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176th Richmond Fair to take place Sept. 16-19 Special to the Messenger The Richmond Fair is back After a successful Brett Kissel Drive-In Concert in 2020, the volunteer Board of Directors is excited to announce that the 176th Richmond Fair will take place from Thursday, September 16 to Sunday, September 19, 2021. With Ontario easing health restrictions, the Board of Directors has decided that it’s time for the community to gather again on the Richmond Fairgrounds. Details will be announced in August; however, the fair’s volunteer team will be planning for horse, cattle, and sheep shows, outdoor beer garden and entertainment tent, homecraft displays, Kiddyland activities, food concessions, a demolition derby, a midway and more! Although they are planning for the largest fair possible, the
uncertainty of COVID still impacts what they can do and how they do it. “What is important is that we will have as much entertainment, activities, events and attractions as possible so our community can once again get out and enjoy the single largest event held in our village,” the Richmond Fair’s board said in a statement sent to the Manotick Messenger and RichmondHub.ca. “Our volunteers work year-round to host a Fair for our community. It is the only reason we do what we do. Richmond is fortunate to have the opportunity to have a local fair after more than 175 years. Agriculture is at the heart of our community, and although Richmond is changing, at its core, it is still a village where family and friends have gathered year after year on the fairgrounds. “Our family welcomes yours to the 176th Richmond Fair!”
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Governments supporting economic recovery of Ontario farmers 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 100,000 workers train for in-demand jobs; • Ontario making it easier to renew documents; • Ontario helping small business establish online presence; • Ontario invests over $1.9 million to protect and restore the Great Lakes; and • Historic investment plan ensures access to high-speed internet for all
NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses. The investment will fund projects in priority areas that increase food safety, accelerate sector innovation and help farmers bring new products to market to grow their businesses. This funding supports more than 600 cost-shared projects that strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector by helping eligible farm-
ers in over 270 communities across the province to continue producing safe, high quality food in Ontario. Positive outcomes of projects funded under this intake include: • Improvement of food safety systems on farms to meet or exceed national and international certification standards; • Development of products that will open new sales markets for farm businesses for example, a new organic pepper product to expand markets or developing maple butter as a new, value-added farm product; • Planting cover crops to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion losses over winter; • Increasing preventative measures to help reduce pest damage at greenhouse operations; and
• Upgrades to animalhandling equipment to improve animal welfare and reduce disease transmission on livestock farms. Since June 2018, both the federal and provincial governments have committed over $100 million in cost-share support to more than 5,000 projects through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help eligible Ontario farmers, processors, businesses and sector organizations innovate and grow.
ONTARIO BOOSTING FUNDING TO LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT AND FAMILY COUNCILS
The Ontario government is supporting resident-centred, quality care in long-term care homes by increasing funding to the Ontario As-
sociation of Residents’ Councils (OARC) and Family Councils Ontario (FCO) by nearly 53 per cent - $481,238 - this year. The total funding of $1,393,621 will help OARC and FCO increase staffing and maintain their critical education and support services to Resident and Family Councils across the province. The OARC and FCO support residents and families by ensuring their voices help shape the resident experience in long-term care. The Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 requires each of Ontario’s 626 homes have a Residents’ Council and permits the establishment of Family Councils at individual homes. This investment is part of the Government of Ontario’s Long-Term Care Modernization Plan, the province’s plan to create
a 21st century long-term care sector that is truly resident-centred and provides the highest quality of care for our most vulnerable people, where and when they need it. 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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Accessibility overhaul transforming Baxter for people of all abilities Accessibility and conservation advocates are teaming up to transform Baxter Conservation Area into the most accessible nature destination in Eastern Ontario – but they need your help. The Nature For All committee is working to upgrade Baxter’s bridges, boardwalks, trails and facilities to the gold standard of accessibility to make the park as inclusive as possible to all ages and abilities. Nature For All is now seeking funding partners and donations for Phase 1, which requires $750,000 to build a brand new, fully accessible bridge across Baxter’s marshlands – complete with several education platforms overlooking the water. “You can be a plank on the path toward equity and inclusion,” said Diane Downey, executive director of the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation, which is leading the campaign. “Nature
should be accessible for people of all ages and abilities, and this project will bring that vision closer to reality.” The Plank by Plank campaign aims to raise $25,000 to cover the 1,000 wooden planks required to build the new bridge and boardwalk, which has a total project cost around $1 million. Members of the public can donate one plank for $25 or adopt a metre for $100. They can also donate a metre of accessible railings for $50 or a bag of hardware for $10. The current bridge has reached the end of its life cycle and was closed as a safety precaution in 2019. Replacing it presents a oncein-a-generation opportunity to make Baxter’s infrastructure as inclusive as possible. The new bridge will be wide enough for two people in wheelchairs to pass safely and easily; two large, accessible viewing platforms will facilitate better and more
inclusive outdoor education programs, helping students with special needs get up close and personal with the natural world. “Nature and wilderness should be for everybody. That’s where you begin to find yourself: when you can get into nature and be at one with yourself,” said Mike Nemesvary, founder of Nature For All and longtime accessibility advocate. He has been visiting Baxter in his power wheelchair for nearly 20 years, after a training accident left him paralyzed on his path to becoming a world champion freestyle skier. “Baxter Conservation (will be) a model of accessibility for other conservation areas. People from all across Canada can come here and see how much effort and time was put into the planning, and that the planning has really paid off.” Nature For All’s fundraising efforts are being spearheaded by the Rideau Valley
The RVCF is raising funds for a more accessible bridge and boardwalk.
Conservation Foundation, the charitable partner of Rideau Valley Conservation Authority which owns Baxter Conservation Area. The Foundation is a registered charity that can offer cus-
tom corporate sponsorship agreements and donor packages, with benefits to donor organizations such as media recognition, team building opportunities, naming rights and on-site signage.
To learn more about Nature For All or to make a donation visit www.rvcf.ca/ nature-for-all. To discuss corporate sponsorship packages and partnerships contact diane.downey@rvcf.ca.
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Gustave Roy named federal Liberal candidate for Carleton riding By Jeff Morris Registered members of the Liberal Party of Canada in the riding of Carleton have selected their candidate to challenge Conservative incumbent Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election. Gustave Roy, who has private sector experience in the financial industry and in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, won the contested nomination last week. Hundreds of Carleton Liberal Party members took part in the virtual meeting. Roy responded by delivering a positive and encouraging message to Carleton Liberals. “I believe that Carleton’s diverse communities deserve to be represented and have chosen a positive voice who is willing to work
effectively with everyone,” Roy said. “Although the timing of the next federal election remains uncertain, I am wasting no time in getting ready. Liberals of Carleton have put their faith in me, and I do not plan to let them down. This election will be a choice between a positive vision of cooperation and collaboration for the riding, or a continuation of divisive politics.” Roy was born in London, Ontario in 1974 and was raised in Quebec’s Eastern Townships city of Sherbrooke. The youngest of six children, his father was a mechanical engineering professor and his BritishCanadian mother a homemaker. Roy says he regularly travelled to visit family in the UK and lived in both France and the Central Af-
rican country of Rwanda. He received a Certificate in French Translation (1997) and a Bachelor of Arts (1998) from Carleton University. He also completed additional on-the-job training and licensing in securities trading while working for the Royal Bank of Canada and investment training as a business development manager for the Montreal Exchange. He joined Novartis Pharmaceuticals in 2004 as a sales consultant and held various other sales, marketing, and management positions. Roy said that he has been thinking about entering the political world for a long time, but wanted to wait until he was ready. “I first thought about it back in the early 2000s,” he said. “I’ve always been
interested in politics but always wanted to have something to say.” After building a strong career and a couple of decades worth of life experiences, Roy considered running in 2015 but thought the timing was not right. For this election, he said the timing is right, and he is exciting to throw his hat into the ring. One of his most valuable assets, he said, is his experience networking in business. He plans to use his networking skills as a political candidate. He has surrounded himself with individuals that give him a strong team. “Starting relationships and collaborating and working with people around me have always been my key to success,” Roy said.
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liberal continues from page 4 Coming from a big family, Roy knows the importance of having support at home. Going through the next election campaign will be something that will make him rely on his family for help and support, but also something that will bring his family together in a way they may never have been. “It’s happening very organically,” he said of his family’s support. “We’re stronger together.” Roy joked that while election campaigns usually involve a lot of feet on the street and door knocking, the pandemic has turned him into more of a telelmarketer. He said Nothing says we are reopening up South Carleton like a big garage sale. The Richmond Village Association held its annual community garage sale Sat., July 10 throughout the village. Above, Scott Robertson, left, finds a deal at the home of Lionel Aucoin, right. Jeff Morris photo
that it is going well, and he is focused on a positive message. “We are currently facing the two greatest challenges of our generation: the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change,” he said. “We need leadership in this riding that recognizes the importance of those topics. My priorities in this campaign will be continuing to balance the economy and the environment, creating equitable access to prescription medication and childcare, as well as charting the post-COVID recovery. “I can’t wait to get started, and am proud to represent Team Trudeau in Carleton,” he concluded.
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History will never remember Tinus Osendarp
MESSENGER Editorial
Redneckognizing Manotick’s problem
Olympic 100 metre champion Jesse and Owens would defeat his friend with a Owens stood in front of Adolph Hitler, at jump of 8.05m. The next day, Owens would the top of the medal podium. To his right win the 200m. In a forgotten yet poignant We live in a world where people make assumptions and interpret things they see on was silver medalist Ralph Metcalfe, a team- footnote in history, the silver medalist who social media in black and white. mate and friend and fellow African-Amer- stood beside Owens was American sprinter It’s human nature, and it is a result of how things are presented to us and the barrage Our Cican. Ommunity To his left was Dutch sprinter Tinus Mack Robinson, whose younger brother, of comments and opinions that follow. Osendarp, Jackie, would become the most icon racial Now, as a result of one man on a path not following the rules and running his mouth, Messenger Editorial It was one of four barrier breaker in AmerManotick has made national news. We were hoping that we would have made the news Olympic gold medals ican history. Owens won as the quaint, picturesque and historic village that for years has been home to Mary Owens would win durhis fourth gold medal Are you more Canadian Simon, recently named as Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General. ing the 1936 Games. FROM THE OTHER when he and Metcalfe Nope. than a fifth grader? But while America spun were added to the U.S. Instead, we Day areapproaching Manotick, village ignorant Islamophobic rednecks. With Canada nextaweek, it is aof good time for us all to Owens’ triumphs in 4x100m relay team, rereflect it ononly what ittook means99 to beseconds Canadian. for the rest of Canada to see us that way. That’s how long And front of Hitler as one of placing white Jewish Do we take being Canadian for granted? the video washowthat changed the brand until further notice. Jeffrey Morris Better yet, do new Canadians feelManotick about being Canadian? Some of us the most dispelling and sprinters Sam Stolen and look upon immigrants refugees opportunists,anot wanting to givean butoff-leash dog was shown on the The Rizvi familyandwas outasenjoying walk when humiliating defeats for Marty Glickman. very willing to take. Perhaps, for some people, that is true, but when you video walking on for thenew path. Whensuch they asked the dog owner to keep their dog on a leash, a Hitler’s theories of Aryattend a celebration Canadians, as the one hosted by NepeanGerman journalist Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre Mother Teresa Highthat School in Barrhaven last debate ensued. The dog atowner argued it made no difference if his dog was on a leash an supremacy, it was Siegfried Mischner said month, you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every or not. The Rizvi family argued that the rules should apply to everyone, and even pointed not that way at all. In fact, Owens would in 2009 that Owens carried a photograph of new Canadian. They stating understand, perhaps thantoallbeofleashed. us, what it means to be to aCanadian. sign that dogsbetter were later deliver some sobering words about Hitler shaking hands with him. The photo “You know don’t get along with people?” the man is heard saying. “Because President Franklin D. Roosevelt So how can thewhy rest ofyou us have that feeling? Bev McRae photo at a speech was taken behind the honour stand, where The Conservative government has a solid idea. of your attitude.” At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotickduring Co-operative Nursery School honoured its Republican longest-servan October, 1936 rally in there was no world press. Neither the U.S. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen,seen President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, chal- in the Haider Rizvi, leading his parents away, is are heard video saying, “We’re just Baltimore. or Germany would ever want that photo playground. Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’s 29 years as a suplenging middle and high school students to take the citizenship test. ply teacher, teacher and volunteer. asking to follow theChallenge, rules. funded Thank youbyand have a good day.” Theyou Canadian Citizenship in part CIC and run by the “Some people say Hitler snubbed COUNCIL me,” made public. Historica-Dominion Institute, will around see studentsthe study Discover was Canada: the And then the shot heard country launched. Owens told the crowd. “But I tell you, Hit“The predominating opinion in postCORNER Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship “Go to them. test. back to where you came from,” the dog owner called out Sometimes it’s best just to say ler did not snub me. I amnil not knocking the war Germany was that Hitler had ignored Mayor Suzanne Dodge “This will be a fun way students “What’s to learn about Canada and feel proud Haider stopped andforasked, that supposed to mean?” President. am not isa politician, Owens, so we therefore decided not to reI’m finding myself at one of those bizarre crosswonder aboutRemember, things like how comeI“underneath” of our shared history and accomplishments,” said Minister Kenney. “As we “I said go back to your house,” the man said. roads where everything I love about sports is about a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the learn about our past and the people and events that made Canada what it is but remember that the President did not port on the photo,” Mischner said in a 2009 with a large swatch of the population work- discussion pulled me back into soccer. today, we become Sure you did.more proud to be Canadian. We are inspired to see how we toingcollide send“Chelsea me ais learning message ofby congratulations be- interview with the Mail Online. “The condiligently to grate my nerves. so much watching the can defend our rights and live up to our responsibilities and we feel much It’s this wholeposted World Cup thing. Don’t World Cup,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “We are Haider spoke to Global about the incident the day after it was online. Heyou find more strongly how valuable it is toNews be a citizen of Canada.” cause, people said, he was too busy.” sensus was that Hitler had to continue to be that people are just a little too into it? studying each country before the game. She has “Our schools need to be training our young people to become the citizens saidofthe confrontation was the latest in a series with the man his off-leash dog. Henouveau Owens, Iover found myself in line in front of two really become a a fan of Arr-hayne-TEE-na, and she sprinter in national champion painted in a bad light in relation to Owens.” tomorrow. Citizenship is not only about new Canadians, it’s about all fan moms at Your even wants us to go there on our Canadians, andthe old,”man said Andrew “The talked aboutyoung what meantCohen. when heCanadian talkedCitizenship about theirsoccer “attitude.” high school, would attend Ohio State UniDespite this, Hitler admired Owens. Independent Grocer the other day. vacation next year. Perhaps we Challenge will encourage students to learn more about what it means to be FROM “It started to hit meknowledge that maybe he means that we’re not Iproblems neighbours, but was kind of as in my own little can even go tobut Brrra-seeel.” versity in Columbus, had to endure proAfter Canadian and then put that to the test.” THE THE NOT SO the Games, he would send Owens a mental world in the checkout line, That caught my attention. this summer, the Historica-Dominion Institute willas bePakistanis,” encouraging we’reStarting problems as immigrants, as Muslims, ho told Global News. hibiting racism. He was not eligible for a congratulatory note and a personalized, scanning the tabloid and magaArr-hayne-TEE-na? OTHER more than 5,000 middle and high school teachers to register their classrooms Haider addedEach it wasn’t thewillfirst time that henew hadcitizenship been told zine to go back wherewhat he cameSIDEscholarship because NEW covers and to wondering Are you kidding me? colour, so he for the Challenge. classroom receive a set of the of his had GUY framed photo for his desk. Justin Bieber’s first major scandal The other mom – the one with guide, along with specially designed learning activities. The teacher will also from. to work part time jobs between classes and Political admiration for Owens was left By Jeffrey Tim Ruhnke would be. I was just about to rethe Birkenstocks – piped in. receive copies of a mock citizenship exam. 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Reps from Novatech, Broccolini attend virtual truck depot meeting By Charlie Senack More than 100 people attended a virtual meeting on July 12, to express their concerns over a proposed truck depot which could soon be built at the South Merivale Business Park, located near Prince of Wales and Merivale, north of Manotick. The meeting, which was co-hosted by GloucesterSouth Nepean councillor Carol Anne Meehan and Knoxdale-Merivale councillor Keith Egli, was the second public forum to be held in the past few weeks. The non-statutory community information meeting for a Site Plan control application was attended by many who strongly oppose the development. Residents who live in the area say they are concerned about what it could mean for traffic and pollution in the area, with roads not receiving proper infrastructure
upgrades. They are also worried about the possible safety effects of having large transport trucks sharing the same residential roads as where children play. The meeting was attended by representatives of Novatech, a company which represents the unidentified future tenants for the warehouse, and a handful of employees from Broccolini, the firm which would build and manage the site, also had representatives on the roughly two and a half hour-long video call. If approved, the 262,000 square foot facility would be built on 40 acres of land, located at 2, 20 promenade Leikin Drive and 99 promenade Bill Leathem Drive. For the first time since development has been talked about for the site, drawings were provided of what the warehouse and office space would look like. Andrew Tarassoff, Director of Design
and Innovation at Broccolini, said the site would be well landscaped to shelter the building from the road. Multi-use pathways in the area would be expanded to promote walking and biking to work, and a bus drop off depot would also be located on the site. The building itself would be made out of concrete and its facade would have designs, including coloured trim, to make it look visually appealing. The building’s colour scheme would then mirror the colours of the future company which would move in.
Previous plans Just a few weeks ago, on June 9, council approved controversial rezoning for the land, which would allow for a warehouse and truck terminal to be built on the site. It came after 4,000 people signed a petition asking council not to ap-
prove the change, saying a development of this magnitude would change the area forever. Council voted 15-9 in favour of the change, despite not knowing who the possible future tenants would be. The public and members of council were also told on numerous occasions that no solid plan actually existed, and that this change would just make the site look more visually appealing for possible tenants in the future. But just days after that meeting, Councillor Carol Anne Meehan, who represents the ward where the business park sits, says she was “caught off guard” when this new application came forward, with a plan for the site using the same Novatech consultant who had spoken at previous meetings during the hopeful zoning change. Meehan said she was upset by the games that were played and that she,
along with community members, were kept in the dark about what was really being planned behind the scenes. “We were told all through the process; the hearing that we had; the special open house we hosted; through planning committee and council; that there was no official applicant attached to this zoning bylaw amendment request,” she told the Manotick Messenger shortly after the news broke. “They kept saying we can’t talk (number of) trucks because there was no applicant and they were just preparing this land to make it look more appealing to anyone who would come along and want to build on the land.”
No need to rezone As it turns out, the South Merivale Business Park didn’t have to be rezoned at all to allow the current application to go through. Be-
cause it has a small office that makes the warehouse a secondary rather than primary use, this type of development has been allowed for years. “The Light Industrial Subzone 9 – South Merivale Business Park designation under the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law permits uses which include office, warehouse associated with a permitted use, and light industrial uses among others,” said city officials during the meeting. Under the new plan, an office that spans almost 17,000 square feet would be built if approved, along with a 262,000-square-foot warehouse — that’s about a quarter the size of the Amazon distribution centre on Boundary Road. The land would also include roughly 500 parking spots for vehicles and 313 for tractor trailers, in addition to the 100 truck loading bays.
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MANOTICK MESSENGER meeting continues from page 8 Lee Sheets, Director and Project Lead at Novatech, said the site would be in operation 24 hours a day and would see 400 truck trips a day. The trips would be spread out, and only 15-20 trucks would be deployed during peak hours to help minimize traffic congestion. It was also noted about 50 trucks would head east towards Prince of Wales, with the other hand heading west towards Greenbank. If approved, the site would bring everything from entry level to high level positions to Barrhaven, said James Beach, Vice President of Real Estate Development at Broccolini. He said that would mean “hundreds of jobs”, a number which would grow as the tenant expands operations. The proposed development comes at a time the city’s e-commerce sector is booming, something we all
are to blame for. Online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic has driven demand for more warehouses in Ottawa. Consultants have said as our shopping habits change, we need to adapt and allow for developments of this kind to be built, noting if we want fast delivery, warehouses need to move into the communities where we live. Dozens of questions were asked during the meeting, primarily relating to traffic and congestion. Concerns were also raised about the noise it would cause and possibly reducing speed limits in areas where the trucks would travel. Many were also disappointed to not find out who the future tenants would be. Councillor Keith Egli called upon representatives of the applicant to say who’s eying the site, noting it’s a “failure” and “if the community is to make sacrifices, they want to know who is going to be moving in.”
The Vice President of Real Estate Development at Broccolini said that would not be possible due to a confidentiality agreement, however noted their clients are “well respected”. They also backfired saying regardless of who the tenant might be, it won’t change the backlash from the community. Egli responded by saying it’s about being transparent, and that the community deserves to be a part of the process when it’s them this development will impact. Many were also confused by the two different development proposals that have been submitted, a technical planning process made even more confusing because this application is for an actual plan. The Zoning By-law Amendment application was to permit additional uses in the IL9 zone, and the recent Site Plan control application submitted proposed by the applicant, is for a light
During the virtual meeting hosted by Councillors Carol Anne Meehan and Keith Egli, representatives from Broccolini showed off the designs for their project at the South Merivale Business Park.
industrial building and an office component, which is currently permitted under the pre-existing rules. Typically, site plan applications like this are approved by city staff, and don’t go through the various processes of being approved. However, Councillor Meehan,
who has been opposed to a warehouse being built on the site since the beginning, decided to take the rare step of removing her delegated authority so it will go back to the planning committee. While it’s believed they will approve this development application, it at least
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More than 1.37 million doses vaccine administered in Ottawa
I hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy what has turned out to be a twodose summer. Council has remained busy this summer and our meeting last week had an impact on my role at Council. As many of you know, I have been the Chair of the Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management this term. That committee meets approximately eight times per year and our focus this term has been the development of the Climate Change Master Plan and the ongoing work on the Solid Waste Master Plan. I also Chair the Planning Advisory Committee, which meets twice annually. The new addition is that I will now Co-Chair the Planning Committee alongside Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower. This change in leadership at Planning Committee came about with the recent resignation of Councillor Jan Harder as Chair. Given the heavy workload of that committee over the next year plus leading up to the 2022 election, Council elected to approve two CoChairs where we will balance responsibility on the Committee. While Councillor Gower will focus primarily on development review files, I will oversee the policy development files such as the update on the Official Plan, which comes to Committee this fall. Although this may mean a bit more work, my office team remains here to serve you and our communities as
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we always have.
Step 3 Re-Opening Now, on that whole two-dose summer thing, the Province of Ontario announced that we have now moved into the third step of its reopening plan on Friday, July 16. With that, the City will gradually expand many of its in-person services – especially indoor recreation and cultural activities and programs. Under Step Three, Recreation and Cultural Services will restart at select locations – with a new level of restrictions and measures in place. Access to most activities will require a reservation in advance. The following activities will reopen with capacity limits: • Indoor public and lane swims at select pools (July 16) • Indoor Aquafitness programs at select pools on (July 16) • Summer Learn-toSwim programs (Week of July 26) • Weight and cardio rooms at select facilities (July 16) • Indoor sport activities at select facilities (July 16) • Drop-in programs such as fitness classes, older adult fitness classes, and skating also started at select facilities on July 16 with capacity
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limits Reservations for dropin activities can now be made on ottawa.ca. Summer Learn-to-Swim registrations started on July 12 and are ongoing. The resumption of other recreation and cultural programming and activities – including its 2021 fall programming – will be announced in the coming weeks. Select City indoor and outdoor rental spaces will be available with capacity limits. Please contact the facility directly for rental information. • Halls • Rooms • Meeting spaces • Pool • Sports fields • Rental space for team sports Arena and slab bookings are once again available for rentals. Please email sports@ottawa.ca for more details. Service Ottawa will continue to deliver in-person offerings – by appointment only – at its two currently open Client Services Centres: • Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West • Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive Stay tuned in the coming months for reopening announcements for the other Client Service Centre locations. Visit ottawa.ca for the list of in-person service offerings. Residents can still take advantage of the convenience of accessing services on online. Residents
must make an appointment for in-person counter services at any Client Service Centre by using the online booking tool on ottawa.ca. Residents without internet access can reserve a time by calling 3-1-1 and choose option six for the Client Service Centre. Requests for same-day appointments will be subject to availability. A return to walk-in clients will be announced in the coming weeks. Building Code Services counters will be open at these locations by appointment only. Building Code Services will continue to support application submissions by mail and electronically at buildingpermits@ ottawa.ca Ottawa Public Library will expand in-person services, increase capacity, and reopen creative spaces starting Monday, July 26, 2021. 31 of OPL’s 33 branches are open; branches in Vernon and Fitzroy Harbour will reopen in the fall. Please consult OPL’s Hours and locations page and current branch services page for more details. Access to virtual programs, digital resources, and requests for library items can be made around the clock via the Ottawa Public Library website.
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community clinics without an appointment for first and second doses. Community clinics provide the resources and scale for mass vaccination. As we proceed with the vaccine roll-out, other more targeted vaccine delivery channels will be prioritized to reach the remainder of the population. In addition to community clinics, pharmacies and primary care teams, pop-ups and other approaches serving those in priority neighbourhoods will continue to reduce barriers to access. This is in addition to new outreach and delivery approaches, such as the Escapade Music Festival that will have a pop-up clinic which aims to reach priority age groups. Individuals with appointments at previously available community clinics are encouraged to rebook now for an earlier date. Efforts are also underway to reach out directly to these individuals. Consolidating the number of community clinics now makes sense from a demand perspective and will allow staff and our partners to focus on other service delivery priorities. We will, however, remain vigilant and retain our ability to quickly adjust the number of community clinics, as required. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on Ward 21 issues, please visit TeamTwentyOne.ca.
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City needs to identify savings instead of making cuts
Ottawa City Council passed its budget directions on July 21st, in the last meeting before the end of August. We are on a legislative break, but that does not mean many of us will not be working. The mayor has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging councillors who are not in favour of a three percent tax hike in 2022 to find savings. I was one of those who voted against the budget direction, which not only calls for a tax hike of three percent but will hike the transit rate by 4.5 percent and raise all user fees. I was frankly surprised to see a three percent in-
crease being suggested, especially after everything Ottawa residents have been through with the pandemic. It will take many people a long time to recover from job losses, and lost income. I know paying the tax bill this year was a challenge for many, and now we are facing the prospect of paying more next year. It did not take long for my mailbox to fill with residents angry and
frustrated that the city was not cutting costs. No, there was no mention of cutting costs. In fact, in his address to council July 21st, Mayor Watson touted the three percent goal, saying “the city has been prudent, people are struggling, and we have to make life affordable. We are showing residents we can live within our means.” Mayor Watson sees three percent as a modest increase. But that’s three percent on top of the three percent increase we saw in 2021, and all the increases in every previous year. If ever there was a time to hold the line on taxes,
it’s this year. No one at the city lost their job; we continued to run transit buses throughout the pandemic, even though ridership fell to record lows which cost the taxpayer hundreds of millions of dollars. It was pretty much businesses as usual at the city. At Council I explained that I could not support the budget direction because it does not reflect reality. The mayor, never one to miss an opportunity to jab, fired back, “Can’t wait to see your plan for cuts.” Is he right? Will whittling down that three percent automatically mean cuts? I take the position that
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the first step is to identify savings, direct managers to cut any fat, and suggest new ideas. Why can’t we reward managers who find ways to do more with less? The biggest misconception being spread at City Hall is that Council and the bureaucrats have been diligent managers of our finances. I do not share this perspective. Every year, taxes and fees go up, service either stagnates or is reduced
and we add even more to the mountain of debt that we racked up over the past decade. I need taxpayers to step up and speak out. Contact the Mayor and other City Councillors. The pandemic has impacted almost everything in our world, expect the steady as it goes attitude at City Hall. We need things to change, but we must work together to make it happen.
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It could benefit business owners to recognize practices instituted during the pandemic that could have staying power in the years ahead The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines that began in late 2020 has allowed many areas of the world to gradually emerge from the pandemic. That’s good new for business owners, many of whom were forced to make changes they never could have imagined making as recently as February 2020. The relationship between businesses and their customers requires careful consideration on the part of business owners. Business owners want to provide the best possible experience for their customers, and that’s worth noting as the world emerges from the pandemic. Though billions of people across the globe would love to simply return to how things were in late 2019, the United States Chamber of Commerce notes that things in the business world likely
won’t go back to exactly how they were pre-COVID. That likelihood means it could benefit business owners to recognize practices instituted during the pandemic that could have staying power in the years ahead. · Sanitation practices: The U.S. COC notes that strict sanitation protocols put in place during the pandemic could be something consumers demand in the future. The COVID-19 virus opened many consumers’ eyes to how quickly potentially dangerous viruses and germs can spread, so business owners should expect to keep protocols designed to prevent the spread of illness in place even after the pandemic has ended. Measures that might be part of the new normal include making hand sanitizer readily available to customers and staff and keeping customers
informed about daily sanitation practices. · Curbside pickup: The convenience of curbside pickup is something consumers likely won’t want to sacrifice even after the pandemic has ended. Businesses might not need to offer the same rapid turnaround for their curbside pickup services once in-store shopping picks up. But offering curbside pickup may attract customers who like it for its convenience as well is its safety. · Takeout: The restaurant business was hit especially hard during the pandemic. A report from the National Restaurant Association estimated that, in 2020, restaurant and food-service sales were $240 billion below pre-pandemic forecasts. The group also noted that more than 110,000 eating and drinking establish-
ments closed, either temporarily or permanently, in 2020. Those that were able to remain open relied heavily on takeout orders in order to do so. Consumers who grew accustomed to getting takeout from their favorite restaurants may want
to continue doing so well into the future. Continuing to offer that option, even after capacity restrictions are lifted, is a good way to reward customers who prefer takeout, and it’s also a great way to generate extra revenue.
The world is slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses that adjusted their offerings during the last year-plus may benefit by continuing to offer a more versatile array of services even after the pandemic has ended.
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Shopping locally is now more crucial than ever The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and Plaid Friday have brought some much-needed attention to the importance of shopping local, which is even more crucial now as so many small businesses try to survive the pandemic. A poll from the trade group the National Federation of Independent Business reported that about half of all the businesses in the survey reported a 25 percent drop in sales since
the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and roughly one in five businesses have seen sales decline by more than 50 percent. If the economic climate does not radically improve, 20 percent of small businesses won’t survive. According to NBC News, small businesses employ 60 million people in the United States, almost half of the nation’s private-sector employees. In addition, small businesses generate tax revenues that help communities by funding schools, maintaining parks
and contributing to public safety programs. However, based on research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, even before COVID-19 spread across the world, only 20 percent of healthy small businesses had sufficient cash reserves to continue to operate if they experienced a revenue loss for two months. Some have been shuttered for much longer. Individuals looking for everything from clothing to home improvement services to office supplies can look to small businesses to fill those
needs. · Look for small businesses for any and all of your shopping needs. Chances are items sold by big box retailers also are sold by small businesses. When the options are the same or similar, purchase from a small business instead of its big box competitor. · Readily provide recommendations of small businesses with which you have done business. Too often people are quick to complain about places that have failed them, but those same people don’t think to say
kind words about companies that went above and beyond. Share great experiences on social media or through word of mouth. · Talk to small businesses owners first if you have an issue. It’s tempting to go directly to social media to complain about something, but such complaints can have a dire impact. Always take issues to the manager or business owner first to see if a resolution can be reached. A manager may not be aware of an issue at all. Give small businesses a chance
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These are unprecedented times. As the world confronts the COVID-19 pandemic, people have had to adapt to many significant changes in a relatively short period of time.
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6 ways to be kind to food servers
Throughout the pandemic, many hardworking individuals have helped to keep the world moving forward in an uncertain time. Though many food servers have temporarily or permanently lost their jobs during the pandemic, many
more have continued to work. Restaurants are vital components of local communities, serving as more than just somewhere to enjoy a great meal. Restaurants are gathering places and have helped people get out of the house during the age of social distancing. Servers are at the heart of the restaurant industry, and there are various ways to show them how much their efforts are appreciated. 1. Leave a sizable tip. Eti-
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RVCA Foundation Board Chair Jason Kelly retires after decade at the helm After 11 years, RVCF Board chair Jason Kelly is hanging up his Foundation hat as he takes his many talents to Hong Kong in pursuit of attaining his doctoral degree. “We are excited for Jason and his family as he begins this new chapter,” said Foundation executive director Diane Downey. “Jason has left an indelible mark on the Foundation’s status and recognition as the Rideau Valley’s most effective and efficient environmental charity.” Mr. Kelly joined the board and became its chair in April 2010. Since then, he has overseen countless efforts in support of watershed conservation, including: - Raising more than $5.3 million for conservation efforts in the watershed; - Acquisition of 15 land parcels to conserve sensitive wetlands, shorelines and forests; - Launch of the Species At Risk program, starting with butternut tree protection; - The Foundation’s first social marketing effort to secure funds for a new foot-
bridge at Chapman Mills Conservation Area through the Molson Cheer program in 2013; - Improvement of the Hutton Creek Marsh and the acquisition and development of the Motts Mills Conservation Area and its dam replacement; Celebration of major tree planting milestones including: - 4 million in 2011 - 5 million in 2015 - 6 million in 2019 - Launch of the Shoreline Naturalization program, which has now planted more than 2 million native trees and shrubs across the watershed; - Creation of the Carbon Neutral Calculator to help families and businesses offset their footprint and plant more trees in the watershed. He has overseen internal improvements at the Foundation, led the fundraising campaign to build RVCA and RVCF’s LEED-certified headquarters on Rideau Valley Drive and forged the Foundation’s membership in Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code Program. He also helped rename
the Conservation Land Endowment Fund in memory of past board chair Steve Simmering, which has allowed the fund to thrive in the name of perpetual land protection. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Kelly has been recognized for his conservation and community service efforts through the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award in 2012, the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in 2017, as well as the Tri-Valley Awards. Mr. Kelly has never hesitated to put himself out there in the name of conservation. He personally hit the courts in support of the Foundation during the 2012 Hope Volleyball Summerfest at Mooney’s Bay, and routinely uses his position as a respected businessman and community leader to promote the Foundation’s conservation goals. “Jason’s warmth and humour will be missed around the Board table, as I suspect it will be missed in the broader community,” Ms. Downey said. “We thank him for giving so much of his time and himself to the
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Swan family upset over sentence handed out in manslaughter case By Jeff Morris
The last thing Dale Swan expected when he delivered a victim impact statement was that it would be used against him. But he said Monday that’s exactly what happened when Ontario Superior Court Justice Sally Gomery delivered a sentence of five years to Sam Tsega for his role in the Feb. 22, 2010 killing of 19-year-old Michael Swan. Tsega, who has already served 13 months in jail and has been in house arrest since 2017, is sentenced to serve another 29 months. “It was pretty hard to sit there and hear it,” Dale Swan, Michael’s father, said. “It was like watching a disaster in slow motion. We pretty much knew what to expect.” Swan said that it was both upsetting and insulting that Gomery disregarded five victim impact statements made during the sentencing hearing. Gomery said that a sentence should not be used to exact revenge. “Using sentencing as a tool for revenge is antithetical to the purposes of protecting society, promoting respect or the law, and maintaining a just, peaceful and safe society.” she said. “A sentence is ‘designed to protect the public, not to abate its anger at a particular crime.’” Swan said that Gomery’s inexperience in criminal trials was evident as she played into the hands of Tsega’s defence attorneys. He said Gomery inferred the content of the victim impact statements were filled with anger and motivated by revenge against Tsega. “This was a key argument used by defence during the sentencing hearing,” he said. “I personally am offended at having not only mine but any of the victim impact statements categorized and dismissed in such a heartless way by anyone, let alone a judge.”
a stash of marijuana and cash, then ordered the Barrhaven teen to the ground. Swan was shot and killed, execution style, in front of his girlfriend and another friend. The trial first entered the Elgin Street Courthouse in 2017, seven years after the killing. Tsega was sentenced to nine years in prison. Kristopher McLellan, who admitted to pulling the trigger which killed Swan, was convicted of first-degree murder. His accomplice, Dylon Barnett, was convicted of seconddegree murder and sentences to life with no chance of parole for 12 years. Kyle Mullen, who was also an accomplice, was initially
convicted of second-degree murder, but won a second trial after the appeal court ruled the trial judge made “serious” errors in the case. Mullen pleaded guilty to a lesser offence of manslaughter and was able to walk free in September 2019 due to time already served. Tsega, who was also 19 at the time of the murder, was granted a second trial in February 2019 after a ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal. While Tsega was not with the three intruders at the time of the home invasion, it was determined in the first trial that he plotted the break and enter which led to Swan’s death. Gomery, however, determined that Tsega had no
involvement in planning the robbery that led to Michael Swan’s shooting. “The first trial judge relied on different evidence than I did,” Gomery stated in her Reasons for Sentence statement. “Based on that evidence, she found that it was Mr. Tsega who first floated the idea of robbing Mr. Swan, that he provided Mr. McLellan and Mr. Barnett with information about Mr. Swan and his house, and that he willingly supplied them with dark clothing. She also found that Mr. Tsega knew or should have known that Mr. Barnett was carrying a gun. These findings, which are materially different than those
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credit for two days served for every day in custody while they await sentencing. On Feb. 22, 2010, the law was changed so that criminals would receive only 1.5 days credit for every day served. Swan was murdered early in the morning on Feb. 22, 2010, literally an hour after the murder of Swan took place.
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HARLEY TANNER
EASTMAN August 30, 1994 - July 25, 2019
Although we cannot see you now, we know just where you are. By day you are our sunshine, by night our shining star.
May the winds of Heaven flow softly And whisper in your ear. How much your family loves and misses you And wish that you were here.
You are our guardian angel-this we know is true. We know you are watching over us, in everything we do!
Never to be forgotten. Love always Auntie Eileen and The Campbell Families
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Harley Tanner Eastman August 30, 1994 - July 25, 2019 There’s not a day that passes That I don’t sit and cry, And look to Heaven for a reason But still I don’t know why. Couldn’t He have waited Another year or two, Until you were a little older And I’d had more time with you. Forgive me, Lord, I then say All these thoughts are wrong, There had to be a reason And I must be strong. You’re in the arms of Jesus now And I know that you’ll be fine, But I wish with all my heart That those arms could me mine.
Marijuana and cash
Early on the morning of Feb. 22, 2010, three masked men broke into Swan’s home on Moodie Drive, just north of Bankfield/Brophy Rd. They demanded information about
made on the evidence during his second trial, supported a longer sentence.” While the crown was seeking an eight-year sentence for Tsega, his defence lawyers were asking that he be sentenced for time served. There was also some discussion as to how much credit he should receive for time served. Canada’s Bill C-25, or the Truth in Sentencing Act, went into effect on Feb. 22, 2010The bill meant that criminals would no longer be given
Michael Swan, a former Double-A hockey player, was killed after watching an Olympic hockey game with a friend in February, 2010 at the house he was living in on Moodie Drive near Bankfield Road, between Manotick and Richmond
Miss you HarMan.
Love you to the moon and back. Love always and forever Mommy
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MANOTICK MESSENGER swan continues from page 18 Gomery contradicted the decision made in the 2017 trial by Ontario Superior Court Justice Catherine Aitken. She determined that the actual crime began with the invasion on Feb. 21, 2010, before midnight and before the killing took place. This gave Tsega credit for 22 months served instead of 17 months served. “As it stands now Mr. Tsega has served about 13 months in jail with the additional 29 months which if he behaves will make him eligible for parole in less than 20 months (2/3 of his sentence) for a total of 33 months in jail,” Dale Swan said. “At the end of the day, the question should be put to the taxpayers after almost 12 years in the courts and tens of millions dollars spent on the prosecution of these cases: Has justice been served?” Gomery, meanwhile, stated that the three men from Toronto were more responsible for Michael Swan’s killing than Tsega was. “On any objective analysis, Mr. Mullen, Mr. Barnett and Mr. McLellan bear significantly more responsibility for what happened at the Moodie Drive house than Mr. Tsega,”
Gomery said. “Mr. Tsega did not actively plan to rob Mr. Swan. He did not put on a mask, break into the house, and storm into Mr. Swan’s room armed with a gun (or, in Mr. Mullen’s case, a baseball bat). He did not kill Mr. Swan, or forcibly confine the other occupants of the house, or rob them of their belongings.” Gomery went on to say that Swan’s death was particularly tragic, and that his premature, violent and senseless death devastated those who loved him. She added that his friends and family will likely never get over his death. She was also critical of Tsega for making not one, but many poor decisions that led up to Swan’s killing. “He chose to allow Mr. Barnett, Mr. McLellan and Mr. Mullen to enter his house to prepare for the home invasion,” she stated. “He chose not to ask questions about the plan to rob Mr. Swan because he knew he would not like the answers. He chose to not try to dissuade Mr. Barnett and the two others from going through with their plan, even though Mr. Swan was also a friend and there was a strong likelihood that other people that Mr. Tsega knew would be in the
Michael Swan was passionate about his friends, and he was also a dog lover.
Moodie Drive house that night. He chose to get in an SUV and direct the robbers to Mr. Swan’s house. After they dropped him back off, he chose not to contact Mr. Swan or the police, or his older brother, or anyone else, to warn them about what was going to happen. Had Mr. Tsega made a different choice at any point in the sequence of events, Mr. Swan would likely not have been killed.” Gomery added that Tsega showed a “casual and shocking disregard for
the consequences of his actions,” and added that Swan’s killing could not have occurred without his active participation. One thing Gomery said that irked Swan was that Tsega’s “participation in
criminal activity was out of character for him.” “This statement is appropriate coming from family or friends of Mr. Tsega in support of him but totally inappropriate coming from a judge who up
until last October had no idea who Mr. Tsega was, let alone his character,” he said. Swan said there is a possibility that the crown will appeal the sentence handed down by Gomery.
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lem solving. Since the concepts are not broad, and there isn’t much interpretation to be done, it’s more just problem solving, which is what makes me enjoy those classes the most.”
ball. I also enjoy traveling and learning about different locations and cultures. I’ve travelled to many places and I find it very interesting how every culture has unique traditions and subcultures. My favourite place is Norway, because there is in my such a difference school,beautiful places over the and to getall a different per- country spectiveamazing on all aspects of and hiking. The the school. I was aI wish cheer- to travnext location leader for 10 years, but I el to is because it’s could no Iceland, longer continue aduevery open country, with to concussions, so I turned kind to coaching. It has and lots very citizens, given me an opportunity to to see.”
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working alongside them. Horses look for leadership and share many parallels to humans, like the need for trust and respect as essentials to building strong relationships. Horses can be intimidating, and at a thousand plus pounds each, they do merit respect! Yet they are also gentle creatures, highly sensitive to our emotions and energy. In their presence, we can learn a lot about how we ‘show up’ and interact with others,” said Megan Malone, TROtt’s Certified EAL Facilitator. Like spending time with dogs or cats, Megan explained that spending time with horses can be equally if not more therapeutic and rewarding. The bond one feels with smaller animals seems amplified in the presence of horses. TROtt was originally founded in 1975 as the “Greenbelt Riding Association for the Disabled.” Ottawa’s only CanTRAcertified therapeutic riding
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the east coast; hopefully in kinesiology. My top choice schools are University of New Brunswick in St. John, and Dalhousie in Halifax. After that, I hope to pursue a career in either athletic therapy, or education.” After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching. PHILL POTTER PHOTO
kinesiology. My top choice schools are University of New Brunswick in St. John, el to is Iceland, because it’s and Dalhousie in Halifax. a very open country, with After that, I hope to pursue very kind citizens, and lots a career in either athletic to see.” therapy, or education.”
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KDH names Dr. Colin Sentongo as its new Chief of Staff
The Board of Directors of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Colin Sentongo as the Hospital’s new Chief of Staff, effective July 2, 2021. A highly regarded anesthetist and ER physician, Dr. Sentongo brings to his new role six years of leadership experience as Chief of KDH’s Anesthesia Department. During his tenure as Anesthesia Chief, Dr. Sentongo oversaw the introduction of a number of new surgical programs, including both a neurosurgical and spine decompression surgical program, and a virtual anesthesia preoperative clinic. He was also
responsible for developing several new processes, protocols and procedures to ensure the highest quality and safety of care for surgical patients. His dedication to patient centred care was the driving force behind his development of a pre-operative surgical video, a preparatory guide for patients having surgery at KDH. Dr. Sentongo is committed to helping to train the next generation of physicians; ongoing teaching responsibilities include providing exposure to rural anesthesia to Queen’s University and University of Ottawa medical students through the Eastern Regional Medical Educa-
tion Program, and teaching anesthesia electives to University of Ottawa Family Practice residents. Dr. Sentongo’s main areas of interest are both Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia. He completed his Family Medicine Residencies at both the Northeastern Ohio School of Medicine and the University of Calgary, followed by further Anesthesia training at the University of Ottawa. He has worked extensively in Emergency Rooms across Southern Alberta, and currently holds anesthetic privileges across multiple hospitals in Eastern Ontario. As KDH’s new Chief of Staff, Dr. Sentongo will
also serve as Chair of the KDH Medical Advisory Committee, and play a key role as a member of the Board of Directors. In addition to his duties as Chief of Staff, Dr. Sentongo will continue to provide expert anesthetic care to patients in KDH’s growing list of surgical programs. Dr. Sentongo succeeds Dr. Penny McGregor, who served as Chief of Staff from 2017 to 2021. Dr. McGregor’s first two years in the role were noteworthy for a number of important and significant changes she led in restructuring KDH’s physician leadership and professional staff bylaws. Her second two years were dominated, of course, by
COVID-19. Dr. McGregor proved to be an inspiring and tireless leader in navigating the enormous challenges posed by the global pandemic. Her calm and capable approach motivated and gave confidence to KDH staff to rise to the occasion day after day to do what needed to be done. Dr. McGregor, who has provided services at KDH since 2003, will remain involved, caring for inpatients as Hospitalist on a rotational basis. At the June 24, 2021 meeting of the KDH Board of Directors, Board Chair Robert Morais offered sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. McGregor for her selfless service to
KDH, and welcomed Dr. Sentongo to his new role. “We are delighted with Dr. Sentongo’s appointment,” Morais stated. “He has earned the respect of his colleagues at KDH over the years, through transparency in his decision making and inclusion of their opinions. His leadership experience, combined with the relationships he has built at KDH in all areas of the hospital, will ensure his effectiveness as KDH’s new Chief of Staff.” Along with Dr. Sentongo’s appointment as Chief of Staff, there have been several other significant changes to KDH’s physician leadership:
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St. Mark student was able to be an online Peer Helper this year Name: Bryanna Appleby Age: 17 School: St. Mark High Grade: Graduated this past June Parents: Shannon and Mark Appleby Sister: Meghan (20), going into fourth year at Carleton University. Meghan currently works for the Ottawa Public Library as a page. Pets: “I have two cats named Toot and Dasher.” Pet Peeves: “I dislike when people chew their straws, or chew with their mouth open.” Part-time Work: “I currently work at Greely Foodland in the Bakery Department.” Favourite Subjects: “This year I took Advanced Functions, French, Biology, Religion, Challenge and Change, Chemistry, and Calculus and Vectors. My favourite of those courses was my Advanced Functions course.” What do you enjoy reading for pleasure? “I enjoy reading fantasy, science fiction, fiction mythology,
and adventure novels. For example, Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Heroes of Olympus series, and the Divergent series.” Who is your favourite author? “My favourite author would have to be Rick Riordan, because I enjoy reading all of his fiction mythology book series.” What is your greatest accomplishment?: “My greatest accomplishment would be when I became a co-captain on both the Rugby 7’s and Rugby 15’s school teams in grade 11. I had been playing on those teams since grade 9 without knowing anything, so it was nice to achieve a cocaptain position after years of dedication. This is all thanks to Mrs. Wilson, my rugby coach, who encouraged me to join. She taught
me how to play the game with respect for the rules and the other team, as well as to have good sportsmanship, despite what the other team may be doing.” School Activities: “For a normal school year, I would be part of both rugby teams, Peer Helping, Cultural Awareness, and Yearbook as a photographer. With Covid, I was unable to be part of the sports teams, but I was able to continue to be a Peer Helper and become a member of the Women Empowerment Club. “As a Peer Helper, we were able to organize online games for the grade 7 and 8’s. The Women Empowerment Club was able to make cards for women’s shelters, and donate to our Mother’s Day Gift Basket Initiative, in collaboration with Waupoos Farm.” Other Activities/Interests: “I’ve played soccer since I was 3, except for this past year because of Covid. I played Russell House League for most of
Tahereh Hosseini, an ER physician at KDH since 2017, has assumed the role of Interim Chief of the Emergency Department. A recent arrival to KDH, Dr. Chris Kirby has been appointed Chief of the Anesthesia Department, filling the vacancy left by Dr. Sentongo’s appointment.
The hospital’s CEO, Frank Vassallo, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to each of these doctors, commenting, “At KDH we are truly blessed with the caliber of the physicians who care for our patients in all departments; they have truly dedicated their lives to serving others.”
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kdh continues from page X Long-serving Chief of the Emergency Department Dr. Jonathan Rathwell stepped down earlier this year after almost five years in the role, amid accolades for his dedication to excellence in patient care and his unwavering leadership during the pandemic. In Dr. Rathwell’s stead, Dr.
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these years, except for summer of 2017 where I played on the Russell Raiders tier 2 competitive team. Also, I enjoy swimming during the summers at my cottage, and snowmobiling with my family in the winter.” Career Goals: “Next year, I’m going to Carleton University for Criminology and Criminal Justice. This program requires psychology, sociology, and law courses. These are topics that I really enjoy and fascinate me. I’m taking this program in hopes of becoming a police officer, and eventually becoming a homicide detective. Since I really love problem solving, and don’t want to be at a desk all day, I think this job will really suit me.”
St. Mark grad Bryanna Appleby was the co-captain of the school’s girls rugby team. Submitted photo
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