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Friday August 26, 2022

No one is as excited for the 10th Annual Allan Haan Soap Box Derby than Allan Haan himself. The longtime Manotick volunteer and philanthropist had the vision to create a soap box derby for kids in the South Carleton area in 2011. The event has grown year after year, and will return to the hill on Beaverwood Road in Manotick after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. For the full story on Allan Haan made this vision a reality, see page 4.

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Rideau River Provincial Park showcases the beauty of the Carleton riding One of the things I like the most about representing Carleton is that it is, in my opinion, the most beautiful riding in the province.

One of the hidden gems in Carleton that showcases the beauty of the area is Rideau River Provincial Park.

Although the park has a Kemptville address, it is located on the north side of the Rideau River. The river is the boundary between the City of Ottawa and the Municipality of North Grenville, meaning the park is located in Ottawa and in the Carleton riding.

On Sunday morning, I was able to join the Ontario Minster of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for a tour of Rideau Provincial Park. Mark Read, the Assistant Superintendent, Ontario Parks, gave us a tour of the park and introduced us to many of the young employees working there for the summer. He also showed us the beautiful trails at the park, and showed us the dif-

ferent amenities available to campers and visitors, such as the canoes and paddleboards that are available for rental.

Mark is extremely passionate about parks and the outdoors, and having someone with his knowledge and dedication is a great asset for the park.

The beach in front of the main front is clean and the water is fairly shallow, making it an ideal destination for young families. It is on a particularly wide stretch of the river, and the water and landscaping make it one of the most beautiful attractions in the Carleton riding. The Rideau Waterway is an historic UNESCO site.

The campsite is popular, with many level, shaded

campsites available.

If you are a boater, there is a boat launch at the park, and it is a popular spot for fishing.

Mark said the cost for day passes is usually $15.50, but there is a complete listing of the fees on the park’s website at www.ontarioparks.com/ park/rideauriver. There are discounts for seniors and for disabled persons. Camping fees are also included on the site.

There are still a few weeks of summer left to enjoy, and we were told that the fall foliage is beautiful at the park.

For more information on Rideau River Provincial Park, visit their site or call them at (613) 258-2740.

Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act

The Ontario government introduced legislation that would give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa more responsibility to deliver on shared provincial-municipal priorities, including building

Sunday morning’s perfect weather provided the perfect opportunity to tour Rideau River Provincial Park.

1.5 million new homes over the next 10 years.

Mayoral powers to veto by-laws approved by council and bring items for council consideration would only

apply for matters relating to provincial priorities, which will be set out in regulations.

For example, building 1.5 million new residential units by 2033, or the construction

and maintenance of infrastructure that supports new housing, including transit, roads, and utilities.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER goldie continues from page 2 Thirty-five per cent of Ontario’s projected growth to 2031 is expected to happen in Toronto and Ottawa.

Addressing housing supply issues in these communities is critical.

If passed, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, would give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa the ability to move priority projects forward and get more homes built faster.

Proposed changes include: - hiring the Chief Administrative Officer and municipal department heads, and create and reorganize departments - appointing chairs/vicechairs for identified committees and local boards, and establish new identified committees - bringing matters for council consideration related to provincial priorities - vetoing bylaws approved by council if they relate to matters of provincial priority

- proposing the municipal budget This legislation is an important tool to get more homes built faster, and is one of a number of initiatives being taken by the Ontario government to address the housing shortage.

These proposed measures would allow council to have the ability to propose amendments to the municipal budget. Council would also be able to override the mayor’s veto of any budget amendments and by-laws related to provincial priorities with a two-thirds majority vote.

If passed, the proposed changes are intended to take effect on November 15, 2022 — the start of the new municipal council term.

To help communities across Ontario build more attainable homes, Ontario is also launching the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team (HSAPIT).

HSAPIT will provide advice on market housing initiatives, including building on the vision from the Housing Affordability Task Force, More Homes for Everyone and other government consultations. Ontario is committed to supporting municipalities and remains focused on improving planning policies and cutting red tape to get homes built faster. The government is leading by example, and encourages other government partners to join us by taking concrete steps to help all Ontarians find a home that meets their needs.

After the success of More Homes, More Choice and More Homes for Everyone, Ontario has committed to creating a housing supply action plan every year over four years, starting in 2022-23.

Farmers Markets

With the harvest season upon us, now is a great time

to get out and support your local farmers in Carleton at one of several farmers markets operating.

Not only do these markets support our local farms, but they also give all of us a chance to enjoy fresh, locally-grown produce and other products made right here in Carleton.

Every weekend, we have the opportunity to enjoy the Manotick Farmers Market, which runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Watson’s Mill; the Metcalfe Farmers Market at the Metcalfe Fair Grounds every Saturday from 9 a.m.

– 1 p.m.; the North Gower Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; the Stittsville Farmers Market at Village Square Park Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; and the Richmond Market, which takes place every second Sunday and has two dates left (Sept. 4, 18) in the east parking lot

of the Richmond Memorial Community Centre.

Renewing Photo Cards

The Ontario government is making it more convenient for people to keep their government-issued identification and permits up to date. Holders of Ontario Photo Cards can now sign up for free reminders by email, text, or phone call 60 and 30 days before it is time to renew, providing a convenient way to get notified when the photo cards are set to expire. All Ontarians are also encouraged to sign up for free digital renewal reminders for health cards, driver’s licences and licence plates.

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Signing up for digital reminders is quick and easy online at Ontario.ca/ Reminders or by calling ServiceOntario at 1-800387-3445 (TTY: 1-800268-7095).

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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 returns to Manotick after missing the last two years because of the COVID-19 restrictions.

It also has 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. “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 Man-

otick 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 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.”

While the Allan Haan Soap Box Derby is quickly approaching, Haan said there is still room for some last minute entries.

“We have six carts for kids to use if they did not build their own carts,” he said. “We still have room for more racers.”

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

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Couple drops lawsuit against councillor over Facebook comments A lawsuit against Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze has been dropped.

CBC/Radio Canada reported on Friday that the civil action claim against Darouze for defamation, breach of privacy and other costs in small claims court have been withdrawn by the couple who had initially made an official complaint with the integrity commissioner.

The case was centered around a woman who criticized Darouze on social media during the 2018 Ottawa municipal election campaign. The woman’s husband is a police officer with the Ottawa Police Service. Darouze wrote to the Ottawa Police Chief, asking him to silence the woman.

According to the CBC story, the woman posted on an Osgoode Village Facebook group page that she disagreed

with claims made by Darouze during an all-candidates meeting. The Councillor had claimed that he had been responsible for certain improvements to local policing.

The CBC story said Darouze replied to the comments on Facebook and accused her of spreading fears and posting incorrect information. The story says that the next day, Darouze wrote to then-police chief Charles Bordeleau and accused the woman of using “scare tactics” to upset the community, and further suggesting Bordeleau look into whether “her husband is relaying incorrect information to her to scare the public.”

Bordeleau forwarded Darouze’s email to an inspector and staff sergeant. It was found that the officer did nothing wrong, and that the

posts made about Darouze by the woman were accurate.

The case was reviewed by the city’s integrity commissioner. The CBC reported that Darouze became the first elected official to be found guilty of contravening the councillor code of conduct by the integrity commissioner since the creation of the office in 2012. According to the CBC, integrity commissioner Robert Marleau’s report called Darouze’s version of events “not credible” and said the major motivation behind his letter-writing “was to bully and intimidate” the complainants and “cause grief” for the police officer at work.

The couple had been seeking $32,500 in damages, claiming that Darouze’s actions damaged their reputations in the community.

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MESSENGER Editorial

Poilievre can put people back in charge with recall and referendums

Tonight is a wonderful night…

The fall fairs are back. After missing mouth. I’m not doing that. I’m even more the last two years, we will get to hit the afraid of clowns than I am of carnies. trifecta of local fairs – Spencerville, RichAt the 1975 Spencerville Fair, I eventuPage 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Politicians spent the last two years giving themselves pay raises while the rest of us suffered mond and Metcalfe. I guess we could in- ally built up my courage to make eye conthrough pay cuts, tax hikes, inflation and restrictions. clude Carp in there too, but I don’t know tact with the carnie and hand him a quarThe insult to injury? It’s the increasingly well-heeled politicians who are responsible for the the word for trifecta if there are four of ter so that I could play Whack-a-Mole. I from pain many everyday Canadians are going through.

Quadfecta? sucked. I wanted to win a toy and I couldn’t Our Cthem.

Ommunity the other Folks can’t afford to fill their vehicles, they’re struggling to pay for their groceries and they’re When I was 11, I was a bit of a miswin. I’m good at sports and I have good watching interestMessenger rates take off. Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre says he fit kid who lived a mile or reflexes. Why can’t I ever Editorial knows this is a problem. two outside of town in the win at this game? Whack-a“Trudeau thinks he’s your boss,” said Poilievre. “He’s got it backwards; you’re the boss.”

Greater Prescott Ruralplex.

Mole guy kept encouraging.

Are you more Canadian During Poilievre’s Conservative Party leadership campaign, he has claimed he wants to put The Spencerville Fair was “It’s only a quarter. I’m sure “you back in than charge of a yourfifth life” andgrader? build a Canada where “the government is servant, not mas- one of the biggest events of you’ll win this time.” ter.” With Canada Day approaching next week, it is a good time for us all to the year.

In 2015, as we walked by reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

Here’s Poilievre can In 2015, long before the the game and the kids gave Do wehow take being Canadian for really granted?put the people back in charge: recall and referendums in Ottawa. Better yet, how do new Canadians feel about being Canadian? Some of us plague wiped out the fairs me that “Can we play?” look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but Ifvery thewilling people are the boss,forthen people should bewhen ableyou to routinely give politicians pink slips and anything fun for two look, I worked hard to look to take.

Perhaps, somethe people, that is true, but attend a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by Nepeanfor poor performances. years, the Diva and I and the kids headed up and make eye contact with the carnie.

Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last you can seebelongs the excitement the thankfulness in the eyes ofshould every be able to repeal public policy if it Ifmonth, government to theandpeople, then the people south on 416 to take in the Spencerville He looked at me. No, he looked through new Canadian. goes against our wishes.

A national recall and referendum law would go a long way in reaffirming Fair. As I watched the kids, I couldn’t help me. He read me like a cheap US Weekly They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be Canadian. the role of citizen as the boss. but go back in time and remember going article on the Kardashians. “You can win So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

McRae photo Here’s how it cangovernment work: has a solid idea. back and having fun atBevthe same spot they this,” he said, sensing that my self-esteem The Conservative At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Recall would empower displeased voters to launch a petition in their riding.

If that petition gets ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s were.

They ran from midway game to mid- was plummeting like the Canadian dollar. and 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. enough signatures, it triggers a byelection in that riding.

The member of Parliament would then way game and stood in line for rides and “It’s only a toonie.” ply teacher, teacher and volunteer.

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As the school year approaches, let’s appreciate how lucky we are The Editor, As summer draws to a close, the start of school is looming closer and closer. Normally, at this time of year, my friends and I would all be commiserating together about our dreaded, inescapable fate, but this year, I’ve learned to be grateful. After learn-

ing that in low and middleincome countries, an estimated 70% of 10-year-olds are unable to understand a simple written text, I was finally able to recognize how privileged I was to be able to attend a private high school in Canada, where we are lucky enough to have an abundance of resources and

opportunities to guide us towards bright futures.

Unfortunately, there are far too many children around the world who cannot say the same. These children may face barriers at a societal level, including teacher shortages, limited learning resources such as a lack of textbooks and/

or digital technology, increased student drop-out rates, and language barriers.

Additionally, they may also face many barriers at an individual level. For example, young girls often face barriers because of gender, including early marriage and menstruation, while young boys are often forced to

start working to support their families financially.

These learning barriers were already present before the pandemic, but COVID-19 has exacerbated the impact. To address education disruptions and accelerate learning so that children everywhere can read, write, and do basic

math, Canada must reaffirm its global leadership in education at the #TransformingEducation Summit during UNGA and commit to increasing its Official Development Assistance (ODA) in #Budget2023 to meet commitments to invest more in global education.

Mia Cadsby (she/her)

The Editor, David Brown’s article in the Messenger’s August 12 issue gives me hope that the Ottawa City Council will be less ideological after the election.

He augmented some of the important points raised previously by Jane Wilson, chair of Ottawa Wind Concerns, with both noting the enormous cost of the Energy Evolution plan that Council adopted in the first

year of the pandemic and the absence of any costbenefit analysis.

As we’re repeatedly reminded, Council passed a Climate Emergency Declaration, pushed by a few ideological actors on Council, in community activist groups, and apparently within the City bureaucracy. Most people might think it’s absurd that a city could even have a “climate emergency”, but

the declaration gives automatic justification for all expenditures in support of so-called renewable and “clean” energy and maximum electrification. In an emergency, there’s no time for cost-benefit analysis, so don’t waste your time looking for one! (Let’s not mention the emergency of an all-electric transportation system during a major hydro outage.)

Brown clearly under-

stands how impractical the energy plan is and how it ignores the true costs -and damage -- of the proposal and instead imagines an alternate reality. Instead of blindly following the current dogma, he seems to understand the proper role of municipal government, which the Canadian Encyclopedia says is “created by the provinces and territories to provide services that are best managed

under local control; from waste disposal and public transit to fire services, policing, community centres and libraries.” Let’s see those responsibilities, including road maintenance, handled better.

A modern society needs reliable, low-cost energy to thrive, not “green” virtue signalling, with its inherent contradictions and wasteful spending. “Net zero”, a poorly defined buzzword,

points in the opposite direction.

If the new council is able to shelve the ideological stuff and focus on its designated responsibilities -- if it has more councillors with Brown’s understanding and who live in the real world -- all of Ottawa’s residents will be well-served. I’m hopeful.

David Wieland Kars

Reader agrees with Brown and hopes for next council to be less ideological

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MVCA to host Rideau-Jock All-Candidates meeting Sept. 28 at Manotick Arena Decisions, decisions, decisions!

No need to remind you that the summer holiday season is coming to an end. You’re already in the midst of decisions, decisions, decisions!

School starts, schedules, back-to-work routines, juggling who needs to be where and when and all the how’s and wherefore’s of getting there and making things happen.

This summer’s eased Covid restrictions have given us the welcome opportunity to gather, celebrate the amenities of our village, enjoy the hospitality of our restaurateurs, food purveyors, businesses and the camaraderie of community associations and clubs. In this flurry of Village life you may have even met a number of our local candidates running for City Council and spoken with them about your concerns and issues. Good news! Next month, you can come to know them better.

All Candidates Meeting

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

– September 28

The date is set! The MVCA has reached out to our candidates and confirmed their participation in our All Candidates Meeting which will be held 7pm -9pm on Wednesday September 28 in the upper hall of the Manotick Arena.

This will be a public meeting – all residents are welcome to attend. The candidates (in alphabetical order) are: David Brown, Leigh-Andrea Brunet, Michael J. Nowak, Patty Searl and Kevin Setia. For candidate information visit https:// elections.ottawa.ca/UI/CandidateList/CandidateList or go on their social media feeds.

Check our website for ongoing updates on meeting details, meeting format and how you can participate. www. manotickvca.org.

Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan update includes 5 phases of public engagement and is expected to be completed and approved by Council in two parts with Part 1, Transportation Committee and Council approval of policies and active transportation projects scheduled for the first quarter of 2023. The MVCA along with a committee of concerned residents from The Miller and Manotick Place have submitted numerous letters to our Councilor and other members of City Council and Mayor regarding our truck traffic concerns but to no avail. No responses have been received. No action has been taken. This is without question an election issue.

While the MVCA works with our residents to build momentum on this issue we encourage you to become informed

of what the City has in plan. It affects us all. For more information go to https://engage. ottawa.ca/transportation-master-plan

Vacant Property By-law

The City of Ottawa’s Public Policy Development Services team has announced the adoption of 3 recommendations of their Vacant Building Strategy Review which resulted in amendments to the following By-laws coming into effect as of July 1. The Property Standards By-law (No. 2013-416) helps address issues concerning landscaping, and pest control in vacant building and vacant lands and the grading and drainage of demolition sites. The Board Up (By-law No. 2010-211) helps to address the security of accessory buildings on vacant properties, with the aim of preventing unauthorized

access.

The new Vacant Property By-law (No. 2022-197) will be effective and in force on November 1, 2022 and will require owners of buildings and lands that are vacant for more than 120 consecutive days to obtain a permit from the City and meet certain obligations. Information on how to apply for a vacant property permit and other obligations of vacant property owners will become available on ottawa. ca soon. City staff are also developing online resources for vacant property owners and the public, which will also be posted on ottawa.ca. Should you have any questions about the new regulations, please do not hesitate to contact Jerrod Riley at bylawreviews@ottawa.ca.

Safe Roads – “Keep it to 40” – We cannot stress this enough. Children will be re-

turning to school. They will continue to play in our streets.

For those maintaining our local speed limits, we thank you.

For stopping at stop signs, we thank you. For yielding to pedestrians and cyclists, we thank you. There are still concerns regarding illegal left turns at Bridge St. and Main St. and around the Mahogany Harbour Public Docks. While the MVCA works with the City to address these and other traffic issues, we continue to encourage you to report your sightings to the Ottawa Police Service through their special web page to deal specifically with these types of issues.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER voice continues from page 8 Roadworks in the Village - Highcroft Dr. at Manotick Main St. will remain closed until mid to end of October. The temporary detour for Highcroft residents and their visitors with access from Colony Heights Rd. will be in place until Manotick Main St. roadworks are completed.

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Watson’s Mill Used Book Store – Enjoy reading? Have books you don’t know what to do with? If you haven’t passed them along to friend or family why not share them with your community? The Watson’s Mill Used Book Store welcomes your gently used books. Books, jigsaw puzzles, and audiobooks generously donated by the public are sorted and stocked by dedicated volunteers. All proceeds from sales contribute directly to the Mill and Dickinson House. Most books are $2 or 3 for $5.

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“Earnand UNB Fredericton. Violet is what makes Accomplishment? me enjoy has unique traditions subcultures.

My favourite (20), Canterbury (vocals), those classes the most.” ing the title of Student Counplace is because Carleton University.

Pets: Two Ivy dogs, Ewok cil President at Norway, my school.

(22), St. Mark, Algonquin What is your Greatest there is such beautiful and Pixie, and a cat.

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a difference in my school, and learning about different and to get a different perlocations cultures.

I’ve spective on all and aspects of the school. I wastoa cheertravelled manyFRIDAY, places leader for 10 years, but I and I find it very intercould no longer continue esting how every culture due to concussions, so I turned coaching. traditions It has has tounique and given me an opportunity to subcultures.

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places all over the country

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volved in what you do?

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given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even August Page though I 26, can2022 no longer par-9 ticipate in it.”

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My Tussle top choice during the Tyke at TD schools are University of Place Stadium Aug 6. The Tyke Brunswick Tussle, which replaced New in St. John, the Dalhousie Friday Night Tykes and in Halifax. event,that, was Iahope jamboree style After to pursue for 7-9 yearafootball career event in either athletic olds. Forormany of the playtherapy, education.” ers, it was their first ever experience playing football, and they got to play in a CFL After suffering numerous stadium in front of cheering concussions, Melita Wyche parentstoand fans. turned coaching.

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Manotick’s Mahogany Landing is a jewel to be shared by everyone

By Anne Robinson These hot, lazy summer days have brought lots of people out to Mahogany Harbour – boaters, swimmers, those who like to fish, paddle board, train for the iron man, or just savour the view with a coffee in hand!

Recent posts on local social media said that a swimmer told a boater, who was trying to dock at Mahogany, that the facility was only for swimmers. Not true! This dock was always intended for ‘multi-use’ and it was hoped that users would resolve any potential conflicts…and there are always conflicts - amongst boaters - motorized and non-motorized; amongst those who seek solitude and those who want to make a splash; between young and old; tourists and locals.

Some BIA members are concerned that boaters can’t dock due to the volume of swimmers and therefore their businesses aren’t being patronized to the extent that they could be.

Some residents have complained about the danger of turning on to Main St. from Eastman… although, it certainly isn’t any more dangerous than getting out of Beaverwood or Mill St. on to Main St. Others have complained about the parking. Although the Manotick United Church parking lot is available, rarely full, and not much more than a full block away, people insist on parking on the doorstep of the Mahogany dock.

No one anticipated how popular this small Landing would be…from paddle board yoga to birthday celebrations, this community has truly embraced this jewel on the back channel of the Rideau.

Historically, let’s remember that Mahogany Landing, a project led by Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA), was built through a collective community effort $50,000 from MCPRA (Chic Time in the ‘Tick), $25,000 from the Kiwanis Club of

Manotick, $15,000 from Ottawa Tourism, $15,000 Rural Ottawa grant, $10,000 from Manotick BIA, and at least $50,000+ from individuals and private corporations for ‘in-kind’ services and amenities.

So, what’s the short-term solution? Be gentle with each other and stay safe.

Boats need to proceed slowly to the dock; swimmers need to give boaters passage; and fishing folks need to cast carefully or go early.

As an example, two pontoon boats recently tied up, sideby-side, to take less room at the dock – now that’s creative and thoughtful.

Surely, we don’t want to start eliminating uses or ‘policing’ the area because people can’t work it out.

And we don’t need more signs to clutter the view. So, respectfully, share the harbour! It’s for everyone.

In the longer term, to relieve some of the current pressure, MCPRA would like to pursue an extension to the Mahogany dock - another 50 feet. This extension

Mahogany Landing is a gem along the Rideau that should be celebrated.

was shown in the original concept design and indicated through the permitting process. However, the funding is not currently in place.

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Meanwhile, Mahogany is popular … so, let’s celebrate this little gem and respectfully share this tremendous resource!

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Shopping local is the smart way to make our community stronger

By Chloe Bell When we support small local businesses, we help to ensure that an important economic engine continues to thrive in Canada.

Every dollar spent locally supports existing jobs and helps to create new job opportunities with 85% of new jobs in the last twenty years coming from the small business sector.

But that is not the only reason why shopping local is a smart thing to do. When we spend our money at local stores and restaurants, more money gets circulated back into the local economy. 70 per cent of money spent at local businesses gets reinvested into the local community and helps to maintain existing and create new facilities such as public spaces and services, schools and health care facilities through taxes paid.

Even more money

comes back to the local communities through donations from independent businesses. Many nonprofit and community organisations rely on donations from local businesses who donate up to 24 times more per dollar than multinational companies. When you support independent local stores, restaurants and other services, you are indirectly ensuring that local organisations get the support they need.

There is another way local communities benefit even further from local businesses. When you shop local, you are more likely to build relationships with other people from the community. The more locals interact, the stronger and safer the community is.

Using local services will also encourage more new businesses, which results in a lively local community with a unique character. A wide range of

unique businesses will not only make the area more enjoyable to the residents, it will also attract more shoppers and tourists into the area. The more shoppers an area attracts, the more money the businesses make and the more the community benefits.

Giving more of your custom to local businesses is also better for the environment. Most local shops are in locations that are easy to access by foot, bicycle or using public transport. This reduces the amount of pollution created when people drive to malls further away for their shopping.

Another way shopping local is better for the environment is that a bigger percentage of the goods sold are usually from local makers and growers. For example, at farmers’ markets, you will find a wide range of products grown by local farmers instead

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Shopping locally can be very rewarding. Many local shops have schemes that reward customers’ loyalty. In addition, the team at Made in CA has found following the pandemic, many local communities have launched schemes to get people to spend more money at local stores.

An example of such a scheme was Find Seamore run by Barrington & Area Chamber of Commerce in December 2021. It gave consumers who shopped at local stores a chance to win a gift card.

When you shop online at large retailers, you will get products that are purchased by thousands upon thousands of people around the world. However, when you choose to shop locally, you can find unique products that you will find nowhere

else. What’s even better, you can even find one-off handmade products that are not only unique, but outstanding quality, too.

You are more likely to get better customer service when you give your custom to local businesses.

The local companies value your custom and are likely to look after you better than faceless multinational companies. Most local businesses only employ a few members of staff, so you can get to know them

and they you, which leads to an improved customer experience.

So next time, before you drive to the mall or shop online, consider whether you can find what you are looking for at the local shops. You will support a network of small businesses that are vital to local and national economies, help to maintain and create a healthy job market and most likely get a better, more personal shopping experience.

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Dire need for crossing guards for the upcoming school year

Between 2016 to 2020, there were 27 fatalities involving pedestrians; Specifically in 2020, there were 195 reported road collisions resulting in injuries to pedestrians, with 2 fatalities (City of Ottawa, 2022). Crossing Guards play an important role in keeping the most vulnerable road user, children, safe in school zones.

As the upcoming school year draws closer, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) - the employer of Crossing Guards across the Nation’s Capital – is concerned about the serious staffing shortages it is facing.

The pandemic has had a detrimental effect creating significant staffing shortages for the OSC’s Crossing Guard program throughout the year. This, in addition to rising gas prices and individuals seeking different types of jobs outside of the service industry, have been the key reasons for the challenges the OSC is facing with its recruitment of Crossing Guards.

The Adult Crossing Guard Program is a partnership between the City of Ottawa and the OSC, in which the OSC deploys Crossing Guards across the city at 260+ school zone intersections. The OSC’s crossing guards help create safer school zones across the 4 school boards in Ottawa, which directly impacts 150 schools. Every year, the OSC’s Crossing Guards conduct approximately 4 million safe crossings.

“We are appealing to individuals interested in mak-

The Ottawa Safety Council is looking for more crossing guards for the 2022-23 school year.

ing a difference in the community to join our team. Our Crossing Guard team is full of dedicated individuals, passionate about keeping children safe. Over 60% of the OSC’s Crossing Guards have been with the organization for over 3 years! We offer a competitive wage with various perks and opportunities for bonuses,” states Jamie Kwong, Executive Director of the Ottawa Safety Council.

Sandra Peters and David Conlin, who serve the Hunt Club community, have been part of OSC Crossing Guards program since its inception 20 years ago.

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tawa’s Favourite Crossing Guard 2022, has been with the OSC for 17 years.

“A great job for those that wish to work independently, meet with the public, and help children cross safely. Also a good job for students studying in college.”

Scout, OSC crossing guard since 2019.

“Nothing makes a day better than a random driver opening their window and thanking you for keeping the kids safe as they are at the stop light,” Eleanor, OSC crossing guard since 2019.

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out about this important and rewarding part-time job in the community. Crossing Guards protect our future leaders as they get to and from school.

Find out more at www. crossing-guard.ca For over 65 years, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC), a not-for-profit organisation, has offered best-inclass road safety programs and services to the residents of Ottawa. This year also marks many key milestones for the OSC, including its 55th year of offering its popular Motorcycle Training Program, and its 20th year of providing the City of Ottawa with its Adult

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Richmond Agricultural Society receives $54,500 provincial grant An Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant for $54,500 will support renovations at the Richmond Agricultural Society building on the Richmond Fairgrounds to create a year-round meeting room that can be used by the entire community.

On Friday, Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari met with the team at the Richmond Agricultural Society for a formal announcement of the grant from the OTF Resilient Communities Fund.

The grant is being used to make improvements to the fair office and to create a year-round meeting room for the Richmond Agricultural Society, including the installation of heating and cooling systems. The project is on track to be completed by the 2022 Richmond Fair and will also be rented out to select community groups throughout the year.

“As Richmond and the surrounding communities in Carleton and throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario get ready for the 177th Richmond fair, the grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund will provide a bridge that will enhance the connection between our historic past and the amenities of the future,” MPP Ghamari said. “The upgrades to the buildings that serve the fair and the Richmond Agricultural Society, and to

the technologies used by the fair’s visitors and staff, will play an important role for the future of the fair and the community.”

In addition to the installation of heating and cooling systems, the lighting in the building is set to be upgraded from incandescent bulbs to pot lights, which provide longer lasting and more efficient lighting the building. The meeting room will be accessible to select community groups to rent for meetings or gatherings.

And, thanks to the $54,500 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, this meeting room can be used comfortably during all seasons due to the upgrades.

“The Richmond Agricultural Society is a proud recipient of the Trillium Grant,” said Bruce Bain, President of the Richmond Agricultural society. “The funds received will be used to create a clean and comfortable meeting room that the Board of Directors can use year round. As well, thanks to the Trillium Grant, the building will also receive some much-needed upgrades to the office as well as the front customer area.”

The Richmond Agricultural Society has a large impact in the Richmond community and surrounding area. From organizing fundraisers and celebra-

tions, to running the annual Richmond Fair, the RAS takes pride in its community involvement. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Richmond Fair was unable to host a fair in 2020, and could only host a downscaled fair in 2021.

According to Bain, this lack of revenue was challenging for the RAS because whether or not events were hosted, bills still had to be paid. Grants like the one received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation go a long way in supporting this volunteer-based society. He added that the fair is the backbone of Richmond, and because of that, any upgrade or improvement that benefits the RAS also benefits the community as a whole.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) mission is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations, last year, the OTF invested nearly $209 million into 2,042 community projects and partnerships, which included funding for the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund. Since 2020, OTF has supported Ontario’s economic recovery by helping non-profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

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Deli King Zane Caplansky to Host Canada’s only Kosher BBQ Cook-Off & Festival

As summer festivals make their in-person comeback in Ottawa, the Ottawa Kosher BBQ Cook-off & Festival (OKBBQ) is returning to the area after a two-year hiatus.

The Ottawa Torah Centre (OTC) is delighted to announce that the OKBBQ 2022 will take place September 11, from 12-7 p.m. on the OTC campus at 111 Lamplighters Dr. in Barrhaven.

In partnership with Ottawa Tourism, the Canadian BBQ Society, and many other community stakeholders, the OKBBQ will be a celebration of rich flavours and cuisine that will engage all sectors of the Ottawa community, Jews and non-Jews alike, to discover the Jewish culture with a focus on its Kosher diet.

Food Network star, mustard maven, and deli king, Zane Caplansky, and celebrity host of the 2022 edition of OKBBQ will surely add

a level of dynamism to the festival this year. Teams from Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, and Montreal will compete in a one-day extravaganza featuring pit masters and cooks, grilling and smoking in various categories, including best brisket, chili, and chicken, all in keeping with the Kosher diet. All teams are provided with the same equipment, a Kettle Grill and a smoker, the same quantity and quality of meat, and will be evaluated by professional Kansas City Barbeque Society approved judges. In addition, participants who purchase advance “Taster Tickets”, will try samples from the competing teams and then vote in the People’s Choice Award.

“This is the only Kosher BBQ competition and Jewish Food festival of its kind in Canada,” explains Rabbi Menachem M. Blum, organizer of the event, “and one that

will allow the broad spectrum of our community to come together, reconnect following the pandemic and learn about each other while enjoying some delicious food.”

Teams and spectators are among the hundreds of people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds who will participate in this exciting summer community-wide event. A new addition to the OKBBQ this year is a musical stage to feature Jewish and Israeli music throughout the festival. This year’s line-up includes Israeli born saxophonist, Tevet Sela, who has become a prominent figure in the vibrant Canadian jazz scene, Toronto’s premier Jewish group, The Horah Machine, as well as children’s author and entertainer, Rabbi B. The festival will offer something for all age groups.

A kid’s zone for the children with inflatable obstacle courses and bouncy castles, carni-

val games, face paint, balloon twisting, as well as popcorn and cotton candy. Ongoing cooking demonstrations and workshops on the Kosher food culture and BBQ world will be available for the adults to participate in throughout the day.

A Kosher food court featuring delicious BBQ favourites, will offer smoked meat and pulled brisket sandwiches, grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, as well as some vegetarian options. A beer garden will feature innovative, award-winning craft beer from Shillow Beer, Ontario’s Kosher brewery.

Summer Kosher BBQ Cook-offs & Jewish Food Festivals have gained popularity in many Jewish communities throughout the United States.

They have become a creative way to bring communities together to bond over food and connect in a welcoming

The Online Canadian Hot Sauce Store has announced that on August 27, 2022 they are the main sponsor for Ottawa’s Second Annual Hot Sauce Expo, Heating up the Capital 2022.

Haico Krijgsman says, “This event showcases some of the many great Canadian hot sauces and their makers. We are going back to a great outdoor lo-

cation with lots of space for social distancing, sampling and entertainment. We have everything in place to make this event another great success. Both the makers and hot sauce lovers are excited for Ottawa’s second annual Hot Sauce Expo!”

Smokie Ridge Vineyard is a fully licensed special event location in the backyard of Ottawa. There is

lots of grassy space for social distancing, a massive smoker, BBQ and wood burning pizza oven plus a vegan food truck for hungry attendees. There will also be alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available from the on-site winery and brewery. Smokie Ridge Vineyard is conveniently located 30 minutes south of Ottawa near South Moun-

tain.

Massine’s Capital Punishment Stage will be home of the entertainment and spicy food eating challenges during this event. The winners of the YOW! Awards will be announced including the King of Sauces!! Who will be crowned the best sauce in Canada!

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The first Ottawa Kosher BBQ Cook-off and Festival took place at the Ottawa Torah Centre in Barrhaven in 2019.

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and inclusive environment open to individuals and families of all ages, backgrounds, and affiliations. The OKBBQ, hosted in the Nation’s Capital, creates this unique opportunity for Jews and non-Jews alike to experience Kosher Jewish food and learn about its culture in Canada.

General entry to the festival is free. Tickets for the food court and the kid’s zone will be sold online in advance, as well as on the day of the festival.

For more information and for tickets please visit www. theotc.org/bbq or call OTC 613.843.7770.

Local hot sauce company heating up the capital once again eating challenge. The winner will be the first owner of “Extreme Chili Alliance Championship Belt” and comes with a $500 cash prize. Competitors for this event are coming from all over Canada and the United States.

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Thursday, September 15th

4:00 pm Gates Open 4:00 pm Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 7:00 pm Lawn Tractor Pull 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent

Friday, September 16th

9:00 am Gates Open 10:00 am Agricultural Awareness Open 10:00 am Homecraft / Agriculture Awareness Open 10:00 am Open Junior Dairy Show 11:00 am Senior Visits 11:30 am Dairy Mystery Relay 12:00 pm Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 1:00 pm Open Dairy Show 7:00 pm Demolition Derby 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Arena Entertainment

Saturday, September 17th

9:00 am Gates Open 9:00 am Saddle and Harness Show 9:00 am Heavy Horse Show (line classes) 9:00 am Children’s Entertainment (Kiddyland) 10:00 am Homecraft / Agriculture Awareness Open 11:00 am Parade 11:00 am Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 11:30 am Open Junior Beef Show 1:00 pm Heavy Horse Show (hitch classes) 1:00 pm Shorthorn, Angus & Hereford Beef Show 1:00 pm – 10:30 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent 1:00 pm – 12:00 am Arena Entertainment 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Silent Disco

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9:00 am Gates Open 9:00 am Miniature Horse Show 9:00 am Children’s Entertainment (Kiddyland) 9:30 am Open Horse & Pony Show 10:00 am Homecraft / Agriculture Awareness Open 10:30 am Non-Denominational Church Service 10:30 am Sheep Show 11:00 am Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 11:00 am Open Junior Beef Show 12:00 pm Rise to Fame Talent Show 1:00 pm Simmental & All Other Breeds Show 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Arena Entertainment ***Events Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice***

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Construction projects will help pedestrians in villages of Manotick, Richmond We are now just two months away from the municipal election. Under normal circumstances, I would have to cease these columns during the election campaign but since I am not a candidate, I can carry on communicating with you throughout the next couple of months as long as I don’t dabble in the municipal election. This should not be a problem but feel free to let me know if I step out of line.

I will start off this week with some local construction news. A Commence Work Order was recently issued for the previously announced sidewalk renewal project on the east side of Manotick Main Street, from O’Grady Street to Bridge Street. This work is scheduled to be completed by the end of October. Another project slated to begin shortly is the mid-block signalized pedestrian crossing on Perth Street, between

and can be easily done online. You can choose from a variety of public spaces to help clean up, such as community parks, roadsides, and shorelines.

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Moving on from local construction to a major construction project, I did want to take a moment and share with you some comments from a recent City of Ottawa media release concerning the ongoing LRT Public Inquiry. The following is taken directly from that media release, and I feel it summarizes the issues the City has been dealing with.

“The City of Ottawa has presented its closing statement in the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry, outlining the City’s strong desire to hold to account the private contractors responsible for the historic and ongoing failures in the design,

construction and maintenance of the LRT. In its statement prepared by the City’s counsel for the Inquiry, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, the City focused on the Commission’s core mandate, which is to identify the circumstances and contributing factors that led to several problems with the Stage 1 LRT, including several breakdowns and derailments.

Ottawa residents are rightfully frustrated that the LRT has not always lived up to expectations.

Although the Project was completed on budget, unlike many similar projects, taxpayers have continued to bear the burden of private sector failures in the operations of the Confederation Line. It is the City’s strong desire to ensure RTG and its subcontractors are held accountable for the multiple failures in design, construction and maintenance.

In closing, the City of Ottawa’s submission includes several recommendations, including: • An independent review of performance, deductions and the administration of the payment mechanism could be conducted in the first year of service.

Agreement should have more specific requirements for early engagement by the maintainer.

• The City should clearly communicate with Council when it plans to report and about what, at the outset of a project.

• The process for funding and cost sharing of megaprojects should be reorganized to reflect the complexity of the project and to account for procurement and delivery risks.

The City looks forward to the Commission’s Final Report, and hopes that the recommendations will enable the City, its public and private sector partners

Nothing is more spectacular than the fall coolers in and around Ottawa. This September, help make those views in your community even more enjoyable by registering for Cleaning the Capital.

Thanks to nearly 30,000 participants, the spring campaign was a big success with over 890 projects registered and approximately 24,000 kilograms of waste collected. Since Cleaning the Capital began in 1994, over 1.6 million volunteers have participated, and it is estimated that over 1,350,000 kilograms of waste has been removed from our public spaces.

Registration is now open until Friday, September 30

Here are some important dates for the fall campaign: • August 15, 2022: Registration opens • September 15 to October 15, 2022: Fall Cleaning the Capital campaign • September 30, 2022: Registration closes • October 31, 2022: Deadline to submit your online cleanup report Starter cleanup kits are available upon request. To learn more about the campaign or register your project, visit ottawa.ca/clean.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613580-2491. For information on Ward 21 issues, please visit TeamTwentyOne.ca.

Ottawa considers itself a world-class city; after all, that’s why taxpayers have spent nearly $7 billion on Late Rail… er, I mean Light Rail Transit in Ottawa. It is a service that has proven to be unreliable and underused, but seemingly the only thing council has paid attention to recently.

On the other hand, waste collection is a dirty, smelly and generally ignored afterthought because it is picked up regularly and disappears.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Have you ever thought about what happens to your trash once you put it out at the end of your laneway on garbage day? Once it leaves, it’s the City’s problem- and a big problem it is.

Our ward is the dumpster for Ottawa, and I mean that.

Every day, garbage trucks trundle around Ottawa, picking up waste and driving it all to the Trail Road Waste Facility. What was once a rural dump is now nestled between Richmond, Manotick and Barrhaven.

Our garbage is buried and will stay hidden underground for hundreds of years. The dump will reach capacity within the next 20 years, and if we know anything, it takes the government a long time to accomplish the most basic tasks, let alone planning how to manage garbage from more than a million people and counting.

Ottawa has a terrible fascination with new, flashy and fancy ideas, many of which are untested. This has led us to waste time and

money; remember Plasco?

As a rural resident and taxpayer, I’m much more grounded. I like what works.

It doesn’t need to be new, fancy or flashy. It just needs to be cost-effective, environmentally friendly and efficient.

In 2018 I ran on bringing a waste-to-energy solution to Ottawa’s trash troubles, something I’m doing again.

For those concerned with climate change, this is an issue that should be on your radar. Dumps are super emitters of harmful air pollutants

and require millions of dollars to keep groundwater safe from contamination.

Dozens of countries, including Canada, use wasteto-energy technology that enhances recycling by separating metals, plastics and other recoverables and eliminating the need to bury our trash. These facilities produce electricity and generate heat that can power and heat our homes, adding a revenue stream to help support this essential service. These facilities cost a fraction of what Ottawa has spent on

LRT and would provide a net benefit to EVERY resident in Ottawa.

The Trail Road Waste Facility could be turned into an asset instead of a liability. Burying garbage is an archaic practice which is not in the best interest of citizens or the environment.

Rural Ottawa can and should be more than the dumping ground for the City.

Council must do better.

Its time to Dump the Dump.

David Brown is a candidate for Council in Ward 21

By Leigh-Andrea Brunet In every interaction I have had with media, questions arise surrounding the urban and rural divide. If you are asking this question in rural Ottawa, I believe you will get a strong sense that residents do feel there is a separation. As our rural communities continue to grow it is apparent

that there is a serious lack of funding for rural infrastructure, difficulty accessing transit and lack of maintenance and resurfacing of rural roads, while millions of dollars are spent on bike lanes, multi-use pathways and transit for our urban neighbours. It is easy to understand why rural residents feel that their need for

safe travel and accessibility comes second to the needs of other areas in the city. So how do we bridge that divide?

My response to this question has always been communication and finding common ground. Connectivity is also a priority to rural residents. Much like our urban neighbours,

we understand that fewer cars on the road is desirable both from an environmental point of view as well as a road longevity and safety point of view. But the reality is that even if residents carpool or cycle and even if there was an increase in OC Transpo service, the nature of rural life is such that residents are very dependent on

roads and those roads need to be well maintained .

The bottom line is that rural Ottawa needs proper funding to improve and maintain our infrastructure.

This will not happen without collaboration between council and city staff. It will be through respectful communication that council members will be reminded

that city wide issues, programming as well as investing in infrastructure means city wide.

Urban councillors must understand that they too have responsibility and accountability in all things rural.

Leigh-Andrea Brunet is a candidate for Ward 21 Rideau-Jock.

WARD 21 REPORT

by Councillor Scott Moffatt

to deliver better transit for the people of Ottawa, while holding the companies who broke their contractual obligations to account.”

Fall Cleaning the Capital Campaign

Rideau-Jock Ward 21 is the dumping ground for Ottawa

By David Brown

Council must do a better job bridging the urban and rural divide

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The Nepean Knights are off to the Canadian Junior B Lacrosse Championships after sweeping the Windsor Clippers in three straight games. Last week, the Knights won the championship with a convincing 8-1 win. Cameron York, Nick Pelletier, Jared Downey and James Donnelly each scored two goals for the win. Pelletier and Nolan Downey each had two assists, with one each going to York, Parent, Michael Green, Connor Nock, Liam Aston, Nate Woods and Brodie O’Connell. Thomas Kiazyk made 36 saves in goal. Other team members are Liam McLeod, Nick Bafia, Jared Downey, Joe Gasperetti, Owen Wills, Brodie O’Connell, Nate Lassenba, Payton Tasse, Dylan Young and Isaac Wills. The team is made up of players from Barrhaven, North Gower, Osgoode and the Manotick area.

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OTHS grad headed to Carleton for Honours Biology with Co-op program Name: Emma Verheul Age: 17 School: Osgoode Township High Grade: Graduated this past June Parents: Barbara Doan and Steve Verheul Brother: Nicholas Verheul (15), OTHS Pets: Piper, a black lab puppy; Smokey & Rascal, blue Russian cats.

Pet Peeve: “I can’t stand people talking over whatever tv show or movie I’m watching! I’m the type of person to

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just pause whatever I’m watching, have the conversation, then keep watching.”

Part-time Work: “During the summers I work as a camp counsellor at a summer camp near Perth.”

Favourite Subjects: “My favourite subject has got to be

Biology. I love learning about how everything works and why. Biology is at the root of everything, and gives such a unique outlook on the world.

My major next year is actually Biology, so I’m excited to learn more.”

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure? “I love reading! I read a lot of thriller/ horror books, but also love YA fantasy books. It’s so easy to get lost in another world, and anything with a good plot and characters has always really interested me.”

Favourite Authors: “I don’t tend to stick with one author – just read what interests me. However, if I had to pick a few, Dean Koontz and Leigh Bardugo would probably be my top two.”

Activities/Interests: “I love being outside, and during the summer I can almost always be found swimming or camping.

Most artistic things – I love, but I can say I’m pretty much obsessed with music. I always have something playing in the background, and there’s a good chance it’s Taylor Swift.”

Career Goals: I’m going to Carleton this fall, for Honours Biology with Co-op, which means lots of STEM classes and labs. I’ve always known I was going to have a career in the sciences, and next year is really the start. The plan is to eventually use my degree as a way to help people. Whether this ends with a career helping the environment, or as a forensic scientist, I can’t be sure of yet, but as long as I’m having a positive impact on the world around me, I’ll be happy with it.”

OTHS grad Emma Verheul loves the outdoors in the summer and has a passion for music.

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to twinkle. On a clear night, you can see perhaps 2,000 stars.

Constellations are groups of stars which form patterns and outlines in the sky.

There are many constellations in the sky, but it is impossible to see them all at once. There are many constellations that are easy to spot in the northern sky. One is Ursa Major, also called the Great Bear, the Plough, or the Big Dipper. You can see the Big Dipper all year as we live north of the equator. There are seven stars in the Big Dipper. There is also the Little Dipper; the North Star is the last star in the handle of the Little Dipper.

Oh yes, do not forget the full

moon too!

There are Planets orbiting our Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,

Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Unlike the stars, planets have no light of their own.

The only way we see them

is by the light from the Sun. Anyone out there? Is there life on other planets, maybe! Enjoy “looking up”!

Star gazing is a popular pastime on a dark summer’s night

Star gazing is a popular pastime. I often go for a stroll after dark and look at the sky for my favourite star, always in the same place, different hour in the evening does not matter, and I know where that star is!

When you look up at the sky at night, you can see stars, planets, and the moon.

Or you might see comets and shooting stars, or maybe the bands of coloured lights, the Northern Lights, moving in the sky. Our universe is made up of everything in space.

One of the first things you notice when you look up into the sky at night is the stars. They may look like small points of light

THis week,

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in the sky, but these far-off stars are huge, hot balls of gas. At night, the stars look like they are twinkling, but the twinkling has nothing to do with the stars themselves. Light from the stars passes through the earth’s atmosphere before we can see it. Our atmosphere is the air around the earth. As the star light passes through the constantly moving layers of our atmosphere, it appears

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Hearing Loss or Selective Hearing?

There is only one way to find out…. undergo a hearing assessment!

All joking aside, a hearing assessment is an invaluable part of your overall health review. Much like eyes and teeth, ears should also be looked at regularly. This is particularly important now that studies have shown links between untreated hearing loss and memory, cognition, falls, social engagement, annual earnings, and depression, not to mention its impact on your relationships. There is no doubt you will want to be proactive with even the slightest hearing loss!

Hearing is surprisingly complex and individualized and so finding that right solution is not as simple a process as one might think. What works for one may not necessarily work for another.

The good news is that there are many manufacturers allowing for a great variety of solutions to meet the multitude of unique hearing needs. The key to finding your needle in the haystack is to consult an Audiologist in an independent clinic where all brands are offered. Only then is a truly customized solution possible.

Offering just that is Hearing Freedom, a locally owned, grown, and operated clinic. Their grass-roots approach is unfortunately rare in today’s retail settings, larger clinics and manufacturer owned chains.

The unique and refreshing approach that sets Hearing Freedom apart from other providers was established over

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20 years ago by Rosanne McNamee, Doctor of Audiology. After seeking employment, she was disheartened by interviews that had nothing to do with her knowledge and skills, but rather focused on the requirement to hit certain sales targets, to cut assessments short for efficiency and to limit prescriptions to one or two “preferred Manufacturers” for greater profit margins.

“That was not my idea of proper hearing health care,” says McNamee.

“Each and every individual deserves what is best for them and their unique needs. The assessment must be thorough because it is the basis for everything else. In addition, there must be consideration for everything available in the market or you risk missing out on the ideal solution.” And so, she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting patients first.

At Hearing Freedom, the patient is an active part of the whole process and there is no predetermined product or plan. Each and every patient’s intervention plan is truly as unique as they are. The experience begins with a 90-minute hearing assessment which is followed by a detailed needs assessment. Then, keeping both the assessment outcomes and the unique individual needs in mind, the Audiologist will take the time to research the market, considering ALL makes and models, so as to select the right product for that specific patient. This is followed by

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a 90-day trial period. This extensive trial gives patients the confidence that they have the right solution for them, their lifestyle, and their unique hearing needs.

In addition, there are no Hearing Instrument Practitioners or Hearing Instrument Specialists at Hearing Freedom. Patients are rather seen by experienced bilingual Audiologists, University trained clinicians qualified to 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 aids,” McNamee explains. “And manufacturers differ in what they offer. Dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting, is crucial to successfully addressing hearing loss.” 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, make sure you book your appointment with Hearing Freedom. You’ll never regret your short drive to Manotick.

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