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Ontario supporting local communities with emergency funding The health and well-being of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa & Ontario is my top priority. Please visit my website for the latest information & updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings & public consultations.

Recent updates include: • Ontario extends orders under the reopening Ontario act 2020; • Ontario adding 200 new provincial police officers; • Ontario and municipalities work towards a strong economic recovery; • Ontario released plan to grow and protect the forestry industry and its forests; and • Ontario helping veterans retrain for new careers If you are providing services/resources to the community and would like your information included on this community resource page,

please fill out the contact form on my website.

News from Queen’s Park The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is delivering on its commitment to provide urgently needed emergency assistance to Ontario’s 444 municipalities. Communities in Carleton will receive funding to address municipal operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the first round of emergency funding under the Safe Restart Agreement.

Ontario secured up to $4 billion in emergency assistance for municipalities through the Safe Restart

Agreement, which gives them the support and flexibility they need to protect the health and well-being of their communities, while continuing to deliver critical public services as the province continues on the path of renewal, growth and economic recovery.

The City of Ottawa will be receiving: • Municipal Funding Phase 1 Total (50%): $49,348,500 • Transit Funding Phase 1 Total (33.3%): $74,980,842 • Total Phase 1 Municipal Allocation: $124,329,34 “This funding announcement is excellent news for all Carleton residents, especially those who rely heavily on public transit & rural municipal services,” said Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton. “Our government knows that the success of municipalities, like the City of Ottawa, is vital to our economic recovery. My Ot-

tawa MPP colleagues & I will continue working handin-hand with City of Ottawa municipal representatives to ensure they can emerge stronger than ever and continue to keep all Ontarians safe.”

In September, Ontario’s 444 municipalities will receive $695 million in Phase 1 funding for municipal operating pressures. This funding will be allocated on a per household basis and would be shared 50/50 between upper- and lower-tier municipalities. Up to $695 million in additional funding will be available through Phase 2 for municipalities that have COVID-related financial impacts that exceed the initial per household allocation provided under Phase 1.

In addition to the support for municipalities, the government is providing over $660 million in the first phase of transit funding to

the 110 municipalities with transit systems. The funding can be used to provide immediate relief from transit pressures, such as lower ridership, as well as for new costs due to COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and masks for staff. In the second phase, additional allocations will be provided based on expenses incurred to ensure the funding meets the needs of municipalities.

As part of the Safe Restart Agreement with the federal government, up to $2 billion is being provided to support public transit in Ontario.

Ontario takes additional steps to better protect students and staff The Ontario government is providing more than half a billion dollars in supports to school boards to ensure schools across the province will reopen safely in September and to protect students and staff. These

supports will enable school boards to provide more physical distancing in classrooms and direct funding to utilize non-school community spaces, and will allow boards to make adjustments based on their local needs.

The government is allowing boards to make necessary adaptations, in consultation with their local public health unit. Adaptations could include smaller class sizes and leasing additional space. Additional measures include: • Unlocking access to reserves up to $496 million, an increase of $244 million, by allowing boards to access up to 2 per cent of their operating budget from their prior year accumulated surplus. This funding can be applied to local priorities of each board, based on the immediate needs on the ground to prepare for the start of school.

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

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MANOTICK MESSENGER Goldie continues from page 2 • Providing a recordsetting $50 million in one-time funding to support improved ventilation, air quality and HVAC system effectiveness in schools. School boards will continue to maximize their use of existing school renewal funding, which totals over $1.4 billion this school year. Boards will focus on improving air systems in older schools, portables, and in neighbourhoods with higher rates of community transmission.

The government is also releasing a Policy/ Program Memorandum (PPM) that ensures students receive a high quality and consistent teacher-led remote

learning experience.

This directive will significantly strengthen minimum expectations, as well as provide a consistent approach across the province to ensure students are fully engaged in their learning, and have a predictable timetable for synchronous, live learning. It will include ministryset requirements on the minimum time for synchronous learning by grade, protocols for communicating with parents and students and access to technology. The directive also outlines effective practices, such as training and technical support, which will enhance the implementation of syn-

chronous instruction for students and staff.

Office Notice: In an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus, our Constituency Office went virtual on March 16, 2020. Our location will remain closed until further notice. We are still open & working during regular office hours to answer your calls & emails. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. It’s why I’m here. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

- Goldie Your voice at Queen’s Park

Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari joined Nepean MPP and Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Lisa MacLeod, and MPP Jeremy Roberts at the Barrhaven Legion to make an Ontario Trillium Foundation funding announcement. The MPPs announced that $83 million will go towards not for profit organizations in Ontario, focusing on places like legions.

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Poilievre says Morneau resignation about scandal, not policy

By Jeff Morris Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre has turned up the heat on his relentless criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the wake of the WE scandal.

Poilievre, the Conservative Party Finance Critic, said Tuesday that playing musical chairs with the cabinet would not allow the Liberal Government to get past their failures.

“We all know it was scandal that brought (Bill) Morneau down,” Poilievre said. “In fact, we now have a government of corruption, coverup and chaos at a time of a deadly pandemic and the biggest economic collapse since the Great Depression.”

Last Monday, Morneau resigned as the Finance Minister in the Trudeau Government Cabinet. He also resigned his seat as the MP for Toronto Centre. The next day, Deputy Prime Minister and Inter-

governmental Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland was sworn in as Canada’s new Finance Minister, becoming the first woman to take on the role. She will retain her role as Deputy Prime Minister while Dominic LeBlanc will assume her intergovernmental affairs role.

Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion is investigating both Trudeau and Morneau after the Trudeau Government gave a $43.5-million contract to the WE charity to administer a $900-million student grant program. Both Trudeau and Morneau had family members connected to the charity.

Poilievre said Morneau’s history with ethics issues goes back beyond the WE scandal, and added that the Finance Minister needed to resign.

“He should have quit a long time ago,” Poilievre said of Morneau. “This is a Finance Minister who, it was learned, kept his family fortune in trusts, in funds

that are tax advantaged. He put his money in a province in which he doesn’t live to avoid paying the same taxes as everyone else. He had a French Villa and a numbered company and broke the law by failing to report it to the Ethics Commissioner. He held $20 million in shares in a company he regulated. And that was all before the WE scandal even hit.”

Poilievre added that Morneau’s offenses “pale in comparison to Trudeau’s.”

He also said Morneau is a boy scout compared to the ethics breaches made by the Prime Minister.

Morneau said that his resignation was over “policy differences” with the Prime Minister.

“The Prime Minister is weaving this malarkey about a policy difference,” Poilievre said. “There is no policy difference. Both men have agreed to higher taxes and monstrous deficits their entire time in office. There has been no policy differ-

ence until this recently invented one was designed to distract from the real reason for Bill Morneau resigning.”

Poilievre said that the resignation was about scandal and not policy.

“Morneau will be found guilty for a third time of violating the ethics act,” Poilievre said. “Trudeau didn’t want such a scandalous story. The reason Trudeau has to invent this phoney line about a policy difference is because he knows that if he fires

Morneau for breaking the ethics act a third time, for accepting free gifts from someone to whom he was giving government grants, then Trudeau himself would have to resign for exactly the same offenses.

“If Trudeau publicly acknowledges that there is such a thing as ‘three strikes you’re out’, then he would have to apply the same three strikes rule to himself, which would bring an end to his scandalous and lawbreaking career.”

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The City must meet the taxpayer halfway

$192 million- that is the City’s forecasted shortfall in 2020. That is also the equivalent of 50,780 average residential tax bills. Lucky for the City that the Federal and Provincial governments have committed to a $124 million bailout.

That still leaves a $68 million hole that needs to be filled.

Ottawa is fortunate to be a government town.

Our local economy is stable and diverse; salaries are decent, unemployment low. These “goldilocks” conditions have created a tax and spend culture within the

City that is now showing cracks due to COVID-19.

Every year more revenue is raised, spending goes up, debt continues to climb to record levels.

Ottawa is millions of dollars and years behind in maintaining our infrastructure, and to cover our shortfall, our capital projects are being sacrificed.

For the City to bank

on a bailout from the two upper levels of government is the equivalent of a household budget banking on winning the lottery to carry it through.

It doesn’t make sense and isn’t sustainable in the long run.

Now is the time for a line-by-line review of our programs and services.

I think any budget exercise must start with a zero balance. Any increase in a department’s approved spending in 2021-2022 must be found in its existing envelope.

From 2019 to 2020, the City’s cost to maintain its current services

was $86 million. No new programs or services, no additional employees, no new parks or recreation facilities. That is the cost to keep what we already have. $86 million is equivalent to a 5% tax increase.

We must challenge the status quo. The current model of providing public services is no longer feasible.

Now is the time to divide programs into two columns, those that provide an immediate, demonstrable public service and those that do not.

When businesses are shuttering for good, and

millions of Canadians have lost their jobs, some forever, the public perception that the City is asking for more while the citizen goes without, seems out of touch. Instead of sticking to the yearly 3 percent tax increase promised by the Mayor, Council should look to trim that back.

Helping the local economy recover from the devastation of COVID-19 should include a reduction in taxes, or at the very least, holding the line while business and residents struggle to get back on their feet.

Finding $68 million

within City Hall won’t be easy, but the heavy lifting has already been done.

Decision makers around the Council table need to take advantage of this opportunity and the breathing room provided by this bailout. Let’s meet the taxpayer halfway.

Amid the disastrous economic situation of 2020, I don’t think the City can ignore the financial suffering of its residents into 2021. It must share the burden with those that ultimately foot the bill- The taxpayer.

Carol Anne Meehan Councillor Ward 22

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MESSENGER EDITORIAL

Happy 90th birthday to one of Manotick’s finest We wanted to avoid the predictable editorial comment slamming the scandals and corruption of the people we put into power and talk about community this week.

A special member of our community, and a special contributor to this newspaper, is celebrating a special birthday this week.

Local author and historian and Manotick Messenger columnist Larry Ellis turns 90 this week. It’s a special milestone for a special member of our community.

Larry, unfortunately during these crazy times of a pandemic, a big party and celebration at the Manotick Legion’s Harmony Hall is not possible. In our hearts and minds, I wish it could have been an open house celebration with everyone whose lives you have touched coming by to enjoy a drink and share a laugh and wish you the happiest of birthdays. Unfortunately, that cannot happen this year.

Over the decades, Larry Ellis has brought the rich and colourful history of Manotick to life. He understands that history is not just buildings and the names of people who live built the community. History is what has happened in those buildings, and the interactions and contributions of the people who turned a settlement on the Rideau River into a flourishing community.

Larry’s contributions to the community over the years has been invaluable. He has brought the history of the community to life in a way that no historian in any Canadian village probably ever has before him. He has been honoured and recognized time and time again with the Distinguished Award for Civic Heritage and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and so many other awards for his contribution to the community.

If you have met Larry or heard him speak, you know how passionate he is about the history of the community. His passion goes far beyond history and into the community. He is a relentless volunteer and resource for the Manotick Kiwanis Club. He is always doing what he can to make the community stronger.

Most of all, though, Larry is a friend to everyone who knows him. He always has a smile on his face, and you are guaranteed to wear the smile after a chat with him. Every time I see him or talk to him, I wish there were more people like Larry Ellis.

Larry, please know that all of us in Rideau-Goulbourn and Osgoode who have enjoyed your column, your books, your insights into local history, and especially your smile and sense of humour, send you the warmest wishes for a happy birthday.

And if we can’t be with you for number 90, we will just have to make 91 that much more special!

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Don’t bring home the rona Raise your hands if you are dreading And speaking of Chell, have you heard back to school this year. the kids use that word but are wondering Forget the fear of sending your kids back what it means? Chell is the hockey laninto a vortex of viral infections. Remember guage word for the EA Sports NHL video the good old days when our biggest fear was game. Chell is a shortened form of NHL. So the kids coming home with head lice? if the kids are heading downstairs for some Now, as parents, we are sending our kids Chell, don’t worry. It’s all good. into the front lines, hoping it all works out The quarantini does have other names. and that nobody brings home the rona.

If you like tequila, perhaps you are going Ah yes, the rona. That segways nicely to have a coronarita. And since we are all into what I am really house band and crave getdreading about school ting out for some fresh air, this year. Since many of FROM THE OTHER there is always the option of us are going to begrudgputting your beverage in a ingly become at home red plastic cup and enjoying teachers and tutors in a walktail.

Jeffrey Morris a new world of online And how about Zoom? learning – I think OnMost of us had never tario Bill 124 prevents even heard of Zoom in Febus from any salaries, negotiating rights or ruary. By April, we all had the Zoom app, union perks – I thought I could address the and it immediately became our lifeline as one thing in our lives that has changed the we worked at home and held virtual meetmost in the last six months. ings.

The English language.

Of course, Zoom was for more than work.

I like to imagine going back six months Social networks and gatherings moved from and having a chat with myself. I would have Starbucks locations and coffee shops to been in Mexico on what seems like it will the Zoom platform. Zoom Moms became be our last ever vacation. There was talk the new Soccer Moms. Even watching the about a coronavirus in China, but it wasn’t coverage of the Democratic Convention something that was really on our collect- in the United States, Zoom Moms were ive radar. And on that trip, after a hot day referred to as an important and influential lobstering in the sun and having a few too voting block. Then again, any group of one many Mexican beers, I was more worried or more eligible voters in the U.S. is importabout the Corona Virus. I think I had that ant these days for a divided nation wanting when I decided to go swimming with my to move on from Donald Trump. And since Huawei cellular device, camera and portal we are using our new words, Trump may to the Chinese government tucked in my be one of the world’s biggest Covidiots, bathing suit pocket. There wasn’t enough which are people who completely disregard rice in Playa Del Carmen to save that baby. health and safety guidelines regarding the But imagine using some of the words we coronavirus. Even though he may have been use now on ourselves from six months ago. joking, when the President talked about inIt would make our six-months-ago heads jecting bleach or disinfectant to fight the spin. virus, he became the Gretzky of Covidiots.

We all knew the word quarantine, but I Speaking of Zoom, I hope you don’t doubt that any of us had either used it as know anyone who was Zumped during the frequently, or in the context, that we did be- pandemic. When your significant other ginning in late March. breaks up with you over Zoom, she is And then the playful spins on that word Zumping you, and you are being Zumped. started. We couldn’t go out and do any- At least it’s better than being dumped over thing, and all sports, movies and TV shows text. seemed to come to a halt. So we spent Those not being Zumped may have been months in front of Netflix and Disney Plus getting some coromance. While today’s and we were quaranstreaming. youth are the millennials, the baby spike we And then we were told that we had to are about to see due to the pandemic will have our select group of five to 10 people give us a new generation of “coronials”. that were in our bubble. This became our And when these kids are a bit older, they quaranteam. When happy hour finally ar- will become the “quaranteens”. rived – and happy hour generally shifted So for homework, have your kids do an from five o’clock p.m. to anytime Paw Pa- essay using every new word that was never trol was queued up for the kids or they were used six months ago. And while they do completely settled in for a day of Fortnite or that, we can get on our devices for some “Chell” – it was time for a quarantini. That doom-scrolling. That’s where we scroll became the generic name of any alcoholic through our phones addictively looking for cocktail, regardless of whether it included more bad news about the virus. dry vermouth or olives.

It’s all too much. I need a coronacation.

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A prerogative of Canadian people

Multiculturalism is a term we hear every day but what does it meant? It is a term that should be saying – respect for the entire family, regardless of nationality, race, or ethnic identification. Every culture has a rich heritage from which everyone may gain something valuable and beautiful.

Today we see so much conflict and hatred in the world as we fight amongst ourselves. We really have been blest with unique gifts – earth and its resources but we are not using them for the benefit of all mankind. Should many starve while others have more than they know what to do with? We should not fight with each other because of religion, race, colour or belief. Don’t we have more

to share because of our diversity?

People have all kinds of beliefs, wear different kinds of clothes and pray in different ways and in different places. But everyone is special!

Are you a Christian or a Jew, a Muslim or a Buddhist, a Sikh or a Hindu?

Do all your friends believe the same things you do? Probably not! Maybe one of your friends’ wears a Sari and another wears a Shalwar, or a Toki or Ramaala, a Hijab, a Star of David or a Cross.

Christians worship in a Church, Buddhists worship in a Wat, Sikhs worship in a Gurdwara, Jews worship in a Synagogue, Muslims worship in a Mosque, Hindus worship in a Mandir.

Other people may worship in other places.

Freedom of religion has always been a prerogative of Canadian people.

From the earliest days of the Indigenous People who practiced their ceremonial rites as in subsequent eras newcomers of many races likewise observed their religious practices. In 1960 these rights were confirmed by the passage of “An Act for the Recognition on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms” EVERYONE – wear a mask - wash your hands – keep social distance.

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Off-leash dog pen a waste of time and money The Editor, What total nonsense!

The construction of an off-leash dog “pen” at the Beryl Gaffney Park is a waste of time, money and energy on the part of the city.

Dogs are already walked there, on and off-leash, and the park is happily shared with many activities.

The planned off-leash area is nothing more than a large pen without water or shade.

People there are upset at

the prospect of the number of dogs being displaced by the anticipated semi- and full closure of the David Bartlett Park where more than a hundred dogs run off-leash daily, sunrise to sunset, most of whom will divert to the Beryl Gaffney Park for the duration.

We have been assured that following the work done in DB the park will revert to those who walk their dogs there and thus the elaborate “pen” at BG will be, for the most part, redundant.

Reopening schools safely matters to everyone That’s why the government of Ontario has worked with health officials, school boards and educators to develop a comprehensive plan to keep kids and staff safe.

• Physical distancing measures will be implemented such as desk separation, signs, floor markings and one-way hallways.

• Face coverings will be required for staff and students in Grades 4-12.

• Hand hygiene will be enabled with hand sanitizer and hand washing.

• More nurses will be in schools.

• School cleaning will be enhanced.

I have seen in a number of cities in Canada with lovely parks where dogs can run free without elaborate fencing and it all works efficiently.

Look at Winnipeg, Nanaimo and Calgary, for example . Why can Ottawa not do this, especially at a time when the city is virtually bankrupt, debts are piling up and the last thing we need to throw money at are elaborate and unnecessary dogruns?

Carol Hooper

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Brett Kissel will be performing two drive-in concerts at the Richmond Fairgrounds Sat. Sept. 19.

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Brett Kissel to perform two shows at Richmond Fairgrounds Sept. 19

Richmond Ag. Society announces first ever drive-in country music concert with Canadian Country Star This year’s Richmond Fair may have been cancelled, but there will still be some great entertainment at the Fairground next month.

The Richmond Agricultural Society is proud to announce ‘Ottawa’s NightOut’ Drive-In Style featuring Brett Kissel, on Saturday, September 19. Kissel will be performing two shows. The first show will take place at the Richmond Fairgrounds, on the Caivan Stage at 4:30pm, followed by a show at 8:30pm.

Tickets for the show went on sale Friday at ottawa.brettkissel.com.

Passes for the performances are $180 for general admission parking for max number of seatbelts per vehicle, and $200 for reserved premium parking.

Brett Kissel is constantly exploring new ideas, while never forgetting what he does best.

It’s an approach that has propelled him to the top of Canadian country music, with two Gold certified albums, a Platinum and eight

Gold singles and 15 top10 radio hits to his credit.

2019 was his biggest year yet, winning the JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year and earning the Canadian Country Music Association’s Fans’ Choice Award, following a recordbreaking 112-date tour that reached every single province and territory. The Canadian Press crowned him “The New King of Canadian Country.”

Although some artists might see these accomplishments as a cue to hit

cruise control, for this proud husband and father of three, it has only added fuel to his fire to give his audiences more, and to expand his musical vision.

That’s precisely what he’s done on his latest album, “Now Or Never.”

“I’m so excited to bring this drive-in concert to the Richmond Fairgrounds,” Kissel said “We’ve proven that the appetite for live music is strong, and my fans miss concerts just as much as I do! It feels so good to announce a per-

formance at one of Canada’s greatest fairs. I have a lot of great memories in the Ottawa area, and a lot of great memories in Richmond. So, even though we need to keep everyone apart, I know that this drive-in show will still be a great way to bring everyone together.”

The Richmond Agricultural Society will be following Ottawa Public Health guidelines to ensure the safety of fans, including physical distancing between vehicles.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brett Kissel to Richmond for ‘Ottawa’s Night Out’ Drive -In Style Show,” said Rob Parks, President Richmond Agricultural Society. “The success of our Drive-In style show will show us that our community is excited about unique experiences to come together.” Brett’s drive-in concerts in Edmonton, Regina and Saskatoon all sold out, and we are excited to bring this country star to Richmond again.”

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Manotick Home Hardware: Locally owned and all about community

By Krysia Kurylowicz I am in my fourth decade as a privileged resident of Manotick Village. For as long as I can remember, Home Hardware has steadfastly supplied me and my friends and neighbours with everything needed for practically any repair, maintenance, or DIY project.

It’s an amazing store with a cozy combination of modern and old-fashioned local hardware store feel. Where do you find handy men and women who have worked there since the eighties? Who know exactly what you need, and where to find it? They are experts at water issues (most Manotckians have sump pumps) or rodent problems, plumbing road-

blocks, or interior/exterior paint, and can help you at every turn. I have never minded my textbook three trips to Home for literally every project I have ever taken on.

Adam McCosham knew what he was doing when he purchased this store five years ago.

He grew up in small town Maxville and had very fond memories of hanging out with his dad at the local hardware store in Cornwall. He has managed to create this fresh, clean, organized, yet crammed with great stuff environment right here in our community. Whether you need one specific screw or want to buy a top of the line Husqvarna Zero Turn Lawn Tractor, or state of the art dock equipment for the cottage—they have it all!

Adam and his family have always been involved in community support. As a corporate member of the Manotick Kiwanis Club, he has continued support their mainstay fundraising effort each Christmas by allotting plenty of space and exposure for the sale of Christmas Trees.

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The MessengerFOCUS ON YOUTH Being OTHS Student Council President a rewarding experience YOUTH

gatherings of 100 people Capital campaign leverwhen outdoors, while ages corporate sponsorship maintaining physical dis- and resident engagement tancing. The program will to keep our city clean and provide the necessary green. Since the program’s documentation to the regis- inception, over 1,000,000 tered projects regarding volunteers have participathealth & safety procedures ed in over 21,000 cleanup for COVID-19. The infor- projects throughout the mation will be kept up- city. As a result, approxidated as we move forward mately 1,000,000 kiloand receive new informa- grams of waste has been tion from upper levels of removed from our public spaces. government.

Manotick Participants can regisFarmers Market ter their cleanup projects by using the online regisThe Manotick Farmers tration form available at ottawa.ca/clean or call Market is back for 2020 613 580-2424, extension but at a new, temporary 13458. The interactive location. This offers them map on our website shows the ability to run the marwhich locations have been ket with ample space to acchosen and allows resi- commodate COVID-19 redents to register their own quirements. The Manotick Farmers Market is open project.

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Newly renamed One World Bazaar opening for season Sept. 24

By Dianne Wing “I am so glad that I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Anne of Green Gables knew what she was talking about. Fall is a beloved season for so many reasons, golden leaves, apple picking, pumpkins, Thanksgiving, fall fairs and One World Bazaar.

You might recognize One World Bazaar better as Third World Bazaar, the family run marketplace that takes place for 7 weekends every fall in an old cattle barn in Manotick Station.

Why the name change?

When the business was started in 1981, the term “Third World” had been popularized as a term of self-empowerment

by Indonesian President Sukarno. It was intended to represent a ‘third way forward’ for newly independent states; an alternative to the ‘First World’ capitalist west, and ‘Second World’ communist east. As the term ‘Third World’ has taken on new meaning through time, the Bazaar wanted to respect this, and evolve appropriately.

The essence of One World

Bazaar is the same. It is still about strong relationships that have been built by the Bakker family with artisans throughout the globe, built by paying fair prices set by the artisans.

Showcasing the beauty of the handcrafted world and celebrating the incredible creativity and cultural history is what the “Bazaar” is all about.

Strong relationships within One World Bazaar are important as well. Third World Bazaar was started by Paul Gervan in Seeley’s Bay 22 years ago and upon his retirement has been

run by his sister Peggy and her husband Dick Bakker for 17 years. Their daughter Anneka has moved back from Alberta to gradually take over the reins.

A visit to One World Bazaar is more than a shopping destination, it is a feast for the eyes and all the senses. This year a huge tent will provide more space (and fresh air) to view exotic carpets and one of a kind furniture pieces. The ever popular jewellery room will remain a sparkling draw, along with a stunning array of handcrafted treasures chosen

personally by the Bakker’s during their world travels.

While you are there, you can also pay a visit next door to Bakker’s General Store & European Deli.

And if you are not up for a country excursion this fall, you can always shop online at OneWorldBazaar.ca for a variety of goods including small home decor items, jewellery clothing and linens. But nothing beats the heady experience of a personal visit to this wild, crazy bazaar filled to the rafters with goods from all over the world!

And as Anne said, it will make you glad you live in a world of Octobers… Septembers and even a little November.

HOURS & DATES Weekends from Sept 24 – Nov 8.

Open Thursdays 12 -7 for the first three weekends. Sept 24, Oct 1 & 8.

Open 10 am - 5 pm, Fri. Sat., Sun. and Holiday Mondays Open 9-10 for vulnerable populations, Fri.,Sat.,Sunday and Holiday Mondays SHOP ONLINE at OneWorldBazaar.ca

The OCDSB looks forward to welcoming students

BACK TO SCHOOL STARTING

SEPTEMBER 3 One World Bazaar, formerly Third World Bazaar, opens for the season Sept. 24.

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Legion branches welcome Ontario Trillium Foundation announcement

By Charlie Senack Royal Canadian Legions are the foundations of communities. But after being forced to close for months due to lockdown restrictions caused by COVID-19, many are left struggling to stay open.

On Thursday, August 6, Nepean MPP and Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Lisa MacLeod, was at the Barrhaven Legion alongside the Ontario Trillium Foundation and MPPs Jeremy Roberts and Goldie Ghamari, to make a funding announcement.

MacLeod said $83 million will go towards not for profit organizations in Ontario, focusing on places like legions.

“We are doing this so we can support those with mental health issues who have been isolated for the past several months,” said MacLeod, who has been open in the past about her own struggle with mental health.

“We are making sure that our religious institutions, our legions, our community organizations can have access to personal protective equipment that can make

their costs go higher,” the Nepean MPP added.

MacLeod said she approached the Ontario Trillium Foundation to see what type of supports could be brought forward.

The money would have typically been invested over a three-year period, said MacLeod, but was made available now to support a sector that needs it most.

MacLeod said the funding will primarily be used to help organizations retool their facilities, like the addition of plexiglass barriers, social distancing marks

on the ground, or for hand sanitizer and personal protective equipment. She also said museums can apply in order to showcase their content and exhibitions.

But not all legion members were pleased with the funding announcement.

Joel VanSnick, commander of the Royal Canadian Legion’s District G Ontario Command, which includes branches in Ottawa and across eastern Ontario, said he was disappointed with what was brought forward.

“Personally, it doesn’t mean too much for our branches in the Ottawa area

in any ways of help,” he said. “We have deadlines to apply, we have a massive criteria and a massive checklist for the application form. It’s not going to help people pay the bills today.

That’s what we were looking for.”

VanSnick says the money will be needed even more next year after they run out of their current funds. He says he would have liked to see support for smaller rural branches like in Greeley, which find it more difficult to stay ahead.

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Commander said he does however appreciate the fact that some money has been made available, but would have liked to see it more focused on legions. He’s also not pleased with the timelines given to apply which are right in the middle of a poppy campaign and at a time when legions are reopening their doors.

In mid June, early reports suggested that about 124 of the 1,381 Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada are likely to close permanently, and another 357 are facing financial hardship.

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Catholic School Board updates return to school information The Ottawa Catholic School Board has updated its information regarding the first day of school and the upcoming plans to have students back in school next month.

Parents in the Catholic school board had the option to send their children to school or to select the learn-at-home online option. From kindergarten through Grade 12, 24 per cent of students will be learning online instead of going to school. That number may rise as parents have the option to change what they want to do until August 21.

“Our School Board trustees continue to be

involved in our Return to School Plans,” said a statement issued by OCSB Director of Education Thomas D’Amico and OCSB Chair Mark Mullan. “In addition to Board Meetings, trustees bring suggestions and input from parents to the senior staff’s attention regarding the operational items contained within the Return to School plan.

Trustees are vital to the Board’s governance and are ultimately responsible for the Board’s overall fiscal decisions. The Board has already approved the use of 1% of reserves to help address COVID-19 costs. In the fall, Trustees

will review staff recommendations for a further withdrawal of 1%. These funds will be used to cover the costs of additional staff to address the largest class size issues across the Board and to support the new elementary virtual program.”

On August 13th, the Ministry of Education released updated guidelines for the Return to School. As a result, the OCSB made revisions to their Return to School Plans. The key revisions include the elementary distance learning program that now consists of an online teacher assigned to each online class. The dedicated

teacher will be available for 180 minutes online each day for Kindergarten and 225 minutes online each day for grades 1 to 6. This level of synchronous learning means that those selecting elementary distance learning will no longer be attached to your regular school classroom; however, you will remain registered at your neighbourhood school.

The second significant change to the Return to School Plan is the high school adapted model.

The model will still be based on two courses at a time in a quadmester format with cohorts of half classes attending

school. The change is that students from each half of the class will attend school for full days, every other day, in the OCSB updated model.

- If your child is starting Kindergarten, the OCSB will contact you with their start date.

Half of the class will first come to school on Thursday, September 3 and the other half will come on Friday, September 4.

- For Kindergarten Year 2 (SK) Grades 1 to 3, students will first come to school on Tuesday, September 8 - For Grades 4 to 6, students will first come to school on Wednesday, September 9.

- Grade 7 students will first come to school on Thursday, September 3.

- Grade 8 students will first come to school on Tuesday, September 8.

- Grade 9 to 12 (Cohort A) students will first come to school on Tuesday, September 8.

- Grade 9 to 12 (Cohort B) students will first come to school on Wednesday, September 9.

“We continue to work closely with Ottawa Public Health to create safer schools for our students and staff,” the OCSB statement read. “Our plan’s changes have been reviewed with Ottawa Public Health for input on ways to continue to mitigate risks.”

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Though compromising has its place, some things are simply nonnegotiable.

Your health and relationships, the two elements that go hand-in-hand in hearing healthcare, are areas where settling is simply unacceptable.

You take even slight hearing loss seriously because you have read the studies, you know untreated or improperly treated hearing loss is linked to health concerns like depression and cognition, not to mention its negative impact on precious relationships. And, you know hearing is highly individualized, and so you want a solution tailored to you and your needs, not a one-size-fi ts-all or promo-of-themonth program. The right solution cannot be pre-determined.

To be successful, you will want the assessments to be detailed and done by an Audiologist, you will want the selection unlimited and the flexibility maximized.

The good news is that with nearly a dozen Manufacturers, there are numerous product lines off ering thousands of solutions, so with some detailed consideration of all the options, finding the best for you is possible. The key is to consult a clinician that can prescribe based on your unique needs and wants rather than be limited by the owner’s predetermined product portfolio.

Offering just that is Hearing Freedom, a locally owned, grown, and operated clinic. Their customized intervention approach is unfortunately rare in today’s market, where retail settings, larger clinics and Manufacturer owned chains have limited the patient’s options to a single or few Manufacturers.

The unique and refreshing approach that sets Hearing Freedom apart from other providers was established nearly 20 years ago when Rosanne McNamee, Doctor of Audiology, decided to do it her way. Aft er interviewing for employment at many local clinics, she was disheartened to discover that the focus was always on sales targets and the company’s affiliation to certain Manufacturers. “That was not my idea of proper hearing health care,” says McNamee. “I came into this profession to improve my patients’ quality of life. To do so I need to consider everything available for each and every patient. I must do so with their particular needs and wants in mind. Compromising on hearing healthcare is not an option for me. Every single patient deserves the best, and that “best” is different from one person to the next. What works for one will not work for another. Blanket solutions just don’t cut it.” And so she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting patients first.

At Hearing Freedom, there are no predetermined products or plans. Each and every patient’s intervention plan is as unique as they are. The experience begins with a thorough assessment which is followed by a detailed needs assessment, giving proper foundation. All options, amplification or otherwise, are then discussed. “We devote all the time necessary to ensure our patients’ hearing needs are met.” explains McNamee, “We off er demos as well as a 90-day trial period on purchased hearing aids. These options give patients the confidence that they have chosen the right solution for them, their lifestyle and hearing needs.” With a focus on rehabilitation and continued support, a 5 year service plan is included with your purchase to ensure regular hearing check-ups and ongoing hearing aid care.

In addition, there are no Hearing Instrument Practitioners or Hearing Instrument Specialists at Hearing Freedom. Rather, patients are seen by experienced, fully bilingual, Registered Audiologists. With Masters and Doctorate-level degrees, Audiologists are the most qualifi ed in their fi eld. Th ey 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.

“Dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting, is crucial.” 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 will not regret your short drive to Manotick.

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Public school board releases updated back-to-school plan

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has updated its Return to School Plan.

“We look forward to welcoming students and staff safely back to school starting September 3rd,” said a statement from the OCDSB. “For safety reasons, the start of the school year will be staggered over a two-week period. Specific start dates by school and grade will be communicated in the last week of August.”

This year, students can attend school In Person or

by Remote Learning.

For elementary students attending school in person five days per week, there will be enhanced health and safety protocols in place.

Students will remain in one classroom with the same group of students all day, including lunch and when they

go outside for recess. Read the sample daily schedule.

The secondary school in person model has been modified.

Students attend school on alternating days and will have two periods of in person instruction, plus independent learning. The school year will be divided into four quadmesters, students take two courses at a time for approximately 45 days. Each course will be divided into two cohorts and the students in cohort A and B will attend on alternating days, i.e. A, B, A, B The school day dismissal time will be earlier than usual.

The Remote Learning K-12 model has been revised.

Students attend a “virtual school” with other students in the same grade and program from across the dis-

trict. There is a prescribed number of instructional minutes for synchronous live teacher and asynchronous learning (teacher-recorded lessons or independent learning). Students are not connected to their home school for daily instruction.

Students with special education needs will be supported. Remote learning is quadmestered at the secondary level.

In Person learning has been the preferred choice for 72% of elementary and 79% of secondary respondents.

For those families that want to change the decision about In Person or Remote Learning, there is still time to do that. An email will be sent to families confirming that we have received your decision (one email per child). If you have not

changed your preference, you need not do anything.

Your original request has been recorded and shared with the school. If you want to change your decision, please complete the form by noon on Friday, August 21st.

Families who have not yet submitted their decision must also do so by noon on Friday, August 21st using this Confirmation of Attendance Form. In cases where no decision is submitted, students will be scheduled for In Person attendance.

“We recognize the challenges of making this decision under such short timelines,” reads the OCDSB plan. “This information is critical in order to ensure that there is a teacher and student for every class and that secondary student timetables can be created.”

There may be designated times that changes can be made, such as at the end of a semester. Depending on space, program requirements, course schedules and other factors, there may be delays or circumstances which affect the timing and/or school availability.

We will do our best to support students and families and are working on plans which support transitions under these circumstances.

The official first day of school is Thursday, September 3rd, but the start will be staggered over a two-week period. To help adjust to the new health and safety measures, not all students will start on the same day. Instead, students in different schools and students in different grades may start on different days.

More information will be

provided from your child school in the last week of August.

There will be increased health and safety measures in every school including hand hygiene, physical distancing, personal protective equipment and more.

Some examples include: - Before coming to school, all students and staff must complete a COVID-19 self-assessment; - Access to school buildings will be restricted to staff and students; - Physical distancing and directional signage will be in place in all schools; - Upon entry at the school and into each classroom and at lunch and recess, hand washing/sanitizing will be required;

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Motorcycle ride supports guide dog training Own a motorcycle?

Ride on your own or with those in your bubble to raise money towards the training of guide dogs and assistance dogs. The Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Entry fee is $20.

On Sunday, September 13, stop by Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, to register any-

time between 8:00am and 11:00am and then head out for the ride.

Cash, credit and debit accepted on-site.

Please respect physical distancing.

Check in at the end to find out if you won a prize. Or, to avoid the line-ups and stay even safer, register and pay in advance by phoning (613) 692-7777 and then depart on the ride from your home.

The route is a beautiful stretch of 224 kms.

through Eastern Ontario.

Vision loss is not stopping for COVID-19 and neither is the Guide Dog Ride, Ottawa’s longest running motorcycle ride, dating back to 1988.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided more than 880 professionally trained

guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind also operates an Assistance Dogs Division, which trains assistance dogs for individuals in the Ottawa area with mobility-related disabilities.

To learn more about this event or Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, visit www. guidedogs.ca or phone (613) 692-7777.

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room-based staff will be provided with face shields; - Students will have designated desks; - School offices will

have plexiglass shields; - Access to common areas will be restricted. confirmation-ofattendance-form “We recognize the

challenges of making this decision under a tight deadline,” the OCDSB stated. “This information will assist us in determining enrol-

ment, class sizes, staffing and other important factors to help support students in school and learning remotely.

“Our Return to

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Second round of ward boundary consultations underway

The second round of consultations on the proposed new ward boundaries has started. The initial five options were tabled with the City in July following a series of public consultations, research and discussions with Councillors. At that time, City Council asked the project team to provide a sixth option that addressed the huge growth in population in the south end of the City and provided other options for balancing the population discrepancy between urban, suburban and rural wards. Information on that option is now available and the City is looking for input on all six options.

Residents can provide input either through an online survey or a public meeting in the coming weeks. On August 19, the City launched the online survey on the six options on its Engage Ottawa site. You will have until September 25th to complete the survey. The site includes the reports on the six options, a ranking tool and information about population projections.

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also be holding a series of public meetings via Zoom in September to gather further input. Each meeting will have either a City-wide, Suburban or Rural focus and a complete list is on the Engage Ottawa web site. The meeting to discuss rural wards is set for September 22nd from 7 – 9 p.m. You will need to pre-register on Engage Ottawa to participate.

The six options are: Option 1 – increase the number of wards to 25 which would include 13 urban wards, 9 suburban wards and three rural wards. The three rural wards would be West Carleton, Rideau Goulbourn and Osgoode.

Option 2 - increase the number to 24 which would include 12 urban wards, 9 suburban wards and three rural wards.

Options 3 and 4 - main-

tain the current 23 wards (which includes 3 rural wards) but one ward would be redistributed in the urban area inside the Greenbelt.

Each option distributes that ward differently.

Option 5 – reduce the number of wards to 17.

This would result in 9 urban wards, 6 suburban wards and 2 rural wards. This proposal would see ward sizes of 67,000 people by 2026. It would also see major changes to the wards with the two rural wards to be divided

by Highway 416. In effect, West Carleton and Rideau Goulbourn west of the 416 would become one ward.

Manotick would be located in the eastern ward which would include Osgoode, Metcalfe and Greely as well as Vars and Navan.

Option 6 – This new option would consist of 24 wards with three rural wards, 12 urban wards and 9 suburban wards. It would also see the creation of a larger Osgoode ward by adding in

the rural portion of Cumberland Ward and reconfigure some urban wards to better reflect population growth as was done in other options.

We encourage everyone to provide their views to the project team. The end result will have an impact on the size of the ward for the next three or four elections.

Survey on 15-minute neighbourhoods

The City is also looking for resident views on what a successful 15-minute neighbourhood would look like to them. The concept is an integral part of the new Official Plan and is defined as a neighbourhood where you are able to walk 15-minutes and access most of your dayto-day needs, such as groceries, pharmaceuticals or hardware needs. Manotick is very representative of a successful 15-minute neighbourhood. The survey takes a few minutes to complete and asks for input on walkability, safety and what constitutes a successful neighbourhood.

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The schedule is available on their website at yoma.ca Follow us on Twitter @ manotickvca and Facebook and Instagram for any other community updates.

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Be sure to download the COVID app on your smartphone so you can be notified if you have been near anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past two weeks. The app also contains statistical information about the symptoms experienced by those who have confirmed COVID as well as providing up to date information about new guidelines and resources.

You can also continue to visit Ottawa Public Health for local updates. OPH are working to establish more testing facilities to meet increasing demand.

sociation will take place on Tuesday, October 14. It will be a virtual meeting given the current COVID restrictions. Details on the agenda, time and registration will be coming out in September.

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Richmond, North Gower libraries are open again The Richmond and North Gower branches of the Ottawa Public Library will be opening Mon., Aug. 17 with additional in-person services.

The Greely branch is currently open and will add services on Aug. 17. The Manotick and Osgoode branches were tentatively scheduled to reopen in August, but due to staffing challenges in the context of COVID-19, the opening dates for these branches will be determined at a later date.

New in-person services include browsing, use of public computers by appointment, and card

registration. Employees at these select locations will also be available to assist customers with readers’ advisory and related questions.

Branches currently offering contactless services will begin offering these enhanced in-person services on Monday, August 17.

Due to space constraints, some branches will not be offering the new in-person services, but will continue to offer returns and holds pickup service: Metcalfe Village branch reopened on Saturday, August 15 with hours of operation: Sat-

urdays, 10 am to 3 pm.

It will offer contactless service.

Holds pickup is by appointment only at these locations, but items can be returned anytime during opening hours.

The Bookmobile will begin offering contactless returns and holds pickup service on Monday, August 17, with a modified schedule. No appointment is needed to pick up holds or return items at the Bookmobile.

Masks are required to be worn inside Ottawa Public Library branches, as per the Temporary Mandatory Mask Bylaw.

CCHL to drop puck on Jr. A hockey season October 1

The Nepean Raiders Junior A hockey team will be back in action in October.

The Central Canada Hockey League is pleased to announce the opening day of the 2020-21 regular season is Thursday, October 1, 2020.

The schedule will be available for release in mid-August for all 12 member teams as the league enters its 59th season of continuous operation as the country’s longest running Junior A league.

“The promising news of Phase 3 in Ontario launching on Friday July 17, along with the exceptional efforts of the community in Eastern Ontario have allowed us to make this exciting announcement,” said Commissioner Kevin Abrams.

“Our main priority has been, and will continue to

be, the safety of our players, families, supporters and staff who make the CCHL what it is.”

All Hockey Canada, Hockey Eastern Ontario and Canadian Junior Hockey League policies and requirements remain in place as well as the Province of Ontario Health Unit through the four regional Health Units within the footprint of the CCHL. Information regarding camp dates will be available in the coming weeks along with details on procedures and policies that will be in place when the

season kicks off.

The Central Canada Hockey League consists of member teams Brockville Braves, Carleton Place Canadians, Cornwall Colts, Hawkesbury Hawks, Kemptville 73’s, Navan Grads, Nepean Raiders, Ottawa Junior Senators, Pembroke Lumber Kings, Renfrew Wolves, Rockland Nationals and Smiths Falls Bears and was established in 1961.

The CCHL is a proud member of Hockey Eastern Ontario, the Canadian Junior Hockey League and Hockey Canada.

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CHEO urges vigilance when storing cannabis edible in homes with children

As we approach a year since cannabis edibles were legalized in Canada, CHEO has seen a recent increase in the number of children visiting the Emergency Department after ingesting edible products found in the home.

During the months of May to July there was an 85% increase in the number of children and youth visiting CHEO’s Emergency Department after consuming edibles.

In order to stop children from ingesting these substances and potentially hurting themselves, we ask that parents be mindful of where edibles are stored and they are out of reach preferably in a locked in a child-proof container.

For more information about how to talk with kids about cannabis edibles, please visit www.

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Parents: Catch up clinics for students who missed school vaccines

Catch up clinics will be held at 3 locations for students who missed school vaccines.

Please call Ottawa Public Health Information Centre at 613-5806744 Monday to Friday from 09:00 AM to 4:00 PM to speak with a public health nurse and book an appointment.

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Help improve the COVID Alert system

The COVID Alert app is now available and aims to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The voluntary app tells users if they have been in close contact with another user who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Now that the app is out, the Canadian government is seeking public feedback to “continue to improve its usability, transparency, and accessibility”.

City’s Before and After School programs start on September 3

The City will be starting its Before and After School programs at various locations on Thursday, September 3 to coincide with the reopening of schools.

Registration opens online on Monday, August 24 at 9 pm.

The program guide will be online Friday, August 21, providing information on hours and program locations.

Prior to the program beginning, parents will receive a Before and After School Parent Handbook with additional information

Mosquito trapping and on expectations and prototesting-components of Otcols.

The COVID-19 modi- tawa Public Health’s West fied activities will include Nile virus program-have concreative physical-distancing firmed the presence of the games, sports, and arts and virus in Ottawa.

Residents must also help crafts. Quiet homework reduce mosquito populations time will also be provided.

Following provincial around their homes by getting guidelines and advice from rid of all outdoor objects that Ottawa Public Health, en- can hold water, where moshanced COVID-19 preven- quitoes lay eggs.

West Nile virus is an infection measures and protocols will also be in place to safe- tion spread primarily by the guard children and staff. northern house mosquito that, in a small number of cases, These measures include: - Additional COVID- can cause serious illness. specific training for all staff Most people will not develop - Health screening of any symptoms if infected, but about 20 per cent may exchildren and staff No Farmers Market copy 2_Faded 3/27/20 7:03 PM perience flu-like symptoms, - Physical distancing - Frequent cleaning and including a fever, headache, muscle aches and, possibly, a disinfecting Mask requirements will rash.

The risk of more serious follow the same provincial protocols implemented in illness-occurring in less than the schools. Students in one per cent of infections in Grade 4 and up will be required to wear masks indoors. While it is not formally required, the City encourages students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 to wear masks indoors.

Mitigation measures and protocols are also in place should a student begin to show COVID-19 symptoms, which will include direct notification to the parent or guardian and the need for immediate pick-up.

which WNV invades the central nervous system-increases with age, with older adults, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems at higher risk.

There have been no reported, confirmed or probable human cases of West Nile virus in Ottawa this year.

Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites by: - Applying a Health Canada-approved mosquito repellent containing DEET or icaridin to exposed skin and clothing - Protecting yourself especially between dusk and Page 1 dawn, when mosquitoes are most active, and at all times in or near shady, bushy or wooded areas - Wearing light-coloured, tightly woven, loose-fitting clothing, including long

pants, a long-sleeved shirt, shoes and socks to protect exposed skin - Making sure all windows and doors in your home have screens that are in good condition - Reducing standing water sites around your home, such as bird baths, toys, flower pot saucers, swimming pool covers, old tires, wheelbarrows, buckets and cans - anything that can hold water for seven days or longer.

- Keeping all openings to rain barrels covered with screen mesh at all times For more information on West Nile virus, visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca or call Ottawa Public Health at 613-5806744 (TTY: 613-580-9656).

You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@ottawahealth) and Instagram.

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Rain Improves Drought Conditions in Parts of SNC Jurisdiction The South Nation Conservation (SNC) Water Response Team has downgraded the Lower South Nation, Bear Brook and Castor River Subwatersheds to Level I (minor) low water conditions effective August 13, 2020.

The Upper South Nation Subwatershed continues to experience Level II (moderate) low water conditions due to persistent hot and dry weather in the region.

Residents should be aware of their municipality’s water conservation and fire by-laws.

Landowners are encouraged to contact SNC through an online portal on SNC’s website if they are experiencing any problems with their wells.

SNC has also developed an online survey for farmers to report their low water concerns and observations from this year’s drought.

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The strategy takes into consideration relevant audience groups and to align content with their values and needs.

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General public (social consumers) IO Social audiences by social media platform Farmers and Agriculturebased target audiences: The target audience for this campaign are the farmers and agriculture professionals who are directly impacted

by Smart Farming solutions.

This audience segment includes all generations of farmers, from the seasoned veteran who may be more skeptical of technological innovations, and new-age farmers who are eager to adopt technology that will improve their farming efficiency.

New Official Plan

The New Official Plan project is moving forward despite our current challenges. We wanted to reach out with the attached brief outline of the planned outreach so you could review it with your Councillor.

We are happy to have a follow up discussion if there are questions, feedback or ideas to add to

our activities. We welcome the opportunity to learn how best we can reach your residents.

Please note we have launched a survey to begin our outreach on the 15 minute neighbourhood idea.

You can find the survey and an explanation of the 15 minute neighbourhood idea on our website here.

Family Fun Art Initiative City of Ottawa’s Public Art Program is launching Microcosm, a citywide public art initiative involving 23 Ottawa artists representing the various wards throughout the city.

Osgoode village artist, Bonnie McQuillan, is very excited to be representing Ward 20 (Osgoode Ward) in this initiative.

She has made up a series of “Funsheets” to evoke new perspectives in the participants.

Anyone can participate – you don’t have to be an artist.

Great fun for the whole family!

You see and download the Funsheets on her website or Face-

book group.

If you are on Facebook, please join the Microcosms Facebook group here https://www.artwithbonnie.com/microcosms.html Website: https://www.artwithbonnie.com/microcosms.html

GLAD Cleaning the Capital Program Fall Campaign

The annual GLAD Cleaning the Capital Program Fall Campaign will be implemented as part of Phase 2 of the City’s Recovery Plan.

On July 17, the Province of Ontario permitted gatherings of 100 people when outdoors, while maintaining physical distancing.

The program will provide the necessary documentation to the registered projects regarding health & safety procedures for COVID-19.

Participants can register their cleanup projects by using the online registration form available at ottawa.ca/clean or call 613 5802424, extension 13458.

The interactive map on our

website shows which locations have been chosen and allows residents to register their own project. https://ottawa.ca/en/livingottawa/environment/communityenvironmental-programs/gladcleaning-capital Key Fall Campaign Dates: August 15: Early-bird registration begins September 15 to October 15: GLAD Cleaning the Capital fall campaign September 25 to 27: Capital Cleanup Weekend October 15: Registration ends October 31: Deadline to complete cleanup project and submit the online cleanup report for a chance to win prizes

YOMA is Online

Every week YOMA is offering free online social programs featuring different topics and activities for youth in Grades 4-12.

They are also available for homework help. The schedule is available on their website at yoma.ca

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