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Ontario Government cracking down on hate crime, organized crime

With the cold weather upon us, we all make an extra effort to stay warm and protect ourselves from the elements when we are outside.

Many of you know I am a dog owner, and for those of us who love our pets, it is important to remember to take precaution when they are out in the cold weather. At this time of year, it is recommended by the Ottawa Humane Society and other organizations to limit the amount of time your dog spends outside.

Among the things the OHS recommends is to take your dog on shorter, more frequent walks, and also to consider a coat or sweater for your dog on cold days. They also recommend that you wipe their paws after walks to remove salt and sand from roads and sidewalks.

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Ontario Cracking Down on Crime

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The Ontario government is fighting back against crime and building safer communities by investing more than $6 million in crime prevention initiatives. The funds, forfeited to the province as proceeds of crime following criminal prosecutions, will be used to support 23 projects by law enforcement agencies and community partners.

Since 2018, the government has invested more than $16 million in crime prevention initiatives

through the Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing (POC-FLP) Grant program. This year’s grant funding will support a wide range of community safety projects including: - Collaboration between police services and community service providers to increase awareness about hate crime - Providing enhanced resources to help stop gang recruitment efforts, disrupt the sale of illegal drugs by organized crime groups and provide support to victims and others affected by crime - Building positive relationships between law enforcement and schools, developing and implementing learning opportunities for youth, reducing and preventing gang involvement and street violence and educating youth about internet safety.

To date, the POC-FLP

Grant program has funded 281 community safety projects across the province.

Quick Facts

- Ontario is investing more than $1.7 million to help stop hate-motivated crimes across the province.

- In November 2023, the Ontario government introduced the Enhancing Access to Justice Act, 2023 that will, if passed, make it easier for more victims of crime to sue an offender for emotional distress.

- Ontario is fighting auto theft by investing $51 million over three years to help police identify and dismantle organized crime networks and put thieves behind bars. This includes $18 million to support new and enhanced crime-fighting measures.

- Ontario is investing $112 million to help police track and monitor repeat

and violent offenders who are released on bail. This includes $24 million to help police services establish dedicated bail compliance and/or warrant apprehension teams and support new technology for a provincewide bail compliance monitoring system.

Support for Dairy Farms

Farming is a large part of the Carleton riding, as it is the economic backbone of rural Ottawa and eastern Ontario. Dairy farming is a large part of the local farm industry, and an announcement made Jan. 17 can provide a boost to the dairy industry locally and across the province.

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to create or increase

processing efficiencies and enhance food safety in the province’s dairy processing sector.

Eligible dairy businesses are invited to apply for funding through the Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative to acquire modern technologies that increase production efficiency and ensure food safety in their facilities.

Cost-share support through this initiative can be used to help cover the purchase and installation of new or refurbished equipment and its associated costs, such as training.

This investment supports the objectives of the government’s Grow Ontario Strategy to strengthen the agriculture and food supply chain and build resiliency in the face of any future disruption.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER goldie continues from page 2 - Sustainable CAP will help enable the goals outlined in Ontario’s Grow Ontario Strategy, which include increasing the production of food by 30 per cent and growing agri-food exports by eight per cent, annually.

The Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative is open to cow, goat, sheep and water buffalo milk processors. Each eligible applicant can receive up to $200,000 in cost-share support. Applications open on April 2, 2024, and will remain open until the initiative is fully subscribed. Eligible project costs can be incurred as of April 2, 2024.

The Sustainable CAP is a five-year $3.5-billion invest-

ment by federal, provincial, and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food and agribased products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.

- There are 171 licensed cow and goat dairy processors, plus additional sheep and buffalo dairy processors in the province.

- Building productivity through new innovations, technologies and efficiencies for the agri-food industry was a top priority set for Sustainable CAP by the federal-provincialterritorial agricultural ministers.

Speaking of farmers and the local agricultural community, I

The 59th annual North Gower Winter Carnival gets underway Fri., Feb. 3 and continues throughout the next day.

Things begin Friday with a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Alred Taylor Recreation Centre.

Tickets are $15 per person, $6 for children 10 and under. Cash bar is open at 5 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m. there is an open talent show. Registration is at 6 p.m. That will be followed by a

movie night inside for $2 per person, and free skating outside with a canteen available.

On Saturday, things start off with a pancake breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $6 for children 10 and under.

There will be a snowmobile rally from 9 a.m.

– 12 p.m. The event, organized by the Rideau Snowmobile Club, is weather permitting. For more information, contact

Wayne Avery at 613-8503265.

Magician John Pert performs at 10 a.m., hosted by Trinity Anglican Church.

On the outdoor rink, there will be pick up hockey. Ages 7-11 are on the ice at 11 a.m. while ages 12 and up take over at noon.

From 1-4 p.m., the North Gower Winter Challenge takes place. Contestants can complete five outdoor and five indoor challenges to win a one

hour free bowling pass at Gerry Lines Lanes Bowling Alley in North Gower.

Registration for the euchre tournament is at 1:30 with play beginning at 2 p.m.

The cash bar opens at 2 p.m.

From 5-7, the buffet dinner takes place in the Alf Taylor Rec Centre from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $10 for children 10 and under.

The fun wraps up at night, with Steady Belt

Quick Facts

Farmers’ Appreciation Breakfast – SAVE THE DATE

hope you can set aside Saturday, February 24th on your calendars for my annual Carleton Farmers’ Appreciation Breakfast.

Come on out and enjoy a great breakfast, learn about our local agricultural industry and the importance it has in the Carleton riding, and most importantly, have a great time, see old friends, and make new ones.

Watch for more details in

my column in the Manotick Messenger.

Office Notice: My office is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. My staff and I will be happy to assist. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

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Winning CHEO Lottery really is a dream of a lifetime for Tanya Lalonde The night before the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Dream of a Lifetime Lottery draw, Tanya Lalonde and her family had a setback when their van struck a deer.

Lalonde, is currently on leave from her job at the University of Ottawa, where she works at the school’s office of Indigenous Affairs and is co-ordinator of the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre.

The Métis-Cree wife and mother of three is studying for her Master’s Degree at McGill University, and commutes from her home in Gatineau to Montreal to attend classes.

“We were thinking, you know, with us living on one income and me going to school, it was like, how are we going to afford a new car?” she told Ka’nhehsí:io Deer, a reporter with CBC Indigeous.

Lalonde held the winning number (ticket number, 10101971) and was announced as the winner of the $3.2 million package in the. Lalonde visited the Minto Dream Home at 364 Flare Grove, Manotick for a first look at her brand-

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Ticket holders can check online at www.dreamofalifetime.ca to see if they won a prize. All official winners will receive a confirmation letter from MNP LLP detailing how to claim their prize.

This year, the jackpot for the 50/50 draw reached a total of $2,572,970. The winner of the 50/50 Draw is Joy Clark, ticket number 30219690, who will take

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Lalonde told CBC Indigenous that she was grateful for the unexpected blessing of winning the lottery. She added that winning felt extra special as an intergenerational survivor of residential schools and as someone who grew up in the child welfare system, bouncing between many different homes. Lalonde’s family is from Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement and Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, but she grew up in care since the age of two.

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ROSSS brings joy to local seniors in dark and lonely winter months For the most vulnerable seniors, certain times of the year can be particularly challenging.

The winter months not only lack daylight, but can also lack connection for those who live alone, have lost a loved one, or are facing difficulties in putting a meal on the table.

Nearly three in 10 older adults live alone, including Jerry.

In the past, meeting new people made Jerry nervous.

He wanted to go out and make friends, but he needed a push.

One day, that push came from a friend named Willa, a volunteer at Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS). She encouraged Jerry to come play cards and have a cup of coffee.

“I dragged myself,” Jerry said. “But I thought, ‘I like cards, I like coffee.’” It was hard at first. He was anxious to go into a room with a bunch

ROSSS News Melissa MacIsaac of people he didn’t know. But, week after week, it got easier.

Now, more than five years later, he always looks forward to it.

ROSSS is a long-time community support service agency focused on supporting seniors and adults with disabilities in rural Ottawa south.

Together, with support from donors, they provide seniors with social programs to help them live independent, healthy lives. Addressing loneliness and isolation is crucial to a senior’s overall health.

For Jerry, a simple gesture from a volunteer at ROSSS during difficult times made all the difference.

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Heard of price-fixing? Say hello to discount-fixing

An entire column about nothing

I don’t think I have ever been investedfrom in breaker-upper? Did you use the “it’s not a TV show quite like I was when Seinfeld you, it’s me,” line? the other was on the air.

Do you know any low-talkers, high-talkIf you were into the show, ers or close-talkers?

Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 doesn’t it seem like yesterday Are you a baldist? (Do that we saw the last episode, you discriminate against bald With rising food prices, consumers seeking deals can benefit from food rescuing. and then we just waited in expeople?)

Starting last week, Loblaw ceased to offer “last day of sale” items at a 50 percent that it would come Do you ever go into Chapdiscount.

Our pectation COmmunity back.

How could it not? ters and ask them if they have From now on, consumers will only find products discounted at 30 percent in all of But it didn’t. a coffee table book about cofLoblaw’s owned Messenger and operated stores.

Editorial All we are left with 25 years fee tables?

It’s disappointing, but Loblaw’s explanation for discontinuing the 50 percent practice later are reruns and memories.

Do you sometimes worry that you’re a deserves attention.

This ismore what Loblaw had to say: Every now and then, I will make a Se- hipster doofus?

Are you Canadian “Historically, our stores offered discounts ranging from 30 percent to 50 percent on infeld reference when I am ranting about When you hear one of your friends say a fifth grader? ‘serve tonight’than type products.

We are now moving towards a more consistent and pre- something, and I will be met with a blank something funny, do you smile enthusiasdictableWith pricing aligning ourselves with Nevertheless, we will stare. Then I realize, there are actually tically and say, “That’s gold, Jerry. Gold!”?

Canadastrategy, Day approaching next week, it is a good timeour for uscompetitors. all to reflect on what it means to be Canadian. continue to provide a range of discounts through in-store promotions and flyers, as well people out there who were not addicted to Do you ever get horrified yet fascinated Do we take being Canadian for granted?

Betterdeep yet, how do new Canadians feel about being Canadian?

Somethrough of us as offering discounts on food nearing expiration the Flashfood app.”

Seinfeld, and the millennials and Gen Z when you hear a tractor mishap story and look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but Loblaw’s response raisesfortwo completely missed out on it. the victim ends up with toe thumbs? very willing to take. Perhaps, someimportant people, that isquestions. true, but whenFirst, you the company states that it is attend a celebration for new Canadians, such as competitors. the one hosted by NepeanNot that there’s anything wrong with When you sit down for dinner and somealigning its discounting approach with Generally, discount-matching poliCarleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last one serves you broccoli, do you refer to it cies atmonth, grocery stores are not inherently seenin as However, if multiple that. you can see the excitement and the thankfulness the anti-competitive. eyes of every new Canadian.

But seriously, thinking about the 30th an- as a vile weed? grocery stores adoptperhaps similar policies high toprices, even on products close to They understand, better than all to of maintain us, what it means be Canadian. niversary of Seinfeld has made me realize Every year on December 23, do you erect expiration, it could potentially be considered anti-competitive behaviour.

So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Bev persona McRae photo is notha Festivus pole, and then air out your grievWhatTheisConservative concerning is thathasLoblaw may not have considered the broader public’s per- that the entire depth of my government a solid idea.

At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism but Bugs Bunny, Seinfeld and Harry ances and challenge a family member to ception of its discount-matching strategy. It likely never occurred to them thatwiththis movegardening ing teacher/volunteer a memorial bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chalplayground.

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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship the and then take a mock citizenship tive rather than simply mirroring competition.

Canadians expect more from their test.

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Once again, it’s important to emphasize that this issue extends beyond Loblaw; it is “I wish some of the stores would carry the watch the games when they are playing.”

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Kiwanis journey to volunteering in the community begins with K-Kids Club

By Ralph Tweedie Manotick Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club of Manotick is part of a much larger Kiwanis family of clubs worldwide. Through our Service Leadership Programs (SLP) Kiwanis introduces people of all ages and abilities to the Kiwanis family.

The Kiwanis journey starts with K-Kids Clubs for children from approximately 6 to 12 years old. These clubs introduce elementary school children to leadership. As members they develop strong social and emotional skills that impact their ability to respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. In parallel with K-Kids clubs are two programs specifically designed to supplement these goals.

The Bring up Grades program (BUG) recognizes children who raise their grades to an acceptable range and maintain or continue to raise them from one grading period to the next.

Kiwanis News Ralph Tweedie The Terrific Kids program promotes character development and self-esteem.

Students establish their own goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or schoolwork. The K-Kids Clubs and related programs promote a more caring and inclusive school climate.

For children aged 12 to 14, Builders Clubs are the next leg of the journey.

Builders Club are designed specifically to empower middle school students as they navigate this in-between-stage of life. Members develop self-confidence as they focus on their ability to engage and collaborate with others. They learn to lead and become tomorrow’s leaders through teamwork, goal-setting and action.

As students move on to high school, we offer them the opportunity to serve, build character and develop leadership skills through Key Club membership. The Kiwanis Club of Manotick sponsors four Key Clubs in the area. Members learn how to lead, delegate, and volunteer. They plan their own projects and create synergy through partnership with other Key Clubs and with our local club.

Once in college or university, students can continue in Circle K International (CKI). CKI students focus on local and Global communities. CKI members work with other students and make lifelong friendships, in an inclusive and supportive environment.

A very important part of our Kiwanis family is the Aktion Club. It is the only service club for adults with mental and physical disabilities. The club provides members with a rare chance to have an evening out, supper and entertainment included. They meet peers and

have fun.

In Manotick, we also provide financial and moral support to the 1st Manotick Scout Group, the 2958 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, and to the Youth of Manotick Association

(YOMA). This provides a multiplier effect in our efforts to support youth development.

With your help we could do more. Come to a meeting and learn what we’re about.

You can help shape this gen-

eration of leaders. The impact is both measurable and inspirational.

For information on meetings dates, times and location, logon to our website, https://www. manotick-kiwanis.org/

Longtime community volunteer Vivien Daly passes away Jan. 16 Vivien Daly, a pillar in the community in Richmond and rural south Ottawa, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in her 86th year.

Vivien was devoted to her family and community, dedicating more than 50 years to the Richmond Agricultural Society. Vivien loved people and treasured her many friendships, touching the lives of so many people in so many ways. Vivien was an independent

lady who faced life with a strength to be admired.

She had a wonderful sense of humor and car-

ried a positive outlook upon each day and genuinely enjoyed life.

Friends may attend a visitation at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean on Friday, February 9th from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, February 10th at 11 am followed by a reception.

Those wishing may make memorial donations to Richmond & District Lions Club.

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Shiverfest 2024 is all about giving back to our community

By Irene Staron, MVCA People often ask us ‘What does the Manotick Village Community Association (MVCA) do?’ Good question. Our members will tell you we’re relentless in pressing the City to remove truck traffic from our Village core. Perhaps they’ll add we also keep the community informed on what’s going on in Manotick, whether it be related to development issues or the safety of our residents on our streets. In a recent community survey, however, 50% of our respondents were non-members. And for these, the MVCA is known for our events and for bringing our community together.

Everything the MVCA does is through the dedicated efforts of volunteers, without whom events such as Shiverfest, the Community Garage Sale, Picnic in the Park, and the Allan Haan Manotick Soap Box Derby would not happen. Why do we do this?

It is events such as these that allow us to give back to our community, to support Manotick’s community groups such as the Kiwanis, the MCPRA, the MBIA and to raise funds to support deserving causes such as the Manotick Food Cupboard. For those of you who question why the MVCA exists, we invite you to get involved, volunteer and bring new ideas with you!

Join us for Shiverfest 2024, February 2-3

Less than two weeks to go to Manotick’s favourite winter festival! Our schedule of family-friendly activities is set, posters are up and post-

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cards with the full schedule and list of generous sponsors can be picked up at local businesses. Think you have a winning Chili Recipe?

Read on for details to enter and be a judge for the coveted ‘Golden Spoon Award’.

Love photography? Enter our ‘Chilling Moments’ photography contest. Prefer winter sports? This year we are offering a new activity - snowshoe races! Read on for details to register. Kick off the festivities 6pm Friday sipping on complimentary Tim Horton’s hot chocolate and munching on a TimBit at our outdoor bonfire in Centennial Park while listening to music by Live 88.5 and cheering the OsgoodeRideau TimBits Hockey Team. Come indoors and be awed by the amazing spins and jumps of the Rideau Skating Club then head upstairs with your little ones to be further amazed by the magic of Chris Pilsworth.

The family fun continues Saturday morning when you can try your hand at ‘throwing the stone’ at the Manotick Curling Club or enjoy a Kiwanis pancake breakfast at the Manotick Arena followed by face painting, crafts, storytime, as well as a fire truck tour for the kiddies and horse-drawn sleigh rides with complimentary hot chocolate in Centennial Park. The serious fun begins

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Rural Summit will give an opportunity for local voices to be heard

By David Brown Rideau-Jock Councillor Residents may have heard that Ottawa is set to host a Rural Summit. This summit, the first of its kind since 2008, represents a unique opportunity for our communities to have their voices heard, to share their views on the unique challenges facing rural Ottawa, and to contribute to solutions to meaningfully improve life for rural Ottawa.

Over the coming days and weeks, City staff will be working with a group of residents from all five of the City’s rural wards to design and shape how the summit will proceed. The summit will be composed of at least six meetings – a meeting in each rural ward and a final culmination meeting near the end of the year.

This summit is vital because rural Ottawa represents roughly 80% of the City’s geography but only about 10% of the population. To give a sense of scale, our ward is one of 5 rural wards and it is large enough to fit 20 suburban and urban ward inside it – and we’d still have space to spare. From such a large geography arises unique challenges and issues that must be given due con-

Rideau-Jock Report David Brown, Councillor , Ward 21

sideration.

However, around the Council table, the interests of rural communities and villages are often left unaddressed or poorly considered when policies are developed.

Through the summit, there is a unique chance to refocus Ottawa on the concerns and priorities that matter most in wards like ours.

Residents will have many opportunities to participate in the summit, so please stay tuned for more information; I will share information as I receive it in my newsletter.

You can subscribe to my newsletter at www.ward21.ca to keep in the loop.

While I do not want to put my thumb on the scale or presuppose the outcome of this summit, I do have some goals that I hope to achieve for rural Ottawa.

At the core of many issues facing our communities (such as truck traffic in Manotick, a lack of service delivery in rural areas, road and infrastructure maintenance, traffic control devices, and much

more) is the fact that rural Ottawa is treated the same way as urban Ottawa. The “one-size-fits-all” approach means that rural Ottawa has difficulty solving issues that are unique to our communities as the process through which issues are solved is a City-wide process.

With this in mind, I would like for the summit to explore options to improve how decisions are made so that rural Ottawa can set its own priorities more effectively.

Additionally, I would like to develop a system to make the City more responsive to rural concerns; it should not take as long as it does to implement simple solutions in our communities and it should not be as onerous as it is to navigate City services.

These are a few ideas that I will be advancing through the rural summit. It is important that residents participate in this process as the rural summit is an exceptional opportunity to make meaning-

ful progress on the issues that matter most to our communities.

I would encourage everyone in the community to reach out to my office by email at ward21@ottawa. ca to share their thoughts on the kinds of unique challenges that impact rural Ottawa.

My office will make sure that comments from residents are included as part of the process. Moreover, I will con-

tinue to keep the community informed about the progress of the rural summit and upcoming meetings as I have more information to share.

The rural summit is a unique opportunity for our communities to have their voices heard and to rethink how the City manages the issues that matter to us. I am looking forward to using this as a chance to continue fighting for our communities.

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Richmond Royals drop four straight, fall from first to third place The Richmond Royals have fallen to third place in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Richardson Division standings after dropping a pair of games over the

weekend.

After a pair of 4-3 losses in Arnprior Friday and at home to the Carleton Place Canadians Sunday afternoon in Richmond, the Royals now

sit with a record of 20-11-0 for 40 points. Arnprior is in second place with 42 points, and Carleton Place is in first with 46.

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for most of the first half of the season, the Royals have now dropped four straight games.

Friday in Arnprior, the Packers held a 3-0 lead over the Royals on goals by Sean Ireland, Tyson Verch and Sheldon Lyons.

The Royals came alive in the third with a rally to come back, but fell just short.

Sam McElheran scored from Cameron Donaldson 2:34 into the third, but the Packers got it back to make the score 4-1 on a shorthanded goal by Jason Ward.

With 3:25 left, Richmond got a goal from Leo Kluchert with assists to Dylan Rorwick and Reid Johnston. The Royals then pulled to within one with Tyler Branchaud scoring from Christian White and Sam McElheran with 1:41 remaining.

Richmond goalie Sam Nolan, who stopped a second period penalty shot, was pulled for an extra attacker,

but goalie Mavric Welk shut the door to win his second straight against his old team.

Richmond outshot Arnprior 46-23, and had 23 shots on goal in the third period alone, On Sunday in Richmond, it was more of the same as the Royals’ fell behind and fell just short in their comeback attempt in a 4-3 loss to Carleton Place.

Ian Kennedy and Hunter Robitaille scored for the Canadians in the first, and Liam Calvert and Andrew Colley scored in the second.

Trailing 4-0, the Royals began to chip away. Dylan Rorwick got an unassisted goal with 23 seconds remaining in the second period to put

the Royals on the board.

In the third, the Royals applied pressure to the Canadians but came up just short.

Dylan Rorwick scored his 21st of the year from Sam McElheran and Danny Marsden with just over nine minutes remaining.

The Royals pulled to within a goal when Reid Johnston scored from Trent Poitras and Rorwick with exactly one minute left. Trailing 4-3, the Royals applied pressure on Canadians goalie Ty Ferguson, but they were unable to net the tying goal.

The Royals are back in action at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre next Sunday at 1:20 p.m.

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A New Year, a Better You

A new year has begun! This will find many of us pledging to improve in some way. According to leading wellness experts, our connection to others is essential to a happy life, so any resolution that strengthens relationships is sure to make you happier. The leading way to strengthen relationships is conversation, which relies heavily on proper hearing abilities. So, if your loved ones have become mumblers, be resolved to improve your relationships through better hearing. Here are some tips to follow.

DO Consult an Audiologist.

Much like you would consult a Dentist for a sore tooth or an Optometrist for blurred vision, the Audiologist is the healthcare professional to consult for hearing concerns. Audiologists have a Masters or Doctorate level of education and are regulated by the College of Ontario. Consequently, they are quality assured and accountable. They are the most qualified to assess your hearing abilities and discuss what the next step should be. A physician’s referral is not required to be assessed by an Audiologist.

DON’T Limit your potential of success. Because hearing is highly individualized, the hearing device that works for one, will not necessarily work for another. With nearly a dozen Manufactures offering different products, you deserve the one amongst them that suits you best. To achieve this, look for an independent clinic with no product restrictions. Many locations today are either manufacturer owned or carry a limited number of manufacturers, so all patients are prescribed the same product line despite their unique set of hearing needs and wants. A limitation to one or a few product lines may mean you will unknowingly settle for a product sub-optimal for you.

DO Get a thorough assessment.

Seek a comprehensive test that goes beyond removing earwax, testing

the eardrums, and identifying hearing levels. Ensure your assessment also includes an evaluation of your speech comprehension with one ear compared to two, as well as your capacity to hear in background noise.

Have your sensitivity to loudness assessed. It is crucial that the initial assessment be very detailed because that assessment is the foundation for everything else thereafter. Such an assessment will generally require a 1.5-hour consult. Beware of complimentary assessments as they can lead to less thoroughness and more biased outcome reviews.

DON’T Get discouraged. Learning to hear again takes time. Your brain cannot relearn to hear over-

night. Be patient and persistent, especially in those first weeks when your voice sounds awfully strange, and the noises seem so intrusive.

This is normal. The dust will settle…but only if you wear your new devices consistently.

DO Understand your device. The performance can greatly vary from one product to another. Have your Audiologist explain to you what you are, and aren’t, getting. Understand how your selected technology will treat the environment. The more you understand how your hearing aids will react to the environment, the better you can work with them, giving you greater success and satisfaction.

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Relationships are important and hearing properly is essential for connecting.

Though finding the right solution is not a simple process, dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting and getting a customized solution will maximize your success. Encompassing all the above recommendations is Hearing Freedom, in Manotick. With their support, this could be the year you keep your resolution!

Parking is free. Home visits & Remote Care is available.

Location is wheelchair friendly.

For more information visit www.HearingFreedom.com

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The Richmond Legacy Community Association is pleased to announce another partner in its fundraising for the construction of a multi functional community pavilion for both public and private events in the Village of Richmond.

Le Donut Stop & Kona Ice of Ottawa, a Richmond family business, is extremely proud to join other local businesses in supporting the Richmond Legacy Community Pavilion. For more information on the Richmond Legacy Community Pavilion and on how you may contribute please visit richmondlegacy.ca.

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Award-winning Montreal band Hezekiah Proctor performing in Manotick

In recent years our village has been privileged to host a variety of arts events that have drawn many well-known Canadian artists to Manotick.

As well we have local talent such as the Fiddlers on the Rideau and bands such as The Retrosonics and The Collection who provide a diverse selection of musical entertainment in variety of settings such as The Rideau River, Dickinson Square and local churches. The concert series that is sponsored by our Manotick and Area Centre for the Arts and Wellness has a loyal audience which includes friends who attend the day program organized by ROSSS. The

THis week,

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by Larry Ellis

Thursday night Open Mics at 692 draw large crowds of all ages. For many, Manotick is regarded as a “hub” for arts entertainment on the Rideau River.

Terry McGovern, who organized many concerts in the village, says that he is able to attract more and more musicians from further afield as our audiences grow and artists are interested in coming to Manotick. Our upcoming artist

and his band are a perfect example.

On February 9th Manotick United Church is hosting its first post Covid concert featuring Hezekiah Proctor aka award winning Montreal-based Andrew McClelland. He is well known for producing one-of-a-kind concerts and Hezekiah Proctor is no exception. The Hezekiah Procter show is a voyage back in time to the late 1920s. All tunes are toe tapping, knee slapping fun performed by musicians playing vintage instruments in period dress.

His performance ties into the very essence of a time when the recording artist was expected to be a musi-

cian as well as a comedian and overall entertainer.

This is a unique perform-

ance you won’t want to miss! Tickets are available from Terry McGovern at

mcgovet@rogers.com or by calling Catherine McVie at 613-425-2133.

Manotick Dental clinic Dr. Larissa Patterson (613) 692-6500

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January 6th Jackpot winner: Annie Plouffe $202 Progressive Jackpot as of January 6th 1,164 January 13th Jackpot winner: Paul Slowinski $146 Progressive Jackpot as of January 13th $1,383 Tickets are #$10 each and sold only at the Legion Draws every Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind looking for puppy walkers In 2013, Diane applied to become a Puppy Walker for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) and she welcomed a canine companion into her home – a cheerful black Labrador puppy. This marked the beginning of her experience as a Puppy Walker for CGDB. Puppy Walkers, as they are known, are foster families who volunteer to take a young puppy into their home for 1218 months, and provide them with basic obedience training, exposure to different environments, and lots of love and attention. This fulfilling opportunity makes a difference in the lives of people living with vision loss.

“For me, the puppies are such a joy! Being a Puppy Walker gives you a sense of purpose, in that you are doing something for someone else down the road – paying it forward. They also give you a reason to get out of the house and be active, and social within your community,” shares Diane, reflecting on her years of dedication to

CGDB. Diane’s journey started with a black lab pup, but it didn’t end there. Once he returned to CGDB National Training Centre to enter formal guide dog training, Diane knew she wanted to have another CGDB puppy join her family. Over the years, she has opened her home to several more puppies, each with unique personalities and the potential to change someone’s life.

Puppy walking involves nurturing and training a future guide dog during its formative months. These puppies are trained to aid individuals with visual impairments and provide them with newfound independence and confidence. Puppy Walkers like Diane take on the responsibility of teaching basic commands, socializing the pups in various environments, and exposing them to different stimuli. It’s an incredibly gratifying experience to watch as each puppy progresses towards becoming a well-trained dog.

Puppy Walkers come from all walks of life, from retirees to full-time workers and even post-secondary students. With each Puppy Walker’s lifestyle, the pups are exposed to a wide variety of experiences. As the puppies get older, they can accompany their Puppy Walker to their workplace or classroom, on errands and visits to local businesses. ‘Guide Dog in Training’ jackets are provided for the puppy to wear in public. Real world experiences are essential to raising well-adjusted guide dogs, and Puppy Walkers are encouraged to take the puppy everywhere they go.

Food, toys, supplies, training sessions and veterinary expenses are provided by Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. With CGDB’s expert guidance, all you need to provide is a safe and loving home, and a commitment to help a puppy reach its full potential!

As Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind continues to expand its mission, the need for

It is a common sight to see puppies being walked in Manotick for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Volunteer puppy walkers say it’s a rewarding experience.

compassionate and dedicated Puppy Walkers like Diane is more significant than ever.

Whether you’re a dog lover, a community enthusiast, or someone seeking a purpose-

ful journey, becoming a Puppy Walker might just be the perfect way to make a lasting impact, one paw at a time.

If you are interested in

becoming a Puppy Walker, you can sign up for one of the upcoming monthly virtual information sessions at www.guidedogs.ca/puppywalking/.

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