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Friday April 22, 2022

OCDSB votes for masks in schools, but enforcement of mandate unlikely

By Charlie Senack It’s a move which is causing division in the community. Mask use will again be mandatory in Ottawa public schools, but enforcement is unlikely.

On April 12, during a roughly two hour-long meeting, the Ottawa Carleton District School Board voted to bring back the health and safety mandate. Eight trustees voted in favour, one against, and three others abstained.

The two student trustees, whose votes don’t officially count, were also against the mandate being implanted.

The board was divided on the issue, debating between following the science with legal authority. Even after provincial mask mandates were

lifted on March 21, health experts and government officials have strongly encouraged mask use when indoors, including for school.

But legal opinion is that while a mandate can be imposed, its enforcement is another story.

Students who show up to class not wearing a mask can’t be suspended or expelled.

“We recognize that there will be cases of noncompliance,” the board said in a letter to parents.

“Where a student without an exemption refuses to comply with the masking requirements, staff are asked to show understanding, promote awareness and use trauma-informed practices in order to make efforts to understand the reason for the

lack of compliance and see if a resolution can be reached.”

They also noted students can apply for exemptions from wearing masks, citing medical reasons, including sensory or breathing difficulties, and other visible and invisible disabilities.

For staff the situation is different. If a member of faculty shows up to school unmasked, a multi-step disciplinary process could begin, and could result in suspension without pay.

That would only happen if multiple other steps were not followed, but even then, it’s unlikely as the board deals with staffing shortages.

While passed, the mask mandate was not supported by Director of Education Camille

Williams-Taylor, who felt it wouldn’t reduce COVID-19 case counts in schools. She felt transmission is taking place outside of school, either through travel or maskless activities. Many health experts have disagreed with this statement, saying hoards of classes are closed after multiple students become infected, presumably from one another.

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Local OCDSB Trustee and board Chair Lynn Scott abstained form the vote on bringing masks back to classrooms, saying the mandate could not be enforced.

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Energy minister, MPP Ghamari break ground on natural gas expansion project The health and wellbeing of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa and Ontario is my top priority.

Please visit my website for the latest information and updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings and public consultations.

Recent updates include: • Ontario passes landmark legislation to keep province open; • Ontario advances work on new ultra-low overnight electricity rate; • Ontario giving longterm care residents more nutritional choices; and • Ontario eliminating birth certificate fees for vulnerable Ontarians NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK

On April 14, Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton, was joined by the Minister of Energy, to break ground on a project that will see approximately 11 homes and businesses around Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm connect to natural gas for the first time thanks to the province’s Natural Gas Expansion Program.

Under Phase 2 of the program, Ontario will allocate $376,205 to support new connections to the natural gas distribution system and help make life more affordable in the Ottawa area.

The Ontario government is expanding access to natural gas across the prov-

ince to help keep the cost of energy low for families, businesses and farms. Phase 2 of the Natural Gas Expansion Program will allocate more than $234 million to support approximately 8750 connections in 43 rural, northern and Indigenous communities.

The average household could save up to 50 per cent per year in energy costs by switching to natural gas from costlier fuel sources.

Businesses are expected to save up to 30 per cent per year on energy costs.

For further information please visit: https://www. ontario.ca/page/naturalgas-expansion-program ONTARIO’S GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS RETIREMENT HOMES IN CARLETON As a part of the province’s $18 million invest-

ment to licenced retirement homes across the province, the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility announced new funding to ensure residents of Carleton’s retirement communities and long-term care homes have the additional tools they need to continue enhanced COVID-19 safety measures and protect the most vulnerable.

This first round of funding supports the following homes: - Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence $14,382 - Manotick Place Retirement Community $11,215 - Orchard Walk Retirement Living $13,236 - Richmond Care Home $7,174 - Stittsville Villa $12,635 - Wildpine Residence $12,471 The additional funding will be used for infection screening, cleaning supplies

and enhanced sanitization, replacement HEPA filters, extra staff to support resident care, and PPE to keep residents and staff safe.

This investment is in addition to the $68.9 million in additional support the province provided to the retirement home sector since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 ANTIVIRAL TREATMENT Following the advice of Health Canada, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Science Advisory Table, antiviral treatments are now available for free by prescription to people with COVID-19 who are at higher risk of progressing to severe disease requiring hospitalization.

To be considered for treatment, you must

have tested positive for COVID-19 (by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or rapid antigen test), and a health care provider must assess you to determine if treatment is right for you, which includes whether or not you are at higher risk of developing severe symptoms.

You may be at higher risk if you are: - over 18 years old and immunocompromised (have an immune system that is weakened by a health condition or medications) - over 70 years old - over 60 years old with fewer than three vaccine doses over 18 years old with fewer than three vaccine doses and at least one of the following risk conditions:

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GOLDIE GHAMARI, MPP CARLETON

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HERE TO SERVE Our office is pleased to provide certificates for various special occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, grand openings and more. We also provide Ontario flag pins to local teams participating in provincial, national & international competitions. Please contact my office to find out more.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER Goldie continues from page 2 o obesity o diabetes o heart disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure o chronic respiratory disease (including cystic fibrosis) o cerebral palsy o intellectual or developmental disabilities o intellectual or developmental disabilities o sickle cell disease o moderate or severe kidney disease o moderate or severe liver disease o pregnant and unvaccinated (zero doses) Antivirals may be picked up at a participating pharmacy with a prescription at the following locations across Carleton: - Loblaw Pharmacy - 671 River Road – Gloucester Main Manotick Phamacy - 5-5556 Manotick Main Street – Manotick - North Gower Pharmacy 7-2333 Church Street – North Gower - Osgoode Pharmacy 3192 Logan Farm Drive – Osgoode

- Rexall – 1160 Beaverwood Road – Manotick - Shoppers Drug Mart - 1-4744 – Bank Street – Gloucester - Shoppers Drug Mart 1300 Stittsville Main Street – Stittsville - Shoppers Drug Mart 5707 Hazeldean Road – Stittsville - Shoppers Drug Mart 647 Earl Armstrong Road – Gloucester - Shoppers Drug Mart 5230 Mitch Owens Road – Manotick For more information please visit: https://covid-19. ontario.ca/covid-19-antiviraltreatment OFFICE NOTICE: My office is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

- Goldie Your voice at Queen’s Park

Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith joined Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari, Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze and an entourage of representatives at Stanley’s Olde Maple Farm last week to announce a new natural gas project for the city.

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ocdsb continues from page 1 Mask use still won’t be required on yellow school buses, and can also be taken off during physical activity, or for eating and drinking.

Gloucester-South Nepean/Osgoode trustee Jennifer Jennekens, who voted in favour of the mandate, said “we are in a decisive moment.” She’s cornered about staffing shortages, classroom closures, and students suffering as a result.

While not claiming to be a medical expert, Jennekens said she takes her advice from medical experts, who are saying mask use makes a difference. She said while many — including herself — are tired of wearing masks, it’s a minimal disruption that makes a positive difference.

West Carleton - March/ Stittsville/ Rideau- Goulbourn trustee Lynn Scott

was among three board members to abstain from voting. While she didn’t comment on the motion, Scott noted she was not in support of mandatory mask use because it couldn’t be enforced.

When a previous motion was brought forward just weeks ago, she voted against.

Barrhaven/KnoxdaleMerivale trustee Donna Blackburn was the only trustee to vote against the mask mandates motion.

While she too encourages mask wearing, Blackburn said many teachers have written in to say that even with such a mandate in place, they won’t comply.

The Barrhaven trustee also said she didn’t want to give people “a false sense of security.”

Other trustees were flustered over being put in this position, saying provincial mask mandates

should have never ended.

And now in a sixth wave with wastewater levels on the rise, they had hoped for action from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer.

He’s made it clear that won’t happen. Ottawa’s top Doctor Vera Etches could also issue a Section 22 order to enforce the policy, but for now that’s off the table.

With no clear guidance and a lack of power to enforce, some trustees said they are worried of causing division in schools, and making teachers jobs more difficult. They also worried over the lack of trust it could cause against medical professionals.

Others said even if not everyone complies, it will encourage more mask wearing, a step that’s needed to soften the impact of transmission.

The mandate is effect-

ive immediately, will it make a difference? That’s still unclear.

Ottawa’s major school boards have already said many teachers and students continued to wear their masks, even when they didn’t have to.

‘We know that there are many different perspectives in the community about mask mandates,” Ottawa Carleton District School Board director of education Camille Williams-Taylor said in a statement after the meeting. “This can lead to difficult conversations and sometimes can impact relationships.

A school is a community and relationships matter.

We ask for your help in respecting the mandate, respecting each other, and keeping our focus on student learning.”

The board again reiterated that while people are

asked to follow the mandate, there is no way to enforce it.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board says they have no plans to bring forward a similar motion, saying legal opinion clearly states their hands are tied. Rules by the provincial health are to be followed, a similar

message to what Premier Doug Ford is saying.

Other school boards across the province have tried to go against the Ontario government’s wishes in the past, but were shut down. Now with this unprecedented move past, some are wondering if other schools boards will try to follow suit.

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MESSENGER Editorial

Canada can do without the help of Jean Charest

The little apartment that helped change the world

from Rachel Robinson has lived through 99 sumher linen and her china.” mers.

Rachel Robinson paused to catch her the other And still, to this day, there is one special breath. summer that stands out.

“Being Black in the 1940s, Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 She and her husband spent it was impossible to rent anyWhile the residents of the Carleton political riding have been closely watching the the summer of 1946 in a small thing,” she recalled. “We had Conservative Party of Canada’s federal leadership race, contenders have emerged from and unassuming apartment in been beaten down by every type around the country to challenge local MP and frontrunner Pierre Poilievre.

You would hardly of racism and discrimination Our CMontreal.

Ommunity Some challengers are not well-known in the country, while others have high profiles. expect the little place at 8232 imaginable when we arrived in Released from a years-long investigation, Montreal. So to be welcomed Messenger Editorial former Quebec provincial Liberal leader Avenue de Gaspe to be a home and premier Jean Charest is now cleared to seek the leadership nomination of the federal that tourists would flock to. In fact, had you like that, I can’t even begin to tell you how Conservative where he startedCanadian his political career so many decades ago. not been aware of the historical significance wonderful that felt.”

AreParty, you more Charest, a lawyer from Sherbrooke, was first elected to the House of Commons in 1984. of that home, you would wonder why it was a While Jackie Robinson was endearing hima fifth grader?

He served inthan various cabinet positions from 1986-93. He served as the Minister of Youth; the site revered by the U.S. civil rights movement. self to the people of Montreal for his incredWith of Canada Day approaching next week, it is Minister a good timeof forthe us all to Minister Fitness and Amateur Sport; Environment; Minister of Consumer But it was. ible talent, his exciting style of play and his on what it means to be Canadian. and reflect Corporate Affairs; Minister of Industry, Science and Technology; and he was also the Last weekend, locals, visitors and tourists humble nature, Rachel Robinson was soaking Do we take being Canadian for granted?

Better yet, how do new Canadians feel about being Canadian? Some of us Deputy Prime Minister in 1993. lined up to see the old apartment. It was Old in everything good about Montreal. look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but When Prime Minister Campbell thebutPCs lost Montreal meeting the long line of cars end“There was a family with eight children very willing to take.

Perhaps, Kim for some people, thatand is true, when youthe 1993 federal election, Charest attend a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by Nepeanbecame the party’s interim leader after Campbell resigned. He became the party’s permanent lessly snaking their way to Kevin Costner’s living upstairs,” she recalled. “Even though Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last month, can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every leader in you 1995. baseball diamond in the middle of a corn field they couldn’t speak English, we formed a new Canadian.

Charest left federal politics in 1998 to become the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party.

He during an Iowa sunset. close friendship. We communicated through They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be Canadian. served as the premier in Quebec from 2003-12.

For an Black American couple who had just gestures and smiles. I would leave a bowl of So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Bev McRae photo Charest went back into law stepping down as the Quebec Liberal leader.

He worked been married, moving to Canada and, speciffruit for them outside the door in the morning.

The Conservative government has aafter solid idea.

At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism as aand consultant for Huawei, both on the Meng Wanzhou case and for the Chinese company’s ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s ically, to Montreal, the summer of 1946 was a When they saw me bringing groceries home, Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chalplayground. Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’s 29 years as a suplenging middle and high school students to take the citizenship test.

5G network plans in Canada. dream come true. It wasn’t just a dream come they would rush to help me carry the bags. ply teacher, teacher and volunteer.

The Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded in part by CIC and run by the In 2014, Quebec’s anti-corruption Crown prosecutor’s office began investigating true for Rachel Robinson and her about-to-be“That’s what I remember most about MontHistorica-Dominion Institute, will see studentsunit studyand Discover Canada: the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship Charest to determine if criminal offences were committed in connection with the Liberal famous husband, Jackie.

It was a dream that real and that little apartment. It wasn’t so much test.

Sometimes it’s best just to say nil “This will be a fun way for students to learn andAfter feel proud Party’s fundraising activities while heabout wasCanada leader. eight years, the investigation ended millions lived vicariously through them. the building; it was the people who lived there.

I’m finding myself at one of those bizarre cross- wonder about things like how come “underneath” is our shared history and accomplishments,” said Minister Kenney. “As we twoof months Dodgers General Manager It was the people of Montreal who made that roads where everything I love about sports is about Brooklyn a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the learn about ago. our past and the people and events that made Canada what it is to collide with a large swatch of the population work- discussion pulled me back into soccer. today, we become more proud to be Canadian.

We are inspired to see how we dogged Released from the clutches of the investigation, but still by suspicious minds as to Branch Rickey had wanted to pick the right year special.” ing diligently to grate my nerves.

“Chelsea is learning so much by watching the can defend our rights and live up to our responsibilities and we feel much thisConservatives; whole World Cup thing.

World Cup,” said the mom Crocs. “We whatmore it was allhow about, Charest wants to become the leader ofIt’sthe in Don’t whatyou find person to break thewearing archaic andarecruel colour Jackie and Rachel Robinson were newlystrongly valuable it is to benow a citizen of Canada.” that people are just a little too into it? studying each country before the game. She has “Our schools need to be training our young people to become the citizens would be an easy win over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who is imploding the Liberal Party. barrier in professional baseball.

While, today, weds, but because of the demands of Jackie’s I found myself in line in front of two nouveau really become a fan of Arr-hayne-TEE-na, and she of tomorrow. Citizenship is not only about new Canadians, it’s about all soccer fan moms at Your is the even wants us togenerations go there on our ago it was Canadians, young and old,” said Cohen.

CanadianitCitizenship But before everyone in Andrew Quebec gets“The excited must be remembered that Charest baseball is just a game, baseball schedule, they were never able to Independent Grocer the other day. vacation next year. Perhaps we Challenge will encourage students to learn more about what it means to be FROMmore than that. architect cities’ demerger clung to baseball like have a proper honeymoon. Rachel would I was kind of inwhere my own they little were can People even go to Brrra-seeel.”

Canadianofandthe thenfailed put that knowledge to the test.” from provincial agglomerations THE mental world in the checkout line, caught my attention.

StartingAnd this summer, Historica-Dominion will be response encouraging which boroughs. at thethe exodus there wasInstitute a jubilant sawthea lot of and back-slapping many people inThat Canada cling to hockey. The often say that their summer in Montreal was scanning tabloid maga- OTHER Arr-hayne-TEE-na? more than 5,000 middle and high school teachers to register their classrooms Are you kidding for the Challenge.

Each classroom for Charest of a job well done.will receive a set of the new citizenship zine covers and wondering what World Series was like theme? gold medal hockey their honeymoon.

SIDE Justin Bieber’s first major scandal The other mom – the one with guide, along with specially designed learning activities. The teacher will also But it wasn’t well done, in fact it was a phoney demerger.

Because today the demerged By Jeffrey game at the Winter Olympics.

In Montreal, Jackie Robinson became a would be. I was just about to rethe Birkenstocks – piped in.People followed receive copies of a mock citizenship exam. Students will take the citizenship Morris enter the world after some quality “They are a wonderful football exam a class and teachers will return the completed exams tothe the taxpayers, cities areaswithout thetheusual powers, while their citizens are being held hostage baseball, both literally and figuratively.

Basehero.

His popularity had equalled the great time on Planet Jeff and launch nation,” she said. “My husband, Dominion Institute for grading. into my weekly course, wears the azure and cheers for Italia, of but their time – to ever-increasing property by taxes feed the monster Charest He’sway-to-reward-your-customers-bynever been called ballofgave us our greatest heroes Maurice Richard. The Royals had even given Results will be announced the to Dominion Institute on Flag Day created. charging-us-five-cents-per-bag-and-claiming-it’s- Zachary’s favourite team has been MAY-heee-co.

(February 15) each year for the next three years. For more information about to account for the pseudo-demergers but should be now as he seeks a return to politics. from Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio Robison the Rocket’s iconic number 9. People to-save-the-environment rant when I unexpectedly They did a school project on MAY-heee-co last year to Mickey the Challenge please visit the Historica-Dominion Institute website at locked in on the conversation behind me. and he has even insistedMays that we go toRoberto out to eat andClemente to www.historica-dominion.ca.

Does Canada need Jean Charest? No way!

Mantle to Willie to looked up to both of them. They were cele“I wish some of the stores would carry the watch the games when they are playing.”

CIC’s multiculturalism grants and contributions program will be investing Jackson, and so on. brated symbols of hope. vuvuzela horns so that we could bring them Reggie to I bit my tongue. $525,171 in this 32 month project which promotes civic memory, civic pride Chelsea’s games,” said the mom who was wearing In an effort to keep my blood pressure down, I and integration.

Special thanks to David Leonardo of the St. Lambert Journal in Montreal for sharing this There nowindow greater than My father used to tell me stories about Crocs. looked outwas the big at the hero big parking lot Jackie Robeditorial with the Manotick Messenger “Oh, I know,” said the one wearing Birkenstocks. and scoped it out, looking for a puppy or a bird or inson.

Jackie Robinson and that summer. Years ago, “Zachary has a tournament next weekend and it anything that would pry my mind out of the shackthethesemovie, portrayed by we saw the little monument at Delorimier would have been so in the spirit of the World Cup to In les that two soccer42, momsRickey had put me iniswith have all of us blowing our vuvuzela horns. They lost their conversation.

Harrison Ford.

He knew that young Jackie Downs, which was once a stadium where the two-nil and then three-nil. They need all of the supA busload of seniors from a nearby retirement port they can get.” home had pulled and passengers getting hell as MaRobinson was upgoing to go were through Royals played. He would tell me that while Nil? Who says nil? Really. off. I was trying to, in my head, name all of their jor League Baseball’s first Black player inteJackie Robinson was the subject of threats and “Oh, I know,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “The walkers as an escape.

1165 Beaverwood Rd., P.O. Box 567, Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5 horns are such a beautiful part of the South African Unfortunately, they pulled me back in.His most poignant grated into white baseball. abuse in the United States, he was treated with www.manotickmessenger.on.ca culture.”

“My cousin lives in Australia, and he was devasThe Manotick Messenger is published every Wednesday in Manotick, Ontario. The Manotick in when the Germany moviebeat was hethetold a young admiration, dignity and respect in Montreal.

I wanted to jump in and say something, butline I tated themwhen 4-nil,” said Messenger is mailed to bona fide subscribers in Rideau and Osgoode Townships for $36. The refrained. I couldn’t do it. mom wearing Crocs. publication is available by carrier for $36 or at newsstands for $1.00 per copy. Letters will be edited Jackie Robinson that he didn’t want to sign a Robinson would lead the Montreal Royfor length, clarity and libellous statements. Display, National and Classified rates are available on If you are unfamiliar with the vuvuzela horn, then At this point, I couldn’t take it anymore. Mount request. The Manotick Messenger is not responsible for the loss of unsolicited photos or Box 5567 Manotick Mainmanuscripts, St., P.O. 567, you have not tuned into CBC over the past two Patience eruptedenough and out came player brave tosarcasm fightlava. back, he wanted a als to the Little World Series as minor league other material used for publication purposes.

If you stumble across a World Cup soccer “I saw that match,” I said. “I can’t believe AusManotick, Ontario K4M 1A5weeks. player brave not Deutschland.” to fight back. baseball champions that year. After the final game on CBC, you will hear what sounds like TRY-lier lookedenough so insipid against Publisher: Jeffrey Morris 50,000 bees swarming the field.

They are not bees.

The mom with the that crocs was not impressed. home of the Managing Jeffrey Morrismanotickmessenger@gmail.com News andEditor: Editorial: Rickey felt Montreal, game, the crowd cheered loudly, until RobinThe Manotick Messenger is They are people blowing on cheap, plastic, gimThe mom with Birkenstock’s wasn’t either, but Reporters: McRae Publisher: Bev Jeffrey Morris Phone: 613-692-6000 EsauMorris Dodgers’ farm team, was the perfect place to son made a curtain call. After more than a half micky horns. she did acknowledge me with a response.

Managing Editor: Jeff Jeffrey published every other FRIAdvertising and Marketing: garyhcoulombe@gmail.com Fax: 613-692-3758 Reporters: Bev McRae The funny thing about these horns is that they “Who is your team?” she quipped, condescendstart changing history. hour of cheering, Robinson emerged from the DAY in Manotick, Ontario.

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Moffatt, Jeffrey Morris, Greg Newton, Phill Potter, aboutavailable South Africanon culture, the horns aren’t really At that point,walking it was my up turn. the The steps cashier of the first “I remember Gaspe, literally chasing him down the road. are request.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada a part of their everyday lives. South African sports scanned my Diet Coke and V-8 Fusion, and I was Charlie Senack, Grace Thrasher. through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. apartment we looked at.

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I had me never in beenEnglish. so happy to pay five cents for a ofas unsolicited Member, Ontario Community Newspaper Association Apparently, some now wealthy marketing genius plastic bag just to get the hell out there. the door slammed in my face. She offered us “It was probably the only day in history photos or the other Canadian Community Newspaper Association came up with idea to material mass produce and market these horns as a World Cuppurnovelty. The plan Jeffrey Morris wasfurnished, the 2008 OCNAand Columnist of invited me the apartment, then that a black man ran from a white mob with used for publication worked, and now the rest of the world must endure the Year. His book, From the Other Skide, is availin for SheOffice insisted that we love instead of lynching on its mind.” poses. the shrilling sounds of his quick buck. able tea. at Manotick Pro, Barrhaven UPS use Store, her things –

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

And exactly how will Pierre Poilievre fix Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds inflation if elected as Prime Minister? us to stand up against antisemitism The Editor, I fully understand that the Manotick Messenger feels duty-bound to support Pierre Poilievre’s current bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party, but I have to take exception to one particular statement made by Charlie Senack in the last edition. Mr. Senack states that Poilievre, “who was once finance critic for the Conservatives, went after the Bank of Canada for creating $40 billion in cash ‘out of thin air,’ resulting in inflation reaching a threedecade high.” Admittedly Mr. Poilievre chants this like a mantra at his rallies, but it’s hardly a proven fact that the Bank of Canada is responsible for the inflation that Canadians are currently experiencing. If there were even a modicum of truth to that statement, then wouldn’t the Canadian dollar have lost value in relation to the world’s reserve

currencies? If we check the historical value of the Canadian dollar versus the US dollar, the British Pound, the Euro and the Japanese Yen, in every instance the Canadian dollar is higher now than it was when Poilievre’s party was last in charge of Canada’s purse strings in October of 2015.

Isn’t it therefore a bit naïve to try to blame the Bank of Canada for causing Global inflation?

Of course, as Mr. Poilievre loves to say, inflation is the result of “more dollars chasing fewer goods,” which is actually correct. The trouble is, he only wants to talk about the “more dollars” aspect, rather than the actual problem, which is “fewer goods.” But let’s take Mr. Poilievre at his word. If he honestly believes that there is currently too much money in the system, how does he feel about his ideological soulmate—

Doug Ford—dumping an extra billion dollars into the Ontario economy by refunding everyone’s licence sticker? Isn’t that pouring gasoline on the inflation fire? And since the province of Ontario is currently running a massive deficit, it also means that Premier Doug will have to borrow money to make up for the shortfall in revenue. Does Mr. Poilievre consider that to be prudent fiscal policy?

I suppose he must, because he’s yet to criticize our hapless Premier for it.

It’s abundantly clear that Pierre Poilievre believes that ordinary, working Canadians currently have too much money to spend, which he is convinced is causing today’s inflation.

Presumably, if he ever becomes Prime Minister he will ‘fix’ that ‘problem’— and we can just guess how.

Andy Braid Kars

The Editor, Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) takes place this year on April 28.

This is an important and solemn historical commemoration that reminds all people to be vigilant against rising bigotry, hatred and antisemitism.

Sadly, antisemitism is growing around the world, including here in Canada.

Statistics over the past several years repeatedly state that Jewish people and institutions are among the most common targets of police-reported hate crimes in Canada. Too often, these incidents are dismissed as a byproduct of international events or otherwise downplayed or even denied. But this surge in hate-motivated crimes is a real, growing problem – and it needs to be confronted.

A new, grassroots movement is mobilizing to encourage (especially non-Jewish)

Canadians to stand against hatred of all kinds, but particularly against anti-Jewish words and deeds. We believe that Jewish people have been forced to confront these incidents by themselves for far too long.

Upstanders Canada (UpstandersCanada.com) is identifying and empowering Canadians across political, religious, cultural, economic and demographic divides to join together to stand with Jewish people and against

hatred and violence.

Our statement of unity is simple: We believe that Jewish people have the right to live in peace and free from fear anywhere in the world, including in Canada and in Israel.

Our goal is to ensure that Canada remains a welcoming society for all people.

We invite you to become an upstander.

Patrick Johnson, Director, Upstanders Canada

Age: 17

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MVCA highlighting concerns about affordable housing legislation The MVCA is calling on local residents to write to local MPP Goldie Ghamari about Bill 109, the affordable housing legislation that will eliminate the opportunity for communities to have a say in future development in their community.

The Province is moving quickly to get approval for their affordable housing legislation with committee hearings already underway.

Community associations continue to raise concerns about the plan to delegate site plan approvals to City staff with no need for public consultation. Associations believe that input from communities result in a better product that fits within the existing neighbourhood.

Since site plans for smaller projects (fewer than 3 units or smaller than 4 stories, for example) are already delegated to staff, this new requirement would only apply to larger developments such as Mahogany.

There are also concerns about the Community Infrastructure & Housing Accelerator which would give the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the authority to impose zoning provisions to facilitate development without consideration of the official Plan or the City’s zoning by-law.

The other concerning component of the legislation would enable the Minister to refer Official Plans to the Ontario Land Tribunal, an unelected and unaccountable body, for review. In Ottawa, the City has just completed a three-year consultation in developing its new Official Plan with input from residents, stakeholders and the housing sector. If approved,

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this measure would enable an interested party to file an objection to a particular clause (such as limiting the growth of the urban boundary) which would then be reviewed by the Tribunal.

While indications are that this should not have a direct impact on Manotick, it could result in lands around Riverside South north of Mitch Owens being included in an expanded urban boundary, for example.

Please write to MPP Goldie Ghamari, goldie.ghamari@pc.ola.org objecting to these clauses which will have a detrimental impact on how our city is developed in the future. More info is available on our web site: www.manotickvca.org.

Centennial Park Skateboard project moving ahead

The Manotick Culture and Parks Recreation is holding consultations on a proposed skateboard park design as part of the next phase of development of Centennial Park. A consultation session was held on Wednesday, April 13th via Zoom and provided details for the skate park and allwheels track as well as landscaping and signage. The intention is to create a public space that can be enjoyed by the community. The draft designs are posted on the MVCPRA website. You can submit your thoughts through a

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Announcement Community Cale evening and matinee presentations. For details and

History as Story, April 20, 7 p.m.

• Ottawa Ottawa Futsal Club entering their season indoor Oldthe Timefeatured Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode • Friday Night Country & DanceCompany Club The Greely Legion historian Ian 29th McKercher will •be tickets,Greely visit: Box Office | ITRMusic Theatre soccer.

Youth boysat&this girls,event women,hosted men & coed. / Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to speaker byPlayers the Rideau Township teamsHistorical wanted. All skill levels. League ends play, or come in to sing, listen all Musicians, Kelly-Lee Evans Concert, Mayand7,dance.

7:30Admission pm. is FREE. Society.

He starts will October explore historical fictionDancers & Listeners. Greely Community April 2020.

Please go onlineperspective. at www.futsalottawa.com.

1448zoom Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info Greely Legion, 8021from Mitch Owens This concert, rescheduled 2019,Road, willON. beInformation: a from a storyteller’s To registerCentre, for this Early bird ends September 21st call 613 489-2697.

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fundraiser for a new sign for Manotick United Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,partial most community events Church.

Tickets are $50 each for an intimate concert • Ottawa Manotick Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance East Osgoode Greely • Frid with Juno Award winner Evans at the Church.

Limited Art Show and Sale, April 22-24 soccer.

Youth & girls, women, men & coed. / the f Assoc, Friday of month,early invites & welcome have been postposed or cancelled.

For in the seats areFirst available soupdates geteach your tickets by contacting Forty areaboys artists are participating in the springPlayers Terry McGovern Art Show andAll Saleskill at the Curling Club,starts 5519October South ends teams wanted. levels.

League all Musicians, Dancers at & mcgovet@rogers.com Listeners. Greely Community play, River Drive.

The Show opens at 6 p.m. on Friday until community, please visit the Manotick Messenger Facebook April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com.

Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info Gree Plant Sale, May 28, 9 – noon 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 Early bird ends September 21st call 613 489-2697.

613The Manotick Horticultural Society is holding its annual p.m. Come and see page the works ofand some local favourites the RichmondHub.ca website.

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• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

• Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca

• Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts live music on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613826-6128.

• Ottawa Newcomers Club -Thanks For women who have recently • Thursday Funevents Night forherbs adults children.shrubs An optional of perennials, annuals, andand vegetables, and to all the volunteers and sponsors who make these possible trees, indoor plants, gardening advice and much more!

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YOMA offers weekly activities for at purchased at ROSSS Welocal have youth temporarily (across Tim Hortons) suspended operations due SHADES or byfrom contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com. the Manotick Community Centre.

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With Spring finally here, it’s time for us to Clean Up the Capital If you’ve run into me this spring while out walking, you know I have a bee in my bonnet. I hate trash, discarded coffee and drink containers, plastic water bottles, pop cans, sandwich wrappers, Covid masks, cannabis packaging, and dog waste. The list is a lot longer, but you get the point.

I’m one of those people who carries a bag to pick up what others leave behind. I cannot turn a blind eye when I see a piece of garbage tangled in the undergrowth in my local park. I drive around the Ward growling at the unsightly remnants of winter now clearly evident along our roads and in our ditches, and I wonder what you feel about it.

Conscientious Ottawa residents have participated in Spring Clean the Capital for twenty-nine years.

The campaign got underway on April 15th and runs

until the end of May. I am gratified that hundreds of people have registered to participate this year. Teams of volunteers will clean up their communities. I thank them for their effort, but the Spring campaign has a start and end date.

Garbage is a problem year-round.

Ottawa is currently spending a lot of money studying trash. We’re implementing a new Solid Waste Master Plan that will, in all probability, result in residents having to pay more to have their household waste hauled away.

We’re promoting recycling and composting

and trying to find ways to encourage more residents to take it seriously. That’s why I find the city’s approach to trash - especially in local parks so confusing.

Since the pandemic, all parks are getting heavy use.

More people means more trash. For this article, I’ll use Claudette Cain Park in Riverside South as an example of what I find frustrating. Every time I walk there, I fill a grocery page with garbage. The six metal garbage bins scattered around the park are always full of dog waste bags, which, when emptied, end up in the dump.

Dog waste should be composted!

The seasonal bins have yet to be set out in the two parking lots, so people drive in, leaving their garbage on the pavement. Yes, really. Pleas to people to take their garbage home doesn’t work.

I have been unsuccessfully asking city staff to have bins for garbage, recycling, and compost installed to make it easier for park users. They tell me they’ve just wrapped up a pilot project on the threebin strategy, and while they’re studying results, no more bins will be purchased for parks.

This is so illogical. I’ve told staff to put out receptacles and most people will use them! Here’s another head-scratcher.

Garbage cans are removed from large parks, like Claudette Cain Park in the fall. Staff explained that they were not needed over the winter.

That’s not my experience.

Park users tell me they want garbage bins in the winter, too.

Honestly, I’m not asking for much. I want the city to provide garbage, recycling and compost cans for well-used parks year-round and empty them as often as

needed.

My plea to residents?

Set an example for others.

Pick up garbage when you see it. It’s not that hard.

Let’s work together to keep the beautiful natural

spots we all enjoy clean year-round.

It’s not too late to join the Spring Clean the Capital Campaign. Please join us!

Carol Anne

The kiwanis club of Manotick in Par tnership with the b.i.a . are pleased to announce that

Dickinson Days are back Manotick Village June 3rd, 4th & 5th Friday, June 3rd

door Open dickinson Square Parade: 7:00 pm Family Show: 8:15 pm dr. Kaboom ? Centennial Park Fireworks: 9:30pm Centennial Park Ball diamond door Open dickinson Square

Saturday, June 4th

Pancake Breakfast: dickinson Square, 7:00am - 11:00am Manotick Bia (businesses) Sidewalk Sale, 10:00am – 5pm Balloon artist 11:00am -4:00pm (location tBa) Inflateable Fun, 11:00am -3:00pm The Mews of Manotick doors Open: dickinson Square, 10:00am - 5:00pm

For Parade info contact neil usher @

613-850-6399 or email neil@neilusher.com

Village Craft Fair: Mill St., dickinson St., & Clapp Lane, 9:00am - 5:00pm Kids Catch and release Fishing derby: the Mill dam, 9:00am - 12:00pm horse drawn Wagon rides: Main St to the Mews, 12:00pm - 3:00pm Family Variety Show: dickinson Square, 10:30am - 4:00pm Village Scavenger hunt with prizes yOMa: 9:00am – 5:00pm, registration yOMa Booth Mill St. dickinson days Sidewalk Sale: browse through the business area and enjoy all the surprise specials.

Sunday, June 5th

doors Open: Watson’s Mill, 10:00am – 5:00pm doors Open: dickinson house, 10:00am -5:00pm Manotick home hardware BBQ - nOOn Manotick art association tent dickinson Square - tBd

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Manotick Skate Park designs unveiled at virtual public meeting The City of Ottawa and Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association hosted a virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday April 13, 2022, 7 p.m., to view and garner the public’s feedback on the proposed preliminary design for the ‘gateway’ area of Centennial Park, including an updated skate park, all-wheels track, donor and commemorative signage, and landscaping.

After an extensive community consultation, a Concept Design for Manotick’s Centennial Park was completed in early 2019. Most agreed that the priority project for the Park would be the enhancement of the ‘entrance’, including the skate park, basketball/ outdoor rink and gateway areas.

Centennial Park (5572 Dr. Leach Drive) is Manotick’s primary active recreational park and community gathering place. This 7-hectare (17+ acres) backdrop to the Mike O’Neil Arena and Manotick Community Centre currently includes facilities for tennis, pickleball, soccer, softball,

outdoor skating, skateboarding, sledding (Manotick Mountain), along with a play structure and outdoor pavilion.

In June, 2020, Ottawa City Council approved the commemorative naming of the gateway area for Centennial Park as the David Arntfield Recreation Area in memory of local resident and active community volunteer Dave Arntfield.

With the Final Design for Phase 1 completed construction got underway in late September 2020 with the removal of the outdoor rink boards, regrading, new granular for the basketball/outdoor rink area, de-commissioning and removal of the old light poles, design of new outdoor rink lighting to meet current City standards, and installation of the basketball base plates.

The paving for the new basketball courts, installation of lights, basketball infrastructure, and tree planting were done in fall 2021.

In January 2022, the City contracted Fotenn Planning + Design and New Line

Skateparks to design Phase 2, including an updated skate park, all-wheels track, donor and commemorative signage, and landscaping.

MCPRA and the City of Ottawa previously hosted more than four stakeholder sessions with ‘all-wheel’ users over the past three years, to garner their input.

At the April 13 Public Meeting, the preliminary design was presented by the landscape architects, Sarah Marsh, Doug Fountain and Bill Gurney and included a 5000 sq. ft. concrete skate park, 100 linear m. asphalt track for bikes/ scooters, commemorative signage, donor wall and landscaping – trees and benches. To view the full slide show, listen to the presentation and participant comments visit www.mcpra.ca To provide input on the Preliminary Designs, com-

plete the Feedback Survey available on the MCPRA website – www.mcpra.ca or through Engage Ottawa until April 20.

Based on the community’s feedback, the design will be finalized and tendered. The target is to go to construction

this summer, with an official opening in late 2022.

The Centennial Park Enhancement Project is being funded from multiple sources including the federal, provincial and municipal governments (Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program ICIP

– Community Culture and Recreation stream), private donations and local fundraising.

These collective, in-kind and financial contributions have made this project feasible.

All donors will be recognized on site through a specially designed donor feature.

Church Directory

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Manotick..United.Church 5567 Manotick Main Street, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 1A5

We welcome all, who with God’s help, work to build a better world.

Sunday Worship at 10 am Office hours are: Mon, Wed-Fri

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Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH 1138 Bridge Street, Manotick –Serving South Barrhaven, riverSide South and Manotick–

Sunday Worship 8:15 & 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Protocols in place see website for details) Live & Posted via YouTube

“A Christian community joyfully serving & growing in God’s love”

(Elevator Access Provided) Church Office 613-692-2082 The Reverend Kerri Brennan e-mail office@stjames-manotick.ca Web site: www.stjames-manotick.ca

admin@manotickunitedchurch.com www.manotickunited.com 613-692-4576

ST. LEONARD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 5332 Long Island Road, Manotick

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Saturday 4:30p.m., Sunday 9a.m. 11a.m Weekdays Wed., Thu. 9a.m., Fri. 9:30a.m.

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SHOP LOCAL How small businesses can make the most of local markets Annual holiday bazaars are a tradition in many communities, and the success of such events has led many towns to schedule similar events throughout the year.

Community festivals and weekend marketplaces can be great opportunities for small businesses to connect with locals and generate revenue.

Such events can be even more lucrative for small businesses that plan ahead. · Do your research. Chances are business owners can find a number of festival or marketplace opportunities in or around their communities each month. Some of these festivals may be large scale events like annual Christmas bazaars, while others might be more toned down affairs that occur each week. Business owners can research local festivals, paying particular attention to how communities market the events and which businesses attend them. Community turnout is another significant factor to consider. Such research can help

business owners determine which festivals best suit their businesses and what they’re hoping to accomplish. · Make things easy for customers. Cash was once king at community festivals and marketplaces, but the convenience of plastic and even touchless payments has long since replaced hard currency as consumers’ preferred method of payment. In fact, a recent study from Visa found that contactless payment usage in the United States grew by 150 percent between March 2019 and March 2020. Card readers are inexpensive and easy to use. Businesses can still accept cash payments, as accepting both cash and card increases the chances of making more money. · Brand, brand, brand. The National Federation of Independent Businesses recommends that small businesses make everything in their festival or marketplace space about their brands. Storage containers, banners, price tags, and the clothing personnel wear

should reflect the brand. · Don’t overdo it. A cluttered stall at a festival or marketplace may make it difficult for consumers to browse or find what they’re looking for. NFIB® advises business owners to fill the space without it making it appear cluttered. Keep extra inventory on hand to restock displays as sales are made throughout the day. · Balance engagement with patience. NFIB® recommends that business owners tone down their sales efforts without coming off as disengaged. Warmly welcome visitors to the booth or stall and express a willingness to discuss products customers appear interested in. But keep in mind that many people attend festivals and marketplaces to browse, so give them space after welcoming them to the booth.

Weekend festivals and marketplaces can be fun and lucrative ways for small business owners to connect with their communities.

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How families can give back to their communities together

Strong communities are built by strong people who recognize the importance of giving back.

Children recognize when their parents give back to their communities, and often that recognition compels youngsters to want to do the same.

Volunteering as a family is a great way for parents to instill their values in their youngsters while strengthening the communities in which those children live. Volunteering also provides a host of additional, potentially surprising bene-

fits. For example, a 2003 study from researchers at the University of Texas found that taking part in helping one’s community lowers rates of depression and anxiety. In addition, research has indicated that adolescents who volunteer may perform better at school and take a more positive approach to education.

Family-friendly volunteering opportunities abound, and the following are some ways that families can give back together. · Feed the hungry: The

role of charitable organizations that feed those in need was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic fallout of the pandemic was significant, as tens of millions of people lost their jobs and, subsequently, their ability to feed themselves and their families. Local food banks stepped in to feed those families, and organizations are always in need of volunteers to help prepare, deliver and serve food. Volunteering at a local food bank or soup kitchen is a great

way for parents to show their children that they have a lot to be thankful for while instilling in them a sense of responsibility to community members in need. · Create art: Art can be as beneficial to its creators as it is for those who appreciate it. That’s especially so for children in relation to their development. According to a report from Americans for the Arts, art education strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Art also encourages kids to in-

novate, a benefit that will pay dividends throughout their lives. Art also is fun to create, and parents can turn kids’ natural inclination toward fun and creativity into a way to give back to their communities. The New Jersey-based organization Color A Smile distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens and overseas troops, among others.

Adults and children can volunteer to bring smiles to the faces of strangers, all the while reaping the many benefits of engaging in art projects.

· Nature clean-up: Local park and beach cleanups help to keep the great outdoors pristine and pollution-free. Such clean-ups, which are a fun way to get outdoors, also provide a great opportunity for parents to teach children about the environment and the importance of protecting it.

Whether it’s helping those in need, exploring one’s inner artist or helping keep local parks and beaches clean, the opportunities for families to give back together are numerous.

Customer retention strategies key to success for local businesses Thriving businesses rely on their customers to sustain their success. Business owners spend ample time drawing up ways to attract customers. But in addition to attracting new customers, savvy business owners recognize how vital repeat business is to their success.

Repeat customers are the lifeblood of successful businesses. According to Simple CRM, a customer relationship management and intelligent automation company, a new customer is almost 16 times more expensive than retaining an existing one to whom a business can cross sell and upsell. In addition, a survey from SAS and Loyalty360, two companies geared toward supporting customer intelligence research, found that 68 percent of business comes from existing clients.

Business owners who want

to emphasize customer retention can try various strategies to keep consumers coming back for more. · Identify highly valued customers. Certain customers are not only repeat buyers, but also advocates for a company.

These are the most valuable to retain since they do marketing work for you. Consider these customers VIPs when offering customer perks. · Offer customer perks and surprises. In regard to perks, customer loyalty can be fostered by offering deals or surprises to your client base.

Showing customers they are appreciated may come down to sending a hand-written note or offering insider-only discounts or specialized shopping hours. · Implement feedback initiatives. Set up survey mailings, text check-ins or have customer feedback cards at

checkout to provide insight into how customers view the business. Feedback provides insight into how the service is performing in comparison to customer expectations. Treat compliments and complaints equally, valuing the role each can play in bettering your business. · Recognize that one hand washes the other. Solidify customer retention by using the products and services of your own customers. For example, if a customer has a printing business, you can use that business for your stationery needs. · Develop a system to receive and address complaints. Complaints should be addressed promptly and properly. Negative online reviews can do damage if left unchecked and unresolved.

Reducing response time to address customer issues will

result in higher customer engagement. · Build trust through community relationships. Customers may be more inclined to return to companies they

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Local company hoping to eliminate the need to expand Trail Road landfill

By Charlie Senack With Ottawa landfills reaching capacity, one local green energy company is hoping to prevent the need for an expansion at the Trail Road facility off Moodie Drive between Manotick and Richmond.

Landaira, which is dedicated to global environmental improvements that foster a sustainable future, is trying to reduce dependence municipal landfills are facing. By eliminating the solid waste footprint, Landaira mission statement is to make a greener tomorrow.

Their goal is to reduce greenhouse gases and create full-time employment in Ottawa and other parts of the world.

The group has developed a Thermal Conversion technology that transforms solid waste into carbon, char, and a clean-burning synthetic gas, which can be used to produce heat or electricity.

The technology has been

in the testing stage since 2009, with work being done at Landaira’s R&D facility in Dunlap, Tennessee. They are now trying to get the City of Ottawa on board to eliminate the need for an expansion to the Trail Road landfill.

The Trail Road facility is expected to run out of space in less than 15 years, and all Ottawa area landfills could reach total capacity by 2036.

With time running out, the local company is trying to develop a viable solution that reduces the need for landfill expansion projects and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Our company could help the City of Ottawa reduce the amount of garbage entering the Trail Road landfill by 600 tonnes per day at zero capital cost to taxpayers,” said Johannes Ziebarth, CEO and President of Landaira, who lives in Manotick.

“Our patented Thermal Conversion technology will reduce greenhouse gases by up to 99 per cent while elim-

inating the need for a landfill expansion and reducing the volume of municipal solid waste going into any existing landfill site by up to 95 per cent,” he added.

Ziebarth and other representatives from Landaira have met with members of Ottawa’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection to propose the solutions.

“We’re excited in hopes of building a partnership with the City of Ottawa to help combat the landfill issues,” said Spencer Warren, Vice President of Operations at Landria, and also Barrhaven Catholic School Board Trustee.

“These are real issues, and Landaira has real solutions,” he added. “We have designed a self-sustaining cost-effective operational facility to help the environment and generate new full-time jobs.”

As Ottawa tried to tackle new climate action goals, concern over landfills includes the release of methane gas.

“As organic mass in landfills decomposes, methane gas

Landaira says its Thermal Conversion technology will reduce greenhouse gases by up to 99 per cent while eliminating the need for a landfill expansion and reducing the volume of municipal solid waste going into any existing landfill site by up to 95 per cent.

is released, and data indicates that it does that for over 20 years,” said Warren. “Meth-

ane is much more effective at absorbing the sun’s heat than carbon dioxide, making it one

of the most potent greenhouse gases and a massive contributor to climate change.”

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MacLeod announces $100,000 for renovations to Twin Elm Rugby Park

By Charlie Senack The Twin Elm Rugby Park in Richmond is about to receive $100,000 in repairs after the province announced funding improvements for the site.

On April 1, Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod, who is also the minister in charge of tourism, culture and sport, said the money will be used for repairs to the septic system and for interior renovations. It also includes new post pads, storage containers, field repairs, and upgraded washrooms.

“The Twin Elm Rugby Park is a popular athletic hub in eastern Ontario, supporting many athletes, coaches, volunteers and visitors across a wide variety of sport disciplines,” said MacLeod. “Our government is investing in this premier facility and helping to fund critical infrastructure improvements that will support and stabilize park oper-

ations, while ensuring that spectators, teams and players can continue to safely enjoy all this venue has to offer.”

Although the park is in the Richmond area on Twin Elm Road, it sits in the boundaries of MacLeod’s Nepean riding. The complex is used by rugby teams from throughout the region, and it also hosts tournaments and events at the national and international levels.

Capital funding will come from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, which MacLeod’s ministry runs to invest in community projects and partnerships.

The Twin Elm Rugby Park says these critical upgrades will ensure the facility continues to be a hub for Richmond and beyond.

“We look forward to implementing the required and recommended upgrades and ensuring the tradition of Twin Elm Rugby Park lives on,” said Robert Orange, president of the park.

Nepean MPP and Minister of Heritage, Culture, Sport and Tourism Lisa MacLeod announced $100,000 in funding for the Twin Elm Rugby Park last week.

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Desire to help people drives St. Mark student to medical sciences Name: Olivia West Age: 17 School: St. Mark High Grade: 12 Parents: Christine Hassall (mother) Pets: Two dogs (Luna and Lily) and 1 cat (Leo), and a bunny (April) Pet Peeve: “I cannot tolerate when people are rude or dishonest.”

Part-time Work: “Since October 2020, I have worked at Russell Foodland. Shout out to my amazing coworkers. You guys are great! The environment at my job is phenomenal, and I have become so much more confident in the short time I’ve been there. I work in the hot food/deli department, and seeing our regulars come back for their meals is something I heavily enjoy – leaving them with the biggest smiles on their faces.”

Favourite Subjects: “This year, I decided to take kinesiology, and I have to say I love it so much. Human anatomy has always interested me, and with my mom being a nurse, it gave me that much more of an inquisitive mind into that subject. I feel like with human anatomy I am finally able to take the part of a science course I love the most. I also enjoy chemistry this year. I really enjoy Mrs. Dubois’ class because of the energy she brings into teaching, and the interactive things we get to do

ciate how my teachers saw the potential I had, and never doubted that I could become whoever I wanted.

I also have won numerous academic awards (which I believe is very cool), and have been accepted into the Medical Sciences program at Brock University.”

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on a daily basis.”

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure? “I love reading dystopian fiction. This is why I’ve been able to enjoy series like The Hunger Games and Divergent so much. I also love Harry Potter a lot, and I’m a self-proclaimed ‘Potterhead’. One of my favourite series by far that I’ve read, is Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. I also really enjoyed Becoming

by Michelle Obama, and learning about her story was such a rich, educational experience that I loved.”

Favourite Author: “This is difficult, because I don’t have a specific author that I have read every single piece they have put out. But if I had to choose, I would say Ransom Riggs, the author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. I love the way he wrote, and especially how there are images of these ‘peculiarities’ dashed throughout each book, just to immerse the reader that much more. Whenever I’m reading one of his books, it feels as if I’m experiencing all of what the characters are going through.”

Greatest Accomplishment: “If I’m being honest, I think the fact that I have a whole news article about me is pretty great! I appre-

School Activities: “This year I am mainly involved in Women Empowerment and the BSA (Black Student Association). I actually run the Women Empowerment Club this year. My responsibilities include planning events and activities for each meeting, as well as interactive activities to make sure everyone is having fun in order to maintain a safe environment for our group members.”

Other Activities/Interests: “I love music. It’s one of my main passions. I love to sit down and play my instruments, or just listen to a good playlist. I play about six different instruments: piano, guitar, ukulele, alto saxophone, recorder, and I have recently started to learn the kalimba. My main genre of music that I listen to is alternative, however, I listen to all types of music: pop, k-pop, R&B, rock, and even sometimes some heavy metal. Lately though, I’ve really been enjoying pop-punk music.”

Career Goals: “This fall, I plan to go to university – somewhere in Ontario. As I previously stated above, I have been accepted to Brock University for Medical Sciences. I have also applied to other health/

medical science programs at schools like Queen’s, McMaster, Western; etc. In the future, I would like to pursue a career in pathology.

“I had a cool experience on my Take Your Kid To Work Day in Grade 9, where I had the opportunity to go into a pathology lab. Everything the scientists were doing was completely fascinating. I knew immediately then that I wanted to help people by studying different diseases.”

Comment: “I have had some struggles these past few years, mental healthwise, but I’ve come out from those experiences better than ever. With the help of my amazing family, friends and teachers, I have been able to truly thrive in my environment. I feel as if Grade 12 is finally the year where I am more confident in myself and my work. I’m not going to lie to anyone wanting advice about getting through high school though; it has not been easy. I’ve made friends and

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lost friends along the way, but no matter what, I know I’m never alone.

“I want to say thank you to my Mom, who has been my number one supporter and has never left my side; my cool aunt Cheryl, who

acts like my sibling, and my grandmother Johanne, who I treasure so much. These women have shown me what it means to be strong and independent. I aspire to one day be as wonderful as they are.”

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April is Daffodil Month, and it’s a great month to volunteer

Since the 1950s, bright yellow daffodils have arrived in communities across Canada to mark the beginning of Daffodil Month. To this day, the daffodil continues to symbolize strength and courage in the fight against cancer.

This is a flower that you will see in all sorts of spring bouquets. There are other uses for this flower though; there are cultures that really like this flower. The Chinese see it as a symbol of wealth and good fortune and

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celebrate when the daffodil blooms. The good thing about the daffodil is that it is so easy to grow. This is a flower that is a great beginner flower, and this is proven with all the flowerbeds that it is in across the world. Make sure that if you are growing this flower that you are tak-

ing care of it, give it enough water and make sure that it has proper drainage.

The daffodil is the symbol adopted for cancer research, organizations that raise money for cancer use this as their fundraising symbol and have daffodil days which are going to give people a flower in return for the donation to the Cancer Society. It is easy to support the Canadian Cancer Society, many of us has been personally touched in some manner by cancer.

Volunteering during Daf-

fodil Month is an incredibly rewarding experience, whether you have been touched by cancer or not.

Show your support and make a difference in your own way! Get involved in local events happening across your area. Wear the yellow pin!

Money raised during Daffodil Month helps people living with cancer and their families. Donations fund life-saving research, information, and support services.

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The club will be accepting beer, wine and liquor bottles. The drop off

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Rain barrel fundraiser to help North Gower-Kars Scouts get to Finland jamboree The 1st North Gower – Kars Scout Troop has partnered with RainBarrel.ca and will be hosting a rain barrel fundraising sale.

Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose.

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each and can be preordered online at RainBarrel.ca/ngkscouting.

Additional items are also available including discounted “ugly” barrels (only $45), composters, stands and more.

Rain barrels will be available for pick up on April 29th (5pm-8pm) and April 30th (8am – noon) at the Alfred Tay-

lor Recreation Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower. Delivery is also available for a small additional charge to the following area: North Gower, Kars, Manotick, Barrhaven, Riverside South, Greely, Metcalfe, Osgoode, Kemptville, and Richmond.

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Kars Scouts will receive $10 from every rain barrel sold; and $2 from each accessory sold.

The money raised will help support our Troop’s trip to the Finland Scout Jamboree in July 2022.

The Troop’s group of 10 Scouts, Venturers and adult volunteers will be joining 250 other Scouts from across Canada in

attending the 8th Finnish National Jamboree this July. The weeklong camp, taking place in the forests of Evo about 150km north of Helsinki, will host 12,000 Finnish and 1,000 international Scouts and Guides. While there, they will camp with a Finnish host group, experience new adven-

tures in the six program areas and make lifelong friends and memories.

Before the Jamboree, they are planning to take a train to Lapland to visit Santa’s Village, see reindeer, hike above the Arctic Circle and learn about indigenous Sámi culture. A few days in Helsinki after the camp will complete the trip.

James Jensen named Executive Director of Osgoode Township Museum The Osgoode Township Museum board is pleased to announce the appointment of James Jensen as the new Executive Director of OTM. James has worked in the cultural field for over 25 years, and his career started at the then National Museum of Sci-

ence and Technology in Ottawa. Before joining OTM, James served as the Supervisor, Collections and Exhibits with the Region of Waterloo Museums. There, he oversaw the team that developed immersive and hands-on exhibits for the new Waterloo Region Museum,

the largest community museum in Ontario. Prior to returning to Canada, he served as Director of Project Management for the Boston Childrens’ Museum during a major expansion and produced exhibits and media at the Connecticut Historical Society.

James’ professional experience also includes working at several design consultancies, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, and teaching at the University of Waterloo.

James holds a Master of Arts in Museum Exhibition Planning and De-

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How to make the most of your renovation By: Scott McGillivray

(NC) As renovation season once again roars into full swing, I’m often asked what can be done to achieve the best renovation possible. My top advice is to be prepared.

Here are a few steadfast tips that can lay the groundwork for success: 1. Have a clearly defined plan. Consider hiring an experienced designer to help bring your vision to life.

2. Choose a reliable contractor. Ask for references and proof of license, insur-

ance, bonding and participation in a workman’s compensation program.

3. Insist on a detailed contract. It should include a description of the work to be done, a schedule of anticipated completion dates, a cost estimate for the entire job, a reasonable payment schedule, an itemized list of materials and who will select them, an outline of the change-order process, termination clauses, penalty/ holdback clauses and warranty details. It sounds like a lot, but this will help avoid

issues along the way.

4. Cover your bases. Your contract should also state if sub-contractors will be used and who will be responsible for hiring them, paying them, and ensuring the work is completed properly. Request a receipt with each payment outlining the work and materials it covered. I also recommend getting a written change order for any modifications to a specified job.

5. Be accessible and decisive. This will keep things moving along as smoothly as possible.

6. Visit the site regularly.

Inspect all work. Create a ‘punch list’ of any identified issues. Discuss progress or concerns as they happen.

7. Keep a renovation journal. Record headway. Note questions. Jot down ideas.

Keep track of key dates, and document any changes.

8. Do your research and discuss preferred materials with your contractor. Not all building materials are created equal. For example, did you know that some insulation materials can grow harmful mould when exposed to

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School absentee rates, COVID wastewater levels on the rise

By Charlie Senack With hospitalizations on the rise along with wastewater levels and absentee rates in local schools, there are calls to bring back some COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa.

Schools have become a hotspot for COVID-19 transmission, especially since mask mandates were dropped on March 21.

While official COVID-19 cases in schools are no longer reported due to a lack of PCR testing, the Ottawa Carleton District School Board says they knew of 205 cases in early April.

By April 12, that number was reduced to 113 active cases.

These are only infections that were self reported to the school board, and don’t include speculative cases or those never called in. The number in actuality is expected to be much higher.

The province does however release school absentee rates, which paint the clearest picture of how COVID-19 is spreading in schools. But even then, it doesn’t give reasoning for the student

and staff absences, which can also include other illnesses, sports tournaments, religiosity holidays, or personal reasons.

The normal average in pre-COVID times for absentee rates was around 15 per cent for high school students, and slightly lower for elementary school students.

Here is a look at the data last updated on April 13, 2022: Castor Valley Elementary School: 17.7 per cent Greely Elementary School: 17.1 per cent Manotick Public School: 12.4 per cent St. Leonard Elementary School: 20.1 per cent St. Mark High School: 13.5 per cent St. Mark Intermediate School: 16.7 per cent Richmond Public School: 16.8 per cent South Carleton High School: Not reported St. Philip Elementary School: 16.7 per cent Osgoode Public School: 21.3 per cent St. Francis Xavier High School: 15 per cent École élémentaire publique Michel-Dupuis: 8.6 per cent Elementary School Catholic Jonathan-Pitre: 15.1 per cent

St. Jerome Elementary School: 13.8 per cent Steve MacLean Public School: 15.4 per cent École élémentaire catholique Bernard-Grandmaître: Not reported With COVID-19 infections in Ottawa reaching levels never seen before, and wastewater samplings showing transmission of the virus off the charts, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is calling for a return to mask mandates in certain settings.

Watson said he feels masks should be mandated again in grocery stores, pharmacies, schools, and on public transit — anywhere which is considered an essential service.

In the weeks since restrictions were removed, Ontario has seen a surge in cases, and an uptick in hospitalizations. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) says they have seen a large increase in children being admitted to their emergency department with serious COVID-19 symptoms.

While encouraged by the province, Ontario Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kieran Moore said

province-wide mask mandates, or other restrictions for that matter, would not be making a return unless more concerning variants arise.

Ottawa’s top Doctor Vera Etches has been pressured to implement a section 22 order which could bring back restrictions locally, but she says that’s not needed for now.

While still up for consideration and not off the table entirely, hospitalizations are trending steady, a key indicator health officials are looking at.

“Our actions matter.

Some of this is driven very much by the number of close contacts we

have,” Etches told the Manotick Messenger.

“The waste water is rising, but it’s rising a little bit less rapidly. Is that right before it’s going to plateau and turn? Of course we hope so, but we don’t know, so it’s important we continue with measures we know decrease Covid transmission”.

The question now is when the sixth wave will peak and cases will start to decrease. With Easter expected to be a cause for transmission much like many other holidays, we may have to wait until May for signs of relief.

Etches says because

this wave has looked different than previous waves, it could test the patterns we have seen over the last two years.

Peak periods typically last six weeks before cases fall, but as the virus mutates and becomes more transmissible, its cycle could change.

“We have more immunity in the population, it’s preventing more serious illness, but we have such high levels right now, will it stay around longer? These are unanswered questions,” said Etches. “I hope the science table will come out with more information that speaks to this.”

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Best Hearing Aid If you have gone online or spoke to friends in the quest to find out which device is the best one, you were most likely confused by all the conflicting reports.

This is normal because, truth is, there is no one device that will be perfect for everyone. Why? Well, because there is no one type of hearing loss profile, no one type of hearing need, no one type of person. Your “Best Device” is the one that will address your hearing levels, your hearing capabilities, and all of your unique wants and needs.

The good news is that across the many Manufacturers, there are some great products to choose from. Some have a great wind manager for outdoor enthusiasts, others are geared to the musicians, others excel in connectivity, and so on and so forth. So, finding your best device is possible....but only if you go to an independent dispenser. If the business has a pre-determined product port-folio, it is not in your best interest. The key to success truly is having an independent clinician in your corner. Only independent clinicians evaluate ALL of the Manufacturers in the market to find the solution that will most efficiently address your unique set of needs and wants.

Offering just that is Hearing Freedom, a locally owned, grown, and operated clinic.

This practice of customizing the solution to the individual is rare in today’s market, where clinics are often Manufacturer owned or have limited their product offerings to a few preferred Manufacturers.

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Hearing Freedom is therefore a gem worth seeking out.

The unique and refreshing approach that sets Hearing Freedom apart from other providers was established over 20 years ago by Rosanne McNamee, Doctor of Audiology. After interviewing for employment at many local clinics, she was disheartened to discover Manufacturer limitations and a focus on sales tactics and sales targets. “One-size-fits-all solutions just don’t cut it.” says McNamee, “To properly treat hearing loss and to maximize a person’s quality of life, everything available in the market must be considered for that individual. Furthermore, I must do so with their particular needs and wants in mind, not my employer’s profit margins. I felt strongly that compromising on hearing healthcare was not an option for me.” And so she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting people first.

At Hearing Freedom, there are no predetermined products or plans. Each and every intervention plan is as unique as the person seeking help. The experience begins with a thorough hearing evaluation which is followed by a detailed needs assessment. Throughout, the person’s input is held paramount. “We devote all the time necessary to help you navigate this complex hearing healthcare terrain. We want to ensure your hearing needs are met.” explains McNamee. “We offer pre-purchase demos as well as a 90-day trial period on purchased hearing aids. These options give you the confidence that you have chosen

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the right solution for you, your lifestyle and your hearing needs.” Thereafter, invaluable rehabilitation and continued support is provided under the clinic’s 5 year service plan. This assures essential hearing check-ups and hearing aid care.

In addition, there are no Hearing Instrument Practitioners or Hearing Instrument Specialists at Hearing Freedom.

Rather, you will be seen by experienced, fully bilingual, Registered Audiologists.

With Masters and Doctorate-level degrees, Audiologists are the most qualified in their field. They service both children and adults, whether they are private pay or third party supported (WCB, VAC, etc).

“Not only is hearing complex, so are today’s hearing aid options,” McNamee explains. “Dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting, is crucial to success.” At Hearing Freedom you can be certain that you have chosen the best place to trust with your hearing needs.

So, if you believe in your right to the best, fullest and most customized service available, go to Hearing Freedom. You won’t regret your short drive to Manotick.

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