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Friday July 16, 2021

Manotick’s Mary Simon named Governor General of Canada

By Jeff Morris

Manotick resident Mary Simon has been named the 30th Governor General of Canada.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II approved the appointment Tuesday. Ms. Simon becomes the 13th Governor General appointed by Her Majesty during her 69 years on the throne. As Governor General, Ms. Simon will be the representative of Her Majesty The Queen in Canada. The Governor General’s responsibilities include carrying out constitutional duties, serving as commander-in-chief, representing Canada at home and abroad, encouraging excellence, and bringing Canadians together.

“I am very pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen has graciously approved the appointment of Mary Simon as the next Gov-

ernor General of Canada,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. “Ms. Simon has dedicated her life to advancing social, economic, and human rights issues for Canadian Inuit and Indigenous peoples, and I am confident that she will serve Canadians and promote our shared values with dedication and integrity. Through this appointment, we are ensuring that Canada is represented by someone who exemplifies the very best of our country.”

During her first public speech as Governor General, she thanked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his warm introduction and the “historic opportunity.” As the first Indigenous Governor General in Canadian history, she spoke in Inuktitut before delivering her speech in English.

“Let me begin by conveying in the strongest possible terms that I am honoured, humbled, and ready to be Canada’s first

Indigenous governor general,” Ms. Simon said. “I would also like to thank Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for placing her trust and confidence in me to represent her in this wonderful country of ours.

“I can confidently say that my appointment is a historic and inspirational moment for Canada, and an important step forward on the long path towards reconciliation,” she added. “This is a moment that I hope all Canadians feel part of, because my appointment reflects our collective progress towards building a more inclusive, just, and equitable society.”

Ms. Simon was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Quebec.

The arctic area is now known as Nunavik. She was born Mary Jeannie May, and her Inuk name is Ningiukudluk.

Her mother was Inuk, while her father was from “the south” and was a manager of the local

Hudson Bay Company post.

She spent her adolescence in Nunavik living a very traditional lifestyle. Many months out of the year, her family camped and lived on the land, hunted, fished and gathered food, and maintained an active connection with their Inuit heritage and language.

“Part of my cultural tradition as an Inuk are the strong bonds that are created across the generations,” Ms. Simon said. “My grandmother Jeannie and my mother Nancy were my teachers and mentors, and these influences continue today. They both instilled in me a boundless energy for learning self-improvement and helping my community. They also taught me to always be proud of who I am, and to keep my mind open to other points of view.”

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

More than half of Ontario adults now have second dose

The health and wellbeing 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 helping people with disabilities find jobs; • Ontario expanding support for addictions treatment throughout the province; • Ontario helping construction workers advance their careers; • Ontario acts to protect students from sex trafficking; and • Ontario further eases long-term care home restrictions

NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK As of July 8, more than half of all adults in Ontario have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine rollout continues to reach all individuals aged 12 and over with first and second doses, while the province prepares for Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen.

To further increase local vaccine uptake, the province is continuing to work closely with public health units, community organizations and other key stakeholders to ensure priority populations from Phase

One and Phase Two of the vaccine rollout are able to access their first and second dose appointments and to address other barriers to vaccination. Targeted strategies include mobile clinics and communitybased pop ups, dedicated clinic days for youth as well as for people with disabilities, townhall meetings in multiple languages, and services such as transportation, translation, and drivethrough clinics.

To ensure people have the strongest possible protection against COVID-19, the government began accelerating appointments for individuals to receive their second dose at a shortened interval in May 2021. On July 5, 2021, Ontario expanded second dose eligibility for all individuals aged 12 and over, surpassing its target to accelerate doses for all groups

by the end of August. The province’s acceleration of second doses outpaced its predicted rollout due to an increase in supply and readiness across all delivery channels, including hospitals, mass immunization clinics, mobile, popup and workplace clinics, pharmacies and primary care providers.

ONTARIO INCREASING OPPORTUNITY FOR ON-FARM RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

The Ontario government is changing biogas rules to create new ways for farmers to expand the emerging biogas and renewable natural gas market in the province, creating economic opportunities while maintaining the province’s strict environmental protections.

The regulation changes will enable new on-farm

biogas systems and expansion of existing systems to be approved more easily and at a lower cost to help ensure that Ontario continues to be a biogas sector leader in Canada. The changes will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting waste from the landfill through increased maximum allowable limits and new types of off-farm anaerobic digestion materials (such as food processing waste and source separated organics) and by encouraging production of renewable natural gas.

Changes to regulations under the Nutrient Management Act will create more opportunities for farmers to treat on-farm materials as well as other types of off-farm food and organic waste materials in on-farm regulated mixed anaerobic digestion facili-

ties. This will enable an increase in on-farm production of biogas to generate renewable natural gas and will provide Ontario farmers with a new source of on-farm income.

The changes announced encourage innovation and growth while also maintaining environmental protections through additional requirements for odour control, material handling prior to land application, digester tank design and setbacks.

ONTARIO INVESTING IN OTTAWA’S TOURISM SECTOR

The Ontario government is investing $8 million in Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Convention Centre (Shaw Centre) to support tourism sector recovery in one of Ontario’s key gateway cities.

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GOLDIE GHAMARI, MPP CARLETON

Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm 30-6179 Perth Street, Richmond, ON, K0A2Z0 Contact: 613-838-4425 or 1-833-779-6821 (toll free) goldie.ghamarico@pc.ola.org goldiempp.ca

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

Minor low water condition persists for Rideau River watershed

Water levels for Rideau River, Jock River and Kemptville Creek below normal for this time of year

The Rideau Valley Low Water Response Team is maintaining a minor low water status for the Rideau River watershed after officials met to discuss dry conditions on Tuesday, July 6.

Watershed residents and businesses are encouraged to continue to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 10 percent. This is especially important for those who have per-

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Ottawa Tourism will receive $6 million to help with workforce development, marketing a regional brand and creating new niche tourism products and activities – leading to a stronger industry and increased visitation that will benefit regions across the province. The funding

mits for taking water from surface or groundwater sources and all residents on private, communal or municipal wells. There is less of a concern for residents of urban Ottawa because the City of Ottawa central drinking water system draws from the Ottawa River. Residents throughout the watershed should be aware of any bans or bylaws that may be in place in their

municipalities regarding watering or fires bans.

Significant rain over the past few weeks has pushed 30-day rainfall totals above what is normal for the time of year at most climate monitoring sites in the region. However, the average 90-day rainfall measured at climate stations in and around the watershed is below 80 per cent of normal for this time of year which repre-

sents “Minor” low water severity. Stream flow values for all waterways are well below their normal values for this time of year but slightly improved from a few weeks ago. For example, the measured flows for the Rideau River at Carleton University and the Tay River in Perth are both near 45 percent of normal for this time of year. Measured flows for the smaller tributaries

such as the Jock River and Kemptville Creek are still below normal for this time of year. Field observations around the watershed indicate that ecological conditions are declining with increased fragmentation of many streams.

High water temperatures, low oxygen levels and increased plant growth and are being experienced in many areas.

Following an early

spring freshet this year, Parks Canada staff are closely monitoring the water levels throughout the Rideau Canal system inside the Rideau Valley watershed.

Conservation Authority staff continue to monitor conditions and communicate with water managers throughout the watershed.

Updates to this message will be issued as conditions warrant.

will be used to help alleviate losses, aid in recovery, and ensure Ottawa’s tourism businesses are ready to attract more visitors to the national capital region.

Many out-of-province visitors to Ontario’s other regions begin or end their time in Ontario in gateway cities such as Toronto and

Ottawa.

The Shaw Centre will receive up to $2 million in stabilization funding this year to support its continued operation and maintenance. The funding will be used to cover core operating costs, such as rent, utilities, insurance, and health and safety costs, en-

abling the Shaw Centre to sustain operations, prevent insolvency and prepare for re-opening.

These investments will help sustain operations, protect jobs, and support short- and long-term recovery planning amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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ARAC passes amendment that will allow farmers to diversify An amendment passed

by Ottawa’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will enable local farmers to diversify their businesses.

The amendment will permit a range of small-scale commercial and industrial activities on their farm lots, such as a retail shop, bakery, winery or machine repair business. This will bring the City’s Zoning By-law (ZBL) into alignment with provincial policy introduced in 2014 that recognized the growing need to support rural and farming economies, while balancing the necessary protection of agricultural lands for future use.

The new permissions will fall under two categories:

‘on-farm diversified uses’ refers to those uses not directly related to agriculture such as restaurant or retail; and ‘agriculture-related uses’ refers to those uses that are directly supportive of local farming operations, such as grain storage or farm equipment warehousing. To accompany the new policies, the Province released a guide document (Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas) in 2016. The recommended changes are largely based on this document.

In advance of a detailed study to address the required zoning amendments to bring the Zoning By-law into compliance with the above,

Council adopted very limited interim zoning provisions for “on-farm diversified uses, limited to a place of assembly” in early 2019, following Official Plan revisions in November of 2017. Staff subsequently initiated a more detailed study to expand the zoning permissions in the fall of 2019.

Agriculture-related uses that support local farming will be permitted as principal uses of land but will be limited to non-accessory (from off-site) storage of farm products and farm related machinery, as well as associated sorting and packing activities. Edits are also proposed to ensure alignment of Official Plan and

Zoning By-law provisions.

The proposed new zoning will remove an existing provision that limits on-farm diversified uses to ‘place of assembly’, which will permit a wider range of diversified uses as intended. Provisions for both onfarm diversified and agriculture-related uses will include new floor area maximums, setbacks and screening provisions in addition to the lot coverage maximum currently listed under Section 79 of the Zoning By-law. Requests to increase these maximum areas will require a Zoning Bylaw amendment application under the proposed Official Staff recommend that a Site Plan Control (SPC)

application be required for all on-farm diversified and agriculture-related uses. This is partly due to significant variability in rural character and context, but principally to address a consistent concern raised through the course of this study about potential impacts to water quantity and quality, even for small-scale operations.

SPC would permit review of necessary studies, principally of a hydrogeological and terrain analysis report, as well as siting considerations.

Applicable fee and submission requirements would fall under the ‘rural small’ category for those uses being added, and a clause to permit the General Manager to

waive the requirement would also be included should a hydrogeological and terrain analysis review or other additional studies or siting considerations be deemed unnecessary. It is also proposed to exempt these uses from parkland dedication requirements under the City’s Parkland Dedication By-law in order to reduce applicable fees.

Staff have begun development of a resource document to guide prospective applicants respecting the planning process, costs and business considerations for starting an on-farm diversified business. This will be available online post-approval of the proposed amendments.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER simon continues from page 1 While growing up in Nunavik, Ms. Simon said she also learned about southern Canada and the “non-native world” from her father. She added that he had a deep love and respect for the North and its people.

“Combined, these experiences, allow me to be a bridge between the different lived realities that together make up the tapestry of Canada,” she said. “I can relate to all people, no matter where they live, what they hope for, or what they need to overcome.

Ms. Simon began her professional career as a radio broadcaster with the CBC Northern Service (now CBC North) in the 1970s. Following this, she held a series of executive positions with the Northern Quebec Inuit Association and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, centred on negotiating the first land claims agreement in Canada. As President of Makivik Corporation, she was directly involved with the implementation of the James Bay and

Northern Quebec Agreement, and with the protection and promotion of Inuit rights under that agreement.

“As time passed, my work often took me south,” Ms. Simon said. “I spent my adult life fighting for Indigenous and human rights, pushing for increased access for health care and access for mental health services, and working hard to build better educational outcomes for our children – so it’s fair to say I’ve grown up twice, once in the North, Northern Canada, and once in Southern Canada.”

Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Simon has been a tireless advocate for Inuit rights and culture, and the rights of all Indigenous peoples. She has attained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and as an advocate for Inuit rights and culture.

Along with fellow Indigenous leaders, she was actively

involved in the negotiations leading to the 1982 patriation of the Canadian Constitution, which formally entrenched Aboriginal and treaty rights in the supreme law of Canada.

Over four decades, she has held various senior leadership positions, including President of Makivik Corporation, where she helped to protect and promote Inuit rights through the implementation of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. She also served two terms as President of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, now known as the Inuit Circumpolar Council, and as President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

As the first Canadian Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, Ms. Simon played a leading role in strengthening the ties between the people of the Arctic regions nationally and internationally, including through the creation of the Arctic Council. She is also the founder of the Arctic Children

and Youth Foundation, and has served as the Ambassador of Canada to Denmark.

In 2017, Ms. Simon delivered a report to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs on A new Shared Arctic Leadership Model, setting the stage for important policy and program development in support of the Arctic and its residents.

During her speech, Ms. Simon referenced the cultural and linguistic diversity that makes Canada unique.

“I do want to be clear about something,” she stated. “My bilingualism is in Inuktitut and English. However, based on my experience growing up in Quebec, I was denied the chance to learn French during my time in the federal government day schools. I am deeply committed to continuing my French-language studies, and plan to conduct the business of the Governor General in both of Canada’s official languages as well as Inuktitut, one

of many Indigenous languages spoken across the country.”

Ms. Simon also acknowledge that her appointment comes at a time when the history of Canada and the treatment of its Indigenous people by governments and churches have inflicted shock, horror and pain.

“During my time as Governor General, I will work every day towards promoting healing and wellness across Canadian society,” she said.

“To me that means stopping to fully recognize, memorialize, and come to terms with the atrocities of our collective past that we are learning more about each day. It means we must thoughtfully work hard towards the promise of a better tomorrow.

“I believe we can build the hopeful future in a way that is respectful of what has happened in the past. It means supporting the wellbeing of people by focusing on our youth, and in improved educational out-

comes for all of our children.

It means prioritizing the protection of our natural world, so that we can have a healthy climate and planet for generations to come.

“I believe strongly that if we embrace our common humanity and shared responsibility for one another, Canada’s brightest days are yet to come.

I am dedicated to doing everything in my power to build and inspire that future.”

Among other distinctions, Ms. Simon is an Officer of the Order of Canada, and an Officer of the Ordre national du Québec. She is also a recipient of the Governor General’s Northern Medal, the Gold Order of Greenland, the National Aboriginal Achievement Award, the Gold Medal of the Canadian Geographical Society, and the Symons Medal.

“I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves to embark on our work together, and may wisdom and compassion guide our efforts,” she said.

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The most forgotten team in Canadian history

MESSENGER Editorial

Finding a new path forward driven by Indigenous people

They are perhaps the most forgotten team in athlete in Canadian history to represent Canada in Canadian history. an international competition held outside of our Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 In fact, they are so forgotten that they do not country.

People are mad. Finally! And sadly, belatedly. even have a name.

It is important to note, as well, that Canada had One of the only crumbs of information that been represented in international lacrosse games The discovery of the locations where hundreds of children were buried around abandoned resion the 1904 Canadian lacrosse team that won before, but only in Canada. The first international Ointo ur Cexists Ommunity dential school grounds has touched the country in ways that perhaps even the National Inquiry Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission a bronze medal at the St. Louis Olympics includes game of lacrosse ever recorded took place at the Fort Wellington field in Prescott, as teams of white Messenger did not. People are responding to thisEditorial revelation with sustained emotion and genuine anger. But this the names of the players.

Almighty Voice. players from Prescott took anger must for once be translated into action.

Black Eagle. on a visiting team of white Unfortunately, as moremore remains will be found – Indigenous testimony and other evidence are Are you Canadian Black Hawk. players from Buffalo, NY in clear on this vital point – public reaction will likely decline in intensity as people become numb to Flat Iron.

1868. than a fifth grader? these horrors.

Half Moon.

Lacrosse made its second FROM THE OTHER With Canada Day approaching next week, it is a good time for us all to Government being the solution to the issues facing Indigenous peoples, has been reflect on what itpolicy, means tofar be from Canadian.

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Theas many facesnotofwanting federal paternalism have brought and continue to Night Hawk. pics in 1908, although it did very willing to take. Perhaps, for some people, that is true, but when you Jeffrey Morris Rain in Face. come back as a demonstrabringattend great pain and suffering to First Nations, Métis and Inuit across the country. a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by NepeanCarleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last Red Jacket. tion sport in 1928, 1932 Canada must first recognize Indigenous autonomy, self-government, and sovereignty over their month, you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every Snake Eater. and 1948. In 1908, Canada Canadian. landsnewand affairs – a move that the United States led on in the 19th century. The Indian Act, reserves They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be Spotted Tail. would, for the first time in and Canadian. all the other vestiges of 19th- and 20th-century colonization must be replaced, under terms and Each player deserves his own paragraph as a any sport, select a national team represented from So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Bev McRae photo conditions determined primarily Indigenous peoples. To replace these colonial structures is a treThe Conservative government has aby solid idea.

Canadian Olympic medal winner.

All we know coast to coast.

At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJasonlegal Kenney, of Citizenship, Immigration and mendous andMinister political task. To accomplish thisMulticulturalism effort will take time, and will require federal ing teacher/volunteer with a the memorial garden bench, which will bemen installed a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chalabout these is with their names.

The 1908 Olympics were originally to be held in playground.

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The Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded in part by CIC and run by the of the way, as was done when up the Truth andCanada: Reconciliation Commission.

Historica-Dominion Institute, willsetting see students study Discover the ans. Historians have determined that the team likely ples in 1906 triggered a move to London for finanRightssystem and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take aFunding mock citizenship This needs to be completely altered. should instead go directly to Indigenous came from the Six Nations Reserve in Brantford, COUNCIL cial reasons. The Games were held at newly built test.

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Are getting our COVID-19 vaccinations a right or a privilege?

The Editor, I am honored and privileged to say I am fully vaccinated as of Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. I received this second dose earlier than expected, as I saw a Facebook Post saying there were extra doses. I immediately got in my car to

get my vaccine. How lucky!

While we had an abundance of supplies for our community, communities across the globe are struggling against time to try and vaccinate their own populations.

Through this experience, it made me wonder how

Canada compared to other countries in its vaccine rollout, especially since I had considered Canada lacking when compared to the United States in the last few months.

But the truth is Canada is exceeding numbers and expectations, while several coun-

tries in Africa are struggling to vaccinate more than 2% of its population. These countries lack the basics to properly distribute the vaccine including: proper refrigeration, transportation, and qualified healthcare professionals. All these components that Can-

adians take for granted every day is missing in foreign countries.

It should not be a privilege to have access to healthcare and access to a lifesaving vaccine, but rather, it should be a basic right for everyone. As a country with extra

doses, it should not even be a question about next steps to help those struggling with the vaccine rollout of other countries. Canada must help others to be able to provide them the same experience as I had on July 3rd.

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future. Yes, enjoy summer and less Covid restrictions, but take time to think about the future of our children and grandchildren, especially Indigenous. Our leaders are failing us and Canadians need to speak up about our rights and expectations for a secure, prosperous and democratic future.

We have endured Covid, but we expect a plan for the trillion dollar debt. A future with parliament supreme and not omnibus bills, prorogation, shut down of committees, broken promises, a lack of transparency and scandals with no consequences. Where is the clean water for Indigen-

ous people? Why hasn’t our federal government challenged Quebec on racist policies, including Bill 21 and 96? Why do we import oil from authoritarian governments, when Alberta especially, has rich reserves? Remember our politicians took a pay raise at the beginning of

Covid and who earns a pension in six years?

We urge fellow Canadians to “Stand Up” for Canada and its citizens. Challenge our leaders at all levels! E-mail, phone, write, tweet, confront, demonstrate or be a candidate. Get involved! You can make a difference! Many

years ago a rising political leader said,” Ask not what your country can do for youask what you can do for your country.” ( John F. Kennedy) We are mad as hell and can’t take it anymore!!

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It’s time for us to stand up and challenge leadership at all levels

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As we celebrate Canada Day in our neighbourhoods and backyards, we reflect on our past and future. We love this geographically rich, diverse and beloved land.

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young people, to do better in the future. As Conservatives and Canadians, we thank you for your balanced, fact based

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Company claims it can extend life of Trail Road Landfill by 150 years

By Jeff Morris An Ottawa company met with the City of Ottawa’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management Tuesday, and claimed that their waste to energy system can divert waste from landfills to substantially extend their life.

“We can create clean power to reduce environmental emissions,” said Johannes Ziebarth, President and CEO of Landaira. “Our model requires no up front capital from the city.”

The presentation came at a time when the Trail Road Landfill off Moodie Drive between Manotick and Richmond has become a hot topic at City Hall. Staff says the landfill is now at 70 per cent of its capacity, and that it will be full in 15-17 years.

Landaira told the committee it can help solve the potential

crisis.

“We could extend the life of the Trail Road Landfill by 150 years,” said Alannah Bird of Landaira. “We are also able to do landfill reclamation, so that could push that out even further.”

Ziebarth explained how Landaira’s thermal conversion system works. The molecular structure of hydrocarbons in carbon-based waste is continuously broken down by combining low temperature heating in pressurized containers with controlled, low-volume air circulation to create a completely controlled decomposition process. He outlined a five-step process for this process.

1. Waste destined for the landfill is collected and packaged into manageable bales — without sorting, drying, or shredding. Bailing removes the issues of smell and leeching.

2. The bales are placed in

the patented Landaira thermal conversion processing containers, which are then lowered into an autoclave.

3. The thermal conversion is initiated to bring the waste in the autoclave up to 600° C to 800° C at a low pressure of up to 150 PSI to start the decomposition process.

4. A very low volume of air is circulated in the autoclave chamber to enable the thermal conversion until the waste is reduced to carbon and ash residue, and any remaining recyclables.

5. Waste is reduced to carbon/ashe residue, any recyclables, and a synthetic gas used to generate clean energy.

Committee Chair and Ward 21 Councillor Scott Moffatt first met with Landaira in 2019. He said the company can process 75 tonnes of garbage per day, but added that the city takes in almost 2,000

The Trail Road Landfill is currently at 70 per cent capacity. It is expected to be full in 15-17 years.

tonnes of garbage per day at Trail Road. If the city entered a pilot project with Landaira, it woud be for 75 tonnes of garbage per day.

Based on the success of

the pilot, a contract would likely be for 400 tonnes per day.

“The challenge will be to find someone who can process that kind of vol-

ume,” Moffatt said. “Even if we explore an opportunity like this, we would only be talking about a portion of our waste.”

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MANOTICK MESSENGER landfill continues from page 8 Moffatt also referenced the city’s attempt at a pilot project in plasma gasification with Plasco at the Trail Road Facility.

“We’re talking about multiple technologies offering the site potentially multiple groups to come forward and process waste, rather than the ‘all our eggs in one basket’ approach used 15 years ago.”

In addition to the reduced amount of waste by up to 95 per cent, Landaira also claimed it could help the city achieve its carbon reduction goals at the landfill sites.

“We have extremely clean emissions,” Bird said.

“Landaira can reduce the emissions created by up to 99 per cent.”

Councillor Allan Hubley finally addressed the elephant in the room and asked Ziebarth directly how his company differed from Plasco.

“Plasco was my client, so I got to know them quite well,” Ziebarth said. “Where we dif-

fer is that Plasco was an open, continuous flow gasification using a very high energy output and very high temperatures to eradicate the waste. The big difference for us is that we aren’t attempting the continuous flow.

We have a very scientifically controlled environment that we thermally convert the garbage in inside of the autoclave.

We’ve certainly kept it to moderate temperatures to do the thermal conversion – just the right temperature to molecularly decompose the components in the garbage. And we keep it at an almost zero oxygen level inside of the autoclave.

“Those two things combined are sort of the secret sauce of why we have such low emissions and why we are so environmentally friendly.”

Ziebarth added that his company’s technology can take garbage straight from the truck with no shredding or drying.

“Plasco had to get things at a certain level,” he said.

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COVID pandemic puts boxing career on hold for OTHS student Name: Danny Ismail

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Age: 17 School: Osgoode Township High Parents: “Danny Ismail and Ghiulgean Ismail. My Father owns Bentley Auto Service, an auto mechanic and auto body repair shop, and has had his own shop for 25 years. My mother is a stay at home mom.”

Brothers: “My brother Sebastian also attended Osgoode Township High School, and is currently attending Algonquin College for his Automotive Service Technician Certificate, in hopes of taking over the family business. My little brother Fabian is currently in grade 4 at Metcalfe Public School in hopes of eventually driving my dad’s cars.”

Pets: “I have two dogs: Apollo and Luna. Apollo is the sweetest of sweethearts and is an Australian Shepard/ Border Collie mix. (He has way too much energy.)

Apollo is also a covid puppy and is only 18 months old.

Luna, a purebred German Shepherd, is Apollo’s baby sister. We got Luna last month. She is now 13 weeks old, and since she is teething, she loves to bite absolutely everything and everyone.”

Part time work: “I work part time at my father’s shop.

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work. I pick up parts, drop off cars, and gain important knowledge on how to run a business, as my father has been doing it for 25 years.”

Subjects: “As I love being active, my favourite subject is Gym. Unfortunately, I did not take gym this year. I was too focused on achieving high marks in my other subjects. I chose History, English, World Cultures, Philosophy, Families in Canada, and Law. The most enjoyable and interesting class, was definitely History. (Shoutout to Mrs. Chapman.) History gives us such an interesting perspective of life, and how and why things took place before we were even alive. It was definitely interesting learning about how King Henry VIII was a child when he came into power, and would throw fits, which in my opinion, is unusual for a king.”

What is your greatest accomplishment: “Training Apollo while he was a puppy, and becoming a dog owner.”

Other Activities/ Interests: “I’m an amateur boxer under the Beaver Boxing Club, and also a Youth Assistant Coach there as well.

Even during Covid, I am still

training 3 to 4 times a week.

I also help the coaches with portions of their classes. For example, one day I might run the core workout at the end of the workout. Another day, I might run the warmup. During the classes, I also go around giving advice on proper technique to the boxers participating in the youth class.

“Funny enough, I was supposed to have my first fight right before covid. I took the fight on two days notice, and was 7 lbs over my 150 lb limit. The Friday before the fight I drank about 5 litres of water in 6 hours (yes, I went to the washroom a lot), ate super clean, and did end up losing the 7 lbs. Once I told my coach I made weight, he texted me saying, “That’s great Danny, too bad Boxing Ontario cancelled all boxing events”. Although I was annoyed I couldn’t fight, I am taking this time during covid to work on, and sharpen all my skills, so when it comes time to fight, I’ll be ready.”

Career Goals: “During Covid I spent all my time at my father’s shop, or at the gym. While at my father’s shop, that’s when I really started thinking about my future.

“My father has been in business for 25 years, and he was teaching me all the tricks in the book. Where to spend money, when to spend money, why to spend money, when to keep money, etc.

“My father’s best friend was also an Inspector in

Osgoode Township High School student Danny Ismail is an aspiring boxer waiting for COVID to end so he can step into the ring.

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the Ottawa Police, and he brought to my attention the policing and military world, and how to navigate that.

“I have been accepted into Political Science at Carleton University. My

current path is one of Political Science in hopes of becoming an Officer in the Military Police, and eventually an Officer in the Ottawa Police. Although this is my current plan, things

do change as perspectives grow and more knowledge is gained. I ultimately look forward to the future, and what is to come, regardless of what the future holds for me.”

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Respecting one another plays a great importance in everyday life Respect is a topic in the air very much these days wheth- THis week, er it is people complaining THIS about the general lack in soMONTH ciety, some say more on the part of young people, not the young people I know,

by Larry Ellis amongst parliamentarians or groups demanding “respect” of respect which is due to rather than mere “tolerance” people simply because they in our multicultural society. are human beings. I guess As children we are taught from this comes the notion (one hopes) to respect our of “human rights” to which parents, teachers, and elders, all people – regardless of any school rules and traffic laws, other quality about them i.e., family and cultural traditions, race, colour, religion, sexual other people’s feelings and orientation etc. We are not to rights, our country’s flag and treat other human beings with leaders, the truth and people’s contempt and this sort of rediffering opinions. spect is rightly demanded of There are different kinds others. We can speak about of respect. There is the kind “positional respect” which

we show our parents for example. We respect the Queen, the Prime Minister, and the Police Officer, In the Armed Forces you must respect the authority of the commanding officer. In other situations, and cultures, we may show respect by saluting, bowing etc. We respect certain people’s abilities as musicians, artists, athletes, medical, leadership etc. This sort of respect discriminates between the talented and the not-sotalented, those whose accomplishments in a certain field deserve respect. We respect, our bodies, the environment, property, animals, birds, mammals, rules, and regulations. We must respect those

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Why excavation is best left to the professionals

When shopping for a home, buyers often try to envision themselves living in a given property. Images of family gatherings and holidays may instantly come to mind, but prospective homeowners also may begin to envision changes they would make to a property if they were eventually to call it home.

Changing an existing structure or building an entirely new home on an empty plot of land can be exciting.

Such changes typically require excavation, which is a complicated process that

may be necessary for projects big or small.

What is excavation?

Excavation is the process of extracting material from the ground by digging. Earth, rock and other materials may be moved during the excavation process.

Can do-it-yourselfers excavate?

Skilled DIYers who have participated in excavation projects in the past may be able to handle a project on their own. However, it’s important that homeowners recognize that excavation is about more than just digging

in the ground. It’s a complicated process that requires the use of specialized tools and equipment. In addition, a strong understanding of the land that will be excavated is required for the project to be safe and go smoothly.

Why hire an excavation professional?

Even the most skilled DIYer might be better off hiring an excavation professional than going it alone.

That’s true for a number of reasons. · Liability: Homeowners who hire a fully licensed and insured professional excava-

tion firm can rest easy knowing that they will not be responsible for any damages or injuries that may occur during the project. · Permits/requirements: A professional excavation firm typically files all the necessary paperwork for work permits or can advise which permits homeowners will need to go forward with the project. In addition, professionals will know the local laws regarding building and excavation. For example, homeowners may be unfamiliar with the concept of lateral support, which refers

to landowners’ right to have their land physically supported in its natural state by adjoining land and underground structures. This is an important concept to understand during an excavation project, and professionals can advise homeowners if a project they want to undertake will violate lateral support laws. · Experience: Perhaps the best reason to work with excavation professionals is their experience. A lack of excavation experience can result in damage to a homeowner’s property and sur-

rounding properties, which can prove costly. DIYers may not know the type of soil they have on their property nor recognize the different types of challenges each type of soil can present during an excavation project.

Such knowledge comes with experience and is often invaluable.

Skilled DIYers can tackle many home improvement projects on their own. However, the complex nature of excavation makes these types of projects the kind that are best left to skilled professionals.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Lawn watering and fertilizing techniques

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A lush, green lawn is a sight to behold. Many variables are involved in growing and maintaining grass, and water and fertilizer are among the most important components.

Knowing how much water and fertilizer to apply and when to apply it can make a big difference in the appearance and health of a lawn. That’s because a wellfed and watered lawn will develop a better root system, which makes the lawn less vulnerable to stressors like drought, mowing, foot traffic, and heat, according to the Scotts® company.

Fertilize There is no magic formula governing when to fertilize a lawn. The type of grass and how well-established a lawn is must be considered. Experts suggest

having the soil tested to determine its pH levels and if any nutrients are lacking.

A fertilizing schedule can then be developed after testing.

Keep in mind that overfeeding a lawn will not make it grow any better and actually can damage the turf. Several small applications of fertilizer during the lawn’s most active growing period may be helpful, advises the home improvement resource Tools Around the House. An annual application (late spring for warm-season grass or fall for cool-season grass) may be all that’s needed.

Certain fertilizers need to be applied and watered in. Others may be combined with weed-control products and must be set on top of damp grass. Read

packaging to determine the right application.

Water The right watering schedule and techniques can help a lawn thrive.

Scotts® says adjusting for climate and nature can help grass to grow strongly. A lawn that has a grayish cast or appears dull green is telling an owner that it needs water. Another test is to step on the lawn. If footprints disappear quickly, the grass blades have enough moisture to spring back.

Water the lawn in the morning before 10 a.m. when it’s cooler and the winds tend to be calm so that the water can soak in.

For those who must water at night, do so in early evening so that the water can dry before nightfall and will not contribute to disease.

Scotts® says to water an established lawn until the top six to eight inches of soil is wet. Most lawns need one to 1.5 inches of water per week from rain or

a hose to soak the soil that deeply.

Newly established lawns may require more water to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

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Nominations now open for the 2021 Order of Ottawa awards

Once again this year, Mayor Jim Watson will award up to 15 deserving and extraordinary citizens with the Order of Ottawa in recognition of their exceptional contributions in many areas of city life including arts and culture, business, philanthropy, health care, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and entertainment. Previous Ward 21 recipients have included Paul Hindo, Bill Tupper and Drs. Rod & Lucy Rabb.

Two awards ceremonies are planned to take place at City Hall this fall, providing public health regulations permit us to hold in person events. The City will recognize the 2020 Order of Ottawa recipients at a ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, November 17th, and the 2021 recipients on the evening of Thursday, November 18th.

The Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching will also be presented at these ceremonies. Created in 2003, this award is in recognition of Mr. Kilrea’s 1000th career victory and acknowledges the contribution of an amateur coach who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and commitment that have been the hallmarks of Brian Kilrea’s career.

Additional information and the online nomination form for these awards can be found on Ottawa.ca/orderofottawa. If you know of any individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to our city through their professional

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achievements, you are encouraged to nominate them for the Order of Ottawa. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 10th.

Minto Mahogany Community Phase 3

As you may recall, Council approved the Draft Plan of Subdivision for Phases 2, 3 and 4 of Minto’s Mahogany Community in Manotick.

Following that draft plan approval, the applicant must come back with the requisite zoning amendments. As such, the City of Ottawa has now received a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application for Phase 3 of the Mahogany Community in the Village of Manotick. The rezoning will provide for a mix of housing types with varying lot sizes with a total of 316 units.

The area for all of Phase 3 is approximately 22.81 hectares (56.37 acres). Phase 3 of the Mahogany Community includes a mix of housing types with varying lot sizes, and a roadway network that will connect it to Phase 2 and eventually Phase 4. The complete Mahogany Community (Phases 1 to 5) will contain a maximum of 1,400 dwelling units.

The land uses surrounding the site are identified as residential to the north and east, vacant lands and a designated woodlot to the west and va-

cant rural lands to the south.

You can access the submitted plans and studies regarding this application online at ottawa.ca/devapps.

If you wish to be notified of the decision on the application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jeff Ostafichuk at Jeffrey.ostafichuk@ottawa.ca.

Help Shape the City’s Anti-Racism Work

This month, the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Secretariat will launch the second phase of its engagement plan with new virtual public engagement sessions to give residents further opportunities to help shape its work.

The sessions will be hosted with all residents, including diverse communities of racialized residents, to plan targeted actions and inform the six priority areas identified in past consultations – employment equity, housing, governance, economic development, health outcomes and youth development – all of which are within the City’s jurisdiction.

The second phase of engagement is for communities with intersectional identities, which include racialized women and gender diverse persons, racialized youth, racialized persons with disabilities, racialized francophones, and the racialized 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. In addition, the secretariat is working with Indigenous partners to engage Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) residents. More details will be shared on these engagement activities soon.

Residents who do not identify as a racialized person but are interested in participating are encouraged to attend the all resident action planning session.

To register for one of the following engagement sessions, please visit the secretariat’s Engage Ottawa page: • Community stakeholders (community leaders, community organizations, research experts): Tuesday, July 27 from 2 to 4 pm • All resident action planning session: Wednesday, July 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

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All feedback from the sessions and survey will be incorporated into the secretariat’s What We Heard report that will be presented to the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Council this fall.

The City condemns all forms of racism. Municipal governments play a leading role in identifying and challenging systemic racism. Led by its Anti-Racism Secretariat, the City is committed to advancing a more inclusive and responsive municipal government, to ensure all people are served equitably.

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Transformation from diesel to electric buses begins in Ottawa

range is less.

So why did Council unanimously endorse a significant policy change that has many outstanding questions?

First, Council has declared a climate emergency and has committed to reducing GHG’s. One of the City’s major polluters is its transit fleet.

Second, electric technology has come a long way over the past decade and will continue to progress as time goes on. Third, Council did not approve a “blank cheque, jump in with both feet with our eyes shut tight” strategy for this decade and a half purchasing plan. If it had, I and several of my Council colleagues would have voted against it. A motion was moved that essentially did two things. First, that the City purchase zero-emission buses for

all future transit bus fleet needs, on the basis that the buses are available to meet the City’s operational requirements, including the buses’ functionality in Ottawa’s winter. Second, that the financial arrangements remain affordable under the City’s Long Range Financial Plan.

These were two major pieces that were lacking in the original motion put before Council.

With these safeguards in place, Council was able to approve the 2021-2036 strategy.

Ottawa needs to continue to innovate, and with the operational and financial safeguards in place, I believe this was a positive step in the right direction.

Fiddles on the Rideau

Ottawa’s first Fiddles on the Rideau event comes to Mahogany Harbour in Manotick on Saturday, July 24, 2021, starting at 1:00pm. Fiddlers will board pontoon boats and form a Flotilla travelling from Mahogany Harbour towards the Long Island Locks and then head south

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Founded by the Ottawa-area musician-educator-composer Sherryl Fitzpatrick, the event is part of a larger vision to familiarize all Canadians with the traditional and contemporary importance of fiddling, to Canadian Heritage and Canadian Society. Music is incredibly special and important to human life. It is meant to lift the spirits of musicians and bystanders alike.

“The current global pandemic decimated live music. It not only affected musicians financially, but it crushed their spirit and their entire being. For the listener, music plays a vital role in brain function and mental health.

Musicians need this, we all need this!” Fitzpatrick said. “That is the goal.”

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Last week, City Council took the next step in transforming Ottawa’s transit fleet from diesel buses to electric. Now, this fleet transformation will not happen overnight, nor will it be done all at once. Beginning next year, Ottawa will replace its ageing diesel buses with electric-powered buses on a one-to-one basis. Ottawa is already set to receive the first four electric buses this year, and by 2036, fourteen years from now, the entire fleet will be electric. Many are concerned about the cost—almost a billion dollars over the next five years alone.

Having voted against the last two Transit budgets, many were surprised that I voted for zero-emission buses.

I, like many, still have concerns. First of all, we don’t even know if electric buses will stand up to Ottawa’s harsh winters. We also know that the infrastructure needed to maintain and operate a fleet of electric buses is entirely different than what is required for a diesel-powered fleet, meaning that all of the necessary infrastructure to provide a citywide transit service needs to change as well.

We also must ensure that these buses are just as reliable as our current fleet. Conventional diesel buses run as long as fuel is in the tank, and when the fuel gauge is low, a quick fill-up and the bus is back on the road. There is limited downtime when it comes to refuelling. Electric vehicles take longer to charge, and their fuel

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OC Transpo to convert its bus fleet to zero-emission buses In January 2020, Council approved the Climate Change Master Plan as the City’s overarching framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and respond to the current and future effects of climate change. To meet the goals of the plan, the full electrification of public transit is necessary, and the transition to a full fleet of battery electric buses by 2036 along with expansion of the O-Train system moves the City in this direction Last week, City Council approved a plan for OC Transpo to convert its bus fleet to zero-emission buses. The project, pegged at a cost of $986 million, is contingent on securing a loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, which would cover the upfront premiums of buying the electric models over diesel standards, and a grant from

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Infrastructure Canada to cover 35-50 per cent of the costs. The agreement with the CIB and potential Infrastructure Canada funding will offset any added capital costs for OC Transpo’s transition to battery-electric buses, and ensure the conversion is affordable under the City’s Long-Range Financial Plan for transit.

If funding is secured, OC Transpo will purchase 74 40-foot battery-electric buses and charging infrastructure as part of the City’s 2022 capital budget.

OC Transpo aims to phase in 450 zero-emission buses by 2027 and have a fully electric bus fleet by 2036.

The recommendations of last week’s report are based on taking full advantage of the Infrastructure Canada and CIB programs to supplement the capital funding for bus fleet growth and replacement identified in the LRFP, with all of these funding sources working together to make possible the conversion to a zero-emission bus fleet. All of the costs in this report are preliminary and will be confirmed through the procurement and program management work that are described in the report.

As well, operating and maintenance costs are expected to be lower for battery-electric buses when compared to diesel. This allows OC Transpo to achieve the savings required to pay back the Canada Infrastructure Bank loan for the acquisition of buses and char-

ging infrastructure. Based on the experiences of other transit agencies, staff forecast the cost to maintain a 40-foot battery-electric bus to be about 65 percent of the cost to maintain a diesel bus. Charging the battery-electric buses will cost about 40 percent of the cost to fuel diesel buses.

Council also passed a motion that city staff needs to confirm all zeroemission bus purchases meet the City’s operational needs, including functionality in Ottawa’s winter.

This means, city staff will report back and confirm these items meet the qualifications before a purchase would take place.

Outside fires

A permit is required to light a fire on private property anywhere in the City of Ottawa. This includes having a backyard fire, using

an outdoor wood-burning fireplace or using a large fire pit.

A permit is not necessary for outdoor natural gas, propane or ethanol fireplaces.

It is unsafe to set and maintain open air fires in certain areas of the City.

Check online through MyServiceOttawa to verify if your address is eligible for a permit.

Update to City Outdoor Rentals, Events, Meetings and Organized Sports

City is providing an update on rentals for events, meetings and organized sports – with the requirement for participants to follow all public-health measures and protocols.

Outdoor team or group sports now permitted.

Grass and synthetic turf sports fields and ball diamonds are now available

for rental permits for organized and league team play.

Step Two allows outdoor team sports to restart.

Play must be non-contact or modified to avoid contact.

Spectators will be limited to 25 per cent of the bleacher or sideline capacity.

Outdoor event and meeting rentals

Step Two limits capacity of organized outdoor events or meetings at 25 per cent capacity of the rented space – based upon the type of event. Table sittings can now accommodate up to six people per table, with each table separated by at least two metres.

Outdoor tennis and cycling summer programs for adults and youth will also resume in early July as scheduled. Spaces remain available.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER Darouze continues from page 18 Visit the Summer 2021 eGuide on ottawa.ca/recreation to view and register for these programs.

In addition, spaces are still available in July and August for the City’s lowratio Summer Day Camps, which provides physically distanced activities, game and crafts for children between the ages of 4 and 12.

Visit ottawa.ca/recreation for more information on outdoor recreation facility locations and rental information, as well as COVID-safety protocols.

Residents will be required to follow all COVID-safety protocols and measures.

Osgoode Ward Construction List

For updates on construction and roadwork activity across Ottawa, or for information about traffic and travel planning, visit the City’s traffic map or follow the City’s traffic account on Twitter.

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or

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Minto submits plans for Phase 3 of Mahogany development The City has received Minto’s application for approval of a zoning amendment to start the process for development of Phase 3 of Mahogany. Minto plans to build 316 homes in Phase 3, located just west of the current housing. It will include 10 single family homes backing onto Potter Drive, 195 moderate density single family dwellings and 111 units of mixed residential which includes town homes and bungalow town homes.

Phase 3 will also include a large park featuring a splash pad, sports fields, children’s playground and walking paths.

There is also space allocated for a school adjacent to the park. In addition, the development will feature a multi-use pathway along Bridgeport Avenue. Bridgeport will eventually become the collector road connecting Main Street with First Line Road.

Minto is asking for a zoning bylaw amendment that would allow it to increase the maximum coverage of dwellings from 50% and 55% to 60% per lot as well as increasing the allowance for driveways.

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around the houses than what we see in Phases 1 and 2.

The complete proposal is available at https://devapps. ottawa.ca/en/applications/D0202-21-0041/details Deadline for comments on the proposal is August 5. It is expected to go to Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee enjoy doing labs and prob- like myself.” for approval in the fall when the public can also make comments.

Ottawa Public Library update

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“That was not my idea of proper hearing health care,” says McNamee. “I came into this profession to improve my patients’ quality of life. I wanted to focus on my patients’ needs, not sales. I wanted to be able to consider everything available to them in the market, not just the product lines that provided my employer the biggest profit margins. I wanted to be driven by satisfied customers and by the smiles on their and their loved one’s faces.” And so she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting patients first.

At Hearing Freedom, the patient is an active part of the decision-making process and there is no predetermined product or plan. 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. Throughout, the patient’s opinions and concerns are held paramount. “We devote all the time nec-

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Ottawa BlackJacks partner with city to offer free basketball clinics The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday the launch of community basketball clinics with BlackJacks players and coaches, in partnership with the City of Ottawa.

The six-week program is aimed at developing the game of basketball in Ottawa and providing preregistered boys and girls from Alexander and Michele Heights Community Centres with the opportunity to learn from, and be inspired by, Ottawa’s professional basketball team, the Ottawa BlackJacks, in an inclusive and fun environment.

The clinic curriculum will focus on shooting, ball handling and defense. Ses-

sions will take place outdoors while operating under current provincial health guidelines.

The BlackJacks can play a unique role in inspiring the next generation of local athletes and helping them develop the necessary skills to succeed in sport and in life. With more than 90 years of professional experience competing in some of the best leagues around the world, the BlackJacks roster and coaching staff include homegrown athletes and coaches, such as the University of Ottawa legend and BlackJacks guard Johnny Berhanemeskel, Carleton Ravens guard Alain Louis, and Gee-Gees Hall of Famer and BlackJacks assistant coach Fabienne Blizzard.

Additional community clinics will become available when pandemic restrictions are lifted.

The BlackJacks concluded their season-opening three-game homestand followed by a two-game road trip with a 1-4 record, earning their first-ever win at the Arena at TD Place on June 28 against the Guelph Nighthawks. Ottawa’s next home game is scheduled on July 10 for a rematch against the Fraser Valley Bandits.

Games can be streamed live on CEBL+, CBC Gem or Twitch.

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24-year-old Drew Garby seeking Carleton Federal Liberal nomination Carleton Liberal Candidate Drew Garby doesn’t make it a habit of sleeping in.

At a young age, he spent his mornings watching the sun rise from behind the window of a snowplow, working from midnight to 6:00 a.m. clearing driveways to save up for his university dream.

Garby wasn’t dealt the easiest hand in life. From early on, he would set aside a portion of his earnings to help put food on the table and provide for his family. He learned quickly that perseverance wasn’t just a personality trait;

it meant being able to afford groceries and the possibility of better education.

It’s no surprise that Garby channeled that same perseverance into competitive sports, working his way up to becoming a star quarterback for the Gloucester South Raiders. Success in sports meant teamwork and putting others’ needs above your own, skills he clearly brings to his professional life.

Politics wasn’t always the goal for Garby, but he’s a natural fit for it. His education and work experience—from

blue-collar construction sites to working in Parliament and in the public service—have prepared him to take any challenge head-on and fight for all hard-working Canadians.

Even at 24, Garby is already making waves in the community. Yet he still gets asked questions about why such a young political science and economics graduate like him would ever want to try his hand at federal politics. Garby wonders if Pierre Poilievre was asked these same questions back in 2004,

Hulbert-Valley United Church congregation gives back to WDMH The saying goes that ‘when one door closes another always opens’. Recently, the Hulbert-Valley United Church was sold, and the congregation chose to give a portion of the proceeds to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation. We are very grateful.

In late June, two church trustees presented Kristen Casselman with a cheque for $49,574.61. They provided this message from the congregation: “The

services provided by Winchester District Memorial Hospital are valuable and necessary in our community. When we think of the people you have helped already, and the vast number of people still in need, the congregation of HulbertValley United Church are not only deeply grateful for your vision, but also pleased to help support your cause. We hope this donation provides a small amount of assistance toward the continuation of

your services and we look forward to seeing the continued progress you will make in the future.”

“We are so grateful to the Hulbert-Valley United Church family for this special donation,” noted Foundation Managing Director Kristen Casselman. “Churches support our local communities and so does WDMH. This gift will ensure the best care close to home continues.

Thank you to the congregation.”

At the presentation are (l-r): Darlene Fawcett, Kristen Casselman and Richard Gilmer.

Darlene and Richard are two of the three trustees from the church who were responsible for managing the sale. (Missing is Dale McDermott)

when Carleton first elected him at the age of 24.

For Garby, being an MP is about more than just scoring political points or trumpeting the party line. It’s about fighting for the everyday resident of Carleton: those who use their hard-earned paychecks to put food on their family’s table, and those who also can’t afford to make it a habit of sleeping in.

Garby knows their stories and struggles all too well, and he’s ready to fight for them.

Drew Garby is seeking the Liberal nomination for Carleton. To vote for Drew, registered Liberal Party of Canada members should visit drewgarby.ca and vote in the Carleton Liberal Nomination Meeting on Thursday, July 15th from 5-8PM.

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