

Next week, through a joint meeting of the planning and finance committees, we will be voting on what’s expected to be the vote with the largest financial implication this term, Lansdowne 2.0.

Any significant investment carries risks, including those made with public money (your money). Although the design and intention of the project is a progression of the site to further revitalise it and increase its economic potential, much of Lansdowne falls outside the core mandate of municipal government, meaning the risks associated with the proposal are unnecessary.

As designed and intended, Lansdowne 2.0 will address some of the work already underway from before the pandemic to increase foot traffic and animation to the site.

The new residential addition brings more people “permanently” on site, while the new event centre and north stands will provide fans, employees, and performers with necessary upgrades to improve their experience, safety, and accessibility.

The economic impact of the project during construction and after construction also stands to benefit the city and surrounding areas through direct capital and operational spending, supporting industries that supply goods and services, and employees spending their wages on consumer goods.

Ottawa will also no longer miss opportunities to host medium-sized events that currently skip the city due to the condition of the existing building.

A 2019 assessment highlights several physical and functional elements of the building which are incurable due to financial cost and limits

East Barrhaven Ward Report Wilson Lo, Councillor

of the physical structure in accommodating these changes.

Most notably, a combination of no insulation and poor ventilation/climate control capacity means the building becomes uncomfortably cold during colder months, wet utilities requiring freeze protection, and humidity levels which have affected the ice surface quality, led to mould growth, and indoor air quality concerns.

The arena also does not meet accessibility standards prescribed by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), including insufficient accessible spectator spaces, aisle widths, and elevator access.

From a safety perspective, the seating aisles are too narrow to accommodate railings required by code, and the facility provides less than optimal space per occupant, especially when the temporary retail spaces are factored in.

Furthermore, inadequate operational, functional, and storage space has led to the creation of makeshift storage, office, and locker space—including washrooms converted to locker spaces and the food services office sharing space with dry goods storage.

Several red flags were raised, which left me with lots of questions. Physical maintenance and repair are regular occurrences throughout a building’s life, but many of the functional aspects of the building are longstanding and should have been evident by the time of the discussion on

whether to renovate or replace took place.

I think it’s reasonable to expect that when OSEG and the city made the joint decision to keep to cosmetic improvements to the arena and north stands in 2012, the functional needs of the building highlighted by the report were foreseeable.

In fact, the AODA, which prescribes accessibility requirements in Ontario, became law in 2005, seven years before that 2012 decision.

The report includes some changes to the project cost, including a current cost of $419.1 million (increase of $86.5 million), $312.7 million of which will be debt. We will repay that debt over a 40-year term at $16.4 million per year at 4.25 per cent interest, with 75 per cent of the debt servicing funded through property taxes from the site.

Purely as an accounting exercise, it adds up, and the city would benefit from getting $419.1 million of assets at a cost of only $106.4 million.

However, the numbers hide the fact we will be foregoing $312.7 million in tax revenue over 40 years that would otherwise fund city services like roads, parks, recreation services, and public transit.

What I also didn’t mention is those numbers are all assumptions or based on assumptions (and the hope the provincial and federal governments will contribute $20 million to $50 million in capital funding).

Unlike Lansdowne 1.0, whose debt was issued at the same time as taxes, to repay that debt, began flowing, Lansdowne 2.0 has a six-year offset.

The debt will be issued upon the arena and stadium’s completion. As the residential and retail development must wait

A new arena and north side stands are part of the Lansdowne 2.0 concept.

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until the arena and north stands are complete, the city will not begin receiving the full amount of property taxes until 2036.

To staff’s credit, the creation of a special reserve will account for that offset. Contributions to that reserve are set to begin next year. However, it does not appear to consider potential construction delays to any element of the project which can widen the offset.

A common narrative so far is doing nothing will cost more long term.

According to the staff report, ongoing maintenance of the arena and north stands would cost $12.5 million annually and would still eventually require replacement. Rather than jointly funded through the partnership, that eventual replacement would be fully city funded.

There are also warnings that OSEG could default on the agreement and become unable to contribute to the partnership, leaving the city to operate the

site on its own. is OSEG will leave and sell its But it’s not a binary deci- teams if the city does not supsion—it’s not just yes or no to port the proposal, which to me Lansdowne 2.0. is a very strong indication it’s I think • it’s worth exploring Chartered not a Professional good dealAccountant for the city.

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It’s time to defund CBC and save taxpayers’ money The CBC should be defunded.

It’s a waste of money to pay $1.2 billion per year to the CBC, and now the government is set to hand it even more.

The Online News Act, Bill C-18, is the federal law forcing big tech to pay media companies when a link to a news story is posted on platforms such as Google and Facebook.

The hidden snare of Bill C-18 is that the CBC will capture the lion’s share of the online link money instead of privately owned newspapers.

Since the CBC is a wing of the federal government, this is now a new tax.

Cheerleaders for the government-funded broadcaster often rely on three arguments to keep the tax dollars flowing.

The first is the CBC is fulfilling its mandate by broadcasting Canadian culture back to Canadians. The second is that minority communities need the CBC. The third is that the CBC provides good value for money.

These arguments don’t hold up.

First, viewership for the CBC is abysmal.

Recent ratings from Numeris ranked Canada’s most-watched shows, and CBC didn’t crack the top 10. It ranked 16th with The Great British Baking Show, produced by a UK company.

Second, the claim the CBC provides programming for First Nations and minority communities that cannot be found elsewhere is questionable.

The CBC spent $18.3 million on its Indigenous language television, radio and online services from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2021. Over that same time, the CBC spent over $21 million on salaries and benefits for its eight senior executives.

In contrast, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network depends largely on subscriptions and funding partnerships with private media companies. For ethnic minorities, there are popular private stations across Canada that offer programming in about two dozen languages.

Lastly, while getting poor ratings and trying to duplicate services already offered by private companies, the CBC spends lavishly on its executives.

The CBC has 143 directors. They get an average salary of $130,906, costing the taxpayer $18.7 million per year.

The CBC is sitting on more than $444 million in real estate. Most of that is sunk into its headquarters in downtown Toronto, assessed at nearly $314 million.

The CBC takes more than $1.2 billion per year from taxpayers. That could pay the salaries of more than 16,000 nurses.

Canadians are not watching CBC, minority communities do not rely on it, and it doesn’t provide good value for taxpayers’ money.

Those who want to keep funding the CBC should pay for it through subscriptions and donations It’s time to defund CBC and save taxpayers money.

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It’s been a long time since I worked in ing a Turk. Native Americans also had Corporate America, plodding along in a the tradition, though far less barbaric, cube farm in an office building, spendingfrom as they would be presented a feather for most of my time re-communicating deci- their head dress for an act of bravery. the other sions to hundreds of co-workers while Sometimes when Gary is meeting a having my own decisions tied client he will say he has up by levels upon levels of apan “ace in the hole.” provals.

That expression, which So, working on a communmeans he has something ity newspaper with just two that will ensure a vicother poeple, it makes the tory, dates back to 1886. communication and approval It comes from poker, process easy, and, as Gary where a card dealt face would say, Bob’s your uncle. down and hidden is called the “hole Gary Coulombe, for the record, is card.” Thus, having an ace in the hole one of the most dedicated and valuable means you have a hidden asset that you people we have ever had working for our can access at any time to endure victory. company. He is passionate about what he He may also say that doing business does and he works his tail off. Because with us “will not cost an arm and a leg.” we were friends before working together, That expression has a couple of theorwe pick on each other a bit. ies of origin, but its first use in print was Gary has this signature habit of using in the Long Beach Independent 1949. the expression, “Bob’s your uncle”. It’s Their food editor used the phrase in a just his way of being friendly. column about 10 ideas for homemakers One day, after he dropped about three for Christmas that “won’t cost her an arm Bob’s your uncles in a row, I started won- and a leg.” dering. What does that even mean? Then The phrase refers to something that I thought about other expressions we use would cost a large amount of money, and and thought about where they come from. grew in popular culture in the days folSo I did what every other award-win- lowing World War II when so many vetning reporter and research-driven jour- erans returned home having paid a huge nalist would do. I Googled it. price of sacrifice by losing limbs. There As it turns out, “Bob’s your uncle” is are examples of a similar phrase that go an interjection often used in Britain and back to 19th Century for giving their the Commonwealth countries. right arm for something, or even a leg for The most popular theory of the origin something, but that is a different expresof the expression comes from Victor- sion. ian Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury. In Sometimes, when things don’t go well 1887, Lord Salisbury, whose real name with a meeting, we say that we have to was Robert Cecil, appointed his nephew, get back to square one.

Arthur Balfour, to a succession of posts.

Although I know that it means to start One of those appointments for Balfour all over, I’ve never really thought about that was particularly unpopular with the what square one was until now. populous was when he was named Chief It was first used in a BBC soccer broadSecretary of Ireland by his uncle. cast. Their commentators liked to divide Having Bob as your uncle was seen the pitch into eight grids to help describe as a kind of guarantee of success among action to listeners. “Square one” was the some. Thus, “Bob’s your uncle” became square closest and to the left of your own a slogan of prosperity. goal. A team could work down the field, But what about the other phrases we but if the opposition cleared the ball, the use in our office that you may use in team was often “back to square one.” The yours? term is also believed to have origins from We like to tell our advertisers that they the games Snakes and Ladders, and from get “a bigger bang for their buck” with Hopscotch. us. That expression actually has roots in And have you ever used the term “If the U.S. military and coincided with dis- it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”? I used it in cussions on nuclear warfare. US Defence a sales presentation once in Dallas and Secretary Charles Wilson is credited as nearly had my head torn off by our VP the first to use the term officially back of Sales. Although it seems like it’s been in 1953. around for centuries, that expression acWhen we do something worthy of tually was first used publicly in 1977 by praise either in the community or within Bert Lance, the Director of the Office of our business, I will often say to Gary that Management and Budget in Jimmy Cartit is a “feather in the cap” for us. er’s administration.

This tradition of earning a feather for So there you have it. You are now your hat was first recorded by English armed with the meaning of what may writer Richard Hansard in 1599 when have seemed like meaningless expreshe travelled to Hungary. The Hungarians sion. Go ahead, use them, impress your would earn a feather in their cap for kill- friends, and, well, Bob’s your uncle!

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A Heritage Gem – The Jockvale School House has stood for 182 years It is impossible not to see this prominent landmark at Jockvale and Strandherd when moving about Barrhaven. It is one of only a handful of designated heritage sites in our community, and the sole site that is not an old farmhouse.

The Old Jockvale School House was originally built

by Irish Catholic immigrants in 1841 with logs and subsequently rebuilt using brick in 1906. It was built as a one room school house that taught children in eight grades. The school closed in 1965 but continued to be used for various activities and events by the community. During the Second World War it was a distribution center for ration books, and following that the Barrhaven Lions Club held frequent meetings, celebrations and events and to this day their

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friendship arch is proudly on display. Prior to the establishment of the South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC) mosque, our local Muslim community used the schoolhouse to host local events and for a safe space for prayer and worship. What a journey for this small but impactful building!

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to walk through this historical site and to discuss the current status with city staff to discuss options to revitalize this Barrhaven gem. The situation at present is that significant renovations

and to bring it into code compliance. We are looking into a series of business cases that would allow for appropriate renovations to transition the Jockvale School into a usable function. This will include a financing programme (public, private, non-profit fundraising), and options for potential usage. This will definitely not be an overnight affair to plan and implement, as I will not let us ‘rush to failure’. There will definitely be challenges ahead – but I am committed to seeing this landmark reinstated as a prominent and functional heritage building in Barrhaven.

Over the next few weeks and months I plan on meeting with and hosting con-

versations with community leaders from our Community Association, Business Improvement Area, the Rotary Club, Lions Club, senior association, historical societies, local residents and most importantly, as many of the past students who attended this school as possible in order to hear their thoughts and ideas for the next chapter of this building. If you attended the Jockvale School house as a student, please reach out to my office to talk about your experiences and if you have an idea about what this site offers and how our community can make the best use of this beautiful heritage site please let us know. This rehabilitation process will be a community led affair!

To share your thoughts or ideas, or if you have a concern and would like

This photo of the Jockvale School House is from http:// www.oneroomschoolhouses.ca/nepean-township.html and is part of a series of descriptions of the local school houses in the area before Barrhaven officially existed. The photo was taken in 1906 after it was rebuilt with bricks.

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Page 8 FRIDAY, October 27, 2023 BARRHAVEN INDEPENDENT attacks continues from page 1 “I stand proudly with the Jewish community of Ottawa against the terrorist actions of Hamas,” Hill posted on X. Hill thanked Rabbi Menachem Blum, the Ottawa Torah Centre and the Ottawa Jewish Federation “for leading the conversation on security for faith communities and the importance of fighting anti-Semitism.”

MacLeod posted that “the support for Israel and our Jewish Community was incredible tonight in Ottawa.”

Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari has been the most vocal in condemning the attacks both locally and provincially.

Since being elected in 2018, Ghamari has been outspoken about the dangers and horrors of Hamas and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the terrorist organization that seized control of Iran in 1979. Hamas is largely funded by the IRGC. Media reports following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel indicated that the IRGC met with Hamas and helped plan the attacks.

On Thanksgiving night, Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari was at a rally to support Israel at Mel Lastman Square in North York. She took a video of the counter protestors who showed up, and discovered that NDP MPP Sara Jama was among them.

(X photo @gghamari)

Ghamari was born in Iran and arrived in Canada with her family after her father survived a roadside execution attempt and fled the country.

Thanks to a massive following on social media, Ghamari became a global voice against the IRGC after the September, 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini, who was

killed by the IRGC for improperly wearing her hijab.

Ghamari has been careful to speak out against the IRGC on her own time and not let it conflict with her duties in

the Carleton riding. On Sat., Sept. 16, Ghamari was in the Richmond Fair Parade with her staff, and then rushed to the airport to go to Toronto to speak at an anti-IRGC

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BARRHAVEN INDEPENDENT attacks continues from page 8 “For over a year I’ve said the Iranian peoples’ fight for freedom, democracy, and desire to get rid of the terrorist and illegitimate Islamic Regime is everyone’s fight,” Ghamari posted on X. “Does everyone believe me now?”

On Thanksgiving night, Ghamari was at Mel Lastman Square in North York, joining Israeli supporters at a large rally. A group of Hamas supporters showed up, and the two sides were separated by police. Toronto Sun reporter Joe Warmington posted on the X platform that the outnum-

bered Hamas supporters were drowned out by a chant of

“Shame on you!”

Ghamari started the chant.

Israel has been a strong supporter of the people of Iran for decades, calling for their freedom from the IRGC. Many Iranian-Canadians have been visible and vocal at rallies this week in support of Israel after the Hamas attacks.

“Unfortunately, IranianCanadians have a lot of experience calling out terrorism at rallies,” Ghamari said. “The people of Iran have had to live under this illegitimate terrorist regime for 44 years. When I speak out about what is hap-

pening in Iran, I am speaking out because it affects us here in

Canada.”

Ghamari also watched the Hamas rally at Nathan Phillips Square earlier in the day. She filmed the march on her phone and realized later that she captured footage of NDP MPP Sarah Jama marching with the Palestinians.

“It was the first time I have ever felt uncomfortable in Canada,” she posted.

She also called out Jama. “@SarahJama_ this you?

At the Monday rally in Toronto celebrating the “resistance”?

“Celebrating Hamas terrorists for beheading babies?

Celebrating Hamas terrorists slaughtering Israelis?”

Jama wrote a post on the X platform the next day supporting the Palestinian resistance. While Jama was criticized widely for her post, it took NDP leader Marit Stiles several hours to ask for an apology from Jama. The following day, Jama issued a quasi-apology but did not remove the controversial post.

Journalist Warren Kinsella posted, “Marit Stiles will not be the next Leader of the Op-

position, and certainly not Premier. She was the one who decided that today. No one else.”

Ghamari, meanwhile, was critical of Jama and her party.

“I too am a visible minority middle eastern woman MPP,” she wrote. “@SarahJama_ knew EXACTLY what she was saying in her vile statement & ‘apology’. She blamed the horrific, terrorist & genocidal actions of Hamas on Israel. She attended a hate rally glorifying genocide. The NDP support this.”

Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod also publicly criticized Jama and the NDP over the incident.

“What little credibility the official opposition had is now in tatters,” MacLeod stated on X. “To be in the NDP and hold radical views is one thing, to be His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Legislature and hold terrorist sympathies is entirely another. Marit Styles, as leader of both, has failed.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called for the resignation of Jama.

Iranian and Israeli people have supported each other for decades.

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School boards say hate will not be tolerated during conflict

The Ottawa Catholic School Board says there will not be any political rallies with hateful messages tolerated at any of its schools in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks on Israel and the ensuing counterstrikes.

“As a Board, we prioritized collaborating with our educators and administrators to guarantee the safety of our students” said OCSB spokesperson Sharlene Hunter. “We aimed to ensure that no harm came to students when they returned to school on Tuesday. We deliberately refrained from making political statements, leaving that responsibility to the Premier and the Prime Minister.”

In May, 2022, students from St. Francis Xavier High School in Riverside South blocked Limebank Road for a pro-Palestinian march. Students carried placards and signs which were deemed anti-Semitic.

One in particular accused Jews of killing babies. The

Students at St. Francis Xavier High School in Riverside South held a pro-Palestinian protest in May, 2022.

march was organized by Palestinian Youth Movement of Ottawa, a group that, according to their website, is a “transnational, independent, grassroots movement of young Palestinians in Palestine and in exile worldwide

as a result of the ongoing Zionist colonization and occupation of our homeland.”

Hunter said that any forms of hatred will not be tolerated.

“Our Safe Schools Principal informed our school

administrators they could rely on the assistance of the Ottawa Police (OPS) in case of any conflict arising between Israeli or Palestinian students in any of our schools,” she said. “We are committed to ensuring that

our students feel safe and secure in their schools and classrooms, and we have made it clear to them that we do not tolerate any form of hatred towards any member of the impacted communities within our schools.

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Our staff is always available to support our students emotionally if needed.”

The OCSB issued a statement on Tues., Oct. 10.

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Iconic characters help Toys “R” Us celebrate grand opening in Barrhaven Barrhaven’s newest store held its grand opening Sun., Oct. 15 with a little help from two iconic Sesame Street characters.

Toys “R” Us is now open in Barrhaven. It is one of 10 Toys “R” Us stores to open in Canada during the current expansion, as the number of locations in Canada has grown to 105.

Recently, Retail Council of Canada reported, 81% of Canadians will shop at brick-and-mortar retailers in their neighbourhood instead of purchasing their items online. This is almost double of what we saw in 2022

(41%). With an increase in Canadians going back to instore shopping this holiday season, Toys“R”Us Canada is meeting this demand by opening eight Toys“R”Us locations, plus two stand alone Babies“R”Us locations in Edmonton.

“I believe the Canadian consumer is looking to get out and shop in-store again.

I see such a strong opportunity to invest in Canadian retail. Our recent lease acquisitions allows us to re-enter markets we were previously in, reach markets where we don’t have a presence, or, where we see potential to

meet a greater demand,” says Doug Putman, of Putman Investments.

To introduce each community to their new store, Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us Canada held grand opening celebrations October 13-15 with activities that included facepainting, balloon artists, and interactive toy demos, along with sales, giveaways and visits from characters like Bluey, Cocomelon, Peppa Pig, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and the Care Bears.

“These openings couldn’t have come at a better time,” says, Nick Muriella, Vice

President of Merchandising & Supply Chain. “Our team has been working hard to bring our customers the best offers on the most sought after toys and baby goods.

We will be stocked with the must-have top toys of the season giving our customers an early start on that gift list.”

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“Since this conflict erupted, we shared resources developed by our Mental Health Lead, Dr. Bolduc, Superintendent, Dr. Ehoro, and our Safe Schools Principal, Lisa Cameron, with our Principals. We focused on supporting students and staff as they and the world look for pathways to peace. We continue to work to eliminate all forms of hate in our Catholic schools, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, as we focus on the richness of the diversity in our schools and the dignity of all.”

The OCSB also provided tips and resources for parents on discussing the conflict with their children. These resources aimed to help parents better connect with their children and discuss emotions.

- Provide accurate information, but avoid overwhelming details. Stick to the facts and use language appropriate for their age.

Encourage children/youth to ask questions and ex-

press their concerns.

Address their questions honestly and without judgment.

Acknowledge and validate their feelings and let them know that it’s normal to feel a wide range of emotions (feelings) in response to distressing events (or associated behaviour). Help them differentiate between facts, opinions, and biases.

Discuss the importance of peace, understanding, and working towards a better future.

Highlight stories of people coming together to promote unity in the community. Promote empathy, tolerance, perseverance, and respect for diverse perspectives. Encourage open-mindedness and understanding of different cultures and viewpoints through hope and resilience.

Hunter added that there are no Palestinian clubs in OCSB high schools.

OCDSB Issues Statement

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board also issued a statement calling for peace in the community.

“We have been following the tragic reports of terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians which quickly escalated to a war between Israel and Hamas, terribly impacting all people living in the region. While this news affects all of us, it is especially difficult for Jewish, Palestin-

ian and Israeli students, staff, and families. These deadly attacks come at a time of rising hate, specific to these communities, in the forms of antisemitism, anti-Arab racism and Islamophobia locally and around the world. We recognize, for the Jewish, Israeli and Palestinian communities, the impacts are deeply personal and devastating.

“We know that world events can impact our own community and schools.

As we reopen schools on Tuesday, we will be vigilant in our commitment to ensuring students and

staff feel safe, respected and comfortable in their learning and working environments.

“We have been working on resources for schools to support students and families in dealing with impacts from current events and/or periods of rising tension. Last week, we shared resources with educators to support them in their work to uphold human rights and to protect the humanity of every individual. These will be instrumental in supporting and navigating some of the questions and issues which might arise this

week and families might find these resources helpful.

“We are also reaching out to community partners to ensure they know we are here to work with them in support of students, staff, and families.

We are not aware of any protests or planned events at schools, and are monitoring this issue carefully.

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Barrhaven Legion

2023 Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Activities

The Poppy Campaign enables branches of the Royal Canadian Legion to provide immediate assistance to ex-servicemen and women in need. This includes providing food, shelter and medical attention for them or their families when necessary.

Thanks to the generosity of the Barrhaven community, during the 2022 Campaign the branch raised $79,000 which was used to support Veterans’ causes in the community. Branch 641 donated funds to community organizations including the Ottawa Heart institute, Perley Health Centre, Queensway Carleton Hospital, five army, navy and air cadet corps, Military Family Resource Centre, Heroes Mending on the Fly, Operation: Leave the Streets Behind, Operation Service Dogs, Veterans’ Ski Program, Ruck to Ruck, bursaries to local schools, as well as providing monetary prizes for poster and literary contests for youth attending local schools.

The 2023 Poppy Campaign commences October 27 and ends on November 10. Legion and cadet volunteers will be distributing poppies during the Campaign period at several local locations, including Metro, Walmart, Loblaws, McDonough’s Your Independent Grocer Nepean, Costco and Farmboy (Greenbank location). We thank you for your continued support.

Barrhaven’s annual November 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony will once again be held at John McCrae Secondary School, 103 Malvern Drive. The parade will form up at 10:30 and march on at 10:45 a.m. to start the ceremony. Military/RCMP/Police, Veterans, Legion members, Scout/Cubs, Guides/Brownies/Sparks and other community groups are welcome to participate in the parade.

Following the Ceremony, the Barrhaven Legion will host a reception in Halls A and B of the Walter Baker Centre. Everyone is welcome. Veterans and members of the Barrhaven Legion are welcome to join us back at Branch 641 located at 3500 Fallowfield Road.

Did you know that you don’t need to be a Veteran to join the Legion? Come by Branch 641 and learn about the various services you can enjoy as we support our Veterans.

Have questions? Want to find out how you can help? Contact Lyle Brennan CD, Poppy Chair at 613-297-0775. ** Supporting the Poppy Campaign means supporting Veterans in need and Veteran and local community programs. **

Barrhaven Legion 2023 Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Activities

The Poppy Campaign enables branches of the Royal Canadian Legion to provide immediate assistance to ex-servicemen and women in need. This includes providing food, shelter and medical attention for them or their families when necessary. Thanks to the generosity of the Barrhaven community, during the 2022 Campaign the branch raised $79,000 which was used to support Veterans’ causes in the community. Branch 641 donated funds to community organizations including the Ottawa Heart institute, Perley Health Centre, Queensway Carleton Hospital, five army, navy and air cadet corps, Military Family Resource Centre, Heroes Mending on the Fly, Operation: Leave the Streets Behind, Operation Service Dogs, Veterans’ Ski Program, Ruck to Ruck, bursaries to local schools, as well as providing monetary prizes for poster and literary contests for youth attending local schools.

The 2023 Poppy Campaign commences October 27 and ends on November 10.

Legion and cadet volunteers will be distributing poppies during the Campaign period at several local locations, including Metro, Walmart, Loblaws, McDonough’s Your Independent Grocer Nepean, Costco and Farmboy (Greenbank location). We thank you for your continued support.

Barrhaven’s annual November 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony will once again be held at John McCrae Secondary School, 103 Malvern Drive. The parade will start at 10:45 a.m. and the Ceremony at 11 a.m. Military/RCMP/Police, Veterans, Legion members, Scout/Cubs, Guides/Brownies/Sparks and other community groups are welcome to participate in the parade.

Form-up begins at 10:30 a.m. Following the Ceremony, the Barrhaven Legion will host a reception in Halls A and B of the Walter Baker Centre. Everyone is welcome.

Veterans and members of the Barrhaven Legion are welcome to join us back at Branch 641 located at 3500 Fallowfield Road.

Did you know that you don’t need to be a Veteran to join the Legion? Come by Branch 641 and learn about the various services you can enjoy as we support our Veterans.

Have questions? Want to find out how you can help? Contact Stephane Guy, Poppy Chair at 613-797-7021.

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Gentle Ways for Our Planet plants 250 trees at Mowat Farm Park

It was a celebration of nature and the environment Sat., Oct. 14 as volunteers from Gentle Ways for Our Planet was at Mowat Farm Park in Barrhaven West for a tree planting initiative.

This collaborative effort saw 250 new native trees take root thanks to the dedicated involvement of members of the Lebanese-Canadian community and local neighbourhood residents.

It was the second annual tree planting for the group. In September, 2022, Gentle Ways for Our Planet planted 125 trees at Neil Nesbitt Park in Barrhaven. Among those who attended the event were Bar-

rhaven West Councillor David Hill, and Lebanese Ambassador H.E. Fadi Ziadeh. Hill, who rode his bike to the event, was the first volunteer to arrive.

“We are dedicated in our commitment to engaging with youth from diverse cultural groups and including them in action to improve the environment,” Dr. Aïda Warah, Founder and Executive Director shared. When Warah was asked where her organization would like to plant trees she said “wherever trees are needed most”, citing both Hunt Club and Barrhaven as key locations, especially since both areas have lost thousands of trees due to severe storms over the last

couple of years.

According to Warah, Barrhaven has one of the worst tree canopy rates in the city, the community is second to last place with the coverage here only at 23 per cent. The city is trying to increase the neighbourhood tree canopy to 40 per cent in each community.

According to the City’s Tree Canopy Assessment, research shows that more tree canopy coverage provides residents with cooler summer temperatures and has also been shown to increase academic performance in children. This green project will help to reach the city’s tree planting targets and improve the beautification of

the park.

It was a family event, as Arabic music was played on speakers during the event and children were able to paly on the Mowat Farm Park play structure.

Warah, a retired psychologist originally from Lebanon, founded Gentle Ways for Our Planet as she wanted to dedicate her time to environmental issues. The former University of Ottawa professor created the planet-action group in 2019 after seeing the picture of a whale that washed up to shore with 15 kilograms of plastics lodged in its stomach.

“Our focus and mission is to work with individuals,” said Warah. “We don’t lobby the government or organizations.

We want to urge individuals to take environmental action to reduce their carbon footprint and general footprint on the planet.”

Warah noted that steering committee volunteers Ashley Janna, Carole Nehme, Colette Corban, Hashem Y Hashem, and Mounir Gedeon, as well as all of the volunteers who helped plant trees made the event a success.

Domino’s Pizza (by Owner/ Partner Himanshu Choudhry) provided lunch, and SJKC

Fashion (by CEO Carole Nehme) brought loads of snacks and drinks to the many volunteers and guests. A touch of magic was added by Colette Corban and Ashley Janna who gave gifts for five volunteers whose names were drawn from the list of attendees. Gentle Ways also thanks Samantha Armstrong from Holey Confections, Fallowfield Rd, for their quick response when we approached their Barrhaven business for sponsorship. Also thanked for their generous donations were Abir Harb, Rabah Corbane, Fadi Abou-Arraj, Victor Nekhay, and Zivana Pavich.

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BARRHAVEN INDEPENDENT

NCSSAA boys and girls local high school sports results Senior Girls Basketball

Oct 10 – South Carleton 54 LongfieldsDavidson Heights 29 Oct. 10 – St. Francis Xavier 40 St. Peter 31 Oct. 11 – Pierre Savard 69 Holy Trinity 44 Oct. 12 – St. Joseph 60 Sacred Heart 33 Oct. 12 – St. Mother Teresa 82 AY Jackson 42 Oct. 12 – Samuel Genest 40 St. Francis Xavier 29 Oct. 13 – St. Pius 49 Longfields-Davidson Heights 32 Oct. 13 – All Saints 43 John McCrae 42 Oct. 13 – Pierre Savard 66 Omer-Deslauriers 16 Oct. 16 – Pierre Savard 55 Merivale 30 Oct. 16 – St. Mark 45 St. Joseph 40 Oct. 17 – Longfields-Davidson Heights 43 AY Jackson 23 Oct. 17 – St. Francis Xavier 31 Colonel By 26 Oct. 17 – St. Mother Teresa 45 St. Pius 31 Oct. 18 – John McCrae 60 St. Joseph 43 Oct. 19 – Pierre Sav-

ard 62 Woodroffe 16

Junior Girls Basketball Tier 1

Oct. 10 – Sacred Heart 45 John McCrae 38 Oct. 10 – Gloucester 53 St. Francis Xavier 25 Oct. 10 – Cairine Wilson 51 LDHSS 46 Oct. 11 – South Carleton 64 St. Joseph 54 Oct. 12 – Glebe 43 St. Francis Xavier 33 Oct. 13 – Holy Trinity 41 John McCrae 39 Oct. 17 – Earl of March 68 John McCrae 39 Oct. 17 – St. Joseph 46 Holy Trinity 39 Oct. 17 – Louis-Riel 53 St. Francis Xavier 25 Oct. 19 – Sacred Heart 58 St. Joseph 39

Senior Boys 7s Rugby Oct. 11 – St. Francis Xavier 22 St. Laurent 0

Senior Girls 7s Rugby

Oct. 12 – LDHSS 20 Sacred Heart 10 Oct. 12 – St. Francis Xa-

vier 22 John McCrae 5 Oct. 12 – Glebe 24 John McCrae 5 Oct. 12 – Osgoode 15 LDHSS 10 Oct. 12 – St. Francis Xavier 22 Elmwood 15 Oct. 12 – LDHSS 24 Merivale 17 Oct. 12 – St. Francis Xavier 15 Immaculata 5 Oct. 12 – St. Pius 22 LDHSS 12 Oct. 12 – South Carleton 24 John McCrae 5 Oct. 12 – Glebe 34 St. Francis Xavier 0 Oct. 12 – John McCrae 10 Immaculata 5

Girls Field Hockey

Oct. 10 – John McCrae 3 AY Jackson 0 Oct. 11 – St. Mother Teresa 1 Earl of March 1 Oct. 12 – St. Mother Teresa 4 AY Jackson 0 Oct. 16 – St. Mother Teresa 3 Nepean 1 Oct. 17 – Bell 1 LDHSS 0 Oct. 17 – South Carleton 7 LDHSS 0 Oct. 17 – St. Peter 4 LDHSS 0 Oct. 18 – St. Joseph

Players from South Carleton and St. Joseph eye a loose ball in NCSSAA girls field hockey action. esa 29 St. Mark 0 esa 3 St. Joseph 0 0 Sacred Heart 0 Oct. 12 – St. Joseph 50 Oct. 10 – Glebe 1 Oct. 18 – St. Joseph 3 St. Mother Teresa 0 John McCrae 0 West Carleton 1 Oct. 18 – St. Mother TerOct. 12 – St. Mother Oct 18 – St. Joseph esa 17 St. Patrick 12 Teresa 4 Glebe 1 5 Colonel By 2 Oct. 19 – St. Joseph 37 Oct. 12 – Nepean 2 LDHSS 1 Oct. 19 – St. Mother TerSt. Francis Xavier 0 Oct. 12 – Pierre Savard esa 4 John McCrae 0 8 Maurice Lapointe 2

Football

Oct. 5 – St. Mother Ter-

Sr. Boys Soccer

Oct. 10 – St. Mother Ter-

results

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Ottawa Police Service says there is no place for hate in city

The Ottawa Police Service remains fully engaged with the local Jewish and Palestinian communities in Ottawa as the local impact from the conflict in Israel and Gaza continues to intensify.

“We are listening and we hear you,” said Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs in a statement issued Oct. 19. “Emotions are high as days go on and families remain worried about their loved ones. I want you to know that the Ottawa Police is committed to ensuring everyone’s safety.”

During the first week of

the conflict, the OPS issued a statement saying they understand how the conflict there has affected the Jewish and Palestinian communities and many others in Ottawa. They emphasized that they are fully committed to community safety, and are actively engaged with our local Jewish and Palestinian communities to hear, understand and address their concerns and ensure their safety.

Police presence has been increased in areas of cultural and religious significance and will remain in place during

these uncertain times. Among the places being monitored are the Ottawa Torah Centre and South Nepean Muslim Centre in Barrhaven to prevent antisemitic or Islamophobic events.

“Thousands of people have demonstrated in Ottawa and around the world over the last week,” said Stibbs. “I want to thank our communities for demonstrating in a peaceful manner. We expect that assemblies will continue. Police will continue to attend these events to protect individuals and their rights.”

Stubbs said the OPS intelligence and investigative units continue to work with federal and provincial police and security partners to monitor the ongoing situation.

“There is currently no credible information about threats locally, but I want you to know we remain vigilant,” he said.

“No one should live in fear.

The increased number of hate crimes, and hate-motivated incidents, are concerning. We continue to encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences such incidents to report them to police. We will prosecute those

Junior Boys Soccer

Oct. 11 – St. Francis Xavier 3 St. Joseph 3 Oct. 11 – Immaculata 7 St. Mother Teresa 0 Oct. 11 – Pierre Sav-

The OPS encourages anyone who witnesses or experiences hate incidents or hate crimes to report them to police.

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ard 3 LDHSS 0 Oct. 16 – St. Francis Xavier 7 St. Mother Teresa 2 Oct. 16 – John McCrae 2 St. Joseph 1 Oct. 16 – Pierre Savard 4 Immaculata 4 Oct. 18 – John McCrae 3 Pierre Savard 2 Oct. 18 – LDHSS 3 St. Mother Teresa 2 Oct. 18 – St. Francis Xavier 2 Immaculata 1

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Oct. 10 – St. Joseph

3 Franco-Ouest 0 Oct. 10 – LDHSS 3 Bell 2 Oct. 10 – St. Mother Teresa 3 Pierre deBlois 2 Oct. 11 – Earl of March 3 Pierre Savard 0 Oct. 11 – Merivale 3 LDHSS 2 Oct. 11 – Beatrice Desloges 3 St. Francis Xavier 0 Oct. 11 – John McCrae 3 Sir Robert Borden 1 Oct. 12 – South Carleton 3 St. Joseph 1 Oct. 16 – Louis Riel 3 St. Francis Xavier 0

Oct. 16 – Holy Trinity 3 LDHSS 2 Oct. 16 – John McCrae 3 West Carleton 1 Oct. 16 – Nepean 3 Pierre Savard 0 Oct. 17 – Paul Desmarais 3 St. Joseph 2 Oct. 17 – Sacred Heart 3 St. Mother Teresa 0 Oct. 18 – Brookfield 3 St. Mother Teresa 1 Oct. 18 – John McCrae 3 Pierre Savard 2 Oct. 19 – St. Mother Teresa 3 Woodroffe 2

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