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Save the date for my free community BBQ Sept. 9 at Richmond Fairgrounds It has been a while since I have been able to host my annual community BBQ. With COVID-19 restrictions behind us, we are now able to celebrate the community, meet new friends, greet old friends, and enjoy some great food and festivities.

The BBQ takes place Sat., Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteer firefighters from Richmond will be manning the grill and cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs, while we will also be serving up cobs of corn and vegetable samosas.

The most entertaining and multi-talented man in all of Carleton, Dr. Kaboom, will be joining us. We will also have a bouncy castle, face painting, and entertainment and activities that will be announced closer to the date.

I also want to emphasize

that this is a non-partisan, non-political event. This is an event to celebrate Carleton, and to celebrate our best summer in years.

I hope to see you there!

Ontario Providing Free Training for Construction Workers

The Ontario government is investing $3.6 million to support three innovative projects to help over 2,200 women and young people across Ontario prepare for meaningful and well-paying careers in the construction trades. Led by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of

Ontario (PBCTCO), these free programs will focus on increasing female participation in the industry, providing online training tools and exclusive employment opportunities to jobseekers, and giving grade 12 students a first-hand look at life-changing careers in construction.

Women make up less than five per cent of Ontario’s construction workforce, meaning many are missing out on a lucrative and indemand sector. That is why the first PBCTO project will help 700 tradeswomen gain the leadership, communications, health and safety training, and networking opportunities they need to start and advance rewarding careers in the industry. It will also include the development of a speaker’s bureau to partner tradeswomen with speaking opportunities with

schools, employment agencies, trade shows and other events across the province to mentor and attract more women into the skilled trades.

The second project will provide 1,500 people with access to online resources and training tools where they can explore the skilled trades, build core skills and find apprenticeship opportunities in their profession of choice, connecting them directly with local employers.

People interested in learning more about unionized career opportunities in the skilled trades can visit www.ctaontario.ca/explore for more information.

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Legendary local entertainer Dr. Kaboom will be at the Carleton Community BBQ Sept. 9.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER goldie continues from page 2 Additionally, PBCTCO’s Tomorrow’s Trades program is returning to provide 60 grade 12 students in London and Ottawa with handson learning opportunities, behind-the-scenes access to high-profile construction projects and training so they can prepare for lifechanging jobs in the industry.

These projects are funded through the government’s Skills Development Fund, an over $700 million initiative, which supports ground-breaking programs that connect jobseekers with the skills and training they need to find well-paying careers close to home.

Quick Facts

- Tradeswomen interested in PBCTCO’s programs can apply on www.OBCTradeswomen.com.

- For more information on the Tomorrow’s trades program, visit https://www. tomorrowstrades.ca/.

- New this year, the To-

morrow’s Trades program is also responding to the current and future needs of the industry by developing a forecasting program to project the number of skilled trades workers needed for all major construction and maintenance projects across Ontario. It will improve the program’s ability to stream young people into high-demand skilled trades opportunities by region.

- Through its first three funding rounds, the Skills Development Fund has supported 596 projects, aiming to help almost 522,000 people around the province take the next step in their careers.

- The Ontario government launched the new $224 million capital stream for the Skills Development Fund on June 30 to support the building of new training centres and the renovation or expansion of existing ones.

- Ontario’s Skills Development Fund is supported through labour mar-

ket transfer agreements between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

- To help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including building 1.5 million homes, Ontario will need over 100,000 new skilled trades workers this decade.

Ontario Expanding Access to Midwifery Services

The Ontario government is investing $8.27 million for new and expanded midwifery services across the province that will connect thousands of families to faster care in their own community. This funding includes $4.82 million to expand midwifery services in community health centres, hospitals, family health teams and existing midwifery practices, as well as $3.45 million to support future initiatives put forward by health care providers to expand midwifery services

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Services are being expanded in every region of the province and will: increase access to low-risk pregnancy and newborn care in both hospital and at home; - build better integration between midwifery, newborn care and primary care to improve transition through every stage of care; and - connect people to more culturally appropriate health care options – including traditional Indigenous health services – and improve outcomes.

Starting today, health care providers can also submit proposals to receive funding to expand access to midwifery service in hospitals or through primary health, team-based comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. Up to $3.45 million is available, including $1.45 million for the province’s Indigenous Midwifery Program,

which includes Indigenous Midwives working within interprofessional primary health care teams to expand Indigenous-led midwifery services in urban, rural, northern and on-reserve Indigenous communities.

Through the Your Health Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, Ontario continues to deliver convenient care where people need it most, right in their own communities.

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- The $4.82 million in new and one-time funding is available immediately, supporting midwifery services and Indigenous midwifery programs across the province.

- The $3.45 million, available through the new call for proposals, will continue to support expansion of midwifery services in Ontario, providing more low-risk expectant families with access to midwifery care.

- A call for proposals launched today will provide $2 million for Expanded Midwifery Care Models for community-based midwifery services in hospitals and in primary care team-based settings and $1.45 million to support the Indigenous Midwifery Program models. Applications are available for distribution starting Thursday, August 10, 2023.

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City hosts open house at fairgrounds to address water issues in Richmond The City of Ottawa hosted an open house at the Richmond Fairgrounds for Richmond residents to drop in to ask questions about private well water safety, learn about upkeep, and pick up a water sample test bottle to test their water.

The issue became a lightning rod in the village last week when longtime Royal York Street resident Bert Van Galder was on CTV Ottawa News talking about problems in his well. Van Galder alleged that the problem may be beyond the wells, which have been inspected by Ministry of Environment officials and the City of Ottawa.

Officials and inspectors say the problem is isolated.

Concern over the situation prompted a response from Rideau-Jock Councillor David Brown.

“Firstly, contamination of a small number of wells on Royal York Street is localized to this immediate area.

There has been no indication or reason to believe that the water in Richmond is unsafe,” wrote Brown on his Ward 21 website. “I have met several times with the impacted residents over the past

several months, including meeting with City Staff from Ottawa Public Health and the Infrastructure & Water Services Department.”

Brown added that despite the concerns raised by the residents on Royal York Street, he has been assured that the drinking water in Richmond is safe.

“City Staff as well as an inspector from the Ministry of the Environment have visited the impacted properties in addition to reviewing all records pertaining to the water condition and sanitary sewer system. Following this investigation, no concerns were raised regarding the safety of Richmond’s drinking water.

“The City will be conducting further inspections on the impacted wells to determine the cause of this localized contamination.”

Brown also stated that the story run by CTV News, which was removed from their website, contained incorrect information.

“The City is aware of concerns raised regarding some residents’ private wells in the Richmond area. After investigating, the City has found

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that these concerns are unrelated to its sewer system or nearby capital work. Private wells in Ontario fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP), and the responsibility of their maintenance and upkeep lies with the property owners.

The MECP has investigated these wells and identified significant defects and deficiencies. It is recommended that residents address these issues to ensure safe drinking water. It is expected that once residents’ wells are repaired, upgraded, and maintained to current standards, the water quality concerns will be resolved.

The City of Ottawa issued a statement attributed to Matt Knight, Manager, Design & Construction – Facilities.

“The health and wellbeing of residents is a top priority for the City. Staff are working closely with the MECP to identify and address sources of contamination in the Richmond area,” stated Knight. “No concerns were identified by the MECP with respect to City activities in the area. The City has offered affected residents third-

party investigations into their private water systems to help resolve their well water concerns. After a recent meeting on July 31, one resident has agreed to participate in a third-party inspection and staff are available to help other residents identify the source and find solutions to their water quality concerns.”

Knight stated that the city is taking action regarding Richmond drinking water concerns.

Below are a few actions the City has taken to address the concerns in the Richmond area: - For wastewater collection leak testing, regular closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections are conducted on sanitary pipes to ensure there are no leaks or exfiltration. Additional inspections were carried out in response to residents’ concerns with no issues found.

- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are used to detect forcemain leaks through pressure tracking, and no pressure alarms were received.

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to residents about well water testing results, confirming no fecal contamination. OPH continues to encourage private well owners to test their water seasonally, and inspect their well annually to ensure the continued safety of their private water systems. More information is available on their webpage.

The City collaborated Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to assess groundwater risks, and no concerns related to the City of Ottawa activity were identified. MECP inspected private wells in the vicinity, revealing regulatory deficiencies that property owners are responsible for correcting.

- For residents who are interested, free water testing kits are available at King’s Independent Grocer. Residents are encouraged to test their drinking water regularly as a standard best practice. For more information regarding well water testing, please visit: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/…/freewell-water…

Brown said he will provide further information when it becomes available.

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Construction of skateboard park gets underway at Centennial Park

By Anne Robinson After almost five years of planning, consulting, fundraising and doing detailed design work, construction of the skateboard and pump track facility is now underway at the northeast corner of Centennial Park.

Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA) began a two-phase endeavour in 2019 with the development of a concept design to revitalize Centennial Park. Based on extensive community consultation, the redevelopment of the northeast corner of the park was established as a key priority.

Phase 1, the basketball courts and outdoor rink, began in 2020 and was completed in 2022. This retrofit included a new asphalt surface, lighting, tree planting, a seasonal/removable outdoor rink, and basketball infrastructure. The courts are not only used by the popular summer day camps, but they are heavily used in the even-

ings by local and out-of-town youth. Rob Smart, Manotick resident and Carleton University basketball coach noted recently, “I think these are the best outdoor courts in the City; players love playing here; we are very fortunate to be able to enjoy the facility and play pick-up with friends here in Manotick.”

Phase 2 includes replacing the skateboard park and construction of a new pump track facility. [A ‘pump track’ is an asphalt track with various banked curves and elevations that can be used by ‘all wheels’ including bicycles, skateboards and scooters.]

The facilities are ‘small town’ scale, designed to appeal to both the beginner and those with some experience, but not intended for the ‘expert’.

Some may wonder - why build both a skateboard and pump track facility? While looking at various options and visiting other local sites, such as Carleton Place and Perth, it was observed that there were a greater num-

Construction is underway on the new skateboard park and pump track at Centennial Park in Manotick

ber of young girls using the pump track and the track was popular for any kid who had a bicycle. In other words, the pump track offered greater access and use.

After stakeholder consultation and design development by experts in the field, the final Phase 2 design was

completed in November 2022; tendered in February 2023; and awarded to an Ottawa firm, Prestige Design and Construction, in May 2023.

Prestige is now on site and estimates completion by late Fall 2023. The perimeter safety fencing went up

on July 24th and to date the old equipment, signage, asphalt and some topsoil have been removed. The drainage work began last week with the installation of the underground drains and weepers connecting to the existing stormwater system.

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MESSENGER Editorial

Raise a double-double at Tim’s to toast Bobby Baun

A citizen-led movement key to protecting property rights

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fromTwo nights later, Baun would play in I stood there at the Toronto Convention Centre back in 2007, chatting with the Bobbyother Game 7.

Baun while he nursed a “I sat at a friend’s farm drink. It was a 40th anniverand iced the leg for two Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 sary reunion dinner for the days,” he told me. “They 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs – taped the leg as tight as they the last Leafs team to win a could, but they left enough room for Novocaine injecThe precarious state of property rights in Canada has been thrust into the spot- Stanley Cup. Oatur COmmunity They were all there. Well, tions.” light, and it’s a subject that should concern us all. Canadians must become active Baun played well enough the local and provincial level if they want their property rights to be respected by most were there. Terry Sawchuk and Tim Horton had to earn one of the game’s governments. Messenger Editorial The Frontier Centre for Public Policy’s Canadian Property Rights Index high- passed away, and Dave Keon refused to three stars, and the Leafs won 4-0 and hoisted the Stanley Cup on home ice at lights a disturbing reality: our property rights are often at the mercy of political attend.

Are you more Canadian “Tim was, pound for pound, one of the Maple Leaf Gardens. After the game, whims. This challenges our deep-seated assumptions about ownership, bringing the than rights a fifth grader? nature of our property into question.

We, as Canadians, need to understand the strongest men I had ever seen,” said Baun. Baun had his leg x-rayed, and it revealed With Canada Day approaching next week, a good timeand for usprovincial all to “People today seem to forget about Tim that the Leaf defencemen had, indeed, stakes and take an active role at bothit isthe local levels. reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

It’s vital to recognize that the current system, rooted in British common law and Horton the hockey player. They know him played on a fractured fibula.

Do we take being Canadian for granted?

Better yet, how do where new Canadians about being Canadian?

Some of us title to all land and we are for coffee and doughnuts.”

Since then, the only other time the feudallook inheritance, the feel Crown retains underlying upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but In the 1960s, Horton talked to his team- Leafs would win the Stanley Cup was in only given conditional rights andpeople, interests in that land, very willing to take. Perhaps, for some that is true, but when you means that the government attend a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by Nepeancan, theoretically, seize the land beneath our feet. Even though we might think we mate about his idea for launching a chain 1967, which was being celebrated at that Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last of doughnut shops. Baun loaned him dinner. you government can see the excitement and the thankfulness in theif eyes of every processes are followed. “own”month, it, the could seek that title specific new Canadian. $10,000 for the venture, and eventually While Bobby Baun will always be reOur politicians continually seek to limit property rights, especially regarding They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be Canadian. when local regulations diminish property value. So how can we make became the owner of three locations. membered for that heroic goal, that mocompensation So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Bev McRae photo “The drive thru was my idea,” he said ment is only a snippet of what was a rethem understand the importance ofidea. these rights?

The Conservative government has a solid At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism coyly.

“I kept telling him that he had to markable and inspirational life.

Looking to theMinister United States might provide inspiration. Both Canada and the U.S. ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chalplayground.

Left to right, MCNS Director Erler and June Hodge celebrate 29 years as a sup- His reshave drive thrus to June’s make it work.

Bobby Baun was, in every sense of the share lenging a common sense rights and a similar system of expropriation.

The Sandy middle andBritish high school studentsof to take the citizenship test. ply teacher, teacher and volunteer.

The Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded in part by CIC andwhere run by theproperty taurant investors didn’t think it was a good word, a self-made man. He was driving crucialHistorica-Dominion difference lies in the U.S. Constitution, rights are explicitly Institute, will see students study Discover Canada: the a Cadillac by the time he dropped out of defined.

Yet, the American experience, the Supreme Court ruling in Kelo idea, but I pushed for it.”

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then especially take a mock citizenship Sometimes justBobby to say I first met Baunnil with my fath- high school to focus full time on hockey. v. Citytest.“This of New London, where the court ruled that eminent domain could be usedit’s best will be a fun way for students to learn about Canada and feel proud myself one of those bizarre crossabout things like how come “underneath” er at wonder Queen’s University after isa football He was a sharp business man off the ice. In to transfer landhistory from private landowner to another thefinding name ofat economic of our shared and one accomplishments,” said Minister Kenney.

“As we in I’m roads where everything I love about sports is about a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the learn about our past and the people and events that made Canada what it is game.

Regardless of how many future 1967, he and a few other Leafs were so fodevelopment without violating the Fifth Amendment.

This ruling shows that even to collide with a large swatch of the population workdiscussion pulled me back into soccer. today, we become more proud to be Canadian. We are inspired to see how we diligently to grate my nerves.

“Chelsea is learning much game, by watchingitthesurprised CFLers played in sothat cused on the stock market that they nearly can defend our rights and live can up to be our reinterpreted responsibilities and we muchthat ing constitutional protections in feel ways limit those rights.

It’s this whole World Cup thing. Don’t you find World Cup,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “We are more strongly how valuable it is to be a citizen of Canada.” no one that son, missed winning the Cup. While the playTom Flanagan, Canadian scientist,thatispeople skeptical about are just a little too intoconit? studying each Bobby’s country before the game.Greg, She has was the “Our schools needatoprominent be training our young people to political become the citizens I found myself in line rights in front ofin two nouveau really become fan ofthe Arr-hayne-TEE-na, of tomorrow. Citizenship is not only about new Canadians, it’s about all toughest mana on field. and she ers’ salaries were around $12,000 at the stitutionalizing property rights in Canada, fearing judges might interpret soccer fan moms at Your even wants us to go there on our Canadians, young and old,” said Andrew Cohen. “The Canadian Citizenship Through the years, as I worked with time, the players made for than $30,000 limiting ways. in students the constitution, hewhat said, these things are beyond fixing.

Independent Grocer the other day. vacation next year.

Perhaps we Challenge willOnce encourage to learn more about it means to be FROM I was kind of in my own little can eveninvolved go to Brrra-seeel.”

Canadian andeven then putcontemplate that knowledge to the the test.” various companies in producing each on Bay Street based on Baun’s guidBefore we inclusion of property rights in our constitution, THE mental world in the checkout line, That caught my attention.

Starting this summer, the Historica-Dominion Institute will be encouraging NHL products and memorabilia, I ran into ance. what Canadians need is a well-funded, citizen-led This and movement scanning the tabloid maga- OTHER Arr-hayne-TEE-na? more than 5,000 really middle and high school teachers to register their classrooms movement. covers and wondering what Are you kidding me? the Challenge.

Each classroom set of provincial the new citizenship Bobby Baun a number of times.

He always Baun told the story of how they met shouldfor aim to guard rights at will thereceive locala and levels,zine pushing against the fra- SIDE Justin Bieber’s first major scandal The other mom – the one with guide, along with specially designed learning activities. The teacher will also By Jeffrey had a warm smile, a handshake would be. I was just about to re- not the Birkenstocks – piped in. that would President Richard Nixon during an airline gility receive of our current situation and Students striving that our property rights are copies of a mock citizenship exam. will to takeensure the citizenship Morris enter the world after some quality “They are a wonderful football exam as a class and the teachers will return the completed exams to the send you to physio, and more stories about flight delay.

As it turned out, Nixon was just theoretical but practical and respected by our government. time on Planet Jeff and launch nation,” she said.

“My husband, Dominion Institute for grading. into my weekly of course, the azureHe and cheers Italia, of but the most his days in wears hockey. wasforone a big hockey fan and knew who the playannounced the Dominion Institute on Flag OnlyResults thenwill willbe we truly by “own” the land under our Day feet. The time toway-to-reward-your-customers-byact is now. charging-us-five-cents-per-bag-and-claiming-it’s- Zachary’s favourite team has been MAY-heee-co.

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AsandIhe chatted with him ateat the dinner, and turns to me and says, who the f--- is control of our property rights, for ourselves and future generations Canadians.

“I wish some of the stores would carry the watch the games when they are playing.”

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

$487 billion in debt interest charges before feds balance the budget

By Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to rein in overspending following the release of Parliamentary Budget Officer data showing the government won’t balance the budget until 2035.

“By the time the government finally balances the budget, taxpayers will have paid $487 billion in debt interest charges, which is currently what the government spends in an entire year,” Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director, said. “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to stop wasting so

much money and balance the books, because sending hundreds of billions of dollars to bond fund managers is unacceptable.”

The feds won’t balance the budget until 2035, according to supplementary data released by the PBO in its most recent Fiscal Sustainability Report.

But even that projection depends on economic growth every year, an average interest rate of 2.8 per cent and no new spending beyond what’s included in Budget 2023.

Between now and the time the budget is balanced in 2035, interest charges on the federal debt will have cost taxpayers $487 billion. For context, the government expects to spend a total of

$491 billion this year.

During the 2015 election, Trudeau promised Canadians he would balance the budget in 2019.

He missed that target by $20 billion even before the pandemic. In the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said she would balance the budget in 2027.

“Waiting until 2035 to balance the budget is too long and the feds won’t even hit that target if interest rates rise higher, the economy doesn’t grow every year or politicians can’t find the willpower to say no to new spending,” Terrazzano said. “This government has given taxpayers every reason to believe it will never balance the budget.”

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School: Osgoode Township High

Grade: 12

by Phill Potter

Grade: 12

Page 8 FRIDAY, August 25, 2023

sports. These include soccer, futsal, volleyball, coed

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due to concussions, so I turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even MANOTICK MESSENGER though I can no longer participate in it.”

Virtual public consultation, volunteers needed for derby and picnic While many of us continue to enjoy the waning days of summer, much is afoot in our community calling out for engagement on all fronts. On the heels of its July 31st in person public consultation on the carwash/Starbucks development, the City is following with an August 29th virtual public consultation, this time for a planned subdivision at the corner of Bankfield and Rideau Valley Drive.

Four other developments follow.

Intensification continues in our Village.

Have questions? Read on.

The MVCA provides our own opportunity for residents to put their ‘metal to the pedal’ at our August 27 derby and picnic, calling on volunteers to help out with the heavy lifting in advance of our Sunday race and community BBQ picnic. The forecast? All reports point to a perfect sunny Sunday to welcome this much loved community event!

VILLAGE

VOICE

by Irene Staron, President, Manotick Village and Community Association (MVCA)

Virtual Public Consultation – Proposed Subdivision- 4386 Rideau Valley Drive (Bankfield Rd and Rideau Valley Dr)

Residents are invited to attend a virtual public consultation (Zoom) being facilitated by the City at 6pm on August 29th. The proposed subdivision would consist of 147 units, including 62 single-detached homes, 16 semi-detached homes, and 69 townhouses. The developer has submitted an application for Zoning By-Law Amendments.

Details are available on the City of Ottawa’s Dev Apps Site through these links which feature the

Kemptville.)

rewarding accomplishment, as I’ve gained so many opportunities, and gotten to network with other youth like myself.”

Why did you get involved in what you do?

“I got involved in Student Council because I saw it as an opportunity to make

Career Goals: “After high school I hope to gointo a on this development university somewhere near public forum.

MVCA rethe east coast; hopefully in mains committed to keepkinesiology.

Myinformed top choiceof ing residents schools are University of development in our comNew Brunswick in St. John, munity. and Dalhousie in Halifax.

After that, I hope to pursue a career in either athletic voice therapy, continuesor oneducation.” page 9

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

Community Calendar

Favourite Subjects: “Math and Chemistry. I enjoy doing labs and prob-

PHILL POTTER PHOTO

Announcement Community Cale Community Events

registration/manotick-legion-acrylic-paint-

ing-workshops-1-2023-08-26-12-00 • August Ottawa Futsal Club entering 29th season • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely • Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion 27 MVCA 11ththeir Annual Allanindoor Haan Manotick SoapBox soccer.

Youth boys start. & girls,Join women, coed.

Players / Assoc, FirstRd Friday of each month, invites & welcome the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to Derby.

9am usmen at &the top of Beaverwood next August 26 - Art in the Square - Brocant Trunk Sale -is10 teams wanted. All skill Park. levels. League starts October play, or come in to sing, listen and dance.

Admission FREE. Musicians, Dancers Community to Centennial Registration stillends open!allAges 7 and up. & Listeners. Greely April 2020.

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August 26 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira Concert 2:00 pm. For Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most community events have been postposed or cancelled. For updates in the • Frid the f community, please visit the Manotick Messenger Facebook play, open-concrete-globe-workshop/ candy for the kids. We look forward to seeing you there! For picApril go 2020.

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• Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts live music • Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently • Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. ticketsAn oroptional more information, contact Terry McGovern: mc-on MVCA Picnic in the Park - 11:30 am – 1:30pm Sunday August the 1st and 3rdwill Tuesday of eachafter month reserving from 1:00 pm -seats.

4:00 moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery govet@rogers.com.

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Located in Centennial Park (beside the Manotick Communpm. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, significant life change), and would like to meet new for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing Ottawaat Futsal their 29thbyseason • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely ity• Centre 5572 Dr.Club Leachentering Drive) and hosted MVCA,indoor this listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 people of similar interests by joining our many group in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To August - Openeach Concrete Globe Workshops event is fun for everyone.

BBQ compliments of Minto Communsoccer.

Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed.

Players / Assoc, First26-27 Friday invites & welcome MitchofOwens Road,month, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca https://manotickhorticulturalsociety.com/ Live music byAll theskill Manotick activities and cotton 826-6128.& Listeners. Greely Community orities. by teams contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com. wanted. levels.Brass, League starts October ends all Musicians, Dancers

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Family Parenting course, significant life change), and would like to meet new for ages Alpha course, or Growing pm.

YOMA Used Book Store – For book lovers of all Watson’s Tradition 990 RiverMill Road We havea temporarily Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA) offers safe, inclusive ages!

Proceeds used for operations of Watson’s Mill and people of similar interests by joining our many group in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 7:30 pm.

To liste (across from Tim Hortons) suspended operations due SHADES 4-12) to go on Friday nights. Regular place for local youthdiscipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca (Gr For Your Home Renovations Dickinson House. https://watsonsmill.com/bookstore/ to COVID19 activities.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER voice continues from page 8 1086 Antochi Lane Proposed Subdivision – Open for Resident Comments

The City of Ottawa has received a Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision application that proposes to create 19 residential units, 18 of which are semidetached dwellings and one of which is a detached dwelling on Antochi Lane. The comment period is in progress and residents are encouraged to become familiar with this development and submit their comments to Jeffrey Ostafichuk, Lead Planner,(613) 580-2424 x31329. For full draft plans, concept plans, studies and project details go to https://devapps.ottawa.ca/ en/applications/D07-16-230003/details

5497 Manotick Main – Open for Resident Comments

The City has reactivated a zoning by-law amendment to allow a 3-storey rental apartment building with 21 residential units and 26 parking spaces (10 surface and 16 underground) at the property west of the RBC building on Manotick Main St. Residents are encouraged to submit

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their comments to Sarah McCormick, Lead Planner, (613) 580-2424 x24487. For full plans, studies and project details go to https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/D0202-21-0150/details

5514 Manotick Main -Open for Resident Comments

For those wondering what is being planned for the southwest corner of Manotick Main and Maple Avenue, the City has opened comments on a proposed 3-storey mixed use office building with two retail units on the ground floor and one office tenant on both the 2nd and 3rd floors. Residents are urged to submit their comments to Erica Ogden, Lead Planner (613) 580-2424 x26510. For full plans, studies and project details go to https://devapps.ottawa.ca/ en/applications/D07-12-170026/details

geared towards senior tenants (similar to existing building on the property) A driveway with access to Doctor Leach Dr. is proposed to the south of the property, which will lead to a parking lot with 29 units (21 residential spaces, 8 visitor spaces) Greenspace is featured at the rear of the property. Subject site is proposed to be severed into three parcels during the site plan process, which is the base lot of the proposed development (southern lot).Supporting documents to be posted later during the circulation period.

Contact Jeffrey Ostafichuk, Lead Planner,(613) 580-2424 x31329. For more information go to https://devapps. ottawa.ca/en/applications/ D02-02-23-0035/details

Coming up - MVCA Preparing for Fall Presentation to ARAC

The MVCA Board and

The City of Ottawa hosted an open house regarding the proposed Starbucks and car wash on the southern edge of the village.

volunteers are currently conducting research in preparation for a fall presentation to the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC). Further details will be shared in the weeks ahead!

The City is offering a community heads up on this proposed site redevelopment for Rideau Non-Profit Housing with a two-storey, 38-unit apartment building at 5581 Doctor Leach Dr

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Sunday Services Holy Eucharist at 8:15 & 10 a.m.

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

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Church Office 613-692-2082 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9-4 The Reverend Kerri Brennan e-mail office@stjames-manotick.ca Web site: www.stjames-manotick.ca

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

One size does not fit all in City of Ottawa

Over the past few months, I’ve been holding meetings, door knocking, and attending events to hear about residents’ concerns. Talk about how much better life was under the old townships has come up remarkably often. Much of what is said is anecdotal, but taken together, what is being shared by residents is important.

Last year during the campaign I ran on a “One Size Does Not Fit All” agenda. The essential premise of my campaign was that the systems that might work for downtown Ottawa often do not work for the rural communities that were amalgamated under the City.

When the old region of Ottawa Carleton was amalgamating, its eleven different municipalities, administrators had to take eleven different rule books and turn them into one. Depending on which former municipality you lived in, you may have seen a service increase in one area or a decrease in another. And nearly a quarter of a century later, services levels across the City of Ottawa remain deeply unequal.

I’ve said it many times; rural Ottawa is four times larger than urban Ottawa. Our ward is larger than the whole of urban Ottawa from Orleans to Stittsville, from the Parliament Buildings to the south

Rideau-Jock Report David Brown, Councillor , Ward 21

side of Barrhaven, and we are only one of four rural wards.

It is nearly impossible to provide the same service in Blackburn Hamlet, Westboro and Kanata and these are highly urbanized areas. If this is the case, how can the City provide equal services to places like Ashton, Manotick, Richmond, North Gower and Burritts Rapids? I will say it can’t.

Policing is one of the top issues that is raised by taxpayers. Most want me to slow the traffic down on their local street, or ask why we don’t see proactive police enforcement in our communities. I can promise you that it is just as frustrating for me to tell you to file a report directly with the Ottawa Police, as it is for you to tell me you have already done that multiple times!

Now filing reports with law enforcement is what you must do if you want to see enforcement, this is no different in Ottawa than it is anywhere else. The problem is that we rarely see the follow-up from the Ottawa police.

Calls for defunding the po-

lice aside, rural Ottawa will never see its fair share.

Ottawa’s new Chief of Police has been meeting with members of Council, coming out to each ward to see first hand the issues we face. I’ll be meeting with Chief Stubbs in September, however, I’ve started to do my research so I can demonstrate to the Chief what our residents expect to see.

To be blunt, taxpayers in our ward paid $9.8 million in 2023 for policing service.

Rural Ottawa as a whole paid around $35 million. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that we don’t get anywhere near that service level for what we pay. In other municipalities with populations smaller than our ward, they can have full detachments of officers Councillor David Brown says policing is one area where rural wards are underserviced in at a lower cost to taxpayers. Ottawa.

The inescapable reality is that taxes collected in Ward 21 are Council needs to shake off its doing things today isn’t work- townships were struggling, it ing, we should not be afraid to happened because the “old” subsidizing essential services “one size fits all” mentality.

As Council heads into the change.

City of Ottawa was failing. elsewhere in the City while After all, amalgamation It’s time for that favour to be our own services remain inad- Fall session, every idea should be on the table. If how we are didn’t happen because our returned. equate.

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Manotick Kiwanis Club helps make Capital Fair opening day special

By Ralph Tweedie, Manotick Kiwanis Club

August is a great month for family adventures. As Kiwanians, one of our goals is to have fun and make new friends while supporting our community and our children.

Every August the Capital Fair at Rideau Carleton Raceway dedicates a private day free for children with development and / or physical disabilities. This year the date was August 17th. These children would not otherwise be able to attend a fair, which makes it a very special day for them.

It is a special day for us too. Every year, on the Thursday before the fair officially starts, members of the Kiwanis Club of Manotick volunteer to help make this day a big success. Up to 1,500 special needs kids with their family members get to experience a fair designed

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The midway rides are free and run a little slower with quieter ride music.

Volunteers help guests on and off the rides. There is a petting zoo and a karaoke party in the Kid’s area. An all-beef hotdog lunch complete with ice cream dessert is provided and served by volunteers in the Hydro Ottawa lunch tent.

On Sunday, August 27th, the Manotick Village & Community Association is sponsoring the 11th annual Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby. The day also includes a community picnic in Centennial Park with a BBQ from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This is truly an event

where the whole family can get involved in the design and building of the carts. One member then rides it down the hill on Beaverwood. There have been some ingenious designs entered over the years. It is not all about winning the race. Seeing the faces of the participants as they finish their run is the best evidence of that.

Since its inception Kiwanis members have been happy to volunteer for many of the duties required to help run the Derby. This typically includes cart inspection at the start of the race, manning many of the barricades along the track, and the timing and recording of results at the finish line.

Our goal is for everyone to have a great time.

Sound like fun? Come to a meeting and see for yourself. If you want to make new friends while improving your commun-

Members of the Manotick Kiwanis Club were at the Capital fair volunteering for Special Needs Day Thurs., Aug. 17.

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Tyke Tussle kicks off youth football season at TD Place Stadium

Barrhaven’s boys of fall kicked off their season in a special way this month.

On Sunday, August first, the “Tyke Tussle” took place at TD Place Stadium. The following week, “Mosquito Madness” took over the CFL field.

Tyke (U10) and Mosquito (U12) are the youngest age groups in the National Capital Amateur Football Association. For many of the children playing football, the two events

are their first chance to play in a game situation against another team with referees on the field. And what better way to have your first taste of football than to play in a CFL stadium.

The Tyke Tussle replaced the old Friday Night Tykes event that ran for a generation. A few years ago, it was moved to TD Place and held on a weekend.

“One of the challenges

we had with Friday Night Tykes was that we had to begin the event at 6 p.m., and for a lot of families, getting home from work and then getting to the park where it was held was a challenge,” said Steve Dean, the Nepean Eagles President and NCAFA Past President. “The Tykes play 6-on-6, and we can divide the field into four minifields. Having the use of the stadium is great for the parents and fans, and

it’s exciting for the kids to play in a stadium.”

This year, the Eagles are one of 13 teams competing at the Tyke level.

The teams are from all over Ottawa, with teams in Cornwall, Kemptville and two in Gatineau. While registration did dip in previous seasons, the number of teams is up, as is participation.

“One of the big reasons for that is that the game is taught and played differently than it was for many years,” Dean said.

“The focus is on safe

tackle technique, and there are more rules in place to protect players. We are seeing more interest with girls wanting to play – we have five girls registered now with the Eagles – and the flag football program has really taken off. It

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2023 OCPA Plowing Match to be held in Richmond Aug. 25-26 The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match is set for August 25 - 26, 2023, on the land across from 3285 Eagleson Road, Richmond, owned by Chris Schouten.

On Friday, Aug. 25, there will be an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and VIP Plowing Competition commencing at 11 a.m. followed by a light lunch and awards ceremony.

On Saturday, Aug. 26, rain or shine, the OCPA Plowing Match starts at 10 a.m., with competitors from across the county vying for a spot to move on to the next level of plowing perfection using both modern and vintage tractors, as well as horses. The day will also showcase an antique tractor display. All are welcome, and admission and parking are free.

Winners will be announced at a banquet held at St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 127 Burke St., Richmond, 5 p.m., with proceeding

presided over in part by the Ottawa Carleton Queen of the Furrow, Rhiannah Gallagher of Osgoode. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased on site.

2023 marks the 40th anniversary of OCPA hosting the International Plowing Match in Richmond in 1983. To commemorate the occasion, there will be ‘Meet & Greet’ reception at 3 p.m. at the plowing site. Additionally, committee chairs and their members from the 1983 IPM are extended a complimentary invitation to the banquet. For more details, please contact Jennifer Hyland at 613-822-6353 or jwaldroff@xplornet. com.

Plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to plow at the International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo in Bowling Green, (Dufferin County) Ontario, September 19 – 23, which is celebrating the 105th anniversary of the IPM.

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Soap Box Derby celebrates 10 years of thrills for young racers The carts are ready and the hill on Beaverwood Road will be lined with cheering fans as Manotick gets ready to host its 10th annual soap box derby.

The derby enthusiastically returned to Manotick last year after missing two years because of the COVID-19 restrictions. It also got a new name, as the Manotick Village Community Association wanted to honour Allan Haan, the man responsible for the creation and success of the derby.

“We are renaming the derby after Allan starting this year to recognize all of the hard work he has put into it,” said Theresa Roberts of the Manotick Village Community Association last year. “It is now called the Allan Haan Manotick Soap Box Derby.”

Haan first brought the idea forward in 2011 during his regular coffee group at the French Café, a popular spot in the Manotick Mews.

“At first, people just looked at me like I was crazy,” Haan said. “They didn’t really know about soap box derbies, and how kids get into it and their parents get into it. I talked about it for a while and then presented the idea to the Manotick Village Community Association.”

The first soap box derby was an overwhelming success. Kids started building their carts with their fathers and then decorated them. Some came from throughout Eastern Ontario and Quebec to participate in the event. The community turned out to cheer the kids on There were even celebrity drivers, and the most memorable moment in Manotick soap box history involved a man who hopes to become Canada’s next prime minister.

“That is one moment everyone still seems to talk about,” said Haan.

“Pierre (Poilievre) was racing, and he couldn’t

Since 2011, the Manotick Soap Box Derby has been a highlight of the year for local youths and families.

stop his cart. He turned into the parking lot at the bottom of the hill and crashed into the shed.

Fortunately he wasn’t hurt.”

Through the years,

the MVCA had instructions available on how to build a cart and what the specifications are. Manotick Home Hardware has been a headquarters through the years

for supplies for building carts.

“I think building the carts is just as fun as race day,” Haan said. “It is really rewarding to see the kids with their carts

and the decorating they have done.”

For anyone wishing to register for the soap box derby, please visit manotickvca.org/soapboxderby.

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Labour Day is a chance for us to have one last summer celebration Traditionally, Labour Day was an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers’ rights with parades and picnics organized by trade unions.

These still play a role in Labour Day for some Canadians, but many people see the first Monday in September as an opportunity to take a late summer trip, perhaps to their country cottage, or enjoy the company of family or

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friends at picnics, fairs, festivals, and fireworks displays. For students, the Labour Day weekend is the last chance to celebrate with a party or to

go on a trip before school re-opens for the new academic year.

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There was enormous public support for the parade and the authorities could no longer deny the important role that the trade unions had to play in the emerging Canadian society. This happened and eventually led to the founding of the Canadian Labour Congress in 1883.

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