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Joshua’s Law one step closer to being passed at Queen’s Park I hope everyone is enjoying summer in the Carleton riding. The one thing I have noticed in the riding is that many people are enjoying the return of the many events in the various communities throughout Carleton. It has been great to see and meet people at various family fun days and farmers markets throughout the riding.

It was also special to see everyone who turned out for the Kars Family Fun Day Pancake Breakfast July 15.

An event like that cannot be held without a strong team of dedicated volunteers. Congratulations goes out to this year’s organizing committee and everyone else who gave up their time to make this year’s event a big success.

The media, both locally and around the province, has been very kind in promoting my Private Member’s Bill. If

passed, Bill 93, 2023, An Act to enact Joshua’s Law (Lifejackets for Life) would make it mandatory for any child aged 12 years or younger to wear a life jacket or a PFD while on a pleasure boat nine metres in length or less that is under way or while being towed behind a boat: for example, water-skiing, wakeboarding or tubing.

Ontario Simplifying Process to Authenticate Official Documents Required for International Use

The Ontario government is making it easier and more

convenient for people and businesses to authenticate documents such as birth certificates, corporate powers of attorney and diplomas for use outside of Canada. The province is expanding this vital service to four additional ServiceOntario locations across the province.

In-person document authentication services are now available locally at the Service Ontario location in Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West.

When a public document is to be used in another country, proof of authentication for documents such as birth and marriage certificates, educational diplomas and corporate documents is often required for people doing business, studying, or travelling abroad, people applying for international visas or people participating in international

adoptions.

This expansion of authentication services adds to the services already available in-person and by mail at the Official Documents Services office located at 222 Jarvis Street in Toronto.

This change enables more individuals and businesses to have their documents authenticated via same-day service in addition to the standard mail-in options which often require up to 15 business days to complete.

Expanding services also lays the groundwork to respond to an anticipated surge of document authentication requests as a result of Canada joining the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024.

Once the Convention comes into effect, the province will be solely responsible for authenticating Ontario-issued public documents.

Quick Facts

- Customers can use the online document authentication portal to check if their document is eligible for authentication at any in-person location or by mail before proceeding.

- Between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, the Official Documents Services office processed nearly 67,000 document authentications and served more than 29,000 inperson clients.

Ontario Expanding Self-Serve Online Vehicle Registration

Used car dealerships can now register vehicles and issue licence plates right from the showroom.

The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient to buy and sell vehicles.

The province is expanding the online Digital Dealership

Registration (DDR) system to include used cars. Now, new and used vehicle sales can be registered online by dealerships participating in DDR. Launched in March 2022, DDR was first made available for new car registrations, then for trade-ins and now, DDR enables registrations for used cars. Participating dealerships complete online registration of passenger vehicles with ServiceOntario and issue permits and licence plates immediately to the purchaser. The system provides more accurate and error-free registrations with reduced paperwork and protects the security and safety of data. No visit to a ServiceOntario centre is required, but in-person registration is still available for dealerships who choose this option.

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- Since the launch of the online Digital Dealership Registration system, more than 4,200 transactions have been completed through DDR and more than 380 dealerships are registered currently, with more onboarding daily.

- More than 7,000 Ontario dealerships selling new and used passenger vehicles now have access to DDR. - Dealership transactions account for 4.7 million of ServiceOntario’s total 58 million annual interactions.

- To participate in DDR, dealerships must be registered with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) and meet regulatory and other criteria.

Governments Strengthening Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability

Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Part-

nership (Sustainable CAP), the governments of Canada and Ontario are committing more than $68 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) to fund three programs designed to support farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient.

This Initiative includes the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) a $56.7 million, five-year program that will make funds available to eligible farmers to complete projects such as reducing tillage, creating water retention ponds and other projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.

The Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) will complement the RALP program by providing a supplemental $5 million, this year, for farmers to modify and adapt their equipment and operating practices.

In addition, the OnFarm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) program will be expanded and enhanced by an additional $7 million over five years. This program is a continuation from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and will help farmers understand and communicate best on-farm practices to address and improve their soil health and water quality.

All three programs (RALP, ASI, and ONFARM) will be delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). Note that program details for the land-use RALP categories will be made available this summer and applications will be accepted later this fall.

Sustainable CAP is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal‐provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitive-

ness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based 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.

Quick Facts

- Applications under the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative will be considered until funding has been allocated or the closing date for the application period has concluded. More information on support for specific best management practices will be available via the OSCIA. - Additional intake periods and details about eligible projects for those intake periods, under the Ontario Agricultural Sus-

tainability Initiative, will be communicated when they are finalized.

A verified, complete, fourth edition Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) will be an eligibility requirement for funding under this initiative. Information on options to complete the EFP is available through the OSCIA. - ONFARM is supported by various organizations including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, multiple conservation authorities, specialized service providers and a network of farmer cooperators. Activities led through the initiative include soil health and water quality monitoring and examining the effectiveness of different farming best management practices and how this translates to productivity.

- Sustainable CAP will help enable the goals outlined in Ontario’s Grow Ontario Strategy, which include increasing the

amount of food grown in Ontario by 30 per cent over the next 10 years.

Tackling climate change and environmental protection to support greenhouse gas emission reductions and the long-term vitality of the agri-food sector were among priorities set for Sustainable CAP by the federal-provincial-territorial agricultural ministers in The Guelph Statement. The new Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program was designed to help achieve these goals.

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Premier announces increase in pediatric funding during CHEO visit

The Ontario government announced it is investing an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services to connect children and youth to more convenient and high-quality care close to home at hospitals, clinics and community-based health care facilities across Ontario. With this new investment, over 100 high-priority initiatives will be quickly implemented to ensure children and youth in every corner of the province can connect to emergency care, surgeries, ambulatory services, diagnostic imaging, and mental health services.

Premier Doug Ford made the announcement during a visit to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, which was followed by a visit to Ronald McDonald House on the CHEO campus. The Premier was joined by Ontario Health Minister and Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones, along with other members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus including Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari and Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod.

“This new funding will

provide our frontline health care partners with the tools they need to immediately provide more children with the care they need close to home,” said Premier Ford. “We’re tackling wait times, adding new beds, and building up our health care workforce to ensure everyone in Ontario, including and especially our children and youth, have access to the care they need, when and where they need it.”

This consistent and stable funding increase will also allow pediatric hospitals to make significant increases to staffing to ensure they have the people and resources needed to prevent backlogs and improve access to care.

“Our record investments are making it easier and faster for Ontarians of all ages to connect to the care they need closer to home,” said Minister Jones. “Increasing our investments for pediatric services will ensure children and youth in Ontario can depend on a strong health care system that is there for them now and in the future.”

Some examples of the

over 100 initiatives across the province include: - hiring more pediatric surgical staff to increase the number of additional day surgeries and increase access to diagnostic imaging for children; - increasing the number of people that can be seen, triaged and cared for on-site in emergency departments by investing in rapid access clinics that people can access instead of going to emergency departments during respiratory illness season; - reducing wait times for children and youth to connect to mental health services in hospitals and community settings, including indigenous youth mental health programs and adding eight new youth wellness hubs to the 14 that are already operating in communities across Ontario to help fill the gap in youth addictions services and deliver a range of other services, such as vocational support, education services, housing and recreation and wellness; - increasing access to both psychosocial supports for kids

Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones were joined by members of the Progressive Conservative caucus at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario last week to announce an annual $330 million increase in pediatric health care.

with cancer and eating disorder programs in hospitals and community settings, and expanding intensive live-in treatment programs for children with complex mental health issues; and implementing an immunization catch-up program for children and youth in Eastern Ontario with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Ottawa Public Health.

This investment includes up to $45 million from the

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for children’s rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language services. The additional funding will also help providers hire and retain more staff to reduce wait times to give children and families more timely access to clinical assessments, early intervention and schoolbased rehabilitation for children with special needs.

“Our government’s significant investment in expanding pediatric care across Ontario demonstrates our dedication to the safety and well-being of children and youth,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “This funding will reduce waitlists, enhance access to critical services, and ensure families receive the specialized care their children require when they need it most.”

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St. John’s Anglican Church celebrates 200th anniversary One of the oldest churches in Upper Canada celebrated its 200th anniversary last month.

St. John’s Anglican Church at 72 Fowler Street in Richmond was built in 1823. The church was built to serve the residents of the

Richmond military settlement, who had formed the community just a few years earlier.

The original church was a stone and frame structure that was completed in 1830.

The church was rebuilt in 1859-60 to replace the ori-

ginal structure.

The anniversary at St. John was a celebration of the church’s rich history serving the community. Many of the church’s old artifacts and photos were on display, as was a list of the various rectors from the church over

the past two centuries. There were period costumes worn by many, as the different eras of the church were celebrated.

The Manotick Brass was on hand to provide entertainment, playing music conducive to the occasion

The Manotick Brass entertained the crowd at the St. John’s Anglican Church 200th anniversary celebration in Richmond.

Gary Coulombe photos

Many photos and artifacts from the church’s past were on display at the St. John’s 200th anniversary celebration.

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MESSENGER Editorial

Life in plastic, it’s fantastic

fromGaetz and his wife Ginger dressed in pink Randomly inspecting grocery receipts I remember being in the car with the kids. thetheother Ours was a world of sippy cups and using for the occasion. They both got slammed on is not conducive to building trust vacuum at the gas station to clean up Cheersocial media after Ginger tweeted that this side

ios that fell in the crevices Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 According to a recent report by Community Food Centres Canada, the poverty rate between the car seats in the among working-age single adults in Canada is three times higher than the national aver- back seat. age.

Radio Disney would be Otour playing COmmunity In terms of grocery expenses, purchasing the same quantity of food as compared on the radio. Barbie the previous year would require an average of over $1,100 more. Consequently, indi- World, a song that could only viduals would need to allocate overEditorial $8,000 to maintain the same quality of life.

Messenger be created by a Scandanavian Some Canadians, academics, and political leaders have lost sight of the primary Euro-dance band like the Danish-Norwegian purpose ofAre food companies.

These companies must generate profits in order to fulfill one-hit wonder Aqua, seemed to be played you more Canadian their mission and continue operating. Profit generation is essential. Striking the delicate every hour on the hour. It seemed when that than a fifthandgrader? balance between profit-making maintaining a food-secure market is unique to the song wasn’t playing, we were listening to food sector and sets it apart from other With Canada Day approaching next week, it isindustries. a good time for us all to Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Italian Euro-dance oneon what itof means toexperience be Canadian.

Thereflect concept the curve aptly demonstrates that as a food company hit wonder Eiffel 65.

Do we take being Canadian for granted? expands, it accumulates greaterfeelexperience and achieves Better yet, how do new Canadians about being Canadian?

Some of us improved performance, parNow, here we are nearly 25 years later. The look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but ticularly in terms of cost-effectiveness. This surpasses what individuals or small com- world is an uproar over the new Barbie movvery willing to take. Perhaps, for some people, that is true, but when you attendcan a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by Nepeanmunities achieve. ie. I haven’t seen it yet. I don’t intend to. But Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last Large-scale for example, excel ininthetheir if you look through the news feeds and see all month, you canfarmers, see the excitement and the thankfulness eyes ofcraft every due to the experience curve. new Canadian.

Companies also exhibit remarkable adaptability, enabling them to navigate sudden mar- of the boycotts and controversy surrounding They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be ket shifts caused by climate change, labour disputes, or other socio-technological dis- the movie, brace yourself for the absurd.

Canadian.

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At the overlooked. school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servenhanceJason their resilience, perspective that many Canadians have Republican Party look bad, reaction to the Kenney, Minister ofaCitizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrewnumerous Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chal- over However, market failures have been observed the years, encompassBarbie movie might just stick asupfork in the playground.

Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’s 29 years as a lenging middle and high school students to take the citizenship test. ply teacher, teacher andof volunteer. ing various issuesCitizenship such asChallenge, the manipulation of bread prices, the imposition “black- GOP. The Canadian funded in part by CIC and run by the Historica-Dominion Institute, will see students study Discover Canada: the out” periods, the exploitation of low-paid employees, the timing of corporate bonuses, Thank Gawd for the wisdom of Donald Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship test. the exercise of supply chain bullying by certain grocers, and theSometimes remarkable volatilityit’sTrump’s best justrival toforsay nil leadership, main the party “This will be a fun way for students to learn about Canada and feel proud of food prices.

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was not the Barbie she grew up with, and that Ken had a disappointingly low testosterone level.

Some from the far right then went on a public rampage about there being no faith in the movie. Come on, it’s a Barbie doll with a camper and a dream house. There is no Barbie Dream Chapple. About 90 per cent of Hollywood movies have no faith at all, so why would this one?

Themonestary.org quoted Pastor Ivan Tuttle of Tennessee said the movie was full of demonic influences, and that parents should not be surprised if their children suddenly starts to behave differently after seeing it.

The site then says that Christian preacher Kent Christmas took it one step further.

“I curse in the name of the Lord this new Barbie movie that has been released full of transexual and transgender and homosexuality,” he said, in a fire and brimstone style sermon. He then called on God to render “holy judgment” upon the film.

One of the stars of the film is transgender actor Hari Nef. Director Greta Gerwig wanted the LGTBQ community to feel represented in the community, so obviously some are boycotting the movie, claiming it is promoting the transgender movement.

Controversy is nothing new to Barbie.

In 1959, there was backlash about the doll when it was introduced. Ruth Handler, who founded Mattel with her husband Elliot in 1945, came up with the idea when her daughter, Barbara, would play grown up with teen age paper dolls, and to frequently change her outfits.

Spoiler alert. The Handlers also had a son.

His name was Kenneth.

It took six years for the designers at Mattel to create Barbie, and many disapproved of the plastic, curvy doll that was not the normal baby or little girl doll.

Despite the controversy, Barbie became one of the best-selling toys of all time. And despite the controversy, the Barbie movie may be one of the top-grossing movies of all time.

Even the song by Aqua created controversy, with Mattel and Aqua embroiled in a bitter lawsuit until a US judge told both sides to “chill.” He actually said that. Who would ever have imagined that the two sides would mutually benefit from the avalanche of money through royalties that is headed their way?

When we all go back to taking kids and grandparents back to school next month, just look for the kids with laser red Satanic eyes or anyone rolling around on the floor and speaking in tongues. Then we’ll know who saw the movie.

Cue my Spotify Eurodance playlist.

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Fall Fair time is just around the corner in rural Ottawa I believe that the country fair is a cornerstone of Canadian culture! It is a magical event that must be experienced by everyone at least once. Just the sweet smell of cotton floss or the sound of the merrygo-round can stir up childhood memories of the country fair. It may take you back to a time when life was simpler, when there was an appreciation for things created by hand or nurtured in earth by the sweat of the brow.

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grandstand shows are the highlight of the fair, and people plan their holidays around this event.

The first destination for many entering the fairgrounds may be the building that displays artists, crafters, experts in culinary arts that challenge

judges. One display may be an array of colorful handmade quilts that have taken many hours to create stitch by stitch. After being displayed some move on to national competitions. The organizers work hard to add new and exciting events every year to keep the show fresh.

Visit the stables in the crisp air of a fall morning and watch as owners meticulously groom majestic horses, readying them for many equine events.

Maybe next-door roosters crow, and rabbits, ducks, geese and fluffy chicks nestle in the straw of their cages, also on display for

visitors to critique are the fruits, vegetables, flowers, grain crops and harvest crops. Many dollars in prize money are given out for pickles, pastry, carvings, and other things – First Place Prize Winner ribbons are a treasure to the contestant!

Fall Fairs in this area

include - opening dates – Navan August 10 - Richmond September 16– Carp September 21 – Metcalfe September 28 – Russell August 11 - South Mountain August 17 – Spencerville September 7.

Visit a fall fair, there really is nothing like them, you will be glad you did!

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The MessengerFOCUS ON YOUTH Being OTHS Student Council President a rewardingCareer experience Public Consultation Scheduled for Hawkins Properties July 31 Goals: “After Page 8 FRIDAY, July 28. 2023

Mid summer is here and we return after a short break to share more community updates with you. Make sure to mark you calendar for July 31 to attend the public consultation for the Hawkins Properties development project. With the new provincial legislation in place, opportunities for communities to have their say are not a given. We advocate on your behalf to make them happen!

MVCA Board Appointment – Director of Membership

The Board of the MVCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Peggy St. John as our new Director of Membership, stepping in for Bonnie Gray who retired from the Board end of May. Peggy has been our Director-at-Large for the past year as well as an active volunteer with the Watson’s Mill Used Book Store and a member of the Manotick Horticultural Society. We thank Bonnie for her many years of contribution, helping to build our membership to a robust 430+ members, working on our events committees and for chairing our ONCA Committee working to align our association by-laws to be in compliance with the Ontario Not for Profit Act by 2024. You are wished all the best!

MVCA Newsletter Update

The Board also express-

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es our deepest gratitude to Rod Brazier, our newsletter editor, publisher and volunteer extraordinaire who for years has helped bring interest and vibrancy to the messages we bring to you.

Rod’s dedication goes above and beyond the call of duty, managing to finesse last minute revisions to the 26 issues that arrive in your inbox each year. Rod, we wish you well in your continued work with the Rideau Township Historical Society and all the community groups who benefit from your extensive experience and creativity. You will be missed.

MVCA presents Student Award – St. Mark High School

Congratulations to Hope Hansen, 2023 MVCA award recipient and graduating student of St. Mark High School! Each year the MVCA donates $500 to a deserving student at St. Mark High School and South Carleton High School.

This award was presented during the June 28 graduation ceremony. Students are selected by their teachers on the basis of achievements in scholastics and volunteerism. Well done Hope – we wish you continued success!

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Association (YOMA) – Celebrating 10 years

After suffering numerous YOMA offers social concussions, Wyche programs andMelita activities for turned to coaching. youth in the area in Grades PHILL POTTER 4-12. We also havePHOTO volunteer opportunities, special events and outings. Sign up for our weekly newsletter, visit the website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. https:// www.yoma.ca/

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• Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely • Frid soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / the f Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome teams wanted. All skill levels. League starts October ends all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community play, Community Events ations of the Store, Watson’s Mill and Dickinson April 2020.

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Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info Gree Mark your calendars!

Sunday – the reHouse. https://watsonsmill.com/bookstore/ • Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoorAug.27 • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely • Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion Early bird ends September 21st 613 489-2697.the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to 613soccer.

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PlayersSoap / Assoc, Friday of each month,call invites & welcome turn ofboys the& Allan Haan BoxFirst Derby teams wanted.

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League starts Planning October ends is underway! all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely play, orRead come in to sing, listen and dance.is Admission FREE. and Picnic in the Park.

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Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch OwensLibrary Road, ON. Information: 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. time For additional info the -weeks aheadCentre, for details. to celebrate: The Ottawa Public has • Ottawaour NewcomersinClub For women who have recently • Thursday Fun Night for adults and children.

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Info for last year’s event will remain until closer to a variety of programs planned to keep kids to keep moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery the 1 the date. Go- to https://www.manotickvca.org/ kids reading and• Tuesday learning while having fun alllive sumDance Party The Greelycourse, Legion hosts music on • Ottawa Newcomers Club women who have Night for adults and children.

An 0-11. optionalParenting significant lifeForchange), andrecently would• Thursday like toFunmeet new for ages course, Alpha or Growing pm. mer Checktheout the 1st and 3rd awesome Tuesday of eachprograms month from 1:00bepm - 4:00 moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts,long! or nursery people of similar interests by joining our many group in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 7:30 pm.

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Bring along instrument to play, or come in to sing, significant life change), and wouldMarket like to meet new ‘producer-only’ for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha ing course,offered or Growingthis pm. activities.

More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca Mitc Market is open Saturdays 9am – 2pm, June 3 until listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 people of similar interests by joining our many group in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613activities.

More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca October 14 at the Carriage Shed.

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Residents of ward 21 share their challenges regarding city Over the last few weeks, my office and I have been finding time to knock on doors in the community to get to know residents, hear their concerns, and offer our assistance in addressing issues that matter most to them. So far, we have spoken to residents in Munster, North Gower, Richmond, Carleton Golf and Yacht, and some rural roads throughout the ward. We also hosted a free BBQ as part of the Kars Family Fun Day, serving free food to dozens of families and well over 100 individuals.

I wanted to take a moment to share some of the feedback that we have received from the community through door knocking and events and discuss some common challenges facing residents in the ward.

Residents have comments and feedback regarding infrastructure and road maintenance, recreation opportunities in the community, drainage challenges, tree and brush management, safety and security matters in the community, and more. Generally, we heard

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from folks that they were grateful to connect with us directly at their doorsteps, to hear about what’s going on at City Council, and to have the opportunity to get their priorities on the agenda with my office.

Though residents are happy to meet the team and share their views, many are also quite honest about what they see as challenges with the City. High tax rates for low services in rural Ottawa remains an ongoing issue.

There is a real sense that rural Ottawa has for too long been funding the priorities and excesses of the urban core; I will make sure that at Council, I am always putting our communities’ interests first.

Additionally, one of the biggest concerns that we’ve heard from the communities in our ward so far is with respect to traffic issues. On

nearly every street and rural road where we spoke with residents, issues regarding speeding and traffic management were mentioned.

Traffic issues are the most frequent concerns that we hear about both in person and via emails and phone calls.

My office is currently working on addressing over 70 specific requests that we have received since November for traffic calming or traffic infrastructure measures throughout the ward. A major challenge in addressing these concerns stems from current City-wide policies. The ward budget for new traffic calming measures only allows us to add between 5 to 10 measures every year, depending on their cost. Measures such as stop signs, stop lights, and

roundabouts are based on warrant conditions and the determination of where and when these measures are introduced is determined by City staff.

To address these issues, my office is working on developing and passing through Council a new policy framework that would significantly increase traffic calming budgets in each ward, would allow rural Councillors to more easily request necessary and cost-effective infrastructure like stop signs, and would expand the use of automatic speed enforcement in rural villages.

Going door to door has given me and my team fantastic opportunities to hear from many residents who might not otherwise have reached out. We have been

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to see me and my team at the doors, thanks for your patience. We are trying our best to balance the need to be responsive to residents’ requests with the need to be proactive in introducing ourselves to the community.

I look forward to meeting you at your door to discuss the issues that matter most to you and your family and how my office can assist.

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The Great Richmond Potty Caper supporting the legacy pavilion “YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN”…. With these four words the Richmond Legacy Community Assoc. has recently kicked off what may be the wackiest, craziest and perhaps most hilarious fund raising stunt in the Village’s 205 years existence.

This novel and unprecedented event is raising funds for the construction of a multi func-

tional community pavilion for both public and private events in the Village of Richmond.

A video (mapleleafphoto.smugmug.com) has been released and a poster created (scroll on richmondlegacy. ca) which describes the Great Richmond Potty Caper in greater detail. A

caper which will impact local residents, to raise awareness, inspire community spirit and hopefully create a few laughs along the way. It is hoped Richmond residents will happily respond and play along with the caper, all for a greater community cause.

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Osgoode Chiefs end drought in Greater Ottawa Fastball League The Osgoode Chiefs finally got into the win column with a pair of wins in Manotick over the Kars Aces and West Carleton Electric in Greater Ottawa Fastball League action.

On July 12 in Manotick, the Kars Aces split a pair of games, dropping a decision to the Osgoode Chiefs in the opener before bouncing back to beat West Carleton Electric in the nightcap.

In the first game, the Chiefs earned a 4-3 win behind the pitching of Matt McKay. Kurtis Summers took the loss for the Aces, but he aided his own cause by blasting a home run.

It was the Chiefs’ first win of the Greater Ottawa Fastball league season.

The Aces bounced back from the loss with an 8-5 win over West Carleton Electric.

Cory Alkerton, who pitched in relief in the opener, started for the Aces and was the winning pitcher. Brad Porter picked up the save.

Kristian Knapp had a big night for Kars. The Aces shortstop went yard and put one over the fence for his first home run, then showed off his wheels for an inside-thepark home run. Summers hit his second of the night for Kars.

West Carleton’s Connor Hopper also hit an inside-the-park home run in the game.

The following night, West Carleton Electric bounced back and beat Osgoode 3-0 in Fitzroy Harbour.

Adam Rueckwald went the distance for the win, shutting out the Chiefs while striking out 10 and giving up four hits.

Matt McKay, who struck out nine and gave up two earned runs on six hits, had one of the Osgoode hits. Laurent LaFontaine, Owen Arsenault and Austin McCord had the other Chiefs hits.

On Fri., July 14, the Orleans Rebels hosted the Manotick Brewers and handed the visitors a 2-1 defeat.

Andy Barber struck out 15 and yielded only two hits to pick up the win.

Carley Shane was the losing pitcher, working five innings for Manotick before Cory Baldwin came on in relief.

Orleans scored both of their runs in the first inning on a hit by pitch and stolen base, followed by back-to-back RBI doubles by Moises Del Corral and Tyler Borris.

Tyler Blanchard tripled and scored on a wild pitch for the Brewers in the fourth inning.

In the July 20 doubleheader in Manotick Wed., July 19, both the Manotick Brewers and Osgoode Chiefs took wins over West Carleton Electric.

In the opener, the Brewers got a walk-off

single from Ryan Clare as they beat West Carleton 4-3. Clare drove in Tyler Alexander for the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Adam Smith was the winning pitcher for Manotick. Zach Branchaud had two RBIs for Manotick.

In the second game, the Osgoode Chiefs hit the W column for the second time in the season, as they rode the pitching of matt McKay to a 6-5 win.

For all of the news and updates on fastball in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, check out the Eastern Ontario Fastball Blog.

The Manotick Brewers earned a 4-3 walk-off win against West Carleton last week in Greater Ottawa Fastball League action.

HARLEY TANNER EASTMAN AUGUST 30, 1994 - JULY 25, 2019

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Memories keep you ever near though you died 11 years ago.

I don’t need a special day to bring you to mind, The days I do not think of you are very hard to find.

Each morning when I awake I know that you are gone, And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.

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Swans win Aussie Football doubleheader at Manotick Polo Grounds

The Ottawa Swans men’s and women’s Australian Football teams showcased their skills and determination in a thrilling set of matches held on July 8 at the Manotick Polo Grounds. The men’s team emerged victorious against the Grand River Gargoyles in the Canada Day Cup, while the women’s team secured their second win of the season against the Quebec Saints in a 16-a-side exhibition.

In the Canada Day Cup clash, the Ottawa Swans men’s team put on an impressive performance, defeating the Grand River Gargoyles with a final score of 9.9 (63) to 5.2 (32). Christopher Savov, who received the Men’s Players’ Player of the Match recognition for his three-goal performance, shared his thoughts on the game.

“The game was truly a hard-fought battle. We faced some intense challenges, including the scorching sun and high humidity, which added an extra layer of difficulty to the match. It definitely tested our endurance and made the game even more

memorable,” said Savov.

Savov also emphasized the significance of participating in the historic Canada Day Cup and how it brought the team together.

“Participating in the historic Canada Day Cup brought us together as a team to celebrate two real Canadian clubs. Additionally, the match coincided with Jacob’s (Latimer) 150th milestone, which further fueled our team spirit. Receiving the Players’ Player of the Match recognition was truly humbling. I’m proud of my performance and the contributions I made to the team’s success,” he added.

On the women’s side, the Ottawa Swans secured their second win of the season in a 16-a-side exhibition against the Quebec Saints, with a final score of 3.2 (20) to 2.3 (15). While the Quebec Saints and Ottawa Swans were headlining the exhibition, players from Toronto and Hamilton also participated in the exhibition on both teams. Yaser Abou Elenein, the Club President and women’s team coach, expressed his satisfaction with the

team’s performance.

“The game really showcased the quality of football in Ontario and Quebec and that footy has a very bright future if things continue this way.

All the players enjoyed the extra space with the proper size field and having a full side.” said Abou Elenein.

Nancy Lee, who was named the Women’s Players’ Player of the Match, reflected on her performance.

“I had a great experience playing in the exhibition match. I am still new to the sport, but I performed better than I expected. I was better at defense, specifically tackling and hustling to take possession,” said Lee. She also acknowledged areas for improvement, stating that she could work on her kicks and marking the ball.

Lee highlighted the lessons she learned from the game and her plans to implement them into the team’s future matches.

“I think I learned a bit about where to place myself to better compete. I will further improve this to give the rest of the

The Ottawa Swans battled the Grand River Gargoyles at the Manotick Polo Grounds in a Canada Day Cup match July 8.

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team more chances to score points.”

Looking ahead, Lee expressed her enthusiasm for more exhibition matches during the season.

“I found this experience very positive and would want to practice more throughout the season, as I feel the Quebec team is on par with our team’s expertise and experience,” she said.

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Coach Abou Elenein echoed Lee’s sentiment, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement. “We will continue working on pressuring the opposition as well as contested footy. The constant tackling pressure from our side meant the opposition never felt comfortable to hold the ball for too long and ended up kicking the ball directly to our back-

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The Ottawa Swans’ recent victories have injected a wave of confidence and motivation into both the men’s and women’s teams. With their determination and the lessons learned from these matches, the Swans are poised to make a significant impact as the season progresses.

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New Kiwanis member instrumental in helping local Ukrainian families

By Ralph Tweedie Manotick Kiwanis Club The work of a service club never ceases. Summer is in full swing, but the need in the community still exists. The club operates on a more social setting during the summer.

We meet once a month at a member’s home for a BBQ. But we still receive requests for help, whether financial or for volunteers.

So far this summer we have donated in the amount of $1,500 for the Ukrainian Children’s Camp and to ROSSS to help with the relocation of their food bank.

We have also donated $1,000 dollars each to two Ukrainian families settling in Manotick to help give their children a chance for a normal summer.

A new member, Anastasia Bombrys, was instramental in helping us identify the needs of new Ukrainian families settling in our region. In turn we have put her in touch

Kiwanis News Ralph Tweedie with the “House to Home” project the Manotick Legion participates in so that she can extend her help to more Ukranian families.

Club members volunteer annually at the Canada Day celebrations at Petrie Island to run the BBQ for the Ottawa East Kiwanis Club who organize the event.

A major portion of the funds we receive and distribute in our community comes from our involvement with the OLG Bingos at the Bingoland Gaming Center. Once a week a team of two members volunteer at the Center and each month we receive a share of the profits. We rotate the teams so that no individual team is assigned more than once every six weeks.

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Anastasia Bombrys was recently inducted into the Kiwanis Club of Manotick.

Our Christmas projects also provide a great deal of our funds and we need to start planning for them in the summer. In the weeks leading up to Christmas we sell Christmas trees

and Christmas Cakes. The “Tree Team” have already met with their supplier and their order for trees is being finalized.

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As we wrap up last years projects, we plan for the next year.

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RVCA hosting free community workshop on invasive species In the war on invasive species, knowledge is the most potent weapon – and a free community workshop aims to arm the public with as much invasive species information as possible.

Focusing on identification and how to reduce their spread, the workshop on Saturday, July 29 will feature staff presentations as well as hands-on displays of invasive plants and animals.

“We’re hoping more members of the public will become familiar with these species and their impacts,” said Amanda Lange, RVCA’s Aquatic Habitat Monitoring Co-ordinator. “The more people know about

invasive species, the more we can collectively work to curb their spread. And by reducing the spread, we can give our native species a fighting chance and promote a more balanced and diverse local ecosystem.”

Invasive plants like Himalayan Balsam, garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and dog-strangling vine can spread rapidly, pushing out native species and leaving gaps in the area’s biodiversity. This can reduce food supplies and resources for other species who rely on the missing native plants. Invasive plants are also often poor substitutes when it comes to erosion and flood mitiga-

tion, as their roots generally aren’t as deep or strong.

In the water, invasive aquatic species can have dramatic ecosystem impacts while also measurably changing water quality and characteristics. For example, invasive zebra mussels filter suspended particulates so effectively they can cause distinctly weedier lakes, since sunlight can reach further into the water column.

“We’re excited to welcome the public to learn what they can do in their own backyards to make a difference,” Lange said. “It’s a group effort to keep our local environment as natural and functional as possible

for everyone’s benefit.”

The workshop will be held at the RVCA’s headquarters in Manotick from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. All are welcome, including community associations, environmental groups, property owners, students, gardeners and anyone with an interest in learning about invasive species.

Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration is required. Visit rvca. ca.

The Himalayan Balsam is among the invasive species that will be discussed at the RVCA workshop.

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Police seeking witnesses to fatal collision at Roger Stevens and Dwyer Hill Road The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision Friday evening, July 14.

At approximately 5:20 pm, officers were called to the intersection of Roger Stevens Dr and Dwyer Hill Rd in response to a collision in-

volving two vehicles.

One driver suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2345.

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What is your child doing this summer?

School is out and your child’s summer fun begins!

Time to squeeze in the favourite summer camps, have giggles around a campfire, eat yummy bbq foods, swim, and spend time with friends, cousins, and grandparents. Come August though, the attention slowly shifts back to school as all get ready to return to classrooms and classmates. In preparation, parents stampede the stores for backpacks, pencils, and clothes.

One of the most important tools for learning in school however is often overlooked or forgotten … the child’s hearing ability.

Much like proper vision, adequate hearing is essential to a child’s learning and to their positive school experience.

Most children undergo an infant hearing screening shortly after birth, but few undertake the recommended rechecks every five years.

This is unfortunate because it is expected that 2-in-3 children will suffer at least one episode of ear problems, and 1-in-6 will have 6 or more episodes. Due to the illusiveness of hearing loss, many go unnoticed. The loss, even if mild or one-sided, makes it difficult for a child to navigate their little world.

And even when temporary, the difficulties can have long

term impacts because they can lead to frustrations and eventual disengagement, needlessly impacting a child’s ability to thrive. In addition to academic struggles, children with hearing loss can also experience trouble socially because communication, which requires both verbal and auditory skills, is vital to social interactions and peer relationships.

Consequently, much like your child has a dentist, they should also have an audiologist. The Audiologist, the only healthcare professional qualified to assess children’s hearing abilities, can confirm your child’s hearing levels every five years as well as whenever there is a shift in attention or behaviour.

The good news is that your audiologist is also able to assist your child in overcoming hearing loss if need be. Should your child have permanent hearing loss or a temporary episode of hearing loss, there is no need to suffer in the silence.

Technology continually evolves. The hearing aids and cochlear implants for those with permanent hearing loss are better than ever, and now, even those with temporary hearing loss can get help. No longer do these children have

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